novelraw Chapter 1024: Brother-in-law?
Chapter 1024: Brother-in-law?
Situ Zhenjiang's efficiency was indeed high, and Jiang Feng didn't have to wait long before he arranged a helicopter.
It took off directly from the base, transporting Jiang Feng to the Western Border.
For Jiang Feng, the Western Border was rather unfamiliar, and his destination, Kuning, was a city he had never visited before.
On the map, the city seemed remote, almost located at the border of the Northwest, separated by the Geger River, bordering Kazakhstan.
However, despite Kuning City's location in the desert's heart, historically it had been relatively prosperous with the Ancient Silk Road passing through.
Its strategic significance is crucial, otherwise, there would not be both border troops and private militia stationed here to guard it.
Situ Zhenjiang had already sent the information to his old subordinate and stressed that Jiang Feng's journey would not be easy, preparing him for a comprehensive reception.
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Six hours later, the helicopter carrying Jiang Feng finally arrived over Kuning City.
The situation here was worse than he imagined!
The "Gray Wolf" squad of two hundred men that surged into Kuning City had completely defeated Situ Zhenjiang's old subordinate's private militia.
The old subordinate, Bao Qingcang, had no choice but to lead less than fifty defeated soldiers, including Situ Jingjie, to withdraw from Kuning City and establish a temporary base in the surrounding desert, desperately holding on.
When they needed support the most, suddenly hearing that there was a mysterious "Lord Reinforcement" coming from China to lead them to resolve the crisis, they were naturally overjoyed!
Seeing the sun setting, these defeated soldiers were standing at the base entrance under the leadership of Captain Bao Qingcang, waiting for the arrival of the reinforcement lord.
Every one of them was filled with eager anticipation, whether they could regain "lost territory", reclaim dignity, and avenge their dead brothers, all depended on what kind of person this reinforcement lord would be!
As the sky darkened, the vast sky was filled with magnificent and spectacular fiery clouds, and the huge roar of the helicopter finally came over. Everyone's spirits were lifted as they looked up, just to see the Zhi-8 helicopter unique to China's military, navigating through the clouds as it descended.
"The reinforcement lord has arrived, brothers, line up to welcome!"
Bao Qingcang said joyfully and immediately ordered his subordinates to line up!
He used to be a rare War General under Situ Zhenjiang, now he stood on his own, holding up a sky in this frontier desert!
The desert wind was strong, Bao Qingcang was wearing a cloak, but the left sleeve of the cloak fluttered in the wind, precisely because of the fierce battle days ago, he had just lost his left arm!
The Zhi-8 slowly descended, the giant rotor churning up a storm of sand.
After landing, the cabin door was opened, Bao Qingcang immediately led people to greet, and seeing only a young man, Jiang Feng, getting off the helicopter, everyone except Bao Qingcang was stunned!
"Don't tell me, this kid is the reinforcement lord sent to us from Binhai?!"
The contrast between ideal and reality was too great. Bao Qingcang's subordinates, after a brief moment of shock, instantly felt cheated and showed resentful expressions!
"This is clearly a greenhorn kid, what kind of help can he provide us?"
"Sigh! Ultimately, we are merely a private militia. The country will never really take our lives and deaths seriously, even sending a reinforcement lord is so casual, it's truly disheartening!"
"Shut up!"
Bao Qingcang immediately reprimanded upon hearing these discussions: "No disrespect to the reinforcement lord! Since my old superior, Commander Situ, sent him here, he naturally has his reasons, you understand nothing!"
In the previous phone call, Situ Zhenjiang repeatedly instructed Bao Qingcang that he must not treat Jiang Feng lightly because of his young age, and vaguely hinted at the many legendary feats Jiang Feng achieved in Binhai.
Although Bao Qingcang was skeptical, he knew his old superior would never casually send a young man over. Anyone his old superior valued must be treated with respect!
At this point, there was another person in the crowd, whose eyes were filled with intense enthusiasm and excitement!
This was Situ Jingjie!
Situ Jingjie never imagined even in his dreams that Jiang Feng would indeed come to the Western Border Desert to help them through difficulties at his grandfather's request!
No one knows Jiang Feng's capabilities better than him, no matter how big the problem is, if Jiang Feng is willing to step forward, it can definitely be solved.
Those dissenters and "Gray Wolf" forces have reached the end of their good days!
At this time, Jiang Feng stepped out of the Zhi-8 cabin, casually waved to the pilot, who nodded slightly, then the pilot flew away again.
According to the agreement, the Zhi-8 would first fly to the Western Border Military Region to land, and would return to pick up Jiang Feng whenever he needed to go back.
Under the rolling yellow sand stirred up by the helicopter's takeoff, Jiang Feng walked briskly towards Bao Qingcang and the others.
Bao Qingcang hurriedly and warmly welcomed him, extended his right hand from far away, and shook Jiang Feng's hand forcefully, smiling: "Hello, you must be the Little Brother Feng sent by Commander, we've been waiting for you for a long time, welcome!"
Jiang Feng eyed Bao Qingcang calmly and said: "You must be Captain Bao Qingcang. Before I came, Situ Zhenjiang introduced you to me."
He didn't ask why Bao Qingcang lost a hand because he knew that border wars were always more bloody and brutal than ordinary people imagined; losing an arm was light, preserving life was difficult.
"Haha, Little Brother Feng is indeed straightforward, I appreciate your character and it matches mine! — The wind is strong outside, let's talk inside!"
Bao Qingcang said enthusiastically, eager to lead Jiang Feng into the base.
And at this moment, Situ Jingjie suddenly came up and gave Jiang Feng a firm hug, showing his joy: "Good brother-in-law, I knew you would be loyal, you didn't disappoint me! My sister has quite a few flaws in her life, but there's one point I agree with: she has a good eye! She spotted early that you are the dragon among men, and facts have proven that she was absolutely right!"
Jiang Feng smiled faintly: "Long time no see."
He patted Situ Jingjie on the shoulder, feeling that Situ Jingjie indeed looked more robust and manly now than before.
Situ Jingjie used to be an officer but lacked experience in firepower, always seemed like a pretty boy.
But now, it's really different, though his face has gained a new scar, his eyes are more resolute and calm than before.
This also proves, indirectly, that Situ Zhenjiang's decision was correct. Only from here can Situ Jingjie be cultivated into a real national blade, not disgracing the Situ Family!
Seeing the two of them embracing in a familiar manner, the others were even more stunned!
Bao Qingcang hesitated for a while before surprisingly asking: "Jingjie, you call Little Brother Feng 'brother-in-law'?! So you two... have known each other for a long time?!"