Chapter 180: Gathering on the battlefield (1)

After the troops were rested for a week, the last inspection before the Thunder Brigade was finalized finally kicked off.

The latest achievement of the PLA xx Research Institute - the xr3 camouflage combat uniform is distributed to every officer and fighter. This combat uniform can cause subtle changes in color according to factors such as the external environment, light intensity, etc., so as to achieve the best camouflage effect. At the same time, it is equipped with the most advanced individual soldiers' equipment currently: infrared night vision instrument, GPS individual soldiers navigation system, and communication information system... Each soldier has also been equipped with two highly integrated solar batteries, which can continuously supply power to the equipment on his body for more than 100 hours.

Various exercise guns, bullets, and grenades were also distributed to individuals one by one. The exercise team has been formed, and all kinds of support teams are currently in an over-company state, so they are divided into two, and both sides of the exercise have half of each, which is fair and just. I led the first, second battalion of the digital infantry, and deputy captain Zhu led the third battalion and the brigade reconnaissance company. In terms of main combat forces, we seem to have a little advantage, but in fact, the combat effectiveness of the second battalion is not much different from that of the brigade's direct reconnaissance company. Even one company can fight the second battalion alone, so the division of strength is basically fair. Although I know in my heart that the combat effectiveness of the 1st battalion is definitely outstanding, from the perspective of the exercise area, we are obviously at a disadvantage.

The brigade of officers and soldiers armed to the teeth lined up neatly on the playground, and the field of thousands of people was silent. I looked at the officers and soldiers below who were dressed a little like future soldiers with satisfaction, then turned to look at Lei Jun, and he nodded to me. I took a step forward knowingly, walked to the front of the loudspeaker, and issued a password loudly:

"There is one meter apart between the company and look to the right - at the same time!"

The large team of thousands of people moved quickly and quickly became horizontal and vertical. I shouted with satisfaction:

“Look forward—look!”

"After a moment! Stand at attention-!"

The team stood at attention in unison, and the whole team looked very imposing. I ran to the rostrum, saluted the Chief of Staff of the Group's Military Affairs Office, and then said:

"Comrade Chief of Staff! All the members of the Thunder Brigade have been lined up. Please instruct! Chief of Staff: Lu Changfeng!"

Chief of Staff Fei nodded:

"Distribute exercise subjects!"

"yes!"

After saluting each other with Chief of Staff Fei, I ran back to my original position, opened a folder, and said loudly:

"Exercise code: thunder, Thunder! Exercise area, a 100-kilometer range centered on the 532 highland of Xipingshan as the center. Blue Army Commander: Zhu Guangming, the troops led by: the Third Battalion of Digital Infantry, the reconnaissance company directly under the brigade, as well as communications team, information team, medical security team, electronic countermeasures team, some personnel, Red Army Commander: Lu Changfeng, the troops led by: the First Battalion of Digital Infantry, the Second Battalion of Digital Infantry, as well as some personnel of the Communications Team, information team, medical security team, and electronic countermeasures team. The exercise has no plans and is limited to ten days. Those who successfully destroy the enemy command and the main command personnel will win, otherwise the number of casualties will win."

I stopped and continued:

"Both Red and Blue sides can request support from missile troops, aviation troops, and airborne troops. All battlefield methods can be used. During the battle, those who are hit by laser beacons are judged to be killed and must withdraw from the exercise immediately. In this regard, the exercise command will conduct strict supervision. Those who violate the exercise rules will be directly eliminated from the Thunder Brigade! Here, I must remind everyone that we will break through the routine in this exercise. The Thunder Brigade's style will never retreat, and the individual combat capabilities of each of our comrades are absolutely first-class. Therefore, no matter whether the number of casualties reaches two-thirds, three-quarters, or four-fifths, or even one person is left, this unit will not withdraw from the exercise in an organized manner! The Red and Blue sides will be sent to designated locations in the exercise area at the same time. Only the Chief of Staff of the Group's Military Federative will know the specific location. The exercise will officially begin at 0:00 tomorrow morning! Do you understand what the above said?"

"I understand!"

The sound was like a roar of thunder. Before the exercise began, morale had reached a climax. I collected the folder and shouted:

"stand at attention!"

Then he ran to Chief Fei and saluted:

"Comrade Chief of Staff, the subject has been issued, please give instructions!"

Chief of Staff Fei said lightly:

"Set off!"

"yes!"

I ran back to my original place and shouted loudly:

"Set off--!"

The troops quickly and orderly divided into two groups, and got on the bus nervously on the east and west sides of the playground. I shouted loudly to Xiang Yi check the gear again. At this time, Chief of Staff Fei came over, he patted my shoulder and said:

"Xiao Lu! Show well! The leader has high expectations for you!"

I quickly stood attentively and said:

"Yes! Please rest assured, Chief of Staff, I will do my best to win Deputy Captain Zhu in one fell swoop!"

Chief Fei and Lei Jun both laughed loudly, and Lei Jun pointed ahead and said:

"Changfeng, your old leader in the past, your current opponent is waiting to say goodbye to you! Go and talk?"

I followed Lei Jun's finger and saw Deputy Captain Zhu standing in front of his command car, looking at me with a smile. I ran over and said with a smile:

"Old team leader! I will do my best. You must not show mercy!"

Deputy Captain Zhu said with a smile:

"Show mercy from your subordinates? I may not be able to win if I try my best! Haha, let's not talk about it, Changfeng, see you on the battlefield!"

I reached out and said:

"Yeah! See you on the battlefield!"

The two big hands were held tightly together, and from each other's eyes, we all saw that we appreciate each other...

I saluted Lei Jun and Chief of Staff Fei, then jumped onto my command vehicle. When the driver stepped on the accelerator, the car surpassed a personnel carrier in front, drove out of the gate quickly, and left in the dust.

I sat in the back seat of the car, and Zhong Jie was sitting in the passenger seat. The complete set of digital individual equipment wrapped her tightly. She held a Type 95 automatic rifle tightly and looked ahead with all concentration. A beautiful officer sat in front of me, but my thoughts floated to Xiaoying. After the exercise began, all contact with the outside world was cut off, and civilian mobile communication facilities were absolutely not allowed to be carried with me. In other words, I can't contact Xiaoying within the next ten days. Thinking of her beautiful face and innocent smile, I couldn't help but sigh.

The long convoy quickly left Fuzhou city. We and the convoy led by Deputy Captain Zhu went their separate ways and drove in two directions. The scenery outside the window became more and more desolate. We rushed along a combat-ready road towards the Mianshan Mountains. At this time, the car in front slowly stopped. I jumped out of the car and saw that the convoy was lined up in a long row and parked on the road.

I shouted loudly:

"What's going on? Why are you parking here?"

There was no cover everywhere. If there were reconnaissance planes at this time, our entire army would be exposed, and the convoy was blocked here, which was no different from the living target. A staff officer in front ran over panting, saluted me, and said:

"Chief of Staff! There is a road bridge in front of us blocking our heavy vehicles. The pioneer said that the bridge cannot bear the weight of our armored personnel carriers, so he stopped and prepared to take temporary reinforcement measures!"

I nodded, opened the car door and picked up the step phone, and said:

"I am Lu Changfeng, let Liu Zhao come and listen to the phone!"

Liu Zhao and his row are our pioneers. His troops have always been at the forefront. Half a minute later, I heard Liu Zhao's voice from his headphones:

"Chief of Staff! I am Liu Zhao!"

I asked:

"What's going on ahead? Isn't this a combat-ready road? Why can't a road bridge even an armored personnel carrier? Then if there is a war in the future, will all the heavy tanks be blocked here as a living target?"

Liu Zhao said helplessly:

"Chief of Staff, we are urgently strengthening the bridge with the comrades of the Engineer Company. You know that the level of this combat readiness road is not high, and the maintenance is not very good..."

I interrupted him and said:

"I don't care about these objective reasons! You must ensure the smooth flow of the convoy within fifteen minutes! Damn, what's the difference between being blocked here and waiting to die?"

Liu Zhao said:

"Yes! But... Chief of Staff, the exercise officially begins at 0:00 tonight..."

I said angrily:

"You are still a veteran, and you don't understand this truth? What if this was during the war? Our thousand men and cars were not enough for enemy planes to bombard several rounds! Besides, if you don't hurry up, how can we enter the designated area on time? How can we quickly launch combat deployment?"

Liu Zhao stayed for a while before saying loudly:

"Yes! Chief of Staff, don't worry, I promise to strengthen the bridge within fifteen minutes to ensure the unobstructed convoy!"

"Okay! OK! Go! Hurry up the time!"

Twelve minutes later, the convoy began to move forward slowly again. I let out a long breath and got in the car again. Taking advantage of the time just now, I carefully studied the military map. I basically had an understanding of the position assigned by my superiors to us, and also deduced the future combat operations in my mind.

Before nightfall, the convoy finally drove into a wooded deep in Mianshan Mountain. I looked at my watch. There were about four hours left before the exercise officially began. The soldiers were nervously building tents and command posts. I said to Zhong Jie:
Chapter completed!