To put it bluntly, if the level is too low, it will hurt my uncle's heart, and it will also chill the hearts of those passionate Veteran.
Lin Yi's mind was spinning, with a gentle and solemn look on his face. He did not answer "yes" or "no", but changed his angle and said slowly:
"Uncle, I understand how you feel. Uncle Chen and the others definitely want to contribute to this operation. However, have you ever thought about the fact that the main force needs to be deployed in full force for this operation? What does this mean?"
Zhou Jianjun was stunned for a moment. "The main force is leaving? This, home, settlement, isn't it empty?"
"Yes."
Lin Yi emphasized his tone and leaned forward slightly, "The settlement is empty! Here are our family members, aunts, Mengmeng, and thousands of neighbors who have managed to survive. The main force is fighting hard outside. Who will give their backs to them? Should they leave it to those Volunteer Patrols who are enthusiastic but lack experience?"
He looked at Zhou Jianjun's face that gradually became serious and continued:
"What if, I'm just saying what if, there are sporadic Abyss Beasts coming over, or there are some unexpected situations that we didn't expect, can we rely on volunteers? By then, there will be fierce fighting in the front, and if there is chaos in the rear, the consequences will be disastrous."
"So." Lin Yi said categorically, "Staying in the settlements and ensuring the absolute safety of the rear area is also an extremely important task. In a sense, it is as important as the frontline attack. If this heavy responsibility is handed over to others, can the leaders of Command Headquarters rest assured?"
"Only by entrusting Militia, composed of Veteran, who are experienced, calm and absolutely trustworthy, to all of us on the front line can we work hard without any worries."
These words, a blend of logic and logic, have raised the task of "staying behind" to a strategic level.
The eagerness on Zhou Jianjun's face gradually disappeared. He thought about Lin Yi's words carefully, and the more he thought about it, the more sense it made.
Yes, they are all gone, what will happen to the family?
Do you really rely on those young people? If something happens, what's the use of having a lively fight at the front?
The thought of "going to the front line" in his heart was quickly replaced by the huge sense of responsibility of "protecting his homeland".
"Xiaoyi, you're right, look at me, I'm just thinking about hitting Nest"
Zhou Jianjun slapped his thigh hard and said, "Defending our homeland is also a war. Don't worry, this matter is taken care of by us old bones. As long as we have breath left, we will never let any ghosts enter the settlement and disturb the young and old at home."
"Uncle, it's good if you can understand."
Lin Yi breathed a sigh of relief, with a smile on his face, "Command Headquarters will definitely make arrangements for the specific defense deployment. You follow the unified command, coordinate with the troops left behind, and keep our home impregnable. This is our greatest support."
"No problem, I'll go find Old Chen, Lao Liu and the others to discuss how to make the defense more solid!"
Zhou Jianjun's fighting spirit is high, and the little disappointment before has long been forgotten.
He patted Lin Yi hard on the shoulder and said, "Xiaoyi, you must be careful at all times on the front line."
After saying that, he turned around and left the tent in a hurry, and the sound of his footsteps quickly disappeared into the night.
Quietness returned to the tent.
Chen Yu, who had been silent all this time, put down his notebook, looked at Lin Yi, and raised the corners of his mouth slightly. "Brother Yi, you can do it. You obviously pushed Uncle Jianjun behind him, and made him feel that he had shouldered the heavy responsibility of saving the world, so he left with great enthusiasm."
Lin Yi smiled, lay down on the cot, and looked at the roof of the tent. "I'm telling the truth. The task of staying behind is indeed important, and I feel more at ease if I leave it to my uncle and the others. It's just that I changed it to a statement that is more acceptable to them and more conducive to the overall situation."
He closed his eyes and said softly, "Actually, it would be good if everyone can play a role in a position that suits them and perform their duties."
The next day, the morning light faded.
Lin Yi's schedule is as precise as a clockwork, and it is not disrupted in the slightest by the impending war.
He was still greeting the first ray of dawn on the rooftop and doing the routine Source Energy practice.
In the afternoon, he drove "Little Flying Ball" again and quietly left. The target was still Small Nest No. 1 in the western suburbs. Like an efficient scavenger, he quietly erased the red light dot representing Destruction from the screen of the detector again and again.
When the setting sun once again dyed the sky orange, he returned as scheduled with a calm expression, as if he had just conducted an ordinary daily training.
But the entire settlement is filled with a completely different atmosphere.
Tension, anticipation, solemnity, and an uncontrollable restlessness flowed silently.
The soldiers checked their firearms and equipment for the last time, the tank driver repeatedly confirmed the instrument parameters, and the logistics staff were busy counting the mountains of ammunition boxes and medical supplies.
Cooking Squad specially prepared a more sumptuous dinner than usual. The aroma of the steaming food slightly diluted the solemnity in the air.
That night, many people had no sleep.
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On the third day, it was exactly eight o'clock in the morning.
The moment the hour hand jumped to the scale "8" accurately, a sleeping steel beast seemed to suddenly wake up.
"Boom boom boom boom!!"
The low and powerful roar of engines erupted from the assembly area outside the settlement, causing the ground to tremble slightly and instantly tearing apart the tranquility of the early morning.
"Let's go!"
Following the brief order issued by the frontline commander Lieutenant General Nie Chang via radio, this steel torrent that gathered the remaining elites from many parties began to move with a bang according to the predetermined plan.
At the head were eight Thunder Main Battle Tanks. They were like moving Steel Bastions, running over the broken streets with a steady and unstoppable momentum. Their heavy tracks easily pressed the gravel and rubble along the way into the soil.
Following closely behind were 12 K8 Infantry Fighting Vehicle and 18 Swift Shadow Armored Assault Vehicle. The heavy machine guns and machine guns on the roof of the vehicles pointed vigilantly in all directions. The infantry looked through the shooting holes and glanced sharply at the dilapidated buildings on both sides.
Further to the rear are military trucks carrying a large number of infantry and logistics convoys responsible for transporting ammunition, oil, and fortification materials.
The entire team stretched for hundreds of meters, and the sound of rolling steel tracks and rubber tires converged into a heart-stopping symphony of war.
In the air, 5 Night Owl Armed Helicopter formed an arrow-shaped formation, like birds of prey gliding at low altitude, circling forward for reconnaissance at a faster speed.
Lin Yi was sitting in a specially reinforced command armored vehicle, closing his eyes and concentrating, turning a deaf ear to the roar of the outside world.
Some members of Tianpeng's Special Operations Team 3 guarded the car.
Ren Yinuo took her camera equipment and boarded another command vehicle, preparing to record the entire action.
The marching route of the troops was carefully planned by the staff. They avoided large debris accumulation areas as much as possible and chose relatively open streets to advance quickly.
Sure enough, we encountered some scattered Abyss Wolf along the way. They were attracted by the huge noise and the strong smell of living people, and roared out from the street corners and building ruins.
But there is no need for Lin Yi to take action.
"Da da da da!"
"Bang! Bang!"
"Boom!!"
The coaxial machine guns of tanks, the machine guns of infantry fighting vehicles, the heavy machine guns on the roofs of armored vehicles, and even the precise bursts of fire from the infantrymen in the carriages instantly formed a dense network of firepower. Those Abyss Wolfs that rushed towards them were often torn to pieces by the hot metal Storms while they were still in mid-air.
The troops advanced resolutely and rapidly, and their powerful firepower ensured that there were almost no decent obstacles along the way.
At around 9:20 a. m., the troops successfully arrived at the predetermined area, which was a relatively open block next to Hongfu Restaurant.
Next to it is the target of this operation, Nest No. 3 "Nightmare Pupil".
One more update before it goes on the shelves. It will be put on the shelves tomorrow and will be posted at noon as usual.