Later, Zhang Xiangnan proposed to let three fellow villagers serve as guides. The three fellow villagers also supported his team and agreed to send them to the periphery.
They would not go deep into the Ailao Mountains. Supporting the army and committing suicide are two different things. They must first ensure their own safety.
After everything was ready, Zhang Xiangnan gave an order and the soldiers broke camp, leaving only one squad of soldiers to guard the trucks. The rest of the large force protected the expert group in the middle and headed towards Ailao Mountain.
"Captain Zhang, leave us two barracks. No, even one will do!"
"Captain Zhang, my father is the Deputy Minister of Energy. I request that the Southern Xinjiang garrison leave a team of soldiers to protect my safety."
"Captain Zhang, Professor Zhong said we don't need to go in. We are just interns and can't help much."
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When they saw that the tents had been dismantled and the soldiers had begun to march, the students who had planned to stay behind panicked.
"What's the rush? Once we reach the border between the outer area and the dangerous area, we'll set up camp again and will absolutely guarantee your safety."
Zhang Xiangnan didn't even give them a glance.
"Cowards! Before the meeting, you were the ones who were talking big and showing your determination, but now you're the ones crying and pissing yourself."
Liu Kaifang snorted coldly and led the team forward.
Looking at the mocking and amused expressions of the soldiers, several young men lowered their heads in shame, and walked slowly with the team as if they were thinking about something.
They were still too young and not calm enough when faced with difficulties. The dangers of Ailao Mountain had made them lose their composure and unable to maintain the dignity and decorum of a nobleman.
The young masters were reflecting in their hearts, secretly cursing themselves for bringing shame to their parents and making a fool of themselves in front of outsiders.
Zhang Shuguang didn't have any opinion about them, thinking that this was just a normal reaction of ordinary people.
Being willing to contribute and dare to sacrifice is a valuable quality, but this standard cannot be used to require everyone.
Led by three fellow villagers, the group climbed over three hills, and the three fellow villagers stopped cautiously.
"Captain, we are deep in the Ailao Mountains ahead. The villagers dare not go any further."
The Hani warrior in charge of translation reported to Zhang Xiangnan.
"Okay, give each of the fellow villagers two dollars to thank them for providing useful information and for being our guide.
Captain Liu, arrange for someone to find a suitable campsite and sprinkle insect repellent powder around it."
The three villagers took the money and happily returned to the village. The soldiers quickly found a suitable place to camp.
The camp is located by the mountains and beside the water. A small stream flows out from the depths of Ailao Mountain and converges into a clear pool with the bottom visible.
Arriving at the edge of the dangerous area of Ailao Mountain, Zhang Shuguang did not dare to be careless. He calmly activated his five senses to confirm whether the area was safe.
Fortunately, there were no large wild animals or poisonous snakes nearby.
"Finally here, it's so hot, go take a shower."
The young men were tired and hot, so they ran towards the pond.
"We're going downstream to get water for cooking. Are you planning on drinking your own bath water?"
The soldiers in the kitchen squad don't care about their identities.
"Okay, let's go downstream."
The fathers of several second-generation families all come from military backgrounds and have relatively strict requirements for their children.
Several young men lived in the compound, and were educated in supporting the military and loving the country, and grew up listening to stories about combat heroes.
They may feel superior to children from ordinary backgrounds, but they dare not show their teeth to veterans.
Under the command of Company Commander Liu Kaifang, the soldiers set up tents, cooked, checked weapons and equipment, and made final preparations.
After a simple lunch, they left the young masters behind and left a squad of soldiers to protect them and the camp. The remaining hundred or so people, led by Zhang Xiangnan, continued to advance deep into the Ailao Mountains.
The mobilization meeting had already been held at the base, and the dangers of this trip had also been explained.
From Zhang Xiangnan onwards, every soldier left a suicide note at the base.
If something unexpected happens, the troops will be responsible for delivering the suicide note and personal belongings, including commendations and allowances, to each soldier's home.
After watching the large army leave, several young men felt relieved but also a little disappointed.
Fortunately, they don’t have to face danger directly, and there is a bright future waiting for them.
What makes me feel lost is that I became a shameful deserter and failed to bring honor to my father's generation.
This opportunity to make a contribution was a legacy left by their fathers, but they did not seize it.
"Squad Leader Liu, please take care of me in the next few days."
Several young men smiled apologetically.
Although they also grew up in a military compound, they also participated in drills when they were young, learned fighting and military boxing, and practiced shooting at the shooting range.
But they know their own business. They are okay fighting with the kids in the alley, but once they encounter real danger, their mediocre skills are of no use at all.
After all, they had never been to the battlefield and had no experience of living in the wild. They would need the care of the remaining soldiers in the next few days.
"Don't be so polite. This is our mission. If there are any emergencies, don't panic and don't cause us any trouble."
Squad leader Liu Kuan's attitude towards the young masters cannot be said to be good, but it cannot be said to be bad either. Even without these guys, the camp still needs someone to guard it.
Who the task is assigned to is random, and Liu Kuan would not vent his anger on a few students.
"Of course, of course, we will obey orders. In fact, we are also military families, and our fathers have fought all their lives.
We all grew up in military camps, so if there's an emergency, maybe we can be of help."
"That sounds nice, you guys are really capable, why don't you go in together.
If you hadn't insisted on staying here, perhaps we wouldn't have to camp here, and we could have fought alongside our brothers."
Not every soldier is as easy to talk to as Squad Leader Liu. One soldier kept wiping his gun without even raising his head.
"We know that we are not well-trained and cannot help Professor Zhong if we go in. If we encounter danger, the soldiers will be distracted to protect us. Not causing more trouble is also a kind of contribution.
Squad Leader Liu, we won't bother you any more. If you need any help, just call us."
Several young men were so embarrassed by this straightforward warrior that they blushed and hid in the tent for a long time without coming out.
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The team entered the mountains step by step. Professor Zhong and Professor Hong took their assistants to conduct a careful survey. The soldiers paid attention to every move around them and cast admiring glances at Zhang Shuguang from time to time.
Zhang Shuguang kept his eyes and ears open, and the flying knife in his hand flew past, and one poisonous snake after another fell from the tree.
"Comrade Zhang Shuguang is simply amazing. It's one thing for him to be able to hit his target with his flying knife, but how did he find the poisonous snake among the vines hanging from the tree?"
Zhou Hongguang, the second platoon leader who was still complaining to Liu Kaifang on the road, had already become a fan of Zhang Shuguang.
Captain Liu is right, Comrade Zhang Shuguang is the real pillar!
If it weren't for his keenness, the hidden venomous snakes would definitely cause them to suffer casualties.
After passing through a forest, a large wetland appeared in front of everyone. Bubbles appeared everywhere, and the humid air was filled with a rotten smell.
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