Twelve small teams, about six hundred people.
Each squad had a different number of members, ranging from sixty or seventy to thirty or forty, and Li Xin did not force them to be divided into different groups.
After all, these squads were all spontaneously organized during this period of training.
The team members are quite familiar with each other, and during this period of training, they have cooperated well and their teamwork has been quite good.
There are leaders, executors, gun experts, and wilderness survival experts.
It has talent from all fields, and its structure is exactly that of a special forces team!
In particular, Gu Shisan's team, although small in number, is already among the top in terms of overall strength among these six hundred or so people.
Not bad, not bad!
Li Xin was somewhat satisfied.
That evening, Li Xin arrived before the group of about six hundred people.
When Li Xin arrived, the six hundred or so people immediately stood at attention, looking at him with high spirits.
The training they've undergone has instilled muscle memory in them, allowing them to accept everything without complaint.
"At ease."
Li Xin said calmly, "There will be no training today. Everyone has witnessed the results you have achieved during this period of training."
You are all wonderful, very good!
Hearing Li Xin's praise, these people showed no arrogance whatsoever.
"but,"
Li Xin changed the subject and continued, "Although the training has ended, the mission has only just begun. The road ahead is long and arduous for you."
I hope you can maintain your current attitude, rise to the challenge, and accomplish your mission!
"Your Highness, rest assured!"
The six hundred or so men replied in unison, "We will brave mountains of knives and seas of fire to fulfill our mission!"
"very good!"
Li Xin pressed his hand down and continued, "The mission is to infiltrate behind enemy lines, disrupt their logistics, and carry out targeted eliminations of key targets, etc. The mission is not specific."
In short, it boils down to one sentence: infiltrate behind enemy lines and act at will!
The premise is to ensure your own safety!
Behind enemy lines, you will have no supplies, no food, and you will have to do everything yourself!
Are you confident you can complete the mission?
"have!"
About six hundred people roared in fury.
Li Xin nodded and said, "At the training ground, we have prepared all the necessary supplies for you, including firearms, ammunition, food, clothing, and so on. Whatever you need, we will provide it for you!"
As long as you can bring it, that's fine!
After you collect the supplies tonight, you will infiltrate behind enemy lines. Your future is in your own hands!
Now everyone understood their task.
They operate in small teams, and each team can communicate and cooperate with each other.
After receiving the mission, Gu Shisan remained silent and led his team members to the training ground.
"Captain, what equipment should we get?"
One of the team members asked.
Gu Shisan frowned slightly and said, "Everyone, take off your military uniforms and change into civilian clothes."
None of the team members had any questions about Gu Shisan's orders.
After all, Gu Shisan has demonstrated outstanding leadership skills during this period of training, especially in making some very correct decisions that are entirely based on the interests of all team members.
Seeing Gu Shisan and his group begin changing into civilian clothes, the other squad leaders instantly understood.
Wearing the Dongning military uniform behind enemy lines would undoubtedly expose him. Changing into civilian clothes would allow him to blend in with the local population more easily.
Therefore, each team changed their clothes and received the appropriate equipment.
Then, they registered the team's name with Li Xin.
Gu Shisan's squad registered the name of the Thirteenth Squad.
After everything was prepared, they boarded a boat at the dock and sailed into the sea under the cover of night.
In the latter half of the night, the ship arrived at the coastline near Changli.
Each small team quietly landed on the shore under the cover of night, and then split up in different directions, disappearing into the darkness.
"Captain, where are we going?"
In the darkness, dozens of team members huddled together, staring at their captain, Gu Shisan.
Gu Shisan glanced at the night sky and said, "North, to Jieshi Mountain!"
His concise words carried a sense of composure.
This decision was made by Gu Shisan after checking the map several times during the voyage.
Jieshi Mountain, located north of Changli County, stretches for hundreds of miles and is a major mountain range in the surrounding plains. Several official roads surround it, connecting the capital city with Yuguan City, making it a crucial position for controlling the logistical supply lines.
That is why Gu Shisan chose Jieshi Mountain as his base.
Most importantly, the mountainous terrain provides good cover and is rich in resources. If they advance, they can threaten Changli County and the official roads. If they retreat, they can hide in the forests and secure their lives.
After making the decision, Gu Shisan led his team northward.
As dawn broke, the team members, dressed in civilian clothes, were not particularly noticeable.
We walked along the path without stopping for a moment.
When some locals saw them, they simply assumed they were people trying to cross the border and didn't ask any questions.
Around noon, Gu Shisan and his group arrived at a village at the foot of Jieshi Mountain.
The villagers are warm and hospitable.
Upon seeing Gu Shisan and the others, he warmly led them to the stream.
"You guys also came from outside the pass, right?"
The old man sat on a rock, panting, and said, "In this period of time, several thousand people have already ventured beyond the pass. They all headed north from Jieshi Mountain, entering the mountains to bypass the areas where the imperial army was stationed, and then made their way to the pass."
This is what the villagers used to say.
"Breaking through the border?"
Gu Shisan frowned, feeling somewhat puzzled.
"You don't know this saying?"
The old man chuckled and said, "Look, the King of Xin outside the pass is benevolent. He grants a five-year tax exemption for land reclamation, waives the poll tax, and even provides farming tools. The people all want to go to the pass. Many people from Heluo and Huaibei also want to go there."
If I weren't so old, I'd love to go too...
The officials here are utterly inhuman!
As he spoke, a tear rolled down the old man's cheek, as if his inner vulnerability had been touched.
"grandfather,"
Gu Shisan gently patted the old man and asked, "What's wrong with the officials here? Are they oppressing the people?"
"It's not just about oppressing the people!"
The old man said angrily, "Look, in order to fight against Prince Xin, the government sent people to plunder grain from various villages. Last year, we suffered a severe drought, and we didn't have much grain to begin with. Most of it was stolen. People in some neighboring villages have even starved to death. If it weren't for the fact that we can still hunt some wild game in the mountains, I wouldn't have lived much longer either."
Furthermore, some time ago, even strong and healthy people were arrested, supposedly to go to war—it's utter nonsense!
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