Changjin Lake: From Xinxingli to Seoul

Chapter 44 Warning to Secretary Liu

"Secretary Liu, there's something I want to say to you."

Wu Wanli took a deep breath and looked at Secretary Liu.

"Comrade Wu Wanli, please speak freely. There is no need to be so cautious."

Secretary Liu smiled and responded when he saw Wu Wanli's serious expression.

"When they were about to reach the Big Elm Tree Command Post, the Seventh Company encountered a US reconnaissance unit."

"Although this reconnaissance unit had not yet discovered anything, it was completely wiped out by the Seventh Company."

"However, we must be careful..."

Wu Wanli sighed and said.

"US military reconnaissance units..."

"Looks like we need to increase the number of sentries to ensure safety..."

Upon hearing this, Secretary Liu's expression also turned serious, and he said...

"It's not just about increasing the number of ground outposts."

"When the Seventh Company was traveling by train to North Korea, it had already been bombed by the American devils."

"My record of shooting down American planes on the scree beach sounds impressive, but it was actually born out of desperation..."

Wu Wanli shook his head and said.

"Comrade Wu Wanli, do you mean that the US military's air superiority might threaten the safety of Dayudong?"

Secretary Liu thought for a few seconds and then asked.

"I'm just speculating; I have no evidence."

"But it's always better to be careful."

After thinking for a long time, Wu Wanli could only say this.

After all, he is currently insignificant and his voice carries little weight; he can only offer reminders and exert some influence.

As for how to do it specifically, that's not something he can decide.

"Okay, Comrade Wu Wanli, thank you for your warning. I will definitely pass it on properly."

Secretary Liu nodded slightly and said.

"By the way, Secretary Liu."

"This bullet casing is for you."

"The bullets I shot down from American planes came with this bullet casing."

Wu Wanli thought for a moment, then took out a bullet casing from his pocket and handed it to Secretary Liu.

"Thank you."

"I will definitely keep it safe!"

"Oh, right, I'll give you a gift too!"

Secretary Liu carefully took the bullet casing, then took off his Soviet-made Glory brand watch and handed it to Wu Wanli.

"This... won't do!"

"I only gave you a bullet casing, Secretary Liu, your gift is far too valuable!"

Upon seeing this, Wu Wanli quickly declined.

"Please accept this, Comrade Wu Wanli."

"You can bring this watch to the capital to find me later, and I'll treat you to a delicious roast duck!"

"Hahahahahaha..."

Secretary Liu laughed heartily.

"Okay, thanks..."

Wu Wanli carefully took the watch, put it on his wrist, and expressed his gratitude.

"Let's go back to the Seventh Company."

"The boss specifically instructed that you should have a good meal and then sit down and rest for a while before conveying new orders."

"It seems like it's about time!"

Secretary Liu watched as Wu Wanli put on his watch, nodded in satisfaction, and said...

"it is good!"

Wu Wanli nodded in agreement.

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"Company Commander Wu, the Party has assigned a new task to the Seventh Company."

"Our army will secure the area on both the east and west sides of Chosin Reservoir, and once the American forces enter, we will strive to wipe them out!"

"The 7th Company will be ordered to go to the Xinxingli area of ​​Changjin Lake to carry out a new combat mission."

"This is a specific task, Company Commander Wu, here you go."

Secretary Liu handed the order to Wu Qianli and said.

"no problem!"

What is the departure time?

Wu Qianli quickly stood up, took the order, and asked.

"Departure time..."

Secretary Liu glanced at the still unrested soldiers of the Seventh Company, and the words he was about to say were cut off.

Secretary Liu knew all about the hardships and battles the Seventh Company had endured along the way. Now that the Seventh Company hadn't even had a full night's sleep and was about to set off again, he really felt a little reluctant to let them go.

"From the Seventh Company!"

"A thunderclap, a sword!"

Seeing Secretary Liu's expression, Wu Qianli immediately understood and shouted to the soldiers of the Seventh Company.

"A pack of fierce tigers, the Steel Seventh Company!"

The soldiers of the Seventh Company quickly ended their rest, stood up, and shouted.

"Prepare your weapons and equipment, we'll be departing in ten minutes!"

Wu Qianli straightened his clothes and gave the order.

"Yes!"

Upon hearing this, the soldiers of the Seventh Company immediately responded loudly and began to organize their equipment.

At this moment, several more volunteer soldiers came in, bringing with them some potatoes, fried noodles, and some white cloth.

"Secretary Liu, I understand the situation regarding these military rations."

"These white cloths are..."

Wu Wanli pointed to the white cloths and asked in confusion.

"Those are fake..."

Upon hearing this, a volunteer soldier immediately smiled and said...

"It's a cape belonging to Chinese heroes!"

Secretary Liu waved his hand, interrupting the soldier, and answered first.

"The cape of a Chinese hero..."

Wu Wanli suddenly realized what he had seen in a rabbit cartoon.

The Chinese People's Volunteer Army lacked air superiority and was easily subjected to heavy bombing by the US military during its march.

With these white cloaks, they can blend into the natural snow and ice of North Korea.

Even if US reconnaissance planes fly over, they can only see a vast expanse of white and nothing else.

This is one of the reasons why the US military felt that the Chinese People's Volunteer Army appeared suddenly like a white ghost.

ten minutes later
"Reporting, Company Commander!"

"The Seventh Company is ready and can depart at any time!"

Looking at the soldiers, who were dressed in neat uniforms and wearing cloaks, Mei Sheng spoke loudly.

"it is good!"

"set off!"

"Target: Xinxingli, Changjin Lake!"

Wu Qianli nodded and gave the order loudly.

"Yes!"

The soldiers of the Seventh Company responded loudly.

Before long, they embarked on their journey to Changjin Lake.

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Day 3 of the march

A biting wind howled across the vast land of North Korea, its piercing chill echoing through the region.

The sky was a hazy gray, like a huge, heavy sheet of lead.

Snowflakes, like white butterflies out of control, danced erratically in the air before mercilessly falling onto every inch of bare earth.

In this icy and snowy landscape, everything seemed unusually quiet, with only the occasional mournful cry of a bird, sounding desolate and lonely.

In the snow, the breath of the soldiers of the Seventh Company condensed into white mist in the cold air, which dissipated with each step.

"Company Commander, I feel like this weather is even colder than when we first arrived in Korea!"

Yu Congrong touched the potatoes in his pocket; they were frozen solid, like stones. He couldn't help but complain loudly.

"This is considered good now."

"It'll probably get even colder when winter gets deep!"

Wu Qianli shook his head with a wry smile and said.

"It was mainly the American devils' planes, like a sharp sword, that were always hovering over our heads."

"I can't even start a fire!"

Wu Wanli sighed and said.

"That's right!"

"Those American devils are having a great time, they can even drink red wine before going to sleep!"

Gao Daxing echoed.

Just as the soldiers of the Seventh Company were complaining, Pinghe suddenly ran back from the front.

"Report to the company commander, a North Korean village has been spotted ahead."

"It looks like they're being robbed by the American devils!"

Pinghe looked at Wu Qianli and reported.

(End of this chapter)