Chapter 982 Eat enough
Soon, stimulated by the 'example' of the 'former contractor', more and more people began to "volunteer themselves" in response to a series of logistics support, material inventory, and personnel organization orders subsequently issued by Wang Wu.
The most enthusiastic and motivated among them were none other than the "remnants of the previous dynasty" who originally thought they would be buried with the emperor!
The ecstasy of surviving the disaster and the eagerness to show off to their 'new master' made them burst out with enthusiasm far beyond that of ordinary survivors.
Just as Wang Wu used his iron fist and inducements to initially integrate the human resources of Longnan Airport and began to race against time to advance the construction of the "Eagle Nest No. 1" base -
Da da da da da da——!!!
A roar of rotors, much duller and more intensive than before, like rolling thunder across the sky, came from far away and approached, once again tearing the silence over Longnan Airport!
Everyone looked up involuntarily!
I saw the southeast skyline, and the thick morning fog seemed to be torn apart by an invisible giant hand!
The huge figures of more than 20 Z- tactical general-purpose helicopters were arranged into several strict wedge formations, like a flock of migrating giant steel birds, roaring towards the Longnan Airport at an extremely low altitude and extremely fast speed!
Their huge rotors stirred the air, making a deafening roar, and the strong winds they stirred up even blew onto the runway in advance, making the gathered survivors unstable and their clothes fluttering!
On the wings and rear of the transport fleet, several Z-10 armed attack helicopters acted like loyal guarding birds of prey. The weapons mounted under their short wings reflected deadly cold light in the rising sun, and the machine guns under their noses vigilantly scanned the ground below, providing powerful air cover for the entire fleet!
The entire fleet of aircraft blocked out the sky, and the roar of their engines merged into a destructive wave of sound. The huge shadows they cast, like a curtain of death, quickly covered the entire airport runway!
The survivors who had just experienced a huge change now seemed so small and fragile in the face of this even larger torrent of steel in the sky, so that the little thoughts that had just emerged were instantly crushed by this overwhelming absolute force!
The second squadron of the second battalion of the Spark Commando - the second assault echelon, has arrived!
What they brought was not only powerful armed forces, but also the key to maintaining the continuity of the entire assault operation - aviation fuel supply!
Of course, Wang Wu knew very well that relying solely on helicopter transportation could only solve the immediate problem.
To truly open up and consolidate this strategic channel deep into the western theater of war and make "Eagle's Nest No. 1" a reliable forward base, repairing and activating the airport runway under our feet is the key!
His eyes swept across the runway covered by the shadows of the fleet, and the blueprint in his mind was clear:
Once the runway is completed, it will be able to accommodate the takeoff and landing of military transport aircraft converted from large civil airliners in the Zhongzhou War Zone.
By then, one takeoff and landing will be able to bring dozens or even hundreds of tons of fuel, ammunition, heavy equipment and daily necessities!
That is the real way to open up the logistics artery. Only then can the 'Eagle's Nest' series of relay bases transform from 'foreign strongholds' into solid springboards that truly support strategic operations!
...
7:00
It was already dawn, and after a short rest and replenishment of high-energy field rations, all members of the second squadron of the second battalion of the Spark Commando, who had just arrived, quickly boarded the plane.
With the roar of the engines once again tearing through the tranquility of the early morning, the Z-20 tactical general-purpose helicopter formation carrying them took off under the escort of the Z-10 armed helicopters, and like an arrow from a bow, it headed straight for the next target - Nanliang Airport (Eagle's Nest No. )!
7:30
The first echelon led by Wang Wu finally waited for the helicopter formation of the third squadron to take over the garrison mission, and the two sides quickly completed the defense handover.
Without any delay, Wang Wu immediately led the first squadron, which had just rested, to board the plane and take off. The huge fleet of aircraft briefly formed above the runway, then roared and followed the track of the second echelon, rushing towards Nanliang, leaving the third squadron to be responsible for the overall control and order maintenance of the base.
8:00
The roar of the rotors, which had lasted for several hours and made one's heart almost jump out of the chest, finally gradually subsided, and a brief and strange silence returned to the sky above the airport.
The survivors who were clearing the rubble and reinforcing the fortifications under the supervision of the soldiers felt a little uncomfortable with the sudden silence, from the initial extreme shock to the numbness and habit.
In just three hours!
The number of military helicopters flying overhead was more than most of them had ever seen in their entire lives!
The deafening noise has become some kind of strange background sound at this moment. Its disappearance makes the ears and heart, which are accustomed to this "steel symphony", feel a little empty.
However, beneath this brief period of "uncomfort", there is an unprecedented sense of security.
In this brief gap, every survivor felt an unprecedented sense of calm and stability.
In such a short period of time, such a dense group of military helicopters representing absolute force took off, landed, moved, and stationed here...
Even a fool should understand what this means!
This group of people who were struggling on the brink of the end of the world were truly holding on to a giant pillar this time!
You know, even in peacetime, armed helicopters are a symbol of elite troops and are rarely seen.
But at this moment, they are flying back and forth over this small airport like ordinary sparrows!
Regardless of what the future holds, at least at this moment, the sky above our heads and the land beneath our feet have never been so safe!
By the time the soldiers of the third squadron began to organize and distribute breakfast, the emotions of the survivors in the entire "Iron Wing City" gathering place were pushed to a climax. All the dissatisfaction just now was completely eliminated at this moment!
Vacuum sealed pre-made meat buns!
Pre-made goulash in a vacuum sealed package!
Green Bean and Beef Fried Rice in a Vacuum Sealed Pack!
The soldiers, wearing "Dragon Spine-I" exoskeletons and well-equipped like future warriors, swiftly tore open the heated military green sealed bags - the words "Military Rations: Zhongzhou Theater 012 Factory" were clearly printed on the front of the bags.
Soon, the food, which was steaming and exuding a rich aroma of meat and grains, was poured into a huge stainless steel basin with a "splash"!
That simple and rough action brought the most primitive and strongest sensory impact to the survivors present!
At this moment, the survivors waiting in line suddenly widened their eyes!
The nasal cavity was filled with the long-lost, pure and overbearing aroma of food, and saliva was secreted uncontrollably. Many people had a rolling throat and their stomachs were rumbling.
Many survivors, who were dizzy from the aroma, even fell into deep self-doubt:
"Did I die in that battle just now? Was all this just a dying fantasy?"
"Fuck it, even if I'm dreaming, I have to eat it before I wake up!!" Someone in the crowd shouted excitedly with a tearful voice.
In the context of the end times, this sentence does not contain any mockery or derogatory meaning, but is the highest praise from the heart!
Compared with the food in the apocalypse that is of unknown origin, mixed with questionable additives or even more terrifying "ingredients", these pre-made military rations sealed in factories and printed with official logos are the top-level and most reassuring luxury goods!
At least, they mean safety - no need to worry about eating weird things or crazy "fragments of the people".
The hot steam of the food mixed with the survivors' tears of gratitude for surviving the disaster rose and spread over the airport runway in the early morning.
At this moment, in the entire Longnan Airport, a true close relationship between the military and the people was finally achieved!
No matter how many thoughts or words you have, nothing is as real as having a full stomach. If you keep complaining, it means you are too full...
