Soldiers Assault: Starting from the 7th Steel Company

Chapter 131 All Hopes Are Placed on Chen Jiang (4k Long Chapter)

"what?"

Yuan Lang was taken aback; he immediately had a very bad feeling.

Chen Jiang has always been incredibly daring. Could he have been stupid enough to climb a cliff all by himself?

Climbing with bare hands, and without turning on the lights, even though there's a moon tonight, this little bit of light is practically useless!

Most importantly, he was carrying weapons and ammunition; if he made a mistake, he would surely be torn to pieces.

"Go find him! He might be hiding somewhere, hurry!" Yuan Lang immediately ordered everyone to take action, while secretly praying that it was just a false alarm.

But ideals are beautiful, while reality is cruel.

They searched the entire surrounding area but couldn't find Chen Jiang. The kid had taken the modified M24 sniper rifle used in the exercise; a note was found under his personal belongings.
It said: Captain, I'll give it a try! Don't worry!
"grass!"

Yuan Lang couldn't help but swear.
Is this what you call "trying"?

Is this a death?
Still feeling at ease? How can I feel at ease with this?
But what's done is done, and now we can only try anything, hoping Chen Jiang can pull off a miracle.

He personally ordered Qi Huan to launch a full-scale attack on the valley entrance to draw the enemy's attention, while he himself would also launch a sabotage operation at the same time, in order to secure the best possible objective conditions for Chen Jiang.

The rest is up to him.

Chen Jiang was not having an easy time at the moment. He had underestimated the difficulty of the cliff. Although he had a very strong sense of perception and his upper body strength was also quite good, there was a prerequisite for him to climb and dive into the valley: he needed something to grab onto, or in other words, a point of leverage!

Otherwise, no matter how awesome he is, it's all for nothing.
Haste makes waste, so he had to replan his climbing route on the cliff, which took up a lot of time.
To be honest, he has a lot of experience in climbing. During the training camp, he learned a lot of experience and skills from the top climbers. In addition, his upper and lower body strength has improved significantly. Even when carrying a sniper rifle, he can still walk on flat ground as if it were flat ground.

This is also the source of his confidence to come here and give it a try.

Of course, the key is that he has a perception ability beyond visual range. Although I knew this cheat was useful before, I didn't expect it to be so useful in the wild!
Despite the extremely poor visibility, this did not affect Chen Jiang's climbing progress.
If someone below could see this, they would be astonished to see someone moving so fast up the cliff face.

Unfortunately, the enemy forces' attention was now entirely drawn to Qi Huan.

Qi Huan was puzzled when he received the order, wondering why the main force of the squadron was to be used for a strong attack.
This was completely out of character for Yuan Lang, but an order is an order.
Duke Huan of Qi was never ambiguous when it came to carrying out orders.

He and his men immediately launched a surprise attack from multiple angles.

Although the opposing force was a fully equipped regimental-level unit, A Battalion's offensive was extremely fierce.
With attacks coming from multiple points, the regiment was thrown into complete chaos.

The enemy's command post was indeed in the valley. Commander-in-Chief Gao Jianjun was startled by the gunfire outside, but Chief of Staff Cheng Guoqiang quickly figured out the situation and reported that it was a small group of Blue Army raiding troops conducting harassment operations.

"If it's just a small group of enemies, why is the fighting so chaotic?" Gao Jianjun, a veteran of many years, could tell from the gunfire alone that the regiment's situation was far from ideal.

Cheng Guoqiang had actually been cursing the regimental commander half to death in his heart, but as the chief of staff of the entire army, he had to have a sense of the big picture and couldn't act rashly!

"Commander, the Blue Army squad that launched the surprise attack is very strong and may be the main force of the A Battalion. Therefore, they may indeed be a bit flustered in their hasty engagement. But please rest assured, I have already dispatched reinforcements, and they should be able to eliminate them soon!"

After saying that, he cautiously added, "Commander, should we move the command post? I'm afraid they have ulterior motives."

Gao Jianjun frowned after hearing this. "A little disturbance and you're already rushing to move? That would be a joke! Guoqiang, you need to stay calm! That's a basic quality of a general. Besides, the outside attacks and harassment are just minor issues. We commanders need to focus more on the overall battle and not let their petty actions throw us off balance!"

"Besides, we're in the valley now, heavily guarded at both ends. Didn't you say the security here is impregnable, and not even a fly could get in?"

Cheng Guoqiang smiled awkwardly, "Well... indeed, if the Blue Army wants to break into the valley, they would have to mobilize a brigade-level force or their heavy regiment. But even with a force of that size, our aerial reconnaissance is not to be underestimated."

"Is this the only way into the valley?" Gao Jianjun, a veteran of many battles and a big fan of "Romance of the Three Kingdoms," was very familiar with the story of Deng Ai's sneak crossing of Yinping to destroy Shu, hence his question.

Cheng Guoqiang had worked with Gao Jianjun for many years and knew his lifestyle very well, so he immediately understood the deeper meaning behind Gao's words.

"Rest assured, the valley is heavily fortified. No one or any vehicle is allowed to approach without permission from command. Furthermore, we have had every blade of grass and every tree in the valley thoroughly inspected. There is absolutely no other way in, especially in the middle of the valley where we are located, with cliffs on both sides. Unless the Blue Army soldiers are geckos, they definitely cannot get in!"

Cheng Guoqiang's claims were not unfounded. He was known for his cautious approach and had thoroughly surveyed everything in the valley. He had the army's top rock climbers try climbing the cliffs on both sides, and they found it impossible to complete!
During the day, anyone who dared to climb would be seen. But at night, although the guards' vision was obstructed, the climbers could see even less, and they couldn't use lights, so he simply ignored that.

Although Chen Jiang was exhausted, he gritted his teeth and could barely keep going. With his amazing perseverance and enhanced perception, he accurately calculated his route and climbed in little by little.

Of course, Qi Huan's feint attack outside did provide him with excellent cover. He personally witnessed a portion of the garrison troops near his side being urgently transferred to the other side of the valley.

This further solidified his judgment.
The enemy's command post should be inside.

In fact, when Chen Jiang was climbing the cliff, a sentry who came out to "release water" did see him, but he didn't have a flashlight and only vaguely saw a figure.

When he went back to report to his class monitor, he was instead given a severe scolding.
"There's someone on the cliff? Why don't you say there's Spider-Man? Nobody can climb cliffs like that even in broad daylight, let alone in the dark?"

The squad leader's words drew a burst of laughter from everyone, and even the sentry himself thought he was seeing things.

Chen Jiang was unaware of this incident. He had long lost his initial speed and could only persevere in the darkness, inching closer to the inside.

Compared to Chen Jiang's persistence, Qi Huan's side was truly complaining bitterly.
Although the enemy did appear quite flustered at the beginning of the surprise attack, they did have an entire regiment and infantry fighting vehicles as vehicles.

This left the A-team, which was only carrying light weapons, feeling like "a tiger biting a straw raincoat—unable to find a way to bite," especially since the enemy reacted very quickly, not only strengthening their defenses rapidly but also sending out elite troops for a resolute counterattack.

Team A was not good at attacking fortified positions. As the situation became increasingly unfavorable, Qi Huan finally received Yuan Lang's order to retreat. However, to his surprise, the enemy's counterattacking troops were quite troublesome and could not be shaken off for a while.

What made him most desperate was that there was a very skilled sniper in the H army's pursuit force. As soon as the 85 sniper rifle fired, a member of the Old A would be seen emitting white smoke.

He roughly estimated that he had already lost at least 5 team members, and he couldn't afford to do such a losing business.

Fortunately, the enemy understood the principle of not pursuing a defeated enemy. After chasing for a distance, they gave up the pursuit and returned to their defensive line to hold their ground.

With that, Qi Huan finally understood that their command post must be here, but in the current situation, what good is knowing it's the command post?
He even suggested to Yuan Lang that the Air Force send bomber units, but Yuan Lang said helplessly: This is the H Army's key air defense area, and their air force is simply unable to complete this task. Otherwise, what would they be here for?
Yuan Lang's situation had also become extremely dire. After Qi Huan's side made their move, the H army unit nearby immediately sprang into action. Underneath their camouflage, they were revealed to be an elite heavy armored force, equipped with a tank company, and they were searching for them in a net-like fashion.

Enemy troops appeared behind them, and the situation suddenly became precarious.

Yuan Lang and his men even had the illusion that the commander of the H army wouldn't have left all the main forces here, leaving the front line as just an empty shell.

In fact, Yuan Lang and the others really misunderstood Gao Jianjun in this regard.

Because this place is very close to his target, it is both his command post and the assembly area for the attacking troops, so naturally a large number of troops are gathered here.

Yuan Lang and his men did not expect there to be so many enemies here, and the H army did not expect that the Blue army could find this place.

"Break into smaller groups and infiltrate into the valley to provide Chen Jiang with more support!" Since we're surrounded by enemies and have no choice but to fight back, we might as well go all out.

This made Wu Liuyi and the others feel their blood boil.

Soldiers must have the unwavering courage to charge forward.

Yuan Lang's actions were indeed somewhat unexpected by Tang Hu and his men. The command had guessed that since enemy infiltration forces had appeared at one end of the valley, there might be others outside at the other end as well. Therefore, they ordered their troops to quickly send out troops to search for them.

Given the exceptionally strong combat capabilities of the small Blue Army units, tanks should also be deployed as a precaution.

Therefore, Yuan Lang and his team were in a very passive position during their infiltration operation. Although they were all extremely elite and had excellent marksmanship, they could not withstand the overwhelming numbers of the H army, and their space for maneuver was squeezed smaller and smaller.

In order to create an opportunity for others, Yuan Lang charged into the enemy's position alone. After a fierce battle, he was captured after running out of bullets. Of course, the number of H soldiers he "killed" was also astonishing.

Wu Zhe and the rest of the group gathered again at the valley entrance. Since their captain had sacrificed himself to create a good opportunity for everyone, how could they let him down?
The three men left Wu Liuyi behind to provide cover with a machine gun, while Wu Zhe and Xu Sanduo, with their superior tactical skills and seamless teamwork, launched a fierce attack into the valley.

With reinforcements unable to enter the valley, the garrison inside was finding it difficult to hold out.

But just when Wu Zhe felt he had a chance, a gunshot rang out, and white smoke billowed from his body.

"Wu Zhe!" Xu Sanduo cried out in despair.
The opponent's marksmanship was extremely accurate; judging from the sound, it was clearly an 85 sniper rifle.

"Chengcai!" Xu Sanduo murmured to himself.

He knew Cheng Cai's marksmanship all too well.

"Chengcai? Impossible!" Although Wu Zhe was already "defeated," he still looked incredulous. Wasn't he in Class 5 on the grassland? How did he end up here?

And his marksmanship has actually reached this level?

"Sanduo, the rest is up to you!" Wu Zhe encouraged.

With tears welling up in his eyes, Xu Sanduo knew that at such a long distance, his Type 95 automatic rifle was no match for Cheng Cai's sniper rifle.

But since they were already locked on, it was impossible to continue charging forward under Cheng Cai's sniper fire.

With the idea of ​​"killing one is enough, killing two is a bonus", Xu Sanduo shouted and rushed out of the cover, charging and firing into the valley. The defenders were hit so hard that smoke was coming out of their mouths, while Cheng Cai's index finger was on the trigger but hesitant to fire.

He was recommended by Gao Cheng and temporarily transferred to the combat unit to participate in this exercise. He happened to be caught in the A-team's sneak attack, which allowed his sniping skills to be displayed.

Qi Huan's army suffered a great loss because of him.
Seeing Cheng Cai's extraordinary bravery, after the situation became critical here, his superiors ordered him to lead a group to provide reinforcements, and that's when he happened to run into Xu Sanduo and his men.

At first, he felt a sense of joy at meeting an old friend on the battlefield, but soon he saw through the scope that he and Wu Zhe were frantically reaping the lives of their comrades. His duty as a soldier forced him to put aside his friendship and fire a shot at Wu Zhe.

As a thick plume of white smoke rose, his superior patted him on the shoulder with delight, "Chengcai, you're officially transferred here! Our elite unit needs top talents like you!"

In the past, he would have been very happy and would have fought even harder.

But he is no longer the ambitious and utilitarian Cheng Cai he once was. He has picked up his own little branches, which has made him more flesh and blood with feelings. He cherishes what he has now and what he once had.

So when he saw that his roommate Wu Zhe had been "killed" by his sniper rifle, he suddenly felt a strong sense of guilt.

So much so that now, when I look at Xu Sanduo, I can no longer bring myself to do it, even though it's not a real bullet.

"Chengcai, fire! What are you doing?"

His superiors, seeing that Cheng Cai was hesitant to fire while Xu Sanduo was wreaking havoc, and that their own men were rolling their eyes at him, immediately became furious.

Cheng Cai was still a little hesitant; that was his most cherished friend!
Several times, Xu Sanduo's movements faltered due to shooting, presenting excellent opportunities for sniping, but Cheng Cai missed them all.

But just as he was hesitating, the H army's tanks opened fire.

"boom!"

"boom!"

"boom!"

Under the continuous shelling, Cheng Cai saw Xu Sanduo's indomitable body finally fall straight down, and then white smoke rose from his body.

"Sanduo!"

He cried out in surprise, ignoring the astonished looks of others, ripped off his disguise, and rushed desperately toward that spot.

(End of this chapter)