Years turn into wind

Chapter 212 The Crisis Behind

The price of victory

The next morning, the camp was bustling with activity. Soldiers were busy inventorying supplies and repairing weapons, while medical staff continued to care for those injured from the previous night's battle. Cheng Yuwei worked tirelessly, examining the wounded and adjusting the formula for their medicines.

"Sister-in-law, you should take a break too." A medical soldier couldn't help but remind her, "You haven't slept all night. We can handle it here."

Cheng Yuwei shook her head slightly, her voice a little tired, "It's okay, now is a critical moment, saving one more person means more strength."

At this moment, Ling Xiaotian walked in, his face full of solemnity, "Weiwei, come with me, it's urgent."

Cheng Yuwei nodded, put down the equipment in her hand, and followed Ling Xiaotian out of the medical tent.

New enemy movements

In the headquarters, several staff officers gathered around a map, anxiously discussing something. When they saw Ling Xiaotian and Cheng Yuwei enter, everyone immediately quieted down.

"What's going on?" Ling Xiaotian walked straight to the map and scanned the marked enemy positions.

A staff officer stepped forward and reported, "According to the latest information from the scouts, the main enemy force is gathering in the valley to the south. Their number is double our estimate, at least 3,000. They are likely preparing to launch a full-scale attack on us."

"The southern valley?" Ling Xiaotian frowned. "The defenses there haven't been fully repaired yet. If they attack, we might not be able to stop them."

Hearing this, Cheng Yuwei couldn't help but ask, "Is there any way to mobilize reinforcements?"

The staff officer shook his head. "It will take two days for reinforcements to arrive. For now, we can only rely on the troops we have."

Ling Xiaotian pondered for a moment, then suddenly said, "We can't just sit there and wait for death. We must take the initiative."

Active counterattack plan

Ling Xiaotian drew several routes on the map and pointed to one of them, saying, "Although the enemy has the advantage in numbers, the terrain is our advantage. If we send a small team to go behind the enemy lines and cut off their supply lines, combined with a frontal counterattack, we can delay their offensive."

A staff officer said worriedly, "Marshal, an ambush behind enemy lines is too dangerous. If we are discovered, the entire squad will probably be wiped out."

Ling Xiaotian nodded, "I know, but this is the only chance right now."

Cheng Yuwei was silent for a while, and suddenly said: "Xiaotian, I can go."

"You're going?" Ling Xiaotian raised his head abruptly, his eyes filled with undeniable denial. "No, this operation is too dangerous."

Cheng Yuwei said firmly: "My medical knowledge can come in handy. We need someone to treat the wounded during operations behind enemy lines. I also understand how to protect against chemical weapons, which can help prevent further casualties."

Ling Xiaotian stared at her for a few seconds, then sighed helplessly, "Okay, but you must promise to obey the squad leader's orders and not act on your own."

Cheng Yuwei nodded in agreement, "I understand."

The night before departure

That night, Cheng Yuwei and Ling Xiaotian had a rare moment of solitude. They sat outside the camp, the sky dotted with stars, the smoke of battle seemingly hidden in the tranquility.

"Weiwei, are you really not afraid?" Ling Xiaotian asked in a low voice.

Cheng Yuwei leaned on his shoulder and smiled gently, "I'm scared, but compared to being scared, I want to protect our home more. I've already lost my era once, and this time, I don't want to lose it again."

Ling Xiaotian put his arm around her shoulders and said firmly, "After this battle, I won't let you be in danger again."

"Then let's wait until this battle is over." Cheng Yuwei responded softly, but her eyes were full of determination.

The squad's actions

The next morning, Cheng Yuwei quietly set out with the team. They walked along the mountain path, and every step was full of danger.

"Sister-in-law, this operation may not be that easy, you must be careful." The leading soldier Li Deshui reminded in a low voice.

Cheng Yuwei nodded and said, "Don't worry, I will pay attention."

Just as they were approaching the enemy supply line, a low dog bark suddenly broke the silence. Cheng Yuwei's heart tightened, and then she saw several enemy soldiers patrolling in the distance.

"Hide!" Li Deshui immediately whispered an order, and everyone quickly lay down in the bushes and held their breath.

Cheng Yuwei clutched the first aid kit tightly in her hand, her heart pounding. This was her first time personally participating in such an operation, and she knew that this not only concerned her own safety, but also the outcome of the entire battle.

Unfinished tension

The patrolling enemy soldiers gradually moved away, and the squad resumed operations. But Cheng Yuwei knew that this was only the beginning of the danger. Whether they could successfully complete the mission would still require them to face more tests...