Bright Sword: This unit is really ruthless

Whenever Zhang Ling felt stressed or couldn't sleep, he would look at the little bird, listen to its gentle chirping, and feel a little comforted.

"I hope the soldiers are all safe." Zhang Ling whispered to himself, with a hint of worry and helplessness in his tone. Although he was the commander of the troops, the uncertainty of life and death on the battlefield always made him feel a little more worried.

Suddenly, there was a slight sound in the tent. Zhang Ling looked back and found that the bird's cage door was open. The bird was standing at the cage door, turning its head slightly, as if hesitating whether to fly out.

"Little guy, why did you open the cage door?" Zhang Ling walked over and stretched out his hand to put the bird back into the cage. But the bird jumped lightly, flew out of the cage, flew around the tent, and then landed on the wooden pole outside the tent.

Zhang Ling watched the bird's movements, feeling a little confused and uneasy. He had never seen this bird behave like this before. Usually, it always stayed quietly in the cage and never flew out easily.

"Little guy, where do you want to go?" Zhang Ling asked softly, with a bit of doting and helplessness in his tone. He knew that this little bird was spiritual and usually communicated with him. But today its behavior made Zhang Ling feel a little strange.

Just as Zhang Ling was about to go forward and bring the bird back, something unexpected happened. The bird suddenly spread its wings and flew towards the distant sky at an extremely fast speed, as if it was chasing some target.

"Little bird, come back!" Zhang Ling shouted anxiously, trying to get the bird to come back to him. But the bird did not turn back, but continued to fly away and gradually disappeared in the night sky.

Zhang Ling stood in front of the tent, looking in the direction where the bird disappeared, and a sense of inexplicable sadness and loss surged in his heart. He knew that the bird's sudden departure was no accident, it seemed to be summoned by some force and went to a place he could not reach.

"Commander, what's wrong with you?" Zhao Gang happened to pass by and saw Zhang Ling standing in front of the tent with a complicated expression on his face, so he asked with concern.

Zhang Ling came back to his senses and sighed softly, with a hint of helplessness in his tone, "The bird flew away. Just now it suddenly flew out of the cage and flew away into the distance."

Zhao Gang was stunned for a moment after hearing this, and then he comforted him: "Commander, maybe it just wants to go out for some fresh air. After all, it will feel bored if it is locked in a cage for too long."

Zhang Ling shook his head, his eyes full of deep thought, "No, this little bird never leaves my side easily. Its behavior today was too abnormal. The direction it flew away was exactly the direction of the battlefield."

After hearing this, Zhao Gang's expression became serious. "You mean, what did the bird feel?"

Zhang Ling nodded, still looking into the distance. "In war, many animals have extraordinary perception. They can sense dangers that we humans cannot perceive. I'm worried that something may have happened on the front line."

Zhao Gang realized the seriousness of the situation and his tone became tense. "Commander, should we take action immediately? If something really happens on the front line, we must respond in time."

Zhang Ling pondered for a moment, then made up his mind, "Zhao Gang, contact the frontline troops immediately and confirm their situation. Also, have the reconnaissance troops increase their patrol range, especially in the direction where the bird flew. We must ensure the safety of the front line."

Zhao Gang immediately nodded and said, "Yes, Chief, I will arrange it right away."

Zhang Ling watched Zhao Gang's departing back, and his uneasiness did not subside. The sudden flight of the bird made him feel that some potential danger was approaching. He knew that as a commander, he could not ignore any subtle changes. Even the departure of a bird could indicate the occurrence of some major event.

As the night deepened, Zhang Ling returned to the headquarters and began to pay close attention to the situation on the front line. Reports from various troops kept coming over the radio, and everything was normal at the front line for the time being, but Zhang Ling's heart was still restless. He knew that this calm might just be the brief peace before the storm.

Time passed by bit by bit, and Zhang Ling's anxiety gradually deepened. Suddenly, an urgent call from the frontline troops came over the radio, "Commander, the front line has discovered unusual enemy movements, and a large number of enemy troops are approaching our position!"

Zhang Ling's heart suddenly sank. Something had happened. He immediately picked up the microphone and calmly and quickly issued an order, "The entire army enters the first level of combat readiness. Frontline troops immediately strengthen defense and prepare to fight the enemy! Reconnaissance troops continue to monitor the enemy's movements and report to me at any time!"

The radio broadcast the firm responses from the commanders of the various units, and Zhang Ling's eyes flashed with determination. He knew that this battle would be a tough one, but he was confident that he could lead the troops to overcome all difficulties.

The battle started soon, and the frontline troops quickly entered combat status under the command of Zhang Ling. Although the enemy was coming fiercely, every attack of theirs was foreseen and stopped by Zhang Ling. Zhang Ling's command always maintained a high degree of precision and calmness, and every order he gave seemed to have anticipated the enemy's next move.

"Zhao Gang, the enemy's main force seems to have not yet been fully deployed into the battle. They may be waiting for something." Zhang Ling carefully observed the battle situation through the telescope, with a hint of doubt in his tone.

Zhao Gang immediately responded, "Commander, what bigger action do you think the enemy might be planning?"

Zhang Ling nodded, his eyes sharp, "Very likely. The enemy's tactics have always been cautious. Although their attack this time was fierce, they did not go all out. It seemed that they were testing our defenses. We cannot take it lightly."

After hearing this, Zhao Gang became even more nervous, "Commander, what should we do next?"

Zhang Ling pondered for a moment and made a quick decision, "We can't just defend without attacking. The enemy may think that we will always be on the defensive, but we must take the initiative to attack and disrupt their plans."

Zhao Gang nodded in agreement, "Yes, Chief, I will arrange a counterattack right away."

The battle entered a white-hot stage, and Zhang Ling's troops gradually gained the upper hand under his command. Although the enemy continued to intensify its offensive, Zhang Ling's every move was precise and decisive, and every attempt by the enemy was successfully resolved.

As time went on, the enemy's offensive began to weaken, and it was obvious that they had realized the strong defense and tactical capabilities of Zhang Ling's troops. Zhang Ling relaxed a little, but he knew that the real test was not over yet.

Suddenly, the front-line troops sent an urgent report, "Commander, the enemy seems to be retreating, but we found a large number of broken parachutes, and there may be enemy airborne troops lurking nearby!"

Zhang Ling's heart was in suspense again. Sure enough, the enemy had a backup plan. He immediately ordered, "All troops remain on high alert and search the surrounding area to make sure there are no remaining enemy troops. We can't let them have any chance!"

The soldiers acted quickly and began to conduct a carpet search of the nearby area. Zhang Ling stood in the command center with a calm and determined look. He knew that any small negligence could have fatal consequences.

At this moment, a faint chirping sound suddenly came from the distant sky. Zhang Ling was stunned for a moment, looked up, and saw the gray bird flying from afar, flying towards the direction of the command center.

"Little bird!" A warm feeling surged in Zhang Ling's heart.

Zhang Ling's hometown caught fire and his parents were in danger.

It was already dark, and the camp was completely silent, with only the occasional whispers of patrolling soldiers. Zhang Ling sat in the headquarters, with maps and documents scattered on the table, and a faint smell of tobacco in the air. He smoked a cigarette while flipping through the battle report in his hand, his brows furrowed, and it was obvious that he was worried.

Zhao Gang pushed open the door and walked in. Seeing Zhang Ling's appearance, he couldn't help but ask, "Chief, it's so late, are you still working?"

Zhang Ling looked up at Zhao Gang, sighed slightly, and put out the cigarette in his hand. "I just received some battle reports from the front lines, and some problems have not been completely resolved. As you know, the enemy has been active recently, and we must always remain vigilant."

Zhao Gang nodded, walked to Zhang Ling's side, and said with some concern in his tone, "Commander, you also have to take care of your health and don't overwork yourself."

Zhang Ling smiled slightly and was about to say something when suddenly the phone on the table rang harshly. Zhang Ling quickly picked up the phone and heard the anxious voice of an old comrade, "Zhang Ling, something happened! Your house in your hometown is on fire. The fire is very big. I heard that your parents may be trapped inside!"

Zhang Ling's heart sank suddenly, and the phone in his hand almost slipped. His face turned pale in an instant, and his voice trembled slightly, "What did you say? My parents are trapped in the fire?"

The comrade on the other end of the phone was full of anxiety, "Yes, the fire is very serious. The surrounding neighbors are helping to put out the fire, but the situation is not optimistic. You have to find a solution quickly!"

Zhang Ling's mind went blank, and a strong sense of panic and helplessness surged in his heart. He had never thought that his family would encounter such a disaster, and he could not imagine what his parents were going through at this moment. His fingers tightly grasped the phone, and his knuckles turned white from the force.

Zhao Gang saw Zhang Ling's expression and felt uneasy. He asked quickly, "Commander, what happened?"

Zhang Ling took a deep breath and forced himself to calm down. His voice was low and hoarse. "My hometown is on fire. The fire is very big. My parents may be trapped inside."

Zhao Gang was also stunned after hearing this. He had never seen Zhang Ling lose his composure like this before. It was obvious that the situation was extremely serious. He immediately walked to Zhang Ling's side, his tone full of determination and support, "Chief, don't panic. We will definitely find a way to rescue your parents."

Zhang Ling nodded. Although he was extremely anxious, he knew that he had to stay calm at this moment. He made a quick decision, "Zhao Gang, I have to rush back home immediately, but the battle here cannot be relaxed. You have to hold the position for me."