9: Arrival in town, survivor!

In half a minute, the massive yellow desert camouflage zbl-08 wheeled infantry fighting vehicle stopped in front of Lin Zhi and the others.

As the engine shut off, the slightly trembling infantry fighting vehicle fell silent.

The rear hatch and cockpit door opened simultaneously.

Three tall soldiers in 21-style desert camouflage training uniforms jogged over to Lin Zhi.

"Eyes right!"

"Attention!"

"At ease!"

A loud whistle sounded.

A middle-aged officer marched up to Lin Zhi, his voice serious.

"Commander!"

"I am Vehicle Commander Lin Hua of the zbl-08 wheeled infantry fighting vehicle, rank Lieutenant, reporting to you with all crew members!"

"Salute!"

As his voice faded.

The three soldiers gave Lin Zhi an extremely standard military salute!

Lin Zhi naturally saluted back.

After a brief self-introduction, Lin Zhi understood the identities of the three.

Vehicle Commander Lin Hua, rank Lieutenant.

Driver Feidu, rank Sergeant.

Gunner Zhang Rui, rank Sergeant.

Generally, in addition to its three crew members, a zbl-08 wheeled infantry fighting vehicle can carry 7 combat personnel.

Although this reward only provided three crew members, Lin Zhi didn't feel it was a pity.

One must know, the firepower of a zbl-08 wheeled infantry fighting vehicle is quite formidable!

The vehicle weighs about 21 tons, is 8 meters long, 3 meters wide, and 2.1 meters high (up to 3 meters with the turret)!

The main weapon of the fighting vehicle is the Shipunov 2A72 30mm autocannon, carrying 500 rounds. This cannon can effectively attack enemy light armored targets and ground fortifications within 2000 meters and eliminate enemy personnel within 4000 meters.

The secondary weapon is an 86-type vehicle-mounted 7.62mm coaxial machine gun, carrying 2000 rounds, used to assist in attacking close-range enemy infantry and other targets.

An improved hj-73c anti-tank missile launcher is installed on each side of the turret. The hj-73c anti-tank missile has a range of 3 kilometers, a vertical penetration depth of over 800 mm, and can even deal with some main battle tanks equipped with explosive reactive armor.

It can be said that the firepower of a dongfeng mengshi armored vehicle, only equipped with an 8 heavy machine gun, cannot be compared to it at all.

If Li Yunlong had this thing, he would dare to take down the entire Taiyuan with just one independent company!

After a brief discussion, Lin Zhi checked the time.

He then spoke to all the soldiers present: the ten members of the Infantry Squad and the three crew members of the wheeled fighting vehicle.

"Alright, it's getting late."

"It's 5:07 PM now."

"We must reach the town where Shenghai University is located before 6 PM when it gets dark!"

"Rest in place for 3 minutes, depart promptly at 5:10!"

"Understood, Commander!"

Everyone replied in unison.

During the rare brief rest period.

Lin Zhi, Squad Leader Yang Guo, Deputy Squad Leader Chen Song, and Vehicle Commander Lin Hua discussed the plan after arriving at the town.

The other soldiers of the Infantry Squad gathered around the zbl-08 wheeled infantry fighting vehicle, their eyes gleaming as they examined this powerful war machine.

As soldiers, who wouldn't like something that looks so big and tough?

Of course, they were referring to its large body and formidable strength.

Soon, the brief three-minute rest period ended.

The soldiers quickly boarded their vehicles and started the engines.

With a command from Lin Zhi.

"Move out, target: the town in the Shenghai University area!"

Vroom vroom vroom—!

The dongfeng mengshi armored vehicle and the zbl-08 wheeled infantry fighting vehicle roared, reflecting the afterglow of the apocalyptic sunset, and drove out of the River-crossing bridge.

The mengshi armored vehicle in front.

The zbl-08 wheeled infantry fighting vehicle behind.

They maintained a distance of 50-100 meters between them, avoiding rear-end collisions while keeping the formation compact for quick passage through narrow sections like bridges and tunnels... Afternoon time: 5:40 PM.

Half an hour later.

Lin Zhi's convoy arrived at the outskirts of a town in the Shenghai University area.

The convoy briefly stopped on an asphalt road flanked by field ridges.

Lin Zhi dispatched marksman He Chen to a nearby high slope, where he used binoculars to observe the situation inside the town.

Soon, He Chen replied over the walkie-talkie.

"Reporting, Commander."

"The situation in the town is not optimistic."

"The main streets are piled with abandoned vehicles, and traffic is somewhat obstructed."

"At the same time, a large number of zombies are wandering everywhere on the streets."

"No trace of Mutated Zombies has been found yet, over!"

Listening to He Chen's report.

Lin Zhi, Squad Leader Yang Guo, and Deputy Squad Leader Chen Song discussed inside the vehicle.

Squad Leader Yang Guo spoke first.

"Commander, according to He Chen's report."

"The current situation is not conducive to entering the town."

"Moreover, night is falling, and nighttime combat is even more disadvantageous for us."

"My suggestion is to temporarily rest outside the town for the night and plan our operation tomorrow morning."

As Squad Leader Yang Guo's voice fell.

Deputy Squad Leader Chen Song nodded beside him.

"I agree with Squad Leader Yang's suggestion."

"Although we have the infantry fighting vehicle joining us, our firepower has been greatly enhanced."

"But if a battle occurs, the zombie horde will also consume a huge amount of our ammunition."

"Our current mission is to rescue the Commander's sister, which requires us to penetrate Shenghai University, which is right next to the town."

"I suggest not making too much noise. Compared to a direct assault on the town, I am more in favor of infiltration operations."

"Therefore, it is essential to ensure a sufficient supply of ammunition to avoid any shortages."

“...”

Listening to the suggestions of the two Squad Leaders.

Lin Zhi showed a thoughtful expression.

Although he really wanted to immediately lead the Infantry Squad and the infantry fighting vehicle into the town to rescue his sister Lin Xiaoxiao at Shenghai University.

But the suggestions of the two Squad Leaders were very reasonable.

Although their firepower configuration was strong, their numbers were few, and their ammunition was not abundant.

Before their forces were fully developed.

Every soldier was a crucial combat force and could not be lost.

After a long while, Lin Zhi could only sigh helplessly and shake his head.

He temporarily suppressed his impulse to quickly rescue his sister Lin Xiaoxiao.

"Alright, then we'll follow the suggestions of the two Squad Leaders."

"Tonight, we'll temporarily set up camp and rest outside the town, and tomorrow we'll find a way to enter the town."

Just as the discussed plan was settled.

Suddenly, the voice of observer He Chen rang out again from the walkie-talkie.

"Report!"

"Situation changed!"

"I saw living people!"

"They seem to be heading towards a farm in the southeast direction!"

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