Chapter 1193 Return

A few days later, early in the morning.

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Amidst the roar of engines, a large and high-spec convoy emerged from the Creek area in the dim light of dawn and drove smoothly toward Dragonburg Air Force Base along a pre-planned dedicated road.

The convoy was led by rugged Mengshi 3 armored assault vehicles painted in desert digital camouflage, followed by several heavy and stable bulletproof minibuses, and then armored personnel carriers providing escort.

The wheels rolled over the smooth road surface, making a deep and rhythmic sound.

As time passed, about half an hour later, the convoy arrived at the heavily guarded main gate of Longburg Air Force Base.

After a quick identity verification, the armed guards at the gate all raised their hands in salute, their movements perfectly synchronized!

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Then, with a slight whirring of motors, the electric gates slid open slowly, and the convoy filed in, driving into the largest air force base located in the heart of the Central Plains Theater!

Thanks to continuous expansion, Dragonburg Air Base is now much more spacious than it was before the apocalypse!

Runways stretch into the distance like the marks left by a giant, while hangars, control towers, and various support facilities are neatly arranged.

After passing a series of impressive air force equipment and airport facilities, the convoy finally arrived at a dedicated parking apron.

On the tarmac, three enormous aircraft were quietly waiting; they were Y-20B "Kunpeng" strategic transport aircraft!

Their massive bodies cast huge shadows in the morning light, and their yellow, green and gray camouflage looked particularly calm in the dim light. The sturdy landing gear, the towering vertical tail, and the iconic wide fuselage all demonstrated their powerful carrying capacity and long-range delivery potential.

At this moment, the ground crew is conducting final checks and preparations.

Snap~

As Lieutenant General Chen Haitao, the commander of the theater navy who had been waiting in advance, jogged forward and opened the door of the lead Mengshi 3 armored personnel carrier, Gu Chengyuan, dressed in a crisp general's uniform, stepped out of the vehicle.

Bathed in the morning light, he stood tall and straight, the three stars on his shoulder shining brightly.

The moment he stepped out of the car, a calm and gentle smile habitually appeared on Gu Chengyuan's face. After looking around, he finally fixed his gaze on Lieutenant General Chen Haitao beside him.

"Comrade Haitao, you've been working so hard these past few days, thank you so much!"

Upon hearing this, Chen Haitao's face flushed slightly, and he hurriedly replied excitedly, "Reporting to the commander, it's no trouble at all!"

"It is my duty to help you and the war zone!"

Seeing Chen Haitao's loyal expression, Gu Chengyuan couldn't help but pat him on the shoulder and encourage him, saying, "Haitao is a good comrade!"

After expressing his feelings, Gu Chengyuan changed the subject and asked, "Is everything ready?"

"Reporting, sir, everything is ready!"

As soon as he finished speaking, the convoys of the delegations from the Southern Theater Command, the Western Theater Command, and the Eastern Theater Command all came to a stop one after another. The delegations from each theater command got out of their vehicles in an orderly manner and, led by their respective theater commanders, walked quickly toward Gu Chengyuan.

Looking at General Wu Xianglin, the commander of the Southern Theater Command, who was walking at the front, Gu Chengyuan firmly grasped the other's right hand, which was outstretched from a distance, and said in a steady tone:

"Commander Wu, regarding the plan to open up the southern passage, the committee has already begun mobilizing troops, and the corresponding resources will be in place as soon as possible. We look forward to hearing good news from you."

Although Gu Chengyuan spoke from the perspective of the committee, in reality, both the so-called troop and material assistance are currently coming from the Central Plains Theater.

There's no way around it. If you want to be a big boss, you have to have the ability to spend money and be willing to spend it. You can't become a big boss if you're stingy. This has always been the case.

Of course, this one-sided payment is only temporary. Once these little brothers recover, the benefits that the Central Continent War Zone can obtain will be immeasurable. Moreover, as things stand, according to the crystal core supply in the treaty, the Central Continent War Zone is still not losing money, and may even be making a huge profit!

The system is magnificent, no further explanation needed!

Faced with Gu Chengyuan's proactive promise, General Wu Xianglin, Commander of the Southern Theater Command, readily agreed:

"Don't worry, Chairman! With the support of the committee, I, Lao Wu, will definitely pave the way and increase production capacity!"

Compared to when the committee was first established a few days ago, his address of 'Chairman' now was clearly more natural and sincere!

Gu Chengyuan turned his head again to General Wei Jingfang, commander of the Western Theater Command, who was standing to the side:

"Commander Wei, the first batch of equipment and technical teams will arrive with subsequent transport planes. The main task for the Western Theater Command in the next phase must focus on stabilizing the situation and opening up the 'Yelan transport line'!"

When Gu Chengyuan said these words, his attitude towards Wei Jingfang was no longer that of an equal. His tone was more like a superior instructing a subordinate, or to put it bluntly, a superior giving an order to a subordinate.

"Regarding the Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps, we've had several in-depth discussions over the past two days, but I won't go into too much detail here!"

"The Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps has a special history and a glorious mission, and this matter must be handled properly!"

"I will not fail in my mission, Chairman!" Wei Jingfang said earnestly, his expression solemn.

"Director Zhou, Deputy Commander Wang, go back and tell Commander Gao that I have ordered Comrade Chen Haitao, whom you both know, to take charge of the Yangtze River waterway matter. You just need to coordinate with him when the time comes!"

"Yes, Chairman! The entire Eastern Theater Command will do everything in its power to cooperate with the Committee's actions!" Zhou Wei and Wang Zhiming said almost in unison, their voices filled with gratitude and determination.

Without much small talk, their responsibilities and expectations were clearly defined in their words. This was a farewell based on strength and a new order, less about old-fashioned formalities and more about pragmatism and commitment.

After saying their goodbyes, the three representatives walked toward their respective Y-20 transport aircraft, the gangways already lowered and the cabin doors wide open.

Gu Chengyuan stood there, watching them board the plane.

Soon, the engines of the three Y-20Bs started up in sequence, from a low rumble to a roar, and the huge turbofans began to spin at high speed, stirring up the surrounding air and emitting a deafening roar.

Guided by ground-based guidance vehicles, these giant steel birds slowly glided off the tarmac and onto the main runway.

One after another, the heavy aircraft began to accelerate on the runway, the landing gear rubbing against the ground with a dull sound.

The speed increased, and finally, the nose of the plane rose high, its massive body defying gravity, steadily lifting off the ground and soaring into the blue sky.

Immediately afterwards, from other areas of the base, several formations of J-16 heavy fighters roared into the air and took off like loyal eagles, quickly catching up with their respective escorting transport planes and forming a tight escort formation around them.

These fighter jets are sleek and have sharp lines. They demonstrate powerful maneuverability in the air, protecting the transport planes as they fly in different directions—south, west, and east—and soon become a few small black dots in the blue sky.