Chapter 2711
Rapid Reaction Squadron Deploys
Chapter 2711 Rapid Reaction Squadron Deploys
In the dark night.
Beams of light illuminated the road ahead, and the uneven surface reflected the light onto the car, vaguely revealing its outline.
Kui Niu armored vehicle.
There were ten such vehicles on this road.
At this moment, Liang Zuoxin, sitting in the lead vehicle, looked sleepy. He rubbed his cheeks vigorously before asking Qu Wei, the squadron leader beside him, "Where are we?"
Upon hearing the question, the rapid reaction squad leader quickly pointed to the map and said, "We've passed Sui County now, and we'll be in Liuzhou in another thirty li."
Hearing Qu Wei say this, Liang Zuoxin raised his hand to look at his watch, "We should be there in another hour."
"Almost there. This stretch of road is a bit difficult, but it will be better once we get closer to Liuzhou!"
"Have you contacted the auto repair shop?"
"It's all arranged. We just received a message from headquarters saying that they've prepared fuel and food, so we can rest for a while until dawn."
"After resting for another hour or two, we can continue our journey."
"We expect to arrive at our destination around 8 a.m."
"If the road is easy to travel, it can be even faster."
Qu Wei wiped his face and spoke earnestly.
Liang Zuoxin nodded, then asked, "Is there anything wrong with the convoy?"
"No, our convoy has been in good condition since we set off. There have been no problems with the vehicles, and the soldiers are all in high spirits."
"Aside from encountering quite a few onlookers along the way, there was nothing else to see."
"That's good."
Liang Zuoxin breathed a sigh of relief.
After Yang Xiaotao had spoken with the Third Ministry of Machine Building, he approached him to explain the situation in Liuzhou.
After learning about what happened in Liuzhou, he realized the seriousness of the situation.
As a vital protective force for the factory, the fact that the security department disobeyed orders from headquarters is particularly egregious.
So when Yang Xiaotao proposed a solution, he agreed without hesitation.
In addition, he volunteered to lead the team himself.
After thinking it over, Yang Xiaotao nodded in agreement.
So he set off with the rapid reaction squadron.
Throughout the journey, they maintained constant contact with the Ninth Division via satellite phone, not only reporting their progress but also instructing headquarters to arrange support along the route in advance. This allowed them to travel without hindrance and reach their destination in just three days.
This operation can be seen not only as a task undertaken by the Ninth Division, but also as a test of their Security Department and Rapid Response Squadron.
A long-distance training exercise.
In retrospect, this operation has so far been quite standard and orderly.
Now it's all about that final shudder.
"This is our rapid reaction squadron's first operation. We told the soldiers that we must do our best to make it a success."
Qu Wei nodded immediately upon hearing this, "Don't worry, Captain, the comrades all understand!"
"This is not only about saving face for our headquarters, but also about showing those people the power of our rapid reaction squadron!"
"I guarantee that the mission will be completed."
Liang Zuoxin nodded, then leaned against the car wall, letting the swaying sensation wash over him, and closed his eyes to rest.
Meanwhile, the Ninth Department, the Security Division.
Yang Xiaotao opened his eyes.
Yang Xiaotao has been stationed here ever since Liang Zuoxin led the team out.
The headquarters' document processing has also been moved here.
After receiving Liu Huaimin's call, Yang Xiaotao began making arrangements.
Liang Zuoxin leading the headquarters security department to Liuzhou was only the first step.
Of course, this is also the most important step.
Without their presence, no further action could be taken.
The second step required the assistance of the Third Ministry of Machinery Industry.
In Liuzhou, the Ninth Ministry of Machinery Industry only had one machinery factory, so it wouldn't be an exaggeration to say that it was weak and isolated.
But the Third Ministry of Machine Building is different; this machinery factory originally belonged to the Third Ministry of Machine Building.
In addition, there is a steel plant and a machine tool factory in Liuzhou.
There are also many other affiliated factories.
After explaining the situation to Elder Zhang, Elder Zhang immediately sent Zheng Shuangyan to the Ninth Division.
After receiving confirmation from Yang Xiaotao, Zheng Shuangyan immediately contacted the Third Ministry of Machinery Industry factory in Liuzhou and began to transfer some personnel.
Yes, Yang Xiaotao wanted to replace all the middle and senior management of Liuzhou Machinery Factory, to carry out a major reshuffle.
Of course, the Ministry of Machinery Industry only helped with the issues at the middle management level. As for the higher-ups, Yang Xiaotao spoke with Liu Huaimin several times by phone.
According to Yang Xiaotao, the headquarters will transfer some capable personnel from the branch factory to serve as directors, factory managers, and secretaries to ensure the normal operation of the machinery factory.
However, Liu Huaimin believed that they could wait until this matter was resolved before taking things slowly.
Moreover, he felt that some of his colleagues at the machinery factory could stay.
The two disagreed, but in the end, Lao Hong stood up to support Liu Huaimin's opinion.
Yang Xiaotao also considered that he was not on the scene and might not know the specific situation, so he reserved his opinion and would speak about it after this matter was over.
However, neither of them had any objection to the replacement of middle-level personnel.
Perhaps we should replace the workers in the workshop; there are still many things we need to consider.
But if a new group of managers who don't do any work were replaced, Yang Xiaotao and Liu Huaimin wouldn't have any burden.
Moreover, this is a legitimate job transfer, and no one is allowed to object.
Since the Ministry of Machinery Industry had helped them, Yang Xiaotao naturally had to contribute some of his profits.
From now on, all steel materials used by Liuzhou Machinery Factory will be purchased from Liuzhou Steel Factory.
Previously, the materials for manufacturing aircraft skin were purchased from steel mills under the Ninth Department; now, it's just a matter of switching factories.
Of course, the steel plants of the Ninth Ministry all used the latest top-blown converters, a technology that was not widely adopted by the Third Ministry of Machinery Industry.
Therefore, the Ninth Department has a responsibility to help steel mills increase production and replace outdated equipment.
It's a win-win situation, really.
After all, the increased production capacity of the machinery factory meant a greater need for high-quality steel, which is why Yang Xiaotao readily agreed.
Finally, it was just a matter of informing the local authorities in Liuzhou. This didn't require Yang Xiaotao's direct involvement; Liu Lixue simply submitted a report, and the matter was resolved.
In the still of the night, a cold wind howled outside the window.
Yang Xiaotao walked to the window and pushed it open forcefully.
In an instant, a cold wind swept over me.
Xiao Wei popped out of the pocket and was about to close the window, but seeing her owner's solemn expression, she immediately shrank back into the pocket, radiating a warm heat.
Yang Xiaotao let the cold wind blow across his face, looking at the hazy moonlight in the sky, bright yet desolate.
“It’s still too slow!”
Liuzhou, auto repair center.
Boom~~
A heavy sound came from afar, breaking the silence of the night.
At the entrance of the auto repair shop, a man wearing a work uniform was stamping his feet and occasionally lifting his feet to brush the dust off his cotton shoes.
Even though it's dark and I can't see clearly, I still cherish it dearly.
The cotton shoes I'm wearing are a benefit that was just issued by the Ninth Department.
In the past, if I had a pair of cotton shoes like these, I wouldn't have dared to wear them.
But ever since I became a member of the Ninth Department, not to mention cotton shoes, even cotton clothes and trousers only come out once every two years. In good times, I can even get an extra coat.
Because of this, the three brothers in the family got married one after another, and their lives got better day by day.
The man knew that by working here, he represented the face of the Ninth Department.
Therefore, in addition to paying close attention to one's appearance in daily work, one must also be willing to help others and maintain the image of the Ninth Department.
Even if he was just an ordinary gas station attendant.
Even though there are so many rules in these nine departments—so many that he even quit smoking, so many that there are annual audits, so many rules and regulations to memorize…
Yet this job is still the envy of people from all around.
Tonight, the station chief said there was a mission from above, and they were to prepare fuel and food, so he took on the job of being on duty outside.
At that moment, the station manager was leading his team to boil water at the auto repair shop next door, and the aroma of mutton from the pot could be smelled from there.
This is such a lavish meal, we only eat it once a year, even during the Lunar New Year. But the stationmaster was so generous this time, bringing it all out at once.
Just as the man was wondering who would be on this mission, he heard a rumbling sound not far away.
I subconsciously looked up at the sky; the bright moon didn't seem to be thundering.
Then I saw two beams of light piercing the darkness on the road not far away, and more beams of light appeared behind me.
coming!
"Stationmaster, they're here, they're here."
The man ran quickly towards the station.
A moment later, seven or eight people ran out of the station and looked together at the approaching convoy.
The stationmaster was a man about 1.6 meters tall, with a round face and small eyes.
Upon seeing the convoy, he immediately shouted, "Everyone, assemble!"
"Da Niu, you damn well better not just stand there, you're in charge of the direction later!"
"Remember, it's diesel, don't add the wrong kind!"
The man nodded hurriedly, and then immediately stood in a row with the people in the station, his spirits high.
Tsk~~
Ugh~~~
The lead armored vehicle was parked on the side of the road, making a dull thud.
Armored vehicles came to a stop one after another behind them.
The people at the auto repair shop stared wide-eyed at the enormous machine in the distance, utterly terrified.
"Stationmaster, what kind of train is this?"
Da Niu had seen many vehicles here before, including tractors, tricycles, and even cars and jeeps, but this was the first time he had ever seen such a huge behemoth.
"Kui Niu armored vehicle, it looks like it's a Type III."
The stationmaster, however, suppressed his excitement and said...
He came from a machine repair factory in Beijing. When the auto repair center was being established, he signed up to work outside the factory. This is his second workplace.
Three years later, they will return to Beijing and their tasks will be reassigned.
Of course, this job not only brought him considerable income, but also gave him the opportunity to travel around the country and see its beautiful landscapes.
This is the job he enjoys.
What is a Kui Niu armored vehicle?
"Type III?"
The group looked on with curiosity, but the stationmaster remained silent. When the car stopped and the people got out, they quickly stepped forward.
"Captain Liang!"
When they got closer, the stationmaster could see who it was, and his heart skipped a beat.
The Captain Liang in front of me is usually unassuming and unassuming, which was rare during his years in Beijing.
But no one dared to underestimate him.
Even during the establishment of the Nine Departments, this person's status was never low.
Even Director Yang held a deputy position in the Security Department.
To be honest, this person is either the second or third in command.
Now that this person has arrived, what's going on in Liuzhou?
"Hello, Station Master Wang, thank you for your hard work this time!"
Before coming, Liang Zuoxin learned about the auto repair shop from Qu Wei and also knew about this person.
"No hard work, no hard work!"
"Team Leader Liang, we've prepared hot water. Please go in and rest!"
Liang Zuoxin nodded, "Okay, the swaying along the way made me feel a bit unsteady on my feet!"
As he spoke, he followed Station Master Wang into the station.
Qu Wei immediately organized the team behind him.
Then a hundred or so people came running off the armored vehicles, all armed to the teeth, and quickly formed a line.
This scene sent chills down the spines of everyone at the nearby auto repair shop.
This isn't a security department, it's more organized than a regular military unit!
Qu Wei finished lining up and then looked at the man beside him.
Da Niu realized what was happening, then swallowed hard and quickly stepped forward, saying, "Comrade, our gas station can only refuel two cars at a time."
"Just place your car where the red circle is!"
After Da Niu finished speaking, Qu Wei nodded, then asked the car team leader to arrange for refueling, while he led the team toward the canteen.
"Comrade, what kind of car is this? It drinks so much gas!"
Da Niu walked up to a Kui Niu armored vehicle and asked the driver who was on duty.
The driver chuckled, "This is a Kui Niu armored vehicle..."
As the two chatted, the people inside the house had already started eating their hot meals.
An hour and a half later, Liang Zuoxin and the others got back into the car and left the auto repair shop.
As darkness fell, the rumbling faded into the distance, and the lights that pierced the night sky gradually disappeared.
"My goodness, these guys can really drink!"
Da Niu sighed, but Station Master Wang laughed, "What did you think? That truck had two engines in it!"
Station Chief Wang sighed, still holding the list of supplies left by Liang Zuoxin in his hand.
"Station manager, this is quite a lot!"
A sharp-eyed person nearby glanced at what was written on it and immediately exclaimed in surprise.
Station Master Wang calmly glanced at the crowd and said, "You're making a fuss over nothing. Is this all there is to it?"
Do you know who just came?
"Do you know our Ninth Division's rapid reaction squadron?"
"It's worthless!"
Station Chief Wang looked smug, and everyone crowded forward, eager to hear the gossip.
"Stationmaster, I heard their vehicle is called something like Kui Niu Armored Vehicle. My name is also Da Niu, so isn't that the same as mine?!"
Da Niu was excited, and didn't forget to touch the White Rabbit milk candy in his pocket.
This must cost at least ten yuan.
This is the reward for his help. I'll give one to the kids when I get home, and save the rest for the New Year.
"Nonsense, what does that have to do with your cow?"
Station Chief Wang said irritably, "This Kui Niu armored vehicle was designed and manufactured by Yang, the head of our Ninth Division, and he also named it. How can it be compared to yours?"
Da Niu immediately shook his head upon hearing this, "It's different, it's different. Minister Yang is incredibly powerful. I'm just a domestic ox, but he's a divine ox!"
Station Chief Wang looked puzzled. Was Director Yang an old man?
What a joke! He's older than Minister Yang!
However, this matter couldn't be discussed, so he turned and walked into the house, saying, "Come on, let me tell you about this Minister Yang!"
"Our Ninth Division..."
On the other side, Liang Zuoxin picked up the satellite phone and made a call.
"Hey Lao Liu, we've arrived in Liuzhou!"
"Okay, see you at dawn!"
After hanging up the phone, Liu Huaimin called the Ninth Department again.
"Minister Yang, Lao Liang and the others have arrived in Liuzhou!"
Yang Xiaotao's voice came through the phone quickly, "Old Liu, make sure you get in touch with Old Liang!"
"Also, Director Zheng has already spoken to Director Hu about Liuzhou. Remember to contact Director Hu and make sure the manpower is in place so he can take over immediately!"
"understand!"
"Also, Lao Liu, we need to act swiftly and decisively, without dragging it out!"
Yang Xiaotao gave him another word of advice, and Liu Huaimin nodded, "Don't worry, we can handle things here. You get some rest; headquarters can't do without you."
"Okay, I'll contact you again if anything comes up!"
After hanging up the phone, Liu Huaimin couldn't sleep, so he got dressed and prepared to go out.
However, when I opened the door, I saw a row of people standing at the entrance.
Sun Yan, who was in the lead, smiled when she saw Liu Huaimin come out.
"Commander, we are ready!"
Liu Huaimin looked at everyone and then nodded vigorously.
"Let's go, let's get to work!"
"Yes!"