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Chapter 524 The Terrifying Power of Dimensional Reduction! The 149th Division, with No Hope of Victory! [Please Subscribe!]

"As expected of someone who fought in rotational warfare back then, his vigilance is truly remarkable."

The troop's whereabouts were suddenly exposed, but the man called "Chief of Staff" did not show much surprise. Instead, he calmly made arrangements for the next step.

"I was hoping to buy some time, but it seems there's no need for that now."

"Order all forward assault units to begin bold maneuvers and strike directly at the Blue Army's front-line defensive positions before they can react!"

"Before nightfall, the frontline troops must reach the Blue Army's first line of defense and be ready to launch an attack at any time!"

"Yes!"

Less than thirty seconds.

The Blue Army Chief of Staff's orders were transmitted to all the marching units without any interference.

The chief of staff, who didn't look very old and had a very heroic air about him, looked at Chang Dingfang, who was expressionless not far away, and asked with a smile.

"Deputy Division Commander, the exercise has officially begun."

"Do you have any ideas for the upcoming battle?"

If Zhao Weihong were present, he would have been astonished to discover that this excessively young chief of staff was none other than the deputy regimental commander who had been merged into the 347th Regiment after the reorganization and with whom he had previously clashed.

Xu Feng!

In just a few short years.

Xu Feng rose from deputy regimental level to deputy division-level chief of staff in a short time, a promotion that was simply astonishing!
Then look at Chang Dingfang, who was a level above him back then, now he is on equal footing with Xu Feng and has become his partner!

Although, in principle, Chang Dingfang, as the deputy division commander and a leader of the unit, had the authority to give orders to Xu Feng, who was the head of the department.

However, judging from the prestige of the two positions, Xu Feng's future prospects are undoubtedly better than Chang Dingfang's!
Not to mention that Xu Feng is almost ten years younger than Chang Dingfang, so it's only a matter of time before he surpasses Chang Dingfang and goes a step further.

The gap in educational background ultimately became the most fatal shortcoming in Chang Dingfang's military career.

He has a good chance of becoming a full division commander, and it's even possible that he will succeed Zhou Kehu and Wei Huang as the commander of the 116th Division.

But to go further and obtain the coveted rank of wheat ear, which is now virtually impossible.

On the contrary, it was Xu Feng.

This high-achieving student, who threw a tantrum and acted out in the 116th Division when his old unit was disbanded, has a great chance to reach a position that Chang Dingfang can only look up to!

Not only that.

Xu Feng's experiences over the years perfectly illustrate the saying, "A scholar should be looked at with new eyes after three days of separation."

Back then, after Xu Feng was reprimanded by Zhou Kehu and transferred to the 190th Brigade as a battalion commander, he did indeed harbor resentment towards Zhao Weihong and Chang Dingfang for a period of time.

To be precise, he harbored resentment towards Zhao Weihong.

At first, he thought he had been defeated by Chang Dingfang.

After all, many people in the 39th Army knew that Zhou Kehu was Chang Dingfang's old leader, so it wasn't surprising.

But after inquiring, Xu Feng learned the truth.

Compared to Chang Dingfang, Zhao Weihong, this seemingly insignificant second-year soldier, is the one with a deeper connection to Zhou Kehu!
After all, when Zhao Weihong received the award, it was broadcast live by the entire group.

Everyone in the 39th Army witnessed Zhao Weihong, accompanied by Zhao Yuejin, becoming the youngest recipient of the Second-Class Merit Citation in the entire group army!

At that time, Zhao Weihong wasn't even a two-year veteran; he was just a greenhorn!
This incredible feat completely stunned Xu Feng!
Xu Feng once thought he was the undisputed chosen one, and the future of the 347th Regiment, the 116th Division, the 39th Army, and even the entire unit, rested on people like him!
But the more I learned about Zhao Weihong, the deeper my understanding became.

Xu Feng then sadly realized that, apart from his academic qualifications, everything else that had once supported his pride and that he was proud of was worthless in front of Zhao Weihong.
Shit is not!

After losing contact with Xu Feng.

Zhao Weihong never stopped moving forward!

Zhao Weihong's remarkable speech at the information technology conference, her unstoppable bravery in winning the double first-class merit award in the military competition, and her groundbreaking contributions to the theory of information technology force construction during her time at military academy all demonstrate Zhao Weihong's excellence and Xu Feng's initial foolishness!
At this point in the story, Xu Feng's "future" seems quite clear.

Either let go of the grudges from the past and keep your distance from Zhao Weihong, and ideally never have any connection with her again in this lifetime.

Either confine yourself to a self-imposed prison, becoming a pathetic, insignificant footnote in Zhao Weihong's illustrious resume as a "villain."

However, Xu Feng, being a soldier, resolutely chose a third path!
He put aside the grudges of the past, but did not deliberately distance himself from everything related to Zhao Weihong. Instead, he regarded Zhao Weihong as a role model that he could learn from, draw on, and even surpass in many fields!
Xu Feng did make some mistakes back then.

But deep down, he still harbored a deep love for the military and a desire to dedicate everything to his country!

Otherwise, as a top student, he wouldn't have defied his family's opposition to choose to stay in the military for the rest of his life.

Having made the change, Xu Feng quickly became another outstanding new star in the 39th Army after Zhao Weihong, thanks to his talent. He served as battalion commander and chief of staff of the 190th Brigade. He then refused the promising future of further study in the military headquarters and returned to the place he had been forced to leave.

116th Division!
Looking at Xu Feng with a smile on his face, Chang Dingfang's gaze was very complicated. After a long silence, he finally let out a long breath and spoke softly.

"What ideas can I have?"

"The battle plan has already been finalized. Why are you suddenly asking for my opinion?"

"Hey Lao Xu, you're not trying to make me look bad, are you?"

Although Chang Dingfang's words sounded somewhat impolite.

But his use of "Old Xu" proved that deep down, he had already acknowledged the changed Xu Feng, but he still couldn't quite get over it and was just being stubborn.

"Oh, Deputy Division Commander, please don't make fun of me!"

"What I mean is, now that we've been exposed, shouldn't we, as her family, also put sending our greetings to our wandering son on the agenda?"

"I've heard that Comrade Zhao Weihong is currently interning at the Second Company of the 446th Regiment. I've also heard that he has trained a model unit for grassroots construction. The entire Sichuan-Chongqing military region knows his name, Zhao Weihong!"

For cadres of Xu Feng and Chang Dingfang's level, finding out a trainee's internship unit is not a difficult task.

Not to mention that Zhao Weihong is currently enjoying immense popularity, with numerous news articles featuring him prominently displayed on the internal network of the Sichuan Military Region, making it impossible to hide!

"Hmph, this kid always manages to cause a stir wherever he goes!"

"Can't sit still!" When talking about Zhao Weihong, Chang Dingfang and Xu Feng found common ground, and Chang Dingfang even showed a rather proud smile.

"After all, we are people who came from our 116th Division. No matter where we go, we must be like this!"

Chang Dingfang kept shaking his thumb, directly attributing Zhao Weihong's achievements to the 116th Division's effective training.

Of course, most importantly, he, as the regimental commander, was very good at training his troops!
"Then I'll pass on the orders: focus on scouting the defensive area of ​​the Second Company of the 446th Regiment!"

"Once they find out, I'll..."

"Hey! Don't try to take it from me!"

Before Xu Feng could finish speaking, Chang Ding interrupted him in a way that left no room for argument.

"I received my mission before the exercise even started: find a way to capture this kid alive and see if he's really improved!"

"Even if we can't capture him alive, we still have to bring this kid back here and make sure he stays with us for a few days!"

"In the first two years after this little guy entered military school, he would still know to go home and visit his family during holidays."

"For the past two years, apart from phone calls, there's been absolutely no word from them! I think they've almost forgotten about our family home!"

"We're not the only ones in our division who know this kid."

"These uncles and grandpas are all thinking that after the exercise is over, they'll really take a good look at this kid!"

I wonder what kind of expression Guan Jiwu would have if he heard these words!
I've heard some people think I'm arrogant?

Look! The arrogance is even greater here!

With a formidable enemy at hand, instead of thinking about how to win this exercise, they've set their sights on a trainee?
It’s simply unreasonable!
But Guan Jiwu was unaware of this.

Neither Chang Dingfang nor Xu Feng are the kind of people who would make such a basic mistake as underestimating their opponent.

The fact that they dare to start thinking about catching up with Zhao Weihong now can only mean that they are confident of winning this exercise!
Their confidence naturally stemmed from the new equipment that Zhao Weihong had never seen before!
Just like the new tank that Zhao Weihong caught a glimpse of earlier, it is one of the new equipment that the 116th Division has been equipped with in the past two years!

Its name is Type 96A tank!
The former Type 88C tank now has its own independent designation.

Type 96 tank!
Unlike the Type 96 tank, which is considered a "quasi-third-generation tank".

The Type 96A tank is a true third-generation tank, having undergone comprehensive upgrades in firepower, power, and protection.

Most importantly, the 96A has undergone a major information technology upgrade, which has enabled the 116th Division, a mechanized unit, to conduct information-based warfare!

Tanks have been upgraded, and infantry fighting vehicles, which are more widely equipped, should naturally not be left behind.

The Type 86 infantry fighting vehicle, which Zhao Weihong once cherished, has now become equipment for the second-line troops of the 39th Army.

It will be replaced by a new type of infantry fighting vehicle with information warfare capabilities!
Type 04 infantry fighting vehicle!

Look at the weapons in the hands of the soldiers of the 116th Division; each of them has a brand-new Type 95 rifle!

This stands in stark contrast to the 149th Division, which still uses the Type 81 rifle family as its individual weapon!

Meanwhile, the 116th Division has also improved its other hardware facilities in the field of information technology.

For example, Zhao Weihong's inability to contact the rear company headquarters was the work of the newly established electronic jamming company directly under the 116th Division!

In fact, Zhao Weihong was not the only one affected by the interference.

The first reconnaissance units to be discovered in the forward area were all affected by electromagnetic interference and were unable to contact their rear company headquarters!

The reason for this "one-sided" situation is not only because this is the first appearance of "electronic warfare" in an internal exercise in Yan.

Furthermore, the TBR-115 portable radio carried by Zhao Weihong and others was completely helpless against electronic jamming, a method that was almost a "dimensional reduction attack"!

The TBR-115 radio was acquired during the "honeymoon period" between China and the United States through technology transfer, allowing China to acquire portable radios that could be used at the platoon and squad level.

To put it bluntly, this thing is just a more powerful military walkie-talkie. When it was first deployed, no one paid attention to the so-called "information warfare".

As long as it can make calls and remain stable even in the harsh environment of the battlefield, it is a reliable and good piece of equipment!

But now, this portable radio, which has been in service with the Yan army for nearly twenty years, has exposed its "willingness but powerlessness" at the very beginning of this exercise!

The electronic jamming company of the 116th Division successfully captured the signals of each radio station almost the instant they were turned on, and continued to jam them!

In the end, the electronic jamming unit even stopped pretending and directly targeted the TBR-115 radio's specified frequency with continuous electromagnetic suppression!

Many of the reconnaissance troops from the 116th Division were unable to utter a single word and could only hear a continuous stream of piercing noise from the microphone!
The 116th Division, equipped with the latest TBR-002 radios, was able to maintain stable communication and unimpeded orders even amidst strong electromagnetic interference from its own side!
As the 116th Division continues its advance, the area where the electronic jamming company can exert interference will also expand.

If the 149th Division were to be subjected to an electromagnetic attack during combat, the exercise could essentially be declared over.

The reason why the 149th Division was able to win every battle in past exercises was due to the strong personal command ability of its division commander, Guan Jiwu!
Faced with the 116th Division's overwhelming tactics, even if Guan Jiwu were Sun Tzu reborn or a military genius reincarnated, he would be of no use!
How can we fight a war if orders can't even reach the front-line troops?
Not to mention that the 149th Division, as the defending side, was already heavily reliant on command and coordination.

Unlike the 116th Division, which still had a clear objective even after losing contact with its rear command post.

Not receiving commands?
It doesn't matter.

Just charge headlong into the core position, and shoot whoever you see along the way—you can't go wrong!

If the various units of the 149th Division simply hold their positions, they may be surrounded and annihilated by enemy forces that break through from other directions at any time!
At this moment, the 149th Division, still a motorized unit, was facing the 116th Division, an enemy that could already be called a "quasi-informationized unit," and had almost no chance of victory!

Even if they are still on the defensive, and even if the battlefield is the mountainous terrain they are very familiar with, the outcome is unlikely to change much!
This is the terror of "dimensional reduction attack"!
"Alright, then I won't argue with you. I also want to take this opportunity to have a good spar with Commander Guan on the other side and see how skilled he is as a master of positional defense warfare."

"How about this, I'll send someone to you."

"Speaking of which, he's also an acquaintance of Comrade Zhao Weihong!"

As he spoke, Xu Feng turned his gaze and called out to a staff officer who was busy in front of a map.

"Wang Hao!"

"To!"

"Come over here and say hello to the deputy division commander!"

(End of this chapter)