Munitions Empire

Chapter 1139: 1059 The Long Night

Inside the command post of South Island in Mirage Country, Shengwu Zhong received telephone calls or telegrams from various defense zones. He was aware that paratroopers from the Great Tang Empire had landed on South Island, but their exact location was unclear.

Countless troops observed planes in the night sky and the parachutes of the descending paratroopers; at the same time, they were under attack from the Imperial Paratroopers, plunging the entire defense into chaos.

“Hello? Hello! Speak clearly! You’re saying soldiers are attacking your camp? Organize a counterattack! What? They have too many troops, and you can’t hold it?” It was the middle of the night, yet the command post was still bustling, with many people making and receiving calls, the noise persisting unabated.

An officer approached, delivering a telegram report from the troops in the southern part of the island: “Report! General! Paratroopers from the Great Tang Empire have appeared near Airport No. 8… The enemy is attempting to seize the airport, and the troops guarding it are desperately holding on. They need reinforcements, should we send support?”

Shengwu Zhong took the telegram and ordered: “Airport No. 8? Have the 779th Regiment stationed there move out!”

“Yes, sir!” The officer saluted crisply and turned to convey the orders.

Meanwhile, the Chief of Staff came over and spoke to Shengwu Zhong: “General! Troops deployed in Dongshan Village report spotting paratrooper landings. They dispatched a search team, but we’ve lost contact with them!”

Understanding the importance of Dongshan Village, Shengwu Zhong immediately ordered reinforcements: “Tell them to fortify their defenses! Dongshan Village must not be lost! Additionally, withdraw the two battalions stationed south of Dongshan Village to the village itself!”

“Yes, sir!” Another Military Officer behind the Chief of Staff left once again to relay the command.