A generation of soldiers begins with Feng Yuxiu traveling through time and space with Xu Sanduo

Chapter 219 Tactics in a Standoff
Deep in the sweltering jungle, the atmosphere was heavy in a Red Army command post.

Several officers stood around the sand table map, their expressions grim.

One of the young company commanders, his face full of anxiety, couldn't help but speak up: "Regimental Commander, what if the Blue Army is planning a decapitation strike? This Blue Army unit is so unpredictable; they have a long history of bad behavior, and they never follow the usual route in their attacks. This time it's even worse; they're using helicopters to seize the stronghold. Our army is no match for their air force; this is blatant bullying!"

The regimental commander narrowed his eyes slightly, staring intently at the sand table, a cold smile appearing on his lips: "Last time, Unit 702 was defeated by them. However, Unit 702 lost that time mainly because their attack was too fierce, they only cared about rushing forward, and in order to avoid the Blue Army having the opportunity to break through the defensive line and carry out a decapitation strike."

However, once they launch an attack from the mountains and forests, abandoning heavy firepower, the Blue Army's individual soldier elimination rate becomes too high. This time, I came prepared, specifically arranging three companies to be stationed here, just waiting for them to arrive.

I'd like to see if these cunning fellows have the guts to break in! If they do, I'll make sure they don't leave alive—not a single one of them will escape!

"But Commander, this will significantly weaken the firepower of other landmarks, putting immense pressure on our defenses," the company commander said cautiously, his face still full of worry.

The regimental commander abruptly turned his head, his eyes piercing like knives as he glared at the company commander, and reprimanded him sternly: "Are you out of your mind? We're participating in a red-blue confrontation exercise. Our primary task is defense, not offensive action. Wang Qingrui learned this the hard way before, insisting on going head-to-head with the Blue Army, a unit skilled in individual combat, and ended up suffering a great loss."

The jungle environment here is unique, greatly diminishing our heavy firepower advantage. Under these circumstances, defense is our best strategy—it's our strength! Remember this: three tight lines of fire must be built around the command post, each one must be defended fiercely, not a single mosquito can escape! The Blue Army's infiltration capabilities are strong. If I get killed by them, you won't have an easy time passing this year's training mission; you'll all have to double your training!

Upon hearing the regimental commander's stern threat, the company commanders and chiefs of staff present tensed up, lowered their heads, and fell into silence, not daring to utter a sound.

Meanwhile, in a secluded spot in the mountains, Feng Yuxiu frowned as he stared at the command post in the distance.

He was dressed in camouflage clothing, his face painted with camouflage paint, his eyes focused and sharp as he stared intently at the heavily guarded Red Army command post in the distance.

He moved with extreme agility, silently bypassing the Red Army's heavy artillery patrol.

However, when he saw the situation clearly, his brows furrowed slightly.

The Red Army command post in front of them was heavily fortified with dense heavy firepower. Even if the entire Old A Brigade were deployed, it would likely be instantly defeated under such firepower.

Under the enemy's overwhelming firepower, attempting to force a breakthrough would be virtually impossible.

As for the infiltration plan, it also faces numerous difficulties.

Every soldier in the Red Army was equipped with a walkie-talkie. Feng Yuxiu had just risked sneaking into the front line to observe and discovered that every minute, the patrolling soldiers would report information to the command center.

Even if he could capture a Red Army soldier and put on his clothes, he simply wouldn't have enough time to successfully infiltrate the command post within a minute.

This is not an ancient battlefield where close-quarters combat is possible. Under the combined firepower of a squad, anyone who tries to get close will face a deadly threat; the enemy will not give them a chance to get near.

"It seems this mission is not simple. Is Yuan Lang trying to give me a hard time and dampen my spirits?" Feng Yuxiu thought to himself.

In just two months, thanks to his exceptional talent and diligent training, his professional military skills have surpassed those of most of the veteran A team members.

He guessed Yuan Lang's intentions. If he didn't teach him a lesson, he would indeed be difficult to manage in the team in the future.

“However, even the tightest defenses have weaknesses. As long as we can disrupt their plans, we can find a way to break through.” Feng Yuxiu’s lips curled up slightly, revealing a crazy smile.

Destruction and creating chaos are precisely his specialties.

Just then, a commotion broke out inside the Red Army command post.

A communications soldier rushed in from outside the tent, his face pale, and shouted, "Commander, something terrible has happened! There's a fire outside! The fire is huge and out of control!"

The regimental commander frowned, but showed no panic on his face. He snorted coldly and said, "What's the panic? If there's a fire, put it out. Company Commander, immediately have your men strengthen their vigilance. The Blue Army may very well take this opportunity to launch an attack."

He narrowed his eyes slightly, a cold smile playing on his lips. "This fire came at just the right time, of all times. But I have to admit, the individual skills of the Blue Army soldiers are truly impressive. Our blockade line is so strong, yet they managed to infiltrate undetected, without being discovered along the way."

After a pause, the regimental commander ordered firmly, "Don't panic. Tell everyone to continue guarding their posts according to the established tasks. No one is allowed to leave without my order. Send a platoon to put out the fire. Be careful and prevent the Blue Army from launching a surprise attack."

At this moment, Feng Yuxiu was hiding in the woods in the distance, watching the commotion inside the Red Army command post, his brows furrowed slightly.

"I didn't expect this commander to be so calm. He's quite interesting. However, this fire won't be so easy to put out."

As he spoke, he took out a detonator from the backpack behind him, which he had specially prepared when he left Yuan Lang's team. Previously, he had already planted a large number of explosive charges in the densest areas of vegetation in the surrounding mountains and forests.

It was April, and in the northern mountains and forests, the wild grass, after a long winter, had become exceptionally dry, resembling a haystack ready for fire.

Wildfires caused by tomb sweeping are common during the Qingming Festival every year.

In order to avoid reconnaissance by Blue Army helicopters, the Red Army's heavy firepower unit chose to camp in this dense mountain forest, but little did they know that this would create a hidden danger for themselves.

Feng Yuxiu didn't care about the consequences of setting fire to the mountain. He had only one firm goal in mind: to capture or behead the highest leader of the Red Army command post, the colonel-ranking regimental commander. As long as he completed this mission, his operation would be a success, and everything else would be irrelevant.

In the area where the wildfire was ignited, a fire platoon of the Red Army was working hard to put out the fire.

A young soldier looked at his platoon leader with a worried expression and asked, "Platoon leader, the fire is finally out. Where do you think the Blue Army is hiding? Are we in danger coming out like this? What if the Blue Army takes the opportunity to attack? We'll be in big trouble."

The platoon leader sneered, a hint of confidence in his eyes: "If they dare to attack us now, the regimental commander's heavy firepower will cover this mountain area in an instant. They won't have an easy time then. If we can exchange a few of us for the annihilation of the entire Blue Army's elite force, that would be a great deal. So, now is the safest time for us. We'll just wait and see when and how the Blue Army attacks."

The soldier scratched his head and continued, "Platoon leader, our troops are stationed all along this route, and the defenses are tight. Even if the Blue Army only has one squad, that's still more than a dozen people. How did they manage to bypass our patrols and sneak in without anyone noticing? Do they know how to burrow underground?"

The platoon leader glared at the soldier and said irritably, "Why are you talking so much? Is this your business? Stop talking nonsense, prepare to withdraw, and go do what you're supposed to do."

Just then, several loud bangs suddenly came from all around, shaking the ground slightly.

The soldier's face turned deathly pale instantly. He pointed into the distance and shouted, "Damn it, platoon leader, look over there! It's on fire again!"

"The fire is huge over there too!" another soldier exclaimed in alarm.

Originally, this Red Army command post occupied about two acres of land and was located in a basin surrounded by mountains and forests.

The fire in the forest spread rapidly, and the surrounding vegetation consisted mostly of pine trees and wormwood.

In particular, the wormwood, after years of growth and accumulation in this uninhabited area, has grown as tall as a sapling.

At this moment, the dry wormwood was ignited by the fire, and the raging flames, like a wild horse, swept across all directions in an instant.

Fueled by pine trees and withered grass, this barren mountain, which had been growing for countless years, seemed to have transformed into a giant powder keg. The piled-up firewood exploded completely, and the fire quickly spiraled out of control.

The officers in the command post rushed out of their tents, staring in disbelief at the raging fire before them, their faces filled with shock and anger.

One officer couldn't help but curse, "Damn it, the Blue Army has broken the rules! These bastards set the mountain on fire! They're using any means necessary!"

"What? What should we do?" The surrounding soldiers were also panicked, looking at the scene before them at a loss.

The commander remained standing inside the tent, his face terribly grim.

He knew in his heart that at this moment, the entire camp had fallen into chaos.

He could even imagine that the Blue Team's top snipers were probably lurking somewhere far away, aiming their guns at the camp, waiting for an opportunity to find him.

If he loses his composure at this moment and leaves the tent, the exercise will likely end in an extremely humiliating manner, which is something he, as the regimental commander, cannot accept under any circumstances.

"Everyone, stay calm and evacuate in an orderly manner!" The commander took a deep breath, suppressing his anger, and shouted the order.

"Commander, what about the fire? Aren't we going to put it out?" a company commander asked, looking puzzled.

The regimental commander glared at the company commander and roared, "Put out the fire? The Blue Army set this fire to lure us into fighting it and disrupt our plans. If they want to barbecue, let them barbecue themselves. Don't try to fool us! The entire army must withdraw in an orderly manner. Ignore the fire, let it burn! Once our troops have withdrawn, immediately surround the entire area within a ten-kilometer radius. This fire has also trapped the Blue Army squad; they can't stay in the wildfire for long. Once they're forced out by the fire, it will be our opportunity to counterattack, and they'll be the ones to be beheaded!"

Engulfed by raging wildfires, both the red and blue teams found themselves in an unprecedented predicament.

At this point, whoever loses their composure first, whoever fails to act according to the pre-determined tactics, will lose this contest.

(End of this chapter)