Changjin Lake: From Xinxingli to Seoul

Chapter 139 The Seventh Steel Company's Assault on Tashan!
Rear of the SEALs

"Sir, one of our squads was ambushed by Chinese soldiers and has been wiped out!"

A Navy SEAL captain reported.

"What?!"

"The gunfire only lasted two minutes. Could it be that the Chinese army sent a battalion to ambush our elite squad?"

Major Stallone was slightly startled, and his expression changed drastically.

If China has indeed deployed a battalion to ambush them, it means that at least a regiment or so of troops nearby are prepared to hold them off.

"Sir, it's not a battalion, it's one person!"

"They not only wiped out our reconnaissance squad, but also wounded the company commander, and then escaped..."

The captain swallowed hard, his face looking somewhat awkward as he spoke.

"one person?!"

"They wiped out the entire reconnaissance squad in two minutes, wounded the company commander of the reinforcements, and he still managed to escape!?"

"Fuck you! Are they all a bunch of good-for-nothings?!"

"Even if it were a whole bunch of pigs... scattered and running around on that road, that Chinese guy might not be able to take them all down in two minutes!"

Major Stallone roared angrily.

“Sir, I don’t think we can blame them, because judging from the marksmanship, it seems like the ‘God’s Gun’ we’ve encountered before.”

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

"The Gun of God? Damn it, didn't he just take down the South Korean artillery position with the Chinese Iron Seventh Company? How come he's here again so soon?"

"Something's not right...this is a trap!"

Stallone thought for a moment and then realized what was going on.

Having witnessed the terrifying fighting power of the Iron Seventh Company during the Battle of Xicun, he dared not underestimate them again.

Now that Wu Wanli is acting alone, and it's such an obvious attempt to lure the enemy in, how could he not see it?

"Sir, are you saying we might be ambushed?"

"Should we stop moving forward for now...?"

"The U.S. Army captain asked."

"They definitely will! They've miscalculated this time!"

“If it were just our SEAL team, I would definitely stop advancing out of caution.”

"But right now we're just temporarily acting as the reconnaissance unit of the 38th Regiment of the 24th Division. Our main force is still behind us."

"Unless the Chinese Iron Seventh Company can annihilate the SEALs before the main force of the 38th Regiment arrives, they will definitely be surrounded and wiped out!"

"Tell Commander Locke what's going on and let him decide what to do. This is a great opportunity to wipe out the Iron Seventh Company and wash away the shame of the Navy SEALs!"

Major Stallone said.

"Yes, sir!"

The U.S. Army captain quickly agreed.

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Provisional Headquarters of the 38th Regiment of the United States

"Sir, the reconnaissance team ahead has been attacked by a Chinese man, preliminarily identified as 'God's Gun'."

"Major Stallone concluded that this was a plan to lure the enemy in, and it was very likely an ambush by the Iron Seventh Company."

"So the entire SEAL team is chasing ahead to scout ahead, trying to lure out that Chinese Iron Seventh Company."

"When our main force advances, we'll have a chance to annihilate this Iron Seventh Company!"

"That's what the chief of staff of the 38th Regiment said."

"Using the Navy SEALs as bait to lure out the Iron Seventh Company and annihilate them?"

"But the Chinese 50th and 27th Armies were attacking the South Korean positions on our flanks."

"If we pursue them deep into our territory, the Chinese army could very well defeat the South Korean army and launch a pincer attack on both of our flanks."

"The lessons of the Battle of Chosin Reservoir are profound enough. I am worried that the 38th Regiment will become the next polar bear regiment."

"However, the Seventh Steel Company is General Ridgway's primary target, so it doesn't matter if we suffer several times the casualties."

"I have a headache..."

Commander Locke rubbed his temples, looking somewhat hesitant.

"Commander, General Ridgway's order means that we can risk casualties to encircle and annihilate the Iron Seventh Company."

"As long as the core of the 38th Regiment is not destroyed, General Ridgway will never blame a subordinate who diligently carries out orders."

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

“I know that, but the strength of the Chinese army is really hard to fathom. I’m just worried that the 38th Regiment is at risk of being wiped out.”

"Commander Locke said."

"Sir, even if the Chinese army is strong and successfully launches a pincer attack, they can't completely surround us."

"We've specifically stationed two companies of troops at Tashan, the crucial strategic point for our retreat."

"The main force of the Chinese army hasn't even completely defeated the South Korean army yet, let alone gotten to the heart of the enemy. How could they possibly launch a lightning strike to Tasan?"

"If anything happens at Tashan, an urgent telegram can be sent immediately, and we should be able to evacuate in time."

"After all, the two companies in Tashan have an artillery company, and their firepower is more than enough to defend against the attack of Chinese light infantry."

"So my prediction of the battle outcome is that we will annihilate the Iron Seventh Company, and then suffer some casualties under the pincer attack of the 50th Army and the 27th Army, but we will still be able to retreat to Tashan."

"Whether we block the Chinese army or continue to retreat to the Goyang-Uijeongbu defense line will depend on ourselves."

The chief of staff of the U.S. 38th Regiment said with a smile.

“You’re right. As long as Tashanli doesn’t fall, the 38th Regiment will be fine.”

"As long as we take down this Iron Seventh Company, even if the 38th Regiment loses a battalion, it will be worth it!"

"Telegram SEALs, you can pretend to be reckless and continue the attack. Make sure to lure out the Iron Seventh Company. I will lead follow-up troops and be ready to pounce and wipe them out at any time!"

"Also, send a telegram to the two garrison companies in Tashanli. They must be extremely careful and report any situation immediately. No matter how many Chinese troops they encounter, they must hold Tashanli to the death!"

A hint of excitement flashed in Commander Locke's eyes as he spoke.

"Yes, sir!"

The regimental chief of staff quickly agreed and went to relay the message.

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After Commander Locke's order was relayed, the SEALs accelerated their pursuit of Wu Wanli.

Wu Wanli did not linger in the fight, and used his superhuman speed to lure the enemy into the pre-arranged ambush area.

But as he ran, he glanced at the Sky Eye map and suddenly felt something was wrong.

The U.S. 38th Regiment, which had initially been somewhat disconnected from the Navy SEALs, has gradually closed the gap, seemingly ready to provide support at any time.

Even the Navy SEALs were extremely cautious during the pursuit, seemingly preparing for an impending ambush.

"The American devils seem to know the Navy SEALs are about to be ambushed, but they still keep chasing them..."

"Hiss—they're prepared to sacrifice heavy casualties to annihilate the Steel Seventh Company!"

"These American devils really think highly of the Steel Seventh Company. They're guaranteed to lose at least a main force battalion in casualties."

As Wu Wanli fled in a circle towards favorable terrain, he also guessed the true intentions of the US 38th Regiment.

"The Sky Eye map has been expanded; I need to see the overall trend of the battle situation."

Wu Wanli had a vague feeling that something was wrong, and he silently thought to himself.

Soon, the Sky Eye Map presented the overall situation to Wu Wanli.

The 50th and 27th Armies were about to break through the South Korean defenses and form a pincer movement against the 38th Regiment, while Wu Wanli keenly spotted the 38th Regiment's retreat route through Tashanli.

"I knew it! That's why the 38th Regiment wasn't afraid. They had already arranged for two companies to be stationed at Tashan!"

"No... Given that the US military is prepared, we must capture Tashan earlier than planned and cut off the 38th Regiment's retreat."

Wu Wanli thought for a moment and immediately made a decision in his heart.

Therefore, instead of leading the American troops towards the planned ambush area, he led them in another direction.

Upon seeing this, the SEALs quickly followed and chased Wu Wanli to another location.

The terrain here was equally treacherous, but it had a clever twist: a very well-hidden path led to the original ambush site of the Steel Seventh Company. Wu Wanli was unfamiliar with the terrain of North Korea, but he still managed to pinpoint it clearly using the Sky Eye map.

"That's about it. This is the closest path to get out of here!"

After observing for a moment, Wu Wanli took out two incendiary grenades and threw them forcefully at the American soldiers behind him.

"cluster--"

The grenade struck the front-line American soldiers, instantly igniting fierce flames.

"Ah! Fire, it's fire!"

An American soldier whose clothes were on fire took off his jacket and threw it violently to the ground.

However, the flames clung to him like a ghost, burning him wildly.

Before long, flames tore at most half of his body, and the intense pain assaulted his brain.

"Save me, save me!"

The American soldier ran backward in pain, howling loudly.

In an instant, several of these "human torches" rushed into the rear battle formation, setting other SEAL soldiers ablaze.

"White phosphorus! It's a white phosphorus incendiary grenade!"

"Sir, we can't let them get any closer!"

A U.S. Army sergeant widened his eyes and quickly shouted to the jeep behind him.

Jeep
"Open fire! Shoot them!"

The U.S. squadron leader, clutching his groin, shouted loudly.

"Da da da da da da..."

Soon, the M2 heavy machine gun mounted on the jeep roared to life, sweeping away the firemen in front of it.

Taking advantage of this opportunity, Wu Wanli successfully distanced himself from the American troops and ran to a spot not far from the entrance of the path.

"Those American devils are ruthless; they even shoot their own people."

"But it doesn't matter, this amount of time should be enough for me to disappear."

Wu Wanli smiled slightly, took out a signal gun, and pulled the trigger towards the sky.

Soon, a bright red light appeared in the sky, illuminating the panicked faces of the American soldiers below.

"Take cover! Take cover immediately!"

"Firepower both flanks!"

Upon seeing this, the US platoon leader at the rear staggered down from the jeep and shouted orders in terror.

"Dong dong dong dong dong dong..."

In an instant, the US military's heavy machine guns roared and swept across the concealed positions on both sides.

"Boom! Boom! Boom!"

Even the prepared mortars were set up immediately and began to cover the hillside.

Rear, Navy SEALs battalion

"A fight has broken out! The Seventh Company of China Steel has taken the bait!"

Upon hearing the intense gunfire, the U.S. Army captain's eyes lit up instantly, and he said...

Thanks to the 7th Steel Company's fully American-equipped weaponry, the sound of American-made gunfire made it clear that a fierce firefight was taking place ahead.

Otherwise, it would be impossible to achieve such a deceptive effect based solely on the difference in the sound of gunfire.

"The Seventh Steel Company was so good at using Chinese military tactics, but now they've been defeated here."

"Have the main force of the battalion circle around to the two hillsides and cut off the rear of this Iron Seventh Company. We must not let them escape!"

"Main force of the 38th Telegraph Regiment, it's time to provide support!"

A flicker of excitement flashed in Major Stallone's eyes as he loudly gave the order.

"Yes, sir!"

The U.S. Army captain said excitedly, eager to try it out.

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38th Regiment of the U.S. Army
"Sir, listen! We're hearing gunfire! It must be the Chinese Steel Seventh Company taking the bait!"

"Let's get started quickly, the longer we delay, the more dangerous it will be for us!"

Upon hearing the gunshot, the chief of staff of the 38th Regiment excitedly exclaimed.

"They actually lured it out! Well done, SEALs! I'll report this to them as the hero when we get back!"

"Have the armored forces bypass the Chinese steel company from the right flank and cut off its retreat!"

"Move the rest of the main force forward immediately and resolve this battle as quickly as possible!"

A glint of desire to achieve great things flashed in Commander Locke's eyes as he gave the order.

"Yes, sir!"

The U.S. Army Chief of Staff quickly agreed and went to relay the message.

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Just as the US 38th Regiment was tricked into revealing all their skills and tactics by Wu Wanli's basic attack, Wu Wanli, the one in charge, had already taken a shortcut and quickly arrived at the real ambush position on the left.

"Company Commander, are you alright?!"

"Good heavens! The American devils didn't sneak in the designated spot! That's really strange!"

Yu Congrong saw Wu Wanli returning in the distance and immediately widened his eyes to ask.

"What could possibly happen to me? Even if I had to go back in now, I could fight my way in and out seven times over without any problem."

“I deliberately lured those American troops to the other side; we can’t fight those American troops.”

"When I was wiping out a U.S. reconnaissance squad, I captured a Chinese-American soldier, and that's when I realized that the U.S. military had been prepared all along."

Wu Wanli shook his head and said.

"They were prepared... That makes sense. The lessons learned from the Battle of Chosin Reservoir were too profound. It's normal that the American devils learned their lesson."

"Fortunately, the company commander lured away those American soldiers, otherwise the Seventh Steel Company might be in danger now."

Pinghe analyzed the situation upon hearing this.

"Not only that, the company commander lured the American devils to another side. From a tactical point of view, it seems that we missed this ambush by the Navy SEALs."

"But from a strategic point of view, the 38th Regiment is still considered to be within the pincer movement range of the 50th and 27th Armies, at most it's just a little off course!"

Lei Gong smiled and said.

"Wow, Company Commander, that's amazing! No wonder the higher-ups all cherish you!"

Upon hearing this, Gao Daxing smiled and praised him.

"By the way, Company Commander, here is the latest order from Army Commander Li Yunlong."

"The order can be summarized as follows: while drawing the American forces into the enemy lines, find an opportunity to launch a lightning strike on Tashanli and cut off the American retreat route."

"If it's really impossible, we won't force it, but it might mean huge casualties for our brother units."

"Furthermore, the Air Force will prioritize supporting all our operations!"

Liu Hanqing thought for a moment and then succinctly summarized the telegram.

"Tashanli... Great! Now, by some twist of fate, we've secured the best opportunity for war!"

Wu Wanli looked at the Tianyan map. At this moment, the South Korean defense line, which had been completely destroyed by the 50th and 27th Armies, was advancing towards the position of the 38th Regiment.

"Company commander, our armored vehicle convoy is concealed not far away, and we can get on board and start fighting soon!"

"With air superiority clearing the way, a rapid attack is entirely possible!"

Prehistoric seemed to have guessed Wu Wanli's thoughts and quickly reminded him.

"Get into the armored vehicles immediately and head around to Tashan!"

"Don't let your guard down! The US military definitely has troops stationed there. We need to coordinate with our air power to quickly launch a surprise attack and take down this Tashan!"

Wu Wanli looked at the two American companies in Tashan on the Tianyan map and said with a slightly solemn expression.

"Yes!"

The soldiers of the Seventh Steel Company responded in unison.

(End of this chapter)