Battalion Commander Tian frowned silently. He pursed his lips tightly.
"Be alert and prepared. Things may not be as you think. There's still a chance." Commissar Tang, who said that he wanted to prepare for the worst a second ago, smiled. "Yesterday, Instructor Ye did a good deed. It was a wise move for Captain Xia to follow along."
At the mention of this, Battalion Commander Tian's eyes lit up. He slapped his forehead heavily and swept away the seriousness on his face. "Look at me. I actually forgot about dozens of them!"
"They were headed north. Hahaha, this position is well chosen! The two parties might've already met!"
A deep smile appeared on Commissar Tang's tanned face. That was indeed a possibility.
In the early morning of December 27th, the level-four combat readiness made several regiments in the northwest ready for battle. The entire military made up for the tense and solemn atmosphere.
