I Told You To Manage The Reserve Unit For Me Instead Of Turning It Into A Special Troop-Chapter 953 - : The 654th Formidable Strength (Two Chapters Combined)_2
Chapter 953: The 654th Formidable Strength (Two Chapters Combined)_2
“Is that the end of it?”
“You could say it’s come to a close for now.”
“How many troops does the enemy still have?”
He Chenguang also sat down, turning to ask Green Snake beside him.
“How would I know? I’m on your side now. If I knew the enemy’s details, would we still need Qin Yuan’s intervention?”
Green Snake frowned as he spoke.
Qin Yuan didn’t have time to listen to their debate; their situation hadn’t improved much compared to a moment ago.
“Do you have time to bicker?”
“Do you know how many soldiers from Daybreak Organization we let escape just now?”
“Didn’t count, but a lot, that’s for sure. At least more than half got away.”
He Chenguang frowned as he said.
“We need to leave here immediately and get back to strategizing our next move. This place is no longer safe, and it’s in enemy territory.”
Green Snake agreed as well.
“Hmm.”
Qin Yuan nodded, fully aware that although they were exhausted as never before, it was definitely not the time to rest. They had to set off immediately to return to the 2nd platoon of the logistics company’s position.
“Everyone, pack up your gear! We need to head back to the 2nd platoon of the logistics company’s camp the way we came!”
Qin Yuan gave the order.
“Yes, sir!”
Although tired, the group understood the reasoning and immediately rallied their spirits. They gathered their belongings on the battlefield and set out to return to the forest they had come from.
“This operation can only be considered half a success. We may not have lost many troops, but the enemy has lost less than one-fifth of theirs. Overall, the battle ahead is still very tough.”
Qin Yuan spoke seriously.
“But for now, there’s no good countermeasure. We can only take it one step at a time.”
“How much combat strength do we still have?”
Green Snake asked.
“Fewer than three hundred.”
“And that includes the wounded.”
He Chenguang answered.
A look of sorrow appeared in Green Snake’s eyes.
“Damn it! We keep getting fewer and fewer, while they just don’t care about the attrition!”
“That’s not necessarily true. The larger their numbers, the less they can afford to lose.”
Qin Yuan’s voice was grave.
This was the same principle as before: the enemy’s resources were limited, and they couldn’t carry too much. Reinforcements would also need a long journey, which was a very inconvenient factor.
“They’re betting on this one attack. If they fail, our victory is beyond doubt.”
“Probably within this day.”
Qin Yuan estimated. From the beginning of the battle to now, a day had passed, and he suspected their resources had nearly run out. Resupply from the rear would take at least half a day given the distance.
They found themselves in a very awkward spot, having spent time with no substantial gains, which undoubtedly meant an opportunity for the 2nd platoon of the logistics company.
“I’ve decided that after we go back, we’ll reorganize the troops and launch an attack on them.”
Qin Yuan spoke firmly.
“What? Are you sure? They have an army many times larger than ours!”
He Chenguang said in surprise.
“Right! We all know they’re entering their period of fatigue. We can take this chance to escape. Why clash against them with such odds?”
“We’d rather keep the green hills safe than worry about running out of firewood!”
Green Snake also urged caution.
“I understand what you’re saying.”
Qin Yuan said, narrowing his eyes.
“But don’t forget, I once promised the old man to prove that we were his right choice. If we avoid the fight, what will he think?”
Upon hearing this, both fell silent.
Qin Yuan was correct. The 2nd platoon of the logistics company could strategically choose to retreat temporarily.
However, by doing so in the face of the enemy, they would lose their credibility and honor, which was utterly unacceptable for any soldier.
“You’re right. As soldiers of the 2nd platoon of the logistics company, honor means more than life itself!”
Determination showed on He Chenguang’s face.
“Alright then, since you’ve both decided, I might as well see it through to the end with you!”
Green Snake clenched his fist and smiled as he said.
“If we can win this battle! Then our deeds will surely be sung for a thousand years!”
Qin Yuan’s expression was steely, already prepared for the decisive battle.
“However, our men are tired now, and we have many wounded. Let’s spend half an hour to get back, regroup, and launch the final attack. They definitely won’t be expecting it so soon.”
“Hmm!”
After that, a group of people began to quickly return to the 2nd platoon of the logistics company’s camp.
There were no accidents on the way, and they returned to the camp in about half an hour.
The people in the camp, seeing that they were disheveled but mostly accounted for, were also very relieved.
The old man had already been recuperating here for a day, and his spirits were quite good.
He called Qin Yuan over.
“How did your operation go, smoothly?”
The old man got straight to the point.
“Well, it was a relative success, I guess. We repelled their three waves of attacks and lost fewer than fifty men.”
Qin Yuan said in a casual tone.
“Now we’re back to discuss with you the next offensive.”
“The next offensive?”
The old man said, narrowing his eyes.
“Their forces outnumber yours.”
“And you’re still thinking of attacking?”
Qin Yuan bowed his head with a serene smile.
This was likely a test from the old man, in other words, he was saying one thing but meaning another.
Testing Qin Yuan’s resolve.
“Since we’ve already achieved the first victory, why stop there?”
“As the saying goes, ‘pursue the retreating enemy.’ If we were to retreat now, not only would I disagree, but the soldiers in the platoon would not allow me to do so either.”
Qin Yuan’s face remained calm, but his eyes showed an unshakable determination.
The old man looked at Qin Yuan earnestly for a while before smiling faintly.
“You really are a man equipped with both courage and strategy and combat skills; I wasn’t wrong about you. Just by these words, I greatly acknowledge you.”
“Go ahead with confidence. I will take care of the rear, ensuring you’ve got nothing to worry about.”
Qin Yuan raised an eyebrow.
He knew the old man was an excellent scientist, but he hadn’t heard or seen his capability to lead troops in combat.
“Are you serious? This is going to be a real fight, have you been to war before?”
Qin Yuan asked politely.
The old man chuckled.
“I was fighting wars before you were even born.”
Qin Yuan also laughed, albeit awkwardly.
The old man’s thinking was as shrewd as ever.
“That’s reassuring. Since you’re an experienced officer, I am at ease now.”
Qin Yuan said with a smile.
“What’s your plan for the attack?”
The old man continued to inquire.
Qin Yuan thought for a moment and said in a solemn voice:
“This time, we fight them openly and uprightly.”
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“Oh? Hahaha! Are you sure? You have only a fraction of their numbers, and even though they may be caught in a food crisis, the disparity is huge, they could drown you with spit alone.”
The old man laughed heartily.
“No worries, I have my ways.”
Qin Yuan said confidently.
“You don’t trust me?”
