The Red Era: Living in Seclusion in a Siheyuan as a Boss

Chapter 716 "The Sharp Sword Assault"!!!
After Zhang Jin finished enjoying a sumptuous dinner, Brigade Chief of Staff He Qiu and Battalion Commander Liu Xiaotao specially accompanied him to reward this meritorious soldier who had made great contributions.

After the meal, the three returned to the base's small conference room one after the other.

Commander-in-Chief Liu Wu had been waiting in the conference room for a long time.

He knew that Zhang Jincheng must have something important to report to him in person when he secretly returned to China.

Inside the conference room, warm yellow light shone on the dark brown solid wood conference table, casting a solemn atmosphere.

Liu Wu stood up to greet him, his eyes filled with concern, and said, "Comrade Jin Cheng, you've worked hard. Have you rested well?"

"Reporting to the commander, it's not tiring at all, I've rested well!" Zhang Jincheng saluted and replied loudly.

"Alright, alright, sit down and let's talk." A hint of satisfied appreciation flashed in Liu Wu's eyes.

There were only four of them in the small conference room. Liu Xiaotao prepared a mini recorder and a confidential notebook to record Zhang Jincheng's words.

Zhang Jin first gave a detailed report to Commander-in-Chief Liu Wu about their situation after entering the "Jin San area," and only then did everyone learn that Lei Jun had already sacrificed his life.

He opened the package he had brought with him, took out a set of clothes, and solemnly said to Commander-in-Chief Liu Wu, "Commander, this is the only thing Comrade Lei Jun left behind. Please pass it on to his family at an appropriate time."

Upon seeing the clothes worn by the hero, the crowd spontaneously stood up to pay their respects and observe a moment of silence, expressing their remembrance and reverence for the hero.

Liu Wu took the clothes that Lei Jun had worn before his death with both hands and solemnly said to Zhang Jincheng: "The Party and the people will never forget Comrade Lei Jun. You are still carrying out your mission, so this matter cannot be made public yet."

I will report this to headquarters. Lei Jun's heroic deeds can only be made public after you have successfully completed your mission.

Zhang Jincheng nodded, took a deep breath, and continued his report: "Sir, based on our investigation in the 'Jin San area' during this period, we have developed a plan to solve the 'Jin San area flour' problem."

We'll call it the 'Demon Extermination Plan' for now.

Because I returned in a hurry, I haven't put it into writing yet. I'll give a verbal report to the leader first, and I'll write a written report as soon as possible if needed.

Next, Zhang Jincheng spent an hour explaining his plan in detail.

Liu Wu listened intently, clearly captivated by Zhang Jincheng's plan.

After Zhang Jin finished speaking, Liu Wu remained silent for a long time, deep in thought about the feasibility of the plan.

“Very good. It’s very thoughtful and far-sighted. The idea is very correct and the whole plan is very meticulous. I think it would be more appropriate to call it ‘Sharp Sword Assault’.”

You are like a sharp sword slaying demons in the 'Kim Jong-un region,' not only eliminating the local 'flour dealers' but also the 'flour' itself, this devil.

If this "Divine Sword Assault" is successfully implemented, it will surely become a miracle in the history of the world's "flour ban".

"Operation 'Divine Sword Assault' is a massive and complex undertaking that requires multifaceted cooperation to complete; therefore, it must be approved by headquarters leaders."

At this point, Liu Wu pondered for a moment, then continued, "I believe the headquarters leaders will definitely agree to this plan, so we can't wait; we must start working separately first."

Liu Xiaotao first assisted Zhang Jin in submitting the plan in writing to headquarters as quickly as possible. Then, you should immediately begin assembling a task force. Once headquarters approves the 'Divine Sword' plan, we can implement it immediately.

Liu Xiaotao and Zhang Jincheng straightened their backs and replied with firm eyes, "Please rest assured, sir, we will do our best!"

Liu Wu nodded in satisfaction, then turned to He Qiu: "Old He, you are in charge of coordinating logistical support and intelligence support to ensure the operation goes smoothly."

He Qiu immediately stood up and saluted: "Yes! I will contact the relevant departments right away and make the necessary preparations."

"Commander, what is the name of our commando team?" Liu Xiaotao asked, as it would be needed in the report to headquarters.

Without hesitation, Liu Wu said, "I think we should call it 'Sharp Sword Commando Team.' That way, we can confuse the enemy and keep them from figuring out where you're from."

Liu Wu carefully reviewed the documents, occasionally marking key points with a red pen.

Night was falling outside, but the lights in the conference room remained bright.

Suddenly, he looked up and asked, "What are your thoughts on the selection of the commando team?"

Zhang Jin said he was prepared: "I suggested that we select elites from our special operations brigade and assign several JD police officers who are familiar with the local situation."

In addition, a translator fluent in the local customs, culture, and language is needed.

“Very good!” Liu Wu said decisively, “Do it your way.”

Remember, this operation must be kept absolutely secret, and all participants must undergo rigorous vetting.

At this moment, He Qiu interjected, "Commander, regarding equipment, should we apply for the latest individual combat system?"

Liu Wu pondered for a moment: "Yes, but we need to be careful about concealment. It would be best to use foreign military equipment."

In addition, sufficient medical supplies and emergency equipment should be prepared.

The meeting lasted until late at night, with every detail being scrutinized repeatedly.

When the discussion came to a close, Liu Wu stood up, looked around at everyone, and said: "Comrades, this operation is of great significance. I hope everyone will work together to completely eradicate the scourge of the 'Jin San region'!"

"We guarantee to complete the mission!" the three answered in unison.

Just as he was about to leave the small conference room, Zhang Jincheng stopped and said to Liu Wu, "Reporting to the leader, I have something else to ask you."

"What is it? Please tell me,"

"I just mentioned that we have a sum of money, and I also explained how that money will be used."

We want to take 100,000 yuan from it and give it to Lei Jun's parents. His parents are farmers in the countryside, and life isn't easy for them.

"Oh, you don't need to worry about Zhang Jincheng's family. We will not let our hero shed blood and tears."

Furthermore, regarding the funds in the 'Golden Three Region,' you are free to make your own decisions, and you do not need to report on how the funds are used.

Liu Wu's meaning was clear: he wanted Zhang Jincheng and the others to decide how to use the money.

"Thank you for your trust, sir."

"Comrade Zhang Jincheng, you have dedicated your lives to the country, so why would we not believe in you?"

Zhang Jincheng's eyes were slightly red, and he solemnly gave a military salute.

Liu Wu patted him on the shoulder and said earnestly, "Remember, your safety is the top priority. This operation is extremely risky, so you must be fully prepared."

As I walked out of the conference room, the sky was already beginning to lighten.

He Qiu quickly caught up with Zhang Jincheng and whispered, "Jincheng, I contacted my old comrades in the equipment department. They just received a batch of new tactical equipment. Shall we go take a look now?"

The three drove to a secret warehouse in the suburbs.

Under the dim light, rows of brand-new equipment gleamed coldly.

Zhang Jin picked up a specially modified silenced submachine gun and skillfully inspected its various components.

"Great gun!" he exclaimed. "The silencer and accuracy are both excellent."

Liu Xiaotao showed interest in the new tactical helmet: "This integrates night vision, communication and positioning systems, and it's one-third lighter than the old model." He turned to Zhang Jincheng and said, "This is the final equipment. Our brigade is the first to be equipped with it, and every member will be given a set."

"That's great, our equipment is getting more and more advanced," Zhang Jincheng said with emotion.

From the moment he heard about the formation of the "Sharp Sword Commando Team," Liu Xiaotao was determined to join.

The next day, he secretly approached Commander-in-Chief Liu Wu and bluntly requested, "Commander, I want to join the assault team and fight alongside Zhang Jincheng and the others."

"What? Getting itchy and don't want to stay in command post anymore?" Liu Wu smiled as he looked at his longtime subordinate, his own family brother.

"I feel that I am more suited to the front line, where I can better utilize my command expertise," Liu Xiaotao said earnestly.

"Haha, that's exactly what I was thinking. I wanted you to strengthen the leadership of the 'Assault Team,' and I didn't expect you to bring it up yourself."

Alright, please assist Comrade Zhang Jincheng in setting up the assault team as soon as possible.

"Since Zhang Jincheng is familiar with the situation there and the locals trust him, they outwardly want him to be in charge, but secretly they rely on the Party committee group you formed. Do you understand why you're assisting him?" Liu Wu instructed.

Liu Xiaotao didn't care that he was a battalion commander and had to obey the orders of a company commander, which is not unprecedented in the history of our army.

As long as he was sent to the front lines to fight, Liu Xiaotao didn't care who was in charge or who was supporting him. He excitedly replied, "Yes!"

"Xiao Tao, this mission is not easy, we're counting on you guys."

Liu Xiaotao gave a solemn military salute: "Please rest assured, sir, I will definitely cooperate fully with Comrade Zhang Jincheng's work!"

Back in his dormitory, Liu Xiaotao immediately began organizing his equipment. He carefully checked every item, from the tactical vest to the first-aid kit, to ensure everything was in order.

Suddenly, his gaze fell on the photo frame on the bedside table—a picture of him and his wife on their wedding anniversary.

His wife's gentle smile warmed his heart. He gently stroked the photo frame and murmured to himself, "Wait for me to come back."

Meanwhile, Zhang Jin said he was selecting players at the training ground.

He stood on the high platform, his sharp gaze sweeping over the soldiers below who were undergoing intensive training.

"Wang Qiang!" he suddenly shouted, "Step forward!" A lean soldier immediately ran forward.

"I heard your rock climbing record broke the entire brigade record?" Zhang Jin asked.

"Yes, Captain!" Wang Qiang answered, straightening his back.

"Very good, you've been selected." Zhang Jin nodded in satisfaction. "We need team members like you who are skilled in mountain warfare."

Over the next three days, the formation of the commando team proceeded intensively.

He Qiu obtained the latest satellite maps from the intelligence department, while Liu Xiaotao organized the team members to conduct tactical simulations.

Training lasts from early morning until late at night, but no one complains.

What happened next exceeded everyone's expectations; the plan reported to headquarters was approved at an extraordinary speed.

The headquarters leadership instructed that the later stages of the plan be implemented as soon as possible, and that the headquarters would entrust various parties to assist in the later stages.

Did anyone else realize that the commando team hadn't even been fully formed yet when the orders from headquarters were already issued?

Liu Wu gathered the three people together to discuss the formation of the commando team, and finally selected twelve people to form the "Sharp Sword Commando Team".

Including Zhang Jincheng and Zhuang Yan, the "Sharp Sword Assault" team has a total of fourteen people, each of whom is a special operations elite capable of taking on a hundred men.

Zhang Jincheng serves as the captain of the "Sharp Sword Commando Team," and Liu Xiaotao serves as the instructor.

This decision by their superiors took Zhang Jincheng and the other team members by surprise.

Zhang Jin said he was very moved and deeply felt the importance that Commander-in-Chief Liu Wu placed on him.

Compared to Zhang Jincheng, Liu Xiaotao felt like he was being forced into this role, because he had never done political work before and was really bad at ideological work. This was the first time he had ever been put on a pedestal.

Fortunately, the commando members didn't need any ideological work done. Everyone was excellent in both military and ideological qualities, and they were all loyal guardians of the people.

The selected commando team members are making the most of their time for intensive training to build teamwork.

Just then, the command center suddenly received an encrypted telegram from Zhuang Yanlai, who was far away in the "Jin San area".

It turned out that since Zhang Jincheng returned to China, Zhuang Yan had not been idle. He personally went to purchase some weapons, equipment and radios, and specifically reported to the command headquarters.

And so, the wireless communication, which had been interrupted for nearly a month, was restored.

Zhang Jin said that after learning that Zhuang Yan had purchased some weapons according to his request, he telegraphed him to purchase some more, so that they could be used after the commando team arrived.

The commando team aims to transform itself into a genuine local armed force, becoming a mountain stronghold alongside hundreds of other local armed groups.

Unlike other private armed groups, the commando team is a hidden sword in the "Kim Jong-il region," ready to strike down those heinous "flour dealers" and the clutches reaching out to us at any time.

Zhang Jincheng had four old subordinates in this commando team: Wang Tao, Li Guo, Lu Da, and Ye Peng. He was very happy to see them.

These four are all top special forces soldiers in the "Tri-Amphibious Squadron," with combat capabilities comparable to Zhuang Yanlei's, and each of them has their own strengths.

The four of them never dreamed that Zhang Jincheng and the other two would be unharmed; it turned out they had gone on a secret mission.

It turns out that all of this was a staged event, with the aim of infiltrating the "Kim Jong-un region" to carry out a mission.

What they didn't expect was that they would be able to participate in this highly classified mission.

Several months ago, Zhang Jin claimed that their departure was kept secret, and their comrades did not believe what they had done. Although no one said anything, they were all guessing what was going on in their hearts.

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There were two other people in the commando team, Zhang Ming and Le Jiu, who were intelligence experts.

The composition of the commando team demonstrates the importance that General Liu Zhiye, the head of headquarters, attaches to this plan.

After everyone arrived, Liu Wu made detailed arrangements for the entire plan.

The next day, the commando team, led by Zhang Jincheng, secretly infiltrated the "Jinsan area"...

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Zhang Jin said that after careful consideration, he decided to use this "old Miao village" as the commando team's temporary camp and named it "Qidian Village".

This is the turning point for them when they arrived in the "Jin San District". It should be said that the starting point of the assault team is here, which also signifies the beginning of their demon-slaying operation in the "Jin San District".

The "Old Miao Village" is surrounded by mountains on the edge of a primeval forest. Its terrain is complex and its location is strategic, making it both offensive and defensive.

More importantly, it is located in the central part of the "Kim Sam Region", within 200 kilometers of the tri-border area to the south and the old city to the north. If you are fast, you can reach any place in the "Kim Sam Region" within a day.

When the assault team arrived at "Old Miao Village", Zhuang Yan and A Gui had already built two stilted houses for everyone to rest in.

Zhuang Yan told everyone that the villagers from the nearby mountains were all eager to come and help.

Liu Xiaotao found it strange that Zhang Jincheng had only been here for a short time, so how could he have such a good mass base?

Zhuang Yan told him with a smile that when Zhang Jincheng left, he instructed him to buy some daily necessities and give them to these poor mountain people.

Therefore, compared to those "flour dealers" who exploited the mountain people, Zhang Jin said they were genuinely good to them.

With food and drink available, the mountain people's mental state has changed, and they have learned to be grateful.

Liu Xiaotao couldn't help but recall Guan Zhong's famous saying: "When the granaries are full, people know etiquette." The old baisheng there were all the same.

This place can be used as an experimental site to allow the mountain people to abandon planting Yingsu and switch to other crops, thus verifying the feasibility of Zhang Jincheng's plan.

The local villagers warmly welcomed the arrival of the assault team, indicating that Zhuang Yan and his team had done a good job in their preliminary work.

A-Gui greatly admired the actions of the assault team, saying that they were so kind to the mountain people and that their choice was right.

Ah Gui volunteered to be the commando team's guide, as he knew every path in the mountainous area like the back of his hand.

Zhang Jin readily accepted the proposal and immediately arranged for Wang Qiang and Li Guo to follow A Gui to familiarize themselves with the terrain.

Over the next few days, the assault team members split into groups, some responsible for building defensive fortifications, some for surveying the surrounding environment, and others for establishing deeper connections with the local mountain people.

Zhang Jin also arranged for Wang Tao and Li Guo to be specifically responsible for training the local veterans and hunters brought out by A Gui, in order to increase their combat effectiveness.

They also gave away their obsolete weapons to the mountain people for free to increase their self-defense capabilities.

Most of these mountain people are hunters; with some intensive training, their fighting power should not be underestimated.

The commando team also gave them some ammunition for free to foster camaraderie and improve their relationship.

A solid mass base is the key to gaining a firm foothold, and the fine traditions of our army will play a great role wherever it goes.

Before long, the commando team had established a respectable base in the area.

Considering the possibility of being stationed here for an extended period, Liu Xiaotao, Zhang Jincheng, and others redesigned the defensive fortifications of the base.

At the planning meeting for the fortifications of the garrison, Zhang Jin used a tree branch to draw several key defensive lines on the sand table: "We should set up hidden sentries on the cliff on the east side, lay tripwires in the river on the west side, and build four concealed firing points at the four corners of the village." He paused, then pointed to the steep slope behind the village: "Dig three Z-shaped trenches here and reinforce them with logs."

The assault team only had a dozen or so people, and with A-Gui's gang and some young hunters, there were only forty or fifty people in total.

Base defense and the establishment of a mountain militia are urgently needed.

The next morning, the entire village was transformed into a bustling construction site.

Hunters carried freshly felled teak to help build watchtowers, while women wove camouflage nets.

Zhuang Yan and several technicians were debugging the solar power equipment, while A Gui led the young men to dig trenches.

Amidst the rising smoke from the chimneys, Wang Tao was patiently teaching the mountain villagers how to use the "Aka" for shooting, while a dozen or so children watched intently from behind haystacks.

(End of this chapter)