Mercenary I am the king

Chapter 346 Cooperation

The rainforest is a little chilly in the early morning.

The most annoying thing is the dampness, which makes me feel sticky all over and very uncomfortable.

Song Heping left the tree hole and slowly walked towards the river along the route he had taken in the past two days.

There is a river about a hundred meters away from the tree hole.

This location was chosen because the river acts as a natural barrier.

To approach the tree hole from the north, you must cross the river.

Rivers are not as concealing as jungles and shrubs, making it easier to detect the traces of incoming enemies.

These are all learned from veterans.

The instructor once told me that rivers are not only natural barriers, but also provide water sources.

When choosing a hiding place in the jungle, it is best to be close to a water source. Firstly, it can ensure water supply. Secondly, there are aquatic organisms in the river, which is an important way to solve the food problem.

Now Song Heping is putting his knowledge into practice and feels it is quite beneficial.

More importantly, although the river is not wide, the water is extremely turbulent and there are rugged rocks in the water. People who fall into it will be quickly washed away. About 1 kilometer downstream is a waterfall with a drop of more than meters.

If the search party wants to cross the river, there are only two options:

One is to use a rope to force your way across the water.

The second is to walk on a wooden single-plank bridge here.

This single-plank bridge is not man-made. It is a tree trunk about 30 cm wide that spans the two sides of the river. It may have been formed naturally after being struck by lightning and then split across the river. It is covered with vines and moss, and no one has walked on it for many years.

It can be said that if the enemy comes from the north, Song Heping only needs to defend the riverside, which means he can be like a single man blocking the way for ten thousand, and every one that comes will die.

However, Song Heping gave this good position to Morins to monitor, and he was responsible for whether there were enemies in the other three directions.

Over two days, he set traps in all four directions.

If possible, he would prefer to use mines, but he doesn't have any mines on him, so he can only set traps by hand.

Because he was alone, all Song Heping could do was set some practical but simple traps, and remember their locations on the map to avoid getting into trouble.

The function of the trap is not only to cause injury, casualties and death to the enemy, but also to serve as a certain warning.

After checking around, Song Heping didn't see anything unusual.

"Damn, you're really patient..."

The government army's special forces did not come, which made Song Heping himself a little annoyed.

It's not that they can't afford to waste time here, but he originally estimated that the Colombian government forces would have to take action within three or four days, because time is not on their side. If they delay too long, the media will expose it. By then, when the ELN hears that Morins is not dead, they will definitely cause trouble everywhere in the country, and the military will be very passive.

Unexpectedly, on the third day, no one from the other side came.

He even had an illusion in his mind: was the place he chose too hidden and the other party couldn't find it?
After thinking about it, I rejected this view.

After all, this place is very close to the Tbilisi Mountains. As long as we move less than 20 kilometers northwest, we will enter the mountainous area, which is the territory of the ELN armed forces.

Previously, Song Heping discovered that the enemy had two teams deployed on the only way to the mountain area, so he chose to retreat and hide in a tree hole.

If the Colombian special forces took the initiative to search for him, they would pass by here in two or three hours.

Just when he was puzzled, he suddenly heard two clear bird calls coming from the direction of the river.

That was the code he and Morins agreed upon.

"Something's happening!"

Song Heping immediately became alert.

He hurried towards Morins' position.

Molins was behind a relatively high earthen slope opposite the river. There was a big tree there. As long as he hid there, he could see the single-plank bridge over the river.

Soon, he found Morins, who looked at Song Heping, pointed in the direction of the river, and said with a slightly rapid breath: "There are people on the other side, and it seems that they want to cross the river!"

Song Heping said: "It seems that they can no longer wait. Our chance has come."

As he spoke, he lay down on the ground like a snake and crawled forward.

He chose not to look from the side of the tree trunk.

That would risk being discovered.

After all, if you were the commander of the search team, you must establish a cover point on the opposite bank before crossing the river. Usually, a sniper would be assigned to this position, looking for a commanding height to control the river and a certain area on the opposite bank.

Because people are most vulnerable when crossing a river. No matter if they are walking on a bridge or using ropes to pull themselves across, it is difficult for them to fight back if the enemy attacks them.

Only snipers can control the situation and ensure safety.

Song Heping didn't have any observation mirrors or anything like that, but Morins had a telescope. After all, he was a leader, so he carried this thing with him. It was an American military product, model Mk30, which was an outdated model from the World War II era.

Although it is old, its performance and multiples are quite reliable.

He carefully hid behind a bush, which could effectively cover his body.

He found a gap in the bushes, carefully raised the telescope and aimed it at the opposite bank, then began to adjust the magnification and began to observe the jungle on the shore in detail.

The key to the search is simple: look for the commanding heights first.

This is a jungle, so the use of sniper rifles is actually subject to many restrictions, as trees and the like will block the view.

So to control the situation, you must find the commanding heights.

My current position has a natural advantage as the terrain is high.

There is no high ground on the other side, just a jungle.

This is the cleverness of Song Heping's hiding place, everything is under control.

I looked at the treetops one by one, constantly adjusting the magnification to see farther... farther...

He thought the enemy sniper must be hiding in a tall tree.

It is said that climbing a tree will easily lead to exposure.

Most snipers will not choose a tree as a sniping position.

But in some extreme cases, we have to do this.

Finally, his telescope stopped at the top of a slightly protruding treetop.

Song Heping felt that there was something inside, but he couldn't see clearly.

He put down the telescope, pointed in that direction and estimated the distance.

A full 500 meters.

Then I put it behind the eyepiece and magnified the magnification again.

Unfortunately, no matter how much he magnified, he still couldn't see what was in the treetops.

The sky was covered with dark clouds and it was a cloudy day with light rain. The light was insufficient, and Song Heping did not dare to expose himself too much because the other party was also watching the jungle where he was hiding. The other party might even have a multi-functional reconnaissance device, and he would be exposed if he was not careful.

500 meters wasn't a very long distance for a good sniper; being spotted could easily lead to death. "They've crossed the bridge..."

Morins, lying not far away, issued a warning.

Song Heping put down the telescope and looked towards the single-plank bridge.

Sure enough, a Colombian special forces soldier appeared at the other end of the bridge. He was wearing a boonie hat and a camouflage scarf on his face. He was equipped with light equipment for jungle warfare. He also held an M4A1 assault rifle, but with a scope light attachment.

On the face covered with camouflage paint, two bright eyes scanned the surroundings vigilantly.

It seems that the other party also knows that crossing the bridge is a very dangerous thing.

Standing at the bridgehead, he pressed the call button and asked the sniper in the distance if he was safe.

He got a safe reply.

After all, after nearly twenty minutes of observation, the sniper believed that there was no one on the other side of the river.

What he didn't know was that in the bushes next to a big tree, a pair of eyes were staring at the accomplice who was about to cross the bridge.

"Morins, I think I found the sniper. They have a sniper on the other side."

"We don't have sniper rifles!" Morins said, "How about we let them in and then fight them. Once we're in the jungle, their sniper rifles won't be able to hit us."

Song Heping said, "Wait until they cross the bridge and gain a foothold. There are only two of us, so it's difficult to eliminate them in a short period of time. If we delay for half an hour, do you believe that their reinforcements will fly here by helicopter and surround us?"

Molins was silent.

What Song Heping said is absolutely right.

Our side is too weak, with only two of us. If the battle lasts any longer, we will be at risk of being surrounded and unable to escape.

"So how do you say we fight?"

Song Heping said: "I think I can see where the other person is, but he's a little far away..."

He checked the rear sight of his M4A1 assault rifle.

This gun is a bare piece, without even a scope.

According to theoretical parameters, the effective range of M4A1 is 360 meters, and the enemy sniper is about 500 meters away from him.

However, the maximum range of the M4A1 is certainly more than 500 meters, but you have to make a blind estimate beyond the limit of the sight to ensure that the shot hits the target.

If you fail once, there will be no second chance.

"Morins, listen to me, I want you to go over there now—"

Song Heping pointed to a location thirty meters away.

"Find a suitable shooting position there and wait for them to cross the river in groups. When the last one has crossed the river, immediately shoot and kill the last member of their group. After that, change your position immediately and don't let the sniper find you. Do you understand me?"

"not understand……"

Molins shook his head.

He really didn't understand.

Song Heping was too lazy to explain to him because he saw that the Colombian special forces soldier on the other side had already stepped onto the single-plank bridge and was walking towards him carefully on the narrow bridge surface.

These people are very smart. They will not cross the bridge together, but will take turns to cover each other.

Song Heping had set up many traps in the jungle on this side of the bridge. As long as they crossed the bridge and walked less than 50 meters forward, they would encounter many "surprises".

The first thing to do is to kill the enemy sniper, and the second thing is to block their retreat and force them to chase you, thus entering an area with more traps.

It is a bad idea to confront them head-on. When the enemy is strong and we are weak, we must make full use of the terrain and favorable conditions.

"You don't need to understand. Once the last of them crosses the bridge, you must immediately shoot and then move. Remember the spot I marked. Shoot as you retreat deeper into the trap area and let them chase you!"

"it is good!"

Morris was straightforward.

He also knew that he and Song Heping were tied to the same rope, and if they died together, they would die together. He could only trust and obey unconditionally.

Morris left his original position, retreated to the bottom of the slope, then bent over like a cheetah and ran cautiously in the direction set by Song Heping.

He quickly selected a big tree, looked around, chose his own retreat route, then took a deep breath, raised his gun and pointed it in the direction where the government soldiers would appear.

After crossing the single-plank bridge, you will enter a flat area about twenty meters wide. There are not many plants or big trees, only some short trees half a person's height.

Morins guessed that after the other party came, they would definitely set up a guard here, and then wait for everyone to cross the river before setting off together.

He crouched behind a large tree and soon saw the first AGLAN special forces soldier to successfully cross the bridge...

Morris aimed his gun at his head. The two sides were no more than fifty meters apart. He could even see a bee flying around his head...

one……

two……

three...

four...

five...

six...

After the sixth one, no one crossed the bridge anymore.

But the AGLAN team members here did not seem to have any intention of continuing to move forward as a team. They all squatted where they were, and the leading officer seemed to be talking to someone on the phone.

At this moment, Song Heping saw that the treetops he had been staring at suddenly moved and the leaves shook.

He raised the gun slightly and took aim roughly with the notched sight.

Although I have fired several rounds of bullets from this gun, I am still not familiar with its condition.

Everything depends on experience and luck.

After taking rough aim, Song Heping did not hesitate, and there was no time for him to hesitate. The other party might be putting away his gun and preparing to get down from the tree, and this time would not exceed ten seconds.

bang bang——

bang bang——

Two double-shot bursts.

After the attack, Song Heping didn't even look to see whether he hit the target. Instead, he began to retreat along the ground and retreated to the bottom of the slope.

Then, there was a fierce exchange of gunfire from the direction of Molins...

Da da da--

Da da da da da——

　Asking for a monthly ticket! Asking for a monthly ticket!

　　
　
(End of this chapter)