Chapter 15: A Small Test of Cow Knife

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  According to Meng Yao's initial strategic plan, after the 800-strong cavalry joined him, they would be used as a reserve force for the assault battalion. They would undergo a short period of necessary training, and those who performed exceptionally well would participate in the battle against the bandits at Niutou Mountain. During the battle, they would cultivate and enhance their combat spirit and strength. The rest would be divided into different batches based on their specialties and the needs of local construction, and would be trained to become a true reserve force, a militia unit to assist with local security, a public security force, and a specialized garrison force for border defense. Of course, the number of people would not be limited to just 800. This was also the main reason why his plan to suppress the bandits had been formulated early on but had yet to be put into action. He was not worried about the assault battalion being exposed; even if the battalion itself had advanced facilities and battlefield camouflage technology, its exposure was only a matter of time. Fortunately, although he was concerned, he was confident that at least for now, in the eyes of the surrounding bandits, even if they really came to probe, everything they saw would be incomprehensible to them, and they would not dare to act rashly. Moreover, whether they could successfully approach within 500 meters of the assault battalion was still a big question mark.

  When the news of the bandit suppression work finally began, the assault camp suddenly boiled up from top to bottom. Except for the three main force companies, even the guard platoon, reconnaissance platoon and cooking class wrote letters asking to join the battle. Lu Tao shook his head repeatedly, exclaiming that the soldiers had been suppressed for days and that he hadn't done a good job as an instructor. It was clear that these two days he wanted to accompany Meng Yao together to starve. However, it couldn't be ruled out that he had other plans. As for how to carry out some recreational activities in the military camp to ease the soldiers' lives, Lu Tao had been talking to Meng Yao every day. Seeing the soldiers' eyes looking at the green light of the female soldiers, Meng Yao didn't dare to open his mouth. He wasn't unwilling, but now there were only a dozen or so female soldiers in the entire assault camp, most of whom were medical personnel. What could he do?

  The letter of challenge was presented to Meng Yao, but Meng Yao didn't even bother to open his eyes. The team responsible for buying cakes and suppressing bandits had already been designated, they knew what they were doing, wasn't this taking advantage of the fire to loot?

  He covered his stomach with one hand, closed his eyes and took the cup handed over by Zhuge Dun with the other. In his heart, he was counting down the days and couldn't help but let out a mournful cry: Why, why is time passing so slowly today? He took a sip of water, which was still drinkable, and told Lu Tao beside him, "You explain to everyone that they shouldn't make any more trouble. Don't think that just because the tiger isn't showing its might, it's a sick cat. Take me, Cao Feibiao, and Zhuge Dun as examples. Don't easily cross the high-pressure line. Hmph, the taste of hunger is really not as good as being beaten up."

  In a burst of uncontrollable laughter, the bandit-eradication squad set out according to their battle plan at exactly 1:00 AM, and Meng Yao could finally have his meal.

  Cao Feibiao and the other five warriors had arrived at the designated area ahead of time. They were able to do so quickly thanks to the armed reconnaissance helicopter. As Meng Yao's special order, it was given the mission of battlefield transport from the start, and some reconnaissance equipment was removed and two rocket launchers were installed to increase firepower. The only regret is that no matter how it was modified, it could only carry a full load of seven fully equipped warriors at a time, including the pilot.

  Watching the helicopter take off, everyone's heart is a little reluctant. This is currently the biggest treasure of the assault camp, and it must not be hurt by those blind bandits or whatever. So, Cao Feibiao jumped down and immediately ordered the helicopter to turn back.

  "The company commander said so, and I also need to provide air cover and firepower support." Helicopter pilot Liu Chungen hastily pulled out the treasure sword.

  "When the battle starts, I'll call you immediately if needed." Cao Feibiao said with a wink at the other soldiers. Everyone understood and pushed Liu Chungan into the cockpit, waving goodbye with a pleasant farewell. Damn it, to deal with bandits we have to use our precious aircraft, where can we put our proud face as sons of heaven? We can only sit on your plane and let you run an errand because the battalion commander takes pity on us.

  "Bandits are coming again with torches, their numbers are unknown." The scattered warriors reported quickly.

  Cao Feibiao hummed and said, "Can't the helicopter be quieter?"

  "According to plan, shake them off and rush back to the old nest." He commanded while darting into a dark thicket like a weasel. The roaming torches were obviously the mobile sentries they had already scouted out, nothing to be feared. They only needed to quickly infiltrate the core meeting hall area of the bandit's lair, relying on their advanced infrared night vision devices and tactical coordination, they would definitely be able to take down the bandit leaders Ma Dahu and Long Xiaotian before the entire bandit group could react. At that time, just one signal flare would be needed, and the anti-bandit squad would bloodlessly occupy the entire lair.

  The beheading action with a great effect on later generations, used in the backward China of the 20s, although it was a waste of resources, if it could achieve the goal without harming any soldiers, why not? The battle plan set by Meng Yao, although it made the bandit-suppressing squad feel very unwell, was still executed with great enthusiasm.

  Six people gathered outside the residences of Ma Dashuai and Long Xiaotian, each making the same gesture, which was a phrase: "Grandma's, wasted this good skill."

  At this moment, Ma Da Hu Zi was hugging the pale and plump Mrs. Ya Zhai, snoring loudly, while Long Xiao Tian was different, actually lighting a Kong Ming lantern and holding a book to read. Cao Fei Biao looked through the high-powered binoculars and spat out saliva, "Grandma, this Long Xiao Tian can still read books." He rubbed his eyes, really regretting that he should have exchanged with Deputy Platoon Leader Zhang Jun, letting him take charge of Ma Da Hu Zi, and let Zhang Jun, that stinky little boy, come and see the Western scenery.

  He put away the telescope, Cao Feibiao coldly made a slashing motion at the necks of the other two team members, pointing to the three moving silhouettes outside the door and the two bandits dozing off in the guardhouse, and then he darted out.

  Five people were knocked down in an instant without any suspense.

  Don't worry, they were all knocked unconscious, which was Meng Yao's special instruction. These bandits are likely to be poor people as well. If they capture the bandit's nest, they might become future reserve forces for the shock troops. It's better not to see bloodshed. However, there was a problem at Zhang Jun's place. Unexpectedly, Ma Da Hu Zi arranged a particularly sturdy bandit who didn't fall down with one hit and even counterattacked him. So, during the second attack, Zhang Jun didn't hold back and directly killed him with one palm strike. Then, without any trouble, he tied up Ma Da Hu Zi on the bed like a rice dumpling. What was slightly unexpected was that his concubine woke up and neither screamed nor hypocritically covered her white body with her arms. She stared at Zhang Jun and the others with a cold face, which made Zhang Jun himself hastily grab the quilt and wrap her in it.

  Grandma's, if you don't wrap her up soon, let alone the two warriors bleeding from their noses, even he will bleed rivers. If this gets out, won't people laugh their teeth off?

  Cao Fei Biao rushed in, and Long Xiao Tian barely had time to throw away the book. A gun he had never seen before was pressed against his temple. What a literate bandit leader! Although his eyes couldn't hide the surprise and panic inside, his mouth quickly reacted, with a tone that still carried the usual authority of a superior: "Put the gun away, I knew you'd come sooner or later. It's just that I didn't expect you to be so slow, making me wait day after day in anxiety."

  Cao Feibiao's nose twitched, and he lowered the muzzle of his gun. Only then did he carefully examine this person who kept appearing in the mouths of Wang Tie and others. He couldn't help but feel a wave of disappointment. Grandma, this guy has a pale face and elegant manners, completely like a pretty boy from later generations. How could he be a great bandit?

  Cao Feibiao walked around in a circle and stood behind him, staring at him with some embarrassment. This guy was not making any noise or trouble, but pretending to be calm, it's not good manners to tie him up.

  Long Xiao Tian turned around at this time, carefully gestured and slowly walked to a large cabinet with a jujube wood color, took out something wrapped tightly in red cloth from inside, and handed it over to Cao Fei Biao: "You are the leader, I know this thing must be yours, now return it to you, trouble you to hand it over to your biggest leader."

  Cao Feibiao took a look and was overjoyed to see that it was the lost flight reconnaissance instrument, but he calmly nodded and continued to hold it as he walked out of the house. He wasn't unwilling to take it, but with only three people, the situation outside was unclear, and if some desperate fugitive were to rush in, it would only add chaos. Besides, this guy was holding something, which made him feel uneasy, both in his heart and in his hands. Unexpectedly, as soon as Long Xiaotian arrived outside, he was shocked, and no longer had the composure of a superior, rushing to Cao Feibiao's side and asking, "Where is your army?"

  "What's the big deal?" Cao Fei Biao cautiously stared at him, and casually replied with a smile: "Open your eyes wide and take a look, except for you, within these 200 meters now, there are only three of us."

  "What," Long Xiao Tian shouted in a voice that was almost lost: "You three people actually took down my entire stronghold?"

  Cao Feibiao couldn't help but laugh at him, and didn't even bother to pay attention to his exaggerated expression. Grandma, this is the normal reaction he should have shown. I thought he was also a time-traveling pretty boy, but it turns out he's just a fake.

  "Shout now, it's just right for you to shout loudly towards the mountain stronghold." Cao Feibiao said with a serious face: "Get all the people who called you up and gather in your so-called martial arts arena."