Chapter 532: Internal and external cooperation, launching a splendid ambush

Thump thump thump!

Urgent knocking sounded.

In the dormitory, Zheng Chengfeng rubbed his sleepy eyes and opened them blearily.

Who is it?

Brigade Commander, it's me; I have an urgent report.

Zheng Chengfeng, wearing only underwear and slippers, went to open the door.

The hallway light was on outside; Zheng Chengfeng saw Xiong Yao looking anxious, furrowed his brow, and asked.

What's so urgent that it can't wait until tomorrow?

Lu Yang just contacted via satellite phone, saying he discovered hidden drugs on the island; he suspects a maritime drug trafficking gang is operating nearby!

What did you say?

Zheng Chengfeng was startled, and his sleepiness vanished instantly.

He thought it was really somewhat unbelievable.

The island used by Flood Dragon for secret selection training was actually being used by a maritime drug gang to hide drugs.

These guys really have the guts of a bear and leopard, daring to commit crimes under the lamp—truly fantastical!

Soon, Zheng Chengfeng changed clothes and appeared in the office.

He then used the satellite phone to call Lu Yang to learn the details.

Lu Yang, I'm Zheng Chengfeng; what's the situation on your end?

Reporting, Brigade Commander: our first-stage training is complete; this evening we'll take the Raptor Team to xx Island to begin second-stage training; we inadvertently discovered......

Lu Yang then recounted the details again.

Including cigarette butts, traces left at the scene, three gold bars, and a large packet of white powder.

I suspect someone is using the island's location and concealment to conduct maritime drug trafficking.

However, based on the clues we have, we cannot yet determine whether this shipment is being smuggled from abroad to domestic or vice versa.

Those three gold bars are likely payment for the contact, or an extra kickback......

Zheng Chengfeng put the call on speaker, clasped his fingers on the table, and slightly furrowed his brow.

Regarding Lu Yang's speculation and analysis, he felt it was highly likely to be correct.

Lu Yang.

Brigade Commander, go ahead, I'm listening.

The current situation has two plans: first, for safety, you should immediately withdraw personnel; I will notify Flood Dragon to handle it; second, it would be more dangerous......

Before Zheng Chengfeng finished, Lu Yang interjected: 'Brigade Commander, I choose the second option.'

Zheng Chengfeng exclaimed in surprise: 'Are you sure?'

Lu Yang: 'The purpose of forming the Quick Reaction Force is to respond to various sudden situations and, at the first opportunity, swiftly enter the battlefield to carry out missions in dangerous zones.'

The upcoming exercise is a test of our comprehensive abilities; but now, a better testing opportunity lies before us.

I have carefully inspected the island and confirmed no suspicious persons are present.

We arrived at the island during the storm; likely no one noticed our landing.

In other words, so far our Raptor Team remains in the dark while the enemy is in the light.

Moreover, my familiarity with the island and its surroundings makes it naturally suitable for launching an ambush there.

Zheng Chengfeng furrowed his brow in thought; meanwhile, Xiong Yao anxiously urged him to agree quickly.

He lowered his voice to advise: 'Brigade Commander, anyone else would have no confidence in this, but Lu Yang is different.'

He has spent two months on the island, undergone a series of devilish training with Flood Dragon, and participated in dangerous missions to annihilate the enemy and seize the island.

He can be said to have very mature combat experience; especially since this is our home turf and we're conducting an ambush, the danger level of the enemy being visible while we are hidden is minimized.

We can fully notify Flood Dragon in time to have them dispatch personnel; then, with inside‑outside cooperation, we can annihilate the enemy and fight a splendid maritime annihilation battle.

Zheng Chengfeng's heart was moved, for once this operation is successfully completed.

Their unit's banner will be raised early and gain early recognition.

The Commander allotted six months; he compressed it to three, and now only just over two months have passed.

If we achieve some results, we will surely receive great praise and recognition.

At the same time, it confirms that the Commander's decision was correct, proving that their policy of 'army‑main, navy‑auxiliary' is sound.

After careful consideration, Zheng Chengfeng asked: 'Maritime drug crimes likely involve weapons; if we encounter danger, what should we do?'

Lu Yang laughed: 'Brigade Commander, there's something I haven't reported yet; after the previous law‑enforcement ship incident, I also grew cautious and always carry live ammunition when going out.'

It's not mandatory, but one must not be without it; after all, on the vast sea, if danger strikes, one needs at least some self‑defense capability.

When I disembarked, I asked Regiment Commander Wang to prepare two live‑ammo magazines and three grenades in advance; I had intended them as a precaution, never expecting they'd actually be used.

Although the ammunition is limited, since we're not engaging head‑on, an ambush annihilation should be no problem; after all, the enemy deals in drugs, not arms, and if worse comes to worst, isn't there still Flood Dragon's support?

The mission is not difficult, the risk low, but its significance and impact are profound.

This is the first joint operation of the Quick Reaction Force with Special Operations before the former officially reveals its name.

No matter from which point or angle one considers it, Zheng Chengfeng has no reason to refuse.

All right, I agree to this operation; during it, you must keep communications open at all times, and I want to be informed of developments immediately.

Yes, Brigade Commander; my satellite phone still has two spare batteries, enough.

I will now contact Flood Dragon to have them send personnel immediately.

After hanging up, Zheng Chengfeng immediately called the Flood Dragon Battalion Commander, Hou Yi.

Unexpectedly, the call wouldn't go through; he could only drive there himself.

On the other end, after Lu Yang hung up, someone immediately gathered behind him.

"Yang ge, what did the Brigade Commander say?"

"Should we go back, or should we continue staying here?"

"Should this be handled by the anti-drug forces, or should we handle it?"

Lu Yang looked at the noisy crowd and said: "The Brigade Commander means we should stay; the unit will send Special Operations personnel to coordinate with us inside and out, set up an ambush, and catch the enemy off guard."

"Special Operations?"

Hearing these two words, many people became excited.

But thinking about it, it doesn't seem strange, after all this is their training ground.

Now they've pulled a sneaky trick on us, and it's really disgusting; I'm afraid we won't be able to swallow this anger unless we tear these scumbags apart.

Zhou Kaidong worried: "But we only brought training blank rounds, which have no lethal power? What if the enemy's firepower is fierce—would we end up in a passive situation?"

Lu Yang pulled two magazines loaded with live ammo from his pack: "I brought live rounds just in case of sudden situations; later I'll distribute them—there aren't many bullets, but it should be enough for a small-scale annihilation battle."

"Of course, it's also possible they won't be needed; nobody knows whether the enemy will come for the goods in a short time."

"If they sense danger and just abandon the goods, that's also possible."

The cold live ammunition was handed out to everyone, and the image of a life-or-death struggle instantly appeared in their minds.

Everyone looked at each other, and their mood suddenly became uneasy.

Nobody expected the situation to suddenly develop in this direction.

What was supposed to be a tough devil's training suddenly turned into real combat—or maybe a firefight with drug traffickers?

Even though we knew we'd eventually have to go to the real battlefield, we didn't expect this day to come so soon.

Lu Yang turned back to the woods, preparing to rebury what he had dug up, lest the enemy notice any clues.