Refuse to join the Wansui Army, I will build an ace division

After our army achieved a great victory on the Eastern Front, it did not rush for success, but rested where it was.

After several days of fighting, our army's supply lines were forced to stretch, resulting in the inability to replenish food and ammunition for the frontline soldiers. In addition, the cunning fox Li Qiwei never relaxed his bombing of our army's logistics lines, so the march had to stop.

The 9th Corps' overwhelming force not only disintegrated the entire enemy force on the eastern front, but also annihilated the enemy in an organized manner.

In this situation, as long as the 3rd Corps in the middle completes its mission, the 9th Corps can insert into the flank and rear to threaten the American troops in the middle!

On the contrary, if the 3rd Corps fails to complete its mission, the 9th Corps will likely be besieged by the enemy if it continues to advance.

The 3th Army of the 15rd Corps made some progress in the face of the US military lineup, but was also repeatedly blocked by the enemy during the offensive.

为了加强15军的进攻，第3兵团的总指挥杨将命60军179师划归15军指挥，同时为了保障12军作为战役穿插主力，又将60军187师划归给了12军指挥。

As a result, the 60th Army only had one 180th Division left. Another task of the 3rd Corps was to prevent the st Division of Miluo from coming east to ensure the safety of the eastern flank.

Although the 12th Army penetrated fiercely and even reached south of the 37th parallel at one point, the 15th Army on the front was unable to advance at all.

After four battles, the American army at this time was no longer the same as before. Under Li Qiwei's order, they began to pay attention to defensive fortifications and did their homework on our army's combat method of night raids.

Even so, the 3rd Corps still fought with its own style, especially the 12th Division of the 35th Army. Facing the 15-kilometer-long minefield and artillery array of the US Army, they were not afraid and advanced forward day and night.

The engineers cleared mines under the enemy's surface-to-air artillery fire. Explosions occurred one after another, but they did not stop at all.

"Down with American imperialism!"

Soon, all the engineers were killed, and the soldiers of the spearhead platoon began to roll thunder in groups.

Faced with the enemy's dense artillery fire, the infantrymen rushed forward without even bending their waists, let alone lying down to hide.

From Chaoyang River to Jiali Mountain, a distance of just 15 kilometers, our army lost nearly a thousand people, with an average of 6 soldiers falling every meters!

Due to the lack of artillery, the 35th Division was unable to take the main position of Jiali Mountain. Finally, the soldiers had no choice but to climb up the cliffs, and some soldiers often fell off the cliffs along the way.

In the end, the 35th Division successfully completed the mission and cooperated with the 34th Division to encircle three enemy battalions.

However, compared with the devastating blow dealt by the 9th Corps on the Eastern Front to the 3rd Corps of South Korea, the damage inflicted on the US Army by the 3rd Corps in the center was not as great as its own losses.

It has to be said that Li Qiwei has extraordinary military talent. Under his command, the coalition forces have become much more mature. They no longer underestimate the Dragon Army which is mainly composed of light infantry. Even if the entire battalion or company is surrounded by our army, they are no longer panicked, but use fortifications and armor to build a circular position, allowing our army to attack.

They will wait until our offensive becomes weak and our casualties are heavy, and then they will launch a counterattack.

Under such circumstances, our army's supplies became increasingly insufficient. In order to avoid falling into the dilemma of the fourth battle, Zhisi immediately ordered a full retreat.

.......

"Sir, intelligence came from the front that the enemy did not launch an attack last night. This is already the second day!"

Van Fleet was a little at a loss. The abnormal behavior of the Dragon Army was far beyond his expectations.

Li Qiwei stroked the two grenades hanging around his neck without saying anything.

He keenly sensed that the time had come for the Allied Forces to counterattack.

Looking at Li Qiwei's actions, Van Fleet swallowed and felt a little frightened.

He plays with bombs to blow up the enemy, but the general plays with bombs to hang them on himself.

If you are not careful, you will blow yourself up.

In comparison, the general is more ruthless!

"What is this idiot thinking?"

Li Qiwei noticed that Van Fleet was staring at him and cursed inwardly.

Then he fell into deep thought.

Ever since he learned that the follow-up troops of the Dragon Kingdom were entering North Korea and that the northern great power was sending a large number of weapons as reinforcements, Li Qiwei knew that the next battle would become a stalemate.

It is simply impossible to achieve a quick victory.

In this case, the best way is to control the front line along the 38th parallel.

This is not just his idea, it seems that people in China also have this idea.

"General, general?"

Seeing that Li Qiwei was slow to speak, Van Fleet couldn't help but ask, "Is the enemy plotting something?"

"madness!"

Li Qiwei glared at him, then explained: "The Dragon Army's supplies are running low, and they are preparing to retreat."

"Then we should send troops to pursue them immediately!"

When Van Fleet heard this, his eyes suddenly lit up.

This is a great opportunity to make a name for myself!

Li Qiwei glanced at the excited Van Fleet and said nothing.

In fact, he was not very interested in pursuing the main force of the Dragon Kingdom.

Firstly, this matter is extremely risky. Once the Dragon Army resists to the death, the coalition forces will suffer huge losses.

As for whether the Dragon Kingdom army could do this, Li Qiwei had no doubt.

Ridgway was not the conceited and ambitious MacArthur. He did not want to ruin the situation and reputation he had worked so hard to build because of a momentary impulse.

In his opinion, the current situation couldn't be better.

The two sides maintain a relatively balanced situation. If you come, I will fight you, and if you run, I will not chase you.

As long as he holds the 38th parallel, he will not be considered a failure.

Moreover, because of the failed example of MacArthur, as long as he did a little better, he would get the support of domestic financial groups.

Of course, he couldn't tell Van Fleet in front of him what he was thinking.

The head follows the butt. As a commander of a legion, Van Fleet naturally wanted to make more achievements so that he could climb up.

As for the consumption of ammunition and how much money was spent, those were not within his consideration.

Thinking of this, Li Qiwei gradually made a decision in his heart.

"Order the 9th and 10th Corps to penetrate Linti, Huachuan and other places to cut off the enemy's retreat. At the same time, other troops quickly converge on Tieyuan to cut off their supply lines!"

He came to the sand table and pointed at Tie Yuan.

Van Fleet took a closer look and burst out laughing, "General, you really have thought it through!"

"You will be in charge of this battle, but you must remember that you can kill as many enemies as you want, but Iron Element is the most important!"

Li Qiwei said seriously.

Now that the Dragon Kingdom’s army has retreated across the board, Tie Yuan is bound to lack defense.

As the saying goes, you can't let the horse run without giving it grass to eat.

As a qualified commander, Li Qiwei doesn't mind giving his subordinates some opportunities to earn merit.

"Yes, General!"

Van Fleet was very excited. He could finally fire his cannonballs again!

Seeing him like this, Li Qiwei's mouth twitched.

He couldn't help but wonder, did this guy want credit or did he simply enjoy dropping bombs?