Soldiers Assault: Starting from the 7th Steel Company

Chapter 269, Episode 0268: Who's in favor, who's opposed? (The Finale)

On National Day, everyone got up early, and some people were so excited that they didn't sleep all night.

At 2 a.m., the camp was already brightly lit.

Chen Jiang carefully straightened his crisp military uniform, his fingers tracing the officer's epaulets on the uniform, his emotions still turbulent.

In the mirror, his skin was dark from months of wind, sand and scorching sun, but his eyes were sharp as an eagle and his posture was upright as a pine tree.

He carefully buttoned each button and smoothed out every wrinkle on the hem of his clothes.

The sound of hurried but orderly footsteps could already be heard in the corridor.

The team members were also making careful preparations, checking each other's attire.

The leather shoes were polished to a mirror shine, and every part of the Type 95 automatic rifle was kept spotless.

Without needing many words, a solemn and dignified atmosphere permeated the air.

Breakfast was carefully prepared, and no one dared to drink too much milk or water. Everyone understood that the next few hours of standing and walking would be an extreme test of physical strength and willpower.

Once you're up there, it's impossible to go to the toilet anymore; these things have already been honed through countless hours of training.

Soon, all the participants boarded their vehicles and headed towards the assembly point on the east side of Chang'an Avenue.

The carriage was unusually quiet, with only the roar of the engine and the guide's whistle audible.

Everyone was both excited and nervous, silently recalling the key points of the movements and adjusting their emotions.

Upon arrival at the designated location, the massive parade contingent began to silently proceed to the pre-designated area to form ranks.

Despite the large number of people, everyone consciously abided by the rules and maintained order.

After the command was given and the personnel were confirmed to be correct, Chen Jiang and Yuan Lang stood motionless. For them, this period of time was relatively easy.

Time passes by minute by minute, and every second seems particularly long.

This is when a person's willpower is truly tested!
Gradually, the sounds of crowds gathering could be faintly heard from both sides of the street, adding to the tension and anticipation before the great battle.

The celebration officially began at 9:00 AM.

Through the loudspeakers in the distance, they could clearly hear the solemn national anthem and the thunderous cheers from the square.

Chen Jiang quietly clenched his fists, his palms sweating profusely.

He knew very well that these were the most elite equipment and troops in the army, now neatly arranged there, waiting to be reviewed by the people and to show the military appearance of a world-class army.

The path to building a strong military is long and arduous, but it requires taking one step at a time.

Today's military parade is just one part of it!
"All personnel, prepare—!" The on-site commander's order came through the headset, deep and powerful.

Chen Jiang's spirits lifted, and he gave the order in a voice only the formation could hear: "Arrange your uniforms! Check your equipment!"

A soft, crisp sound of tidying up came from behind. Accompanied by the majestic sound of military music, the grand military parade officially began.

When everyone shouted their slogans from the bottom of their hearts, the atmosphere reached its peak, and everyone was moved to tears.

After the salute was paid and the parade vehicles circled around before returning, their speed noticeably increased, and everyone knew that the exciting moment was about to begin.

After hearing the commander's order, all the officers and soldiers participating in the parade began to turn and walk into the middle of Chang'an Avenue. The personnel of the equipment formation also began to board the vehicles in an orderly manner, and the roar of the engines of various equipment vehicles resounded throughout the area.

Led by the guard of honor, the various formations began to advance one after another. When Chen Jiang and his special forces infantry contingent reached the Tiananmen Gate Tower,
Chen Jiang and Yuan Lang saluted to the right almost simultaneously, with the most standard and powerful movements.
"Look to the right!"

"One—two!"

The 352 soldiers behind him suddenly joined in with their slogans, followed by the resounding sound of their marching legs.

Out of the corner of his eye, he could see Yuan Lang beside him, and the joyful yet resolute faces on both sides of the street, all united and unstoppable.

After the foot marchers, the even more impressive equipment marchers began to rumble in.

As the massive steel body of the Type 99A main battle tank slowly drove by with an overwhelming force capable of crushing everything, the earth trembled slightly.

Following closely behind were new infantry fighting vehicles, self-propelled artillery, information warfare vehicles, drone formations, and finally, the grand finale: an intercontinental ballistic missile launcher that resembled a moving mountain.

Hearing the thunderous roar of this steel torrent protecting the nation's peace, Chen Jiang felt a surge of emotion, and an indescribable sense of pride washed away all his fatigue.

This is the mighty sword and sturdy shield of the motherland for which he fought and dedicated himself!
"Woo——"

A tremendous roar of engines echoed through the air.

The KJ-2000 early warning aircraft, leading a large formation, swept across the sky in perfect formation.

J-10 and J-11 fighter jets were like swords drawn from their sheaths, the JH-7 fighter jets were powerful and fierce, the H-6 bombers were steady and solid, and finally, the trainer aircraft left colorful smoke trails, like a magnificent rainbow, across the sky.

Iron torrents rolled across the ground, while warplanes roared overhead.

At this moment, the power and might of our nation and military are on full display!
After passing through the review area, the formations resumed marching in step.

Only after turning the street corner and leaving the public eye did Chen Jiang feel his tense nerves relax a little. Hours of preparation and being reviewed had soaked his shirt with sweat, and his legs felt as heavy as lead, but his mind was in a state of extreme excitement.

Some of the young men behind him cheered softly.

"Maintain military discipline!" Chen Jiang suppressed his excitement and gave the order softly.

Because there were foreign journalists around, they would use their cameras to spread the word and actions of Chinese soldiers all over the world.

After the exercise ended, the troops did not slack off. They lined up in neat rows and jogged back to catch up with their vehicles so they could leave quickly. This was because Chang'an Avenue needed to be cleared for citizens to pass through as soon as possible, which was also a disciplinary requirement of the command.

When everyone returned to the parade training ground, they realized that the parade was over and they would all be going their separate ways. So they took group photos in the camp, and many of the grown men couldn't help but cry.

"Chen Jiang, after you go back this time, you'll most likely be reassigned. Be prepared to take on greater responsibilities," Yuan Lang said as he bid farewell to Chen Jiang.

"Team Leader Yuan, you too, if you have the opportunity, why not switch positions like Team Leader Tie? You can still continue to support special operations and play a greater role," Chen Jiang suggested. He knew very well Yuan Lang's feelings for Team A, but he really didn't want him to be held back like this. After all, Team A had its own limitations.

"I'll think about it, take care!" Yuan Lang and Chen Jiang clasped hands tightly.

Other members of the formation also came forward to take photos with them, creating unforgettable moments for everyone.

Shortly after returning to the General Armament Department, Chen Jiang's promotion order was indeed issued, an honor that many soldiers dream of!
One winter several decades later.

In the capital, in the conference room of the new headquarters of the UN General Assembly, representatives from various countries waited anxiously.

"Alright, you lot, shut up. You're the least popular ones. Watch my expression and don't say anything out of line." The American representative, Fakyu, was already getting impatient, and hearing those guys whispering only made him more annoyed.

He immediately interrupted the other party without any politeness.

He knew that China was powerful, with its eighth-generation J-90 fighter jet already out. In fact, their seventh-generation J-80 fighter jet could already easily defeat China's strongest fighter jet. How could they compete with that?
Not to mention they also have the world's most powerful strategic air force and nuclear-powered aircraft carrier battle groups.
Oh right, there's also an aerospace fleet. These despicable guys have actually developed a nuclear-powered aerospace carrier. Each one is enormous and can carry a large number of new carrier-based aircraft and unmanned combat intelligent aircraft.

Most importantly, they can also activate a powerful defense system that can block all air-to-air missile attacks.

Looking at it this way, their military strength is truly terrifying!

It should be noted that although India's military strength is not top-notch, it is still a military power in Southeast Asia, equipped with the best equipment from the United States and Russia. However, it performed so poorly when it clashed with China's main forces.

This only proves one thing: their strength is too great.

Before I came, my father, Chen Jiang, had told me not to be polite to the little devils. They were a strange country where the harder you hit them, the better they treated you. Trying to reason with them about morality would only make them look down on you.

As expected, although Inukai Ichiro was extremely dissatisfied, he still smiled and bowed 90 degrees, saying, "Okay, we welcome them all, we welcome them very much!"

Chen Gang's main purpose in coming today was not to spite Japan; such a small country is no longer of any interest to him.

Today, China is incredibly powerful. It has solved all the problems in its surrounding areas that it could solve. There is only one problem that it cannot solve, and that is the Earth's dwindling energy resources.

Due to the relentless exploitation of energy resources by countries around the world, coupled with environmental degradation, the global climate has become increasingly abnormal, and winters are getting colder. For example, the current outdoor temperature has reached minus 40 degrees Celsius, setting a new record low for the capital city!
Therefore, people are paying more attention to resources than ever before, because without resources, heating cannot be guaranteed in winter and cooling cannot be guaranteed in summer.

"Our country plans to officially enter Antarctica and exploit its underground resources!"

Chen Gang's words immediately drew everyone's attention.

Everyone knows that Antarctica is the only place in the world that has not been overexploited. The Arctic lacks a continental shelf, so the exploitable resources are all deep in the seabed, which is impossible to solve with current technology. Antarctica is very different.

Developing Antarctica would undoubtedly bring enormous benefits.

How can anyone not be envious or jealous?
"I've finished speaking. Who agrees? Who disagrees?"

Chen Gang coldly surveyed the surroundings.

"I object!"

Suddenly, the South Korean representative, who didn't know how to be polite, stood up.

"Antarctica is the common property of all the people of the world, you..."

"Nonsense!" Chen Gang said dismissively. "So, if the property belongs to all the people of the world, then the risks also belong to all the people of the world? Do you have any way to deal with the KR1937 meteorite that's heading towards Earth right now?"

The South Korean representative was completely baffled by the question, as he had no idea what was going on. However, the representatives from the United States and Russia, as well as several European leaders behind him, were fully aware of the situation.

They discovered the extraterrestrial meteorite KR1937 two months ago, but they had no way to detect it.

Because the mass and size of this meteorite far exceeded their handling capabilities, the country was already secretly building a spaceship and preparing for the worst.

"You have a solution?" The American representative's eyes lit up upon hearing this.

He knew that China's missile technology had always been very advanced, and they might actually have a solution. If they did, why would they need to flee their homes? The key question was, where could they possibly escape to?
Over the years, they have tried many ways to immigrate to other planets, but all of them have failed because the distance was too far or the cost was too high.

"Of course we have a way!" Chen Gang sneered. "Our latest Dongfeng-5Z is the world's largest and longest-range ballistic missile. We have already completed the launch and calculation work, and we can easily solve this problem."

That's it!

Upon hearing this, many other powerful nations immediately understood that Chinese scientists must have detected the KR1937 meteorite long ago and thus had made preparations.

As far as they know, the Dongfeng-5Y missile that China showcased two years ago already had an almost unlimited range and a flight speed of Mach 10, with a terminal penetration speed of up to Mach 50, making it impossible for them to intercept.

The latest model that has come out is estimated to be more powerful than they ever knew.

"Hmph! No matter what the method, one cannot monopolize Antarctica."

"Oh!"

"Ouch~"

Before the South Korean representative could finish speaking, the Russian representative had already started kicking.

The Russians, known for their fighting spirit, kicked the South Korean representative with surprising force, sending him flying. The American representative shrugged, indicating he didn't care, as his own country's security was his primary concern; what was a mere South Korean representative compared to that?
"Alright, since none of you have any objections, then this matter is settled amicably!"

After Chen Gang finished speaking, he got up and walked off the field.

Looking at the heavy snow falling outside, Chen Gang tightened his collar.

"This awful weather!"

When he walked back to the underground command room of the building next door through the safety passage, his father, Chen Jiang, was already sitting inside.

Because of his long-standing high position, Chen Jiang still exudes a powerful aura despite his graying temples.

"Everything has been agreed upon?"

Chen Jiang had complete confidence in his eldest son.

He had three sons, all of whom served in the military. Among them, Chen Gang was the most ruthless, had the highest international prestige, and was the one he admired the most.

"Everything is settled, Father."

In front of his father, Chen Gang was as meek as a lamb, a stark contrast to his earlier arrogance.

He recounted everything that had just happened at the meeting, including every little detail.

"Well, other countries are fine, but we can't be polite to Japan!" Chen Jiang had a deep-seated prejudice against Japan, and he had never been kind to the country.

He then changed the subject, saying, "We are only responsible for destroying the KR1937 meteorite, but many fragments will still fall as small meteorites. At that time, our domestic air defense system will be fully activated."

Chen Gang asked with some concern, "Can the Sky One air defense system really achieve 100% interception?"

Chen Jiang waved his hand, "This is our country's most advanced air defense system. Anything that breaks into our airspace can be destroyed with 100% certainty. As for those that fly over there..."

Chen Gang immediately understood the meaning behind those words and stopped asking.

He gave a standard military salute and turned to leave.

Once Chen Jiang was alone in the room, he took out his phone and dialed one of the numbers. "Wu Zhe, your aerospace fleet must ensure the safety of the airspace!"

"Yes, I will take the aftermath of the natural disaster into account. You don't need to worry about food; we have ten years' worth of reserves!"

After hanging up the phone, he opened a sealed document on the table.
It clearly stated: "The First Phase of the Plan for Colonizing Mars."
The nation is making every effort to explore its future home. In recent years, it has established its first human base on Mars, which is now ready for human habitation.

It has been proven that humanity's future exploration of the stars lies in outer space!

(End of this chapter)