Zhang Xiaogang and Luo Jinyong are in the command center, Nicol and the others have returned, and even Yang Fanglie and Yuan Dezhi are also there.

The invasion has begun in full swing, and not only the Chinese army launched a counterattack at the first time, but also the other nine member states, as well as some countries that are not members of the Planetary Defense Council, have also launched counterattacks at the first time, and all of them are aviation troops, but the results are without exception.

In the face of invisible and incorruptible "enemy aircraft", human fighter jets are simply children's toys.

After the failure of the nation's counterattack, extraterrestrial civilizations launched an attack, capturing the inhabitants of the cities and attacking the troops stationed on the outskirts.

The ground war has begun, and the invaders are also using fighting machines, and they are the same as flying machines.

Because all the major cities had been evacuated and few residents remained in the cities, the ground war in China was the most intense.

Although the Intruder's fighting machine is also made of metal, it is protected by an energy film, not to mention a firearm, not even the armor-piercing bullets fired by a tank gun can not hurt it in the slightest. Instead, the Combat Machine uses an energy weapon that can easily kill infantry and destroy tanks.

The information displayed on the large screen indicated that two-thirds of the garrisons near large cities had been routed, and another third of the garrisons near large cities were about to be routed. In such a one-sided battle, even the bravest soldiers can quickly lose their fighting spirit.

It's not fighting, it's sending people to their death, to be slaughtered by the enemy.

Luo Jinyong was the first to leave, he still had a lot of things to do, and he couldn't afford to delay time here.

Chu Tianjiang took Nicol and the others away. Although Nichol was a little reluctant, they were not interested in the battlefield information and could not help.

After a while, Wei Longzheng hurried over and whispered in Yang Fanglie's ear. Yang Fanglie said a few words to Yuan Dezhi, and then left the command center with Wei Longzheng.

"What did Wei Longzheng say?" Zhang Xiaogang knew that Chu Tianjiang heard what Wei Longzheng said.

"The use of nuclear weapons is ready from above."

"What?"

"The order issued by the chairman, Mr. Yang is rushing to confirm it." Chu Tianjiang let out a long breath and said, "Conventional means can't defeat the invaders at all, and it's only a matter of time before nuclear weapons are used. ”

"Do you think it helps?"

"Of course it doesn't work."

"That ......"

"Can you convince the chairman, or can you convince Mr. Yang?" Chu Tianjiang glanced at Zhang Xiaogang and said, "Until we taste failure, it's useless for us to say anything. ”

Zhang Xiaogang sighed, knowing that Chu Tianjiang was right, so he didn't argue with him.

"Lao Zhang, do you think this world is worth nostalgia?"

"What?"

Chu Tianjiang smiled reluctantly and said, "If you are about to come to the end of your life, will you feel regretful?" ”

"No, there's nothing to regret." Zhang Xiaogang smiled bitterly, "It's just that I won't accept my fate easily." The day I joined the Military Intelligence Agency, I believed that people do not live in the past or in the future, but in the present, and there are no regrets. ”

"So, there's nothing in this world worth nostalgic?"

"Of course, friends like you and the professor, as well as Mother Zhao, who raised me, are worthy of my nostalgia, but what's the use?"

"What are you willing to do for Mama Zhao?"

"Willing to do anything."

Chu Tianjiang nodded thoughtfully and sighed again.

"Why, there's nothing worth nostalgicing for?"

"Of course there are, and a lot." Chu Tianjiang glanced at Zhang Xiaogang and said, "You won't talk much to the professor, Xiao Fangfang and Wu Guoxiong, as well as Nichol, and even Melanie and Natasha, including everyone I know, are familiar with, and understand." It also includes the land that gave birth to me, including the country and the nation I have sworn to defend. Like you, I'm willing to do anything for it. ”

Zhang Xiaogang's brows jumped a few times and said, "Old Chu, you won't ......"

"To be honest, I'm a little reluctant." Chu Tianjiang took out a cigarette from Zhang Xiaogang's chest pocket, "Before, I was still fantasizing that when everything is over, I will go to the river valley you chose for me, build a farm, plant wheat and rice on the nearby plains, raise some livestock and poultry, make a big pond to raise some fish, occasionally go to the nearby forest to hunt some game, live a few years of peaceful life, and raise Wu Guoxiong to grow up." It's a pity that these are all beautiful fantasies, and they have nothing to do with me, and I don't have such good blessings. ”

Zhang Xiaogang was startled and immediately understood. "Lao Chu, you can't do this."

Chu Tianjiang smoked a cigarette and did not speak.

"I know what kind of person you are, and I know how much courage you have, but you must not ...... before the time of despair."

"Is there any other way?"

"Professors, they're trying to figure it out, and there's got to be something else."

Chu Tianjiang smiled reluctantly and said, "Lao Zhang, we are all smart people, we all know how powerful the enemy is, don't deceive yourself." ”

"Old Chu ......"

"Promise me one thing."

Zhang Xiaogang gritted his teeth and did not speak.

"If you know me, you should know the way, whether you agree or not, I will do it."

Zhang Xiaogang let out a long breath and said, "Say, what's the matter?" ”

"Help me take care of them."

Zhang Xiaogang was stunned for a moment, knowing that Chu Tianjiang was talking about Nicol and them.

"Xiao Fangfang and Wu Guoxiong don't need me to worry about it, even if I don't say it, you will help me take care of them, and Lao Liu will take care of Wu Guoxiong. Xiao Fangfang is a high-level agent, and she can take care of herself. Chu Tianjiang sighed and said, "Nicol, they are different, they have no roots, and no one cares about them except me." With their current situation, if I am gone, I am afraid that the ending will be very tragic. ”

"I promise you, but you also know that I can't help them at all."

"Use your brain more and use less force." Chu Tianjiang smiled and said, "You are very good at making up stories, as long as you make them believe that I will come back one day, they will not cause you trouble." The point is, you have to send them away and make sure they don't get hurt. ”

Zhang Xiaogang sighed and said, "You have already thought about it?" ”

"I just thought of it at first."

"Do you want me to tell the professor?"

"Whatever you want, but you have to remind the professor to take care of Melanie."

"I know it, and I'm sure I'll warn the professor."

"Lao Zhang, thank you."

"You and me, do you need to thank me?"

Chu Tianjiang smiled and said, "Although we have only known each other for a few months, you are one of the most brotherly friends I have ever met. I am content to be a brother with you. ”

"Lao Chu!" Zhang Xiaogang was a little sad.

"Alright, so be it." Chu Tianjiang threw away his cigarette butt, "Be happy, who said that I must never go back, maybe I will come back." ”

"Old Chu ......" Zhang Xiaogang hesitated for a moment and said, "I will build a farm for you and let them wait for you to come back." No matter how difficult it is, think about us, think about Nicole and them, think about Wu Guoxiong, think about this land you love, you must come back. ”

Chu Tianjiang smiled and said, "What do you want to do, we are not friends." However, I remembered that I would try to come back alive. ”

"Damn, you're friends with the professor!" Zhang Xiaogang scolded with a smile.

"Don't talk about it, while the professor is away, I have to leave quickly."

"Lao Chu!" Zhang Xiaogang took out half a pack of cigarettes from his pocket and threw them to Chu Tianjiang. "Remember my words, and when you encounter difficulties, think about the people and things you cherish and love."

Catching half a pack of cigarettes, Chu Tianjiang nodded and walked out of the command center quickly.

A few minutes later, when Luo Jinyong arrived in a hurry, Zhang Xiaogang knew that Chu Tianjiang had already left the Xuanwu Strategic Command Center with that flying machine.

"Lao Zhang, you already know the way?"

Zhang Xiaogang nodded and didn't say anything more.

"Why didn't you stop him?"

"Professor, can I stop him?" Zhang Xiaogang smiled bitterly, "Don't talk about me, no one can stop him." You also know very well who Lao Chu is. As long as he thinks the decision is correct, no one can change it. Moreover, it is indeed the right decision. ”

"You...... You just sent him to death? Luo Jinyong looked angry.

"No, I'll go find Melanie, I'll have to get him back."

"Professor!" Zhang Xiaogang was startled and immediately stopped Luo Jinyong. Although she can't contact the flying machine, Melanie has a strong telepathic ability, and Chu Tianjiang has strengthened her ability, maybe she can really contact Chu Tianjiang. "Do you think it's worth yearning to live alone in this world after losing everything worth cherishing, and to face the cruel reality every day?"

Luo Jinyong was stunned for a moment and stopped. "Haven't you ever thought about the consequences of him doing this?"

"Of course I thought about it, and I thought about it at the time." Zhang Xiaogang let out a long breath and said, "Old Chu knows what he is doing, and we also know that he must do this." You and I know him very well, and I know that he is a person who stands up to the sky, dares to act, is not afraid of sacrifice, is kind-hearted, and has great love. People like him will go out of their way to protect and defend what they cherish and love, even if it's at the expense of it. When I approached him and offered to make him a future soldier, I knew that day would come sooner or later. We should thank him and support him, not hinder him. If we are religious, bless him. Unfortunately, I'm an atheist. ”

Luo Jinyong was silent, trying to control the tears that were about to well-heer up.

"If humanity has a future, we must remember not only him, but everyone else."

"Lao Zhang ......"

"Now is not the time to grieve." Zhang Xiaogang patted Luo Jinyong on the shoulder, and suddenly smiled and said, "Lao Chu told me, let me build him a good farm, and he will come back to enjoy a better life." If you let him know like this, you will definitely die of laughter. ”

"Damn, I'm a scientist, not a cold-blooded agent, not an iron-blooded soldier, aren't I allowed to grieve?"

"It's okay to be sad, but when you're sad, go and get down to business. Lao Chu is desperately trying to fight for an opportunity for us, if we waste it in vain, we will be sinners through the ages. ”

Luo Jinyong nodded and wiped away the tears that overflowed his eyes.