PFC Chapter 19 Li Yunlong's Unbridled Arrogance
Chapter 19 Li Yunlong's Unbridled Arrogance
Soldiers must take obedience to orders as their primary duty.
The soldiers understood this principle.
Moreover, they were all from simple farming backgrounds and didn't have many ulterior motives; they would do whatever their superiors told them to do.
Even Captain Zhang Shan was the same way; in fact, he even dared to hope that he could run into a few Japanese soldiers and give him a good test of his marksmanship.
Naturally, he shared this view with many others in the squad; they had been stuck in the logistics department for over half a year and hadn't seen any bloodshed yet.
Li Yunlong had been fighting for many years and was very experienced. He saw through Zhang Shan and the others' intentions at a glance.
On the horse trails in the mountains.
Taking advantage of the silence, Li Yunlong suddenly said, "Comrades, are you all thinking about running into the Japanese on the road and then taking them down?"
After he finished speaking, several comrades looked up at Li Yunlong.
The same applies to Wang Yousheng.
Although it was for safety reasons, Wang Yousheng also hoped to make some extra money during this escort mission.
Putting everything else aside, it's good if friendly forces and the enemy are at war. Even if we don't participate in the battle, we can at least gain points from the aftermath...
One of the comrades couldn't help but say, "Director Li, our security team has been holding back for so long, training every day, but we haven't been able to put it to use."
The other comrades nodded in agreement.
To be honest, they sometimes envied the frontline troops who were able to fight the Japanese face to face.
Li Yunlong chuckled and said, "You guys have guts! But we're outnumbered. If I were in charge of a platoon, I could wipe out a whole Japanese squad."
"Director Li is amazing!"
The comrades all gave a thumbs up and burst into laughter.
However, their stomachs also started to rumble. The escort team had to cut through the mountains and forests, splitting their dry rations into two meals, and their bellies were already starving.
Wang Yousheng helplessly rubbed his stomach. He had just finished eating a few pieces of dried sweet potato, but he didn't expect it to be so filling.
"Boom boom boom!"
Just then, a faint motorcycle sound suddenly rang out.
Li Yunlong raised an eyebrow, scanned the surroundings, and ordered, "Everyone be careful, something's up!"
[Initial detection: Japanese transport convoy detected within 1000 meters]
Wang Yousheng raised an eyebrow. "Japanese transport team."
Whatever you say comes true!
At the bend of a slope at the foot of the mountain, a Japanese motorcycle was parked, followed by three small trucks.
From a distance, you can still see dozens of Japanese soldiers getting off the vehicle to rest. It seems to be a small squad of Japanese soldiers, and they are even having lunch.
"Haha! At midday, God is gifting us with food! Comrades, let's get to work!"
Li Yunlong became excited upon seeing the Japanese soldiers and instinctively reached for his pistol at his waist.
Wang Yousheng and his comrades observed carefully. Even with a whole squad of Japanese soldiers, Li Yunlong dared to say, "We've got a job."
Although Zhang Shan also wanted to fight the Japanese, this mission was to escort them, and besides, the enemy was only a small squad of Japanese soldiers!
Li Yunlong just said that he could wipe out a squad by commanding a platoon. Now, with Li Yunlong added, there are only ten people, at most a squad, yet they dare to say they can eat up the Japanese devils.
Wang Yousheng really wanted to say, "Director Li, you're really arrogant to the extreme."
Zhang Shan couldn't help but say, "Director Li, it's a small Japanese squad, and they're several hundred meters away from us... what are we..."
Li Yunlong said without hesitation, "I just heard your stomachs growling. The Japanese are here to deliver our lunch. We have to take them out."
Wang Yousheng followed up, "But we don't have enough manpower. Are you serious about fighting them?"
Li Yunlong patted Wang Yousheng on the forehead and laughed, "Hey! I'll get right to it! Comrades, get on top of it, kill these little devils, and steal their grain so we can celebrate the New Year!"
Having said that, he rushed out first.
[Congratulations on receiving your new mission: Eliminate the Japanese transport squad]
[Mission Rewards: 3000 points, +10 merit points]
[Task Notice: Task cannot be completed; no reward will be given]
New mission!
Wang Yousheng was slightly excited!
The cheat code allows you to accept five tasks at the same time; this is the second one.
But here's the question: could a few soldiers and a few guns really wipe out the Japanese?
This was the first time Wang Yousheng had encountered such a difficult situation.
The system is very humane; there's no reward if you don't complete the task, but it's just that ruthless.
Li Yunlong had already led his men up, and Wang Yousheng didn't think much of it. Since they were already there, they might as well make the best of it. Li Yunlong was still alive, and he wouldn't die here.
In a large grove on the hillside, after Zhang Shan directed his soldiers to hide the oxcart, he excitedly led his men to Li Yunlong.
Zhang Shan stood at attention, his face beaming with excitement, and said, "Director Li, just tell me, how do we do it!"
The seven soldiers following behind him also looked delighted.
Seeing this, Wang Yousheng thought to himself that the soldiers' fighting spirit was indeed strong; they were not afraid at all when facing a small squad of Japanese soldiers.
At the same time, he also wanted to see what tactics Li Yunlong would use to wipe out an enemy squad.
The Japanese infantry squad consisted of three platoons, each with a machine gun team consisting of two light machine guns and a grenade launcher squad equipped with two grenade launchers, totaling 54 men. Their firepower was not weak at all.
Looking at Zhang Shan's side, each person had a Hanyang rifle and five bullets, but no grenades.
Li Yunlong was also equipped with a 20-shot Mauser pistol and a magazine with a total of 40 bullets. This was a special arrangement made by Zhang Wanhe to ensure Li Yunlong's safety.
Wang Yousheng and Li Yunlong received the same treatment.
Although the bullets seemed plentiful, every shot still had to hit the Japanese soldier.
However, throughout history, the Eighth Route Army has mostly defeated the Japanese invaders by overwhelming numbers...
The Japanese firepower was fierce; if the Japanese machine guns suppressed the fire, it was not impossible for the small squad to be wiped out.
The situation on both sides was very clear, and this was an amazing challenge. Li Yunlong once again demonstrated his outstanding combat capabilities.
Li Yunlong said, "Comrades, the Japanese devils' weapons are tough, but I'm a meat-eater!"
That's what they said, but the soldiers were clearly a little unsure of themselves.
Li Yunlong asked again, "Which of you is a good shot?"
"Director Li, we only have Captain Zhang left. He's been on the battlefield and once killed eight Japanese soldiers with ten bullets."
"Yes! Captain Zhang's marksmanship is not bad."
Two soldiers pushed Zhang Shan out.
Zhang Shan scratched his head and said, "Director Li, I am quite skilled with a gun, but I injured my left hand before, which is why I was transferred to the logistics department."
Moreover, the weapon I have isn't good enough either; the Hanyang-made rifle isn't accurate enough, and it will miss its mark at 200 meters."
Li Yunlong glanced at the surrounding mountains and said with a smile, "Two hundred meters is enough."
With lush forests and several steep slopes, Li Yunlong decided to make full use of the Eighth Route Army's guerrilla tactics.
First, he ordered everyone to stay in the forest and use a method to lure some of the Japanese soldiers into the forest, then had the soldiers on the left and right ambush and assassinate them.
Once the Japanese fall into the trap, not only can we obtain guns and ammunition, but we can also reduce the number of Japanese troops.
Each Japanese soldier carried 120 rounds of ammunition; even if only one Japanese soldier fell for the trap, they would have enough bullets.
Li Yunlong was an accurate marksman, and Zhang Shan was also a good shot. The two would carry enough bullets to approach the enemy to within effective firing range, occupy effective firing positions, and lie in wait for an opportunity.
Wang Yousheng and his men continued to lure the enemy away. If the enemy didn't come closer, they would shoot and kill them, regardless of whether they hit their targets or not. After shooting, they would run away to avoid being bombarded by the Japanese with grenade launchers and to find another place to shoot.
As long as they draw the Japanese soldiers' attention and provide cover for Li Yunlong and Zhang Shan, Li Yunlong will act as a sharpshooter, taking pinpoint shots at the Japanese soldiers.
In layman's terms, it means using limited forces to distract the enemy and then annihilating them with the most elite troops.
This is an extremely risky approach; if anything goes wrong, the whole thing will be lost.
First, if the Japanese soldiers don't fall for the trap, lunch will be canceled, and the detachment will have to wait until the Japanese soldiers leave before they can continue their journey.
Secondly, even if the Japanese were fooled, they could hold their ground with their ample firepower. Whether they launched a counterattack or waited for reinforcements, the situation for the small detachment would be extremely dire.
The success of team battles depends on teamwork, so it all comes down to how accurate Li Yunlong and Zhang Shan's marksmanship is.
The soldiers had no psychological burden; they had been holding back for a long time and were ready to take a few Japanese soldiers down with them, even if it meant their own death.