Soldiers' Assault: Veteran Special Agents and New Recruits

Chapter 392 Sneak Attack VS Cowardice

The Yangzhou's calls had no effect, and the Guangdong, under the control of the pirate gang, headed towards Somali territorial waters at an even faster speed.

The Guangdong has a displacement of tens of thousands of tons, making the Yangzhou frigate look like a kindergarten child in front of a college student.

The pirates didn't stop the Guangdong ships, so the Yangzhou couldn't intercept them.

There is only one way to stop them, and that is to send a special forces team to take out the pirates, just like the operation on the An Tai Shan cargo ship.

To ensure the success of the operation, Captain Zhang dispatched a helicopter to conduct close-range reconnaissance.

After a helicopter circled the Guangdong, it was confirmed that the pirates had completely taken control of the ship.

And a large number of hostages were gathered in the driver's cab.

The crew members, their hands bound, stood in front of the window, blocking it completely, and looked particularly conspicuous.

It's obvious that this was done intentionally by pirates.

With this group of human shields in front, if you wanted to shoot the pirates in the cockpit from the outside, the bullets would have to go through the crew members blocking the way in front.

For the rescue personnel outside, the difficulty of shooting increased by dozens of times.

It should be noted that the Guangdong was in motion the whole time, and the helicopter was also in an unstable state in the air. The slightest mistake could have resulted in the death of the hostages.

Without a certain level of composure and personal foresight, it would be impossible to hit the pirates.

This plan is absolutely brilliant!

In addition to a large number of crew members gathered in the wheelhouse, three pirates were hiding behind it, armed and watching, threatening the captain to take charge of steering the ship himself.

In other areas of the Guangdong's deck, there was absolutely no sign of any pirates.

There were no other crew members seen either.

Based on this information, Captain Zhang convened an emergency meeting at the command center with the captain and deputy captain of the Yanlong team.

Chief of Staff Li Aiguo first explained the information he had gathered to everyone present.

When Jackie Chan heard the name of the ship involved in the accident, "Guangdong," a familiar name, his eyebrows twitched involuntarily, and he had a vague premonition in his heart.

Then, upon hearing that pirates were using their crew members as human shields, four words immediately popped into my mind—a thought that had already crossed my mind before we set sail.

Operation Red Sea!

Back when he first heard about the Wolf Fang Special Forces, Jackie Chan had already made a bold guess that it was a world where movies and TV shows merged.

Therefore, when Jackie Chan received the order to come to Somalia for research, he wondered if it would be related to "Operation Red Sea".

However, the first operation was carried out by the An Tai Shan, which was not part of the plot of the movie "Operation Red Sea," leading Jackie Chan to believe that his guess was wrong.

Unexpectedly, another distress signal was received, and the very first piece of intelligence seemed so familiar.

In Jackie Chan's memories from his previous life, although Operation Red Sea tells the story of an evacuation operation, the very first plot point is about fighting pirates at sea.

The most distinctive feature of this anti-piracy rescue storyline is that the pirates are very clever.

The crew completely blocked the windows in front of the cockpit, leaving very little room for shooting, in order to prevent being sniped.

Therefore, when the staff of the Yangzhou released intelligence, it mentioned that the pirates used the crew members as human shields.

Jackie Chan immediately felt a surge of relief!

It tastes just right!

To verify his suspicions, Jackie Chan asked the chief of staff who released the information: "I have studied psychology. Facial features can determine a person's personality, and personality determines a person's behavior."

"So, Chief of Staff, I'd like to ask about the facial features of the pirates in the cockpit. This will help me make a judgment and formulate the most appropriate course of action."

Jackie Chan, with his God-like insight, can't be so foolish as to directly describe the specific characteristics of pirates.

They knew what pirates looked like even before they met them.

This feels really weird!

"Captain Cheng is truly a man of great learning and talent."

Chief of Staff Li Aiguo praised Jackie Chan, and then, at Jackie Chan's request, said: "Because of the distance and the fact that the windows were blocked, it was impossible to make a detailed identification of the faces of the three pirates in the cockpit."

However, one of the pirates was relatively easy to identify because he was a one-eyed pirate with a black eyepatch over his right eye and a hemp-colored turban on his head.

"Okay, that's enough."

Jackie Chan deliberately beat around the bush and asked questions for a long time, all he wanted was this one-eyed dragon's certification.

In the first storyline of Operation Red Sea, the leader of the Somali pirates was a one-eyed man, and he also wore a black eyepatch over his right eye.

Based on the previous information and this one-eyed man, Jackie Chan is at least 99% likely to be involved, if not 100%.

This is the plot of Operation Red Sea!

Knowing he was intimately familiar with the plot of Operation Red Sea, and now that he was in the actual combat scenario, Jackie Chan felt exceptionally confident.

It's like having a cheat code; it's incredibly fun and carefree in the game.

"The information we have so far is very limited. We know that three pirates have taken more than fifteen crew members hostage in the bridge. The biggest problem is how to rescue them safely. What are your thoughts on this?"

Captain Zhang's brows furrowed into a deep frown; his worst fears had come true.

Pirates who didn't board the ship were no threat to the warship, not even worth mentioning. They could be easily crushed into dust.

Pirates who boarded the ship but failed to capture any crew members could be considered troublemakers in a latrine.

It's not very hard, but it smells terrible, and you can easily get your hands covered in poop if you're not careful.

Once pirates board the ship and take control of all the crew members, they officially become true enemies and are very difficult to deal with.

Not only is it difficult to kill the pirates, but the hostages could be in danger if there is any negligence.

If any hostages die during the rescue, even if all the pirates are killed, it will still be a failed rescue. For the Yangzhou, which is undergoing a sea trial and inspection, it would undoubtedly be a huge disaster that could destroy all its previous achievements.

Those present included Captain Zhang, the person in charge, and the special forces members of the Yanlong team.

Although they each have outstanding combat records, those were not operations on ships weighing tens of thousands of tons. Now the environment and venue are different, and no one is sure of the outcome.

Therefore, no one stood up to answer Captain Zhang's question for a long time.

"It's too early to call for action now. I think there are definitely more than just these few pirates. The possibility of three pirates attacking the Guangdong, a 10,000-ton giant ship, is almost nonexistent. What we should be concerned about is where the rest of the pirates went."

Jackie Chan's words were like a stone thrown into water, instantly creating countless waves and splashes.

Yes!

Where did the rest of the pirates go?

Everyone present was drawn to Jackie Chan's words and turned their attention to the remaining pirates, sparking a heated discussion.

After nearly a minute of discussion, it was clear that both sides had their own reasons and arguments.

In the end, Jackie Chan, with his god-like perspective and Oscar-worthy acting skills, used a logical and reasonable deduction to break through the encirclement and gain recognition.

Jackie Chan "guessed" that the pirates must have split into two groups, and the remaining pirates probably went to the cabin.

The only place inside the ship that pirates would pay attention to was the working room that controlled the Guangdong's forward movement, specifically the engine room where the power was located.

The pirates needed to guard the engine room to prevent it from being damaged in order to sail the ship back to Somali territorial waters.

Jackie Chan's analysis was very logical, and given his authority within the team, his deduction was accepted by everyone.

In fact, the pirates did split into two factions, as Jackie Chan clearly knew with his God's eye.

"If the pirates split into two groups, then to intercept the Guangdong before it enters the country, we must attack both groups of pirates at the same time and maintain a unified action, otherwise the hostages may be in danger."

Captain Zhang's brows remained furrowed as he looked at Jackie Chan and asked, "Captain Cheng, this operation is complex and the mission is arduous. Are you capable of completing it? Or are there any other preparations needed?"

"Counter-terrorism and anti-violence is our job. Whether it's on land or at sea, it's all the same to me. I'm confident I can complete the mission."

Jackie Chan gave a confident and direct answer, and then said, "We don't have much time left, so let's act quickly. I already have an action plan, and we'll discuss it further during the operation."

Captain Zhang, please arrange for two speedboats and preparations for deployment. Leave the rest to us.

Jackie Chan is like a pillar of strength, his temperament and words infecting everyone present.

The tense and oppressive atmosphere was replaced by trust after Jackie Chan's confident remarks, with confidence that the Yanlong team could turn the tide.

"No problem, we'll arrange it right away."

The person most pleased that someone stepped forward to solve the problem was Captain Zhang, the person in charge of this inspection mission, who immediately made arrangements according to the promised requirements.

Although frigates are not as multifunctional as support ships, they are more than capable of supporting a special operations team.

Two minutes later.

The Flame Dragon team assembled on the starboard side of the ship. Jackie Chan, with his swift and efficient tactics, divided the eight-man team into two action groups.

Jackie Chan led a team consisting of assault soldier Xu Sanduo, machine gunner Wu Liuyi, and medic Shi Dafan as the main attacking force.

Deputy Captain Wu Zhe, along with assault team members Zhuang Yan and Zheng Sanpao, and sniper Cheng Cai, formed the second group of secondary attackers.

The Yangzhou command center dispatched another helicopter to provide aerial observation and closely monitor all pirate movements that could be observed.

Two action teams, each aboard a speedboat, approached the Guangzhou from the left and right respectively.

The helicopters provided constant aerial visibility, allowing the Flame Dragon team to avoid the pirates' location and quietly board the ship from a corner unseen by the pirates.

The Guangzhou is over 300 meters long, and its circumference is nearly 700 meters.

Unless dozens of pirates control the Guangzhou, it is impossible for it to hold out in all areas, even if they know that people are boarding the ship.

Perhaps the pirates also realized this problem; it was simply unrealistic to defend the entire ship.

Or perhaps the pirates were worried that if they went out to attack the rescue team, without hostages to act as shields, they would be shot down by helicopters from the sky.

Therefore, the three pirates that have been discovered so far have not made any moves from beginning to end.

He stayed in the driver's seat.

The windows in front were completely blocked by hostages, and the hatches on both sides were tightly locked from the inside, indicating a defensive, turtling tactic.

Just like a turtle encountering danger, it can protect itself by retracting its entire body.

If they can stall long enough for the Guangzhou to enter Somali waters, the pirates will be able to successfully hijack it and pocket a lot of money.

The cost of ultra-large ocean-going container ships like the Guangdong is in the hundreds of millions.

If you include the cargo, the number will be several times greater.

Not to mention the many hostages on board, whose value cannot be measured in money, and whose impact is even greater than that of a container ship.

Leaving dozens of Chinese citizens unattended would have a very negative social impact.

If they can successfully hijack the Guangdong, even if the pirates demand two or three million US dollars, the company that owns the Guangdong will have no choice but to pay up.

The pirates cowered and dared not show themselves, which saved the Flame Dragon Team a lot of trouble.

The pre-prepared plan for forced boarding is no longer needed.

Yanlong Group 1 and Yanlong Group 2 approached the Guangzhou, and with the help of naval soldiers from the Yangzhou, the special forces members easily climbed aboard the Guangzhou one after another.

The cargo bed's deck is low to the water, making it easy for pirates to climb up, and even easier for special forces soldiers.

"Group Two, proceed according to the plan. Group One, follow me to the boat bridge."

Jackie Chan had already arranged the action plan on the speedboat that came over. After boarding the boat, he gave a brief instruction and immediately led the team straight to the bridge at the stern.

"Flame Dragon Team Two received. Proceeding to the work pod."

Wu Zhe replied to Jackie Chan over the radio, and waved to lead the Flame Dragon Team 2 toward the cabin.

The two groups were positioned on either side of the ship's side, starting from the waist of the ship and moving towards the stern.

When the second group had walked to about two-thirds of the way, they entered the cabin through the side hatch.

The target might be pirates in the work cabin!

With the ship's design provided by the company that owns the Guangdong, Wu Zhe, though boarding the ship for the first time, had already memorized its structure.

Rapid memorization is a fundamental skill for special operations personnel, and every special operations soldier must be able to do it.

Led by Jackie Chan, the Jiaolong team continued their advance towards the bridge.

The journey was very smooth, with no pirates causing any trouble. It was like traveling on an unmanned ship, and the speed of progress was very fast.

The standard advancing formation moves at almost half-running speed.

In less than two minutes, Yanlong's group had moved from the middle of the ship to the stern.

From a distance, the bridge doesn't look very high, but once you get closer, you realize that this five-story bridge is actually taller than a five-story building.

The bridge is located at the very top of the bridge, accessible only by a Z-shaped iron ladder.

If there are pirates guarding the top, it will be very difficult to fight your way up from the bottom, and it will take some time to take them down.

Fortunately, the pirates' strategy was very conservative, allowing Yanlong's team to advance unimpeded.

However, in order not to alert the pirates on board and let them know that the commando team had arrived nearby, Jackie Chan gave a silence order before boarding.

The entire group adopted a uniform method of walking silently, moving slowly and gradually upwards.

Speed ​​is not the priority; stealth is.

(End of this chapter)