Zhu Tian: Beginning to Cross the Changjin Lake

Chapter 103 The enemy is in ambush!
"Da da da~!"

Finally, bursts of gunfire were heard from the enemy positions on the Watergate Bridge, and dense bullets hit the valley like raindrops.

However, the enemy obviously did not find Li Guotao's specific location, and was just firing indiscriminately at various suspicious locations about two or three hundred meters away from the Watergate Bridge.

Li Guotao was more than 400 meters away from the Watergate Bridge and hiding under the water pipeline, so he was absolutely safe.

In fact, Li Guotao came here mainly to observe the terrain in order to improve his battle plan.

Killing Lieutenant Colonel Stephen was a completely easy thing. Now that Li Guotao's goal has been achieved, there is naturally no need to stay here.

Li Guotao retreated quietly and prepared to return to the cave where he was hiding.

At this time, the enemy planes came again, and Li Guotao hurriedly hid in a secluded place at the foot of the mountain.

Then a series of incendiary bombs fell from the sky and landed on several hilltops, which instantly turned into a sea of ​​fire.

Even from a distance, Li Guotao could feel the waves of heat coming continuously, which actually added a bit of warmth.

Only after the enemy planes flew away did Li Guotao dare to return to the cave where he was hiding.

Yu Congrong glanced at Li Guotao and said unhappily, "How dare you come back, kid!"

"I thought you were burned to ashes by enemy planes."

"Hehe~!"

Li Guotao chuckled and said, "Can their crappy planes bomb me?"

Yu Congrong said, "Look how capable you are! You acted on your own and the company commander is very angry. Go and explain to him yourself."

Li Guotao smiled slightly and said, "I was just about to go find the company commander."

After Li Guotao finished speaking, he turned around and went to look for Wu Qianli.

……

Temporary Command Post of the 1st Marine Division.

Major General Smith pointed at the sand table angrily and said, "We must speed up the attack, clear these obstacles along the way as soon as possible, and retreat to Gutuli as soon as possible."

"Yes sir!"

Colonel Bowser responded respectfully: "Please rest assured, General. All troops will do their best."

Major General Smith took a deep breath and tried to keep himself calm.

"They have no intention of letting us leave. They just want to wipe us out."

"That is to say, even if we repair the Watergate Bridge, they will definitely try every possible means to blow it up."

"How's the situation over there?"

Colonel Bowser said, "Don't worry, General. Lieutenant Colonel Stephen sent the latest battle plan."

"According to the plan, the Watergate Bridge will be repaired by this afternoon at the latest."

"Lieutenant Colonel Stephen also expected that the enemy would definitely launch a surprise attack on the Watergate Bridge tonight, just like before."

"So Lieutenant Colonel Stephen made arrangements in advance and set a trap. If these guys dare to attack the Watergate Bridge, they will never return."

Major General Smith's expression eased a little, and he said with a smile: "It's rare to hear good news. Can you tell me what their battle plan is?"

Colonel Bowser pointed to the sand table and said, "Due to the terrain of the Watergate Bridge, there are fewer troops stationed on the north side of the bridge and the defense is weak. The enemy will definitely break through from here."

"The two previous times they bombed the bridge, they also attacked from the north, so this time they will definitely launch a full-scale attack from the north of the bridge as well."

"In the woods about one kilometer north of the Watergate Bridge, Lieutenant Colonel Stephen had ambushed six tanks and a reinforced infantry platoon in advance."

"Once the battle begins, this force will quickly support the Watergate Bridge and cooperate with the defenders on the bridge to attack from both sides. This will definitely make it impossible for these people to return."

Colonel Bowser then introduced the specific tactics.

“very good!”

Major General Smith nodded in satisfaction and said, "I didn't expect Stephen to be able to formulate such a thorough battle plan." Colonel Bowser said, "In this way, even if we can't wipe out the sneak attack troops, we can kill most of their troops, so that they will be worried and dare not come again."

Major General Smith said: "Very good, immediately send a telegram back to Lieutenant Colonel Stephen and ask him to save the Watergate Bridge for me. As long as he can ensure the safety of the Watergate Bridge, I will definitely ask for credit for him."

"Yes sir!"

At this moment, an enemy officer walked over quickly and handed a telegram to Colonel Bowser.

Colonel Bowser took it and took a look at it. His expression changed slightly and he said, "I'm sorry, General. I'm afraid you can't give credit to Lieutenant Colonel Stephen."

"What? Was the Watergate Bridge bombed again?" Major General Smith shouted in panic.

Colonel Bowser quickly waved his hand and said, "That's not the case, but just now, Lieutenant Colonel Stephen was shot by an enemy sniper while inspecting the position."

"he died!"

"Yes!"

Major General Smith couldn't help but sigh and said, "This unlucky guy."

"But his plan is good. Continue to follow his battle plan."

"I am sure that the enemy will attack the Watergate Bridge again tonight."

"We must destroy the invading enemy!"

"Yes sir!"

……

Wu Qianli stared at Li Guotao and said, "Are you saying that the enemy has set an ambush?"

"Correct!"

Li Guotao pointed to the simple map drawn on the ground and said, "It's right here, about one kilometer away from the Watergate Bridge, hiding in the woods beside the road."

"Once the battle begins, this force will quickly support the Watergate Bridge, attack us from behind, and attack our bridge-attacking forces from both sides."

"Although this enemy force is not large in number, they have six tanks, which pose a great threat to us."

Wu Qianli couldn't help but frowned when he heard this and asked, "Are you sure?"

"Sure, I saw it with my own eyes." Li Guotao nodded very affirmatively.

In fact, Li Guotao first determined through the system map that there were enemies hiding in the forest, and then went over to check it out.

At this time, He Changgui said: "Maybe they are just going to cut down trees? After all, they need wood to build the bridge."

Li Guotao said: "I didn't see them cutting down trees over there, and they don't need tanks to cut down trees."

Wu Qianli ordered: "Changgui, arrange for someone to keep an eye on them. If they retreat to Shuimen Bridge or Gutuli at night, that will be easy."

"If they stay here, it will be a big trouble indeed."

"Yes!"

He Changgui quickly responded: "I'll arrange it right away."

Wu Qianli turned to look at Li Guotao and asked, "Is this all you got from going out?"

"Of course it's more than that!"

Li Guotao went on to say: "According to the progress of the enemy's engineers, the Watergate Bridge will be repaired by the afternoon at the latest."

"So fast?"

Wu Qianli widened his eyes in surprise.

Li Guotao said: "I don't think they are in a hurry to work. If they work hard to repair it, it will probably be faster."

“Although the bridge they built this time is mainly made of wood, it is very sturdy.”

(End of this chapter)