Chapter 1190

In the military, the New Year is very lively, and there are fewer rules on this day.

The Instructor would also organize soldiers to carry out various activities, such as writing spring couplets, making dumplings, etc., as well as a gala where everyone would perform programs and show off their talents.

They would also provide cigarettes, alcohol, sugar, and tea to the soldiers. Apart from those on guard duty, they could eat and drink to their heart's content.

Of course, this wasn't Wang Yan's first time spending the New Year in the military. When he was in the art troupe before, he went out to perform to satisfy the soldiers' spiritual entertainment needs. Later, when he formed the special forces, he led the soldiers in activities.

The purpose was very simple: to create a collective lively and happy atmosphere to dilute the soldiers' individual sorrow of missing their loved ones during the festive season.

This was of course effective. When people are happy, they will forget some unhappiness.

Here in the Third Squad, Wu Liuyi went home on vacation. With the vacation and leave combined, he could stay at home for more than half a month. The others were together, laughing and having fun...

After the New Year, Wu Liuyi returned.

He brought a pile of things: "These are all some food and drink from our side. Divide them up and eat them as you see fit."

Wang Yan gave Wu Liuyi a cigarette. At this time, Wu Liuyi didn't say whether he could smoke in the squad, letting Wang Yan light it for him. Shi Jin didn't say anything, and even took the initiative to open the window. Everyone was happy and didn't do anything to spoil the fun.

"How is it? Did you go on a blind date at home?" Wang Yan asked.

"Don't even mention it. How could I have escaped that? The matchmaker is truly omnipotent. I went, came back, went back, and took the bus. I stayed at home for fifteen days, exactly half a month. Except for the 30th, when I didn't see a girl, for the remaining fourteen days, I saw at least one a day, and sometimes two—one in the morning, one in the afternoon. Oh my, I was bored to death. I really listened to your nonsense and wanted to go home, it was simply suffering."

Wu Liuyi's face was written with "I want to die."

Shi Jin asked: "You saw so many, wasn't there one you liked?"

"I can't say there wasn't..." Seeing everyone's eyes focused on him, Wu Liuyi waved his hands repeatedly, "But I can't say there was either."

Bai Tiejun, with food in his mouth, leaned over and muttered: "So is there or isn't there?"

Wu Liuyi pondered for a moment, then slapped his head and stood up: "Oh, right, I almost forgot the important thing. Sanduo, I went to your house and saw your dad."

Xu Sanduo was very surprised: "Really, Squad Leader?"

"Why would I tease you? I went on the first day of the New Year. At that time, your dad, your eldest brother, and second brother..."

Seeing Wu Liuyi clumsily changing the subject, Shi Jin bumped Wang Yan: "There's clearly something going on."

Wang Yan nodded with a smile: "Shy, embarrassed. It looks like there's a chance, let's not ask."

After saying that, he put out his cigarette and went over to rummage through the things Wu Liuyi brought back, eating together with them. Everyone was very lively...

Wu Liuyi's matter was an interlude, but this interlude was always brought up, making Wu Liuyi very embarrassed.

Since he came back, he started receiving letters frequently, and he would giggle while looking at the letters. When replying, he would scratch his head and have a beautiful smile of reverie for no reason. It was simply unwatchable.

The tenderness of a tough guy, the blooming of an iron tree, always had a bit of contrasting humor. The comrades in the squad liked to use this matter to tease Wu Liuyi and see his awkward look...

After the New Year, spring also took steps toward the north. The weather was warming up, the snow was melting, and the spring rain was moistening all things, sending out new vitality.

Wang Yan and the other recruits added a chevron on their shoulders, becoming two chevrons, which could be considered as having become veterans from recruits.

Another batch of spring recruits arrived, and another batch of veterans retired. The personnel in the company went through another round of rotation. This included the Third Squad, which also saw two people leave and two people enter.

Originally, there were ten people in a squad, later there was one more because of Xu Sanduo's arrival, but now it was back to ten people.

Because Wang Yan left the Third Squad and was transferred to the First Squad as a Squad Leader.

On the playground, Wang Yan stood with his rifle slung, and in front of him were nine soldiers standing in military posture.

"You are not unfamiliar with me, and I know you all. Three recruits might not be clear, but it doesn't matter. We eat together and sleep together, and in a few days, we will all be familiar. Veterans should help recruits adapt. There is no bullying of recruits in our company. If anyone wants to show off their qualifications or act recklessly, don't say I didn't warn you when I deal with you later.

Before, the most amazing in our company was the Third Squad, and everyone took the Third Squad as a goal to catch up with. I was in the Third Squad before, and I don't think the Third Squad is hard to surpass. So, during the time I am the Squad Leader of the First Squad, I hope everyone can make an effort—not to take the Third Squad as a goal, but to surpass them. Do you have confidence?"

"Yes!" The soldiers of the First Squad responded loudly.

Wang Yan nodded with satisfaction: "Not bad, the sound is very loud. Then I won't talk nonsense, let's start training. First, run ten kilometers, the Squad Leader leads the team, within forty-three minutes. Those who don't finish will have extra training at night."

"Report!"

"Speak!"

"What if we finish?"

"Isn't that what you should do? You have nothing else to say? Get lost!" Wang Yan laughed and scolded, then shouted the command, "Attention, turn right! Run, march!"

Watching the soldiers in the squad run, Wang Yan walked over to Gao Cheng, who was standing by the playground.

Gao Cheng sensibly took out a cigarette from his pocket and shared one with Wang Yan. Wang Yan sensibly took out a lighter and lit it for Gao Cheng.

After this, Gao Cheng exhaled a puff of smoke and said: "Not bad, looks quite like it."

"What's hard about being a Squad Leader?" Wang Yan said with a smile, "Who would dare not listen to me?"

Gao Cheng paused: "You're not wrong saying that. But being a Squad Leader is not just about making people afraid of you. You have to learn from Shi Jin, you know?"

"You're still worried about me, Company Commander? It's all a small matter."

"Just be sure of yourself." Gao Cheng said, "I have high standards and strict requirements for you. You have to bring the First Squad well for me. Form a left and right hand with the Third Squad, so we don't just have one knife in the future. Next time we have an exercise, we'll directly use boxing techniques on the opponent—left hook, right hook, and stun them."

"Guarantee to complete the mission."

At this time, Wu Liuyi ran over: "Squad Leader of the First Squad, how does it feel to be newly appointed?"

"Are you scolding me? What else could it feel like? It's all the same."

"You're just being petty; I'm concerned about you."

"Then why don't you let everyone be concerned about the female comrade who writes to you?"

"Are you never going to stop?" Wu Liuyi glared.

"Hey, Company Commander, look at him, is he a sore loser?"

Gao Cheng laughed: "I'm curious too."

"Oh my, why are you all like this." Wu Liuyi was speechless, wanting to say something but unable to, jumping up in a hurry.

"What's the big deal?" Gao Cheng patted him on the shoulder, "You're not young anymore; it's time to get a wife."

While speaking, he also shared a cigarette with Wu Liuyi.

Wu Liuyi was indeed happy. He had already started to consciously save money. And smoking was his biggest expense, so he naturally saved from here.

Before, it was Wang Yan saving money from him, now it was him saving from Wang Yan. Of course, the main reason was also because he knew that Wang Yan basically didn't spend money on cigarettes, all of which were swiped from the leaders.

With this, plus Gao Cheng and others, Wu Liuyi really saved a lot.

This matter belonged to the category of "as long as you are willing to lose face, you won't lack cigarettes." Of course, Wu Liuyi wanted face, he would still buy cigarettes, just bought fewer. And he had expressed many times to Wang Yan that he wanted to quit smoking, but he hadn't succeeded yet...

Wang Yan being a Squad Leader was no different from his previous life. Managing nine people and doing some ideological work was indeed a small matter for him. Even if the Squad Leader had some paperwork, it didn't take much of his energy; it was easy.

Just like that, day after day, he led the soldiers under his command in training every day, helping them improve. In terms of physical fitness, it only took a few months to catch up with the Third Squad.

If you want to talk about overall combat effectiveness, the First Squad he led was definitely stronger, and much stronger. After all, he was there; he alone was enough. More people, even if they just fired their guns randomly, were useful, not to mention their shooting scores were not bad, and they were the best in the field army.

In the several exercises they participated in, the First Squad performed excellently.

Just like that, autumn arrived. On this day, it was not yet dawn, and all units of the 702nd Regiment gathered urgently. Just like previous exercises, they didn't eat breakfast and set off directly to the designated location.

The place was not unfamiliar; it was the same place where Wang Yan participated in his first exercise. It was just that the scale was different this time; it was a confrontation between two regiments, and the 702nd Regiment was the Red side.

Due to the rich experience of the Red side, the first thing the 702nd Regiment did when they arrived at the location was to build fortifications and carry out concealment.

Before, it was Shi Jin who received orders and reported, but this time it was of course Wang Yan.

The basic layout was no different from before. It was nothing more than using jungle green camouflage tarps and some branches for camouflage. Then dig some trenches to hide temporarily.

Wang Yan arranged for the soldiers under his command to be on guard in all directions. He himself also hid from the sun, set up binoculars to observe the situation, and contacted and reported to Gao Cheng with a radio walkie-talkie from time to time.

Squatting like this for half a day, until the sunset, he finally discovered the situation.

"Report to Company Commander, enemy situation discovered in the mountain forest on the southwest side of the First Squad, quantity unknown. Request further instructions."

After a while, Gao Cheng's voice came from the walkie-talkie: "They are about to touch over, what instructions do you need? Dry them! Support will be there in five minutes. You grasp it yourself; if you can dry them, dry them; if you can't, retreat."

"Yes!"

Wang Yan put away the walkie-talkie and looked at the soldiers around him: "Did you all hear?"

He pressed his hand down, not letting the soldiers speak, and directly started tactical arrangements. Some people had to control the combat vehicle for fire suppression, some had to support from the flanks, and some had to face the enemy head-on.

No need to say more, the one facing the enemy head-on was of course Wang Yan. He took on this task alone.

After the arrangement was completed, the soldiers scattered, and the combat vehicle roared, driving straight to the edge of the forest, which also attracted the attention of the incoming enemy, but they didn't open fire.

The combat vehicle opened fire.

The combat vehicle maneuvered quickly on the edge, the machine gunner controlled the machine gun, and fired a burst into the forest.

Very quickly, crisp gunfire sounded from the other side; that was the enemy's counterattack.

Wang Yan held the 85-sniper rifle, used trees as cover, and while advancing, he sniped. Suddenly, smoke began to rise in the distance.

In the scope, Wang Yan saw the Blue Army soldiers who were shot, wearing special combat equipment, being carried by their comrades and running for their lives, leaving a long trail of smoke. They didn't want to stay here and expose their unit characteristics.

But unfortunately, Wang Yan already knew their origin...

Their counterattack was not determined. Finding that Wang Yan was fighting fiercely here, they retreated decisively. Wang Yan even counted; more than ten people came, five were smoking, and he finished three.

This was indeed very decisive. Because the two sides fought for less than two minutes, they couldn't be indecisive.

Normally, in actual combat, a battle between twenty or thirty people on both sides, the map can expand to hundreds of meters, and under constant pulling, it can last for tens of minutes. If both sides are not determined, they can even fight for half a day.

If the Blue Army this time was not determined, it wouldn't take five minutes for all the people they brought to be wiped out.

"Stop chasing, retreat!" Wang Yan shouted to stop the chasing soldiers and quickly arranged to transfer positions.

On the way, Wang Yan started to report the situation.

"Company Commander, more than ten people came, we finished five. Now transferring positions."

"Retreat two hundred meters to the east."

Gao Cheng ordered, then asked, "Did you see any patterns?"

"Saw a little bit. Looking at their equipment, they seem to be special forces. I've seen them before, it's very likely Old A."

"The Regimental Commander also learned to be bad. When he conveyed it to us, he said the opposite side was a reinforced regiment. Now it's good, the special forces jumped out. Alright, I know. Special forces play tricks, pay attention to vigilance."

"Yes."

Wang Yan quickly led the First Squad soldiers to retreat and re-conceal.

When building fortifications again, a recruit asked: "Squad Leader, are special forces special soldiers?"

"Pretty much, they are all top soldiers."

"Is Old A very amazing? I don't feel it? Didn't we finish quite a few? The name doesn't sound right, not domineering at all."

"Special forces, special training, performing special missions. The name is just a code name; it can be Old A, or Old B, it doesn't matter. Don't look down on them; it was just reconnaissance, they haven't been serious yet. In a while, maybe a missile will come over, can't let your guard down."

Wang Yan chatted and laughed with the soldiers, waited until dark, and each of them got military rations to eat and drink. Occasionally eating military rations for two days felt pretty good. After all, the taste was good, and it replenished energy. But no matter how delicious the food was, it couldn't stand being eaten every day.

Fortunately, it was just the beginning, and everyone was eating very happily.

And in a place behind the mountain, a group of people were eating and chatting.

"Captain, the firepower on the opposite side was quite fierce just now, and the shooting was accurate. Just after the fight, five of us were finished. I feel like that kid Wang Yan might be there."

"No need to feel, it is him. In the entire 702nd Regiment, apart from him, no one else has this ability." Yuan Lang laughed, "I specifically inquired before the exercise. This kid is an official now, and is currently the Squad Leader of the First Squad of the Seventh Company of the Third Battalion. He leads the soldiers well. I heard that in the previous exercises, he played a major role, and his combat effectiveness was quite strong. One squad pressed a company, beating people until they were covered in bumps."

"Then are we still fighting here? Why don't we change direction? Wang Yan is too fierce, I'm afraid it's not easy to fight."

Yuan Lang hummed and laughed: "Although we had more people before, the terrain was also limited. We were attacking and defending in just one building. His physical fitness was too abnormal, so he took advantage instead.

Now it's different, this is field combat, our equipment is complete, can we still be afraid of him? If it gets out, people will laugh their heads off. Don't we have artillery? Notify the back, aim at that forest, and give me saturation strike. Helicopters also move, fire a few missiles. I want to see if he can escape my Five Finger Mountain."

Qi Heng was silent for a moment and said: "I thought we would have to go head-to-head."

"Are you stupid? With artillery, why go head-to-head with him? Hurry up, a round of salvo, finish him first."

"If Wang Yan knows later, he will definitely scold you, and maybe even beat you."

"This is war! Not playing house. Besides, he beats me, can you guys just watch?"

"The key is we can't beat him either." Qi Heng showed an expression of helplessness, then went to call for artillery fire...