Chapter 099 Promotion to Brigadier General

After receiving the commander's order, Zhao Yong immediately ordered his subordinates to stop entanglement with the other army, retreat and take his soldiers out of the confrontation area with the enemy. Due to this arrangement, more than 1,000 of them did not carry too much equipment, so they were able to quickly maneuver to the designated No. 2 position.

In a troop carrier, Zhao Yong and his two officers checked every combat information received so far and corresponded to each point on the map one by one. As a land commander praised by Huo Xiu, Zhao Yong is very clear that Huo Xiu is currently playing a dangerous game. The inside battle pays great attention to timing and grasp of fighters. Once one of the hubs goes wrong, they will undoubtedly lose.

But Huo Xiu did it - this may be the reason why he was destined to be a genius. Zhao Yong buried his admiration in his heart. He must dare to move the rear of the enemy who reacted to the south to raid the rear of the main force, form an encirclement with the main force again and continue to fight inside.

Therefore, in order to seize the opportunity, he sent all the air force brigades that covered them, and a total of more than 100 * flew towards the enemy's position, carrying out a divided strategic fire suppression of their way forward, with only one purpose - to delay the enemy.

The person in charge is Lovell. Although most of the officers and soldiers of the land aviation are still on transport ships more than 400 kilometers away and are carefree, some officers commanding the mission and the ace pilots of assault ships and landing spacecraft are still involved in the army's formation. The development of science and technology has made the integration of various services more and more. Air-land operations is an obvious example.

After giving the order, Lovell looked at Zhao Yong and said, "The air force's attack does not have too much advantage. The enemy's air power and air defense force are still extremely strong."

"It can be delayed for a while." Zhao Yong said, "As long as the main force is allowed to change direction, whether we are halfway or at the designated location, the impact will not be great, but if we let the enemy move faster, even if we encircle behind them, the situation will still be dangerous."

"I hope you are right." Lovell said.

"I can't be wrong this time." Zhao Yong's voice is not high, but the determination inside is indeed unshakable.

"I'm not blind, you should have this momentum!" Lovell patted Zhao Yong and smiled, "If you are like other guys who shrink into trouble, I promise I will be the first to beat you - at least leave a few footprints on you."

Zhao Yong smiled bitterly.

Major Lovell, please pay attention to the 1322 area. Our team is ready to sneak into this area to carry out sabotage operations against enemy artillery positions. Please pay attention to firepower, please pay attention to firepower!"

Major Li Song's low voice sounded in the communicator. * Silence, he must have been leading the team. For the special operations officer who had only reported for a few months, they heard Huo Xiu's praise, but it also proved that he could afford the admiration of the officer.

"I understand that the Air Force will operate around and provide you with air support at any time if necessary."

"I got it, I understand."

Li Song led the members of the first and second teams of the Velociraptor to constantly search for enemy artillery positions and assassinate some enemy officers when necessary. Fundamentally, they are of the same nature as the orbital airborne corps encountered by Huo Xiu, but in contrast, the Velociraptor team may be better in terms of equipment.

Special forces play this role in the war. Their sparse number determines that it is impossible to prove that they have been engaged in a fierce confrontation with the enemy. They are more like a group of marines - more involved in many aspects, more capable and decisively. , advanced equipment.

"Shir, in front is an enemy artillery company that is being transferred, with about 100 people, equipped with self-propelled artillery and rockets, as well as some anti-aircraft* systems."

The front scout sent back the report, and an image was transmitted to Li Song's combat display interface. He quickly read the information, then mobilized every detachment hidden in the surrounding darkness, and began to surround the artillery company from multiple directions. Silently, the enemy did not know that he had stepped into the door of hell. .

"The first team is in place."

"The second team is in place."

There are continuous reports that the Li Song helmet interface means that the lights of each captain have turned yellow, that is, they are all ready.

"Listen to my orders." Li Song's voice was extremely calm. He took out a F-SH06 heavy anti-material sniper rifle on his back. The gun had already been loaded, and a 14.5mm stable tail armor-piercing bullet lay quietly in it. He just gently pushed away the safety, but he could not find a scope on the sniper rifle.

In fact, there is no need for a scope. A special instrument on the tactical guide rail has converted the aiming interface to his personal combat interface and displayed the current situation through various auxiliary methods. Even the microcomputer has calculated the bullet trajectory of this shot.

"Attack!"

Li Song pulled the trigger, and his body shook slightly. The stable tail armor-piercing bomb mixed with high-energy gunpowder bombed out at an initial speed of 3,000 meters per second, while the head of a chariot driver at the front of the team suddenly exploded, and the alloy guard plate more than 20 mm thick could not resist high-energy bullets at all.

The dense gunfire then sounded, but it was more the sound of gun grenades. Many team members carried gun grenades launchers. This weapon, which belongs to the strongest mobile attack ability among individual soldiers, seems to be naturally prepared for them. Microcomputers can completely calculate the trajectory of grenades moving in the air. Almost every blow can hit the moving target or the enemy, and the screams immediately resounded through the night.

In the combination of various large and small operations, the main force commanded by Huo Xiu has headed north towards the enemy, and the troops led by Zhao Yong are also ready to envelop the enemy's rear. In this situation, the main force began to exchange fire with the enemy, but it did not last long, and the enemy suddenly retreated.

At first, the main force took advantage of the victory to pursue, while the enemy retreated slightly, but in the back, they almost buried themselves in the artillery fire of the main force and ran forward. Not to mention the counterattack, they didn't even have the meaning of defense - but this made Huo Xiu afraid. If the enemy retreats like this, they could definitely avoid responsibility. The troops enveloped from the rear and returned to the south, followed by the coastal areas.

Although the enemy's external combat has been destroyed by Huo Xiu's flexible internal combat, from the short contact at this time, Huo Xiu knows that the enemy commander is not a pus, but a smart and decisive general. With this, he can annihilate the troops of the three divisions of the alliance in a short time, and his ability is well deserved.

"If something goes wrong, there must be a demon!" Brigadier General Li Jinghui looked at Huo Xiu, who was speechless, "Coloner, what do you think of the intention of this enemy commander?"

Li Jinghui is at least a talent. He knows very well that the retreat of the enemy and the first failure are not afraid, but are planning the next conspiracy. Huo Xiu's command ability in this battle was vivid, and unconsciously, he had moved closer to Huo Xiu's side.

"I'm afraid their target is our navy." Huo Xiu said, "The navy serves as our air power and logistical supplies. What will happen to us once it is destroyed?"

"It's so miserable that we will be finished without them." Li Jinghui said, "But this battle is not only the poor six divisions. There are still troops landing in other aspects, and the surrounding cities can also provide us with some emergency supplies, which should not be so simple."

"It's really not simple." Huo Xiu sighed, "This is the 'indirect strategy' of the enemy commander. Although he failed in this confrontation, he was able to come up with another strategy in such a short time. It's amazing... I really like this kind of opponent. I haven't felt excited for a long time."

Li Jinghui thought for a moment and then made it clear. The enemy failed in the frontal battle, and then naturally took advantage of geographical advantage to indirectly our supply forces, but the main purpose was still to attack the main force. And there are few choices left for them. If they support, they will definitely fall into the other party's scheme, and the gains outweigh the losses. If they don't support, they can't get effective war materials replenishment, and the enemy only needs to consume them.

In any way, they are 'indirect'.

"So what's our response now?" Li Jinghui asked.

"Let the troops rest and reflect on the victory of this battle." Huo Xiu said without thinking, "Smorale needs to be revived. Now is a perfect moment. We can't continue to fight. Even if we fall into the enemy's strategy, as long as we still have combat power, we are not afraid of his tricks."

Huo Xiu remained unchanged, and the whole army immediately rested in a nearby town. Every soldier who went on a mission returned one after another, but unlike the despair a few hours ago, they came out of the shadow of defeat this time and won a straightforward victory.

This victory was a great joy during the war, and it was also a series of good things for Huo Xiu, because he received a message from the headquarters the day after reporting the detailed battle process.

Emergency document (red plan)

From: Epsiron Colonial Star Command, Xia Weijian*

Time: 333, October 27, 0330

Theme: Wartime Appointment

/Start reading/

Colonel Huo Xiu, in view of your decisive command, excellent performance and first victory in the war, and in accordance with the law on the appointment of officers during the war, Chapter 3 stipulates that the commander-in-chief of the planet, the commander-in-chief of the fleet or the leader of the same level has the right to make an emergency with the rank of major general and below. Appointment.

After discussion, the following decisions are made:

He was promoted to Brigadier General Huo Xiu, the commander of the 6th Mixed Division of the Epsiron Galaxy Colonial Star, and served as the commander of the 5th Army (2nd Division, 33rd Division, 6th Mixed Division) and carry out the highest order issued by the headquarters.

Due to the impact of the war, the promotion ceremony was arranged on a later date.

The appointment complies with the Union Constitution and has the highest legal effect.

The appointment takes effect from the date of sending the message.

/End of file/

When Huo Xiu finished reading the news, he, who had always been calm, showed a brief loss of distraction, and Anne beside him smiled. She saw everything from Huo Xiu's expression - now his heart must be extremely excited. However, it is difficult for anyone to be excited when this kind of thing happens.

After all, it is the promotion of brigadier general, not a lieutenant, nor a school officer, but a general! A person who can be respected as a "general" in the future. Although it is the lowest rank among generals, in this era of war, with Huo Xiu and the strength behind him, are you afraid that he can't continue to move forward?

"Congratulations, sir - oh, no, it should be congratulations to the general." Annie smiled and said, "It only took you three days from colonel to brigadier general. What do you have? I want to be the first to listen!"

"There are a lot!" Huo Xiu suddenly pulled Annie, held her in his arms, kissed her fiercely, and said with a smile, "What do you want to hear?"

"All."

"That will take a long time."

"I have a lot of patience."

"Oh, you're not serious..."

Huo Xiu soon fell into a headache of happiness.