Chapter 1124 Preparation and Mobilization

At three o'clock in the morning, the Night Market Garrison Command Headquarters was silent, with only the occasional sound of patrolling sentries breaking the tranquility.

Major General Jia Sanniu, commander of the Night Market Garrison and commander of the First Army, was in a deep sleep.

He was exhausted from dealing with defense matters, training troops, and completing the heavy workload at the Fuxing Military Academy over the past few days.

"Chief! Chief! Wake up!"

In a daze, Jia Sanniu felt someone pushing him gently, and he heard the low but urgent voice of his personal attendant in his ears.

He suddenly opened his eyes, and his years of military experience made him instantly more awake. It was still pitch black outside the window, with only the searchlight beam from the distant watchtower sweeping across regularly.

"What's the matter?" Jia Sanniu's voice was hoarse as if he had just woken up, but his eyes had become sharp.

There was no way the orderly would have woken him up at this hour without an emergency.

"Commander, urgent message from the war zone! Highest encryption level! Comrades from the communications office are waiting outside the door!" The orderly reported quickly and handed him his coat.

War zone emergency? Highest level of encryption?

Jia Sanniu's heart trembled, and all sleepiness disappeared in an instant.

He grabbed the coat with the rank of major general on it, put it on, and hurried to the office in his slippers. His mind was racing: Has the situation changed? Or has something gone wrong at the night market?

Soon, when he saw the command document with obvious encryption marks and electronic signature in the hands of the communications staff, the unusual premonition in his heart became stronger.

Normal combat orders would not be delivered in this form or at this time.

He quickly verified his identity and opened the electronic order. His eyes scanned the title, revealing the following: "Order Regarding the Establishment of the Night Market Recapture Frontline Command and the Appointment of Commanding Personnel."

Night Market Recapture Operation? !

Seeing these words, Jia Sanniu's pupils shrank slightly.

Although there had been recent rumors from the top brass that they were planning to retake the night market, and various reconnaissance and preparations had been ongoing, he had expected that he would have to wait until at least the first phase of the Yucheng recapture campaign was complete. He hadn't expected the order to come so suddenly! There was absolutely no warning!

This eagerness to break the normal rhythm made him a little confused for a moment. He subconsciously looked at the receiving time again and confirmed that it was 2:50 in the morning.

What happened that made the war zone so impatient that it couldn't even wait until dawn?

He suppressed his doubts and continued reading. As the garrison commander and the closest main army group commander, he was appointed...

"...Appoint Comrade Jia Sanniu as deputy commander-in-chief of the frontline headquarters for the night market recapture operation..."

Deputy Commander-in-Chief? Jia Sanniu was stunned for a moment. Although he was a little disappointed, it was understandable.

Although he is the commander of the Night Market Garrison and the 1st Army Group, this cannot completely cover up the fact that he still needs to hone his military command skills.

For a city like Ye Shi with a population of tens of millions, it is normal for the war zone to send other people for safety reasons.

So on this issue, Jia Sanniu put himself in a very correct position. In his opinion, being able to become a deputy commander-in-chief was probably the result of his efforts as a leader, and it would broaden his horizons and enhance his resume.

"Who is the commander-in-chief? Is it Chief of Staff Wu Bin of the theater himself? Or is it another deputy commander with more experience?"

Thinking of this, he quickly flipped the page, turned back the page that the communicator had adjusted to help him quickly understand the information, and landed on the appointment column of the commander-in-chief.

Commander-in-Chief: Wang Tiefeng (Lt. General, Commander of the Theater Army)

Commander Wang personally takes charge?!

When he saw this name, Jia Sanniu's chubby face instantly showed an expression of "as expected".

Who was Wang Tiefeng? He was the top figure in charge of the hundreds of thousands of army troops in the entire Zhongzhou War Zone. He was a member of the War Zone Standing Committee and the real boss! He usually sat at the center, making strategic plans and coordinating the various military branches.

When he thought about such a big boss coming to be the commander-in-chief, the knot in Jia Sanniu's heart completely dissipated.

Even though he felt that he had gained a lot recently at the Fuxing Military Academy, he was not so arrogant as to want to compete with this big guy in strength.

But why would the war zone allow a war zone army commander to personally command a city recapture battle?

This is no longer a simple attention, this is simply... an extreme attention beyond the standard!

You have to know that Yucheng was only thrown to Lu Chong. Although the night market is close to the war zone agency and is a confidential place, it is not necessary to invite this big boss out.

So why?

"Chief?"

Just when Jia Sanniu was puzzled, the communications staff officer next to him saw Jia Sanniu staring at the order for a long time without saying anything, and couldn't help but remind him in a low voice.

Upon hearing this, Jia Sanniu suddenly came back to his senses, took a deep breath, forced himself to suppress the turmoil in his heart, and his face regained its usual calmness.

"Reply to the war zone immediately: Jia Sanniu resolutely obeys orders! Immediately assume the duties of deputy commander-in-chief and fully cooperate with Commander Wang! All officers and soldiers of the garrison and the First Army have made all preparations and are determined to complete the mission to the death!"

"Also, notify immediately..."

At this moment, there was a burst of hurried but restrained footsteps outside the office door, followed by the guard's whispered question and the visitor's response.

"Report!" A clear and powerful voice sounded outside the door.

Jia Sanniu frowned. Who else would come at this time? He said in a deep voice, "Come in!"

The door was pushed open, and a major officer dressed in a neat starry sky camouflage training uniform, but with an armband not from the garrison or the First Army, but from a unit directly under the theater, walked in quickly.

His face was dusty from a long journey, but his eyes were sharp and his mind was highly focused.

The major first saluted Jia Sanniu with a standard military salute, then glanced at the communications staff officer next to him, obviously realizing that the order had been delivered.

"Deputy Commander-in-Chief Jia!" The major's voice was crisp and clear, using his new job title directly. "I'm Liang Kai, the communications officer of the Night Market Recapture Operation Frontline Command. Following the urgent order of Commander-in-Chief Wang Tiefeng, I've come to convey the latest instructions to you!"

A direct order from Commander Wang? So fast?!

Jia Sanniu was shocked, and his heartbeat, which had just calmed down, accelerated again. He immediately waved his hand to signal the previous communications staff to step aside for the time being, and stared at the major named Liang Kai.

"speak!"

Major Liang Kai straightened his chest. "Commander-in-Chief's order: Deputy Commander Jia Sanniu, depart immediately for the Second Army's headquarters in Xishui District! You will be fully responsible for the final preparations and mobilization of the army. Ensure that all preparations for departure are completed before 10:00 this morning and that they are on standby to march to the designated offensive position!"

The order is concise and to the point, yet it contains a huge amount of information and a sense of urgency.

Heading to the stream area? Preparing the 2nd Army?!

The 2nd Army stationed in Xishui District is the second main heavy armored army in the war zone after his 1st Army. Compared with the 1st Army that was scattered in various places, the 2nd Army is a truly complete form.

Letting him be responsible for the final preparation of this unit is both a trust and a heavy responsibility!

More importantly, "before 10 o'clock this morning", "go to the designated attack position" -

The time is so tight!

It also clearly shows that this battle of recovery is not what he had expected, which would take several days or even longer to prepare. Instead, the arrow has been strung and is ready to be fired at any moment!

"Please reply to the commander-in-chief!" Jia Sanniu suppressed his turbulent thoughts and said in a firm voice, "Jia Sanniu understands! I will ensure that the mission is completed! I will set off for the stream area immediately!"

"Yes!" Major Liang Kai saluted again, turned around and left quickly without any hesitation, his figure quickly disappearing into the darkness of the corridor.

Jia Sanniu took a deep breath, looked at the former garrison communications officer who was still waiting nearby, and quickly modified the order:

"Notice revised: Deputy Commander Zhao Shanhe will temporarily oversee the headquarters' daily operations. Simultaneously, a combat meeting will be held as originally planned, with Deputy Commander Zhao Shanhe conveying the theater's basic orders. The garrison will immediately activate Level 1 combat readiness to coordinate with the main force's operations! I have another mission!"

"Yes!"

After the words fell, Jia Sanniu said no more and shouted directly to the orderly: "Prepare the car! Go to the stream area! Quickly!"

A few minutes later, a convoy led by Type 11 wheeled assault guns roared out of the gate of the Night Market Garrison Command. The dazzling headlights tore through the pre-dawn darkness and sped towards the stream area.

In the Mengshi 3 armored command vehicle in the middle of the convoy, Jia Sanniu leaned back in his seat, looking out the window at the rapidly receding outlines of the still sleeping buildings, his heart agitated!