Courtyard House: From Deputy Division Commander to Civilian, Progressing All the Way

Lin Yang's voice was strong and resonant, echoing in the empty operations room.

"Commander, although General Kong's troops are steady, this time the enemy we're facing isn't those pampered Kuomintang soldiers, nor is it the Japanese devils. It's the American army, armed to the teeth, possessing absolute air superiority and mechanized superiority!"

Lin Yang walked to the sand table, picked up a baton, and made a heavy stroke on the long and narrow terrain of the peninsula.

"The US military's firepower coverage is three-dimensional. If our troops cross the river and immediately deploy to fight a positional war, our casualties will be incalculable!"

Commander Liu raised an eyebrow, a hint of admiration flashing in his eyes. He knew that Lin Yang was not only a fierce fighter, but also possessed a sharp strategic vision.

"So what brilliant idea do you have?" Commander Liu asked in a deep voice.

Lin Yang pointed to the continuous mountain ranges and transportation hubs in the northern part of the peninsula.

"The best way to deal with an enemy with mechanized superiority is to cut off their supply lines, blow up their bridges, and destroy their command posts! Turn their steel monsters into piles of scrap metal!"

Lin Yang suddenly turned around and stared intently at Commander Liu.

"Commander, this is precisely the tactic my special mountain division excels at! In the vast mountains of Southwest China, we can infiltrate Bai Chong's troops until they are riddled with holes. In the icy and snowy landscape of the peninsula, we can also act like an invisible dagger, piercing straight into the heart of the American forces!"

"I request to lead the Special Mountain Division as the vanguard of the Chinese People's Volunteer Army, secretly entering Korea ahead of schedule! To clear obstacles for the main force's advance!"

Commander Liu was so excited that he slammed his hand on the edge of the sand table.

"Good lad! Your tactics are exactly what I wanted! General Peng was also worried about how to deal with the American mechanized forces!"

Lin Yang seized the opportunity and pulled Li Yunlong, who was behind him, over.

"Commander, my special forces are only responsible for infiltration and sabotage. But on the main battlefield, we need an absolute main force that can bite the enemy like a mad dog and dare to fight even in desperate situations! To draw the attention of the American forces and cover the operations of our special forces!"

"Looking across the entire army, besides Commander Li Yunlong's troops, who else could shoulder this heavy responsibility?!"

Lin Yang's words were impeccable. They not only highlighted the importance of special operations, but also perfectly packaged Li Yunlong's "mad dog" nature as an indispensable tactical advantage.

Commander Liu looked at Li Yunlong's old face, which was flushed and full of expectation, and then at Lin Yang's determined eyes.

He took a deep breath and paced back and forth in the operations room.

Finally, Commander Liu abruptly stopped and waved his hand.

"Alright! Lin Yang, Li Yunlong! I'll personally call General Peng and the Central Military Commission right now!"

"I swear on my official hat, I'll put both of you, along with Ding Wei's troops, on the first list of those to enter North Korea!"

"But!" Commander Liu stared intently at the two men, his tone extremely stern. "Listen to me carefully! Once in Korea, all actions will be under the command of the Volunteer Army Headquarters! If you dare to embarrass me, I'll kill you!"

"Mission accomplished!"

Lin Yang, Li Yunlong, Ding Wei, and Kong Jie stood at attention simultaneously and gave a solemn military salute.

Li Yunlong's eyes reddened with emotion. He lowered his voice and said to Lin Yang, "Yangzi, I'm selling my life to you!"

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Having obtained his ticket to fight in Korea, Lin Yang knew that the countdown to his departure from Beijing had begun.

The next morning.

Lin Yang rode in a jeep and arrived at the Hongxing Steel Rolling Mill for the last time.

For the past few months, although he was in the military compound, he had been holding the position of Party Secretary of the steel rolling mill, remotely directing the overall direction of the mill.

But now, he's going to a battlefield in a foreign land, and he doesn't know when he'll be able to return. He must make sure this rear area is completely settled.

Steel rolling mill, first conference room.

The atmosphere was solemn and respectful.

Factory director Yang Jianguo, deputy factory director Zhou Zhenhua, and Lin Fan, who had just been promoted to head of the security department for his outstanding work, were all sitting at the conference table.

When Lin Yang walked into the conference room in his crisp general's uniform, everyone immediately stood up, their eyes filled with awe and respect.

"Please, everyone, have a seat."

Lin Yang walked to the head seat, but instead of sitting down, he placed his hands on the table and slowly scanned the cadres he had promoted and trusted.

"Comrades. I've called you all here today to announce something."

Lin Yang's voice was deep and powerful.

"The nation is in peril; the flames of war on the Korean Peninsula have reached the Yalu River. I have received orders from the Central Military Commission to lead my troops across the Yalu River to resist U.S. aggression and aid Korea, and defend our homeland!"

Upon hearing this, a collective gasp filled the conference room.

Lin Fan suddenly stood up, gripping the edge of the table tightly with both hands, his lips trembling violently.

He knew his younger brother would eventually go to the battlefield, but he never expected that day to come so soon, and that he would be going to a brutal battlefield facing the world's number one superpower.

"Yangzi..." Lin Fan's voice was hoarse, and his eyes instantly reddened.

Lin Yang gestured to his older brother to calm down.

"Due to urgent military affairs, I can no longer hold any position at the steel rolling mill. Today, I formally submit my resignation as Party Secretary of the Hongxing Steel Rolling Mill!"

Lin Yang took out several official documents bearing the official seal of his superiors from his briefcase and solemnly placed them on the table.

"Before I left, I gave a detailed report and made recommendations to the Ministry of Industry and the Municipal Party Committee. Now, I announce the new personnel appointments!"

Lin Yang picked up the first document.

"Comrade Yang Jianguo, former director of Hongxing Steel Rolling Mill, is a steady and reliable worker with a strong sense of the big picture. He has officially assumed the position of Party Secretary of Hongxing Steel Rolling Mill, and will be fully in charge of the mill's Party Committee work!"

Yang Jianguo trembled with excitement, stood up, and bowed deeply: "Thank you for your trust, Commander Lin! I, Yang Jianguo, will risk my life to repay your trust!"

Lin Yang nodded and picked up the second document.

"Comrade Zhou Zhenhua, former deputy director of Hongxing Steel Rolling Mill, is technically skilled and decisive in managing production. He has officially assumed the position of director of Hongxing Steel Rolling Mill, taking full responsibility for the mill's production and administrative management!"

With tears in his eyes, Zhou Zhenhua snapped to attention and gave a half-hearted salute: "Commander Lin! Go to the front lines and fight the American devils with peace of mind! Our steel mill will keep producing steel day and night to build guns and cannons for the soldiers on the front lines!"

Lin Yang smiled with satisfaction. With these two pragmatic individuals in charge, the steel rolling mill's foundation was secure.

Finally, Lin Yang picked up the third document.

His gaze fell on Lin Fan, whose face was covered in tears, and his tone became exceptionally gentle, yet full of expectation.

"Comrade Lin Fan, former head of the security department of Hongxing Steel Rolling Mill."

"During his tenure, he made outstanding achievements in eradicating theft and corruption within the factory and protecting factory property. He was recommended by the factory's Party Committee and approved by higher authorities."

Lin Yang's voice suddenly rose in pitch.

"Comrade Lin Fan is officially promoted to Deputy Director of Hongxing Steel Rolling Mill! He will be in charge of the mill's logistics support, material allocation, and armed security!"