Changjin Lake: From Xinxingli to Seoul

Chapter 13 Behind us is BJ!

The train, like a giant steel dragon, continued its journey into the twilight.

The rhythmic roar of wheels on the rails, accompanied by various vibrations, was as rapid as the beating hearts of the soldiers of the Seventh Company.

"According to the latest news, we will not stop in Shenyang, but will enter North Korea directly through the border station!"

Wu Qianli walked to the center of the carriage and looked at everyone.

"Not going to Shenyang? Aren't you going to change into your down jacket there?"

Yu Congrong was slightly taken aback and couldn't help but ask.

"Regarding the cotton-padded coats, let's follow the commander's further arrangements..."

Upon hearing this, a hint of worry flashed in Wu Qianli's eyes, and he sighed.

"It was strange that this trip was suddenly brought forward, and then the route was changed at the last minute. I guess the pressure on the front line is really high."

Mei Sheng pinched his chin, frowning as he pondered.

"Indeed, after the American devils landed at a place called 'Insa River,' the main force of the Korean People's Army was cut off in half and suffered repeated defeats."

"The brother units of the 40th Army went up and blocked the enemy at Yunshan. I don't know the details, but I heard that they fought very well!"

Wu Qianli recalled the radio program they had discussed during the meeting and recounted it.

"No matter how well the battle is fought, the disadvantages in weaponry and equipment and the shortage of manpower cannot be made up for in one go."

"Our Ninth Army Corps rushed into Korea, presumably to support the 40th Army."

Mei Sheng pondered for a moment and guessed.

"Not only that, but there was also a traitor who exposed a lot of information, so we had to change our route to Korea ahead of schedule..."

Wu Wanli murmured to himself, recalling his understanding from his past life.

"Boom bang bang-"

At that moment, a series of rapid knocking sounds came from outside the boxcar.

"Brother, could something be blocking the iron gate?"

"If something is really stuck, it will wear out too much time..."

Wu Wanli looked at Wu Qianli with concern.

"Yu Congrong, you and Wanli be careful. Open it and take a look. Everyone else, be careful of the cold air."

Wu Qianli hesitated for a moment, then nodded and gave the order.

"Okay!"

Upon hearing this, Yu Congrong arranged his things and agreed.

After everyone in the Seventh Company was ready, Wu Wanli and Yu Congrong worked together to open the iron gate.

"If you ask me, what wear and tear is there on the outside..."

Yu Congrong was speaking when he saw the scenery outside and suddenly froze in shock.

The train was traveling on the Beijing-Hebei Railway at that moment, and the cold wind blowing in blew on the faces of the soldiers of the Seventh Company.

But no one spoke; they were all stunned by the sight outside the car.

The Great Wall, winding and twisting, is like a giant dragon, stretching along the undulating mountains, seemingly about to leap up and soar into the clouds.

Clouds and mist swirl around the mountaintops, sometimes gathering and sometimes dispersing, giving the Great Wall a mysterious veil.

The afterglow of the setting sun pierced through the gaps in the clouds, its golden light gently caressing the bricks and stones of the Great Wall, making the ancient walls shimmer.

"This land is so beautiful, it has attracted countless heroes to bow down!"

Wu Wanli watched all of this in shock, and sighed inwardly.

"Damn it, we can't let those American devils destroy such a beautiful land!"

Yu Congrong's eyes stung slightly, and he made up his mind.

"The US wants to fight? Then let's fight them!"

"Let the US president and Congress decide how long they want to fight. We'll see it through to the end!"

Mei Sheng was also quite moved, and clenched his fist as he spoke.

"So what if we don't have cotton-padded clothes!"

"Back then, the snow-capped mountains and grasslands stretching for 25,000 li were just as cold!"

"Forget about clothes, there wasn't even enough to eat. My old sergeant gave us all the fish meat and ate the fish bones himself until he died..."

Lei Gong's bearded lips trembled slightly as he pulled out a golden fishhook, his voice trembling with tears. "Everyone can see what those American devils are up to."

"These bastards have dared to bully us! Let's kill them!"

He Changgui waved his fist and shouted loudly.

"that is!"

"Defeat the American devils!"

"We, the people of the Third Field Army, have never been afraid!"

Below, countless soldiers of the Seventh Company shouted with great passion.

Wu Qianli first waved for his men to close the iron gate, then exhaled a breath of stale air and looked at his soldiers with great satisfaction.

"Company Commander, didn't the higher-ups instruct us to save time and find an opportunity to complete the oath-taking ceremony on the bus?"

"I think we can hold it right now!"

Seeing this, Mei Sheng turned to Wu Qianli and said.

"Excellent, now is the time, let's begin."

Wu Qianli nodded slightly in agreement.

"Comrades, you all saw the Great Wall just now, right?"

"We've just passed Shanhaiguan, and now Beijing is right behind us!"

Mei Sheng slowly scanned the crowd and spoke.

"BJ! The capital of the new China!"

Wu Wanli and all the soldiers of the Seventh Company were instantly shaken. That was the heart of the motherland, the place where the great man's faith resided.

"The fourteen-year War of Resistance against Japan was incredibly difficult for China!"

"Our beautiful land has been turned upside down by the Japanese devils, we must never let it happen again!"

"Think about Lushun before, and Nanjing later!"

"Therefore, we must push American imperialism out!"

"We must build a new Great Wall with the blood and flesh of our Chinese soldiers to keep the enemy outside our borders!"

Wu Qianli waved his hand and said sadly.

"Keep the enemy at our borders!"

The soldiers of the 7th Infiltration Company shouted in unison, some even with slight sobs.

After all, many of their relatives had died at the hands of the Japanese devils, and hearing this now brought those memories back to mind.

"Now, Seventh Infiltration Company, raise your right hands and begin the oath!"

"We are the Chinese People's Volunteer Army!"

"We are the warriors who defend the new China!"

Wu Qianli raised his right fist and said with a resolute look in his eyes.

"We are the Chinese People's Volunteer Army!"

"We are the warriors who defend the new China!"

Upon hearing this, the soldiers of the 7th Infiltration Company all raised their right hands and responded in unison.

"When US imperialism was preventing China's unification, invading Korea, massacring the Chinese people, attempting to attack mainland China, and expanding the war."

"In order to defend our motherland's national defense and to safeguard world peace, our volunteer army went to Korea!"

"Fear no hardship, resolutely obey orders, unite with our brothers and allies, master tactics and techniques, and bravely annihilate the enemy!"

"Strive for glory for the motherland, make meritorious contributions for the people, hold high the red flag, advance towards victory, and never give up until the enemy is annihilated!"

Wu Qianli took a deep breath, suppressing his excitement, and looked at the soldiers of the Seventh Company, shouting loudly.

"Fear no hardship, resolutely obey orders, unite with our brothers and allies, master tactics and techniques, and bravely annihilate the enemy!"

"Strive for glory for the motherland, make meritorious contributions for the people, hold high the red flag, advance towards victory, and never give up until the enemy is annihilated!"

"Never give up! Never give up!"

The soldiers of the 7th Infiltration Company stood at attention, heads held high, and shouted in unison.

Accompanied by the shouts of the Seventh Company, the train continued to roll forward, changing course and heading in another direction—the Yalu River!

A great war to establish a nation is about to begin!
(End of this chapter)