Chapter 1571 - 891: Blitzkrieg! (2)
Chapter 1571 - 891: Blitzkrieg! (2)
At this moment, he curiously looked at Li Yu, observing this man around their age.Upon hearing Ju Tianrui’s address to Li Yu, Elder Zhang felt something in his heart.
So he changed his address and said to Li Yu:
"Director Li, these are our students."
Most of the students behind him were around 26 or 27 years old, with a few being around 30.
Li Yu nodded.
Just as he was about to speak, he saw Li Tie leading Lao Yi and the others over from a dozen meters away. As he approached, Li Tie also briefly explained the situation to him, so Lao Yi had some idea of what was going on.
"Director Li, you called for me," Lao Yi said, looking at Li Yu.
"Just in time, you’re here. You take these people back to the base. I’ll contact Third Uncle over there. You just need to get them to the Weng City in the base.
Once you’ve returned them, come back here again. With the electronic beacon, you should be able to find us."
Lao Yi wasn’t too surprised; on the way here, Li Tie had already explained most of what was happening.
He could understand Li Yu’s approach, as the base was lacking in talent.
A base needs more than just combat personnel to grow; it also requires internal staff.
If these people are genuinely talented, once they arrive at the Big Camphor Tree Base, they will naturally shine and contribute to its development.
"Understood. I’ll set off now, having just refueled the helicopter with aviation kerosene."
Li Yu thought for a moment, then said to Ju Tianrui, "Take the injured onto the helicopter too, and also send two people over to assist."
Ju Tianrui nodded, "Got it."
After speaking, he picked up the walkie-talkie to contact the medical vehicle personnel to have them bring the people over.
Of course, Li Yu couldn’t fully trust these students.
That’s why he arranged for Ju Tianrui to send two more people over to help maintain control of the situation.
The journey from Qu City to the Big Camphor Tree Base is 1,500 kilometers long, requiring a stop to refuel midway.
The helicopter Lao Yi was piloting could hold up to 39 people when fully loaded. Including the agriculture professor and 23 students, there were 24 people, plus Lao Yi, the co-pilot, and two other team members, totaling 28 people.
The remaining space could store aviation kerosene, allowing for fuel replenishment mid-way.
Sending a helicopter back wouldn’t impact the overall situation.
Moreover, the helicopter could make a round trip on the same day.
Li Yu had no time to verify their true abilities, and he wasn’t an expert in everything himself. But just because he couldn’t tell didn’t mean people at the base couldn’t.
Sending them back, if, after assessment by Old Dong and Bai Jie, they proved to be fraudulent, Li Yu wouldn’t be accommodating.
However, if they were truly skilled, bringing them back would be a significant gain for the Big Camphor Tree Base.
No matter how you calculate it, it’s worthwhile, even if it just consumes a helicopter’s round-trip fuel.
Li Yu’s contemplation happened in an instant.
Smiling, he said to Elder Zhang, "Elder Zhang, is that correct?"
"Yes, Director Li," replied the plain-looking Elder Zhang.
"This is Lao Yi. They will take you back to the base. Once there, someone will arrange for you. You can set off now, pack your things, and leave immediately; we still have things to do today."
Elder Zhang was a bit surprised at Li Yu’s decisiveness.
But seeing the combat uniform Li Yu was wearing, he understood a bit.
Given his view of military people, they usually act decisively and efficiently.
Thinking this way, it wasn’t surprising.
"Alright, we’ll get ready now."
Li Yu gave a slight nod.
"Old Zhang, we’re heading off now; we’ll wait for you over there," said Elder Zhang to Old Zhang beside him.
Old Zhang nodded, then instructed the students behind him, "Listen to Captain Yi on the road, and wait for me over there."
"Okay, take care, Teacher Zhang."
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Soon, Elder Zhang led the students to pack their luggage, though they didn’t have much to pack.
After they left, Li Yu, watching Old Zhang as he saw off Elder Zhang and the students, said to Li Tie, "Take Old Zhang over to Dapao’s side to assist with the interrogation."
"Okay."
Li Tie said to Old Zhang, "Come with me."
Old Zhang looked at Li Yu, gave a salute, and then followed Li Tie to the transport vehicle where Dapao was.
After they left, Li Yu said to Lao Yi, "Before they board the helicopter, they must be inspected. Search them and check their luggage; any dangerous items must be handed over.
If they oppose, just say it’s my order."
Lao Yi was relieved to hear this from Li Yu.
He had been worried about this point.
Li Yu had already considered everything.
For Li Yu, although the base needed talent, he cared more about the existing members of the Big Camphor Tree Base.
These students hadn’t been tested yet, hadn’t made contributions or earned points, so Li Yu wouldn’t fully trust them.
He would naturally prioritize the lives of his people.
"Understood."
"Alright, you go now, the sooner you leave, the sooner you’ll return, and stay safe."
Lao Yi felt warmth at Li Yu’s words of concern and turned to leave.
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