Chapter 421 Candlelight

Chapter 421 Candlelight

"The flight path is too risky!"

"Flying along the border with an average altitude of more than 3,000 meters, the performance limit of this Mi-171sh is almost at this level."

"We have to be fast. The whole flight is close to 400 kilometers. Basically, it can be said that after arriving near the destination, there is no chance for us to return."

"The remaining two hundred kilometers of flight are not enough to complete the evacuation. Instead of giving up halfway, it is better to fight directly."

"We can choose an opportunity to land and hide near Mogang. After determining the location of the enemy airport, we can take off according to your instructions and conduct an air strike on the airport."

"The helicopter's firepower is quite sufficient. It will be absolutely no problem to fight a few fighter jets on the ground!"

In the cabin of the Mi-171, the main pilot Cheng Lei shouted loudly to Chen Chen behind him.

After hearing his plan, Chen Chen shook his head and refused almost subconsciously.

"Impossible, this plan is too risky."

"This helicopter was obtained with great difficulty. Your crew is even more precious. It would be too reckless to directly participate in air assault operations behind enemy lines. I need you to play a greater role in the follow-up!"

“But this might be our chance to make the most difference!”

Cheng Lei ignored Chen Chen's rebuttal and continued:

"Without too much debate, we can choose a compromise."

"Reserve the combat window. We will hide near Mogang. If there is a chance, we will strike. If there is no chance, we will support your evacuation or evacuate on our own."

"There's no need to give up combat opportunities for a little bit of safety, right?"

"No problem, stay hidden near Mogang, but you can only rely on yourselves!"

Chen Chen finally made a compromise. Although this plan was completely different from what he said in the combat briefing before taking off, there was no doubt that if the crew members voluntarily put themselves in danger, this would definitely be the option with the greatest benefits.

The reason why he did not make such arrangements before was not essentially "fear of sacrifice", but because he took into account the special nature of Cheng Lei's crew.

To put it bluntly, they are not from the Dongfeng Corps, but a "third-party outsourcing company" from the north.

In many missions, Chen Chen could command them without any scruples, but in a near-death assault mission behind enemy lines, Chen Chen really couldn't use them as consumables.

It's not because "you want to give face to the north" or "people's lives in the north are more valuable", but because if this thing is really finished, you don't know how long it will take to find new personnel.

In essence, this is still a matter of weighing interests. It is at a very delicate balance point, prompting Chen Chen to make a more conservative decision.

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But what if it was requested by the crew themselves?

Cheng Lei's attitude obviously relieved Chen Chen's psychological burden, and when he heard the cheers from Cheng Lei and other crew members coming from the headphones, Chen Chen finally realized something.

The rabbit in the north is not a real rabbit.

The warlike gene has always flowed in their blood. The golden mean is actually a lie at some level. As long as they have the opportunity, they will never refuse to fight or "open up territories"!

This is probably a real fighting nation. They do not fight meaningless battles, but if they clearly know the meaning of what they are doing, their blood will immediately boil.

I should give them this opportunity, and I have to give them this opportunity.

At this time, the helicopter had climbed up one mountain after another. Through the open door, Chen Chen looked to the right.

What caught his eyes was the extremely familiar scenery, right at his feet, with Pubei and Kachin on one side, and Yunnan and Nujiang on the other.

Completely different from Cheng Lei's statement that "the flight route is too risky", this plane flew fast and steadily, flying across the plateau, just like taking a leisurely stroll.

A crescent moon that is about to fall hangs behind the snow-capped mountains in the distance. Under the deep blue night sky, this beautiful scene is heart-stirring.

Chen Chen looked away and couldn't help but ask Cheng Lei:

"Have you flown this route?"

"of course, I."

Cheng Lei subconsciously wanted to answer, but in the end he took it back and warned instead:

"Try not to look to the right, we're too close to the border now and it's best not to get yourself in trouble."

"clear."

Chen Chen nodded subconsciously, and then couldn't help but look outside the cabin again.

He saw many dots of lights on a deserted, dead border.

Those lights cannot be said to be like "fireflies in the dark night". Viewed from the sky, they are simply like a flickering candle in the lonely universe.

It looked so fragile and tiny, as if the strong wind from the snow-capped mountains just blew by, enough to completely extinguish it.

——

However, it never went out.

Chen Chen knew that these candles had been burning on the border for decades, and they would continue to flicker here for countless days and nights.

If one day these candlelights disappear, then the only reason may be that they moved further west.

Thinking of this, Chen Chen couldn't help but feel sad in his heart.

It's not because of regret, but because of joy.

After crossing the last mountain peak, the helicopter's altitude dropped rapidly.

Then, along a long and narrow valley, the Mi-171sh turned and maneuvered westward.

"100 kilometers away from the target, arriving in 15 minutes!"

"Get the equipment ready and we will complete the landing in the basin at X36200 and Y27300, 21 kilometers away from the main urban area of ​​Mogang."

"I will wait here for 6 hours. If we do not receive the next step of instructions within 6 hours, we will return and leave."

"Get your equipment ready, brothers, and wait for the good news from you!"

"Understood! Prepare equipment!"

After giving the order, Chen Chen's team members immediately began to conduct a final inspection of the equipment they carried.

Chen Chen himself still carried the HK416 that he was already familiar with, but apart from the HK416, he did not carry any other firearms, but carried a vanguard-2 missile launcher.

Similarly, Yang Shu had nothing on him except a MK17. Instead, he carried two missiles on his back.

In general, except for the snipers, everyone in this team has at least "half" a barrel.

The firepower has been stretched to the limit under their load. The 10-person team has a total of 12 missiles. They rely on these things to destroy all the fighter jets that may be parked at the airport!

Five minutes later, all equipment was ready and everyone was ready.

Fifteen minutes later, the helicopter landed quietly in the basin. Everyone quickly jumped out of the plane. The reconnaissance team led by Yang Shu immediately climbed to the high ground to establish a warning, while the rest of the personnel dispersed and searched, eliminating all possible risks of exposure.

The location where they landed was between a mountain forest, and the dense jungle covered a surrounding area of ​​3 kilometers. Theoretically, as long as they were not detected by air defense radar, their whereabouts would never be exposed.

But at the same time, in the pursuit of concealment, they must go through a more difficult trek if they want to reach their destination.

A 3-kilometer jungle obstacle course, followed by a nearly 20-kilometer forced march.

Chen Chen didn't plan to walk there with his legs. After crossing the jungle, the first thing they had to do was to find transportation.

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Therefore, after spending more than two hours walking out of the jungle, at the darkest moment before dawn in Pubei, the Dongfeng Corps arrived at their destination.

A small village on the Menggong River, Taiping Village.

Clinging in the woods two hundred meters away from the village, Chen Chen had a panoramic view of the village.

He has marked 6 armed men, which is the entire armed force of Taiping Village.

"It's a bit troublesome."

“The Kachin Army has set up a Public Security Management Department here, and there is actually a police station in such a small village.”

"This means that this village is not disconnected from Kachin. If we want to get the boat here and continue northward towards Mogan, our whereabouts will probably be exposed."

"We must ensure that we are not discovered. How many residents are there in the village?"

After Chen Chen finished speaking, Yang Shu's reply immediately came over the radio.

"Judging from the number of buildings, there will be no more than 50 people."

"Why would they deploy manpower here? This is so unreasonable."

"Reasonable."

Chen Chen interrupted Yang Shu and explained:

"Their assault boats passed here. This place served as a temporary supply station and has not been completely evacuated yet."

"Look at the open space in the village, there are obviously traces of large machinery remaining."

"They have removed this supply depot and probably changed the main channel to the Irrawaddy River."

"The good news is that we can fight directly. As long as there are no survivors, we will basically not be discovered in a short time."

"And there is indeed a boat here, we don't have to look any further."

"The bad news is, there are civilians in the village and we have to find a way to silence them."

After Chen Chen finished speaking, the radio fell into silence.

Regarding the matter of shutting up civilians, the Dongfeng Corps is actually not good at it. That is what the US military in Iraq does most.

Of course the Dongfeng Corps can learn from their style, but there is no doubt that Chen Chen will never do this.

So, after a brief hesitation, Chen Chen ordered:

"First get rid of the defenders in the village, then leave two people to guard the villagers, and the rest continue to move forward!"

"clear!"

The order was quickly confirmed, and immediately everyone took action.

Chen Chen's sight locked on the enemy closest to him, while the enemies at the far end were left to Yang Shu holding an MK17 and another sniper to deal with them.

"The assault team is approaching and preparing to enter."

"Understood, ready to enter."

The four team members approached the village using the standard stealth approach to the enemy. When they arrived at the predetermined position, their low-pitched report came over the radio.

At this time, the two team members were standing outside the wall of the temporary barracks of the defenders. The sentry holding a rifle was only separated from them by a wall.

The lights in the barracks had long been extinguished, and the people inside didn't know yet that what they were about to face was a fatal disaster.

"Countdown to action, 3, 2, 1, take action!"

Chen Chen gave the order in a low voice, and immediately after, the crisp sound of mechanical collision and the distorted sound of gunpowder blasting like firecrackers sounded!

The six locked enemies fell on the spot. At this distance and with the help of modern sights, all the enemies were shot in the head and killed with one shot.

At the same time, the assault team had begun to attack the barracks. In order to avoid waking up the villagers, they did not use shock bombs, but quickly broke in after kicking open the door.

Gunshots and firelight spilled from the barracks windows, and along with a few shouts, the entire Taiping Village returned to calm.

But Chen Chen, who was still staying at the commanding heights outside the village, saw that several houses in Taiping Village had lights on.

"Two private houses on the south side of the village road, control them quickly!"

"There are three private houses in the center of the pagoda. The assault team will go there!"

"Search quickly! Don't give them a chance to report!"

"clear!"

All members of the group had abandoned their original positions and started running towards the village.

30 seconds later, the nearest assault team had taken control of three houses near the pagoda. On the south side of the village road, the owner of the house had just opened the door sleepily when a cold gun was pressed against his head. superior.

"do not move."

Chen Chen said in English.

"I know! I know!"

The man replied in panic, but Chen Chen was stunned subconsciously.

English?

At this time, the lower half of his face was covered by a mask, and the night vision device on his head covered his eyes.

Not an inch of his skin was exposed, and the residents had no way of identifying him from his skin color.

This gave Chen Chen an unexpected surprise.

Obviously, these people mistook him for an American. After all, in their understanding, only the American team was worthy of such sophisticated equipment.

And this also resulted in the person who was pointed at the gun being surprisingly cooperative.

It took less than two minutes to control all the awakened civilians in the village.

Twenty minutes later, the entire village was awakened, and all the villagers were gathered together and tied together tightly with ropes.

"I'll leave this to you, let's go to Mogang now."

"clear!"

The two remaining team members answered solemnly, and then Chen Chen led the team towards the river, where they found their target.

A fishing boat equipped with a diesel engine.

The time has come to 7 o'clock in the morning, and there is no time to waste.

After checking the fishing boat's fuel tank and moving another barrel of diesel to the boat, Chen Chen started the fishing boat and led the team north along the river.

According to the plan, they will change transportation near Namanti and continue to Mogao by land.

Later, they will conduct a penetration reconnaissance on Mogang, and after determining the exact location of the airport, they will launch an assault.

All this will be completed within two hours, and at this time, they are only 20 kilometers away from the target location.

At the same time, in the northern suburbs of Mogang, inside the temporary airport.

Looking at the four remaining fighter jets on the runway, a soldier with an Asian face asked the white man in front of him:

"Are you sure they're coming?"

"Are you sure they can get in?"

"I mean, this is in the heart of Kachin."

"Is it too hasty to start the transfer now?"

"It's not rushed at all."

The white man shook his head and replied:

"This is the most cautious strategy, you never know what they can do."

"Tell your people to prepare the airport. They can't stop the Dongfeng Corps' infiltration."

"Maybe you can kill all their infiltrators, but they will definitely blow up all our planes."

"Okay, now tell me, how long will it take for the new airport to be ready?"

".Three hours, three hours at most."

"Then three hours, we must be quick!"