"Reporting to the commander-in-chief and deputy commander-in-chief, news came from the front line that the enemy has surrendered!"
Just as Li Qiufan was looking up to the sky and sighing, a correspondent came to the two of them to report.
"Order the Third Corps to quickly clean up the battlefield. The Ninth Corps, the Thirteenth Corps, and the Nineteenth Corps will take a short rest and set off towards Gyeongan-ri, Wonju, and Pyeongchang respectively!"
After hearing the correspondent's report, Li Qiufan and the old brigade commander showed no surprise on their faces. They had already guessed that the enemy would surrender if they could not hold on for long.
Because there are no more reinforcements from the enemy, not even air assistance has been sent. It is strange that they can withstand the attack of the four regiments of the Volunteer Army.
Then Li Qiufan asked the correspondent to issue an order. The third corps was responsible for capturing prisoners and cleaning the battlefield, while the other three corps took a short rest and immediately went to Gyeongan-ri, Wonju and Pyeongchang.
Although the end of this battle meant that the war in the peninsula was completely over, Li Qiufan still did not dare to be careless when facing the shameless beautiful country.
Therefore, Li Qiufan asked the Ninth Corps, the Thirteenth Corps, and the Nineteenth Corps to go to three strategic locations respectively to ensure that they could advance, retreat, and defend in case of emergencies.
"You brat, now that the battle is over, it's time for me to go to the Volunteer Army Headquarters. I'll leave the rest to you!"
After hearing Li Qiufan's arrangement, the old brigade commander nodded with satisfaction, and then spoke to him.
"Old brigade commander, are you leaving now? I'll send troops to escort you there!"
After hearing what the old brigade commander said, Li Qiufan did not stop him, because next the old brigade commander would discuss negotiations with the Military Commission.
"No need! All the enemy troops in the peninsula have been defeated, so why bother escorting them!"
After hearing Li Qiufan's words, the old brigade commander waved his hand towards him and said.
"Don't, what if something slips through the net and you get hurt again!"
Although the old brigade commander refused, Li Qiufan did not dare to be careless. If something happened, it would be too late to regret it.
"You are such a fool, can't you hope that I will do something better? Do you want to wait until something happens to me so that you can take over?!"
After hearing Li Qiufan's crow mouth, the old brigade commander raised his leg and kicked him, and at the same time glared at him angrily.
"Ahem, how can you do that? Old brigade commander, you are a bit petty now!"
"There aren't many people, just one of my security companies!"
Li Qiufan was choked by the old brigade commander's words. He coughed twice in embarrassment and quickly explained.
"Okay, stop talking nonsense, I'm leaving!"
The old brigade commander was too lazy to continue talking to Li Qiufan, gave him another kick and left.
"Correspondent, order the guard company to follow the deputy commander-in-chief immediately, and be sure to escort the deputy commander-in-chief safely to the volunteer army headquarters!"
Seeing the old brigade commander leaving, Li Qiufan immediately asked the correspondent to give the order to the guard company to follow him for escort.
After seeing the guard company following him, Li Qiufan patted his butt and headed to the front line.
The enemy's five infantry divisions and one cavalry division on the front line chose to surrender after suffering more than 20,000 casualties.
Because they knew they couldn't escape, and there would be no reinforcements coming. If they continued to hold on, they would only end up being annihilated.
In this way, the beautiful country's frontline commander ordered the troops to surrender. Then they were released after negotiations between the two countries.
The subsequent negotiations did have this condition. Beautiful Country asked the volunteers to release all the captured Beautiful Country soldiers.
As for the specific content of the negotiation, Li Qiufan didn't know, and he didn't care about it.
After cleaning the battlefield, Li Qiufan took the Third Corps and the First Corps in the Gwacheon area to Seoul to garrison.
Half a month later, Li Qiufan suddenly received an order from the Volunteer Army Headquarters, asking him to send all the captured soldiers of the Beautiful Country to Incheon for handover with the Navy of the Beautiful Country.
After receiving this order, Li Qiufan knew that the two sides should have almost reached an agreement, otherwise the prisoners would not be released.
Li Qiufan did not go to hand over the prisoners this time, because he did not need to be the frontline commander to handle such a matter. Erhu could lead the First Army to complete it.
Moreover, Li Qiufan guessed that the old brigade commander would ask him to go to the Volunteer Army Headquarters in the near future, so he didn't run around.
Sure enough, the day after receiving the order to hand over the prisoners, Li Qiufan received another telegram from the Volunteer Army headquarters, asking him to go to Zhisi immediately.
After receiving the telegram, Li Qiufan didn't hesitate and rushed over with a few people.
"Report to the Commander-in-Chief, Li Qiufan, Commander-in-Chief of the Frontline of the Volunteer Army, is here to report!"
After seeing the old brigade commander, Li Qiufan immediately stood at attention and saluted, and then began to report in a formal manner.
"Okay, kid, the Commander-in-Chief is shouting without any sincerity at all!"
After hearing Li Qiufan's voice, the old brigade commander raised his head and glanced at him.
"Old brigade commander, you have wronged me. How formal I am!"
After hearing what the old brigade commander said, Li Qiufan immediately complained aggrievedly.
"It's just because it's too formal that I feel it's insincere, so get over here!"
Looking at Li Qiufan who was pretending, the old brigade commander glared at him angrily and said.
"What's the matter, old brigade commander? You're so anxious to call me here."
After hearing what the old brigade commander said, Li Qiufan scratched his head in embarrassment, then walked over.
"The negotiations above have ended. The Military Commission ordered us to shrink our defense lines and retreat to the 38th parallel to garrison!"
After Li Qiufan stood in front of him, the old brigade commander started talking about business.
"That's it? Old brigade commander, just send me a telegram, and you still bother me to come here."
After hearing what the old brigade commander said, Li Qiufan immediately started to complain.
"Haha, what? I can't call you a fool now? Did I kick you too softly?"
After hearing Li Qiufan's words, the old brigade commander was immediately laughed out of anger. This boy even started to show off to him.
"Old brigade commander, if a gentleman speaks with a villain, you must not ruin your reputation!"
After hearing the old brigade commander's words, Li Qiufan quickly took a step back, and then spoke vigilantly.
"Stop talking nonsense, I asked you to come here for another matter. Otherwise, do you think I am willing to pay attention to you?"
The old brigade commander glanced at Li Qiufan and didn't answer, because he felt that it would make him angry to death if he was angry with this thing, so he continued to talk about business.
"Another thing? What?"
After hearing what the old brigade commander said, Li Qiufan stopped joking and asked him seriously.
"Do you remember the special commissioner sent by the Military Commission? Where is he now?"
After hearing Li Qiufan's inquiry, the old brigade commander asked about the whereabouts of the special commissioner of the Military Commission.
