#311 - Chapter 311: Advancing Towards Barto
Among these people were both men and women, all appearing to be young.
Shen Wengang secretly held the man hostage, circling around the basement.
Few people paid attention to them, most not even opening their eyes.
"Alright, let's go," Shen Wengang said.
"Okay!" The doctor nodded, whispering softly.
"Why are you bringing him out again so soon after taking him in?" the guard asked, seeing the doctor bring Shen Wengang out again.
"We just discovered he has a bit of a fever and needs to go upstairs for an injection," the man explained.
"Alright, go ahead," the guard said, not asking any further questions.
Shen Wengang and the doctor successfully returned to the 4th floor office.
Shen Wengang went to the window, preparing to jump out.
"Comrade, won't you… take me with you?" the doctor asked.
"You stay here for now, someone will come to rescue you soon," Shen Wengang said.
"Oh, okay, okay," the man nodded.
Shen Wengang jumped out of the office window.
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"Brother, how was it?" Luo'er asked anxiously as she greeted Shen Wengang upon his return.
"There are approximately over twenty thousand people imprisoned inside," Shen Wengang said.
"That's great!" Luo'er said excitedly.
"Alright, let's leave first; it's time to rendezvous," Shen Wengang said.
Around 4 AM, the six teams gradually returned to the valley where they had started.
"Everyone, report your findings," Shen Wengang said.
"Team 1 discovered an artillery position here, with approximately 200 large-caliber towed artillery pieces, which is at least the equipment of a division," a member of Team 1 said.
"A division?" Shen Wengang was a little surprised.
He Jinghui had introduced the general situation before they set off, saying that the Ulan country's government might have already been controlled. Deploying troops here under such circumstances was very abnormal.
"That's right," the team member replied affirmatively.
"Team 2?" Shen Wengang asked.
"No discoveries in the eastern area," a member of Team 2 replied.
"Team 3?"
"No discoveries."
"Team 4?"
"We discovered a minefield on the main road leading to Bato City in the southwest direction. According to our estimates, this minefield is at least 2 kilometers long," a member of Team 4 reported.
Shen Wengang nodded.
"Team 6?" Shen Wengang asked.
"We didn't find anything either, but we encountered 3 modified humans during the reconnaissance process, and we killed them," a member of Team 6 replied.
Shen Wengang nodded and then reported the findings to He Jinghui.
Around 7 AM.
In the conference room.
"It seems our deduction yesterday was correct. The enemy's goal is to use the more than 20,000 Chinese citizens imprisoned in the hospital as bait to lure our army into their prepared pocket," Liu Feiying said.
"I don't agree. My intuition tells me there's something strange about this," Zongzhengyue said.
"What's strange about it?" Liu Feiying asked.
"The Ulan country's government is paralyzed, so the appearance of this division is a bit odd," Zongzhengyue said.
"What's so strange about that? Although the government is paralyzed, the troops might be in the hands of someone else," Liu Feiying said.
"The biggest problem now is the minefield on the only road to the south. If we don't clear the mines, our tanks will have difficulty passing through," He Jinghui said.
"What's the problem with that? Just send bombers to carpet bomb the area!" Suo Tonghua said.
"Councilor Shentu, what do you think?" Baili Ji asked.
"It's possible," Councilor Shentu said.
"Alright, let's do that then. Councilor Liu Feiying, you are now authorized with Level 3 access to DB-13 launch silo. Order the control center to launch a 'Dragon Slayer 3' strategic medium-range cruise missile at the location of the Ulan country's artillery position. We must hit it with one strike and completely destroy the enemy's artillery group," Baili Ji ordered.
"Yes!" Liu Feiying stood up and responded.
"Councilor Suo Tonghua, you are now ordered to immediately deploy 50 bombers to carpet bomb the minefield south of Bato City, ensuring a safe passage to the city for our army," Baili Ji ordered.
"Yes!" Suo Tonghua stood up and responded.
"Councilor He Jinghui, you are now ordered to arrange for the Dark Night Team to stand by at any time. After the battle begins, secretly infiltrate the hospital immediately, eliminate all enemies, and protect the safety of the people."
"Yes!" He Jinghui stood at attention in front of the screen and responded.
"Councilor Shentu Zhenghao, you are now ordered to immediately advance towards the Bato City area and occupy the Ulahan district as soon as the minefield is cleared."
"Yes!" Shentu Zhenghao received the order.
"Everyone, please note that occupying the Ulahan district is not the goal, nor is occupying the entire Bato City. Our primary goal is to rescue the Chinese citizens and return them to our country, and secondly, to eradicate the evil cult forces entrenched in the Ulan country. Our actions need to be swift and cautious, and we must win this battle decisively and beautifully," Baili Ji said.
"Yes!" All the councilors stood up together and responded.
After the meeting, everyone performed their respective duties and began to get busy.
