Changjin Lake: From Xinxingli to Seoul

Chapter 266 Commander-in-Chief of the Army, Navy, and Air Force: Wu Wanli! A Blitzkrieg at Incheon Port! The Great Chinese Navy Sets Sail!
Outside Incheon Port, on the deep blue sea, a massive mixed fleet of the US military stands like an island of steel.

On the two largest warships, Soviet agents tasked with bombing the ships acted almost simultaneously.

Deep within the engine room of the USS Enterprise, amidst the most complex labyrinth of pipelines.

"I hope that the Chinese general named Wu Wanli can really accomplish the feat of seizing aircraft carriers and battleships, and not let us have worked in vain."

Soviet agent Andrei murmured to himself, wiping the sweat from his brow.

It wasn't from being roasted in a boiler, it was from extreme tension.

His gaze swept over a key set of aviation kerosene delivery pipes and high-pressure auxiliary steam valves.

He skillfully and expertly fitted several unassuming little devices into their pre-set positions, much like a master craftsman completing the final touches.

One was a small delay capsule containing a special viscous propellant, which was tightly tucked under the gap of a main valve flange.

The other one is a small, pressure-resistant porcelain bottle.

It contained a colorless, transparent, highly acidic corrosive liquid, which he cleverly fixed to a high-frequency vibrating bracket next to the steam pressure gauge.

The bottle opening seal was incredibly thin, and under continuous vibration and heating from the steam pipe, a very small amount of liquid was slowly seeping out.

These deadly "water droplets" will land precisely on the rubber sealing gasket below...

After finishing all this, Andrei checked his instruments as usual, then turned and disappeared into the dark, greasy passageway. No one noticed this humble figure who was always covered in grease.

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Not far away, on the battleship USS Missouri, the narrow passage leading to the base of the giant gun turret B was filled with the mixed smells of baked goods and cooking fumes.

Soviet agent Alexander was carrying a basket of flour that was supposedly "damp and needed to be treated," and he cleverly slipped out of the guard's sight.

In the systems room next to the base of turret B, which emitted a low hum and was always filled with the distinctive stench of hydraulic oil, he moved with the speed of a ghost.

He wrapped a small piece of plastic explosive in a soft, dough-like substance and precisely attached it to several support points above the main hydraulic oil pipe, the most important part of the drive motor.

Its dosage is sufficient to cause severe deformation that blocks pipelines and ruptures local valve bodies, but it will not cause a major fire or a chain reaction of explosions.

Meanwhile, deep inside an electrical cabinet filled with switches and relays, a small black box capable of emitting instantaneous, massive current pulses was cleverly connected in parallel to an inconspicuous auxiliary circuit.

Alexander pressed the casing of the miniature detonator in his hand one last time to ensure the connection was correct.

He then quickly cleaned up the scene, as if he were just a logistics staff member who had accidentally wandered into the place, and hurriedly left, leaving only the continuous and heavy rhythmic sound of the hydraulic pump unit.

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After an unknown amount of time, the silence of the night was shattered!
"boom--!!!"

"Crack—!!!"

A muffled explosion came from deep within the interior of the USS Enterprise aircraft carrier.

It wasn't earth-shattering, but it was accompanied by a piercing metallic tearing sound!
Immediately afterwards, orange-red flames suddenly erupted from the pipeline passage near the No. 2 boiler room!

Thick black smoke instantly filled the air, mixed with an extremely pungent smell of aviation kerosene!
Andrei's pre-programmed incendiary device detonated precisely!
The high temperature quickly ignited the highly volatile aviation fuel that was spurting out from the crack!
In the cramped space, flames licked at the steel and oil, producing a heart-stopping crackling sound.

"Where did the explosion occur?! Report immediately!"

"My God! It's the fuel line! There's a pipeline leak and a fire!"

"Damage control team! Damage control team! Fire in the engine room! Requesting fuel cutoff!"

"...Wait! What...what is that sound?!"

At the same time as the fuel system ignited, a sharp, piercing, and teeth-grinding high-pressure gas jet shriek rang out!

White, scorching steam containing enormous energy suddenly gushed out wildly from the main steam pipe interface!

The unassuming little porcelain bottle was broken, and the corrosive liquid had eroded through the seal.

"Sizzle sizzle!!!"

The steam instantly found a way out, and like a runaway white dragon, it raged through the cabin!

The high-pressure, high-temperature steam destroyed nearby instruments, triggering a series of electrical short circuits, and the cabin lights flickered and went out wildly.

Almost at the same instant!

The massive, mountain-like steel hull of the USS Missouri shuddered violently!
"Thump! Bang—!"

A muffled metallic explosion came from beneath the turret base of the majestic warship!

A massive shockwave, accompanied by metal fragments, echoed through the narrow hydraulic system room!

Several thick, high-pressure oil pipes, precisely destroyed by plastic explosives, instantly twisted and deformed, bursting open with hideous gashes!

The scalding, viscous hydraulic oil, like black blood, sprayed wildly under high pressure, turning the entire cabin into a sticky, dark, and pungent hell!

At the same time, the broken valve parts clanged.

"Turret hydraulic failure! Serious leak! Report to control room! We..."

"Damn it! The light! Why is the light out?!"

"The circuit breaker tripped! The entire turret area is without power!"

The voices of the U.S. Army communications soldier were drowned out by the mournful metallic groans and the even more terrifying hissing of electrical overload.

In the electrical control room, deeper inside the ship, the pulse jammer placed by the "cook" was triggered precisely after sensing the shock of the explosion!

A powerful pulse of current shot into the line like a venomous snake, striking the selected circuit breaker with pinpoint accuracy!
Huge sparks accompanied by a suffocating smell of burning, and several power switches were instantly melted and started smoking!

As a result of the chain reaction, the entire turret's power supply, aiming, and ammunition feeding systems were instantly paralyzed!
The cold cannon barrel was frozen at an awkward angle; the lights went out, and all was deathly silent.

The two steel behemoths seemed to have been struck in their weakest spot by an invisible punch, and both let out painful groans.

On the USS Enterprise
U.S. military damage control team members braved the scorching heat and thick smoke to rush towards the flames, battling the leaking fuel with water cannons and fire-extinguishing foam.

However, the gushing high-pressure steam, like an invisible blade, hindered every step of the way.

"Reporting, Captain!"

"The fire is under control! But the fuel pumping station is completely destroyed!"

"The core component of the aviation fuel refueling system is damaged! We are unable to refuel any of our fighter jets!"

"The auxiliary steam pipeline has completely leaked, causing a severe short circuit in the surrounding electrical system! Power redundancy has been lost!"

"All aviation operations must be stopped for a complete overhaul! We... are paralyzed!"

A U.S. Navy vice president ran over and said.

"damn it!"

"Some idiot must have neglected pipe maintenance! The equipment is old! This is absolutely the worst kind of basic accident ever!"

"Contact fleet headquarters immediately!"

"We need to dock! Incheon Port!"

"Clear the berth immediately! Utilize all available shore resources for rapid repairs!"

The U.S. ship's captain stood on the chaotic bridge, looking at the scattered lights in the direction of Incheon Port, and slammed his fist hard on the cold bulkhead as he spoke.

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On the battleship Missouri
Chaos reigned in the turret control room as U.S. military technicians attempted to reconnect the power, but the burnt-out circuit breaker hissed.

"Captain! Multiple ruptures in the main hydraulic system's oil lines!"

"Critical valve damaged! Motor housing perforated!"

"This...this doesn't look like an explosion...it's more like...the machine collapsed due to the internal pressure?"

"Or could fatigue cracks in the hydraulic pipeline suddenly expand?"

"But what a coincidence..."

The hydraulic engineer looked at the black oil and twisted pipes on the ground with despair.

"I can't worry about that!"

"My B turret is now scrap metal! Power outage! How can we fight like this?!"

"Damn old machines! Damn insufficient maintenance budget!"

"Send a message to Lieutenant General Thomas! The USS Missouri has suffered a major technical malfunction and has lost all turret combat capability!"

"We must get to Incheon Port immediately!"

"We need to get it repaired! We need to replace this damn old pipe!"

The captain roared into the communicator, his face clouded with anger, half shock and half fury.

With its massive propellers churning the seawater, and surrounded by its damaged escort ships, the USS Enterprise slowly turned its bow and headed toward Incheon Port.

The battleship USS Missouri, bearing an ugly "wound" that no longer spewed black oil, headed towards Incheon Harbor.

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North of Incheon, in a secluded area, lies the headquarters of the 7th Steel Regiment.

"Wanli, a telegram from the headquarters!" "The higher-ups have completed communication with the Soviet side and have appointed you as the commander-in-chief of the army, navy, and air force for this operation!"

"All aircraft, warships, and land personnel deployed in this operation will be temporarily placed under your unified command and control!"

Liu Hanqing handed the telegram to Wu Wanli and said with a smile.

"Commander-in-Chief of the Army, Navy, and Air Force?"

"My goodness, that sounds so impressive!"

"So many naval, army, and air force personnel listen to our regimental commander!"

"If it weren't temporary, it would be wonderful if we could be under the command of our regimental commander forever!"

"Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha……"

Upon hearing this, Yu Congrong laughed heartily and said...

"You silly kid, you really dare to dream!"

"Neither the commander-in-chief nor Chief Chen can command the navy!"

Lei Gong took a puff of his pipe and said.

"navy?"

"Will the Soviet Navy ships be deployed, or will our Navy ships be deployed?"

Gao Daxing was slightly taken aback and asked.

"Our navy will be deployed, but not for direct confrontation. You'll find out how it will be used when the time comes."

"Hanqing, how's the Soviet intelligence work going? Have the sailors arrived yet?"

Wu Wanli smiled and asked Liu Hanqing.

"According to the agreed time, the Soviet sailors were supposed to meet us in an hour."

"Moreover, our military aircraft and Soviet aircraft are ready for a large-scale battle!"

"Furthermore, according to the latest intelligence, Soviet agents have completed the demolition missions against the aircraft carrier and battleship!"

"The aircraft carrier USS Enterprise and the battleship USS Missouri are currently undergoing emergency repairs at Incheon Port."

Liu Hanqing said.

"How well is the project completed? How long will the repairs take after the demolition? Will it affect subsequent driving?"

"After we finish looting, we still need to leave, because it's related to the rise of the Chinese Navy."

Wu Wanli asked.

"There's no need to worry about that; the Soviet agents executed it very skillfully."

"They ensured that aircraft carriers and battleships could be repaired without causing irreversible damage to the main body of the warships."

"However, it's really uncertain how long the repairs will take."

Liu Hanqing said.

"What's so difficult about this!"

"Who cares how long it takes? Let's storm in ahead of time, capture those American soldiers, and then use the excuse of repairs to get there!"

Upon hearing this, Yu Congrong immediately offered his suggestion.

"no!"

"That's risky. What if we're too slow and the US repair crews get away before we can finish?"

"Even if we manage to win the battle, all we'll get are damaged warships."

Pinghe shook his head and said.

"One more question!"

"Even if everything goes smoothly, we may still be bombed by US warplanes during the repair process."

"In short, if this drags on for too long, we will be in a very passive position."

"However, whether there will be risks in sailing the damaged warship back to sea is also a question."

Lei Gong took a puff of his pipe and said.

"Wanli, your judgment of the battle situation has never been wrong."

"You decide how to fight."

Liu Hanqing looked at Wu Wanli and said.

【bite--------】

[The system has detected that the host is facing a crucial decision on the battlefield. The system has been activated!]

Option 1: Launch a direct assault on Incheon Port ahead of schedule, forcing prisoners to continue repairing the aircraft carrier and warships until they are repaired and ready to leave.

[Reward: Steel Seventh Regiment gains a 10% bonus to offensive combat!]

Option Two: Wait for the right opportunity, and then take a gamble by launching a blitzkrieg attack on Incheon Port later in the game!

[Reward 1: One top-tier intelligence report!]

[Bonus 2: The 7th Steel Regiment's adaptability to cold weather increases by 15%]

[Note: Rewards will be issued immediately after selection, but the system will enter a permanent dormant state if no selection is made.]

Soon, the system's cold notification sounded in Wu Wanli's mind.

[Choose option two, take a gamble!]

After thinking for a moment, Wu Wanli immediately made a decision in his heart.

This winter is still very cold, and the heavy snow hasn't stopped yet, leading to reduced adaptability and casualties from freezing to death or frostbite.

It can even reduce the impact of cold on soldiers during battle, indirectly improving their combat effectiveness.

Moreover, Wu Wanli, as a time traveler, knew very well that the Korean War would not end in just one winter.

Another thing is intelligence information. Wu Wanli is looking forward to receiving some top-level intelligence information at this critical juncture.

【bite--------】

[Congratulations, host! Your selection is complete. Rewards will be issued!]

[Top-level Information: According to system analysis, the 7th Steel Regiment's warships will be repaired just in time to capture Incheon Port. Therefore, the optimal time to attack is between 9 PM and 10 PM tomorrow night!]

Soon, the system's cold notification sounded again.

At the same time, Wu Wanli suddenly felt warmer than before, and his frozen hands recovered quite a bit.

"Wanli, time is precious, make a decision soon."

"After all, once a decision is made, it is necessary to make advance plans."

Seeing that Wu Wanli had been pondering for so long, Liu Hanqing whispered a reminder.

"At 9:30 tomorrow night, Gao Daxing will lead the assault battalion to launch a fierce attack on Songyue Mountain on the east side. Make sure to create a disturbance and tie down the American forces!"

"Lei Gong, take the artillery battalion and aim at the defenses north of Incheon in advance. When the time comes, give them a good bombardment!"

"I personally led the remaining main force of the 7th Steel Regiment in one fell swoop, following the extension of the artillery fire, and fought all the way to Incheon Port!"

"Xu Jin's barrage, infantry and tank coordination!"

"The Air Force and Navy are operating as planned, alongside us!"

Wu Wanli gave the order.

"Yes!"

Upon hearing this, the members of the Seventh Steel Regiment immediately agreed.

"Comrades, our Beiyang Fleet was once the number one navy in Asia!"

"But ever since we were defeated by the Japanese devils in the First Sino-Japanese War, we have struggled for so long but have not made much progress."

"We have a long coastline, and we also have powerful enemies from the sea!"

"If China does not have a strong navy, it will be extremely passive in the future!"

"Take now, for example. If our navy were strong, what would those American devils use to launch a landing at Incheon?"

"Sink it!"

"We must win this battle!"

"Let our Steel Seventh Regiment fight to realize China's dream of a great naval power!"

Wu Wanli took a deep breath, looked at the location of Incheon Port in the distance, and loudly gave orders and mobilized the troops.

(End of this chapter)