Others show their swords, I show my missiles!

Inside the Field Command Headquarters, the dusk was like a silent dream performance, slowly and slowly enveloping the entire room with a layer of gauze that was so soft and almost transparent.

The light gradually dimmed, and everything in the room was stained with a hazy hue, as if one was in an ancient and mysterious painting.

In the center of the room, a huge sand table stood there like a rock, like a miniature world that condensed the storms of war.

On the sand table, the model of Yulin City became increasingly prominent in the gradually dimming light coming in from the window.

The red and blue thumbtacks are densely packed and scattered, yet they also contain a secret, interweaving into an intricate puzzle of war.

Each thumbtack seems to be infused with life. They are the embodiment of different military forces and the markers of strategic points, silently depicting the tense situation on this sand table.

This is not an advanced electronic sand table, but just an ordinary sand table made of rough wood and simple materials.

However, although it does not have a high-tech and gorgeous appearance, it carries a heavy load of crucial information about the direction of the entire battle.

As General Shi said:

"Electronic equipment is great, but if it's interfered with or destroyed by the enemy, and we forget our most primitive methods, it could be disastrous!"

Therefore, General Shi often trains his troops' adaptability and deliberately restores everything to its original state before the popularization of electronic equipment.

At this moment, General Shi stood quietly beside the sand table, his posture as straight as a pine tree, his eyes as sharp as torches, as if he had penetrated this small space and had seen through the situation on the battlefield.

The cigarette butt in his hand flickered in the dim light, and the flickering flame was like the rhythm of his inner thoughts, fluctuating with the complexity of the situation.

He frowned slightly, staring at the sand table with deep eyes, as if he could see the real swordplay and life-and-death game in Yulin City through the model in front of him.

A staff officer leaned forward slightly, holding a pair of delicate tweezers in his hand, concentrating on adjusting the position of the city defense fortifications on the sand table.

His eyes were focused and determined, and every movement he made revealed professionalism and concentration, as if what he was fiddling with in his hands was not a simple model, but a key chess piece that would determine the fate of thousands of troops.

That cautious look is like a skilled craftsman carefully carving a rare treasure.

At this moment, Li Yunlong strode to the sand table, his burly body carrying a powerful aura.

His broad, thick palms pressed heavily on the edge of the sand table, his knuckles still stained with unwashed yellow soil, a sign that he had just returned from the battlefield, and it seemed that he still carried the pungent smell of gunpowder smoke from the battlefield.

His arrival instantly added a fiery fighting atmosphere to the originally quiet room.

"Five more anti-aircraft batteries have been added to the west of the city."

The chief of staff had a serious expression on his face, holding a telegram in his hand, and slammed it on the table with a "bang".

The paper of the telegram bounced slightly on the table, making a crisp sound, which was particularly abrupt in this quiet room, as if it was a prelude to war, foreshadowing the coming storm.

"Gu Shousan's direct troops built a bunker at the East Gate granary, and Deng Gongjin's guard battalion was transferred to the North Gate Wengcheng."

The Chief of Staff then added, a hint of worry unconsciously in his tone.

He was well aware that these new changes in the enemy situation would bring more difficulties and challenges to the upcoming battle.

General Shi slowly took off his reading glasses from his nose, his movements calm and composed.

The eyes behind the lenses instantly became as sharp as a knife, as if they could penetrate the sand table in front of them and see through all the movements of the enemy in Yulin City.

He narrowed his eyes slightly, thinking about how to respond, his eyes revealing the wisdom and decisiveness of a veteran.

“If we want to attack Yulin, we must first find a way for the people.”

His voice was low and firm, like a deep roar coming from his chest, or like an unquestionable order.

These words, expressed with deep concern for the people, were like a warm and firm force in this room filled with the atmosphere of war.

After saying that, he suddenly turned his head and his eyes fell on Li Yunlong, "Yunlong, what do you think?"

There was trust and expectation in his eyes, as if he was waiting for Li Yunlong to come up with a good plan to break the deadlock.

Li Yunlong grinned, revealing a row of white teeth, and his smile was full of confidence and cunning.

In fact, he had already thought about various plans over and over in his mind on the way, and now facing General Shi's questions, he was well prepared.

"Boss, there is still a way to capture Yulin, but the casualties..."

Li Yunlong paused slightly, wanting to say something but stopping himself.

He was well aware of the cruelty of this battle and that every decision concerned the lives of countless soldiers, so he had to be cautious.

"Speak boldly!"

General Shi's eyes were bright and full of encouragement, as if telling Li Yunlong not to have any concerns and to speak out what was in his mind.

"Vertical strike, helicopter rappel!"

Li Yunlong finally expressed his thoughts firmly, and his loud voice echoed in the room with fearless courage and determination.

Li Yunlong seemed to have mustered up his courage. He thrust out his chest and spoke loudly, swallowing nervously. His Adam's apple rolled up and down, and his voice trembled slightly with excitement:

"Boss, let's do this!"

At this moment, everyone in the command center focused their attention on him.

He paused for a moment, took a deep breath, calmed himself down, and then began to analyze things in an orderly manner. He looked as if he was back on the battlefield, commanding thousands of troops.

"Before, we used helicopters to transport troops, mostly by airdrop. I'm afraid Gu Shousan's troops don't know that helicopters can also quickly deploy troops by rappelling. This may become a unique strategy for us."

As he spoke, Li Yunlong's eyes sparkled, revealing a sense of cleverness.

As he spoke, Li Yunlong stretched out his thick and powerful fingers and slowly drew them across the tall city wall model on the sand table. His movements were steady and decisive, as if that slight stroke could tear open the enemy's solid defense line.

"Yunzhi-42 transport planes, each can hold seventy to eighty soldiers. We'll break through the industrial zone west of the city and directly take out Deng Gongjin's command post!"

Li Yunlong became more and more excited as he spoke. He waved his hands vigorously in the air, and his eyes flashed with excitement, as if he had seen the dawn of victory and saw his troops rushing into the enemy's headquarters like a tiger and annihilating the enemy in one fell swoop.

However, the Chief of Staff frowned slightly, a worried look on his face.

He picked up a pencil and drew two arcs on the sand table. The arcs were particularly eye-catching under the dim light, as if they were two insurmountable obstacles.

He said in a serious tone:

"The city wall is fifteen meters high, and the soldiers outside can't break in. There are two or three anti-aircraft guns and anti-aircraft machine guns every hundred meters.

Under such dense firepower, how can we easily surrender?"

The chief of staff's voice echoed in the quiet command center, with unquestionable calmness and rationality.

He paused, glanced around the sand table, and added with more emphasis:

"More importantly, this method still cannot avoid accidentally injuring civilians. Bullets don't have eyes."

As soon as these words were spoken, the originally heated atmosphere instantly cooled down. Everyone felt heavy in their hearts, knowing that the safety of the people in war was a bottom line that could not be ignored.

General Shi flicked the ash lightly, and the grayish-white ash slowly fell like snowflakes, landing right on the sand table, covering the mark of a residential building.

The mark was barely visible under the cover of soot, as if silently telling the struggle between war and peace.

Li Yunlong's sharp eyes caught that it was the place where Deng Gongjin opened the charity school.

He thought to himself: Deng Gongjin, ah Deng Gongjin, what are you still hesitating about?

The treatment for rebellion and surrender is very different!

At this time, Li Yunlong frowned slightly, with a bit more eagerness and expectation in his eyes, as if he was silently urging Deng Gongjin to make the right choice and find a better solution for this difficult battle.

"The Chief of Staff is absolutely right. It seems we really need to consider option two."

Li Yunlong frowned slightly, his eyes wandered around the sand table for a moment, and after a little thought, he spoke slowly.

"Speak quickly!"

General Shi and the chief of staff blurted out the words almost at the same time, their eyes full of eagerness and expectation, staring at Li Yunlong closely, as if he was about to spit out the key to turning the tide of the battle.

"exercise!"

Li Yunlong had a serious expression and uttered these two words word by word. Although his voice was not loud, it was like a heavy hammer hitting everyone's heartstrings.

"exercise?"

The chief of staff was a little slow to react. He tilted his head slightly, with a puzzled expression on his face. His eyes were full of confusion, as if he was trying to figure out the deep meaning behind these two words.

"Okay!"

General Shi pondered for a moment, various ideas flashed through his mind, and he soon understood the cleverness of it, with a glimmer of approval in his eyes.

The light was like the twinkling stars in the night sky, instantly illuminating the slightly solemn atmosphere of the entire command center.

"We are now afraid to use heavy weapons, but the people of Yulin City are unaware of our good intentions.

In their eyes, they probably thought we had run out of ammunition."

General Shi patiently explained to the chief of staff in a calm and steady tone, with every word expressing the conviction that comes from careful consideration.

"Understood! We will use the largest caliber artillery to bombard a training ground, so that the people of Yulin City can clearly see:

It's not that we don't have ammunition, but out of consideration for their safety, we're deliberately refraining from using it!"

The chief of staff suddenly realized something, a glint of excitement flashed in his eyes, and he raised his voice involuntarily, his words revealing his appreciation for this strategy.

"Then we used leaflets, radio broadcasts and other publicity channels to explain to the public the necessity of advancing the mushroom bomb project as soon as possible.

I firmly believe that the people are capable of recognizing the truth.”

Li Yunlong went on to add, his eyes revealing a firm belief, as if he had seen the scene of the people understanding and supporting them.

"The most important thing is that Deng Gongjin already has the intention to surrender, but he is currently hesitating and waiting. This gives us the opportunity to conduct psychological warfare and succeed."

The Chief of Staff nodded slightly and analyzed seriously.

"Inform the underground organization to rescue Deng Gongjin and the families of his senior officers at all costs and ensure they are safely transported to the liberated areas of Shanxi Province.

Only when Deng Gongjin has no worries will he make up his mind to revolt."

General Shi looked calm and arranged various matters in an orderly manner. His steady tone seemed to set a solid tone for this complicated battle.

Just the brief word "exercise" from Li Yunlong was like a spark of wisdom, instantly igniting the flame of inspiration in the hearts of General Shi and the chief of staff. The three of them quickly conceived a complete and ingenious combat plan.

At this moment, Li Yunlong's eyes rolled around, as if he had come up with another brilliant idea. A sly smile appeared on his face, and he said:

"Boss, the C13th Army, C16th Army, and the enemy's 36th Division are gradually approaching Yulin.

In my opinion, just treat them as the target of this exercise!

There is no need to set up a training ground specifically for the purpose of training.

Gu Shousan has always been both dependent on and suspicious of Deng Gongjin. Not all of the troops he sent here are truly here to help defend the city."

"That's right. We will deliver a resolute and powerful blow to Gu Shousan's troops. This will put enough pressure on Deng Gongjin and help him make up his mind to revolt as soon as possible."

General Shi nodded slightly, his eyes firmly looking into the distance, as if he had seen through the walls of the headquarters the day when Yulin City would be successfully liberated. His eyes were filled with longing for victory and confidence.