Soldiers Assault: Starting from the 7th Steel Company

Chapter 135 is supposed to be a drill, so why are there live ammunition?

As Chen Jiang had predicted, Cheng Cai not only did not object to Yuan Lang's decision, but was also very pleased.

This puzzled Yuan Lang. Most people would have been furious or at least complained after learning that they had inexplicably lost 40 points from the beginning. But Cheng Cai was actually happy instead of angry.
This is really not normal.

Under his persistent questioning, Cheng Cai frankly replied: If the score were calculated based on the previous perfect score, he had already been there once and knew many of the tricks, which would be too unfair to the others. That would only make him worry that Team A might ultimately eliminate him anyway, since the score wasn't the most important thing, something he had already learned last time.

On the contrary, although 40 points were deducted this time, it proved one thing: Team A was willing to give themselves a chance.

Isn't that enough to make me happy?

Upon hearing this, Yuan Lang felt that it did make some sense, but he remained expressionless and instead retorted, "You are very smart. You know what I want to hear, right?"

Cheng Cai was not expected Yuan Lang to say that, but he still answered calmly, "Yes."

"Actually, up until now, I haven't seen a single thing about you that I admire. The only reason I'm willing to give you a chance is because Chen Jiang spoke well of you, and also because of Xu Sanduo. I value those two very much, you know?"

"If I choose to keep you because of their face, would you still be willing to continue?"

Yuan Lang's words were no longer a form of communication; they were blatant sarcasm.

He said those things in front of everyone without any mercy, not giving Cheng Cai any face at all.

These words, like a sharp blade, truly pierced his pride.

But Cheng Cai firmly replied, "I want to continue!"

He is no longer the Cheng Cai he once was.

Yuan Lang didn't continue speaking, and walked to the front of the line with a blank expression.

"Alright, let's start with an appetizer: 10 kilometers with a heavy load, that mountain over there! Charge! What are we waiting for?"

Cheng Cai was the first to rush out, because he knew that the test at this moment was not only for himself, but also for Chen Jiang, Xu Sanduo and other friends who trusted him.

We must prove them wrong!
To avoid suspicion, Chen Jiang, Xu Sanduo, and others did not participate in the subsequent training and assessments. Among the instructors, only Yuan Lang and Qi Huan were familiar faces.

These two people made things extremely difficult for Cheng Cai.
Others don't lose points if they finish within the allotted time, but he loses points if he's not the first one.
As for the other actions and rules, they were extremely strict with him, which made some of his fellow trainees feel uncomfortable and they all spoke up for him.
Even so, Yuan Lang continued to do things his own way, and sure enough, he and Qi Huan once again became the most hated people in the eyes of this group of new "pumpkins"!

When it came to the shooting segment, Cheng Cai's talent was well displayed. He achieved near-perfect scores with various firearms, distances, and levels of difficulty, which drew cheers from the other participants.

Cheng Cai often helps his comrades by giving them guidance. When they encounter difficulties, he will privately share his experience, which is why he is very popular.

"What's so smug about? Huh?" Yuan Lang was still not satisfied. "Just because it's close to perfect doesn't mean it's perfect!"

Seeing Cheng Cai's still calm expression, Yuan Lang was somewhat surprised. He had been making things so difficult for Cheng Cai recently in order to force him to "show his true colors." Cheng Cai had already experienced everything here, and ordinary trials were of little use. Only by trampling on his dignity could he be forced to reveal his true self.

Of course, this is indeed somewhat cruel, even ruthless.

Qi Huan had complained to him privately more than once that if things continued like this, he would really become a psychopath and turn into a "butcher".

"Isn't this a good thing? On the battlefield, 'Butcher' becomes a name that everyone fears!" Yuan Lang could only comfort Qi Huan in this way.

Otherwise, he really couldn't think of a better way.

Fortunately, Cheng Cai performed exceptionally well in the subsequent training, leaving Yuan Lang with almost no openings. Therefore, despite having only a base score of 60, he was still able to remain firmly in the middle ranks.

The railway battalion commander had also spoken with Cheng Cai about his abilities, highly praising Cheng Cai's military skills and stating that he was indeed an outstanding individual in the military. He added that a person strongly recommended by the army group was certainly not bad.

Yuan Lang was deeply troubled by this. In terms of Cheng Cai's performance, it was indeed a pity to give up such a soldier, especially since Chen Jiang and Xu Sanduo had pleaded for him. However, how to carefully design a test for him became a very difficult problem.

In the early hours of that day, the piercing emergency assembly call sounded again.

Yuan Lang's squadron assembled and boarded the vehicle at a very fast pace. No one asked why, and no one asked where they were going.

Their faces were all resolute.

We rejoice at the prospect of war, for war guarantees victory!
This is the belief of each of them.

Chen Jiang, the deputy squadron leader, was unaware of this mission, which shows how highly confidential it was. It wasn't until they arrived at a nearby airport, transferred to a helicopter, and met Cheng Cai that everyone finally smiled a little.

A glance, a smile—that's enough to say everything.

"Chen Jiang, it's blank rounds again. It's probably to test Cheng Cai!" Wu Zhe quietly checked the equipment and told Chen Jiang this little secret.

Chen Jiang smiled slightly after hearing this, then made a shushing gesture. Even if it really was a test for Cheng Cai, their best course of action was to pretend they didn't know and try their best to cooperate.

He believes that his current abilities are sufficient to withstand any challenge.

The flight was not far, and just before landing, Yuan Lang finally announced the details of the mission:

A small group of foreign armed militants kidnapped several hostages in the target area. The hostages were found and rescued!

The content was simple, but those familiar with Yuan Lang's style understood that something unusual was definitely amiss.

The target area is a primeval forest.
Searching for it is quite difficult.

Chen Jiang led the team as the deputy squadron leader.

They walked a long way, and it was almost dawn, when they finally spotted a small mountain village ahead. The village wasn't very big.

Could this be the place?
Looking at the village from a distance, he felt something was amiss, because the village was far too quiet, even though it was only almost dawn.

You know, people in the countryside are usually quite hardworking and get up early. Based on Chen Jiang's experience, there should have been smoke rising from the chimneys long ago, or at the very least, the sounds of roosters crowing and dogs barking. But this little mountain village looked lifeless, like a ghost village from a movie.

"Truth, why do I feel a chill down my spine?" Wu Zhe is a staunch atheist, but even he felt a little uneasy in this situation.

"Scoop, scared?" Qi Huan joked with Wu Zhe. Actually, when Wu Zhe first came, Qi Huan disliked him from all angles. Wu Zhe privately called him the butcher, and Qi Huan called him a sissy.

But as they spent more and more time together, they developed a mutual respect for each other, and their relationship grew stronger.

"What's there to be afraid of? We're Team A! Even if there are ghosts and monsters, they'd be in big trouble if they ran into us!"

"Hehe, good! I like to hear that, it boosts morale!" Qi Huan nodded.

"Everyone, check your equipment and advance by searching from the east and west sides. Report immediately if you find any hostages!"

Qi Huan led a group, with Wu Zhe, Xu Sanduo, and others following him.
Chen Jiang was in a group with Cheng Cai, Wu Liuyi and others.

As they approached the village, Chen Jiang frowned.
"No, there's a smell of blood!"

If he had only felt that the village was a bit strange before, now Chen Jiang's vigilance had been raised to the extreme.

This sudden surge of adrenaline caused his long-dormant system to upgrade once again:

[Name: Chen Jiang
Sex: Male
Age: 23 years old

Nationality: Han
Height: 186cm
Weight: XNUM X kg
Upper body strength: 91
Lower limb strength: 93
Unarmed combat level: 92
Shooting level: 99
Experience Level: Lv5】 The increase in level has enabled him to perceive an astonishing 75 meters. In other words, within a 75-meter range, he can see everything that everyone does.

At the same time, he was pleasantly surprised to find that his observation skills had also improved significantly.

After his perception range increased, he ordered everyone to stop and quickly searched several nearby village houses. He found signs of a fight inside, and there was blood on the ground. Judging from the bloodstains, it was clear that it hadn't been long.

He tried to call Yuan Lang to confirm the specific details of the operation, as it clearly went beyond the scope of an exercise or training.

Unfortunately, the electromagnetic interference in this area is very strong, so not only could they not reach Yuan Lang, but they also lost contact with Qi Huan.

"Everyone, please remain highly vigilant. There are signs of a fight in the village. This is not a drill!"

"What? This isn't a drill?"

"You mean this isn't the captain's training area?"

Chen Jiang's expression was very solemn, and he could only tell the truth.
“I don’t think this is the case. This area is very large, and it’s possible that we’ve gone to the wrong place. But the most crucial point is, if it were really training or an exercise, how could it cause such a disturbance to the residents and force the entire village to relocate?”

Everyone thought it made a lot of sense. Whether it's military exercises or training, they never affect the daily lives or work of ordinary people. There are clear rules of conduct for the masses.

“Truth, we don’t know how many enemies there are, how can we fight? Besides, we don’t have any live ammunition, only blanks.” Wu Liuyi realized the situation was not good and he had to remind the deputy company commander.

This was the first time Chen Jiang had encountered such a situation. He could certainly order a retreat, but what if Qi Huan and his men encountered the enemy?
"Let's scout out the situation first. Although we're equipped with blank rounds, they're still lethal at close range. That's much better than fighting empty-handed, isn't it?"

“Yes, I agree with the truth. The villagers might be in danger. We are Chinese soldiers, and we have no reason to retreat without a fight!” Cheng Cai also supported Chen Jiang. If they retreated like this, they would regret it for the rest of their lives if there was a major danger.

Since they shared the same viewpoint, they immediately took action and stormed into the village to begin reconnaissance.

After climbing over several courtyards, they indeed found signs of a struggle, but no bullet casings were left behind. This gave everyone the feeling that the other party might just be a knife-wielding thug, which would make things much easier.

After all, the members of Team A are all elite land combatants, and if it were a melee combat, they would basically crush their opponents.

"Da da da~"

"Da da da~"

"Da da~"

"Da da~"

Suddenly, the sound of fierce fighting came from the other side, which shocked everyone, because just from the sound, they knew that Qi Huan and his men were fighting the enemy.

The thought that others had live ammunition while they only had blanks made everyone a little apprehensive.

"The enemy may not know our situation. We must approach them covertly and at least ensure that Qi Huan and his men can withdraw safely!" At this moment, Chen Jiang fully demonstrated his extraordinary leadership skills, remaining calm and composed in the face of danger, which is the most basic leadership quality.

Because the gunfire was so intense, Chen Jiang and his group quickly arrived near Qi Huan and his group. Although they were mentally prepared, the scene still surprised them.

The enemy was definitely not a fake person from a drill, because they were equipped with a variety of weapons, including AK47s, M14s, and SVD rifles. These people were clearly not good guys.

The intense firepower pressed down on Qi Huan and his men so hard they couldn't even lift their heads.

"Leopard (Cheng Cai's temporary code name), Iron Man, you two take men to support Cleaver and the others. Remember, don't fight head-on! As long as we can retreat, that's a victory!"

"Truth, where are you going?" Wu Liuyi asked anxiously.

"I'll circle around behind them. Don't worry, the bullets that can take me out haven't been produced yet!" Chen Jiang revealed a confident smile.

"But."

"No buts, execute the order!"

Chen Jiang finally realized the benefits of his position, and upon hearing this, Wu Liuyi had no choice but to obey.

Chen Jiang's speed was astonishing; he himself didn't even realize it. After upgrading to LV5, his speed had become exceptionally agile.

Wu Liuyi and the others even felt that Chen Jiang was a bit inhuman; he was too fast.

With a few leaps, Chen Jiang had already reached the enemy's back. Now he could finally see clearly that these people were all from Europe, and judging from their appearance, they were all blond-haired, blue-eyed, and tall.

But looking at the weapons they got from the black market, they didn't seem like a regular army.

Never mind, since they dared to provoke the Chinese military, they are destined to never return.

Chen Jiang silently approached a lone enemy armed with an AK47, quietly reached his hands to the enemy's neck, and with a sudden twist, snapped the enemy's neck with a "crack".

The weapon in his hand immediately fell into Chen Jiang's hands; this guy had a few bullets left, only a dozen or so.

"Damn it! What a waste! Can't they be more economical?" Chen Jiang cursed under his breath as he switched the firing mode to burst fire and aimed at the few thugs who were firing the most aggressively.

"Snapped!"

"Snapped!"

"Snapped!"

Chen Jiang's marksmanship was already superb, and given the close distance, there was no chance of him missing.

After firing only five or six bullets, half of the enemies on this side had already fallen, and each one of them had been shot in the head, making the scene extremely bloody.

Cheng Cai and his team had already arrived at their positions and, upon seeing the situation, immediately launched an attack.
Although they were firing blanks, their momentum was astonishing. When the bandits saw that things were not going well, they immediately retreated. How could Chen Jiang let go of such an opportunity to "beat a drowning dog"? He shot them one by one, without missing a single shot.

They didn't stop until they ran out of bullets.

"Truth, thanks to you, otherwise we would have been in big trouble!"

Qi Huan looked extremely disheveled, with many bruises on his body.

"How are you? Are any of our men injured?"

This is what Chen Jiang cares about most.

The enemy's life is worthless; how many enemies are killed is just a number to us.

I hope there will be no casualties among my comrades.

"Thank goodness, they're all minor injuries, nothing serious. Damn it, what's wrong with the captain? Wasn't this supposed to be an exercise? How did foreign troops get involved? And with live ammunition no less?"

"Stop talking nonsense! Everyone, pick up the enemy's weapons and equipment and join me in annihilating them! We must eradicate them completely!" Although there weren't any major losses, it was a stroke of luck amidst misfortune. But now that you've broken in, you're not leaving.

These people had a wide variety of weapons. Chen Jiang searched for a while before finally getting a magazine with about a dozen bullets in it. After changing the magazine, he led everyone in a tactical formation to chase after them.

(End of this chapter)