Chapter 53: The So-called Difficulties (I)
The pouring rain finally restrained a little bit of the raging state in the early morning. The dark clouds in the sky finally dissipated a little. Sitting cross-legged by the unextinguished bonfire in the cave, Halbara, who had just been replaced by Pan Guan and Bao Lei, didn't bother to close his eyes and take a nap, and was already holding all the various equipment unloaded from everyone's bodies, and fiddling with it desperately.
Also sitting cross-legged by the campfire, Tang Guoming watched Halbara constantly debugging the various elements in the communicator, and asked Halbara in a low voice, "How is the situation?" ”
Taking out a brand new circuit board from the parts bag he was carrying, Halbara tore open the waterproof membrane on the circuit board with his teeth: "This rain is too heavy, and the communication equipment we carry originally has a strong waterproof function, but it can't stand being soaked in water for so long." Coupled with the electromagnetic interference of thunderstorms......"
Before the words fell, a rhythmic arc of radio waves flashed on the personal information terminal, which was constantly flashing with electromagnetic interference arcs. Just glancing at the rhythmic beating arc of the radio waves, Halbara was overjoyed, and grabbed the communicator and put it to his ear: "Call Oasis...... Call Oasis ......"
The electromagnetic interference murmur in the communicator was still there, but Sun Zhao's obviously tired answer could finally be heard: "This is an oasis!" I've locked down where you are - what are you doing in the Valley of the Kings? ”
Reaching out and taking another pair of communicators, Tang Guoming just wanted to speak, but Sun Zhao's voice came from the communicator: "I was able to contact you because I hijacked a weather satellite that happened to fly over you. After five minutes at most, I would lose control of the weather satellite. So...... Long story short - have you found the Chinese who need to be rescued? ”
Quickly pressing the button on the communicator, Tang Guoming replied: "All nineteen Chinese have been found, including the wounded, and they have undergone emergency treatment, and the injured situation is within a controllable range." What's the news on the embassy side? ”
Sun Zhao's feedback was transmitted very quickly: "Oman City is already in a state of anarchy, and the embassy is still holding on, but the armed forces have escorted a group of Chinese concentrated in the embassy to leave, and can no longer return to the embassy." I have already transmitted to you the road to Oman City from your location and the distribution of the armed forces, so that even if contact is lost again, you can use it as a reference for the next step. ”
Raising his eyes to look at Halbara, who was browsing the information that had just arrived, Tang Guoming spoke again: "We lack the means of transportation to transport everyone now, your suggestion?" ”
Sun Zhao: "The closest tribal settlement to the Valley of the Kings currently has at least twelve Toyota pickup trucks and two medium-duty trucks. According to the satellite images captured, about 150 armed men were stationed in the settlement. ”
Tang Guoming: "In other words...... We're going to have to figure out how to get the transportation we need from a hundred and fifty armed men? ”
Sun Zhao: "And you have to judge from the satellite pictures as soon as possible - there are already armed men who are gradually gathering near the Valley of the Emperors. According to my deduction, they were preparing for a siege of the Valley of the Kings. ”
Tang Guoming: "When is the siege expected to be launched?" ”
Sun Zhao: "Seven hours later, at the latest, the nearest group of tribal forces will launch a tentative attack, with about 30 people participating in the battle, and most of the weapons and equipment will be obsolete old Russian-style military equipment. After testing the bottom line of your combat ability, before dark, they will launch a general attack! If you guys need to buy time, then I suggest...... The tribal armed forces involved in the tentative attack must not be alive! ”
The tip of his eyebrows was raised slightly, and Tang Guoming's voice unconsciously had a little more murderous intent: "Expected attack direction?" ”
Sun Zhao: "Due south to the entrance of the valley, I suggest you ......"
Before he finished speaking, there was already a whistling sound unique to electromagnetic interference from the communicator. Reaching out and pulling down the communicator clasped in his ear, Tang Guoming raised his eyes to look at Halbara who was sitting by the bonfire: "The communication is interrupted?" ”
Nodding in annoyance, Halbara quickly fiddled with the various electronic components in his hand as he replied urgently: "It should be the weather satellite that Sun Zhao hijacked, and the owner took back control. But...... In just a while, Sun Zhao has already transmitted the latest version of the satellite map to us, which can finally make us not be blinded. Other than that...... I've modified our communications equipment, so at least we're able to communicate with each other. ”
Grabbing the personal information terminal that had just been modified by Halbara, Tang Guoming browsed the latest satellite map and asked Halbara: "How far is the communication range?" ”
After modifying the last communicator, Halbara stood up suddenly: "Under such weather and terrain conditions, I dare not guarantee it...... Five kilometers should be fine. ”
Stretched out his hand and handed a pair of communicators to Gu Weisu, who was holding a sniper rifle and bowing his head to take a nap, Tang Guoming took the opportunity to put another communicator to his ear: "Bao Lei and Pan Guan will not move at the existing sentry post, go to the two people, send them the communication equipment, and at the same time strengthen their defensive strength, so as not to be taken advantage of by others." Guo Nu and Lu Xin followed us, preparing to deal with the tribal forces attacking us at the entrance to the valley to the south. Lao Pei - take care of everyone. Don't leave the cave until we get back! ”
In the midst of the repeated orders, everyone acted according to Tang Guoming's instructions. Especially Guo Nu and Lu Xin, who followed Tang Guoming out of the cave, looked even more eager to try, as if they were looking forward to the upcoming battle.
Looking back at the eager look on Guo Nu's face, Tang Guoming couldn't help but show a smile: "It feels good to fight with real guns and live ammunition?" ”
Nodding excitedly, Guo Nu clenched the Winchester Defender shotgun in his hand and said, "When I was in the army, I also participated in several large-scale military exercises, but when it comes to the end...... It's still a little bit off. After practicing the skills for many years, all the places have been abandoned once, and I am really a little unwilling. ”
nodded with some approval, and Lu Xin also raised his voice and said: "With this experience, when I return to China in the future, I will meet my comrades-in-arms back then, and I can really brag about it!" ”
Strode to Tang Guoming's side, Gu Weisu, who was holding a sniper rifle, listened to the conversation between Guo Nu and Lu Xin, and said with a cold face: "Fighting a war is not a playhouse, let alone a drill, and it is definitely not a talking point that can be used to brag!" ”
Stunned to look at Gu Weisu, who had overtaken him in stride and was only walking towards the commanding heights on the side of the valley in front of him, Guo Nu looked at Tang Guoming with some embarrassment: "Old comrade, I'm not ...... What did you say wrong? ”
Carrying a rather heavy machine gun, Halbara also followed Tang Guoming's footsteps and walked to Guo Nu and Lu Xin's side: "As a soldier to fight, as long as you are not afraid of death, it is not a difficult thing at all." The real embarrassment...... It's the brother who wants to watch the people around you...... That's the most uncomfortable part of fighting! ”