Changjin Lake: From Xinxingli to Seoul

Chapter 306 The Seventh Steel Brigade acquires a large number of tanks and armored vehicles; the general's ultimate move of drawing vehicles and the possibility of lasting fame!

Despite the wind and snow, the Seventh Steel Corps continued its forced march with gritted teeth.

The cotton-padded coats of these volunteer soldiers were covered with a thick layer of ice, and the white breath they exhaled instantly froze on their hat brims and eyebrows.

But they did not pause for a moment, their heavy footsteps crushing through the thick snow, leaving deep craters that were quickly filled by new snow.

At this moment, speed is life.

The entire brigade was united in its efforts, racing against time and the enemy.

However, not all loads could keep up with this brutal pace, especially the artillery detachment.

"One, two! Heave-ho!"

"One, two! Heave-ho!!"

In the artillery detachment, the rough, hoarse work chants rang out intermittently in the wind and snow.

The heavy artillery pieces and ammunition boxes became the heaviest burden on the shoulders of the artillery detachment soldiers.

With limited vehicles, most of the wheels and tracks were used to transport the heaviest artillery and wounded soldiers, leaving very little manpower available to tow artillery.

The vast majority of medium and light artillery, ammunition, and supplies had to be carried by hand.

"Boom--!"

With a muffled thud, a young artillery soldier pushing a wheelbarrow loaded with shell boxes overturned in the snow.

He lay on his back, his chest heaving violently, his chapped lips trembling as he gasped for breath.

"Don't stop! Keep pushing! The cannon can't stop!"

"I'll go get the medic to handle this!"

The comrades around wanted to stop and help him, but were silenced by the shouts of a volunteer artillery officer.

However, at this moment, a sturdy figure rushed out of the flank of the team; it was Xu Mumu, the squad leader of the fire support detachment.

"Give me a hand! Lift him to the vehicle and then call the medics to handle the situation!"

Without the slightest hesitation, he waved to the soldiers behind him and shouted.

"Yes!"

The two volunteer soldiers responded in unison, and together with Xu Mumu, they lifted the exhausted artilleryman from the cold snowdrift and moved him with difficulty toward the vehicle not far away.

The wounded in the vehicle endured their pain and squeezed together to make room for each other.

Xu Mumu supported the artilleryman's lower back, struggling to push him up.

"fool!
Why are you meddling in this?

Sinking artillery pieces is his job!

The Browning heavy machine guns and mortar shell boxes that our artillery squad carries, none of them are light or easy to carry.
We're short-handed!

"Can you even keep an eye on your own soldiers?"

Chenggong sighed and whispered a reminder to Xu Mumu.

It wasn't that he didn't care about his exhausted comrades; it was just that in this extreme march, he instinctively prioritized maintaining the fighting capacity of his battalion.

Xu Mumu didn't stop moving. She gritted her teeth and helped the artilleryman onto the vehicle before straightening up and panting heavily.

He turned his head, and sweat and snow water streamed down his face, which was covered in frostbite and looked simple and somewhat dull, but there was a kind of stubbornness in his eyes.

"Cheng... Brother Cheng, the commander-in-chief said that we can't have the warlord mentality of each minding their own business..."

In the War to Resist US Aggression and Aid Korea, we must unite as one, never abandoning or giving up on anyone…

Xu Mumu wiped her face and said in a low, somewhat muffled voice.

"A blockhead!"
What time is it now?
The team leader should be running ahead!
Can he even see you risking your life right now?
With that energy, at least you'll catch a glimpse of the team leader later and let him see how hard you're working!

If we act recklessly now, what if your machine gun squad breaks their shoulders from carrying artillery shells? Will we still be able to fight?

Can you distinguish between inside and outside, primary and secondary?

Chenggong was so angry he almost jumped up and down. He grabbed Xu Mumu's arm and scolded her in a low voice, sounding disappointed.

Before he finished speaking, a shout filled with awe and surprise suddenly came from the nearby troops who were struggling to march:

"Greetings, Commander-in-Chief! Greetings, Political Commissar!"

Chenggong and Xu Mumu were both startled and looked in the direction of the sound.

Wu Wanli and Liu Hanqing were seen standing not far away, inspecting the troops' marching progress.

Wu Wanli, dressed in a captured American military overcoat and wearing a Volunteer Army cap with a five-pointed red star, took a puff of his cigar and his sharp eyes swept over the scene.

Liu Hanqing followed behind him, his eyes revealing a hint of fatigue and urgency.

"Greetings, Commander-in-Chief! Greetings, Political Commissar!"

Success was startled, and he immediately stood at attention, shouting somewhat flusteredly.

"Greetings, Commander-in-Chief and Political Commissar!"

Xu Mumu also stood up straight and subconsciously raised her hand to salute, but her movements seemed a little clumsy.

Wu Wanli ignored the successful look in his eyes and walked straight up to Xu Mumu.

With his keen hearing, he naturally heard everything clearly.

"Comrade Xu Mumu, I heard everything you said. I didn't expect you to remember those words so well."

You are a good comrade and a good soldier, worthy of everyone's emulation. Keep up the good work.

Wu Wanli reached out and pressed down hard on Xu Mumu's military cap, helping him put it on more properly, his eyes filled with approval and warmth.

"Hehe, it works!"
Commander, after the battle is over, when we return to my hometown, Xiaorongshu Village, I want to have a good talk with my father and all the villagers!
Let me tell you about yourself, about our Seventh Steel Brigade, and about these principles, so that everyone can learn from them!

Xu Mumu was taken aback at first, then a big smile spread across his honest face as he spoke in a thick Henan accent.

His tone was filled with anticipation for the future and immense respect for the captain before him.

"Thanks for your hard work.

"It's okay to say these things, just remember to avoid breaking discipline and don't reveal military secrets that shouldn't be discussed."

Wu Wanli's lips curved into a gentle smile as he straightened the scarf covered in snowflakes, his gaze sweeping over the boy's frostbitten ears.

"Okay! No secrets!"

Xu Mumu nodded repeatedly, her face turning even redder, whether from the cold or excitement, it was hard to tell.

"Reporting to the Commander-in-Chief and Political Commissar, there's something I need to report!"

At this moment, Lei Gong, covered in snow and panting, squeezed through and gave Wu Wanli and Liu Hanqing a standard military salute.

"speak."

Wu Wanli nodded slightly.

"Commander, at this speed... our artillery detachment can't hold on much longer!"

There weren't enough vehicles, so they were used up to transport the heaviest batch of heavy artillery and the wounded!
The comrades had to pull and drag the cannon together, and the ammunition was also extremely heavy!
The brothers gritted their teeth and desperately tried to keep up with the group, but the weather and the physical exertion were too much...

As you can see, several have already given up.

If we continue this forced march without slowing down, a lot of people will really collapse from exhaustion!
But it would be a shame to lose these hard-won spoils, especially the artillery shells, especially since they would be useful in the later battles!
"Could you perhaps reduce the speed slightly, without affecting the battle?"

Lei Gong sighed, his tone tinged with pleading.

"Wanli, the situation is indeed not optimistic."

Based on reports from various reconnaissance units and the scattered intelligence intercepted, the UN forces seem to have begun to react.

The main US divisions that were previously tied down along the Han River have begun to redeploy some of their troops to reinforce the area!

Among them was an elite armored battalion equipped entirely with tanks and fully armored personnel carriers carrying infantry, whose advance speed was astonishing!

Radio detected that they were constantly calling headquarters to confirm the situation in Shuainan, completely disregarding the need to coordinate with the following infantry and supply trains, and were recklessly advancing straight into Shuainan!

I suspect this was a desperate attempt to "rescue" the UN command headquarters.

If we slow down now, we might not even have fought long enough to reach Shuainan City before American reinforcements arrive…”

Liu Hanqing took a deep breath of the cold air and leaned closer to Wu Wanli to remind him.

"Notify Yu Congrong, Gao Daxing, Pinghe, and Lei Gong to come over for a meeting immediately!"
The entire army shall halt its march and rest in place for ten minutes!

Upon hearing this, Wu Wanli gazed at the arduous path the long marching column was struggling to take, and gave the order.

"Yes!"

Upon hearing this, Cheng Gong, who was standing nearby, immediately agreed and ran off to deliver the message himself.

Soon, the order was relayed through the howling wind and snow.

Within seven or eight minutes, the four detachment leaders, along with Liu Hanqing, had gathered in the narrow, sheltered spot temporarily formed between the two trucks.

"Captain, is there something wrong that we suddenly stopped?"

Yu Congrong rubbed his hands together and asked.

"There is a shortage of vehicles and the number of wounded is increasing. If we continue to hold on, the losses will be too great by the time we reach Shuainan."

In addition, according to the latest intelligence, some of the main forces of the UN forces that were drawn to the Han River defense line have been redeployed to reinforce the area.

In particular, a fully mechanized armored vanguard battalion of the US Army marched forward like a sharp arrowhead, far exceeding the speed of our troops heading straight for Shuainan to provide support!

Wu Wanli pointed it out.

"What should I do?"

"In that case, we can't slow it down even if we want to..."

Gao Daxing's fist slammed into the cold steel shell of the vehicle beside him, producing a dull thud.

"I'll go and mobilize the artillery detachment! I'll risk my life to get the soldiers to carry the cannons and run!"

Lei Gong gritted his teeth and said resolutely.

"Commander, all our detachments can send more men to help push the cannon! We must race against time at all costs!"

Pinghe frowned and quickly replied.

Wu Wanli listened to everyone's words without any change in his mind, and instead shook his head.

The group exchanged glances, somewhat puzzled by Wu Wanli's thoughts.

As Liu Hanqing looked at Wu Wanli's frighteningly calm expression, a sudden flash of inspiration struck him amidst the vast snowstorm, and an almost unbelievable thought abruptly entered his mind.

"Wanli, you...you want to take out this recklessly advancing armored vanguard force first?!"

Liu Hanqing asked.

His words were like a stone thrown into an icy lake, plunging the surroundings into a brief, deathly silence.

Yu Congrong, Gao Daxing, Lei Gong, and Pinghe's eyes immediately focused on Wu Wanli's face.

"Why do you only see it as a sharp knife that can kill us?"

Why not consider that it's also a piece of juicy meat delivered right to your door?
I'm not trying to gain credit easily, but eliminating it would be greatly beneficial from both a tactical and strategic perspective.

First, without this fastest and sharpest thorn in the side of Shuainan, the speed of the US military's reinforcements to the south has slowed down, and our time pressure has been greatly reduced!

Second, what was seized!
A fleet of tanks, trucks, and armored vehicles!
With these captured items, our firepower will be greatly enhanced, and we will be able to transport troops, artillery, and ammunition faster, making our combat effectiveness stronger!

Third, take advantage of its reckless departure from the main team, and take advantage of its anxiety and focus on rescuing the leader in Shuainan, so that it is caught off guard and runs into our trap to beat it up. How much advantage can we gain from this?

Once it circles around to our rear, pins us down under the walls of Shuainan City, and forms a pincer attack with the returning enemy, that will be a true death trap!

Now, this is a golden opportunity!

Wu Wanli spread out the battle map and analyzed it with sharp eyes.

Everyone was slightly taken aback upon hearing this, but after thinking about it, their eyes lit up in unison.

"Damn it! All I could think about was running away! This is clearly a case of handing someone over to the chopping block!"

"Listen to the captain, fire!"

After a brief moment of suffocation, Yu Congrong slapped his frozen forehead and shouted.

"The captain's words immediately dispelled my confusion!"

"Fight! We must swallow this piece of fat meat! Fighting it is paving the way for the conquest of Shuinan!"

Gao Daxing rubbed his frozen face vigorously and quickly agreed.

"If we can capture those vehicles, our artillery detachment will be saved!"

The captain's insight is remarkable; he turned a dead end into a chance for survival!

Lei Gong exhaled a breath of scalding white air, his voice trembling slightly with excitement.

"Given the commander's usual method of planning before acting, he probably already has ambush sites planned!"

Pinghe looked at Wu Wanli and said with a smile.

"According to intelligence and reconnaissance by the Hanjiang Detachment, the armored battalion's route passes through a place called Wild Wolf Valley."

With steep cliffs on both sides and sparse forests at the top for cover, this is an excellent pre-positioned strike position.

"As long as we time it right, let the armored battalion in and then trap them to annihilate us, we're guaranteed a great victory!"

Wu Wanli said.

"Commander-in-Chief, winning the battle shouldn't be a problem, but capturing those tanks and vehicles properly won't be so easy."

"If only there were a way to ambush and defeat them without damaging too many tanks and armored vehicles."

Yu Congrong scratched his head and said.

"It's simple. We'll dig deep pits and traps in advance on the canyon road and camouflage them. When the US advance armored vehicles and tanks arrive, they'll get stuck in them."

Taking advantage of this opportunity, the artillery detachment bombarded the tanks at the rear of the American armored convoy, blocking their retreat.

Then, artillery bombarded the area with white phosphorus incendiary bombs, using the white phosphorus gas and the high temperature of the incendiary bombs to force American troops out of their tanks and armored vehicles to survive.

At this point, all units concentrated their machine guns, rocket launchers, and other firepower to precisely eliminate most of the American troops. After that, they had their comrades shout "surrender and you will not be killed!"

To survive, these American soldiers had no choice but to surrender. The flames and gases couldn't damage the tanks and armored vehicles, but they could help us annihilate those American troops.
While it's impossible to guarantee complete preservation, it will definitely increase the overall integrity of the captured items.

Wu Wanli thought for a moment and then spoke.

Upon hearing this, everyone quickly realized what was going on in their minds and nodded in agreement.

"Wanli, we have the ambush location and a good plan. Let's quickly assign tasks and set off."

After all, we need to act quickly to ambush this American armored battalion; we must complete our deployment before they reach Wolf Valley.

Upon hearing this, Liu Hanqing quickly replied.

"Han Qing is right, time is too precious. Pass on my orders!"

In addition to the necessary personnel guarding the existing equipment, the artillery detachment selected elite gunners and carried all the white phosphorus incendiary shells and high-explosive shells they could carry to seize the pre-set artillery positions on the side and rear of the Yelangyu exit as quickly as possible!

The artillery detachment's combat mission is as follows: First, when the enemy's front line is trapped and the rear line is in a panic, concentrate firepower to bombard the last tank at the rear of the enemy's formation, ensuring that it is disabled and completely blocking their retreat!
Second, upon hearing the signal, immediately launch white phosphorus incendiary bombs at the enemy forces in the middle and rear of the canyon to create a high-temperature burning zone and a dense smoke zone, forcing the enemy to abandon their vehicles and flee!

Yu Congrong, you lead the fire support detachment to the front section of the Wild Wolf Valley entrance at top speed!
Before the enemy's armored vanguard arrives, a group of anti-tank craters that are deep and large enough must be dug at the narrowest part of the canyon!
Use snow and tree branches to camouflage it!

The assault team ambushed the cliffs on both sides of the pit or in the dense forest!
"Gao Daxing, you will lead the assault team, equipped with machine guns, submachine guns, mortars, and rocket launchers, and ambush them on the high ground on both sides of the canyon entrance and in the dangerous positions in the middle of Wild Wolf Valley!"

When the enemy convoy is crammed together in the canyon and the infantry is choked by the smoke from the fire, use the most intense crossfire to precisely eliminate them!
We must inflict maximum casualties on their forces!

"Pinghe, your reconnaissance detachment should immediately dispatch three teams of scouts to conduct reconnaissance outside Wild Wolf Valley."

At the same time, you personally led your men to seize the highest and best-viewed high points in Wild Wolf Valley, set up simple observation posts, and take charge of the 'eyes' of the entire ambush!
The observation and reconnaissance situation was reported to me and the artillery detachment in real time for bombing and tactical adjustments.

"Furthermore, when the battle is at its fiercest and the enemy is being burned and forced into the most dire situation, shout out the English phrase 'surrender and you will not be killed!'"
Make sure the American soldiers hear this! This 'shouting' is also a weapon!
Everyone, pay attention to striking the snake at its vital point! The most important thing is to seize it!
We need those tanks and vehicles! Move out immediately!!

Wu Wanli thought for a moment, then immediately waved his hand and gave the order.

"Yes! I promise to complete the mission!!"

Yu Congrong and the others responded in unison, their roars echoing through the wind and snow.

Without a moment's delay, the team leaders, carrying their newly assigned tasks and full of energy, rushed out of the sheltered area between the trucks and quickly headed to their respective teams.

"Get moving! Get moving!"

"Artillerymen! Follow me!"

"Fire support unit, assemble! Grab your weapons and start digging!"

"Scouts! Clear the way! Quickly!"

"..."

The order was swiftly relayed through the biting wind. In an instant, the long marching column, which had been somewhat subdued by exhaustion, suddenly awoke.

Despite their exhaustion, the soldiers from each unit began to move in a tense but orderly manner according to the new combat deployment.

……………………………… After some time, Wild Wolf Valley
The Seventh Steel Brigade had already set up the ambush area and was just waiting for the arrival of the US armored battalion.

"coming!"

Wu Wanli looked at the entrance to the canyon and said in a low voice.

"Rumble————"

The two Sherman tanks at the front creaked as their tracks rolled over the thin layer of snow, their thick gun barrels pointing straight at the gorge entrance, and charged into Wild Wolf Valley first.

Then, the heavy rumbling sounds grew louder and louder.

Tanks and troop transport trucks filed in.

The American soldiers sat half-sitting in the turrets or huddled under the tarpaulins of the trucks, none of them looking at the jagged, wolf-tooth-like cliffs on either side.

The lead Sherman had completely crossed the safe ground and was approaching the deep pit.

It's now!

"Boom—! Crack—!!"

A deafening collapse sound, mixed with the ear-piercing screams of metal tracks rubbing and tearing and the steel plates of the vehicle body twisting, suddenly exploded!

The Sherman that was charging at the front plunged its entire front half into the huge, deep pit!

The immense inertia caused the car body to lurch forward like a roly-poly toy, with the entire rear end bobbing up high.

The second tank following closely behind crashed into the first tank almost touching it, its tracks spinning wildly on the ground, kicking up a cloud of snow. In its frantic turn, it slammed into the cliff side with a muffled thud, becoming stuck and unable to move forward or backward!

In an instant, the exit ahead was blocked, and chaos erupted in the narrow canyon.

The tanks and trucks behind, unaware of what was happening, slammed on their brakes, the screeching sound sending chills down one's spine.

More vehicles collided and piled up together, horns blaring, engines roaring, and American soldiers screaming in terror!

"Fire! Seal the gate!"

Wu Wanli looked down at everything and immediately gave an order into the walkie-talkie.

“BOOM! BOOM!”

Two precise grenades tore through the snow almost simultaneously the moment the order was given, slamming into the top of a Sherman at the rear of the convoy, which was acting as a lookout!
A huge fireball, billowing with thick smoke, shot into the sky, instantly paralyzing the tank.

In an instant, the tank's twisted tracks and smoking rear engine compartment completely welded shut the narrow rear entrance!

"Fuck! I see he's Chinese!"

"We've been ambushed!!"

"Request support!"

In an instant, the US military command channel was completely flooded with panicked cries.

"Target: Rear section of the armored group!"

"White phosphorus! Cover it!"

Seeing this, Wu Wanli continued to give orders into the walkie-talkie.

"Tong! Tong! Tong!"

Not long after, the dull yet distinctive sound of a cannonball being fired rang out.

The next moment, a muffled thud sounded in the air above the rear of the crowded and chaotic US military convoy.

Before long, a large patch of eerie, yellowish-white smoke spread out instantly.

A U.S. soldier, who had just peeked out of the truck cab to get a better look, had wisps of mist coil around the cuffs of his cotton overcoat like snakes.

In an instant, blazing white flames burst forth from the cuff, and within seconds the fabric turned to ashes, the flames rapidly spreading upwards along the fabric!

The unimaginable pain caused him to let out inhuman screams, and he frantically twisted and pounded on the car seat.

He tried to extinguish the hellfire-like thing on his arm, but his slapping motions only made the flames burn even more fiercely!

The American soldier eventually tumbled off the vehicle, rolling and screaming in the snow, while the white phosphorus stubbornly burned his flesh.

Next to another half-track armored vehicle, three American soldiers hurriedly got out and took cover.

The moment a guy's feet touched the ground, yellow and white smoke billowed over his boots and trouser legs.

A hissing, burning sound rang out, and the American soldier looked down in horror. He saw strange white smoke rising from his boots and trouser legs. The excruciating pain made him clutch his legs and fall to the ground, rolling around and howling in agony.

The thick, yellowish-white poisonous cloud grew thicker and thicker, unable to dissipate in the narrow valley.

They crept into the half-open tank hatch, permeated the truck bed, and seeped into every nook and cranny.

Under the combined onslaught of high temperatures and white phosphorus, the middle and rear sections of the canyon were completely transformed into a massive infernal furnace.

The steel fortress became the most terrifying prison amidst desperate cries, with screams rising and falling.

The American soldiers, engulfed in flames by white phosphorus, desperately pushed open the heavy hatches and frantically jumped out of tanks and armored vehicles, and off trucks.

"Hit me hard!"

Wu Wanli roared and fired a bright red signal flare from his signal gun.

In an instant, the machine guns deployed on both sides of the mountain slopes and the top of the cliff in the middle of the valley began to roar wildly in almost the same heartbeat!

"Da da da da da..."

"Dong dong dong dong dong dong..."

Countless crimson tongues of fire descended from above, mercilessly sweeping down the American soldiers who had just climbed out of their infernal prison.

The dull thud of machine gun bullets piercing flesh and the heart-wrenching screams echoed endlessly.

Several small teams, carrying bazookas, quickly approached under cover.

They set up launchers at pre-arranged cover points and unleashed a barrage of fire at the side armor of the tanks blocking the road and the trucks attempting to mount a counterattack!
"Swoosh—Boom!"

A tank attempting to reverse out of a ditch had its side armor precisely pierced, followed by a muffled thud and a burst of flame, rendering it completely paralyzed as if its bones had been removed.

Another heavy truck carrying ammunition was completely overturned, sending up a huge cloud of smoke and debris with a loud bang.

Deadly precision fire, like a surgical operation, swiftly destroyed the enemy's remaining resistance.

Wu Wanli crouched behind a huge rock, his fingers flying across the battle map, his eyes scanning the progress of each point.

Pitfalls were blocked, artillery fire sealed off the retreat route, white phosphorus burned, and the assault team harvested the spoils.

Everything is proceeding according to plan, and the resistance of the US military is being crushed to dust!
Suddenly, a gasp of surprise came from behind a steep snow slope to the side!
A U.S. Army captain led a group of U.S. troops to set up a heavy machine gun using the bunker formed by a snow slope collapse!

The gun muzzle spewed fire, and bullets swept wildly in the direction of the fire support squad soldiers who were carrying ammunition and setting up machine gun positions!
Two volunteer soldiers who were charging forward were hit by a hail of bullets and fell backward!
In an instant, every splash of blood clearly visible in his vision made Wu Wanli's heart ache!

"Get the rocket launcher!"

Wu Wanli roared behind him and, almost reflexively, lunged forward and rolled, completely ignoring the stray bullets flying everywhere!
"Captain, watch out!"

The prehistoric man practically lunged forward to try and stop him, shouting.

However, at this moment, Wu Wanli had already snatched the bazooka rocket launcher and rockets from the soldier next to him.

Aim and fire, all in one go!
"laugh--!"

A dazzling crimson trail of flame lit up the rocket that Wu Wanli had fired, and it flew out with a sharp sonic whistle!
"boom!!!"

With a deafening explosion, the rising fire cloud blew away the American heavy machine guns, and the snowdrift at the center of the blast instantly turned charred black.

The severed limbs of the American soldiers were violently flung against the cliff face by the shockwave.

In an instant, the firepower that had been firing for several seconds came to an abrupt halt, as if its neck had been snapped.

The surrounding gunfire was drowned out by the explosion, and all the soldiers who witnessed this scene unconsciously let out a suppressed yet fervent roar!
"it's time!"

"Shout! All of you, shout it out!"

Wu Wanli shoved open the scalding hot rocket launcher and roared into the walkie-talkie.

"Surrender without killing!"

"Surrender and you will not be killed!!"

"Surrender and you will not be killed!!!"

Soon, the powerful roar of the soldiers of the Seventh Steel Brigade rang out.

This English phrase is the only one that almost all the Chinese People's Volunteer Army soldiers knew, and it was also the most practical.

For a moment, the air in Wild Wolf Valley seemed to be buzzing from the overwhelming roar.

The flames of purgatory are burning, and the poisonous smoke of despair is spreading.

Above them was a dense rain of bullets and the flashes of exploding rockets; they were completely blocked from the front and back, and their American comrades beside them were being burned to a crisp amidst their screams of agony…

Under these circumstances, the already terrified and desperate American soldiers completely broke down.

Someone was the first to throw away their M1 rifle, kneel down in the snow with a thud, and put their hands on their head.

One, two, ten... like a plague of despair spreading instantly.

Before long, American-made weapons were left scattered in the muddy, blood-soaked snow.

A cold wind blew by, and the white phosphorus gas gradually dissipated.

Yu Congrong and Gao Daxing led their fierce soldiers into the valley and began to use bayonets and gun barrels to coerce, drive away, and gather prisoners.

Any die-hards who attempt to resist or hide are immediately met with ruthless and thunderous strikes.

A few sporadic thuds accompanied by screams warned every American soldier that surrender was the only way to survive.

Wu Wanli strode through the smoke-filled canyon to observe, and it was clear that the Seventh Steel Brigade had completely taken control of the situation.

His gaze pierced through the billowing smoke and landed on the tanks and armored vehicles that were cratered but almost intact.

Meanwhile, Lei Gong had already led his men to inspect the vehicles.

"Good heavens! The breechblocks are all new! And they're full of shells!"

Lei Gong slammed his fists against the cold armor, shaking off the snow, and said excitedly.

"That one that got taken down by Thunder God's cannon was pretty good too!"
There are two holes in the rear, but the engine is fine; it can be fixed and run again!

Yu Congrong pointed to another tank and said.

Wu Wanli walked up to an armored personnel carrier and wiped away the thick layer of ash with his gloves.

Through the open side door, one could see overturned corpses and ammunition boxes, and a strong stench of blood filled the air.

"Wanli, the preliminary results of the battle have been tallied!"

Four Sherman tanks are able to move directly in this crater, while two others need to be repaired.

Considering the time constraints, the tanks that can be driven away as quickly as possible... a total of eighteen!

In addition, there were seven armored vehicles and a large number of troop carriers!

Now our firepower is stronger, and we have enough transport vehicles to carry all the artillery, ammunition, and supplies.

Liu Hanqing walked to Wu Wanli's side and said with a hint of excitement.

"As usual, concentrate these tanks and armored vehicles that can be driven away quickly into the guard battalion for unified combat operations."

Furthermore, the order was given to the soldiers not to thoroughly clean up the battlefield, and not to worry about the tanks and armored vehicles that required extensive repairs, as time was the most precious resource.

How are the interrogations of the prisoners going? Did the US forces inform the UN command in Shuainan after the attack?

Wu Wanli nodded, then asked.

"Many U.S. military officers were interrogated in batches, and their testimonies were consistent and accurate."

They only told us that they were ambushed in Wild Wolf Valley, but before they could give us any more details, we defeated and captured them all.

Upon hearing this, Liu Hanqing responded.

"In other words, it's not surprising that a remnant of the US military used tank guns to blast through roadblocks and escape?"

Upon hearing this, Wu Wanli's eyes flashed with a smile as he spoke.

"This... Wanli, you want to send a vanguard unit disguised as American troops to directly infiltrate Shuinan City?"

Upon hearing this, Liu Hanqing quickly asked.

"Not entirely correct. Going directly into Shuinan City is too risky, but going into the outer defenses of Shuinan City is still not a problem."

Under the pursuit of the Seventh Steel Brigade, it was only natural for these American tanks and armored vehicles to head straight for the outer perimeter to take cover.

Moreover, if they don't ask to enter the city, Ridgway and his men will be less vigilant, since even if there is a trap, it won't threaten the city.

But if the remaining American troops are not even allowed to enter the outer positions, then the morale of the American troops will plummet.

Thinking about it from another angle, the vast plains outside the city are even more suitable for our armored forces to launch segmented attacks and make their mark..."

Wu Wanli smiled and immediately pointed it out.

"My God, Wanli, how did you develop your brain? Your analysis of the US military's psychology and various tactics is almost at the top level!"
If we succeed in this attack, we can quickly capture the outer defenses of Shuainan City and annihilate a large number of Shuainan City's garrison outside the city!
"Annihilating American troops in this way from outside the city is much easier than trying to destroy them by attacking the city walls."

Upon hearing this, Liu Hanqing quickly replied.

"Hahahaha... Hanqing, you've improved quite a bit too."

However, the effect is not limited to that. If we really succeed in annihilating a large number of American troops on the outskirts of the city, it will also cause Ridgway and his men to panic about their lives hanging by a thread.

With insufficient defensive forces, Shuainan City could be breached at any time, and the UN command headquarters could be wiped out.

Under such immense pressure, the UN command is very likely to mobilize the main force of the 3rd Division stationed in Pyeongtaek for support.

The general's move to draw the chariot, which I mentioned before, has been accomplished...

Wu Wanli patted Liu Hanqing on the shoulder and said.

"hiss------

The general pulled the chariot, that's right!
Once Ridgway moves the Third Division in Pyeongtaek, there will be no obstacles on our way to Pyeongtaek Port.

In addition, the navy that came to meet us had just replenished its cruiser, destroyer and submarine squadron, greatly increasing its strength.

The intelligence indicates that the newly arrived US naval vanguard in Pyeongtaek is unstoppable, allowing us to escape freely like a dragon entering the sea!
But... what if Ridgway doesn't move the Third Division in Pyeongtaek and chooses to hold out to the bitter end?
In this situation, should we move to another location?

Liu Hanqing's eyes lit up. He excitedly deduced the reasoning and then raised a question.

"Turn around?"
If Ridgway holds out to the bitter end, he's probably trying to make us back down and retreat!
I, Wu Wanli, will not do it!

If he's determined to fight to the death, I'll fight him to the death and never back down!

In a narrow encounter, the brave will prevail; let's see who dies first!

A hint of murderous intent flashed in Wu Wanli's eyes.

"But... the US reinforcements have been coming all the way. It's very possible that we'll be completely surrounded after we take Shuainan."

Liu Hanqing thought for a moment and then whispered a reminder.

"Then let's surround them... If we can break through, we will; if we can't, we'll take a few more down with us."

We led the Seventh Steel Brigade across the Han River four times, outmaneuvered 100,000 enemy troops, captured Shuainan, and ultimately died in battle!
How tragic! People will remember us, and it might even become part of children's reading material.

Wu Wanli showed no fear whatsoever; instead, a hint of longing flashed in his eyes.

As a child, he learned about golden fishhooks, apples, and the five heroes of Langya Mountain, which moved him to tears.

Wu Wanli, who grew up under the red flag in his previous life, might also have to face sacrifice alongside his predecessors, and he felt a little excited.

"Hahahaha...Good!"

They were simply sacrificing themselves for the country. Many of my father's brothers and friends died before the founding of the People's Republic of China.

Now, at least I have witnessed the founding of the new China, the rise of the Chinese navy, and the hope for China's rejuvenation. My sacrifice is worthwhile!

Looking into Wu Wanli's sincere eyes, Liu Hanqing said with admiration and emotion.

"Give it your all, give it your all!"

"If we can bring the Seventh Steel Brigade back, there might be many more exciting opportunities and many more chances to serve our country..."

Wu Wanli smiled and said.

He thought of the war in South Vietnam, the Production and Construction Corps that developed mushroom-shaped missiles, the military academy life of Li Yunlong, Zhao Gang, and others, and Gao Daxing's grandson, Gao Cheng...

It seems there are still many exciting things waiting for him to experience.

"That's about it. According to my plan, the entire army will depart immediately."

I'll personally lead the guard battalion, disguised as remnants of the American forces, into the outer perimeter of the Shuainan position. The main force will be led by you; you'd better create the impression that we're being pursued!

Wu Wanli thought about his permanent super-god luck bonus, took a deep breath, and suddenly waved his hand to give the order.

"Yes!!!"

Upon hearing this, Liu Hanqing quickly agreed.

(End of this chapter)