Li Xiaojun was drifting on the distant high seas at this time. He had just received a radio message from Zheng Xun. The situation deteriorated rapidly, beyond his expectation.
The riots have spread over a large area. Not only the urban area of Yecheng, but also nearby urban areas and small towns near the urban area have been seriously affected. Countless Han people are suffering. Shops have been smashed and robbed. Some thugs even broke into Entering a home and committing violence, the entire island is in chaos, and the trend continues to spread.
Zheng Xun, who was far away in the port area, quickly organized the nearby Han people with the support of several Chinese businessmen. Dozens of households near the port area had already evacuated to the hotel, and nearly 200 people had been organized. Everyone is performing their duties and relying on the large amount of supplies they have hoarded in advance to hold on, but many families still take a wait-and-see attitude, closing their doors and windows, hoping that the riots will end soon.
The riots broke out quickly in the harbor area. The large amount of supplies and beautiful waitresses in the hotel were like a bright light, attracting the thugs to abandon some small shops and residents, and attacked the hotel again and again. The hotel relied on a strong fortress, Thanks to the advantageous terrain and the strength of the people, even without exposing thermal weapons, several attacks by thugs were easily disrupted with just wooden sticks.
The hotel suddenly stood out in the commotion, like a firefly in the dark night. Although the light was very weak, it brought hope of life to countless compatriots. People spread the word by word of mouth, and many families already We are taking every opportunity to get closer to the hotel, including many compatriots from outside the port area who are also doing everything possible to get closer.
The roads leading to the port area are now full of roadblocks and thugs. Zheng Dayong can only organize his personnel to go out many times to respond and bring back many compatriots. However, facing the increasingly chaotic port area, he wants to wait until the cargo ship arrives. Zheng Xun really has no confidence in leading everyone to transfer.
It is true that there is strength in large numbers, but if they retreat, the large number of women, elderly and children in this team will be a huge trouble. It is too difficult to lead these people to safely evacuate to the port. At this time, the port is still there under the control of local people.
And Zheng Xun already knows that more and more compatriots from towns outside the port area are approaching him and are trying their best to rush to the port area. The hotel must not be evacuated at this time!
The riots in the port area and the tragic situation of his compatriots made the soldiers around Li Xiaojun excited and asked for battle. Li Xiaojun was still thinking calmly.
The safety of the hotel should not be a problem now, but it is difficult to say if it continues, and Zheng Xun's message just now showed that he already knows that more and more compatriots are moving closer to the hotel, and the hotel cannot be evacuated!
Now the road from the port area to the dock is full of roadblocks and thugs. Although the distance is less than five kilometers, it is very difficult for so many people to evacuate to the port smoothly, unless weapons are used, but as long as weapons are used, the situation will happen quickly worsen further.
The fleet on our side has only one chance to intervene. The intervention of the fleet will inevitably attract the opponent's navy and air force. It is too early to intervene and cannot pick up many people. However, if the action is too late, Zheng Xun and the others may have another chance. will be surrounded by heavy siege.
There was still too little information. After careful consideration, Li Xiaojun decided to let Zheng Xun expand the search and response efforts to recruit more compatriots. The leader arranged for a fleet to pick up people, and the ships to pick up people were 10,000 tons. The cargo ship and hotel now include all the old and young, and there are less than a thousand people. The gap is too big.
Zheng Xun from the hotel is also discussing with Zheng Dayong at this time. It is indeed too passive to wait passively for his compatriots to get closer. They have been training for this moment for several years and various plans have been formulated.
“Commander, the passive defense efficiency of so many of us is too low, we have to modify the response plan!”
Zheng Xun did not respond to Zheng Dayong's suggestion immediately, but looked at Zheng Dayong's blood-red eyes. Zheng Dayong's eyes were already blood red because he had gone out several times to provide support and witnessed too many tragic scenes. Zheng Xun was a little worried about his condition.
"Commander, don't worry, I am a soldier, and anger will not make me lose my mind." Zheng Dayong's tone was quite calm, and he also knew what Zheng Xun was worried about.
Seeing that Zheng Dayong could still maintain his rationality and was not dazzled by hatred, Zheng Xun felt relieved and said, "Well, let's stick to the original plan. Now we will divide the troops into two groups. You lead fifty people to I will lead fifty people to the west, searching in both directions while mobilizing everyone to evacuate. After four hours, no matter what the situation is, we must withdraw."
Zheng Dayong shook his head, the current situation has changed too much. Fast, it has exceeded the two people's initial understanding, and this plan is now out of date.
"Commander, the understanding when making this plan is very different from the current situation. I think it is necessary to adjust. Another thing is that the hotel is now the top priority. You are the commander-in-chief and you must not take it lightly. Leave." Zheng Dayong directly questioned Zheng Xun's arrangement and put forward his own new ideas.
After listening to this, Zheng Xun looked a little heavy. Zheng Dayong's words made sense, but his suggestion was more radical and he wanted to use weapons! He hesitated and couldn't make up his mind for a moment. The huge pressure made him stand up and walk around the room uneasily with his hands behind his back.
According to Zheng Dayong's suggestion, we cannot stick to the hotel. We must capture this area and carry out regional defense. No matter how many people are in a stronghold, they will be surrounded. We must persuade those big Chinese business families. Retreat here, pick up guns together, and guard an area. Only in this way can we respond to more people. Otherwise, let alone responding, we will only be slowly surrounded.
But several big Chinese businessmen are not in the port area, but in the outskirts of the capital in the suburbs of Jegan, which is dozens of kilometers away. In this situation, they have to travel dozens of kilometers! Without strong weapons, there is no need to think about it. In the final analysis, it is all about using weapons.
"Dayong, have you ever thought about it, as long as we use weapons, the confrontation will escalate, the riots will inevitably intensify quickly, and it will be more difficult for the unarmed compatriots to get closer."
Zheng Xun is still hesitating. Now there are occasional gunshots from thugs outside, but they are sporadic. If hundreds of guns appear here, an armed confrontation will soon arise. The garrison will definitely come forward at that time. This risk It's too big. There are more than 200 people on our side. Even if they have been trained for several years, they are definitely no match for the garrison. What's more, they only have light weapons and only 20 RPGs, which were obtained at a high price.
Seeing that Zheng Xun was still hesitating, Zheng Dayong was a little anxious. Zheng Xun was the commander-in-chief of this operation. He was only responsible for military support. However, the situation had reached this point. Zheng Xun seemed to be unable to make up his mind to strike preemptively. This would only make it worse and worse. passive.
“We can no longer hesitate. Mr. Zhu said that the other party’s garrison will definitely take action. We can’t wait any longer! If we stay in the hotel, the situation will only worsen. The final result will be a siege. Let everyone passively wait to die. "
Although Zheng Xun has also been on the battlefield, he was just following the commander of the autonomous region to observe the command. He is indeed not as concerned about the crisis of the situation as Zheng Dayong, who has experienced a life and death battle. Soldiers know.
Zheng Dayong spoke again, causing Zheng Xun to wake up in time. Indeed, the cause of this riot was because of the rebels. Now the city is in a mess. Although it is hundreds of kilometers away from the city, it will always be affected. Here, Mr. Zhu predicted at that time that this riot would sweep across the entire Thousand Islands Country.
“You are right, tell me, what should we do now?”
Seeing that Zheng Xun finally came to his senses, the two discussed quietly again, and had to give up their early plans and make new plans.
"Report, another group of thugs came over. This time there were a lot of people, estimated to be no less than 300 people. They also drove many cars and seemed to bring a lot of long guns." The alert clerk quickly came over to report . The two of them were shocked. Several nearby police stations had lost control. Many guns had been scattered, but they were all short guns. This time they were long guns. Trouble was indeed coming.
"Notify everyone to be on alert with guns. Do not shoot or expose your guns without my order."
Seeing that Zheng Xun was still taking chances, Zheng Dayong could only shake his head, and the two quickly went to the top of the building to observe.
I saw several pickup trucks clearing the way on the street far downstairs. There were more than a dozen thugs holding long guns standing in the carriages of several pickup trucks. Behind them, hundreds of thugs were running rampant with weapons.
Some were brandishing machetes, and some were holding iron rods. Their faces were full of madness and cruelty, as if they were about to swallow the whole world into their atrocities. Their figures shuttled through the streets and alleys. , like a torrent of darkness, sweeping over, more black shadows are gathering in the nearby low streets and alleys.
"It seems that things can't be better this time." Zheng Xun sighed. There are only three hundred people here. When they are all gathered, there will be more than five hundred. There are more people gathering behind. The hotel is now It is a ray of hope that not only brings guidance to our compatriots, but hoarding too many supplies will naturally attract flies.
"It's impossible not to die. Make up your mind." Zheng Dayong asked for help with red eyes.
In order to avoid exposing his strength and attracting the attention of the garrison, Zheng Xun repeatedly asked for forbearance and never used weapons. Now forbearance is useless. This is already a battle, no longer a fight with weapons. Zheng Xun understands that it is more appropriate to give way. people to direct.
"Dayong, you take command. You are more experienced in this situation than me. Don't worry, I will obey your command." Zheng Xun sighed and handed over the command.
The situation deteriorated too quickly. The first few times, there were dozens of people. They tried to attack the hotel with knives, but they were beaten back. Now, more than ten spears have been used, and I can't move. Guns are for death.
"Okay, I'll make the arrangements." Zheng Dayong was still very calm and called a few team leaders. After a simple arrangement, everyone quickly went to arrange it, and the two of them quickly went downstairs.
Thanks to several years of unremitting training, the hotel clerk acted quickly. When hundreds of thugs crowded in front of the hotel, they were ready.
The sky was getting dark, and the afterglow of the setting sun barely penetrated the thick clouds and scattered on the bumpy streets. At this time, this group of extremely vicious thugs were screaming with ferocious smiles.
Several leaders jumped out of the pickup truck, their eyes showing ferocity. Immediately afterwards, a dozen gun-wielding thugs also jumped out of the carriage, and the scene was extremely tense.
The first man to get off the bus was a tall man with dark skin, and his face was covered with traces of time and scars of battle. He was wearing a black combat uniform with golden patterns embroidered on it. He looked mysterious and mighty. His eyes were deep and cold, as if he could see into the fear in people's hearts.
The other one seems more cunning and insidious. He was thin, pale, and had a cunning glint in his eyes. He was wearing a white shirt with a black tie. He looked like an elegant gentleman. However, his smile made people feel creepy.
Hundreds of thugs were following behind him , these people are armed with machetes, sticks, and even homemade explosives, with the flames of fanaticism and violence burning in their eyes. They seemed to be driven by some evil force, like a group of demons crawling out of hell.
“This is Qiqiangwang!” A compatriot who escaped quickly identified, “The other is Axiachang. Both of them are famous villains in this area. They are both veterans!”
"Oh." Zheng Dayong was a little surprised after hearing the introduction, but after all, he is a soldier who has experienced countless lives and deaths, so he is still very calm. Zheng Xiaojun on the side is a little nervous and excited. He is not as calm as his elder brother.
The door of the hotel has been blocked by countless sandbags, and the windows on the first floor have also been blocked by sandbags behind the protective fence. If you want to break into the hotel, you can only enter the backyard, which is home to several hotels and restaurants. The large courtyard enclosed by the building includes a garden, a parking lot and a small square. The access to the outside world has been cut off by tall iron gates.
The thick wall is covered with razor wire, which shines coldly in the afterglow of the evening.
Zheng Dayong looked at the layout of the hotel. It was quite tight. There were two small teams hidden under the wall. They were required to prevent breakthroughs from the wall, and to support the compound at any time. They were responsible for outflanking the hotel at critical moments. Dozens of people were already holding weapons and hiding under the sandbag bunker not far from the iron gate. Time was too short, and more people were hiding in various trees. There were more than 200 young men holding long sticks and other ordinary weapons, divided into several teams, and seemed to be preparing to fight to the death with the thugs.
Zheng Xun is responsible for organizing young women to take charge of battlefield medical care, and the older ones are responsible for logistics support and childcare. Everyone performs their duties and waits for the battle to begin.
"Axiachang, we must succeed in this operation without making any mistakes. The Han people in the city are waiting for us to conquer, and we have wasted too much time here." The burly Qi Qiangwang whispered to the man next to him. Another leader said.
Axia Chang nodded slightly, his face was pale, and his eyes shone with a cunning light. "Don't worry, brother, I have already made arrangements. These guys are all carefully selected by me. They will definitely take over this place."
Qi Qiangwang sneered, he was well aware of the cunning and insidiousness of his partner. . "That's good, but I still have to remind you not to underestimate those targets. Since they can gain a foothold in this chaos, they must have their own means and strength."
Axiachang smiled slightly, He didn't seem to care about the boss's reminder. "Brother, don't worry. I have sent our elites to inquire about their situation. I believe there will be news soon."
At this moment, a thug hurried over to report : "The other party deployed hundreds of people in the compound, just like last time, they were all wooden sticks and kitchen knives."
(End of this chapter)