Chapter 2, Elite Reconnaissance Battalion

The acrid smell of gunpowder suddenly awakened the combat awareness of He Yi City. Leaning against the cabin wall, a rare anger surfaced on his stern face: "Prepare the rockets! Launch!"

He Hongxun said: "Captain, I am taking my troops to participate in a competition, not to fight against He Yicheng. Is there any need for you to be so anxious? I assure you that I will complete the task with quality and quantity, and I will not engage in direct conflict with him."

The driver's periscope was completely covered, following the conductor's commands to proceed. He Hongxun observed the entire process on the display screen, various possible scenarios flashing rapidly through his mind, and commanded into the communicator: "The anti-aircraft artillery unit encircle from three directions, gunner and second gunner prepare."

The once tranquil mountain forest was suddenly filled with the deafening sounds of gunfire, as deadly artillery fire swept densely into the sky. The low-flying "flies" believed they had evaded the radar surveillance and stealthily entered the "enemy" camp, only to find themselves caught in an ambush. In the blink of an eye, three armed helicopters were hit, plummeting straight to the ground amidst the violent explosions.

In a state of heightened emotion, Yuan Shuai suddenly understood upon hearing the sharp command. The tank driver, who had just learned to walk and was eager to run, was instantly drenched in cold sweat. He quickly closed the tank door, and before he could use the machine gun to protect himself, the tank was struck by lurking enemy forces, tilting into a deep pit by the roadside

This is what is known as a masterful confrontation, where one can eliminate the enemy without a trace. Instructor Yi Liming looked at the two young and arrogant officers before him, suppressing a smile as he turned his head to direct the soldiers in the arrangement of other prisoners of war

A sharp and excited light surged in his deep-set eyes as he raised his hand to point at an armed helicopter located at the tail of the formation. A meaningful smile appeared on his chiseled face as he said in a low voice: "Lock it on with anti-aircraft weapons"

With a sudden cold sweat breaking out on his forehead, Yi Liming understood immediately. He excitedly clapped his hands and grabbed the communicator, commanding: "Firepower Company, pay attention, the target is directly ahead, altitude... concentrate firepower to annihilate..."

At this moment, a warning signal was received: "Fury, fury, the prey has entered our ambush site along with the * map * book."

In the cockpit, Yuan Shuai's eyes were filled with pride. To enhance his field of vision, he raised the driver's seat, sticking his head out of the car door, while skillfully manipulating the control lever, allowing the tank to turn based on the track's rotation speed, deliberately aiming for the rear position of the "fly" that was suspended in the air.

The loud and violent sounds of explosions shook the ground, followed by a surge of thick, rolling smoke

Lu Zhanming replied: "This is exactly what you mean."

A barely perceptible cold smile crossed He Hongxun's stern face as he said in a low voice, "Firepower Company, advance!" As soon as he finished speaking, the Firepower Company, disguised as bushes, sprang into action, instantly firing their tank cannons and parallel machine guns at the armed helicopter hovering above.

After feeling the sudden jolts of the vehicle, Chen Weidong, the commander, suddenly reacted and shouted, "Damn it, pull your heads back!" This is a battlefield, where unknown dangers lurk everywhere, and even the slightest carelessness can cost lives. As the leader of the assault tank team, he does not allow any deviation from his team members, for any mistake by a single member could impact the entire situation.

Lu Zhanming learned from Yi Liming about the subtle relationship between He Hongxun and He Yicheng. Reflecting on the intersections they had in the past, in order to avoid encountering them again during the selection for the martial arts competition at the end of the month, he signaled to Ning Anlei to show the documents on the desk to He Hongxun

Team Leader Lu Zhanming is a genuine Northerner, known for his straightforward and unpretentious nature. He was quite pleased with the results of the confrontation and, upon seeing Commander He Hongxun enter, burst into hearty laughter, saying: "Commander He, once again achieving merit, this name is excellent."

"Why not hold a press conference?" The inherent arrogance within He Hongxun was provoked, and as he turned to leave with the documents in hand, he asserted, "I believe this is merely catering to the blind admiration of elementary school students!" Before exiting the office, he turned back and gave a standard military salute, adding in a huff, "Since I have to go, I take no responsibility for who gets reprimanded."

What is the term for confrontation that does not involve conflict? That does not pertain to my personal actions with * the * book. This means that it is not my concern, as the leader you sent me.

He Hongxun stared intently at the display screen, analyzing what force enabled the attacked "fly" to react so swiftly in a short period and make a comeback. Suddenly, he noticed some movement at the tail of the orderly arranged armed helicopters. Upon closer inspection, the helicopter that appeared to be unremarkable was playing a decisive role in terms of both flight altitude and speed.

... ...

A fleeting change, occurring in the blink of an eye

He He Hongxun cast a dissatisfied glance and said, "I did not say that"

This rascal! Turning around to exchange a glance with Ning Anlei, Lu Zhanming couldn't help but laugh.

To avoid a close encounter with the age-old adversary of anti-tank missiles, the elite unit under the operation code name "Fury" strategically deployed a heavy artillery battalion in advance to fire several crucial rounds, preventing multiple enemy helicopters from launching anti-tank missiles and effectively dismantling their advantageous tactical formation

Lu Zhanming raised his hand and pointed at him, choking momentarily, then glared and said: "This is an order!" Besides using this to restrain him, the captain sometimes truly found it difficult to manage his arrogant demeanor.

"The door is closed, should I still apologize to him?" Remembering the moment at the end of the confrontation when he received the 'prisoners,' He Hongxun smiled faintly, his confident smile carrying a hint of childlike pride and satisfaction.

When I arrived at the team leader's office, Political Commissar Ning Anlei was also present

In light of this confrontation, the entire reconnaissance battalion has been holding back their strength. He Hongxun's smile vanished, and he said solemnly: "If it weren't for the political commissar's instruction not to suppress them too harshly, Commander Li's expression might be even darker."

The eastern horizon has yet to reveal the faint light, and the earth remains enveloped in the embrace of moonlight. However, those who are awake have already faintly sensed the subtle scent of gunpowder wafting through the air; they know that it is the distinctive aroma of war

I have been hit! The helicopter pilot, shocked, widened his eyes as he was about to press the anti-tank missile launch button. Before he could apply force to press it, he felt the fuselage sustain heavy damage, began to tilt severely, and then started to descend. It was not just him; at the same time, several other helicopters were also subjected to the same attack

Lu Zhanming straightened his expression and questioned: "Are you implying that it is a case of overqualified for the task?"

Looking down at the watch on his wrist, amidst the ticking sound, a mysterious smile crossed He Hongxun's distinctly outlined face. His deep, resonant voice transmitted like an invisible wave to the poised wolf pack, as he calmly commanded: "The assault team is to launch a full-scale attack; not a single fly is to be spared"

This little brat! The command center's Yi Liming was so furious that he stomped his feet.

The tank battalion was thrown into disarray by an aerial attack, scattered haphazardly. Of course, this is considered fortunate; had it been a real war with live ammunition, they would have been reduced to a pile of scrap metal.

After all, it is merely a confrontation. Upon evaluation, our regiment has achieved a complete victory, which is rather ostentatious. The political commissar is indeed the political commissar; Ning Anlei considers many factors. After all, Division Commander Li is also a former superior of the regiment, and it is always prudent to take his reputation into account.

In a makeshift command center located in a concealed area, six young officers are methodically operating electronic instruments, with the continuous sound of crackling electricity.

On that day, after the mobile command center of Heyi City was locked onto by anti-aircraft weapons, it was hit before there was any time to take evasive action, and naturally, he became a prisoner of war, firmly held by heavy firepower. Sitting on the earthen slope, he looked up at He Hongxun as he approached, leisurely brushing off the dust from his camouflage uniform. When he spoke, his tone was harmonious and powerful, with an underlying hint of provocation: "As expected of the ace reconnaissance battalion, I have gained new insights." There are not many who remain so proud even after being captured, and he is undoubtedly one of them.

Lu Zhanming was ungrateful: "Who cares about that, there are no fathers and sons on the battlefield." Then he thought of the stern face of Commander Li and laughed heartily, saying, "At worst, I’ll treat him to some Maotai." After laughing, he suddenly remembered something and said to He Hongxun, "What else do you want to do to him? Chief of Staff He has already been captured by you." Their victory in the confrontation was actually anticipated, as the regiment commander trusted He Hongxun's ability to command the overall situation. However, capturing the highest commander of the opponent was beyond expectations. He said to He Hongxun, "What else do you want to do to him? Chief of Staff He has already been captured by you." Their victory in the confrontation was actually anticipated, as the regiment commander trusted He Hongxun's ability to command the overall situation. However, capturing the highest commander of the opponent was beyond expectations.

Dada... ...

The unexpected setback did not throw this elite battalion into disarray. Upon receiving the orders, the assault team quickly adjusted and advanced in an S-shape towards the battle vehicle of Zhan Yi. Meanwhile, the tank battalion concealed in the shadows surged forth with overwhelming force, seemingly intent on crushing the enemy into fragments

Frustrated and with nowhere to vent his anger, he abruptly stood up, grabbing the documents, and asked in a harsh tone, "Are there any further instructions?" His demeanor was exceedingly arrogant, which infuriated Lu Zhanming, prompting him to turn away and gaze out the window in silence

Ning Anlei stepped forward to mediate the situation, gently patting He Hongxun's shoulder and saying, "Before each new student military training, an orientation meeting must be held; this procedure is essential. At that time, you should make an appearance to help those university students gain a better understanding of soldiers and our military..."

The so-called "enemy army" referred to as flies is certainly not to be underestimated. After falling into an ambush, they surprisingly reacted in an extremely short time, quickly arranging themselves into a tactical formation of armed helicopters that rushed towards the ground, immediately confronting the tank group, seemingly intent on engaging in direct combat.

"Is there a new task?" He Hongxun took the document and flipped through two pages, then slapped it back down: "Is this a vacation for me? You can't just send anyone for the military training of college students? My squad leader thinks it's a waste of time for them to train." The document was the freshman training plan from University C, assigning him to lead a group to the training base for a month of military training.

Compared to the disheveled situation of "the captive," He Hongxun was not much better off. Before entering the command center, he had crouched in the bushes for several hours, watching his soldiers complete their camouflage and concealment tasks from start to finish. Sweat had long since smeared the face paint on his face, and his combat uniform was stained with green grass juice. As he walked over in his military boots, he casually replied, "It's okay, just average performance"

"Victory and defeat are common occurrences in military affairs." Lu Zhanming gestured for him to sit and said in a loud voice, "Moreover, this time we have magnificently reclaimed the lost territory and the maps. You should have seen the dark expression on Commander Li's face, it was even more formidable than that of Bao Qingtian." As he spoke, he burst into laughter, having already forgotten that the one with the dark expression was his own superior.

As the sun rises majestically from the clouds, caressing the earth with its warm glow, the battlefield finally falls silent

The confrontation in this era of peace has already determined a victor. The 532nd Regiment's Armored Reconnaissance Battalion has achieved a notable success, while there is no longer any space on the wall of He Hongxun's office to hang any symbols of honor, such as certificates or banners.

Boom

The counterattack was successful. He Yi City wore a serious expression, his gaze scanning the ground warily as he adjusted his strategy to launch a conical counteroffensive back to the ground. He then issued another command: "Increase hover height, change formation." The armed helicopter he was aboard took the lead, slowly ascending in altitude, but was noticed by the keen opponent who detected the anomaly.

Lu Zhanming glanced at him and said, "You have already caused enough trouble, so just calm down."

He He Hongxun, dressed in training uniform, stood like a pine tree in front of the high-definition electronic screen, capturing the entire battlefield in his view

The duty of a soldier is to obey orders. What else could He Hongxun say? Although at times his level of foolishness is comparable to that of Yuan Shuai, it does not mean that he would disobey the orders issued by his superiors

Mobile Command Center

Back at the camp, He Hongxun threw the documents at Yi Liming, saying, "Take the troops to participate in the competition. If you encounter soldiers from He Yicheng, don't hold back; give them a thorough beating!" The more he thought about it, the angrier he became. In a fit of frustration, he resorted to the principle of communication in the army relying on movement and shouting, yelling at the communications officer, "Call Yuan Shuai to me!" This disobedient brat! Does he think that just because he calls Yuan Shuai, he is a general?

The moment the command was uttered, a thunderous roar persisted incessantly, and the fierce exchange of fire escalated the war into a fevered stage, awakening the slumbering earth

Exchanging a glance with Ning Anlei, He Hongxun removed his military cap and placed it on the desk, saying, "Please spare me the sarcasm; I lost face a year ago when I was defeated by them." He had not forgotten the humiliation of the past, which is why he had put in considerable effort in reconnaissance of the enemy's firepower before the battle, skillfully avoiding their counter-reconnaissance, a key factor in achieving victory in this confrontation