12dz Chapter 263 After returning, the crisis comes again, war secrets
Chapter 263 After returning, the crisis comes again, war secrets
Lei Tao left the secret camp and walked carefully through the mountains and forests, making sure no one was following him. He arrived at an uninhabited area surrounded by overgrown grass and trees. He took out the Bagua gyroscope system and activated it. A flash of light returned him to the modern Central African safe house.
Inside, there were simple beds, old tables and chairs. Lei Tao didn't linger, gathering his clothes and heading out. He got into the muddy and scratched SUV and started the car, heading for the mercenary base. He felt heavy-hearted as he drove, knowing the Sakura Mercenaries would surely return, and the power of the mysterious arms buyer was unknown.
Arriving at the base, the guard at the gate came up to him anxiously: "Brother Lei, you're finally back! There have been unidentified people hanging around the base these past few days. We've increased our vigilance, but we're still uneasy."
Lei Tao's face darkened as he hurried into the base. Big Crooked Goat and his Chinese comrades were pacing anxiously. Seeing him, Big Crooked Goat hurried forward, "Lei Zi, you're finally back!"
Comrade Huaxia's expression was solemn. "After you left, the base was targeted. Those people were hiding their heads and showing their tails. I have a feeling it's related to what happened before."
Lei Tao thought for a moment and gave the order: "It seems the enemy can't sit still. Notify everyone to enter the first level of alert, check their weapons, and don't let your guard down."
After a while, the scouting brother came back with the news: "Brother Lei, those suspicious vehicles are from the Sakura Mercenary Group. They have figured out the location of the base and are gathering manpower. It looks like they will launch an attack tonight."
After hearing this, Lei Tao's eyes were determined and he clenched his fists. "You've arrived just in time! Since they came to us on their own initiative, don't blame us for being rude!" He immediately ordered his comrades, Dawai Yangyang and Huaxia: "Dawai, organize the brothers to set up the defense line, plant booby traps and trip mines, and focus on defending the gate and the wall. Huaxia, check the armory to make sure there's enough ammunition. Take out the rocket launchers and heavy machine guns and let the brothers choose the weapons they are most comfortable with."
Big Crooked Goat and his Chinese comrades sprang into action, and the base was abuzz with activity: some were moving ammunition, others were digging bunkers and building sandbags, and others were carefully inspecting their weapons.
Lei Tao reached a commanding height and, observing through binoculars, spotted the Sakura Mercenary Group gathering in the distant woods. His heart tightened, knowing the enemy was approaching with such force that their mercenary base alone would struggle to cope. After some thought, he pulled out his phone and called the Central African Republic's Counterterrorism Department.
"Hello, is this the Counter-Terrorism Department? I'm Lei Tao from Renault Armed Security Company." Lei Tao spoke quickly, trying to keep his voice steady. "The situation is extremely urgent. The Sakura Mercenary Group has assembled near an abandoned factory two kilometers northeast of our security base, preparing for a terrorist attack tonight. They have about 150 people and at least 30 armed pickup trucks equipped with heavy machine guns. Some members have assault rifles and rocket launchers. Several pickup trucks have thick armor, making them difficult to damage with ordinary firepower. They are skilled in tactical coordination and are likely to launch a multi-pronged assault. We estimate they will arrive within half an hour."
The sound of writing could be heard on the other end of the line, followed by the calm voice of the head of the Counter-Terrorism Department: "Mr. Lei, don't panic. We've located your position and found the report. Can you tell me about the terrain around the base? Is there anything we can use?"
Lei Tao looked around and answered, "To the east of the base is a dry riverbed with a steep riverbed, which makes it difficult for vehicles to pass, but personnel can pass through. To the south is dense bushes that can hide people. To the west is open flat land, which is not conducive to defense. We have set up simple roadblocks and traps."
"Okay, you did a good job. Evacuate unnecessary personnel and concentrate on guarding key locations. The anti-terrorist force will arrive in twenty minutes. During this time, avoid active attacks and focus on defense. Keep communications open." The person in charge arranged.
"Understood! We will hold on until you arrive!" Lei Tao hung up the phone and shouted to his teammates, "Brothers, the anti-terrorist force will be here in twenty minutes. Make good use of the terrain, defend the base, and give them a head-on blow!" The teammates gripped their weapons tightly, shouted in unison, their morale high, and stared outside the base.
The Sakura Mercenary Corps' convoy appeared. The lead pickup truck rushed toward the west side of the base. Big Crooked Goat ordered preparations. The first pickup truck ran over a booby trap, exploding and overturning. But the enemy continued, and the pickup trucks behind them opened heavy machine gun fire, bullets hitting sandbags and bunkers.
On the east side of the river, enemy infantry approached, and the team members opened fire, blowing up the ammunition box and causing an explosion, and the enemy took cover.
In the bushes on the south side, the enemy approached and attacked with mortars and grenades, causing the enemy formation to become chaotic.
The Sakura Mercenaries stabilized their position and attacked again, concentrating their firepower on the west flank. Big Crooked Goat and his men were suppressed. Lei Tao ordered the east and south flanks to support the west flank. The enemy was attacked from both sides, disrupting their offensive rhythm.
When the battle was fierce, a rocket flew towards the base gate. The Chinese comrades shot it with a heavy machine gun and it exploded in mid-air.
At this time, the voice of the anti-terrorist force came: "We will be there in five minutes, hold on!" Lei Tao shouted: "Brothers, reinforcements will be here soon, hold on for another five minutes!" The team members' morale was boosted and they resisted with all their might.
Seeing that the defense line was about to collapse, Lei Tao drove the base's modified armored vehicle to the west side, placed it in front of the roadblock as a fortress, and let the team members hide behind it to fight back.
The Sakura Mercenaries set ablaze an abandoned car doused in gasoline and pushed it toward the base's main gate, hoping to break through the defenses. Big Crooked Goat was anxious, so Lei Tao ordered his team to dig a small canal next to the base to divert water to extinguish the fire. While the team worked, the others suppressed the enemy. Just as the fire was about to reach the base, the canal was opened and the water extinguished the blaze.
The anti-terrorist forces announced they were nearby, ready to launch an internal and external attack. The Sakura mercenaries launched a frenzied attack, with the anti-terrorist forces charging from behind. Lei Tao ordered a charge, and the members and the anti-terrorist forces pinned down the enemy, forcing the remaining Sakura mercenaries to surrender.
After the battle, Lei Tao and his team sat down exhausted on the ground, their hearts filled with the joy of victory. The commander of the anti-terrorist force came over and shook Lei Tao's hand: "You did a good job. Thanks to your intelligence and resistance, we were able to successfully wipe out this mercenary group with so many crimes."
Lei Tao shook the commander's hand and said, "Thanks to your timely support, otherwise we would be in danger."
After this battle, Lei Tao realized that the enemy was still strong and the conspiracy behind it had not been fully revealed. After the battle, he said goodbye to everyone, left the base, and returned to the safe house. He picked up his phone and called the Chinese Embassy in the Central African Republic. After the call was connected, there was a short busy tone, and then the calm but alert voice of Military Attaché Tang came: "Hello, this is the Chinese Embassy in the Central African Republic. I am Military Attaché Tang. May I ask who you are?"
Lei Tao straightened his back and tried to speak with strength. "Hello, Military Attaché Tang. My name is Lei Tao, and I'm a veteran of a certain Chinese classified unit. I'm contacting you this time to report something important. I've acquired a US F-35C stealth fighter and the latest model of the AGM-158 Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missile. I know the sensitivity and importance of these weapons and equipment, so I reported them to the country immediately and wanted to see if they'd be interested."
There was a moment of silence on the other end of the line before Officer Tang's voice came through, his tone serious and cautious. "Mr. Lei, thank you for your trust and awareness. However, this type of weaponry is very important. To ensure the accuracy and reliability of this information, please describe in detail how you obtained it. Is its current storage location safe? What is its condition? Are it intact and usable?"
Lei Tao took a deep breath and responded clearly, "Military Officer Tang, I was on a mission some time ago and stumbled upon a secret location. After reconnaissance and confirmation, I discovered that this F-35C stealth fighter and the new AGM-158 air-to-ground missile were hidden there. I've currently hidden the equipment in a relatively safe cave. The entrance has been camouflaged and a simple alarm system has been installed. There are no obvious signs of damage from the outside. However, I'm not a professional weapons and equipment maintenance technician, so I can't accurately judge whether its internal structure and specific performance are intact."
Military Officer Tang pondered for a moment and spoke methodically, "Mr. Lei, your discovery is of great significance to the nation. However, the handover, transportation, and subsequent handling of such high-tech and sensitive weaponry must adhere to strict procedures and extremely high security standards. We will immediately dispatch professionals to verify the information you provided and develop a detailed and thorough transfer and reception plan. During this process, I hope you will maintain confidentiality and ensure the safety of this equipment. Never let other forces discover it. Can you do that?"
Lei Tao replied firmly, "Military Officer Tang, please rest assured. I have served in the security forces for many years and understand the seriousness of this matter and the importance of confidentiality. I will definitely keep the secrets, protect the equipment, and await the next instructions from the state."
Military Officer Tang's tone softened, a note of relief in his voice. "Okay, Mr. Lei. We'll quickly assemble a professional team to work with you. If you encounter any emergencies or discover anything new during this time, please feel free to contact me at this number. Thank you again for your dedication; you've made a great contribution to our country."