This was the season of autumn. The dense to the point of being somewhat crowded in the primeval forest was filled with the colour of gold. Squirrels darted swiftly through the branches, breathing out hot air as they worked intimately with the pine trees, preparing for the last and most sumptuous dinner. Snow had already accumulated at the edge of the forest. Looking north from here, the majestic and magnificent snowy mountains and those pale blue glaciers could be clearly seen.
The temporary camp of the new 17th Division headquarters was in the circular base at the edge of the forest. This base, which had been operated by the Empire for several decades, had been badly damaged by the Federal Army's counterattack, but many of the building blocks were still intact.
In a room on the third floor of the base, more than ten Federation officers stared at the communication station that had suddenly lost all sound. Their expressions were somewhat stiff, and then they collectively turned their heads to look at the division commander who was staring blankly at the wide electronic map.
They knew very well that no one could control that young deputy division commander, but this was the Federal Army after all. For Lieutenant Colonel Xu Le to actually cut off the division's communication just like that was really quite outrageous. More importantly, the officers guessed what that mecha testing team far north was preparing to do at this time, so their expressions grew increasingly heavy. They really wanted to know how their division commander would react.
The commander of the new 17th Division, the Federal military's famous good guy Major General Yu Chenghai, was silent for a moment under the gazes of his many subordinates. Then, to everyone's surprise, he laughed. There was no self-deprecation in his laugh. "Lieutenant Colonel Xu Le even dared to cut off the Bureau of Proclamation's channel, so I'm not surprised."
Seeing Division Commander Yu's reaction, the officers of the division headquarters felt slightly strange, but they immediately understood. They lowered their heads somewhat awkwardly, thinking that they should have guessed earlier that this slightly plump and gentle division commander would not have the courage to do anything.
However, right at this moment, Division Commander Yu Chenghai surprised everyone. He smiled warmly and said, "Inform Commander He Lei to have his First Regiment enter combat mode. Prepare to move north within four hours. Young staff officers, ask for the location of the Azure Dragon … Special Forces First Army before the geomagnetic storm. Second Regiment and Third Regiment, slowly approach from the direction of Poling Ji towards the northwest. Pay attention, stay away from those guys from the Iron Seventh Division. If you encounter Dongfang Pei's regiment, just ignore it. "
The officers in the room stared blankly at their division commander, unable to digest these words in a short period of time. Division Commander … was preparing for the entire division to go out and provide support? In everyone's eyes, this was the same person who only knew how to eat to his heart's content, who spoke softly to his superiors and subordinates, who laughed foolishly, and who lacked courage … Was this the same person who was useless?
Teacher Yu Chenghai, who was already over fifty years old, scratched the white hair on his head. Looking at his subordinates who were looking at each other in dismay, he gently smiled and said, "What are you still doing here? Could it be that you really don't treat me as your teacher? "
Only then did the officers wake up. With a trace of excitement, 30% confusion, and 60% doubt, they saluted in unison and prepared to carry out the orders of the division commander. However, their movements were still somewhat hesitant.
Deputy Chief of Staff Ning He couldn't figure out what was wrong with Commander Yu today either. He lowered his voice and reminded him, "The situation has been reported to space, but there has been no reply from the headquarters regarding the trapped Special Forces. Moreover, the geomagnetic storm and snowstorm are still going on over there. The situation is unclear …"
Commander Yu Chenghai waved his hand and interrupted Ning He's words. A smile of understanding flashed across his slightly chubby face. He looked at his subordinates in the room and said, "Actually, we all know that it does seem a little strange for me to be the division commander of the new 17th Division. You must know that the most amazing job I have in the army is actually just to cook for the division commander. "
Since the division commander was in the mood to tell a joke, as his subordinates, they naturally had to respond with a smile. However, there was another emotion in their smiles because what Commander Yu said was true. Although it seemed to be a kind of glory that the War God was only willing to eat his cooking, it was definitely not a good qualification in the army. On the bloody battlefield, the word "good guy" was synonymous with "good-for-nothing".
In fact, there were many high-ranking generals within the Federal military who looked down on Yu Chenghai. They had great objections to him taking the position of division commander of the new 17th Division, which had a strong symbolic meaning. Regarding the position of division commander of the new 17th Division, who knew how many commanders of powerful field armies, and even the chief of staff of military regions, were willing to lower themselves a few ranks to take up the position. In the end, after so much fighting, this position actually landed on the head of a chef. Who could be convinced?
All of the middle and high-ranking officers of the new 17th Division were the targets that the Federation focused on cultivating. For such a "good guy" to be the division commander, it was hard to say that they weren't disappointed and angry in the depths of their hearts.
"But who said that chefs don't know how to fight?"
Yu Chenghai smiled so much that his eyes narrowed. For the first time, the officers in the room felt a certain sense of valiance from him.
"Back in the day, the division commander grew up in the West Woods. On the mainland of the Empire, in countless battles, he was used to making the most important decisions during meals. I was very honored that I stood by his side at that time. This means that I have watched the Federation War God's tactical deduction process countless times. No one in the entire Federal Army can compare to me in this aspect. "
Commander Yu Chenghai's face suddenly glowed with a smug luster. He said, "The Federation's proverb says that if you familiarize yourself with ten thousand books, you will naturally become an excellent writer. I have seen and memorized the division commander's countless battle examples. No matter how incompetent I am, I can still remember some things that a commander needs to remember. "
"In the later stages of the Second World War, the old division commander once used a battle example to educate me. If there is a variable that is beyond the control of both sides on the battlefield, then what we need to do is to actively respond and actively welcome the changes that this variable may bring … no matter whether this change is good or bad. "
"No one knows whether Lieutenant Colonel Xu Le can fix the Special Forces First Division. Damn it, the command system of those bastards from Green Dragon Mountain. But there is always this possibility. As long as it is possible, the large army that the Empire's people put in the ambush will be held back for one more day. And we need this time to wait for He Lei's First Division to move into position."
"Don't pay attention to those guys from the Seventh Division. Dongfang Pei will definitely be scolded after this. Such a big piece of fat meat is right in front of him and he didn't eat it. How angry will Commander Shaoqing, who has been hungry for so many days, be?"
"Red braised pork is the best with rice. Right now, there is a plate of red braised pork waiting for us. If we still wait for orders from the headquarters, although this is in line with the etiquette of guests, it is also very stupid."
"The Empire doesn't have a reserve team. That is the magnetic storm area. Just use your brain a little and you will know the reason for this ambush."
"He Lei's First Division is the furthest away from the designated battle area, but he is Lieutenant Colonel Xu Le's student. He should know very well what Xu Le will do and how long it will take. So, he must give the First Division enough autonomy to be mobile and chase after them."
"The Second Division and the Third Division will form two fronts and advance together. The sky here is full of the Federation's eyes and fighters, so there is no problem with safety. Directly entering the magnetic storm area takes the shortest amount of time, so they must control their speed."
"Once they enter the magnetic storm area, leave immediately and follow the line of the glacier to further north. Everyone, don't pay attention to the battle situation of the enemy or how many Empire soldiers are there. This will definitely be a chaotic battle."
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Commander Yu Chenghai pointed at the electronic map and explained calmly. It was as if he was explaining how a dish should be cooked. He did it so effortlessly and casually.
The officers of the Seventeenth Division quietly listened to their commander's lecture. Their expressions were very serious and serious, and their eyes gradually revealed a look of admiration.
Yu Chenghai smiled gently and ended his tactical arrangement. He looked at his subordinates and said, "Just like the Seventh Division's crazy pursuit to the north in the Yellow Mountain Ridge last year, once we enter the magnetic storm area, we will split up. Later, we will issue the strictest military order to the company level combat units. Once they discover that they cannot beat the Empire soldiers, they are to run immediately. As for where to run, that is up to them to decide. Don't forget that our Seventeenth Division is a fully mechanized force. Now, the Department of National Defense has stuffed in so many mechas that make me dizzy. When it comes to running, who can be faster than us? "
"With the additional system designed by Lieutenant Colonel Xu Le, I believe that these mechas will not fall into a trap again." Commander Yu Chenghai raised an eyebrow and smiled. "As a commander, I should not be explaining these tactical arrangements to you all. But there are not many true veterans in the division. As a commander, my greatest responsibility is to pass down the fighting style of the old commander when he led the Seventeenth Division. "
"Of course, if General Miles were to be the commander himself, perhaps he would do a better job. You must know that on the battlefield back then, he was known for being the most sinister and ruthless. But I think the President would not agree. "
Commander Yu Chenghai spread out his arms and said with a serious expression, "Children, you must remember that the great, undefeated Seventeenth Division only has one fighting style."
"And that is: to eat all the meat that can be eaten, to love every piece of meat on our bodies. For this purpose, there is no such thing as the word 'shameless' in our eyes."
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Xu Le did not know what had happened at the division headquarters. He also did not know that the Seventeenth Division that had been brought up by that old man in Feicheng was definitely not as honorable and disciplined as the Federation citizens thought. In reality, although he used all his free time to study military command and had also commanded Seventh Division in some small-scale battles, he still could not be considered an excellent commander. Putting aside those hot-blooded individual heroism, he still habitually used his superior combat ability to solve the problems he faced while in a mecha.
The twin engines of the snow-white MXT mecha hummed. The micro-turbine in the T-section did not make any noise, but it silently provided more power. The super-fine alloy spikes protruded from the mechanical legs of the mecha, like the fine hairs on the edge of a cat's paw. They rubbed against the smooth ice surface forcefully, causing the two mechas to become two white lines. Although it was difficult to be silent, they advanced at an exceptionally high speed.
The snowstorm grew stronger and stronger. The two mechas in synchronized mode simultaneously emitted a warning of strong magnetic interference. Relying on the naked eye, they did not separate, but they were still blurred between the wind, snow, glacier, and black clouds, like two flies bumping into each other for who knew how long.
And then they crashed headfirst into the battlefield.
Two white mechas stood on top of the glacier, looking down at the armored vehicles that were emitting black smoke. The corpses of the fallen soldiers were motionless as they listened to the sporadic gunshots. They seemed to be looking for a way to enter the center of the battlefield.
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