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Waterfall Well Village is right in front of us. According to the fixed combat procedures, the Dongfeng Corps set up a temporary headquarters two kilometers away from the main settlement area of ​​the village, released drones, established observation posts and security posts, and began to conduct reconnaissance of the target buildings.

Their time was very tight, and the reconnaissance could turn into an attack at any time, so Chen Chen did not deliberately "train the team", but directly ordered 6 people, including Yang Shu, Lin He, and Li Gang, to follow him Let's go in the direction of the machine factory.

At this time, the entire Waterfall Well Village was already silent.

In addition, it is located in the middle of the desert in a remote area of ​​Raqqa Province, and the infrastructure is extremely scarce. There is not even a single light in the entire village.

After marching to a distance of 500 meters, the sniper and observer separated from the team and established a sniper position. The remaining five continued to advance, but the speed had slowed down.

The grinding sound of gravel was particularly harsh at night. With the help of thermal fusion night vision devices, the five people carefully observed the activities of people in the target village, fearing that they would miss the slightest anomaly and cause the operation to completely fail.

At this time, the drone above them was also conducting aerial reconnaissance, and the drone operator's reports continued to come from Chen Chen's earphones.

"No active targets were found around the target building."

"There are lights in the houses on the north side of the village."

"Lights went out."

"There is an oncoming vehicle on the highway. The distance is about 1 kilometer. It is expected to pass in two minutes."

"300 meters away, hidden."

"Passed, can move forward."

"There is a sand dune shelter 50 meters ahead, you can use it."

"No active target found"

After a series of reports, Chen Chen led the team to a position less than 200 meters away from the target building. At this time, they could finally clearly see the entirety of the machine processing plant.

In fact, it is not so much a "factory" as it is a courtyard formed by the gathering of multiple houses.

The entire factory area presents a rather unscientific triangular layout. There are several simple tents covered by canvas in the middle open space, and inside the tents, the shadow of a large lathe can be vaguely seen.

Chen Chen and his team of five people lay down on the sand dunes, took out low-light binoculars to observe the situation in the factory area, and tried to mark the location of the militants.

But to Chen Chen's disappointment, after five minutes of observation, there was still no trace of human activity in the entire machine processing plant.

Not only that, but when he changed his goal and tried to find clues related to the "Gas Can Cannon", he found nothing.

How is this possible?

Theoretically speaking, in such a small factory with incomplete facilities and even less complete systems, yes or no are two simple answers. There is no such thing as "abnormal activities, but they are perfectly covered up".

Because they simply cannot do this with their capabilities and equipment.

To make a gas tank cannon, you have to have a place to put your gas tank, right? It's impossible for your gun mount to be welded and assembled inside the building, right?

You need at least a truck with some carrying capacity on standby, right? You need at least someone to do basic security, right?

But, none of them.

It was as if the factory had been abandoned or vacated.

Apart from the old abandoned equipment, there was nothing out of the ordinary.

Chen Chen's brows furrowed tightly. He put down his telescope and asked softly to Lin He beside him:

"Did you find anything?"

At this time, Lin He's expression was equally confused. He shook his head slightly and replied:

"I didn't see any signs of human activity - I mean, not even basic traces of life."

"This doesn't look like a factory that can produce so many cannons at all. Instead, it looks like some kind of relic."

"Captain, are you sure our information is correct? Are you sure there are indeed abnormal activities here?"

Hearing his words, Chen Chen nodded firmly and then replied:

"The information is definitely correct, and the location is correct."

"However, the Syrian government received the intelligence 48 hours after the explosion, and eight hours have passed since we received the intelligence."

"The other party may have completed the evacuation - if that's the case, our trip will be in vain."

"Keep taking a closer look, and if necessary, search directly inside!"

"clear!"

"receive!"

Everyone answered in turn, and at this time, the drone also reported the safety signal of "no human activity" again.

Chen Chen no longer hesitated, but quickly issued the order to disperse the assault.

The five people spread out in a fan shape and headed towards the machine processing factory.

Five minutes later, Chen Chen took the lead in arriving at the last bunker closest to the machine processing plant.

In front of him was the roadbed, and opposite the roadbed was the courtyard wall of the machine shop.

"Wait where you are, Lin He, use the wall-penetrating detector to get closer to investigate."

"clear."

Lin He answered softly, and then, under the cover of a total of six guns, he quickly ran across the road in a low position, and with the help of the cover of the undulating terrain, he reached the wall of the machine processing factory in a very short time.

The wall-penetrating detector flashed a faint green light, and after a moment, Lin He began to move slowly around the wall.

The entire factory area is roughly an equilateral triangle, with the widest point being only fifty meters, and the buildings are basically concentrated at the edge of the wall. Theoretically, this is completely within the range of the wall-penetrating detector.

However, there was no response from the wall-penetrating detector.

"No target found."

Lin He's reply came from Chen Chen's headset. He raised his hand above his head and waved slowly, signaling the drone to lower its altitude. Then he led the remaining four people to quickly cross the road and meet Lin He close to the wall.

"Nothing?"

Chen Chen asked in a low voice.

"Nothing, no signs of life inside."

This is really strange.

Logically speaking, even if the other party wants to withdraw, they can just withdraw all the equipment, but why would they withdraw all the people?

The workers here don't have to work? Or have they all been silenced?

"Where is the entrance?"

Chen Chen continued to ask.

"There is an entrance in front and back, the main entrance is in the east, and there is a narrow door in the west. Both are locked, but they can be broken into."

"No breaking, climb over the wall!"

"Understood!"

Lin He answered simply, and then the five people quickly chose a location to set up a ladder. After just a few seconds, Chen Chen had stepped on Li Bang's shoulders and climbed over the wall full of glass.

This design is exactly the same as the rural walls he is familiar with, purely to prevent gentlemen but not villains.

Glass cannot penetrate Kevlar tactical gloves, let alone heavy bulletproof vests.

Chen Chen gently fell into the yard, and after him, Li Bang and Lin He also climbed over the wall.

At this time, they were in a narrow alley between two buildings. Lin He took out the wall detector again and began to detect the house.

——

Still no results.

"They may have really run away."

Lin He whispered.

"Maybe, let's go in and take a look first."

Chen Chen carefully opened the safety of the AK-74M in his hand, and then took the lead to bypass the side of the building and came directly to the low window.

At this time, the advantages of the thermal fusion night vision device were fully revealed. There was no need to switch to night vision mode. With the help of the enhanced cathode ray tube, he could clearly see the situation in the house.

There was no one, no equipment, and it could be said that there was nothing.

"Enter the door."

Chen Chen gave a brief order, and then Li Bang stepped forward and carefully pushed the window open.

His movements were quite gentle. Even though he knew that there was no one in the house, he still maintained the most basic caution.

In fact, it was this caution that saved everyone's lives.

When the window was opened at an angle of more than 15 degrees, Chen Chen keenly noticed that there was a thin wire hanging on the window that opened outward!

"Stop!"

Chen Chen spoke immediately, and Li Bang's hand stopped immediately.

Then, he also noticed the thin wire.

Under the action of tension, the wire had been straightened and seemed to break in the next second.

And no one knew what the wire was connected to.

This is a trap!

This thought immediately flashed through Chen Chen's mind. He quickly gestured to the drone to raise its high alert, and then lowered his body and leaned towards the side of the building covered by the roof.

"Tripping mine?"

Li Bang asked.

"It's very likely."

"Pay attention to your head and try to hide under the building."

"Check all areas to determine if there are other traps."

"Understood!"

The three of them dispersed on the spot and searched in three directions respectively.

At this time, their goal was no longer to find people, but to find traps.

"A trip mine was found at the front door."

"A trip mine was found at the back door."

"A trip mine was found near the lathe in the tent."

"A trip mine was found in the house."

A series of reports kept coming in, and Chen Chen was constantly counting the number of trip mines.

After they searched the entire factory area, Chen Chen was surprised to find that the number of trip mines had reached an astonishing 20!

What a joke? Do you really want to blow up everyone who comes here? ?

No.

Each trip mine is independent, and judging from the volume, the equivalent of the explosion will not be that big!

If their purpose is to kill, why set up so many independent explosives?

Bury the explosives underground or hide them in the machine tools, and simply set up a few detonators. No matter which one is touched, just blow up the entire factory directly?

Why make it so complicated?

Chen Chen walked towards the machine tool under the tent. At this time, Lin He had already started trying to remove the trip mines.

Chen Chen squatted down and observed carefully. After Lin He removed the detonation device, he immediately approached the so-called "explosive".

This thing is just a steel pipe, inserted straight into the ground, buried deep in the ground and pointing to the sky.

Lin He put the fuse soaked in extremely unstable nitroglycerin aside. Fortunately, his movements were slow enough to avoid an explosion.

"Light."

Chen Chen said.

Li Bang on the side immediately covered the flashlight with his hand and turned on the switch. Through his fingers, the weak light shot directly into the steel pipe.

The gray-white gunpowder flashed slightly with silver light. Chen Chen reached into the iron pipe and touched it carefully, and then his face changed immediately.

"Damn, this is not gunpowder."

"This is thermite - no, it's a firework!"

Hearing his words, Li Bang and Lin He immediately turned their eyes to the steel pipe, and after a short moment, they also understood what Chen Chen meant.

The purpose of this thing is not to kill, but to indicate!

If someone did enter the machine shop, the people who placed these trip mines would know immediately.

And then, the position of the Dongfeng Corps will inevitably be exposed, and those hiding in the dark can launch an unscrupulous attack on them!

Cold sweat broke out on Chen Chen's back. He already understood that he was really being plotted this time.

If I hadn't been cautious enough, if I hadn't chosen to climb over the wall, if I hadn't reacted quickly enough to stop the Li gang in time, then no matter what, this firework would have ended.

They're already in the air!

"what's the situation?"

Bai Gou, who stayed at the temporary command post, finally couldn't bear it any longer. Chen Chen rubbed the gunpowder off his hands and then replied:

"We're hooked."

"This machine shop may have produced gas tank cannons, but they have been removed now!"

"They laid out a large number of booby traps marked with flares. Once detonated, our position would be exposed."

"The other party hasn't gone far, they are just waiting!"

"Command, adjust the plan."

"Everyone prepare for battle."

"The drone continues to increase its altitude and pay attention to observe the two-kilometer radius of Fujing Village to look for enemy positions."

"They must be attacking with artillery, we have to lure them out!"

"clear!"

Five minutes later, Chen Chen had led the team to retreat to the bunker 200 meters away from the machine processing plant. At the same time, the sniper had also targeted the "fireworks" that Chen Chen had re-placed.

"500 meters away, correct the wind direction."

"You only have one shot, can you hit it?"

"no problem!"

The team member responsible for the sniper mission responded immediately, while Chen Chen continued to order:

"Prepare the vehicle and get on board."

"Drones, remember to keep an eye on the surrounding movements. As soon as you find a heat source, immediately report the location to the assault team!"

"clear!"

Listening to the reply from the earphones, Chen Chen took a deep breath.

"Do it in 15 seconds."

Not far away, there was still silence in Waterfall Well Village.

But Chen Chen knew that someone was already targeting him and the Dongfeng Corps.

Their speed was faster than they expected, and their strategies and tactics were more sophisticated and sophisticated than they expected.

Chen Chen even suspected that SAS or SEAL Team 6 had arrived early from time to time.

In fact, this is very possible.

——

But, now I have no choice.

No matter who it is, I must tear off your skin today!

"Countdown to 5 seconds."

"5, 4, 3, 2, 1"

"Walk!"

"boom!"

An iconic gunshot sounded from behind, followed immediately.

"boom!"

A violent explosion occurred in the machine processing factory, and the flames of the explosion rushed directly to an altitude of more than ten meters.

"Pay attention and watch! Watch the drones!"

"Sniper, keep an eye on the movements of Waterfall Well Village and see if anyone comes out!"

"Don't miss any clues, they are stalking us."

"boom!"

A huge explosion sounded again.

But this time, it was definitely not an explosion of a flare.

Gas cannon!

"found it!"

"10 degrees north-northwest, 1200 meters away, location updated!"

After the words fell, Chen Chen stood up.

"Walk!"

"Charge over and kill them!"