Changjin Lake: From Xinxingli to Seoul

Chapter 138 Li Yunlong: I only want Tashan!
North of Imjin River, 27th Army Forward Command Post
"Old Li, the Seventh Steel Company has accepted a combat mission, but their specific plan is somewhat dangerous."

Zhao Gang handed a military report to Li Yunlong.

"Let me see……"

"Hahahaha... Wu Wanli, that kid, he's fucking brave!"

"I ordered the Steel Seventh Company to draw the attention of the newly formed 31st Regiment of the US Army, but he himself wants to draw the attention of the US forward forces first?"

Li Yunlong laughed heartily and said.

"Going to attract them alone! That's too dangerous!"

"He did the same thing in Zangmiri, but the circumstances were completely different!"

"Back then, it was our legion that completely surrounded the American devils, and the movements and positions of the American troops were pinned down and controlled."

"But now it's the main force of the US military regiment attacking, the Seventh Steel Company is at a severe disadvantage in terms of strength, and the specific movements of the main US force are also unclear..."

Upon hearing this, a hint of worry flashed in Kong Jie's eyes.

"Old Li, I also think this kind of fighting is too dangerous."

"Should we send a telegram to Zhang Dabiao's 80th Division and 50th Army, urging them to speed up their advance to the encirclement point?"

"That way, we can provide support if the situation changes."

Zhao Gang thought for a moment and then said.

"We should help, but this method is not good. It might unnecessarily increase the pressure on the 50th Army."

"Besides, although I also cherish Wu Wanli, I can't change things just for him."

"The main problem is that if we suddenly pull too fast, we might scare away the fish that are about to take the bait!"

Li Yunlong, his expression turning very serious, said as he went to war.

"Old Li, even so, the Seventh Steel Company is still a company facing a main force regiment of thousands of American troops!"

"Should we...?"

Upon hearing this, Kong Jie wanted to offer further advice.

"Kong Erlengzi, look at you, you're in such a hurry again!"

"I already said I would help, just not in this way."

Li Yunlong laughed and pointed at Kong Jie.

"Not this way? It seems we've run out of reserves."

"Even if we send out the entire guard battalion, it still won't be enough time to provide support."

Kong Jie was slightly taken aback, and then said.

"Old Li, are you trying to mobilize that batch of air force personnel?"

Zhao Gang thought for a moment, then suddenly had an idea and said...

"Look at that, Old Zhao is really different because he's educated. He guessed it right away!"

"The Air Force has just gone back to refuel, and now is the perfect time to take off."

“The US Air Force has just suffered heavy losses, and the Imjin River battlefield is not limited to our section, so they certainly won’t have time to stop them.”

"The commander-in-chief and the old brigade commander have entrusted the air force to me, so I'll be bold and bet everything on Wu Wanli and the Steel Seventh Company!"

"With the air force's cover, even if Wu Wanli's attempt to escape backfires, he'll still have a chance to get away."

Li Yunlong slammed his hand on the table and said.

"You, Li Yunlong, you were just lecturing me, saying I couldn't accept a change."

"I was wondering why our Commander Li is known for being fiercely protective of his own, and he was already thinking about Wu Wanli and the Steel Seventh Company before he even went to Korea. Why is he talking about military discipline and influence now?"

"You're not making any changes, but the entire Volunteer Army's air force has been sent to support Wan Li!"

Kong Jie thought of Li Yunlong's righteous and indignant demeanor a few seconds ago, and felt both annoyed and amused.

"Hehe! That depends on the situation, doesn't it?"

"I originally intended to use that batch of air force for fire support, since the US air support and the South Korean heavy artillery would definitely put a lot of pressure on Zhang Dabiao and his men."

"But Wu Wanli, that kid, managed to lead the Steel Seventh Company through the South Korean defenses. The South Korean heavy artillery changed hands and ended up in our hands, and the US Air Force was also driven away."

"In this situation, I'll send my air force to support them, and I'll see who dares to object!"

Li Yunlong waved his hand domineeringly and said.

"Old Li, so you mean to keep the entire 38th Regiment of the US Army?"

"The U.S. Army's regiments are quite strong in terms of both manpower and firepower; they are large regiments with thousands of troops."

"If all else fails, being able to defeat the South Korean army while severely damaging the US 38th Regiment would also be considered a major victory."

Zhao Gang thought for a moment and then said.

"No!"

"The 38th Regiment of the US Army must be retained; this is of great significance!"

"Besides, back then, Kong Erlengzi was able to lead the 27th Army to encircle and annihilate the Polar Bear Regiment. Now we also have the 50th Army and the Air Force to help us. What are we afraid of about the 38th Regiment!"

Li Yunlong shook his head, unusually rejecting Zhao Gang's suggestion outright.

"Old Li, the situation was different back then."

"We surrounded the polar bear group in Xinxingli early on, and then launched a general offensive to annihilate them."

"And the battle was extremely difficult; we almost couldn't take it. It was only thanks to that kid Wu Wanli leading the Steel Seventh Company to wipe out the Polar Bear Regiment's headquarters that we were able to..."

Upon hearing this, Kong Jie quickly offered some kind words of advice.

"Old Kong, even if we can't wipe them out in a short time, can't we at least surround them?"

"Do you think Ridgway, that old Japanese devil, should rescue such a main force regiment trapped on the south bank of the Imjin River or not?"

"If they won't come to our aid, then we'll gladly accept it. The 27th Army can annihilate another entire regiment of American devils. Let's see if they can withstand the annihilation!"

Li Yunlong asked.

"What if Ridgway sends troops to rescue them?"

Kong Jie's eyes lit up, and he seemed to have guessed Li Yunlong's thoughts, but asked somewhat uncertainly.

"Then let's encircle the enemy's stronghold, attack their reinforcements, and then attack their reinforcements again!"

“If he comes too many times, it means he’s abandoning the strong defensive line from Goyang to Uijeongbu Castle and is going to have a decisive battle with us ahead of schedule.”

"In the Battle of Chosin Reservoir, the U.S. military had already lost the entire 1st Marine Division, and the Eighth Army had also suffered heavy losses."

"Now that the South Korean army has been defeated, its air force has been temporarily crushed, and another regiment of theirs is surrounded, if they were to engage us in a decisive battle..."

"We are almost certain to win, and we even have a chance to fight our way all the way to Busan!"

"However, I suspect Ridgway wouldn't dare to fight like that."

Zhao Gang immediately understood Li Yunlong's meaning and said with a smile.

"Hahahaha... Old Zhao is indeed Old Zhao, he's damn smart!"

Li Yunlong nodded and smiled.

"Wow! Old Li, your strategic thinking has really improved!"

"Attack the South Korean army to lure the US 38th Regiment into a siege and then use that siege to lure the US 24th Division into a siege and then attack their reinforcements!"

"If we don't make up for it, we'll strangle the American devils layer by layer!"

Kong Jie nodded slightly and praised.

"But Lao Li, if we do that, we'll be leaving the most important link to Wu Wanli and the Steel Seventh Company."

“If they fail to lure us to the deepest part of the area, our pincer attack will not be able to completely surround us; there will always be gaps.”

"I know you trust him, but if we're being careful, shouldn't we keep a backup plan?"

Zhao Gang looked at the strategic map and said.

"A backup plan? How should we keep it?"

Li Yunlong thought for a moment and then asked.

"Before the war, I specifically asked the North Korean guide and learned more about the details of the battle site."

"I remember it very clearly. Behind the 38th Regiment of the U.S. Army, there was a place that was not clearly marked on our map, called Tashanli."

"If any army can capture this place, the retreat route of the US 38th Regiment will definitely be cut off!"

Zhao Gang pointed to a small dot on the battle map and said.

"Great! Even the heavens are on our side!"

Which army unit is currently closest to Tashanli?

Li Yunlong's eyes lit up, and he asked.

"It was the Steel Seventh Company responsible for luring them in."

"If they can successfully lure the enemy into a trap and then rejoin the hidden armored convoy to launch a surprise attack on Tashan, that would be the quickest move of their strategy."

"But if we fight like that, we're just using the Seventh Steel Company to its death."

A hint of worry flashed in Zhao Gang's eyes as he spoke.

"That's right, Lao Li. The Seventh Steel Company not only has to take Tashanli, but also defend Tashan and withstand the counterattack of the US 38th Regiment."

"What's even more dangerous is that if Ridgway sends a second batch of reinforcements ahead of time, the Steel Seventh Company will be caught in a pincer movement, becoming an isolated force and at risk of being completely annihilated!"

Kong Jie thought for a moment and said with concern.

"Old Zhao, isn't there any other way?"

"For example, would it be alright to send troops over in advance to take it?" Li Yunlong asked, feeling a little reluctant.

"Old Li, the US military just suffered a deep defeat at Chosin Reservoir. Now, only the Steel Seventh Company is a tempting bait for them to take the bait."

"If another army were sent to attack Tashan earlier, the US 38th Regiment would definitely be alerted and might withdraw directly."

"But if we wait until we are attacked from both sides before sending troops to fight, the distance and speed will not be as fast as the Steel Seventh Company, and the casualties will be enormous."

Zhao Gang thought for a moment, then sighed.

"Send this information to the Seventh Steel Company and let them act accordingly."

"If it really doesn't work out, there's no need to force it. I'll have Zhang Dabiao send his troops to kowtow and surrender."

Li Yunlong paused for a moment, then spoke.

"But Lao Li, this will affect the casualty figures of the 80th Division..."

Kong Jie felt a slight pang in his heart and reminded him.

"I don't care about the casualty figures, I just want 'Tashan'!"

Li Yunlong slammed his hand on the table and gave a loud order.

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Wu Wanli was unaware of the 27th Army Command's new operational plan and the air support it was preparing to provide.

At this moment, he had just arrived near the best ambush point.

"Since I'm all alone, I don't need to worry about being suspected. I can take out the things in my storage space and put them to use."

"I've become a super soldier with unlimited ammo?"

Wu Wanli chuckled self-deprecatingly, took out the items from his storage space, and planted landmines on the path that the US Navy SEALs were sure to take.

After he had done everything, he went into hiding.

"Open the Sky Eye Map of Steel Ambition".

Wu Wanli lay hidden in a concealed spot, silently reciting in his mind.

Soon, the movements of the newly formed 38th Regiment of the U.S. Army became clear.

It not only shows the number of people and weapons, but also the distance between each unit, and even their direction of movement is indicated by a large arrow.

"Fortunately, it's within the coverage area of ​​the Sky Eye; otherwise, it wouldn't be visible in the fog of war."

Wu Wanli was overjoyed and began to observe again.

The area that was unlocked earlier is part of the area from Imjin River to Seoul, not the whole area, but it's enough for now.

Judging from the map, the SEALs are positioned quite far from the main force behind them.

Furthermore, the SEALs also had a forward-deployed squad, followed by a main squadron of officers, and then a unit of the battalion.

"The US military is cunning. If it weren't for the Sky Eye Map, they probably would have mistaken the squadron for the main force of the battalion and annihilated it."

"But now everything is laid bare, and all the arrangements are in vain."

Wu Wanli smiled slightly, raised his gun, and aimed at the intersection.

Before long, a Navy SEAL team came into view.

It must be said that this group of American soldiers was indeed elite. They advanced silently and in shifts, checking for any suspicious activity in the vicinity.

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

The US platoon leader aimed at a spot not far to Wu Wanli's right and suddenly opened fire with a burst of gunfire.

"call out--"

An American soldier even fired a bazooka at a boulder not far to Wu Wanli's left.

"boom!"

The boulder was hit precisely by the rocket, flames shot up, and a sharp piece of rock stuck not far from Wu Wanli's feet.

"Sir, we've checked all the suspicious bunkers, nothing was found."

"That's what a U.S. Army sergeant said."

"keep going."

The U.S. squad leader waved his hand and said.

Soon, ten American soldiers, guns in hand, continued walking forward, completely unaware that Wu Wanli had been overlooked.

"Firepower reconnaissance? My incredible luck saved my life again, that was really close!"

Wu Wanli sighed with lingering fear, then raised his gun and aimed it at the American soldiers who were about to enter the minefield.

"boom!"

The moment the two American soldiers in the front row stepped on the landmine, the flames and shockwaves of the explosion, carrying shrapnel, instantly turned them into a bloody mess.

"Fuck you! Hide, enemy..."

Upon seeing this, the US platoon leader almost instinctively dropped to the ground.

"boom!"

At that moment, Wu Wanli thrust out a shot and accurately struck the American squad leader in the head.

"thump--"

The American squad leader collapsed immediately, dying without ever understanding how there could still be people there.

The remaining American soldiers were also puzzled as to why Wu Wanli had survived the recent reconnaissance fire, and were slightly taken aback.

Taking advantage of this moment, Wu Wanli turned his gun around and fired three shots in quick succession.

"Bang! Bang! Bang!"

Three shots rang out, and three U.S. Navy SEALs fell to the ground.

"Suppressive fire!"

Upon seeing this, an American soldier, terrified, picked up his light machine gun and fired it in the direction where Wu Wanli was.

Seeing this, the remaining American soldiers quickly picked up their submachine guns and began firing at Wu Wanli's location.

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

Countless bullets struck the stone bunker where Wu Wanli was, and a large amount of sand fell down.

"Take turns firing, block his position, and don't give him a chance to show himself!"

"Our reinforcements heard the gunfire and will be here soon!"

A U.S. Army sergeant shouted.

"Yes!"

The remaining four SEAL team members did as instructed.

Under the barrage of fire, Wu Wanli was almost crushed to death in his bunker.

Furthermore, according to the Sky Eye map, a squadron of Navy SEALs was rapidly en route to his location.

"Sky Eye Map, switch to the Company of Heroes version for a specific perspective!"

Wu Wanli pulled out a grenade from his pocket and silently recited the command in his mind.

Soon, the Sky Eye map zoomed in and showed the exact location of the US troops outside the giant rock.

After Wu Wanli pinpointed the location, he quickly pulled the pin on a grenade and threw it toward the American troops' position.

Soon, several black dots emitting white smoke struck the remaining American soldiers with terrifying precision.

"What?!"

"Lie down!"

The American soldiers, seeing the grenade that seemed to have eyes, immediately shouted for them to lie down.

"Boom! Boom! Boom!"

However, the next second, the flash of the grenade explosion engulfed the remaining American soldiers.

At this point, the SEAL team had been wiped out by Wu Wanli alone.

Not long after, the U.S. squadron leader arrived at the scene with his squadron.

"Judging from the gunfire just now, there shouldn't be many Chinese soldiers. How could they have wiped out a whole squad in two minutes?!"

The U.S. squadron leader walked to the vicinity of the minefield and exclaimed in surprise.

“The Gun of God, I recognize it, sir, be careful…”

A wounded American soldier lying not far from a landmine pointed to a hiding place and said.

"The Spear of God?"

The US squadron leader's eyes widened instantly, and he prepared to return to a safe position.

"boom!"

However, at that moment, another gunshot rang out.

After firing the first shot, Wu Wanli didn't even look at what happened next, and ran backward as fast as he could.

"Fuck you! You damned demon! Chase after him immediately!"

"Telegram to Major Stallone: ​​We need backup!"

At this moment, the US squadron leader, clutching his bleeding groin, roared in grief and indignation.

(End of this chapter)