Chapter 2213 - 2206: The Female General’s Doubts
"Have you locked onto the approximate area where the plane disappeared?" Wang Dadong thought for a moment and asked.
"According to the statistical data, the plane should have crashed near Lieyu Island."
Lieyu Island is the main island of the Lieyu Archipelago, which is inherent territory of Huaxia, located in the East Sea of Huaxia. It covers an area of 4 square kilometers and is a very crucial transportation hub, rich with extremely abundant minerals. It has always been coveted by Dongyin Country, wanting to claim it as its own territory.
"Alright, I’ll set off immediately to Lieyu Island to find the plane."
"Brother Wang, I know your abilities, but please be very careful. Dongyin Country has stationed troops on Lieyu Island, and there might even be nuclear submarines present," Hao Wentao solemnly reminded.
No matter how powerful Wang Dadong is, he is just one person, and it’s impossible to confront the ultimate firepower of humans head-on.
However, Wang Dadong would not be afraid, as this is a matter concerning national duty. Even if it means being shattered to pieces, he would not hesitate.
"Alright, this time our Dragon Group will also send some elite warriors to carry out the mission with you." Seeing Wang Dadong’s determination, Hao Wentao could only say so.
"There’s no need," Wang Dadong waved his hand.
With Dongyin Country’s troops stationed on Lieyu Island, one can imagine the difficulty of this mission. If a real confrontation occurs, he might not even be able to protect himself, let alone protect others.
Dragon Group Warriors are the elite troops of Huaxia Country; losing even one is a huge loss for the nation.
Hao Wentao naturally knew the risks of this mission and didn’t want his warriors to sacrifice in vain, so since Wang Dadong proactively rejected, he was happy to agree.
"Alright, then, be careful. Our helicopter will take you to Haisha Island, because it’s the nearest island to Lieyu Island, with a large naval presence. The highest commander there is Old General Ke Long, and he will cooperate with all your actions."
Wang Dadong immediately set off, first taking a special plane to North Sea, then taking a helicopter to Haisha Island.
Accompanied by the rumbling of the helicopter, Wang Dadong landed on Haisha Island.
As soon as he got off the plane, Wang Dadong was immediately attracted by the beautiful environment here. Surrounded by the sea on all sides, with a pleasant climate, large patches of coconut trees grew here, and many naval personnel were picking coconuts from the trees.
Shortly after getting off the plane, an old man and a young woman walked toward him.
The old man was burly and full of vigor, despite being in his twilight years, still exuding a strong military demeanor. The young woman beside him was very tall, with beautiful looks, wearing a white naval uniform and military boots, appearing dashing and heroic.
"Welcome, young warrior, I am the highest commander of Haisha Island, General Ke Long, and this is my granddaughter, Major General Qiao Feifei," the old man proudly introduced.
The old man’s body was very sturdy, but he seemed to have some problem walking. Wang Dadong noticed it was because his left leg had been injured, leaving him disabled.
"Grandfather’s leg was crippled by a bomb during the war with Dongyin Country," Major General Qiao Feifei said with some resentment, seeing Wang Dadong staring at the old man’s broken leg.
After all, staring at a disabled person’s injury is quite impolite.
Wang Dadong always held inexplicable respect for old soldiers injured in war. He immediately straightened his clothes, stood upright, and gave the old man a standard military salute.
The old man returned Wang Dadong’s salute, his hand trembling slightly. Only then did Wang Dadong notice that the old man’s hand had also been hit by bullets, leaving sequelae.
Seeing Wang Dadong salute the old man, the expression on Major General Qiao Feifei’s face softened somewhat, and she muttered, "Seems like the higher-ups are just going through the motions again, sending a young punk over."
Although Qiao Feifei’s voice was small, it couldn’t escape Wang Dadong’s ears. Wang Dadong felt a bit sad. In recent years, the diplomatic relations between Huaxia Country and Dongyin Country were extremely unfriendly. Dongyin Country always caused trouble on false grounds, even stationing troops on Lieyu Island, which had always been Huaxia’s territory, while Huaxia Country’s attitude had always been to tolerate, making the naval personnel stationed on Haisha Island feel quite aggrieved.
This time, the plane disappearance incident was obviously caused by Dongyin Country, yet the higher-ups didn’t take it seriously.
"General Qiao, the country is actually taking this plane disappearance issue very seriously. Once evidence is found, they will undoubtedly demand compensation from Dongyin Country, and possibly even take military action," Wang Dadong said earnestly.
Upon hearing this, Qiao Feifei laughed, "Military action? I’ve heard that a million times, yet not once has it been realized. Just look at the warships by the sea, see how dilapidated they are? And see the condition of the soldiers stationed here? They even let a decrepit old man guard this strategic point, the higher-ups simply cannot be tough."
Wang Dadong was momentarily speechless. Qiao Feifei was right; in facing Dongyin Country, the higher-ups indeed seemed too weak; otherwise, Dongyin Country wouldn’t have stationed troops on Lieyu Island.
"If the higher-ups dare to take military action against Dongyin Country, I, Qiao Feifei, would be the first to go to the battlefield!" Qiao Feifei continued.
"Feifei, don’t be disrespectful to the young warrior," the old man said, his eyes also filled with disappointment. If the country could truly stand firm, so what if he, this old bag of bones, went to the battlefield again? As a soldier, the greatest honor is to die gloriously on the battlefield, not to be assigned to a place where one can quietly live out their old age in peace.
"Just watch, even if you find evidence, the most the higher-ups will do is make Dongyin Country give a trivial compensation," tears glistened in Qiao Feifei’s eyes.
Wang Dadong’s fists slowly clenched as he made a silent resolve in his heart. Once it’s confirmed that Dongyin Country was behind it, even if the country does not send troops, he will make Dongyin Country pay a heavy price.
"General Ke Long, may I borrow a warship?" Wang Dadong suddenly asked.
General Ke Long glanced at the few broken warships docked at the port and revealed a bitter smile, "Of course."
Without further ado, Wang Dadong immediately prepared to set off.
Unexpectedly, Qiao Feifei followed along as well.
"Without me, can you even operate the warship?" Qiao Feifei looked at Wang Dadong with disdain and said.
Wang Dadong didn’t speak but silently got into the car.
Once on the warship, Wang Dadong voluntarily entered the cockpit, surprising Qiao Feifei by actually starting up the old warship.
"I didn’t expect you to have some skills, being able to operate it," the ridicule on Qiao Feifei’s face faded a bit.
This warship was a very old model, practically an obsolete one; even many old naval personnel might not be able to operate it, yet a young person like Wang Dadong could.
"If needed, I can operate anything," Wang Dadong said nonchalantly while operating the warship.
The grand body of the old warship slowly sailed out of the port...