Bright Sword: This unit is really ruthless

Chapter 255 Leading the team in person

When Zhao Gang arrived at the headquarters, Zhang Lingyun was already arranging a new defense plan.

"The situation is urgent. Li Yunlong's feint attack may run into trouble." Zhang Lingyun said as he marked the enemy's position on the map. "We must find a way to delay this reinforcement force, otherwise the whole plan will fail."

Zhao Gang pondered for a moment and suggested: "Why don't we organize a small team to harass the Japanese reinforcements and try to delay their speed."

Zhang Lingyun nodded, "Okay, let's do it. I will lead the team myself, and you stay here to continue commanding."

When Zhao Gang heard this, he quickly said, "Captain, you are in overall command. You can't take this risk. I will lead the team."

Zhang Lingyun waved his hand. "This is not the time to talk about rules. The most important thing now is time. It would be more appropriate for me to go."

Zhao Gang wanted to say something else, but seeing Zhang Lingyun's determined look, he could only nod in agreement, "Then you must be careful."

Zhang Lingyun did not say much, and quickly gathered a group of elite soldiers, took the necessary equipment, and prepared to set off. He knew that success or failure depended on this one move, and he could not allow any mistakes to occur in this operation.

The night was as dark as ink. Zhang Lingyun led his team to quietly approach the route of the Japanese reinforcements. They used the terrain to hide in the dense woods and observed the movements of the enemy under the cover of darkness. Zhang Lingyun was calm and patiently waited for the most appropriate time.

"Captain, they are getting closer." Zhang Dabiao whispered a reminder.

Zhang Lingyun nodded and whispered, "Get ready!"

The Japanese reinforcements advanced slowly and cautiously, and the searchlights of the vanguard swept through the forest, as if looking for some clues. However, just when they relaxed their vigilance a little, Zhang Lingyun waved his hand suddenly and ordered an attack.

Suddenly, gunfire rang out in the woods. The Eighth Route Army soldiers emerged from all directions like ghosts, firing fiercely at the enemy. The Japanese were caught off guard and were

Zhang Ling obtained more than a dozen standard cannons and prepared to attack the hill.

Zhang Lingyun sat in the simple command center, staring at the tactical map on the table. His finger slowly moved on the map, and finally stopped at a hilltop marked with an enemy stronghold. This hilltop was an important stronghold of the Japanese army, controlling the main traffic route to the entire area. If it was captured, the Japanese army's control over the area would be greatly weakened.

At this moment, footsteps were heard outside the door. Li Yunlong pushed the door open and walked in with an excited smile on his face: "Captain, we are really lucky. The brothers on the front line have seized more than a dozen standard artillery pieces of the Japanese, enough for us to fight a few tough battles!"

Zhang Lingyun raised his eyebrows slightly when he heard the news, and then he smiled with satisfaction: "More than a dozen cannons? This is really timely help. Li Yunlong, you must immediately arrange for the calibration and test firing of the cannons. Make sure these cannons can exert their maximum power in the shortest possible time."

"Of course," Li Yunlong agreed readily, "But Commander, although this cannon is good, our current artillerymen are not well-trained enough. How about I lead the team myself and supervise their training?"

Zhang Lingyun thought for a moment and nodded: "Okay, you go and command it yourself. This mission is of great importance and must be foolproof."

"Don't worry, commander. I, Li Yunlong, will not let you down!" After saying this, Li Yunlong immediately turned around and left to arrange the troops.

As soon as Li Yunlong left, Zhang Lingyun's eyes returned to the map, thinking about the attack plan in his mind. This time the goal was not just a simple hilltop battle, but a key battle in the entire theater. He knew very well that if the operation failed, they would not only lose their position, but also may attract a full-scale counterattack from the enemy.

Just as he was thinking, Zhao Gang walked in, looking a little serious: "Captain, I just received intelligence that the Japanese garrison on the hilltop has been reinforced by a small team. It seems that they have also noticed our intentions."

Zhang Lingyun looked at Zhao Gang calmly and spoke slowly: "They will definitely not give up this hill easily, and reinforcements are expected. Our advantages lie in surprise and firepower. These dozen cannons are the key to our victory."

Zhao Gang nodded: "But I'm worried that the Japanese will use their snipers and mortars when we attack, which will cause trouble for our offensive."

Zhang Lingyun pondered for a moment and asked, "You mean, you want us to consume their firepower before attacking?"

Zhao Gang smiled slightly: "That's right. We can first use artillery fire to suppress the enemy and find out the enemy's firepower points, and then use snipers to eliminate these threats. When the enemy's firepower weakens, our infantry will launch a general attack."

Zhang Lingyun nodded in agreement: "This plan is feasible. However, if we want to completely suppress them, the accuracy of firepower is crucial. In this regard, I believe Li Yunlong can do it well."

Zhao Gang sat down and asked softly, "Captain, are you worried about the risks of this operation?"

Zhang Lingyun frowned slightly, and said in a heavy tone: "I am never afraid of taking risks, Political Commissar Zhao, you know. But this time is different. The Japanese forces in this area are deeply rooted. If we fail, we will not only lose this stronghold, but also lose control of the entire war zone."

Zhao Gang nodded slowly, agreeing with Zhang Lingyun's opinion: "Yes, so this time we must hit the target with one strike."

Zhang Lingyun stood up, his eyes firm. "That's right, we will hit the target with one strike. We have no way out. Political Commissar Zhao, go gather the commanders of each unit. We need to hold a meeting tonight to refine the attack plan and ensure that every detail is flawless."

Zhao Gang stood up and immediately went to convey the order.

As night fell, the headquarters lit up with dim lights, and the table was filled with various maps and documents. Zhang Lingyun sat in the main seat, and Li Yunlong, Zhao Gang, Zhang Dabiao and others sat around him. Zhang Lingyun glanced at everyone and said in a deep voice: "Today's meeting is not only to arrange tasks, but also to ensure that everyone moves in unison and nothing is missed. We must take the hilltop within a limited time, and at the same time ensure that our strength is preserved to the maximum extent possible."

"Let me tell you about my plan first," Zhang Lingyun continued. "First, we need to use these dozen cannons to suppress the enemy's firepower points and headquarters on the hilltop. Li Yunlong, you will be responsible for organizing the artillery troops and make sure that every cannon can effectively hit the target."

Li Yunlong nodded, "Understood, I will have the artillerymen conduct a few rounds of test firing to accurately calibrate the muzzle."

Zhang Lingyun looked at Zhang Dabiao and said, "Dabiao, you lead the commando team to prepare to launch the first wave of attack after the bombardment. You must occupy the commanding heights before the enemy reacts."

Zhang Dabiao readily agreed: "Captain, don't worry, we will take the hill as quickly as possible and leave the Japanese no chance to fight back!"

Zhang Lingyun turned to Zhao Gang again and said, "Political Commissar Zhao, you lead the second echelon and be ready to support the front line at any time. If the forward encounters strong resistance, you will immediately make up for it."

Zhao Gang said in a deep voice: "I will personally monitor it and make sure there are no mistakes in every link."

Zhang Lingyun nodded with satisfaction: "Very good, everyone's mission is clear. This time, we must not only win, but also win beautifully. The Japanese will not give up the hill easily, so we must be prepared for a protracted war."

"Captain," Li Yunlong suddenly interrupted, "if the Japanese are desperate and launch a major counterattack, will we have enough reserve forces?"

Zhang Lingyun looked calm, "That's what I'm worried about. So, I've asked Xiuqin to take some troops to defend the rear. If the front line is in trouble, they will immediately reinforce."

Li Yunlong grinned and said, "Xiuqin is as good as any man in fighting. If the Japanese dare to come, they will definitely be in big trouble."

Zhang Lingyun smiled slightly, but soon returned to his serious tone: "There is one more thing, everyone must always remember that intelligence is the lifeline of the battle. Blind Cheng, your mission is to scout the enemy at any time during the battle to ensure that we are not caught off guard by the enemy's sudden attack."

Blind Cheng nodded, his eyes revealing a firmness: "Captain, don't worry, although one of my eyes is blind, the remaining one is definitely enough to see the movements of the Japanese."

Zhang Lingyun took a deep breath and then slowly exhaled: "Everyone, the battle is about to begin. Remember, our goal is to capture the hilltop, weaken the enemy, and preserve our own strength. Everyone should stay up tonight, make all preparations, and take action tomorrow morning!"

Everyone agreed in unison, and after the meeting, they each went their separate ways to prepare.

In the early morning, the mountain was covered with a thin layer of mist and it was quiet all around. Zhang Lingyun stood in the command post at the foot of the mountain, carefully observing the enemy's position through a telescope. He knew that the Japanese army was on the mountain, ready to meet his attack at any time.

"Li Yunlong, are you ready?" Zhang Lingyun put down the telescope and turned to ask.

Li Yunlong stood aside, his eyes sparkling: "We are ready, just waiting for your order."

Zhang Lingyun nodded and looked towards the hilltop in the distance. "Let's get started. Let the devils have a taste of the power of our artillery!"

Following Zhang Lingyun's order, more than a dozen cannons roared in unison, and huge shells whizzed toward the top of the mountain. The deafening explosion echoed in the valley, and the entire mountain seemed to be shaking. The Japanese position was instantly covered by artillery fire, with flames rising into the sky and thick smoke billowing.

"Good job!" Li Yunlong shouted, "One more round to completely suppress the enemy's firepower!"

The artillerymen quickly adjusted their angles, and another round of intensive bombardment came overwhelmingly. Zhang Lingyun stared at the front, silently calculating the time in his mind. According to intelligence, most of the Japanese firepower points should have been destroyed, and then it was the turn of the infantry to perform.

"Zhang Dabiao, you can go now!" Zhang Lingyun gave the order to attack.