Soldiers' Assault: Veteran Special Agents and New Recruits

Chapter 418 United Nations Awards

The rebel soldiers guarding the entrance to the hostage camp were all killed by Zhuang Yan's 125mm heavy artillery.

Xu Sanduo, Shi Dafan, and Lao Pao, who had been blocked, were finally able to lead Xia Lan and Deng Mei through the archway into the hostage camp.

Jackie Chan's original order was to blow open a back door, then get into an armored vehicle and take Deng Mei away.

But when Xu Sanduo and his group entered the archway and prepared to walk to the back of the hostage camp, the government soldiers guarding the hostage camp thought they were there to pick them up.

"They're here! The Chinese are here to rescue us! Everyone, get out of here quickly!"

As soon as the government soldiers shouted, the hostages, who had been hiding in their cells in a panic and had placed all their hopes on the ZG special forces, all ran out in unison.

The leading group of armed government soldiers had excited expressions, as if they were about to be rescued.

Xu Sanduo and his group, who were just passing by, saw the hostages running out of the prison cells, and the situation became very chaotic.

Just then...

"Bang!"

Another huge explosion rang out.

The hostages, whose nerves were already fragile and sensitive, were so frightened by the explosion that they broke out in a cold sweat and placed even more hope in Xu Sanduo and his group.

"A lot of rebels have come to the hostage camp. You guys inside need to move quickly, I can't hold them off for long."

Zhuang Yan fired another 125mm smoothbore cannon shot, instantly killing the group of rebels that the masked man had called for reinforcements. He also promptly alerted Xu Sanduo and the others.

Fortunately, the T72B has an autoloader; otherwise, Zhuang Yan would not have been able to operate it and would not have been able to provide continuous support by firing.

Xu Sanduo received the warning but was helpless because there were more than twenty hostages in front of him, and there was no way to evacuate them all.

We can't possibly drag these twenty-odd hostages along on a run.

The rebels will definitely chase after you in cars; running on foot is tantamount to suicide.

However, this was not the most critical moment.

Just as Xu Sanduo was unable to handle the hostages and was about to report to Captain Jackie Chan so that Jackie Chan could make a decision on how to deal with them.

Wu Liuyi and Wu Zhe, driving armored vehicles, have also arrived at the north side of the square.

Wu Zhe informed him via radio: "We're about to arrive at the hostage camp. Idiot, get ready to get on the vehicle. We're being followed by a group of rebels; we need to get out of here quickly."

Reports between units were all on the same channel, and Xu Sanduo knew that several truckloads of rebel troops were being hoisted behind the armored vehicle.

They still haven't figured out how to take the hostages away, and Wu Liuyi has brought a new group of rebels, making the situation even more difficult.

Xu Sanduo was never a commander, and now he was completely at a loss.

The only possible communication was via radio: "Calling the captain, the situation at the hostage camp has changed. All the hostages have come out and are asking us for help. Our vehicles cannot take everyone away. What should we do? Over."

This matter is indeed very difficult, so it's no wonder that Xu Sanduo had to ask Jackie Chan for help.

If many things don't happen to you, you can turn a blind eye and ignore them, and there's no question of being held accountable or blamed afterward.

After all, the Yanlong team's mission was only one thing—to rescue Chinese citizen Deng Mei.

The fact that the hostages from other countries could not be rescued is due to their limited capabilities. Even if they were all killed by the rebel soldiers afterward, it cannot be blamed on the Flame Dragon Team.

But now that the hostages have escaped, they've shamelessly stuck to the Flame Dragon team.

This is going to be a real problem!

The Flame Dragon Team cannot kill these hostages, as even using force would leave them with leverage, while leaving them alone would lead to further trouble.

No matter which path you take, it's a huge problem.

of course.

If we could rescue them all, that would be ideal.

If we can rescue all twenty-odd hostages from various countries safely, we will not only gain merit in our own country.

It might even generate a significant international response, and could potentially win an award at the United Nations.

Winning an award from the United Nations is an incredible achievement.

Xu Sanduo certainly didn't think that far ahead; he was simply acting out of compassion, wanting to protect these innocent people from being slaughtered by terrorists.

Therefore, they did not resort to any violence, but instead sought help from Jackie Chan immediately.

When Xu Sanduo called him Chenglong, he immediately thought of many things, including the possibility of receiving a United Nations award.

Jackie Chan has big ambitions in his life, and he certainly doesn't want to miss out on anything he has the opportunity to obtain.

Without hesitation, he decisively said, "Attention all units that have arrived at the scene, immediately construct a defensive line on the spot. I will figure out how to deal with the other hostages."

Upon receiving Jackie Chan's order, Xu Sanduo and Shi Dafan immediately began organizing personnel for defense.

The hostages were temporarily settled to ensure their safety.

Only the old guard is gone.

Because he had a more difficult task ahead of him, he stopped paying attention to anyone else after entering the hostage camp, including the group of hostages who suddenly ran out and caused chaos.

The veteran ran intently to the back of the hostage camp and began searching for a suitable spot to blow up the wall.

We'll make a hole here as a retreat route.

Xu Sanduo and Shi Dafan had just set up a defensive line, using the North Archway as cover to hold off the rebel army that was about to attack the hostage camp.

Wu Liuyi's Fox armored vehicle crashed through a mud wall in the alley next to it and rushed out.

Amidst the dust billowing from crashing through the earthen wall, they made a sharp turn on the road, black smoke billowing from their rear, and passed through the archway into the hostage camp.

As soon as they entered, Wu Zhe jumped out of the car and first arranged for Deng Mei and Xia Lan to get into the armored vehicle.

Protect the key targets first!

Then, after reserving positions for team members, they randomly selected several hostages from among the hostages and pulled them into the armored vehicle to fill the gaps.

The chosen hostage screamed with excitement, feeling an unprecedented sense of security.

The hostages who weren't chosen, despite their longing and envy, could only suppress their inner turmoil when they thought about their own situation.

They didn't dare to show up and force their way onto the bus, fearing they'd be abandoned and left unattended.

The pace of the battle is extremely fast!

Just as Deng Mei and several other hostages were being put into the car, and before Wu Zhe could even join the defensive line, the rebel convoy caught up with them.

The lead armed pickup truck acted bravely, charging straight into the hostage camp.

They had the air of someone who would storm the hostage camp in one fell swoop and take care of everyone single-handedly, but in reality, they had no idea that someone had built a defensive line using the archway.

The ending was, to put it mildly, tragic!

"Da da da da..."

Xu Sanduo and Shi Dafan's two guns, plus four long and one short guns from five government soldiers.

Seven guns fired at the pickup truck simultaneously, and the two sides were very close. The bullets hitting the vehicle were so dense that they could only be described as a storm.

The five rebel soldiers sitting inside and outside the pickup truck were riddled with bullets in an instant.

The pickup truck, riddled with bullet holes and emitting black smoke from its engine, lost driver control and, at idle speed, crashed into a nearby house.

The rebels following behind were startled and broke out in a cold sweat.

Thanks to the time bought by the sacrifice of friendly forces, they quickly swerved to avoid the danger. The people in the car were so terrified that they jumped out before the car had even come to a complete stop.

They then took cover in nearby bunkers and launched a fierce counterattack against the North Archway.

Dozens of rebel soldiers opened fire at once, their firepower far surpassing that of Xu Sanduo and his men, and the battle was instantly turned on the defensive.

Xu Sanduo and the others had no way to show their faces and could only passively hide behind the wall.

He would occasionally take a shot, just to "scare" people.

Fortunately, Jackie Chan's previous orders were that as long as Xu Sanduo could hold the hostage camp, it didn't matter if he was suppressed by the rebels' firepower, as long as the rebels didn't rush up.

As for the remote support from other teammates, the situation has now changed.

Zhuang Yan's tank also stopped firing at this moment!

The two cannon shots fired earlier had blown up the rebel guards at the gate, allowing Xu Sanduo and his men to successfully storm into the hostage camp, which had already alerted the rebel leader.

People have already been sent over to investigate, so Zhuang Yan has no choice but to temporarily put the matter on hold.

He was transferred from the gunner's position to the driver's position.

If the rebel soldiers actually find this tank, Zhuang Yan will start the tank and drive it directly into the hostage camp.

One person controlling a tank is too difficult, so Zhuang Yan's plan was a last resort.

The rest of the talents cannot be relied upon either.

He and the scarred sniper were locked in a stalemate, neither daring to step forward to support their own side.

Because whoever pops out and fires first will definitely be locked onto by the enemy, and will most likely be sniped by the enemy when they fire a second shot.

Therefore, both sides can only test their patience and see who can't hold on any longer and will give in first.

The ultimate showdown between two snipers is largely a test of patience, a test of who can hold their temper; skill is secondary.

The only uncertain factor in the entire event was team captain Jackie Chan.

But no one on the team knew what Jackie Chan was doing.

Jackie Chan is actually in the square right now, but despite his massive size, he has managed to maintain a very low profile thanks to his superb skills.

The problem Zhuang Yan faces is actually the most serious one in the entire situation.

To resolve the crisis on Zhuang Yan's side, Jackie Chan first went to the west side of the parking lot and, based on his experience, located the rebels he had previously investigated.

Under the orders of a rebel leader, four rebel soldiers headed straight for the tank parking area.

Jackie Chan couldn't let them interfere with Zhuang Yan.

The tanks are key to escaping, holding off the rebel pursuers' fire on the road, engaging them in a duel, stalling the rebel vehicles to prevent them from chasing down the hostages, and successfully reaching the government forces' resource point.

Even if the Flame Dragon Team manages to escape through the back door, it's obvious that the rebels will definitely pursue them.

Moreover, the rebels' vehicles will most likely be faster.

Without a rearguard, the vehicle carrying the hostages simply couldn't shake off the rebels.

Under the relentless pursuit of the rebels, it was actually very difficult for the Yanlong team to escape with the hostages for seventy or eighty kilometers.

Only by using a tank as a rearguard to hold off all the pursuing rebels could the incredible feat of escaping from the tiger's den be accomplished.

Therefore, Jackie Chan must do everything he can to protect this crucial "tool" for the retreat.

As the rebel soldiers arrived at the tank parking area, they searched each tank one by one, and were about to find the tank where Zhuang Yan was.

Zhuang Yan, who was inside the vehicle, could no longer remain calm and had already started the T72B tank, preparing to flee.

"There it is, that one."

Upon hearing the sound of the tank starting, the rebel soldiers immediately located Zhuang Yan's position and charged towards him with loud shouts.

At this moment, the situation is extremely critical.

A tank that is not fully loaded is very vulnerable. Zhuang Yan could only close the top cover where the driver was located, but the top cover on the turret was not closed.

As soon as the rebel soldiers approach, the tanks that get close are completely in blind spots.

The rebel soldiers could easily open the hatch and enter the vehicle, causing Zhuang Yan a great deal of trouble and thwarting his intention to seize the tank.

The rebel soldiers were clearly aware of this, and their target was the top cover of the tank.

There was no firing along the way, making it a useless tool.

Unlike cars, tanks don't start quickly. You can turn the key, shift gears, and step on the gas and go. With practice, you can operate a tank in less than two seconds.

Getting a tank weighing tens of tons moving, and especially getting it moving at a certain speed, is inherently very time-consuming.

Not to mention that although Zhuang Yan understands special driving and can drive all kinds of vehicles, he is not a professional tank driver after all, so his operation is not that smooth.

This resulted in the tank only starting to move when the rebel soldiers had already run up to it and were about to climb onto it.

If this situation continues, Zhuang Yan will encounter armed rebel soldiers in the cramped tank compartment within ten seconds.

Zhuang Yan was in a hurry.

They even considered giving up control of the tank and going out to engage in a dangerous close-quarters battle with the rebel soldiers, which was better than being trapped inside the tank.

At this crucial moment.

"Bang~ Bang~"

Two grenades flew out from a distance, hitting the tank and exploding into two bursts of fire.

The T72B's thick armor was no problem at all; it only got two small dents from the blast and a blackened ring from the high temperature, but otherwise it was fine.

The rebel soldiers who had climbed onto the tanks were hit hard in the explosion.

Two of them were blown away and fell heavily off the armored vehicle. They landed on the ground writhing, barely breathing.

The unluckiest of them all was one of the rebel soldiers, who was knocked down by the grenade explosion.

He wasn't seriously injured, just had a ringing in his ears.

Unfortunately, he was incredibly unlucky; he landed right in front of the tracks, and the heavy tank passed right over his chest.

"ah--"

After a scream.

The rebel soldier was cut in two; only his head and neck remained on top, and only his waist and two legs remained below; the middle section was completely gone.

They were crushed into mincemeat by the tank tracks, so flat on the ground that you couldn't even lift them with a shovel.

The last remaining rebel soldier, seeing his comrades in such a miserable state, lost all will to fight and turned to run away in terror.

But he could only run less than ten meters...

"Whoosh—"

A grenade hit its target precisely.

The difference between a 35mm grenade that can hit a tank without causing any damage and one that hits a rebel soldier is like night and day.

"Bang!"

A living, breathing adult simply vanished from the spot.

It turned into tens of thousands of dollars!!

(End of this chapter)