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Chapter 58 Difficulties, Assigning Tasks
The three men frowned deeply, their solemn gazes almost dripping with tears.
The advanced capabilities of drones brought them a huge surprise.
With the assistance of drones for reconnaissance, no matter what ambush or trap the enemy sets up, it will have nowhere to hide.
Even if it hides in a house at night, or in dense forests and bushes, it can still be detected by thermal infrared.
The scariest thing is that even though the drone is hovering right above your head, being monitored so closely that even the moles on your face are clearly visible, you don't even notice it.
But it is precisely because of these reverse functions that they become increasingly cautious.
If it falls into enemy hands, it will have disastrous consequences.
Besides the possibility that the Americans could use it to study and improve their technology, it would also cause huge losses to our own side.
Therefore, when using it, be sure to ensure safe recycling.
Director Zheng narrowed his eyes, quickly weighing the options in his mind.
"The drone issue is too important, so I personally escorted it out of Shanghai."
I will report this matter directly to the central authorities, and the decision on how to use it will be made by those above.
Even if I get into battle with the enemy during transport, I will destroy these drones before I die!
I will take most of the elite escorts with me, so the strength here will be reduced.
Please be careful these next few days and avoid any unexpected complications.
Let me emphasize again, this group is only responsible for transporting supplies from the future.
Therefore, even if an opportunity to obtain intelligence is discovered, it is absolutely forbidden to act on one's own.
They must report to me before they can follow my orders.
Do you understand?
His voice was strong and resolute, carrying an undeniable determination.
The role of this special group was emphasized again, and it was completely cut off from other missions.
Even comrades who had previously had secret interactions were all transferred to the liberated areas.
All possible clues that could expose this group were erased.
Director Zheng was transferred to take charge of this matter in order to resolve the difficulties and potential problems.
What he didn't expect was that he would have to leave in a hurry after only 3 days.
They were to escort the supplies back to Beiping to report on the situation.
He believes that once higher-ups see the magic of drones, they will further enhance the group's authority.
"yes!"
The three of them agreed in unison and accepted the order from their superiors.
Now they are businessmen and newspaper reporters.
It had no connection with any intelligence work, so naturally it wouldn't attract the attention of the Security Bureau.
Director Zheng pursed his lips and looked at the girl opposite him.
He said with a smile, "I also have a mission from my superiors this time. I originally planned to make arrangements on the day you travel through time."
However, I need to escort the drone out of Shanghai overnight, so I need to say a few things in advance.
Upon hearing the mission, Lin Wan immediately stood up straight.
They pricked up their ears, ready to receive their mission.
Old Zhang and Old Du also joined in, curious about what kind of mission it was.
They are now a team, and there will definitely be areas where they need to contribute.
Director Zheng said with a serious look, "With the victory of the three major battles, a devastating blow was dealt to the Kuomintang reactionaries!"
They annihilated more than 154 million Kuomintang troops, including a large number of elite main forces, and basically destroyed the main military force on which the Kuomintang relied to maintain its reactionary rule.
The Kuomintang had liberated or basically liberated all of the vast areas north of the Yangtze River (Northeast, North China, East China and Central Plains), but lost important sources of manpower, food and industrial bases and was forced to retreat to the south of the Yangtze River.
The capture of high-ranking generals such as Du Yuming, Liao Yaoxiang, and Huang Wei, and the large-scale surrender or uprising of troops, severely damaged the morale and command system of the Kuomintang army.
The Kuomintang reactionaries are now at their wits' end, living in constant fear, and will soon be driven out!
Therefore, crossing the river has become the top priority!
Several major corps have already stationed troops on the Yangtze River, waiting to cross the river and completely eliminate the reactionaries!
However, the current predicament is the lack of ships.
In order to defend the Yangtze River, a natural barrier, the Kuomintang reactionaries launched an operation called "Clearing Out" starting in February.
The goal was to prevent the enemy from having anything to use for passage by water. Orders were issued to various places along the river to blow up any bridges that could be opened, close any ferries that could be sealed off, and confiscate any boats that could be taken away. Those that refused to hand over were either forcibly towed away or burned on the spot.
They didn't spare any of the cargo ships, fishing boats, ferry boats, small sampans, or even bamboo rafts!
Anything that can float on the water is within the scope of "clearing".
Countless boats passed down from the ancestors of fishermen were seized by the reactionaries!
The entire Yangtze River basin looked as if it had been cleaned; not a single ship could be seen.
However, our army came from the north, without a large number of ships or a water transport system, so the main force could only watch helplessly as it wanted to cross the river!
Therefore, the higher-ups have instructed you and Comrade Huai'an to purchase a batch of ships in the future world.
A large boat is not needed; a small sampan that can row to the other side will also work.
Moreover, since your space is limited, stacking the small sampans together doesn't waste any treasure chest space, and you can fit quite a lot in at once.
With the crossing time drawing ever closer, transport as much as you can!
Director Zheng looked grave and was very anxious about the river crossing.
The main problem was the severe shortage of ships, which was crucial to whether the troops could be transported to the other side, and would affect the entire battle situation.
Indeed, the subsequent crossing of the Yangtze River campaign was very difficult.
To support the army's crossing of the river, the people voluntarily dismantled their doors, nailed them together, and used them as boats.
They even brought out a large wooden basin!
Anything that could float on water was offered to help the army cross the river.
Since most soldiers were not good swimmers, the younger men volunteered to take on the task of getting them on the boat.
Finally, through the concerted efforts of the military and civilians, the troops were sent across the Yangtze River, and Nanjing was liberated!
"Please rest assured, Director, I guarantee I will complete the mission!" A determined glint flashed in Lin Wan's eyes.
She believed that in that peaceful and resource-rich era, they would surely be able to find a ship.
Even if the price is a bit high, I must buy it.
Because of the boats, the troops were able to cross the Yangtze River and completely drive out the reactionaries!
"The boat is very important, so please be careful."
Director Zheng gave a few words of concern and his expression relaxed.
He said with a smile, "Comrade Lin Wan, now I need to trouble you to teach us how to use the drones. I can only pass the message on to the command headquarters after I have learned it."
Having good stuff is one thing, but if you don't know how to use it, it's like having a gun but not knowing how to fire it—it's no different from having a fire poker.
Lin Wan hurriedly found the notebook among the supplies and demonstrated how to disassemble and assemble it several times.
Director Zheng studied very diligently and memorized every step.
Combined with detailed notes, the experts and scholars behind the scenes can quickly master it.
Moreover, Chen Huai'an also spent money to buy a document that unlocked the 120-meter height limit for drones, allowing them to reach a height of 500 meters!
Lifting this restriction would be illegal in modern times, but it didn't matter in the Republic of China era.
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