The military transport truck drove all the way into the wilderness and slowly drove into a mountainous area. The mountains here were not considered very high.
The entire platoon was seated in the back of the truck. Ren Xiaosu silently noted their current location. It should be several dozen kilometers away from Stronghold 108.
Along the way, they passed by several factories. Li Qingzheng introduced them to the others. "This is the Li Consortium's oil refinery, and our outpost is just up ahead. Our daily mission is to observe if there are any incoming enemies. If there are, we're to immediately report back via satellite phone."
Ren Xiaosu felt a headache coming on. "What happens after we report back?"
Li Qingzheng was stumped by this question. His superiors did not tell him what to do after they reported back. Should they defend the outpost and wait for reinforcements, or should they retreat?!
It seemed like their mission was to investigate and serve as a warning.
But Ren Xiaosu felt that they were basically risking their lives to investigate.
They were not issued military uniforms or firearms either. The 30-man platoon only had 11 automatic rifles and over 20 magazines in their hands.
What else could they be if not cannon fodder?
However, Li Qingzheng was not very worried. "Think about it. A large group of regular troops has already been dispatched to Stronghold 109. If there's any danger, they'll take care of it. What danger do we still have to worry about?"
"What if the other consortiums start a war?" Ren Xiaosu asked.
"That's impossible." Li Qingzheng waved it off and said, "What era are we in? I've never seen a real war in my life!"
Ren Xiaosu did not say anything. Even the refugees were used to a life without war. Everyone had always felt that war was a distant dream. Even Ren Xiaosu felt the same way.
But Ren Xiaosu felt that something was not right. What if the Li Consortium attacked someone else? What if the Li Consortium's frontline troops did not defeat the Experimentals?
If war were not imminent, the Li Consortium would not have needed to mobilize such a large force. Moreover, the various consortiums had spies in other strongholds. If the Li Consortium prepared for war, the other consortiums would also get nervous.
The relationships between them were like a rope. The moment you tightened it, the others would immediately tighten it too. When that rope snapped, war would break out.
"We're here!" Li Qingzheng shouted excitedly. "This will be our outpost from now on!"
Ren Xiaosu jumped out of the car and was stunned by what he saw. All he saw was a row of small single-story houses standing on a hillside in front of him. Behind them was a huge mountain, and there was no village or shop in the middle of nowhere.
There was not a single person in the outpost. It turned out that the Eighth Platoon of the Iron Second had taken over the entire outpost. No wonder Li Qingzheng said that he had the final say in the entire outpost …
Li Qingzheng stood on the flat ground of the outpost and pointed to the top of the mountain. "Every day, five people will take turns to be on the lookout post at the top of the mountain. Observe the enemy's movements and immediately report to the higher-ups if anything happens."
"Is there nothing else?" Ren Xiaosu asked.
"Yes, there's nothing else." Li Qingzheng smiled and said, "The supplies will be sent over regularly, so we don't have to worry about anything else. We just have to keep an eye on this direction."
"Who would come from this direction?" Ren Xiaosu asked curiously.
"How would I know?" Li Qingzheng was amused. "No one has been to those mountains before, so who would come from there? Let's just relax here. No one will attack us. "
Ren Xiaosu estimated their location and figured they should be at one of the northernmost outposts in the territory controlled by the Li Consortium. Who were the consortiums in the north? Was it the Kyung Clan or the Yang Clan?
Ren Xiaosu asked, "Do you know where Stronghold 88 is?"
Li Qingzheng was stunned. "I don't know."
Alright, he would have to find another opportunity to ask someone else.
If he had known this would happen, he would have asked Yang Xiaojin in advance.
Everyone unloaded the supplies from the military transport trucks. Ren Xiaosu estimated that these supplies would only be enough to feed 30 people for seven days. He wondered if the follow-up supplies would arrive in time.
Seeing that the Li family was busy everywhere now, maybe this place would be forgotten by people.
Li Qingzheng looked at Ren Xiaosu's expression and smiled. "Bro, I know y 'all want to leave. But based on the current situation, even if you escape back to town from here, you might not be able to leave with your people. That place is already filled with military camps, and there are so many of you, so how are you going to leave? I'm afraid you'll be arrested and questioned before you can even get out. "
Ren Xiaosu realized Li Qingzheng might look fierce, but he was actually very clear on the inside. He knew very well that Ren Xiaosu's mind was not here at all.
Li Qingzheng immediately said, "I suggest you stay here. If there's a chance in the future, I'll transfer you to town. At that time, you can still reunite with your family and friends."
Ren Xiaosu knew Li Qingzheng was asking for money, but he still thanked him. "Alright, I'll be counting on you then, Platoon Leader Li."
"Haha, why are you being so polite with me?" Li Qingzheng said with a smile, "Don't worry and stay at this outpost. If the enemy really comes, I'll send them packing with a punch. Y 'all don't have to be afraid at all."
Li Qingzheng had also found out that Ren Xiaosu and the others were students from Stronghold 109, and Ren Xiaosu was their platoon leader.
In his opinion, it was normal for a group of students to be afraid when they came here. As their big brother, he naturally had to comfort them.
The students next to him did not say anything and just continued unloading the supplies. When they heard Li Qingzheng's words, they did not know how to react. At this moment, Li Qingzheng said with a smile, "Y 'all don't have to do this work. Let the stronghold residents do it. Didn't they look down on us refugees in the past? Now, let them seize the opportunity to experience the life of a refugee."
The students looked at Ren Xiaosu. Ren Xiaosu said to Li Qingzheng with a smile, "Let's all do it together."
Although he did not like the stronghold residents, he would not order the seven escapees around. Li Qingzheng said with a smile, "You students are still kind-hearted. But it's a pity that y 'all didn't pass the synchronization test. I heard that those who pass the test will become true elites who can take on a hundred enemies by themselves."
Ren Xiaosu was skeptical about the idea of being able to take on a hundred enemies by himself. To be honest, he had his own path to take, so he did not envy those who passed the test.
It was just that he felt a little uncomfortable when he saw Chen Wudi's compassionate gaze.
Suddenly, Ren Xiaosu looked up and saw the majestic Wolf King standing on a mountain peak quietly looking in his direction. He was shocked to realize the wolf pack was still following him.
When the Wolf King saw that it had been spotted by Ren Xiaosu, it did not avoid him. After a while, it disappeared into the mountains. Li Qingzheng followed the Wolf King's gaze but did not see anything. "What are you looking at?"
Ren Xiaosu smiled. "I'm just looking at the scenery."
Suddenly, a wolf howled and startled everyone. Li Qingzheng panicked a little. "There's actually a wolf in the mountains?!"
But this time, Ren Xiaosu was not afraid at all.
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