Zhang Xiaoman said as he walked, "Our command center miscalculated the number of troops stationed in this mountain range. If not for your scouting this time, the entire Razor Sharp Company would probably have been wiped out if we had fallen into the enemy's encirclement. Speaking of which, I still have to thank you. "
"Gratitude received from Zhang Xiaoman, + 1!"
Ren Xiaosu thought for a moment and said, "You can't really take credit for that. It was mainly because you took care of that sniper. Weren't we being pinned down by the rocks at that time?"
"It's not like there's no other way to take care of the sniper. If we all rush out of the rocks together, his shooting range would probably only be about 1,000 meters. We have six heavy machine guns, so our shooting range isn't any closer than his." Zhang Xiaoman said, "Why are there so many snipers on the battlefield who aren't equipped with a rapid fire sniper rifle? Is it because they don't want to? Of course not. "
"Every top sniper dreams of owning a fully automatic sniper rifle. No matter how accurate a single shot is on the battlefield, it's still not as good as a rapid fire sniper rifle. But even the most valuable snipers are afraid of the heavy machine guns in our hands. Heavy machine guns equipped with tripods that can provide long-range fire coverage are the natural enemies of snipers. "
This was an iron law that had been discovered on the battlefield after countless lives had been lost. Therefore, some serious snipers would not fire a rapid fire sniper rifle. They would leave after a single shot. Those were the truly ruthless snipers. Like the two snipers Ren Xiaosu encountered earlier, they were purely used to stop any scouts that might have infiltrated the area.
On the battlefield, snipers had more than just one purpose.
According to Zhang Xiaoman's original plan, the enemy sniper would hide halfway up the mountain in an attempt to suppress them. But Zhang Xiaoman was also brave enough to charge out and catch the enemy off guard.
"But a lot of people will still die if we do that," Ren Xiaosu said.
"What's there to be afraid of? How can there be no deaths in war?" Zhang Xiaoman said with a chuckle, "If I, Zhang Xiaoman, die on the battlefield, it'll be my wish fulfilled."
How can there be no deaths in war? This seemed to be Zhang Xiaoman's catchphrase.
But that was where the problem lay. During the pursuit earlier, Ren Xiaosu had rushed out because he did not want anyone from the Razor Sharp Company to die. This was his obsession.
Regardless of whether this idea was childish or not, it was what he thought. It was as though he was no longer worthy of protecting anything now that someone from the Razor Sharp Company had died.
Previously, when Zhang Xiaoman said that there would always be deaths in war, Ren Xiaosu said that he wouldn't know until he tried.
Regardless of the future, he did it again this time.
Zhang Xiaoman looked at Ren Xiaosu and said in a serious tone, "Don't just talk about me. You can't risk your life on your own anymore. We all have one life. We can't always let you charge and break through enemy lines."
However, Ren Xiaosu insisted, "I'll help y 'all survive."
Zhang Xiaoman felt something was amiss. Why did it sound like Ren Xiaosu was the company commander instead?
But a new problem had arisen. Since everyone's intelligence on the troops stationed in the mountains was wrong, this route would not work. However, the mission Zhou Yinglong had given them was to blow up the bridge over the Beiwan River. This mission was still not completed yet.
"Bring me the map. Let's figure out how we can take a detour to the Beiwan River." Zhang Xiaoman said, "We're only about 200 kilometers away from the Beiwan River. It's right in front of us, but we can't even touch it. How frustrating."
Ren Xiaosu suddenly asked, "I've always been curious about something. This should have been done by the reconnaissance battalion, right? Why did they send our Razor Sharp Company over?"
Ren Xiaosu had been wondering about this for a long time. In his opinion, infiltration, raids, and blowing up the bridge should have been the work of the reconnaissance battalion, so why was the Razor Sharp Company assigned to do it?
Even if Zhang Jinglin ordered a coolie like him around, he shouldn't have made such an illogical arrangement, right?
Zhang Xiaoman glanced at Ren Xiaosu and explained, "Battalion Commander Zhou's Forward Strike Battalion has already left the forward operating base and is heading northeast. On the surface, they're going to meet up with us after passing through Shichuan Village. However, the Forward Strike Battalion suddenly turned north after passing through Shichuan Village. They plan to reach Mt. Qiangwan within three days and attack there by force."
"Why's that?" Ren Xiaosu was puzzled. Mt. Qiangwan was not far from the Beiwan River, and it was a small military outpost of the Soong Clan. However, the terrain was dangerous and it was extremely difficult to attack.
This place could be considered a defensive support point near the Beiwan River, and it helped keep watch over the Beiwan River.
"The Forward Strike Battalion and the Razor Sharp Company have always been the advance guard of Fortress 178. The entire Forward Strike Battalion's eastward advance is to create the illusion that the main forces of Fortress 178 are advancing eastward to buy time for the construction of the pontoon bridge over the Blackstone River," Zhang Xiaoman said.
Ren Xiaosu finally understood. Whether it was the Razor Sharp Company blowing up the Beiwan Bridge or the Forward Strike Battalion's attack on Mt. Qiangwan, it was all to cover up their true strategic intentions.
All of a sudden, Ren Xiaosu thought of something. "Did any of you see Xu Xianchu at the forward operating base?"
"Old Xu?" Zhang Xiaoman wondered, "I don't think so. He might've stayed behind in the fortress. After all, the troops in the fortress are pretty weak right now, so it's very important to leave a small group of our main forces behind to defend the fortress."
Ren Xiaosu fell into deep thought. Why would a supernatural being like Xu Xianchu, who could do so much on the battlefield, be sent to defend Fortress 178?
He had a nagging feeling that Xu Xianchu had some other mission.
At this moment, a radio operator ran over with a radio on his back. "Commander, the battalion commander wants to speak to you."
After Zhang Xiaoman answered the call, he heard Zhou Yinglong ask, "How's it going on your end?"
Zhang Xiaoman reported, "A large number of Soong Clan troops are stationed in the mountains leading to the Beiwan River. We're trying to find a way to pass through them from another direction and see if there's any chance of blowing up the Beiwan Bridge."
Zhou Yinglong said, "Did you engage them head-on?"
"You can say that we've fought them head-on." Zhang Xiaoman said, "Ren Xiaosu took out two of their guerrilla companies, while we ambushed and took out one of their companies. Right now, they're firing mortars at the air. How was it, Battalion Commander? I didn't embarrass you, did I? "
"Don't fucking get cocky yet, punk." Zhou Yinglong laughed angrily. "I haven't even gotten close to Mt. Qiangwan when the scouts ahead of us came back and said that Mt. Qiangwan has already sent reinforcements in the direction of the Beiwan River. The Soong Clan is probably thinking that our main forces are going to attack the Beiwan River with all our might! Let's see how you're going to complete your mission now, punk! "
Zhang Xiaoman was stunned for a moment before getting anxious. "Then Battalion Commander, hurry up and attack Mt. Qiangwan and draw their troops back!"
"How the fuck am I supposed to draw them back?" Zhou Yinglong snapped, "It'll still take us another two days to reach Mt. Qiangwan. But thanks to y 'all, it should be a little easier for us to attack Mt. Qiangwan."
Zhang Xiaoman's expression turned bitter. There was no joking in the military. No matter what happened, blowing up the Beiwan Bridge would still be their mission. Now that their troops were concentrated at the Beiwan Bridge, how were they supposed to fight them?
"I'm sorry." Ren Xiaosu glanced at the communicator that was still on and said, "It's all because of me that y 'all are in such a dilemma. Give me all the TNT. I'll go blow up the Beiwan Bridge by myself."
Zhang Xiaoman winked and said, "You're saying it's because you killed two companies and two snipers? I'm not trying to be polite with you. If it weren't for you, we would've already been surrounded by a regiment of enemy troops. It's fine. If we die, we die together. For the honor of Fortress 178, it's worth it! "
Zhou Yinglong was still on the communicator. He roared angrily over the phone, "I haven't hung up yet, so who are you putting on an act for? What do you mean by 'if we die, we die together'? Aren't you ashamed of putting on such a heroic act? Stop acting and rest for two days. Once I attack Mt. Qiangwan and lure the enemy troops here, y 'all can attack the Beiwan River!"
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