Countdown to the ninth day.
When Ren Xiaosu knew that there were only nine days left in the war, he no longer felt any anxiety.
No matter whether it succeeds or fails in nine days, no matter whether human civilization can continue in the future, there will be an answer in nine days.
And all he needs to do is to survive these nine days with everyone.
Ren Xiaosu began to inspect various defense lines. He was shocked to find that a large number of civilians here were not refugees who escaped from the four eastern barriers, but residents of Fortress 178.
At this time, not only the four eastern fortresses, but also the remaining nine fortresses began to retreat toward the rear of Fortress 178 because the Qing's troops were defeated.
Originally, if we were only facing enemies in the northwest, this line of defense might be enough to last for a while.
But coupled with the surging crowd coming from the Qing clan, I am afraid that this line of defense will be difficult to stop the enemy.
So, all the residents of the fortress outside Fortress 178 began to evacuate.
However, just as everyone was evacuating, the residents of Fortress 178 took the initiative to come to the front line to help the Northwest Army build its defense line.
I don’t know why, but Ren Xiaosu can still see a sense of superiority in these 178 Fortress residents, as if it is an honor for them to be willing to live and die with the Northwest Army: something that no one else dares to do. , they dare to do it.
Of course, this is also due to the atmosphere of the Northwest Army. In Fortress 178, the soldiers are the guardians of the fortress. Everyone knows what these people have done to protect themselves.
Ren Xiaosu saw the residents of Fortress 178 sitting in the cafeteria to eat after finishing their work. Their faces were still smiling when chatting with other residents, and they didn't seem to be afraid at all.
Something strange happened.
When the first wave of refugees arrived at the defense line, the residents of these 178 Fortresses actually took the initiative to assist the Northwest Army, organizing these refugees to have a simple rest behind the defense line, and then continue to evacuate.
Then the residents of Fortress 178 will comfort the refugees: We are all one family in the Northwest. After going to Fortress 178, we will still be a family. Don’t be afraid. When the Northwest Army wins the battle, we will take our home back together.
These 178 Fortress residents acted like psychological counselors, and the refugees who were originally in a panic became much calmer after being channeled.
But the refugees asked, can the Northwest really win? If they can win, why should they retreat?
Although everyone has some confidence in the Northwest Army, there will always be a lot of uneasiness on the way to escape.
As a result, the residents of Fortress 178 said: "You see, the Northwest Army has been fighting the wizards for so many years, and it's okay, and now they have a lot of extraordinary people like the young commander, how can they lose? Tell me how to lose?"
These two rhetorical questions directly confused the refugees. After saying this, everyone felt that the Northwest Army could indeed win, although notYou know how to win, but winning is the end of it.
After the first batch of refugees calmed down, the refugees who arrived later became more stable.
Unconsciously, the most difficult problem of refugees was the first to be solved.
Moreover, that night, young people among the refugees were discussing something together, and then they collectively ran to the officer in charge of the construction of the defense line and said: We also want to participate in the construction of the defense line.
The officer shook his head and answered directly: Don't cause trouble here, there are enough people.
The young people were unhappy at the time. They pointed at the residents of Fortress 178 and said: Why can they do it but we can’t?
The officer was confused at the time, was this a good thing, and why were they still rushing to do it?
This incident became such an uproar that it even alarmed Zhang Jinglin.
In the end, Zhang Jinglin decided to set a threshold. As long as male youths between the ages of 18 and 28 can sign up to participate in the construction of the defense line, there is one thing. They must obey the command and cannot come to work on a whim. , I felt tired and ran away the next day, but if I wanted to do it, I persisted to the end.
Now, the young people stopped making trouble.
Although it is a bit absurd, in the end it is a good thing.
The northwest defense line is not stable now, otherwise there would be no need for the Sixth Field Division to delay.
So, the construction of this front does require a lot of manpower.
At the combat meeting that night, Ren Xiaosu sat on Zhang Jinglin's left side and listened to the generals reporting on the progress of the defense line construction.
When Wang Fengyuan reported, he raised a doubt: "According to the enemy's marching speed we calculated, we should arrive at Post 219 today, but there is no enemy situation there. I don't know. What's slowing down their progress?"
"What do you think?" Zhang Jinglin asked.
"I'm worried that this artificial intelligence is plotting something else, so I plan to send the forward battalion in Zhou Yinglong's hands to conduct long-distance reconnaissance. Although it is dangerous, it is necessary to obtain intelligence," Wang Fengyuan replied.
However, at this moment, there was a report from the combat staff outside. Chief Zhang Husheng had arrived at the defense line with the last batch of refugees, and had important things to report.
Ren Xiaosu asked the combat staff: "Where is the Sixth Field Division? Didn't they arrive together?"
"Report to the Marshal, no," the combat staff replied.
Ren Xiaosu’s heart suddenly tightened.
Seeing the big liar running into the command tent covered in dust, Ren Xiaosu asked: "Who came here with you?"
"Miss Xiaojin, Miss Zhou Yingxue" "With Wang Fugui and the others," the big fool replied: "The Sixth Field Division, led by P5092, went to harass the enemy. He said that this line of defense would need two more days to complete, so the Sixth Field Division had to fight for two more days for the rear. Time. Moreover, he judged that a force on the AI side had penetrated into the rear., is probably the nano-force that once appeared in Zuoyun Mountain, and he wants to get rid of this force. ”
Ren Xiaosu’s fists clenched suddenly.
Everyone in the command camp who listened to the big liar’s report gasped. The Sixth Field Division only had 40,000 soldiers. There are many people. Even if the original Fire Force has high combat literacy, even if there is a command genius like P5092, and even if the Sixth Field Division has the most extraordinary people, it is very incredible to hold off the enemy for a day with the strength of one division.
The goal of P5092 is to hold on for two days.
No matter how the Sixth Field Division does it, everyone must admire it.
< p>After the Battle of Zuo Yunshan and the Battle of Wizard Kingdom, the Sixth Field Division has become the strongest force in the Northwest Army. When other combat orders mention this unit, they can only sigh.Zhang Jinglin looked at Ren Xiaosu and said with emotion: "You really helped bring back a lot of talents from the northwest. ”
He said this because, just by reading the defense report, P5092 could accurately judge the situation in the rear, and also accurately guess what kind of ambush Ren Xiaosu would encounter, and the penetration of artificial intelligence into Elites in the rear.
This kind of talent has never been seen in the Northwest.
To be honest, the Northwest Army has always relied on blood and spirit to fight. Although Zhang Jinglin has outstanding commanding ability, he said it. He is still a little short of a famous general.
But P5092 is different from people like Qing Zhen. They are born for war. However, Qing Zhen is better at taking precautions and looking at the overall situation. Just ask him to read the defense report. Even Qing Zhen can't think of how much time it will take to lead the rear.
So, from the perspective of a certain war, if Qing Zhen, P5092, Wang Shengzhi, and Zhang Jinglin were placed on the same battlefield, they would lead the way. For the same unit, the final winner may be P5092.
Zhang Jinglin said to Ren Xiaosu: "Go and respond to P5092. If he survives, it would be more appropriate for him to take over the entire defense line. "
Ren Xiaosu nodded: "I'll go right away. "
As a result, Wang Fengyuan said at this time: "No need to go, the 219 post has just sent back the news that P5092 is retreating to the defense line with part of the Sixth Field Division, and is expected to arrive tomorrow. "
Zhang Jinglin said: "Each unit is stepping up the construction of its own defensive positions. This defensive position must be able to delay the enemy for more than five days. We cannot let the efforts of the Sixth Field Division be in vain. In addition, after P5092 arrives at the defense line, the northwest defense will be temporarily taken over by P5092. I hope you will actively cooperate. "
Under normal circumstances, it is a very complicated matter for an "outsider" to take over defense. However, within the Northwest Army, this kind of thing only requires Zhang Jinglin's words.
As for P5092 Is he competent? He has already proven himself.