Bright Sword: I don’t want to be the king!

Lin Zhiqiang responded calmly: "Well, don't worry about it. Continue your patrol!"

"As ordered!"

Two days later, Lin Zhiqiang led a row of soldiers and found Cao Feng and Xia Wanshu under the guidance of a local guide hunter.

In the remote Aerym Forest, traveling through its depths alone is a deadly challenge for anyone, let alone with a fragile elven woman by your side.

In such an adventure, the risk factor increases exponentially.

When Lin Zhiqiang found the two of them under the dense shade of trees, they were exhausted, hungry and thirsty, and so weak that they could hardly stand.

As soon as they saw Lin Zhiqiang, Cao Feng and Xia Wanshu immediately started shouting.

"Please give me water, I long for the gentle rain!"

"Food, give me food, I am almost devoured by hunger!"

The two were brought back to the magic farm on the Great Lonely Mountain. They ate like wild beasts, stuffing the magic bread into their mouths and moistening their throats with the magic well water.

At this moment, Xia Wanshu has long lost her former glory and looks like an ordinary forest girl.

When they recovered a little strength, Xia Wanshu still had freedom to go wherever she wanted.

But after this incident, even if she wanted to escape, she didn't dare to act rashly. She stayed on the farm obediently, turning from a socialite into a flower of the field.

But Cao Feng's fate was completely different.

For leaving the team without permission, he was given a serious warning, a stain on his file, and was confined for two days.

He was then demoted to company commander and was responsible for the security of the Dagushan Farm, and he never left there until the end of the war.

Cao Feng's experience sounded a wake-up call to other soldiers of the 358th Regiment.

Although not everyone is affected, many people are at least more wary of attractive women.

At the CIA headquarters in Yuzhong District, Chongqing, on Zhongshan 2nd Road.

Mao Renfeng came to Dai Li, looking nervous. "Chief, we have lost contact with Xia Wanshu!"

"Hmm... Could it be that Cao Geng did something to her?" Dai Li shook his head. "Given Cao Geng's personality, he is unlikely to be so impulsive."

Mao Renfeng suggested: "Could it be that Cao Geng imprisoned Xia Wanshu?"

Dai Li pondered for a moment and replied, "It's possible. Well, you notify the president of the Central Daily News Agency and send a telegram to the 358th Regiment to ask how Xia Wanshu is doing now, as we haven't contacted her for several days."

"Yes, sir!" Mao Renfeng saluted and hurriedly carried out the order.

The 358th Regiment is in its command post in Jingle County.

Communications Company Commander Yue Hua approached and reported: "Sir, the Central Daily News sent a telegram asking about Xia Wanshu's whereabouts. How should I respond?"

Cao Geng thought for a moment and replied, "The reply said that Ms. Xia is gathering inspiration from the people. She will contact the Central Daily News Agency soon."

"Yes, sir!" Yue Hua immediately sent a telegram in reply to the Central Daily News.

Fang Ligong said worriedly: "Sir, it is not a long-term solution to keep the reporter trapped like this. Let's arrange for her to leave as soon as possible!"

Cao Geng shook his head: "Lock her up for a few more days and let her suffer. Otherwise, the people in the Military Intelligence Bureau will think I am weak and can be bullied."

Since the Military Intelligence Bureau did not take any assassination action, Cao Geng could not kill people rashly, nor could he keep Xia Wanshu under house arrest for a long time.

Otherwise, he would completely anger Dai Li and even Chairman Chiang behind him.

Xia Wanshu never openly incited her men to rebel, and even if she was gathering intelligence, he could only put her under house arrest for a few days to make his position clear.

This is the rule.

Some rules cannot be broken easily, especially when your strength has not reached its peak.

Just follow!

Just like in modern society, even if you know that a diplomat is collecting intelligence, you can obstruct him or even expel him from the country...

However, beheading and imprisonment are both unfeasible, this is an iron rule!

Xia Wanshu was restrained for several days only to warn the Military Control Commission and make it curb its arrogant behavior.

As a colonel, he did not have the energy to identify and deal with the spies from the Military Control Commission and Rayburn one by one.

Therefore, the only way was to ask the leaders of the front line in Avantine, the twin powers, for help.

Cao Geng ordered: "Before the Ruiben invaders are completely defeated, the Military Control Commission will have some reservations. At the moment, our main enemy is still those evil Ruiben devils. Pass the order down and summon all officers of the rank of colonel and above to come to a meeting!"

"Yes, sir!" Fang Ligong quickly conveyed the order.

In the tactical seminar room of the 3589th Regiment, the four regiment leaders Wu Ziqiang, Sun Jiang, Cheng Yuqing, and Shi Song, as well as Sun Ming, Liang Guoping, Sun Bin, Wang Xikui and others were all present.

They are all veterans of the 358th Regiment and are well aware of Cao Geng's style of doing things.

The convening of such a meeting means that the superiors will take major action.

Wu Ziqiang and others were ready to go, waiting for orders from their superiors, ready to take action.

Accompanied by Fang Ligong, Cao Geng walked into the command room.

Everyone immediately stood up and saluted: "Hello, sir!"

Cao Geng waved his hand to signal them to sit down, and said concisely: "The reason why I summoned you all today is because it is time to retake Sols City!"

Upon hearing that Cao Geng wanted to attack the city of Sols, Fang Ligong and others were all surprised.

"Sir, Souls City is an important station on the Tongpu Railway. It may be difficult for us to conquer it with just one group!"

"I know it well. I plan to capture the city of Souls to divert the enemy's attention. This will make it easier for my regiment to attack other targets, and it will also disrupt the enemy's strategic deployment."

Wu Ziqiang asked doubtfully: "Sir, forgive my stupidity!"

Cao Geng explained: "Before our surprise attack, the Japanese army retreated their defenses and did not launch an offensive against our 358th Regiment. It's not that they are weak, but that they are accumulating strength and preparing for a counterattack. I have studied the many battles of the old devil Okamura Ningji. He has always been accustomed to thinking carefully before taking action. If we let him arrange his troops calmly, our 358th Regiment may suffer a thundering blow.

It is very dangerous for us to fight against the Japanese army with our own strength. So we must seize the opportunity and attack the city of Saul first, forcing the Japanese army to send troops and disrupt their formation! "

Cheng Yuqing couldn't help but ask: "So, sir, what is the real goal of our group?"

Cao Geng did not reveal the details, but only gave an order as a superior: "This matter involves military secrets, so it is not convenient to tell you for the time being. But you will know it in due time. Now I give the order!"

Upon hearing this, Wu Ziqiang and others immediately sat up straight.

"Order the First Column to serve as the reserve force, and the Third, Fourth, and Fifth Columns to attack the city of Sols with all their strength on January 1943, 1 in the Eldridge calendar. Cheng Yuqing will serve as the commander-in-chief of the front line.

You must go all out to attack Sols City. If you are able, conquer it directly. Then, Cao will definitely take credit for you!"

Cheng Yuqing and others stood up upon hearing the voice and responded loudly: "Sir, please bear witness! We guarantee that we will take down Sols City!"

"Very good! You are indeed worthy of being a warrior under my command, Cao Geng. Go! Don't let me down."

"Yes!"

Several legion adjutants and battalion commanders immediately took the order and set off.

The 358th Regiment is now a military force that cannot be underestimated on the continent of Erisland.

In the past few days, all members of the 358th Regiment have been mobilized and their equipment has been sorted out, showing signs of an impending large-scale operation.

The three intelligence forces quickly reported the news.

In the First Army Headquarters at Tyon Castle, General Yoshimoto Sadaichi received intelligence from the Special Service Department and frowned.

What exactly is the 358th Regiment planning?