161: Naval base.

After resting for a while at noon, Military Doctor Shen sobered up.

He took everyone to the other Production Brigades.

After Xiao Niannian got into the car, she heard Captain Chen let out a long sigh of relief.

"That road, did they really cut it out?"

"Not yet. We didn't let them cut it."

"Smart of you."

"Dad, they won't cause any trouble, right?"

"We scouted around a lot today, and there shouldn't be any issues, but I don't know if the people he brought have any problems. Be careful tonight, and let those people leave by boat..."

Hearing this, Xiao Niannian's eyes instantly became serious.

After returning to the County Government, they checked into the Guesthouse there.

The floor above the Guesthouse was reserved for Boss Shen and his group.

After Lu Jing and Military Doctor Shen went upstairs, a few people from Shijia Village came out and handed cigarettes to the Uncle in the Guard Room.

"Uncle, let me ask you, is Boss Shen and the others who came down from above staying in this Guesthouse?"

Hearing their question, the Uncle took the cigarette and said with a smile.

"Yes, they've been here for a few days. They went to several Communes for research. I heard they have a big background. That Boss Shen is someone who came down from the Capital City; he's from the Ministry of Commerce..."

"Is he really that impressive? Of course he is! Boss Shen even gave me a cigarette to smoke. Look, this cigarette is for internal supply only..."

The Uncle took a cigarette out of the box and proudly displayed it in front of everyone.

"Elderly Man, may I look at this cigarette?"

"Of course you can."

The Uncle handed the cigarette over.

"Be careful, don't damage it. I'm reluctant to smoke it."

"Understood."

After inspecting it closely, they confirmed that the cigarette was indeed for internal supply, a fine brand only available in the Capital City.

They hadn't expected Boss Shen and his group to have such a significant background.

In that case, it seemed Boss Shen and his people weren't here to investigate them.

"Hurry and make the call."

"Okay."

After the group left, the Uncle put the cigarette back into the box and sneered.

Another comrade walked out of the room.

"Thank you, Uncle Feng."

"You're welcome. I also retired from the Military Unit. It's my honor to do something for my Old Military Unit."

"Captain Lu, when Comrade Xiao and I went for research today, we found something unusual at Captain Chen's house. Also, on the mountain behind, there was a huge patch of thorny weeds, which looked like they were artificially planted..."

"That hillside clearly held quite a few people captive. Although they said they were people sent down to the countryside, it still felt a bit off..."

"Today, just as the road was about to be cut open, Captain Chen rushed over with his men and called us away for lunch..."

Military Doctor Shen also spoke up after hearing Squad Leader Li and Xiao Cui.

"They kept pulling me aside today to talk about this and that. I also felt that Captain Chen was acting suspiciously."

Xiao Niannian also chimed in.

"I feel like that mountain should be like the others. Maybe there are secret passages and caves inside..."

Hearing Xiao Niannian's words, Military Doctor Shen gave her a thumbs up.

"Comrade Xiao's idea is excellent. Such a large mountain might indeed contain caves. And today, I heard the villagers say that during the war, the villagers hid inside the mountain..."

"I went to their other mountain today and saw that their cave was very large and hard to navigate, but the villagers said there are many such caves in the mountain."

Hearing this, Lu Jing nodded.

"I reported to the higher-ups. They will send a few ships to support us. If Captain Chen's family is problematic, then we'll have our Navy brothers take boats and keep an eye on them..."

Xiao Niannian said.

"Don't just watch them; it's best to bring weapons. I saw fishing boats near Captain Chen's house, and maybe they still have some weapons left over from the past..."

Xiao Niannian couldn't exactly say that she heard those people would be sent away at night.

The suggestion about weapons was just Xiao Niannian preparing for the worst.

"You're right. When shaking hands with him, I noticed Captain Chen had many calluses on his hands. Calluses from manual labor are different from those caused by holding a gun..."

Lu Jing had been suspicious of Captain Chen since the handshake.

Over the years, many spies have appeared in Yangcheng. Some were caught, and some escaped by sea, only to reappear in Yangcheng a few months or even a year or two later.

The higher-ups have always sent people to investigate the escape routes and those who helped them escape.

Now, the investigation has reached that Commune and several Production Brigades.

That's why the Special Forces Brigade and the Reconnaissance Battalion were mobilized to work together.

Lu Jing said.

"Tonight, our Production Brigade will send a few Soldiers to check the situation on that mountain. Comrade Xiao and Squad Leader Li, you will join the Navy comrades on a boat to monitor things from the sea..."

Go by boat?

Hearing this, Xiao Niannian recalled her past Sea Training.

Sea Training was truly grueling, with various subjects that could strip several layers of skin off a person. Even her excellent skin had been significantly tanned back then, and the skin on her face and body had peeled several times.

"Comrade Xiao, you know how to swim, right?"

Hearing Lu Jing's words, Xiao Niannian nodded.

"I know how to swim."

Squad Leader Li and a few other comrades immediately spoke up as well.

"We also know how to swim."

"Good. Then the plan is set."

Lu Jing led them through the secret passage of the County Guesthouse, the one usually used by the Leaders.

Afterward, Xiao Niannian and the others drove to the Navy base.

Seeing the Naval Barracks, Xiao Niannian was momentarily stunned.

The Naval Barracks of the new era were incredibly advanced and beautiful, but here, the Barracks weren't much better than their Reconnaissance Battalion.

They could see some ships in the distance.

These were ships one could only see in a Naval Museum. The four Type 07 Destroyers introduced by their country from other nations currently in service were not visible here.

She remembered that the Missile Destroyer was also being launched this year, and Changzheng 1 would also be launched this year.

Thinking of this, Xiao Niannian felt incredibly happy.

She had previously been ordered to protect those Scientists who made great contributions to the country. She never expected to travel back decades in time.

She saw Type 55 Landing Craft and some other vessels ahead.

In this era, these ships were the best equipment the Navy had.

"comrades, please come with us."

Xiao Niannian heard the voice and saw that it was Zhang Weiguo.

"Comrade Xiao, thank you all."

Zhang Weiguo saluted Xiao Niannian.

"Battalion Commander Zhang, you are too kind."

Xiao Niannian then asked about Hao Hao and the children.

"Are Hao Hao and the children doing better?"

"They are in the Hospital and recovering very well..."

Zhang Weiguo said with a smile.

"Today, we borrowed fishing boats from the fishermen, and there are a few Navy ships, but they can't get too close to the sea area near Shitou Village..."