Chapter 300: Just Rely on These Weird Shells?

He turned around and said loudly to the crowd:

"Listen up! Load this batch of special ammunition according to Chief Engineer Li's instructions!

The third and fifth rocket artillery positions are to be fully retrofitted with this ammunition. Also, notify the Air Force and have those planes carrying Graphite Bombs prepare for takeoff!"

Although the soldiers were skeptical, they still acted quickly.

Li Mingyuan then explained to Li Yunlong:

"Remember, the Graphite Bombs need to be dropped according to the areas on the instructions, covering the enemy's key zones—power facilities, communication centers, command posts, and interception system deployment sites.

The effects will appear within a few minutes after the drop, and by then, you will see some incredible sights."

Li Yunlong scratched the back of his head and spoke bluntly:

"I don't understand those electrical gadgets, but I trust you. Brothers, get your spirits up! This time we are going to give the enemy a big 'surprise'!"

Subsequently, the entire frontline became busy.

Following Li Mingyuan's instructions, the soldiers carefully loaded the Graphite Bombs into the rocket launchers.

At the same time, several fighter jets at the airbase were also loaded with the same graphite air-dropped bombs, and the pilots were carefully studying the operating instructions.

"Is this thing really useful? It looks like an empty smoke grenade."

An old pilot patted the Graphite Bomb hanging under the wing and shook his head in confusion.

"Whatever, we'll just do as we're told from above." His co-pilot shrugged,

"Anyway, we're only responsible for dropping it in the designated area; the rest is up to fate."

Li Mingyuan stood in front of the sand table at the Frontline Command, carefully marking the drop points and expected coverage areas of the Graphite Bombs.

……

The Silence before dawn was broken by the roar of tank Engines.

On the Di Guo frontline, a massive mechanized force was assembling.

One after another, "Thunder" tanks, armored vehicles, and troop carriers slowly drove into their predetermined positions, their headlights forming long chains of light in the darkness.

Dozens of new Anti-aircraft Guns and interception systems were deployed at the front of the position, with Radar antennas rotating constantly, monitoring every move from the direction of Long Country.

"Attention all units, the 'Lightning-5' interception system is fully in place, system self-check complete, performance normal." The report from the technical officer came through the communication channel.

At the Frontline Command, Major Maikeersi puffed on a cigar, looking at the operational map with triumph.

"Everything is going according to plan," he said to the staff officer beside him,

"Air support is on standby, ground forces have finished assembling, and the general offensive will launch in six hours. This time I will let the Long Country people see what we are made of!"

The staff officer nodded, "Major, intelligence indicates abnormal movements from the Long Country side; their rocket artillery positions have a lot of activity, they might be preparing a counterattack."

"Ha! Let them come!" Maikeersi said dismissively,

"Our interception systems are ready; even if they fire a thousand Rocket Shells, they won't be able to penetrate our defensive line!"

He walked to the side and picked up binoculars to observe the blurry outline of the Long Country position in the distance,

"Last time they took advantage of technology, this time we have caught up. That Li Mingyuan is nothing special!"

On the position, the soldiers were full of energy, passing around the news that Victory was in sight.

"Have you heard? That 'Lightning' system can intercept over 80% of Rocket Shells!"

A young soldier said excitedly to his comrade.

"You bet! I saw it with my own eyes during the last exercise; it was just like magic. The Rocket Shell hadn't even flown halfway before we shot it down!"

"We're in for a good show this time; I heard the Long Country side is running out of food and can't even produce decent shells!"

Colonel Roberts, the tank company commander, patted his tank turret and boasted to his subordinates:

"Just wait and see, boys! With this new system, we can go wherever we want!

Even if the Long Country people have some 'Hunter-Killer System' on their tanks, they won't be able to stop our new armor-piercing shells!"

The entire enemy position was filled with confidence in victory; almost no one thought about what they would face next.

At the same time, on the Long Country position, the atmosphere felt oppressive and heavy.

Li Yunlong stood at the observation point on the highland, observing the enemy's assembly through binoculars, his brows tightly locked.

"Damn it, the enemy is coming on strong!" He gritted his teeth,

"Looking at that posture, they've assembled at least two reinforced divisions, and there must be over two hundred tanks."

The operations staff officer beside him had a grave expression, "Commander, intelligence shows the enemy has switched to a new interception system this time, claiming to be able to intercept 80% of our Rocket Shells. Plus their air superiority..."

"Screw that, what 80%!" Li Yunlong spat, "I don't believe that nonsense! We have Chief Engineer Li's new weapons, why should we be afraid of them!"

Although his words were tough, Li Yunlong still felt heavy-hearted.

The enemy's new equipment was indeed worrying, and could those inconspicuous Graphite Bombs really play a decisive role?

On the position, the soldiers waited anxiously.

Unlike the cheering and jumping of the enemy troops, the faces of the Long Country soldiers were filled with seriousness and worry.

"I heard the enemy has new equipment this time that can intercept our shells." A young artilleryman whispered to his comrade.

"You bet, the photos the Scout brought back last time showed that the interception device is even bigger than ours!"

"Then how are we going to fight this time? Just rely on these weird-looking shells?"

He pointed to the newly loaded Graphite Bombs, his face full of doubt.

"Who knows, it's an order from above, we just do it. Anyway, for the past few months, everything Chief Engineer Li has come up with hasn't failed!"

Li Mingyuan was currently at the Frontline Command, facing a pile of telegrams and intelligence, constantly adjusting the deployment plan.

"According to the latest reconnaissance, the deployment position of the enemy's interception system has changed, we need to adjust the drop area for the Graphite Bombs."

He said to the communicator, "Tell the rocket artillery position to adjust the firing coordinates."

Li Yunlong walked into the command post and, seeing Li Mingyuan's confident appearance, couldn't help but lean over and ask:

"Mingyuan, what is the principle behind these Graphite Bombs of yours? Can we really win this battle?"

Li Mingyuan smiled slightly, "Lao Li, do you believe in the power of science? This time, not only will we win, but we will also leave the enemy completely bewildered!"

"Fine, I believe you!" Li Yunlong patted his shoulder hard, turned around, walked out of the command post, and shouted to the assembled troops:

"Comrades! The battle is about to begin! Once I give the order, the rocket artillery positions will fire the graphite bombs according to the plan, followed by coordinated conventional artillery fire!"

Although the soldiers did not understand why, they still responded in unison: "Yes! We guarantee to complete the mission!"

The air on the front line seemed to have frozen, as both sides made final preparations for the coming decisive battle.

……

At 5:30 AM, the eastern sky had just begun to show a fish-belly white.

Li Yunlong stood on the command highland, took a deep breath, and issued a short and clear order into the telephone:

"Action!"