In front of Lu Mingyu, all doubts and confusions had to be temporarily set aside.
They were soldiers, and obeying orders was their bounden duty.
Since the captain said to take it seriously, they would definitely put in two hundred percent effort to deal with this so-called variety show.
Lu Mingyu nodded and said nothing more.
He trusted his soldiers.
He knew that no matter how outlandish his orders were, they would carry them out without fail.
The team members also knew that there must be a deeper reason for the captain to ask them to do this.
They already knew what to do.
The matter of the variety show came to an end.
But the impact it brought still lingered in everyone's hearts.
Lu Mingyu did not give them much time to digest their emotions.
He knew very well that for these soldiers, the best way to distract themselves was to throw themselves into another, more challenging mission.
He turned his gaze to the team's technical expert, Wu Tianlong.
“Tianlong, come here for a moment,” Lu Mingyu’s voice was not loud, but clear enough.
Wu Tianlong immediately stepped out of the team and stood in front of Lu Mingyu.
“Captain, what is it?”
Lu Mingyu did not beat around the bush and went straight to the point.
“I ask you, with our existing technical conditions, is it possible to create a landmine whose detonation method can be remotely controlled by us from a range of five kilometers?”
He stared at Wu Tianlong, with some anticipation in his eyes.
This was not just a question, but a completely new topic.
Wu Tianlong was stunned when he heard the question.
He did not answer immediately, but habitually frowned, his brain starting to work rapidly.
Remote-controlled landmines, this concept was not new.
But the captain's requirements were extremely demanding.
“Five kilometers…” Wu Tianlong repeated the number in a low voice, his fingers unconsciously rubbing the seam of his pants.
“Captain, this is a bit difficult.”
He carefully chose his words, trying to explain the technical barriers to Lu Mingyu.
“First, there’s the issue of signal transmission.”
Wu Tianlong’s expression became serious.
“A straight-line distance of five kilometers.
It’s difficult to guarantee stable signals even in open terrain, let alone our usual combat environment.”
He paused, then continued his analysis.
“Most of the places where we carry out missions are deep mountains and old forests abroad, or even uninhabited areas with complex terrain.
Those places have overlapping mountains and dense vegetation, which severely shield and interfere with radio signals.
Ordinary remote control devices, let alone five kilometers, might not even reach one kilometer before the signal attenuates and disappears.
Moreover, magnetic interference is also a big problem.
Mineral veins in the mountains and underground water flows can all form complex magnetic fields, affecting the normal operation of our electronic equipment.
Once the signal is interfered with, we will not only be unable to detonate the landmine, but may even expose our position because the signal source is captured by the enemy, which would be more trouble than it’s worth.”
Wu Tianlong explained in great detail, laying out all possible difficulties.
Lu Mingyu listened quietly, without interrupting him.
He knew that Wu Tianlong was right, and these were all real problems.
Seeing that the captain did not refute, Wu Tianlong continued with the second problem.
“There’s another issue, and that’s cost.”
“Captain, you know that landmines themselves are cheap consumables.
The goal is to cause the greatest damage at the lowest cost, emphasizing quantity over quality.
But remote control devices are different.
These are precision electronic instruments, and to achieve stable control over five kilometers, the requirements for transmitters, receivers, and anti-interference modules are very high.
A complete set of such devices might cost dozens or even hundreds of times more than the landmine itself.
Equipping a landmine worth dozens of yuan with a controller worth thousands or even tens of thousands of yuan—this cost-effectiveness is too low.
Such a project, if reported upwards, would likely be difficult to get approved.”
Wu Tianlong finished speaking, looking at Lu Mingyu with some helplessness.
He was not shirking responsibility, but stating a cruel reality.
Technology and cost were two insurmountable mountains.
However, Lu Mingyu’s expression remained calm.
In his deep eyes, there was not a trace of hesitation.
He took a deep breath, looked at Wu Tianlong, and spoke in a steady, powerful voice.
“I have considered all the problems you mentioned.”
“You don’t need to worry about the signal and cost issues; I will find a way to solve them.”
“I just need you to tell me from a technical perspective, putting aside these external factors, can you make it?”
Lu Mingyu’s gaze was like a sharp knife, piercing directly into Wu Tianlong’s heart.
His eyes carried undeniable trust and determination.
Wu Tianlong’s heart trembled violently.
He understood.
The captain was not asking for opinions, but issuing an order.
All concerns about cost and environment seemed insignificant in the face of the captain's firm will.
All he needed to do was conquer the technology itself.
A surge of passion instantly rushed into Wu Tianlong’s chest.
He straightened his back, the hesitation in his eyes vanishing.
In its place was the confidence and fervor of a technical ace.
“Yes!”
He answered loudly, his voice strong and clear.
“Captain, as long as you can sort out the other issues, leave the technical matters to me!”
“Don’t say five kilometers, even if you want ten kilometers, I’ll find a way to make it happen for you!”
Wu Tianlong’s eyes sparkled with excitement.
“From now on, even if I don’t eat, drink, or sleep, I will definitely churn out this device for you!”
“Very good.” Lu Mingyu nodded with satisfaction.
That was the attitude he wanted from Wu Tianlong.
He trusted his soldiers, especially in their professional fields; Wu Tianlong had never disappointed him.
Without further delay, Lu Mingyu turned and strode towards the direction of the Commander’s building.
The problems Wu Tianlong mentioned, he had to solve them immediately.
And there was only one person in the entire Special Operations Brigade who could solve these problems.
That was the Commander.
...
The door to the Commander’s office was knocked.
“Come in.”
Lu Mingyu pushed the door open, stood at attention, and saluted.
“Reporting, Commander!”
The Commander was looking down at a document when he heard the voice.
He looked up, saw it was Lu Mingyu, and was slightly surprised.
“It’s you, lad, what’s the matter?” The Commander put down his pen and leaned back in his chair.
“Reporting, Commander!” Lu Mingyu’s voice was calm.
“I’m here to apply for the development of a new type of combat equipment.”
“Oh?” The Commander immediately became interested.
He gestured for Lu Mingyu to sit down and speak.
“Tell me, what new equipment?”
Lu Mingyu did not sit, still standing ramrod straight.
“A smart landmine that can achieve remote-controlled detonation from five kilometers away.”
He laid out his thoughts completely.
After listening, the smile on the Commander’s face faded, replaced by a serious scrutiny.
As a battle-hardened Commander, he understood almost instantly the enormous tactical value of such equipment.
In missions such as infiltration, ambushes, and precision strikes, being able to precisely control the time and location of explosives would undoubtedly greatly enhance combat flexibility and success rates, and more effectively protect the safety of friendly personnel.
“This is a very good idea,” the Commander commented.
His fingers lightly tapped the desktop, his sharp gaze fixed on Lu Mingyu.
“However, there’s still a long way to go between an idea and reality.”
“How confident are you that you can make it a reality?”
This was the most crucial question.
Lu Mingyu was well prepared.
“Reporting, Commander, the basic design of this landmine has been completed.
The technology is very mature and can be produced at any time.
The only difficulty now is the remote control device that Wu Tianlong is working on.
We lack relevant experts and precision equipment support.”
The Commander nodded; Lu Mingyu’s answer satisfied him.
This indicated that he was not acting on a whim, but had given it careful thought and had already begun preliminary work.
“If this equipment can be successfully developed, it can indeed effectively improve the comprehensive combat capability of our team, and can even be promoted throughout the entire army.”
The Commander’s eyes were full of approval.
“I support you in this matter.”
He stood up and walked to the window, looking at the soldiers sweating on the training ground.
“How about this, I’ll help you contact a few experts from the General Hospital’s Equipment Department.
Let them form a special team to fully cooperate with you.
Whatever equipment you need, whatever permissions you need, just give me a list, and I’ll approve it.”