Chapter 2933

When the Barracuda-class troop carrier was originally designed, its carrying capacity was based on the size of a full infantry company plus combat equipment. Later, it was modified many times based on actual combat experience to adapt to various arms and various combat missions.

needs.

For example, a troop carrier designed specifically for the artillery unit is equipped with two special cranes for hoisting artillery ammunition, while a troop carrier specifically designed for the cavalry is equipped with a stable cabin with ample space for transporting war horses.

However, the ship that Zheng Agui was on at this time has been in service longer than the Bangui colony was established. It is already a very old model and is seldom used. Many facilities on the ship have long been in disrepair.

Nearly two hundred people have been eating, drinking, and eating here for so many days. All kinds of smells are mixed together, and it is stuffy and hot, which is really uncomfortable.

"Squad leader, why haven't you opened the cabin and disembarked yet?"

When Zheng Agui heard the subordinates behind him asking, he turned around and responded: "The cabin door hasn't been opened yet, why are you panicking? Stand in line and wait for orders, don't make a sound!"

Zheng Agui was actually at a loss at this time. He didn't know why it took so long to dock at the dock. Like these recruits, it was his first time to participate in such a long-distance sea mission. Although he did not vomit due to seasickness during the voyage,

Ba Su, but after staying on the ship for so many days, he really couldn't stand the environment. He was still looking forward to getting ashore as soon as possible.

After waiting for a while, the cabin door above everyone's heads finally opened from the outside, and the rain mixed with fishy smell poured into the cabin. Instead of feeling uncomfortable, the people in the cabin cheered in low voices, as long as they could get out of this damned place as soon as possible.

It doesn't matter if there is a battlefield outside.

Of course, the outside of the ship is not a dangerous battlefield, but Haihan's largest military base in the eastern part of the South China Sea. Everyone filed out of the hatch and saw several troop transport ships lined up on the dock, taking ships from various places.

The arriving troops, like them, are landing ashore.

There were many soldiers in companies and platoons gathering on the pier. Zheng Agui made a rough estimate that the area he saw was probably more than one battalion of troops. It seemed that the place where he received the transfer order was far more than just Bangui.

"Don't stop, go forward, and gather at the pier when ordered!"

When Zheng Agui saw the company commander standing next to the gangway and commanding the troops to disembark hoarsely, he stepped forward and asked: "Company Commander, is this about to start a war?"

The company commander glared at him and replied impatiently: "Come on, hurry up, don't talk nonsense!"

Although Zheng Agui hit a snag and didn't get a direct answer, the company commander's attitude confirmed his suspicions - this errand to Manila was probably not just an ordinary transfer or training, but something to do.

Participated in real combat operations.

Compared with the orderly assembly of troops nearby, Zheng Agui's company was obviously a little timid. Everyone arrived at the dock and looked around, very curious about the surrounding environment, completely forgetting their current mission. Although it was blocked by the rain at this time

He couldn't see too far out of his field of vision, but everyone was still whispering to each other about what they saw in front of them.

This is not entirely to blame for the soldiers' lax behavior. Many of them grew up in some remote colonial settlements. After joining the army, they were directly assigned to serve in Bangui. This was the first time they came to Luzon.

The core area of ​​the district. And such a large-scale military base in front of them has greatly subverted their understanding of military camps.

Before this, these soldiers only knew that their country's military strength was very strong, but it was not until this moment that they seemed to truly begin to experience it personally.

The sharp whistle sounded again, and the squad and platoon leaders quickly gathered the distracted soldiers together, kicking and scolding them, to listen to the company commander's instructions.

"Take a break! We will rest at the Cavite base for three days, and then begin to carry out the tasks assigned by the headquarters. As for what kind of tasks, there will be special explanation arrangements during these three days. Let me remind you again, right now

This is a wartime situation, everyone, please calm down for a while. During the rest period, don’t ask about things you shouldn’t ask about, and don’t go to places where you are not allowed to go. Violators will be dealt with according to military law!”

The company commander's speech still did not explain the true purpose of the trip, but his stern tone made everyone present realize that the task to be carried out in three days would not be simple.

"Get your equipment, follow the team, and set off!"

As the order was issued, everyone filed away from the dock in line with the march. Zheng Agui looked back and saw that the old troop transport ship carrying them had quickly left the shore and was vacating its berth for the next troop transport ship to dock.

The infantry battalion transferred from Bangui was placed on a school field about three miles away from the dock. A large number of troops gathered here in a short period of time, and it was obvious that there would not be enough barracks to house the various troops and allocate them to their stations.

There were just dozens of large marching tents set up in advance.

"There have been too many troops gathered here recently, so some infrastructure facilities have not yet been completed. I have prepared tools for you. Go ahead and dig the drainage ditch yourself!"

After leading them to the station, before they even settled in, the officer who led the way immediately assigned tasks to them. Shovels, hoes and bamboo baskets had been placed in the tent, and the soldiers only had to put down their luggage and start working immediately.

Although the campus is relatively flat, with the current rainfall, if drainage ditches are not dug around the tent, the tent will turn into a quagmire within a day.

So everyone looked forward to a rest period at sea for several days, starting with the soil work. Although it was inevitable that there would be some complaints, they were not delicate young masters. Since the task was coming, they could only copy it.

The guy worked.

However, the number of tools prepared for them was limited, and they could only come in turns. Zheng Agui's row was in a tent, so the several classes he belonged to rotated within the time limit of one stick of incense to ensure the efficiency of the work.

"Squad leader, we took so many skyships from Bangui, why are we doing this right here?"

Zheng Agui responded: "You ask me, who am I asking? Finish your work early and rest early. Where is all this nonsense? Just execute the order!"

Zheng Agui was originally a farmer. After his family moved from Fujian to Luzon, they also relied on the land allocated by the government for a living. Therefore, he grew up in the fields and was very familiar with the menial work of digging soil and digging holes.

With a hoe, he took the lead and started working.

Halfway through the work, the battalion commander came to inspect. In addition to several officers from the company headquarters, there was also a very young major. In the past, the battalion commander, who had always cursed everyone he saw, actually looked at this fellow major.

He seemed a little humble in front of the young officer and lowered his voice to introduce the situation of his unit to him.
Chapter completed!