Changjin Lake: From Xinxingli to Seoul

Chapter 338: Successfully Leading a Miscellaneous Army – A Resolve That Shook the Entire Army! The Volunteer Army Headquarters Fully Supports the Decisive Battle on the Eastern Front!
Inside the temporary command post in Yuantongli

The heavy wooden door was pushed open, and light flooded into the dimly lit room.

The commander of the 5th Logistics Regiment, Cheng Gong, and his deputy, Wang Yousheng, appeared at the door. Both of their uniforms were covered in dust, and Wang Yousheng had a noticeable purplish-blue bruise on his forehead and a slightly swollen mouth.

The two men stood at attention and saluted at the door, their expressions quite different.

Wang Yousheng was filled with the excitement of surviving a disaster and a hint of self-satisfaction.

Success is more complicated, a mixture of guilt, tension, and a hint of longing.

"Report! Commander Cheng Gong and Deputy Commander Wang Yousheng of the 5th Logistics Regiment have been ordered to come here!"

The voice of success was shouted with a slightly dry tone.

Wu Wanli and Liu Hanqing were standing in front of a battle map that covered an entire wall.

The map clearly marks the locations of Fupingli, Yangkoucheng, Huachuancheng, and their current location, Yuantongli, with red and blue arrows intersecting, making the pressure immediately apparent.

Upon hearing the report, Wu Wanli turned around, his gaze sweeping over the two men, lingering for a moment on the wound on Wang Yousheng's face before he said, "Come in."

Wang Yousheng, clearly unable to contain himself, strode across the threshold, disregarding the order of the formal reports, and almost preemptively spoke, his tone hurried and excited:

"Reporting to Chief Wu and Political Commissar Liu!"
You didn't see it, but Captain-General, your reputation is truly impressive!
Those officers from the 6th Division of North Korea were incredibly arrogant!
Taking advantage of being a friendly force, they came and robbed our spoils of war without saying a word—bullets, canned food, first-aid kits, they took whatever they could get their hands on!

My brothers and I went over to argue with him for a bit, but that bastard, relying on his position as an official, raised his hand and slapped me across the face. He really hit me hard...

"Damn it, back then we were just a lone logistics platoon, and they almost surrounded us!"

Upon hearing this, Wu Wanli walked up to Wang Yousheng, raised his hand, and gently patted the firm muscles next to his injured shoulder, saying:

“You Sheng, you remember this, and tell all the comrades in the Fifth Logistics Regiment.”

If anyone dares to strike you or any of our comrades first like they did today, you are to strike them back immediately!

Wu Wanli's resolute command made the air in the room freeze instantly.

Liu Hanqing frowned almost imperceptibly, then immediately took a half-step forward, closer to Wu Wanli, and whispered a reminder, "Wanli, you still need to pay attention to discipline, after all..."

However, Liu Hanqing's words were drowned out by Wang Yousheng's louder and more excited narration.

Wang Yousheng's eyes lit up, and without thinking, he blurted out:
"They fought back! They really fought back!"

I felt so stifled back then!
Later, our commander arrived with our men!
The regimental commander is really tough!

Upon seeing the injury on my face and hearing those Korean bastards still cursing and swearing, the regimental commander walked up to Choi Yong-cheol, the one who hit me, without saying a word, and slapped him across the face!

*Smack!* That was so crisp! The blow made the guy stagger, and half his face swelled up instantly! His eyes were wide open! It was so satisfying!
At the time, I thought, "It would be even better if we could punish them severely with our military law!"

As Wang Yousheng spoke, he excitedly pumped his fist.

The staff officers and soldiers inside who were responsible for recording and communication all stopped what they were doing and focused their attention on the three people at the door.

His eyes showed surprise, as well as understanding of Wang Yousheng's description of the situation and satisfaction at the fate of Cui Yongzhe and the others.

Upon hearing Wang Yousheng mention him, Chenggong, whose eyes had been lowered, finally raised them and mustered the courage to look at Wu Wanli.

But the moment Cheng Gong met Wu Wanli's deep, all-seeing eyes, his heart sank, as if a huge boulder was pressing on his chest.

He recalled his decision at the celebration banquet of the Seventh Steel Brigade not long ago. For the sake of a promotion of half a grade or a grade, he took the initiative to ask Commander Li Yunlong to transfer him away from this highly decorated and fraternal unit.

The disdainful looks from everyone at the time, especially Yu Congrong's angry glare and the strong liquor that Gao Daxing splashed on his face, now felt like needles piercing his heart.

He opened his mouth, wanting to say something about his actions in upholding the dignity of the logistics soldiers at the entrance of Yuantongli, to express his determination, and to defend his initial choice.

But guilt gripped his throat like a vine, and he couldn't utter a single word. He could only force a smile at Wu Wanli, a smile that was both forced and deeply bitter.

That smile contained so many complex things: guilt, regret, and a faint flame of longing to be accepted again.

Wu Wanli stared at Cheng Gong, taking in all his struggles and pain.

The silence lasted only two or three seconds, but it felt like an eternity.

He dropped his cold, hard smile, spoke calmly, his tone devoid of emotion, as if stating a fact unrelated to himself:
"Just now, on the edge of the reed marshes west of Yuantongli."

Those who robbed you and beat you, none of them escaped, they're all dead.

It's estimated that the Americans fired the shots, and the South Korean soldiers carried them out.

Division Commander Park, along with more than a dozen of his officers, were singled out by the Americans using heavy machine guns.

An entire division was wiped out in an hour of bombing and attack by the US and South Korean forces, without even a splash.

According to the prisoners' descriptions, North Korean Division Commander Park abandoned his main force and led the way into the reed marshes, where he was ambushed.

What is this called?
It was a matter of timing, luck, or fate. Or perhaps it was simply a case of incompetent command and weak fighting spirit.

I rescued the North Korean soldiers who were waiting to be executed in the reeds!
More than three thousand one hundred!
These people, and your Fifth Logistics Regiment, are now in your hands.
Adding the two thousand men in your Fifth Logistics Regiment, that makes a total of five thousand men!
In Fupingli, the main force of the Seventh Steel Brigade is still stationed there!
Above and to our west are the 1st US Cavalry Division, the 2nd US Division trying to break out from the direction of Yangkoucheng, and the 1st New Marine Division, which is also eager to make a move!
I'm going to stay in Fupingli, attract Ridgway's three cards, and create an opportunity to have a big meal!
Your Yuantongli is the east gate of Fupingli!

Protect the eastern flank of Fupingli and form a pincer movement with the main force of Fupingli!
There's only one mission—defend Yuantongli! Stay here like a nail, for at least two days!
Within two days, I want to see the walls of Yuantongli still standing, the positions still standing, and your great name still standing!

Two days later, the fighting began on the western front. The pressure on Fupingli eased, and the question of whether to retreat or hold depended on instructions!
But for the next two days, you've set a firm limit for me, with no upper limit!

Even if American tanks drive right up to your command post, you have to hold out until the last man!

As soon as Wu Wanli said this, the air in the room seemed to freeze, with only the regular ticking of the radio and the muffled sound of cannons in the distance.

Chenggong felt a surge of hot blood rush to his head, burning his cheeks and making his eyes hot.

He was given 5,000 soldiers, most of whom were North Korean soldiers who had just suffered a defeat and were still in shock.

He was tasked with holding the newly ravaged Yuantongli, facing the pressure of a possible three-sided encirclement by tens of thousands of elite American troops...

This is no easy task; it's a tough nut to crack in a desperate situation!

But he understood even more clearly that this was not punishment, but trust!

It was after that unpleasant parting at the victory celebration banquet that Wu Wanli gave him a personal opportunity, a heavy test that might be a matter of life and death!

Behind this opportunity lies Wu Wanli's magnanimity in disregarding past grievances and his absolute trust in entrusting his wingman with this opportunity!
The main force of the Seventh Steel Brigade was pinned to Fupingli, which was also a dangerous situation. The Yuantongli that they successfully defended was a barrier behind the main force!
The guilt, confusion, and self-loathing that had been building up in my heart for so long were now replaced by an unprecedented determination and an intense desire to prove myself.

He felt as if the vine in his throat had been burned away by the scalding blood, and immediately straightened his back and shouted:

"Yes! We will complete the mission without hesitation!"
As long as we are here, we will hold our ground!

"We guarantee to protect the eastern wing of Fuping Village! We guarantee the mission will be accomplished!"

"We guarantee the mission will be accomplished! We will defend Yuantongli! We will never bring shame upon the Seventh Steel Brigade!"

Wang Yousheng also roared as he stood ramrod straight, his eyes filled with fearlessness and determination.

As a veteran of Li Yunlong's army, his awareness was no less than anyone else's.

Almost simultaneously, the two men snapped to attention, brought their heels together, raised their right hands, and gave Wu Wanli and Liu Hanqing a perfect military salute!
His arms were taut like gun barrels, and his chest was held high.

This military salute is filled with the determination to fight to the death!

Looking at the two flushed faces before him, and seeing the rekindled flame of defiance in Chenggong's eyes, Wu Wanli nodded slightly, then turned and briefly said to Liu Hanqing beside him:
"Hanqing, let's go! Back to Fupingli!"

The main battleground is there now; we need to go back and take command.

Upon hearing this, Liu Hanqing gave Chenggong a meaningful look, his eyes containing a reminder, expectation, and a barely perceptible sigh.

Without saying a word, he walked to the door, grabbed his military cap, put it on his head, and followed Wu Wanli's departing figure without the slightest hesitation.

Prehistoric, accompanied by two guards, quickly grabbed weapons and document bags and rushed out of the temporary command post.

The hurried footsteps quickly disappeared into the noisy environment outside the door.

Chenggong and Wang Yousheng maintained their salute, their eyes following the doorway until the imposing figure disappeared from sight.

I successfully and slowly lowered my arm. As I did so, my fingertips felt a little numb from the force I had used.

He abruptly turned to Wang Yousheng, his eyes now devoid of any hesitation or guilt, only burning fighting spirit and a strong sense of mission:
"Pass on my orders: First, immediately assemble all officers of battalion and company level and above from the 5th Logistics Regiment! The medics and engineers in charge of the wounded battalion must also be present! The meeting will be held right here in this command post!"
Second, as quickly as possible, regroup the 3,100 North Korean soldiers we rescued back to their original units! Those whose original officers cannot be found should be reassigned to other units!

Scatter our old squad leader and key members of the Party group into the team!
Tell them clearly: If they want to live, if they want to take back their guns and cannons to fight the American devils and avenge themselves, then obey orders! Otherwise, they'll fend for themselves!
III. Inventory all supplies in the city: food, ammunition, and especially anti-tank weapons!
Barbed wire, explosive charges! Pry out every single bullet!
Engineers! Day or night, repair the position immediately!

Make use of the ruins! Construct anti-tank ditches and crossfire positions!

Especially the main road leading to Fupingli, block it up with cement and stones on both the east and west sides! Set up mines! Turn this place into a tortoise shell full of thorns!
Fourth, dispatch all available reconnaissance troops! Three in a group! Advance five kilometers! Keep a close watch on the northeast, due north, and northwest directions! And keep an eye on the skies too!
Report any movement of US troops immediately! I need to know where they're coming from and how many there are as soon as possible!

"Yes!"

Wang Yousheng roared in agreement and turned to rush out to make arrangements.

Just before leaving, he paused, turned to look at Chenggong, and said with a complicated expression, "Commander..."

Success knew what he wanted to say; perhaps he was worried that the North Korean soldiers were difficult to manage, or perhaps he was worried about insufficient manpower.

He waved his hand dismissively and said in a resolute voice:
"Go get on with your business! Even if the sky falls, I'll hold it up in Yuantong!"

Two days, even if it's a mountain of knives and a sea of ​​fire, you have to get through these two days for me!
Just like the commander said, if they dare to come, we dare to fight back! We'll fight until we win!

Wang Yousheng nodded vigorously, and without further hesitation, rushed out of the command post like a gust of wind.

Successfully, he stood alone in the command room, while outside, there were the sounds of whistles as soldiers busily assembled, the running of soldiers, and commands in a mix of Korean and Chinese.

He walked up to the huge map and pressed his finger heavily on the place name "Yuantongli," his knuckles turning white from the pressure.

"Two days... a pincer movement... five thousand people... retribution..."

He successfully chewed on these words, his expression slightly solemn.

This mission is not only a way to repay Wu Wanli's trust, but also a battle of redemption for him as a soldier, a battle to redeem himself for his choice!
He must hold this place!
With these five thousand ragtag soldiers, they proved that their backbone was no weaker than any of the veterans who had crawled out of piles of corpses from the Seventh Steel Brigade!
Successfully stood up and walked to the entrance of the command center; the sunlight was blinding.

He saw the several thousand North Korean soldiers rescued from outside the city being led in lines by officers and veterans of the Fifth Logistics Regiment to receive their meager rations and water.

Most of those people looked listless, dressed in rags, with numb and empty eyes, completely different from the fierce people they had been when they were looting supplies under Cui Yongzhe's leadership just a few hours earlier.

Their division commander and chief of staff had all turned into corpses by the reeds.

The fear of failure and death completely shattered their arrogance.

Although the soldiers in his logistics regiment were busy, their ranks were orderly, their eyes were sharp, and they were filled with a sense of urgency before battle.

Having successfully descended the steps and stood still, he picked up a tin megaphone and shouted loudly:
"My surviving comrades from the 5th Logistics Regiment and the 6th Division of Korea, I am your regimental commander, Chenggong!"

As you know, the US and South Korean troops killed your division commanders, brigade commanders, and chiefs of staff, and that was after you surrendered!

They kill anyone who surrenders; they don't want us to live!

Now, Wu Wanli, the commander of the Seventh Steel Brigade, our main force, is in Fupingli to the west!

They held their ground, holding off tens of thousands of American troops and creating opportunities for the main force on the Western Front!
And our Yuantongli is the east gate of Fupingli!
The commander-in-chief trusts us and has entrusted this gate to us, to our logistics regiment, and to you all!

Our mission is singular: hold Yuantongli! Hold this gate, and buy time for Fupingli and our brother units to the west!

You must hold out for at least two days and two nights. You are only allowed to hold out; you are not allowed to leave!
From this moment forward, there will be no distinction between logistics soldiers, North Korean soldiers, and Chinese soldiers!
There is only one name here: the garrison of Yuantongli!

As long as we have a breath left, we cannot lose this position!

The words of encouragement sparked a surge of patriotic fervor among the Chinese People's Volunteer Army soldiers present.

The belief of resisting U.S. aggression and aiding Korea, and protecting our homeland, has always been engraved in their hearts.

The other North Korean soldiers gritted their teeth, a fighting spirit flashing in their eyes. They had personally experienced being dragged to a machine gun and prepared to be fired upon after surrendering; in such a situation, they had to fight to the death to survive.

Moreover, Wu Wanli saved their lives, so their debt of gratitude was already immense.

After a brief silence, a thunderous response erupted from the ranks of the 5th Logistics Regiment:
"As long as the city stands, we stand; if the city falls, we fall!"

"Let the Americans see! Let those damned bastards who bullied us see! We! You! Are not cowards!"

"Fight back! Fight those bastards back!"

"When two armies meet on a narrow path, the brave shall prevail!"

"Fight back! Defend Yuantongli! In a narrow encounter, the brave shall prevail!"

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At the same time, within the Zhisi
The dim light cast swaying shadows on the long wooden table.

The battle reports from the western and central fronts weighed heavily on everyone's hearts like a heavy stone.

Chief of Staff Xie paused heavily at the locations of Xinshanli and Gaoyang, then slid towards Lianchuan in the central area and said:
"Report: The 19th Army Corps on the western front has advanced to Sinsan-ri, but the US and South Korean forces are stubbornly resisting with their pre-prepared mountain fortifications and a large number of tanks, and their advance toward Goyang is stalled, with progress more than sixteen hours slower than planned."

In the central sector, the main force of the Ninth Army Corps had engaged the enemy in the Lianchuan area, but the US 3rd, 24th, and 25th Divisions were holding out with heavy artillery and air support, relying on the multi-layered defenses around the city. Every street and every ruin was fiercely contested, and the troops suffered heavy losses in the offensive and were also locked in a stalemate.

On the other hand, on the eastern front, the 7th Steel Brigade has been fighting continuously and has successfully captured Wontong-ri, annihilated most of the South Korean 3rd Division, and quickly moved westward to successfully besiege Bupyeong-ri!

Our department has cut off its land-based communication with the outside world.

Comrade Wu Wanli reported that their intention was to encircle and ambush reinforcements, using Fupingli as bait to lure and annihilate enemy reinforcements from the periphery!

The tense atmosphere in the command post, previously caused by the obstruction of the western and central lines, was slightly eased, and a glimmer of light rekindled in the eyes of several young staff officers.

Chief Chen, however, was already bent over the huge 1:50,000 scale map, his sharp eyes scanning along the winding mountain range on the eastern front.

He pointed his index finger precisely at the locations of Yangkou City and Huachuan City, saying, "The U.S. 2nd Division in Yangkou City is being held back by Lao Li's 27th Army and Ding Wei's 12th Army."

The New American 1st Marine Division in Hwacheon City was being held back by the New 8th Army of the Korean People's Army and the 9th Army Corps of Korea led by our Lim Jong-sun.

Which group of reinforcements are they planning to bring here?

Upon hearing this, Chief of Staff Xie immediately responded:

"Their original target was the U.S. 2nd Division!"
Fuping Village is the Achilles' heel of the 2nd Division of the US Army—its core logistics and lifeline.

We judged that Ridgway would not abandon this division.

Once it is discovered that Fupingli is surrounded, the main force of the US 2nd Division, which is blocked in Yangkoucheng, will definitely break through to the west to reinforce the area and fight along this route.

As long as the Seventh Steel Brigade holds its ground, Li Yunlong’s Eastern Front Assault Group will be able to encircle and annihilate the US Second Division. This was their original plan!

However, Ridgway was no pushover either, and he probably saw through it!
He did not order the 2nd Infantry Division to ram into them directly.

Based on the intercepted radio commands and frontline reconnaissance, the UN Command has deployed its elite U.S. Army 1st Cavalry Division!
This fully mechanized elite division is currently moving at high speed from its preparatory assembly area, cutting diagonally northwest of Fupingli!
Its intention was to cut off the retreat of the 7th Steel Corps and form a powerful pincer attack with the main force of the US 2nd Division, which was trying to break through westward from Yangkou City, and a part of the New Marine 1st Division that might withdraw from Huachuan City to counterattack!
The sole objective is to completely annihilate our Seventh Steel Brigade on the outskirts of Fuping!

"hiss--"

The air around the map was suddenly torn apart by a sound of gasping for breath.

The name of the 1st Cavalry Division was like a cold, sharp knife striking the battle map.

Its history, equipment, and infamous reputation are known to everyone.

That was a legendary aces in the US military, with heavy artillery roaring, tanks in droves, and unimaginable battlefield mobility and devastating air-to-ground firepower coordination.

How could the Seventh Steel Brigade be forced to face three elite US Army divisions simultaneously?
The perilous nature of this prospect is chilling.

The faint sense of exhilaration vanished instantly, replaced by a profound silence in the face of a massive storm, as if the air itself had frozen solid.

Beneath the leader's tightly furrowed brows, his lips were pressed into a straight line, and his resolute jawline was clenched tightly.

Amidst the swirling smoke, his deep gaze burned like a searchlight on that one spot in Fuping Village, as if trying to see through the smoke and fire of battle there.

Chief Chen straightened up, walked to the center of the map, looked at everyone, and said:

"Dangerous? Absolutely!"

But behind the danger lies a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity!
Comrades, please broaden your horizons!

As he spoke, he picked up a pencil and swiftly drew a line from Huachuan City to Yangkou City, finally pointing it sharply at the direction that was moving towards Fupingli, saying:
"Look, the new 1st Marine Division in Huachuan City is being relentlessly pursued by the new 8th Army and the 9th Army!"

The Second Division of the US Army in Yangkou City was sealed in a jar by Li Yunlong's 27th and 12th Armies!

Now Ridgway has committed his last ace cavalry division!
Li Yunlong and his Eastern Front Assault Group effectively pinned down three of the US Army's most elite main force divisions on the Eastern Front battlefield!

The opportunity has already arisen simply because Wu Wanli has firmly held onto Fupingli, the vital point on the eastern front!
The Second Division of the US Army had only two retreat routes. One was the main road in Fupingli, which has now been turned into a hornet's nest by the bayonets of my Seventh Steel Brigade.

The other one is this Zhang Muli!

A mountain road stretching for over a hundred miles, narrow as a sheep's intestines, where even trucks have to twist and turn to get through; for troops, climbing over it would only result in a long, serpentine formation!

To deal with this treacherous road, small infiltration units can set up a death trap!

Plant explosives and fire a few rounds of shells to block it for half an hour.

Add a few more ambushes, and that'll be enough to shut this 'ace division' up and leave them crying for their mothers!

Upon hearing this, the staff officers' eyes lit up again, and they no longer hesitated to approach the sand table.

Several combat staff officers beside the sand table nodded vigorously, their eyes flashing with understanding and excitement.

Chief of Staff Xie Fang thought for a moment and quickly added data: "The terrain data in the Zhangmuli direction is clear. The average slope is over 15 degrees, and many sections of the road are less than 4 meters wide, so armored vehicles cannot be deployed in large numbers."

"We only need to deploy a few battalions and companies to conduct multi-point blocking operations, which can effectively delay their main force for several days or more!"

That's exactly the point!
As long as the Seventh Steel Brigade can hold out and stand firm in Fuping!
We must wear down the US Second Division, this major threat, even if it means dragging it out until the Americans run out of resources. Then we can trap them at Zhangmuli and beat them to a pulp!
This strategy of besieging the stronghold and attacking reinforcements has become like catching a turtle in a jar!

If Li Yunlong and his men manage to break through this gap on the eastern front, the enemy on the western 9th Army Corps, the central 19th Army Corps, and the entire front will collapse like an avalanche!
Wu Wanli's grand plan of encirclement and outflanking maneuvers over a thousand miles can be rolled out across the entire Korean battlefield!

Even if we take a step back and assume that the Seventh Steel Brigade firmly holds onto Fupingli, trapping the Second American Division between Yangkoucheng and Fupingli, preventing them from moving, that would be ideal.

Time, like a dull knife, can slowly grind down even this so-called elite force, after all, their logistical supplies will eventually run out, and their morale will eventually collapse!

Chief Chen nodded and analyzed.

The staff officers immediately became excited upon hearing this.

They quickly made new marks on the map, their low voices filled with newfound confidence.

Whispers circulated rapidly in the room as people calculated logistical support and studied the road conditions in Zhangmuli.

The commander stopped pacing anxiously, stood back in the center of the map, and stared at the treacherous land of Fupingli, his brow furrowing even deeper.

"Old Chen's analysis is thorough."

However, the balance of power on the eastern front ultimately rested on that small position in Fupingli, on our Seventh Steel Brigade, and on the shoulders of Comrade Wu Wanli!
What they had to withstand was the overwhelming force of two full main force divisions of the US military, plus a heavily armed elite cavalry division, encircling them from three sides!
Comrades, this burden is heavier than Mount Tai!

The commander sighed and looked at the battle map.

On the huge map wall, the blue arrows representing the three main U.S. military divisions are like three ferocious iron pincers, rushing straight towards that isolated red dot—Fupingli.

Each flash of the arrow seemed to echo the whistling of artillery shells on the battlefield.

The solemn gazes of the Volunteer Army staff were focused there, as if they could see through the map and into the hills ravaged by a storm of steel and ablaze with flames.

"The heaviest burdens are always placed on the strongest spines!"

This is a telegram sent by Wu Wanli and Liu Hanqing regarding the current situation!

Look here, this is about key predictions and contingency plans for how to break the stalemate after drawing a large enemy force to the eastern front.

Chief Chen took out a document and looked at everyone, saying...

The commander took the telegram, and the words heavily circled in red ink on the paper looked as if they had been carved with a bayonet: "...The gains and losses in Fupingli are the key to the overall situation on the eastern front."

Our army is facing a three-sided battle and will be engaged in an unprecedentedly fierce fight.

However, the enemy's main force will be drawn to us, leaving their western and central lines vulnerable.

One day of bloody fighting on the eastern front creates ten days of opportunity for the western and central fronts!
Even though Fupingli was reduced to a sea of ​​blood and scorched earth, it was able to tie down the main forces of the US 1st and 2nd Cavalry Divisions in the east, leaving their central and western fronts wide open.

The cost of this strategy is bearable!
The ultimate objective of this campaign must be achieved!

We humbly request that the Commander-in-Chief take a holistic view and not be concerned about the temporary dangers on the eastern front.

All officers and soldiers of the Seventh Steel Brigade are determined, confident, and capable of fulfilling this strategic support mission!

For a moment, the operations room was deathly silent.

The small Fupingli symbol on the map seemed to burn silently.

Chief of Staff Xie Fang stared at the blue arrow representing the direction of Fupingli and said, "Air force support must be in place immediately, at all costs!"
Although our main attack group on the eastern front has initially controlled the high ground around Fupingli, the threat from enemy aircraft is enormous.

The vanguard of the 1st Cavalry Division was only 28 kilometers northwest of Fupingli!
Reconnaissance reports indicate that its tank company has deployed into combat formation!

The 7th Steel Brigade faced the dual pressure of ground fire suppression and aerial bombardment, especially with its air defense capabilities having suffered losses of 15%, urgently requiring reinforcement.

The leader nodded emphatically, then abruptly turned to the communications director and said:
"Immediately connect to the Air Force forward command post!"
Order: All fighter squadrons and bomber regiments that are reorganizing and replenishing in the rear areas of Andong and Ji'an shall enter Korea to fight!

Within 24 hours, I want our fighter jets to fill the airports on the eastern front!

Tell Wang Wei and Peter to do everything in their power to support the Eastern Front!

Upon hearing this, the communications director responded in a booming voice:
"Understood! All airports are on Level 1 combat readiness!"
The main force of the air force, which has been resting and regrouping, will be diverted to Korea to support the operations on the eastern front!

The commander nodded and continued giving the order:

"Pass on my order: the 27th Army under Li Yunlong and the 12th Army under Ding Wei shall immediately switch from containment to a full-scale attack!"

All artillery units were deployed to conduct continuous, high-density bombardment of the core positions of the Second Division of the US Army in Yangkou City!
We should weaken their strength as early as possible to reduce the pressure on the Seventh Steel Brigade!
Second, have Li Yunlong select a reinforced elite battalion, equipped with anti-tank grenades, demolition charges, and all long-range light firepower, and have it infiltrate lightly equipped!

There is only one objective: to build a defensive position and, like leeches, relentlessly cling to Zhang Muli's path!
If the US Second Division changes course and goes there, you must stop them!
Third, send telegrams to the 19th Army Corps on the western front and the 9th Army Corps on the central front!

Tell them that our comrades on the Eastern Front are risking their lives to buy time!

They are determined to break through the two toughest defenses of the US forces in the west and central regions within three days!
When the artillery shells are all used up, we'll have to use our teeth to gnaw on them. The defenders' counter-offensive momentum must be firmly suppressed!
Tell them that blood is being shed on the Eastern Front, and every second is bought with lives!
Fourth, the 1st Corps of the People's Army on the eastern coast shall immediately launch a feint at the operational level!
"Make a big enough show of force for us, so that Ridgway can't figure out where our next big blow will land, and won't dare to draw a single soldier from outside the Eastern Front!"

A series of orders poured out like an iron torrent, while the sound of staff officers typing on their keyboards merged into a dense downpour.

Every order marked "Urgent" sent out signifies that another unit will ignite a desperate battle in the mountains of a foreign land.

"Finally, a telegram was sent to the Seventh Steel Brigade, telling Comrade Wu Wanli that the entire headquarters, including this old man like me, would stay in the command post and watch him!"
Watching the Seventh Steel Brigade capture Fupingli and win this do-or-die battle on the eastern front!

Tell him that we have plenty of shells on our side, both in the air and on the ground. We'll give him everything the headquarters has to offer! Give it to him!

The core of the decisive battle on the eastern front is in Fupingli; let him go all out!

After a moment of contemplation, the commander finally gave the order.

"Yes!!!"

Upon hearing this, everyone quickly agreed.

(End of this chapter)