A few days ago, Commander Wang gave Division Commander Huo a secret mission: four experts from a weapons research institute were going into the mountains to find materials. Their division was responsible for protecting these four experts. Since it concerned weapons, Division Commander Huo took it very seriously and personally selected two hundred men to accompany the four experts into the mountains.

Commander Huo believed that with two hundred men accompanying them, even if the four experts couldn't find the materials, nothing unexpected would happen. When they set off, Commander Huo also provided them with a telegraph machine.

As a result, Commander Huo lost contact with them starting from the fifth day. Commander Huo immediately sent people to look for them, but those people had also disappeared. Commander Huo quickly reported this to Commander Wang.

When Commander Wang learned of this, he ordered a search of the mountain, but they still couldn't find it. Not only did they not find it, but more than fifty people also went missing.

Now, Commander Wang was in a real bind.

After Commander Wang reported the matter to his superiors, they sent three people to him. However, even after these three people led the group in, they still couldn't find it.

Just when everyone was at a loss, Commander Wang thought of Han Bin. Han Bin had fought in battles, attended military academy, and was a brigade commander; he possessed practical experience, theoretical knowledge, and prestige. So, Commander Wang summoned Han Bin to his office.

Because it involved weapons experts, this matter had been kept secret. Even the search for the person was conducted in secrecy. Commander Wang explained the situation to Han Bin: "I want you to take some more men in to search. If you still can't find them, then those people..."

"Okay. I'll take some men in to look for them."

Commander Wang looked at Han Bin and said, "We've already lost over four hundred men. I only have one request for you now: you have to bring back the same number of men you took out."

"yes."

"Feel free to make any requests you may have."

"Okay, I'll go back and discuss it with everyone."

"OK."

After discussing the matter with his subordinates, Han Bin went home. Since Xiao Man often went into the mountains to collect herbs, Han Bin wanted to ask her if she had any good ideas.

Xiaoman thought for a moment. The first group to search likely found the experts, since they had just disappeared when the search began, and the traces they left were still quite clear. The first group could find them by following these traces. However… while following the traces might lead to them, it also carried the same dangers, which is why the first group also disappeared. Later, when Commander Wang ordered a search of the mountain, the fifty-odd people who had gone missing likely also found their way to that area, thus encountering the same situation again. Since the search of the mountain hadn't yielded anything, there was no need to bring too many people; bringing too many would only increase the risk of them getting lost. "Bring fifty people."

Han Bin also felt that bringing too many people was pointless: "Yeah."

"Bring two doctors."

"good."

"Besides weapons and medicine, you also need to bring some food." If those people are still alive, they should have already finished the food they brought.

"good."

"If Uncle Shang is willing, you can bring Uncle Shang and Xiao Hei along." Uncle Shang is well-versed in metaphysics; with so many people missing, there might be some special reason. Xiao Hei was inseparable from her in her past life. Xiao Hei has experienced everything she has experienced.

"Okay." Han Bin looked at Xiaoman and said, "Don't worry, I won't take any risks."

"Okay. Go and invite Uncle Shang over."

"good."

Old Shang was giving a lesson to Zuo Zuo, You You, their older sister, and their younger brother. Han Bin came in: "Uncle Shang, Xiao Man and I want to discuss something with you."

"Okay." Old Shang looked at the children: "Are you going to wait here for Grandpa Shang or go out to play?"

Zuo Zuo, You You, and the younger brother all looked towards their older sister.

Sister: "You guys go out and play, I'll wait here for Grandpa Shang."

Zuo Zuo: "Then I'll play with you here. What about you guys?"

Youyou: "I'm playing here too."

Younger brother: "Then I'll play here too."

Old Shang: "I knew it would turn out like this. You guys have fun."

Zuo Zuo, You You, older sister, younger brother: "Okay."

After Lao Shang arrived, Xiao Man explained the situation to him: "Uncle Shang, I would like to ask you to help Han Bin and the others look for them."

Since it concerned the lives of more than four hundred people, Lao Shang agreed without hesitation: "Okay."

Xiaoman smiled: "I thank you on behalf of those people."

"Haha... I won't accept your thanks. But I'll accept them if you thank me on behalf of those people. Binzi, when are you leaving?"

"Get ready and we'll go."

"Okay. Then you can get ready to go. Come back and call me when you're ready."

"good."

Xiaoman looked at Han Bin: "You know what to say, right?"

"Know."

After leaving home, Han Bin went directly to Commander Wang's office. After greeting him, Han Bin stated his request.

Commander Wang was puzzled after hearing this. He could understand everything else, but he couldn't understand taking an old man into the mountains to find someone: "You're taking Old Shang into the mountains to find someone?"

"Yes. He used to go into the mountains with Xiaoman to collect herbs, so he's quite familiar with the mountains and might be able to help."

"Alright then. By the way, do you want to bring those three people sent from above as well?"

Han Bin thought for a moment: "I'm afraid they'll have a problem with me bringing Lao Shang and Xiao Hei along. Also, what if my opinion differs from theirs..."

"Then don't bring them. If they still want to go into the mountains to look for someone, I'll send someone else to go in with them."

"Thank you, Commander."

"What are you thanking me for? Just remember, however many people you take out, how many people you bring back."

"Yes, Commander. I'm off then."

"Um."

Soon, the personnel and supplies were all in place. Although Han Bin only brought fifty-three people and one horse, Commander Wang still assigned him ten military vehicles. Seeing these vehicles, Han Bin knew that Commander Wang still wanted to find those people.

Once everything was ready, Han Bin went home and brought Lao Shang and Xiao Hei over. After Lao Shang was seated, Han Bin told the driver to start the car.

The driver looked at Xiao Hei: "Commander, didn't you say your horse was going too?"

"Um."

"Then...then why don't you put it on the car?" They drove ten cars, and the chassis were basically empty.

"It doesn't like riding in cars. Let's go."

"Then...can it keep up?"

"I can keep up. Drive."

"yes."

Han Bin and Lao Shang were in the lead car. The driver was worried that Xiao Hei wouldn't be able to keep up, so he didn't dare to drive too fast.

When Han Bin noticed this, he told him to drive faster, so that if they got there sooner, those people would have a better chance of survival.

Xiao Hei kept following Han Bin's car. The driver looked out the window.

Han Bin smiled and said, "Don't worry, it can keep up."

"Alright." The driver picked up the speed. After speeding up, he found that Xiao Hei could actually keep up: "Commander, your horse runs really fast."

Han Bin smiled.

Once they reached the foot of the mountain, Han Bin told the drivers to stay and watch the car while he led his men into the mountain to look for the person.

After entering the mountains, Xiao Hei nudged Lao Shang, meaning: "Come on up, I'll give you a ride."

Old Shang, eager to find those people as soon as possible, climbed onto Little Black's back.

Because two groups of people had already come in to search, the traces in the mountains were particularly messy, making it difficult for Han Bin and his team to distinguish which traces were left by the experts and which by the people who came in to search for them.

After walking for more than two hours, Han Bin and his team hadn't found any useful clues. Han Bin suggested they stop and rest to discuss their next steps.

They discussed it for a long time but couldn't reach a conclusion. Han Bin told everyone to eat something and then continue the search.

Han Bin walked up to Old Shang with the food in his hand: "Uncle Shang, here you go."

Old Shang took the things.

Han Bin sat down next to Lao Shang and asked in a low voice, "Uncle Shang, do you have any ideas?"

Old Shang shook his head.

Han Bin's heart sank immediately.