Changjin Lake: From Xinxingli to Seoul

Chapter 270 Incheon Liberated Again! The US 4th Brigade Annihilated!

Incheon Port

"Comrade Wu Wanli, you are the number one hero in capturing the aircraft carrier and battleship this time!"

"Should we ask Commander Zhi for permission to return to China with our navy for the time being?"

"I estimate that many leaders and ordinary people will be waiting in Tiangang. That will be an endless glory!"

Xiao Zhenhua extended his hand as if to shake hands and smiled.

"I appreciate Chief Xiao's kindness, but my mission is not yet fully complete."

"After helping the new Chinese navy seize aircraft carriers and battleships, we also have to help the air force get the MiG fighter jet production line for free!"

"We can't really supply the Soviet Union with grain and minerals for several years to buy them, can we?"

"It's one thing if there's no opportunity, but it's something that could be converted into free aid if the entire US Army 1st Division were wiped out."

"If I cannot do this, I, Wu Wanli, will be unworthy of being an officer of the People's Army!"

"Because I lost the war, I made the Chinese people pay for my food?"

"That's a disgrace!"

With unwavering determination in his eyes, Wu Wanli shook Chief Xiao's hand and spoke in a firm and resolute voice.

He was all too aware of the current state of the new China; being extremely poor and backward was the best description.

Wu Wanli didn't have the ability to turn money into food, but he could win major battles so that China wouldn't have to spend money abroad!

"Hahahahahahahaha..."

"You truly deserve the title of 'People's Hero,' your awareness is exceptionally high!"

"And you're so young, you have a bright future ahead of you!"

"I know a corps commander in his twenties who was still studying at the Whampoa Military Academy when he was a teenager!"

"After finishing his studies, he was assigned to the Independent Regiment of the Fourth Army of the Revolutionary Army, where he served as a probationary platoon leader and participated in the Northern Expedition."

"And you, in your teens, were already the commander of the Volunteer Army's top elite regiment and the overall commander of the Incheon Operation's land, sea, and air forces."

"Truly, talented people emerge in every generation!"

“I have a daughter who is also a teenager, a little younger than you.”

"In the future, perhaps you can get to know each other. You should have a revolutionary partner, after all."

Xiao Zhenhua looked at Wu Wanli's youthful face and said with a smile.

"With the Xiongnu not yet defeated, how can I think of a home?"

“I appreciate your kindness, sir, but right now Wanli only has the motherland and the people in his heart and will not consider personal matters for the time being.”

Wu Wanli shook his head and refused.

"Alright, after all, you're still young, and it's the perfect time for you to make your mark."

"After I return to China, I will report your achievements truthfully."

"And I plan to name this first aircraft carrier of the new China after you, let's call it Wanli."

"Let all the people of the country remember who stole this aircraft carrier back!"

Xiao Zhenhua looked at Wu Wanli with appreciation and said.

"I agree. The name 'Wanlihao' also means 'Long March,' which is the name I had in mind."

Upon hearing this, Liu Hanqing immediately echoed.

"Thank you for your kind offer, sir. However, I have a more important request than this title."

Upon hearing this, Wu Wanli hesitated for a few seconds before speaking.

"Just tell me what it is."

"As long as it doesn't violate the law or regulations, I will try my best to do it!"

Upon hearing this, Xiao Zhenhua immediately spoke up.

"The Battle of Incheon was extremely fierce. We fought several rounds of offensive and close-quarters combat, and our troops were riddled with wounded."

"This is, after all, a battlefield that has been almost completely destroyed, and there are no good medical facilities here."

"In this situation, some of our volunteer soldiers will be disabled or die as a result..."

"I hope that when the navy returns home, they can take these wounded soldiers back with them and give them proper treatment."

Wu Wanli sighed and said.

These words deeply moved the surrounding volunteer soldiers.

Dying in battle is not the most terrifying thing; being tormented to death by injuries or illnesses, or suffering from lifelong disability, is the most painful thing.

At this moment of great victory in annihilating the US fleet, Wu Wanli paid no attention to military achievements or reputation, but thought of these soldiers first, which is truly commendable.

"Commander, we just need to apply some medicine, it's nothing serious!"

"You were also one of the soldiers who led the charge and were wounded, but you didn't want to go back to China to recuperate. The soldiers all saw it!"

"We can't let our wounded affect you..."

Upon hearing this, Wu Siyi immediately limped over and said.

"What nonsense are you talking about? What impact could such a small matter have?!"

"If death or disability results from delayed medical treatment, how many families will be affected for a lifetime?"

Upon hearing this, Wu Wanli looked at Wu Siyi's injured leg and couldn't bear it, so he spoke loudly.

"But……"

Upon hearing this, Wu Siyi wanted to say something more.

"Wu Siyi, deputy company commander of the guard company of the 7th Steel Regiment!"

Wu Wanli interrupted directly, raising his voice to shout.

"To!"

Upon hearing this, Wu Siyi immediately responded instinctively.

"Let me ask you a question. Who is the commander-in-chief of the Incheon Operation right now?"

Wu Wanli looked at Wu Siyi and asked.

"Commander Wu Wanli!"

Wu Si shouted.

"louder."

Wu Wanli frowned as he spoke.

"report!"

"The overall commander of this operation, including the army, navy, and air force, is Commander Wu Wanli!"

"Deputy Company Commander Wu Siyi has finished answering!!"

Upon hearing this, Wu Siyi immediately roared.

"Then listen to my orders and don't say another word."

"Hanqing, you submit the report for this matter, and I'll approve it!"

"I can still make decisions about the treatment of wounded soldiers in the military."

Wu Wanli said.

"Yes!"

Upon hearing this, Liu Hanqing's eyes flashed with admiration, and he immediately agreed.

"Comrade Wu Wanli, there's nothing much to say. The warship is almost ready for resupply and repairs."

"If any of your wounded soldiers need to return home for treatment, just board the warship."

"It's not a big deal. If your boss or Chief Chen asks about it, you can just pin it on me."

Xiao Zhenhua looked at Wu Wanli with appreciation and said with a smile.

"Let's wait a bit, the assault battalion isn't done yet, but it should be soon..."

"Telegram to Gao Daxing: After capturing Songyue Mountain and seizing the artillery cluster, immediately begin bombarding the area according to the coordinates I provided!"

Wu Wanli examined the Tianyan map, took out paper and pen to write something, handed it out, and then looked in the direction of Songyue Mountain and said.

"Yes!"

A volunteer soldier's communications officer took the paper with the coordinate range written on it and responded loudly.

The coordinates pinpointed the exact location of Brigade Commander Miller's command post!
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On the steep slope on the east side of Songyue Mountain
"We've finally taken care of the American devils on the outer defense line. Now the remaining American troops are all holed up in their defensive lines. A direct assault is not the way to go."

"Assault battalion! Follow me up!"

Gao Daxing tore away the camouflage netting that was caught on thorns, revealing the carefully laid tunnel entrance, and shouted.

Upon hearing this, the hundreds of volunteer soldiers behind him immediately crawled into the tunnel.

After crawling for an unknown amount of time, Gao Daxing and his soldiers finally reached the brightly lit exit.

Outside the observation hole in the tunnel, the view suddenly opened up.

Twelve American howitzers were prominently displayed, while nearby American artillerymen were playing cards and having fun, looking relaxed.

After observing the situation, Gao Daxing was delighted and immediately led the assault battalion soldiers out of the tunnel silently.

The exit is located right next to the edge of the massive U.S. howitzer position.

As soon as the assault battalion soldiers emerged from the tunnel, Gao Daxing, without uttering any unnecessary words, gave a silent order with just a few quick and concise hand gestures.

The assault battalion soldiers, divided into several small teams, rushed towards their respective targets like arrows released from a bow, according to the pre-rehearsed plan.

Because absolute silence is required to maximize the effectiveness of a surprise attack, close-quarters combat becomes the preferred method.

The gleaming bayonets slashed silently in the dim light, accompanied by dull impacts and suppressed groans; the outer perimeter guards were the first to be eliminated.

The entrenching tool also became a powerful weapon in close combat, used for slashing and striking to cleanly and efficiently eliminate any remaining resistance near the artillery position.

Blood splattered everywhere, silently soaking the frozen earth.

Most of the US artillerymen were still resting at their gun positions, or chatting and smoking in small groups, completely immersed in a false sense of security.

When the volunteer soldiers appeared before them like divine warriors descending from the sky, the immense shock left them momentarily stunned.

"Fuck!!!"

"Grenade!"

"Enemy! (Enemy!)"

The sporadic exclamations were quickly drowned out by the sounds of closer combat, and the battlefield immediately descended into chaos.

Many American soldiers were subdued or killed by the swiftly approaching commandos before they even had a chance to pick up their weapons.

Gao Daxing personally led his men to rush towards the artillery command post located in the center of the position.

The resistance here was slightly fiercer, with several American machine gunners attempting to fire from behind their gun shields.

Gao Daxing reacted quickly, rolling over to hide behind cover.

Then he grabbed the captured M1 carbine handed to him by a volunteer soldier next to him, and together with other snipers, accurately shot down several machine gunners.

Several tall and strong volunteer soldiers seized the opportunity to rush forward with a roar, using bayonets and rifle butts to eliminate the last resisters and quickly take control of the key point.

With several key artillery positions quickly captured, the commandos immediately began using the captured American weapons.

The abandoned M3 submachine guns and spare pistols and carbines on the positions were skillfully grasped by the Chinese People's Volunteer Army soldiers, who then opened fire fiercely on the other American troops who were still trying to organize sporadic resistance.

Following Gao Daxing's plan, another group of Chinese People's Volunteer Army soldiers rushed towards the communications bunker on the position, threw in several grenades, and then engaged in a brief exchange of fire, completely cutting off the US military's external communications.

Meanwhile, the small detachments on the perimeter completely eliminated the sentries and scattered American soldiers who were attempting to counterattack from the flank fortifications.

The entire position was swept away in a flash, and the sounds of resistance were extinguished at a visible speed.

The battle lasted less than seven minutes from the start of the fighting to the US forces abandoning organized resistance.

At this point, the entire US howitzer position had fallen into the hands of the assault battalion.

The captured American artillerymen were held in a group, dejected manner. After collecting the ammunition, the assault battalion soldiers immediately took up their respective defensive positions and began to consolidate their positions.

"Reporting to the battalion commander, the Songyue Mountain artillery position has fallen into our hands, and all the artillery pieces are intact!"

"But the scouts reported that the American troops on the lower defensive line are charging towards us, seemingly to retake the position!"

After the cleanup was completed, the deputy battalion commander of the assault battalion reported loudly.

"Take back the position?!"

"I respect these American devils as men, but they can forget about it!"

"Turn all the cannons around and blast these American devils to smithereens!"

Upon hearing this, Gao Daxing snorted coldly and gave the order.

"Battalion Commander, we can only operate half of the artillery at most!"

The deputy battalion commander scratched his head and said.

"Why!?"

"Our Steel Seventh Regiment is built to the standards of a sergeant and officer corps. Are there really so few people who understand artillery?"

Upon hearing this, Gao Daxing frowned and said.

"Battalion Commander, we've been fighting for so long and the losses are huge!" "If we can maintain accuracy, with the people in our battalion who know artillery and the people in the auxiliary positions, we can only operate about half of the artillery."

"If you force yourself to divide it all up, then just focus on getting the general positions right and you'll be able to get started."

The deputy battalion commander sighed and said.

"Fine!"

"Maintain accuracy and bomb the American troops below the defense line hard!"

"Get all the machine guns out of the position and drive these American troops back!"

Upon hearing this, Gao Daxing reluctantly gave the order.

"Yes!"

The deputy battalion commander immediately agreed.

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Before long, the US forces on the lower defensive line launched a fierce counterattack.

About two companies of American soldiers, under the cover of armored vehicles, rushed along the trenches toward the steep slope position, and a barrage of bullets swept across the assault battalion's makeshift defensive line.

"All personnel take cover! Artillery crews, listen to my command—correct the data and load high-explosive shells!"

Gao Daxing, lying behind the sandbags, gave a stern order.

With adjustments made by the skilled assault battalion soldiers, the muzzles of the six howitzers were quickly lowered to a horizontal firing angle, pointing directly at the American advance path.

"fire!"

Gao Daxing, holding up his binoculars, saw the American troops approaching and immediately raised his arm and roared angrily.

Six howitzers roared in unison, their shells whistling sharply as they crashed into the American assault formation.

Amidst the deafening explosions, orange-red fireballs rose one after another, and the massive blast waves lifted American soldiers, along with their severed limbs and remains, high into the air.

An armored vehicle was hit directly and turned into a twisted mass of burning scrap metal.

"Heavy machine guns! Block the flanks!"

Gao Daxing gave the order after observing that the US infantry intended to attack from the flank.

“Thump thump thump thump thump thump thump thump…………”

In an instant, four M2 heavy machine guns deployed on the high ground on both sides simultaneously spewed fire.

The 12.7mm armor-piercing rounds formed a crossfire network, pinning down the American troops attempting to flank behind the rocks.

Bullets struck helmets and rocks, sending up blinding sparks, and several American soldiers fell to the ground amidst screams.

The American advance was torn apart by artillery fire, and the remaining soldiers hurriedly sought cover.

The assault battalion soldiers seized the opportunity to throw grenades, and the blast wave carried debris and rubble through the trenches.

"Three-three teams! Advance and drive out the enemy!"

Gao Daxing gave another order.

The three assault teams moved like sharp blades drawn from their sheaths, using the shell craters to quickly advance and use short bursts of submachine gun fire to accurately mop up the remaining enemy.

Seeing that the counterattack had completely collapsed, the US commander had no choice but to order a retreat.

assault battalion position
"Reporting, Battalion Commander, the radio is finally fixed!"

"It turns out that the commander-in-chief sent several telegrams, but we didn't receive a reply."

The communications squad leader said, head bowed.

"It's not your fault, don't feel guilty."

Have you called back yet?

"What did the commander-in-chief say?"

Gao Daxing patted the communications squad leader on the shoulder and asked.

"The commander-in-chief gave us the coordinates and told us to fire at the designated coordinates immediately after we captured the Songyueshan artillery cluster."

"The commander-in-chief said in the telegram that, according to intelligence, it is highly likely that it is the US Incheon garrison command post!"

The communications squad leader said.

"Our Chinese and Soviet agents are really amazing; they can get this kind of intelligence."

"Immediately transmit the coordinates to the artillery position, and fire immediately according to the commander-in-chief's coordinates!"

Upon hearing this, Gao Daxing immediately spoke up.

"Yes!"

The communications squad leader immediately agreed.

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US Army Garrison Command in Incheon

The noise from the communications radio, the hurried reports from the staff, and the heavy breathing of Brigade Commander Miller at the map table mingled together.

"Sir! The Songyueshan defense line has completely collapsed!"

"The garrison reports...they say the Volunteer Army came out of the tunnels!"

"The Chinese army has breached all the defenses at Incheon Port!"

"Our soldiers couldn't stop their attack at all. Now that Incheon Port has fallen, the warships have probably been seized!"

"As for our fleet, judging from the last communication, it is estimated that... it was completely wiped out."

The chief of staff of the 4th Brigade lowered his head and said.

"What did you say!?"

"Shit! Shit! Shit!"

"Counter-offensive! We must organize a counter-offensive immediately!"

"I don't care what methods you use! Mobilize everyone in command who can handle a gun!"

"Guards! Logistics personnel! All officers!"

"Take back Songyue Mountain immediately! Get rid of those yellow-skinned monkeys..."

Upon hearing this, Miller drew his pistol and immediately roared like a wounded beast.

However, his roar abruptly stopped the next second.

A deep, unsettling whistling sound came from within.

"Artillery fire! Heavy artillery!!!"

The experienced chief of staff of the 4th Brigade was the first to react, and he screamed, his face pale.

"boom!!!!"

The next second, a deafening roar suddenly erupted!

The ceiling of the command center shook violently, and small pieces of concrete and dust poured down like a waterfall.

The once bright lights went out instantly, and the emergency lights flickered a few times before plunging into darkness.

The intense tremor caused everyone to stagger and fall, with maps, documents, and radios on the table flying through the air as if swept by a gust of wind.

"Damn Chinese, they're trying to bomb us!"

"Get hidden!!!"

Seeing this, Brigade Commander Miller's desperate cries were completely drowned out by the successive explosions.

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

The entire underground command center seemed to be gripped by an invisible giant hand, shaking and squeezing wildly!
The ground was undulating, and the solid concrete walls cracked and collapsed like fragile cookies.

With astonishing accuracy, 155mm heavy shells slammed into the area directly above and around the command post's coordinates, one after another!

The massive shockwave from the explosion easily tore through the remaining fortifications on the ground and precisely penetrated the ventilation openings and weak points of the underground bunker!
Thick smoke, flames, deadly shockwaves, and high-speed flying steel fragments instantly filled the entire space.

Screams, sounds of collapse, the twisting and tearing of metal, and the sparks from short-circuited equipment mingled together.

Just before the fifth volley of shells hit the ground, a U.S. military staff officer was instantly swallowed by the collapsing ceiling.

Immediately afterwards, Brigadier General Miller felt a sudden lightness in his body, only to be thrown over by a violent blast of air.
The cold, sharp shards pierced his body, and the intense burning sensation consumed all consciousness. The pistol flew out of his hand and shattered in the dust in mid-air.

After the shelling ended, only ruins remained of the US military garrison command at Incheon.

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Incheon Port

"Commander, the shelling is over!"

"If the intelligence is correct and your deduction is correct, the US military command post at Incheon should have been destroyed by now!"

Pinghe said as the distant cannon fire subsided.

"I don't know if the intelligence is accurate, but our commander's deduction is absolutely correct!"

Upon hearing this, Yu Congrong immediately spoke up.

"Stop flattering me; personality cults are unacceptable."

"Yu Congrong, Pinghe, you will lead the soldiers to search for the remaining enemy in Incheon and wipe out the entire Incheon."

"There's no need to kill them all; we can take prisoners."

"These prisoners of war can be exchanged for a lot of things after the war."

After Wu Wanli finished speaking, he lit the two cigars in his hand and handed one of them to Xiao Zhenhua.

"Thank you, Comrade Wu Wanli. I'll try out these foreign gadgets too, hahaha..."

"Congratulations! If nothing unexpected happens, Incheon will be liberated again in your hands, Wu Wanli!"

"I can already imagine what newspapers from different countries will look like later on."

"I reckon they'll have to make a special edition, with your headshot from the front page to the last!"

"Who in the world doesn't know you!"

Xiao Zhenhua took a somewhat awkward puff of his cigar and said.

"Commander Xiao, you flatter me. It's not that exaggerated!"

"I wonder how those people who worship foreign things and forget their own roots abroad will feel when they see their beacon of hope being beaten like dogs by our Chinese army?"

Wu Wanli took a puff of his cigar and said with a playful smile.

"Bullshit lighthouse!"

"Our new China destroyed all seventeen lighthouses at once, let's see if they still have any lighthouses left!"

"If the navy weren't so weak, I'd like to come out and clash with the US military more often!"

"No matter how strong they are, China is not afraid!"

Upon hearing this, Xiao Zhenhua snorted coldly and cursed.

"Commander Xiao, the navy of the new China will become stronger and stronger..."

"The Soviet Union's strategy of supporting China to make the United States bleed is very clear. As long as we continue to win miraculously on the battlefield, industrial technology and such are not a problem!"

"The Soviet Union would have been willing to provide almost any kind of aid if it could wear down the United States like this without directly intervening!"

Wu Wanli smiled and said.

"I've noticed that you've played a significant role in all these miraculous victories..."

Xiao Zhenhua looked at Wu Wanli and said with emotion.

"Report: All repairs and resupply of the warships are complete, and they are ready to depart for home at any time!"

Captain Li Hongbo ran over and shouted.

"Wanli, fight well!"

"Our navy might not even have enough maintenance technology, we can't even build small destroyers, we need to use our combat achievements to get more from the Soviet Union..."

Xiao Zhenhua leaned close to Wu Wanli's ear and whispered something.

"Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha……"

"Don't worry, Chief Xiao, Wanli will do his best!"

Wu Wanli said with a smile.

"it is good!"

"Send all the wounded you need to transport here. We're preparing to set sail back home!"

"Tiangang is already packed with people welcoming our navy. There are leaders and many ordinary people. I heard that some old Beiyang Army veterans have also come."

"It's a pity you can't go back with us."

"I really want to see their reaction when they see such a powerful warship..."

"I'm off to oversee the final preparations before the fleet departs. May you achieve victory after victory. Farewell!"

After expressing his feelings, Xiao Zhenhua waved goodbye to Wu Wanli.

"May our navy have numerous aircraft carriers, our motherland prosper and flourish, and may we meet again someday!!"

Wu Wanli waved his hand and said loudly.

(End of this chapter)