mtl008 Chapter 303 Crisis 4 lurks
Chapter 303 Crisis 4 lurks
May 29th, this early summer night, was like a dark painting that gradually unfolded.
The sky gradually darkened, and the warm wind was carrying a slight heat, as if the earth was breathing gently in the approaching night.
The night is like a soft yet mysterious curtain, floating slowly from the horizon, descending silently over Zhongning, slowly enveloping the city.
The land of Zhongning was already shrouded in a repressive atmosphere due to the tense situation.
At this moment, wrapped in the heavy darkness of the night, the atmosphere of uneasiness became more and more intense, as if the air was filled with invisible tight threads, the slightest touch of which could trigger a storm.
Captain Chen sat upright in the command vehicle.
The lighting inside the car is soft, like a tranquil lake, making the map on the MiniLED display exceptionally clear.
On the display screen, the flashing cursor is like an agile yet dangerous elf, and the criss-crossing lines are like complex blood vessels. They beat like the tense pulse of the city, vividly showing the complexity of the situation.
However, Captain Chen's eyes were not completely attracted by the map.
From time to time, his eyes moved away from the display screen and looked at the inky black world outside the window.
Outside the window, the chirping of insects in early summer can be heard faintly, like faint notes floating from a distant dream.
But the faint chirping of insects seemed so weak and feeble in this solemn atmosphere, and could not break the suffocating silence at all.
Zhongning, a city deeply embedded in the sphere of influence of the Ma family army, is undoubtedly a tough nut to swallow for our army.
Although it had been arranged before, Ma Ning should retreat 5 kilometers to make way for our army.
But Captain Chen has been fighting on the battlefield for many years, and the rich experience he has accumulated is like the strongest armor on his body. He knows very well that things will never develop according to plan so easily.
Ma Ning and his Ma family army are like evil wolves entrenched in this land, cunning and ferocious. Every move they make may hide a deadly trap. They are definitely not characters that can be easily dealt with.
"Notify the First Armored Column to prepare a battalion of troops, bring more mortars and light and heavy machine guns, and be on standby at all times."
Captain Chen's face was as solemn as iron, and his voice was low but firm and powerful. The voice seemed to come from a deep valley, revealing an unquestionable determination.
The staff officer nodded quickly, his eyes revealing concentration and decisiveness.
His eyes were like bright stars, flashing with determination. Then, he turned around and walked quickly to convey the order. The sound of his hurried footsteps echoed clearly in the car, as if it was the prelude to a battle.
Again and again, it struck everyone's nerves, foreshadowing that a fierce confrontation was about to begin.
Captain Chen sat quietly in the command vehicle, his body straight, but his slightly furrowed brows and tightly pursed lips revealed the worries surging in his heart at the moment.
The worry was like a heavy dark cloud, weighing heavily on his heart.
He knew better than anyone that the mission undertaken by this scientific expedition team was of immeasurable importance.
This is no ordinary operation. The success or failure of the mushroom bomb project depends on it, and this project is closely intertwined with the future and destiny of the country.
Every link and every step are like key parts on a precision machine and cannot tolerate any mistakes.
The Zhongning before them was like a huge rock blocking their way forward, cold and dangerous.
In order to pass smoothly, one must plan the route carefully, or go around it cleverly, or climb over it with difficulty.
If there was any mistake, the consequences would be unpredictable and might put the entire mission in an irreparable situation, which was something he did not want to see at all.
Captain Chen slowly stood up, walked to the car window, and looked through the window into the endless dark night in the distance.
The night sky in early summer should be full of twinkling stars, full of vitality and romance, but at this moment the light of those stars is ruthlessly obscured by the thick night, and only some faint bright spots can be seen, as if struggling in vain.
In this bottomless night, there seem to be countless pairs of prying eyes hidden, and countless unknown dangers.
He seemed to be able to feel that countless pairs of black hands were dancing quietly in the darkness, ready to reach out to them and deal a fatal blow at any time.
He knew the Ma family army too well. These people were cunning and vicious.
At this moment, they may be hiding in some secret corner, quietly gathering their forces.
It's like a poisonous snake hiding in the darkness, spitting out its tongue, waiting for an opportunity, ready to launch a surprise attack when they are most relaxed, catching them off guard.
Captain Chen clenched his fists, his knuckles turning white from the force.
He was aware of his responsibilities at the moment, and all he could do was to be fully alert and make every possible preparation for the battle.
He wanted to build an extremely solid line of defense to keep out all possible dangers and ensure that the scientific expedition team could reach their destination safely and complete this important mission that concerned the fate of the country.
On this equally sultry night, the atmosphere in Ma Ning's headquarters was as solemn as a heavy rock, making it hard to breathe.
The small space was filled with a stuffy atmosphere, as if the air was boiling, making people feel irritated and unbearable.
The old fan in the corner was turning weakly, making a creaking sound. The wind it blew was warm and soft, and it was unable to dispel the irritability that was always present in everyone's hearts.
Ma Ning sat behind a large desk, wearing a neat military uniform with his collar buttoned tightly, as if he wanted to lock up all his emotions.
There was a sinister look on his gloomy face, like a jackdaw shrouded in dark clouds, exuding a chilling aura.
At this moment, his fingers were tapping lightly on the table, making a rhythmic "tapping" sound. The sound was particularly clear in the silent command center, as if it was the countdown of death, knocking on people's nerves one by one.
His eyes flashed with cunning and ferocity, like a vicious wolf lurking in the darkness, staring at its prey, ready to launch a fatal blow at any time.
Beside him, several trusted generals were sitting together, their faces filled with seriousness and anxiety.
They discussed countermeasures in low voices, their voices were as quiet as the buzzing of mosquitoes and flies, but they revealed a sense of tension.
From time to time, they raised their heads and looked at Ma Ning with inquiring eyes, hoping to find some guidance from the coach's eyes, but all they saw was the bottomless gloom.
Throughout the headquarters, the air was filled with a sense of impending storm, so oppressive that one could almost hear the faint thunder before the storm.
It was as if a storm powerful enough to destroy everything was brewing and was about to sweep in with overwhelming force.
At this moment, a general lowered his head slightly, and fine beads of sweat oozed out of his forehead, sparkling in the dim light like tiny pearls.
With a bit of reluctance in his tone, he said softly:
"Master Ma, the scientific expedition team is about to pass through Zhongning. Gu Shousan requires us to retreat 5 kilometers to make way for them."
When Ma Ning heard this, he first sneered, then raised the corners of his mouth slightly, revealing a hint of contempt.
There was a flash of disdain in his eyes, as if he had heard a huge joke.
Then he stood up abruptly, put his hands on the table, and leaned forward like a wild beast about to pounce on its prey.
He said loudly:
"Gu Shousan? He thinks this will make me obey him?
Humph, I, Ma Ning, am not the kind of person who can be manipulated by others!
That scientific expedition team must be carrying important intelligence and technology. If we can intercept it, it will be a huge help to our Ma family army.
Besides, the PLA is our mortal enemy. We must do everything we can to prevent them from doing whatever they want to do!"
Ma Ning's voice echoed in the command center, carrying a sense of arrogance and determination, as if the whole world was under his control.
The sound made the teacups on the table tremble slightly, as if they were also frightened by the arrogance.
After hearing these words, some of his subordinates frowned slightly, some showed a hint of hesitation in their eyes, but in the end they all chose to remain silent.
Because they knew very well that Ma Ning had already made up his mind at this moment and no one could change it.
The warm breath slowly spread in the air, as if covering the entire space with a hazy veil.
Occasionally, a gentle breeze would blow silently like a lively elf, bringing with it a hint of the fragrance of grass and trees. The fresh breath was like nature's gentle comfort, but in this command center, it could not dilute the tense atmosphere at all.
After hearing Ma Ning's words, the generals' originally serious faces suddenly showed a hint of excitement and bloodthirstiness in their eyes.
The light was like the greed and desire that a hungry wolf exudes when it sees its prey in the dark, hot and ferocious.
They have followed Ma Ning for many years and know the coach's style of doing things too well. Once he makes up his mind, he will be like a wild horse that has broken free from its reins, rushing towards the goal with great force and will never change direction easily.
This time, with their keen intuition developed through years of battle, they seemed to realize that another great opportunity had arrived for them to do something big and achieve great things.
These generals were warmongers who grew up in blood and fire, and they had an almost obsessive desire for blood and victory.
In their eyes, every battle is a stage to prove themselves and gain glory. At this moment, their hearts are already boiling with passion.
"Pass the order down, pretend to retreat and make way."
Ma Ning sat on a wide chair, leaning forward slightly, exuding a cold aura.
He said this coldly, every word seemed to be squeezed out from between his teeth, and there was a frightening ruthlessness in his eyes.
"But at night we will attack them with the force of an army!
They think we don't dare to take action, so we will catch them off guard!
This task will be handed over to the C11 Army."
Although Ma Ning's voice was not loud, it was like a heavy hammer, hitting every general's heart hard.
The C11 Army, this old army that accompanied Ma Ning in his rise to fame, has always been the force he relies on the most and the trump card he uses to turn the situation around at critical moments.
This army was very powerful, with two brigades of cavalry alone. Those cavalry were like the gust of wind on the grassland, coming and going without a trace and unstoppable.
Moreover, the infantry were also equipped with pack horses, which greatly enhanced the mobility of the troops and enabled them to quickly move and assemble in various complex terrains, like a sharp dagger, ready to pierce the enemy's heart at any time.
Over the past year or so, the situation facing the Ma family army has quietly undergone profound changes.
Omanrek and Xiong Da are like two hidden undercurrents, continuously providing technical support to the Ma family army. It is a powerful and transformative force.
Driven by this force, the Ma family army's weapons were updated at an astonishing speed.
In armories one by one, old weapons are gradually being replaced by new and advanced equipment.
The original guns with limited range have been replaced by new guns with higher accuracy and longer range. The gun bodies exude a unique metallic luster and sparkle in the sun.