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

Chapter 407 The Restless Moments of the Two War Zones

"Company Commander, you can't make this decision, and it might involve military operations in the Eastern Theater Command. You can't be allowed to participate in the war."

Feng Yuxiu was certainly moved by Gao Cheng's passion, but he knew perfectly well that cross-regional operations were impossible without authorization.

Gao Cheng laughed and said, "Yes, it's impossible, but we need a reason. I believe I will wait for that reason with you."

Feng Yuxiu fell silent. If the company commander joined the battle, the pirates on Crescent Island would be nothing but infants. The combat power of the reconnaissance battalion was incomparable to that of the Wolf Fang Special Forces Brigade.

He still wanted to go to the Old A Brigade. The Old A Brigade had participated in countless real battles, and each member had several lives on their hands.

After finishing his meal, Feng Yuxiu said goodbye to Gao Cheng, got into his car, and headed to the Old A Brigade.

Outside the train station.

Gan Xiaoning sighed, "See? The battalion commander is trying to resolve the squad leader's inner conflict. He's been so caught up in that 'scorpion' thing that he's lost his motivation to move forward. That scorpion has become his obsession."

Bai Tiejun sighed and took out a cigarette from his pocket, lit it, and slowly said, "The battalion commander will help. Don't forget his father, and I heard the squad leader's girlfriend is something else. Killing a bunch of pirates is nothing. Just give an order for an overseas exercise and it'll be taken care of."

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Old A Brigade.

Feng Yuxiu stood in front of Yuan Lang's office.

Yuan Lang stubbed out his cigarette, looked up at Feng Yuxiu, and asked, "You came back just for this?"

"Yes," Feng Yuxiu replied.

"Then tell me, what reason would a special forces unit have to participate in a large-scale war? You don't even know the operational significance of the words 'special forces,' do you?"

Feng Yuxiu spoke up, "I still have reinforcements."

Yuan Lang laughed, pointing at Feng Yuxiu, "Good lad, you've come to borrow troops? Your schemes as a captain are more impressive than those of a Jin Xing. Tell me, who are your reinforcements?"

"I am the company commander."

"Gao Cheng?" Yuan Lang was stunned. "He plans to send a heavy armored reconnaissance battalion to fight pirates at sea? Isn't that ridiculous? Did he really agree to that?"

At that moment, Yuan Lang felt that it had exceeded his comprehension.

The heavily armored reconnaissance battalion was invincible on land, truly a terrifying tiger.

Could they really abandon all their advantages to fight pirates?

What's the difference between this and a bomber pilot charging with a big knife?
"I'll apply." Yuan Lang looked at Feng Yuxiu and finally nodded.

"team leader……"

"You need to understand that the military is not a free market, nor is it a gang where everyone can collectively wipe out the other side just because someone has been wronged. The military needs to follow rules. We have no reason to attack Crescent Island now."

Yuan Lang's words are absolutely right; Feng Yuxiu cannot mobilize the entire army based on just one sentence.

Gao Cheng only agreed to it; he could only wait for orders regarding the specific military tasks.

Both the Old A Brigade and Gao Cheng's reconnaissance battalion were waiting for an opportunity.

Three days later, the opportunity arose.

"The captain wants to see you!" Wu Zhe rushed into the dormitory, panting, and shouted, "He said you need to run to his office immediately, right now."

Feng Yuxiu suddenly raised his head and darted out the window.

"Hey hey hey... this is the third floor..." Wu Zhe exclaimed in alarm.

boom!
The door was pushed open roughly. Yuan Lang frowned, but did not blame Feng Yuxiu for not knocking.

Seeing the almost explosive look in the eyes of this brave officer, Yuan Lang took a deep breath. "San Duo, the time has come."

A document was handed to Feng Yuxiu by Yuan Lang. Feng Yuxiu immediately took it and lowered his head, his voice tinged with excitement, "Dream Ship!"

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A sharp, piercing battle alarm suddenly ripped through the sky above the Red Cell Base.

The team members quickly put on their heavy full sets of equipment and boarded the helicopter in an orderly manner, with the indicator lights on the cabin door flashing behind them.

Fan Tianlei was the last person to board the plane. The heavy cabin door closed slowly behind him with a muffled "bang".

The helicopter rotors accelerated instantly, kicking up clouds of dust, and the deafening roar of the engine shot straight into the sky, leaving a trail across the azure backdrop.

Inside the cabin, all the team members' eyes were focused on Fan Tianlei.

"Yesterday, the 'Dream Ship' cruise ship embarked on its maiden voyage. That luxurious giant ship, filled with the expectations of the Chinese people, mistakenly entered international waters due to a sudden malfunction in its navigation system and was tragically attacked by pirates." Fan Tianlei's voice was hoarse. "Fifty citizens have disappeared and, according to reliable sources, have been kidnapped by pirates. Now, we have discovered the wreckage of the 'Dream Ship,' which has lost its ability to sail, being towed back to port. The hull is riddled with bullet holes."

The team members held their breath, their knuckles turning white from gripping their weapons so tightly.

"I don't need to say more, you should all understand how difficult this battle will be." Fan Tianlei scanned everyone's faces. "Judging from the pirates' modus operandi, they are not only well-equipped, but also possess excellent tactical acumen, and are by no means a rabble. More intelligence is still being gathered, but time waits for no one."

"This is by no means a simple hostage rescue operation." He paused, his tone grave. "We will be conducting operations in the ocean far from the mainland, and it is still unclear whether the location will be a swaying pirate ship, a complex island, or a heavily guarded overseas location. The background and combat capabilities of our adversaries are also completely unknown."

"A joint command has been established by relevant military and civilian departments. The Marine Corps is ready to depart from the port, and naval aviation and air force fighter jets are conducting a comprehensive search of the entire waterway like falcons. The headquarters commander personally selected the Red Cell Special Operations Team to serve as the first assault team for this hostage rescue operation."

"Pirates? Are they scorpions?" Gong Jian asked first, his brows furrowed.

He Chenguang pressed on, his voice laced with suppressed anger: "Is Chachai there too?"

“It’s still uncertain.” Fan Tianlei looked at him, his gaze deep. “This is a situation I’ve never encountered before—we have no accurate intelligence, no clues whatsoever; it’s practically a special operation groping in the dark. But if any of our people have fallen into the hands of the pirates, we must rescue them! Red Cell—”

The team members raised their gleaming weapons in unison and shouted, "Be the vanguard!"

The roar echoed through the cabin, making everyone's eardrums buzz.

At the naval port, the national flag and naval ensign fluttered in the sea breeze, their red backgrounds and golden stars standing out prominently in the sunlight.

Fan Tianlei jumped out of the vehicle, his military boots making a dull thud on the concrete. He instructed his team members, "Stand here and wait for orders. The orders will arrive soon!"

After saying that, he hurriedly walked into the temporary building with the sign "Joint Command Post".

The Red Cell team members looked around at the Marines, and He Chenguang, Li Erniu, and Wang Yanbing were all somewhat bewildered.

Those familiar tactical movements and uniform stances felt like I'd seen them somewhere before.

Only Gong Jian remained silent, a smile playing on his lips.

Li Erniu scratched his head, looked at the Marines, and asked in confusion, "Why do these Marines look so familiar? The way they hold their guns is so similar to the way we used to train."

Wang Yanbing squinted and examined them carefully: "They do look familiar... They seem to be... brothers from the Iron Fist Regiment?"

At that moment, a burly, dark-skinned man in Marine Corps camouflage walked over, his face bearing the familiar rugged features.

The three soldiers immediately stood up, and froze when they saw who it was.

Who else could it be but Sergeant Lao Hei?

Li Erniu's face instantly broke into an excited smile: "Squad Leader Lao Hei!"

Old Black turned his head, his gaze sweeping over the three men, and suddenly raised his voice: "What are you three doing here?! Don't you have anything else to do?! Just standing around doing nothing?! Do you really think the Iron Fist Regiment is just sitting around doing nothing?! What business is it of yours, the army, to get involved in things at sea?! Answer me, is that right?!"

"Report! No!" the three men shouted in unison, their voices so loud they seemed to be about to lift the roof off.

"Then why did you come?! To steal the Iron Fist Gang's jobs?! Answer me, is that it?!" Old Black's voice grew louder, but a smile lurked in his eyes. "Report! No!"

"In your eyes, the Iron Fist Gang doesn't exist?!"

"Report! No!"

Gong Jian stood up with a smile, walked over and patted Lao Hei on the shoulder: "Lao Hei, don't scare them. They're all family."

Old Hei grinned, revealing two rows of white teeth: "Instructor, I was just joking. Let's see if those three make something of themselves!"

"Long time no see, Lao Hei!" The two embraced warmly, patting each other on the back with a "thump thump" sound.

"Long time no see, Instructor!"

Old Hei turned to He Chenguang and the other two, hugging them tightly one by one: "Good lads! Good lads! We meet again! You've really made me, Old Hei, proud! You're the best recruits I've ever trained, bar none!"

"Squad Leader Lao Hei, this time we're really going to fight alongside you!" He Chenguang said with a smile, his eyes shining with excitement.

Old Hei joked, "Haha, don't make fun of me! I'm all old and frail, I should be charging into battle with you young lads! You're a lieutenant now?! Good job! Not bad!"

"Thank you, Sergeant Lao Hei!" He Chenguang stood at attention and saluted, his movements precise and standard.

Li Erniu stood on tiptoe, looking around with his neck stretched like a giraffe: "Where's the 4th Sniper Company? Where are they? I miss those brothers so much!"

Old Hei turned around and shouted loudly towards the barracks not far away: "Fourth Sniper Company!"

With a "whoosh," the soldiers not far away quickly assembled, their movements as swift as the wind, and in the blink of an eye, they formed a neat line.

He Chenguang looked at them and exclaimed, "Oh? The old company is here? I don't recognize many of them anymore!"

"It's like an ironclad camp with ever-changing soldiers," Old Hei said with a smile. "After being reorganized into the Marine Corps, we've added quite a few new elites. The Sharpshooter Fourth Company is now a spearhead of the Marine Corps. Although the personnel have changed, they all know your story! Sharpshooter Fourth Company—"

"When two armies meet on a narrow path, the brave shall prevail!" the Marines roared in unison.

Gong Jian smiled with satisfaction: "I'm very pleased that the spirit of the Fourth Sharpshooter Company hasn't been lost!"

Wang Yanbing looked around expectantly: "What about the Sixth Company? I used to be in the Sixth Company!"

Old Hei replied, "The Sixth Company has already boarded the ship and is waiting for orders! However, there are indeed some people you two know here!"

"Where?" Wang Yanbing's eyes lit up.

Suddenly, someone covered his eyes from behind, the warmth of their hand carrying the salty scent of the sea breeze. Wang Yanbing hurriedly called out, "Who is it? Who is it? Stop it!"

"It really sad that you can't even recognize my voice anymore." A familiar voice rang out.

"Cai Xiaoxin?!" Wang Yanbing blurted out. Cai Xiaoxin released his grip, now a Marine Corps corporal, and shook his head with a smile: "Didn't expect that, did you?"

Wang Yanbing looked him up and down in surprise: "You... how did you end up in the Fourth Company? Didn't you always say you got seasick back then?"

"And I!"

Squad Leader Huang is now a sergeant, and his rank insignia is very conspicuous. He stands in front of Wang Yanbing with a smile, and the scars on his face are clearly visible in the sunlight.

Wang Yanbing turned around and exclaimed in surprise, "Squad leader! You're here too? Weren't you supposed to be on board waiting for orders?"

"You little rascal, you've really made something of yourself! You've become a special forces member!" Squad Leader Huang grabbed him and hugged him so tightly that Wang Yanbing almost couldn't breathe.

Old Hei came over and explained, "After the entire regiment was reorganized into the Marine Corps, you, the squad leader, and Cai Xiaoxin were assigned to the Sharpshooter Fourth Company because of your outstanding military skills. Now, you are the squad leader of the first squad, and Cai Xiaoxin is the deputy squad leader of the first squad, and also a sniper!"

Wang Yanbing was taken aback, looked at Cai Xiaoxin, and said with a hint of teasing, "You? The deputy squad leader?! A sniper?! Who was it that always missed the target back in the day?"

"Hey! You think you can look down on your old comrades now that you've joined the special operations brigade?" Cai Xiaoxin said defiantly, raising the Type 88 sniper rifle beside him, its barrel gleaming from being polished. "Look at this! A genuine top sniper! What did you think? I haven't been slacking off these past few years!"

Squad Leader Huang said with a smile, "He should thank you! If it weren't for you, his former deputy squad leader, setting an example for him, he would have given up and quit long ago. Now, he's doing very well in the army, and he even won a prize in the last competition!"

“That’s right!” Cai Xiaoxin puffed out her chest. “I thought to myself, Wang Yanbing is such a bad kid, yet he can get into the special operations brigade. I’m so great, I excel in both military and political affairs, how can I not become a sergeant?”

As soon as he finished speaking, everyone burst into laughter, the sound echoing over the naval port and easing the pre-battle tension.

Inside the command center, a huge electronic display screen occupied an entire wall, constantly refreshing satellite-transmitted images of the high seas. On the blue sea, dots of light represented passing ships.

The Navy's Junior Commander Jin Xing looked serious and tapped the screen with his finger: "'Dream Ship' was attacked by pirates here. Our patrol boat found the ship drifting freely in waters 30 nautical miles from the attack location. The hull was severely damaged, and it was floating on the sea like a leaf with a broken string."

Fan Tianlei asked, "Where's the boat? Where is it now?"

"It was just towed back to the port and hasn't been fully surveyed yet."

"I need to take people aboard the ship to investigate the scene and reconstruct the entire attack," Fan Tianlei said firmly. "Our investigation will take time, but time is of the essence, and we must go now."

"Many units are already conducting investigations, including criminal investigation and technical departments. Detailed reports from each department will be available soon. You can see the summary results here," Chief Kim said.

"Make them all withdraw!" Fan Tianlei said sternly. "They don't understand special operations! They're destroying the scene! We need to reconstruct the entire attack, from the pirates' boarding route to the angles of the firefight—not a single detail can be missed!"

"What is the purpose of doing this?"

"Know yourself and know your enemy, and you will never be defeated!" Fan Tianlei stared at the screen. "We know nothing about the enemy right now, it's like boxing blindfolded. Only by reconstructing the attack can we know their weapons, tactics, and numbers! This is the key to our tactical planning!"

After a moment's thought, Chief Kim turned to an aide: "Have all reconnaissance personnel withdraw immediately, and allow the special forces to board the ship! During the special forces reconnaissance, no one is allowed to board the ship, including me!"

"Yes, sir!" The staff officer accepted the order and hurried off.

Fan Tianlei saluted: "Sir, time is precious, so I won't stand on ceremony! We may have to act at any moment, and every minute and every second is crucial to the safety of the hostages!"

Chief Kim returned the salute: "Go ahead. If you need any support, helicopters, ships, equipment, just let me know. I will fully cooperate with you!"

At the dock, the "Dream Boat" rested quietly on the shore, its massive hull riddled with bullet holes and charred marks.

Sailors and marines formed layers of security, while outside the perimeter, forensic experts and technicians were packing up their equipment in preparation for evacuation; the ship was now completely deserted.

The Mengshi truck roared in and screeched to a halt at the dock. Fan Tianlei and his team hurriedly got out, their tactical boots thumping on the gangplank: "Prepare the reconnaissance equipment! Search every inch of deck, dig out every bullet, find every footprint! I need to know how they did it, what weapons they used, and who they might be! Move out!"

The team members disembarked from the vehicle with their backpacks and weapons, quickly boarded the boat, and moved as nimbly as a pack of cheetahs.

Just as Fan Tianlei was about to board the ship, a military jeep with flashing lights sped up and stopped beside him.

Seeing Wen Guoqiang get out of the car, he hurriedly went up to him: "Oh? Old Wen, what brings you here? Aren't you in the intelligence department?"

"Although this was a military operation, I was also notified to come and provide intelligence support." Wen Guoqiang's face showed signs of fatigue from the journey, but his eyes were bright.

"Do you have any accurate intelligence? About the pirates?"

"I know who did it, and I know where they are."

"Really?! Is it a scorpion?" Fan Tianlei's eyes narrowed suddenly, a ruthless glint flashing in them.

"Yes, that's him."

Fan Tianlei sneered, his fists clenched so tightly they cracked: "I knew it! This time, he's dead meat! It's time to settle both the old and new scores!"

"There's another situation." Wen Guoqiang's expression turned serious.

"what?"

"I have brought the hostage list."

"Is there a problem?" Fan Tianlei frowned. "In my eyes, a hostage is a hostage. No matter who it is, we must rescue them."

Wen Guoqiang took out a photo and handed it to Fan Tianlei. Fan Tianlei's eyes fell on the photo, and he froze instantly. His expression froze, and his breath seemed to stop.

(End of this chapter)