Chapter 65 208 Heights (3)
Li Xianyu looked at the laughing expressions of everyone, without any tension at all, and he smiled in his heart. Although he pretended to be very angry on the surface, he was actually not angry in his heart. On the contrary, he saw that they were all lively and lively, Li Xianyu felt relieved and satisfied in his heart.
Whenever in the dark, Li Xianyu looked at the mountains and peaks, like monuments, so cold and so out of reach. Just like the deceased warriors in the distance, he wanted to touch them, but it seemed so far away.
Li Xianyu once thought, if history dies, will history remember him? In the end, he gave himself an answer, that is, he doesn't care whether history remembers him at all, he only cares about his brothers being able to survive well.
Li Xianyu didn't know how long the war would take, but he knew that as long as the war was going on for one day, those of them, as soldiers, had to perform their duties for one day, which no one could replace.
Li Xianyu said: "Now our teacher is here. We don't have to analyze how many Americans are there, or how many days we can last. These are nonsense. I tell you, there is no limit to the time we stick to it."
The Chief of Staff squirted a breath of smoke and said, "Teacher, our current food can only last for one month. Do you think we can last for more than one month? In fact, we have restrictions, and this restriction is until our food is gone."
Li Xianyu said: "It can be said that, but can our food really last for only one month? That's the case of our full calculations. Do you think we can survive alone in a month or so? Haha, if that's the case, I hope to only last for one month."
The commander of the first brigade said: "Is there any news on the commander's side? If we don't have any hope, our soldiers will easily lose their morale. Division Commander, you are our backbone. Do you want to give us a little hope, right?"
Li Xianyu coughed softly and waved his hand, "You big chimneys..., the commander of the army has instructions, otherwise why would I be nonsense with you here? But can we put all our hopes on the commander? I said these words to you, not to the soldiers outside. I tell you that even if we are crushed to pieces, we must learn from the five heroes of Langya Mountain, and we must never retreat at all..."
The second brigade commander smiled and said, "Teacher Commander, what else can we have to retreat? Look at the cliff so deep behind us. Where do you think we can retreat to? Haha? Division Commander, what exactly is the commander saying? Why can't we count on the commander? I tell you that the commander, the commander just keeps his word. If the commander says to save us in a month, then we will hold on for a month."
The commander of the Third Brigade said: "I also feel that the commander always counts when speaking. Even if he doesn't count, I have the motivation to persevere, haha!"
Li Xianyu smiled and said, "You guys are just talking about Fan Xian. I owe you... The commander said that as soon as General Peng's army arrived, he would start to counterattack the Eighth Army of the United States. In fact, as long as the Americans from Pyongyang to Seoul were driven away, we would be able to retreat calmly."
The Chief of Staff said: "The commander means the Americans on the northwest side of our country? Haha, if this is true, then our hope of breaking through will be greatly increased. The commander seems to have already thought about it. Otherwise, he would not have sent us a telegram so calmly. Think about it, we are the troops of a division!"
Li Xianyu said: "First of all, we need to establish that the commander will never ignore us, but I still have to say that we will put aside the peripheral factors for the time being. I want to hear your constructive opinions on this high ground defense?"
The Chief of Staff said: "We are now nailing the outer edge of Seoul like a nail. For Americans, this is like someone swaying in front of their eyes all day long. This is impossible for them to allow. Therefore, our highland will definitely be lost in the end, but it is just a matter of time. Besides, although we have advantages here, the greater the advantages, the greater the disadvantages. We have the advantages of various terrain. However, if our medicines, food, etc. are not "supported" from the Americans, we may not be able to hold on for long, right? Haha."
The first brigade commander said: "Since the Chief of Staff has said that, we can only stop fighting and defend to the death! We have always had great experience in fighting defensive wars. I think we should continue our defensive war strategies now. I wonder what everyone thinks? And as we are now, the possibility of attacking is not very high."
The Chief of Staff continued: "I just said that we actually don't have many advantages, so I think we must continue to strengthen the fortifications and start building new defense lines now. First of all, we must be afraid of these Americans for the first time, so that they dare not easily board our defense zone, so that we can achieve great success by delaying time."
Li Xianyu asked: "What if the Americans are going to attack our high ground at all costs? What should we do when we go day and night? Haha, their number can expand infinitely, but our number is shrinking. I think this is the biggest gap between the two of us at the moment."
The second brigade commander said, "That's natural. If we have the same number of people, I think these Americans will have to go back and practice for a few years before they can come and fight with us, right? Haha! Since the Americans want to attack day and night, then we have no choice but to attack in rotation. But in this way, our soldiers don't have time to rest. I'm afraid we can't stand the wheel battle at that time. Once that time comes, I'm afraid we will be in danger..."
Everyone's faces were a little solemn. If the Americans really started to attack at all costs, then the consequence of the wheel battle was that their side might collapse for at most one week. But the Americans could really hold on for one week? Haha, everyone is really not sure about this.
Li Xianyu smiled and said, "Playing a wheel battle with us? Haha, I was actually the most important concern in this aspect before, but now I am not worried. Speaking of which, after fighting over the years, there are actually very few real head-on battles. If the Americans really throw their arms around and fight with us, I would be happy to accompany them. I am afraid that they will give up if they persevere for two days and see huge casualties in the end!"
The Chief of Staff said: "I remember when I was in Luodian, it was like a meat grinder. We have experienced such a scene, and I think we are not very unfamiliar with such a scene. Although the Americans have experienced many battles, in fact, the wars they have experienced, or cruel wars, are not as many of us. We are their masters in this regard."
Li Xianyu said: "Although our number is still large now, I know that our number will continue to decrease in a while. I hope you can give our soldiers more self-protection during the battle. This time I don't see how many enemies you kill, but how much fire you can leave for my Sixth Division in the end. Here I will tell you, once the establishment is completely destroyed, your number will be revoked forever, and I don't want to see you either!"
Li Xianyu's words seemed to be a bit serious, but in the eyes of everyone, it seemed to be very appropriate. Li Xianyu's words actually represent Li Xianyu's attitude. This time, the 08 Highlands had no choice, otherwise how could they put themselves in a dead end? Even the Americans did not expect that they actually chose to start building fortifications here, and they made them look quite well. Of course, the Americans at this moment didn't know that they were actually going to experience one of the most cruel battles in their American history this time.
Historical books and later generations record this famous battle, known in history as the "08 Highland Battle"! It is said that it is a battle, but in fact, the Americans in later generations really have no face to say that they have surrounded the Sixth Division, because the tragic situation of the battle has exceeded their imagination, making them a little difficult to adapt.
Li Xianyu continued: "The commander asked us to carry forward the style of our 18th Army, and not be afraid of hardships in difficult situations, and use them for climbing. We must not lose those who lost our 18th Army. Of course, the commander also praised our 18th Army for its contribution in the sneak attack on Seoul, and commended our 6th Division for the entire army. In addition, the commander mentioned that the Central Military Commission also made a high evaluation of our performance in Seoul this time, and the Chairman even described us as the "Every Victory Army". I hope everyone will not fall into this title. I will settle the score with you at that time..."
The Chief of Staff smiled and said, "I didn't expect that our record would spread like this. Even the Chairman knew it. Haha, it's not in vain for us to travel so far. Now we are following the steps forward! If we can persevere until we go back this time, then what awaits us will be glory!"
The second brigade commander said: "I said Chief of Staff, don't talk to us about these false things. If you give me two packs of cigarettes, I think it's good that you don't say anything, hahaha!"
Li Xianyu smiled and said, "Look, these kids are like those veterans and are not obeying discipline at all. Chief of Staff, I think we have to practice with them when we have time in the future. Otherwise, these kids really don't know how high the sky is and how thick the earth is."
The commander of the third brigade said: "Teacher Commander, you are talking about it. The commander of the second brigade is just awesome. He dares to talk back to the chief of staff. I think he has to use the commander of the second brigade to be an example for us. You, commander, do you think so?"
The second brigade commander was so angry that he said, "You are not a good thing either. Commander, I think you will be the first to do it."
Li Xianyu smiled and said, "Everyone of you did the same thing, why not be so rock-scissors? Haha, I just want to see you three of you rock-scissors!"
The chief of staff said with a smile: "Let's go back to the point. Our current military strength is roughly like this. On average, it's about 3,000 people per brigade. Maybe a little less. We don't have time to count it yet. Let's talk about how to delay time now? I think in addition to fighting the first battle, our special forces will also play some role!"
Li Xianyu smiled and said, "This is natural, but I think this time I will assign some easier tasks to them. We can't always do things that make people worried!"
The Chief of Staff said: "We have no news about Comrade Zheng Kai yet. I don't think we can assign those difficult tasks to them this time. What are your plans for this time, the division commander?"
Li Xianyu said: "Tang Feng has already communicated with me about Zheng Kai's affairs. The Special Forces Group is also very depressed. However, Tang Feng also knew that accidents such and such as this were inevitable during the execution of the mission. So he didn't say anything too much, but I knew that he respected me as his old instructor, otherwise it would be impossible to scold me. This time, the task I made the Special Forces Group perform is naturally relatively simple. For example, if you put some cold guns on the periphery, they will be difficult to be caught in the dense forest, and it is almost impossible for Americans to catch them. Their disguise and survival ability in the jungle are extremely powerful."
The Chief of Staff said: "Since this is the case, we will be relieved. In the end, Zheng Kai's affairs cannot be blamed on anyone. Of course, we deeply regret this matter, but war is not a child's house. Since it is a war, it will kill people. Sadness is inevitable. Which of our brothers will die. We are not sad. I still understand the personality of the Commander Tang Feng very clearly, and there is absolutely nothing."
Li Xianyu said: "Since that's the case, then you go and prepare. The soldiers have started to rest now. You can start to teach the soldiers around noon tomorrow to let them know that there are people behind us. Our commander is also ready to support us at any time."
The Chief of Staff said: "Only our political commissar has led us. It is normal for our soldiers to experience some ideological fluctuations. I hope that comrades can be both fathers and mothers in the next process. We must comfort the soldiers' emotions. At the same time, we must recognize the situation, constantly adjust ourselves, and strive to give us a surprise and a surprise to the country in the future war."
Everyone nodded. Now they had a direction and goal in their hearts... (To be continued)
Chapter completed!