Zhu Tian: Beginning to Cross the Changjin Lake

Chapter 171 The gifted Li Guotao!

Captain Jiang nodded and said, "That makes sense. After all, we can't miss important things. So how do you compare?"

Li Guotao went on to say: "Let's discuss it together and lay mines together. It doesn't matter who wins or loses. What matters is that we complete the mission."

Captain Jiang thought that Li Guotao was afraid and had surrendered on his own initiative. As he was an experienced person, he naturally didn't want to argue with a young boy like Li Guotao.

Captain Jiang smiled and nodded, saying, "Okay, everything is up to you."

Li Guotao did not argue and continued, "We only have ten anti-tank mines. The quantity is limited, so we must maximize their value."

"If there are not enough mines, we can use explosive packs to arrange chain mines. This can more or less make up for the shortage of mines and maximize the results of the battle."

Captain Jiang nodded slightly and said, "Yes, chain mines are also an old tactic we used to fight the Japanese before."

Li Guotao went on to say: "In addition, after the enemy encounters landmines, they will definitely send engineers to clear the mines. We can place more fake mines to confuse the enemy and delay time."

Captain Jiang was slightly surprised and said, "I didn't expect you to know so much. These were all taught to you by Wu Qianli."

Li Guotao did not explain, and continued: "There is truth in the fake, and there is fake in the truth. Among the fake mines, there are some booby traps to specifically blow up their engineers."

Captain Jiang smiled and said, "Great! We used similar methods to deal with the Japanese invaders back then."

Afterwards, Li Guotao brought Captain Jiang and others to the first mine-laying site.

Li Guotao pointed to the tracks on the ground and said, "I have inquired about it. Before dark, the enemy had already advanced here and was blocked by friendly forces."

"Since this place was not suitable for setting up camp, after dark, the enemy gave up the attack and retreated about one kilometer."

"I think we should start from here and lay the mines."

"it is good!"

Captain Jiang agreed immediately.

Then everyone started digging holes and laying mines.

Captain Jiang watched Li Guotao lay mines himself with great skill. The chain mines and booby traps he laid were also quite ingenious.

Captain Jiang was stunned. Although he had accumulated some experience in mine warfare when fighting the Japanese before, he could not be considered a real mine-laying expert.

Captain Jiang asked in surprise: "Who did you learn all this from?"

Li Guotao smiled and said, "We also practiced laying mines when we were training in China before."

"Although mines come in many different forms, their basic principles are the same, and one principle applies to all."

Captain Jiang said with a puzzled look on his face: "I see that you are very skilled, and your mine-laying technique is also very clever. Even the mine-laying king of our regiment back then might not have your ability."

"If I remember correctly, your Seventh Company doesn't have such a master. If you say no one taught you, I don't believe it!"

Li Guotao smiled and said, "Everything depends on talent. I have extraordinary talent, is that not okay?"

Gifted?

This person is thicker than a landmine. Can't you be more humble?

Captain Jiang curled his lips, but he was convinced by Li Guotao's technical level. He just cared about his face and it was difficult for him to admit defeat.

Li Guotao didn't care. At this time, two soldiers dragged a section of track over.

Captain Jiang said, "I just wanted to ask you this: We are here to plant mines, why do you bring a piece of broken track?"

"Take this thing down and plant a fake mine?"

Li Guotao smiled and explained: "This thing has other uses."

At this time, two soldiers dragged the tracks and pressed out tracks where the mines were buried. Because it was an anti-tank mine, the mine would not be triggered if the pressure was not enough, so there was no need to worry about accidentally exploding the newly buried mine.

Captain Jiang suddenly realized, "So that's how it is. If the enemy is eager to move forward after hitting a mine in front of them and has no time to clear the mines and continue the attack, then following the tracks is undoubtedly the safest way."

"These track marks can confuse the enemy."

"You are really good at this. You even thought of such details."

Li Guotao asked with a smile: "Captain Jiang, are you admitting defeat?"

"Which..."

Captain Jiang blushed, waved his hands and said, "Okay, okay, you win, okay! I'm not someone who can't afford to lose."

"I've been getting to know you a little bit lately, and I'm wondering, how come you can do everything?"

Li Guotao smiled and said, "Didn't I just say that? I am gifted."

Captain Jiang was speechless for a while, then he sighed and said, "Why don't we have such talents in our Eighth Company?"

Li Guotao smiled and said: "There is no shortage of talent in our team. Talent is all around us, but we just lack the eyes to discover it."

Captain Jiang seemed to understand and said, "You mean I should try to tap the potential of the soldiers?"

"Correct!"

Li Guotao nodded and said, "Our soldiers each have their own strengths. You should fully tap into their strengths and make full use of their expertise so that they can play the greatest role."

Captain Jiang nodded in agreement and said, "That makes sense, but you have too many specialties!"

Li Guotao chuckled and didn't explain.

I thought to myself: What you see is just the tip of the iceberg, I will know more and more.

Li Guotao and his men worked for an entire night, setting up a large number of booby traps and fake mines on this section of road.

At the same time, the soldiers took the opportunity to build a large number of fortifications on the nearby mountains, which were a mixture of real and fake.

Some fortifications are designed specifically to attract enemy bombers.

In order to ensure safety and reduce casualties, tunnels were dug in the actual defensive positions to minimize casualties.

After Li Guotao finished his work, he came to a frontline position and hid in a tunnel to sleep.

The tunnels were dug very deep, and several tunnels were connected to each other. Although the tunnels were narrow, they were interconnected, and the locations were chosen quite cleverly to ensure safety to the greatest extent possible.

That morning, the enemy set out again and continued to attack northward.

And it was the same as always, under the cover of several tanks, a large number of enemy troops advanced cautiously along the road.

The enemy's planes also arrived at the battlefield in time and carried out successive bombings on some suspicious hilltops.

Bombs and incendiary bombs fell from the sky, and hilltops were instantly engulfed in flames.

Under the enemy's powerful ground-to-air firepower, the volunteers could only try their best to reduce casualties as much as possible.

Under such circumstances, it is by no means a wise move to concentrate troops to defend the position and engage the enemy head-on.

Fortunately, the mission of this force is only to delay their offensive.

This time, the minefield set up by Li Guotao and his team played a huge role.

(End of this chapter)