Soldiers' Assault: Veteran Special Agents and New Recruits

Chapter 95 The Cruel Selection Competition, The 100km Escape (Please Subscribe)

The selection teams were already lined up on the field, but the selection had not yet started because the team leader had not yet arrived and Yuan Lang was also waiting for someone.

Yuan Lang was truly unwilling to accept that Jackie Chan had never been seen in the team.

Yuan Lang knew that Jackie Chan was in the fifth squad on the grassland, which was the farthest from the regimental headquarters. Besides Jackie Chan withdrawing from the selection, it was also possible that he was unable to get there in time.

So he wants to wait a little longer!

Some members of the training team were also transferred over to assist in the selection of the Old A team, and to find and eliminate contestants.

Similar to the role of the Blue Team.

The training unit was only a part of it; the entire supporting Blue Army was very large, with the entire divisional reconnaissance battalion being transferred over.

After all, Yuan Lang only brought a few members of the elite A team.

With a selection team of nearly 100 people scattered over a 100-kilometer radius, it was impossible to keep track of everyone.

As one of the leaders of the Blue Team, Gao Cheng had been searching for Jackie Chan within the team, and he felt a mix of joy and worry when he didn't see him.

It's a real shame that someone as outstanding as Jackie Chan missed this opportunity.

Gao Cheng has connections and can access deeper information, knowing how promising his career is in Old A.

The good news is that if Jackie Chan doesn't participate in this selection, he can stay in the 702nd Regiment, return to the training team, and continue serving under my command.

Gao Cheng believed that if Jackie Chan followed him, even if it wasn't as good as joining the Old A, it wouldn't be any worse.

Therefore, whether Jackie Chan would participate in the selection became Gao Cheng's biggest concern, and he kept glancing at the road ahead.

Not to mention the people in the team.

Apart from Ma Xiaoshuai, everyone from the Steel Seventh Company was looking forward to Jackie Chan's appearance, as they all knew who the real core was.

If Jackie Chan could come and guide them, they would definitely have more confidence.

That's the power of your thighs.

Therefore, when an off-road vehicle roared over, not only did all the candidates turn their heads to look over, but Gao Cheng and Yuan Lang were filled with trepidation and anticipation.

The right rear door opened first, and Commander Wang got out.

Disappointment flashed across everyone's eyes.

But as the left rear door opened, a huge body bent over and crawled out, and everyone instantly smiled.

Jackie Chan was not absent; he had already arrived.

The group of candidates, including Ma Xiaoshuai, who had never seen Jackie Chan before, including the few old A members brought by Yuan Lang, had very interesting expressions on their faces.

Especially after Jackie Chan got out of the car, the entire car was lifted several centimeters, and the visual impact of this scene was truly shocking.

These days, it's rare to see someone who can crush a car.

"Go, join the ranks."

Team leader Wang glanced at the queue still there and patted Jackie Chan's arm affectionately, making all the contestants envious.

Having such a good relationship with the regimental commander is something many soldiers dream of.

"yes!"

Jackie Chan gave a military salute.

With his backpack and bag on his back, he walked to the side of the line and loudly reported.

"Rank up!"

Upon hearing the order from the officers, Jackie Chan jogged into the ranks.

Out of the corner of his eye, Xu Sanduo watched Jackie Chan enter the queue. He smiled excitedly, revealing a set of white teeth, but unlike before, he didn't ignore the rules and greet him.

It's clear that after these two years of growth, Xu Sanduo is much more mature than when he first arrived.

"Take care of your attire."

"stand at attention!"

Seeing that everyone had arrived on time, the officer in charge gave the order decisively, then turned around and jogged to the group of officers outside the field.

Yuan Lang gestured for Commander Wang to start the ceremony, since this was their territory and he knew the proper etiquette.

Commander Wang did not go.

With his hands behind his back, he tilted his chin slightly.

They acted as if this was something your A-team did, and had nothing to do with me. I was just here to take a look, and you can handle whatever you want.

Yuan Lang didn't waste any time, and after some pointless pushing and shoving, he took a few steps forward.

After saluting, the officer in charge loudly reported, "Comrade, the selection participants have assembled. Please give instructions."

"At ease," Yuan Lang replied in return.

"yes!"

The officer in charge saluted again.

Before returning to the ranks, give the order to stand at ease, then walk to the front of the line and stand in line.

The candidates in the selection team were a diverse group, including privates with two rank insignia, second lieutenants and lieutenants, and cadet soldier Ma Xiaoshuai.

The majority are still non-commissioned officers, with first-class non-commissioned officers being slightly more numerous than second-class officers.

There wasn't a single sergeant-level officer present.

It is clear that age is a major hurdle for participating in the selection of the Old A team. Even veterans with rich combat and troop-leading experience are not included in this selection once they reach the third level.

"Relax, don't be so tense, save your energy for later."

Yuan Lang's opening remarks were very much in his own style, seemingly concerned but actually laced with malice. He paced back and forth in front of the group, saying with a smile, "You are guests, and as guests, I must treat you well."

So what we're going to present to you next is... a two-day trip within a 100-kilometer radius, which should be a piece of cake for you.

You are all elites of the 702nd Regiment, don't tell me you're not good enough.

"Within the provided weaponry range—rifles, machine guns, sniper rifles—you can choose whichever you like. Supplies are also optional."

Hearing that they could choose any supplies they wanted, all the participants breathed a sigh of relief, feeling that the 100-kilometer race wouldn't be a problem.

But Yuan Lang's next words immediately made everyone's faces turn ugly.

I feel like I've been tricked!

"Anyway, no matter how picky you are, it's just a breakfast-style field ration. I'm not wrong, it can only be served as breakfast."

"But it's nothing serious, just a wilderness survival exercise. If you don't have food, you can hunt for it yourselves. I think wild vegetables stewed with wild rabbit would be pretty good."

As he spoke, he deliberately smacked his lips, savoring the taste, and said, "Let me tell you, I've tried the local stewed wild rabbit. I hunted the rabbit myself and stewed it, and the taste was absolutely amazing. I highly recommend you try it."

Yuan Lang, disguised as a food blogger, managed to sway most of the contestants with his persuasive talk, but they weren't even tempted; some were even cursing him inwardly.

There are indeed many wild rabbits on the grassland, but wild rabbits on the grassland are also the most difficult to catch. It's not that easy to cook a rabbit.

Only one naive fool chose to believe, his face full of anticipation as he thought about catching wild rabbits to stew and eat, his mouth almost watering.

Only a fool like Xu Sanduo would be so easily convinced by what others say.

Yuan Lang rambled on and on, using psychology to deliberately lower the contestants' guard so that they could catch the pumpkins more easily in the future.

Only then did they reveal the content and method of the selection process.

"The ultimate requirement for selection is to penetrate deep into the enemy's main position and complete the map work. That is what you must hand over to me when you finally reach your destination."

I suggest you proceed in small groups, because a reinforced battalion will be there to intercept and ambush you along the way.

When Yuan Lang mentioned the suggestion for the group to take action, he deliberately raised his voice by two octaves, and he was absolutely telling the truth.

Old A special operations are all about team-based special operations, so the selection criteria are naturally based on people who can work as a team.

The "lone hero" trope is a minus here!

"I heard you're all amazing. When the list came out, your superiors were reluctant to let you come. I want to see just how amazing you are."

Wu Liuyi deeply resonated with Yuan Lang's words, which further fueled his fighting spirit.

Unlike the original series, the members of the Steel Seventh Company were not separated. Without the regretful retirement of Squad Leader Shi Jin, there was no more "rivalry" between Wu Liuyi and Acting Squad Leader Xu Sanduo.

In the original storyline, the two ran a long distance on the playground carrying heavy loads, which caused their backs to be rubbed raw by the large iron pots they were carrying, leaving a huge hidden danger.

Ultimately, due to a severe recurrence of his back injury during the selection process, Wu Liuyi, despite giving his all and sustaining numerous injuries, was unfortunately not selected and failed to join the Old A unit. This led him to choose to leave the military rather than settle for less.

Wu Liuyi is in excellent physical condition right now, and he certainly has enough confidence and strength to give it his all.

"It's 9:15 a.m. now. I'll be waiting for you at the destination by this time the day after tomorrow."

After announcing the start and end time of the selection process, Yuan Lang raised three fingers of his right hand and said, "Let me make it clear beforehand that I will be driving a car with only three seats. Once the car is full, I will leave."

"There are only three seats. Once they're full, everyone leaves. Doesn't that mean we're only recruiting three people?" The contestants looked around. With only three to be selected from over 100 people, they immediately felt the pressure.

Yuan Lang continued, "Now, please memorize the landmarks indicating your destination..."

Some people started taking out paper and pens from their pockets, and Yuan Lang scolded them, "What are you doing? You don't need to write on paper with this little bit of stuff. Put it all away."

As the saying goes, a bad pen is worse than a good memory.

These people wanted to take notes with pen and paper just to be on the safe side, but Yuan Lang scolded them and they had no choice but to obediently put them away.

"For the next 48 hours, I am your enemy, and enemies don't tell you their latitude and longitude."

Yuan Lang looked at the group seriously, pointed in a direction and said loudly, "There is a pond on the edge of the grassland in the southeast. There is a mountain next to it. Beyond the mountain is a pine forest. I will wait for you at the edge of the forest."

Okay, that's all for now. If you have any questions, you can ask them now.

Yuan Lang spoke vaguely about many aspects, and only gave a general overview of the selection rules, leaving many contestants confused.

"Report."

Ma Xiaoshuai shouted loudly.

"Speak!" Yuan Lang said.

"Are you providing positioning devices?" Ma Xiaoshuai asked.

"Distributed".

Yuan Lang narrowed his eyes, revealing his signature expression, and replied, "An old-fashioned compass, one for everyone."

Ma Xiaoshuai: "..."

"Report!"

Wu Liuyi shouted loudly.

"explain!"

"Where is the enemy's main position? You didn't say," Wu Liuyi asked.

"Find it yourself!" Yuan Lang replied decisively.

Wu Liuyi: "..."

Asking that question was pointless, so the rest of the people lost interest in asking.

Yuan Lang waited a few seconds before finally saying, "After you receive your equipment, you will be sent to the war zone. Now, we will distribute your supplies."

Qi Huan, the strongest underling, appeared at the right time and directed several veterans to distribute supplies and rescue batons to the players.

He also held up a rescue baton and said, "Listen carefully to what I'm telling you: entering the war zone is the same as entering the battlefield. Everything will be handled like a battlefield situation."

Each of you will be given this equipment, which you must carefully check and keep safe during the selection process, as it could be your life.

If any of you can't take it anymore, or get injured, you can activate this rescue launcher, and we will send someone to pick you up and take you back to camp to rest.

The campsite has roasted rabbit waiting for you, which also means you've chosen to give up.

That's all for now. After you've collected your supplies, you can go to the military vehicle on your right to register and collect your weapons and ammunition. Okay, dismissed.

"Boss, haha, that's great! I'm finally with you again. I thought you weren't coming."

The moment the group was dismissed, Xu Sanduo didn't go to collect his weapons. Instead, he immediately rushed to Jackie Chan's side and started chattering away.

Wu Liuyi, Gan Xiaoning, and other old acquaintances also warmly greeted them.

The only one missing is Bai Tiejun!

Bai Tiejun was originally on the list, but his abilities were indeed lacking during the test at the regimental headquarters exercise field three days ago.

The final test results did not meet the requirements, and the candidate was eliminated from the list.

We were all comrades from the old Seventh Company, and it had been half a year since we last met. We had a lot to talk about, and we quickly got into a lively conversation.

Even Company Commander Gao Cheng and veteran Squad Leader Shi Jin took the initiative to come over and greet Jackie Chan.

the other side.

After completing the selection assignment, Yuan Lang made a special trip to Commander Wang to say goodbye before setting off: "Commander Wang, we're going to the war zone."

"Hey, I have a suggestion," Commander Wang said with a smile, patting Yuan Lang on the shoulder.

"What? You said it."

Commander Wang was a colonel with a rank of 23 cents, while Yuan Lang was only a lieutenant colonel with a rank of 22 cents. He was quite polite in his attitude.

"What do you think? You could tie all these soldiers up, line them up, and then use a machine gun to mow them down. Take the rest with you. What do you say?"

Commander Wang is indeed a seasoned veteran; his witty remarks are incredibly smooth.

They were clearly dissatisfied with Yuan Lang's selection method, where everyone was only given breakfast but had to walk 100 kilometers and face an enemy battalion's pursuit and interception.

In his view, this was pure abuse, not a selection process at all.

"Ha ha."

Upon hearing this, Yuan Lang laughed and immediately said, "You mean... I overestimated your troops?"

Yuan Lang's counterattack was brilliant and showed great intelligence.

"How could that be?" Commander Wang was definitely unwilling to admit it.

"Then why did you underestimate them?"

Yuan Lang's words flowed perfectly from the previous sentence, effectively shutting down all other avenues of conversation.

Commander Wang couldn't argue with Yuan Lang, and knowing that things had come to this point and there was no going back, he turned and left with a cold face.

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(End of this chapter)