This time, the main force finally crossed the bridge safely. With several explosions, the bridge was blown up, and the zombies were blocked on the other side of the river.
After running such a long distance, Commander Li knew that everyone was tired and needed to stop and rest, so he ordered everyone to rest on the spot.
Instead of cheering, many of the survivors wept, creating a somber atmosphere.
Although they managed to escape, many people died along the way. These people were either killed by zombies or trampled to death in stampedes, and these dead people were their relatives and friends.
After breaking through the encirclement, Wang Bin found Li Dazhu and the others, and was relieved to see that they were all safe and sound.
Everyone was heartbroken, but Abao and Xiaonan were very excited because they had just witnessed Wang Bin's incredible prowess, and their admiration for him reached the highest level of worship.
As soon as Wang Bin sat down, two men came over and each grabbed one of his arms, wanting him to teach them marksmanship. Since it wasn't the right time yet, Wang Bin could only say that he would teach them when he had time.
During the break, Commander Li sent people to take a headcount and discovered that nearly 10,000 people had been killed, most of whom were non-combat survivors.
It's truly tragic that they didn't die from the zombie attack, but instead perished in a stampede at the feet of their own people.
In order to prevent this from happening again, Division Commander Li led a group of officers to discuss the next steps.
Some suggested following the river, while others suggested going to the next city to rest before continuing.
Both suggestions had their advantages and disadvantages. Following the river was safe, but the river was winding and the journey would be three times longer than taking a straight line. Moreover, there was an even more serious problem: their food supplies were running low. Even if they started reducing their food rations now, it would be difficult to make it to the settlement in Fuzhou by taking a straight line, let alone by following the river. In the end, Commander Li decided to risk taking a straight line and go to the nearby city to see if they could find any food.
Half an hour later, the team set off again, but this time, with no zombies chasing them, their speed was noticeably slower.
As darkness fell, the main force continued its advance, and was now only five or six kilometers from the nearest city. Commander Li prepared to enter the city that night to rest and reorganize the troops.
Gasoline supplies at the garrison were already limited. Company Commander Zhao reported to Division Commander Li that several tanks had run out of gasoline and were now stuck.
Now they can only unload the ammunition from the broken-down tanks onto other tanks, and concentrate the fuel from several other tanks onto three tanks, which means they have to abandon eight tanks.
Commander Li was very reluctant to hear this, but he knew it was a last resort and had no choice but to agree.
When Wang Bin heard that the tank was out of fuel, his eyes lit up instantly. He knew his chance had come.
After everyone had left, he sneaked over, took out the Jinbei van, put two tanks inside, and then caught up with the main force.
"Brother Wang, what were you doing just now?"
"Hehe, I traded a Jinbei van for two tanks!"
"Oh, weren't you supposed to be going back in a few days?"
"It wasn't about going back; it was about abandoning the Jinbei van and acquiring two tanks."
"Wow, I didn't know you could do that!"
"Keep your voice down, don't let anyone hear!"
"Um!"
"Who among you can drive a tank?"
"I can!"
"Alright, Dazhu, from now on you'll be driving the tanks!"
"no problem!"
"Officer Miao, can you drive a tank?"
"No way, do you think I'm a special forces soldier?"
"Uh, okay!"
"Actually, driving a tank is very simple, but it takes some effort to drive it well. If you want to learn, I can teach you!"
"Okay, okay, you can teach me when you have time!"
When Wang Bin returned to Guan Xiaoyue and the others, a very real problem occurred to him: he couldn't drive a tank. Fortunately, Li Dazhu could. Moreover, Li Dazhu was going to teach him. He was already dreaming of watching the tank charge into the zombie horde, the system notifications constantly ringing out, and his martial arts skills instantly reaching the maximum level.
"Brother Wang, what are you laughing at?" Guan Xiaoyue asked curiously when she saw Wang Bin laughing so silly.
"It's nothing, I just get really excited at the thought of driving a tank!"
Just as the troops were about to enter the city, a sudden change occurred. Countless zombies rushed out from both sides of the city and the roads, instantly scattering the troops, and everyone fled in all directions.
Because they had gone to steal the tank from the back, everyone had walked to the very back of the group while waiting for him. When they saw the zombies rushing out from both sides of the road, they hadn't even entered the zombie encirclement yet. Seeing the dark mass of zombies, everyone had only one thought: it's over.
"Retreat immediately!"
"You can withdraw if you want, but we can't abandon our commanders!"
Wang Bin hurriedly ordered a retreat, but his order was not approved by the first and second battalion commanders who were covering the rear. When they saw that Commander Li and his men were surrounded by zombies, their eyes turned red, and they immediately led their men to rush forward, wanting to rescue Commander Li and his men.
Watching the battalion commanders of the first and second battalions lead their troops forward, Wang Bin was dumbfounded; it was clearly a suicide mission.
"Wang Bin, what should we do?" Officer Miao was also feeling uneasy. Seeing Wang Bin standing there in a daze, he quickly came over to ask for his opinion.
"Damn it, these idiots, follow me!" Wang Bin cursed the first and second battalion commanders, and finally had no choice but to take out his gun and follow. Seeing this, the others also took out their guns and followed.
Over this period of time, everyone had developed feelings for these soldiers and was moved by their selflessness. When they saw them rushing forward risking their lives to rescue their division commander, Wang Bin could no longer bear to watch.
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