Chapter 216: Three Armored Regiments Completely Annihilated

The reporting officer's face was full of excitement: "It is absolutely true, Frontline Commander-in-Chief! Li Yunlong's unit used Cloud Bombs and the Feilong-1 System to carry out a devastating strike against the enemy forces. According to preliminary statistics, the enemy has lost over 100 tanks and armored vehicles, 170 pieces of Heavy Artillery, and suffered over five thousand casualties!"

There was Silence in the conference room; everyone was stunned by these numbers.

The Frontline Commander-in-Chief took a deep breath, struggling to calm himself down: "Where is Comrade Li Mingyuan? I want to hear his perspective in person."

"Chief Engineer Li arrived half an hour ago; he should be here any moment."

Just as he finished speaking, the door was pushed open and Li Mingyuan walked in. He looked somewhat exhausted, but his eyes remained sharp.

"Mingyuan," the Frontline Commander-in-Chief stood up to welcome him, "we have just received news of victory from the front lines. Li Yunlong used the weapons you developed to create a historic Victory!"

Li Mingyuan revealed a faint smile, but immediately returned to a serious expression: "Frontline Commander-in-Chief, I have already heard the news of victory; it is indeed heartening. But I must remind everyone that now is not the time for blind optimism."

The Frontline Commander-in-Chief gestured for him to continue.

"The enemy suffered heavy losses this time mainly because they were completely unprepared for our new weapon system," Li Mingyuan analyzed,

"They underestimated us, thinking they could crush us by relying on numerical superiority. But the enemy's technical strength and industrial base remain powerful; once they adjust their strategy and develop targeted countermeasures, the situation could change."

The joyful atmosphere in the conference room froze.

"Do you mean that our weapon advantage might be temporary?" the Frontline Commander-in-Chief asked.

Li Mingyuan nodded: "Any technology has its limitations, and the enemy's research capabilities cannot be underestimated. They may soon develop defensive measures against Cloud Bombs, or long-range strike weapons to bypass our Anti-aircraft System."

"Then what should we do?"

"Continue to innovate and maintain our technological lead," Li Mingyuan said firmly, "we have already begun developing next-generation weapon systems, such as Drones and improved versions of the Cloud Bomb. At the same time, we also need to increase production efficiency to ensure that frontline troops can receive sufficient equipment supplies."

The Frontline Commander-in-Chief thought for a moment, then nodded decisively: "Full support! Mobilize all resources to guarantee Chief Engineer Li's research work. The military factory's production capacity must be increased immediately to ensure the front line receives a steady stream of new weapons."

After the meeting ended, the news of victory spread rapidly throughout Long Country as if it had grown wings.

Inside the Red Star Machinery Factory, workers were all overjoyed to learn that the weapons they produced had shown great power on the front lines.

Many people spontaneously worked overtime, vowing to provide more and better equipment for the front lines.

"Did you hear? Our factory's Cloud Bombs wiped out three enemy regiments in one go!" a young worker said excitedly to a colleague.

"You bet! The weapons designed by our Chief Engineer Li can even melt the enemy's tanks!" another worker said, his face full of pride.

Factory Director Yang Zhigang stood in the center of the workshop and announced the latest news to the workers: "Comrades, news of victory has come from the front! The weapons we produced have won a historic Victory for the Long Country military! But the war is not yet over, and the front line still needs our support. Now, I announce that the factory is entering a special production period, operating 24 hours a day without stopping, vowing to provide a steady stream of weapons and equipment for the front line!"

"Guarantee completion of the mission!" the workers shouted in unison, their faces brimming with determination and pride.

The Factory Director turned to the Technical Supervisor beside him: "How is the progress on Drone production?"

The Technical Supervisor replied excitedly: "The first batch of Jet Unmanned Bombers has completed final testing, and their performance exceeds expectations! They can fly accurately according to preset flight paths, carry two improved Cloud Bombs, and have a range of 150 kilometers!"

"Excellent!" the Factory Director clapped in praise, "Arrange for them to be shipped to the front line immediately; Li Yunlong's unit is waiting for this batch of 'big killers'!"

……

Meanwhile, in Li Mingyuan's laboratory, the atmosphere was unusually calm.

Li Mingyuan and his team were studying the data and samples brought back from the front lines to improve and optimize the weapon system.

"The combustion efficiency of the Cloud Bomb can still be increased by 15%," Li Mingyuan said, pointing to the data, "at the same time, we need to solve the problem of unstable fuel cloud diffusion."

A young engineer asked: "Chief Engineer Li, will the enemy soon develop defensive measures against the Cloud Bomb?"

Li Mingyuan nodded: "They certainly will. Technology is constantly advancing; there is no weapon that remains invincible forever. Therefore, we must keep innovating and always stay one step ahead of the enemy."

The next morning, the first batch of Drones was officially loaded onto trucks, ready to be transported to the front lines.

These Drones had a streamlined shape, their bodies painted in camouflage, and each could carry two improved Cloud Bombs or Tungsten Alloy Armor-Piercing Shells.

Although they could only fly along established routes and could not respond to emergencies as flexibly as manned aircraft, their low cost and zero-casualty characteristics made them ideal battlefield weapons.

Li Mingyuan personally went to the scene to inspect every Drone to ensure they were in optimal condition.

"Transport them carefully," he instructed the officer in charge of the escort, "although these 'little guys' look unremarkable, their power is astonishing. Once they reach the front line, let Comrade Li Yunlong try them out personally; I believe he will like this new toy."

The officer saluted: "Guarantee completion of the mission, Chief Engineer Li!"

As the truck carrying the Drones slowly drove out of the factory gate, Li Mingyuan's gaze became profound.

The enemy would not sit and wait for death; they would certainly adjust their strategy and develop new weapons and tactics.

……

Late at night, the enemy's rear command headquarters was brightly lit.

"Sons of bitches! These aren't Rocket Shells at all; these are clearly Mushroom Weapons!" A silver-haired general slammed a stack of photos onto the conference table; the photos scattered, revealing several clear images of a Mushroom Cloud.

These were battlefield photos just brought back from the front; beneath the massive orange-red Mushroom Cloud, the enemy's armored units looked like a pile of twisted toys, with black smoke and flames still lingering.

"This must be a Mushroom Egg, look at the shape of the cloud pillar! I knew those polar bears couldn't be trusted!" the general roared, his face turning bright red, "The polar bears must have secretly leaked Mushroom technology to Long Country!"

The officers in the conference room looked at each other, the air so heavy it was almost suffocating.

If Long Country truly possessed Mushroom Weapons, it meant the entire war situation would change completely.

Just then, a middle-aged man in a white lab coat walked into the conference room, holding a document in his hand.

"General, according to preliminary analysis, this was not a Mushroom Egg explosion." His voice was calm, but it was like a bomb that exploded in the conference room.

"Nonsense! That cloud formation is clearly—"