Changjin Lake: From Xinxingli to Seoul

Chapter 116 Wu Wanli Promoted Several Ranks in Succession!
"what?!"

"Wanli, do you know how far that is?"

Kong Jie frowned and asked.

"I know."

"If it weren't for the fact that our logistics supply lines are too long and our logistics lines are too inefficient, we could probably expect even greater results."

Wu Wanli smiled and said.

"The logistical supply line problem will be much better than before..."

Upon hearing this, Kong Jie smiled slightly.

"What do you mean?"

Wu Wanli was slightly taken aback and asked.

"Having seen our tremendous achievements, the Big Brother is probably already discussing increasing aid."

"At least they promised to send fighter jets to help us fight the US Air Force, and they can't back out now."

"As soon as Big Brother's air force enters Korea, the batch of American warplanes you captured will probably be converted into part of the Chinese air force and enter Korea to fight."

"The days when our logistics supply lines were recklessly bombed by the American devils are finally coming to an end."

Kong Jie said with a smile.

"So, in other words, we can have air superiority in the upcoming battles?"

"It would be even better if we could bring back a large number of Katyusha rockets."

Wu Wanli imagined.

"Lakatyusha? That's unlikely. That's a trump card rocket; they wouldn't just give it to us for free..."

A hint of longing flashed across Kong Jie's eyes as he spoke.

"As the saying goes, it's better to have your own than to have your own parents, which is why I risked my life to seize those fighter jets, thinking of bringing them back to China for research..."

Wu Wanli sighed and said.

"It's true that having your own resources is worse than having your own!"

"Wanli, do you think that with the help of the air force, we can go further and strive for even greater results?"

Kong Jie asked.

"We cannot become arrogant because of one battle; otherwise, we might suffer a great setback."

"Even if we have more air force, the US Navy has too much initiative. They can land at any point, and we simply can't defend against it."

"However, besides that, we have another strategic objective that we must achieve..."

Wu Wanli thought for a moment and then said.

"report!"

"The commander wants to see Comrade Wu Wanli in person!"

At this moment, an officer ran over and said...

"Go!"

Upon hearing this, Kong Jie smiled and waved his hand.

"Yes!"

Wu Wanli seemed to have been prepared and said without any surprise.

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Dayu Cave

"Report! Wu Wanli, a soldier from the Seventh Steel Company, is here to report!"

Wu Wanli saluted and shouted.

"come in."

"sit!"

The leader put down what he was holding, rubbed his tired eyes, and said.

"Sir, why did you suddenly summon me here? Do you have any instructions?"

Wu Wanli sat down on one side of the chair, placed his hands on his knees, straightened his back, and asked.

"Ha ha ha ha……"

"Xinxingli, Xiajieyuli, Xiaogaoling, Shuimenqiao, Zangmeili, your Steel Seventh Company is considered the top ace company of our Volunteer Army!"

"Especially you, you actually managed to capture Major General Smith single-handedly and even forced him at gunpoint to order the entire 1st Marine Division to surrender!"

"The military prestige built up by the US military in World War II was utterly shattered by us!"

"The media has reported several times that we are the world's number one army!"

"You deserve the greatest credit!"

The commander looked at Wu Wanli with satisfaction and said.

"The glorious victory was achieved by countless comrades who fought bravely and relentlessly; it was not my achievement alone!"

"If I had a choice, I would rather have two acres of land in Huzhou, Zhejiang, than wear a blood-stained medal..."

Wu Wanli sighed and said.

“The American devils don’t care what we think, they don’t even consider us human beings.”

"He only wants us to be his lackeys, sucking the blood of our people!"

“If we don’t fight, they will always see us as old China.”

The commander looked at Wu Wanli and said.

"Sir, so you summoned me here to discuss the upcoming battle?"

Wu Wanli guessed.

"Yes, but that's not all; there's also the matter of rewarding those who have made contributions."

"Tell me your thoughts on the upcoming battle first. As the military commander, you can't just fight on your own."

The leader smiled meaningfully and said.

"Yes!"

"First, the entire 1st Marine Division was captured in this battle, and the 18th Army was severely damaged."

"In this situation, a vacuum has appeared in the US troop deployment. They either need to shrink their defenses or wait to be attacked!"

"But we have to fight our way through!"

Wu Wanli said.

"The great battle has just ended, the Ninth Army has suffered heavy losses, and the logistical pressure is enormous. Why do you think it's necessary?"

The leader thought for a moment and then asked.

“I talked to the company’s political instructor. He had studied abroad and was extremely politically sensitive.”

"He told me that capturing the capital would have more political than military significance."

"Moreover, we had already made arrangements there..."

Wu Wanli said.

"You had plans for that place in advance?"

The commander, who had been calm just moments before, froze for a moment and looked at Wu Wanli.

It should be noted that the General Staff had only just developed a contingency plan for Seoul.

Wu Wanli, on his own, had already taken action during the Battle of Chosin Reservoir.

"Sir, I did this with the support of Commander Kong Jie, and it was reported beforehand..."

"At Shuimen Bridge, I planted a pawn named Quan Douguang. With his men, controlling the Capital Division shouldn't be a problem."

Wu Wanli said briefly.

“I have a vague recollection that Kong Jie did report this matter. I even scolded him for meddling in his affairs and told him to focus on winning the Battle of Chosin Reservoir.”

"Now it seems that it was indeed a well-thought-out plan, hahaha..."

The leader thought for a moment about Kong Jie, who looked aggrieved after being scolded on the phone, and then laughed heartily.

"Your idea is also fine, because no one expected to achieve such a good result in the Battle of Chosin Reservoir."

"However, in retrospect, this move was still meaningful."

Wu Wanli suppressed a laugh and said.

"But can Quan Douguang really control the Capital Division?"

The leader regained his serious expression and asked thoughtfully.

"Commander, he saved General Jin Baiyi, and I even helped him rescue a large number of prisoners."

"Given that he was originally an officer in the Capital Division, it was only natural for him to be promoted to division commander."

Wu Wanli said.

"Can you ensure you have control over him?"

The chief asked.

"He voluntarily left his younger brother behind."

"Moreover, we don't need him to directly confront the American forces; he only needs to cooperate with our offensive and revolt later on."

Wu Wanli said, "Good lad, no wonder Kong Jie kept clamoring to go back to China and guarantee you a place in military academy. I think you're a natural-born general!"

The leader smiled slightly and said.

"Alright, now let's talk about the issue of rewarding those who have made contributions."

"You and your comrades in the Seventh Steel Company have made so many contributions, what are your thoughts on that?"

The leader asked with a smile.

"Wu Wanli will obey all orders from his superiors!"

Upon hearing this, Wu Wanli immediately expressed his attitude.

"Good, that's the spirit!"

"However, I'm still willing to give you some autonomy."

"At least, I can tell you something first. There's a guy named Li Yunlong who hasn't even officially joined the war in Korea yet, but he's already clamoring to have you and the Steel Seventh Company join his ranks."

"But I don't really want that. You're such a talented general, I'm afraid he'll turn you into a stubborn mule!"

The commander felt a headache coming on as he thought of Li Yunlong.

"You specifically asked for me?"

"Didn't Commander Kong Jie say anything?"

Wu Wanli paused for a moment, then said.

"Kong Jie? He said that Li Yunlong is a bandit who is always thinking about taking advantage of others, and he doesn't even spare his own elite subordinates."

"Guess what Li Yunlong said to Kong Jie in the telegram?"

He said, "We're like family, this is just a loan. I, Li Yunlong, have always been a man of my word, and I never fail to return what I borrow!"

The commander imitated Li Yunlong's words and couldn't help but laugh again.

"Li Yunlong has always been known for his integrity?"

When Wu Wanli thought of the equipment of Chu Yunfei's battalion, he couldn't help but smile.

"I want to stay in the Seventh Steel Company and continue to contribute on the Korean battlefield."

Wu Wanli hesitated for a moment before speaking.

Is this your final answer?

The commander looked at Wu Wanli and asked.

"Yes."

Wu Wanli nodded.

"Ok."

"I should have brought up your choice a long time ago!"

"Wu Wanli, once the official appointment is issued, you will be the new company commander of the Seventh Steel Company!"

The leader gave Wu Wanli a deep look, then stood with his hands behind his back and said.

"Yes!"

"Commander, what about the Seventh Steel Company?"

Wu Wanli asked.

"I only inquired about your situation because I value you; it's not my place to make decisions for others."

"However, I have already given the word that the Seventh Steel Company has been reorganized into an enhanced company, which consists of four platoons and more than two hundred men."

"In addition, the company commander of the Seventh Steel Company enjoys the treatment of a deputy battalion commander, and all members of the Seventh Steel Company will have their treatment increased by half a rank!"

"As for other honors and rewards, let's discuss that later."

"These are what the soldiers who fought bloody battles for the country deserve."

"Your army will soon be transferred here to serve as the front-line garrison force, and we will have many opportunities to meet in the future."

"Hurry up and train the new recruits of the Seventh Steel Company well so that they can quickly form combat capability."

"I estimate that there won't be much time left before the battles to come."

The commander looked at the battle sand table and said.

"Yes!"

Wu Wanli saluted and then turned to leave.

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A day or two later, the documents concerning the adjustments and appointments were issued to the headquarters of the Seventh Steel Company.

The Seventh Steel Company was reorganized into a reinforced company, consisting of four platoons: an assault platoon, a firepower platoon, a reconnaissance platoon, and an artillery platoon.

Wu Qianli has been promoted to battalion commander of the Third Battalion!

He Changgui has been promoted to deputy battalion commander of the 3rd Battalion!
Mei Sheng has been promoted to political instructor of the 3rd Battalion!

Wu Wanli has been promoted to company commander of the Seventh Steel Company!
Yu Congrong was promoted to deputy company commander of the 7th Steel Company and concurrently served as platoon leader of the firepower platoon!

Pinghe was promoted to deputy company commander of the Seventh Steel Company and concurrently served as platoon leader of the reconnaissance platoon!
Gao Daxing has been promoted to assault platoon leader of the Seventh Steel Company!
In addition, the entire Steel Seventh Company was promoted by half a rank, and the Steel Seventh Company's unit level is now deputy battalion level!
……

After the appointment was issued, the Seventh Steel Company was filled with a joyous atmosphere.

"Wanli, you've surpassed Lei Gong in the blink of an eye!"

"Hahaha……"

Lei Gong looked at Wu Wanli and praised him with a smile.

"Lei Gong, the higher-ups said you'd be appointed deputy battalion commander of the artillery battalion, why did you refuse?"

Wu Wanli asked.

"If Lei Gong wanted to be promoted, he would have reached the regimental level long ago. This isn't the first time he's refused."

Yu Congrong said.

"I'm too old to move around much."

"The Seventh Company is my home. The soldiers in the Seventh Company are all soldiers I trained. They are like my children. I don't want to leave!"

Lei Gong smiled, took a puff of his new pipe, and said.

"Don't worry, Lei Gong, I'll make sure you see the Seventh Company get better and better."

Wu Wanli looked at Lei Gong and said.

"That's right, now we should call him Company Commander Wanli!"

"Hello, company commander!"

Yu Congrong smiled and saluted Wu Wanli.

"Hello, company commander!"

The other soldiers of the Seventh Steel Company also responded, saluting Wu Wanli with eyes full of admiration and respect.

"Wu Wanli, the company commander of the Seventh Steel Company!"

Seeing this scene, Wu Qianli exclaimed with some emotion.

"To!"

Wu Wanli straightened his back and shouted.

"Keep this safe..."

Wu Qianli felt a pang of pain in his heart and handed the notebook containing the names and numbers of all the members of the Steel Seventh Company to Wu Wanli.

"elder brother……"

Wu Wanli saw the tears welling up in Wu Qianli's eyes and said with emotion.

"Remember this, from now on, the Seventh Steel Company will not have your brother!"

"The fate of this heroic company is in your hands. We hope you can lead the Steel Seventh Company to create new glories!"

Wu Qianli handed the flag of the Seventh Steel Company to Wu Wanli and said with a serious expression.

"Yes!"

Wu Wanli took over the company flag and the heavy responsibility.

"Sing the Seventh Steel Company's company song to send off the company commander and political instructor as they take up their posts in the Third Battalion!"

Wu Wanli shouted.

"A thunderclap, a sword, a pack of fierce tigers, the Steel Seventh Company!"

"Iron will, iron will, iron-blooded defenders of the nation, protecting our homeland!"

"The battle cries terrified the enemy, and their fame spread far and wide for their invincible record!"

"Attack with unwavering resolve, defend with impregnable fortifications, and triumph over the enemy's corpses!"

"..."

Wu Wanli led the soldiers of the Seventh Steel Company, shouting loudly as they watched Wu Qianli and Mei Sheng walk towards the Third Battalion.

At that moment, an American military truck carrying new recruits was heading towards the headquarters of the Seventh Steel Company, passing by Wu Qianli Meisheng who was leaving.

Military trucks

"Kid, you're so young, you must have joined the army after you went to North Korea, right? Why do you want to be a soldier?"

Tan Ziwei, who volunteered to bring the new recruits from the Seventh Company, looked at Xu Mumu and asked.

(End of this chapter)