Chapter 57: Forced March! The Helplessness of Iron Feet! Blocking and Raiding

Currently, the base of the First Battalion is about 13 kilometers in a straight line from the railway at Meijia Village, which is occupied by the Japanese invaders.

However, if the First Battalion of the New First Regiment wants to reach Meijia Village quickly, they have to trek through mountain paths, which significantly increases the distance—by at least threefold.

That is nearly 40 kilometers.

Meanwhile, the Japanese military train transport team only needs to cover 25 kilometers from Liaoxian to Meijia Village.

What is more, the train's traveling speed is far from slow, making it virtually impossible to intercept them in time.

Fortunately, he had made preparations in advance.

To prevent the Japanese invaders from utilizing trains for transport, he had previously dispatched a small squad to ambush the area near the railway.

Now, they must rely on this squad to create obstacles for the train.

Otherwise, there would be no way to arrive in time.

After deep thought, Li Yunlong quickly issued an order: "Communications soldier, immediately ride to notify the ambush team. Take the explosive packs with you, and tell them to find a way to obstruct the Japanese train and buy eight hours for the troops."

"Yes!" The communications soldier swiftly went off to deliver the order.

随后, Li Yunlong came to the assembly area of the First Battalion, and spoke in a clear, resonant voice to the three gathered companies: "The situation has changed. The Japanese are using trains for transport, and they have already set out from Liaoxian."

"We do not have much time left. Whether this mission succeeds depends entirely on whether your pace is fast enough and your resolve is firm!"

"Each company shall march on Meijia Village as planned. You must arrive before the enemy transport team gets there. Are you confident?"

Everyone answered in a loud voice, "Yes!"

"Move out!" Li Yunlong did not say much more and decisively gave the order.

Immediately, Li Yunlong, Zhang Dabiao, and the deputy battalion commander each led a company marching rapidly toward Meijia Village.

Although the distance is considerable, there is still hope.

As long as the small squad creates obstacles for the devils' train transport, they can buy a certain amount of time.

Back then, the fastest marching speed of our Volunteer Army was 145 *li* (72.5 kilometers) covered in 14 hours with iron willpower.

That translates to marching a little over 5 kilometers per hour.

And now, the distance the New First Regiment needs to cover is only a little over half of that.

40 kilometers!

However, the time constraints are different.

Judging by the marching speed of the Japanese train, even if the New First Regiment ran their legs off, catching up would be impossible.

After all, the Japanese train can arrive in about half an hour at most.

Right now, everything depends on how much time the squad can buy.

Otherwise, this operation is bound to fall through.

Li Yunlong did not hold high hopes for this plan.

After all, whether the troops can arrive in eight hours remains a true unknown.

It must be remembered that the Volunteer Army was able to move at such incredible speeds for a reason, their sole advantage being the terrain and environment.

The areas where the Volunteer Army marched were frozen and harsh, making travel inconvenient.

The marching environment for the First Battalion is considerably better, and the enemy they face possesses firepower inferior to the Eagle Nation coalition forces.

Therefore, there is still hope.

Even if it ultimately fails, let it serve as a cross-country forced march training session!

Having arranged the subsequent tasks, Li Yunlong followed after them.

Li Yunlong could not help feeling a sense of anticipation to see if the iron feet of the Volunteer Army could be manifested in the First Battalion.

When there are no means of transport available, one can only rely on their own two feet!

This was also a helpless reality.

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On the other side.

Dajie Village.

At this moment, a platoon from the First Battalion was resting here, while several soldiers observed the condition of the railway.

They had arrived here two days ago upon receiving the regiment commander's order, but had received no further instructions since.

Every day consisted solely of monitoring the trains on the railway and scouting the surrounding area.

Through reconnaissance, the First Platoon had already familiarized themselves with the environment.

Just as the platoon leader was wiping his machine gun,

the sound of hooves echoed, and several soldiers came galloping over on horseback.

Before the horses had even fully stopped, the communications soldier quickly leaped from the saddle.

"Platoon Leader Yang, the regiment commander has an order!"

"The commander instructs you to find a way to obstruct the Japanese train, buying eight hours for the troops. These are the explosive packs brought for you."

Hearing this, Platoon Leader Yang's expression stiffened.

He instantly understood that the plan had changed and that the Japanese transport team was traveling by train.

"All personnel, attention! Squads One and Two, immediately attack the Dajiejiling stronghold. Squad Three is responsible for blowing up the mountainside."

"Yes!"

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The Dajiejiling Stronghold.

Because a train was about to pass through, the little devils were exceptionally cautious, having notified the strongholds along the route to heighten their vigilance early on.

After all, the supplies being transported this time were no trivial matter.

"Keep your eyes peeled, everyone! The train has already arrived at Baoze Station and is expected to pass through in half an hour. Absolutely no mistakes are allowed, or you will all lose your heads!"

"Haji!"

Several devils and a squad of puppet troops answered in unison, then assumed high alert.

The sky was gradually darkening, forcing the devils and puppet troops to remain fully alert and sweep the area with searchlights.

Just as the enemy's searchlight swept past, a pile of hay not far away slowly shifted, now less than 100 meters away from the pillbox.

It was precisely Platoon Leader Yang, leading the two squads tasked with the assault.

The two squads split into two groups and crept stealthily toward the pillbox.

As the distance closed,

Platoon Leader Yang slowly raised his rifle and pulled the trigger.

"Bang!"

The gunshot rang out, and the searchlight was instantly shattered.

At that moment, under the cover of firepower, the soldiers swiftly launched an assault on the Dajiejiling stronghold.

"Bang, bang, bang..."

"Rat-a-tat-tat... rat-a-tat... rat-a-tat-tat..."

"Boom, boom, boom... rumble... boom, boom..."

Following the firepower upgrades in the New First Regiment, even a single platoon was allocated a grenade launcher and a light machine gun.

An artillery shell landed and exploded near the pillbox, instantly wounding or killing the puppet soldiers on guard.

The machine gun laid down suppressive fire against the enemy pillbox.

This sudden strike inflicted heavy casualties on the Japanese and puppet troops both inside and outside the pillbox.

"Baka!"

"Enemy attack!"

"Counterattack!"

"Bang, bang, bang..."

"Rat-a-tat-tat... rat-a-tat-tat..."

"Banzai!"

The two sides engaged in a fierce battle.

Platoon Leader Yang commanded the troops to advance rapidly using the "one point, two faces" and "three-three" tactical systems.

The tactical training of the First Battalion started much earlier than that of the Third Battalion, making its application considerably more proficient.

Coupled with a superior firepower distribution,

the Dajiejiling stronghold held only 13 Japanese and puppet soldiers; even with the terrain advantage, they were ultimately assaulted up close by the First Battalion.

As the explosive packs were ignited, a breach was blown open in the stronghold.

The soldiers skillfully hurled grenades inside, letting the grenades pave the way.

"Boom!"

The Japanese and puppet troops were blasted to the ground, wailing incessantly.

However, as the soldiers pushed forward tactically amidst gunfire, the enemies still howling in agony were directly shot and killed.

Despite the stubborn counterattack of the little devils, the outcome could not be altered.

The stronghold was breached!

Platoon Leader Yang quickly issued orders: "Squad One, quickly clear the battlefield and treat the casualties; Squad Two, provide security!"

"Squad Three, quickly demolish the railway and the mountainside."

"Yes!"

A moment later!

Following the placement and preparation by the soldiers of Squad Three, the explosive packs were detonated.

"Boom! Rumble!"

The railway was blown apart, and a hillside was blasted, causing the mountainside to collapse and bury a section of the railway.

Even if the devils wanted to clear and repair it, it would take a considerable amount of time.

What is more, he could continue to harass the enemy, which was more than enough to complete the mission assigned by the regiment commander.

......

Meanwhile.

On another hillside, a group of people lay flat on the ground, observing the scene unfolding at Dajiejiling.

"To take down the stronghold so quickly—these people are extraordinary. It seems we are not the only ones eyeing this train."

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