Changjin Lake: From Xinxingli to Seoul

Chapter 134 Kill the Division Commander! Seize Air Supremacy!
"kill!"

"Our Steel Seventh Company will not only destroy the US Air Force, but also disrupt the entire Imjin River front with this artillery fire!!"

Wu Wanli roared with high spirits.

"Rumble--"

The Pershing heavy tank of the Seventh Steel Company accelerated immediately, its engine roaring as it pressed forward, and its huge cannon muzzle slowly adjusted, ready to fire at any moment.

South Korean positions

"It's over, it's over!"

"A whole regiment of reinforcements was wiped out by this Chinese company! What should we do, sir?!"

As the South Korean lieutenant turned his head, he discovered that the South Korean major had already disappeared.

"Damn it! You ran away without telling me..."

The South Korean lieutenant clenched his fist in anger and roared halfway through his sentence.

"boom!"

A shell fired by the Seventh Steel Company exploded not far from him, and the violent shockwave, mixed with heat, sent him flying.

"what!"

He slammed hard onto the ground in the trench, took a nasty swipe, and let out a scream.

"Sir, what do we do?!"

"The major has already led a group of men away, leaving only about a hundred men on the position!"

"Should we... run away too?"

A South Korean lieutenant hurriedly bent down and crawled over to ask.

"Run? Run my ass!"

"Look at this! We've already missed our window of opportunity to escape!"

The South Korean captain sneered twice and threw the helmet on the ground above the trench.

"Da da da!"

"Bang, bang, bang!"

The helmet had barely cleared the trench when it was immediately blasted aside by a hail of bullets from the Seventh Steel Company, making a crisp metallic clang.

"It's over, sir. With that kind of firepower from China, if we retreat, our backs will be riddled with bullets..."

"That's right! We can surrender! We can surrender!"

Upon realizing this, the South Korean lieutenant immediately stuck a white towel into his bayonet and prepared to raise it.

"Save your breath. This small group of elite Chinese troops is hardly going to be a burden or a hindrance."

"You just raised your hand to surrender, and before they could even see it clearly, your hand will be smashed to pieces the next second."

"Kid, learn this, it's a survival skill!"

The South Korean captain shook his head, whispered something, threw sand at himself, and then pretended to be shot and fell to the ground.

"That's right, they need to keep flanking and charging, they can't just stop and finish off enemies slowly!"

"We'll surrender when the Chinese troops arrive from behind!"

The South Korean lieutenant's face lit up with joy, and he pretended to be shot, falling to the ground.

Several South Korean soldiers nearby exchanged glances and immediately followed suit, faking their deaths in batches.

As a result, the trend of feigning death swept across the entire South Korean army's positions.

Apart from the thirty-odd stubborn fools who were shot to death on the spot, the rest all chose to feign death before surrendering to the Chinese army behind them.

After all, the chances of surviving this way are much higher than running away from a hail of bullets.

"Rumble--"

Soon, the tanks of the 7th Steel Company advanced to the vicinity of the South Korean army's position.

Inside the Panzer 6

"Wanli, something's not right!"

"Given a normal kill rate, their firepower shouldn't be decreasing this quickly!"

Liu Hanqing frowned slightly and said.

Inside Tank No. 3

"Company commander, could it be that these South Korean troops are deliberately pretending to be wiped out, and actually waiting for us to get close so they can bombard the tanks' weak points with rocket launchers?"

Pinghe pondered for a moment, then said with a slight sense of worry.

Inside Tank No. 2

"Company commander, why don't we send the infantry in the troop transport vehicles to break in first? It will only take a little time."

Gao Daxing thought for a moment and then said.

Inside Tank No. 1
"These Korean bastards are even trying to pull the 'empty city strategy' on me..."

Wu Wanli frowned slightly and murmured, but quickly relaxed.

Why should he worry? He has his own Heavenly Eye Observation Device that can zoom in and out at any time!

Wu Wanli smiled slightly and proudly opened the Heavenly Eye Map, but he was immediately stunned at first glance, and his heart was suddenly shaken.

According to the SkyNet map, the US military has dispatched a new batch of air force personnel to provide support.

This meant that the Chinese and Soviet air forces would face a much larger U.S. air force, making it a bloody battle with a vast disparity in strength.

If they suffer a crushing defeat, the Volunteer Army's air support will be almost completely destroyed, and the weak air force of the new China will be strangled!

If victorious, half of the US Air Force will perish here, and they will be able to cooperate with air defense weapons to try to gain air superiority in the later battles!

The key to victory or defeat now lies in whether Wu Wanli can lead the Steel Seventh Company to capture the Han artillery position and seize the anti-aircraft guns.

"As long as we can catch the US Air Force supporting us off guard with anti-aircraft guns, there is still hope for this air battle!"

"If we can fight this well, the Soviet Union will definitely increase its investment and provide us with more MiG fighter jets!"

As Wu Wanli pondered this, he zoomed in on the Sky Eye map, instantly gaining a clear view of the situation inside the South Korean army's trenches.

All the South Korean soldiers were lying on the ground, none of them still holding weapons, as if they were all dead.

In this situation, even if the tanks run over them, they won't have time to blow them up.

"We can't delay any longer; time is what we need most right now."

"Let's charge straight in!"

Wu Wanli spoke into the radio, his words leaving no room for argument.

"Yes!"

"Yes!"

……

Without the slightest hesitation, each tank radio relayed a response, as if echoing the call to arms.

The tanks rumbled over the trenches, and as expected, not a single South Korean soldier resisted.

The M16 armored vehicles and troop carriers behind them also accelerated quickly, and in one sprint they crossed the rather low and narrow South Korean trenches.

The imposing armored convoy of the 7th Steel Company sped off at full speed toward the distant South Korean artillery positions.

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1st Division Command of the Korean Army
"Commander, something terrible has happened!"

"A South Korean regiment that we sent to encircle and annihilate was completely routed by a small Chinese force!"

The South Korean chief of staff rushed over with a battle report in his hand and said this.

"What!? How is this possible!?"

"Although the South Korean Second Regiment has suffered heavy losses, it still has the strength to absolutely crush a Chinese company!"

The South Korean major general division commander gasped instantly, his eyes widening in shock and fear, and he roared loudly.

"it is true!"

"They were equipped with extremely powerful firepower, including a large number of light and heavy machine guns and submachine guns, as well as M16 armored anti-aircraft gun vehicles and even Pershing heavy tanks!"

"According to the officer who escaped, he saw the Chinese army's unit number through his binoculars; it was the Iron Seventh Company!"

The South Korean chief of staff, his hand trembling slightly, handed the battle report to the division commander and said...

"China's Seventh Steel Company!?"

"The Iron Seventh Company stormed the 1st Marine Division headquarters and captured Major General Smith alive!!"

"I heard that one of the most elite small units of the United States recently clashed with them in Creek Village and got thoroughly thrashed..."

"What about the front lines? How are things at the front?!"

"General Ridgway said that air support has been increased, and the mechanized army is on its way. Can we hold out for the rest of the time?"

The South Korean major general division commander turned pale and asked, clinging to his last glimmer of hope.

"After the front line was breached, we were on the defensive."

"Fortunately, we are a reinforced division that has been specially supplemented, with a total of four regiments guarding the area."

"With the heavy artillery support from our artillery positions, the Chinese army cannot break us down for the time being."

"but……"

The South Korean chief of staff adjusted his glasses and said.

"That's good, that's good. As long as we can hold our ground and hold out until the arrival of the American troops, the defense line on the south bank of the Imjin River will be secure."

"Wait... what can't you say?"

The South Korean division commander, with a hint of relief in his mind, suddenly became alert and asked, "General, it was only thanks to you leading the supervisory team and providing heavy artillery support that the breach in the front line was stabilized."

"But now this Chinese Iron Seventh Company is attacking our artillery positions, and I estimate that the control of artillery fire will soon change hands."

The South Korean chief of staff sighed.

"What about the reserves? Are there any reserves at all?"

"The South Korean division commander asked."

"They originally existed, but they were destroyed by the Chinese steel company..."

The South Korean chief of staff smiled wryly.

"No, if the artillery positions are lost, the defense line will collapse. If this section collapses, the entire front line will collapse..."

"Guard battalion, assemble!"

The Han army division commander thought for a moment and then roared.

"Commander, please think it over!"

"Their combat effectiveness is truly formidable, and after capturing artillery positions, they can quickly replenish their ammunition and supplies."

"Major General Smith was captured alive, I'm worried you were shot dead!"

In his haste, the South Korean chief of staff blurted out his opinion.

"What the hell did you say?!"

The South Korean division commander slapped the chief of staff across the face and roared.

"I'm sorry, General, I was just worried..."

The South Korean chief of staff covered his burning face, about to speak.

"Shut up!"

"The order to kill me has been given. If the artillery is abandoned and the battle line collapses, I will be shot by General Ridgway!"

"Go and fight the Chinese army; at least there's a glimmer of hope..."

The South Korean division commander said with a hint of annoyance.

He was actually afraid of dying, but it was precisely because he was afraid of dying that he wanted to try. Losing the position meant death, while going there meant a high probability of survival.

After all, he won a battle and became famous, and he will become an even more popular new star in the South Korean military than Chun Doo-kwang!
As for losing... you can still survive even if you lose, so it's better to surrender sooner rather than later.

If I surrender quickly, you won't have a chance to kill me!
"Now I am handing over command to you and the deputy division commander. You two discuss and decide on the matter. If there are any disagreements, listen to the deputy division commander!"

"Guard battalion, come with me to support the artillery position!"

The South Korean division commander shouted the order.

"!(yes!)"

The South Korean chief of staff, clutching his still-painful face, quickly agreed.

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South Korean artillery positions
"Company commander, these South Korean soldiers are such cowards. They surrendered after only a short time. It wasn't exciting."

Yu Congrong said.

"Coward? It's not cowardly."

"After learning that they had broken through the entire division's defenses and even routed an armored regiment, these artillerymen were still able to put up a token resistance. They were truly brave men in the South Korean army."

Gao Daxing looked at the South Korean artillerymen being held together and said.

"Company commander, the Korean-speaking translator in the company just interrogated them. They had just received orders to hold their ground to the death, but we broke through their position."

"The order also indicates that the South Korean division commander will personally lead an elite guard battalion to support them."

Liu Hanqing said.

"The division commander is personally coming to provide support? This is a big fish!"

"Company commander, we..."

A hint of excitement flashed in Wu Si's eyes, and he was about to make a suggestion.

"Reporting, Company Commander!"

"The US Air Force is advancing!"

"There are two groups in total. One group is being chased by our air force, and the other group is flying in from behind!"

Pinghe, who was on the watchtower, lowered his binoculars and shouted loudly.

"It seems that the first batch of US Air Forces intends to merge with the later Air Forces, so that their strength will be enough to completely overwhelm our Air Force!"

"Company commander, we absolutely cannot let them reunite like this. The air force of our new China is hard-won!"

Liu Hanqing was slightly startled and quickly reminded him.

"The instructor is right, thankfully we broke through quickly..."

"Lei Gong, it's been so long, are the artillery platoons ready yet?!"

Wu Wanli shouted loudly at Lei Gong, who was not far away.

"Reporting to the company commander, this large batch of anti-aircraft guns has been inspected and is fine. They will definitely give those American devils a hard time!"

"However, there are too many anti-aircraft guns and not enough artillery. I'll have to use some South Korean artillery to support them. I've already taken those who speak Korean!"

Lei Gong responded loudly.

"no problem!"

"Once those American airmen get close enough, your artillery platoon should fire hard to relieve the pressure on our air force!"

"Yu Congrong, I'm handing over all the tanks to you for command. You'll lead the tanks and the firepower platoon to fight the South Korean reinforcements head-on!"

"Pinghe, the reconnaissance platoon, follow me. We're going to flank the South Korean reinforcements and bombard them with bullets like a string of candied hawthorns!"

"Gao Daxing, you take the assault platoon and guard the vicinity of the artillery position to prevent other South Korean troops from attacking our artillery!"

Wu Wanli thought for a moment and then immediately gave the order.

"Yes!"

Upon hearing the order, the members of the Seventh Steel Company immediately responded and quickly went down to prepare.

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At this moment, in the sky
Inside Winter One, the lead aircraft of the second formation of the U.S. Air Force
"This is Winter One! This is Winter One!"

"The second formation is about to join the battle. Please turn back and engage the Chinese Air Force. Make sure to keep them engaged. Over!"

"Repeat this once: Make sure you keep them occupied, that's it!"

"The U.S. military captain, David, shouted into the communications radio."

……

Inside Summer No. 2 fighter jet

"Received, over!"

"First formation, all units engaged. Second formation, join the battle now. Engage the Chinese Air Force immediately, focusing on entanglement. Over!"

"Repeat it once: keep the Chinese Air Force engaged, over!"

"U.S. Army Captain George said into the communications radio."

The order was quickly relayed to each aircraft in the first formation.

These US warplanes immediately turned back and engaged in dogfights with the Chinese Air Force.

However, when China's "Seven Iron Sons" engaged in combat with Soviet MiG fighters, these American fighters always seemed to be half-fighting and half-dodging, as if they did not intend to engage in a bloody battle.

Inside the Su-1 fighter jet
"Something's not right! Comrade, believe me!"

"As an ace pilot honed in the Great Patriotic War, I could tell that these American soldiers were trying to hold us off; they definitely had reinforcements!"

"Comrade, our air power is limited and we cannot afford to lose it all at once. Perhaps we should temporarily avoid the US Air Force's advance."

Peter frowned and spoke to the radio.

Fighter jet Hua-Wanli-1
"Should I avoid direct confrontation with the US military?"

"Below are our comrades who are fighting to the death for their country. They are charging forward with their lives on the line. If we retreat, they will be subjected to indiscriminate bombing by the US military."

"Sorry, you can leave first, but we can't!"

"Comrades, let's not keep fighting these American devils like this. Let's fight to the death. Once their reinforcements arrive, it will be much harder to win!"

"Comrade, you Chinese will never realize that pilots are more valuable and important than countless army soldiers!"

"The time and cost of training a pilot are unmatched by any army..."

"Fine, I'll fight alongside you this time. I wasn't afraid even in the skies above Stalingrad!"

"Wait... Comrade, you can't fight like this!"

The Seven Steel Soldiers charged headlong into the American warplanes, each one eager to attach bayonets to the planes and engage the American soldiers in fierce combat.

"Da da da da da da da da da da da..."

"Bang! Bang! Bang! Bang! Bang!"

Amidst the dense strafing, the occasional clanging of steel as fighter jets were struck by bullets could be heard.

The first bloody battle between the Chinese and American air forces on the battlefield of the Korean War broke out!

Meanwhile, the US Second Squadron in the distance accelerated towards the battlefield, completely unaware of the South Korean anti-aircraft guns below.

……

Below, anti-aircraft artillery positions
"It's time! Bomb them hard!"

Lei Gong waved his hand and roared loudly.

(End of this chapter)