Changjin Lake: From Xinxingli to Seoul

Chapter 150 The Korean battlefield is in complete chaos!

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"report!"

"Urgent telegram from the front: Li Yunlong is leading his troops to attack Dead Eagle Village!"

"The entire Korean battlefield is now in complete chaos!"

"The other units still think it's a direct order from the headquarters, and they're all asking whether to cooperate in launching attacks on other enemy forces to support and cover the 27th Army!"

The Chief of the General Staff rushed in and called out.

"What!?"

"Li Yunlong attacked Dead Eagle Village? When did that happen?!"

"Quickly, send a telegram to inquire?"

Upon hearing this, Chief Chen's heart skipped a beat, and he quickly replied.

"Yes!"

Upon hearing this, the Chief of the General Staff immediately sent a telegram to inquire.

……

"report!"

"The 27th Army responded that it was carrying out the latest order from the headquarters: to annihilate the enemy forces near Tashanli."

"The British Royal Rifle Regiment is also near Tashanli, so the 27th Army is working desperately to complete its tactical objectives according to orders!"

The Chief of the General Staff was slightly taken aback, handed over the telegram, and said.

"This Li Yunlong is simply outrageous!"

"This is the Korean War! How can we let him act so recklessly!"

"He told me to clear out the enemy troops near Tashanli, but he's playing word games with me!"

After finishing his angry rant, the boss handed the telegram to Chief Chen.

"That kid Li Yunlong is really outrageous!"

"They actually said that the British Royal Rifle Regiment outside is also enemy troops near Tashanli, and that they are ordered to annihilate them together?"

"Good! This time they didn't disobey orders, they found an excuse to attack the British Rifle Regiment!"

Chief Chen looked at his old subordinate's cunning and said, both amused and exasperated.

"During the Battle of Cangyunling, I ordered this kid to cover the headquarters' retreat and then break through to Yujialing. He's going to try to break through from the front!"

"Now look what's happened! He's annihilating the reinforcements near Tashanli, and he dares to include the ones on the outer perimeter as well!"

"In large-scale military operations, military discipline must be strict!"

"Besides, this is his second time. Does he really think I wouldn't dare to kill him?!"

"Chief of Staff, please handle this matter!"

The boss slammed his hand on the table and shouted angrily.

"slow!"

"Wait a minute..."

"Boss, let me be fair."

"This time, Li Yunlong really played dirty tricks. His actions were indeed reckless and not conducive to unified and coordinated operations. He should be punished!"

"But judging from the orders we relayed, Li Yunlong's actions this time don't count as true disobedience..."

"During the battle of Cangyun Ridge, the clear order was to break through towards Yujia Ridge. This kid switched to the front, which was definitely disobeying orders."

"But this time is different. There are unclear situations here, which is a big problem for strict military orders!"

"The communications and documents involved here involve issues with the relevant comrades, as well as issues with my review process. I will have someone handle this matter properly."

Chief Chen put on a serious face and said with a smile.

"Eh……"

"How can this be blamed on you?"

"But what you said makes sense. Even if Li Yunlong is just following orders from the Volunteer Army Headquarters."

"Now he's given me a real problem!"

"The various units had just finished the battle at the Imjin River, defeating all the main forces of the South Korean army. Before the comrades could even catch their breath, the fighting started again."

"Moreover, the US 24th Division and the British 29th Brigade are not far from Dead Eagle's location and can provide support at any time."

"But our main force can't get there in time!"

The boss sighed and said.

"Boss, Li Yunlong is good at fighting quick and tough battles. I estimate that he can take out the British Royal Rifle Regiment before the American troops arrive."

"However, our people should also get moving and work together to advance."

"At least strategically, we cannot allow the 27th Army to become an isolated force."

Commander Chen looked at the strategic map and said.

"It can be done, but it has to be worthwhile."

"Can Li Yunlong guarantee that he can wipe out the British Royal Rifle Regiment in a short time?"

The boss paused for a few seconds before speaking.

"This is not a difficult thing."

"Boss, look! The Achilles' heel in Dead Eagle is here: Hill 371!"

"Whether it was the British Royal Rifle Regiment retreating or the enemy sending troops to support them and try to connect with them, they all had to pass through here."

"As long as we capture this vital point, this battle will be a worthwhile one!"

"After all, the enemy's manpower was far inferior to ours. With the loss of two main regiments, they lost the initiative to counterattack and were forced into a defensive posture."

Commander Chen looked at the strategic map and said with a smile.

“What you say makes sense, but the British army’s previous refusal to come to our aid shows that they are very afraid of dying. If we are slow to act and they realize something is wrong, it may be too late to take them down.”

The boss thought for a moment, then frowned slightly.

"This……"

Upon hearing this, Chief Chen nodded, feeling equally perplexed.

Taking Hill 371 quickly will not be easy, as a British battalion is stationed not far from the hill and can provide support at any time.

If a small force can't win, a large force will become alert, making it difficult to defeat!

"report!"

"Good news from the front!"

"Wu Wanli led the main force of the Steel Seventh Company infantry, lightly armed, on a surprise attack behind Dead Eagle Lane and quickly captured Hill 371!"

"Sir, the Royal Rifle Regiment's retreat has been cut off!"

The Chief of the General Staff walked over quickly, holding a battle report, and said.

"What! They won them over so quickly!?"

The boss's eyes widened slightly, and he said.

"From Tashanli to Hill 371 behind Dead Eagle, the infantry rushed forward..."

"Commander, this is the speed at which our troops stormed Sansuoli back then!"

"Faster than those so-called mechanized units of the US military!"

After taking a quick estimate, Chief Chen couldn't help but gasp slightly and said...

"Moreover, the initial raid on Sansuoli was just a quick trip to the blocking position, and once there, we could rest and prepare for defense."

"Wu Wanli was able to lead the exhausted Steel Seventh Company to capture Hill 371 with lightning speed!"

"Boss, Li Yunlong's elite troops have mobilized!"

The Chief of the General Staff couldn't help but exclaim in admiration.

"Hmph! Li Yunlong is lucky. Wu Wanli, that lucky general, is leading the Steel Seventh Company to protect him."

"Tell him to fight well and wipe out this British Royal Rifle Regiment. He'll be well rewarded!"

A smile appeared on the boss's face, and he completely forgot his anger from a moment ago, and said.

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27th Army Headquarters
"Old Li, a telegram from above!"

Zhao Gang walked over with a telegram in his hand and said.

"Old Li, I knew it. The Zhisi would find out about something this big soon."

"Look, maybe twelve gold medals are coming!"

Kong Jie said.

"Damn it! Which son of a bitch snitched on me?!"

"Fine, I'll tell you, but at least wait until I've dealt with these damn British soldiers first!"

Upon hearing this, Li Yunlong put down the third can of American beef he was eating and said with a bitter expression.

"Old Li, judging from the telegram, the higher-ups have tacitly approved our operation to encircle and annihilate the British Royal Rifle Regiment as an order."

"They also said that we should fight well and make a name for ourselves, and there will definitely be a reward."

Zhao Gang looked at Li Yunlong and Kong Jie with a wry smile and said...

"What? This borderline case was actually accepted by the higher-ups?"

"Li Yunlong, you've got a real stroke of luck, this isn't considered disobeying orders?"

Kong Jie was surprised to hear this.

"Bullshit! Disobeying orders? What orders are you disobeying!"

"Heh heh! I'm just following orders to encircle and annihilate them, and I'm resolutely carrying out the orders from my superiors!"

Li Yunlong took the telegram from Zhao Gang's hand and said with a smile.

"Ring ring ring ring ring..."

At this time, the phone rang.

"Hey!"

Li Yunlong, head held high, excitedly took the phone. "Li Yunlong! Are you getting cocky, kid?!"

"Let me tell you, I had to swallow my pride and explain that order to you this time to save your life!"

"If this happens again, I'll be the first to shoot you before the boss even has to say a word!"

On the other end of the phone, Chief Chen spoke with a hint of anger.

"No, no, no, how could I dare!"

"I'm so upset I can't eat or sleep! I feel so guilty!"

Upon hearing this, Li Yunlong immediately admitted defeat.

"Tell Li Yunlong, fight this battle well and show your might!"

"Take that commendation down, do you hear me!"

Upon hearing Li Yunlong's expression, Commander Chen's anger subsided slightly, and he spoke.

"Don't worry, brigade commander, I will definitely wipe out these British devils, bring glory to the motherland, and bring glory to the old brigade commander!"

"Hehe! But while this reward is glorious, it's not as practical as weapons. How about we get two more howitzers instead..."

Li Yunlong said with a smile.

"Li Yunlong! Don't push your luck!"

"You want to use howitzers when you can't even fire properly? Go back to China and do your embroidery!"

Upon hearing this, Chief Chen laughed in anger, uttered a few words, and hung up the phone.

"I will definitely fight well and not let down the old 129th Division. Don't worry, old brigade commander..."

"Old Zhao, what's the situation at the front?"

Li Yunlong put down the phone, looked at the battle map, and his expression returned to seriousness.

"The Seventh Company captured Hill 371, completely cutting off the British troops' retreat route in Dead Eagle Lane."

"Once the British discover this, they will certainly organize a counterattack immediately."

"I wonder if the Seventh Steel Company can hold out until the 80th Division led by Zhang Dabiao arrives."

Zhao Gang said.

"Old Li, Zhang Dabiao sent a telegram asking if we need the advance troops to set up blocking positions in advance to block enemy reinforcements."

"However, this might slow down the support for the Seventh Steel Company, and it would also prolong the time needed to encircle and annihilate the British army. There are bound to be complications if things drag on."

Kong Jie hesitated.

"We need to figure out the American devils' mentality, whether they will really go all out to rescue this British army..."

Upon hearing this, Li Yunlong struggled with his own thoughts.

"Old Li, according to the latest intelligence, Chu Yunfei has entered the court..."

“I am worried that because of his understanding of you, he will see that our army is overextending itself and inform the US military.”

"So, just to be on the safe side, let's split up our forces to intercept them."

"Nobody wanted the encirclement and annihilation to take longer and for more comrades to sacrifice their lives, but we had no choice."

Zhao Gang sighed and said.

"Chu Yunfei!?"

"Old Li, this man dealt with you many times in Shanxi and Northwest China, and he was your old rival in the later battles."

"I heard you still owe him a battalion's worth of equipment, and you haven't paid it back yet."

"Could it be that out of hatred towards you and pressure from Chiang Kai-shek, he actually helped the US military analyze it?"

Upon hearing this, a hint of panic flashed in Kong Jie's eyes, and he said...

"Absolutely impossible!"

"I know Chu Yunfei. Although he was blindly loyal to Chiang Kai-shek, he was never ambiguous about resisting Japan. He was a patriotic soldier!"

“This is a war between China and the United States. As a Chinese soldier, he would never be a traitor and stab someone in the back.”

“He might even… help us.”

Li Yunlong thought for a moment and then said firmly.

“This… Old Li, people change, especially the Nationalists.”

"This concerns the safety of all the soldiers and officers; we must be cautious."

Upon hearing this, Kong Jie quickly offered some advice.

"I'm doing this for all the soldiers!"

"Aren't the advance troops being sent to support the Steel Seventh Company? Are we just going to make them hold out for another two hours?"

"The encirclement and annihilation will take longer, and our military strength will be reduced. Am I supposed to just watch so many people sacrifice themselves?"

"Pass on my order: all units, speed up your efforts and annihilate these damned British devils!"

Li Yunlong waved his hand and said firmly.

"and many more!"

"I would like to add that we will send the 1st Assault Regiment to block the support route of the British 29th Brigade."

"Old Li, even if Chu Yunfei helps us persuade Ridgway, as you say, the British headquarters might disregard orders and send troops directly to our aid."

"So the US forces in other places can be left alone as you said, but the British 29th Brigade must be guarded against."

Zhao Gang thought for a moment and then spoke cautiously.

"Okay, let's relay the order like this!"

Li Yunlong thought for a moment and nodded.

"Yes!"

Upon hearing this, Kong Jie hurriedly walked outside.

"Brother Yunfei, I know you wouldn't betray your country, you definitely wouldn't..."

Li Yunlong stood with his hands behind his back, looking in the direction of Seoul, and murmured to himself.

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British 29th Brigade

"Fuck you!"

"What do you mean by prioritizing the overall situation and letting the British Royal Rifle Regiment break out on their own?!"

"Ridgway is eliminating dissidents and retaliating!"

British Brigade Commander Brody angrily tore up Ridgway's telegram and cursed.

"Sir, could it be because the Royal Rifle Regiment failed to come to the rescue, leading to the annihilation of the US 38th Regiment, that's why now..."

The British Chief of Staff speculated.

"Definitely is!"

"Damn it, it's impossible to expect Ridgway to send American troops to rescue us."

"Tell the guys to check their gear and get ready to go!"

Brody said.

“Sir, but General Ridgway’s orders are…”

Upon hearing this, the British Chief of Staff quickly offered some advice.

“Ridgway? He might not care whether the young British man lives or dies, but I can’t!”

"If the Royal Rifle Regiment is wiped out, how am I supposed to explain this to Field Marshal Montgomery and the Queen?"

"Pass on my order: the main force shall immediately break camp and depart!"

Brody said with a resolute expression.

"Yes, sir!"

Seeing that he could not persuade them otherwise, the British Chief of Staff had no choice but to agree.

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Dead Eagle Lane, 371 Heights
"Company commander, telegram from higher command."

"Commander Li Yunlong praised us for being excellent and ordered us to hold Hill 371 and wait for reinforcements from the 80th Division led by Division Commander Zhang Dabiao."

Liu Hanqing said.

"80th Division... Great! I can fight alongside my brother and Instructor Mei again."

Upon hearing this, Wu Wanli said...

"Company commander, I'm afraid it's not possible..."

"Director Zhao Gang ordered the First Assault Regiment to construct blocking positions to block the British 29th Brigade."

"Comrade Wu Qianli and his comrades are about to fight a bloody battle on another battlefield."

Liu Hanqing said.

"The British 29th Brigade, the higher-ups have indeed considered things carefully; they are the fastest and most likely reinforcements..."

Upon hearing this, Wu Wanli nodded slightly.

"Reporting, Company Commander!"

"We've spotted about a battalion of British troops moving towards us, presumably to retake Hill 371!"

At this moment, Pinghe rushed over to report.

"Retake Hill 371? They're dreaming!"

"All company on high alert! Proceed according to the original plan and give them a good beating!"

"Those British devils, I still remember the grudge they inflicted on the Chinese and burned down the Old Summer Palace!"

Wu Wanli picked up the Garand rifle beside him and said through gritted teeth.

"Yes!"

Upon hearing this, Pinghe quickly agreed.

(End of this chapter)