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

Chapter 768 The convoy was attacked!

Just as Zhang Jincheng was leading the villagers of "Awa Mountain Village" to work hard and uproot the poppies planted in the fields, the escort convoy led by Deputy Officer Kang had quietly passed through Panshan Town.

Panshan Town is located at an important three-way intersection, making its geographical location quite unique.

Heading south leads to the bustling city of Mandalay, while heading north leads directly to the old town of Kang Gyaltsen.

When the convoy arrived here, it had completed nearly half of its journey and was getting closer and closer to its destination, the old town.

Throughout the journey, Adjutant Kang always remembered Zhang Jincheng's instructions and remained highly vigilant.

He specifically instructed the two old city army company commanders in charge of escorting the shipment, solemnly telling them: "These 'No. 4's, weighing five tons, are priceless. We must be vigilant and prevent anyone from taking the risk of robbing them."

"If you are careless and something goes wrong, I think the consequences will be more than you can bear..." As he spoke, his gaze was as sharp as a hawk's, fixed on the two officers.

The two company commanders also knew that this escort mission was of great importance, and Deputy Commander Kang's concerns were not unfounded, especially in the "Jin San area," a place without chaos or law and order, where anything could happen.

Although the "Three Regions of Several Years" is the region where D-grade drugs are most rampant and cheapest, the more than five tons of "No. 4" produced by Migo have a purity of 99% and are worth hundreds of millions, which can arouse the envy of countless people.

This level of drug purity cannot be inhaled directly; it can be fatal.

The DX members, carrying cash, traveled thousands of miles to the "Golden Three Region" to directly obtain goods from Michael. A brick-sized "Number Four" weighed only 350 grams but was worth more than 20,000 US dollars.

In other words, the batch of "Number Four" seized by Adjutant Kang and his team this time has a black market value of up to two hundred million US dollars.

It's important to understand that in an era when the average annual income in China is less than 10,000 RMB, this huge sum of money is enough to drive anyone crazy.

If the news were to leak out, those drug lords and warlords who are prone to militarism in their struggle for territory would swarm in like sharks smelling blood, willing to pay any price to seize this "goods" for themselves.

At that time, not only will the captured "No. 4" be at risk of being hijacked, but the officers and soldiers responsible for escorting it will also be in a life-or-death situation.

Therefore, not only was Deputy Officer Kang on edge throughout the journey, but the officers and soldiers in charge of escorting the goods in the old city were also highly tense, paying close attention to any disturbances along the way.

Fortunately, the most dangerous part of the mountain road is over, and we are not far from the old town. If there are no problems, we will arrive at the old town tonight.

After passing Panshan Town, seeing that the journey had been peaceful, Deputy Officer Kang's tense nerves relaxed somewhat.

The convoy moved slowly along the rugged mountain road, the wheels making a dull thud as they rolled over the gravel.

Lieutenant Kang looked out the car window at the distant, rolling mountains. The afterglow of the setting sun dyed the mountains blood-red, as if foreshadowing some kind of ominous event.

He subconsciously touched the pistol at his waist, the cold metallic touch giving him a slight sense of reassurance.

"Sir, the 'Ghost's Sorrow' Canyon is just three kilometers ahead. This is the last dangerous stretch of road back to the old town. After this, it's flat plains, and even if someone wanted to ambush us, they wouldn't be able to succeed..." the driver said casually.

Lieutenant Kang nodded. This canyon was treacherous, with steep cliffs on both sides, making it the most dangerous section of the entire route.

"The more this is the case, the more vigilant we must be. Attention everyone, go to Level One alert!" Lieutenant Kang issued the order over the walkie-talkie.

The convoy immediately adjusted its formation, adding an armed off-road vehicle at the front and rear to scout the way.

The soldiers checked their weapons one after another, and the sound of bullets being chambered echoed throughout the room.

Just then, a piercing electrical sound suddenly came from the walkie-talkie, followed by a burst of static.

"Oh no! Communications are being jammed!" the communications soldier shouted in alarm.

Lieutenant Kang felt a chill run down his spine; years of experience told him that this was no accident.

Sure enough, several lights suddenly flashed across the distant mountain ridge.

"Enemy attack! All personnel prepare for battle!" Lieutenant Kang roared. Almost simultaneously, dozens of dark figures suddenly emerged from the hillsides on both sides of the canyon, and the dense gunfire instantly shattered the silence of the valley.

Bullets rained down, striking the armored vehicle with a piercing thud.

"Da da da……"

"Bang bang bang..."

"Protect the cargo!" Adjutant Kang commanded while returning fire. "Second Company, take the left flank; Third Company, hold the right flank! Counterattack on the spot..."

The soldiers quickly jumped off the trucks and used them as cover to launch a counterattack. The fierce firefight echoed through the valley.

Lieutenant Kang noticed that the attackers were clearly well-prepared; they were not only numerous but also heavily armed, clearly not ordinary bandits.

"Whoosh!" A rocket, trailing an orange-red tail, whistled towards the convoy and exploded next to the lead armored vehicle. The huge shockwave made Adjutant Kang's eardrums ache.

"This is bad, these aren't ordinary armed groups!" Lieutenant Kang gritted his teeth, inwardly realizing the danger.

It seems that news of "Awa Mountain Village" has leaked out, and this fierce battle is probably inevitable.

Amidst the billowing smoke, through the shattered car window, Lieutenant Kang saw another group of heavily armed militants emerging from the hillsides on either side.

They were dressed in camouflage and were well-trained, clearly a powerful armed force.

"Damn it, these are Boss Lang's men!" The second company commander recognized the scorpion insignia on the other side's armband, his voice trembling. "They actually deployed Boss Lang's personal guard!"

Lieutenant Kang's heart sank to the bottom.

Lang Yuancai's ability to dominate the "Jin San region" for decades owes much to his heavily invested personal guard, the "Poison Scorpion," which is known for its ruthless methods.

It seems the other side came prepared.

"Whoosh!"

"Boom!" Another loud bang, and the fuel truck at the rear of the convoy was hit by a rocket and instantly turned into a fireball.

The violent explosion instantly overturned several nearby military vehicles, and dozens of soldiers were engulfed in flames.

"Ah... help me..."

"Help..." The fire-breathing figures frantically cried out in all directions.

A heatwave swept in, and Lieutenant Kang's face burned painfully.

"Sir! Something's wrong! Our retreat has been cut off!" The communications soldier crawled over, his face covered in blood, to report.

Lieutenant Kang wiped the dust off his face, his eyes becoming panicked. After all, he was just a lieutenant and had no experience in independently commanding troops in combat, especially in this special moment of being ambushed.

"What should we do? What should we do?"

Seeing that he could no longer rely on Deputy Officer Kang, the Second Company Commander of the Old City Unit had no choice but to overstep his bounds and take over the task in this critical moment.

"I am the 2nd Company Commander, and I am now in command of the battle," he said, grabbing the walkie-talkie. His voice was hoarse but firm: "Attention all personnel! Execute Plan B! Repeat, Execute Plan B!"

Upon receiving the order, the soldiers immediately changed tactics, forming a triangular defensive formation with three armored vehicles as fulcrums.

Meanwhile, the transport vehicle carrying "No. 4" was tightly protected in the center.

The second company commander quickly adjusted the deployment, ordering the machine gunners of the armored vehicles and convoy to open fire fiercely on both sides of the hillside to suppress enemy fire.

He noticed that the valley exit ahead had not yet been blocked by the enemy, and immediately ordered: "Third platoon, cover! First and second platoons, retreat alternately! Target: valley exit! Full speed ahead!" The soldiers of the old city quickly carried out the order, and the heavy machine guns on the armored vehicles spat fire, opening a bloody path for the breakout force.

At this moment, Lieutenant Kang also came to his senses. He grabbed his submachine gun and personally led a small team to cover the rear.

Bullets whizzed past his ears. He gritted his teeth, sweat mingling with dust as he slid down his forehead.

"Boom!" Another loud bang, and a rocket exploded next to Adjutant Kang, the shockwave knocking him to the ground.

He struggled to his feet and discovered a deep wound on his left arm, cut by shrapnel, and blood instantly soaked through his uniform.

But he ignored the bandaging and continued to direct his soldiers to fight back.

"Sir! Something terrible has happened! Our transport vehicle has been hit!" came the terrified voice of his guard.

Lieutenant Kang's heart tightened. He turned his head and saw thick smoke billowing from the rear of the transport vehicle carrying "Number Four," but fortunately, the fire had not yet spread to the cargo hold.

"Protect the transport vehicle at all costs!" the second company commander roared, issuing the order.

Several soldiers immediately rushed to the transport vehicle and used fire extinguishers to put out the flames.

Meanwhile, the enemy's offensive on the hillside grew increasingly fierce, with bullets raining down like a storm.

The mastermind behind the ambush on the transport convoy in the old city was none other than Boss Lang's personal guard, the "Poison Scorpion," a force that struck fear into the hearts of everyone in the old city.

This elite unit, codenamed "Scorpion," is a trump card meticulously crafted by Lang Yuancai at great expense. It is rarely deployed except at the most critical moments when its "fangs" are revealed.

In order to deliver a fatal blow to the old city's transport convoy, Lang Yuancai spared no expense this time, even playing his trump card.

This "Scorpion" unit is a fully-equipped elite company of 120 men, with luxurious equipment.

Their uniform M-type standard equipment, from Colt assault rifles to M-type helmets, military boots, grenades, ammunition, and every detail, demonstrates the extraordinary strength of this team.

Their combat strength is also exceptionally strong; every member of "Poison Scorpion" is an elite hand handpicked by Lang Yuancai from the military.

These soldiers not only underwent rigorous military training, but also received grueling special training from foreign special forces instructors.

It is said that in order to build this elite force, Lang Yuancai spared no expense, hiring top special forces instructors from multiple countries and using the most brutal training methods to hone these soldiers into true killing machines.

"Hahaha, trying to escape? Too late! Once you encounter our 'Scorpion' organization, you're doomed!" The burly man with a face full of scars and a sinister look was closely monitoring the Old City troops' breakout towards the mountain pass with military-grade infrared binoculars.

A cruel sneer curled at the corner of his mouth, his voice chillingly cold: "Hmph... You dare to force your way in with this little bit of skill? You're just asking for death!"

He was known as "The Scorpion" and was the commander of the fearsome "Scorpion" guard.

Although scorpions are known for their unruly and rebellious nature, they do possess extraordinary strength to match.

This ruthless character, a former international mercenary, was a top-tier bodyguard hired by Lang Yuancai at great expense.

"Boss, I think they only have less than two hundred men left. Let's charge down and wipe them all out!" A man in a black combat uniform wearing a mask, revealing only a pair of sinister eyes, shouted gruffly beside Scorpion, his voice filled with bloodthirsty excitement.

Scorpion squinted, observing the chaotic battlefield below through his binoculars.

Although the breakout formation of the Old City troops was disrupted, they still maintained a tenacious fighting capacity.

He sneered and raised his hand to signal his men to calm down.

“No rush,” the scorpion licked its chapped lips, a sly glint in its eyes. “Let them run a little longer.”

"Just when they think they see a glimmer of hope," he gestured with a tightening motion, "we'll deliver the fatal blow."

At this moment, the breakout troops led by the second company commander were already close to the valley exit.

Some of the old city soldiers who rushed out showed joy on their faces, as if cheering for their impending escape. The engines of the armored vehicles roared as if they too were celebrating their impending escape.

"Hurry! Give it your all! I'm about to break through..." The second company commander directed the others to follow behind, waving his arms, his voice hoarse from shouting too much.

Just at this critical moment, a deafening explosion suddenly came from in front of the mountain pass. With a loud "boom," the mountain collapsed and the earth split open.

The violent shockwave uprooted the surrounding trees, and rubble rained down on the ground.

As the smoke cleared, everyone was horrified to discover that the valley exit had been completely blocked by the collapsed rocks! It turned out that "Poison Scorpion" had already planted a directional explosive device there, just waiting for them to walk right into the trap.

"Damn it, my escape routes are blocked from both sides!" The second company commander slammed his fist on the armored vehicle's steel plate.

The convoy was now in dire straits, with the roads in front and behind blocked by enemy forces, and the hillsides on both sides teeming with menacing enemies.

The enemy's dense barrage of fire kept the soldiers escorting the convoy pinned behind their bunkers, making it impossible for them to even look up and observe the enemy's movements.

The company commander of the escort convoy ordered his soldiers to launch a counterattack on the hillsides on both sides, but they were easily driven back by the enemy. After several attempts, they suffered heavy casualties and dared not attack again.

"Second Company Commander, what should we do now?" Lieutenant Kang crawled through the hail of bullets, his uniform covered in mud and grass clippings. He reached the Second Company Commander's side, panting, his voice trembling slightly with tension.

The second company commander frowned, his calloused fingers unconsciously rubbing the butt of his rifle.

Although the veteran, a man of many battles, was equally burdened, he maintained the composure of a soldier: "Immediately send a telegram to Commander S and Mr. Zhang, requesting their support. Holding out and waiting for reinforcements may be our only chance of survival."

Upon hearing this, Lieutenant Kang slapped his forehead in frustration, saying, "Damn it! Captain Zhang repeatedly told me before he left that I should contact him immediately in case of an emergency, and I actually forgot such an important thing."

The second company commander had no time to pay attention to the frustrated adjutant Kang. He quickly turned around, grabbed the communications soldier beside him, and ordered in a low voice, "Contact Lao Cheng and Captain Zhang immediately! Tell them that our convoy was ambushed by Lang Yuancai's elite troops on the way. The situation is extremely critical, and we could be wiped out at any moment! Request their immediate reinforcements! Remember, emphasize that this is a life-or-death moment!"

The communications soldier quickly set up the radio equipment and began calling out with a portable radio: "Hello, hello, is this command post? This is the escort convoy..."

By this time, the "Scorpion" unit on the hillside had completed its encirclement.

Scorpion grinned maliciously as he lowered his binoculars, drew a gleaming tactical knife from his waist, and slowly wiped it on his sleeve. "The prey is in the trap. It's time to close the net." He turned to his deputy and ordered, "Pass on my order: all snipers, take your positions. Prioritize taking out their commander and communications officer!"

"Understood!" Scorpion's second-in-command turned around immediately with a grin, ready to relay the order to attack.

At this critical moment, a communications soldier ran up quickly and reported loudly, "Boss, it's an urgent call from Commander Lang."

Scorpion nodded calmly, took the communicator, and replied in a loud voice, "Reporting to Commander S, this is Scorpion!"

Lang Yuancai's slightly hoarse voice came from the other end of the radio. He stood in front of the sand table at the Langzhai command post, gripping the microphone tightly: "Scorpion, how's the situation on your end?"

Upon hearing this, Scorpion's lips curled into a confident smile, his tone exuding an air of assured victory: "Please rest assured, Commander S, the escort convoy in the old city is trapped in my meticulously laid encirclement, like a caged beast. My unit will strike immediately and annihilate them in one fell swoop!"

"it is good!"

“However, Scorpions, you shouldn’t eliminate them yet. Just trap them…” Lang Yuancai was delighted upon hearing this, and then instructed the Scorpions.

Scorpion, not understanding what the old fox was up to, asked suspiciously, "S, why?"

"Hmph, why? Of course, I want to besiege the city and attack the reinforcements!"

Those special forces soldiers have ruined my plans time and time again. Once, with 'Sea Wolf's' help, I was determined to eliminate them to vent my anger..."

(End of this chapter)