Chapter 5: Cut Off from the Main Force, Li Yunlong Decides to Operate Independently and Forge His Own Path!
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Has the 1st New Regiment successfully broken through? Fang Ligong didn’t know either!
Hearing this, Fang Ligong shook his head. “Unclear. The 1st New Regiment is already beyond the observation range of our frontline outpost.”
“At present, all we know is that the 1st New Regiment blew up the Sakamoto Regiment’s command post and launched a countercharge against their defensive line. They must be trying to break through head-on.”
“As for the final outcome… we have no way of knowing.”
“Head-on breakthrough?” Chu Yunfei’s expression shifted slightly. He sighed, “For a mere regiment of the Eighth Route Army to attempt a frontal breakout under the Sakamoto Regiment’s blockade is simply smashing eggs against a rock.”
“Even though the Sakamoto Regiment’s command post was destroyed, the regiment itself is still intact—these are elite Japanese troops.”
“I had thought the commander of the 1st New Regiment would be a smart man, but it seems he’s acting recklessly.”
“There’s no way a single regiment of the Eighth Route Army can break through the solid defenses of the Sakamoto Regiment.”
“I thought so too…” Fang Ligong nodded, acknowledging the point. “This regiment is practically courting death.”
“After destroying the command post, they could have withdrawn quickly and broken through from other directions, but they chose the most difficult frontal assault.”
“The commander of the 1st New Regiment must have lost his mind, blinded by a fleeting victory.”
“Don’t even mention the poorly equipped Eighth Route Army… even if our 358th Regiment faced the Sakamoto Regiment, retreat would be the only option.”
Though Fang Ligong’s words were harsh, they reflected reality.
The 358th Regiment truly could hardly contend with the Sakamoto Regiment.
“Alas…” Chu Yunfei sighed softly, murmuring, “It’s such a pity for this anti-Japanese unit. I fear these Eighth Route Army soldiers will all fall on Cangyun Ridge.”
Fang Ligong shook his head as well and said no more.
To both Chu Yunfei and Fang Ligong, since the 1st New Regiment was countercharging the Sakamoto Regiment, the likely outcome was total annihilation.
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Elsewhere.
Li Yunlong led the soldiers of the 1st New Regiment in a successful breakout, smashing through the Japanese encirclement and piercing the Sakamoto Regiment’s defenses.
After escaping the encirclement, the men of the 1st New Regiment breathed a collective sigh of relief, their faces glowing with the thrill of survival and admiration for Li Yunlong.
After all, the reason the 1st New Regiment managed to break through the Sakamoto Regiment’s ring was entirely thanks to Li Yunlong’s operation of the 107 rocket launcher.
The fierce barrage of the 107 rocket launcher still echoed vividly in everyone’s minds, lingering without fading.
Just then, Zhang Dabiao approached Li Yunlong and asked, “Regimental Commander, now that we’ve broken through, shall we rendezvous with the main forces?”
Li Yunlong was momentarily stunned, then fell into deep thought.
As a time traveler, Li Yunlong was fully aware of the consequences of rejoining the main forces.
If the 1st New Regiment made contact with the main force, Li Yunlong would almost certainly be stripped of his command for battlefield insubordination and demoted to factory director at the uniform factory.
So, from the bottom of his heart, Li Yunlong did not want to return to the main army.
It wasn’t that he wanted to sever ties completely… he just wanted to seize this opportunity to build up the 1st New Regiment’s strength.
Only by doing this could he prove his worth to the Eighth Route Army leadership and mitigate his punishment.
Or rather, this was Li Yunlong’s chance to turn fate on its head.
Just as Li Yunlong was hesitating,
[Beep! Host has fallen into indecision. Divine-level choice activated.]
[Choice One: Rejoin the main forces. System rewards one mortar, 10 shells, 100 Type 38 rifles, and the “Brawler” title!]
[Choice Two: Temporarily break away to independently develop for a time. System rewards 100 jin of gold, 500 Type 38 rifles, one body enhancement serum, and 12 rounds of 107 rockets.]
Hearing the system prompt in his mind, Li Yunlong did not hesitate to select Choice Two.
Firstly, Choice Two aligned perfectly with his innermost desire.
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Secondly, the system’s rewards were too generous to refuse!
Five hundred Type 38 rifles and 107 rocket shells were crucial to enhancing the 1st New Regiment’s combat power.
On top of that, a hundred jin of gold was basic funding for independent development.
Having made up his mind, Li Yunlong looked up sharply at the three battalion commanders before him.
“Gentlemen, I have an idea to share,” Li Yunlong said solemnly.
Zhang Dabiao, Shen Quan, and Wang Huaibao were taken aback, then all became serious.
They knew Li Yunlong well.
When he wore such a grave expression, it meant what he was about to say was very important.
“We’ve lost contact with the main forces,” Li Yunlong took a deep breath and said sternly, “I plan to use this opportunity to independently strengthen and grow our 1st New Regiment.”
“Otherwise, if I have nothing to show and we return, my command will definitely be stripped, and I might even lose my life.”
“After all, battlefield insubordination is a grave offense.”
“If I can lead the 1st New Regiment to achieve something, returning to the main force later won’t result in punishment… who knows, the boss might even treat me to some sweet potato liquor!”
“What do you three battalion commanders think? Are you with me?”
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