Zhu Tian: Beginning to Cross the Changjin Lake

Chapter 170: Not convinced? Do you dare to compete?
At this time, the main force of the 27th Army arrived at the front line and successfully took over the 39th Army and other units near Chuncheon.

These troops retreating from the front line have already been exhausted, and now they can finally withdraw and take a breath.

However, the enemy's pursuit did not end. The 27th Army continued to be ordered to block the enemy's offensive, fighting and retreating at the same time to delay time.

That afternoon, Wu Qianli once again called Li Guotao and others to a meeting.

Wu Qianli said: "I believe everyone is clear about our current mission, which is to block the enemy's offensive, delay the enemy, and buy time for the main force to counterattack."

"According to the instructions of our superiors, we will take over from our friendly forces tonight and stop the enemy at every level."

"Each company must hurry up and build fortifications. The enemy will attack our position tomorrow, and we must hold them off for a day."

Wu Qianli then took out a simple map, pointed to the high ground on the map, and said, "The enemy will continue to attack northward along the road. We must make full use of these high ground along the way to block their offensive."

"The enemy's firepower is very strong, with a large number of heavy artillery on the ground and planes in the sky."

"So this mission is very dangerous and has certain difficulties, but no matter what, we must overcome all difficulties and limit the enemy's advance speed to within three to five kilometers while minimizing casualties."

"This map shows our defense area. We must not leave this area within one day. We must keep the enemy within this area."

Captain Jiang said confidently: "I have observed that there are still many terrains that can be used along the way. With the strength of our army, it is not a problem to stop them for a day."

Li Guotao said thoughtfully: "Our current task is to delay the enemy's attack speed. Their artillery firepower is powerful, and a head-on confrontation will be disadvantageous to our army and will inevitably cause heavy casualties."

"I think this is totally unnecessary. Their troops are advancing along highways and roads with better road conditions."

"So we can just block the road and stop them from moving forward."

"Didn't our superiors give us some anti-tank mines in the previous batch of Soviet equipment?"

"We can use them all and bury them on the road. That will be enough to delay them for a while."

Captain Jiang smiled and said, "Li Guotao, didn't you say before that you didn't need Soviet equipment? Now you're thinking about these anti-tank mines?"

"Haha~!"

Li Guotao laughed and said, "It's my fault. I was too confident at the beginning. We don't need guns and cannons, but we still need these anti-tank mines."

"And when it comes to the means of laying mines, you are definitely not as good as us, so leave the task of laying mines to us!"

The reason why Li Guotao wanted to solve this problem was because he had a system task to destroy twenty enemy tanks, and he was still a few short of one.

Li Guotao naturally would not miss any opportunity to complete this task.

Moreover, Li Guotao had already learned the skills of laying mines and his level was very high, so he was confident about this task.

Captain Jiang glared and said, "I don't like to hear that. When I was fighting the Japanese in Shandong, you were still playing in the mud at home!"

"I can't boast about anything else, but when it comes to mine-laying skills, you really can't compare to me."

Li Guotao smiled and asked, "Captain Jiang used anti-tank mines when fighting the Japanese."

Captain Jiang said, "We have never used it, but later when we fought Chiang Kai-shek, we also used some anti-tank mines. They are similar, not much different."

Li Guotao nodded slightly and said, "Since Captain Jiang is not convinced, why don't we have a competition to see who has a higher level."

Captain Jiang smiled and said, "Good boy! Let's have a competition today and let you see how powerful I am."

"Hehe~! Don't cry if you lose!" "Haha~!"

Li Guotao laughed and said, "Captain Jiang, you are worrying too much. If your Eighth Company loses, don't compete with our Seventh Company for any good missions in the future."

Captain Jiang said confidently, "I can't possibly lose! Just do as you say. If your company loses, don't even think about snatching good missions from us in the future."

Wu Qianli smiled and said, "Since you want to compete, I will be the referee. You will each take half of these mines and lead a team to lay mines. The rest of you will follow the original plan and use the favorable terrain to build fortifications."

"Yes!"

Everyone responded in unison.

Wu Qianli turned his head and glanced at Li Guotao, and said, "Li Guotao, don't lose and bring shame to the Seventh Company."

Li Guotao said confidently: "Don't worry, our Seventh Company will never lose."

Captain Jiang said dissatisfiedly: "I say, Lao Wu, you are a little biased."

Wu Qianli smiled and said, "That can't be helped. I came from the Seventh Company after all!"

"If you don't dare to compete, forget it."

Captain Jiang smiled confidently and said, "Hehe! No need to provoke me. I'm not afraid even if I compete with you, let alone Li Guotao!"

Wu Qianli smiled and said, "Don't worry, I won't help Li Guotao this time, because even if I beat you, it's not a skill, it's meaningless."

Captain Jiang said unhappily, "You look down on me."

Wu Qianli continued, "You should think about it carefully. If you lose to a rookie like Li Guotao, where will you put your face?"

"Haha~!"

Captain Jiang said dissatisfiedly: "You said you didn't help Li Guotao. I understand what you said. You mean that it doesn't count if I win, but it would be too embarrassing if I lose."

"But you can't blame me for this. It was this kid who insisted on competing with me!"

Li Guotao smiled and said, "Don't worry, Captain Jiang, I will win you fair and square."

"Good! You have great ambition! See you on the battlefield."

That night, Li Guotao and Captain Jiang each brought a few people and, under the cover of darkness, came to the highway to prepare to lay mines.

Li Guotao found Captain Jiang and said with a smile, "Our competition is just a small matter, we can't miss the big thing."

Captain Jiang smiled and said, "Don't worry, I'm not such a stingy person. I can teach you."

Li Guotao smiled and said: "You misunderstood, I meant I can teach you."

Captain Jiang's face changed and he said angrily, "You are too arrogant!"

Li Guotao was too lazy to argue with Captain Jiang, and said with a smile: "Captain Jiang, we only have ten anti-tank mines in total, which is too few. We can't waste them."

"So let's not split it half each and count the results in the end to determine the winner."

(End of this chapter)