In Wolf Fang, I Became the Godfather of Special Forces

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"The flood is indeed coming!"

Upon hearing this, Tang Ming knew that the immense calamity of 98 years ago had struck again in this life!

"First Platoon Leader!"

As Wang Zhan spoke, he shouted to the row of people in this direction.

"To!"

The platoon leader stepped forward and shouted, "Take your platoon and head to Songhua Village in Binhai Town of our city for rescue operations! Immediately take everyone in your platoon to the administrative office to collect the rescue tools and supplies from the quartermaster, load them onto the trucks, and depart immediately!"

"Remember, we must spare no effort to ensure the safety of the lives and property of the villagers of Songhua Village!"

"Yes, sir! The first platoon guarantees to complete the mission!"

The platoon leader responded loudly with a solemn expression.

"One line, follow me! Quickly!"

Instantly, the thirty members in the row followed their leader hurriedly and nervously towards the administration office!

At this moment, no one dared to laugh or joke.

This is a serious and extremely urgent task!

Villagers in villages affected by floods are at risk of being swept away by the floodwaters at any moment!

The soldiers of China exist to protect the country and its people!

Now that people's lives and property are threatened, these soldiers naturally have to rescue them at all costs!

This is their mission!

This is their duty as soldiers!

Next, Wang Zhan assigned tasks to the second, third, and fourth platoons, instructing them to quickly collect rescue tools and set off immediately!

On the green truck, all the members of each row were seated inside.

At their feet and around them were rescue tools such as lifebuoys, life jackets, life rafts, shovels, and ropes!

Each platoon had a vehicle, and they sped off towards their mission location!

boom!

Outside the car, the sky was still covered with dark clouds, with lightning and thunder.

Lightning mercilessly ripped the sky apart, making everyone feel as if a heavy stone was pressing down on their hearts.

Because the vehicle was loaded with too much stuff, and some items were also tied to it, the dark green plastic curtain could not be closed, and rain kept blowing in, splashing onto the students sitting at the back of the vehicle.

The cold wind kept blowing and cutting into them.

Although it's July or August, the hottest season.

But after half a month of torrential rain, the weather had already turned cool.

The rain was icy cold, the wind was howling, and their clothes were all wet.

Everyone felt a chill run through their body, and their bodies trembled slightly.

Even so, at this time, no one complained, and no one said once that it was cold or uncomfortable!

People who have never served in the military wouldn't know.

Even in the most difficult circumstances, they would not feel the slightest resentment.

The phrase "serve the people" was already etched into their very bones the moment they entered military academy or joined the army, donning their sacred uniforms.

That kind of faith, a faith that nothing can erase or defeat!

It is this strong faith and belief that enables Chinese soldiers to rush to the front lines without hesitation and fight for their country and people whenever disaster strikes!

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Sitting in the front passenger seat, Tang Ming also saw that most of the crops grown by farmers in the fields on both sides of the road had long been washed away by the rain and strong winds.

In the remaining areas, many farmers can be seen braving the rain to use ropes and supports to pull up and stabilize the fallen crops.

But just as they were secured, they were swept away again.

Tang Ming knew that all of this was in vain.

At this stage, the flooding has only just begun; what follows will be even more ferocious and terrifying!

The devastating floods of 1998 lasted for nearly three months from start to finish.

This is just the beginning. These crops have already been mostly washed away. When the real floodwaters burst forth, not to mention crops, all farmland will likely be nothing but a vast expanse of water.

Looking at the farmers working hard in the fields in the rain, Tang Ming was filled with emotion.

In 98, China's national economy had not yet fully recovered, and most Chinese people relied on crops to feed their families.

Where was there a greater opportunity to work and earn money than in the 21st century?

It can be said that during this period, the fate of the farmers was determined by the crop!

When the crops fall, it means their homes fall!

The village that the fourth platoon was going to rescue was a relatively remote village, nearly 200 miles away from the military academy camp!

Tonggu Village is located in the downstream area of the city. The village is close to the hillside and backed by a large river in the town.

But at this time, the river was already overflowing. The water that had been flowing down from upstream had burst through the dam, crossed thousands of acres of farmland, and swept over the entire village!

The local town's medical personnel were simply not enough to rescue the villagers, so they had to call the army for help.

Three hours earlier, nearly 60 percent of the houses in Tonggu village had been flooded.

At that time, most houses were mud houses, which could not withstand the erosion of floods and would soon collapse!

The hundreds of villagers were either swept away by the flood or hiding on the rooftops of higher stone houses and on higher hillsides, waiting for rescue!

"Faster!"

Tang Mingchong, the driver and sergeant, said.

"Yes!"

The driver and sergeant also looked very serious. He steadily controlled the steering wheel and began to accelerate!

Nearly three hours later, they finally arrived in town.

However, the road from the town to Tonggu Village requires crossing a flat stone bridge.

The flat stone bridge had been washed away, and cars could no longer drive across it!

Looking at the high water level and the swift current of the river, which was over twenty meters wide, it was impossible for people to cross, let alone cars!

"Platoon leader, what do we do? The river is flowing so fast, and the bridge is broken. We can't cross!"

The squad leader rushed to Tang Ming.

How far are we from Tonggu Village?

Tang Ming asked the driver in a deep voice.

"Seven kilometers to go!" the driver replied.

Tang Ming said, "There's no other way! We have to swim there! Get the rope ready!"

"Swim across?!"

Everyone in the platoon was stunned!

"Platoon leader, the river is so fast, how can we swim? If we go down, we'll be swept away immediately!"

Wu Feng called out.

"I'll do it!"

Tang Ming said in a deep voice, "Bring the rope over here!"

The trainees in the platoon looked at each other, but still followed Tang Ming's instructions and brought over the safety rope and the three-centimeter-thick rope.

This is the rope they used for rescue!

Tang Ming tied the rough-sounding object around his waist.

On the other end, they were tied to a large truck so that if people couldn't withstand the impact of the flood and were swept away, they could pull them back!

"Platoon leader, let me do it! I'm a better swimmer!"

"I'll go! Platoon leader, I'm the best swimmer in our unit!"

"I'll do it!"

The trainees eagerly rushed forward.

Tang Ming looked at them and felt a surge of warmth in his heart.

These idiots!

Faced with mortal danger, anyone wearing this military uniform would rush to take the risk and be the first to die.

Aren't they dead?

Of course I'm afraid!

However, the spirit of dying for the mission or for one's comrades far surpasses the word "fear".

When others encounter danger, they all back away.

Only a bunch of fools like the Chinese soldiers would rush forward without hesitation when the people and their comrades are in danger!