The heavens start from Changjin Lake

Chapter 518 Speech
Xia Yuan thought for a while, but said nothing.

Blowing up the shells hoarded by the enemy was completely unintentional. His original intention was to blow up a truck of the enemy. He didn't expect the US military to be so stupid. After so many night attacks by volunteers, these foreign devils actually I don't have a long memory yet, and I still hoard shells in one place.

Now it's all right, it's all over the place.

"The old paragraph is right. Whether it is blocking the 24th Division of the United States, making them late for so long, or blowing up the shells hoarded by the enemy, it is good news for our [-]th Division. You have done an excellent job. task."

Master Zheng continued: "The loss of the Town God's Hall was expected and unavoidable. You don't have to blame yourself too much, and you also protected a force, Yingfeng's."

"Eagle Peak hasn't been lost yet. When I came over, I heard gunshots coming from the direction of Eagle Peak. I just don't know how long they can last."

Xia Yuan pondered, and said: "Master, go to support them. Yingfeng will defend them. We still have a chance. This is the last route for us to retreat."

Deputy Master Duan opened his mouth, but Master Zheng stopped him with his hand, and said, "Old Li."

"Teacher."

Not long after Lao Li arrived, he finished reporting the casualties of the [-]th Regiment.

"How about the casualties of the [-]th Regiment?" Teacher Zheng asked.

"It's not optimistic. So far, one of the [-]th Regiment has been killed." Lao Li told Master Zheng about the casualties of the [-]th Regiment. Listen.

More than 2000 people were killed, retreated due to injuries, and disappeared across the river from the 1000th Regiment. With less than [-] people left, how many troops can continue to fight.

And this is just the [-]th regiment.

The first battalion of the [-]th regiment was basically destroyed, and the first company was completely wiped out. How many of the remaining troops can continue to fight.

The only well-preserved one is the [-]th regiment.

After listening, Xia Yuan was silent and a regiment sacrificed two-thirds of the people.

Master Zheng said: "You are too inexperienced. The idea is good, but you have not considered the reality. Now the division can only deploy one guard squad. We can't support Yingfeng. We can only rely on them."

"But Eagle Peak is lost."

"We don't have any choice."

Master Zheng looked at Xia Yuan and said solemnly.

At this moment, Xia Yuan understood that the situation of the [-]th Division was that the enemy was too strong. Even if he resisted for half a day, the [-]th Division was going through a great battle, continuous battles, lack of ammunition and food. The critical value has been reached, and they can only defend in situ.

"Xia Yuan, come and see."

Chief of Staff Wang took out a stick and pointed at a point on the map, "If you want to reinforce Yingfeng, you need to go through the enemy's defense zone. At present, the Jiguanshan position, the [-]th regiment and the two US divisions are fighting fiercely. The [-]th Regiment and the [-]th Regiment are also responsible for the safety of the left and right sides of the division headquarters, the opening cannot be opened, once opened, the enemy will go right through the heart."

"Also, even if reinforcements are sent, it is difficult to fight across such a long distance. We need to cross the enemy's blockades, and there are two divisions of US troops on these blockades."

Xia Yuan opened his mouth, feeling a sense of powerlessness in his heart.

It turns out that in the face of division-level battles, the prophet cannot play a role. Even if he knows the fate of the [-]th Division, he cannot change it.

Individual power is too small in the face of war.

Even if he blows up the enemy's artillery position, works hard to seize supplies, and tries his best to tell Master Zheng the situation of the [-]th Division, what is destined to happen still cannot be changed.

"Teacher, I."

Xia Yuan lowered his head.

Mr. Zheng said that he was inexperienced, which is correct.

The things I thought were so beautiful that I thought that all volunteer soldiers could block a hundred with one, and one company could block the enemy's division just like him.After all, they are just ordinary people, how can they have such a powerful force, let alone facing a US military division with tens of thousands of people.

"You don't have to blame yourself. This is something you have to go through on the road to growth. In fact, your decision-making is not wrong and correct. Whether it is the 24th Division of the United States attacking Chenghuangtang or Zhiyanli, their attacks have been greatly affected. Small hindrance."

Master Zheng stood up, looked at the position of the US 24th Division on the map, and said: "Our mission is to hold the enemy back. The US 24th Division occupied the Town God's Hall later than the original plan, which means that your task has been completed. .”

The teacher's voice became heavy again: "There is no one who does not sacrifice in war. Whoever is sent to stop the 24th Division of the United States is a mortal task. Who to send? You helped me make a choice, so that I don't have to worry about this. It is said that the commanders are cold-blooded. Their order requires countless soldiers to pay their lives. This is wrong. We are also flesh and blood people. Looking at the casualty reports sent to the division headquarters every day, my heart is dripping Blood, it hurts."

"Master!"

Everyone looked at Mr. Zheng, this man who wanted to be strong all his life finally showed his weak side to everyone.

Even Deputy Teacher Duan found it inconceivable.

"As the commander of the [-]th Division, I must stand up straight. The four divisions are staring at us. How dare I take it lightly."

Master Zheng looked at everyone, then turned his head to look at Xia Yuan, and said, "You will be a qualified commander in the future, but what you lack is experience on the battlefield. It just so happens that your leg was also injured, so you will stay in the division. Come on, learn more, read more."

This time, Xia Yuan did not refuse, but nodded very seriously.

"The enemy has surrounded us, and the situation is not optimistic."

Chief of Staff Wang pointed to the map and began to introduce Xia Yuan to the current difficulties faced by the [-]th Division.

The [-]th Regiment is competing with the U.S. Army for Jiguan Mountain.

The [-]th regiment strangled Jiuchun Daishan and the surrounding areas.

The [-]th Regiment blocked the pursuers, and the three regiments formed a triangular formation on three sides of the division headquarters.Chief of Staff Wang said: "We have controlled all the mountain passes, but the control time will not be too long. You have blown up the artillery shells hoarded by the enemy, so that the enemy's heavy artillery cannot cover the high ground we occupied. If the enemy sends heavy artillery, Covering all high ground with artillery fire, it is estimated that these positions will fall very quickly."

Xia Yuan said: "Then go bomb him again!"

"There is no chance." Chief of Staff Wang said: "The enemy will be prepared this time. It is impossible for you to blow up the enemy's shells again."

Xia Yuan thought about it carefully, and it was true.

Deputy Commander Duan said: "The task we have received now is to stick to it for three to five days, and this is only the second day, and we have to stick to it for three days. If this trend continues, within three days, we will be defeated by the enemy." Annihilation."

Master Zheng said: "Old Duan, don't be too pessimistic, the situation is not that bad yet."

He turned his gaze again, and asked Xia Yuan: "You have seen the battlefield very well, so you can make comments, say whatever you want, and say whatever you want."

Xia Yuan looked at the map. There were flags of the U.S. Army and the Korean Army on the map, as well as flags representing the three infantry regiments. After thinking about it, according to the historical development, there was actually nothing to say.

The [-]th Regiment and the U.S. Army competed for Jiguan Mountain. Since the U.S. military was able to grab Jiguan Mountain, it means that the U.S. Army has already attacked Zhiyanli. If they want to retreat from Yingfeng, they need to open up this road. Now it seems that basically is unlikely.

Xia Yuan had a deeper idea. Since he had joined the division headquarters, when the military headquarters issued an order, he had to go all out to prevent the [-]th Division from retreating from Yingfeng. This way is no longer feasible.

"Master, let Yingfeng's defenders retreat, and send scouts to tell them to retreat to Shicangli now."

"Ok?"

Master Zheng was obviously stunned for a moment. He didn't expect Xia Yuan to be concerned about Yingfeng's defenders, "Have you thought of a better retreat route?"

"Master, it doesn't take three days. The U.S. military will not give us such a long time. It is estimated that tomorrow, the U.S. military will occupy the retreat cave, and this road will be blocked."

Based on his own understanding of the fate of the 24th Division, Xia Yuan told Commander Zheng the idea of ​​the two routes in advance, which can be regarded as laying the groundwork for the next order issued by the military department. He said: "If I am the commander, The first thing I will consider is to retreat from the direction of retreating cave to Mapingli after completing the three-day blocking mission, but there is another question to consider, that is, whether the US [-]th Division has occupied this area? Two places."

In fact, there is another key point, that is, the restoration of communication between the [-]th Division and the Third Corps. The military headquarters did issue a retreat order to the [-]th Division, but not long after the order was issued, the [-]th Division was still rushing to retreat. On the way, communication with the Three Corps was restored, and the Three Corps ordered the [-]th Division to stop it on the spot.

Xia Yuan also needs to consider this factor, he said: "But if we can take into account the situation of all friendly forces on the front line, if there are any troops on the eastern front that have not yet retreated in time, I will continue to order the [-]th Division to stay here to contain the enemy. Until all Eastern Front troops are safely withdrawn."

The Three Corps had already seen the enemy's movements and made countermeasures in advance.

The U.S. 24th Division will attack Hwacheon along Chiam-ri-Maping-ri. The 24st Marine Division will occupy Chuncheon and attack Hwacheon. The U.S. [-]th Division will lose the goal of the [-]th Division and will also retreat from the cave Li-Mapingli, follow the US [-]th Division to attack Huachuan and Shicangli.

And Huachuan is a lifeline for the Ninth Corps to retreat westward.

This lifeline is occupied by the enemy, and the four divisions of the US 24th Division, the US [-]th Division, the [-]st Marine Division, and the [-]th Korean Division will block the Ninth Corps on the Eastern Front.

The fate of the [-]th Division has long been doomed.

So this path doesn't work.

In the division, only Mr. Zheng knew what Xia Yuan meant by what he said, which is why he insisted on staying.

Nine Corps ah.

The [-]th Division shouldered the fate of the Ninth Corps, and if it really withdrew, the consequences would be disastrous.

"Continue." Master Zheng didn't speak, and motioned Xia Yuan to continue.

"If the task of assisting friends and neighbors to retreat is completed, and the road from Tudongli to Mapingli is blocked by the enemy, I will definitely order the [-]th Division to break out in the direction of Yingfeng."

What Xia Yuan said was completely looking at the problem from the perspective of the military headquarters. This idea of ​​empathy was very novel to everyone in the division headquarters. In the past, they would often substitute the enemy's vision and think, I am the enemy, how would I choose.

But he directly brought it into the perspective of the military department to look at the problem.

Everyone stood in front of the map and listened very carefully. Following Xia Yuan's voice, they gradually entered into the perspective of the military headquarters and gave orders to the [-]th Division from the perspective of the military headquarters.

They studied it carefully, and no one refuted it. From the perspective of the military headquarters, there are only two paths in front of the [-]th Division.

One way is Tuidongli, and the other way is Yingfeng.

"Retreating from Yingfeng, the [-]th Division also needs to be used. Send them up to meet us." Deputy Division Commander Duan interrupted, raised his head and asked: "It seems that there are only two ways."

The current battle is getting more and more difficult. They not only have to consider how the [-]th Division can block the enemy, but also consider the direction to complete the mission.

"But, what if the order from the military department is not timely?"

Xia Yuan asked another question and said: "The military headquarters is in Shicang, and at the same time it has to issue orders to us and the 1th Division. It takes time during this period, but every minute, the situation on the battlefield changes. It’s not the same, the orders issued by the military department may take several hours to reach our hands, during this period, enough things can happen.”

Everyone looked at each other again, unexpectedly, Xia Yuan even considered the timeliness of the order.

"Master, I suggest that the retreat order of the military headquarters does not necessarily need to be adhered to. If the 24th Division wants to meet us, they need to pass through the defense zone of the US [-]th Division. They will be blocked by the enemy halfway. It may be a day or two. We can’t catch up, and on the way to Yingfeng, the US military’s defense line needs us to break through, and when we reach Yingfeng, how many people are left.”

Xia Yuan continued: "Eagle Peak is high and steep, there are not many places that can be defended, and the road is very wide. The U.S. military only needs to surround Eagle Peak without fighting. We don't need to be wiped out by the enemy, we will be wiped out by ourselves first." .”

Everyone frowned. In fact, they had thought about this issue a long time ago. Even Teacher Zheng mentioned this issue, but no one took it seriously, because at that time, the situation of the [-]th Division was still very good, and Now, they retreated to the north of the Han River, and the situation did not improve with their retreat. This problem was brought up by Xia Yuan, and everyone had to re-examine this problem.

"It's not absolute. Anything can happen. What you said is just one of them."

Chief of Staff Wang thought over and over again, and said: "If the military department really issued this order, then they must have considered many issues, which are more comprehensive than ours. Any order issued will be carefully and carefully considered. "

Obviously, everyone has unconditional trust in the orders issued by the military department.

Trust, this word, runs through the life of every volunteer soldier.

(End of this chapter)