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Chapter 521 Target: Capture Zhao Weihong Alive! [Please Subscribe! Please Vote!]

Barring any unforeseen circumstances, Zhao Weihong should continue to await the arrival of the exercise amidst this intense atmosphere of preparation.

But in the military, things don't always follow a set routine. Unexpected situations can happen at any time!

"Dingle, ring, ring!"

As a sudden bell rang, Hu Yiming, who was discussing the company's training plan with Zhao Weihong, frowned and made a gesture to Zhao Weihong.

Seeing this, Zhao Weihong immediately understood, stopped talking, and silently waited for Hu Yiming to finish the unexpected phone call.

"Hello? Second Company Headquarters!"

"I am Hu Yiming!"

"Battalion Commander, what's wrong?"

No one knows what the battalion commander said, but Hu Yiming, who had been relaxed just a second ago, changed his expression instantly after hearing the news on the phone!

Just as Zhao Weihong was wondering what could have caused Hu Yiming to react so strongly.

A deep yet extremely oppressive voice boomed out from outside the dormitory of the Second Company of the Red Army—no, throughout the entire garrison of the 446th Regiment!

Alert to all units!

Upon hearing the sound, Zhao Weihong's first reaction was to rush out the door and head towards the designated location for the entire regiment's emergency assembly. Hu Yiming, who hadn't even hung up the phone yet, followed closely behind!
The sound of hurried footsteps suddenly echoed in the dormitory, then spread out of the building, eventually converging in one place in the open space in front of the regimental headquarters building!
"Count!"

"One, two, three, four, five, six."

"Full complement!"

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All the companies summoned by the alarm immediately began to assemble in an orderly manner.

The duty officer of the Second Company was the same, except that his gaze, and even the gazes of many others in the Second Company, were subconsciously drifting toward the direction where Zhao Weihong was.

The moment the alarm sounded, the first reaction of the soldiers of the Second Company was not that something had happened, but that their "living father" was up to his old tricks again!

Calling an emergency assembly in broad daylight? How could you even think of that?!
But they seemed to have forgotten that Zhao Weihong had never used the method of sounding an alarm to conduct an emergency assembly.

The alarm, which could be clearly heard for miles around, was not something that Zhao Weihong, a mere intern, could have caused!
When they saw Wei Tao and Wu Fengxu standing solemnly under the flagpole, many members of the Second Company realized something.

This was not an ordinary combat readiness exercise.

Instead, it marked the beginning of yet another major test for them, for the 446th Regiment, and for the entire 149th Division!
"At ease, all men!"

"stand at attention!"

After the duty officers of each battalion reported the attendance to the Second Battalion Commander, who was in charge of the regiment's duty, the Second Battalion Commander immediately lined up the troops and prepared to report the number of people to Wei Tao according to the normal assembly procedure.

Wei Tao, standing in front of everyone, waved his hand, skipping all the formalities. He first gestured for the Second Battalion Commander to step down, then focused his energy and addressed the nearly two thousand men who had been hastily assembled, without the aid of any amplification equipment!
"Two minutes ago, our department received an urgent notification from the Group's military command."

"Iron Fist - 2008 Group Army Combat Exercise, begins ahead of schedule!"

"The higher command has ordered our department to mobilize immediately, and all units to begin pre-battle preparations in accordance with the combat readiness plan!"

"Disband!"

Wei Tao did not provide any further explanation, nor was any further explanation required.

He simply gave a solemn order, and the 446th Regiment, a machine born to cope with war, began to operate at full speed!
The monotonous and tedious training that usually runs around every day finally showed its effectiveness at this moment.

The war reserve warehouse, which was never open to the public under normal circumstances, finally opened its doors, and soldiers carried boxes of war reserve supplies onto vehicles in groups.

All the drivers in the group are making the most of this last bit of time to conduct pre-departure checks and maintenance on their vehicles.

As drivers, their biggest fear is that their vehicles will break down due to their own problems while driving.

If something like this happens, it won't just delay the time of the people in their car, but the entire convoy!
The drivers and team leaders who are responsible for maintaining the vehicles on a regular basis will at least receive a disciplinary action afterward!
This is similar to how Zhao Weihong, when she was in the 347th Regiment, would participate in the vehicle maintenance that the Steel Seventh Company carried out at fixed times every week and learn relevant knowledge.

Every time the seasons change, the Seventh Steel Company will spend several days carrying out a "major maintenance".

These jobs are tedious and boring, and many people who come to the army don't understand the meaning of these jobs until they are discharged.

But after personally experiencing a "big scene" that requires the entire group to be mobilized, all doubts will disappear.

The tireless investigation and the repetitive procedures are all for the sake of ensuring that this army, which bears the name of "the people," can rush to where they are needed in the event of an emergency, rain or shine!

this moment.

Every soldier in the 446th Regiment seemed to have transformed into a perfectly fitted gear, driving the entire machine to roar and hum!
Based on past experience with exercises, the 446th Regiment, as the defending side, should have been able to proceed to the exercise area without any rush before the exercise began.

Procedures such as loading supplies onto trucks can be prepared several days in advance, with plenty of time available.

As for the most important equipment for each soldier, it will be distributed after they arrive at the exercise site.

After all, the journey takes a long time. If someone leaves a gun part or even the whole gun on the road, then the 446th Regiment should forget about the exercise and prepare for the "major reorganization" organized by the division or even the army!

This time, however, the 446th Regiment did not receive orders to go to the exercise area.

Instead, the order was to immediately begin maneuvering towards the designated location according to the combat readiness plan!

Although both orders lead to Dingshan Base, the two orders are worlds apart.

This means that the 446th Regiment not only had no time to prepare in advance, but also had to immediately enter a state of combat readiness!
Equipment was distributed to individuals, and everyone was dressed according to combat standards, so they could start fighting immediately as soon as they got off the vehicle!
In a sense, this exercise has already officially begun!

soon.

The Second Company of the Red Army completed all preparations before setting off.

As the platoon leader, Zhao Weihong did not move supplies with the soldiers, but instead carefully checked the loading of supplies and the carrying of personal equipment.

It's not that Zhao Weihong has changed her mind and is no longer willing to share weal and woe with the soldiers.

Rather, he knew that at this critical juncture, the Second Company of the Red Army did not lack someone who could do hard labor, but it desperately lacked someone who could oversee things!
A wise man must have a loss if he is worried.

No matter how well the soldiers train or how familiar they are with the departure procedures, oversights are inevitable.

At this point, someone needs to step forward and help them identify and fill in the gaps.

If you forget anything, just bring it with you. No one will make a fuss about it now; at most, they'll settle the score later.

But if you leave something behind and don't find it, once you leave this camp area, it will be very difficult to get back!
Unbeknownst to her, Zhao Weihong had a clearer understanding of her own position and the role she should play in the military.

From doing things personally to sharing joys and sorrows.

To be targeted and to the point!

This is not just Zhao Weihong's growth, but also the transformation he should have undergone along the way!
"A long line!"

"To!"

During the exercise, Hu Yiming no longer addressed Zhao Weihong as the more affectionate "Old Zhao," but instead used the very formal "First Platoon Leader."

"You take car number five and coordinate from the middle!" "I'll lead the way, and the instructor will bring up the rear. We'll communicate any issues that arise on the road!"

As he spoke, Hu Yiming handed a walkie-talkie to Zhao Weihong.

Zhao Weihong casually took it and clipped the walkie-talkie to her outer belt.

After explaining the order of escorting the vehicles, Hu Yiming walked directly to the solemn line standing in front of the convoy, ready to fulfill his duties as company commander!
"Comrades! The combat exercise has begun!"

"Although we arrived much earlier than scheduled, it doesn't matter!"

"The sooner the exercise begins, the sooner our opponents will realize why the spirit of being unafraid of hardship and death should have originated from our company!"

"The order was issued hastily, and the regimental commander did not hold a pre-battle meeting to make arrangements."

"But I'm ready to apply to the regimental party committee for the position of the vanguard company, so that our company can lead the charge for the entire regiment and the entire division!"

"Let this exercise become another stage for our Second Red Company to make a name for ourselves!"

"Red Second Company, victory is assured!"

The response to Hu Yiming was a roar that was far louder and more impassioned than his own!

"We must win! We must win! We must win!"

"Get in the car!"

With a wave of Hu Yiming's hand.

All members of the Second Company immediately boarded the large truck covered with a tarpaulin.

The distance from Shuzhou to Dingshan base is quite far, and the soldiers have to stay huddled in the train carriage the whole way.

If you don't have a strong body, you might not even be able to make it to the exercise location!
If they're lucky, they might be able to get to a school or gymnasium at night and crawl into their sleeping bags to spend the night.

Although sleeping on the ground is not a pleasant experience, it's still better than being tired and sleepy in a constantly bumping train carriage.

Whenever the orders are urgent, the entire convoy has to march around 24 hours a day, and it is common for drivers to drive for days and nights without sleep!

The 446th Regiment is currently unaware of the specific mobilization orders they received.

The higher-ups merely informed them that the exercise was starting ahead of schedule and ordered them to move out immediately, without specifying a arrival time.

The 446th Regiment is currently only operating according to its past combat readiness plans.

As for the subsequent regulations, we'll probably only be able to get notification once we're on our way.

As the escorting officer, Zhao Weihong did not sit in the carriage, but instead sat in the relatively comfortable passenger seat.

However, along the way, besides the drivers who needed to drive, the most hardworking were the escorting officers.

Not only do they need to coordinate the progress of the entire convoy with other cadres at all times, but they also need to assist the drivers in driving.

When the driver can't rest, the escorting officer can't rest either, and has to keep a close eye on the driver's eyes. If the driver's eyes are closed for more than two seconds, the officer has to shake them awake. It's truly a tough and long tug-of-war.

"Sizzle."

After a piercing static, Hu Yiming's calm yet barely suppressed voice came through the walkie-talkie on Zhao Weihong's waist.

"All company, prepare to depart!"

"Follow up with the convoy from the next company!"

"All vehicles, please maintain a safe distance and proceed at a constant speed. We are expected to meet at Jingcheng in about an hour and a half!"

The moment the words fell.

The steel behemoths, already poised for action, roared deafeningly as their excited and thrilled warriors charged off into the distance, heading towards their battlefield!

at the same time.

Liaodong, 116th Division, Division Headquarters.

Chang Dingfang, who had been promoted to deputy division commander, was sitting in the conference room, participating in the pre-battle mobilization meeting personally presided over by Zhou Kehu via video conference system!
"The exercise was brought forward, which has significantly reduced your preparation time."

"But when the real war comes, the enemy will not give you a chance to prepare!"

"Since we are fortunate enough to be the first to fight in this exercise, we must show the might and fighting spirit of the 39th Group Army and set an example for the other brother units!"

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It is clear.

Zhao Weihong's "home base," the 39th Army Group, will also participate in this exercise!
Furthermore, this analysis is based on the fact that all cadres of the 116th Division participated in this mobilization meeting.
Representing the 39th Group Army in the battle was the 116th Division, which had a deep connection with Zhao Weihong!
The 116th Division, which also received orders at the last minute, had significantly more time than the 149th Division, and was even able to hold a mobilization meeting without any rush.

This was not a "behind-the-scenes" operation by the directing department, but rather because the 116th Division, as the attacking side, naturally entered the field later than the defending side.

In addition, Liaodong is not far from Dingshan base, so there is no need to rush to set off immediately after receiving orders, unlike the 446th Regiment.

It is estimated that the 116th Division will not begin its maneuver until the 149th Division has moved into the Dingshan base and familiarized itself with the site.

Thanks to this, the atmosphere of the entire meeting was relatively relaxed.

At the end of the meeting, the commanders of each regiment of the 116th Division also received a maneuver plan personally formulated by the Army Operations and Training Department. The plan clearly pointed out the maneuver routes and methods of each company of the 116th Division, as well as the departure and arrival times, which was much better than the current situation of the 446th Regiment, which was completely in the dark!

"149th Division. 149th Division."

After the meeting ended, Chang Dingfang did not leave the meeting room immediately, but sat in his seat, muttering something to himself.

Only after everyone in the meeting room had gradually left did Chang Dingfang take out his phone and dial a very familiar number.

"Hello? Old Commander?"

"Hehe, I'm fine."

"I just wanted to tell you something."

"Is Wei Hong currently doing his internship at the 149th Division?"

Upon hearing this, there was a noticeable moment of silence on the phone.

It's unclear how much time passed before Zhou Kehu's complex voice finally rang out again on the phone.

"I'm giving you an extra task."

"You say."

"If conditions permit, capture this kid alive!"

"He's been gone for so long. I want to see just how much this kid has improved!"

"Yes!"

(End of this chapter)