Chapter 1206 Give me a pillow when you feel sleepy
Du Yuming took in Du Wu's reaction, knowing he understood the extreme importance of the mission. He continued in a deep voice, his tone leaving no room for doubt:
"Mission codename 'Return to Home.' You will personally lead the team, selecting your five most elite and reliable Crystal Warriors, along with a reinforced infantry company, and be ready to depart at any time!"
"Remember, the sole objective of this mission is to ensure the absolute safety of the target! At all costs!"
"Once you find them, report to me immediately via encrypted channel. I will coordinate with the Eastern Theater Command to provide all necessary assistance for your return, but your safety en route is entirely your responsibility!"
"Do you understand?!" Du Yuming's last three words struck like a heavy hammer.
Du Wu suddenly straightened his body, his armored heels coming together with a muffled clang.
He raised his armored right fist and slammed it heavily against the armor on his left chest, producing a dull but firm impact.
"Understood, Commander!" His voice came through the mask, carrying a metallic hum, yet filled with unwavering resolve:
"Du Wu swears on his life and honor! He will not fail the Commander's trust, nor will he fail... the Leader's expectations! He guarantees to bring back all the targets, unharmed and without a single one missing!"
Beneath the helmet, the gaze seemed to burn with two eerie blue flames—the light of loyalty ignited to its fullest extent.
Looking at the steel behemoth before him, seemingly born for battle, and seeing the unwavering loyalty and determination in its eyes, Du Yuming's last lingering concerns vanished.
He believed that no one was more suitable to carry out this mission than Du Wu.
"Alright! Go and get ready, let's set off immediately!"
"Yes!"
Du Wu bowed deeply to his chest once more, then turned around and left the conference room with heavy but firm steps. The blue light of the crystal energy cabin behind him shone brightly, as if it were already poised to launch an important mission.
After Du Wu left, Du Yuming quickly went to the communications room of the military region headquarters.
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Jinling Military Sub-district, Headquarters Communications Center
The communications center is located in the core area of the military district, and behind the heavy blast doors lies a completely different world.
Rows of communication terminals flashing various colored indicator lights are neatly arranged, and encrypted data streams and communication status diagrams are displayed on a large screen.
The air was filled with the faint smell of equipment heat dissipation and ozone, and the sounds of keyboard typing and operators' deep reports intertwined, creating a tense yet orderly rhythm.
Du Yuming pushed open the door and entered, still carrying the somber atmosphere of the command room.
"Commander!" Upon seeing Du Yuming enter, the officers and staff in the communications center who were not currently engaged in any urgent matters stood up and saluted.
Du Yuming casually raised his hand in return, his gaze immediately fixed on the communications section chief who was walking quickly towards him.
"Immediately connect me to the high-level liaison line of the Eastern Theater Command, directly to Commander Gao Jianguo's office, the highest priority!" Du Yuming issued the order without any pleasantries, his tone leaving no room for doubt.
"Yes, Commander!" The communications chief's expression hardened, and he dared not be negligent in the slightest. He immediately turned around, ran to the terminal marked with the highest level of security, and began to operate it.
Thanks to the stable link established by the Eastern Theater Command over the past month at great expense, consisting of dozens of ground relay stations and air communication nodes, the encrypted communication request was quickly sent out.
After a short wait, the terminal screen displayed the message "Link being established".
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Eastern Theater Command, Zhoushan Islands, "Longyuan" Base, Commander Gao Jianguo's Office
Gao Jianguo's office is located deep inside the mountain. The walls are made of reinforced concrete, and a large map of the East China Sea defense situation and a map of the eastern region of Zhou Bang are displayed on the wall.
On a large solid wood desk, documents were piled up like a mountain, and on the coffee table next to it sat a teacup that had long since gone cold. The air was filled with the faint scent of tea and old paper.
General Gao Jianguo was engrossed in an urgent document regarding adjustments to the fleet's fuel rationing, his brow furrowed. The persistent shortage of supplies weighed heavily on his mind.
Fortunately, with the establishment of the Zhou Bang Emergency Military Committee in the Apocalypse, Chairman Gu has promised to mobilize resources to support the Eastern Theater Command.
This undoubtedly brought a collective sigh of relief to the entire top leadership of the Eastern Theater Command, as if the noose that had been wrapped around their necks for a long time had been loosened.
dong dong dong~
Just then, a steady knock came from outside the office door.
"Go in." Gao Jianguo didn't even look up, his voice tinged with weariness.
The door was pushed open, and his personal secretary strode in, her face bearing an unusual solemnity.
"Commander, Commander Du Yuming of the Jinling Military Sub-district has sent a highest-priority encrypted communication request. We have been connected to the No. 1 secure line." The secretary reported in a low voice, while placing a newly printed memorandum that briefly explained the purpose of the communication in front of Gao Jianguo.
Gao Jianguo then raised his head, rubbed his throbbing temples, and looked somewhat puzzled.
Commander Du Yuming of the Jinling Military Sub-district usually contacts him through regular channels or designated liaisons. This is the first time someone has used the highest priority hotline to contact him directly.
He picked up the memo and quickly scanned it.
When Gao Jianguo saw the message “Request for assistance in searching for specific individuals” followed by the line “Target identity: Direct relative of the sister-in-law of Chairman Gu Chengyuan of the Central Plains War Zone,” his pupils contracted sharply, and he sat up straight instantly from his chair!
A direct relative of Chairman Gu Chengyuan's sister-in-law?!
This news was like a bomb dropped into his dull office!
All the fatigue on Gao Jianguo's face vanished instantly, replaced by extreme shock and unprecedented seriousness!
He knew all too well the weight the words "Chairman Gu Chengyuan" carried today!
That entity integrates the four major war zones and holds the highest authority in the final days of the Zhou Dynasty! It is the absolute reliance for the future survival and development of the Eastern War Zone!
And now, it seems that the Chairman's family members might actually be within the jurisdiction of his Eastern War Zone? And judging from the situation, they seem to have been separated and need to be searched for?
This is not just a request to find a person; it is also an excellent opportunity to express loyalty and value to the Chairman and the Central Plains Theater!
In recent Standing Committee meetings, these members of the Eastern Theater Command have been racking their brains about how to establish further ties with the Central Theater Command. After all, the Eastern Theater Command is a latecomer, and its connections with the Central Theater Command are far too superficial.
Most importantly, he hadn't been able to personally attend this important meeting; who knows what kind of resentment Chairman Gu might have harbored in his heart...
I never expected that this would be like a pillow being delivered to someone who's sleepy! Alright, alright, so you're your sister-in-law's blood relative, right?
"Secretary Liu, convene a meeting of the theater command standing committee immediately!!"
