Chapter 140
The 7th Company's Night Raid on the Heavy Artillery Battalion
During the long journey of the Seventh Company's transfer and evacuation, the team marched deeper into remote and desolate areas.
The place where everyone rested and recuperated was chosen to be deep in a remote mountain valley, far from the front line.
The reason why everyone dared to stop and rest under such circumstances was not because they were careless or underestimated the enemy.
The core reason is that in this desolate and silent wilderness, not a single chaotic gunshot could be heard throughout the entire journey.
As far as the eye could see in the mountains and forests, there was no trace of the scarlet flames of artillery fire.
The enemy's patrol and search teams were unable to detect any unusual activity in the area in a short period of time.
It was precisely because of this uniquely advantageous concealment that the soldiers of the Seventh Company, exhausted from days of continuous raids, were able to escape.
Finally, I was able to close my eyes peacefully and sleep soundly for several hours.
The brief rest and respite barely soothed the fatigue that everyone had suffered from marching for days.
However, the grim reality of the crisis still loomed large over the minds of everyone in the Seventh Company.
The enemy's main force's heavy artillery positions are still quite a distance away from the Seventh Company's current location.
This means that even after daylight has fully broken, the troops will still have to continue their long march.
The moment the daytime march plan was finalized, a fatal problem immediately confronted everyone.
During the day, the mountain passes, forest trails, checkpoints, and sentry posts were all heavily fortified by enemy troops.
Scattered patrol teams, fixed checkpoints, and mobile scouts are everywhere, densely packed together.
The idea of swaggering across this enemy-occupied area in the uniform of the Chinese People's Volunteer Army was simply a pipe dream.
Faced with the dire situation, He Yuzhu had no choice but to grit his teeth and devise a risky but feasible plan to survive.
He immediately issued an order to select some of the young and strong soldiers from the company.
They changed out of their distinctive Chinese People's Volunteer Army combat uniforms and put on old enemy uniforms that they had previously captured.
Disguised as captured prisoners of war, they mingled among the ranks to deceive others and evade inspections along the way.
This seemingly safe disguise plan encountered tremendous internal resistance when it was put into practice.
The soldiers who were chosen to disguise themselves as prisoners were all filled with strong resentment.
Even though everyone knew that this was just a temporary disguise to complete the mission.
Although they were not truly prisoners of the enemy, their inherent pride and courage would never allow them to suffer such humiliation.
Most of the soldiers in the unit were young, and it was their first time stepping onto the brutal Korean battlefield.
Full of passion, they haven't even officially started a head-on battle yet.
Now, without killing a single enemy, they have to put on enemy clothes and pretend to be prisoners of war.
This sense of frustration and humiliation weighed heavily on the hearts of every soldier undergoing the uniform change, a feeling that was difficult to shake off.
For a moment, a suffocating and resentful atmosphere filled the ranks, and many soldiers remained silent with livid faces.
Seeing that the morale of the troops was about to crumble and waver, Mei Sheng took the initiative to step forward at the critical moment.
He patiently walked up to the group of conflicting soldiers, reasoning with them and appealing to their emotions.
Taking into account the current battlefield situation, the company's combat mission, and the life and death safety of all personnel, they patiently persuaded and guided each person.
Under Mei Sheng's calm and meticulous guidance, the soldiers were able to suppress their resentment and anger.
He reluctantly accepted the arrangement to pretend to be a prisoner, but the estrangement and dissatisfaction in his heart did not completely disappear.
Unconsciously, many soldiers looked at Deputy Company Commander He Yuzhu with a hint of hidden resentment.
He Yuzhu witnessed the negative emotions and private complaints quietly growing within the team throughout the entire process.
But he remained completely unconcerned throughout, with no extra fluctuation of expression on his face.
In He Yuzhu's code of conduct, on the brutal battlefield, only the success or failure of the mission is the sole core objective.
As long as we can lead the entire Seventh Company to break through the blockade and successfully complete the core mission of destroying the heavy artillery position.
Personal misunderstandings, soldiers' complaints, and gains or losses in reputation were never within his consideration.
The reason why the soldiers felt alienated from He Yuzhu was not only because of the arrangement of pretending to be prisoners.
There is another crucial reason that cannot be ignored: the gap between social status and military achievements.
He Yuzhu was not a party member, and his beliefs differed from those of most of the core soldiers in the company.
In addition, he had only been in the Seventh Company for a short time and had previously acted alone, detached from the company.
Most of the ordinary soldiers in the company had never seen him fight bravely on the battlefield.
The glorious military achievements on the battlefield are real and true, recorded in black and white, and known to everyone.
But it is far less direct and shocking than witnessing the fighting and battle firsthand, which inspires awe.
Their formidable fighting prowess, invisible to the naked eye, ultimately failed to win the complete trust of these veterans.
In order to minimize the risk of exposure from checks along the way, He Yuzhu made another meticulous arrangement.
He took the initiative to privately discuss with Company Commander Wu Qianli and they exchanged their rank insignia.
In this way, when encountering enemy questioning and negotiation during the journey.
This allows He Yuzhu, with his mature demeanor and composed personality, to handle all communications.
There will never be a strange scene where the team leader is silent and lets his subordinates answer questions throughout the entire process.
To avoid arousing suspicion and vigilance from enemy sentry post soldiers due to oversights in details.
The meticulous camouflage arrangements soon proved useful on the journey ahead.
The group had not gone far when they ran into the first temporary checkpoint set up by the enemy.
The troops stationed here are well-equipped Bald Eagle soldiers, whose daily checks are lax and perfunctory.
He Yuzhu had long since mastered the art of dealing with these enemy outposts, handling them with ease.
He deliberately lowered his voice and spoke in broken, halting English.
With a forced, polite smile on his face, he gestured and belittled the bald eagle soldiers on duty.
These ordinary soldiers, who are stationed at the outer outposts year-round, are not highly educated and have extremely poor vigilance.
Not only could he not understand the dense text on his officer's ID, he also suffered from severe face blindness.
A few simple words, vague statements about one's identity, and casual display of identification are all it takes to easily get away with it.
The group passed through the checkpoint controlled by the bald eagle at a leisurely pace, without causing the slightest disturbance.
Having successfully passed the first hurdle, everyone was just beginning to relax a little.
At the bend in the mountain road ahead, a heavily guarded checkpoint stood prominently blocking the only way forward.
The troops stationed here were not the Bald Eagles, but the South Korean army, known for its cunning, greed, and narrow-mindedness.
Upon noticing the change in the enemy's unit composition, everyone's hearts tightened instantly, and the atmosphere suddenly became tense.
He Yuzhu remained calm and stepped forward alone to meet the South Korean soldiers guarding the checkpoint.
He quickly pulled out his military officer's ID and flashed it hastily in front of the other person for a brief moment.
He didn't dare to stop and display his documents because the photo on the document didn't look like him at all.
Once carefully examined, the carefully laid facade will be exposed in an instant.
Surprisingly, the South Korean sentry in charge of the check did not carefully check the documents from beginning to end.
In this chaotic and intertwined battleground where multiple forces are clashing.
A group that dares to travel so openly and brazenly with a large number of prisoners is no ordinary stragglers.
In the minds of South Korean soldiers, a force acting in this manner could not possibly be the Chinese People's Volunteer Army or the North Korean troops.
Therefore, from the beginning, they did not consider this team as a high-risk target.
Having escaped the crisis of identity verification, another greedy scheme quietly fell upon the Seventh Company.
This South Korean army, which suffered repeated defeats and was demoralized, was constantly being pushed back on the main battlefield.
Let alone actively attacking and killing the enemy to establish merit, it was already a blessing if they were not surrounded and captured by the Volunteer Army on ordinary days.
In the arduous and monotonous daily routine of their posting, a military merit award is their greatest hope for promotion and advancement.
Upon encountering this convoy transporting a large number of prisoners, the South Korean soldiers were instantly filled with envy.
In their view, this was a tremendous achievement delivered out of thin air, a readily available opportunity for promotion.
Why can others escort prisoners to receive rewards and honors, while they can only be trapped at the outpost and suffer their days in misery?
A twisted sense of jealousy and extreme greed instantly consumed the South Korean officer's thoughts.
The South Korean captain leading the outpost glared greedily at the soldiers in the ranks who were pretending to be prisoners.
He deliberately lowered his pace, quickly walked to He Yuzhu's side, and pulled him a few steps to a quieter spot to the side.
The soldiers around them were deliberately separated, leaving a private space for them to chat alone.
The South Korean captain wore a slick, obsequious smile and spoke in a friendly yet polite tone.
"Brother, you must be tired from your journey. I have something personal I'd like to discuss with you."
He Yuzhu remained calm, though a chilling glint flashed in his eyes. He spoke softly and without a word.
"Sir, please feel free to speak. As long as it is within my power, I will not refuse."
The South Korean captain rubbed his hands together, his eyes fixed on the rows of soldiers pretending to be prisoners behind him.
The desire and calculation in his eyes were undisguised, and he bluntly stated his sordid demands.
"To be honest, could you spare half of the prisoners you're escorting and give them to us?"
"You know the difficulties we soldiers face. We're on a brutal battlefield, and we don't have any real combat achievements to show for it."
"There's absolutely no hope of getting a promotion, a raise, or climbing the corporate ladder now. It's incredibly difficult!"
The moment he finished speaking, the South Korean captain quickly pulled a pack of imported cigarettes from his uniform pocket.
With a fawning expression, he pulled out a cigarette and respectfully handed it to He Yuzhu, trying to get closer to him.
He Yuzhu pretended to look troubled, his brows furrowing slightly, adopting a conflicted and hesitant posture.
He deliberately drew out his words, his tone tinged with helplessness and hesitation, and slowly began to decline.
"This matter is probably going to be difficult to handle."
"These prisoners were all registered by the higher authorities, and their numbers had been reported and filed long ago."
"If I were to secretly give half of it to you, I wouldn't be able to explain it to my superiors and my men when I get back."
This reasonable excuse, while seemingly a firm refusal, actually leaves room for negotiation.
The astute South Korean captain instantly understood the subtext of the words and immediately changed the negotiation approach.
He quickly suppressed his smile, reached into his inner pocket, and began searching for the chips he had prepared beforehand.
Next came two heavy, golden-yellow croakers, along with an exquisite imported watch.
He quietly slipped it into He Yuzhu's palm, giving him a look that signaled him to put it away quickly so that no one else would see it.
The sudden large bribe made He Yuzhu pretend to be surprised and bewildered.
But deep down he was clear-headed, having long seen through the despicable nature of these South Korean officers who were greedy and driven by profit.
He feigned surprise and asked in a low voice, deliberately amplifying his shock to match the other party's trading rhythm.
"What do you mean by this, sir? Are you planning to use these valuables to buy my prisoners?"
The South Korean captain nodded repeatedly, his eyes eager, afraid of missing this hard-won opportunity to gain credit.
He Yuzhu held the gold and watch in his palm, still maintaining a troubled and hesitant expression.
He shook his head slightly, his tone carrying a hint of deliberate regret and dissatisfaction.
"Brother, I understand your good intentions, but this offer is really not enough."
"Such a large number of prisoners are quite valuable. I really can't risk making this deal with just these."
Seeing that bribery had failed to secure a deal, the South Korean captain quickly compromised and made concessions.
His tone became increasingly ingratiating, and he adopted an extremely humble attitude, proactively proposing a compromise to postpone the settlement.
"Brother, how about we negotiate like this? You name a price you're happy with first."
"I don't have much money on me right now. I'll write you an IOU for the rest, and you can owe me for now."
"Once I've gathered any supplies and valuables, I'll personally deliver them to you to make up the remaining payment."
"If it's inconvenient for you to wait for me to deliver it, you can come to my defense zone and pick it up yourself at any time. I will never go back on my word."
During the hushed negotiations between the two, He Yuzhu appeared to be completely focused on the transaction at hand.
His right hand, which was behind his back, quietly rose and, using his body as cover, quickly made a series of secret hand gestures.
The hand gestures were concise and crisp, and every detail was a pre-arranged operational code within the Seventh Company.
The key message was clearly conveyed: "The situation has changed, negotiations have broken down, everyone is on high alert, and we are ready to take action at any time."
Wu Qianli, standing at the front of the group, never took his eyes off He Yuzhu, remaining on high alert throughout.
They kept a close eye on every move at the negotiation site, not daring to relax their vigilance for a moment.
When he caught a series of tactical hand signals from behind He Yuzhu out of the corner of his eye.
His eyes narrowed instantly, and without the slightest hesitation, he lowered his voice and quickly issued orders to the key soldiers around him.
"Attention all personnel, maintain your current positions, make minor adjustments to your aim at the target, and await the signal to fire."
In an instant, the soldiers of the Seventh Company, who were mixed in with the ranks, tensed up.
Without making a sound, everyone subtly raised the muzzles of their guns.
They precisely locked onto their pre-selected South Korean sentry targets, their fingers hovering over the triggers.
They can open fire instantly and launch a lightning-fast attack at the command of a single person.
The South Korean soldiers inside the outpost were completely unaware of the deadly crisis brewing beneath the surface.
The South Korean captain, preoccupied with his own calculations, was completely oblivious to the strange shift in the atmosphere around him.
The two spoke in a voice that was neither too loud nor too soft, keeping it within a small area.
He assumed it was a private conversation that had been overheard by the other party's subordinates.
They assumed the subordinate's tense expression was due to worry that their private transaction would be discovered by their superiors.
They didn't even consider the possibility of a military assault or a direct confrontation.
He even turned to his sentries and waved impatiently to appease them.
"Relax a bit, don't be too tense, it's just normal military negotiations."
After calming his own soldiers, the South Korean captain turned to look at He Yuzhu again.
With a fawning smile on her face, she continued to persuade him along the lines of the negotiation.
"Brother, I understand the feelings of your men. We're all just trying to make a living off the army."
"There's no need to make things awkward for both sides over a group of prisoners. Have all your men lay down their weapons."
"We're open to discussing prices. As long as you're willing to lower your expectations, we can work out all the terms gradually."
Hearing this, He Yuzhu was completely certain that the South Korean captain in front of him was determined to forcibly buy prisoners.
The path of peaceful negotiation and trying to evade the issue is completely blocked, and there is no need to continue maneuvering.
The only way for everyone to pass through this checkpoint safely is to force their way through and annihilate the guards.
The thought was made in an instant, and the last trace of feigned gentleness in He Yuzhu's eyes completely disappeared.
Instead, there was a bone-chilling cold and a ruthless, decisive killing intent.
He suddenly stepped to the side, his long arm suddenly reaching out to grab the South Korean captain's neck tightly.
He suddenly exerted force with his arm, locking the opponent's throat, and at the same time opened his mouth and let out a loud shout that shook the entire scene.
"Let's do it!"
The two short and sharp words resounded like thunder over the silent outpost.
Until the moment when my neck was tightly locked and the feeling of suffocation swept over my entire body.
The greedy and foolish South Korean captain belatedly realized that he had fallen into a trap.
Suddenly realizing that this so-called friendly force was not an ordinary transport and escort unit at all, they realized that it was not.
Hidden beneath the disguise were the very volunteer soldiers they feared and dreaded every day!
A profound sense of despair overwhelmed him instantly, but by then it was too late to realize what had happened, and there was no turning back.
A sharp, piercing cracking sound of bones breaking suddenly rang out.
The South Korean captain's neck was snapped by He Yuzhu with his bare hands, and his body instantly lost all strength.
He slumped down, and before he could even scream, he died on the spot.
The next second, a burst of intense and violent gunfire suddenly shattered the tranquility of the mountains and fields.
The sounds of machine gun fire and rifle bursts mingled together.
They wove together a deadly net of fire, fiercely enveloping the entire South Korean outpost.
The South Korean troops stationed at the outpost were completely unprepared and relaxed from beginning to end.
One second they were dreaming of capturing prisoners and gaining military merit.
The next second, they were engulfed by a sudden burst of intense firepower and instantly plunged into annihilation.
Faces filled with astonishment and disbelief were frozen in that moment of terror.
Countless South Korean soldiers stared wide-eyed, bewildered as their comrades, with whom they had spent every day, fell to the ground one after another.
The seemingly solid outpost defenses proved to be incredibly vulnerable under the seven-strike blitz.
The cold bullets mercilessly pierced through flesh and blood, accompanied by screams, wails, and curses.
Layer upon layer of South Korean soldiers fell to the ground, one after another, lifeless.
At that moment, the same question lingered in the minds of the vast majority of South Korean soldiers.
They just wanted to divide up a group of prisoners and gain more military merits to get promoted and make money.
Why did such a brutal and bloody battle erupt in such a short time, resulting in the complete annihilation of the army?
The harsh reality of the battlefield never gives the weak any extra time to think or regret.
The entire raid was extremely short, fast-paced, and swift.
Relying on perfect surprise attack advantages, precise fire support, and strong individual combat skills.
The South Korean outpost garrison, which held a terrain advantage, was quickly wiped out by the soldiers of the 7th Company.
After the fierce battle, only a few soldiers of the Seventh Company were grazed by stray bullets, resulting in minor superficial injuries.
No one was seriously injured, and no one was killed. The casualty rate was extremely low, demonstrating overwhelming combat power.
The dust of the battle settled, the smoke slowly dissipated, and the pungent smell of gunpowder lingered over the entire outpost.
The group quickly put away their weapons and began the cleanup and clearing of the battlefield in an orderly manner.
He Yuzhu's gaze swept over the corpses of South Korean enemy soldiers scattered on the ground, and a brilliant plan instantly popped into his mind.
In order to continue to conceal their whereabouts, confuse nearby enemy forces, and evade subsequent tracking and capture.
The group immediately sprang into action, quickly stripping the standard military uniforms off the fallen South Korean soldier.
They covered the enemy corpses one by one, thus concealing all traces of their own casualties and injuries.
After a quick change of gear and adjustments, the battlefield situation underwent a dramatic reversal.
The 7th Company of the Chinese People's Volunteer Army, which was originally tasked with raiding the outpost, has transformed itself.
Disguised as South Korean troops stationed at this strategic checkpoint, they perfectly took over all the defensive positions.
The South Korean soldiers who fell to their deaths were dressed in the combat uniforms of the Chinese People's Volunteer Army.
They disguised themselves as a volunteer army assault team that had been ambushed and wiped out, in order to deceive the surrounding enemy patrol forces.
This outpost, freshly stained with blood, was extremely close to the enemy's core heavy artillery camp.
Such intense gunfire could not possibly be completely isolated or go unnoticed.
Sure enough, not long after the fierce battle ended, the enemy's heavy artillery camp noticed the unusual activity.
A fully armed artillery patrol team quickly drove to the checkpoint to verify the situation.
The officer in charge looked serious and questioned the guard post about its garrison number, duty assignments, and potential emergencies.
He Yuzhu remained calm and composed throughout, mimicking the tone and demeanor of a South Korean soldier, answering questions flawlessly.
Following a pre-prepared story, they falsely claimed that they had been ambushed by a small group of volunteer soldiers and had fought desperately to annihilate them.
After hearing the report, the patrol officer had no doubts and immediately said he would report their merits to his superiors.
However, the artillery squad also took the opportunity to propose a hard condition for the exchange.
All the enemy corpses dressed in the uniforms of the Chinese People's Volunteer Army were handed over to them for unified disposal.
Faced with this request, He Yuzhu did not hesitate at all and readily agreed on the spot.
Their words, actions, and expressions completely imitated the South Korean soldiers' greed for military merit and their perfunctory attitude.
She cooperated fully with all of the other party's arrangements without showing any unusual resistance or opposition.
Subsequently, the bald eagle soldiers who arrived with them directly brought two heavy military trucks.
All the disguised corpses, leftover firearms and equipment, and various supplies at the scene were loaded onto the truck.
Under the guise of unified recycling and processing, they were actually pocketing the enormous credit for annihilating the Chinese People's Volunteer Army.
Two trucks, fully loaded with "spoils of war," roared and slowly drove away from the outpost, heading back towards the artillery camp.
Watching the enemy convoy recede into the distance, the soldiers of the Seventh Company looked at each other.
Each person had a complex look in their eyes, a look of astonishment on their face, and a subtle mix of absurdity and speechlessness in their hearts.
Due to the language barrier, they could not understand the specific content of He Yuzhu's negotiations with the enemy.
But the visible images and the enemy's bizarre maneuvers were crystal clear to everyone.
These high-ranking bald eagle artillerymen comfortably took the credit for their hard-fought battles.
This outrageous and absurd operation completely refreshed the understanding of many veterans.
Once the enemy patrol convoy had completely disappeared at the end of the mountain road, the surroundings returned to complete silence.
Company Commander Wu Qianli walked up to He Yuzhu, his brows furrowed, and asked a question with a face full of doubt.
His tone was full of incomprehension; he couldn't understand the enemy's strange behavior of insisting on taking the bodies away.
"Old He, I really don't understand, what's the point of these artillerymen dragging away these corpses?"
He Yuzhu stood with his hands behind his back, his gaze fixed on the enemy's heavy artillery camp, a cold glint in his eyes.
With a hint of sarcasm in his voice, he slowly opened his mouth and exposed the truth about the corrupt and decadent rules within the enemy army.
"In their military system, these corpses are real battle achievements and the capital for promotion."
"An entire squad's worth of 'volunteer army achievements'—this is a top-notch merit of immense significance."
Upon hearing this explanation, Yu Congrong, who had a fiery and outspoken personality, couldn't help but burst into profanity.
His face was full of disdain and contempt, and his tone was full of strong sarcasm and contempt.
"Damn it, these spineless cowards are utterly useless in a direct confrontation."
"All they do all day is think about these opportunistic, crooked, and dirty tricks."
"No wonder they had a huge advantage in numbers and equipment, but in the end they could never defeat our volunteer army."
Upon hearing this, He Yuzhu turned slightly to look at Yu Congrong and calmly offered an explanation of the reasons behind it.
His tone was calm, yet he accurately pinpointed the fatal weakness of the enemy's artillery unit.
"This group of people is a heavy artillery unit, and their core combat range is several kilometers away."
"Normally, all you need to do is stay in the rear positions and operate heavy artillery to bombard the front lines from a distance."
"Do you really think these artillerymen, who are always holed up in the rear, have a chance to engage our infantry in a head-on confrontation?"
"If we really engage in close combat, once they see our troops with their own eyes, they'll basically have no choice but to surrender."
Yu Congrong scratched the back of his head, grinned, and instantly realized the reasoning behind it.
He nodded earnestly and continued to press for the most pressing practical issues that everyone was concerned about.
"Hehe, now that you mention it, you're right. So what about those South Korean troops we just dealt with?"
"Judging from their combat strength, they are probably not even as good as ordinary Bald Eagle infantry. They are ridiculously weak."
"Moreover, these outposts on remote and important routes are not guarded by elite troops; they are all just ragtag units put together to fill the positions."
He Yuzhu nodded slowly, agreeing with this statement, and then looked at the surrounding sentry post defense layout.
Take this opportunity to raise the most critical issue at present and finalize the action plan for the next period of time.
"So, are we just going to stay here and pretend to be South Korean soldiers, standing guard for them?"
He Yuzhu remained calm and composed, speaking with certainty, and gave clear arrangements and plans.
"What other choice do we have? It's broad daylight now, and moving around rashly would easily expose our whereabouts."
"With the Bald Eagle artillery squad as witnesses, our identities will not be questioned for the time being."
"Using this outpost to lie low and conceal our presence is currently the safest and most reliable way to infiltrate."
"Wait patiently for night to fall completely before making our move and sneaking towards the enemy's core heavy artillery position."
I thought that by staying put, I could lie low and lie low until nightfall, and that no further trouble would arise.
But no one expected that an even more outrageous and bizarre unexpected situation would suddenly come knocking.
Suddenly, a piercing electrical static came from the wired walkie-talkie at the sentry post.
Immediately following, a furious, rude, and angry shouting voice suddenly burst from the receiver.
The other party's tone was extremely rude, launching into a barrage of baseless accusations and insults.
By combining the fragmented words of the other party's angry shouts, the group quickly pieced together the whole story.
The defeat of the South Korean supply transport company, which was secretly wiped out by the Seventh Company the previous night, has been fully exposed.
After extensive investigation and analysis, the higher command strongly suspected that the annihilation of the supply company was related to this outpost.
These were defense oversights in the area that should have been quietly addressed and resolved by the garrison troops at the outposts.
However, they ended up handing over all the spoils of war and corpses to the Bald Eagle artillery.
In the end, the South Korean army was left to bear all the blame, while the credit was stolen by outsiders in this absurd situation.
If those disguised corpses had been handed over directly to the South Korean authorities back then...
It can not only cover up the lapses in the defense of the jurisdiction, but also take the opportunity to win the merits of annihilating the enemy.
This can be considered a perfect solution that minimizes losses and maximizes benefits.
But now they've lost on both fronts, leaving behind only bad troubles and no benefits or achievements.
The superior commander was furious and naturally wanted to vent all his anger on this outpost.
He Yuzhu gripped the walkie-talkie receiver, patiently listening to the other party's continuous rant.
The relentless barrage of rebukes lasted a full five minutes, each word harsh and unpleasant, utterly humiliating.
During this time, they also had to give perfunctory replies from time to time, pretending to be humble and admitting their mistakes as subordinates, and cooperate with the performance.
After enduring several minutes of unwarranted insults, even the best patience would be completely worn out.
He Yuzhu's eyes turned cold, and he raised his hand to retract the external signal antenna of the starter phone.
The signal transmission was cut off instantly, and the sound in the earpiece immediately became intermittent and crackling.
The muffled static completely masked the other party's angry curses. After a brief exchange, they simply hung up the call.
The moment the call was completely cut off, the air pressure around He Yuzhu instantly dropped to freezing point.
A chilling, bone-piercing coldness quietly spread out, and a familiar aura of killing intent faintly emerged.
He silently memorized the commander's voice and unit number from the receiver.
He secretly made up his mind that he would wait for the opportunity to encounter them on the battlefield later.
He will definitely teach the other party a lesson and make them suffer the consequences of unwarranted insults.
Settle this old score about being unjustly scolded, and make the other party pay a heavy price for their temper.
The soldiers around him couldn't understand the obscure dialect conversations coming through the walkie-talkies.
But everyone could clearly sense the irritable and fierce tone coming from the receiver.
Combined with He Yuzhu's increasingly gloomy and cold expression, one could guess that it was definitely not a good thing.
He casually put down the walkie-talkie and briefly relayed the entire conversation to everyone.
After hearing this absurd and frustrating story, all the soldiers of the Seventh Company present were collectively speechless.
I never expected that by honestly cooperating with the charade, I would be unfairly burdened with a huge accusation.
The long daylight slowly passed by in this oppressive and monotonous state of covert duty.
Fortunately, no further personnel from higher authorities in South Korea were sent to the checkpoint to investigate or hold anyone accountable.
It is highly likely that the location is too far from the base, and there are not enough troops available to come and investigate.
Or perhaps the situation on the front lines is tense, with various war-related issues piling up, leaving no time to attend to such a small matter.
Due to a combination of factors, this makeshift checkpoint was able to remain peaceful and quiet until nightfall.
Night slowly enveloped the entire mountain area, and the pitch-black night became the best natural cover.
Enemy patrols in the area have decreased significantly, visibility has been limited, and alert efficiency has been greatly reduced.
The time was ripe, and He Yuzhu gave the order, and the entire Seventh Company quickly packed up their equipment and supplies.
They shouldered various light and heavy weapons, shells, and ammunition, and quietly left the outpost where they had been stationed for a day.
Under the cover of the deep night, everyone kept their bodies low and quickly made their way along the hidden mountain paths.
Just after 8 p.m., the entire Seventh Company successfully reached the outer perimeter of the enemy's heavy artillery position.
They eventually settled in a low hill 800 meters away from the heavy artillery camp.
Its excellent high ground position perfectly covers the enemy's entire position, making it a natural ambush site.
It was the absurd operation of handing over the corpses and falsely claiming credit during the day that indirectly helped the Seventh Company a great deal.
The perimeter of the enemy artillery camp was significantly reduced, and the patrol distance was extremely short.
The perimeter reconnaissance and surveillance forces were extremely lax and had not entered a high-intensity state of combat readiness at all.
This allowed the Seventh Company to stealthily approach over a wide area, avoiding the fatal risks of being exposed countless times.
After everyone successfully arrived at the designated ambush point, they immediately divided the work and quickly began preparations.
The artillery squad quickly dug a makeshift firing position, tested the mortars, and calibrated the firing data.
Riflemen and machine gunners spread out to form an outer defensive line, ready to intercept any counterattacks from the enemy.
All combat preparations were carried out in an orderly manner, and the soldiers, armed with guns and cannons, lay in ambush and waited.
He Yuzhu did not rush to order an immediate attack and a forced assault on the enemy's heavy artillery positions.
His years of battlefield experience told him that there would never be only one reconnaissance unit on the eve of a large-scale battle.
Allied forces in the surrounding area and infiltration units cooperating in operations are inevitably advancing their infiltration efforts simultaneously.
If the Seventh Company were to launch an artillery barrage prematurely, the sudden explosion would surely alert the enemy forces throughout the area.
Prematurely revealing operational intentions disrupts the overall coordinated operational deployment of the troops.
It would be barely feasible for the Seventh Company alone to take down the heavy artillery battalion.
However, the main force has a large-scale infiltration operation plan involving entire divisions or even more troops.
Once the enemy is alerted prematurely, the subsequent advance of the main force will no longer be able to proceed silently.
There is a very high probability that the enemy will deploy defenses and intercept them in advance, causing unpredictable and heavy casualties.
In addition, the camp is too close to the enemy's core stronghold, so the radio station must not be used lightly.
Once the radio signals are leaked, they will be instantly detected by the enemy, completely exposing the hiding place.
With multiple concerns, the entire Seventh Company could only suppress their restlessness for combat and patiently lie in wait for the right opportunity.
Time passed slowly, and only the faint sounds of the night wind howling and insects chirping could be heard in the mountains and fields.
At 10:08 p.m., He Yuzhu's eyes were pressed tightly against the high-powered binoculars.
His gaze was fixed on the brightly lit enemy heavy artillery camp below, carefully observing the movements inside.
It was clear that within the camp, large numbers of enemy artillery soldiers were beginning to assemble in groups towards their respective artillery positions.
It is clear that a routine nighttime combat readiness exercise is about to be carried out, or preparations are being made for a nighttime long-range artillery mission.
An excellent attacking window has now officially opened!
He Yuzhu abruptly put down his binoculars, straightened his back, and issued a combat order in a deep and stern voice.
"Attention all artillery! Immediately engage the designated target! All artillery crews, take your positions and prepare to fire!"
The sound of rapid, orderly footsteps suddenly rang out, the clattering footsteps short and powerful.
The artillerymen in each squad quickly adjusted their posture, secured the gun barrels, locked the firing coordinates, and stood ready for battle.
"Ready—Fire!"
A sharp order to fire shattered the deathly silence of the mountain forest in the dead of night.
Thump thump thump thump!
The deep, heavy roar of cannons echoed continuously, shaking the mountains and fields.
In this surprise attack, the Seventh Company used all its firepower, acting ruthlessly and leaving no room for retreat.
All the mortars looted from the enemy supply trucks captured along the way were dismantled and taken away.
In addition, the two standard mortars originally equipped by the 7th Company were all concentrated and deployed in this battle.
Eight mortars lined up in a row, forming a dense heavy firepower matrix, which is very intimidating.
Whoosh whoosh—
One after another, shells pierced the dark night sky, streaking down with short, sharp arcs.
The next second, a series of violent explosions erupted within the enemy's heavy artillery camp.
A blinding crimson light suddenly appeared, and thick smoke instantly rose up, engulfing the entire camp.
After the first round of artillery fire was completed, without any pause, He Yuzhu shouted the order again.
"Adjust your breathing, reload quickly, second round of shelling, ready, fire!"
The second volley of shells roared into the air once more, precisely raining down on the densely packed enemy artillery positions.
The observers quickly calculate distance, wind speed, and elevation difference, and report the latest data parameters in real time.
The artillery crew quickly adjusted the firing parameters of the artillery and locked onto the new strike coordinates.
"Target distance adjusted to 700 meters, left and right positions unchanged, all personnel open fire!"
Round after round of artillery fire poured down relentlessly, slamming into the enemy's carefully laid heavy artillery positions.
However, the gap in objective reality cannot be easily bridged by artillery attacks alone.
Inside the enemy camp, there were a total of eighteen 155mm heavy howitzers.
These large-caliber heavy artillery pieces are massive in size, robust in structure, and dispersed in deployment.
Sufficient safety intervals were reserved between each heavy artillery piece to avoid damage from chain explosions.
It is simply unrealistic to rely on the coverage of light mortars to destroy multiple heavy artillery pieces with a single shot.
Each heavy howitzer is an independent, robust combat unit with extremely high damage resistance.
After four rounds of intense artillery fire, the enemy camp below was thrown into complete chaos.
Violent explosions, towering flames, collapsing fortifications, and the screams of wounded and injured soldiers were all intertwined.
In the chaos, the enemy's infantry defense forces quickly assembled and rushed towards the hill.
Dense infantry squads, armed with rifles, launched a counterattack against the Seventh Company's makeshift artillery position.
The enemy's counterattack was much faster and more ferocious than anyone had anticipated.
He Yuzhu had sharp eyes and immediately noticed the movement of the enemy infantry. He decisively shouted the order.
"Enemy infantry counterattack, target exposed! All artillery crews immediately dismantle their cannons and quickly reposition!"
The soldiers in the third platoon responsible for operating the artillery were well-trained and moved swiftly and decisively.
They immediately worked together to dismantle the gun carriage and barrel, and carried the heavy gun body and boxes of shells.
Following closely in He Yuzhu's footsteps, they quickly moved and evacuated to the pre-surveyed backup concealed position.
Everyone knew perfectly well that the enemy's 155mm heavy howitzers had an extremely long range and terrifying power.
However, due to the limitations of its parabolic trajectory, it cannot strike short-range targets around the foot of the mountain at close range.
However, the enemy's fully-organized artillery battalion was not equipped with only heavy artillery.
Within the supporting structure, there would inevitably be a large number of mortars, anti-tank tanks, and infantry defense squads.
If they stubbornly hold onto a single artillery position, all that awaits them is a devastating barrage of artillery fire.
On the rear blocking line, Company Commander Wu Qianli had already made comprehensive interception arrangements in advance.
Facing the enemy infantry charging towards him, he raised his arm and gave the order to intercept them in a deep voice.
"First platoon, second platoon, and firepower platoon, all on high alert! Construct a defensive line and repel the invading enemy!"
"We must resolutely slow down the enemy's advance to buy ample time for the artillery squads to relocate!"
"yes!"
The soldiers of the three infantry platoons responded in unison, their morale soaring and their fighting spirit awe-inspiring.
Even during the lulls when the artillery squads were setting up their cannons and continuously bombarding the enemy camp.
The forward blocking force did not relax at all, and quickly dug simple trenches using the mountainous terrain.
A solid temporary defensive line was built, with the two positions a hundred meters apart, so that they would not interfere with each other.
A well-organized dual tactical layout was formed, consisting of artillery fire and forward blocking.
When the counterattacking enemy infantry advanced to within 200 meters of the defensive line.
The M1 heavy machine gun, once set up, roared furiously and began suppressive fire.
Crossfire instantly wove together a dense barrage of death, ruthlessly sweeping away the charging enemy.
The large number of enemy soldiers at the forefront were instantly and mercilessly felled by a hail of bullets, suffering heavy casualties.
The remaining surviving enemy soldiers were instantly stunned by the bloody casualties and dared not charge forward rashly any longer.
They lowered their bodies, used the terrain for cover, changed their tactical movements, and slowly crawled forward.
At the same time, the enemy's mortar positions behind the lines also quickly launched a counterattack.
One mortar shell after another was launched with precision and crashed down on the initial firing position of the Seventh Company.
It must be admitted that the light artillery under this heavy artillery battalion has extremely high firing accuracy and is well-trained.
Even in the event of a surprise attack and chaos, it can still quickly locate the enemy's position and launch a precise artillery counterattack.
The original artillery positions of the Seventh Company were instantly and repeatedly bombarded by dense artillery fire.
Dirt flew everywhere, rocks exploded, and fortifications collapsed, leaving the entire area devastated.
The three platoons of soldiers, who had already completed their transfer, looked back at the sky filled with artillery fire and felt incredibly fortunate.
No one dared to be distracted in the slightest, and they sped up their journey to quickly reach the backup position to reposition the artillery.
After four rounds of intense artillery fire, it was clear to the naked eye that ten heavy artillery pieces in the enemy's position had been blown up.
The gun barrel tilted, the fortifications were damaged, and the ammunition was scattered, completely losing its ability to operate normally.
However, due to the hasty long-range shelling, it was impossible to accurately assess the extent of internal damage to the heavy artillery.
It's impossible to determine whether it's completely unusable or just superficially damaged and can be reused with minor repairs.
The remaining eight intact 155mm heavy guns still possess extremely strong deterrent and combat capabilities.
No one may be allowed to remain; we must accurately identify and destroy them one by one to prevent future troubles.
He Yuzhu quickly identified the targets, with one mortar locking onto a single surviving heavy artillery piece.
All gunners were required to abandon blind firing and instead aim precisely at the core gun positions and ammunition storage points throughout the entire process.
After each cannon was calibrated, He Yuzhu would personally step forward to verify the aiming angle.
Only after confirming that everything is correct will the order to fire be given, so as to avoid wasting any shells.
"All personnel, prepare for three rapid fire rounds. After that, immediately prepare to relocate. Do not linger!"
With urgent orders issued, a new round of precision strikes officially began.
Thump thump thump!
Thump thump thump!
Thump thump thump!
Three short, rapid bursts of fire were fired in quick succession, the shells seeming to be precisely targeted.
It accurately struck the remaining heavy artillery positions, ammunition depots, and supply storage areas of the enemy.
Violent explosions erupted one after another, with two ammunition depots being hit precisely.
The mountain of shells, gunpowder, and explosives was detonated instantly, triggering a chain reaction of violent explosions.
The terrifying force of the explosion directly overturned the surrounding fortifications, sending flames soaring into the sky and waves of heat surging forth.
Inside the enemy camp, they were directly bombarded by their own 155mm heavy howitzers.
Two deafening booms shook the entire mountainside.
He Yuzhu could clearly see through a high-powered telescope that several military trucks had been blown up.
Broken steel wreckage, broken wood, and flying dirt filled the air, creating a scene of extreme devastation.
As for the enemy soldiers in the epicenter of the explosion, they had already been completely wiped out in the chain of explosions.
Their complete bodies were nowhere to be seen; they were all torn to pieces by the ferocious artillery fire.
The deadly threat was successfully dealt a heavy blow, but the crisis was not completely over.
In the distance on the plains, several enemy tanks roared to life, slowly starting up and approaching the battlefield at full speed.
The enemy's tank units have already been deployed to the battlefield and are rapidly advancing towards the hillside to provide support.
He Yuzhu's expression hardened, and without the slightest hesitation, he shouted the relocation order again in a stern voice.
"Enemy tank reinforcements have arrived, the position is exposed, all personnel immediately abandon gun positions and relocate quickly!"
Rapid-fire artillery has a fast firing rate and short dwell time.
The enemy's mortar positions and tank units did not have time to accurately lock onto new artillery positions.
Taking advantage of the brief moment when the enemy's firepower was unbalanced, the members of the 7th Company's artillery crew immediately disassembled their equipment and withdrew at full speed.
The group had just sprinted about thirty meters.
The second backup position they had just stopped at was completely covered by the enemy's dense artillery fire.
A deafening explosion followed closely behind; they were just a second away from being surrounded and severely damaged.
"Speed up! Everyone, accelerate! Seize the last pre-designated concealed position!"
He Yuzhu took the lead and his strength far exceeded that of ordinary soldiers.
He carried two light mortars alone, striding ahead to lead the way at the very front of the column.
His composed demeanor and rapid speed greatly boosted the morale and confidence of the entire team.
The entire team worked together seamlessly and successfully reached the final, pre-surveyed backup ambush position.
After landing, He Yuzhu did not immediately order continued shelling of the remaining targets.
His eyes immediately scanned the entire enemy heavy artillery camp below through the binoculars.
It was confirmed that after two rounds of precision strikes and a series of munitions detonation.
The remaining heavy howitzers have all been destroyed and have completely lost their value for actual combat use.
The core combat capability of the heavy artillery battalion has been completely eradicated, and it poses no further threat.
Having eliminated the biggest concern, He Yuzhu immediately turned the binoculars to quickly search for new targets.
His gaze swept quickly across the corners of the enemy camp, trying his best to find the exact location of the enemy's mortar positions.
Eliminating the enemy's light artillery counterattack capabilities can significantly reduce the pressure on the frontal blocking forces.
The enemy tanks and armored units charging towards them were something that mortars simply could not contend with.
With its tough armor, powerful firepower, and heavy defense, it is impossible for light artillery shells to penetrate it.
The only way to deal with the steel beast is to rely on the bazooka rocket launchers in the hands of the frontline infantry.
All the anti-tank pressure fell on the shoulders of the forward blocking force led by Wu Qianli.
The moment He Yuzhu's telescope lens was precisely aimed at his own forward blocking defense line.
A breathtaking scene suddenly appeared before our eyes, instantly putting our minds on edge.
In the pitch-black night, several rockets, each trailing a dazzling plume of flame, suddenly pierced the sky.
It shot out at high speed, heading straight for the enemy tanks charging ahead and crashing into them.
Boom!
The first rocket accurately hit the tank's side armor, and a violent explosion occurred instantly.
The entire tank burst into flames instantly, its power system was destroyed, and it was completely paralyzed.
Following closely behind, the other two tanks sensed the danger and immediately slowed their advance, remaining in place on guard.
After a brief pause and adjustment, one of the tanks ignored the casualties and forcibly resumed its charge.
The second bazooka rocket was fired, aimed precisely at the tank's vulnerable ammunition compartment.
It hit the vital point with pinpoint accuracy, and the violent internal explosion instantly engulfed the entire steel behemoth.
The massive tank was thrown two or three meters off the ground by the enormous force of the internal explosion.
After crashing heavily to the ground, the vehicle's exterior continuously emitted sparks, flashes, and bursts of light.
Like a burning iron barrel, it shattered everywhere, turning into a pile of scrap metal.
Under the cover of night, enemy tracer rounds suddenly rose into the air, their pale, cold light instantly illuminating the entire battlefield.
Using the light for visibility, the enemy's mortar units immediately locked onto the coordinates of the Seventh Company's blocking position.
Round after round of mortar shells rained down, slamming heavily onto the defensive line.
Flames flashed one after another, and rubble and dirt flew everywhere, instantly turning the front line into a thick smoke.
After assessing the enemy's artillery deployment and troop distribution, He Yuzhu quickly issued orders to launch attacks from multiple points.
He spoke rapidly and clearly, accurately assigning the targets to each artillery position.
"Facing the direction of the company commander's blocking position, target distance 600 meters, offset 20 meters to the left, both guns ready!"
"clear!"
"Target distance 630 meters, offset 25 meters to the left, both guns to be quickly aligned and prepared!"
"receive!"
"Enemy infantry group at close range, target area 400-430 meters, all four guns locked and ready!"
"All personnel are ready!"
After a series of instructions were quickly issued, He Yuzhu waved his hand sharply and shouted the order to fire.
"put!"
Thump thump!
Two mortars fired first, accurately striking enemy mortar positions hidden in the distance.
Thump thump thump thump!
The remaining six cannons fired simultaneously, combining long and short ranges for layered coverage.
The first two artillery groups were dedicated to attacking the source of the enemy's counter-attack artillery fire, cutting off the enemy's long-range fire suppression.
The last group of four mortars focused their bombardment on the dense infantry formations approaching the defensive line.
This compressed the enemy's charging space, greatly reducing the immense pressure on Wu Qianli's frontal blocking.
After a brief rest and reloading, the second round of artillery fire was unleashed precisely on time, giving the enemy no chance to catch their breath.
After two rounds of targeted artillery fire ended, the tracer rounds in the night sky became increasingly dense, illuminating the entire mountain forest.
The enemy's superior vision has been amplified, and continuing to fight in the same spot will only lead to them being surrounded.
The battlefield situation is constantly changing, and it is not advisable for an isolated force to remain deep in enemy territory for long. A full retreat is the only wise choice.
He Yuzhu made a decisive decision and issued the final order for everyone to retreat and break through the encirclement.
"All units cease shelling, destroy excess ammunition, and retreat in an orderly manner to the designated assembly point!"
"Wu Wanli led his artillery crew to withdraw first, releasing signal flares and marking the retreat route!"
"yes!"
The artillerymen immediately packed up their light equipment, shouldered their weapons and ammunition, and prepared to withdraw.
"Deputy Company Commander, where are you planning to go? Aren't you going to retreat with us?"
Wu Wanli raised his hand and quickly fired a breakout signal flare. He turned to look at He Yuzhu and asked anxiously.
He Yuzhu stared intently at the smoke-filled frontline battlefield, his tone firm and steady.
"The enemy is holding the front line tight, and Qianli and his men are under immense pressure to cover the rear. I'll stay behind to provide support."
"Your only responsibility is to ensure the safe evacuation of the three platoons. If even one person is missing and cannot rejoin the unit, I will hold you accountable!"
"Mission accomplished!"
After months of brutal warfare, the once naive and inexperienced Wu Wanli has been tempered and baptized.
He has long since shed the naivety of a new recruit and grown into a mature and experienced veteran.
It should be noted that many soldiers may never experience such high-intensity, high-stakes combat in their entire lives.
He Yuzhu's formidable combat prowess, calm command, and decisive action.
Wu Wanli was filled with the utmost respect and trust from the bottom of his heart, and would never question the slightest instruction.
Upon receiving the order, without saying another word, he immediately led his artillery crew to quickly retreat towards the rendezvous point.
He Yuzhu unloaded the extra weight from his body and grabbed the sniper rifle he was carrying on his back.
With agile movements and a low profile, he used the cover of night and the terrain to sprint at full speed toward the front line.
At this moment, the situation on the front lines has become extremely tense and the pressure is immense.
The Seventh Company's blocking force was tightly entangled by the main enemy force and completely bogged down in a stalemate.
The enemy forces that launched the counterattack numbered a full infantry battalion, giving them a significant numerical advantage.
The enemy forces, which had been severely damaged in the previous two artillery attacks, numbered barely a company at most.
Even with an overestimation, the enemy's main combat force still retains an absolute advantage.
In the fierce battle, those who stayed behind to cover the rear were all the top core combat forces of the Seventh Company.
Among all the platoon leaders, Yu Congrong had the most combat experience and a fierce and brave fighting style.
Most of the veteran soldiers remaining in the Seventh Company were concentrated in the combat platoon under his command.
The crucial task of covering the rear and blocking the attack naturally fell on Yu Congrong's shoulders.
To ensure that the young soldiers and artillery squads could break through and evacuate smoothly.
Mei Sheng took the initiative to follow orders and led the wounded, new recruits, and logistics personnel to break through and retreat first.
Company Commander Wu Qianli chose to stay behind and fight alongside Yu Congrong, holding the line and covering the rear.
The two men, one steady and the other fierce, worked together to hold back the enemy's main force's pursuit.
During his frantic journey, He Yuzhu deliberately changed direction, avoiding a direct confrontation with the defensive line.
Instead, they quietly circled around to the flank blind spot of the enemy's main infantry force and occupied an excellent sniping position.
While quickly stealthily maneuvering and maneuvering, he aimed his gun and fired precise bursts.
The entire battlefield was filled with billowing smoke, the cacophony of gunfire, and the roar of artillery fire, reaching a state of utter chaos.
At first, no enemy soldiers noticed the deadly threat hidden in the mountains and forests on their flanks.
Until the soldiers in the charging column fell silently one after another, shot and killed.
The chilling shadow of death loomed over the flank, and the enemy only belatedly discovered the hidden sniper.
In a panic, the enemy commander immediately dispatched a full infantry platoon to specifically eliminate the threat from the flank.
A large number of soldiers turned around and quickly surrounded and encircled He Yuzhu's hiding place.
Despite being surrounded and attacked by a whole row of enemy soldiers, He Yuzhu showed no panic and remained calm and composed.
The sniping distance of over 200 meters is precisely the perfect hunting range where he excels and has the best feel for the shot.
Getting too close can easily lead to close-quarters combat, while getting too far away will reduce accuracy and hunting efficiency.
This low, messy mountain forest terrain has numerous shelters and ample space for maneuvering.
It is extremely suitable for roaming and sniping, and for fighting and retreating simultaneously, maximizing the advantages of individual combat.
He used two guns alternately, firing at an extremely fast rate, and his reloading movements were fluid and effortless.
Precise point shooting, unpredictable movement, and elusive roaming tactics.
This caused a huge misjudgment by the enemy soldiers who came to encircle and attack, who mistakenly believed that two snipers were hiding on the flank.
The two men cooperated and provided cover for each other, taking turns firing, which enabled them to achieve such a dense and efficient killing effect.
Fearing the unknown risk of an ambush, the enemy's encirclement and advance slowed down dramatically.
Not daring to launch a full-scale attack rashly, they could only cautiously probe step by step, which greatly delayed the pace of the pursuit.
He Yuzhu consistently employed guerrilla sniping tactics of fighting and retreating, constantly pulling the enemy's lines apart.
Gradually draw this encirclement team away from the main force on the front lines.
They forcefully pulled the enemy away from the main battle line by nearly 100 meters, completely isolating and cutting them off.
An entire organized infantry platoon was hunted down by his precise and ruthless sniping.
Casualties continued to rise sharply, and in less than half an hour, only one squad of survivors remained.
The enemy platoon leader leading the team was extremely lucky, dodging fatal sniper shots several times and barely surviving to the end.
But after counting the remaining people and seeing the cold corpses all over the ground, I was instantly overwhelmed by extreme fear.
They had no courage left to continue the encirclement and suppression; they were so frightened that they immediately led their team to turn back.
The enemy squad fled in panic, but He Yuzhu persisted, relentlessly pursuing and firing at them from a distance.
We will pursue them relentlessly until they are completely eradicated, and we will never allow any intruder to escape unscathed.
Ultimately, not a single soldier from this infantry platoon, tasked with eliminating the sniper, returned to camp alive.
The firepower platoon that had been engaged in a frontal assault faced an exceptionally difficult and dangerous retreat.
The enemy troops held fast to the defensive line, charging relentlessly without giving the enemy any chance to catch their breath or regroup.
Several close-quarters battles ensued, bringing them to the brink of hand-to-hand combat, and the situation was extremely precarious.
Fortunately, sufficient bazooka rocket launcher ammunition was stockpiled in advance for this battle, and supplies were plentiful.
They not only successfully destroyed multiple tanks, but also dismantled the enemy's armored assault force.
The impact of a large-scale explosion can also effectively suppress densely packed infantry formations.
With their superior firepower, they managed to hold their line and withstand wave after wave of desperate attacks.
Once He Yuzhu had completely eliminated the threat on the flank, he once again drew the attention of another group of enemy troops.
Only by taking advantage of the precious opportunity, Yu Congrong, Wu Qianli, and others who were covering the rear were they able to successfully withdraw.
After eliminating the threat of pursuers on both sides, He Yuzhu began a kite-like, hit-and-run tactic.
With top-notch sniping skills, agile movement and maneuvering, and calm battlefield judgment.
One person held off a large number of enemy troops, buying precious time for the entire group to break through and evacuate.
The delay was until all comrades had safely withdrawn from the battlefield and arrived at the designated rendezvous point.
He Yuzhu then used the terrain for cover to slowly withdraw from the battlefield, becoming the last person to return to the team.
After everyone successfully reunited, they quickly counted the number of people, checked the wounded, and tallied the battle losses.
The moment the verification was completed, He Yuzhu's tense nerves suddenly relaxed, and he let out a long sigh of relief.
The entire battle was a hard-fought, high-intensity assault and rearguard action.
The overall casualties of the Seventh Company are under control, and the number of combat casualties is strictly controlled to be within one platoon.