Chapter 25 Route of March
Tian Xingjian looked back and saw the highest-ranking officer among the rescued Federation soldiers from the POW camp, Land-based Air Force Colonel Pete. This typical gentlemanly officer, although he couldn't lead everyone to escape, earned the trust and affection of all the soldiers in the POW camp due to his concern for them.
"Of course, please sit down, Colonel," Tian Xingjian smiled and said.
"Thank you, please forgive my intrusion,
This Colonel was very well aware of his position and did not boss around despite his high rank. Ever since the Special Reconnaissance Company rescued him from the POW camp, he had been cooperating in managing the captured Federation soldiers, and he did quite an excellent job.
For people like him, Tian Xingjian always enjoyed communicating, especially now when everyone was discussing fervently; to calm everyone's emotions, it was essential to work in unison with Colonel Pete. You know, after all, you are the commander of this temporary unit. I just want to ask what trouble we've encountered; perhaps I can be of some help." Pete sat down and asked gently.
Tian Xingjian didn't hold anything back and told everything to Pete, even handing him the simulation results and calculation process.
At first, Pete was somewhat astonished. In his opinion, it was hard to understand how a deputy company commander of a Special Reconnaissance Soldier could conduct such a large-scale battle situation simulation in this underground hole and take it so seriously. However, after he seriously reviewed the simulation and conducted the calculations himself, he remained silent for a long time. Finally, he looked up and said, "Lieutenant, I must admit that although I don't fully understand how you derived this simulation conclusion, based on the data, the likelihood of this situation occurring is very high. You are the most incredible special soldier I've ever seen. Perhaps it was a mistake on the part of the Federation Army Department not to place you in the Combat Command Center; you are fully capable of serving as a combat staff."
Tian Xingjian said with a bitter smile, "It is an honor to receive your praise, but now the most important thing is how to send this simulation to the frontline command. I don't want the predicted situation to occur; otherwise, the Federation will face unbearable losses, and we might end up staying here for the rest of our lives."
"And also..." Tian Xingjian said with a pained expression, "Can we stop using 'sir' to address each other, Colonel?"