allonlinenovel Chapter 300 Route Selection
Chapter 300 Route Selection
Under the gentle cover of dusk, the walls of Taiyuan stand quietly. The evening breeze blows, as if gently caressing the body of this ancient city, and the walls seem to hum in the wind, telling the stories of the past thousand years.
Those blue bricks, after years of polishing, have countless smoke from wars deposited in their cracks, witnessing the rise and fall, honor and disgrace of this city, and quietly exuding the heavy breath of history.
A command vehicle was parked quietly in the city. Its metal shell was shining with mysterious light under the crimson-purple sunset. It was like a mechanical behemoth lurking in the folds of history, exuding majesty and power.
Inside the car, the atmosphere was serious and focused. Captain Chen of the scientific expedition team sat in the spacious and technological command center. The surrounding equipment emitted a soft light, forming a unique atmosphere with the twilight outside the window.
Captain Chen raised his hand and took off his glasses. At this moment, the frame of the glasses drew a fleeting galaxy in the cold light emitted by the display screen. The instantaneous change of light and shadow was like a strange firework blooming in this solemn space.
On the front console of the command vehicle, a 29-inch display screen is particularly eye-catching. It is like a mysterious window, emitting a soft and bright light.
On the screen, a detailed map leading to Lop Nur appeared before everyone's eyes, as if everything about that remote and mysterious place was condensed in this small world.
On the map, the mountains and rivers are delicately outlined in varying shades of green.
The deep and light green are like a masterpiece painted by nature. Every change in color seems to be telling the ups and downs of the mountains.
Close your eyes and you can seem to see the towering mountains, shining with golden light under the sunlight, and the mountainsides shrouded in clouds and mist, like a dream.
The rivers are marked with winding blue lines, like the veins of the earth, dynamic and full of vitality.
The lines seem to have life, flowing on the map, and people seem to be able to hear the sound of their gurgling flow, crisp and pleasant, like a beautiful piece of music played by nature.
The river flows endlessly, nourishing the earth and giving birth to countless lives and civilizations.
The vast desert on the map is spread out in a vast yellow color.
The monotonous yet powerful colors seemed to have an invisible magic that could penetrate the screen and allow everyone in the car to truly feel the desolation and silence of the land.
It seems as if one can see the wind and sand raging wildly, covering the sky and the sun, and creating chaos wherever it goes. However, beneath the wind and sand, everything is silent, with only the sound of the wind whistling lonely in the empty desert.
This command vehicle, like a mobile fortress of wisdom, carries the hopes and mission of the scientific expedition team. It will embark on this journey full of unknowns with the expedition team.
The extraordinary display screen in the car did not follow the gradual development process of displays, but directly jumped to the MiniLED stage.
The picture is amazingly clear and detailed, with every detail clearly visible.
Every mountain, every river, and every desert on the map seems to be right before your eyes, giving you a sense of being there.
The colors are richer and more vivid, as if giving every scene on the map a fresh life.
The green mountains are full of vitality, the blue rivers are lively and leaping, and the yellow desert is majestic and magnificent. Each color is vivid and layered, which makes people fascinated by it.
This advanced display screen provides extremely intuitive and accurate visual support for planning march routes.
Complex geographical information is clearly displayed on the screen, allowing expedition team members to clearly understand the terrain ahead and providing a solid foundation for itinerary planning.
At this time, a staff officer leaned forward slightly and gently drew a winding route on the electronic map with his finger.
His movements were steady and focused, his eyes fixed on the map, not missing any details, as if he was depicting the future destiny of the expedition team.
"From Taiyuan to Lop Nur, the straight-line distance is about 2300 kilometers, but the actual road mileage is probably more than kilometers."
As the staff officer spoke, he measured the distance on the map using electronic tools.
“In order to avoid the sensitive area of Gushousan, we proposed to travel north first, passing through Jiaxian County, and then turn to Yulin.”
The staff officer's voice was clear and powerful, and each place name was like a coordinate, firmly guiding the direction of the expedition team.
"Then we traveled westwards along Jingbian, Huamachi, Zhongning, Jingtai, through Wuwei, Zhangye, to Jiayuguan, and finally into Xinjiang."
The staff officer continued, his words were orderly, as if he had already seen the expedition team moving forward smoothly along this route, approaching their destination, Lop Nur, step by step.
Everyone in the car listened quietly, their eyes following the staff officer's finger as it moved on the map, their hearts filled with anticipation and determination for the unknown journey.
The atmosphere in the command vehicle was a little depressing, with a hint of tension in the silence.
Captain Chen sat aside, his posture straight, like a steady mountain, giving people a sense of oppression without even being angry.
As Li Yunlong's former superior, he now shoulders the heavy responsibility of managing the scientific expedition team and is the core figure in commanding military operations.
He just raised his hand slightly, his movements slow but steady, and gently picked up the pair of exquisite glasses.
In an instant, the gaze behind the lenses was like two blazing torches, bursting out, sharp and steady, as if they could penetrate the screen and reach the depths of every line and every node.
His eyes were filled with meticulous rigor and concentration on the task, just like a strict craftsman examining a carefully crafted work of art.
At the same time, a subtle sense of vigilance, like a ray of light hidden in the dark, quietly hides in the eyes, always guarding against the sudden attack of unknown risks.
In Captain Chen's mind, the great reputation and super strength of the 1st Armored Column are self-evident.
It was an iron division formed by multiple heavily armored combined brigades, like a majestic iron dragon, galloping across the battlefield.
In the smoke-filled, flame-filled battlefield of the Beast-Exterminating Valley, they were like tigers descending from the mountains, breaking through the enemy's defenses with overwhelming force;
In the tragic battle of Shimen, they were as fast as the wind and reached Shimen overnight, like a dagger inserted into the enemy's heart.
However, the operation was extremely difficult.
Not only did the team have to advance alone, but it also only had the strength of a brigade.
What is even more difficult is that due to the expansion of the team, there are a large number of new recruits and they lack experience, which undoubtedly adds more uncertainty to the mission.
On the journey ahead, risks and challenges are piled up like dark clouds, weighing heavily on everyone's hearts and almost suffocating them.
The potential secret obstruction from the three aspects of Gu Shou is like a poisonous snake hidden in the depths of darkness, spitting out its tongue, waiting for an opportunity to strike, and may deliver a fatal blow at any time, making it impossible to guard against.
The Omanriks' terrifying air power was like the sword of Damocles hanging over everyone's head, flashing with cold light. The slightest negligence could bring about a catastrophic disaster, so no one dared to slack off.
Even though the Armored Column was renowned and considered an elite division, it was still inevitably overwhelmed by the overwhelming force of Omanrek's machines.
What's more, only a brigade of the 1st Armored Column was sent on the expedition, not the entire column. The power disparity was huge and the situation became increasingly serious.
If an operation goes wrong, personal sacrifice may be bearable, but if the mushroom bomb project, which concerns the fate of the country, is delayed, the losses caused will be immeasurable.
The future development of the entire country may be cast under a heavy and difficult-to-dispel shadow, and fall into endless difficulties.
After some deep and careful thinking, Captain Chen's eyes gradually became firm, like the sunlight penetrating through the clouds, emitting an unshakable light.
He knew very well that the route ahead was by no means an easy one, and that it would be filled with unknown difficulties, obstacles and dangers along the way. However, under the current complex situation, this was already the safest choice.
Although Jiang Wufa has expressed his willingness to make way for a passage, the choice of this passage is very mysterious and cannot be taken lightly.
If one rashly crosses the core area of Gu Shousan's defense zone, one would undoubtedly be asking for trouble, just like recklessly breaking into someone else's private territory. This would inevitably anger Gu Shousan and Jiang Wufa, and trigger a series of unnecessary troubles and fierce conflicts.
And the current route along the edge is quite ingenious.
It maintained the necessary safe distance from Gu Shousan's main force, effectively avoiding direct head-on conflict while cleverly avoiding those uninhabited, barren and extremely dry grasslands and desert areas.
The natural environment in those places is extremely harsh, with howling winds and flying sand and rocks.
What’s even more terrifying is that there may be various man-made dangerous traps hidden in it, like a terrifying and desperate situation where natural and man-made dangers are intertwined. Once you fall into it, you will be doomed and the consequences will be disastrous.
At this moment, the solemn atmosphere in the car still lingered, but Captain Chen's determined gaze was like a ray of hope that penetrated the haze, causing everyone to involuntarily surge with a heroic determination to move forward.
Captain Chen stared quietly at the winding route on the screen, his eyes deep and distant, as if he had the magical power to penetrate the virtual map and had already seen all the difficulties, obstacles and unknown scenes that might arise on the future journey.
At this moment, he had already made a decision in his heart.
He nodded slowly, his movements were steady and powerful, like a towering mountain standing firmly.
His voice was filled with unquestionable determination, echoing in every corner of the car:
“This route is indeed a long detour, but there is no better choice.
If you choose a camel from the flock of sheep, this is it!"
He slowly glanced at the staff officers and officials in the car. His gaze seemed to carry a tremendous force, making everyone deeply feel the heavy weight of responsibility on their shoulders.
The atmosphere in the meeting room was originally quite relaxed, but Captain Chen's face darkened and he instantly became serious.
At this point, everyone knew that the highlight was about to begin, and they all pricked up their ears as Captain Chen began to lay out the detailed arrangements for protecting the scientific expedition team.
Captain Chen frowned slightly, his eyes so focused that they seemed to penetrate the wall. He said loudly:
"Listen to me, old man!
First of all, the intelligence gathering work must be greatly strengthened!
Those guys in the General Staff must work as closely as glue with the intelligence department in the rear, and always be fully aware of the movements of Gu Shousan and the Omanrik people!
Especially their military deployments and air activities, not a single detail can be leaked to me!
On this battlefield, intelligence is our eyes. If we don't have confidence, how can we fight a useless battle?
Only when you are clear-headed and prepared in advance can you seize the initiative. Do you understand, you bastards? "
As he spoke, his fingers drummed hard on the console, making a banging sound, emphasizing the importance of intelligence work.
“Secondly, the entire first armored column is mobilized!
It's not just this brigade that's following us, all of them must be prepared for battle! Don't let me down!"
Captain Chen stood up suddenly, his expression as solemn as if a dark cloud was pressing down on his head.
"All brigades and battalions must be on combat readiness, with eyes wide open like bells, and stay alert at all times, ready to deal with any emergency!