The war has not yet ended.

This fierce yet exhilarating battle has come to a complete end.

The smoke from the battlefield had not yet completely dissipated.

He Yuzhu's status in the team has undergone a complete transformation.

He was no longer just an office worker responsible for translation and communication.

The company commander in charge of escorting the visiting delegation had already witnessed his skills.

After learning that He Yuzhu himself was a former class monitor.

Without the slightest hesitation, the company commander immediately decided to let him lead a platoon of soldiers.

The soldiers in this platoon are all elites carefully selected from the entire company.

Each one of them is a promising talent with excellent physical fitness and outstanding fighting spirit.

The company commander's core purpose in doing this is all too clear.

He wanted these elite soldiers to wholeheartedly follow He Yuzhu and learn top-notch sniping techniques.

It should be noted that He Yuzhu's sniping skills had already amazed everyone in previous battles.

Taking the enemy's head from a hundred meters away is as easy as taking something out of a bag.

No enemy he has ever locked onto has ever escaped.

Such a divine skill is an ability that every warrior dreams of mastering.

Upon learning of this arrangement, He Yuzhu showed no sign of refusal.

He readily accepted the job.

After all, they are currently on a mission to escort and comfort the delegation.

Unless they encounter a large-scale enemy attack, their daily lives are quite leisurely.

Aside from simple patrols and guard duties, there was almost nothing else to do every day.

They had plenty of time to teach soldiers sniping skills.

And so, He Yuzhu, along with the soldiers he had assigned, provided close protection for the delegation all the way.

They visited various support stations on the front lines and passed through numerous battlefield camps.

Along the way, we witnessed the perseverance of the volunteer soldiers and felt the deep affection of our compatriots in the rear.

Despite the arduous journey and constant travel, we dared not slacken our efforts in the slightest.

When he successfully completed his escort mission and returned to the 239th Regiment's post.

March has quietly arrived.

As the ice and snow melted and spring gradually returned to the earth, the chill on the battlefield lessened somewhat.

Immediately following, He Yuzhu received a series of honors and promotions.

Our Comrade He Yuzhu gloriously became a proper platoon leader in the Volunteer Army.

When this news spread, the entire 239th Regiment was thrilled.

It should be noted that He Yuzhu possessed considerable military achievements and abilities.

Several neighboring military units had long been eyeing him and had applied to their superiors for his services.

Every unit wanted to recruit this elite soldier who was both literate and skilled in martial arts and had outstanding combat capabilities.

Upon learning the news, the commander of the 239th Regiment immediately became anxious.

He refused to let He Yuzhu leave no matter what.

He immediately went to the military headquarters and pleaded with them, arguing his case.

They managed to keep He Yuzhu in the 239th Regiment and snatched back this capable assistant.

This series of actions perfectly fulfilled Wu Qianli's wish.

Wu Qianli had been eagerly anticipating He Yuzhu's arrival at the Seventh Company.

Ultimately, He Yuzhu successfully joined the Seventh Company and became the third platoon leader.

He also served concurrently as acting deputy company commander.

He officially became the 668th soldier of the Seventh Company.

This number was deeply imprinted in He Yuzhu's mind.

This is his mark of belonging to the Seventh Company; it is both honor and responsibility.

Upon assuming office, He Yuzhu did not delay at all.

They immediately threw themselves into the training work.

He shared all the sniping skills, battlefield survival techniques, and close-combat experience he had learned throughout his life.

He imparted his knowledge to his soldiers without reservation.

From aiming posture, breathing adjustment, and wind speed calculation, to battlefield camouflage, enemy situation assessment, and flanking attacks.

He taught every detail step by step with utmost patience.

And it was during this period when he was engrossed in training his troops that he began to focus on this task.

All the merits he had accumulated in previous battles have finally been fully assessed.

A weighty certificate of military merit was placed in front of He Yuzhu.

He was awarded a special merit once.

This special merit was awarded by combining two first-class merits.

In the two tough battles of blowing up the bridge and blocking the enemy lines alone.

The number of enemy troops he annihilated alone far exceeded the evaluation standard for a special-class merit.

Not to mention that he also personally destroyed dozens of enemy heavy artillery pieces on the battlefield.

It completely destroyed the enemy's fire support points, clearing a huge obstacle for the main force to advance.

Such outstanding military achievements deserve the highest honor of Special Merit.

In addition, he was awarded a first-class merit once.

This first-class merit was formed by combining two second-class merits.

The commendation was for his all-out assistance to the Sixth Company in breaking through the enemy lines on the battlefield.

In another critical moment, he risked his life to rescue his comrades from the Seventh Company who were surrounded.

In two critical operations, he took the lead, turned the tide, and saved the lives of countless comrades.

Immediately following was his first second-class merit award.

The reason for the award was that he disregarded his own safety on the battlefield.

Braving gunfire, they did their utmost to treat their wounded comrades.

In situations where there is a shortage of medical personnel, simple medical supplies are used.

They stopped the bleeding and bandaged the wounded, saving their lives.

The second second-class merit is equally significant.

It was because he accurately sniped an enemy colonel during a sniping operation behind enemy lines.

After multiple verifications following the battle, it was confirmed that the enemy colonel died on the spot.

Moreover, at that time, He Yuzhu was the only sniper operating in that battlefield area.

This was definitely not the work of soldiers from other units.

Unfortunately, the battlefield was filled with smoke at the time, and there were no other comrades-in-arms to witness the event.

Ultimately, in accordance with the regulations, he could only be awarded a second-class merit.

Even so, this achievement is enough to earn the respect of all soldiers.

When He Yuzhu returned to the Seventh Company's post with a full load of glory.

The entire Seventh Company erupted in cheers, with all the soldiers lining up to welcome them.

The scene was so enthusiastic that even He Yuzhu was a little overwhelmed.

His comrades rushed forward and gave him a big hug.

A solid fist, brimming with excitement, pounded hard on his shoulders and back.

This intense camaraderie was so strong it was almost suffocating.

He Yuzhu was touched, but he couldn't help but mutter to himself.

I never want to experience such an exaggerated welcoming ceremony again in my life.

After the excitement subsided, He Yuzhu had a complete understanding of the current personnel situation of the Seventh Company.

Having suffered heavy casualties in the previous fierce battles, the Seventh Company had already suffered heavy losses.

Apart from comrades who are permanently disabled and unable to return to the battlefield.

Only ten veterans returned to the unit after recovering from their injuries.

In addition, there were five veterans who had stayed behind and had not participated in the battle.

The entire Seventh Company has only fifteen veterans.

Their forces were pitifully small, but each soldier was a battle-hardened, iron-blooded warrior.

Company Commander Wu Qianli made a decision that surprised everyone.

His superiors originally intended to promote him to deputy battalion commander.

The position is higher, the responsibility is heavier, and there is no longer a need to rush to the front line and risk one's life.

Wu Qianli refused the appointment on the spot without even thinking about it.

He was determined to stay in the Seventh Company and fight alongside his brothers-in-arms.

As for the vacant position of deputy company commander...

With his military achievements and abilities, Yu Congrong was fully qualified to fight for a chance.

But when he learned that his superiors intended to reserve the position for He Yuzhu.

Yu Congrong felt no jealousy whatsoever, nor did he have any intention of competing with him.

He publicly stated that he would continue to serve as platoon leader and fully cooperate with He Yuzhu's work.

This open-mindedness earned the respect of all the soldiers in the company.

And Wu Wanli, the young soldier in the team, was no longer the naive boy he once was.

Having been tempered by war, he shed his naivety and grew into a calm and decisive man.

He has now been promoted to a squad leader who leads his soldiers.

The other soldiers of the Seventh Company also relied on their outstanding performance on the battlefield.

They were all promoted.

Most of them became class monitors, and a few outstanding students became vice class monitors.

Everyone underwent a transformation in the flames of war, taking on greater responsibilities.

Of course, there were also some soldiers in the company.

They don't like to compete for positions or want to be cadres; they're content to be ordinary soldiers.

Upon learning that He Yuzhu was to lead the third platoon, all the soldiers volunteered in advance.

They rushed to He Yuzhu's platoon, eager to obey his orders.

In their hearts, they admired He Yuzhu, a capable and loyal superior.

Having confidence in fighting makes me feel more at ease.

Back at the company, I spent a few days getting to know my old and new comrades.

After working together to improve their tactical coordination, He Yuzhu officially took over the management of the third platoon.

Outsiders all say that the third platoon is the artillery platoon, but only the people in the seventh company know that.

This platoon has a very diverse but also very strong configuration.

The platoon had both professional artillerymen and snipers personally trained by He Yuzhu.

There are also highly explosive bombardiers and fiercely armed machine gunners.

To put it bluntly, this platoon of soldiers...

They were all the elites selected in the first batch and personally trained by He Yuzhu.

Each member possesses unique skills and is capable of fighting and battling; they are the elite force of the Seventh Company.

Time flies, and it's already mid-April.

After several months of rest and reorganization, the Ninth Army Group has finally fully recovered its combat effectiveness.

The soldiers were well-rested and in high spirits, ready to rush to the next battlefield at any time.

Just then, the division headquarters issued an urgent combat mission.

The Seventh Company's combat mission was also clearly and explicitly conveyed to Wu Qianli.

It was still the Seventh Company's specialty: infiltration tactics.

The battle route was southward from the Jincheng area.

They launched a swift assault towards Longhua Cave.

The division to which the Seventh Company belonged was itself the vanguard force in this battle.

The division commanders were all in high spirits.

I'm not content to just play a supporting role and be a bystander.

After careful deliberation, the Seventh Company was designated as the vanguard of the entire division.

They were ordered to launch the first attack to scout out the route for the main force to follow.

At the same time, we should ascertain the enemy's troop deployment, firepower configuration, and defensive fortifications along the route.

To provide the most critical intelligence support for the overall advance of the main force.

By April, the weather on the Korean battlefield had improved considerably.

Although it was still a bit chilly in the mornings and evenings, the wind could feel quite biting on your face.

But the extreme cold that could freeze you to death in winter is long gone.

Trees all over the mountains and fields sprouted tender green buds.

The wild grass on the ground also came back to life, with patches of green covering the mountains and fields.

It is no longer the desolate scene of snow-covered landscape and barren land in winter.

At the beginning of the troop's march, the Seventh Company did not move very fast.

After all, the company had been reinforced with a number of newly enlisted soldiers.

These new soldiers were full of enthusiasm, but lacked experience in long marches.

Wu Qianli, He Yuzhu, and the others deliberately slowed down their pace.

Let the new soldiers gradually adapt to the rhythm of field marches.

Adjust your breathing, adapt to the load, and work together as a team.

After just a few days of adaptation and adjustment.

All the new recruits quickly got into the swing of things, and their physical fitness and marching endurance improved significantly.

The marching speed of the team also steadily increased.

They traversed mountains and valleys, proceeding covertly.

Finally, on April 20, the Seventh Company successfully arrived at the Han River.

Before long, the main force from the rear also arrived and assembled.

The 24th Marine Division of the Bald Eagle Army, stationed on the opposite bank of the Han River.

Upon learning of the arrival of the main force of the Chinese People's Volunteer Army, they were instantly thrown into a panic.

Not daring to linger in battle, they immediately retreated in panic and withdrew from the Han River defense line overnight.

The Seventh Company crossed the Han River without losing a single soldier.

Subsequently, the troops received orders to continue their southward march.

They trekked through mountains and rivers, moving stealthily and quickly.

Finally, on May 13th, we arrived at the banks of the Zhaoyang River.

As soon as the troops stopped, Wu Qianli immediately arranged for the communications soldier to contact the division headquarters.

Report the current troop position and await further operational instructions.

Not long after, the division headquarters sent a reply.

The assigned combat mission was clear and unambiguous: cross the river for reconnaissance.

The Seventh Company was ordered to cross the Zhaoyang River at all costs.

Deep behind enemy lines, they accurately located the enemy's artillery positions.

If conditions for combat are met, launch a direct surprise attack to destroy the artillery positions.

If the enemy's troop strength is significantly disparate from our own, a direct assault is not feasible.

It is imperative to transmit the precise coordinates of the artillery positions back to the division headquarters.

Upon receiving the order, Wu Qianli immediately convened an emergency operational meeting with all the platoon leaders in the company.

Discuss the plan for crossing the river.

The first thing to solve is the method of crossing the river.

They were faced with only two choices: to wade or to swim.

A group of company and platoon cadres sat together, repeatedly analyzing the situation on the river.

Taking into account local climate conditions, an agreement was finally reached.

At this time, the Zhaoyang River was still in its dry season.

The river is much shallower than during the flood season, and the water level is relatively shallow in most areas.

To verify his judgment, Wu Qianli specially arranged for several soldiers who were good swimmers to participate that night.

They quietly went into the water to check the depth of the river.

The investigation revealed that the river water did not reach the chest of the adult soldier.

As long as the soldier is not too short, he can cross the river on foot.

With the plan to cross the river by foot confirmed, everyone breathed a sigh of relief.

But no one expected He Yuzhu's next move.

This once again surprised all his comrades.

He silently put down his backpack.

He reached into his bag and rummaged around for a moment.

Then, he pulled out several large pieces of dried ginger.

These ginger leaves are dry and firm, clearly prepared in advance.

In this war-torn wilderness, it was a rare sight indeed.

He Yuzhu took out the military dagger he was carrying.

Carefully slice the ginger into even, thin slices.

After all preparations for crossing the river were completed.

He walked up to each of the soldiers and put a slice of ginger in each of their mouths.

In addition, each person was given an extra slice of ginger.

He instructed everyone to keep the container in their mouths when crossing the river and not to spit it out.

Yu Congrong and Wu Wanli, who were standing to the side, were dumbfounded.

The two exchanged a glance, their eyes filled with curiosity.

They were all wondering to themselves how many treasures He Yuzhu was hiding in his backpack.

Yu Congrong, being impatient, immediately stepped forward and reached out to rummage through He Yuzhu's backpack.

Wu Wanli followed closely behind, his face full of curiosity, eager to find out what was going on.

He Yuzhu reacted quickly and immediately took action.

In no time, they used force to suppress the two men.

He reached out and pressed down on their heads, giving them a gentle push.

They simply pushed the two incredibly curious boys aside.

"Stay put and don't move," He Yuzhu hissed.

His tone carried a hint of helplessness, but not a trace of malice.

Wu Qianli and Mei Sheng, who were not far away, witnessed the entire scene.

The two exchanged a smile, showing no surprise whatsoever.

Having followed He Yuzhu for so long, they had already figured out his personality.

This kid always manages to pull out some unexpected gems at the most crucial moments.

It will bring you unexpected surprises.

Having experienced this many times, they've long since become accustomed to it.

At this moment, Mei Sheng was wounded from the previous battles.

His left eye was hit by shrapnel during the battle, leaving him nearly blind.

Fortunately, thanks to timely treatment, her right eye was completely saved, and her vision was not greatly affected.

Considering his health condition, his superiors originally wanted to transfer him to the logistics department.

No need to rush to the front lines anymore, away from the hail of bullets.

Without a second thought, Mei Sheng directly rejected the transfer order.

He said that he was a soldier of the Seventh Company, and if he were to die, he would die with his brothers in the Seventh Company.

As long as he can see with one eye, he can take up a gun and fight, and fight side by side.

Time ticked by, and finally it was 9 p.m. on May 14th.

All soldiers of the Seventh Company were fully equipped and ready to set off to officially begin crossing the river.

Although it is already April, daytime temperatures have risen somewhat.

But the river water was still icy cold in the dead of night.

The cold air flowed along the river, seeping into every crevice of my bones.

Once a person steps into the water, they can easily become frozen stiff within a short period of time.

They may even lose their ability to move.

Only at this moment did all the soldiers fully understand.

Just how important was that piece of ginger that He Yuzhu distributed in advance?

When held in the mouth, the spicy warmth slowly spreads.

It was barely enough to withstand the cold of the river water and maintain basic bodily sensation.

The procession slowly made its way to the center of the river.

The river water gradually rose above their chests, and most of the soldiers could only show their heads.

Just then, a blinding light suddenly shone on the opposite bank of the river.

The enemy's searchlights swept wildly across the river.

With a whooshing sound, enemy tracer bullets streaked across the night sky.

It illuminated the river surface as if it were daytime.

In order to avoid being discovered by the enemy, the soldiers had no choice but to hold their breath.

He buried his head in the icy river water, trying his best to hide.

The river water filled my nose and ears, and the icy touch made my whole body go numb.

That kind of discomfort is something that people who haven't experienced it firsthand simply can't understand.

Meanwhile, the enemy troops were stationed on the opposite bank of the river.

I never expected this.

The Chinese People's Volunteer Army braved the icy river water to forcibly cross it.

Their defenses were focused entirely on guarding the ships on the river.

The troops were completely unprepared to wade underwater.

It was precisely because of this that the entire Seventh Company crossed the Zhaoyang River safely.

After crossing the river, He Yuzhu immediately gave the order.

No sound is allowed, and no stopping is permitted.

The troops quietly circled the riverbank, taking a roundabout route to infiltrate the enemy's flank and rear.

The entire operation was conducted in silence, and no firefight occurred with the enemy.

They successfully concealed their movements and reached the enemy's rear area.

Having just been soaked in cold water, they then marched at high speed.

The soldiers were out of breath and drenched in sweat as they ran.

The body simply can't handle alternating between hot and cold.

The team had only run halfway.

Many soldiers' legs went weak, their steps became unsteady, and they were completely unable to run.

They leaned against the tree trunks beside them, panting heavily, their faces pale.

He Yuzhu has been fighting for many years and has extremely rich battlefield experience.

The problem was immediately apparent.

These soldiers were severely dehydrated after prolonged wading and strenuous exercise.

If you force yourself to move forward, you are likely to faint or have cramps.

He dared not delay for a moment and immediately ran to Wu Qianli's side.

Lowering his voice, he quickly reported the soldiers' physical condition.

"Company commander, this is bad! Many soldiers are dehydrated and can't walk!"

Upon hearing this, Wu Qianli's expression instantly turned serious.

He immediately stopped, raised his hand to gesture, and whispered the order: "Halt and rest where you are!"

Once the order was given, the entire team immediately stopped.

They hid and rested on the spot, not daring to make the slightest sound.

Just when everyone was at a loss and had no way to replenish the water.

He Yuzhu walked to his backpack again.

He reached inside and rummaged around for a while.

Then, he took out another package that was tightly wrapped in oil paper.

Upon seeing this, the surrounding soldiers' eyes instantly lit up with curiosity.

Everyone wanted to know what treasure he had brought out this time.

Yu Congrong was the first to step forward, before He Yuzhu could speak.

He reached out and snatched the oil paper package, quickly opening it.

I reached out and pinched a little of the white, granular substance inside, then put it directly into my mouth and tasted it.

As soon as it entered his mouth, Yu Congrong frowned and immediately spat it out.

"Ptooey! It's so salty! Is this salt?!"

He complained loudly while quickly taking off his water bottle.

I gulped down several large mouthfuls of cold water from the spout to relieve the saltiness in my mouth.

After calming his breathing, Yu Congrong looked up at He Yuzhu, his face full of shock.

"Salt? Where did you get this salt?"

"Is that backpack you're carrying some kind of magic bag? How come it has all sorts of rare and unusual things in it!"

Wu Qianli also walked over quickly, looked at He Yuzhu, and asked incredulously.

After finishing his water, Yu Congrong wiped his mouth and added, "And it's all food-related stuff!"

"I thought you used to be a cook!"

Wu Wanli, who was standing to the side, nodded vigorously after hearing Yu Congrong's words, his face full of agreement.

"Yeah, that's right, the deputy platoon leader's backpack is full of delicious food and useful items!"

He Yuzhu looked at the surprised expressions on everyone's faces and a faint smile appeared on his lips.

Without offering further explanation, he simply said in a deep voice, "Alright, enough nonsense."

"Quickly distribute this salt into each soldier's canteen and stir it well."

"We don't have the facilities to boil water right now, so this is the only way we can help everyone replenish their salt and water levels."

As soon as he finished speaking, he seemed to suddenly remember something.

He turned around and started rummaging through his backpack.

Then, he pulled out a large bag of dried chili peppers.

These dried chilies are firm and red, and extremely spicy.

His backpack was a Bald Eagle military backpack that had been captured earlier.

It has a huge capacity, and taking out all these things, it doesn't feel crowded at all.

Seeing this, Mei Sheng couldn't help but laugh and said, "Now I believe that this guy used to be a cook too."

Hearing the teasing from the crowd, He Yuzhu simply admitted it openly.

"You guessed right, I really used to be a cook."

"The cooking skills are family tradition; it's authentic Shandong cuisine, and the craftsmanship is absolutely top-notch!"

These words immediately caused an uproar among the surrounding soldiers.

Their eyes shone brightly as they looked at He Yuzhu with anticipation.

One of the young soldiers couldn't help but ask, "Deputy Company Commander, after the war is over, could you cook us a meal of Shandong cuisine?"

Looking at the soldiers' expectant eyes, He Yuzhu agreed without hesitation: "No problem!"

"Once we win the war, I'll cook a huge feast for everyone, enough to eat!"

Wu Qianli looked at He Yuzhu, still full of doubt, and asked, "I really didn't realize you were a cook."

"Then why did you give up a perfectly good job as a cook and decide to join the army and fight in the war?"

Upon hearing this, He Yuzhu's smile vanished instantly.

His gaze hardened, and he looked up into the distance, replying in a deep, resolute voice, word by word: "To defend our homeland!"

"When the country is in trouble, we men should stand up!"

Mei Sheng stood aside, listening to He Yuzhu's words, his eyes filled with emotion.

He softly echoed, "Yes, protecting our country—that's the meaning of being a soldier!"

This simple sentence expressed the sentiments of all the volunteer soldiers.

A moment later, all the soldiers did as instructed.

I added salt to the kettle and drank the slightly salty water.

At the same time, everyone picked up dried chili peppers and chewed them with a smacking sound.

The spicy flavor instantly spread in my mouth.

It stimulates the taste buds and warms the body quickly, dispelling the chill brought by the river water.

After resting, the soldiers regained some of their strength.

Wu Qianli immediately waved his hand and ordered in a deep voice, "Continue advancing!"

The troops set off again, stealthily advancing into the enemy's rear.

That night, the soldiers of the Seventh Company groped around in the dark all night long.

Unfortunately, the night was too dark, visibility was obstructed, and the battlefield environment was extremely complex.

The group traversed mountains and valleys, searching meticulously.

They couldn't find the enemy's artillery positions by dawn.

In the middle of the night, the team found a secluded mountain forest.

They quietly set up camp, everyone rested, conserved their energy, and waited until dawn to continue their reconnaissance.

The next morning, just as dawn was breaking.

Wu Qianli convened the company and platoon cadres again to discuss the reconnaissance plan.

Everyone expressed their opinions, proposing different reconnaissance routes and methods.

They argued for a long time, but neither could convince the other, and they were unable to reach an agreement.

Just when everyone was at a stalemate.

He Yuzhu stepped forward and said in a deep voice, "Stop arguing, I have a way."

After saying that, he stopped talking and started using whatever was available.

Pick up the branches, weeds, vines, and soil around you.

Start quickly creating sniper-specific camouflage.

His movements were extremely skillful, with each step precise and efficient.

In just a few minutes, he completely disguised himself from head to toe.

Its colors blend perfectly with the surrounding mountain and forest environment.

From a distance, it blends perfectly with the mountains, fields, and vegetation.

It's impossible to tell which parts are people and which are plants.

Once the disguise was complete, He Yuzhu crouched down and hid in the bushes.

Wu Qianli immediately ordered all the soldiers in the company to disperse and search for He Yuzhu, who was disguised.

As a result, all the soldiers of the Seventh Company scattered and searched for a long time.

No one could find He Yuzhu's whereabouts.

It was as if he had vanished into thin air in this mountain forest.

It wasn't until He Yuzhu stood up on his own initiative that everyone realized what was going on.

Now everyone was convinced, and there was no more controversy.

They were utterly impressed by He Yuzhu's battlefield skills.

He Yuzhu then did not delay at all.

They chose a class that had also undergone camouflage training.

After preparing their gear, they took their sniper rifles and binoculars and quietly set off.

They penetrated deep behind enemy lines to conduct precise reconnaissance.

The small team traveled covertly through the mountains.

They carefully advanced, avoiding enemy patrols and sentries.

He Yuzhu held a high-powered telescope and constantly observed the enemy situation around him.

With sharp eyes, he doesn't miss a single detail.

When he could clearly see the enemy's armbands and flags in the distance.

A cold smile instantly curled at the corner of his lips.

He thought to himself, "What a small world!"

This time, they encountered their old adversary – the 24th Marine Division of the Bald Eagles.

This unit had been extremely lucky in the previous battles.

They managed to escape from the encirclement of the Chinese People's Volunteer Army and preserve their main force.

I thought we'd never meet again, but unexpectedly we bumped into each other here.

He Yuzhu knew in his heart that this time...

They were no longer facing a weak South Korean army.

Instead, it's the elite bald eagle force that goes head-to-head with the enemy.

But he showed no fear; on the contrary, his gaze became even more determined.

This time, the 24th Marine Division's good luck has completely run out.

The small team continued to travel covertly through the mountains.

Along the way, they unexpectedly encountered a group of South Korean soldiers.

At this time, they were on an important reconnaissance mission.

Once a firefight breaks out, it will inevitably alert the enemy and expose their whereabouts.

Unexpected complications will only affect the entire operational plan.

He Yuzhu immediately made a hand gesture, ordering all soldiers to take cover.

Hold your breath and wait quietly for the South Korean soldiers to leave.

Throughout the entire process, they did not alert the other side, nor did they capture prisoners or gather intelligence.

After all, he didn't recognize the armband insignia of South Korean soldiers.

They couldn't even tell which unit the other side belonged to.

Acting rashly will only result in more harm than good.

And so, the small team remained hidden as they searched.

They searched from early morning until late afternoon.

He Yuzhu finally made a discovery.

He carefully observed the movements in the distant mountains through his binoculars.

Based on the vehicle tracks on the ground and the depth of the load on the wheels.

There were also faint sounds of machinery and soldiers talking in the distance.

It was roughly determined that the enemy's artillery positions were ahead.

Then, he led his small team, slowly approaching the area.

Taking advantage of the cover of the mountains and forests, we observed carefully.

Before nightfall, they finally pinpointed the exact location of the enemy's artillery positions.

But once He Yuzhu truly understood the situation inside the position, even with his extensive experience in battle, he could see the truth.

I couldn't help but gasp.

Not all artillery pieces were deployed within the position.

He carefully counted them and found there were a total of 18 heavy artillery pieces.

Judging from the caliber and size of the cannon.

They were all 155mm howitzers with extremely high destructive power.

This type of artillery has a long range and great power; a single shell can create a huge crater.

Its lethality against infantry is devastating.

He Yuzhu was not entirely familiar with the enemy's artillery organization.

However, based on battlefield experience, it was determined that there were 18 155mm howitzers.

It is at least the size of an artillery battalion.

It can be configured according to the standard of an artillery battalion, with a garrison force of at most a few hundred people.

But the number of enemy troops stationed at this artillery position is...

But this completely stunned He Yuzhu.

He glanced around briefly at the enemy troops patrolling and guarding the position.

There are at least 1000 people.

This troop size is almost comparable to an infantry regiment.

The disparity in troop strength between the enemy and ourselves was astonishing, reaching a ratio of 1:10.

With only a little over a hundred men in the Seventh Company.

They also had rudimentary weapons and equipment.

Trying to forcefully attack this artillery position would be like throwing an egg against a rock.

There was absolutely no chance of winning.

Even though this artillery position was some distance from the enemy's main infantry force.

It can be seen that the mechanized mobility of the Bald Eagle troops is high.

Once the attack begins, gunfire will erupt.

The enemy's main force can arrive as reinforcements in as little as half an hour.

At that time, the Seventh Company will not only fail to capture the artillery position.

Instead, they would be completely surrounded by the enemy, like dumplings, and annihilated.

He Yuzhu knew in his heart that a direct assault was absolutely impossible.

Without the slightest hesitation, he immediately took out the paper and pen he always carried with him.

The coordinates of the artillery positions were accurately recorded.

At the same time, the surrounding mountains, trees, rocks and other reference points were marked in detail.

This will allow the main force to launch artillery strikes based on the coordinates.

After finishing the recording, He Yuzhu led the small team again.

We conducted a thorough search within a radius of several kilometers.

After confirming that there were no other enemy artillery positions.

He immediately ordered all team members to evacuate and return to the temporary camp.

On the way back, He Yuzhu dared not delay for even a moment.

Leading a small team, they sped up their journey.

This crucial intelligence must be transmitted back to the division headquarters immediately.

He knew in his heart that the main force should arrive at the banks of the Zhaoyang River soon.

If the opportunity is missed, the consequences will be unimaginable.

After a hurried journey, the team finally returned to their temporary camp safely.

He Yuzhu immediately found Wu Qianli and reported all the information he had gathered in detail.

"Company commander, the enemy's artillery position has been located: 18 155mm howitzers, garrisoned by over a thousand troops!"

"We can't fight this game at all, I've already written down the coordinates!"

Upon hearing this, Wu Qianli's expression turned grave. He immediately turned to Yu Congrong and said, "Quickly, turn on the radio and contact the division headquarters immediately!"

"Pass the intelligence up and await orders from higher up!"

Yu Congrong dared not delay and quickly set up a radio to contact the division headquarters.

He reported all the intelligence that He Yuzhu had gathered, word for word.

Not long after, the division headquarters sent a reply.

The orders given by superiors are clear and unambiguous.

The enemy's artillery positions are not the responsibility of the 7th Company to attack.

The division headquarters will arrange follow-up artillery units to carry out precision strikes.

The Seventh Company's mission was changed to contain the enemy forces.

It only needs to be done when the enemy senses something is wrong and is preparing to escape.

The goal is to launch a full-scale attack to slow down the enemy's retreat and buy time for the main force to encircle them.

At the same time, the division headquarters issued an order that the entire army would cross the river at 22:00 on the 22nd.

Upon receiving the order, Wu Qianli led the soldiers of the Seventh Company.

They didn't slack off at all during the day, preparing for the battle with all their might.

Given the enemy's formidable strength, they dared not venture too far to conduct reconnaissance.

But for the area within a few kilometers of the campsite.

They scouted the entire area repeatedly, getting a clear picture of the surrounding terrain and enemy situation.

At this time, the Seventh Company was not too far from the road controlled by the enemy.

However, there were no suitable blocking positions nearby if they wanted to intercept the enemy on the spot.

The terrain is flat and there are no natural defenses, making it unsuitable for covert defense.

He Yuzhu looked at the surrounding terrain and made a plan in his mind.

He looked at Wu Qianli and said in a deep voice, "Company Commander, how about we take the initiative to attack tomorrow night?"

"Even if we can't destroy the artillery, we can still disrupt the enemy's deployment."

"The problem is, our current equipment is too poor and simply not enough."

Upon hearing this, Wu Qianli frowned and looked at He Yuzhu: "How do we fight? 100 men against 1000 men?"

"You led this reconnaissance team, and you are most familiar with the enemy's positions. Tell me your thoughts in detail."

He Yuzhu pondered for a moment, then analyzed in a deep voice: "To kill someone head-on and capture the position is as difficult as ascending to heaven."

"But it wouldn't be too difficult to secretly blow up their artillery."

"The key issue is that we lack heavy weapons; we need enough mortars, rocket launchers, and artillery shells."

"These equipment can only be obtained by stealing them, by taking them from the enemy!"

In fact, He Yuzhu had always kept a secret in his heart.

His personal storage space also contained a considerable amount of weapons and equipment.

However, there were very few mortar shells left in the space.

However, there are still quite a few mortars and bazookas in stock.

But he couldn't easily produce it, and he couldn't explain the origin of the equipment.

Once exposed, the consequences would be unimaginable.

Upon hearing He Yuzhu's words, Wu Qianli's expression grew even more grave: "This is behind enemy lines, a lone force deep in enemy territory."

"We've been fighting the enemy for so long, they already know our tactics."

"Our army never sends out small units when operating behind enemy lines, as the enemy's defenses are very tight."

He Yuzhu's eyes darkened, and he immediately thought of a countermeasure: "The White Eagle troops are heavily guarded; we can't afford to offend them."

"But the South Korean army is weak in combat and lax in its defenses; we can impersonate them!"

Hearing this, Yu Congrong immediately said helplessly, "Pretend? We don't have any clothes!"

"The South Korean winter clothing we seized earlier was too thick to wear anymore, so we threw it all away!"

Upon hearing this, everyone fell silent.

It's already April, the weather is warming up, and there are simply no suitable South Korean military uniforms available.

He Yuzhu pondered for a moment, then gritted his teeth and said, "I'll sneak out tonight and see if I can find the South Korean camp and steal a few sets of clothes."

Upon hearing this, Mei Sheng immediately objected sternly: "You're going alone? No way, absolutely not!"

"I know you're capable, but you're not an ordinary soldier anymore; you're the acting deputy company commander of the Seventh Company!"

"What will happen to the entire third platoon if something happens to you? What will happen to the seventh company?!"

He Yuzhu looked at everyone, his face full of helplessness, and said, "Then what should we do?"

"Even if we wanted to carry out a blocking mission, with the limited equipment we have, we simply couldn't stop the enemy!"

"Last time, relying on the heavy weapons we captured, the fighting was extremely fierce, and the casualties were heavy."

"Our equipment is even worse than last time, how are we supposed to fight?"

Everyone looked down at the weapons in their hands, their hearts filled with helplessness.

New recruits were mostly armed with Type 38 rifles and Czech light machine guns.

The best heavy weapons were nothing more than a few grenade launchers.

Only the Seventh Company had special circumstances, and some of them had Situ Deng's submachine guns.

There were no other decent heavy weapons.

When the battle ended, the Seventh Company did capture a batch of advanced firearms.

However, the quantity is limited, enough to equip only one platoon of soldiers.

Only He Yuzhu's third platoon was able to use the M1 Garand rifle.

As for the captured M1 heavy machine guns, they had already been handed over to the regimental headquarters.

For the Seventh Company, which is currently undertaking an infiltration mission, carrying heavy machine guns would be a complete burden.

After a long silence, Wu Qianli finally relented: "You can go, but you absolutely cannot go alone."

"Even if you manage to loot the equipment, you can't transport it back by yourself. You can't just hide it in the wild, can you?"

"It's no longer winter now, and without snow sleds, we simply can't transport supplies."

Upon hearing this, He Yuzhu's eyes lit up, and he immediately said, "Then bring my third squad!"

"The soldiers in the third platoon all learned a few simple phrases of Korean and English from me."

"Even if we encounter enemy patrols, we can manage to handle them without easily being exposed."

"The other platoons' soldiers don't understand foreign languages, so they'll easily be exposed."

Wu Qianli immediately approved: "Alright, the entire third platoon will infiltrate and carry out a disguised raid."

"The remaining companies will provide cover throughout the entire process and be responsible for transferring captured equipment and supplies!"

He Yuzhu offered no objection and replied in a deep voice, "Okay!"

With the battle plan finalized, everyone immediately began to take action.

Wu Qianli immediately ordered the entire Seventh Company to assemble and depart at full speed.

They advanced rapidly toward the area where the small team had encountered South Korean soldiers during the day.

They proceeded stealthily, searching repeatedly.

Finally, under the cover of night, they found a suitable South Korean army camp.

A large number of military vehicles were parked outside the camp, clearly indicating a supply point for stockpiling supplies.

Perhaps it was because there was a division of Bald Eagle troops stationed in front of the camp.

These South Korean soldiers completely let their guard down.

They were all extremely lax and had no sense of battlefield preparedness whatsoever.

The soldiers on night patrol gathered in twos and threes.

Some huddled together and dozed off, while others lit a campfire and chatted around it to keep warm.

The level of laxity in their defenses was even more outrageous than when He Yuzhu destroyed the enemy supply depot at Changjin Lake.

He Yuzhu looked at the scene before him and a cold smile curled at the corner of his mouth.

Instead of acting rashly, he made a concealment gesture to the soldiers behind him.

He then personally led a squad of soldiers to quietly advance and prepare to eliminate the enemy's sentry post.

He Yuzhu reserved all the most difficult and heavily guarded sentries for himself.

He moved with the lightness of a ghost, approaching the sentry silently.

The knife fell swiftly and cleanly, without making a sound.

Easily take down the most difficult sentry post.

The remaining enemy sentries were also killed by the accompanying soldiers, who slit their throats one by one.

During the operation, there was a young recruit soldier.

There was a slight mistake when dealing with the sentry.

It almost caused the enemy sentry to pull the trigger and sound the alarm.

Afterwards, the young soldier looked full of remorse and immediately ran to He Yuzhu.

He readily admitted his mistake, his voice trembling.

"Deputy Company Commander, I was wrong! I almost ruined everything!"

He Yuzhu looked at the young soldier with a guilty face and did not scold him harshly.

He simply patted him on the shoulder and said in a deep voice, "It's alright, just be more careful next time."

"Practice more and maintain a stable mindset in peacetime; there can be no carelessness on the battlefield."

The young soldier listened to He Yuzhu's encouragement, his eyes filled with gratitude, and nodded emphatically.

With a mix of guilt and determination, he turned and returned to the group.

Throughout the entire process, the South Korean soldiers were fast asleep in the camp.

Surprisingly, no one noticed the commotion outside.

It's easy to see how confident they were in the defense of the Bald Eagle troops at the front.

After dealing with all the sentry posts, He Yuzhu immediately gave the order.

The third platoon of soldiers acted swiftly, setting up enemy machine guns outside the camp.

Guns were pointed at the tents in the camp, ready to strike at any moment.

After arranging everything, He Yuzhu walked quickly alone towards the military truck in the camp.

They boarded the vehicle and carefully counted and checked the supplies on board.

Upon seeing this, He Yuzhu burst into laughter, his eyes filled with surprise.

When luck comes, there's no stopping it.

This turned out to be a supply company camp of the South Korean army.

There were countless good things on the train.

All kinds of weapons and ammunition, military supplies, and canned food are readily available.

Openly storing so many supplies into my spatial storage would definitely arouse suspicion from my comrades.

He Yuzhu remained calm and collected, selecting a portion of the supplies from each truck.

He quietly put it into his personal storage space before getting off the car.

As soon as they got off the vehicle, Wu Qianli led the other soldiers and quietly crept over.

Wu Qianli looked at He Yuzhu and asked in a low voice, "How do we deal with the enemies inside the tent?"

He Yuzhu replied in a deep voice, "It's best not to use guns, so as not to alert the Bald Eagle troops in the distance."

Wu Qianli nodded without saying anything more.

He immediately made several silent hand gestures to the soldiers behind him.

The remaining soldiers of the Seventh Company immediately understood.

Like ghosts, they silently pounced on each tent.

Not long after, there was no further movement inside the tent.

A strong smell of blood quietly permeated the air.

After dealing with all the enemy troops in the camp, the soldiers swarmed around them.

Prepare to move the tents and supplies from the trucks.

Seeing this, He Yuzhu immediately shouted in a deep voice, "Don't rush to move things!"

"Third platoon of soldiers, come and change your gear immediately! The rest of you, be on alert and guard the camp entrances and exits!"

Wu Qianli immediately shouted, "Quickly, spread out and maintain perimeter! Everyone in the third platoon, come and change!"

He Yuzhu then looked at Wu Wanli beside him, patted him on the shoulder, and ordered, "Go, take some men and find all the enemy officers' identification documents and rank insignia!"

Wu Wanli immediately stood at attention and saluted: "Yes, sir!"

Having been tempered by the flames of war during this period, Wu Wanli has already matured.

They were already able to easily distinguish the ranks of the enemy troops.

Soon, Wu Wanli, along with several soldiers, brought back all the collected documents and military ranks.

Looking at the equipment piled on the ground, a soldier couldn't help but ask, "Deputy Company Commander, what should we do with these supplies?"

While quickly changing into his South Korean military uniform, He Yuzhu ordered in a deep voice, "We'll talk about it later, change first."

"After we change our clothes and stand guard outside the camp, you can take your time selecting supplies."

"Prioritize the transport of mortars, bazookas, and their accompanying shells and rockets!"

"As for rifles, you can decide whether the soldiers below should switch to M1s."

"As for machine guns, if we can carry them, we'll get an M1 heavy machine gun and a BRA rifle; each squad should be equipped with at least one!"

The soldier immediately nodded: "Okay, understood!"

He Yuzhu seemed to suddenly remember something and added, "Oh, right, if you find any sniper rifles, keep them all!"

"I plan to establish a professional sniper squad within the company to specifically train snipers!"

The soldier, beaming with excitement, immediately replied, "No problem, I guarantee they'll all stay!"

As he spoke, He Yuzhu had already quickly changed into his South Korean military uniform.

He carefully selected from the documents and military ranks that Wu Wanli had brought back.

He chose a set of South Korean lieutenant insignia for himself and wore it.

The reason he didn't choose a higher rank was because he knew the answer in his heart.

His appearance and demeanor were nothing like those of a high-ranking enemy officer.

Wearing a military rank that is too high makes it easy for the enemy to recognize you.

He Yuzhu looked through the documents in his hand and learned the truth.

This supply company belongs to a regiment of the 5th Division of South Korea.

He couldn't help but feel a surge of frustration.

The Chinese People's Volunteer Army had too little mechanized equipment, and military vehicles were even scarcer.

He was the only one in the entire Seventh Company who knew how to drive a car.

Otherwise, they could simply drive enemy vehicles to transport supplies, which would be both more comfortable and less likely to be checked by the enemy.

Right now, the only option is to move them by manpower; there is no other way.

After arranging everything, He Yuzhu gave another order.

The soldiers of the third platoon were instructed to light a fire and set up a cooking pot in the camp.

He personally took charge, having someone bring over a box of canned beef and a box of canned vegetables.

Then, he took out his secret seasoning from his own space.

I personally cooked a large pot of fragrant meat soup.

This was done partly to cover up the strong smell of blood in the camp.

Secondly, it was also to replenish the soldiers' energy and strength.

After all, everyone had been marching and fighting all the way and was already starving.

The rich aroma of meat instantly filled the entire camp.

The soldiers, who were changing clothes and moving supplies, couldn't help but turn their heads to look at the soup pot.

His eyes were full of craving.

Wu Qianli, now dressed in the uniform of a South Korean captain, stood not far away.

Watching He Yuzhu busy at work, he couldn't help but mutter to himself, "This kid really wasn't bragging; he really is a chef."

Mei Sheng, who was standing to the side, also took a deep breath of the fragrance and said with a smile, "Just by smelling this fragrance, you can't help but believe it."

"This skill is far superior to that of our regimental cooking squad."

Wu Qianli said with a look of amazement, "How come this kid can do everything?"

Mei Sheng smiled and shook his head: "You'll have to ask him yourself. I'd like to know too."

Wu Qianli chuckled, his face full of smugness: "Forget it, he might not tell the truth even if I ask him."

"Anyway, he's one of our Seventh Company members, that's enough!"

Mei Sheng rolled her eyes at him and said helplessly, "You're getting a good deal but still acting innocent."

Soon, a large pot of meat soup was ready.

The soldiers gathered around, each with a bowl, and ate it all up.

One pot of meat soup is simply not enough for more than a hundred people.

Helpless, He Yuzhu cooked another large pot himself, barely managing to get everyone a bowl of hot soup.

But he strictly controlled the food supply, ensuring that no soldier ate too much.

After all, it was late at night behind enemy lines, and eating too much would make one sleepy and slow down one's reactions.

The consequences of a surprise attack by enemy forces would be unimaginable.

After eating and drinking their fill and resting, everyone immediately began their return journey.

At this moment, each soldier carried two pistols on his back.

The bullet pouch was stuffed full, almost bursting at the seams.

Even so, everyone was still reluctant to throw away their old guns.

In addition, each person also carried an extra set of South Korean military uniform.

Canned food, compressed biscuits—he stuffed everything he could carry onto his body.

The soldiers even managed to carry two M1 heavy machine guns.

If it weren't for Wu Qianli's forceful order to stop it.

Everyone wished they could take all the heavy machine guns away.

As for mortar shells and rockets, not a single one was spared.

We have experienced too many embarrassing situations where we lack firepower.

Every volunteer soldier suffered from a severe fear of insufficient firepower.

As a result, the soldiers' loads were already far beyond the permitted limits.

They were all panting heavily, their steps heavy.

Seeing the soldiers burdened with excessive loads, Wu Qianli immediately ordered, "Discard the excess supplies and reduce their load!"

No matter how he gave the orders, not a single soldier was willing to throw away the supplies in their hands.

These weapons and ammunition are their means of survival.

These are the foundations for winning battles.

Wu Qianli had no choice but to compromise: "Take it for now. If we really can't carry it anymore on the way, we'll make other plans."

In fact, he himself also suffers from a fear of insufficient firepower.

The final battle at Chosin Reservoir resulted in heavy casualties due to insufficient firepower.

He will never forget this pain.

The group was about to set off when He Yuzhu took advantage of the fact that no one was paying attention.

They resorted to their methods again, setting up a makeshift barrier.

He then collected all the remaining supplies in the camp into his personal storage space.

Not a single grain was left for the enemy.

Wu Wanli walked in the middle of the group, looking at the empty camp behind him.

He couldn't help but mutter to himself, "Why does Deputy Company Commander He always have to clean up the mess after the battle is over?"

Yu Congrong, walking beside him, heard everything clearly and immediately turned around to ask, "What did you say?"

Upon seeing this, Wu Wanli hurriedly waved his hands, his face full of panic: "Nothing, nothing, I didn't say anything!"