I work as a mercenary in northern Myanmar - #438 - Chapter 430 Crash Landing

“We don’t have enough fuel to fly back to Mengkha. Seaplanes can fly, but helicopters can only land nearby.”

“There are 150 miles left and we have to climb mountains. We can’t even reach Bhamo.”

“There are landing conditions near Danisu, let’s land there!”

“Understood, land quickly on the big wave.”

On the helicopter, Cheng Lei, who had just escaped from danger, immediately made a judgment, and after receiving his message, Chen Chen also accepted it.

Now, the crisis of the Dongfeng Corps is far from being completely resolved. Four seaplanes have begun to return to Mengka. They can fly back, but the helicopters will definitely not be able to fly back.

At the same time, reinforcements from the Kachin were arriving. Although the Kachin army in the direction of Myitkyina had already headed to Mogang, the surrounding area was all Kachin territory. No matter where the helicopter landed, it would be difficult to escape intact. .

The Dongfeng Corps did get some breathing time, but it was definitely not long.

To escape unscathed and keep these two extremely precious helicopters, everyone must find another way.

Twenty minutes had passed and the fuel of the two helicopters had bottomed out. At this time, they finally flew to the location indicated by Cheng Lei and landed on a flat ground on the top of Dalangsu Mountain.

The time was stuck just right. Even if it were rotated for 5 more minutes, both helicopters might face the risk of crash and death.

Chen Chen quickly jumped off the plane and organized everyone to start setting up defenses.

“The reconnaissance team takes the commanding heights and establishes an observation post!”

“Mechanic! Remove the heavy machine gun from the helicopter and arrange the firepower points!”

“Remember, stay away from the helicopter!”

“The fuel will arrive soon. You can throw away the gun, but not the helicopter!”

“Everyone checks weapons and ammunition, and teams of two conduct reconnaissance outwards to establish forward security posts.”

“Don’t fire blindly when you see the enemy, and convey the enemy’s information in a timely manner!”

“clear!”

Everyone took action immediately, and after ten minutes, a simple defense line was quickly established.

At this time, their location was just above the border. Less than 200 meters to the east was the northern territory, 9 kilometers to the west was the No. 31 Bagan National Highway, and there were mountains in the middle.

Theoretically speaking, this position is quite safe. As long as we stick to it and wait until Xiaoyu mobilizes resources to bring in fuel, everyone can evacuate immediately.

However, Chen Chen knew that this area was definitely not that simple.

Dalangsu is less than 20 kilometers away from the S333 highway in the north, and smuggling is extremely rampant. This border is also a key defense area in the north, with many “special” teams stationed.

In response, Kachin also deployed large and small military bases around the border. Although the number of personnel was not too many, it was definitely a big trouble for the Dongfeng Corps at this time.

The nearest base is less than 6 kilometers away from them!

Of course, what Chen Chen is worried about is not the Kachin Army in these scattered military bases. The Dongfeng Corps has now been supplemented with ammunition. If they only have light infantry, they can kill as many as they can given the terrain advantage. .

But the problem is that as long as there is a military base, it means there is a road.

And as long as there are roads, it means that Kachin’s large forces can be mobilized quickly through highway-trail routes.

It won’t be long before they will be completely surrounded, and the Dongfeng Corps, which has just killed a key figure, will never be let go!

Thinking of this, Chen Chen let out a long sigh of relief. Then he found Cheng Lei and asked:

“Do you have any other explanation for choosing to land here?”

Hearing his words, Cheng Lei shook his head and replied:

“No.”

“It’s the only reliable landing spot within our flight radius.”

“Other places are either surrounded by a road network or are important towns.”

“We can’t fall into the basin again. There is no road access there and fuel cannot be sent there.”

“If we fall here, at least we still have a chance.”

“Through the S333 highway, we can send fuel supplies from the north. As long as the efficiency is high enough, we can withdraw before the enemy arrives.”

“But the problem now is that it’s too late.”

Chen Chen interrupted Cheng Lei and continued:

“Dalangsu is still 20 kilometers away from the expressway, so motorcycles can only make it through.”

“Scheduling and communication still take time. It’s impossible for them to arrive within an hour.”

“But over there in Kachin”

Before he finished speaking, the voice of the reconnaissance team came over the radio.

“We found the enemy’s vanguard force, 4 people, lightly equipped, approaching on foot from north to south, please give instructions.”

“Let it go and find a way to catch it alive.”

Chen Chen spoke decisively and stopped arguing with Cheng Lei.

He knew that Cheng Lei’s decision might not be completely correct, but he was a “Northerner” after all and had a natural sense of trust in his own people.

Choosing to land in Da Nani is actually choosing to land closer to one’s own people.

Chen Chen couldn’t blame him. If he were in Cheng Lei’s position, there was no doubt that he would make the same choice.

Now, since we have come this far, we can only take steps step by step and prepare ourselves for another good fight.

“Lin He, you take the wounded and retreat into the jungle first.”

“Find the smuggling path and identify the direction. If you cannot evacuate by air later, take the wounded across the border.”

“Also, put explosives on the helicopter. If we can’t use it, the Kachin side won’t be able to use it either!”

“clear!”

Lin He immediately turned around to execute, and at this moment, two gunshots were heard in the distant mountains and forests.

Chen Chen immediately raised his telescope and looked at the path in the forest at the foot of the mountain.

The jungle was very dense, and the layers of tree crowns almost obscured all sight, but he still saw a few moving figures through the gaps.

The enemy’s vanguard was caught by the reconnaissance team without any surprise, and 10 minutes later, the remaining two disgraced Kachin soldiers were brought to Chen Chen’s side.

Chen Chen didn’t waste any time. He only asked the two soldiers one question.

To go out for reconnaissance, was it an order from their own commander or an order from a higher level?

The two men’s answers made his heart sink.

It is indeed an order from a higher level, and this order was issued an hour ago.

This means that the Kachin side has already predicted their landing point before their own landing!

With Kachin’s own capabilities and technical strength, it is impossible to track helicopters in the air. The United States must have other surveillance methods!

satellite? radar?

It couldn’t be radar. If there was such a thing, our raid on Mogang wouldn’t have been successful.

Chen Chen frowned, but he couldn’t think too much now.

Because he knows that if this situation continues, the enemy is definitely close at hand!

“Get ready for battle! Be careful of enemy motorized troops attacking!”

“clear!”

At this time, the two crews of the Dongfeng Corps, plus the evacuees, had a total of 14 troops available to eliminate the two wounded, and there was not much heavy firepower.

How easy is it for these 14 people to defend two helicopters?

All they could do was to set up defenses in the jungle as much as possible and delay as much time as possible until the fuel was delivered.

Chen Chen walked aside, turned on the satellite phone and successfully searched for stars, then dialed Xiaoyu’s number.

“We can’t go back for the time being. We have to make an emergency landing near Dalanisu.”

“we need to.”

“I already know.”

Xiaoyu interrupted Chen Chen and continued:

“The fuel has already departed from Yingjiang. It can reach Jianbian within 30 minutes at most. It will take another 30 minutes to reach the Dalangsu border from Jianbian. We have contacted CAPF BDF for cooperation. There should be no big problem in transit.”

“Hold on for an hour and take off immediately after the fuel is delivered.”

“I will find a way to communicate. If possible, you can keep only the pilot and the others will evacuate first!”

“clear.”

As soon as Xiaoyu said these words, Chen Chen immediately understood what she meant.

If we really face the most dangerous situation, Xiaoyu is already ready to make a fuss about the identities of these pilots and directly provide them with shelter.

This is definitely a very risky move, and Chen Chen does not plan to do it unless it is absolutely necessary.

But of course, he will not reject this “final plan”.

“Can you see how far away we are from the Kachin side?”

Chen Chen continued to ask.

“can not see.”

“But we have intelligence that the Kachin defenders from several nearby military camps have begun to mobilize in the direction of Dalangsu. They carry heavy weapons and towed howitzers.”

“Your time is very tight, so prepare your disguise as soon as possible and prepare yourself against shelling.”

“Useless.”

Chen Chen interrupted Xiaoyu and continued:

“We are being followed and our whereabouts have been completely exposed.”

“Let’s find out what’s going on. I suspect there’s a reconnaissance plane above us!”

“Drone?”

Xiaoyu’s tone immediately changed, showing a bit of coldness.

“It’s most likely a drone. If there are surveillance planes, they probably won’t send them here.”

“I understand, I’ll go check it out and wait for my news.”

With a bang, the phone was hung up.

Chen Chen put away the satellite phone and was about to continue checking the defensive arrangements, but the Kachin side showed no intention of letting him breathe.

“The enemy’s follow-up troops have arrived.”

“Currently we see 1 group of 12 people with vehicles.”

“There should be other enemy troops in the jungle.”

“Captain, how do we fight?”

“Kill them off first, don’t let them get close!”

“clear!”

Chen Chen did not take the initiative to intervene in the battlefield, but handed over this task to the reconnaissance team that went out.

This is not because of the large size. In fact, a group of light infantry with only 12 people, even with vehicles and other hidden enemies in the jungle, is basically unlikely to exceed 30.

Calculate mentally but not carelessly, attack high and low, covertly and brightly. If the 8 people in front can’t even defeat 30 people, then the Dongfeng Corps’ signboard can be taken off directly.

All the forward team members were ready for battle, but the gunshots did not sound immediately.

After waiting for a full two minutes, the first gunshot exploded in the forest.

It was already one o’clock in the afternoon, the time when the birds in the jungle were most active.

The sound of the gunshot caused countless birds and beasts to flee in all directions. Chen Chen, who was standing high up, looked at the flying wings and waited silently.

After the first gunshot, intensive counterattacks began.

Even if he was not on the battlefield in person, Chen Chen could guess that the first group of 12 light infantrymen had already begun to counterattack.

However, their counterattack only lasted a moment.

After several consecutive short bursts of gunfire that were different from the Bayi Bar, the jungle became calm again.

Then soon, another series of gunshots rang out.

This time, the gunshots coming from the forest began to have a rhythm, which showed that the shooters were obviously not the impulsive cannon fodder walking on the road.

The Kachin side is quite well prepared, but no matter how well prepared it is, it cannot erase the gap in equipment and technology when the tactical level has not reached a crushing level.

The gunshots from the Dongfeng Corps are still orderly. The battle between the two sides is like two boxers facing off. One of them attacks quickly and strikes fiercely, but the other uses silence and will never strike until the decisive moment. .

After another two minutes, a series of long bursts of M249 fire sounded.

Immediately afterwards, the unique violent sound of three consecutive rounds of M107 was interspersed.

The enemy’s gunfire, which had begun to be scattered, immediately weakened a lot. The first batch of Kachin “large troops” to arrive had already reached the end of their strength.

They did not last more than two minutes, and the final encirclement ended with a continuous, rapid but short burst of fire.

Then, the report from the reconnaissance team came from Chen Chen’s earphones.

“Captain, confirm the clearance.”

“There are 28 people in total, they are the vanguard.”

“We intercepted their radio, and the opponent’s follow-up troops have arrived near Bonian Village, a straight-line distance of 7 kilometers!”

Bernian Village

Chen Chen quickly unfolded the combat map and found the location of the village at a glance.

Not because he is familiar with the map of this area, but because

That is the commanding height within dozens of kilometers around!

“Take cover! Prepare for bombardment!”

After Chen Chen finished speaking, a cannonball landed several hundred meters in front of Dalangsu Mountain.

After the loud noise, a line of yellow and green smoke rose into the sky.

This is a large caliber howitzer.

The Kachin actually dared to attack directly! ?

Obviously, they have lost the ability to conduct indirect shelling, so they have to occupy the village of Bonian and conduct direct fire from there!

Without accurate calculation of the shooting elements, their accuracy must be frighteningly low.

However, as long as they fire enough cannons, they will eventually be able to send the cannonballs to the small hilltop of Dalanisu!

Everyone spread out to hide, and the helicopter on the mountaintop became an undefended target.

At this time, Chen Chen no longer expected to keep the two helicopters.

In the worst case, he would have to walk along the border and return to the Wa State around the Kachin territory. He absolutely did not believe that these Kachin people would have a chance to catch him.

——

But at this moment, a sudden change occurred.

A shell exploded behind him.

300 meters behind him, outside the barbed wire fence.

Chen Chen’s scalp was numb and his hair stood on end.

Not for himself, but for those Kachin people.

Damn it.

Do you dare to attack Big Brother’s territory? !

I’m afraid you already have a way to die!