Xilin Military District Action Command Center, Lu Ziqing was elaborating on the topographic map of the underground base.
"If it hadn’t been for tracking Duan Shen, I would never have guessed that the exits of about ten underground bases were all set within the households of the village."
"Have the people in the village started evacuating?"
"People have already been sent to carry it out."
"Tell those executing to be cautious, there must be ambushes around the village, Duan Shen is a master at ambush."
Qi Yong was a few years younger than Lu Ziqing, it was said that Duan Shen and Duan Chen were only two classes junior to the chief during their time at Xilin Military Academy, and they had a pretty good relationship as academy brothers.
But then they both entered the military district and were enlisted, and the chief obviously valued and promoted Duan Chen more than Duan Shen.
Later, Duan Shen was expelled from the military for violating military discipline, and the chief agreed with this decision.
"Chief... since Duan Shen is Company Commander Duan’s brother and a student of our Xilin Military Academy, how could he possibly have gone astray?"
"His heart wasn’t in the right place, going astray was inevitable."
Lu Ziqing said indifferently.
"I’ve heard that Duan Shen’s military talents are very strong."
Lu Ziqing’s hand was on the map, "He is a military genius that comes once in a century."
"Unfortunately, he has too much ambition, too little awareness. Qi Yong, mark these locations."
Lu Ziqing straightened up and walked to the technician by the computer, "How is it? Have you figured out the specific details underground?"
"There’s about one hundred and sixty or seventy people, the hostages are in the south underground, guarded by two people, the environment is relatively open but there are many wooden crates. Solely based on the silhouette from the images, we can’t determine what’s inside these crates but the initial guess is... explosives and weapons."
Lu Ziqing patted the technician on the shoulder,
"Figure out a way to get the survey device deeper, only when we understand the specific situation below can we be confident in successfully rescuing the hostages."
Lu Ziqing glanced at his watch, it had been over two hours since Song Lili was captured.
The reconnaissance team was already near the destination, Lu Ziqing looked at the surveillance videos from various areas on the big screen, struggling to breathe.
Time was passing by, taking down that base wasn’t difficult, but safely rescuing Song Lili from underneath truly wasn’t an easy task.
"Lu Ziqing, come over here!"
Just then, at the entrance of the command hall, Shen Xinhui arrived again.
Upon seeing Commander Shen Xinhui, he immediately greeted him with utmost respect.
Lu Ziqing took a deep breath, walked over, and followed Shen Xinhui out of the command hall, only to hear Shen Xinhui say,
"General Long Hongzhuo has issued an order, giving you ten hours. It would be best if you can rescue the hostages, but even if you can’t, you must flatten Duan Shen’s den and capture him!"
Lu Ziqing’s brows furrowed,
"What does that mean?"
Shen Xinhui looked serious, "It means that the life of Tang Xiaohua isn’t that important."
"Lu Ziqing, don’t disgrace our Xilin."
"If the whole country knows about a hostage and we fail to rescue her, wouldn’t that be a disgrace as well?"
Lu Ziqing said coldly.
The honor of the military district, the power of the national army, was supreme; thus, they couldn’t show any sign of incompetence... hence, Tang Xiaohua could only be one of the many unfortunate people in this world.
"Lu Ziqing, what is the sacred duty of a soldier?"
"Then let’s not speak any further."
"But today she saved the lives of the whole school’s faculty and students, if it had not been for her discovering Duan Shen, if not for her—"
"Lu Ziqing, this matter isn’t as simple as you think! There are people above General Long! Who do you think issued this order, can’t you feel it?"
"..." Lu Ziqing was stunned for a moment, "Who?"
Shen Xinhui lowered his voice, "It’s Mr. President."