Changjin Lake: From Xinxingli to Seoul

Chapter 121: Steel Seventh Company vs. Navy SEALs! Obtain the Hearts of Iron + Company of Heroes version of the Sky Eye map!

"General Quan, according to the latest intelligence, that Chinese steel company has a very high status, and the new company commander can meet with military-level or higher figures at any time."

"So we can actually trust his status and strength. With such a person connecting with us, the Chinese side will really value us."

"That's what intelligence officer Kim Jae-myung said."

How is my younger brother?

Quan Douguang asked with some concern.

"He originally worked in logistics, but later joined the Chinese Han-Pakistani Army and became the highest-ranking South Korean commander in the Han-Pakistani Army."

Kim Jae-myung said.

"Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha……"

"That Wu Wanli really knows how to win people over, Han collaborator, Han collaborator..."

"What do you think our chances of success in this uprising are?"

Quan Douguang asked.

"If the Chinese army launches a rapid offensive, it can completely control Seoul, but if the Chinese army's offensive is repelled, we will be in trouble."

"However, we have no other choice. President Syngman Rhee is somewhat wary of you. He is worried about being replaced after the war."

"Therefore, he plans to transfer and disperse your trusted confidants, so that you will not be in charge of the Capital Division alone."

Kim Jae-myung said.

"You won't let me take command of the Capital Division alone?"

"Hahahahahaha..."

"You all just saw how the Americans treated us, they treated us like dogs!"

"What about Syngman Rhee? His transfer and division is just the first step. If the battle is over, do you think we'll have a good ending?"

"Remember, the main military force stationed in South Korea in the future will definitely be the US military, not us!"

"We have neither necessary importance nor are we a threat. What do you think our position will be?"

Quan Douguang asked.

"General Quan, you are right."

"But we have no other choice now but to hope that Roh Tae-geon can survive the trial by the U.S. military."

"Otherwise, once things are exposed, Syngman Rhee will definitely take advantage of our misfortune and wipe us out in one fell swoop."

A South Korean military officer said.

"General Quan, how about I try to make contact with the Chinese army?"

"That's what intelligence officer Kim Jae-myung said."

"No, Lu Taijian being taken away means the Americans are already suspicious of us. We absolutely cannot create any unnecessary complications at this time!"

"Now, let's hope that the Chinese army will launch its campaign soon."

Jeon Doo-kwang shook his head and looked in the direction of North Korea.

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U.S. military command

"Sir, the interrogation is complete."

"Based on the interrogation, these South Koreans don't seem to have any problems."

"The SEAL team members have already been selected and formed. Many of them are former comrades-in-arms, so it doesn't take much time to coordinate."

"Why not just launch a special military operation and see how they perform in North Korea?"

The U.S. military chief of staff said.

"Then let's get started."

"According to the latest intelligence, China's 27th Army has taken on a new garrison mission."

“Their divisions are not actually stationed close together, and I believe the SEALs can infiltrate them.”

"For example, this position is an excellent point of penetration."

"There is only about a reconnaissance platoon guarding this place. The SEALs can easily take care of it quickly and then strike right at their heart."

"After completing the mission, we can quickly evacuate by helicopter!"

Li Qi said with a smile.

"Sir, there's a problem."

"Are we running out of helicopters to transport the SEALs? Should we wait for some more?"

The U.S. Chief of Staff thought for a moment and then said.

"not enough?"

"That's enough. They'll have enough after they finish their mission, and they might even have more."

Li Qi smiled slightly, a ruthless glint flashing in his eyes.

"Sir, you mean there will be casualties..."

The US military chief of staff stopped mid-sentence, unable to continue.

"Casualties aside, I'm worried that after they take out the outer reconnaissance platoon, they won't be able to get past the next level!"

Li Qiwei sighed, somewhat worried.

"Can't get past the next hurdle..."

"Yes, I was wondering why the Chinese army was so confident about this pass. It turns out there's that Chinese Ironclad Company stationed there!"

The U.S. Chief of Staff looked at the markings on the map and said.

"Yes, that's exactly what I'm most worried about."

"The Chinese Steel Company was able to defeat an entire battalion at Xiaogaoling with just one company, and in Zangmiri, they also completely defeated Major General Smith's guard battalion."

"With such combat capabilities, I'm afraid the mission won't be completed, and the SEALs might even perish halfway through."

Ridgway said.

“Sir, I think we can insert it from this opening on the side.”

"Although the force we faced was a battalion of the main force of the Chinese army, this battalion suffered heavy casualties in the battle and its combat effectiveness was greatly reduced."

"I think they will be much easier to beat than the Chinese steel company."

The U.S. Chief of Staff thought for a moment and then said.

“I have considered the location you mentioned, but this entrance is also very close to the Chinese steel company.”

"If the Chinese steel company had happened to discover this and provide support in advance, the SEALs probably wouldn't have even had a chance to break out."

Ridgway said.

"Sir, there is no better choice."

"Even facing a battalion of Chinese troops is easier than fighting a Chinese steel company."

"After all, in this kind of terrain at night, there aren't many people who can actually engage in combat."

"At this point, it's all about the elite."

The U.S. Chief of Staff thought for a moment and then made a suggestion.

"Alright, let's send that South Korean special operations team to attack the North Korean People's Army's command center first and draw their fire."

"In addition, the Air Force launched bombing raids on other Chinese military locations to provide cover for the SEALs."

"The US 1st Cavalry Division and the US 2nd Division at the front line adopted a counter-offensive posture to disrupt the Chinese army's judgment."

Li Qiwei looked at the battle map hanging on the wall and said.

"Sir, but we just stalled the Chinese with peace talks. Should we wait until China refuses before sending troops?"

"In this way, we can gain the moral high ground without wasting much time."

The U.S. Chief of Staff thought for a moment and then said.

"No need."

“The SEALs are drawn from various military units. If this drags on for too long, I’m afraid Chinese intelligence agencies will react.”

"If we wait until they are on guard, all our efforts will be in vain."

"As for morality?"

"China was a victorious nation in World War I and enjoyed a moral high ground at the Paris Peace Conference, but in the end, Qingdao in Shandong was ceded to Japan."

"China was morally superior in World War II, being one of the five victorious nations, yet the Yalta Conference also divided up China's interests."

"I don't believe in morality, I only believe in America's aircraft carriers and cannons!"

"Go and prepare. Hopefully, this battle will wash away the shame of Major General Smith and the entire 1st Marine Division's surrender!"

Li Qiwei snorted coldly and said.

"Yes, sir!"

Upon hearing this, the US Chief of Staff quickly agreed.

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Soon, the SEALs split into several teams and infiltrated towards the other side of the front line. After completing their infiltration, they quickly regrouped and moved towards the command center of the Chinese People's Volunteer Army.

At this time, the garrison troops of the Volunteer Army's command center were the main force of the 27th Army, which almost blocked all the entrances.

However, the 3rd Battalion of the 1st Assault Regiment suffered the heaviest losses in the Battle of Chosin Reservoir, so the positions they held were regarded as weak points for breakthrough.

"Sir, everything is ready!"

"However, considering that the Iron Company might provide rapid support, we must act quickly."

"A U.S. Army captain said."

"We must get through this village by the stream quickly!"

Major Stallone said.

"Yes, sir!"

"That's what the U.S. Army captain said."

Soon, the U.S. Navy SEALs sprang into action.

They were indeed elite; they quickly took out the sentries at the village entrance and then marched into the village.

However, they overlooked a well-hidden sentry post.

A Chinese People's Volunteer Army soldier slowly extended the muzzle of his Type 38 rifle, aimed it at a Navy SEAL, and then pulled the trigger.

"Snap!"

A gunshot rang out, and a Navy SEAL fell to the ground.

The sound of gunfire also meant that the Navy SEALs' location had been exposed.

Enraged, several commando members raised their submachine guns and opened fire on the position of the volunteer soldier.

"Da da da da da da..."

A burst of bullets rang out, and the volunteer soldier, riddled with bullets, fell to the ground forever.

"Quickly, launch a direct assault on their battalion headquarters!"

After Major Stallone finished shouting, he raised his gun and charged inside.

Upon receiving the order, the US Navy SEALs rushed inside.

The machine gunner in a house at the village entrance immediately picked up his Type 92 heavy machine gun and began firing, trying to slow down their movement.

However, with a tactical hand signal from Stallone, a precise bazooka rocket shot past, trailing white smoke.

"boom!"

Amidst the violent explosion, a burst of orange-red light instantly illuminated the interior of the building.

Another volunteer soldier has heroically sacrificed his life in the flames.

Another light machine gunner was shot and killed by an elite US sniper as soon as he fired.

Some patrol teams gathered around, but were hit by heavy firepower and suffered heavy casualties, making it impossible for them to stop the SEALs' offensive.

The SEALs didn't linger in the fight; instead, they headed straight for the battalion headquarters where Wu Qianli and Mei Sheng were located.

……

Not far away, Wu Wanli and his men, who were leading the Steel Seventh Company and three tanks on a field exercise, also heard the gunshots and explosions.

"Reporting, Company Commander!"

"Judging from the gunshots and explosions, it was all American-made firepower, and they were equipped with a large number of submachine guns, machine guns, and bazookas!"

Pinghe listened for a short while and then quickly reported back.

"Company Commander, your brother and Political Instructor Mei are still at the battalion headquarters!"

"The Third Battalion is suffering heavy casualties, and some of its men are still using Japanese guns, so their firepower is insufficient and they are in great danger!"

Yu Congrong quickly reminded him.

"Company Commander, rushing through here will threaten the commander's position. If we rush over to rescue the battalion headquarters now, I don't know if we'll make it in time!"

"If we manage to break through and the American devils have already broken through the three battalions, it will be dangerous to rush to the command post!"

Gao Daxing thought for a moment and then reminded him.

"Command post... do they want to emulate the 7th Steel Company's record against the 1st Marine Division?"

Wu Wanli was shocked and instantly understood the true objective of this elite American force.

"Ding--"

"Host status detected. Activation selected!"

"Option 1: Prioritize saving lives, immediately rush to support the battalion headquarters, and hold off the elite American troops at Xicun!"

"Reward 1: Obtain detailed intelligence on this US military operation!"

"Reward 2: A dynamic map of Xicun area, which allows you to observe and analyze the movements of elite US troops from a top-down perspective."

"Option Two: Play it safe and go directly around to the rear of Xi Village to block the SEALs' chance of attacking the command post."

"Reward 1: Obtain some intelligence about the US military in the next battle!"

"Reward 2: Two half-track armored anti-aircraft vehicles plus a small amount of fuel!"

Soon, the system's cold notification finished playing in Wu Wanli's mind.

"Seeking stability?"

"That sounds nice, but isn't it just about using the Third Battalion as a sacrifice to slow down the elite American troops' attack, while I lead the Seventh Company to safely block the breach?"

"My brother Wu Qianli and political instructor Mei Sheng are still at the battalion headquarters, how could I possibly abandon them!"

"I don't care about the reward, I choose saving lives!"

Wu Wanli made his decision without hesitation this time.

"Ding--"

"Congratulations, host! Your selection is complete. Rewards have been issued!"

Soon, the system's cold notification sounded again.

In an instant, a dynamic strategic map of Xi Village and its surrounding area appeared in Wu Wanli's mind.

This map is somewhat like a fusion of Hearts of Iron and Company of Heroes maps.

Wu Wanli can magnify it with his mind and observe it carefully, like the map of Company of Heroes, down to the details of each class and even each individual firing their guns.

When he shrunk the map with his mind, it became like the Hearts of Steel map, with only the little soldiers representing the troops assaulting the Creek Village.

“This thing is good!”

"If I could upgrade, I could lead my army all the way to Busan!"

Wu Wanli's eyes lit up instantly, and he was extremely excited.

As a Paradox Interactive player who had committed heinous crimes in his past life, he knew all too well how significant such a cheat, which allowed him to see into the heavens, could be in a battle.

What's more, he's using a super cheat that can be zoomed in to a large map like Heart of Iron, or shrunk down to a small map like Company of Heroes!

This is the Xicun version now. If it were upgraded to a county, a city, a province, or even a dynamic map of the whole of North Korea.

Especially since the Hearts of Iron map even has sound effects to indicate when someone is logged in, he could lead an entire reinforced regiment and fight his way in and out of North Korea seven times over!

"Ding!"

"Intelligence: This elite unit is a newly formed special operations force of the United States, drawing on a large number of veterans, and named SEAL Team!"

"They are carrying out a decapitation strike. Their tactical objective is to break through the 3rd Battalion's defenses and directly attack the command post."

"Strategic objective: To wash away the shame of the 1st Marine Division, boost the morale of the entire U.S. military, gain leverage in negotiations, and delay the launch of the next campaign!"

"Escape method: US Air Force bombing combined with helicopter pick-up!"

Soon, the system relayed specific intelligence about the US military operation to Wu Wanli.

"hiss--"

"Those American devils, they've got some pretty good ideas!"

"How could the Navy SEALs possibly compare to the Steel Seventh Company? And the Volunteer Army isn't so easy to deal with either!"

Wu Wanli clenched his fists, inwardly seething with anger.

"Company Commander, listen! Their firepower is almost equivalent to two battalions of our army. Even in the US military, it would be considered an elite force!"

"We still have some new recruits with us, and we haven't fully coordinated yet. How should we fight now?"

Asking questions in prehistoric times.

"Elite? I don't care what elite they are! When two warriors meet on a narrow path, let's draw the swords of our Steel Seventh Company!"

"Listen up, new recruits! Kill one American soldier and you're automatically qualified to join the Steel Seventh Company!"

"Yu Congrong, you take three tanks and a platoon and circle around to the village entrance to cut off their retreat. Don't let a single American soldier escape!"

"Lei Gong, your artillery platoon will bombard the rear of the American forces according to my instructions!"

"The rest of you, follow me to Creek Village and annihilate this elite American force!"

Wu Wanli immediately raised his gun and gave a loud order.

(End of this chapter)