Chapter 1145: Arrival of the 2nd War Zone
Just as the silent and ferocious black torrent of the ghoul army, like a tempered sharp blade, quietly wedged into the designated position outside the night market, sharpening its claws for the upcoming "Clean Night" operation.
Longbao Air Force Base, this huge airport under the control of the Zhongzhou War Zone, also welcomed another group of crucial guests.
On the skyline, the low roar of engines came from far away, oppressing the clouds like thunder.
The first thing that appeared on the ground control tower's radar screen was two flight formations approaching from different directions, each displaying equally formidable strength. They were both composed of elite air forces dispatched from the Zhongzhou Theater Command, tasked with escorting the convoy.
"Control Tower, this is Nanshan No. 1, the Southern Theater Command delegation transport formation, including one Y-20B and six J-16 escort aircraft, requesting landing procedures."
"Control Tower, this is 'Xiling No. 1', the Western Theater Command delegation transport formation, including one Y-20B and six J-16 escorts, requesting landing procedures."
The calls, almost without any particular order, were clearly transmitted to the Longbao Tower through the encrypted channel.
The air traffic controllers of the Zhongzhou Theater Command efficiently and accurately guided the two formations into their respective landing routes.
Buzzing--! ! !
The first to pierce the clouds were the escorting J-16 heavy multi-purpose fighter jets. Like steel eagles, they spread out with superb skills and took up escort positions. The missiles mounted under their wings shone coldly in the sunlight, demonstrating the powerful air force of the Zhongzhou Theater.
Following closely behind were the two Y-20B "Kunpeng" transport aircraft, which are huge in size and have sleek lines and represent the strategic delivery capabilities of the Zhongzhou Theater Command.
They calmly adjusted their postures and aimed at the parallel runways, as if after precise calculation, drawing elegant and precise trajectories over Longbao Airport, descending in altitude one after another and diving towards the runway.
boom!boom!
With two heavy and solid sounds of tires touching the ground, the two Y-20Bs caught the runway of Longbao Airport in a perfect posture almost at the same time.
The huge inertia was offset by the efficient reverse thrust device and braking system. The engine roared in the opposite direction and slid out a long track on the runway. Finally, it slowly left the main runway and, under the guidance of the ground guide vehicle, headed towards the dedicated apron that had been designated long ago.
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At the same time as the two Y-20Bs aligned with the runway and began to land, a large and majestic convoy, under the watchful eyes of the highest-level guards along the way, silently and swiftly drove into Longbao Airport and stopped on the red carpet side of the dedicated apron.
The car doors opened in unison.
Gu Chengyuan stepped out first, his posture as straight as a pine tree, his general uniform straight as a knife in the sun. His young face had a calm and solemn expression that suited his status. He looked calmly at the two giant transport planes that were taxiing towards him.
Behind him, the standing committee members of the Zhongzhou Theater Command - Chief of Staff Wu Bin, Deputy Commander Shao Gang, Army Commander Wang Tiefeng, Air Force Commander Zhou Tianyi, Navy Commander Chen Haitao, Rocket Force Commander Zhao Changfeng and other senior generals got off the car one after another, and quickly formed an array with shining stars and majestic aura behind Gu Chengyuan.
Also getting off the car at the same time were invited representatives from the Eastern Theater Command, including Lieutenant General Zhou Wei, Director of the Joint Political Work Department, and Lieutenant General Wang Zhiming, Deputy Commander.
They stood behind the generals of the Zhongzhou War Zone, with complicated expressions, including solemnity about the upcoming important figures and excitement about being in this historic occasion.
The atmosphere in the entire reception venue was extremely solemn.
A red carpet prepared in advance was laid out, the military band stood solemnly, the honor guard soldiers were like sculptures, and on both sides were more soldiers of the Guards Regiment wearing "Dragon Spine-I" exoskeletons and with sharp eyes.
In this situation, an invisible pressure instantly spread...
Gu Chengyuan stood at the front of the team, like the spearhead of the entire formation.
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At this moment, two Y-20B transport planes were slowly sliding into the designated parking space under the guidance of a ground guide vehicle. The huge fuselage was like a giant roc with folded wings, and the roar of the engine gradually weakened.
The hatch is about to open.
The afternoon sun just happened to shine on this group of generals, making them sparkle brightly. The air was filled with the silence of impending storm and a heavy feeling that was enough to be recorded in history.
Everyone knew that when the two hatches opened, the people walking down would not only be the commanders of the two war zones, but also a symbol of the beginning of a new era.
At this moment, the Zhongzhou War Zone's position as the leader has become clear.
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A few minutes later, with a slight hydraulic sound, the huge doors at the tail of the two Y-20Bs were slowly lowered almost simultaneously, forming a solid gangway.
The first person to walk out of the cabin door of the Western Theater Command's special plane was General Wei Jingfang, commander of the Western Theater Command.
He was wearing the neat uniform of an army general. The three stars on his epaulettes made him look more calm and composed against the bronze face left by years of baptism by the plateau sun.
He is tall, walks steadily, and has eyes as sharp as an eagle. He carries the perseverance and prudence honed from long-term guarding of the border and dealing with complex situations.
Although he had seen Gu Chengyuan's image countless times in intelligence materials, when his gaze penetrated the space under the gangway and fell on the excessively young figure at the front of the welcoming team, Wei Jingfang's pupils still couldn't help but shrink slightly.
At the same time, General Wu Xianglin, commander of the Southern Theater Command, also stepped out of another transport plane.
He also carries three general stars on his shoulders, but his temperament is slightly different from Wei Jingfang's. He has some traces of southern-style efficiency and moisture, and his brows are condensed with the fatigue and tenacity of dealing with the dual threats from land and sea.
The moment his footsteps touched the gangway, he couldn't help but pause slightly, and his gaze was fixed on Gu Chengyuan as if attracted by a magnet.
Too young!!
Even though I've reviewed the intelligence and photos over and over again...
But when these two generals who had spent half their lives in the military and held power in a region saw Gu Chengyuan in person, they still couldn't help but feel that he was "too young"!
The impact of this reality is hundreds or thousands of times stronger than any intelligence photos or written descriptions!
Because this is not just a gap in age, but also an almost absurd sense of dislocation that exists at the perceptual level!
They have gone through countless hardships, defeated countless difficulties and promoted opponents. It can be said that they are one in a million to reach their current position. It is not an exaggeration to compare it to the heaven-shattering fortune that spirals upward from the ancestral grave!
You have to know that from the founding of the Zhou Dynasty to the present, this huge country with a population of nearly three billion has produced no more than a hundred large-scale war zones!
The man in front of them even had a hint of youthful sharpness on his face, but he had already stood on an equal footing with them, or even in a dominant position!
He stood there, calm and composed, as if he was born to stand in the center of the crowd and attract attention from all sides.
