Chapter 10: Who Holds the Power
It is evident that Qiu Donghao is an expert in special operations
Commander, we have contacted the 132nd Regiment. The second batch of airborne troops is ready and can be deployed at any time
Before the outbreak of war, in order to conceal their intentions, the continental air force and naval aviation did not assemble in advance, nor did they deploy operational units forward. Therefore, in the first round of fire assaults, the tactical aviation forces, which were limited in scale, had two main tasks: one was to seize air superiority, and the other was to prevent external interference. Only a small number of Su-30MKK squadrons and FBC-1 squadrons carried out ground attack missions
Ye Renwei did not respond, as this was the question he had initiated.
The captain hesitated for a moment and did not speak. His name was Ye Renwei, a staff officer at the headquarters of the 15th Airborne Army, one of Luo Yaowu's most trusted subordinates, and he could be considered Luo Yaowu's personal aide-de-camp
Ye Renwei also suppressed his laughter.
Upon witnessing these actions of the commander, the driver of the escort turned red in the face
Have you had enough laughter?" Luo Yaowu glared angrily, silencing the guards before turning his gaze to Ye Renwei. "If you have laughed enough, then let us talk.
Head
Caution, sharp turn!
According to Western standards of judgment, the war truly broke out at this time
Certainly, Luo Yaowu's fundamental principle of protection is: only he is allowed to lose his temper, while others are not permitted to explode in anger
In contrast to the previous round of fire assault led by the Second Artillery and long-range artillery, the main force of the new round of fire assault is the Air Force, particularly the tactical aviation units that have been deployed.
After speaking, Luo Yaowu tapped the dashboard a few times with his belt, as if to sweep away the dust.
On the night of July 24, 2012, as the Taiwan Strait War was about to enter its second twenty-four hours, the mainland army, having suffered initial setbacks, prepared for a new round of large-scale offensives and launched a new wave of firepower strikes.
Do heroes create history, or does history create heroes
Head, you once said that the word 'regret' does not exist in the dictionary of paratroopers
Indeed, the commander is the military version of Qiong Yao
"Just remember, always remember: do things without regret, and do not do things that you will regret." Luo Yaowu chuckled and said, "Do you know why I am betting my life and fortune?"
Commander, I was wrong, I will not dare to do it again next time
Those who know Luo Yaowu are aware that, aside from his temperamental nature, he is a very protective general. It can be said that his high starting point as a general's offspring, coupled with being nearly fifty years old yet still holding the rank of a major general, with little possibility of promotion in the short term, is largely related to his tendency to protect his own.
Ye Renwei also smiled, but his mood remained somewhat tense
There are just a few of us here, and Xiao Li is not an outsider, so stop dawdling and tell me what you have to say
"You little rascal, you dare to bargain with me? Just watch..." Luo Yaowu grabbed the belt from behind the windshield and raised his hand to swing it. Before the belt could come down, he retracted his hand, chuckled, and said, "I won't lose my temper, absolutely won't lose my temper. I always keep my word."
I was just speaking casually, just remember that. Before Ye Renwei could respond, Luo Yaowu continued, "During the morning meeting, the staff from the Forward Command Operations Department mentioned that the Taiwan military is likely equipped with a jamming system targeting 'Beidou', which caused our transport aircraft to fly along the wrong route, resulting in our troops being dropped in the wrong location. Whether the flight path was incorrect is still under investigation, but it is certain that the first batch of airborne troops was dropped in the wrong place, all landing north of Qingshui. This afternoon, I personally contacted and coordinated with the Air Force, instructing them to use 'Beidou'-guided bombs when bombing Qingshui. Whether the flight path was incorrect is still under investigation, but it is certain that the first batch of airborne troops was dropped in the wrong place, all landing north of Qingshui. This afternoon, I personally contacted and coordinated with the Air Force, instructing them to use 'Beidou'-guided bombs when bombing Qingshui. When you return to the military headquarters, immediately ask the Air Force for the bombing results to clarify whether there is a need for a second round of airborne operations.
Head, you are truly talented. The battlefield is the stage, the sound of cannons is the dance music, it is so poetic and picturesque, it astonishes us greatly
"Luo Yaowu is not Superman, and there are no superheroes in this world." Luo Yaowu hesitated slightly and said, "Remember, no matter what happens to me, the Fifteenth Army will not collapse, nor can it collapse"
The guard made a strange expression and quickly turned his gaze forward
"I don't care if you laugh at me; I have no other choice." Luo Yaowu sighed deeply, flicking the cigarette butt out of the window. "You've seen the battle plan, so I won't elaborate. During this morning's meeting, that dog Wu Xiaohua forced me to make a statement, or else Old Chen would activate Plan B twenty-four hours in advance. Just think about it: if the amphibious troops land before we secure Qingquan Gang Airport, how many innocent brothers would be sacrificed?"
"Head, I am merely a captain on the staff; major matters are not within my purview, nor can I manage them." Ye Renwei redirected the conversation, "What I cannot comprehend is, knowing the odds of success are slim, why would one still stake their life and fortune?"
Isn't it quite tragic? Luo Yaowu turned to glance at Ye Renwei and suddenly burst into laughter, "You know, eight years ago, being able to come back alive, I considered myself dead. Every day I live is a day gained."
Terminate the operation? Although it was anticipated, upon hearing this statement, Ye Renwei could not help but feel surprised
At this, both the guard and Ye Renwei burst into laughter
Confronted by the fully prepared Taiwanese military, this is destined to be a brutal night, or rather, it should have been a brutal night
No problem, I will handle this matter with *Tu* Book in the first half of the night
It was this statement from Ye Renwei that made Luo Yaowu relent, and the guard also cast a grateful glance at Ye Renwei through the rearview mirror. Although Luo Yaowu was not genuinely angry, he was notorious for his heavy hands; enduring a few more hits would leave dents even on steel plates, let alone on flesh and blood.
If it were the Marine Corps, I would not have the slightest concern. You are well aware of Wu Xiaohua's capabilities and the abilities of his amphibious unit. A beach landing? It would be a success just to cross the strait smoothly. " Luo Yaowu lit another cigarette, "You are right, war will always claim lives. We cannot decide who should die and who should live, but we can strive to ensure that more people survive until the end of the war, until they can see the hope of victory."
"Enough, enough, everyone stop holding back. If you want to laugh, just laugh. There will be plenty of opportunities in the future to deal with you two rascals."
The next day, the tactical air force was heavily deployed. Aside from missing out on more than twenty invaluable hours, the greatest impact was the loss of surprise in firepower strikes, significantly diminishing their military value
As a group of fighter jets flew towards the opposite side of the strait, four helicopters from the Taiwanese military also flew over the dam
Head, you must ensure that no matter what I say, you cannot get angry
Head, do you really want to know my opinion
Without the Bosnian youth Princip, World War I would not have erupted on July 28, 1914; if it were not for the physicist Einstein, World War II would not have concluded on August 15, 1945; if it were not for the paratrooper Ye Zhenbang
Ye Renwei pondered for a moment and said, "If one lives only for oneself, then one cannot be the commander loved by all the soldiers in the army"
Ye Renwei and the guard both widened their eyes, somewhat hesitant to believe what they were seeing as they looked at the major general.
Did I say something wrong
At this moment, the guard also reacted, casting a grateful glance at Ye Renwei through the rearview mirror
You rascal..." Luo Yaowu chuckled and shook his head, "You are so natural at flattering.
Luo Yaowu turned to look at the captain and said, "If the speculation from the forward command operations center is correct, remember to issue the order to terminate the operation in a timely manner"
It is not our Fifteenth Army's brothers
"Renwei, where do you think the problem lies?" Luo Yaowu said, turning to glance at the captain officer in the back row
In a broad sense, I believe this is not our war
"You dare to mock me, you little brat?" Luo Yaowu said, slapping the guard on the head with force, "I promised Renwei not to lose my temper, but I did not promise you!"
OH-6 circled above the dam for two weeks, and after shining a spotlight on the guard at the gate, Qiu Donghao finally allowed "Huey" to land in the open space behind the gate
Luo Yaowu's brows twitched a few times, and his expression suddenly became much more serious
Years of experience as a special forces soldier have made Qiu Donghao extremely cautious. To avoid ambushes, he not only had three UH-1 helicopters land in succession, but also ensured that the first helicopter, carrying ten soldiers, formed a scattered defense line facing the entrance before allowing the second helicopter to land. The ten soldiers from the second squad expanded the scattered defense line in the opposite direction, while the ten warriors on the third helicopter were responsible for reinforcing the line. Only then did the officer on the OH-6 take his turn, flying the OH-6 around the dam, constantly changing flight paths and using a spotlight to search for potential dangers.
Ye Renwei gritted his teeth, refraining from uttering the words that were on the tip of his tongue
At the mention of the name, Ye Renwei felt a sudden chill rise from the depths of his heart
Luo Yaowu cast a sidelong glance at Ye He and Tu Shurenwei, took out a cigarette, and quickly lowered his head to light it. Since Ye Renwei did not smoke, he did not show any courtesy.
"Remember my words, whether I am here or not, the 15th Army is still the 15th Army." Luo Yaowu forced a smile, "If the blood and lives of the soldiers are used to make up for my mistakes, what difference is there between me and Wu Xiaohua?"
"Then it must be worth dying for, rather than being used as cannon fodder, and certainly not becoming a stepping stone for the private desires of certain individuals." Luo Yaowu exhaled deeply, as if he had just released the pent-up frustration from his heart, and he felt much more at ease.
When the bright light emitted by the fighter jet's tailpipe completely vanished into the eastern mountains, Luo Yaowu finally shifted his gaze, instructing the guard to drive the "Warrior" onto the road. Although the standard vehicle for a major general is a luxury sedan priced at 400,000, Luo Yaowu preferred the military jeep that runs on diesel.
"There is insight," Luo Yaowu took a deep breath, slowly exhaling blue smoke, then sighed lightly and said, "I think so too, but we are soldiers. The duty of a soldier is to obey orders, not to ponder excessively. Regardless of whether this is our war or not, we are already on stage, the music has already begun. It is too late to consider whether we should have taken the stage. To avoid stumbling and falling off the stage, we must perform each step well before the music ends"
Do not speak nonsense! Ye Renwei, with his keen eyes and quick hands, slapped the guard before Luo Yaowu could act. He then said to the now sullen major general, "As the saying goes, a general's success is built on the bones of countless dead; war will always result in casualties"
It seems that I was indeed not mistaken. Luo Yaowu smiled as he lit a cigarette, "If I remember correctly, you have been with me for a full ten years. Ten years ago, I mentioned that staying in the military staff department was a waste of your talents, a case of great talent being underutilized. If you had been at the grassroots level, perhaps you would only be half a rank below me now. Have you ever regretted it?"