Chapter Nine: The Great Enemy Approaches
"What task?" Qiu Donghao set down the coffee he had only taken a sip of. Although he drinks several cups every day, he prefers freshly brewed coffee.
A place that can be reached by car in just thirty minutes can be flown to by helicopter in ten minutes
It is quite disgraceful to be knocked unconscious by a comrade due to a loss of emotional control. Therefore, upon waking up, Zhen Zhiming felt very regretful and appeared much more proactive than before, seemingly wanting to change everyone’s perception of him
Has this Taiwanese soldier watched too many historical dramas
After glancing at the map, Qiu Donghao understood why only one squad was needed
"Remember, no matter what, you must hold on until dawn tomorrow." Qiu Keyuan emphasized with a firm instruction
Qiu Donghao returned the map to Qiu Keyuan and said with a smile, "Please prepare a large breakfast for me tomorrow."
Young man, your reinforcements have arrived
I just received a call from General Manager Li; an important individual has failed to arrive in Miaoli on time, and it is suspected that there may have been an issue on the way
Ye Zhenbang tapped on the notebook in his hand and said, "Remember, say it as I wrote it. If you mispronounce even a single word..."
With a resounding and powerful sound of footsteps, the door was abruptly pushed open. A soldier, dressed in army field uniform, with a large-caliber pistol at his waist, and standing over 1.90 meters tall, so robust that he seemed about to burst out of his oversized military uniform, walked in. He stopped two steps inside the door and rendered a standard military salute to Qiu Keyuan
Are these signals useful
Commander! This is Major Qiu Donghao, the guard battalion commander of Qiu Kuan-yuan. He served in the Taiwan Army's Airborne Special Service Unit for eleven years. Due to an accidental shooting incident that resulted in the death of a senior military officer's only son, he was demoted twice and forced to leave the special forces. Three years ago, he came to serve under Qiu Kuan-yuan.
"There is no escape; we can only fight." Ye Zhenbang exhaled deeply, "Call everyone over and see what methods we can use to eliminate an entire squad of enemies."
North Bank of Dadu River, Taichung Defense Command
After several attempts, Ye Zhenbang had no choice but to abandon the idea of getting to the bottom of the matter. After persuading Gan Yingming to cease his futile efforts, Ye Zhenbang turned his attention to Zhen Zhiming, who was busy next to a portable military computer. It must be acknowledged that knowledge and culture are universally applicable.
"There is no need for so many; bringing one security platoon will suffice." Qiu Keyuan said as he handed a folded map to Qiu Donghao. "Once you arrive there, burn the map. I have prepared several helicopters for you; you will depart immediately and reach before the enemy's nighttime bombing begins."
"It is definitely useful," Zhen Zhiming replied with certainty. "Although I did not major in software, I have spent several years in university and have some understanding of this area. Just think about it: why did the transport aircraft drop us to the north of Qing Shui instead of the south? There must be something suspicious about this."
"Yes, that's the thing." Gan Yingming coldly smiled, directing the blade of the paratrooper knife at the nose of the already dazed Taiwanese sergeant, "Do you know what to do now?"
"There is only a confidential digital radio here, no ordinary radio." Tao Ankang's response was very straightforward
Shut up
Qiu Keyuan was taken aback for a moment, then stood up and said: "Let him in. Without my instructions, no one is allowed to enter and disturb."
Five minutes later, three UH-1 helicopters carrying a security platoon took off from the Taichung Garrison Command, led by the OH-6 helicopter piloted by Major Qiu Donghao
Can we run faster than a helicopter
I fear it may be too late. Qiu Keyuan sighed and said, This engineer from America has received special training and will not speak easily. My concern lies with the system itself; if it is sabotaged by the Communist forces, even if we die in atonement, it will be of no use. Therefore, I need you to rush over immediately
Report, Captain Qiu has returned
"That is called a beard." Tao Ankang also added in.
When the advisor left, Qiu Keyuan made a cup of instant coffee
On the way back to the defense command, Qiu Keyuan instructed the accompanying staff to contact all troops from Qingshui to Miaoli, and ordered Major Qiu Donghao, the commander of the guard battalion who was interrogating prisoners at the secret camp, to return to the command post immediately
There are less than ten minutes left. "What should we do now?" Gan Yingming said while setting a countdown on his watch
The Taiwanese army sergeant dared not show the slightest hesitation, immediately nodding in agreement like a chicken pecking at rice
At this moment, beside the iron cabinet on the third level below the dam
He is an engineer of this system
Seemingly still concerned that Zhen Zhiming might lose control of his emotions, Ye Zhenbang kept Chi Ruigang behind and took Gan Yingming to the monitoring room
No problem, I will immediately send a guard company over
Something must have happened
The search for work has already been arranged, and what you need to do is something else. Qiu Keyuan pressed his hand down and said, "The main reason we can withstand the Communist army's attack is that we possess a jamming system known as 'Alpha.' I am not clear about how this system works, but I know that the Communist army will launch a new round of attacks tonight, conducting the second round of airborne operations in the early hours. Without this system, we will lose the Qingquan Gang Airport before dawn." I am not clear about how this system works, but I know that the Communist army will launch a new round of attacks tonight, conducting the second round of airborne operations in the early hours. Without this system, we will lose the Qingquan Gang Airport before dawn.
"Lady Qi." Lu Dingxuan immediately responded.
"Is this a call for us?" Ye Zhenbang immediately furrowed his brows. "Dadong" is the call sign for the Taichung Defense Command.
After patting Zhen Zhiming on the shoulder a few times, Ye Zhenbang finally stood up
You have engaged with the special forces from the mainland and are aware of their capabilities. I suspect that the Communist Army has already grasped the situation and deployed special forces to ambush the convoy
Is the disappearance of the prominent figure related to the 'Alpha' system
"Please, make yourself comfortable and take a seat. Close the door," Qiu Keyuan said as he handed over the coffee. Once Qiu Donghao closed the door, he then asked, "How is the interrogation going?"
Putting down the phone, Major General Qiu Keyuan's expression became even more unpleasant
I think there is trouble, when you come up, have the cannon bring the people over
With a sharp reprimand from Gan Yingming, the Taiwanese army sergeant immediately trembled and closed his mouth. While handling the bodies of two fallen comrades, this sergeant became convinced that those mainland soldiers were not ordinary troops; they were certainly special forces, capable of devouring their enemies without leaving a trace. They must be cold-blooded killers.
Although they have known each other for only three years, Qiu Donghao has never let Qiu Keyuan down. His eleven years of service as a special forces soldier lend significant weight to Qiu Donghao's words
"Stop the nonsense, be serious!" Gan Yingming pulled the army sergeant up and dragged him to the microphone, "Remember the opening statement, or you will regret coming into this world"
"No problem, then see you tomorrow morning." Qiu Keyuan also smiled.
Ye Zhenbang, Lu Dingxuan, and Tao Ankang could not help but laugh
At this moment, Lu Dingxuan arrived at the monitoring room with the captured Taiwanese army sergeant from hetushu.com.
Qiu Donghao's brows twitched a few times, and his expression became even more serious
Grandfather... Communist Grandfather, I have already surrendered. I wholeheartedly support unification. I was forced to join the army; I do not want to fight. I still have a seventy... no, eighty-year-old grandmother at home. I...
At this moment, on the battlefield of Taiwan, as night fully descends, intense combat is about to commence
Zhen Zhiming shook his head vigorously, his expression quite awkward
In this particular environment, the unintentional smiles of the three individuals are even more chilling.
No... I will not... Rest assured, sir, I will definitely not make a mistake, I will definitely not...
With the sincere cooperation of the Taiwanese military sergeant, Ye Zhenbang successfully grasped the latest intelligence
You should delegate this matter to someone else; there is now a more important task that requires your attention
"Listen carefully, your reinforcements can only arrive at the earliest in fifteen minutes, and before I joined the army, I was a butcher who slaughtered pigs and sold meat. Therefore, I can dismember you within ten minutes with this knife, and I won't let you die. " Gan Yingming paused slightly and said with a smile, "Do you know how Liu Bang's wife, Empress Lu, dealt with that... that... what was the name of that concubine again?"
The deputy of the class, Tao Ankang, glanced at Ye Zhenbang, who was rushing over, said little, and turned on the power of the radio amplifier
As Deng Ludingxuan pressed the Taiwanese army sergeant down onto the chair, Gan Yingming lightly traced a few lines across his face with a paratrooper knife, leaving two marks and inflicting enough pain to scare a coward into a state of panic.
After casting a glance at Gan Yingming, Ye Zhenbang also broke into a smile. The only effective strategy against an enemy far more powerful than oneself is ambush
If there are no special reasons, the Taiwanese military has no justification for deploying troops to guard a dam that has been abandoned for many years. Making a grand show of strengthening defense forces could instead invite trouble
This is not a matter we are considering. " Ye Zhenbang patted Zhen Zhiming on the shoulder, " Is your neck still hurting? "
They are all tough nuts to crack, and no progress has been made yet; more time is needed
An hour and a half ago, while inspecting the grassroots troops, he received a call from General Li Renjie at the Taipei Defense Command, informing him that Robert Lee had not arrived in Miaoli on time. Although it was not yet dark, his intuition told him that something must have gone wrong
To be cautious, Qiu Keyuan proactively contacted Li Renjie upon returning to the command post
"We need to find a place to hide first." Gan Yingming smiled and began to check his weapons
Xiaogang, you stay here
Qiu Keyuan does not have the habit of drinking coffee; even if he did, there would be no need for him to make it himself, let alone drink instant coffee
I can only copy down these signals. "Zhen Zhiming glanced back at Ye Zhenbang, who was crouching down, and said, "To decipher these signals, not only professional personnel are required, but also specialized equipment."
At this time, the sky had completely darkened, and the convoy escorting Robert Lee had still not arrived in Miaoli
Dazhong calling Qingyuan, please respond if you hear this. Dazhong calling Qingyuan, please respond if you hear this...
Then he must be rescued
At this moment, the walkie-talkie on Ye Zhenbang's shoulder began to ring. "Deputy, I think you should come up here; we might have a problem."
Gan Yingming was momentarily taken aback, then he broke into a wry smile
Ye Zhenbang did not get involved; instead, he fetched paper and a pen
Ye Zhenbang nodded, indicating that Tao Ankang had done nothing wrong, and then he nodded towards Gan Yingming, who was standing beside him
Qiu Donghao slightly furrowed his brows and said, "I will immediately mobilize the guard battalion"