The call came from the military hospital, and she got the latest and most detailed news from the phone——
A mountain fire broke out in Yunwu Mountain, and the fire spread extremely rapidly. Mountain fires are different from ordinary fires, especially because of the special terrain of Yunwu Mountain. It is difficult for forest fire trucks to drive directly in. From the time the fire was discovered to now, it has only been a few hours.
, the fire has lost control. The affected area has reached hundreds of thousands of hectares, and the fire continues to grow. The two counties and five towns around Yunwu Mountain are all in danger. Therefore, the military hospital and other cities in the city are in danger.
Both hospitals must urgently dispatch medical staff to the disaster area.
After answering the call, Ye Xingchen immediately took a taxi and rushed to the hospital. All departments were already busy. Judging from the current fire situation in Yunwu Mountain, the mountain fire could not be extinguished in a day or two, so they had to form a medical team to go there.
Be prepared for long-term rescue. Fire is most likely to cause people's mood swings, which can lead to heart disease and coronary heart disease. Therefore, cardiothoracic surgery is also an indispensable member of the main force. Ye Xingchen was included in the list, and Deputy Li
The director took good care of her and assigned her to a small town where the situation was relatively relaxed.
However, just as she was getting ready to go, the military hospital received updated news that the situation on the Yunwu Mountain side had worsened. As the wind direction changed, the direction of the fire spread also changed, and it burned directly towards the Special Forces Brigade's station.
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In fact, thirty kilometers is a long distance, but the fire in Yunwu Mountain is out of control. The rugged terrain makes it difficult for even people to get in, let alone fire trucks. Although the forest fire brigade is doing their best to put out the fire, the intensity of the fire
There is no way to control it at all, and it can pounce at any time. What's even more frightening is that there is an ammunition depot in the special brigade!
A single spark can start a prairie fire, let alone an ammunition depot? Even a tiny spark can cause unimaginable consequences!
Ye Xingchen subconsciously dialed Lou Xi's number, but of course she didn't get through. She quickly called Li Yi, but it didn't work either. Finally, she called Luo Lan. Luo Lan said that the entire special forces brigade had now entered the first level of combat preparations.
Lou Xi is already mobilizing troops and generals.
"What? Lou Xi is back?" Ye Xingchen was very surprised.
"He came back, but before the confinement was over, a fire broke out, so he was about to leave again!"
Ye Xingchen's head buzzed. This time, he faced perhaps the most difficult battle in his military career. He didn't have live ammunition, but it was the battle he couldn't afford to lose. If the exercise failed, he might be able to do it again. The mission failed.
Maybe it can still be remedied, but once the flames burn to the main area of the military camp and the ammunition depot is lost, then not only the ammunition depot will be lost, but also the entire military camp, and the security of the city that is more than ten or even dozens of miles around the military camp.
The lives and property of tens of thousands of people are at stake. If they cannot hold on, no one can afford the consequences!
Luo Lan said that according to the instructions of the military region headquarters, the ammunition depot must be ensured no matter what. Captain Wu Lie was in charge of the special brigade and was responsible for the overall command, leaving two squads of troops to stay at the barracks. Everyone else gathered at the playground to prepare for the attack.
The special brigade marched ten kilometers away and used manpower to build an isolation zone. Once the wildfire burned over, they would fight to the death to defend the ammunition depot, even if they sacrificed their bodies and lives!
Luo Lan ran to the window and turned on the speaker of her phone. Ye Xingchen clearly heard the voice on the other end.
Lou Xi's voice was obviously hoarse, but it was still so sonorous and powerful, "Comrades, time is life, and the time to test us has come! No matter what today, no matter how difficult it is, no matter what the price, we must guard against death to ensure that this
A line of defense! Ensure the safety of the ammunition depot! Do comrades have the confidence?!"
What responded to him was the firm oath of the soldiers, "Yes, yes! Use me in the first battle, and you will win if you use me!"
The soldiers of the special brigade do not need much encouragement, and time does not allow them. They must race against time. Lou Xi gave the order, "Let's go!"
Ye Xingchen slowly put down her phone, and then took the initiative to ask Deputy Director Li to change the location. She gave up the relatively safe town and chose the most dangerous place - Yunshu County!
Because that's the closest place to where Lou Xi and the others are going.
She didn't know if she could meet him there, but she knew that it must be the most dangerous place and needed the most support, because it was the place where the special forces had to guard and defend. Li Yi told her that the special forces were the country's first line of defense.
It is also the last route. They go to the most dangerous place at the earliest and return to the safest place at the last.
She didn't know how she could be so brave. Maybe she was really afraid of seeing his suicide note.
Each medical team set out in the dark, and Ye Xingchen got on the truck bound for Yunshu County. The ride was bumpy, and her colleagues in the car were all drowsy, but she was not sleepy at all. Her eyes were closed, and her thoughts were racing.
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She imagined that at this moment, Lou Xi must be leading his brothers to move forward hard. Their speed should be much faster than hers, and they might have reached the place where the isolation zone was built.
He gave the order, and then took the lead and rushed towards the hillside at a speed of ten kilometers cross-country. His cheeks were scratched by branches, but he still moved forward indomitably. The powerful flames were overwhelming, chasing behind him like a demon, and as the fire grew bigger and bigger
, the air was getting hotter and hotter, the scorching heat was baking him, sweat was dripping on his handsome face, and sand and dust from unknown sources hit his face. He didn't bother to wipe it off, and still waved hard.
The knife accelerated to chop down the trees around him.
Fire and smoke filled the air. He was sweating profusely. He was also commanding and encouraging his soldiers. The flames attacked him arrogantly. There was less and less oxygen in the air and more and more carbon dioxide. His nose was filled with trees burned by the fire.
The smell made it more and more difficult for him to breathe, he was dizzy, and he was even about to suffocate, but he still gritted his teeth and persisted.
He is a god in everyone's mind. He uses the power of example to tell them that in fact he is not that great. He just persists better than others, and persistence is victory. Even if the fire burns on him, he will never back down!
There were no live ammunition, but the smoke was thicker than any other battle. The originally dark night was illuminated by the sky full of firelight, and death surged forward.
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Because the mountain road was difficult to travel, Ye Xingchen's medical team arrived at their destination at one o'clock in the morning. Looking around, Yunshu County was devastated, with thick smoke billowing, and the pungent smell of burning lingering in the air.
The local fire brigade put out all the fire and went to the front line of the battle. The local armed police officers and soldiers were divided into two groups. One part went to Yunwu Mountain to support the fire fighting, and the other part went to the county to organize the evacuation of the masses.
The local people were forced to leave their homes. They all looked sad and looked up at the sky. They could still see the shining fire in the distance. The men were carrying the elderly on their backs and the women were holding their children. They were all arranged in temporary resettlement sites.
Above, in the temporary tent, there was chaos.
Some people were injured during the evacuation, and their medical resources were obviously insufficient. The arrival of the medical team from the military hospital was like a source of manpower and medicines. Ye Xingchen and his colleagues quickly devoted themselves to the intense rescue.
, I was busy for several hours. At five o'clock in the morning, the situation eased, and the various wounded slowly fell asleep because of pain and sadness.
Ye Xingchen walked out of the tent, and the local armed police told her that she could only move around in the temporary settlement and never walk out of the safe zone at will. However, looking up at the mountains in the distance, the red fire was still spreading, and the danger there was still there.
Without relief, she couldn't help but wonder what was going on with Lou Xi?
He raised his hands in the air and felt the direction of the wind. It was still blowing in the direction of the special brigade station. This meant that the flames were still advancing towards Lou Xi and the others step by step. As the fire spread, their task of building an isolation zone became increasingly difficult.
The more difficult it is, the less time is left for them.
She seemed to be able to hear his hoarse shout, "People are at the defense line, and we will defend the safety of the ammunition depot to the death!"
In the distance where the mountain fire roared, he was sweating profusely.
She was restless as the disinfectant filled the air.
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That night, Ye Xingchen had no chance to see Lou Xi, nor could she get any information about him. The medical team she was in could only move around in the temporary settlement, and she could only stand outside the tent and look into the distance.
That fire that filled the sky.
Three days have passed in a row, and the fire on Yunwu Mountain seems to be possessed, devouring large tracts of forest. The news said that so far, the affected area has expanded to 400,000 hectares.
The place where the medical team is located also has new tasks and challenges every day. From time to time, new people are brought in in trucks one by one. However, under the command of the local armed police officers and soldiers, order is pretty good.
After all, this is not a war, and the injuries of the injured people are generally not serious. Those with minor injuries are treated at temporary settlement sites, and those with more serious injuries are taken to nearby hospitals by military jeeps.
In addition, trucks bring mineral water, instant noodles, and some necessary daily necessities every day. Everyone eats on time when it's time to eat, and goes to bed on time when it's time to go to bed. Everything is in order.
Ye Xingchen held the instant noodles he had just soaked in his hand and ate them one bite at a time. He hadn't eaten well in several days, but he wasn't hungry at all.
Suddenly, I heard a woman not far away crying and running towards the two soldiers, bringing them a bowl of hot instant noodles, and said enthusiastically, "Comrade, let me eat this for you, I will eat the steamed buns!"
There was not enough instant noodles, so they were only distributed to the masses and medical staff. Most of the soldiers were eating cold steamed buns without even having pickles. Many people could not stand it anymore. The soldiers tried their best to protect the masses, but they could not even get a mouthful of hot food.
miss a meal.
The two soldiers refused repeatedly, "Auntie, no, no, no, we like to eat steamed buns!"
"I've been chewing hard steamed buns for several days, why can't my stomach handle it?" the aunt said distressedly.
As soon as he heard the word "stomach", Ye Xingchen's heart suddenly felt cramped again.
The two soldiers still refused and said with a smile, "Auntie, it's okay, we are all used to it!"
"You are so great!"
"Auntie, please don't say that. We are not great at all. To be great, we have to talk about the soldiers of the special brigade. They haven't rested for three days and three nights. At least we can still eat steamed buns. They have been
I can’t even drink my saliva!”
Ye Xingchen suddenly lowered his head, and a tear fell into the bowl of instant noodles. He didn't know how his stomach was doing.
She quickly stood up and wanted to find a place where no one was around to cry, but at this time, the radio suddenly sounded.
"The latest news from our station: The fire on Yunwu Mountain is initially under control. The forest fire brigade continues to put out the fire and uses helicopters to lift water to extinguish the fire. Twenty kilometers away from the foot of the mountain, a certain unit successfully built an isolation zone to ensure the safety of the city..."
Ye Xingchen's eyes lit up, as if he saw hope.
Continuing to listen to the radio, a military jeep roared over, and a soldier brought her better news.
Lou Xi and the others successfully built an isolation zone and were on standby, but they had no water for three days and nights. The general headquarters ordered food and water to be sent there, and the nearest material gathering point was her place. In other words, she
You can accompany the team transporting supplies to see him!
The military orders came like a mountain, and they quickly took action. A large military truck arrived filled with instant noodles and water, and was equipped with several medical staff. They set off together. Ye Xingchen raised her hand to join without hesitation. She climbed onto the truck and
Hug yourself with your arms, as if to give yourself courage.
The truck started and drove unsteadily up the rugged mountain road.
Ye Xingchen's heart was also ups and downs during the bumpy journey. She didn't know what she was excited about, but the urgency was beyond words. She clenched her hands into fists and kept praying, faster, faster!
Not long after, the truck arrived at its destination. Before the car stopped, she rushed out of the car and looked around. On the top of a bare hill, there were some people lying on the ground. Those extremely tired soldiers fell down and took a nap.
There were also groups of three or five talking back to back, using each other's backs to support each other. Their faces were blackened by the flames, and it was hard to tell who was who, but they all looked so beautiful with white teeth.
Ye Xingchen looked around, looking for someone...
"Hey, someone is here to bring us food!" Someone spotted her with sharp eyes.
"Hey, why does it look familiar? Is it because I'm dazzled? She seems to be my sister-in-law!"
"Ah? Sister-in-law?"
"Really, what a sister-in-law!"
"Sister-in-law! Sister-in-law!" A group of soldiers ran towards her.
Ye Xingchen opened his eyes wide and tried to distinguish the dark faces in front of him. One of the soldiers wiped his face and said, "Sister-in-law, it's me, Li Yi!"
"Monitor Li?!" She was a little excited, but also a little surprised. Li Yi was here. Wasn't Lou Xi not far away?
Li Yi chuckled, "Sister-in-law, are you here to see the battalion commander?"
"I..." Ye Xingchen choked up and suddenly blushed.
Gulu——
Among the soldiers, I don't know whose stomach suddenly made a protest, and the sound of hunger was so obvious and heart-wrenching.
Ye Xingchen quickly pointed to the truck behind him, "There are instant noodles and water in the truck. Squad Leader Li, you guys should eat first!"
Suddenly the soldiers' eyes lit up. Food was the second most important thing. Water was the most important thing! After being roasted by the fire for three days and three nights, they almost turned into dried fish!
Li Yi scratched his head and said, "Sister-in-law, please wait here for a while. I'll report first!"
After saying that, he ran away, thinking to himself, should he go to inform everyone that food was coming first, or should he go and tell the battalion commander that his sister-in-law was here?
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Ye Xingchen and his colleagues moved the instant noodles and water out of the truck, as well as a large pot. The two young soldiers immediately lit a fire on the spot and prepared to boil the water in the large pot, but before the fire was lit, they hesitated again.
"Is it okay to light a fire here?" Apparently he was frightened by the fire.
"Of course it's okay. We can put out such a small flame with just a breath of spitting!"
"Haha, that's right!"
"Hurry up and give birth. If you don't eat, I will starve to death! Isn't it a shame for the members of the special brigade to starve to death?!"
"Must be embarrassed!"
So, the two little soldiers quickly lit a fire, poured a large bucket of water into the pot, and started burning.
Then they started to move small boxes of mineral water. Even though they were almost dying of thirst, they didn't move a bottle. There were no people around, so they didn't drink.
Ye Xingchen suddenly remembered the text in the primary school textbook, "The Story of an Apple", and was moved again. These soldiers were indeed the cutest people.
Not long after, Li Yi left and came back, running over from afar. Ye Xingchen's breathing suddenly tightened, and his eyes were fixed on his back, hoping that the tall figure would suddenly appear.
But...no...
How not?
Ye Xingchen's heart tightened suddenly, and many bad thoughts flashed through his mind. Did something happen to him?
"Um... where is your battalion commander?" she asked in a hesitant voice.