Chapter 289: Rescue and Disaster Relief
Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation
“Quick, quick, Third Platoon, this way…”
Three military transport trucks were parked in front of the Fourth Company’s dormitory.
The three platoon sergeants stood beside the car.
The soldiers didn’t even have to gather once they exited from the dormitories carrying their baggage. They simply boarded the vehicles that were waiting outside without any delay.
“Throw the breakfast into the car.”
“Everyone inside split a portion among yourselves!”
In the car, Wang Ye had just tied the shovel he had brought to his backpack when Wu Jian Feng’s voice suddenly came from outside.
Wang Ye saw Zhang Ping An at the back of the truck.
However, Wang Ye didn’t have the time to interact with him now.
He handed three plastic bags to the soldier at the back of the car.
Steamed buns and steamed rolls.
There were at least 20 to 30 of them in a bag.
This was everyone’s breakfast.
“Alright, let’s go. Let’s start the car!”
Another shout from outside was heard by Wu Jian Feng. The truck then proceeded to move before breakfast could be served inside the vehicle.
Everything seemed so urgent.
In fact, Wang Ye and the others still did not know what had happened.
There was no time to say anything.
However, it did not make everyone confused.
Every squad commander carried a walkie-talkie. The voice of the company commander sounded over their walkie-talkie as soon as the vehicle began to move.
“You can all hear it, right?”
“Squad One, copy that.”
“Squad Eight, copy!”
Zhou Qi, who was beside Wang Ye, also replied through the walkie-talkie.
At this moment, everyone in the truck stopped eating.
Other than the sound of the truck, there was no other sound.
Everyone was a little nervous.
What was the mission?
What happened?
Where were they going now?
Immediately, Wu Jian Feng’s voice sounded from the walkie-talkie again, “About ten minutes ago, a serious landslide occurred in a town in our neighboring county. There were significant losses and the disaster was very serious.”
At this moment, everyone’s expressions changed, including Wang Ye, who still had a mouthful of bun in his mouth.
He actually used the words ‘significant losses’.
His eyes were fixed on Zhou Qi, or rather, on his walkie-talkie.
Just then, Wu Jian Feng’s voice came from the walkie-talkie again, “Tell the soldiers to finish their breakfast and rest as soon as possible. We estimate that we will reach the disaster scene within an hour. After we arrive, we may not have time to rest!”
Got it-”
“Roger!”
All the squad sergeants were replying.
Soon, after every squad replied, the squad leaders in the car looked at everyone and said, “Did you hear that? Hurry up and finish your breakfast. After breakfast, get some rest. No more chatting!”
Wang Ye didn’t say anything. He silently swallowed the bun in his mouth, then ate the remaining half of the bun and the steamed bun in his hand.
He was not full from the breakfast.
Everyone in the camp often had both porridge and steamed buns for breakfast.
However, because of the sudden incident today, the cooks did not have time to prepare in advance, so they could only take out the buns they had and distribute them to everyone.
It was not enough for these young soldiers.
However, now was not the time to fuss about this matter. After eating the steamed buns, he opened the kettle and took a sip. Then, Wang Ye raised his eyes and looked outside from the back of the car.
The rain did not look heavy.
However, as the car drove off, Wang Ye could clearly see that the rain had become heavier.
Although it was not as heavy as last night, the rain still slowed down everyone’s speed.
“Bang-”
All of a sudden, the car was stopped by a sudden brake.
“What’s going on?”
“Are we there already?”
Everyone in the car immediately shouted.
Everyone was a little confused. Didn’t they say that it would take an hour?
It had only been less than half an hour.
Soon, everyone knew what was going on.
There was also a small landslide in front of them, blocking the road. The soldiers of the 1st Battalion who were a step ahead were preparing to clear it.
After the situation was reported to the higher-ups, the regiment commander ordered the company behind to turn around.
Detour.
The landslide had blocked the road. Whether it was the local engineering vehicles or the troops themselves, it would take at least half an hour to clear it.
“Oh my god, there are so many military vehicles. Did something happen?”
“It’s not strange. The rain has been too heavy these two days. It’s just a pity for these children. It happens every year and they are the one that suffers the most!”
After the military vehicle took a detour, it did not take long for them to pass by an urban area.
The rain was heavy, but there were still pedestrians outside.
As they looked at the long line of military vehicles, the people naturally saluted. There were even some who silently put their palms together and prayed for the passing soldiers…
In the car, Wang Ye didn’t look outside.
At this moment, he was hugging his backpack and resting with his eyes closed according to Wu Jian Feng’s words.
If nothing unexpected happened, it would be a really tough battle. Every second of rest was worth it.
Time passed. After taking a detour and driving for about half an hour, Wang Ye suddenly heard Wu Jian Feng’s voice coming from the walkie-talkie on Zhou Qi’s body, “We are about to arrive at the disaster scene. Make everyone put on their raincoats and put their backpacks in the truck. Only carry the shovel.”
After Wu Jian Feng’s order, the car drove for a few more minutes. When the car stopped, everyone was asked to get out of the car.
After getting out of the car, Wang Ye immediately looked around.
He did not see any affected areas.
There was still a road ahead, but there were many cars parked in front.
There were fire trucks in some places, and other vehicles in some places.
The car in front couldn’t get in.
“Come and gather!”
Wu Jian Feng met up with the battalion commander and headed to the rescue team leader to understand the situation.
Right now, Zheng Ke was the one giving the orders.
In fact, there were not only fourth companies that had arrived together, but also the fifth companies and sixth companies.
Even though the entire 2nd Battalion did not gather in the camp, the vehicles still gathered together after leaving the camp.
But now, they were separated.
After Wang Ye and the other soldiers of the fourth company gathered by the roadside, they saw a group of soldiers.
Zheng Ke did not delay at all. After the sergeants confirmed the number of people, he immediately gave the order.
“All soldiers, stay behind and listen to sergeant Kang’s orders”
“Veterans, follow me!”
At this moment, Wang Ye was a little dumbfounded.
Seeing that the veterans had moved and the private soldiers had stayed behind in a daze.
After thinking for a moment, Wang Ye lowered his head and didn’t say anything. He chose to follow the seasoned soldier.
I’m not a private. What I’m carrying on my shoulder now is not the rank of a private, but a student’s epaulet.
Wang Ye muttered in his heart.
“Wang Ye, where are you going?!”
Kang Hua was standing in front of everyone.
He was waiting for the veterans to leave before giving the order to the recruits.
However, when he saw Wang Ye following the seasoned soldier, he immediately shouted.
“Instructor, I’m not a private!” Wang Ye was carrying a shovel. When he saw Kang Hua calling him, he pretended to play dumb.
As he spoke, Wang Ye reached out and pulled at his raincoat, revealing the military rank on one side of his shoulder.
“What are you talking about? Now is not the time to be willful. Listen to the orders.”
Wang Ye was a little helpless. He felt that if he left the recruit alone, he would definitely have to be taken care of.
But he didn’t want to be taken care of.
He was also a soldier. Although he was still a private, he had already gone to the teaching team. How could he look at him like an ordinary recruit?
However, he had been discovered when he tried to sneak over.
Moreover, Kang Hua said so.
For a moment, Wang Ye scratched his head.
He wanted to follow the seasoned soldier, but now that Kang Hua had said so, Wang Ye couldn’t disobey the order anymore.
Soon, the veterans were all taken away.
Kang Hua didn’t waste any more time. He looked at the remaining ten or so soldiers in front of him and shouted, “This way!”
He didn’t say what they would be doing.
However, very soon, Wang Ye and the others knew what kind of work was assigned to them and the other recruits.
There were flood relief supplies sent over from the local area. The recruits had to help unload the vehicles and transport the supplies. At the same time, they had to build some tents on the nearby empty land.
Some medical staff needed to set up a temporary rescue station here.
The matter sounded very important, but it was also to make sure the new soldiers stayed safe.
This situation was equivalent to turning them from frontline soldiers into logistics personnel who did not have to go to the front line.
However, they did not have to do this the whole time.
Not long after the seasoned soldiers went in, they heard that the situation inside was more serious than they had imagined.
They didn’t have enough manpower, so Wang Ye and the other recruits were ordered to put down their chores and prepare to enter the disaster area to help.
In principle, it was fine to take care of the new soldiers when they were on a mission, but they were also soldiers. When there was a shortage of people, they had to go to the front line.
Of course, Wang Ye and the other soldiers had already been holding their breaths for a long time, so when the order came, they all moved very quickly.
He put on a life jacket and brought some tools from the relief supplies sent by the local department.
Then, he followed Kang Hua and some people from the local organization to run towards the disaster area..