Chapter 151 Two Hours Later

Two hours later.

Videos of foreign mercenary groups in the Second District, along with private armed forces in the Desola region, jointly shooting prisoners of war were silently uploaded to various illegal military forums and video portals.

The videos gained traction, with most internet users viewing the content and sparking considerable debate.

Some condemned the act, deeming it inhumane and a blatant slaughter of prisoners; others supported it, arguing that in war, there is no such thing as human rights!

Opinions varied widely, with every viewpoint imaginable.

Regardless of differing opinions, one aspect of the video was universally acknowledged: the intense hatred and vengefulness of the Second District's foreign legions and surrounding private armed groups toward the Hua military officers!

It was a demonstrative video intended to shatter the morale of Hua soldiers fighting on the front lines and to proclaim the Second District's support for the Bahia Cho government.

The foreign legions and private armed groups were not regular armies but rather external forces controlled by various regional regimes. Thus, they cared little for reputation, as long as their political and military objectives were achieved.

...

Five in the morning, fifty kilometers outside of Desola, at the Old Mo Allied Forces forward command post.

Inside a tent hidden within the mountains, Su Tianyu slammed down his tin rice bowl of congee and began to curse: "Those goddamn shrimps and crabs dare to challenge us!"

While eating breakfast, he had seen the video of the slaughter of Hua military officer prisoners, filling him with rage. It wasn't the first time they had shot prisoners and deliberately uploaded the video to relevant media.

Among the prisoners killed that day, three officers had been cadres in the former Anti-Terrorism Bureau. When Su Tianyu was a junior officer, he often drank with them at Jin Maohui's place, considering each other familiar comrades and friends.

Su Tianyu's eyes reddened with anger, losing his appetite. A guard came in to clean up the congee on the ground.

Beside him, Zhao Weihu smoked, softly saying, "The situation in Desola is very clear now. We can definitely take it, but the question is how long will it take? Dragon City is already struggling to hold on. I heard Tan Mingchao's troops have started retreating to the outskirts of Dragon City according to your plan. If the battle for Desola drags on for a month, Dragon City..."

Su Tianyu thought for a moment, composed himself, and turned to ask, "Where is Wang Dingyuan?"

Zhao Weihu said, "His side has already entered Desola, but the city's structure is too complex, hindering his advance. The place is full of ruins, with people even in the bomb craters. It's not easy to fight."

Su Tianyu stood with his hands on his hips, his face pale. He stood at the entrance of the tent, looking at the smoky battlefield outside, pondered for a long time, and gritted his teeth, saying, "Damn it, the old saying is right. When two people fight, first hit the helper! Pass my order—"

"Swish!"

Zhao Weihu and several other officers in the tent stood up.

Su Tianyu turned around and said to them, "Notify all forward units to avoid the Red Hat Army's defense zone. Concentrate all firepower on the foreign legions and mercenary groups reinforcing them! Cut them down! After the fighting starts, no prisoners! Shoot them all!"

The officers shouted in unison, "Yes!"

Su Tianyu paused and continued, "We can't delay any longer. Dragon City can't hold on! If we're going to fight, let's be ruthless! Bring Gu Baisun in here!"

...

Half an hour later, Gu Baisun arrived and entered the command post.

Su Tianyu saw him and asked directly, "Did you see the video of the prisoners being shot?"

Gu Baisun sat down and nodded, "I did."

Su Tianyu said solemnly, "I have a mission for you that you must complete within twenty-four hours!"

Gu Baisun replied, "Okay, tell me."

Su Tianyu pointed at him and said, "Use all the military connections you can. We're going to launch a retaliatory operation, targeting the Second District's foreign legions and over a dozen mercenary organizations reinforcing the Red Hat Army! Is that difficult?"

Gu Baisun wasn't surprised. He thought for a moment and said, "The time is a bit tight, but it shouldn't be too difficult. I investigated their backgrounds when these armed groups reinforced Desola. Finding their locations isn't hard, but I have one concern."

Su Tianyu immediately said, "Speak!"

Gu Baisun paused and continued, "It's easy to deal with the peripheral mercenary forces, but the foreign legions are officially part of the Second District's forces. If we do this, won't it anger them?"

"Damn it, they're already pointing guns at us. Why should we care if they get angry? Now I'm barefoot and not afraid of those wearing shoes!" Su Tianyu waved his hand and said, "I don't care what their attitude is. If they reach out, I'll definitely retaliate. If they continue to reinforce Desola, I'll pull out ten thousand men, strap explosives to their waists, and parachute into all the cities in the Second District! Let them experience what it's like to have internal instability."

"Okay, I'll take care of it immediately." Gu Baisun said, taking out a large pile of documents from his bag and placing them in front of Su Tianyu, "Also, I investigated the matter you asked me to look into. The general location is here."

Su Tianyu glanced down and waved his hand, "I understand. Go ahead."

...

Two hours later, Huarei Town.

Gu Baisun had temporarily moved the Overall Planning Bureau back here. He was now sitting in his office, conducting a video call.

In the video was a bearded man wearing a clean general's uniform.

Gu Baisun crossed his arms and said to him, "Respected Commander of the Soli Naval Armed Forces, we need your help."

"It's not help, my friend." The bearded man smiled and said, "You give me money and let me hit our rivals...believe me, I am very happy to do that."

Gu Baisun also smiled, "Good, let's discuss the plan."

...

Eight hours later, the battle for Desola continued. The outskirts of the entire city were filled with constant gunfire and artillery fire, with the fighting exceptionally fierce and intense!

At this moment, inside a dilapidated building, the commander of the Second District's foreign legion, looking disheveled, held the phone and almost cried as he shouted to Bahia Cho, "This is a military retaliation! They're not attacking you now, they're just attacking us! Our losses are extremely heavy!"

Bahia Cho was silent for a moment and slowly said into the receiver, "Dear Commander Nikolai, I am not God. I have no way to make their guns only point at me and not at you..."

...

On the other end.

After obtaining Commander Wang's permission, Kong Zhengui specially arranged for the Wian Council to create a tour of ten cities for Wen Xiaorou to conduct visits and give speeches.

Soon, Yu Mingyuan received this news through Gu Baisun. Standing in a row of dark factories, he said in a low voice, "...That's about it. Ask Yao Doudou, Big Bear, and Monkey where they are."