Let you change the Hongqi h9, not the Hongqi missile vehicle

Chapter 738 The End of the Crossbow
"Heh, it seems they're at their last gasp."

"I'll see what tricks you have up your sleeve this time. You're doomed to lose."

Jiang Chen smiled gently, unlike his previous hasty responses.

He is now fully prepared.

It has gained a significant advantage in both combat capability and personnel numbers.

This is a rare "victory".

The United Nations, on the other hand, deployed all its elite, high-end weaponry.

They even brought in airships from the United States.

It's easy to imagine that they've reached the final, do-or-die moment.

If the United Nations loses this battle again

It will inevitably lose all the trust of the United States.
That's definitely not good news for them.

Jiang Chen remained completely calm. His combat strength was now significantly greater than before.
There has been a qualitative leap.

There are excellent commanders at the front line directing operations.
Jiang Chen was also keeping a close eye on the battle from the rear.

He can react promptly to any situation that arises.

In short, we absolutely cannot lose this battle.

"Hehe, Battalion Commander Jiang, those people at the United Nations seem really anxious right now."

"They even brought out the American hovercraft, but compared to ours..."

The gap is still too obvious.

"Besides, don't forget we still have Li Xintong as our trump card."

Now that a commander is in charge at the front, Huanglong no longer needs to be handled as before.

Busy with work and exhausted.

His original responsibility was rear coordination and logistical scheduling.
He was not good at leading troops in battle on the front lines.

Now I can finally strategize and plan alongside Jiang Chen from the rear.

Winning battles from afar.

The US's air-floating vehicles are certainly not inferior.

However, compared to Jiang Chen's orthodox hovercraft technology, the gap is immediately apparent.

Don't be fooled by the fact that the other side deployed ten hovercraft.
Jiang Chen only transferred three vehicles from the Space City as reserves.
But when they actually fought,
They still have the upper hand.

Of course, the specific results will depend on the performance of both drivers.

This can be described as an aerial contest.
The outcome will directly influence the course of the ground war.

If Jiang Chen's aerial convoy fails,

UN forces could then launch a superior attack from a high vantage point.
That kind of oppressive force was something Jiang Chen could hardly withstand.

Conversely, if the opponent's airship is destroyed,

Their troops would also suffer devastating dive bombing attacks.

Moreover, by then, the situation for UN forces will be even more difficult.
Because they had nowhere to retreat.

"These people aren't stupid; they concentrated 150,000 troops in one place,"

"We have adopted a strategy of launching attacks in batches and from one direction, instead of deploying our forces in a dispersed manner as before."

Jiang Chen raised an eyebrow slightly.

I have to admit that the other party has learned their lesson this time.

Thinking back to Li Xintong's large-scale bombing before,

It certainly left them with deep psychological trauma.

Even now, looking back, Jiang Chen still thinks that battle was fought exceptionally well.

Li Xintong's independently developed super bomb robot is indeed incredibly powerful.

Powerful firepower, astonishing output.
It can carry out precise strikes against enemies from all directions with no blind spots.

The enemy's current formation is likely intended to deplete Li Xintong's firepower at a relatively low cost.

Finally, they would commit the entire army. After all, judging solely from the numerical comparison...
Jiang Chen's side is indeed at a disadvantage.

Overall, the opponent's tactical approach was sound.
It's just a bit conservative and lacks highlights.

Perhaps this is the highest level of skill a UN commander can achieve.

Jiang Chen understood, and even showed some sympathy.

The UN commanders, after all, are not as experienced as the US commanders.
Not being a graduate of a formal military academy, they often rely on textbooks when fighting.

If this was orchestrated by a US commander...

They will definitely come up with even more troublesome tactics for Jiang Chen.

However, in battles of this scale,

Ultimately, it depends on the performance of the frontline commanders.

"Let's start the fight. I want to see this last gamble from the United Nations."

"What trump card will they pull out?"

Jiang Chen is now full of confidence.

He had previously defeated the US military multiple times, and in succession. No matter what methods the opponent used, even when the battle was critical, Jiang Chen had never been afraid.

And now, a mere United Nations is indeed not something to be overly concerned about.

Their technological level is far behind that of the United States, as can be seen from the deployment of this large-scale offensive. They are far behind the United States in terms of overall combat strategy, as well as weaponry.

It is no exaggeration to say that even without relying on national power, Jiang Chen alone would be able to cope with the pressure from the United States, a behemoth, and the United Nations.

In a sense, Jiang was essentially fighting against the world's most elite military force single-handedly. This is no exaggeration, but he did not regret it.

Jiang Chen fought a battle that deserves pride and should be remembered.

Now that everything is ready, he naturally hopes the battle will begin as soon as possible.

"Indeed, this commander from the Dragon Kingdom is quite capable, having actually adopted a 131 integrated offensive and defensive tactical layout." At this moment, Jiang Chen also took a closer look and discovered that the Dragon Kingdom commander's deployment of the frontline troops was quite ingenious.

"Yes, this tactic can effectively organize the surrounding defenses and launch attacks from the center. It is more flexible whether used for defense or advancement. As expected of our Dragon Kingdom's commander, he has done an excellent job in this regard."

Huang Long, standing to the side, smiled and nodded, expressing his high approval of the command plan.

"Wow, you can even understand tactics at this level now? That really surprises me."

Jiang Chen patted the other person's shoulder and smiled gently.

"I've been through several battles, and although the results weren't always ideal, I've still gained some experience. How could I not understand this 131 attack and defense formation?"

Huang Long's tone carried a hint of pride.

The so-called 131 offensive strategy, on the surface, is primarily defensive, effectively resisting the enemy's frontal assault, while the flanking attack forces can also pose a threat to the enemy. Under this pincer movement, if the opponent does not adopt a tactic of complete encirclement but insists on a single-point breakthrough, they will certainly suffer heavy losses.

Clearly, the Dragon Kingdom commander had done his homework before arriving at the Eastern Continent battlefield, figuring out the enemy's attack habits and even predicting their next combat move.

"Hehe, it's rare to have such leisure time to observe the development of the battle. Let's just be spectators this time and leave the tedious tasks to the frontline commanders."

Jiang Chen's current work is not heavy. The so-called grasp of the overall situation mainly refers to understanding the evolution of the overall battle situation and thinking about subsequent response strategies. This is the key point he needs to focus on.

"Something's not right. Why are we hearing explosions nearby? Is there fighting here too?"

Suddenly, Huang Long noticed something was wrong—there were indeed sounds of gunfire coming from all around them, and they sounded quite intense.

"Impossible. How could the enemy possibly break through the front-line troops and infiltrate directly into our rear? Unless they planned it in advance, but that would still be extremely difficult. Don't forget that we are surrounded by jungles and mountains, with complex and treacherous terrain, and we are always patrolled and on guard. In case of an emergency, an alarm will be raised immediately."

Jiang Chen frowned slightly, but quickly ruled out this possibility. This wasn't blind confidence, but rather their extremely tight defenses of the command post, with patrol posts and monitoring systems all around, ready to alert authorities immediately upon detecting any enemy activity.

Everyone knows that the overall command post is crucial to the success of a battle. Jiang Chen would never make such a basic mistake, nor would he neglect the security of the rear. On the contrary, the defenses around the command post are quite tight, and the garrison is substantial, numbering over four thousand.

While this number is not comparable to that of frontline troops, it is sufficient for the defense of a command center. Moreover, they are also equipped with reconnaissance aircraft, surveillance equipment, multiple firing positions, and even minefields.

If the enemy wants to infiltrate the rear silently, even special forces would find it almost impossible to remain undetected.

"Reporting to Battalion Commander Jiang! A large number of troops have ambushed us from all sides, forming an encirclement that has surrounded the entire command post! It's too late to retreat now!"

Just then, a company commander rushed up to Jiang Chen in a panic.

Sometimes, being proven wrong can happen very quickly.

Just moments ago, Jiang Chen was convinced that there were no enemy troops around, let alone an ambush, but the reality was that they were surrounded without even realizing it.

"How is that possible? Explain the situation clearly."

"If you give false information about the military, you will have to bear the consequences."

Jiang Chen asked in a deep voice. "Are those patrols and guards just for show? What about the drones? What about the surveillance posts?"

How could a reconnaissance system of over four thousand people, equipped with all sorts of high-tech advanced equipment, be surrounded by the enemy so quietly? No one would believe it if you told them.

Jiang Chen was also completely bewildered at this moment, having no idea what had happened.

"Battalion Commander Jiang, I have confirmed that the enemy used chemical weapons."

"This weapon is extremely insidious. Our patrol team of over a thousand men fell silently, and even the observers in the monitoring and command post had long been eliminated by the enemy. They acted with extreme speed, they were definitely not ordinary special forces, and their numbers were considerable."

"From my brief observation, the enemy numbers over five hundred. They are all agile and work together seamlessly, making them no ordinary force."

"When our local soldiers from Dongzhou fought against them, it was like being attacked from a lower dimension."

"The unmanned reconnaissance aircraft was shot down by them minutes earlier, and the monitoring system was practically useless—by the time the equipment reacted, the encirclement had already been formed. This time, the enemy came prepared and acted extremely quickly. From the time we discovered the anomaly to the time we were surrounded, the whole process took no more than two minutes."

Even Jiang Chen was shocked upon hearing this report.

This time, the enemy clearly came with a "decapitation strike" mission, and their target was themselves.

The squadron leader's judgment was correct, and Jiang Chen himself realized the seriousness of the problem.

Although the command post had over four thousand personnel, the majority were local troops from Dongzhou. Their training level and military prowess were several levels below those of UN special forces. Moreover, it's highly likely that US special forces were mixed in with these enemy troops.

Jiang Chen believed that the enemy must have deployed their most elite special forces, which were extremely experienced in evading reconnaissance and surveillance. Being surrounded now wasn't entirely unexpected.

To Jiang Chen's surprise, the enemy had deployed such a large-scale special forces force this time, almost equivalent to a small legion, and composed of elite soldiers in a special combat unit. In comparison, his own defending troops were indeed inadequate.

"Bring me the binoculars, I want to see the situation for myself."

Jiang Chen gave the order sternly. Huang Long quickly handed over the prepared binoculars.

After observing for only a short while, Jiang Chen was shocked—the number of enemy special forces far exceeded expectations, with over a thousand personnel, including those from the United States and the United Nations. Their combat skills and individual combat abilities were absolutely not to be underestimated.

Furthermore, the enemy's target was clear: a decapitation strike. Their tactical intent was crystal clear. At this moment, a large number of personnel had already flooded into the command post area, making it difficult even for Jiang Chen to distinguish friend from foe—special forces are masters of disguise and infiltration.

This means that Jiang Chen is currently in an extremely dangerous situation.

"We really miscalculated this time; it turns out the enemy's trump card was hidden here."

"Their main force is not at the front line at all; those are just decoys used to tie down our main force."

"My ultimate goal has always been me."

"These people are truly incorrigible."

Even Jiang Chen felt somewhat helpless at this moment. The assembly of thousands of top special forces was no easy feat, but the United Nations had actually accomplished it, right under Jiang Chen's nose.

It's no exaggeration to say that this was the most dangerous moment Jiang Chen faced. The enemy had adopted a rapid encirclement tactic, completing their deployment ten kilometers from the command post. When the general offensive began, they used chemical weapons—weapons that are indeed extremely insidious, capable of rendering the defending troops incapable of fighting and turning them into sitting ducks without them even realizing it.

Its power is comparable to that of heavy artillery shells, and it can also unexpectedly distract the enemy. Although international conventions explicitly prohibit the use of chemical weapons, it is clear that the enemy has disregarded these rules.

Just then, a company commander rushed up to Jiang Chen in a panic.

Sometimes, being proven wrong can happen very quickly.

Just moments ago, Jiang Chen was convinced that there were no enemy troops around, let alone an ambush, but the reality was that they were surrounded without even realizing it.

"How is that possible? Explain the situation clearly."

"If you give false information about the military, you will have to bear the consequences."

Jiang Chen asked in a deep voice. "Are those patrols and guards just for show? What about the drones? What about the surveillance posts?"

How could a reconnaissance system of over four thousand people, equipped with all sorts of high-tech advanced equipment, be surrounded by the enemy so quietly? No one would believe it if you told them.

Jiang Chen was also completely bewildered at this moment, having no idea what had happened.

"Battalion Commander Jiang, I have confirmed that the enemy used chemical weapons."

"This weapon is extremely insidious. Our patrol team of over a thousand men fell silently, and even the observers in the monitoring and command post had long been eliminated by the enemy. They acted with extreme speed, they were definitely not ordinary special forces, and their numbers were considerable."

"From my brief observation, the enemy numbers over five hundred. They are all agile and work together seamlessly, making them no ordinary force."

(End of this chapter)