Gao Ang, far away in Ken Kingdom of Chizhou, had no idea that he was being thought of by someone.
He was closely observing every move below, both the attackers and the defenders.
He cannot allow the attacking side to take too big a step, nor can he allow the defending side to suffer any substantial damage.
As for those robots, let them be bombarded; after all, these are things that can be bought with money.
"These mercenary organizations aren't very good!"
The air support they're referring to is nothing more than drone warfare.
Moreover, it wasn't the kind of drone that carries professional missiles, but rather the kind that has been modified to carry a tiny bit of plastic explosive.
To put it bluntly, they are just some cheap aerial bombing experts.
You can't blame them; they had no idea they'd encounter these robots in this godforsaken place like Kenya.
Their intelligence indicated that military aircraft from within the Eastern Kingdom had passed by and left behind a batch of supplies.
But who would have known that these weird things were in this batch of supplies!
It's just a few people, and they're just extorting some money. Is it really that big of a deal?
The drone, which had just taken off, hadn't flown very far, and before the plastic explosives attached to its fuselage could be released, was shot down by a barrage of bullets from the robot, causing it to set off like fireworks in the air.
This caused Gao Feng, who was planning to make a move, to stop.
"It has to be said that robots are much better at predicting things than ordinary people."
Gao Feng completely agrees with this point.
A ground-to-air missile attack like the one we just witnessed in the dark would most likely have been able to shoot down an ordinary person.
However, the time required for prediction is definitely longer than that required for robots.
However, during this extra time, some unexpected things may happen.
After their air support was destroyed, the mercenaries lost their temper.
Charge forward! If you can't get through, those people are made of steel and aren't afraid of dying at all.
But they couldn't. They were made of flesh and blood, and even with the special equipment made by the mountain country, they couldn't withstand the bullets from the Gatling gun.
Such a large bullet, if it hit you, would not only leave a bloody hole, but at least half of your body would be gone.
"Captain, should we retreat first?"
"Yeah, let's get some heavy weapons later. I refuse to believe these lumps of iron can take on rockets."
These guys have never been treated like this before.
They were used to causing trouble on the Red Continent, and this was the first time they had been so embarrassed. If word got out, how shameful it would be.
"Stabilize our position and retreat in an orderly manner. Also, synchronize the combat recorders. Hopefully, the rear can prepare a follow-up response plan for us."
Left with no other option, the commanders of the three teams had to issue a retreat order.
However, they discovered that communication with headquarters was cut off just as they were about to report the details of the battle.
"Still unable to contact the rear?"
One of the captains panicked a little; usually, being cut off from communications was a harbinger of something terrible about to happen.
"Cannot be reached!"
When was it cut off?
"Maybe... just now?"
The communications soldier responsible for contacting headquarters at the rear also gave a somewhat uncertain answer.
What does "possibly" mean?
The captain picked up his rifle, held it over cover, and then asked a fierce question.
...
Gao Ang cut off these people's contact with their headquarters because he had obtained all the information he needed, and he didn't want them to reveal anything about the robots, so...
"Boss, something's happened!"
A mercenary began shouting through the communication device on his personal device.
"What's wrong? Why are you making such a fuss? Haven't we already left the battlefield?"
As the captain of the rearguard, the leader of one of the squads asked a question with a puzzled look.
"Our path has been blocked!"
The team members reported a less than optimistic situation.
Who intercepted them?
The squad leader was furious. They were about to be surrounded and besieged, and these colleagues were still kicking them while they were down.
"Our remaining drones?"
"Wat?"
The squad leader was stunned. "Isn't the drone in Alfat's hands?"
Could this kid be a traitor?
"He was next to me, and he was stunned too."
What's going on?
This is a question that pops into everyone's mind.
Before they could figure it out, the plastic explosives mounted on the drones were dropped.
"Boom boom boom"
One explosion after another, one violent shockwave after another, mixed with the unique smell of gunpowder, filled the entire valley.
The mine's only entrance and only exit were engulfed in flames.
Many officers and soldiers at a base in Kyoto were at a loss, watching the static on the video.
Once the signal was restored, they saw the same scene.
"Immediately contact the front lines, report our casualties, and simultaneously notify the naval escort fleet to proceed at full speed and ensure the safety of our personnel at the first opportunity!"
The officer clenched his fist; he had thought everything was under control...
"Report, we have no casualties, but..."
Upon hearing that there were no casualties, the officer breathed a sigh of relief. "Order the escort fleet to stand by, but what is it?"
"The invading villains were completely wiped out; it seems... it was their own drones that dropped the explosives..."
Gao Ang did cut off the network signal, but that doesn't mean the observers on site were blind.
They also possess other mechanical equipment, such as military binoculars...
Based on reports from the front lines, the officer quickly deduced what had happened.
"So, in other words, an unidentified force got involved, took control of their drones, and destroyed their own people?"
"This is also the most reasonable explanation at present."
The officer waved his hand, but thought to himself: Only that kid could do that...
At the same time, he recalled several seemingly ordinary but actually extraordinary traffic accidents that had occurred in a certain area of the Central Plains.
"Last time, because there was a potential threat, you crippled them all; this time, because there was a direct threat, you wiped them out completely... You have guts, I like that!"
The officer tapped the table with his right hand, the rhythmic tapping sounding like he was in a good mood.
"I knew it! Old Li's blood flowed into your veins, how could you be a coward!"
...
Gao Ang had no idea that his small action had exposed him.
But then again, even if he were exposed, he wouldn't be particularly concerned.
He was abroad, and he was doing it to save people.
Logically and emotionally, no one would do anything to him.
Kenya? They probably know nothing about it.
Those mercenaries? He'll wipe them out sooner or later.
Who else? No one else, the rest are all our own people.
That's pretty much it. Someone will take care of cleaning up the raging fire below.
After repeatedly confirming that there were no hidden dangers, Gao Ang flew back to Changying Island.
After thinking for a long time, he decided to use his privileges.
It was morning in Dongguo, not yet noon, so he picked up the phone and dialed the officer's number.
The call was connected very quickly.
"I need your help."
After the call connected, Gao Ang immediately lowered his stance. He was there to ask for a favor, so he had to be humble.
"Um?"
The officer was completely bewildered. He had just said that this kid had guts, but he'd already gone soft?
"You should be able to strike up a conversation and see if you can get my older brother transferred back to China?"
"That's all?"
The officer was stunned. Why would they call him over such a trivial matter? Was his reputation so worthless?
"Yeah, what else can I do? I don't know anyone else. Since you've already put robots in their mine, it shouldn't be too difficult to talk to them, right?"
"No, Xiao Gao, isn't this unnecessary? The matter is almost over, why go to such lengths?"
Generals are truly in a difficult position. Just as the military cannot interfere in politics, they also cannot meddle in the normal operation of enterprises.
Gao Yuan was sent to Kenya, which was arranged by the company; he sent robots there, which was a soldier's duty, and the two did not conflict.
However, it's inappropriate and unacceptable for him to use this as an excuse to put pressure on other companies.
"They're demanding 50 million gold on the dark web, they want my head. They can't do anything to me, so they'll definitely target my older brother, who's the only one abroad. You've seen what's happened these past few days, haven't you? That's just the beginning of their schemes; their real big moves are probably yet to come. Let me put it this way: if something really happens to my brother, whether they ask for the robot or the infrasound weapon, I'll definitely hand them over. I don't care about those things, but I care a lot about my brother's life."
The officer fell silent; he didn't know what to say.
Is it fair to criticize Gao Feng for being petty and failing to consider the bigger picture?
That won't do. So far, they've made a comprehensive assessment of this guy, and he should be considered a true and upright successor to socialism.
So, should we do as he says and transfer Gao Yuan back to China?
The officer sighed, "Don't worry, I'll discuss it with the relevant departments later. This really isn't within my scope of work."
It was rare for a general to make a joke, though it was a joke, but also a fact.
Gao Ang thanked him sensibly, "Thank you. As long as my older brother returns to China, I will basically have no worries. If you have any problems, you can come directly to me. There is no need to go to Liu Gong and those people."
Gao Feng was referring to issues related to robots, which the general also knew about.
After hanging up the phone with Gao Feng, the general didn't rest and immediately went to another base.
"What do you mean, bring Gao Yuan back?"
"No rush. I think we can give Gao Ang some more responsibility." A more mellow voice rejected the general's suggestion.
"for example?"
"Why not let the high-altitude dispatch team take on more tasks?"
After hearing his words, the officer shook his head. "Dealing with you guys is exhausting. You guys handle this. I'm not going to be the bad guy."
"If you don't take the position, who will?"
"Go ahead and take the job. Don't you all think you're the best in the world? I'll leave it to you."
The officer waved his hand and left the empty room.
...
Gao Ang had never called Gao Yuan, but Gao Yuan called first.
"What? You also have a mission to help the local area with agricultural production? What does this all mean, boss? You're a mineral researcher, not a hybrid rice researcher, right?"
Gao Yang laughed, "What is all this nonsense?"
“I work in geology, and geology and agricultural production are inherently intertwined. So, why did our boss ask me to call you? What does that mean? Do you know him?”
Gao Yuan was also puzzled. After receiving the call from his boss, he immediately called Gao Ang.
"He doesn't even know me! Who does he think he is!"
Gao Yang was a little irritable, and his tone of voice inevitably became sweary.
"What did you say?"
Gao Yuan's tone hardened on the other end of the phone, slightly displeased. "After wandering around for a few years, you've grown wings and think you can say whatever you want, huh?"
Gao Ang then realized what he had just said and immediately tried to explain, "No, boss, listen to me, I was just a little tipsy..."
"Whether you get carried away or not is none of my business, it's up to you, but you're not a kid anymore, stop messing around with all that nonsense, find a job and stop messing around all day..."
Then, Gao Yuan, acting like the boss, began lecturing Gao Yang.
“Stop, I’m sick of hearing this,” Gao Ang rolled his eyes. “Was your agricultural production task just assigned, or was it already in place?”
"It's been there before, but I didn't pay much attention to it. The boss just emphasized it to me, which is really strange..."
Gao Ang immediately understood what was going on. "Alright, that's enough. I'll hang up now and we'll talk later. International calls are expensive, so I'll save you some money!"
After saying that, he hung up the phone without waiting for Gao Yuan's reply.
He didn't plan to try to persuade the boss anymore; there was no need.
He knew very well what kind of person the boss was.
Back in my school days, I was the kind of person who would study hard for half a month without much rest, even under a light bulb, just to get first place in the exam.
That incident ruined my eyesight; now I'm blind with my eyesight reduced to 3,000 degrees in both eyes.
"I knew it! Asking for favors is really difficult. Not only do you lose face, but you also end up getting yourself into a trap..."
Gao Ang is truly exhausted; he has inadvertently fallen into someone's trap again.
Without even thinking, he knew that this agricultural production task was assigned to him.
The Red Continent, the Kingdom of Ken, those are barren lands.
Why send someone from the plateau region, a geologist, to work in agricultural production... instead of letting him work on rocket launches?
"Your Majesty, investigate who my elder brother's company CEO has been in contact with."
"Does the gentleman believe that someone is plotting against us behind the scenes?"
"Of course! I reckon some people see how capable we are and want to use us to boost their own performance or something."
He is not a stingy person; he believes in open communication and mutual benefit.
However, he was annoyed by being plotted against, just like Xia Yu did last time. If Xia Yu wanted to do something, he could have just given a heads-up.
If he's short of money, we are; we can sponsor him for free as a reward for all the trouble he's done for us.
But you shouldn't treat Gao Yuan like a fool.
"Found it. The number that contacted that boss was a virtual number, not registered with the telecom company... But that's no problem for me, Your Majesty... With the telecom company's communication network, I can locate him... Found it, the address is xx, sir. This place seems to be very close to Xia Yu's office."
"Then it must be Bureau 303, they're definitely the ones who're trying to trip me up."
Ang Gao snapped his fingers, feeling he had solved the case. "But why?"
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