Bright Sword: Japs, times have changed

Three days have passed since the end of the battle, and nothing has happened during these three days. The only thing that makes Lin Qiang a little worried is that the special forces have not sent back any news since they set out.

But with absolute trust in Duan Peng and the special forces members, Lin Qiang was only worried for a while.

In a jungle more than a hundred kilometers away from the independent battalion base, Duan Peng and his team members were taking a brief rest.

"How is it going? Have you contacted the battalion headquarters?"

The radio operator put down his headset, shook his head and said, "Captain, we still can't get through!"

This is the second day since we lost contact with the battalion headquarters. We have lost contact with the battalion headquarters since we entered this mountain range yesterday.

In addition to the captain Duan Peng, the team carrying out the mission this time also has two deputy captains. In addition to assisting Duan Peng in commanding the team, they also have a more important task.

That is to replace Duan Peng when he dies or is unable to command the team.

This was also why Duan Peng specially added an extra position to the action team after returning from the failure at Taiyuan Airport.

This position is temporary, but it can play a key role at critical moments.

Deputy Captain Ma Guangming is a member of the first special forces team. He followed Duan Peng to carry out tasks of all sizes. He is a good helper both in commanding the team and in thinking.

Seeing Duan Peng in trouble, Ma Guangming said, "Captain, I think this is a good thing for our mission."

"Ok?"

Not only Duan Peng, but also the other deputy captain expressed great doubts.

How can losing contact with the battalion headquarters be a good thing?

Ma Guangming explained, "We are currently in the mountains within Ping'an County. Whether it's on a map or from what we've seen with our own eyes, there's no geographical environment in this mountain range that would block signal transmission or reception."

Hearing this, Duan Peng slapped his forehead: "How could I have overlooked this possibility!"

"Captain, there are some things I have to say."

Ma Guangming looked at Duan Peng, his expression becoming serious. "If the failure of the last mission has caused you to make mistakes in your judgment and command of this mission, then I suggest that you hand the team over to us two to command now."

After hearing this, the other deputy captain looked at Captain Duan Peng with a serious face.

Hearing this, Duan Peng took a deep breath and said, "Perhaps the last failure really put a lot of pressure on me, but it's okay. At least there won't be any problems with command and judgment. Besides, don't we still have the two of you here?"

Duan Peng did not blame Ma Guangming for saying such things, nor did he think that Ma Guangming was taking the opportunity to fight for command and was being ostentatious.

The purpose of setting up these two positions in the team carrying out the mission is to prevent such things from being covered up, and Ma Guangming and the others are just performing their duties.

After making adjustments, Duan Peng took out his portable map, spread it out on the ground, and pointed to a mountain range on the map: "Look, this is where we are now. It's still more than 30 kilometers away from the destination mentioned by the battalion commander."

"And if it is really as Ma Guangming guessed, it is impossible for the Japanese to complete such a large-scale signal shielding project without anyone noticing."

"So, I think there are two scenarios right now."

"The first possibility is that the signal is blocked. This is entirely due to geographical factors, interference from the magnetic field, or a problem with the signal transmission relay station."

"The second possibility is that we are close to our destination. The Japanese laboratory is not in the area the battalion commander mentioned, but in the mountains where we are!"

After saying that, Duan Peng looked up at the two of them and asked, "Which possibility do you prefer?"

Ma Guangming carefully examined the map and spoke first, "Captain, I lean towards the second possibility. Judging from all the signs so far, this mountain range is full of strange things. If the enemy's laboratory is here, then many of our previous questions can be explained."

Another vice-captain held onto another possibility: "Captain, Guangming, I'm not trying to argue with you, but I think the first possibility is also possible. Even if it's not due to the geographical environment, there may be a problem with our transfer station."

The transfer station is actually a small signal receiver.

The radio signal coverage range used by the special forces is not large, so this signal receiver will be used when performing long-distance missions.

This signal receiver can be likened to a bridge connecting the special forces and the battalion headquarters. Only when the two are connected can signals be transmitted to each other.

"Think about it, it's so cold, and the transfer station is left exposed outside. It's possible that some parts will be frozen and damaged."

Duan Peng pondered for a few seconds after hearing this and said, "It's not impossible."

At this time, Duan Peng's judgment ability will be tested. If there is any misjudgment, it is very likely to lead to the failure of the final mission.

After much deliberation, Duan Peng offered his own solution: "How about this? You take a few team members back to check the transfer station. Guangming and I will search the area separately. We can confirm both possibilities at the same time."

"it is good!"

After Duan Peng and Ma Guangming watched each other leave, they quickly started searching the area.

Duan Peng carefully shuttled through the mountains and forests, taking every step with extreme caution.

Ma Guangming headed in another direction.

The team's search area was not very large, so they did not get any results after two rounds of searching.

It would take at least a day to return from here to check the transfer station.

After the team rested for a while, Duan Peng gave another order: "We can't just sit there and wait. Keep searching. Everyone, pay attention to safety and search carefully. Report any anomalies to me immediately. Do not act on your own."

"Yes!"

The special forces conducted a third and fourth full-scale search, but both ended in failure.

The long period of high concentration made the team members feel a little tired, and the sky gradually darkened.

Duan Peng had no choice but to ask the team members to find a place to rest, preferably a cave.

Soon they found a suitable cave. It was located downwind, so any smell would be blown away by the north wind. Moreover, it faced the mountains, so they didn't have to worry about being discovered even if they made a fire.

After a simple treatment of the cave entrance, ventilation was ensured while also ensuring that the fire would not be discovered from the outside.

"That's great. I don't have to sleep with you tonight."

"Hey, that's not what you said last night!"

"I testify that this is not what you said last night."

"So what did I say?"

"What did you say? Let me think about it, I remembered it. You said it was really warm last night. If I had known you were so warm, I would have slept with you a long time ago."