First Battlefield Commander! - Chapter 43
Chapter 43: Conspiracy
The entire mountain was divided into north and south factions, with the area above the mid-mountain designated as the combat zone. The faction lines were guarded by personnel to prevent the opponent from flanking and launching sneak attacks.
Lian Sheng and the others were harassing near the mountaintop, then the Red Team launched their attack.
The squads at the target point, as well as those nearby to the left and right, all charged out.
Based on reports from personnel in the rear, Lian Sheng finally confirmed that the Red Team had practically poured out in full force.
"Spread out, everyone spread out! Platoon leaders, pay attention to coordination!" Lian Sheng roared. "This is the only chance! We must lead them all out of our faction zone! Charge, charge, charge! Don't worry about the people behind you, just charge forward!"
The White Team members began consciously increasing their distance, running wildly towards their designated directions.
Spreading the running distance across the mountain could maximize the dispersion of the opponent's combat power.
At this moment, the Red Team, having just started their pursuit, found the opponent scattered like loose sand.
The front platoon leader reported, "The opponent has dispersed."
Ji Fangxiao raised his gun, following behind the team, "We pursue too! Wipe them out in one go, quick battle, quick resolution!"
From the Red Team's perspective, the battle situation was already very clear, and the strategy was simple.
The White Team had fewer numbers, so they definitely wouldn't choose a direct assault. But even in scattered one-on-one fights, the opponent still wouldn't gain an advantage because the Red Team's individual strength was not to be underestimated. All direct confrontations favored them.
Lian Sheng's strength in roundabout tactics and unpredictable routines was hard to defend against. They could prolong the battle line and wait for an opportunity, first shortening the gap between the two sides, then launching the next attack. But this would be very painful for their own soldiers and command.
Since they were already out, they absolutely couldn't return empty-handed. Take advantage of the opponent's internal chaos and clear positions to eliminate them in one wave.
Cheng Ze asked, "How do we allocate forces? Should we first encircle the western team? They are clearly more scattered, lack command, and should be easier to break through."
Ji Fangxiao frowned, thinking, a flicker of hesitation crossing his mind.
The team's pace slowed slightly.
Zhao Zhuoluo's lips moved slightly, unable to resist saying, "If... I mean if, she really deliberately made us think this way, that the opponent has two commanders. Then lured us into a trap, hitting us from front and back, we would be in a very disadvantageous position."
Cheng Ze paused, asking with difficulty, "...How much damage has she caused you? How long have you actually known each other?"
"Let's assume the worst-case scenario, that's never wrong. I think what Zhuoluo said isn't without reason. Since there are doubts, don't pin the outcome on luck," Ye Buqing said. "Commander, what do you think?"
A front-line platoon leader frowned, "It's precisely because we were too cautious, paid too much attention to that person named Lian Sheng, that we missed a great opportunity at the start, giving them an opening to exploit, leading to the current situation."
Another platoon leader also said, "Yeah, we have all the advantages now, what's there to fear? If we had launched a strong assault directly just now, we wouldn't have left them until now. And because of caution, sending a team over to scout, we just gave the opponent a whole platoon for free!"
Seeing an internal dispute about to erupt, Ji Fangxiao interrupted them with a light shout.
Lian Sheng gave him a very bad feeling. Perhaps because she had defeated him before, and even designed traps for him. In short, like Zhao Zhuoluo, he felt this person was not to be underestimated.
Ultimately, he decided to be extra cautious, telling everyone, "Follow my orders! Now, all platoons disperse, pursue the enemy. Don't care if it's the east or west team, we need to take down the heads of both teams! Second and Sixth Company teams, attention! We are charging downwards. Platoon leaders, lead your men to approach from both sides of the faction line, we must surround them. We will decide the victor here! I repeat, this is our decisive battleground!"
On the White Team's side, halfway through luring the enemy, they found their prey falling behind. At a speed that even if they wanted to save them, they couldn't.
A front-line platoon leader reported nervously, "Reporting to command! Their speed is too slow, should we wait for them?"
"Don't slow down. Slowing down will alert them," Lian Sheng said. "Since the opponent slowed down, it means they're hesitating. You charge forward quickly, find good positions, prepare for a counter-kill."
A gasp of shock echoed through the channel, "Starting the counter-kill already?"
Lian Sheng was running, and it was clearly very strenuous for her. Her voice was intermittent, panting heavily, "If they were impulsive, or believed the fact that our White Team was internally divided, they would first mobilize forces to encircle the west side. We must prepare for a pincer rescue."
"What if they don't believe it?" Jiang Jiake interjected. "This is too ridiculous. Do I look like such a fool?"
Lian Sheng continued, "If they are more cautious, they will first force us to the mountainside, then tighten the flanks, giving us a three-sided encirclement."
While running, the soldiers' brains were clearly lacking oxygen, unable to process quickly. They just followed whatever Lian Sheng said. Wasn't this how they turned the tide before?
Lian Sheng: "Slow down! Prepare to find cover and defensive points. All platoons spread out, time to change formation!"
Everyone quickly slowed down, scanned their surroundings, looking for suitable positions.
Shen Yu held his gun, suddenly asking, "Commander Lian Sheng, I don't know if it's appropriate, just wanted to ask. Which option do you think the opponent is more likely to choose?"
Everyone calmed down and thought. The first option was fine, indicating the opponent fell into the trap. But a three-sided encirclement sounded very bad! Wasn't that the rhythm of impending doom?
"Um..." Zheng Lei said somewhat uneasily, "The three-sided encirclement situation, have you thought of a countermeasure?"
"Your General Lian never relies on luck when fighting," Lian Sheng snorted. "I arranged the troops precisely assuming the second scenario."
Ji Fangxiao was a very cautious person. If he could take an extra step, he absolutely wouldn't skip it. This was evident from numerous previous instances.
Having cautiously reached this point, would he suddenly become impulsive?
Without considering the worst-case scenario, one can never cope with subsequent changes. Countless experiences told her that reality could very well be worse than she imagined. Because fate was particularly cruel and loved to play jokes.
For example, when planning a fire attack, rain suddenly falls and extinguishes the fire. When preparing to flood, a mudslide suddenly blocks the river...
Compared to these, the enemy's choices were options that absolutely had to be dealt with.
Lian Sheng ran at the very back. While struggling to keep pace, she also gave commands: "Now, all platoons attention! Each platoon select five glorious members, you must block the opponent's offensive! The rest gather towards the center! Escort officers move forward to rendezvous!"
The so-called glorious members were actually cannon fodder. Lian Sheng had told them that victory required sacrifice. But they could proactively control certain sacrifices to avoid more casualties. This required someone to selflessly give up the great opportunity to farm points, provide cover for the team, and determine the subsequent direction.
Surprisingly, many volunteered. Lian Sheng had the platoon leaders set a priority level for them.
They liked to call it the Glorious Squad, so let it be the Glorious Squad. Sounded good too.
The channel fell silent for several seconds.
Several comrades consciously chose their positions, squatted down, set up their guns, then turned and saluted the others.
"Good luck, comrades," a soldier said. "We must win! Kill those monkeys on the other side!"
For some reason, although there was no real death, although it was just an exercise, they felt a burning passion typical of the battlefield.
Perhaps it was because of entrustment and faith.
What they cared about now wasn't points, but victory. The hope they had originally given up, now rekindled, made its extinguishment even more unacceptable.
They had come this far, such a close distance?
Sacrifice is sacrifice, but the White Team must win!
"Quick! The opponent is about to attack. The rest gather towards the center! I'll count to three, no stopping allowed! No stopping allowed!" Lian Sheng shouted directly, "One, two, three, charge...!"
Without looking back, everyone stretched their legs and began running at the fastest speed of their lives.
"I believe everyone now has only one goal, and that is to win! Only winning can honor all the comrades who have already fallen! This is the battlefield you will face in the future. Now it's just a temporary farewell on the exercise field, but in reality, it's the final parting in life! Even so, you cannot fall, cannot stop!"
Lian Sheng shouted herself hoarse, roaring raggedly, "Carry the hope and responsibility on your shoulders, bravely run over to me! Swear! Vow to seize this victory! Glory to our—White Army!"
The slogan came out too smoothly, almost becoming "Glory to our Great Liang."
A moment later, the Red Team finished their discussion and finally pursued, met by the strong sniping of the Glorious Squad.
Regardless of accuracy, regardless of bullets, intimidate them, block their advance, and simultaneously confuse their vision.
At this time, half of the White Team members had already assembled.
From the continuous intelligence coming from various directions, it could finally be confirmed that the opponent hadn't solely attacked the west team.
Everything was as Lian Sheng predicted.
Jiang Jiake's heart settled slightly. It meant the opponent didn't believe that foolish command came from him either. Anyway, whatever the reason, it ultimately salvaged a tiny bit of his dignity.
Thinking this way, he suddenly felt quite bitter.
"Block them!" Lian Sheng shouted. "Victory is now entrusted to you! Even in death, you must stop them!"
Five people against a platoon might not achieve much, nor take many heads. However, choosing positions first, causing disruption and delay was still very effective.
Ji Fangxiao's cautious and suspicious nature, coupled with Zhao Zhuoluo and others knowing Lian Sheng's cunning well, made them hesitate when facing the suddenly weakened forces.
Concerned about their own headcounts, and unable to confirm if there were ambushes deeper in, the opponent wouldn't choose overly aggressive tactics until they figured out Lian Sheng's routine.
Their caution became the best tactic for buying time.
A small number sacrificed themselves to block the Red Team's offensive, slowing their advance, while the rest quickly converged towards the center, forming a large unit.
At this time, the Red Team was still dispersed.
By the time Ji Fangxiao reacted, the White Team's formation had basically taken shape.
He realized the combat power here was weak, and when reports came from the center, he instantly understood the opponent's intention, hastily shouting, "Assemble! All squads assemble towards the center!"
"Attack upwards!" Lian Sheng waved her hand down from the rear. "Carve out a bloody path, kill! This is your home ground now!"
"Ah—! Charge—!"
Everyone followed with excited shouts, then assembled and charged out.
The scattered Red Team in the middle instantly collapsed. They lost direction, falling into complete disarray.
Ji Fangxiao couldn't see the situation here, making detailed deployment difficult. And the front-line platoon leaders were completely unprepared for the sudden appearance of personnel.
Those trying to flee were shot down from behind without defense. Those who stayed to resist were instantly swept by dense bullet fire.
For a moment, there was no one commanding.
The number of people on the field began to decrease rapidly.
Want to dive deeper into the story? You can request bonus chapters or grab the complete Part 1 (147 chapters) as an EPUB from my Ko-fi shop!
Comments
Post a Comment