Zhu Tian: Beginning to Cross the Changjin Lake

Chapter 104 Li Guotao’s battle plan!

Wu Qianli frowned and said, "You mean, it's difficult to blow up the Watergate Bridge?"

Li Guotao shook his head and said, "No matter how strong the bridge deck built by the foreign devils is, most of it is made of wood. It is not too difficult to destroy it."

"But since we are going to blow up the bridge this time, we can't just blow up the bridge deck like we did last time. Even if we succeed, the enemy engineers will be able to repair it in a few hours at most."

Wu Qianli said: "We have already discussed this issue. This time we will try to blow up the base of the Watergate Bridge. This way, they will not be able to repair the Watergate Bridge in a short time."

Li Guotao nodded and said, "The plan is good, but to achieve this, we must strive to completely occupy the Watergate Bridge. This way we will have enough time to place explosives and blow up the bridge foundation."

"So... this might be a bit troublesome!"

Mei Sheng had been listening without commenting, but suddenly asked, "Li Guotao, do you already have a complete plan?"

"Hehe~!"

Li Guotao chuckled and said, "I really have an immature plan."

Wu Qianli said impatiently: "Okay, stop keeping us in suspense and tell us now."

Li Guotao stared at the diagram on the ground and said, "The first step is to extinguish the enemy's searchlight after dark!"

"We'll start as soon as it gets dark. If they light a searchlight, we'll put it out. In short, we must never let their searchlights stay on."

He Changgui asked: "Wouldn't it be like alerting the enemy if we do this?"

Li Guotao explained: "The enemy is not stupid. They will definitely guess that we will raid the Watergate Bridge and carry out the mission of blowing up the bridge."

"So there is no need to alert the enemy. We will just tell the foreigners clearly that we will raid the Watergate Bridge tonight."

Afterwards, Li Guotao explained his battle plan in detail to Wu Qianli, Mei Sheng and others. Everyone gathered together and repeatedly discussed some details, and finally determined Li Guotao's action plan.

After finishing the discussion, Li Guotao found a place to sleep so that he could rest and gather enough energy so that he could do big things in the evening.

This time, Li Guotao's purpose was very simple, which was to completely blow up the Watergate Bridge. Everything was in Li Guotao's plan.

In fact, if Li Guotao followed his idea, it would be better to wait another day and blow up the bridge tomorrow night, which would still be in time.

However, Li Guotao did not have enough reasons to convince Wu Qianli. Anything could happen in one day.

Wu Qianli and the others couldn't just sit there and wait and do nothing.

Can you guarantee that the main force of the enemy will not reach the Watergate Bridge before dark tomorrow?

Can you guarantee that the enemy will not continue to send reinforcements to the Watergate Bridge?

Li Guotao can guarantee it, but how to convince Wu Qianli.

I can’t just tell Wu Qianli that I’m a time traveler and I’m familiar with this plot.

Even if Li Guotao said so, Wu Qianli and others would probably think so.

This kid's brain is frozen!
He must be frozen silly! That's why he said such nonsense.

They insisted on blowing up the bridge, and Li Guotao couldn't stop them, so he could only go with the flow. Anyway, Li Guotao still had ways to deal with the enemy later, so he was not afraid that the enemy would take the opportunity to escape.

All Li Guotao is doing now is to minimize casualties as much as possible.

……

Night is falling!

As expected, the searchlights on the Watergate Bridge position were lit up again, but the enemy had just turned on the searchlights.

Gunshots were heard in the distance, and several searchlights were blown out one after another.

"Da da da~!"

Intensive gunfire rang out, and the enemy began to use machine guns to fire at the suspicious places at the foot of the mountain. Then they bombarded with mortars. The enemy had enough ammunition and didn't care whether it would waste shells.

Fortunately, they were hiding in a relatively safe place in Pinghe, and the enemy's machine guns and mortars could not threaten their safety.

After a while, the enemy's searchlight lit up again, but unfortunately it was extinguished by Pinghe and others not long after.

Soon, the enemy had no more searchlights to replace and had to give up.

However, these enemies already knew that the volunteers would definitely launch a surprise attack, so they secretly strengthened their vigilance and were ready to fight at any time.

However, at this moment, an osprey whistle suddenly sounded in the dark valley, followed by a loud charge horn.

The enemy troops on the position thought they were attacked by the main force of the Volunteer Army and were frightened and panicked.

One flare after another flew obliquely over the valley, and the blazing light illuminated the valley.

The enemies on the position opened their eyes wide and observed carefully, but found that the valley was empty and there was not even a shadow of an enemy.

"Reporting to the commander, no trace of the enemy was found."

Major Severns frowned upon hearing this and asked, "So, the enemy is just bluffing?"

"Yes sir!"

Major Severns hesitated for a moment and said, "This is an enemy conspiracy. We must not be fooled. Everyone, be on high alert."

"You must hold your ground. There cannot be any mistakes."

"Yes sir!"

Major Severns stared at the Watergate Bridge defense map on the table and sneered, "No matter what conspiracy you have, I just need to defend with all my strength, and you will have no way to stop me."

"If these guys really dare to launch a strong attack, I don't mind sending them all to hell."

An officer nearby said quickly: "Sir, you are wise. They are just bluffing on purpose to disrupt our sight."

"We just need to be prepared for battle and be ready to fight at any time. We don't have to worry about anything else."

Major Severns continued, "We have plenty of ammunition, so there is no need to save it. If we find anyone suspicious, we will immediately suppress them with powerful firepower."

"Never give the enemy any chance to take advantage."

"Yes sir!"

Every ten minutes, an osprey whistle would be sounded in the valley, followed by a loud charge horn.

When the enemy fired flares to check the situation, they found that there was no one in the valley.

The angry enemy once again fired guns and artillery at some suspicious places at the foot of the mountain. However, this action by the enemy had no effect at all except venting their anger.

After repeating this for more than a dozen times, the enemy gradually lost their patience.

And all this is just part of Li Guotao's battle plan. The real battle has just begun.

Li Guotao patted Wu Wanli on the shoulder and said with a smile: "Boy, it's up to you this time."

Wu Wanli said with a smug look on his face: "Don't worry! Just wait and see."

Li Guotao warned: "Be careful."

"Ok!"

Wu Wanli nodded, then glanced at Wu Qianli not far away. Wu Qianli didn't say much, just nodded slightly at Wu Wanli, and everything was said without words.

Then Wu Wanli and several other soldiers, under the cover of darkness, quietly approached the Watergate Bridge.

(End of this chapter)