Chapter 571 Army Commander of the 85th Army Group

"Yes." Wen Ni nodded.

"As far as I know, Commander Qin and his men are also on a combat mission and have been affected by signal interference from the Burmese. I can't contact him yet. So, I can't immediately verify whether what you're saying is true or false! Judging from your behavior and your reaction to the Burmese prisoners just now, you certainly don't behave like an ordinary person! How about this, for your safety, I can send someone to send you back to China first. What do you think?"

Liang Hehui made this suggestion after careful consideration.

"I'm not going back, I'm staying." Wen Ni refused very decisively.

"What?"

Liang He was taken aback; he hadn't expected her to say that.

He stared at her, saying nothing. His brows were furrowed, waiting for her to continue.

“My comrades died here, at the hands of the Dawa government, while my other comrades who are still alive are fighting on the front lines! At this critical moment of life and death, when the country is in turmoil, I cannot go back; I must fight alongside them.”

"Your injuries are quite severe, aren't they?" Liang He's gaze swept over her exposed scars. "Fighting side by side? Before you even pick up a gun, these injuries will have been enough to kill you."

“Then I won’t go back.” Wen Ni said stubbornly, her gaze firm. “If the 85th Group Army doesn’t want me to stay, I’ll leave and head straight for the capital. I’m sure I can find Commander Qin and his men!”

"Before you even arrived, you were riddled with bullets," Liang He sneered.

"It would be worth it to kill a few Burmese bastards before I die!" Wen Ni raised her chin.

"Hey! You little girl..."

Liang He argued with her for a few moments, but found that he couldn't win the argument.

He put his hands on his hips, looked at her for a while, and then said, "If you want to stay, you can. But I have to make it clear to you, here you will only be a lowly private. Once you are in a group of thousands of people, you will be hard to find. Not to mention if you are injured or die on the battlefield, I may not even know! If Commander Qin investigates later, I will not take the blame."

“I understand, this is my own decision, it has nothing to do with you, Brigade Commander!” Wen Ni nodded solemnly. “As for everything else, it doesn’t matter, as long as you can give me a gun.”

"That's easy."

Liang He raised his eyebrows slightly.

“There’s one more thing,” Wen Ni added.

"What?"

"I want to contact my family to let them know I'm safe."

“That’s no problem, but we’re currently on a foreign battlefield, and using communications carelessly might expose our location.” Liang He stroked his chin, thought for a moment, and then said, “However, our location has already been exposed, and we’ll be moving to a safer place soon. Here’s what we’ll do: before the team departs tomorrow, I’ll allow you to make a phone call to your family, but you must promise that the conversation will not involve any military matters.”

“I understand all of that.”

"Okay, you and your friend go and wait first. I'll arrange for someone to go with you in a bit."

"Okay, thank you, brigade commander."

Wen Ni lowered her eyes and turned to leave.

Having stood for too long and exhausted, she slowly dragged her stiff legs out.

Inside the tent, the chief of staff lifted the tent flap and came to Liang He's side, his face full of worry!

"Brigadier Liang, isn't this too risky? What if the girl is lying? What if she's a high-ranking spy sent by the Burmese...?"

"She is not."

The three words "Liang He" refuted the chief of staff's guess.

"You saw it yourself. And the things she said and did to buy time, she didn't hesitate to risk her own life! And... and, despite her severe injuries and what happened last night, she just stood there straight in front of my tent all morning! She didn't disturb me, and she didn't utter a single complaint! Chief of Staff, what sustains her with such courage and integrity? It's her fervent love for her country and the iron will of a soldier!"

"Perhaps, it's a ruse?" The chief of staff pursed his lips.

"A self-inflicted injury? I don't think so. People can lie with their mouths, but the integrity in her eyes and the righteous spirit she exudes cannot be faked." Liang He sighed slightly. "If a girl like this had ever worked under Commander Qin, she would never have been an ordinary soldier!"

"So you mean, we're just going to keep her here?" The chief of staff could see Liang He's appreciation and respect for her talent.

"Of course we should keep her! If she really is Commander Qin's man, how can I send her away? But if she isn't, keeping her under my nose will prevent her from harming other units. Besides, I only promised her a gun, not any identity. Let her go to the battlefield; every kill she can get is a kill!" Liang He discussed, then ordered, "Also, continue to try to contact Commander Qin of the 83rd Army Group and verify her identity! If she really is a valuable asset, she should be allowed to play her role!"

"Okay, I understand."

As they were talking, the operator quickly caught up with them.

"Brigade Commander! Army Commander is calling!"

"You've come at the perfect time."

Liang Hexing rushed over and answered the phone.

"Commander!"

"Liang He." The man's voice on the phone was deep and magnetic. "How many more days until the Mandeggan arrangements are complete?"

"Reporting to the commander, there was a minor incident here last night, but it's been resolved now. I plan to move the main camp to a safer location. The main city of Mandegan has been mostly cleared out, but it will take another two to three days to settle the civilians..."

"You don't need to move the main camp. Just lead your team to Fuping. Wenxiong and the 2nd Combined Brigade will be waiting for you there. After you take Fuping, go to Yancheng. I will meet you there." The army commander gave the order directly over the phone. "As for Mandegan, the 92nd Army will arrive tomorrow to take over and they will be responsible for the aftermath."

"Directly attack Fuping?"

Liang He couldn't hide his astonishment. This newly appointed young army commander was too aggressive; he had captured two cities in quick succession, and now he was pressing on, heading straight for the capital! No wonder, no wonder these Burmese barbarians said that China had invaded their land…

This is terrifying.

Thinking this, Liang He nodded in agreement. Then, he suddenly asked, "Commander, are you able to contact Commander Qin of the 83rd Group Army?"

"The 83rd Group Army encountered reinforcements from the US military in the north and is having a difficult time. Communication has not yet been restored. I have dispatched the 3rd Combined Arms Brigade to provide support, and we should have news in a few days." The army commander on the phone paused, then asked, "Why are you asking this?"

"I have a soldier here who seems pretty capable. I heard he used to be one of Commander Qin's men. I was thinking of... asking around." Liang He tactfully avoided saying it directly.