freenovelworld Chapter 1054 It's you!
Chapter 1054 It's you!
As Liu Yuncang racked his brains to explain his identity and today's itinerary in detail, his peripheral vision was involuntarily drawn to the action of Squad Leader Ru retrieving the power station.
That radio station... was unlike any he knew.
In his memory, whether it was the American-made SCR-536 walkie-talkie (the size of a suitcase and heavy) used by the Military Intelligence Bureau in its later period, or other models of radios he had seen later, they were mostly bulky, power-consuming, and complicated to operate, requiring specialized communications soldiers to carry them.
But the thing that the lean man in front of him had just taken out and then put back... was flat and square, no bigger than two hardcover books stacked together. The outer layer was a sturdy dark green canvas bag, but judging from its outline and how easily Ru Chuang held it, the thing itself must be very light.
What alarmed Liu Yuncang the most was its size and its ability to be concealed.
Such a small device, yet capable of effective communication, completely exceeded his understanding of "radio".
He recalled that during his training, his instructors mentioned that the Bald Eagles might be developing smaller tactical communication devices, but what he saw before him was clearly not a "possibility," but a real weapon in the hands of the enemy!
Moreover, judging from the content and manner of their conversation, it is clear that it is already a mature product.
What is this? This is true cultural heritage!
While the higher-ups were still celebrating the large radio station they had received from the Bald Eagle, the other side was already using such a small device!
Judging the big picture from a small one, what's the point of even fighting?
Liu Yuncang's inexplicable sense of superiority returned, and he began to applaud his decision to surrender.
This was thanks to the early integrated circuit prototypes and frequency-hopping communication fundamental theories provided by Jiangxia, which were based on entirely new concepts. With the almost fanatical research of technicians in relevant research institutes and military factories, portable derivative models of this first-generation digital encrypted radio emerged like mushrooms after rain.
It's truly admirable that our people are inherently intelligent. With Jiangxia's basic theories as a foundation, the technicians used their expertise to repeatedly debug and improve the digital radio, resulting in more than a dozen derivative models. There are also dozens of improved models registered with relevant departments, ranging from anti-interference models suitable for missions in deep mountains to ultra-compact models suitable for overseas infiltration, all meeting specific needs.
However, even the best things have their weaknesses, and the common problem with this small radio is its power supply!
With the size reduced, battery life became a challenge. Extending the battery life by half a day was the result of technicians meticulously studying blueprints and conducting repeated experiments, which is currently the biggest headache for the R&D team.
The technology of miniature high-energy batteries is far behind the pace of chip miniaturization, which limits the continuous working time of devices and makes every bit of electricity extremely precious.
The "Hummingbird" model in Squad Leader Ru's hands at this moment has sacrificed some battery life and power, pursuing extreme concealment and portability. Its power indicator light has begun to flash a faint yellow light, indicating that it needs to be charged or the battery replaced as soon as possible.
Squad Leader Ru kept this detail in mind, and Liu Yuncang also noticed it, but the two had vastly different levels of understanding and appreciation of it.
Just as Liu Yuncang was intermittently recounting the details of the intelligence, footsteps could be heard coming from the direction of the alley entrance.
Company Commander Tang raised his hand, interrupting Liu Yuncang.
Ru Chuang instantly closed his notebook, silently placing his hand on his waist. The two listened intently for a moment. Company Commander Tang nodded slightly, while Squad Leader Ru tapped the broken sheet metal beside him twice in a peculiar rhythm.
Soon, three figures appeared at the alley entrance.
The leader was dressed in a sarong and short-sleeved shirt, common in Cambodia. He had dark skin, a tough face, and sharp eyes.
Two men followed behind him. One was stocky with a steady gaze; the other looked younger and wore a local straw hat with the brim pulled low, making his face difficult to see.
The burly man at the head of the group relaxed a little when he saw Company Commander Tang and Ru Chuang. He quickly stepped forward and said in a low voice in Mandarin with a southern accent, "Comrade Tang, Comrade Ru, thank you for your hard work. I am Xiao Li from the military attaché's office at the embassy. This is the counselor, and this is Comrade Xiao Cheng. We came here as soon as we received the signal. This place is a bit confusing."
He pointed to the stocky middle-aged man behind him, and then gestured to the young man wearing a straw hat.
Company Commander Tang shook hands briefly with Xiao Li and the counselor, without exchanging pleasantries, and went straight to the point: "The person is under control. Initial contact has been made, and he seems willing to confess. This is not the place to talk; let's leave now."
“Alright, follow us. We’ve scouted the route; it’s safe.” Xiao Li nodded, signaling the sturdy middle-aged counselor to lead the way, while he and another person naturally took up positions on the flanks.
Just then, the young man wearing a straw hat, who was called "Comrade Xiao Cheng," seemed curious and moved forward to see who had been captured.
As he moved, the brim of his hat lifted, and the firelight and the sunlight filtering through the alleyway illuminated his face—although there were some traces of smoke on his face and his hair seemed a bit curly and dry, Liu Yuncang would never forget that face that had a scholarly air about it but was now filled with a complex expression!
"It's...it's you!"