Changjin Lake: From Xinxingli to Seoul

Chapter 66: Securing Fighter Jets for the New China's Air Force!

Chinese People's Volunteer Army, 27th Army Command
"Report to the commander!"

"The Seventh Steel Company has breached the US artillery positions, and US artillery support has been cut off!"

The chief of staff said with a beaming smile.

"The Seventh Steel Company? It's the Seventh Steel Company again!"

“It’s so enjoyable!”

"This company always brings me unexpected surprises!"

"Oh right, wasn't there another battalion sent to attack the American airfield?"

"How are they progressing?"

Upon hearing this, Kong Jie smiled and asked.

"Commander..."

"That battalion is probably going to be completely wiped out..."

The chief of staff said in a low voice.

"what happened!?"

"A single company of the Steel Seventh Company could break through the US artillery positions."

"Can't even their entire battalion extricate themselves?"

Kong Jie's heart clenched, and he said.

"Commander, not every unit has the firepower and combat capability of the Steel Seventh Company..."

"Moreover, according to the intelligence of the Seventh Steel Company, two armored support units of the US Army converged and first supported the airport."

"The battalion was caught in a dilemma due to the pincer attack from the US military, but some of them still managed to break through and bring the coordinates to the Steel Seventh Company."

"The Seventh Steel Company has now taken control of the artillery fire, but a small number of our remaining comrades are still there. If we bombard them now..."

As the chief of staff spoke, his gaze fell upon Kong Jie.

"Looks like I'll have to play the villain."

"Very well, a merciful general cannot command an army..."

"While the American reinforcements are tied up, let the Steel Seventh Company... fire the artillery!"

"Otherwise, once the US military diverts armored vehicles to counter the artillery positions of the Seventh Steel Company, this battle will become very difficult..."

Kong Jie sighed and said.

"Commander, the telegram from the Seventh Steel Company also said that they are going to take a gamble and try to seize a batch of fighter jets for the air force of our new China!"

"Look at this..."

The chief of staff added.

"Tell the Seventh Steel Company that I am now giving them absolute autonomy. They can do whatever they want without asking for permission!"

"In addition, the assault troops at the telegraph front, hurry up and launch an attack."

"The Seventh Steel Company has cut off the American artillery fire. If they still can't take the position, they'll be court-martialed!"

Kong Jie looked at the battle map and spoke quickly.

"Yes!"

Upon hearing this, the chief of staff immediately went down to relay the order.

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The outer perimeter of Hagaru-ri, the 3rd Battalion of the 1st Regiment, is attacking the enemy positions.

"Battalion Commander, the American devils have stopped firing."

"It seems Comrade Wu Wanli and his men have succeeded again!"

"Our superiors have ordered us to seize the opportunity and make a breakthrough, and to break through the American positions before dawn!"

Zhang Taofang looked at the American positions ahead and said.

"Alright, we can't let the Seventh Steel Company fight alone."

"Zhang Taofang, snipe out the American devils' firing positions!"

"Everyone else, grenades, throw them hard!"

Upon hearing this, Tan Ziwei immediately became excited.

"Yes!"

Upon hearing this, Zhang Taofang quickly leaned out, held her breath, and fired her gun in one swift motion.

"Bang! Bang!"

Two scorching bullets pierced through the howling snow and went straight into the heads of the two American machine gunners.

In an instant, blood blossoms and snowflakes danced together, like red and white ribbons fluttering in the cold wind.

On the American positions, the machine guns were exposed, and the remaining American firepower was drawn away by Zhang Taofang.

"Da da da……"

A barrage of bullets struck Zhang Taofang's bunker, scattering countless stones in all directions.

Taking advantage of this opportunity, the soldiers of the other three battalions stood up, pulled out their grenades, and threw them toward the American positions.

"Boom! Boom! Boom!"

With three loud explosions, flames erupted across the American positions, and countless armor-piercing fragments killed seven or eight American soldiers on the spot.

"Comrades, come after me!"

Upon seeing this, Tan Ziwei immediately led his soldiers to charge forward.

Zhang Taofang calmly raised her gun and continued firing at the American strongpoints, providing cover for the Third Battalion's attack.

Soon, the soldiers of the Third Battalion rushed onto the American positions and engaged in fierce hand-to-hand combat with the American soldiers in the trenches.

At the same time, many US positions also encountered fierce attacks from the Chinese People's Volunteer Army.

The first line of defense in Hagaru-ri is already breached in every way.

It's only a matter of time before they're completely overwhelmed.

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U.S. Army Artillery Regiment Headquarters

"Company commander, a call from higher command."

"The commander ordered us to have no worries and to open fire immediately, without delaying the battle."

"Furthermore, our superiors have given us the authority to act first and report later, allowing us to proceed with our operational plans as circumstances dictate!"

Mei Sheng handed a telegram to Wu Qianli and said.

"Wanli, the higher-ups have already agreed."

"Tell me your plan: how to secure a batch of fighter jets for the new China's air force!"

Wu Qianli put down the telegram and looked at Wu Wanli with great curiosity, asking a question.

"Have this Richie call Smith."

"Just say you can't withstand the attack and you need to lead your troops to the airport!"

"Then, after a while, have Lei Gong launch the cannon attack!"

"Bombard the targets according to the aircraft artillery trajectories on the coordinate map, as well as the US armored support forces!"

"Once we've done all that, this group of 'US troops' will take Richie and the others and head straight for the airport!"

"We estimate that the remaining exhausted and wounded soldiers at the airport can be brought under control within ten minutes!"

"Those advanced American fighter jets are ours!"

Wu Wanli wasted no time and succinctly explained the plan.

"This...have we used this trick before?"

"Would the American devils believe that?"

Upon hearing this, Yu Congrong scratched his head and asked.

"Disguising oneself and infiltrating to exploit intelligence gaps is a common tactic, so it's normal."

"Compared to last time, Wanli has actually strengthened his plans."

"Previously, it relied solely on the American military's trust in prisoners."

"But if this plan succeeds, it will even get the American command to directly order them to come and meet us!"

"However, there is indeed a risk of failure..."

Wu Qianli thought for a moment and then spoke.

"Brother, so what if we fail?"

"At most, the American devils can bomb the planes. With their remnants, how can they stop the attack of our Steel Seventh Company?"

"The reason for fighting like this is simply to prevent the fighter jets from being destroyed prematurely."

Wu Wanli looked at Wu Qianli and said.

"Company Commander, I support Wanli's opinion!"

"Once these fighter jets are captured, it will not only benefit the active equipment of the new China's Air Force."

"Perhaps after research, it can even accelerate the development of military technology in the new China, which would be of profound significance!"

Mei Sheng had a deeper vision, and after thinking it through, he immediately spoke.

"it is good!"

"Wanli, Meisheng, you two go and teach that Richie a proper way to speak!"

"Lei Gong, tell the artillery platoon to get ready to fire at any time!"

"Firepower platoon and reconnaissance platoon, change into US military uniforms and prepare to execute the combat plan!"

Upon hearing that he could contribute to the motherland, Wu Qianli immediately gave the order.

"Yes!"

Upon hearing this, the members of the Seventh Steel Company responded loudly.

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When the request was relayed to Colonel Richie, he was immediately taken aback by the plan.

Oh my god!

"This is treason, and I will face a military court for it!"

"Please, please, let me go!" Richie shook his head repeatedly, almost pleading.

“Rich, you only have a chance to face a military court if you’re alive.”

"If you disagree, we will assume that you are going to bravely sacrifice yourself for your country."

“You know, there’s only one Chinese army here, and no one else knows how you died.”

Wu Wanli smiled slightly and looked at Richie.

Upon hearing this, Mei Sheng coughed twice, but still tacitly agreed that Wu Wanli was merely bluffing the prisoners, and then translated.

"you……"

Richie was stunned for a moment, speechless.

At this moment, Wu Wanli seemed to have lost his patience and directly drew his pistol, aiming it at Richie's head.

“Mr. Richie, if you don’t agree, we will bombard the airport directly.”

"But if you agree, wouldn't that save the lives of those American soldiers at the airport?"

"For your country, which claims to prioritize human rights, is it really a crime to exchange fighter jets for the lives of those soldiers?"

Mei Sheng stopped Wu Wanli and, smiling, tried to persuade him in English.

"Only those who survive can face a military court-martial; I was saving the soldiers' lives..."

"Okay! I promise you!"

Upon hearing this, Richie made up his mind.

"Ring ring ring ring ring..."

Just then, the phone rang.

“Get your words together, Colonel Richie.”

Mei patted Richie on the shoulder and said with a smile.

Upon hearing this, Richie pondered for a few seconds, took a deep breath, and then picked up the phone.

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Hagaru-ri, 1st Marine Division Command
"Fuck you!"

"Tell me why that bastard Richie stopped shelling!"

"The troops at the front are about to give up. Once Hagaru-ri falls, the situation at Chosin Reservoir will collapse completely!"

Major General Smith angrily slammed his coffee cup to the ground and cursed.

“Sir, I just spoke with Colonel Richie myself.”

"The artillery positions were subjected to a fierce attack by the Chinese army, and even the anti-aircraft guns and armored vehicles were captured."

"Seeing the situation was not good, Colonel Richie destroyed some of the artillery and shells and has already led his men to evacuate towards the airport!"

The U.S. Chief of Staff sighed and said in a low voice.

"Fuck! Evacuate!?"

"Didn't I send troops to support the artillery positions?"

Smith slammed his fist on the table and cursed.

"Sir! The airport is in dire need of help. Our support forces are limited. Let the two support forces combine into one and try to deal with the Chinese troops there first."

"Who knew the Chinese army would resist so fiercely..."

The U.S. military chief of staff said.

"Eh……"

"Telegram to Xingnan Port: Have the Air Force prepare to provide support."

"As for the airport, have Richie lead some men to reinforce the defense. Tell him that if he makes another mistake, I will shoot him on the spot!"

"If we can't hold out until dawn, we'll have no choice but to retreat..."

Smith's eyes were bloodshot as he waved his hand and gave the order.

"Yes, sir."

Upon hearing this, the US military chief of staff responded.

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US artillery positions
"Company commander, the US command has been fooled. In terms of intelligence warfare, we have already won!"

Mei Sheng reported excitedly.

"Reporting to the company commander, all the comrades of the Steel Seventh Company have been fully equipped with US military uniforms, and they have all been marked with insignia for ease of combat!"

"This is what Deputy Company Commander He Changgui reported."

"Company commander, the artillery platoon is ready and can fire at any time!"

A hint of excitement flashed in Lei Gong's eyes as he spoke.

"it is good!"

"Lei Gong, immediately open fire on the US armored forces and US airfield artillery emplacements. Bomb them a couple more times. It's okay if some aircraft are accidentally damaged!"

"Firepower platoon, reconnaissance platoon, and Richie and the other prisoners, get on the truck immediately."

"The instructor and I will personally lead the team to the airport ahead of time. We need to time it perfectly so that the American devils don't get suspicious!"

Wu Qianli gave the order.

"Yes!"

Upon hearing this, everyone immediately agreed and went to make their own preparations.

Before setting off, Wu Wanli fired a few bursts of gunfire at the vehicle, making the "retreat" seem more real.

Soon, Wu Qianli led the soldiers of the Seventh Steel Company and the American prisoners to board the vehicle and headed towards the American airfield.

Meanwhile, Lei Gong, holding the coordinate map, led the artillery platoon to calibrate the howitzers.

On the coordinate map, Mei Sheng thoughtfully marked the coordinates of the US military support forces.

"fire!"

Lei Gong waved his hand and roared.

"Bang bang bang!"

A row of howitzers jolted backward, roaring in unison and kicking up a cloud of white smoke.

Shells streaked across the sky like meteors, hurtling toward their targets.

At this time, outside Hagaru-ri Airport
The US support forces had just wiped out the remaining Chinese People's Volunteer Army and were feeling triumphant when they saw artillery shells whistling down from the sky.

"Boom! Boom! Boom!"

With a deafening explosion, the grenade, roaring like the Grim Reaper, cleaved through the air, raining down and exploding violently.

The flames burst forth in an instant, like flowers of purgatory, blooming wildly on this wasteland ravaged by war.

Amidst a deafening roar, six American tanks were torn apart as if by a giant beast, their metal bodies twisted and deformed.

In an instant, fragments flew everywhere, and flames burst forth from the broken shell, like the raging fire of a demon, engulfing everything.

After several rounds of shells were fired.

The US infantry battalion that besieged the Chinese People's Volunteer Army's assault force was left with only chaos and death.

The bodies of the American soldiers were mercilessly swallowed up by the explosion, and the hands that once held weapons were now just limbs.

The air was thick with the smell of gunpowder and blood; corpses lay strewn about, and blood stained the scorched, black earth.

Not only that, but the runway inside the airport was also blown up, and a fighter jet was engulfed in flames.

Airport Command Center
"What!?"

"How is this going!"

The U.S. Army captain shouted, a chill running down his spine.

"Sir!"

"According to the telegram from headquarters, the Chinese People's Volunteer Army has captured the artillery positions; it's estimated that this is what they did..."

An American soldier handed over the telegram and said.

"It's over, it's over."

"Without armored support and artillery fire, how can we possibly hold this airfield!"

"The U.S. Army captain roared."

"Sir!"

"Colonel Richie has withdrawn his men and should be reorganizing the defenses..."

"Moreover, the telegram said that Colonel Richie destroyed a large number of cannons and shells before he left, and it is estimated that the Chinese People's Volunteer Army has already used up the remaining artillery fire."

The U.S. soldier explained.

"That's true, otherwise we would have just destroyed all our fighter jets."

"With Colonel Richie here, this battle is far from over."

"Tell the men to prepare for Colonel Richie's command."

The U.S. Army captain sighed and said.

"Yes, sir!"

Upon hearing this, the American soldier immediately went down to relay the message.

Soon, outside the airport

The military vehicles carrying the Seventh Steel Company sped to this location.

The US military, which had already received orders from its superiors, was not surprised at all and even waved to signal them.

But a U.S. Army lieutenant sensed something was wrong and stopped the vehicle with a bow and scrape.

"Sir! Routine check!"

The U.S. Army lieutenant said this while looking around the cockpit.

At this moment, inside the driver's cab of the lead military vehicle
“Mr. China, he’s coming closer.”

An American prisoner gripped the steering wheel nervously, his arm trembling slightly.

"Shut up and don't talk."

Wu Wanli covered his head with his helmet and continued to lie there pretending to be asleep, but the pistol in his hand was always pointed at the American soldier next to him.

At this moment, seeing that no one responded, the U.S. lieutenant boldly and slowly approached the military vehicle.

(End of this chapter)