Zhu Tian: Beginning to Cross the Changjin Lake

Chapter 124: It’s impossible to escape with wings!
"retreat?"

"Sir, are we going to retreat just like that?"

The enemy lieutenant colonel said angrily: "What else can we do if we don't retreat?"

"The steel bridge has been destroyed. What's the point of continuing the fight?"

"Keep sending me planes to bomb them to death!"

"Yes sir!"

Under the order of the enemy lieutenant colonel, the remnants of the enemy did not continue to attack the nameless hill, but retreated directly to Gutuli.

Just as he said, the steel frame bridge was blown up, and there was no point in them continuing to fight. Even if they eliminated Wu Qianli, it would be of no avail.

Of course, another reason is that these enemies are also afraid of death.

If they continued fighting, they would not gain any advantage, so Wu Qianli and his men retreated to the back of the mountain.

Their tanks couldn't get up there, so an infantry attack would be tantamount to suicide.

Wu Qianli was lying in a hidden place on the top of the mountain. Seeing the enemy's remnants begin to retreat, he said in surprise, "They actually retreated like this."

Mei Sheng smiled and said, "It's better to retreat. We don't have to fight them anymore."

Li Guotao frowned and said, "But now, our danger is not completely eliminated."

Li Guotao said this and looked up at the sky.

Wu Qianli nodded and said, "Yes, the enemy planes may bomb at any time."

Mei Sheng asked: "What should we do now?"

Wu Qianli said: "Those steel bridges have been completely destroyed by us. In this way, the enemy will definitely not be able to repair the Watergate Bridge."

"The road below was also blocked by blown-up trucks, and the enemy did not clear the road."

"So even if they airdrop another steel bridge, it won't be possible to transport it over in a short time."

"Leave a group of people to continue watching the nameless high ground, and the rest of you, retreat to a safe place."

At this time, Captain Jiang of the Eighth Company came running over and said, "Old Wu, you have been watching from up there for a day and a night, it's our turn now!"

Wu Qianli nodded and said, "That's fine, but there's no need for the entire company to stay in the tunnel. It's enough to leave 20 to 30 people behind to monitor the enemy's movements. If there's time, we can continue digging tunnels and try to make them deeper and connect them to each other. This way, we can ensure safety."

Captain Jiang smiled and said, "Don't worry, we are here to watch and will never let the enemy get through."

Wu Qianli warned: "Our goal is to stop the enemy from building the bridge."

"As long as they can't fix the Watergate Bridge, it's a dead end."

Captain Jiang smiled and said, "Don't worry, these beasts won't be able to escape this time."

Afterwards, Wu Qianli led the soldiers of the 7th and 9th companies to withdraw from the unnamed hill.

Captain Jiang personally led more than 30 people, hid in the tunnel, and continued to defend the nameless hill.

At this time, the support troops dispatched by superiors also arrived in the nearby area.

The support force consisted of about a regiment, which then occupied some nearby commanding heights on both sides of the road and began to build defensive positions in a hurry.

In retaliation, the enemy sent bombers to bomb again.

The friendly troops who were building defensive positions on the mountain were bombed by enemy planes and suffered some losses.

However, solid defensive positions were established on several hilltops. As a result, even if the enemy's main force retreated to Gutuli, it would not be easy to retreat to the Watergate Bridge.

In order to completely eliminate the main force of the besieged enemy forces, under the unified command of the headquarters, it has been decided to launch a general offensive across the board at night. All front-line troops of the 9th Corps will be fully deployed in the battle, striving to achieve success in one battle and completely eliminate the main force of the besieged enemy forces.

At present, all troops are actively preparing and mobilizing, and reinforcements will continue to arrive. In this way, it will be impossible for the enemy to escape and break through.

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The news that the convoy transporting the steel frame bridge was attacked and destroyed reached the headquarters of the 1st Marine Division.

Major General Smith angrily cursed: "Good-for-nothings, all of you are a bunch of useless people, you can't even do such a small thing."

Colonel Bowser said helplessly: "General, calm down. These enemies are too cunning. We conducted repeated bombings and fire reconnaissance, but we didn't find them. As a result, when the convoy passed by, they suddenly attacked, and their target was very clear. They directly burned the steel bridge kits with incendiary bombs."

Major General Smith said angrily: "What do you think is the point of saying this bullshit now?"

"We have to fix the Watergate Bridge, or we will all die."

Colonel Bowser said, "In fact, the general can retreat to a safe place by helicopter."

Major General Smith said, "I can go, but what about these tens of thousands of soldiers? With only those helicopters, we can't even transport the wounded."

"I can't abandon our soldiers!"

Colonel Bowser sighed slightly and said, "But Major General Aldmon and Major General Barr of the Seventh Division did not stay at the front line. Instead, they retreated to the safer rear."

Major General Smith said: "It is precisely because they have left that I should stay at the front line."

Colonel Bowser said: "Yes, if there is no general in command, perhaps our troops would not have been able to hold on until this moment and would have collapsed long ago."

Major General Smith said angrily: "Don't discuss these useless things now. We must repair the Watergate Bridge."

"Let them continue to airdrop the steel beam bridge kits. Our main force will rush to Gutuli as soon as possible. We will personally escort these things over. After repairing the Watergate Bridge, we can still break out."

Colonel Bowser said: "If that's the case, we may need at least two days to cross the Watergate Bridge."

Major General Smith said seriously, "Then we should try to repair the Watergate Bridge in one day, or one and a half days."

Colonel Bowser said: "Fortunately, Tokyo has prepared a steel beam bridge kit that can be airdropped, but it is unknown whether it can be airdropped today."

"I guess we'll have to wait until tomorrow morning."

Major General Smith said angrily: "No, we must not waste time."

"Have them airdrop overnight."

"But if it's airdropped at night, some accidents might happen."

Major General Smith said seriously, "I don't care. They must airdrop. As long as we can ensure that the four sets land safely on the Gutuli position, it will be a victory."

"Also, let Mitsubishi Heavy Industries continue to produce steel beam bridges in case of emergency."

"Yes sir!"

Major General Smith went on to say: "Our troops must advance to Gutuli today and completely clear the obstacles along the way."

"Once the bridge arrives, send it to the Watergate Bridge immediately and repair it."

"Yes sir!"

(End of this chapter)