1051: Chapter One Thousand Thirty-Five: Excess Is as Bad as Deficiency 1051: Chapter One Thousand Thirty-Five: Excess Is as Bad as Deficiency “Second squad, left-wing attack, third squad, right-wing window entry, fourth squad descend from the rooftop, alright guys, show these rookies that training alone isn’t enough, let them know what an attack should really be like, are you ready?”
“Second squad in position, over.”
“Third squad in position, over.”
“Fourth squad in position, boss, can I only wait outside?
Over.”
“Oh, I’ll find something for you to do, Postman you can simulate performing laser designation, go.”
After all, it was just an exercise, so the atmosphere was still very relaxed.
Taylor, Number Thirteen, and Clown were assigned to the fourth squad.
Number Thirteen and Clown had to climb up to the rooftop and then attack from above, which Taylor certainly couldn’t do, so Gao Yang gave him some tasks so he wouldn’t get too bored.
“OK, everyone in position, 3, 2, 1, attack!”
The attack began at Gao Yang’s command.
“First squad entering the first-floor lobby, first floor cleared, over.”
“Second squad meeting resistance, request for support, over.”
“Third squad supporting, over.”
“Top floor cleared, beginning to clear downwards, over.”
Gao Yang breathed a sigh of relief, holding a laser rifle and shouting loudly, “Is it all clear?
We are waiting here, no need to go up.”
Satan’s team was assigned as the first squad.
They breached the first-floor lobby under the cover of second and third squads and then provided cover for the second and third squads to move up to the second floor.
Now, after thoroughly clearing the first floor, there wasn’t much left for them to do.
Indeed, intense shouting and footsteps could be heard from the building, but three minutes later, it all fell silent again.
“Second squad Shield taken out, third squad Loach taken out, mission complete, enemy has been cleared, over.”
Gao Yang sighed and said, “Alright, bring them down.”
The opposition in the exercise was the Intelligence Agency Action Team.
Gao Yang knew they were well-trained, but he never imagined that this action team, whom he thought should be quite capable in combat, would be so easily defeated when it actually came to a fight.
Gao Yang didn’t know whether it was their experience that played a decisive role or if there was an issue with the action team’s training.
Anyway, the current result was that after a few exercises, the action team’s arrogance had been thoroughly squashed.
Now he had to find a way to boost the team’s morale again.
The action team’s performance was too poor to look at.
Five exercises in one afternoon, the first three defending with Satan’s side resulting in zero casualties, and then it was Satan’s side attacking, and, just great, the first two also ended with zero casualties.
Gao Yang’s face turned green with victory, as the performance of the action team left him unsure of how to lead them into battle.
While at first, the action team members were proud and responded to questions with full vigor, now their shouts during the exercises were feeble.
In this sixth exercise, Gao Yang was already going easy.
He personally led the first squad without even joining in the attack, yet despite this, second and third squads still easily won, even though they each had a “casualty.”
Gao Yang’s face turned green with victory, while Dani’s turned pale with defeat, an ashen green.
The action team members came downstairs, and Dani, who had been following Gao Yang, took a step forward and waved his hand heavily at his subordinates, yet he didn’t know what to say.
Gao Yang’s heart softened, and he said in a low voice, “Buddy, has your team ever been in a real battle?”
Dani turned around with a bitter face and said, “No, not even once.
It’s very rare for our action team to get a chance to fight.
I didn’t expect us to lose so badly.”
One by one, the members of the action team were as pale as death, standing behind Dani motionless, utterly dejected, and the entire team was crushed.
The purpose of the exercise was achieved.
The morale of the action team was hit hard, but now Gao Yang needed to find a way to lift their spirits again.
Gao Yang clapped his hands and shouted at the disheartened members of the action team, “Lift your heads, look at yourselves, do you still look like men?”
Their heads did lift but the spirit was not there.
Gao Yang didn’t care about Dani’s face any longer.
Although Dani was right there, he still said loudly, “Now you should understand, your command has issues, your tactics have issues, and your understanding of combat also has issues.
But the good news is, you’re not utterly useless.
As long as you get a new commander and revise your tactics, your performance won’t be this poor.”
Having said that, Gao Yang shrugged his shoulders and continued, “Don’t feel ashamed of losing to us, there’s nothing shameful about that, because we are the best in the world.
Losing to the best isn’t shameful.
Being able to defeat most other people in the world is already enough.”
The Intelligence Agency Action Team’s last six exercises were not commanded by Dani but were instead led by the three squad leaders who took turns in command.
So it didn’t matter if there were issues with their leadership because now it was time for Gao Yang to help Yake establish his authority.
Gao Yang waved his hand and bellowed, “Continue the exercise, but with a change.
Shadow, you’re in command now.
Let’s see what they’re really made of.”
Yake, with a stern face, shook his head at the members of the Action Team and finally sighed, “You bunch of rookies.
You’re an intelligence agency’s action team, and this is how you perform in indoor combat?
Where’s your pride?
Listen up, do as I say next, and that’s how you’ll stand a chance at winning.”
After initially laying into them with a few stern words, Yake then said to Gao Yang, “Alright, you guys go out.
We’ll resume the exercise in half an hour.”
Gao Yang led his team out, and they gathered together, chatting and laughing.
Even with Dani still present, Ludwig loudly complained, “This is so dull and uninteresting.
I thought the exercise would be fun, but it turned out to be just as boring as usual.”
Li Yunzhe also chuckled and said, “Boss, what can Yake do in half an hour?
How about we take it easy?
Otherwise, I’m afraid those rookies will lose even the courage to set foot on a battlefield.”
Gao Yang shared the same concern and nodded repeatedly, “Alright then, let’s move slower when we attack this time to give them plenty of time to react.”
Yake had become the commander, and if they were beaten easily again, it wouldn’t look good for him.
Losing was losing, and Yake’s authority would certainly not be established.
After half an hour had passed, Gao Yang signaled, “Form up as before, follow the same plan.
Move out.”
They dispersed and charged towards the small building, but not long into the action, Cui Bo suddenly exclaimed, “F**k!
I’ve been hit!”
“Second squad has heavy casualties, the assault is hindered!
Over.”
“Three people from the third squad are down, f**k, what is Shadow doing?
We haven’t even entered the battlefield!”
Gao Yang couldn’t help laughing and crying, “We didn’t set a boundary for the battlefield this time, f**k!
Shadow, that bastard, attacked early.
Stop holding back, stop holding back; let’s teach them a real lesson!”
“Second squad!
We haven’t been holding back!
F**k, we’re still one hundred meters away from the target, how can we fight this?
We can’t break through, Shadow that asshole!”
Gao Yang was speechless.
Normally, the attack would only start after they had neared the practice building, but Yake had opened fire early, putting them immediately on the back foot, or rather, in a desperate situation.
Left with no choice, Gao Yang launched a forced attack, but the outcome was predictable.
By the time Gao Yang reached the building, the exercise was already over.
Ludwig, who had been “killed” in the exercise, stomped over and yelled at the people inside, “Shadow, you bastard, what the hell are you doing?
Since when did you start shooting without a word?
Have you no shame?”
From inside the building, Yake replied nonchalantly, “Idiot, go say that to the enemy on the battlefield!”
Ludwig hated losing, but he was so taken aback by Yake’s retort that he could only fume and curse.
Then Gao Yang shouted, “Enough!
Quit your complaining.
We lost this round.
Get ready to start the indoor combat.”
This time, Gao Yang and his team showed no mercy.
They proceeded with vigor and caution, just as in real combat.
The outcome was different this time; Gao Yang’s team emerged victorious but at the cost of seven men “killed.”
The same people, but with a different commander, led to a vastly different outcome.
Even though they were limited by strength and the Intelligence Agency Action Team couldn’t win in the end, their performance was markedly improved from previous exercises.
Don’t forget, it had been less than forty minutes since Yake took command, and he had almost completely transformed the team.
A smile finally appeared on Gao Yang’s face, and Dani’s mood also lightened.
After all, the performance of the Intelligence Agency Action Team was crucial for them, as they would be leading them into actual combat, and the better they performed, the happier they were.
Gao Yang felt it was enough, clapped his hands, and announced loudly, “Alright guys, you continue the exercises, I need to check out some other places.”
At this point, Li Jinfang removed his helmet and said to Gao Yang, “Boss, I’ve got something to tell you.
I won’t be partaking in the next exercise.
Peter’s arm is better, and he’s challenged me to a match today.
Well, I want to have a little spar with him.”
Gao Yang was taken aback and asked, “You have an appointment?
At what time?”
Li Jinfang checked his watch and replied, “At half-past five in the afternoon.
It’s already past that time, but Peter knows we’re in an exercise, so it’s fine if I’m late.
He’s waiting for me anytime.”
Before Gao Yang could respond, Ludwig’s eyes lit up, and he said eagerly, “You’re having a match with that Russian Guy?
That’s great, I want to watch.”
The prospect of Li Jinfang sparring with Peter was too enticing; it was much more interesting than accompanying the Action Team for exercises.
No one wanted to stay behind, and even Number Thirteen removed his helmet and said to Li Jinfang, “I’ll come with you to watch.”
Gao Yang wanted to watch too, and he was embarrassed to ask others to stay with the rookies.
Besides, for everyone there, the battle between Li Jinfang and Peter was not to be missed—it was a top-level fight in the world.
Even if Gao Yang asked them to stay, it’s likely that no one would obey his order.
So Gao Yang decisively waved his hand and said, “Hurry up and get ready, let’s all go.”
Then Ludwig shouted, “Shadow!
Come down, we’re off to watch Toad fight the Russian Guy.
Also, anyone want to place bets?
I’m setting up a book, who wants to bet?
Toad versus the Russian Guy, odds 1.1 to 1.
I’ll take verbal bets, better hurry up if you’re interested!” (To be continued.
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