strictlysupreme Chapter 323 He Knows
Chapter 323 He Knows
A trace of sadness flashed in Li Yunlong's eyes. He didn't know how to comfort Zhang Ling, because he knew that no words could soothe the pain of losing a loved one.
"Captain, you have tried your best...really." Li Yunlong's voice was low and hoarse. He knew what kind of torment Zhang Ling was going through.
Zhang Ling took a deep breath and forced himself to calm down. He couldn't fall down. Although the pain in his heart almost made him unable to breathe, he had to keep moving forward. He gently closed his eyes, and when he opened them again, there were no tears in his eyes, only endless determination and perseverance.
"Father, mother, I will avenge you...I won't let the enemy have any chance to breathe." Zhang Ling swore silently in his heart, his eyes became more determined, as if burning with fire.
"Yunlong, lead everyone to continue the search and rescue, and don't give up any hope." Zhang Ling's voice was low, but it revealed an irresistible power. He knew that there might be more conspiracies behind this tragedy, and he would never let the enemy succeed.
Li Yunlong nodded his understanding. He looked at Zhang Ling's resolute back with admiration in his heart. Even in such despair, Zhang Ling was still able to persevere. This iron will made him
Zhang Ling sent people back and found that everyone in the village had moved away and he had lost contact with his parents.
As night fell, the lights in the camp flickered in the darkness. Zhang Ling stood outside the headquarters, his mind racing, his heart filled with unspeakable anxiety and uneasiness. After the fire in his hometown, the several groups of spies he sent out all reported back the same news: the entire village had moved away, and his parents had lost contact. This result made Zhang Ling feel like a huge stone was pressing down on his heart, heavy and helpless.
"Captain, you've been standing here for a long time." Li Yunlong came from a distance, his eyes full of concern. He stopped beside Zhang Ling and said softly, "Is there still no news about those people who were sent out?"
Zhang Ling shook his head slowly, a trace of fatigue in his eyes, "No, there is still no news. The village has been emptied, and I don't know where my parents went. I have asked people to search every nearby village, but there is still no trace of them."
Li Yunlong was silent for a moment, then whispered, "Captain, don't worry. The villagers probably decided to move away collectively because of the fire. Now that the war is intense, they may have gone to a safer place. Perhaps in a few days, we will be able to get news from them."
Zhang Ling took a deep breath and tried to calm himself down, but the anxiety in his heart could not be shaken off. He knew that what Li Yunlong said made sense, but the loss of contact during this period still made him unable to calm down.
"I understand what you mean, Yunlong." Zhang Ling's voice was low and calm, but the waves in his heart were extremely intense. "But I always have a bad feeling in my heart, as if something is going to happen, but I can't do anything about it."
Li Yunlong patted Zhang Ling on the shoulder, trying to comfort him. "Captain, you have always been our backbone. No matter how difficult the front line is, you can always lead us to rush through it. It is the same now. Your parents will be fine. Let's be patient and wait."
Zhang Ling raised his head and looked at Li Yunlong, with a hint of gratitude in his eyes, "Yunlong, thank you for always being with me. You are right, the most important thing now is to stay calm and keep moving forward. I can't let these emotions affect the battle."
Li Yunlong nodded, his tone firm, "Captain, we all understand your feelings. As long as we keep working hard and don't give up, there will always be good news."
Zhang Ling was silent for a moment, looking into the distance, as if thinking about something. After a moment, he made up his mind, "Yunlong, I can't be led by this emotion anymore. Every moment on the battlefield is crucial, and we must focus on dealing with the current war. I decided to temporarily stop searching for my parents and wait until the war situation stabilizes."
Li Yunlong was obviously shocked by Zhang Ling's decision, but he knew how much courage it took for Zhang Ling to make such a decision. He nodded and said solemnly: "Captain, don't worry, we will definitely end this battle as soon as possible, and then we will do our best to find your parents."
Zhang Ling smiled slightly. Although there was a hint of bitterness in his smile, he still tried to stay strong. "Okay, let's proceed according to the plan. We can't let the enemy take advantage of us. Now we have to prepare for the next battle."
The two walked back to the headquarters and began to discuss the next battle plan. Although he still had a heavy concern in his heart, Zhang Ling knew that the most important task at the moment was to ensure victory in the battle. This was his responsibility as a commander and the only way for him to protect his family.
The next morning, the camp was busy again. The soldiers followed Zhang Ling's instructions and carried out pre-war preparations in an orderly manner. The atmosphere of battle gradually spread in the air. Zhang Ling stood in the center of the camp with a steady look in his eyes. He had already made a detailed battle plan in his mind.
"Attention, all troops. Our target is the enemy's main stronghold." Zhang Ling's voice was transmitted to every commander through the communication equipment. "This operation is crucial. We must defeat the enemy's main force in one fell swoop and win a crucial victory for the entire battle."
Li Yunlong stood in the front-line command post and responded quickly: "Understood, Commander. We have made all preparations and can launch an attack at any time."
Zhang Dabiao also received the order on the other end. His voice was full of fighting spirit. "Captain, our brothers are ready. We must catch them off guard this time!"
Zhang Ling nodded, his eyes gleaming with determination, "Very good, all troops advance according to the plan. Remember, we only have one chance, and we cannot fail."
As the order was issued, the troops quickly began to move. Zhang Ling personally led an elite force to advance towards the enemy's stronghold. He knew that the enemy's defense line was impregnable, but because of this, once they broke through, they could completely destroy the enemy's morale.
"Commander, enemy scouts have been spotted ahead. They may have noticed our actions." Li Yunlong reported the latest situation through the communicator with a hint of vigilance in his voice.
Zhang Ling made a quick decision, "Eliminate the enemy scouts immediately. We can't let them reveal our actions. Everyone speed up and make sure to complete the breakthrough before the enemy reacts."
Li Yunlong and his team quickly launched an operation, killing the enemy's scouts one by one, ensuring that the troops' whereabouts were not exposed. At the same time, Zhang Ling's troops had approached the perimeter of the enemy's stronghold. He stared at the enemy's position in front of him, analyzing the situation quickly in his mind.
"Attention all units, the target has been confirmed, launch an attack immediately!" Zhang Ling gave a decisive order, and all troops launched a fierce attack at the same time. The sound of gunfire and artillery fire instantly ignited the entire battlefield.
The enemy was caught off guard, and under Zhang Ling's precise command, the defense line was gradually disintegrated. Zhang Ling personally led the commandos to charge into battle, and his every order caused the enemy to retreat step by step, boosting morale.
However, Zhang Ling still had a lingering sense of uneasiness in his heart. Although the battle situation was in their favor, he could not get rid of his worry about his parents' safety. This emotion hung over his heart like a shadow, and although he tried hard to suppress it, every time he thought that his parents might be in danger, his heart felt like it was torn apart.
The battle lasted for several hours and ended with Zhang Ling's victory. The enemy's stronghold was completely destroyed and Zhang Ling's troops successfully occupied the strategic location. However, the victory of the battle did not bring Zhang Ling much joy, but instead made him feel endless fatigue and emptiness.
"Captain, we succeeded." Li Yunlong walked to Zhang Ling with a hint of tiredness and excitement. The aftermath of the battle had not yet dissipated, and there was still some dust on his face, but the light in his eyes was exceptionally bright.
Zhang Ling nodded slightly and forced a smile, "Yes, Yunlong, we won. But this is not the end, we still have to move forward until the final victory of the war."
Li Yunlong noticed the fatigue in Zhang Ling's eyes, and he knew that Zhang Ling must be in a very complicated mood at the moment. Although they won the battle, the most important thing to Zhang Ling was still his family.
"Captain, what is our next plan?" Zhang Dabiao also came over, his tone filled with an impatient desire to fight.
Zhang Ling was silent for a moment, thinking about his next move. He knew that the war could not be stopped, but at this moment, he also knew that he needed some time to sort out his thoughts. He finally decided to temporarily stabilize the current position and wait for the next instruction.
"Let's first consolidate our position, reorganize our troops, and prepare for the next operation." Zhang Ling's voice was steady and firm, but there was a hint of fatigue in it.
Li Yunlong and Zhang Dabiao both understood Zhang Ling's meaning, and they also felt a sense of heaviness that they had never felt before. Although victory was in sight, the cruelty and ruthlessness of war always weighed heavily on everyone's heart.
Night fell again, Zhang Ling stood alone on a high point in the camp, looking at the starry sky in the distance. His thoughts drifted to his distant hometown, and his heart was full of concern and worry for his parents. Although he was a commander, at this moment, he was more like a wanderer who had lost his home and relatives.
"Father, mother, where are you?" Zhang Ling asked silently in his heart, tears silently rolling down his cheeks.
Zhang Ling's car broke down, so he had it towed back to headquarters.
As the night deepened, the sky was shrouded in darkness, with only the occasional twinkling starlight shining through the thick clouds, adding a faint light to the wilderness. Zhang Ling's convoy drove slowly on the rugged mountain road, raising dust, and the headlights illuminated the narrow road ahead. Zhang Ling sat in the front seat of the jeep, staring ahead, thinking about how to report the current battle situation after returning to the headquarters.