Chapter 165 Return to camp
Jiang Lingyin, Ye Wenjing and others were like a ray of light at dawn, arriving at the battlefield in time at the critical moment.
On the horizon, the helicopters were like giant steel birds, whistling through the sky, and the powerful airflows stirred up clouds of dust.
The roar of the propellers was like a war drum of hope, echoing across the entire battlefield.
When the reinforcements appeared in everyone's sight, the originally dim eyes of the Longyuan defenders were instantly lit up, like bright sparks burning in the darkness.
Their tired bodies seemed to be injected with infinite strength, and their morale rose like a raging fire.
The defense line that had been almost suffocated by the enemy now stood up again like a Great Wall of Steel.
General Lu, who was already seriously injured, was lying on a makeshift stretcher. When he heard the roar of the unfamiliar helicopter, he was stunned at first.
Then he saw reinforcements coming in like a tide, and he was so excited that tears filled his eyes.
He stretched out his hand tremblingly, pointed in the direction of the reinforcements, and said in a hoarse but powerful voice: "The reinforcements have finally arrived! We are saved!"
The deputy general next to him responded with tears in his eyes, holding General Lu's hand tightly.
"General, we have always believed that reinforcements will come. Now, we will definitely be able to defend the country's borders."
Jiang Lingyin and Ye Wenjing led the reinforcements and quickly joined the battle.
Jiang Lingyin was heroic and shouted loudly: "Brothers, let's protect Longyuan together!"
Ye Wenjing was calm and decisive, commanding his troops to launch a counterattack in an orderly manner.
Their arrival was like a shot in the arm, completely stabilizing the situation on the entire battlefield.
The enemy's original arrogance was suppressed in an instant. They looked at the reinforcements that came like a miracle in horror and began to panic.
The Longyuan defenders seized this opportunity and fought back, with their shouts of killing shaking the earth.
Every soldier seemed to have transformed into a fearless warrior. They tried their best to defend their homeland and guard the border of Longyuan.
With the strong support of reinforcements, the situation on the battlefield was completely reversed.
The Longyuan national gate, which was originally in danger, has now become an indestructible fortress again.
The dawn of victory is gradually rising in this war-torn land.
The coalition forces suffered a heavy blow on the battlefield and eventually fled in defeat. Seeing this, Jiang Lingyin and his party knew that the opportunity for battle was fleeting, and they also understood that they should not be greedy for success and advance rashly. They acted decisively and decided to stop while they were ahead. On the chaotic battlefield, they acted quickly, overcame difficulties and obstacles, and successfully rescued General Lu. Afterwards, they did not dare to delay for a moment and immediately returned to the Longyuan North Border Camp. Along the way, everyone looked solemn, with both the joy of victory in the battle and concerns about the future situation in their hearts. The sound of horse hooves rang out quickly, raising clouds of dust, and their figures galloped across the vast land, as if they were a firm light of hope, moving at full speed towards the Longyuan North Border Camp.
Jiang Lingyin and Ye Wenjing led everyone to rush back to the camp. Along the way, everyone's heart was tightly gripped, especially Jiang Lingyin and Ye Wenjing, who looked back from time to time to check on General Lu's condition, their faces full of worry. When they finally arrived at the camp, everyone's face was full of fatigue and anxiety.
General Lu had fallen into a coma due to his severe injuries. His face was as pale as paper, as if he had lost all vitality. The wounds on his body were shocking. A deep knife wound ran diagonally from his left shoulder to his chest. The skin and flesh were rolling up, and blood was constantly oozing out. The deep red color was terrifying. The clothes around the wound had long been soaked with blood and stuck tightly to his skin. General Lu's breathing was weak and rapid, as if it could stop at any time.
Seeing this, Jiang Lingyin immediately threw herself into the treatment of General Lu without any hesitation. She looked solemn, with determination and concentration in her eyes. Quickly, she told the people around her to prepare all kinds of items needed for treatment, and she carefully cut open General Lu's clothes to check the condition of the wound. Her movements were gentle and skillful, as if she was treating a precious work of art. Ye Wenjing paced anxiously by the side, handing Jiang Lingyin the necessary items from time to time, his eyes full of concern. Jiang Lingyin concentrated on cleaning the wound, applying medicine, and bandaging it. Fine beads of sweat gradually seeped out of her forehead, but she didn't care at all. She had only one thought in her mind, and that was to save General Lu, for the future of Longyuan North, and for those soldiers who fought bloody battles on the battlefield.
Ye Wenjing, together with other generals on the front line of the battlefield, sat together with serious expressions and began to urgently discuss military intelligence, trying to formulate a new battle plan.
The 15-nation coalition forces were coming with such force that it was like a surging tide, making people feel suffocated. Moreover, they were armed with advanced weapons. Although these weapons had not yet been fully deployed in the army, their lethality was still enormous, posing a great threat to us.
Among them, Xie Qingxia, the young general who had recently emerged from Dayuan, was particularly brave and had outstanding military talents. He led his men to chase the Longyuan defenders and attack them fiercely, causing our army to retreat step by step.
"This Xie Qingxia is simply a lunatic. We can't resist him at all!" A general slammed the table angrily, his face full of anxiety.
"The Jialing Pass defense line is the last barrier of Longyuan in the north. Once it is broken, the coalition forces will march straight in and trample Longyuan!" said another general worriedly.
Ye Wenjing frowned and said with a firm look: "No matter what, we must defend Jialing Pass, even if we have to fight to the last man!"
Everyone nodded and shouted in unison: "We swear to live and die with Jialing Pass!"
The current situation is extremely critical, and every minute and every second concerns Long Yuan's life and death.
Everyone's eyes were filled with determination and the atmosphere was extremely tense.
"How long can our food and armaments last?" a general asked anxiously.
The officer in charge of logistics had a gloomy face and replied solemnly: "At the current consumption rate, it will take no more than half a month."
"Half a month? What should we do?" someone couldn't help but exclaimed.
Ye Wenjing stood up, clenched his fists, and said sternly: "We must find a way to defeat the enemy within half a month! Even if it means risking our lives, we must not let the coalition army step past Jialing Pass!"
"But the enemy's military strength is far greater than ours, and their weapons are more sophisticated. This battle is too difficult to fight." A young general looked hesitant.
"We have to fight no matter how difficult it is! There are millions of people behind us, we have no way to retreat!" Ye Wenjing's voice was loud and clear.
At this time, a counselor stood up and said, "General, perhaps we can send a surprise force to go around the enemy's rear and disrupt their deployment. According to my observation, the enemy's rear defense is relatively weak, and their attention is focused on the front battlefield, so they are not very vigilant about the rear. We can select an elite force, quietly set out under the cover of night, and raid their food camps and arsenals. Once successful, the enemy will inevitably fall into chaos, and we can then attack from the front, perhaps turning the tide of the battle."
Ye Wenjing listened to the counselor's analysis and nodded slightly, his eyes revealing a thoughtful look: "Although this plan is brilliant, it is very risky. The enemy's rear must also have certain defenses, and if the surprise troops are discovered during the march, they will most likely be wiped out."
The counselor bowed and said, "General, risks and opportunities coexist. The current situation is extremely unfavorable to us. If we don't take a risk, I'm afraid it will be difficult to defend Jialing Pass. We can carefully select soldiers who are familiar with the terrain, brave in combat and agile in action, make full preparations and camouflage, and try to reduce the risk of being discovered."
A general interrupted, "But how should the route of this surprise attack force be planned? What obstacles will they have to overcome along the way? And how should they deal with possible emergencies?"
The counselor took out a map from his pocket and spread it on the table. "Look, everyone. We can have our troops pass through this valley to avoid the enemy's patrols. Although the terrain in the valley is complex, it is also conducive to hiding our whereabouts. Once we are out of the valley, we will quickly rush to the rear of the enemy and complete the mission as quickly as possible."
Ye Wenjing stared at the map, his fingers moving lightly on it: "This plan needs to be improved, such as how the surprise attack force can keep in touch with the front battlefield, how to ensure that the mission is completed within the specified time and withdrawn safely."
Everyone gathered around and discussed the matter, constantly perfecting the plan of launching a surprise attack on the enemy's rear.
After a heated discussion, the counselor spoke again: "General, I suggest that before the surprise attack troops set out, we send out a small group of scouts to find out the specific situation behind the enemy, including the enemy's troop distribution, patrol patterns, and the exact location of food and arsenals. This will allow the surprise attack troops to act more targeted and increase the chances of success."
Ye Wenjing nodded in approval: "This is a good idea, but the candidates for the scouts must be carefully selected. They must be smart and intelligent, and have excellent concealment skills."
Another general said, "Why not select them from our special forces? They usually carry out difficult missions and have rich experience."
The strategist then added: "During the operation, the surprise attack force must be equipped with sophisticated weapons and sufficient ammunition to cope with possible fierce battles. At the same time, signal flares must be prepared. Once successful, they must be fired immediately to notify the front battlefield to launch a general attack."
Ye Wenjing crossed his arms, thought for a moment, and then said, "What do you think about the retreat route of the surprise attack troops?"
Someone suggested: "We can return along the same route we came from, but we need to arrange for a support force in advance, just in case."
Someone else said: "Perhaps we can find another more hidden path to avoid possible pursuit by the enemy."
Ye Wenjing frowned and said, "Both routes have their own advantages and disadvantages. We need to weigh them further."
Everyone fell into a heated discussion again. The atmosphere was tense yet full of hope. Everyone hoped that this surprise attack plan could become the key to turning the tide of the war.