Changjin Lake: From Xinxingli to Seoul

Chapter 232 Long Live the People's Republic of China!!!
On Eagle's Nest Ridge, the headquarters of the U.S. Fifth Infantry Division

"The air force is almost here!"

"I really want to see if that Chinese guy named Li Yunlong will be dumbfounded under the bombing of hundreds of warplanes."

A smile appeared on Li Qiwei's lips as he ate his steak.

"Sir, why are you so sure they'll waste time hesitating and end up missing out on both opportunities?"

"Townbur asked."

"Although Li Yunlong is brave and decisive, Zhao Gang, who is by his side, is more cautious and values ​​military law."

"Chinese people love compromise. In the end, the most likely outcome is that the vanguard will attack first, while a division will protect the rear, preserving a sliver of hope."

"Under normal circumstances, this would indeed be a safe approach, but they probably didn't expect me to send hundreds of fighter jets over."

"I'm going to bomb their center and cut their two divisions in half with aerial bombs. Then we'll have won half the battle."

Li Qi smiled.

"Sir, what if they don't fight like that?"

"Townbur said."

"That's alright. The air force is always faster than the Chinese army on foot. There's only one mountain nearby that's suitable for them to hold their ground."

"If the Chinese army retreats to the hillside, our hundreds of fighter jets are enough to block their way up the mountain."

"By the time they finish retreating and get up the mountain, most of them will be dead, and they certainly won't be able to transport much weaponry and ammunition up there either. We've already won more than half the battle!"

Li Qiwei snorted coldly, took another bite of steak, and then proudly raised his head.

"What if they don't use the vanguard to break through the enemy lines, but instead launch a full-scale attack?"

"Townbur asked."

"It was indeed possible before, so my original plan was to keep some tank reserves on standby near the command post, just in case the Chinese army really overwhelmed us ahead of time."

"But now?"

"Look at this."

"Van Fleet's telegram said that when he withdrew, there was still one last Chinese army unit in Yangcun that had not been annihilated."

Ridgway smugly slapped the other telegram in front of Tornbur and said.

"This……"

"I see!!!"

“Sir, actually letting Van Fleet kill them before leaving wouldn’t have taken up much time, but you still gave such a strict order.”

"Actually, the reason we didn't kill them was so they could go and report back!"

"You've seized a new opportunity to influence the Chinese army's judgment, making them hesitate and unwilling to commit their entire force!"

"That's why you changed your original plan, moving all the tanks to outflank and encircle the enemy, aiming for the greatest possible victory in the shortest amount of time!"

"High, it is high!"

"If we use the Chinese way of saying it, you have the talent of a hidden dragon!"

"It's obvious," Tornber said with a sudden realization.

"Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha……"

"You can understand my strategy, which is worthy of the praise from the Chinese as the ability of a phoenix chick!"

"When we capture Li Yunlong alive, I will definitely torture him properly."

"For example... how about making him kneel down in front of the American flag?"

Ridgway was in a great mood and, unusually, praised Thomburg, laughing heartily.

"Okay!"

"Then we'll have reporters take pictures and post them on news media around the world, ruthlessly trampling on this Chinese person's honor and dignity!"

"After all, they have inflicted repeated defeats on us, causing the American military to lose face!"

"We're doing this simply as an eye for an eye!"

"Townberg flattered."

"Sir, something terrible has happened!!!"

"The entire Chinese army has been mobilized—the entire army!"

"Some people saw Chinese cooks carrying large pots coming with guns!"

The next second, the chief of staff of the 1st Cavalry Division rushed in and shouted loudly.

"What!?"

"impossible!!"

“Absolutely impossible!!!”

"Don't they...don't they care at all about the support from the US 2nd Brigade?!"

Upon hearing this, Ridge stood frozen in shock for two seconds, then instantly slammed the steak in his hand onto the table and roared in frustration.

"Sir, it's true!"

"Our troops were feigning a rout, but the Chinese army attacked like madmen, as if all the officers were leading the charge."

"The Chinese artillery also fired several rounds of artillery fire with all their might, and the infantry cleared the way with the barrage of fire."

"One can imagine that Chinese infantrymen were practically charging forward on scorching, blackened earth, facing the flames!"

"Sir, these Chinese soldiers are really fearless in battle!"

"We've already breached two lines of defense, and we'll soon be approaching the last line of defense at the foot of the mountain!"

"If this continues, the feigned rout will turn into a real rout!!!"

"The chief of staff of the 1st Cavalry Division said anxiously."

"Fuck!!!"

"Wasn't it said that the second line of defense was to hold off the Chinese army?!"

"Why did they reach the last line of defense so quickly?!"

Li Qiwei stared wide-eyed in fear and terror, then instantly stood up and roared.

"Sir, the 1st Cavalry Regiment of the 1st Cavalry Division is long gone. It was only after Freeman's 23rd Regiment was combined that the Provisional 1st US Brigade was formed."

"We have two regiments left. One regiment, along with all its armored units, went to outflank and encircle the enemy."

"There are three battalions left. One of them was supposed to stage a rout, but as they were doing it, it looks like they've actually routed."

"In other words, we only have two battalions left to fight, to hold off the general offensive of two Chinese divisions."

"The guys have really given it their all to keep going this far!!!"

The chief of staff of the 1st Cavalry Division mustered his courage and spoke with a hint of tears in his voice.

"Damn it, how could the Chinese army be so decisive and have such courage!"

"Has the Second American Brigade arrived yet?!"

"Has our air force arrived yet?"

Ridgway was genuinely panicked at this point. Hearing the faint sounds of gunfire in the distance, he quickly asked...

He wasn't unaware of the weakness of the troops here; he only relaxed his vigilance because he thought about the US 2nd Brigade that was about to arrive as reinforcements.

But he underestimated Li Yunlong's determination and courage!

The brave prevail when paths cross, and this is more than just a slogan.

It is the spirit of "Bright Sword" that is ingrained in Li Yunlong's blood!

"The US 2nd Brigade will arrive in about half an hour, but the Air Force has already arrived and is circling overhead..."

"That's what the chief of staff of the 1st Cavalry Division said."

"Shit!"

"Circling, still circling!"

"Let them bomb it quickly!"

"Stop the Chinese army's advance, quickly!"

A surge of anger rose within Li Qiwei, and he quickly said...

“Sir, they are operating in battalion-sized units, charging forward immediately after each point they break through the defenses, completely disregarding coordination with the main force.” “The Chinese army has twenty battalions fighting independently, with five battalions still charging fiercely at the first line of defense and five battalions engaged in melee combat with the defenders at the second line of defense.”

"Ten battalions are about to break through the third line of defense!"

"We're all intertwined, and there are fleeing soldiers between the defensive lines. No matter how we bomb, we'll end up blowing up our own people!"

"That's what the chief of staff of the 1st Cavalry Division said."

"what?!"

"They've gone mad! The Chinese army has really gone mad!"

"A completely chaotic, suicidal fighting style!"

Ridgway slumped back into his chair, feeling utterly weak and powerless.

His combat skills are not bad. If he were fighting against a normal general, he could fight methodically and evenly.

But this was the first time he had ever met someone like Li Yunlong, who would go all in and risk his life whenever he got a chance to fight!
This is the Korean War, facing a coalition of seventeen nations and the most powerful elite troops of the West!

How dare the Chinese!

How dare Li Yunlong!

"If I had left even one tank company, with the Chinese army's fighting style, cutting through the enemy's lines would definitely have been no problem!"

"I was careless..."

A hint of regret flashed in Li Qiwei's eyes as he spoke unwillingly.

But history has no "what ifs," and all coincidences and opportunities are reserved for those who are bold and decisive.

"Where is Toynbee?"

Ridgway chatted with his chief of staff for a while, only to suddenly realize that Thomber was missing.

"Sir, he suddenly went out without saying goodbye. I don't know where he is..."

The chief of staff of the 1st Cavalry Division scratched his head and said.

"Sir, there happens to be another helicopter in the Air Force. I've already had them park it in the open space behind the mountain."

Thompson walked quickly toward Ridgway and whispered in his ear.

"it is good."

Upon hearing this, Li Qiwei coughed twice and subconsciously started to walk outside.

He had already been driven away by Wu Wanli once before, so he had no mental burden at all now.

"Sir, where are you going?"

The chief of staff of the 1st Cavalry Division was slightly taken aback and asked.

"We must mobilize the last remaining guards and push forward to fight!"

"You know, we don't need to defeat the Chinese army, we just need to boost morale and hold out for the last half hour."

"Your division commander and I will personally lead the command post guards to provide support. The comrades at the front will surely be greatly encouraged!"

Ridgway pretended to be serious and began to spout nonsense in a solemn manner.

What he said is true, but he is not Li Yunlong or Wu Wanli, so how could he really dare to lead the fight on the front line!
"Sir, I thought you were trying to run away, but I didn't expect you to be so brave!"

Upon hearing this, the chief of staff of the 1st Cavalry Division was slightly moved and said...

"What nonsense!"

"I'm leaving command here to you. Take care!"

As Ridgway spoke, he and Tornbur hurriedly walked outside, leaving the Chief of Staff, who was increasingly uneasy, behind.

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Down the mountain, outside the last line of defense of the 1st Cavalry Division command.
"Old Li, we've attacked twice but failed to break through. The soldiers have suffered heavy losses!"

"We've fought this far enough. We've captured their first and second lines of defense, which is enough to deal with a pincer attack from the US forces on both sides!"

Kong Jie gripped his pistol and lay on the ground as he spoke.

"Bullshit!"

"We've fought this far, and it's down to the last hurdle. You want me to give up? No way!"

Li Yunlong cursed loudly, raised his rifle, and fired two shots at the machine gunner opposite him, immediately silencing the American machine gun.

"Old Li, the situation is already very good. It's time to quit while you're ahead."

"We'll retreat to the two defensive lines left by the American troops, and once Zhang Dabiao and his men arrive, the main force of our 27th Army will be safe!"

Seeing this, Zhao Gang also kindly offered some advice.

"Retreat my ass!"

"Old Zhao, I'll listen to you when it comes to life matters, but when it comes to fighting, I'm the one who calls the shots!"

"Comrades, the 1st Cavalry Division's command post is just ahead!"

"According to intelligence, it's still the location of UN Commander-in-Chief Ridgway. What do you say, should we attack or not?!"

Li Yunlong roared.

"Fight! Fight! Fight! Fight..."

Upon hearing this, the nearby soldiers' eyes blazed with fighting spirit, and they roared loudly.

"Mortars, prepare to fire the final volley of shells, leave no one alive!"

"Everyone, bayonets!"

"Step behind the shells' landing points and push the position forward for me!"

Li Yunlong gritted his teeth and gave the order loudly.

"Yes!"

Upon hearing this, Duan Peng personally took on the role of communications officer and ran towards the artillery unit to relay the order.

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"call out------"

"Boom! Boom! Boom! Boom! Boom..."

With a thunderous explosion, the final salvo of mortars sent the last American defensive position ablaze, sending rocks and dirt flying everywhere.

Some American soldiers were even thrown out by the blast wave inside the position, their bodies riddled with shrapnel, lying on the ground, their flesh mangled and bloody.

The shells were extending further, but the artillery fire had not yet ceased.

Li Yunlong looked at the distant flames, and his fighting spirit burned fiercely within him.

"Comrades, killing one is enough, killing two is a bonus!"

"Born as a Chinese, die with a Chinese soul!"

Long live the People's Republic of China!

"Come on!"

Li Yunlong ripped open the buttons of his uniform, grabbed a Garand rifle with a bayonet stuck in it, and roared.

"Long live the People's Republic of China!!"

With red eyes, Zhao Gang charged ahead of Li Yunlong, bayonet in hand.

"Long live the People's Republic of China!!!"

Kong Jie, bayonet in hand, gritted his teeth and leaped up, roaring.

"Drip drip drip drip drip drip drip——————"

In an instant, the unique bugle call of the Chinese People's Volunteer Army pierced the sky and resounded throughout the mountains!
The bugle call to charge has sounded!
They're charging right up to the position of the UN Commander-in-Chief!

The army commander, deputy army commander, and political commissar led the charge!

And they were also shouting "Long live the People's Republic of China!!!"
The soldiers' eyes were bloodshot, their blood was surging, and their hands holding guns trembled slightly.

This isn't cowardice, it's an adrenaline rush!!!
Even if he dies in battle, this would absolutely be the most perfect and grand farewell for a Chinese soldier!

"Long live the People's Republic of China!!"

The Chinese People's Volunteer Army soldiers excitedly charged towards the American positions, bayonets at the ready and roaring.

(End of this chapter)