Changjin Lake: From Xinxingli to Seoul

Chapter 167 Raid on Seoul!

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"Boss, top-secret intelligence! Something's happened in Seoul!"

Chief Chen held the intelligence and spoke in a low voice.

What happened in Seoul?

Upon hearing this, the boss's heart skipped a beat, and he immediately looked up and asked.

"South Korean President Syngman Rhee has now set his sights on Chun Doo-kwang, instigated a civil unrest, and the First Division of the South Korean Capital Region has directly deployed troops to suppress it!"

"If Ridgway had been alert and had taken action against Jeon Doo-kwang ahead of time, the plan to raid Seoul might have been subject to change."

"Unless... Ridgway trusts him, or Chun Doo-kwang launches the uprising ahead of schedule and succeeds."

Chief Chen frowned and said.

"This matter is of utmost importance. Is the intelligence accurate?"

The boss's expression also turned serious, and he asked.

"This is intelligence obtained by our comrades at the Blue House at the risk of their lives. It is absolutely true that Syngman Rhee and General Jeong Sang-ho, the Chief of the General Staff of the ROK Army, are plotting together!"

"Chief Chen said."

"Do we need to... speed up the offensive so that Ridgway won't dare to call back his troops?"

The boss thought for a moment and then said.

"This... I don't think it's necessary."

"Now that all the armies are moving according to the plan, suddenly speeding up the pace might expose our weaknesses."

"Moreover, Jeon Doo-kwang is good at winning people's hearts, and he has managed to turn the entire First Division of the Seoul Metropolitan Police Department into an ironclad unit."

"I feel that Ridgway would be too afraid to touch him during such a major battle."

"This can be seen from the fact that the First Division of the South Korean Capital Region did not hesitate to suppress the protests at this time."

Chief Chen thought for a moment and then said.

"That's precisely why I'm worried that Ridgway might be wary of this person."

"And didn't the National Revolutionary Army send Chu Yunfei to serve as Ridgway's military advisor?"

“Those people over there are very good at politics. I’m worried that Quan Douguang will be exposed and taken down beforehand.”

The boss said.

"Boss, actually we can put our worries aside for now by just looking at one point."

"This incident is more like a struggle between Syngman Rhee and Chun Doo-kwang, rather than the US military suspecting Chun Doo-kwang."

"I even feel that Ridgway is tacitly approving, that he is surveying the whole situation from his superior position, observing the reactions of both sides."

Chief Chen thought for a moment, then said with a smile.

“What you say makes sense, but when it comes to the battle involving 200,000 comrades, we should be more afraid of the worst-case scenario than the worst-case scenario.”

"Where is Wu Wanli and the Steel Seventh Company at now?"

Upon hearing this, the boss's worry lessened slightly, and he continued to ask.

"Judging by their speed, the Seventh Steel Company should be approaching the entrance to Ziniu Valley soon. Once they pass through, they will reach Seoul."

"Chief Chen said."

"Tell them the situation and tell them to speed things up."

"If the situation changes suddenly, even if the South Korean First Division of the Capital Region is extremely brave, it may not be able to quickly destroy the US military's security regiment."

"When launching an uprising behind enemy lines, the most important thing is to strike while the iron is hot and achieve a quick victory; otherwise, psychological disadvantage will overwhelm everything."

"If the flagship vanguard unit, the Seventh Steel Company, were to arrive in Seoul, it would be the American troops who would be thrown into a panic."

The boss said.

"Okay! I'll send someone to generate the power right away."

Upon hearing this, Chief Chen immediately agreed.

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Not far from the entrance to Ziniu Valley, the Seventh Steel Company was taking cover and resting.
"Company Commander, this is a telegram from the headquarters!"

"Something has happened in Seoul; speed up the advance!"

Liu Hanqing held the telegram and said with a solemn expression.

"misfortune?"

"It seems the young players are about to unleash their full potential; the timing is indeed about right..."

How far are we from Seoul?

Wu Wanli was slightly taken aback, then reacted and said.

"Reporting to the company commander, if we march rapidly after entering the valley, we can reach Seoul within three days!"

Pinghe thought for a moment and estimated.

"Company commander, the closer we get to victory, the more cautious we need to be."

"Let's continue our slow march and be on guard everywhere, since we can't be sure whether the US military has deployed troops or not."

Lei Gong took a puff of his pipe and looked at Wu Wanli, offering his advice.

"We can't afford to slow down, or Seoul will be in turmoil..."

Wu Wanli smiled wryly and looked in the direction of Seoul, saying...

"Company commander, I have an idea."

Upon hearing this, the guards mustered their courage and spoke.

"Success! What are you doing interrupting during the meeting with the core members of the company? Get back to your post!"

Upon seeing this, Wu Siyi, who was on guard duty with him, quickly spoke up.

"Company commander, this comrade meant well, please don't mind him. I will definitely give him a good talking-to when I get back."

"Squad Leader Wu, take him downstairs and get him something to eat."

Upon seeing this, Shiqian quickly put on a smiling face and said...

"It's alright, let him speak."

“Han Xin was just a halberd-bearer before, and he advised Xiang Yu, but Xiang Yu wouldn’t listen. I can’t be so stubborn and self-willed.”

Wu Wanli smiled slightly and asked with a hint of curiosity.

"Company commander, if it's a large army advancing, it might really be difficult to handle."

“But our Steel Seventh Company doesn’t have many people. We can easily divide into several small teams and disguise ourselves as North Korean refugees fleeing to Seoul.”

“After all, I’ve observed along the way that a large number of refugees are flocking to Seoul, and there will definitely be some in Janiu Valley as well.”

"Once we reach the outskirts of Seoul, we'll regroup and coordinate a surprise attack from within. We'll make sure no one expects it!"

Success's eyes lit up, and his heart pounded with excitement as he spoke.

He had just heard Wu Wanli mention Han Xin and thought he would be given an important position. He was already fantasizing about the day he would make a name for himself.

"Company Commander, what... what do you think?"

Upon hearing this, Liu Hanqing frowned instantly and looked at Wu Wanli with a scrutinizing gaze.

"Yes, the Americans won't go all out against the North Korean people for the time being. After all, they pose no threat right now, so there's no need to waste bullets and energy."

"With our organizational skills, it is indeed possible for us to break into smaller groups, disguise ourselves as refugees, and cross the border without being detected, thus achieving a remarkable feat."

Wu Wanli put on a fake smile and looked at Chenggong, saying.

Seeing this, Liu Hanqing's eyes flashed with a complex mix of emotions and disappointment as he stared blankly at Wu Wanli.

"Company Commander, this extraordinary feat belongs to you. My contribution was insignificant, following in your footsteps..."

Upon seeing this, Chenggong quickly pulled out his best cigarettes from his pocket and flattered him with a smile.

"Success, do you even know what kind of team we are!"

Wu Wanli's expression changed instantly. He slammed the cigarette out of Chenggong's hand and roared.

"me……"

Successfully watched the cigarette that had been knocked away and Wu Wanli's sudden change of expression, and stood there dumbfounded, somewhat at a loss.

"Do you remember what you said when Commander Tan asked you why you enlisted?"

"Xu Mumu, are you there?!"

Wu Wanli took a deep breath and roared.

"Reporting, Company Commander, I...I'm here!" Xu Mumu rushed over and said.

"Do you remember when Commander Tan asked him why he enlisted? If you do, recite his answer to him!"

Wu Wanli lit a cigarette, suppressing his anger as he spoke.

"Yes...yes, Company Commander!"

"From a young age, I had a great ideal: to join the Red Army led by the Party!"

"Ah... Thinking back to those days, the Long March, the War of Resistance against Japan, the three major battles, the spark ignited on the walls of Nanchang, set fire to the whole of China!"

"Back then, I thought, what an honor it would be if one day I could wear the sacred military uniform and take over the rifle from my predecessors!"

"Defending the motherland and the people is like a crystal-clear drop of water merging into the vast ocean!"

With her exceptional memory, Xu Mumu recited it word for word.

"Company commander, I..."

Cheng Gong, who was standing to the side, also realized what was going on. His hands trembled slightly as he looked at Wu Wanli, as if he wanted to explain something.

“A thousand years ago, someone did this and became a notorious scoundrel in Jiangdong, still despised by people today.”

"I am not afraid of being infamous for eternity, but I cannot tarnish the foundation and reputation of the Party."

"When you succeed, always remember that we are the people's army, we are the people's people's team."

"I don't believe in victory first; I only believe in the people forever!"

Wu Wanli took two steps closer, looked directly into Chenggong's eyes, and spoke slowly.

Upon hearing this, all the soldiers of the Steel Seventh Company present turned their gazes to Wu Wanli, and couldn't help but feel a deep respect for him.

Liu Hanqing's eyes flickered slightly as he looked at Wu Wanli with admiration.

"Wanli, these words should have been said by me as the instructor, but you beat me to it. However, they were very well said..."

“My father often told me that ‘Long live the people’ is not just a slogan, but a belief that we will uphold even in difficult times.”

"Great! You're very good!"

"When the war is over, come home with me for a meal. My family will welcome someone as thoughtful and conscious as you."

Liu Hanqing stepped forward, grasped Wu Wanli's hand, and said with slight excitement.

After all, anyone can shout slogans, but few can hold fast to their beliefs in the face of the extraordinary feats of Seoul.

Moreover, this suggestion wasn't made by Wu Wanli himself; he could have easily accepted it without hesitation, and no one would have criticized him for all the credit he received afterward.

"The instructor is joking. A fisherman's boy like me with little education would probably be laughed at if I went to a family of scholars like yours."

Wu Wanli was startled, but quickly smiled and said...

“My father was just a schoolteacher, and my mother was even expelled from school. We can’t be considered a family of scholars.”

"As for culture, if all else fails, my father can take you on as a student and teach you some knowledge, free of charge."

Liu Hanqing said with a smile.

"Company commander, that's great!"

"I'm too lazy to learn any culture, but you can learn it first, and then you can teach my son later!"

"I'll have my son go to university, to build airplanes and cannons, to build atomic bombs, and to blow up these American bastards!"

Upon hearing this, Yu Congrong waved his hand domineeringly and said.

"Look at Yu Congrong, he's so lazy, he doesn't even dream about himself, let his son work hard."

Upon hearing this, Lei Gong immediately laughed and joked.

"Hahahahahaha..."

Upon hearing this, the soldiers of the Seventh Steel Company laughed loudly.

Seeing this, Shiqian realized something, waved to Chenggong, and signaled him to go down.

Success glanced gratefully at Prehistoric, and taking advantage of the lull in the conversation, quickly lowered his head and walked away.

"Hey?"

"Lei Gong, I may be a bit lazy when it comes to studying, but I'm not afraid to die in battle! Give me a gun, and I'll follow the company commander all the way to the American capital!"

Upon hearing this, Yu Congrong's face immediately turned red, and he wanted to retort.

"Good good!"

"That's about enough. Let's take over the capital of North Korea first."

"The Seventh Steel Company will be divided into three teams. I will be at the front, the guard platoon will be in the middle, and the main force of the Seventh Steel Company will be at the back. The three teams will maintain a proper distance from each other."

"Follow my orders to either take a detour or attack; do not act rashly."

Wu Wanli said this while observing the map of Hearts of Steel in his mind.

"Company Commander, isn't it a bit too risky for you to go on reconnaissance alone at the front..."

Upon hearing this, Gao Daxing hurriedly offered words of advice out of concern.

“Wanli, I know you are strong in individual combat, but in the past we were basically the ones who raided or defended against the enemy. Now the situation is different.”

"The enemy is in the shadows, we are in the light. What if the American sentries take a sneak attack..."

"Be careful, the Seventh Steel Company still needs your command."

Upon hearing this, Liu Hanqing quickly offered his advice as well.

"It's still uncertain who's in the light and who's in the dark. Don't worry, with my reaction speed, even a black gun can't outrun me."

Wu Wanli smiled confidently and said.

His superhuman agility and marksmanship ensured that he could still go on a killing spree even when facing American troops who far outnumbered him.

Furthermore, the enhanced observation capabilities of the Sky Eye Map and battlefield threat detection make it impossible for US troops at the front to hide.

It can be said that Wu Wanli's reconnaissance efforts alone were more effective than those of the entire reconnaissance platoon.

Even in terms of combat effectiveness, leading a platoon is less effective than fighting alone.

"Alright, Comrade Wu Wanli, please be careful."

Seeing Wu Wanli's determined gaze, Liu Hanqing realized that further persuasion was useless, so he simply gave up.

"When I'm not around, the command of the Seventh Steel Company is handed over to Political Instructor Liu, and the guard platoon is commanded by Shi Qian!"

After Wu Wanli finished speaking, he took his guns, ammunition, and other items and headed towards the snow-covered landscape ahead.

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Ziniu Valley entrance
"How boring, all I see are refugees."

"Large troops simply cannot march through here. How could the Chinese army possibly send troops through such a narrow valley?"

"Do the Chinese intend to send a whole company to capture Seoul?"

"Damn it, they put us in such a cold place as lookouts, aren't they afraid we'll freeze to death?"

"A U.S. soldier complained."

"Relax, we are safer than those soldiers on the front lines."

"Besides, once the troops are discovered, all we need to do is fire a signal flare immediately; we don't need to fight."

Another U.S. Army sergeant said, taking off his helmet and scratching his head.

"Oh!"

In an instant, a stone struck him precisely in the temple, and a trickle of blood flowed down.

His vision went black instantly, and he collapsed onto the icy, biting snow.

"What?!"

Upon seeing this, another U.S. soldier paused for a moment, then quickly drew a signal pistol from his waist, ready to fire.

However, the next second, Wu Wanli had already reached behind him, and the gleaming dagger instantly slashed through the American soldier's neck.

"Hoo————"

The American soldier, whose blood vessels and trachea had been severed in his neck, opened his mouth wide but could not say anything. Soon after, his body went completely limp.

"When it comes to reconnaissance, the Company of Heroes version is much more detailed and easier to use than the Hearts of Iron version."

Wu Wanli smiled slightly and thought to himself.

"twitter…………"

After quickly disposing of the body, Wu Wanli mimicked a few bird calls to his back to indicate that it was safe to proceed, and then continued to make his way forward.

(End of this chapter)