In the name of supernatural powers

Chapter 193 The first task

Cangwu City Special Counter-Strike Force.

The main gate is a dark green electric retractable gate, with a guard post next to it, where sentries holding rifles stand ramrod straight.

Behind them stands the main administrative building with light gray exterior walls, and on both sides are endless barracks.

The headquarters was located in the Blue Sky District, far from the Confederate District, which was the jurisdiction where the orphanage was located.

In the layout of Cangwu City, the Nanling District is the core, with the Lantian District and Linjiang District to the north, which are mainly used as residential areas.

To the south lies the South Rail District, primarily used for industry; further south is the Confederate District.

It used to be the sea, and there was also a lotus island. Later, in order to accommodate the local people, the sea was continuously reclaimed and land was created, forming an outer island that is even larger than Tuen Mun Island.

That is, the Confederate District as it is today.

After a decade of continuous expansion and population changes, many cities and towns in the southern part of Namhae West Province were abolished and converted into factories.

The deterioration of the environment further exacerbated the migration of the Chinese population, and the local people filled in to make up for it through production.

The Confederate District was like a skin disease, constantly spreading to the surrounding areas.

They were scattered throughout various provinces, prefectures, and cities, serving as the lowest level of labor force.

Even in Ant Ridge, the local people are needed every year during the rice harvest. Every year, each household hires local people to help harvest the terraced fields that agricultural machinery cannot reach.

If we expand this to the entire city, and the rice terraces of the entire Nankaido region, it would represent a huge demand for labor.

Under the same conditions, the efficiency of the local labor force is low. They only need 20 yuan a day to work, which is more than the cost of gasoline for mechanical harvesting.

In Cangwu City, the average wage for the Chinese is 2500 yuan, while the average wage for the commoners is 540 yuan. Such a huge gap naturally leads to conflicts and contradictions.

Previously, for mission convenience, the Cangwu City Special Rapid Reaction Force was stationed directly on the outskirts of the Confederate District. In the event of a mission, Tier 2 superhumans wearing heavy tactical armor could arrive at the scene within five minutes by helicopter to carry out suppression.

Against 500-pound tactical armor, ordinary firearms have little chance of harming special agents; only high-yield explosives can cause casualties.

In the first two years of the reform, there were constant riots and attempts to overthrow federal rule.

They are rebuilding their homes on land that never belonged to them.

After the situation stabilized, the special operations forces actually moved out of the Confederate zone.

Because the state is different now than it used to be.

It is both the poorest and most impoverished region and the most luxurious place in the Federation.

It is dilapidated, it is magnificent, it is hungry, and it is also extravagant.

In the countryside, the difference between luxury cars and beautiful women and poverty and desolation may only be one street.

A car pulled up, and a handsome young man in an officer's uniform got out. The soldiers on duty couldn't help but be drawn to him and glanced at him a few more times.

A hint of curiosity flickered in his eyes.

He had seen this man on television. Recently, Commander-in-Chief Tu had been making them copy his speeches, almost to the point of making them memorize them every day.

As Lu Zhao approached, the soldier on duty raised his hand in salute and said, "Comrade, please show your identification."

Lu Zhao presented his credentials and letter of authorization. After the sentry checked and confirmed that everything was in order, he instructed the communications officer to lead him to the military headquarters.

The Cangwu City Special Counter-Strike Force is a full-fledged military unit, commanding all special counter-strike forces in the South China Sea, with a total strength of up to 70,000.

The Cangwu Corps is an internal security force with more than 5,000 members, all of whom are elites with more than 30 points of vitality. Each squadron is led by a second-tier superhuman.

Arriving at the gray-white administrative building, Lu Zhao was led to the commander's office.

The messenger knocked on the door three times and said:

"Reporting! Major Lu Zhao reporting for duty."

"Come in."

A steady voice came from inside the door.

Lu Zhao pushed open the door and entered, seeing Tu Bin with a scar on his right cheek.

He sat behind a large solid wood desk, his muscles bulging as he stretched his military uniform, his eyes sharp, and his shoulder insignia indicating his rank of major general.

Was it a federal major general who gave him the supernatural life bone before?

Lu Zhao strode three steps to the desk, stood at attention, raised his arm in salute, his movements clean and crisp, his voice clear and loud:

"Commander! Major Lu Zhao is here to report for duty!"

Tu Bin raised his hand in return, pointed to the sofa on the right side of the room, and said, "We're all on the same side, so let's sit down and talk."

"Yes."

The two sat down on the sofa one after the other. Tu Bin took out a cigarette, lit it, took a deep drag, and slowly exhaled the smoke.

It seems like something's bothering them.

"Xiao Lu, I won't bother with formalities. I know your abilities. Chief Liu thinks highly of you, so I gave you one of the best detachments in the Internal Security Forces."

"A detachment of eight hundred men, all with thirty points of vitality and possessing combat-ready supernatural abilities. There are also six company commanders who are all second-tier superhumans with three years of counter-terrorism experience."

Upon hearing this, Lu Zhao's eyes widened slightly.

These are truly elite troops!

In the face of modern weaponry, the individual physical attributes of a superhuman are no longer decisive. A military's combat effectiveness is composed of three aspects: level of life development, combat experience, and supernatural abilities.

Theoretically, 30 points of vitality and the ability to carry 150 pounds with ease are sufficient for a soldier. If an entire squad had 30 points of vitality and possessed combat-ready supernatural abilities, their combat power could increase tenfold, potentially even defeating a third-tier superhuman in a desperate situation.

They carry loads starting at 100 pounds. These special operations soldiers don't use rifles, but rather heavy machine guns, rocket launchers, grenade launchers, and the like.

Of course, this is an extreme case; normally, when going on a mission, one would wear at most a composite bulletproof heavy armor.

Eight hundred super soldiers who can run with a load of five hundred pounds under extreme conditions, and all of them possess real combat superpowers.

Lu Zhao said, "I will certainly live up to your mission!"

"Alright, the Ninth Detachment is now in your hands."

Tu Bin smiled and patted him on the shoulder, saying, "Oh, right, I forgot to tell you, there's a small problem that the Ninth Detachment needs you to solve."

Lu Zhaodao said, "Please give your instructions, Commander!"

“The Ninth Detachment suffered heavy losses last year. The detachment commander was killed and many officers were seriously wounded. Many people were rescued, but their physical condition is not really suitable for high-intensity combat. I need you to persuade some of them to withdraw.”

Seeing that Lu Zhao's expression gradually darkened, Tu Bin added, "Of course, we will arrange someone for this vacancy for you soon, and we will also give your detachment more slots for applying for Life Bone. If you do a good job, you will be awarded a second-class merit."

Lu Zhao had a bad feeling and was no longer as firm as before. He asked, "How many people exactly need to be persuaded to leave? What are their specific positions?"

Tu Bin replied, "Two battalion commanders, six company commanders, and two hundred and twenty-three soldiers."

"..."

At this point, Lu Zhao was already thinking of calling Lin Xuemei.

Isn't this just blatantly sabotaging yourself?

In military leadership work, the most difficult task is persuading people to leave the military.

For many soldiers, defending their homeland was their life's work. The soldiers of the Ant Ridge border region were willing to fight to the last man and carry explosives; how much more so the elite of the Cangwu City Special Counter-Strike Force!

Soldiers who are willing to stand firm despite suffering 10% casualties every year are certainly not willing to be told to withdraw.

Moreover, Lu Zhao was an outsourced leader. What leader would persuade most of the front-line officers to resign as soon as they take office?

Lu Zhao asked, "Can't we go through the proper channels and let them retire due to their injuries?"

Tu Bin shook his head and said, "They haven't reached the point of losing their ability to fight. Even if they have severed limbs, the Federation has medical sequence superhumans to help them reattach them."

Lu Zhao asked, "Then why are you still trying to persuade them to quit?"

Tu Bin stated bluntly, "Many of them have reached the second stage of life development, and while their wounds can heal, the underlying injuries remain. We cannot invest more resources to forcibly cultivate them."

Life development focuses on resources; as long as resources are sufficient, reaching the third rank is not difficult.

But this is enough to shut out many people. People without connections need to climb to a high enough position within the limited resources, or they will be eliminated.

This is the military, a cold-blooded war machine whose core mission is to achieve victory, not to provide jobs or welfare.

"Moreover, the special operations forces suffer such high casualties, we can't let all our idealistic soldiers perish here. They can transfer to other departments and shine in other places."

"I believe your abilities will win those soldiers over."

They probably want to tear me apart alive.

Lu Zhao was reluctant to play the good cop, but he still stood at attention and saluted, saying, "I guarantee I will complete the mission!"

Seeing Lu Zhaoming knowing it was a trap yet still so resolutely accepting the order, Tu Bin felt a pang of conscience.

But there was no other way; this was a task assigned by Chief Liu.

If Lu Zhao completes this task, it demonstrates his exceptional abilities, and he can continue to be entrusted with important responsibilities.

Otherwise, he would have to ask someone for help.

Lu Zhao didn't leave immediately, but asked, "Chief Tu, if I complete the mission, what specific benefits will the Ninth Detachment receive? How much supplement will be allocated, and how many life-boning quotas?"

He accepted the difficulties, but he had to make the benefits clear.

High-quality life supplements and life bone quotas are rare resources that only special counter-terrorism units have.

If Lu Zhao intends to participate in the military exercises, then he will need the best company in the Federation.

Within the Federation, it has never been a matter of fighting alone. For example, the relationship between the Liu family, the Chen family, and Zhao De is a direct line that has been cultivated for a long time.

He will select determined warriors from Ant Ridge to join the Special Countermeasures Unit, and in the future, he will also cultivate his own second-tier superhumans, and even third-tier ones, from the Special Countermeasures Unit.

That's how the team was built up step by step.

Historically, those who could rally millions with a single call to arms also relied on the support of their early-established teams.

Tu Bin and Lu Zhao then discussed the company's resources, and after arguing for half an hour, they finally reached an agreement.

Tu Bin agreed to give Lu Zhao a 10% higher life supplement quota than other detachments, one moderate life bone and ten weak life bones per quarter.

Lu Zhaoxin said with satisfaction, "Thank you for your care, Chief Tu."

"You're really good at this, kid."

Tu Bin's opinion of Lu Zhao has changed. This person may seem rigid, but when it comes to sharing benefits, he is ruthless.

He said, "I'll give you the list of those to be asked to leave later. You should be able to finish it within three months, right?"

"Guaranteed to complete the mission!"

(End of this chapter)