Bright Sword: This unit is really ruthless

The other soldiers in the camp gradually gathered around. When they saw Li Yunlong accepting Zhang Ling's punishment, they were surprised and admired. As the deputy head of the regiment, Li Yunlong had always been a fearless person in everyone's mind. Now that he was willing to accept the punishment, it undoubtedly made the soldiers respect him more.

"Captain, Yunlong was just careless for a moment. The punishment is too harsh." The monk stood aside and said with some reluctance.

Zhang Ling turned his head and looked at the monk, explaining with a hint of calmness in his voice, "Monk, discipline is discipline. No matter who you are, if you make a mistake, you must accept the punishment. You are all warriors, you should understand this."

The monk nodded. Although he felt sorry for what happened, he understood Zhang Ling's intention. "Captain, you are right. Yunlong was punished so that everyone can learn from it."

Li Yunlong continued to do push-ups, with sweat dripping down his forehead and soaking the ground, but his movements remained steady and tenacious. The soldiers around him looked at him, and no one asked for mercy, because they knew that Zhang Ling's punishment was justified.

When Li Yunlong did his 80th push-up, his arms began to tremble slightly and his breathing became rapid. Zhang Ling noticed this, but still had no intention of stopping. He knew that this was not only a test for Li Yunlong's body, but also a test of his psychological quality.

Finally, Li Yunlong finished 100 push-ups. He was panting and could hardly lift his arms, but a satisfied smile appeared on his face. He stood up slowly, wiped the sweat from his forehead, stood straight, and saluted Zhang Ling with a standard military salute, "Captain, I have completed the punishment."

Zhang Ling looked at Li Yunlong, feeling both relieved and reluctant. He knew that Li Yunlong was a trustworthy soldier, and his mistake was just an unintentional one. Zhang Ling nodded, and his tone softened, "Yunlong, well done. This lesson is not only for you, but also for everyone. Every detail on the battlefield is crucial, and any negligence may lead to irreversible consequences."

Li Yunlong nodded, his expression full of determination, "Captain, don't worry, I will definitely learn from my lesson and will never be so careless again."

Zhang Ling patted Li Yunlong on the shoulder, with a hint of warmth in his eyes. "Okay, go and rest, and remember to take care of yourself. The battle is not over yet, and we still need good fighters like you."

Li Yunlong smiled and then walked silently towards his tent. The soldiers around him also dispersed, and the camp returned to peace. But what happened today was deeply imprinted in the hearts of every soldier, making them understand the importance of responsibility and discipline.

In the dead of night, Zhang Ling stood alone on the sentry tower of the camp, looking at the starry sky in the distance, his heart filled with mixed emotions. As a commander, he had to remain calm and stern, but deep in his heart, he still felt a little reluctant and distressed for Li Yunlong.

"War always forces us to make many helpless choices..." Zhang Ling whispered to himself, looking into the distance with a determined gaze. He knew that the battle ahead would be even more difficult, but as long as they united and maintained a firm belief, they would be able to overcome all difficulties.

At this time, Li Yunlong was lying on his bed, his arms still aching, but he was surprisingly calm. He recalled Zhang Ling's scolding of him today, and his heart was full of gratitude. He knew that Zhang Ling's harshness towards him was not just a punishment, but also an expectation for him, an expectation for his growth and progress.

"Captain, I won't let you down." Li Yunlong made a silent vow in his heart, then closed his eyes and fell into a deep sleep with a heart full of fighting spirit.

Zhang Ling returned to the troops and decided to formulate a battle plan to charge westward.

The morning sun shone through the mist and onto the ground. The camp was already busy. Zhang Ling stood in front of the map at the headquarters, frowning, his fingers gently moving across the map. He had just returned from an inspection at the front. After a few days of fighting and rest, he realized that it was time to make a decision and launch a large-scale charge to the west.

"Captain, you're back." Li Yunlong pushed open the door and walked into the command center. Seeing Zhang Ling standing in front of the map in deep thought, he greeted him.

Zhang Ling raised his head and saw Li Yunlong coming in. He nodded and said, "Yunlong, take a look at this map. We need to formulate a new battle plan as soon as possible."

Li Yunlong stepped forward and looked at the map Zhang Ling pointed at, frowning slightly. "Captain, are you planning to launch an attack towards the west? But the terrain over there is complex and the enemy is well-defended. I'm afraid it will be difficult for us to rush over."

Zhang Ling nodded, his eyes flashing with determination, "Yes, the west is the enemy's main line of defense, but it is also the direction we must break through. At present, the enemy's defenses in other directions have begun to loosen, and it is a good time for us to launch a surprise attack. If we can successfully break through, we will break the enemy's defense system and create favorable conditions for the next battle."

Li Yunlong pondered for a moment, and a hint of approval appeared in his eyes. "Captain, your judgment is correct. However, we must be extra careful in this operation. The enemy's defensive firepower is strong, and we must be fully prepared."

Zhang Ling nodded in agreement. He walked to the table, picked up a pencil and marked a few key points on the map. "I plan to attack in three directions. The main force will attack from the front to attract the enemy's attention. Another force will encircle from the north to cut off the enemy's reinforcement route. A small force will be responsible for harassing the south to disrupt the enemy's defense line."

Li Yunlong carefully looked at Zhang Ling's marks on the map, and gradually formed a clear battle plan in his mind. He nodded, with a hint of appreciation in his eyes, "Captain, this plan is indeed feasible. In this way, the enemy will be pinned down by us and unable to concentrate firepower to resist the frontal assault. Coupled with the power of outflanking, the chances of winning will be greatly increased."

Zhang Ling smiled slightly, but his eyes remained serious. "However, we still need to consider the details carefully, especially the coordination between the various units. The enemy reacts very quickly, and we must ensure that we complete the breakthrough before they react."

Li Yunlong nodded and said, "Captain, I will call the commanders of each unit to hold a pre-war meeting to discuss every step of this operation in detail."

"Okay, go ahead, Yunlong." Zhang Ling was satisfied with Li Yunlong's quick action and watched him walk out of the command center.

Soon after, the commanders of various units gathered in the headquarters. They gathered in front of the map and listened carefully to Zhang Ling's battle plan. Zhang Ling stood in front of the map and explained the arrangements for each step in a firm and clear tone. "The key to this operation is speed and coordination. The frontal assault force is commanded by Li Yunlong. Your task is to quickly suppress the enemy's front-line firepower and create chaos."

Li Yunlong stood aside, listening carefully to Zhang Ling's arrangements, nodding from time to time to show his understanding. He knew that the success or failure of this operation depended largely on whether the frontal troops could quickly break through the enemy's first line of defense.

"The northern outflanking force will be commanded by Zhang Dabiao." Zhang Ling continued, turning his gaze to Zhang Dabiao, "Dabiao, you must cut off their retreat before the enemy reinforcements arrive. Make sure the enemy cannot get support from the rear."

Zhang Dabiao stood straight, his eyes showing determination, "Captain, don't worry, I will complete the mission and will never let the enemy have a chance to breathe."

Zhang Ling nodded and continued, "The harassment troops on the south side will be led by the monk. Your mission is to distract the enemy's attention as much as possible and create chaos, but don't fight too long. Flexibility is your key."

The monk grinned, looking eager to try, "Captain, just wait and see, I will bring my brothers to make the Japanese go crazy."

Zhang Ling looked at everyone's reactions and felt a little comforted. He knew that these commanders were brave and resourceful soldiers, and he felt relieved to entrust these tasks to them. However, his expression was still serious, "Everyone remember, this operation must be carried out strictly according to orders, and any deviation may lead to failure. The communication between the various units must be kept unimpeded, and the situation on the battlefield changes rapidly, so everyone must always remain vigilant."

Li Yunlong raised his hand and asked, "Captain, if the enemy gathers a large number of troops to counterattack, our assault troops may face great pressure. Do we have a backup plan?"

Zhang Ling nodded in affirmation. "You are right, Yunlong. We must take into account the enemy's counterattack. Therefore, I have arranged a reserve team to support any unit that needs help. This reserve team will be on standby while we launch the attack. Once an accident occurs in a certain direction, they will quickly join the battle to ensure that our offensive continues."

Zhang Dabiao interrupted, "Captain, how do you arrange the positions of the reserve team? Do you need our cooperation?"

Zhang Ling pointed to a location on the map and said, "The reserve troops will be stationed on this high ground. The terrain here is open and can be quickly mobilized. They don't need your cooperation. They just need you to report the frontline situation as soon as possible. I will mobilize according to the specific situation."

The meeting room was silent, and all the commanders were thinking carefully about Zhang Ling's every word. Everyone understood that this operation would determine the direction of their war for the next period of time, and they could not be careless at all.

"Does anyone have any other questions?" Zhang Ling glanced around and saw that no one raised any objections. He continued, "If not, then proceed as planned. All troops should start preparing immediately after returning and set out before dawn tomorrow. We must be quick and accurate to ensure the success of the operation."

Li Yunlong stood up first and saluted Zhang Ling, "Captain, don't worry, we will live up to your trust!"