Changjin Lake: From Xinxingli to Seoul

Chapter 252 Wu Wanli Seizes an Aircraft Carrier! Building a New China's Aircraft Carrier Fleet! (Seeking Monthly Tickets)

Incheon Garrison Command
"Wanli, you're trying to steal the American devils' aircraft carrier?!"

Liu Hanqing's eyes widened, and he asked in shock.

"ah?!!"

"Stealing a US aircraft carrier?!!"

"Rely on us? ...Should we just rob it?"

"Commander-in-Chief Kaka, isn't this a bit... a bit too difficult?"

Lin Zhengshun was stunned for a long time before he stammered out his answer.

"Commander-in-Chief Kaka, I have faith in your abilities. Just tell me what you need our New Eighth Army to do."

Quan Douguang gave Wu Wanli a standard military salute and looked at him with loyal eyes.

In his mind, if the puppet capital of South Korea, Seoul, has been captured, what is a mere aircraft carrier?
No plan proposed by Commander Wu Kaka has ever failed!
He believed that a large part of his success in rising from prisoner to commander of the New Eighth Army was due to Wu Wanli's patronage.

If you've chosen the right person to follow, you should continue to follow them without reservation!
Even if Wu Wanli said now that he wanted to take down the White House, he would say without hesitation that it was all up to Commander Wu Kaka to arrange!
"Commander, are you serious?"

"I heard from the political commissar that after the First Sino-Japanese War, our navy was like a ship whose spine had been shattered by the Japanese devils, and it has never truly recovered..."

"If we were to capture the aircraft carrier, wouldn't that mean our naval strength would be greatly enhanced?"

"Political Commissar, what does it mean that we've captured an aircraft carrier from the US fleet? Just how powerful is that carrier?"

Upon hearing this, Yu Congrong couldn't help but speak.

He never doubted Wu Wanli, because Wu Wanli's plans had never failed.

He's already starting to imagine how much benefit seizing an aircraft carrier would bring to the Chinese navy.

"According to intelligence from the Soviet Union, the Provisional Eighth Fleet is preparing to assist the US Army's 1st Division in the Inchon Landing!"

"Their main aircraft carrier is the USS Enterprise, a Yorktown-class aircraft carrier!"

"Their firepower is formidable; the main guns are eight 5-inch, 38-caliber dual-purpose guns!"

"The air defense consisted of 32 20mm Oerlikon cannons and 16 40mm Bofors anti-aircraft guns."

"That's equivalent to the firepower of 32 armored anti-aircraft gun vehicles plus a super heavy tank."

"But for an aircraft carrier, the most important capability is its ability to carry fighter jets!"

"The carrier-based aircraft include Wildcat fighters, Dauntless dive bombers, and Avenger torpedo bombers!"

"These are all top-of-the-line, advanced fighter jets of our time!"

"If we can take it back and study it carefully for a few years, it can save the Chinese Air Force from taking a decade of detours!"

"And this warship's history lessons are amazing!"

"It participated in key battles such as Midway, the Eastern Solomon Islands, and the Santa Cruz Islands."

"They sank 71 Japanese ships and shot down 911 aircraft, earning them the nickname 'the Undying Ghost'!"

"If we capture this American aircraft carrier, it would be equivalent to the capture of the Dingyuan warship during the First Sino-Japanese War!"

"That's equivalent to slapping America's face in the ground a hundred times in front of the whole world!"

Liu Hanqing couldn't help but sigh as he recalled that scene.

Historically, the Dingyuan warship was damaged and ran aground by Japanese torpedo boats, and Ding Ruchang immediately ordered the Dingyuan to be destroyed.

Thus, Asia's largest warship sank in this tragic manner, and did not fall into the hands of the Japanese army.

In other words, if Wu Wanli succeeds, the great humiliation that even the Qing Dynasty never suffered will be attributed to the United States!

"That's so beautiful!"

"These Americans defiled female students in Beiping back then, and now they're bombing the Northeast and even using the Seventh Fleet to block our unification!"

"If we don't give them a good beating, do they really think our new China is easy to bully?!"

Upon hearing this, Gao Daxing felt a sense of relief and said...

"Wanli, the commander's order is to ensure the defense of Incheon while trying to annihilate half of the US Army's 1st Division."

"Under such immense pressure, can we still spare the time to prepare for seizing an aircraft carrier?"

"Moreover, aircraft carriers spend most of their time at sea."

"If we want to make a move, we have to seize the rare opportunity when they come ashore to resupply and repair their equipment. It's too difficult to grasp the right timing."

"Moreover, if the US aircraft carrier docks at Incheon Port, it means that the port has been captured by them and they will definitely send heavy troops to guard it."

Liu Hanqing thought for a moment and then calmly analyzed the situation.

"Getting old!"

"I don't know anything about what an aircraft carrier looks like; I've only ever seen fishing boats."

Lei Gong didn't speak, but just took a puff of his pipe, frowning as he pondered.

"I'll fight exactly as the commander says."

Pinghe was engraving the bullet in his hand; clearly, he didn't understand much about it either, and could only prepare to follow orders.

"I know it will be difficult, but if we succeed, we will be able to seize a world-class aircraft carrier and carrier-based aircraft!"

"China is a big country!"

"A great power should have a great air force and a great navy!"

"We have such a vast sea area and such a long coastline, yet we lack a strong navy to protect us."

"The same goes for the Air Force. I heard that during the Air Force review at the founding ceremony of our country, the fighter jets had to fly twice!"

"Now on the Korean battlefield, it seems like we have air force protection."

"But everyone knows those MiG fighter jets belong to the Soviet Union!"

What happened after the Korean War?

"The Soviet Union would never give us those hundreds of MiG fighter jets for nothing!"

"Comrades, having your own parents is better than having your own..."

"Our new China must have its own powerful air force and powerful naval fleet!"

Wu Wanli looked at everyone and sighed.

"Having parents is not as good as having your own; that's true..."

"Wanli, how do you plan to fight?"

"I really can't imagine how the objectives of winning the Battle of Incheon, annihilating more than 10,000 elite troops of the US Army 1st Division, and seizing the US aircraft carrier could be achieved simultaneously."

Liu Hanqing sighed and looked at Wu Wanli, asking a question.

"Didn't the Soviet advisors say they had spies on their naval warships?"

"Just have their agents destroy some equipment on the aircraft carrier and some warships before we prepare to raid the port."

"Once their warships have finished their emergency repairs at the port, we will launch a surprise attack on Incheon Port."

"China has long lacked a powerful navy!"

"Seizing US aircraft carriers and other warships is like giving wings to our dream of becoming a great naval power, accelerating our journey towards a successful future!"

A hint of longing flashed in Wu Wanli's eyes as he spoke.

In the historical Battle of Jindo, the Soviet Union relentlessly bombed Jindo after an advanced tank sank into deep water.

However, the People's Liberation Army still went all out to dive in and salvage the tank, ultimately salvaging it successfully despite countless sacrifices, which accelerated the development of the tank military industry.

This is an aircraft carrier now!

The King of the Navy: Aircraft Carriers!

It was the invincible USS Enterprise, the aircraft carrier that sank 71 Japanese ships and shot down over 900 aircraft!

For China's currently weak navy, this is tantamount to taking off into the sky.

What Varyag aircraft carrier? They spent a fortune buying back a dismantled, empty hull!

No need!!!

"Wanli, the step of the aircraft carrier docking for maintenance is simple."

"But isn't it a bit of a pipe dream for us to counterattack and take over the port?"

"According to intelligence provided by the Soviet Union, this 1st U.S. Army Division does not consist of three regiments, but three brigades!"

"Each brigade has 10,000 men, totaling 30,000 men for the entire division. They have fierce firepower, as well as tanks and armored vehicles!"

"Even if they lost some troops in the initial battles, they shouldn't have been unable to hold Incheon Port."

Liu Hanqing said.

"What if I inflict heavy losses on them and also lure away their main force?"

Wu Wanli, wearing a military overcoat, looked sharply at the strategic map hanging on the wall and asked.

"what?"

"They inflicted heavy losses on 30,000 American troops and even lured away their main force?!"

Upon hearing this, Lin Zhengshun's eyes widened, he swallowed hard, and looked at Wu Wanli with some fear.

What... what kind of war is going to start?!

Can his own North Korean soldiers really keep up with the pace set by this god of war?

"I have said that the Nantianmen fortifications were a slaughterhouse specifically designed for the US military."

"We'll let them pass once we've killed half of the American troops."

Wu Wanli looked at the strategic map and said with a smile.

"Let them pass?"

"Does Commander-in-Chief Kaka mean... that they should send their remaining troops to attack Seoul?"

Quan Douguang seemed to have seen through Wu Wanli's thoughts and asked.

"Wanli, this is a very dangerous move!"

"If the US 1st Infantry Division takes Seoul, our army's retreat will be cut off, and then we're finished..."

Upon hearing this, Liu Hanqing quickly offered a reminder.

"Of course I know that the necessary condition for me to let the 1st Infantry Division pass was not just to cripple them."

"Another condition is that Commander Ding Wei leads the 13th Army to reinforce Seoul and set up defenses."

"One army is equivalent to more than 10,000 elite US troops. Even if we can't defeat them, we should be able to hold Seoul without any problem."

"Once the main force of the US military leaves, our 7th Steel Regiment will break in directly and head straight for the port."

"Which agents are working with us from the inside to sabotage the warship and buy us time? We should be able to make it in time."

Wu Wanli said.

"hiss----"

Upon hearing this, everyone gasped, a look of shock flashing in their eyes.

"No... Commander-in-Chief Kaka, you've really come up with a plan!"

"This... there really is a chance!!!"

"Aircraft carriers and other large warships are irrelevant. But if there are destroyers in the port, would it be alright to give North Korea one?" Lin Zhengshun asked, his eyes widening in surprise.

He was so overwhelmed by this incredible temptation that he couldn't help but ask.

If he could seize a destroyer, he could easily be promoted to corps commander in the North Korean army!

"If there are any in the port, we can consider it..."

"But your troops have to perform well."

Wu Wanli smiled slightly and said.

"Commander Wu, lead the elite 7th Steel Regiment straight to the port."

"At the same time, the New Eighth Army and the Ninth Division of the Republic of Korea can launch a fierce attack from the outside!"

"We want our warships too, and we want Incheon too!"

A glint of light flashed in Quan Douguang's eyes as he spoke.

"Hahahaha... Quan Kaka, you and I are thinking the same thing!"

"Once Incheon is taken, the U.S. 1st Infantry Division's retreat will be cut off!"

"When the time comes, it will be our turn to join forces with Commander Ding Wei's 12th Army to encircle and annihilate the US 1st Division!"

"To encircle and annihilate this US 1st Army Division would be equivalent to the money we spent on purchasing the Soviet MiG fighter jet production line."

"The Chinese people work so hard to grow grain, and we haven't even been able to feed everyone. How can we expect them to use their grain to buy production lines?"

“We were poor. My father, Wu Shili, worked hard fishing, but we could barely make ends meet.”

"I can't forget my roots and ignore the people just because the government has given my family good treatment."

Wu Wanli sighed as he thought of those impoverished farmers.

The Soviet Union was already setting up an outdated MiG fighter jet production line for China.

Now, it remains to be seen whether Wu Wanli and his men can annihilate the entire US Army 1st Division.

If we can do that, then consider it a reward for China's efforts to combat the world's leading capitalist power.

If that's not possible, then the amount of grain needed to purchase with that technology would be enormous!
"We are the people's army. We can win this battle by risking our lives and fighting desperately. We cannot let the people suffer and struggle to get enough food."

"Wanli, for this reason alone, I support you in doing it!"

"But we still need the Soviet Union's assistance in seizing the aircraft carrier. Let's report to the Volunteer Army Headquarters first."

Upon hearing this, Liu Hanqing nodded heavily and said...

"Not only the support of the Soviet Union, but also the support of the air force and the Chinese navy."

Wu Wanli said.

"Chinese Navy?"

"Our navy only has so many warships, are they even worth using..."

Liu Hanqing was slightly taken aback and asked.

"Hanqing, we're not seizing the aircraft carrier to sink it; we're going to sail it back to a Chinese port."

Wu Wanli reminded him.

"You mean we don't have enough Soviet agents and need to prepare sailors in advance?"

Upon hearing this, Liu Hanqing asked.

"It's not just a matter of preparing sailors!"

"Soviet agents aren't gods; could they really bomb all the warships in port for repairs?"

"At most, it can only complete the construction of aircraft carriers and a few warships. The US military still has at least three-quarters of its warships at sea."

"We can't possibly defeat the US Navy at sea with this small number of warships, can we?"

"That's too far-fetched, I can't even imagine it."

Wu Wanli sighed and said.

"Wanli's concerns are valid. If a suitable plan cannot be found, it will be difficult to transport them back to China."

"If all else fails, we can just have these warships stationed in Incheon Port and use the coastal defense guns to guard it."

Liu Hanqing said.

"no!"

"If we don't seize this opportunity to smuggle it back home, the US military would rather deploy 500 warplanes to bomb and sink it than let us take it back."

"Once they are transported back to Tianjin Port, protected by the two major peninsulas, these stolen warships will be safe."

"Moreover, we haven't even gone to war with the United States yet."

"They shouldn't dare to openly fight us when the battle is going so badly for them."

Wu Wanli said.

"Wanli, do you already have a way to solve the problem of transporting it back?"

Looking at Wu Wanli's confident expression, Liu Hanqing asked.

"This is a plan I wrote in advance to strengthen the secret telegrams sent to the boss."

"This is a battle concerning the future of the Chinese Navy, and we must win!"

Wu Wanli handed a plan to Liu Hanqing and said.

"Okay, I'll go to the radio station right now!"

Liu Hanqing looked at the sealed plan, resisting his curiosity and not opening it, and hurriedly ran outside.

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USS Enterprise aircraft carrier, inside the conference room

Miller, Carter, and Harrison, the three brigade commanders, all looked at Thomas, who was sitting in the center.

“Previously, all of you were colonels and regimental commanders.”

"After this temporary expansion into a reinforced division, you have all been promoted to brigadier generals and brigade commanders."

"Even I have been promoted to lieutenant general and division commander. It seems that the enemy we are facing is quite terrifying."

Thomas, puffing on his pipe with a playful smile on his lips, said...

"General, according to intelligence, most of the troops stationed in Incheon are Koreans, numbering around 20,000."

"The only real threat to us is China's Seventh Steel Regiment."

"That's what Brigade Commander Miller of the 4th Brigade said."

"Yes!"

"Although that Iron Seventh Regiment had captured Seoul and participated in the encirclement and annihilation of several of our divisions, it had a very prestigious reputation."

"But they only have a little over 5,000 troops. Even if they can achieve a 1:2 casualty ratio, they still can't outlast us!"

"We now have 30,000 elite troops. Even if we lose 10,000, we still have 20,000, which is enough to take Seoul!"

"That's what Fifth Brigade Commander Carter said."

"We can suffer losses, but not too many, and we also cannot be held up by the Chinese army in Incheon for too long."

"After all, our mission is not only to take Incheon, but also to launch a surprise attack on Seoul and cut off the retreat route of the main force of the Chinese army!"

"I am quite sober," said Harrison, commander of the U.S. Sixth Brigade.

Harrison is right, we don't have much time to waste.

“Once the Chinese troops at the front react, or once their 12th Army arrives, it will be difficult to fight.”

"General Ridgway has given the order for us to land at Incheon today."

"At the same time, President Truman also sent me a secret telegram."

"If we win this battle well, I will take Ridgway's position as Commander-in-Chief of the United Nations Forces."

"I won't forget you all when the time comes; at the very least, I'll promote you all to the position of division commander."

Thomas smiled confidently and said.

"The general is sitting in Ridgway's seat?"

"That would be great!"

"I've always felt that incompetent general is unfit to be the commander-in-chief of the UN forces!"

"General Thomas's talent and strategy are truly remarkable; he will surely lead the UN forces to defeat the Chinese army!"

Upon hearing this, Miller immediately began to flatter him with delight.

"General, although we need to win this battle quickly, we cannot be too careless or impatient."

"The commander-in-chief of the Incheon Garrison is a Chinese man named Wu Wanli."

"I've studied this man's battle records; he's no ordinary person!"

"Capture the commander of the 1st Marine Division, encircle and annihilate the 5th Marine Division, and wipe out the 25th Marine Division..."

"Although the 1st Army Division has twice the strength of these divisions, it is still possible to fall into his trap if we are not careful."

Harrison sighed and poured cold water on the water.

"Harrison, do you think General Thomas's abilities are inferior to those of Commander-in-Chief Wu Wanli of Incheon?"

"Does that mean General Thomas can't defeat the Chinese army and take Incheon and Seoul if he doesn't listen to you?"

Carter frowned and asked.

"Hard to say."

Harrison looked at the group of people who were clearly arrogant and sighed.

"you…………"

Carter was speechless for a moment, unsure how to respond.

"Stop arguing!"

“What you all say makes sense. We need to act quickly, but we also need to be cautious.”

"The American army has lost far too many times, utterly disgraced itself. This will be our battle to avenge this humiliation!!!"

"You can get a general idea of ​​the combat effectiveness of the Incheon troops from the beach landing operation."

"The warship will dock in one hour. Get all units ready for battle!"

"In one hour, the navy and air force will unleash their full firepower to cover our amphibious landing operation!!!"

"Wu Wanli, Commander-in-Chief of the Incheon Garrison?"

"I only won by luck before."

"Once I capture you alive, you'll be in for a world of hurt!"

"I'll call the Japanese from the logistics department to torture you like a pervert!"

Lieutenant General Thomas looked in the direction of Incheon and said with a sneer.

(End of this chapter)