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Chapter 2550 The Smoke of War (First Update, Please Subscribe)
National Image Analysis Center.

For many years, this agency has been a focus of attention for intelligence agencies around the world, although the general public knows nothing about it.

However, it has a nickname in the intelligence communities of various countries—the Eye of God.

The Eye of God!

Such praise is something no other organization has ever received.

This is because it, like God, watches over Earth from space, observing every move humanity makes.

In space, reconnaissance satellites, nicknamed "wolf-hair brushes," constantly monitor the world. These satellites are among the most advanced in the world, employing new digital imaging radio transmission technology. Instead of film, they use charge-coupled device (CCD) cameras to capture images of ground features and then transmit these images to the ground. They are the most advanced optical imaging reconnaissance satellites available today.

This is why it has earned the reputation of being called "the eye of God".

The eye of God can watch over the earth at all times.

Of course, this is just an exaggeration, because military reconnaissance satellites are all low-orbit satellites, which need to keep orbiting the Earth. They spend very little time in the air above the target area and cannot provide continuous tracking.

Each day, he only passes through a certain area a few times.

Although there are many gaps in reconnaissance, it is enough. In fact, there is nothing that can be done if it is not enough.

Because the "wolf hair brush" reconnaissance satellite is just too expensive!

Its cost is also considerable; manufacturing and launching a single "wolf hair brush" reconnaissance satellite is comparable to building an aircraft carrier!
Therefore, everyone has to tighten their belts.

At the image processing center, hundreds of staff members work 24 hours a day, monitoring satellites and analyzing photos to obtain various intelligence.

As the deputy director of the center, Zhang Yaowu still personally reviews the photos every day. As the most authoritative analysis expert, he has not abandoned everything because of his promotion.

After taking a sip of coffee, Zhang Yaowu continued to compare the latest images transmitted back by the "wolf hair brush" reconnaissance satellite.

By adjusting the screen size on the computer, the target could be seen more clearly on the screen. Suddenly, a photo caught his attention, and he looked at the image in the photo.

On the railway line, you can clearly see a train moving along, fully loaded with tanks.

"Something seems off. This railway is..."

Then, Zhang Yaowu pulled up a map, a transportation map of Guangxi Province. After comparing the railway lines, his brows furrowed even more.

He then retrieved more photos from the computer. The more photos he retrieved, the more astonishing they became. Finally, when dozens of photos were automatically displayed on a topographic map by the computer...

Zhang Yaowu's eyes widened, his gaze filled with astonishment!

For a fleeting moment, he didn't even notice that his fingers were trembling.

He made an amazing discovery.

"my God……"

Almost immediately, he picked up the phone on the table and hurriedly made a call.

After the call connected, he immediately said in a nervous tone:
"Boss, something terrible has happened! They're moving troops to the border! How many? A lot... maybe hundreds of thousands!"

That day was September 12th.

In the days that followed, large armies gathered, with troops continuously advancing along railways and highways, creating an atmosphere of impending doom.

Such a large-scale military mobilization could not possibly be concealed.

On that day, in the conference room of the official residence in Chang'an, the generals were conducting various analyses in front of the screen, while Li Yi'an, sitting at the other end of the conference table, was simply watching the photos taken by the reconnaissance satellites.

Finally, that day arrived.

It's a bit early, though.

This is a deterrent.

Li Yi'an lit a cigar, and the word popped into his mind. However, the generals had their own opinions, but he didn't listen to them.

He just silently smoked his cigar.

This was a day he had been looking forward to for a long time.

He had been watching all of this ever since Hanoi began moving troops to its southwestern border, and now, another key event had finally occurred.

What does this mean?
Cuba of the East has officially arrived!
Why Cuba in the East? Because Cuba only had one big brother: the Soviet Union.

It's Moscow!

From now on, they will lose a real country that can provide them with a lot of aid. But that's not the most important thing. The most important thing is that their break means that Hanoi will truly become isolated.

Although they have the support of Moscow, it's just too far away!

Distance will solve all problems.

Without the support of major powers, Hanoi is nothing but a clown.

After taking a puff of his cigar and listening to the generals' analysis and judgment, Li Yi'an said in an extremely calm tone:

"Continue to monitor the situation closely. Also, release this information to the press. Meanwhile, the ASEAN Command needs to take appropriate action and inform the outside world..." After a moment's thought, Li Yi'an said:
"This is a normal defensive response strategy."

In fact, there is no need for much explanation. The whole world knows that the SEA is deploying troops to the Middle East. The war on terror brought about by the London terrorist attacks has occupied too much of Chang'an's energy. Under such circumstances, it is almost impossible for them to interfere in other matters.

The news caused an uproar around the world.

It is likely that few people in the world are not seriously concerned about this situation and will make judgments based on their own positions and interests:

Is this a deterrent, or a real fight?
Amidst the various opinions, time passed day by day.

Amidst the thunderous roar of cannons in Southeast Asia, Hanoi's army crossed the border and launched an attack on Chenla. Over the next ten days, the Hanoi army advanced with unstoppable momentum, its advance heading straight for Phnom Penh.

On January 7, twelve days after Hanoi troops crossed the border, Phnom Penh was captured. The speed and scale of their military offensive were unprecedented.

Of course, the world wasn't attracted to this place at all, because the Middle East was undoubtedly more captivating to the world.

Nearly 200,000 Commonwealth troops are conducting "anti-terrorism operations" in Lebanon, while the Soviet Union is also sending its aircraft carriers to the Mediterranean.

The standoff at sea, the tense situation.

Compared to the clashes between major powers in the Mediterranean, the clashes between two small countries in Southeast Asia, even if they result in the demise of one country, would hardly attract any attention from the outside world.

However, the military movements of the northern power have still attracted some attention, especially from Southeast Asian countries, since this is a matter of immediate concern.

The Bangkok Times wrote in its editorial:

"The current situation on the border between the two sides appears to be more tense, with both sides on the verge of a confrontation, creating a sense of impending doom."

This editorial even mentioned:
"The punishments and lessons he mentioned during his visit, just like the attack on India back then, were limited to a fight followed by a retreat without occupying territory. This lightning-fast war can both please the people of all countries and curb the arrogance of this 'Eastern Cuba'."

This day is February 10th.

While newspapers and television news in Southeast Asian countries were discussing the changing situation, SEA's reconnaissance satellites photographed the entire deployment of the military along the border and counted the number of personnel.

The Nanyang Times directly pointed out that there were two army groups composed of elite divisions on the border. It also noted that they had mobilized a large number of reserve troops.

On that very day, following orders from the military, five "Wolf Hair Brush" reconnaissance satellites in space successively maneuvered and changed orbits, focusing their attention on the northern border.

Meanwhile, the Eastern Allied forces in Shan State and Siam went on high alert. After all, no one could remain indifferent when they saw their neighbor mobilizing hundreds of thousands of troops.

Around the New Year of that year, things seemed calm on the surface.

But in reality, undercurrents were surging.

For three whole months, the situation throughout Southeast Asia was, in fact, in a state of tension.

However, the world remains peaceful, and as in previous years, Southeast Asian countries celebrate the Lunar New Year with revelry.

2 month 17 day.

That morning, Shen Jiaming arrived at the airport with some regret. In the international departure lounge, many passengers were waiting. He sat there, finally about to leave this country.

However, I didn't see her.

She and her comrades have all left, and no one knows where they went, nor will anyone tell them.

"War has broken out in the southwest region..."

Although somewhat absent-minded, his heart skipped a beat when he heard the word "war," and he quickly turned to ask:

"What war? Where did the war take place?"

"It's written in their newspaper, you see..."

I received the newspaper from someone else; it was the local official newspaper, a second-rate one, but absolutely authoritative.

This is intolerable!

Looking at the words in the newspaper, Shen Jiaming was stunned. His expression was one of astonishment, but he did not feel any fear of war.

However, at this moment, only one figure remained in his mind.

"Could she have gone to the front lines?"

Just thinking about this made Shen Jiaming's heart clench.

At that moment, an announcement came over the loudspeaker in the waiting hall, and boarding for the plane bound for Chang'an began. Holding his ticket, Shen Jiaming looked around blankly. He didn't know when he would see her again after he left.

"Sir, the plane is about to take off. Please board as soon as possible."

Finally, Shen Jiaming boarded the plane. As he left, he looked back at the city behind him one last time and then let out a helpless sigh.

A dozen minutes later, the Borneo Airlines C737 took off, heading south.

Meanwhile, in the mountains and forests of the southwest, rocket artillery formations unleashed a deluge of orange-red trajectories that lit up the morning of Saturday.

Cannons, howitzers, and mortars unleashed their firepower at the target as hundreds of thousands of troops and civilians advanced along a front stretching hundreds of kilometers toward the other side of the border.

(End of this chapter)