Changjin Lake: From Xinxingli to Seoul

Chapter 74: What I'm carrying is Commander Lei Zhen?

"A radio station?!"

"There's medicine too?!"

"Great!"

Mei Sheng looked at the things Wu Wanli had brought and walked forward with shining eyes.

"Company commander, the first-aid kit contains urgently needed medications such as penicillin, sulfamethoxazole, and morphine!"

"Our wounded can be saved!"

Mei Sheng glanced at the medicine and was overjoyed.

"Great! This is a life-saving medicine!"

"First, stop the bleeding and bandage it. We'll apply the medication properly later!"

"Steel Seventh Company, lend a hand to each other and retreat to the air-raid shelter!"

"Just leave a few men to guard the position and relay messages!"

"Hurry up, in case the American bombers come!"

Upon seeing this, Wu Qianli was initially delighted, and then immediately gave the order.

"Yes!"

Upon hearing this, the soldiers of the Seventh Steel Company struggled to their feet, helped the wounded soldier, and headed towards the air-raid shelter not far away.

"Wanli, we've got someone to help here. I'm handing over my deputy platoon leader position to you!"

Yu Congrong, supporting Gao Daxing, shouted to Wu Wanli.

"it is good!"

Upon hearing this, Wu Wanli immediately stepped forward and carried one of the injured children on his back.

"hiss--"

"Damn it, it really hurts..."

The injured man gasped, his body trembling slightly.

"What's your name? Where are you from?"

Instead of saying anything like "be patient," Wu Wanli smiled and tried to distract the other person.

"Lei Zhen, a native of Weihai, Shandong..."

"I'm in pain," said Lei Zhen, the deputy platoon leader.

"Lei Zhen?!"

Upon hearing this name, Wu Wanli's eyes widened immediately, and he was startled.

Suddenly, the song "Wreath at the Foot of the Mountain" came to mind.

In the story, there is a military commander giving a righteous and impassioned pre-battle speech:

"Grandma! I, Lei, am going to curse you today!"

"My cannons are about to roar, my armored vehicles are about to thunder forward! My thousands of troops are about to kill the enemy! To fight to the death! To shed blood!"

"..."

"There is such a powerful noblewoman, how amazing, how truly remarkable!"

"..."

"I don't care if she's the wife of God the Heavens or the wife of God the Earth!"

"Who dares to open the back door to this battlefield where I bleed and sacrifice?"

"I, Lei, want her son to be the first to carry the explosives..."

"(Throws hat) Go blow up the bunker!"

Thinking of this, Wu Wanli's heart was filled with turmoil.

"What's wrong, Wanli?"

"I asked Lei Zhen, the deputy platoon leader."

"Nothing, nothing..."

"I thought of someone, but perhaps it's just a coincidence."

Wu Wanli murmured.

After all, there are too many people with the same name, so coincidences are normal.

"Thought of someone? Did your brother tell you about them?"

"But it must be a mistake..."

"I'm very stubborn; everyone says I'm too inflexible."

"I've annoyed a lot of people, but I don't have many friends."

At this moment, Deputy Platoon Leader Lei Zhen felt that his wound was enveloped in cold air and seemed to hurt less, so he started talking.

"Maybe, I was just saying it offhand."

"About to arrive."

"Slowly lower yourself down, and I'll apply the medicine for you."

Wu Wanli looked at the air-raid shelter ahead and said.

Soon, Wu Wanli and the others had settled the wounded.

The medicine box awarded by the system was quickly half empty.

"Use less."

"Save some medicine for the other wounded."

"That's what Deputy Platoon Leader Lei Zhen said."

"It's alright, the American devils will still send us supplies!"

Wu Wanli smiled slightly and said.

Before long, all the wounded soldiers of the Seventh Steel Company had been bandaged up.

But Wu Wanli could clearly sense that something was wrong with the atmosphere in the company.

"Brother, how's the radio station?"

Wu Wanli walked up to Wu Qianli and asked.

"The instructor checked it and said there were no major problems."

"It was just too cold. It warmed up for a while and then it was fine."

Wu Qianli said.

"That's good, now we can contact our superiors."

Wu Wanli nodded and said.

"Company commander, the radio is working again now."

"The battle situation here has already been sent to our superiors."

At this moment, Mei Sheng had just put down the radio when he came over to report.

"Company commander, the remaining number of men in each platoon has been counted."

"Firepower Platoon, thirty-one soldiers remaining!"

"Reconnaissance platoon, thirty-five soldiers remaining!"

"Artillery platoon, thirty-six soldiers remaining!"

"The original 7th Company had a total of 157 soldiers, now there are 102 soldiers remaining!"

Yu Congrong then came over and reported loudly.

Upon hearing this, everyone's expressions turned somewhat dejected.

Although the casualty situation is much better than that of other units.

But who wouldn't be heartbroken and saddened by the departure of a comrade-in-arms with whom they've spent so much time?

"This battle isn't going as smoothly as before, and the comrades aren't in a good mood."

Wu Qianli glanced at the soldiers and then spoke to Mei Sheng.

"It's my fault for not doing my job well. Leave it to me."

Upon hearing this, Mei Sheng immediately spoke to Wu Qianli.

"Comrades..."

"Let me say a few words!"

Looking at the weathered faces of the soldiers, Mei Sheng couldn't help but sigh and shout.

Upon hearing this, the soldiers of the Seventh Steel Company all raised their heads and looked at the political instructor.

Previously, there were Wu Wanli's ingenious schemes and powerful military force.

The Seventh Steel Company not only never lost a battle, but even in victories, the casualties were not particularly high.

Therefore, this instructor did not play a significant role.

But now, the word "comrade" reminded the soldiers of the inspiring moments Mei Sheng had given them before.

"Comrades, we are only facing difficulties temporarily."

“I understand. When we first entered Korea, we fought very smoothly.”

"On the gravel beach, we faced American aircraft and emerged unscathed."

"Thanks to Comrade Wu Wanli for shooting down the fighter jet!"

"The signal tower, we stepped forward to rescue it."

"Comrade Wu Wanli devised a plan that led to the defeat of an American tank company."

"In Xinxingli, our Steel Seventh Company was the decisive force, capturing the commander of the Polar Bear Regiment alive and turning the tide of the battle."

"At Hagaru-ri, we broke through the American lines, stormed in, captured the artillery positions, and even seized warplanes!"

When Mei Sheng finished speaking, his lips, which were bluish-purple from the cold, paused slightly as he glanced at the reactions of the crowd.

All the comrades of the Seventh Steel Company stood up straight.

They stared intently at Mei Sheng, then glanced at Wu Wanli.

Clearly, their previous remarkable achievements made them proud.

"These were basically all written by Comrade Wu Wanli."

"We are fortunate to have such a sharpshooter."

"But how can a war be fought without casualties..."

"We shouldn't feel inferior!"

"In this battle, we annihilated an entire battalion of American troops!"

"One company wiped out an entire American battalion!"

"Our Steel Seventh Company did it! This is unique among the Chinese People's Volunteer Army!"

As Mei Sheng spoke, his slightly hoarse voice gradually rose, and he shouted.

"Clap clap clap clap..."

In an instant, thunderous applause erupted from the soldiers of the Seventh Steel Company.

"What do you mean by the Steel Seventh Company!?"

"This is an honor bestowed upon us by the boss!"

"This means that the Seventh Company's will is as hard as steel!"

"We will not be afraid or back down in the face of the powerful U.S. military!"

Seeing this, Wu Qianli also stepped forward, clenched his right fist, and gave a speech.

"The American devils have airplanes and cannons. They have firepower far superior to ours, and they even have an atomic bomb that can destroy a city!"

"But they dare to bully our new China."

"Their planes dared to bomb the people of Northeast China!"

"Let's fight! Let's fight hard!"

"China is no longer the old China that did not resist!" "We will not allow imperialism to bully us step by step, or even to destroy our country and turn us into a new kind of colony!"

"Only by winning can the new China have a bright future!"

"Only by winning can the Chinese people, who are already our descendants, survive!"

Mei Sheng's eyes were slightly red, and he almost roared.

"Beat them! Crush these bastards!"

At this moment, He Changgui, clutching his wound, shouted.

"If China is to perish, the people of Hunan will be the first to die out!"

A soldier from the Seventh Steel Company, originally from Hunan, roared.

"We've defeated those Japanese devils, so we're not afraid of the Americans!"

A soldier from the Steel Seventh Company, who was from Guangdong, shouted in Cantonese.

"..."

For a time, the Seventh Steel Company was filled with excitement and high morale.

"A lifetime of thunderbolts, a single sword!"

At this moment, Wu Wanli saw that the time was almost right for mobilization, so he quickly stood up and shouted.

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

At this moment, most of the soldiers of the Steel Seventh Company shouted out reflexively.

"Iron will, iron will, iron will, to protect our homeland!"

"..."

"Attack with unwavering resolve, defend with impregnable fortifications, and triumph over the enemy's corpses!"

"..."

"Good steel should be used to forge sharp swords, and good soldiers should be used to fight tough battles!"

"As soon as the bugle sounds, we'll put everything else aside!"

The soldiers of the Steel Seventh Company gripped their guns tightly and shouted the Steel Seventh Company's anthem together.

Each shout was like the roar of the mighty army of the new China!

With tremendous force, it scattered very, very far...

……

1st Marine Division Command
“Sir!”

"Urgent telegram from the First Marine Regiment!"

The U.S. Chief of Staff rushed over with a telegram in hand.

"The First Marine Regiment?"

"It's been so long, they should have captured Hill 1017 by now, right?"

Smith had a bad feeling, but still asked hopefully.

"The 1st Marine Regiment achieved good results on other positions, causing heavy casualties among the Chinese army."

"but……"

A bead of sweat appeared on the forehead of the US Army Chief of Staff, who hesitated before speaking.

"but what?"

Major General Smith looked sharply at the US Chief of Staff and asked.

"Sir, do you still remember that Chinese company that won the decisive battle in Xinxingli?"

The US military chief of staff dared not report it directly, but could only say it indirectly.

"know."

"They call themselves the Iron Company."

"Those media outlets say they have an iron will."

"But after I researched it, I realized..."

"What they relied on was not spirit, or even just equipment."

"It is strategy, it is the art of war in China!"

"The Chinese made me realize that the most crucial element in war is not firepower."

"It is people!"

As Smith spoke, a deep sense of dread arose in his heart.

“Sir, you’re right.”

"That steel company used a trick again this time..."

"The 1st Marine Regiment's attack on the Xiaogaoling position held by this Chinese army has suffered repeated setbacks."

"So the regiment sent its most elite battalion and some tanks to take the position in one fell swoop, annihilate that steel company, and capture their flag."

"Unexpectedly, the Chinese army abandoned their positions and laid an ambush."

"After bombarding the area with captured large-caliber artillery, a counter-offensive was launched."

"And so the First Battalion..."

Upon hearing this, the US Chief of Staff quickly descended the donkey trail.

"They were completely wiped out?!"

Major General Smith slammed his fist on the table and roared.

"Strictly speaking, one soldier managed to escape and bring back the intelligence."

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

"Fuck you!"

"That's a whole battalion! A whole battalion!"

"It's one thing for the Chinese army to wipe out a whole polar bear regiment!"

"They think even one of their companies can wipe out our entire battalion?!"

Major General Smith snatched the telegram, tore it to shreds, and roared.

"Sir, there are people in the Chinese army who are skilled in using Chinese military tactics..."

"It's not just this company; we're being outflanked from both the east and west by them, isn't that the reason too..."

The U.S. Chief of Staff sighed and explained.

"We were too careless."

"The Chinese military should not be underestimated..."

"What is the current situation of our army?"

Major General Smith slumped into his seat and asked.

"Sir, our main forces now consist of the 5th Marine Regiment, the 7th Marine Regiment, the 1st Marine Regiment, and the 11th Artillery Regiment."

"There is also coordination between armored forces and the air force."

"The 5th and 7th Marine Regiments have suffered heavy losses and are currently resisting the pursuit of the Chinese People's Volunteer Army."

"The 11th Artillery Regiment lost a battalion at its artillery positions east of Hagaru-ri, but its strength remains."

"In addition, several aircraft carrier fleets have already docked in the Xingnan Port area, and 600 carrier-based aircraft will provide us with powerful fire support!"

The U.S. military chief of staff said.

"Well, the Chinese army was just using artillery fire cleverly; their combat capabilities weren't really that strong..."

"Reinforcements were dispatched to support the 1st Marine Regiment, and artillery and air support were also directed towards the Marines."

"We must capture Hill 1071 and open up our passage south!"

Major General Smith stroked the map gently and said firmly.

"Yes, sir!"

Upon hearing this, the US Chief of Staff immediately agreed.

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Meanwhile, the 27th Army Command
"Report to the commander!"

"Great news of victory has arrived from Xiaogaoling!"

"The Seventh Steel Company actually wiped out an entire American battalion!"

"They also seized a US military radio station, which can contact us at any time."

The chief of staff, his eyes full of admiration, handed the battle report to Kong Jie and said.

"What?! An entire battalion?!"

"Excellent! This batch of cannons was well worth the investment!"

Upon hearing this, Kong Jie's eyes flashed with a hint of shock, and he praised loudly.

"Yes!"

"According to the layered sniping plan, the total number of personnel targets that could kill US troops on Hill 1071 was only about one battalion!"

"This Steel Seventh Company alone accomplished the strategic blocking objective of an entire division!"

said the chief of staff.

"If this continues, the entire 1st Marine Division could be wiped out!"

Kong Jie slammed his hand on the table and said domineeringly.

"Commander, but apart from the Steel Seventh Company, the other units are not making good progress."

"On Hill 1071, countless companies sacrificed their lives as a whole."

"Moreover, the news from the Watergate Bridge is not good either."

After calming down, the chief of staff sighed.

"The Water Gate Bridge? This is of paramount importance!"

"Wasn't it destroyed?"

Kong Jie frowned slightly and asked.

"A section was destroyed."

"But the American devils replaced it in no time."

"Commander Tan has now led a team to organize the second bombing of the bridge."

"But they suffered heavy casualties, and if they fail again this time..."

The chief of staff said with a solemn expression.

"The entire unit at Hill 1071 was sacrificed..."

"We can't leave the Seventh Steel Company there any longer!"

"Telegram to them, tell them to take advantage of the night to break out, and have the 172nd Regiment send troops to relieve them!"

After thinking about it for a moment, Kong Jie immediately felt sorry for him.

"Let the Seventh Steel Company break through?"

"We are currently facing a severe shortage of troops and are in dire need of assistance everywhere."

"Commander, where are you going to send the Steel Seventh Company?"

the chief of staff asked.

"Water Gate Bridge!"

Kong Jie glanced at the battle map and finally made his decision.

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PS: In my dream, I continued to sleep. The reader said that I should pay more attention to the team and not just write about how great the protagonist is. So this chapter focuses on Mei Sheng's ability to mobilize and inspire as a political commissar-like figure.

Suggestions are welcome. The main outline will not be changed, but suggestions on minor details are welcome.

(End of this chapter)