"At least 140 people were killed and 80 injured in the explosion of a large oil tanker in the Samfu section of the Mekong River basin. The accident caused the temporary suspension of the operation of the river section, and the Lao and Myanmar sides announced their intervention in the investigation."

"Armed clashes broke out near Wangnam Fushan, which caused forest fires that killed at least 70 people and injured many others. The 756 Brigade of Southern Shan State claimed responsibility for the incident. It has been learned that the armed conflict was a special operation organized by the 756 Brigade to crack down on cross-border drug trafficking, and the results were remarkable.

"There was an explosion at the Dachili Rock Pier, the casualties at the scene are unknown, and the 505 Brigade claimed that the cause of the accident was improper operation by the driver of the armored vehicle"

"The attack on the Dachili Ruijina Hotel, the No. 3 leader of the Golden Triangle Nuokang drug trafficking gang was beheaded, and people familiar with the matter said that it was a private armed group retaliation, and the motive is unknown."

"The 756 Brigade claimed to have evidence of cooperation between the Burmese side and drug traffickers, and the Burmese side urgently issued a statement: it has never cooperated and has not obstructed the anti-drug operations of the local armed forces."

"The Burmese side questioned the 756 Brigade entering the Jingdong garrison area without permission, and He Bangxiong responded: Not a single shot was fired, and routine training was carried out."

"The situation in Jingdong is tense, and the airport is temporarily closed"

"The above is the main content of today's Shan State news, I am the host Jiayu, please see the Shan State weather forecast next"

In the ward, Chen Shen leisurely drank tea while watching the news of the local TV station in South Shan State on TV, but after watching it around, there was nothing new.

After all, half an hour of broadcasting, 29 minutes is related to yourself.

The only news that is not touched is still talking about the issue of strengthening checkpoint control on the Jingdong-Dachili Highway.

If it weren't for the host's good-looking appearance, he would probably turn off the TV directly.

However, taking a step back, the news also adds details of information that he does not have.

The explosion on the river caused more than 140 casualties, which meant that the dense interception fleet was largely emptied.

There were more than 70 casualties near Wangnanfu, and about 50 to 60 people were directly killed by the Dongfeng Corps, and the rest were really surrounded by fire and burned to death.

The receiving unit of the 756 Brigade really didn't fire a single shot, and it was purely a person who picked up someone in the past.

He Bangxiong has already begun the siege of Jingdong, and under the pressure of the army, Jingdong Airport was closed, and Ji Ya survived again

He shook his head slightly, adjusted his somewhat stiff sitting posture, and Cao Min, the regiment commander who was waiting for the side, who was in charge of the action, immediately came up and helped him adjust the height of the hospital bed with his hands and feet.

"Sir, this height is okay, right?"

His face was full of dog-legged expressions, such expressions should not have appeared on the face of a dignified regimental commander at all, but in fact, since he walked out of the woods with his troops and saw the Dongfeng Corps that had just experienced a big battle, such a dog-legged temperament naturally emerged.

Six people, covered in blood, drinking water and eating.

Although it is a remnant of the cavalry, the momentum of the battlefield soars into the sky.

At that moment, Cao Min even believed that if he dared to move the idea of "picking fruits" and "grabbing war merits", those six people would definitely pick up their guns again like a tiger entering a flock of sheep and bite all 400 people on their side to death.

So, he really didn't move at all.

It was in accordance with the man's orders that he arranged the ships to receive them, the passage for the rapid evacuation of the wounded, and even all the loot collection.

He didn't feel that there was anything wrong with him doing this, because he knew very well that the 400 people who seemed to be strong and strong were actually only worthy of them to do chores.

Or else?

I thought it was a big battle, and I thought it was a rescue after the other party fell into a crisis, but when I finally arrived, people even finished breakfast!

That's right, just a breakfast eaten with dozens of corpses, smelling the blood of the enemy.

With such a team, you can be glad that he didn't target him.

Against them? Think you're living too long?

Can't you see the height of your eyebrows?

Stutter, hurry up.

What's so bad about doing chores? I'm happy!

——

Of course, his behavior was also questioned by some colleagues, especially when they returned to Meng Bin, when he rushed into the hospital with the wounded in a hurry, and the other head of the regiment in charge of regional security actually tried to prevent the lightly wounded from being admitted to the special care unit on the grounds that "the ward was full".

If it was in normal times, Cao Min might still reason with him.

But at that moment, he was really enthusiastic.

You're an old den.

Don't stop me from progressing!

So, without hesitation, he slapped the man in the face, loaded the pistol, and the guards around him all pulled their guns and aimed, putting on a posture of playing with their lives if they didn't let it go.

The other party was really frightened, and he probably didn't expect how big the matter was this time.

But the order that came next to Brigade Commander He made the other party directly dumbfounded.

The public security work was temporarily handed over to Cao Min, and all other unrelated personnel were withdrawn.

What does this mean?

This means that he guessed the mind of Brigadier He correctly!

With the military order in hand, Cao Min became more and more superior, and he even ordered the hospital to prepare a group of 20 people to serve the Dongfeng Corps.

——

But of course, he still does some personal service work himself.

That's how you can show your sincerity.

Is it excessive? Lose face?

If it was before this battle, Cao Min might really feel a little faceless.

But after this battle, he has a sensitive sense of smell and has already discovered the key to the problem.

Bottom line: What is a warlord?

Lots of standards.

Some people have guns, territory, income, and can compete with the major forces.

But most importantly, there is always only one:

Able to fight, able to subdue others through war.

Did the Dongfeng Corps do it?

They didn't say they did it, they did it too well.

10 people did what hundreds of people could do, and they achieved results that have been rare in the 756 Brigade in recent years

So, the answer is already obvious.

This so-called mercenary group is a powerful force that has risen in this land.

And it is also a force that does not compete with the original forces for territory, but goes to fight the world and expand its territory by itself!

Who doesn't like that? Brigadier Ho doesn't like it?

He loved it so much!

I just wanted a handle, but now?

The old bottom of the 505 Brigade has been turned out!

He was crazy, if it weren't for that, today's news wouldn't have revolved around the trajectory of the Dongfeng Corps.

Thinking of this, the smile on Cao Min's face brightened a little more.

Looking at his smiling face, Chen Shen nodded slightly and replied:

"The height is okay-—— you ask someone to help me change the pillow, this pillow is not very comfortable."

"Good! Xiao He, go quickly! ”

Cao Min's adjutant immediately trotted all the way to find the pillow, while Cao Min, who remained in place, continued:

"Sir, I've already asked about the situation on the wounded."

"Two seriously wounded, one thigh can't do it, it has to be amputated; The other abdominal cavity was beaten to a mess and was estimated to take several months of recuperation. ”

"The other minor injuries are basically not a big problem, the bone that was shot in the shoulder was broken, but it is not serious, the doctor said that it can be recovered with autologous bone transplantation, or with synthetic materials."

"I've already asked the doctor to arrange the surgery, and it can be done within a few days at the earliest."

"I'm bothered."

Chen Shen said sincerely.

He can understand Cao Min's current mood and feel that he has hugged his thighs!

However, he will not be bullying because of the other party's performance, after all, sometimes, hello, hello, everyone is the best situation.

So, it doesn't hurt to be polite.

Pride? Appearing in front of people everywhere after winning a battle?

Not necessarily.

As long as you are awesome enough, some people are blowing you behind your back, and you don't need to end up by yourself at all

Looking at Chen Shen's expression and listening to Chen Shen's gentle words, Cao Min couldn't help but feel excited.

This path of progress is finally about to be completed.

He hastened to reply:

"It should, it should!"

"Chief, hard work, this night's time, we are full of news in Shan State, really, really"

Cao Min suddenly didn't know what words to use to describe it, so he had to laugh a few times, but fortunately, Chen Shen didn't care, and just said modestly:

"It's just a blessing that your support is timely."

"Otherwise, if their ground forces react and reorganize the attack, we may find it difficult to get out."

This is indeed a matter of time difference, and Chen Shen is not deliberately complimenting.

Cao Min knew this very well, so he felt more and more comfortable.

What is the demeanor of a general? What is the reward for meritorious deeds?

That's it!

So, he was not pretentious, and immediately replied:

"The main credit is still the chief's, and we just did our part."

"It's good to be able to do a good job, and when the time comes, I'll talk to Brigade Commander He."

"Thank you, sir!"

Cao Min heard the meaning of Chen Shen's words, and the ecstasy on his face was undisguised.

——

And just as they were vaguely discussing the distribution of the benefits of this operation, there was a sudden knock on the door of the ward.

Cao Min looked at Chen Shen, and Chen Shen shouted:

"Come in!"

He thought that it would be doctors and nurses and other staff members who came, but he didn't expect that it was He Bangxiong who came in.

Brigadier Commander, knock on the door?

Cao Min immediately stood up and greeted him respectfully, He Bangxiong waved his hand to signal that he didn't need to say much, and walked in front of Chen Shen and sat down.

He picked up the apple on the side and made an exact gesture like his adjutant Zhu Qisheng.

Peel.

However, his expression was much kinder than that of Zhu Qisheng that day.

Or rather, much more sincerely.

"Brother, the matter has basically been dealt with."

"The movement you made this time is really big enough, the explosion on the river, not only us, but also the international news is reporting everywhere."

"There are a lot of speculations in all aspects now, and the limelight is very fierce, and it is estimated that it will not be able to be suppressed in a short period of time."

"But don't worry, at least in Mengbin, you're safe."

"Of course, if you say you want to go back, I can also arrange a car to send you back to Dabang, and it just so happens that your boat is also parked near Dabang, and you can drive to Mengka together."

He Bangxiong said "your ship", not "our ship", which made Chen Shen very satisfied.

fought so hard to fight such a big battle, if the ship he got back was really going to be confiscated by him as evidence, then his next target might really be him.

After thinking for a moment, Chen Shen replied:

"Then it's troublesome for Brigadier He to arrange it, our people still have to go back to Mengka."

"The situation in Meng Bin has been tense recently, and we are not willing to take any more risks."

"Understood, understood."

He Bangxiong had already finished peeling the apple, and he skillfully cut the flesh into several more pieces and gently placed it on the table beside him.

"Boat and money, I'll prepare it for you together."

"In order to show my personal sincerity, on top of the original remuneration, I will add another 500,000 US dollars as a subsidy for several wounded and a bereavement for my brothers who unfortunately died in battle."

"Still. We may still have to discuss the follow-up distribution. ”

As he spoke, he picked up a piece of apple and stuffed it into his mouth.

There was a brief silence in the hospital room, and the television was playing boring advertisements, and the sound of He Bangxiong's chewing was particularly noticeable.

"Which piece do you refer to?"

Chen Shen asked.

"The 505th Brigade has compromised, we will reunite and prepare to take Jingdong."

"It's not going to be short, but"

"It's not something I need to be involved in, is it?"

Chen Shen asked inexplicably.

Listening to what He Bangxiong means, the benefits of the civil strife in Southern Shan State also have their own share?

But the problem is, I didn't plan to ask for it at all!

Are you kidding. If you haven't grown up yet, and you can't wait to get involved in a large-scale conflict at a deep level, you really think you're living too long.

Are you overestimating me?

Am I like I can mix in this kind of large-scale operation right now?

I just beat up a drug dealer and killed some of their people.

It's a bit much, though.

But your misunderstanding of me is really deep.

Hearing Chen Shen's words, He Bangxiong's hand that picked up the second apple stopped in the air.

He looked at Chen Shen in amazement and asked:

"You didn't participate in the follow-up?"

"I'm not participating, I have something else to do."

Chen Shen replied decisively.

Now he really has no interest in the warlord brawl at all, because he has already planned everything for the Dongfeng Corps that should be done during the repair period.

The war must continue, but why rush for a while, and why do you want to end it yourself immediately?

Is Lao Mei's money from wars? It's all earned by pouring supplies and equipment while others are fighting!

Che Siri wants to take advantage of this opportunity to get rich, can't he get rich?

The chaos that has been brought up with great difficulty must not be wasted.

As long as there is no conflict of interests between the two parties, they can make a fortune together!

Build high walls, accumulate grain, and slowly become kings.

The wall is part of the building, so it's time to stock up on food and guns.

Looking at Chen Shen's determined expression, He Bangxiong suddenly felt a little overwhelmed.

He put down the apple in a daze, looking embarrassed.

At this moment, he felt that his own pattern was really small.

Before I came, I was still thinking about how I could lower the price and even kick them out if I wanted to intervene in the follow-up distribution of benefits.

Available now. People don't care at all.

"There is something else to do".

Just such a simple sentence is enough to explain the problem.

What he wants, and what he pursues, I'm afraid it's really not on the same route.

After a few seconds of silence, He Bangxiong regained his composure, so he continued to ask:

"And you're going to take a break?"

"Yes, there are so many wounded, you can't rest and recuperate. What, Brigadier He still has a new mission? ”

"No, no, it's still your recovery!"

He Bangxiong immediately waved his hand, and then said:

"Then there is nothing to say about that, all the loot we have collected will be sent to Mengka in the future."

"You have a good rest, and when you get to Monka, the equipment should also arrive."

(End of chapter)