Changjin Lake: From Xinxingli to Seoul

Chapter 16: US Bombing, Pre-emptive Evacuation of Supplies!

"Option 1, individual relocation, offers too little chance of recovery... I choose option 2!"

"The supplies for the Chinese People's Volunteer Army are so scarce, and we don't know how long the Yalu River Bridge can be held. I must save all the supplies in these carriages!"

"Moreover, gaining the ability to predict battlefield threats is a powerful weapon for disrupting operations deep behind enemy lines, much like a human radar!"

A resolute glint flashed in Wu Wanli's eyes, and he quickly made his decision in his heart.

"Ding--"

"Host selection detected. Battlefield threat prediction ability (permanent) has been issued!"

At that moment, the system's cold notification sound rang out.

"By the way, if you get a reward every time you make a choice, what happens if I don't complete it? Are you going to use that elimination trick again?"

Wu Wanli suddenly remembered a question and asked the system in his mind.

"The system is merely an appendage of the host and cannot punish the host, but if the task is not completed, the system will fall into a deep sleep."

After a brief silence, the cold system notification sounded again.

"If I don't finish, the system will be gone..."

"That's still not worth it..."

Wu Wanli nodded slightly and murmured.

"Is Comrade Wu Wanli talking to himself?"

Mei Sheng noticed Wu Wanli standing to the side and asked.

"Instructor, I just wanted to talk to you about something very important."

Wu Wanli smiled slightly and said.

"What's important?"

Just then, Wu Qianli walked over and asked with a smile.

Beside Wu Qianli was Tan Ziwei, who had come to inspect the situation.

"Brother, Battalion Commander Tan, I suspect the American devils will bomb us!"

"We need to evacuate the supplies and personnel from the carriages immediately!"

After hesitating for a moment, Wu Wanli decided to speak directly.

"what?"

"Bombing by the American devils?"

Wu Qianli frowned slightly, looking at the stopped train carriages, a hint of worry in his heart.

"Comrade Wu Wanli, this matter has a significant impact. What evidence do you have?"

Mei Sheng was also startled and immediately asked.

“Brother, instructor, at Ji’an Station, I saw with my own eyes the houses that were bombed to the ground, and many Chinese people were killed.”

"With the railway in front of us suddenly destroyed, our current situation is extremely dangerous."

Wu Wanli thought for a moment and then explained.

"Wu Wanli, your guess might have some merit."

"But there's a division's worth of supplies and troops on the train. Do you know the consequences if you make a mistake?"

Tan Ziwei paused for two seconds, then looked directly at Wu Wanli with sharp eyes and asked.

"I know, and I am willing to sign a pledge and bear all the consequences."

"Including... being shot!"

Wu Wanli was very determined and fearless as he met Tan Ziwei's gaze.

"Wanli, I know you're doing this for the sake of the army, but don't act impulsively."

"Old Tan, don't take it to heart."

Wu Qianli took out a "Daqianmen" cigarette, handed it to Tan Ziwei, and smiled.

"Comrade Wu Wanli, it's not that we don't trust you, but this concerns the entire unit's itinerary, and the division commander may not agree."

Mei Sheng patted Wu Wanli on the shoulder, offering words of comfort.

"This……"

"Then let me be a scout, give me the widest range of surveillance authority, and report any situation immediately, how about that?"

After hesitating for a moment, Wu Wanli changed his approach.

"Old Tan, I think it's a good idea. It's just a matter of sending out a sentry further away. It's much more appropriate than this kid's pledge."

Wu Qianli thought for a moment and agreed.

"Alright, you decide on the perimeter yourself, but you have to be back within an hour, the train won't wait."

Tan Ziwei glanced at Wu Wanli and finally nodded in agreement.

"Yes, sir!" Wu Wanli immediately gave a standard military salute, then shouldered his rifle and ran off.

"Qianli, do you really believe what your brother said?"

Tan Ziwei looked at Wu Wanli's retreating figure and asked.

"It's not entirely true that the northeastern border was bombed, but the first batch of our brother units also gave the American devils a lot of trouble in Unsan."

"We have to be careful..."

Wu Qianli picked up a Daqianmen cigarette, lit it with a match, and said.

"Yes, the US military couldn't possibly be unaware. If they were discovered, they would definitely be bombed. Comrade Wu Wanli's concerns are justified."

Mei Sheng nodded slightly in agreement.

"That's right. I'll report to the division commander first and see if I can take some of the supplies I can carry with me. I'll try to organize the rest and put them aside."

"In case of an emergency, it will be easier to salvage some supplies without delaying the process too much."

After thinking for a while, Tan Ziwei finally made his decision.

..............................

In the distance, Wu Wanli was striding forward, running desperately towards the horizon.

"In the original process, the US bombers only discovered the train on their return trip after completing other bombing missions."

"I have to go farther than the other scouts!"

"Then they ran back ahead of time and said that the US military planes had flown to a nearby location in another direction and that there was a risk of them returning to bomb the area at any time, so that the troops could evacuate in advance!"

Wu Wanli thought to himself and quickened his pace.

This was the best method he could think of. After all, he was a nobody and his words carried little weight; he couldn't possibly convince the entire division to act based on his conjectures simply by explaining.

"Phew—that's about right, that'll do."

"But to be fair, the weather in North Korea is really cold!"

After running for a long time, Wu Wanli slowly squatted down, panting and rubbing his frozen hands, his eyes fixed on the sky.

In winter, North Korea is shrouded in severe cold, and the earth seems to be covered with a layer of frost.

The biting north wind howled across the boundless fields, swirling up clumps of withered leaves that danced in the air before finally settling atop the rolling mountains.

The mountain peaks, adorned with white snow, resembled silver armor, appearing exceptionally majestic and mysterious.

"These three thousand miles of rivers and mountains are quite beautiful. They have been under the protection of China since ancient times and have been Sinicized for a long time."

"Something's wrong... Why is my heart suddenly beating faster?"

As Wu Wanli was reflecting on this, he suddenly felt a sense of panic.

"Oh no, the battlefield threat prediction is kicking in! The American bombers are coming!"

Upon realizing this, Wu Wanli suddenly stood up and frantically ran back.

After running for an unknown amount of time, Wu Wanli felt so exhausted that his breath was dry and tasted of blood. Finally, he ran back to the train station.

"Bombers! American bombers have just flown over to the other side!"

"They're likely to spot us on the way back! Quickly take your supplies and evacuate!"

Wu Wanli strained his throat and shouted at the top of his lungs.

"Wanli, this is no small matter. Are you really sure?"

Wu Qianli was the first to notice his younger brother and quickly ran over to ask him what was wrong.

At this moment, Tan Ziwei and several officers also gathered around to confirm.

"With so many people here, I'll say it again: if the American bombers don't arrive after the troops and supplies are withdrawn, please execute me on the spot!"

Seeing that they were still hesitating, Wu Wanli also spoke fiercely.

"it is good!"

"I immediately reported to the division commander and ordered the entire division to move to a concealed location with supplies!"

Seeing Wu Wanli's unwavering resolve, Tan Zi nodded emphatically.

After the news was reported, the division commander quickly issued the order to evacuate.

In an instant, the entire 80th Division raced against time to transport large quantities of supplies to concealed locations.

About twenty minutes later, a deafening roar shattered the silence, the enormous sound like the fury of a god, shaking people to their core.

On the distant horizon, several small black dots rapidly approached, reflecting a cold, metallic luster in the sunlight.

"They're here! I bet they're American A-26 bombers!"

"hidden!"

Mei Sheng shouted as he watched the rapidly approaching bombers.

(End of this chapter)