69: Chapter 69 Find a way to earn military merit, even if it's just flipping a ladle!

The military deployments, weapon system models, and the latest scientific research trends of all countries around the world...

The geopolitical analyses of major theater commands, potential conflict flashpoints, and the intertwined interests of various factions...

All this information was being updated in real-time in a dynamic way.

It was absolutely incredible!

Qin Feng felt as if his brain was about to be overwhelmed by this massive amount of information.

He resisted the feeling of dizziness and focused his attention on the last function of the red treasure book.

Global Resource Map!

A three-dimensional map of the Blue Planet slowly unfolded in his mind.

He could zoom in, zoom out, and rotate it at will, viewing any corner of this world.

On this map, countless flickering light spots were densely marked.

Red represented iron mines, blue represented coal mines, and gold represented rare metals...

Qin Feng subconsciously zoomed in on the map, locking his perspective onto the area where the Southern Theater Command was located.

He clearly remembered that on the eve of the war in his previous life, due to the lack of "tungsten," a rare metal used to manufacture high-strength alloys...

...the performance of their weapons and equipment was constantly suppressed by the Alliance during the early stages of the war, resulting in a heavy price.

He kept zooming in on the map, locking onto a stretch of continuous mountains near the Military Region.

Then, he saw it.

In the deepest part of those mountains, a golden light spot, huge enough to be blinding, was silently shining.

[Super-large tungsten mine, estimated reserves: over 30 million tons, unexplored, unmined.]

Qin Feng's breathing stopped completely at this moment.

He froze in his seat, trembling slightly with excitement.

He finally understood.

This red treasure book was the most powerful cheat the system had given him!

Whatever master-level skills or Military Dog were, they all seemed insignificant in front of this map.

What was recorded on it were the various resources capable of changing the entire world's landscape!

With it, he was equivalent to having a map hack!

What is war fought for?

Ultimately, it is fought for resources!

As long as these undiscovered mineral resources could be secured in the hands of the nation in advance, it would mean possessing endless trump cards in future wars!

"Whew..."

Qin Feng let out a long breath and forced himself to calm down.

During these few days of rest, he didn't need to do anything else.

All he had to do was to firmly memorize all the important resource points near the Dragon Kingdom's border on this map!

Just then, the off-road vehicle came to a gentle stop.

"We're here, Seventh Reconnaissance Company."

The driver turned his head and gave a reminder.

Qin Feng snapped out of his thoughts, pushed open the car door, and stepped out.

An aura of grimness rushed toward him.

The camp in front of him was in a completely different style from the New Recruit Training Camp.

There were no neat tree-lined avenues, and no bright and clean dormitory buildings.

There were only cold barbed wire fences, towering watchtowers, and rows of low-lying barracks painted in camouflage.

On the training ground, dozens of lean and tough soldiers were undergoing brutal physical training, their roars shaking the sky.

This was a true battle-hardened army.

It was the sharpest dagger of the 9th Group Army.

Just as Qin Feng was observing the surrounding environment, a familiar figure walked out of one of the barracks.

The person was wearing a training uniform, standing tall with a playful smile on his face.

It was Instructor Ma Zhe.

He walked straight up to Qin Feng and looked him up and down; that expression didn't look like a welcome, but rather like he was examining an interesting toy.

Instructor Ma Zhe's mouth curled up, revealing a set of white teeth.

"Rookie, welcome to the Seventh Company."

He reached out and patted Qin Feng on the shoulder with considerable force.

"I am your new recruit guide."

"Instructor Ma!"

Qin Feng was inexplicably surprised, having thought that Company Commander Zhou Hailong would just arrange for someone random.

He didn't expect it to be an old acquaintance, Instructor Ma Zhe.

At this moment.

He had a smile on his lips, his eyes carrying a hint of scrutiny and a hint of teasing.

"What? Are you surprised to see me?"

Qin Feng was indeed a bit surprised.

"Aren't you an instructor at the New Recruit Training Camp?"

"Can't help it."

Instructor Ma Zhe shrugged, feigning helplessness.

"Company Commander Zhou Hailong saw that we were familiar with each other, so he grabbed me as a temporary recruit. We couldn't have the Mess Squad leader, Old Wang, come to pick you up, right? That would be so lacking in prestige."

Qin Feng was amused by his words.

"Let's go, newbie, I'll take you to see your future nest."

Instructor Ma Zhe tossed his head, signaling Qin Feng to follow.

The two walked side by side on the cement road of the camp.

The atmosphere here was completely different from the New Recruit Training Camp; the air was permeated with the scent of iron and fire.

Every soldier passing by had eyes as sharp as knives, carrying an intimidating aura that kept strangers at a distance.

"Our Seventh Company is the sharp dagger of the 9th Group Army, and also a famous nest of madmen."

Instructor Ma Zhe introduced as he walked.

"If the company is at full strength, there are three platoons in total, each platoon has three squads, and each squad has about ten people."

"Those you see are from the First Platoon, a bunch of training maniacs."

"Over there, that's the Second Platoon, specializing in infiltration and demolition."

"We are the Third Platoon, responsible for long-range reconnaissance and decapitation strikes."

He pointed to the barracks building at the very back.

"You're lucky; since you were specially recruited, you were assigned directly to our Third Platoon, Third Squad."

As he spoke, Instructor Ma Zhe's footsteps paused, and he turned back to wink at Qin Feng.

"What's more coincidental is that I am the squad leader of the Third Squad."

Pushing open the dormitory door, a thick scent of hormones rushed toward them.

The room was not big, with five bunk beds neatly arranged.

The quilts were folded into standard tofu blocks, the towels and washbasins were lined up in a straight line, and everything revealed a discipline that was strict to the bone.

"There are only three people in our squad right now; the rest are out on missions."

Instructor Ma Zhe pointed to an empty lower bunk.

"That bed is yours, hurry up and tidy it up."

Qin Feng put down his backpack and, in a few quick movements, tidied up his living quarters perfectly; the speed and standard made Instructor Ma Zhe's eyelids twitch.

He had intended to watch a joke, but he didn't expect this kid, Qin Feng, to be even more adept than a veteran.

"You kid..."

Instructor Ma Zhe clicked his tongue in wonder.

"Alright, let's go, I'll take you to familiarize yourself with the environment."

Qin Feng followed Instructor Ma Zhe around the camp, but he had a question in his heart.

"Why are there so few people in the company? I just took a look, and there are only a few dozen people on the training ground."

"It's right that there are few people."

Instructor Ma Zhe's expression became a bit more serious.

"Now that university students across the country have started military training, half of the backbone members of the company will be assigned to various university military training camps as chief instructors starting tomorrow."

"And a large portion of the elite forces have long been deployed to the border to execute secret missions."

"Those remaining in the camp are either on rotation or preparing to take over missions."

Execute missions!

Hearing these three words, Qin Feng's heart skipped a beat.

Missions mean military merit!

military merit is so important!

This is much more interesting than staying in the camp training or being a military training instructor for university students.

In an instant, Qin Feng's mind began to stir, pondering that he must find an opportunity to build a good relationship with Company Commander Zhou Hailong and see if he could get himself onto the mission roster.

Even if it's just a reconnaissance mission, it would be good to earn some military merit points.

Unknowingly, the two walked to the tactical training ground of the Seventh Company.

This place is a completely different concept from the obstacle course at the New Recruit Training Camp.

High walls, electric fences, mud pits, fire rings... various facilities all exuded a cruel taste of actual combat.

More than a dozen shirtless soldiers with bulging muscles were undergoing extreme physical training, their roars shaking the sky.

Instructor Ma Zhe took Qin Feng over.

"Everyone, stop!"

Hearing the voice, the soldiers stopped their movements and looked over in unison.

Those gazes were full of aggression, like they were sizing up prey.

"Let me introduce everyone, this is the new soldier in our company, Qin Feng."

Instructor Ma Zhe patted Qin Feng on the shoulder.

"Yes! That's right, it's the same Qin Feng you've heard about recently."

"From now on, we are all brothers eating from the same pot, so everyone look out for him."

"Squad leader, is this the monster who took down an entire battalion by himself?"

A soldier with dark skin and a lean, tough build grinned, revealing a set of white teeth.

"I heard he even cleaned you up?" another soldier chimed in, stirring up trouble.

Instructor Ma Zhe's face darkened: "Get lost! Do you know how to talk? That's called a tactical retreat!"

Everyone burst into laughter, and the atmosphere instantly became lively.

The way they looked at Qin Feng changed from initial scrutiny to recognition.

In the military, strength is the best passport.

Since Qin Feng could "counter-kill" their squad leader, Instructor Ma Zhe, he was qualified to earn their respect.

"Alright, keep training."

Instructor Ma Zhe waved his hand and pulled Qin Feng to the side.

"You should just rest well these few days and adjust your body to its best state."

"Company Commander Zhou Hailong is currently processing your file, and it should be ready soon."

"Once the file arrives, you will have to join them in formal training, and by then, no one will treat you like a newbie."

Instructor Ma Zhe paused and added: "By the way, I have to go back to the university military training camp tomorrow. The higher-ups have notified us that now that there is nationwide military training, new university students are coming, and I'm afraid many veterans will be transferred there to serve as instructors."

When Qin Feng heard this, the opportunity had arrived.

"Squad leader, take me with you tomorrow."

"Hmm?"

Instructor Ma Zhe was stunned, looking at him with surprise.

"Is something wrong with your brain, kid? You've already officially enlisted, why are you trying to join the fun at the military training camp? Do you think the training here isn't exciting enough?"

Of course, Qin Feng couldn't say that he wanted to go find Company Commander Zhou Hailong to pull some strings.

He rolled his eyes and found an excuse.

"My roommates are still over at the New Recruit Training Camp, aren't they?"

"Once we separate, I probably won't see them much in the future, so I want to take advantage of the free time these few days to have a good meal with them."

This reason was reasonable.

Instructor Ma Zhe looked at him suspiciously.

Seeing that his expression was sincere and didn't look like he was lying, he finally nodded.

"Alright then, you wait for me at the gate at 5:30 tomorrow morning. I won't wait if you're late."

"Alright!"

Qin Feng readily agreed.

Watching Instructor Ma Zhe turn and walk away, the corners of Qin Feng's mouth curled up, and he shouted "yes" in his heart.

He had made up his mind; this time, he would pester Company Commander Zhou Hailong no matter what to arrange some combat missions for him.

Even if it meant flipping a ladle.