Zhu Tian: Beginning to Cross the Changjin Lake

Chapter 101 Acting Battalion Commander!

Wu Qianli said: "The enemy's engineers are rushing to repair the bridge. We have reported this to our superiors, who have ordered us to continue to stay here to prevent the enemy from repairing the Watergate Bridge again."

The Seventh Company did not have a radio, but Tan Ziwei had brought a radio with him when he led the Ninth Company here, so they could contact their superiors at any time.

Tan Ziwei could not help but frown upon hearing this and said, "The enemy is eager to escape and will definitely do their best to repair the Watergate Bridge."

Wu Qianli consoled him, "The bridge deck has been completely destroyed. It's not easy to repair it."

"We are staying here now just in case."

"We have just discussed that we want to send you and all the seriously injured to Gutuli. The main force of the 20th Army is there, and there should be a field hospital."

Tan Ziwei gritted his teeth and said, "The mission has not been completed yet. How can I leave as the battalion commander?"

Wu Qianli said unhappily: "Don't be so stubborn. What do you think is the point of staying here in your current state?"

"Go back and recuperate. This war won't end so soon. Are you still worried that there won't be wars to fight in the future?"

"We are waiting for you to come back!"

At this time, Mei Sheng also came over and said, "Old Tan, don't hold on any longer! Go back and heal your wounds!"

"With our Seventh Company here, even if the enemy does repair the Watergate Bridge, we will definitely blow it up."

Tan Ziwei sighed deeply. He also understood that he was seriously injured and there was really no point in staying. Instead, he would become a burden to the army.

Tan Ziwei inevitably felt a little disappointed and asked, "How did you discuss it?"

Wu Qianli said helplessly: "The Ninth Company suffered heavy losses, and there are not many people left."

"We have discussed having the Ninth Company send someone to send you to the field hospital. This can be considered as leaving some seeds for the Ninth Company!"

Tan Ziwei said: "It's stupid. Stopping the 1st Marine Division from breaking out is more important than anything else."

"Everyone who can stay should stay as much as possible, and those who transport the wounded should wait until we are sent to the field hospital, and then all return to the Watergate Bridge immediately."

"It's better to be safe than sorry! When the bridge was blown up for the first time, we thought it would take them a day or two to repair it, but they fixed it in a short while."

"The Americans are not only well-equipped, but their engineers also have equipment we have never seen before. They can build bridges and roads much faster than we thought."

Wu Qianli said with a firm face: "Don't worry, every time he repairs it, we will blow it up."

"With our Seventh Company here, the First Marine Division will never be able to get through the Watergate Bridge."

"Don't worry, I'll send someone to take you away later."

Tan Ziwei hesitated for a moment and said, "Send a telegram to the regiment headquarters and ask the commander to send the Eighth Company to support us to ensure that nothing goes wrong."

"Also tell the regiment commander that our third battalion's instructor and deputy battalion commander have both died. I am seriously injured and can no longer command the troops in combat."

"The commander of the Seventh Company, Wu Qianli, will serve as the acting battalion commander and be responsible for commanding the Third Battalion to continue the mission of bombing the bridge."

Wu Qianli held Tan Ziwei's hand and said, "Don't worry! We will definitely complete the mission and win."

"You must come back as soon as possible."

Wu Qianli did not refuse. Now he was more worried about Tan Ziwei's safety.

In this icy and snowy weather, even a normal person might not be able to withstand it, let alone the wounded.

Even in a field hospital, conditions are quite limited, and no one can say whether we can survive this crisis.

Tan Ziwei forced a smile and said, "Don't worry! We have been through so many storms, how can we capsize in this small ditch?" "Don't people say I am an invincible hero? This little injury won't kill me."

"Buzz~!"

At this moment, a group of enemy planes suddenly flew over the sky, and not long after, the enemy planes turned around and flew back.

One after another, incendiary bombs fell from the sky and landed on the nearby hills.

"Boom~! Boom~!"

Flames rose into the sky, and in an instant several mountaintops turned into a sea of ​​fire.

The mountain where the soldiers were hiding was also bombed. The top of the mountain turned into a sea of ​​fire. The flames melted all the snow on the mountain, forming small streams flowing down the mountain.

Fortunately, the soldiers hid in the cave and were not affected at all.

Yu Congrong held up the teacup and drank the snow water flowing down from the rocks at the entrance of the cave. He couldn't help but say, "Burn it up! Burn it up! Grandpa just needs to warm up."

Wu Qianli stood at the entrance of the cave, looking at the enemy planes disappearing into the distant sky, and turned around and ordered: "Instructor, have you arranged it?"

Mei Sheng nodded and said, "Twelve people were selected from the Ninth Company to escort the wounded to transfer."

Wu Qianli said: "The enemy's plane just left and will not come back for a while. Let's set off immediately and go to Gutulili."

"Yes!"

Wu Qianli handed a simple map he had drawn to the squad leader and said, "We have confirmed with our superiors that there is indeed a field hospital of the 20th Army near Gutuli. The specific location has been marked on this map. Please be careful on the road."

The squad leader said, "Don't worry, Captain Wu, we will definitely protect the safety of the battalion commander and the wounded."

Wu Qianli nodded slightly, then walked to Tan Ziwei. Tan Ziwei had fallen asleep again and was carried on a stretcher by two soldiers.

Wu Qianli stuffed Tan Ziwei's hand into the quilt and said secretly: Old Tan, you'd better hold on!

At this time, Li Guotao ran in and said, "Captain, we have explored the way. If we go out from here and go around along this path, we will not be discovered by the enemy."

Wu Qianli nodded with satisfaction, and then said, "Let's go!"

Li Guotao was the first to rush out of the cave, followed by the soldiers of the 9th Company, carrying the wounded, who left the cave one after another.

Li Guotao and several soldiers from the third squad sent them a few miles away, and after confirming their safety, they returned to the cave where they were hiding.

Li Guotao looked at the people disappearing on the mountain path and couldn't help but sigh slightly.

Tan Ziwei's injuries were serious and he didn't know if he could survive this.

Li Guotao is full of admiration for these combat heroes, and naturally hopes that they are all safe and sound.

All Li Guotao can do now is pray for them silently.

Of course, in order to prevent the heroes’ blood from being shed in vain, the most important thing is to blow up the Watergate Bridge and completely cut off the enemy’s retreat.

Only the blood of the 1st Marine Division can comfort the souls of the martyrs who died in heaven.

At this moment, Li Guotao already had a rough plan in his mind. As long as everything went well, there would be no problem in completely cutting off the enemy's retreat and preventing them from breaking through.

Although there are many difficulties, there is still hope, and Li Guotao will certainly do his best.

(End of this chapter)