Chapter 131 The Cracking Point

In the Old Mo region, inside the People's Army command post near Guadah City.

Several military vehicles secretly arrived here. Shortly after Su Tianyu's return, Wang Dingyuan was also called back to meet him. The group began discussing troop deployments, preparing to reinforce the Xinlai region.

Inside a spacious military tent, Su Tianyu, Wang Dingyuan, Zhao Weihu, Fei Pingsheng, along with several core generals under Wang Dingyuan, and senior staff officers of the People's Army, gathered around a sand table, tensely discussing the upcoming tactical strategies.

Wang Dingyuan listened to Su Tianyu's proposed new plan with his arms crossed. After thinking for a moment, he said calmly, "I also agree to reinforce Xinlai, but the question is how many troops we can send without affecting the military confrontation here in Guadah. Moreover, there's still a distance between Guadah and Xinlai. What if we are ambushed during our troop movement?"

As he spoke, Wang Dingyuan lowered his arms, pointing to the terrain on the sand table and presenting his own thoughts: "Look, Mo De'amon has been in a turtle-shell state, obviously abandoning the idea of retreating back to Xinlai. He's waiting for the rebel army to arrive. So, what's our goal in attacking Xinlai? Is it to occupy it, even destroy it, so that Mo De'amon loses his fallback? Or is it to catch some big fish in Xinlai that will affect Mo De'amon's subsequent strategies? Gentlemen, I personally think we're still missing a cracking point, a very clear target. Without this cracking point, even if we attack Xinlai, we won't achieve the desired effect, and it might even affect the strategy in Guadah."

Wang Dingyuan's words made sense. Su Tianyu nodded, continuing to discuss with everyone how to find this cracking point.

"Ding-ling-ling!"

Just as everyone was deep in discussion, a crisp telephone ring suddenly sounded.

Zhao Weihu waved his hand to everyone, signaling a pause, then walked to the side and answered the phone: "Hello, what's wrong?... What did you say? Are you sure?! Which battalion specifically?"

Zhao Weihu's voice went from calm at the beginning to somewhat agitated later on, almost shouting as he replied.

Everyone couldn't help but turn their heads to look at him.

On the phone, the subordinate officer continued to report: "Report, it's the Fourth Reinforced Battalion of our 101st Regiment, the battalion commander is Xing Yao."

Zhao Weihu had a very deep impression of this name. His face filled with gratification, and he said in a loud voice: "Damn it, at critical moments, I still have to rely on my old Chichi Army guys! You tell that kid to personally escort those people back! Also, notify the air force and have them send helicopters to secretly pick people up for me! Hurry up, the faster the better!"

"Yes!"

Just as the other party agreed, Zhao Weihu shouted again: "Also, that regiment of yours, and all the mobile units in the surrounding area, are to move towards the Xinlai region now, providing protection along the way for the escorting troops! I don't care what method you use, you must safely bring back Xing Yao and those captured people for me! If anything happens, you'll be bringing your head to see me!"

"Yes! Guarantee to complete the mission!!"

This time, the other party shouted even louder.

...

At the same time, in the Guadah border region, the commander of the 101st Regiment put down the phone, looked at the officers in front of him, and said triumphantly, "That little Xing is bringing honor to our faces. We're still busy here, but he ran to the Xinlai region and secretly did something so big! Damn it, always reporting that people are doing business on the front lines! If the other battalions had these skills, I'd give you a 'Commercial Pioneer' banner!"

The regimental staff officer next to him couldn't help but tease, "Isn't this different from when you were scolding him?"

"Hahaha, he's allowed to drink from now on!!"

The two looked at each other and smiled. Then, the commander's expression turned serious, and he issued Zhao Weihu's orders to those below.

Soon, the entire regiment began to move towards the Xinlai region, controlling the roads along the way.

...

In the Guadah border region, inside the Second Army command post of the People's Army.

Seeing Zhao Weihu put down the phone with a beaming smile, Su Tianyu quickly asked, "What's the situation?"

Zhao Weihu chuckled, turned his head, and said to him, "Good news, great news!"

...

About three hours later, Xing Yao received orders from above to take a helicopter, fly at low altitude, and under layers of protection along the way, escort the unexpectedly captured military dependents directly to the Guadah region, returning to Zhao Weihu's command post.

After handing over the prisoners of war, Xing Yao, along with his deputy battalion commander, Lao Qian, walked into the command post and met Su Tianyu and the others.

"Greetings, commanders!"

Although they were usually very rough and casual during battles, at this moment, the two couldn't help but become serious and immediately saluted everyone.

"Well done! This trip has been hard on you!"

Zhao Weihu returned the salute, then turned around and introduced to Su Tianyu and the others: "These two are Xing Yao, the commander of the Fourth Reinforced Battalion of my old Chichi Army's 101st Regiment, and Deputy Battalion Commander Qian Yu! They have made a great contribution this time!"

Everyone had heard about the general results before, but Su Tianyu and Wang Dingyuan were still a little puzzled as to why they were able to capture these family members.

Zhao Weihu reached out and patted Xing Yao's shoulder kindly: "Come on, tell everyone the specific situation."

"Yes!"

Xing Yao stood up straight with his legs together and said loudly: "Reporting to all commanders, Lao Qian and I led the Fourth Reinforced Battalion, infiltrating all the way into the Xinlai region. We originally wanted to attack the enemy's 057 military factory, but we encountered a group of troops frantically intercepting us along the way. I destroyed them casually, but I didn't expect to catch a nest of big fish! Six sons and three wives of General Palu, one of the important rebel warlord leaders, and the family members of the commander of the Second Division of the Southern Military Alliance, a total of more than thirty people, were all captured by us! These people were under heavy protection, preparing to infiltrate the outer reaches of the Xinlai region, but they ran right into us!"

Hearing this, Su Tianyu felt his pores open up, and an extremely comfortable feeling washed over his entire body. For a moment, he couldn't believe his ears.

Wang Dingyuan couldn't help but ask, "Aren't the People's Army troops responsible for the Guadah battlefield? What are you doing running to the Xinlai region?"

Xing Yao hesitated slightly, subconsciously looking at Zhao Weihu.

Zhao Weihu nodded gently, giving him an approving expression.

Only then did Xing Yao take a deep breath and say frankly: "Reporting to the commander-in-chief, I don't think Guadah can be taken down, and... and I can't catch any big fish... A battalion following behind the main force can only scratch an itch and can't achieve any strategic effect. So, I thought about trying it in the Xinlai region! According to my original plan, I was also going to capture some military dependents and bring them back, but I didn't expect to encounter this group of people before I even reached my intended destination!"

Hearing this, Wang Dingyuan dispelled his doubts and nodded slowly. He didn't dislike ambitious generals; on the contrary, he admired them somewhat.

Su Tianyu suddenly stood up and pointed at Wang Dingyuan, asking, "Wang Ge, what did you say at the beginning?"

Knowing what Gou Liuzi was thinking, Wang Dingyuan immediately said, "Capture a warlord general, and the rank will rise four levels."

Su Tianyu pressed, "Then are General Palu's family members enough?"

Wang Dingyuan didn't expect that someone could actually do this, so he said with a smile, "That's definitely enough. Palu is the second largest warlord force next to Mo De'amon. Now, pulling out the turtle brings out the eggs. He's pulled out his whole family. The entire Fourth Reinforced Battalion has made immeasurable contributions!"

Xing Yao and Lao Qian exchanged glances. Hearing this, they finally couldn't control their emotions, and their mouths couldn't help but grin, smiling very wildly.

Su Tianyu turned around, pointed at Xing Yao, and said, "The People's Army always keeps its word! You're going to wear the star! However, you need to be prepared. You'll be carrying a heavier burden! Talented people must be promoted!"

Xing Yao gave a crisp salute and said loudly: "Reporting to the commander, my body has always been good, and I'm willing to carry a heavier burden! To better contribute to the troops!"

Su Tianyu was very happy and reached out to pat him on the shoulder: "Your style is in line with our internal policy."

As he spoke, he paused, turned his head, and looked at Wang Dingyuan and the others: "Now that we have cards in our hands, we can change our tactics. We don't need to support the Xinlai region for now. Immediately find someone to secretly contact Palu, tell him that we have bargaining chips in our hands, and we want to talk to him."

As soon as he finished speaking, Xing Yao, who was very familiar with the business, stood up straight and volunteered: "Reporting to the commander, I will do this to the end! I am willing to secretly contact Palu!"