Joint Expedition

Zhao Tianlei immediately said again, "Officer Lei, there's no need to be so nervous. Your mission is indeed to rescue survivors, but the situation is special right now. So let us handle this mission together. You can also analyze the situation."

"If your people rescue the survivors, they definitely won't take them away. Instead, they'll have to find somewhere to hide and settle them. When you settle them, will you leave soldiers behind to protect them? If so, your forces will keep dwindling."

"By then, the danger and difficulty of the rescue will only grow. During our search and rescue, the Zombie Hordes and Mutated Creatures we've encountered are only part of what's in the base. We haven't even run into the more dangerous and ferocious ones yet. So we can't spread our forces too thin."

Lei Zhen drew a deep breath and once again argued for himself and his soldiers. "I understand what you mean. However, could we compromise on your suggestion?"

"Officer Lei, go ahead."

Lei Zhen said, "As for the survivors and the temporary outpost here, I'll arrange for some men to stay behind and take charge of security. In addition, I'll lead the rest of the men and continue the rescue operation with you. That way, I'll be cooperating with your operation without violating my superior's orders."

After hearing this, Zhao Tianlei felt that Lei Zhen's words made sense. He nodded silently. "All right. Since you insist, Officer Lei, I won't refuse. How many people are you planning to leave behind, and how many will you lead with us for the search and rescue?"

This time, Lei Zhen did not say anything. Instead, he held up one finger toward Zhao Tianlei.

Seeing this, Zhao Tianlei nodded without hesitation. "All right, we'll do as you say. Ten