Travel through the Qing Dynasty and become emperor

Chapter 1116 Deadly Bait

Pacific Fleet flagship Tarzan.

"What's going on in the southern theater?" Guan Xuqing asked after reading the report for a while.

"The plan is in place. The supplies for two consecutive weeks have fully replenished the ammunition. It is enough for two or three medium-intensity battles." Xu Shichang replied.

"Has the key force been determined?" Guan Xuqing asked with a serious expression.

"It's confirmed. It's still the No.15 Army. Except for them, I don't think anyone is qualified for this task." Xu Shichang said.

"It's going to make him suffer, hehe, if the goal of the campaign can be achieved, give half of all our military medals to Ma Zhanyuan." Guan Xuqing said in a low voice.

"What? Are you worried?" Seeing the emperor's rare expression, Xu Shichang hurriedly asked.

"Yes, the southern defense line of the U.S. military is at the narrowest point, and the density of troops is too high. We have failed to achieve the intended goal in several attacks. This time, we are worried that it seems a bit too exaggerated to put the treasure on unknown variables. "Guan Xuqing looked up at Xu Shichang, and said worriedly.

"I believe that Ma Zhanyuan will be able to complete this mission. The No.15 Army did not blow it out. Besides, the opportunity waits for no one. If this opportunity is seized, the southern defense line will be completely disintegrated." Xu Shichang seemed confident.

"Spiritual atomic bombs can't kill people. This is not determined by belief or not. Victory is not achieved by faith alone. In my opinion, the plan needs to be revised and improved. Tell the submarine team to go to the Gulf of Mexico to stand by to prevent the enemy aircraft carrier from approaching. In addition, re-open two front-line airports, add four army aviation brigades, hand over the command to Ma Zhanyuan, and tell the army aviation that Ma Zhanyuan's requirements must be met in real time. If the tactical requirements cannot be met, let the pilots jump off with the bomb .” Guan Xuqing’s words seemed a little unkind.But Xu Shichang understood that the outcome of the entire battle was related to Ma Zhanyuan.

"Well, I hope Ma Zhanyuan won't let us down." Xu Shichang nodded and sighed.

The supply line has been completely cut off. The enemy's bombardment and the ambush of the guerrillas lurking in the jungle have completely cut off the logistics of relying on rough roads for supply.At this moment, the only thing that maintains the huge Fifth Army is the irregular air route every day. However, under the threat of the enemy's extremely dense portable anti-aircraft missiles, it is becoming more and more difficult to replenish.

Clark had always believed that advancing to St. Louis City with the strength of the Fifth Army would be as easy as flipping palms of his hands, but what he didn't expect was that he was trapped in this small city in front of him at this moment, in a dilemma.

"General, this is today's satellite picture. It shows that the two weeks of Chinese transportation at the border has ended. According to estimates, the enemy has concentrated the strength of at least three group armies within two weeks. However, until now So far, we have discovered the movement of the enemy's main force." Beside him, the staff officer handed over a thick stack of photos and reported in a low voice.

"How about the direction of Kansas?" After roughly looking at the photo, Clark quickly came to the same conclusion as the staff officer. Now it seems that going forward is definitely not possible. The enemy may have already arranged a big pocket on the way forward. , and then waited for Clark to come in, and devoured his Fifth Army in one bite.

"The reconnaissance troops couldn't be sent there. The enemy's guerrillas blocked all the surrounding highways. However, near Kansas, the left-behind agents detected traces of large-scale enemy troop mobilization." The staff officer replied again.

"You mean, we're already trapped here?" Clark said a little annoyed, completely ignoring the other party's previous plan to save the entire group army.

"For now, but the Department of Defense just called and told us that the 82nd Airborne Division, 2nd Infantry Division, and 10th Mountain Division have been dispatched to Peoria, as well as the 25st Marine Division to assist in the rescue operation. [-]th Infantry The division is also preparing." The staff officer replied tepidly.

"It seems that our Fifth Army can only sit here honestly and wait for others to respond, right?" The staff officer's words did not make Clark happy, but asked angrily, "At present, That's right, Your Excellency!" The staff officer nodded and said honestly.

The head of the legion was completely drunk, but Ma Zhanyuan was still very sober. After taking a quilt and carefully covering the head of the legion, Ma Zhanyuan walked out of the tent.Outside the tent, the soldiers gathered together in twos and threes, bragging, bragging, or agitating some boring gadgets. It seemed so comfortable and harmonious. Seeing all this, Ma Zhanyuan couldn't bear to spoil this beautiful atmosphere.Just when he was hesitating whether to speak out, a soldier beside him suddenly noticed the arrival of the army commander, stood up quickly and saluted, his action immediately attracted everyone's attention, everyone put down their work and straightened up. salute.

"Are you resting okay?" Seeing everyone looking at him, Ma Zhanyuan licked his lips and asked in a low voice.

"Hey, it's okay." Everyone smiled shyly and said in a low voice.

"If it's okay, pack up your things, it's our turn to play." Looking at the crowd, Ma Zhanyuan hesitated again and again, and finally said.

"Commander, is there another mission?" Hearing Ma Zhanyuan's words, the soldier before him immediately asked curiously.

"Yeah, didn't you see the army commander just now?" Ma Zhanyuan nodded.

"What mission?" The other party continued to ask.

"Looking for Laomei desperately. Well, go and pack your things." Ma Zhanyuan smiled unnaturally, and continued to walk forward.

Hearing his order, everyone got into the tent and got ready, and the originally harmonious atmosphere suddenly became noisy.Seeing these boys running around in a hurry, Ma Zhanyuan suddenly felt bitter. He didn't know how many faces would disappear before his eyes forever after this mission. He wasn't even sure if he could come back alive. I hope that my dedication will be rewarded, and after a few years, someone will remember these heroes who are willing to sacrifice their lives.

"Get ready to go!" Sudden sadness made Ma Zhanyuan a little unnatural, in order to cover up his embarrassment, he shouted at the top of his voice.

On the southern defense line of the United States, the location of Houston is a bit different. As an important industrial city on the edge of the defense line but at the junction of sea and land, it not only undertakes the most violent attack, but also assumes the role of the outer gateway of the southern defense zone.If the enemy breaks through Houston, Memphis, Dallas, and Atlanta will be completely under the enemy's front line, and the fall of Houston will lead to the collapse of the entire southern defense line composed of a dense railway network.

Therefore, the city of Houston, which is the focus of defense, has now wrapped itself in strict protection composed of mines and positions.The long-term stalemate battle made everyone's nerves tense to relax, then tense, and then numb, and the previous fear became indifferent and unfathomable.

In the distance, the sound of rumbling gunfire seems to have become a part of life. The distant and invisible enemy is also like a repeated theme in the discourse. Although it is often heard, it is so unfamiliar that it has been forgotten.

In the tunnel, an American soldier was holding a bag of Marlboro, carefully pulled out one, put it near his mouth and lit it, and then took a few big mouthfuls greedily, before spitting it out with narrowed eyes.Instinctively looked up and looked out, everything was calm.According to past experience, it is generally only in the afternoon, which is the quietest time on the battlefield. The enemy's offensive may be in the evening or at dawn. I am afraid that the bright sun in front of you is not suitable for attacking.

In the current position, everyone is busy with their own affairs, fully enjoying this rare leisure time.Enemies, this moment is the farthest moment from them.He took a big puff again, and the short cigarette was burned to the filter. After taking two sips reluctantly, he threw the cigarette butt on the ground and ground it into the soil with his feet, before raising his rifle to look at it again. To the outside of the position.

At the horizon, a vague shadow flashed vaguely in the swirling smoke and dust. The soldier blinked vigorously and continued to look, but the shadow seemed to disappear again.The soldier wiped his eyes suspiciously, and looked through the binoculars beside him, and an infantry fighting vehicle suddenly appeared in front of him!

On the car body, the logo of the Stars and Stripes is clearly visible. Obviously, this should be a team that has just returned from a reconnaissance mission.Just as the soldiers were about to put down their binoculars, several Dragon Army main battle tanks suddenly appeared behind the infantry fighting vehicles.

"Could it be that your eyes are dazzled?" The soldier murmured to himself strangely, and adjusted the camera again, but a silent flame filled the whole camera in the next moment.

The Tiger main battle tank behind it carried out a concentrated fire accurately during the movement, and the American infantry fighting vehicle galloping in front suddenly became a mass of ruins under the concentrated fire.

Boom, the explosion came later, the sound was extremely dull, like a muffled thunder in summer, no one would take it seriously, but at this moment, the soldiers knew that this was not the time to relax at all, because the enemy appeared.

"Enemy attack!" Putting down the binoculars, the soldier shouted hoarsely, but his shout obviously couldn't wake up the position that was still sleeping in silence.

Houston was in a hurry, Denver was in a hurry, and St. Louis was in a hurry. On the long front, artillery fire covered all the positions repeatedly. On three of these points, the Chinese army seemed to go crazy and invested more than a dozen waves of charges. Forgetting the strategy and tactics, it seems to be done in one battle, completely disintegrating the solid line of defense.

Where the enemy's intentions are and which city the follow-up troops should focus on defending has become the first thing the US Department of Defense needs to figure out.The Chinese take the offensive initiative, and as the defensive side, what they have to do is to analyze the hidden intentions behind the enemy's crazy actions.

The Chinese will not be crazy, and it is impossible to be crazy. Although they are acting like a group of lunatics at the moment, the more they are like this, the more worrying they are about the real purpose behind this madness.All the latent intelligence personnel were quickly mobilized, and above the head, military satellites were monitoring the movements on the battlefield around the clock. However, all of these failed to allow people to discover the hidden purpose of the Chinese army.

"Number, first division! The first division of the Chinese army, they are in front of us!!" The American soldier finally did not pull the trigger. While throwing away the launch tube, he ran frantically along the trench to the headquarters, and His shout that overshadowed the sound of the gunfire also shocked everyone.

In front of them is the First Division, the God-killing Chinese army that used to massacre prisoners of war and destroy the entire city in order to annihilate the enemy. At this moment, they are in front of them. Overwhelmed by great fear, like a frightened wild dog.

Just relying on the name of the first division seems to be enough to take people's courage.It seems that there is no need for defense in Houston. The enemy will never care about the gains and losses of a city or a place. If necessary, they can turn the entire city into ruins without mercy.

The only thing the commander of the southern defense line can do at this moment is to convey this frightening news to the Ministry of Defense while shouting and defending on the spot with all his strength.

Although this is outright bad news for the front line, for the Ministry of National Defense, it is like a ray of light in the dark. The appearance of an ace unit can more definitely reveal the enemy's intentions than any intelligence.Since the first division appeared in Houston, it can only be explained that the real intention of the Chinese is to capture the city of St. Louis and completely disintegrate the western defense line of the US military. This is called attacking the west in the Chinese art of war!
"Reinforce Houston immediately. No matter what, we must keep the enemy out." After receiving the report, Secretary of the Army Vance ordered decisively. He decided to use his tactics to thoroughly understand the strategic intentions of the Dragon Army.

(End of this chapter)