Zhu Tian: Beginning to Cross the Changjin Lake

Chapter 151

Hearing this, the officers in the headquarters, including General Ridgway, couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief.

They were also worried that the 'Syphilitic Commander' with such a perverse personality would continue to force them to defend Seoul.

This five-star Mike suffered from severe syphilis due to his chaotic private life. Some people even suspected that Mike's erratic personality in his later years was caused by the virus affecting his brain.

Lieutenant General Ridgway tried to calm down and said calmly: "In this case, all troops should immediately abandon Seoul, retreat in an orderly manner, and continue to retreat southward."

"Order Brigadier General Palmer, deputy commander of the 1st Cavalry Division, to be the head of the traffic coordination group, responsible for coordinating the orderly evacuation of all troops and ensuring smooth traffic."

"Yes sir!"

"Also inform the old man surnamed Li that we are leaving Seoul, but not leaving the Korean Peninsula. We are retreating to the south first."

"Let him see for himself how their so-called troops were driven to flee in all directions like a flock of sheep under the enemy's attack."

"No, they are just a group of rabbits, as timid as mice, but they run faster than rabbits."

"Yes sir!"

Under the order of Lieutenant General Ridgway, the Allied forces fleeing back to Seoul did not stop at all, but continued to flee southward. The troops originally stationed in Seoul also joined the fleeing team.

Of course, in addition to these troops, there were also a large number of civilians who, after receiving the news that the Volunteer Army was about to attack, also rushed to flee.

So the scene of the great escape from Seoul was staged again.

This is the third time that Seoul has changed hands in just half a year.

Hundreds of thousands of refugees, carrying simple luggage and carrying the elderly and children, fled southward in a hurry.

At this moment, there were still hundreds of thousands of troops competing with them for the road. Everywhere was crowded with people and convoys, and the scene was in chaos.

After receiving the report from the front line, Zhisi immediately ordered the 39th Army, the 50th Army, and the 1st Corps of the North Korea to capture Seoul immediately.

After receiving the order, the commanders on the front line also had some concerns.

Is it really possible to march during the day?

After all, the enemy had air superiority. In order to cover the retreat of the main force, the enemy sent out almost all flying objects to bomb the pursuing volunteers with all their might.

However, the final research concluded that small units were still feasible.

So the 39th Army sent an advance force, following the enemy's heels, and entered Seoul.

It has to be said that the US troops ran no slower than the South Korean troops. At this moment, all the enemy troops in Seoul had fled.

The advance team entered the city smoothly without encountering any resistance. With the cooperation of local overseas Chinese, they successfully occupied Old Man Li’s official residence and some important departments.

Subsequently, the main forces of the Volunteer Army entered Seoul and completely occupied the city.

The main force of the enemy continued to retreat southward under the unified command of Lieutenant General Ridgway.

The volunteer army recaptured Seoul in one fell swoop.

After the news came out, the whole world was shocked.

At that time, except ourselves, no country or anyone thought we could win.

They would never have imagined that the so-called invincible US army was beaten to a pulp by the poorly equipped Volunteer Army. In just two months, the US not only lost the North Korean region and the 38th parallel, but now even Seoul has been recaptured by the Volunteer Army.

For those foreign devils, this was simply an incredible miracle.

Because the gap between the two sides is so huge, it can be said to be a world of difference.

However, our heroic volunteers defeated the enemy's steel torrent with their own flesh and blood, and defeated the enemy's aircraft and artillery with millet and rifles. This is indeed a miracle, a miracle that only we can create.

Long live the Volunteer Army!
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Because the 9th Corps suffered heavy losses in the Battle of Changjin Lake, it had been resting and did not participate in the third battle.

Moreover, the third battle was mainly fought on the Western Front.

The Seventh Company where Li Guotao was stationed had been resting at the base, and the reinforcements promised to them by their superiors had not yet arrived.

It is estimated that even if there are reinforcements, priority will be given to the front-line combat troops.

Without receiving any new combat missions, the troops can only continue to rest here.

That night, Wu Qianli gathered all the soldiers of the third battalion.

Wu Qianli said to everyone excitedly: "Comrades, we just received news that our heroic volunteers have once again won a brilliant victory on the Western Front."

"The enemy's main force was completely defeated by our army and fled in panic. Our army has successfully recaptured Seoul."

"Okay~!"

When the soldiers heard the good news, they burst into deafening cheers.

Li Guotao was also very excited and couldn't help but think of Mr. Sa's poem.

It is said that when Mr. Sa learned the news that the volunteer army had recaptured Seoul, he was so excited that he was inspired to write a masterpiece.

"Fifty-seven years have been like a dream. The whole country was destroyed because of Seoul. Don't give up when you are a dragon swimming in shallow water. You will eventually be able to hold your head high and be proud of yourself."

Fifty-seven years ago, in 1894, the Sino-Japanese War broke out. The Qing army suffered a crushing defeat in Korea, and Seoul and the entire peninsula were quickly captured by the Japanese.

Ultimately, the Qing government was defeated and signed the humiliating Treaty of Shimonoseki, ceding territory and paying compensation. As a result, Korea became a colony of the Japanese.

With the huge amount of war reparations, the Japanese grew rapidly, but China became increasingly poor and weak. The Japanese took the opportunity to continuously invade my country, and eventually a full-scale war of resistance broke out. Half of the country fell into the hands of the Japanese, and it all started with the Japanese conquest of Seoul.

But we, the brave sons and daughters of China, never gave up the struggle and finally waited for this day of pride.

At this time, Yu Congrong shouted: "Battalion Commander, when can we go to the front line?"

"We have been here for almost a month, and the soldiers are almost going crazy."

"That's right! We can only watch our brothers win battles time and time again, and we can only stand it here and watch. Who can stand this?"

"When can we go to the front again?"

"At this rate, it won't be long before the foreigners are driven out of the country. If we stay here any longer, we won't even be able to get a sip of soup."

The soldiers were excited and started shouting, clamoring to go to the front line.

Wu Qianli couldn't help but roll his eyes and said, "Look what you are asking."

How can a small battalion commander like me decide such a big thing?

Wu Qianli had completely forgotten at this moment that just two hours ago, Wu Qianli asked the team leader the same question.

The captain's expression and mood at that time were exactly the same as Wu Qianli's now.

Wu Qianli waved his hand to signal everyone to be quiet, and then said: "I understand everyone's feelings. Please rest assured that the superiors will not forget us."

"I believe it won't be long before we can get back to the front lines."

(End of this chapter)