coobybook Chapter 115: Bloody Night in Changlin
Chapter 115: Bloody Night in Changlin
When you think that things will go in the direction you said, then the next answer is that you have found the wrong direction, and the enemy will definitely follow your ideas in order to induce you to see clearly that what you see is the truth.
August 1st, early morning.
Now should be the time for all things to rest.
Zhu Kan, however, ordered his subordinate Shanyu to lead his company and quietly approach the No. 2 position under the cover of artillery fire in the dark of night.
Zhu Kan said sternly:
"This operation must succeed, failure is not allowed. Can you do it?"
The Chanyu's hand pulling at his beard tightened involuntarily, and his brows furrowed slightly:
"Captain Zhu, it's not something I can't do. As you can see, I usually don't lead a team out at night.
Even if I go, you know, it’s pitch black at night, and it’s dazzling. Even if I want to be on the safe side…”
"Don't I know your little tricks?
You are just afraid that if you leave and never come back, your family of three will have no source of food, right?
I promise you now that as long as this surprise attack succeeds, I will provide you with a lifetime of wealth and glory. That's all I need."
Captain Zhu turned his gaze from the map to look at the Chanyu in front of him.
The Chanyu, realizing his goal had been achieved, agreed and said:
"Just wait and see, this is not the first or second time we've done this."
After finishing speaking, he backed out.
Zhu Kan also sighed:
"It's true. There's nothing money can't do. If you pay enough, you can even make people sell their lives to you."
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In the early morning of August 1st, the moon was dim, as if it had hidden itself in fear from the bloodshed on the battlefield.
Changlin was immersed in dead silence, with only the occasional chirping of insects trembling in the grass, adding a bit of eeriness.
Shanyu, a burly guy with a face full of flesh, with a fierce light in his eyes, led his company like a group of hungry wolves towards Changlin where Yuan Wencai was.
His men all had stern faces and were well-equipped. Their black uniforms seemed to blend into the darkness at night.
"For this operation, I demand that you all succeed and not fail. Also, keep your mouths shut. If you want to die, just ignore me!"
The Chanyu waved his hands and gave orders in a low voice.
The company continued to crawl towards Yuan Wencai's position.
Zhu Kan stood next to the gun position, his face illuminated by the artillery fire.
He adjusted the muzzle of the gun skillfully and ordered loudly:
"Ready to shoot!"
With an order, the shells cut through the night sky like demons and exploded at the guard position in front of Changlin.
The guards were caught off guard by the sudden attack.
A young guard had just stuck his head out of the bunker when a shell exploded not far away. The powerful impact knocked him to the ground, his ears buzzing and his face covered with dust.
"Enemy attack!"
As soon as he shouted, the Chanyu's men were already approaching him.
An enemy soldier appeared like a ghost, and the dagger in his hand flashed coldly, then cut his throat, and blood gushed out like a fountain.
The peasant soldier Xiao Li next to him was on patrol.
He is thin, but has a firm look in his eyes.
Hearing the movement in front, he vigilantly gripped the spear in his hand and crouched forward to look.
When he saw the tragic scene of the guards being killed, his heart suddenly tightened and his face turned pale.
"quick!
Go back and report the news!"
He turned and ran towards the team, shouting as he ran.
However, the Chanyu's men were too fast.
They quickly rushed towards the peasant army soldiers and the two sides engaged in close combat.
Although the peasant army soldiers fought bravely, the Chanyu's men were well-trained, and soon a gap appeared in the flank defense line.
When Yuan Wencai learned that the flank had been lost at the main position, his brows furrowed, his eyes filled with anger and anxiety.
He was a tall man with a resolute face, wearing a coarse military uniform full of patches, but he had an upright posture.
"We can't let the enemy succeed!"
He drew his weapon and shouted:
"Brothers, follow me to retake the flank!"
……
The soldiers shouted and charged forward with Yuan Wencai.
But Zhu Kan's artillery fire rained down and exploded around them.
A soldier was hit in the leg by shrapnel and fell to the ground screaming:
"Captain, we can't do that. The enemy's firepower is too strong!"
Yuan Wencai looked at the wounded soldiers, then at the dense enemy firepower in front of him, gritted his teeth helplessly, and gave the order to retreat.
The three charges were ruthlessly beaten back by the Chanyu, and the ground was covered with the blood and corpses of the soldiers.
Yuan Wencai and the soldiers retreated to the main position. Everyone's face was covered with smoke and sweat, and there was both anger and helplessness in their eyes.
Inside the main battlefield, the atmosphere was so oppressive that it was hard to breathe.
The fortifications here were crude, the sandbags were scattered everywhere, and several corners of the earth walls were blown down.
Some soldiers were bandaging their wounds, some were reinforcing their fortifications, but everyone knew that the situation was critical.
Artillery shells continued to explode in the main position.
Aniu, a simple and honest young man, is using his body to protect his injured comrade.
A piece of shrapnel flew over and scratched his arm, but he just frowned without making a sound.
"Don't be afraid, we will definitely be able to hold on!"
He shouted encouragement to those around him.
The Chanyu stood on the high ground on the flank, looking at the chaotic main position, and sneered:
"Hmph, let's see how long you can hold on."
He ordered the main force to rest there and prepared to send another small team to bypass the rear of the main position.
In the main position, Yuan Wencai ran back and forth, directing the soldiers to respond.
He saw a young warrior trembling with fear and walked over to pat him on the shoulder:
"Don't be afraid, child. We are fighting to protect our families. We cannot retreat."
At this time, Ah Hu was carrying ammunition.
His face was covered in black dust and sweat was running down his cheeks.
He heard the screams of the soldiers next to him, and a trace of sadness flashed in his eyes, but his hands moved faster.
"The enemy must pay the price!"
He said through gritted teeth.
The roundabout team sent by the Chanyu moved quietly in the dark.
They move swiftly and without making any noise.
Meanwhile, inside the main position, the soldiers were still enduring the baptism of artillery fire.
A soldier had his arm blown off and he rolled on the ground in pain. His wails echoed in the night sky, heartbreaking.
But a sudden bullet ended his life.
It happened that at this time, Yuan Wencai noticed the enemy's movements and he quickly dispatched a small team of soldiers to block them.
The team of soldiers encountered the enemy at the edge of the position.
The two sides immediately engaged in a fierce fight.
The peasant army soldiers brandished swords and spears and fought with the enemy.
A soldier wrestled with an enemy. He used all his strength to push the enemy to the ground, then hit the enemy's head hard with a stone.
Fortunately, the peasant army's firepower and numbers gradually gained the upper hand, and the casualties of the enemy soldiers who sneaked in continued to increase.
Yuan Wencai was extremely anxious, but fortunately his worries soon subsided.
The small group that came was completely wiped out, and the peasant soldiers also paid twice as many lives to achieve this result.
Fortunately, the enemy stopped there and no one advanced towards the main position.
After counting the casualties, 40 people were killed in battle, 5 were killed by artillery shells, 50 were injured, 34 enemies were killed, and ten submachine guns were seized. The company left behind here was thus crippled.
When the artillery fire stopped, Wang Yaxin arrived from the county town with a support team of 100 people.
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