The Saber fighter jets in the sky circled in a circle, reported the location coordinates of the artillery battalion and the seventh interleaved company, and then left quickly.
At the US Air Force base, a squadron of bombers just filled up with aerospace gasoline and quickly took off.
At the same time, Wu Qianli, who had confirmed that the troops were temporarily safe, got off the anti-aircraft gun and turned to look at the car's iron sheet which was riddled with bullets.
"The American fighter planes have left. Come out and count the casualties in each platoon."
Wu Qianli opened his frozen purple lips and gave an order to the seventh interleaved company.
"Report to the company commander that there are no casualties in the fire platoon."
"Report to the company commander that there are no casualties in the reconnaissance platoon."
"No one in the fire platoon was killed or injured..."
After counting the casualties, Wu Qianli nodded with relief.
On the other side, after the artillery battalion took stock of the situation, the results were similar.
Except for the unlucky guy Li Gou Sheng, who was hit in the hand by parts of the plane wreckage and injured, no one was injured or killed.
"Okay, Captain Wu, I've been dealing with artillery for half my life, and your anti-aircraft cannon is more accurate than mine, hahaha..."
As Battalion Commander Yang spoke, he looked at the wreckage of the plane that fell from a high altitude.
The series of explosions had already broken the fighter jet into two pieces, and the flames dancing on the wreckage were still burning brightly, making crackling sounds.
There were many elite gunners in the artillery camp, and they all nodded in approval when they recalled the techniques and techniques they had achieved just five thousand miles ago.
Whether it is the calculation of advance amount or the setting of firepower points, Wu Qianli has achieved an exquisite level.
Even in the psychological game with US military pilots, he was slightly better than Battalion Commander Yang.
"No, I have to ask Battalion Commander Yang for more advice, but as long as the comrades are fine, it will be fine."
Wu Qianli said casually while handing two expensive cigarettes seized from the US military to Battalion Commander Yang.
"Tch, I'm not sure. I guess it's just a blind cat that ran into a dead mouse. It's just good luck."
Li Goucheng covered his injured hand, looked at Wu Qianli with some regrets, and murmured in a low voice.
After hearing this, Wu Wanli, who was the closest, suddenly darkened his face, and a trace of anger flashed in his eyes.
But when he wanted to rush forward, the calm and steady Mei Sheng grabbed his arm and shook his head at him.
"Of course he is not as powerful as Captain Li. He actually caused the only casualty in this air raid, huh."
Wu Wanli snorted coldly and responded to Li Gou Sheng bluntly.
"you……"
Li Goucheng was choked and couldn't speak. He only felt that the bleeding wound on his hand became more painful.
Seeing the strange looks from the comrades around him, and even other comrades in the artillery camp who didn't seem to support him, Li Goucheng had no choice but to give up.
"Battal Commander, the American bombing just delayed us a lot of time. We'd better hurry up, otherwise the combat mission will be delayed."
In order to cover up his embarrassment, Li Goucheng directly changed the topic and suggested to Battalion Commander Yang.
"Indeed, we are only a few hours away from the Longshui Cave artillery position, so hurry up and get there."
Battalion Commander Yang looked at his subordinates who had basically no casualties and nodded approvingly, feeling that they could indeed set off immediately.
"No, Battalion Commander Yang, we absolutely cannot leave now."
After Wu Qianli heard this, he immediately frowned and rejected the proposal.
According to Wu Qianli's memories before his rebirth, after the original artillery battalion was discovered by a US reconnaissance plane, he continued on his way regardless of the risks. This led to the bombers blowing up all the cannons and trucks.
Now that Wu Qianli knows this, he will never let this regret happen again.
"Company Commander Wu, you are so majestic. Our Battalion Commander Yang hasn't even spoken yet, but you rejected it outright, huh."
Seeing that his proposal was directly rejected by Wu Qianli, Li Goucheng felt that this was directed at him, and snorted rather indignantly.
Seeing this situation, Camp Commander Yang couldn't help but frowned in embarrassment. He didn't know how to decide for a while.
"Battle Commander Yang, believe me. The US military reconnaissance plane has just left. They discovered our artillery unit and will definitely send bombers to bomb it."
Wu Qianli looked into Battalion Commander Yang's eyes and said firmly, paying no attention to Li Gou Sheng's intention.
When Li Gou Sheng saw this, he couldn't help but feel that he had been punched on the cotton, and a feeling of humiliation instantly surged into his heart.
In his opinion, what Wu Qianli meant was that he didn't put him on the same level and just treated him like a barking dog.
"The American devils have just shot down a fighter jet. How could they send bombers so quickly? It's not like a hen lays an egg."
"Company Commander Wu, since you insist that US bombers will come, why don't we make a bet."
Li Goucheng was angry and said to Wu Qianli rather unconvinced.
"Okay, how do you want to bet?"
Wu Qianli looked at the anxious Li Gou Sheng and couldn't help but laugh angrily.
He had memories from before his rebirth, and the conclusions he made were 100% certain. He originally wanted to save the heavy firepower of the Volunteer Army, but unexpectedly he was forced to make a bet.
However, Wu Qianli was naturally not afraid to participate in this kind of sure-win bet, and it was just in time to give this thorn another shot in the arm.
"Since Company Commander Wu is so sure that the American bombers will come, then we will listen to you first and hide the cannon and make it concealed."
"If you come within an hour and a half, you win. If you don't come after an hour and a half, you lose."
After Li Goucheng finished talking about the bet, he looked at Wu Qianli provocatively, for fear that he would not accept it.
"No problem, I should accept this bet. Please tell me what the bet is."
Wu Qianli agreed directly. After all, if you hide the cannon earlier, you will suffer less losses. If you delay it for a long time, problems will arise.
"Okay, if I win, you will give us your 12 mortars, plus 160 mortar shells. If we lose..."
Li Goucheng said excitedly, but in the middle of his words, he turned to look at Camp Commander Yang.
Obviously, this kind of thing is not something he can decide by himself, so he can only cast an expectant look, hoping to get support.
"If Captain Li loses, you and the Seventh Interleaving Company can take whatever enemy equipment is captured from the Longshui Cave artillery position and give us the rest."
Battalion Commander Yang hesitated for a few seconds, sighed helplessly, and gave the greatest support he could.
Although Li Gou Sheng has a bad temper, he is brave in battle after all, and he will have to rely on him to charge into battle in the future.
Moreover, by agreeing to this bet, he not only satisfied Wu Qianli's proposal to temporarily stop the artillery battalion to avoid the US bombing, but also took care of the face of his men, which was just the right balance between the two sides.
"Aren't you just cheating? Why should we give the mortars directly if we lose? If you lose, you have to wait until they are captured before giving them to us."
After hearing such a suggestion, Yu Congrong suddenly became angry and pointed directly at Li Gou Sheng's nose and cursed loudly.
After hearing this, Battalion Commander Yang could only smile twice and curled his lips helplessly.
You must know that the privilege of being able to dispose of captured weapons at will without having to hand them over is only available to the seventh interleaved company in the entire Ninth Corps, and this has been specially approved by the boss.
If he promised to allocate his troops' weapons directly to the other side, I'm afraid it wouldn't be long before he would have to be directly taken to the Military Justice Department for interrogation.
"Then let me add one more thing. After I lose, I will kowtow to your company commander and confess my guilt. If you don't dare to do this, then I have nothing to say."
Li Goucheng thought that there was indeed some inconsistency. He was afraid that Wu Qianli would not accept it, so he simply gritted his teeth and increased the stakes, with an added mockery in his eyes.
After hearing this bet, Lei Gong's face suddenly darkened, and his eyes looked at Li Gou Sheng with a hint of displeasure.
You must know that these dozen mortars are equivalent to half of the artillery platoon's possessions.
However, out of his absolute trust in Wu Qianli, Lei Gong just clenched his fists and did not speak. Instead, he turned to look at Wu Qianli.
"Let's bet. Hide all the cannons and hide the entire army. It will be too late when US bombers arrive later."
Wu Qianli looked at the thorn in front of him and shrugged indifferently. Instead, he urged the entire army to act quickly.
After all, instead of fighting for this moment, he cared about protecting the artillery power of the volunteers. After all, these were obtained by countless comrades with their lives and blood.
"The artillery battalion obeyed the order, and the mortars and shell boxes were hidden in the woods ahead."
"In addition, the towed trucks and cannons were hidden in the valley ahead and well concealed."
Battalion Commander Yang did not hesitate at all and directly issued the military order.
In the sparse woods closest to them, all the leaves of the trees had fallen off, leaving only withered branches intertwined in all directions, and the trunks were bent by the snow.
Boxes of artillery shells and mortars were quickly transported here. After being slightly hidden, they quickly integrated with the surroundings and were difficult to find.
Only the thick gun barrels and trucks could not be hidden here, so they were grown to the valley not far away.
At Wu Qianli's strong request, the cannons and trucks were covered with gun jackets, some dead branches, and some snow to prevent discovery by US bombers.
Unfortunately, the location is limited, and some large-caliber artillery and trucks cannot be hidden.
Therefore, in order to prevent these cannons from exposing their targets and causing the already concealed artillery fire to be bombarded, they could only be thrown to the side of the road farther away.
After doing all this, the volunteer soldiers all put on white cloaks and lay motionless on the snow.
Li Goucheng took out a slightly broken pocket watch, glanced at the time on it, and began to plan to see Wu Qianli make a fool of himself.
Wu Qianli smiled slightly and turned his gaze to the dark blue sky with flying snow.
Every artillery shell he is protecting now will become a cloud of fire exploding at the feet of the US military, and many volunteer soldiers may even avoid the fate of sacrifice.
"His grandma is a jerk. Our company commander's judgment is never wrong. I would like to see this guy kowtow in the snow and admit his mistakes."
Yu Congrong glared at Li Gou Sheng fiercely while thinking about it.
Although Wu Qianli mainly thought about the overall interests of the volunteers and ignored the clown, the other soldiers of the 7th Interspersed Company did not think so.
They could endure the desperate charge under indiscriminate bombardment, but it was difficult to accept that the heroic company commander in their hearts was so offended and insulted by outsiders.
So every seventh interleaved company soldier held his breath and cast their eyes on the blue sky, quietly waiting for the result.
The icy cold wind was still howling non-stop, causing the dry branches to sway, and the snow on them fell from time to time, hitting the warriors.
Wu Qianli's hands were red from the cold, and even his knuckles were a little stiff. The eyelashes on the other soldiers' faces were also covered with a little frost.
Half an hour later, there was no movement in the sky, not even a bird flying in such bad weather.
After an hour passed, the corners of Li Gou Sheng's mouth could not help but raise, and his eyes looking at Wu Qianli became more provocative.
Lei Gong thought about half of the mortars in his platoon, and slowly exhaled a white breath from his mouth, but he still trusted Wu Qianli's judgment.
But until the hour and a half was almost up, there was no movement in the sky.
"Company Commander Wu, you should just admit defeat. You can't let your comrades lie here in the cold and wind just for your own ideas."
Seeing that the time was almost up, Li Gou Sheng smiled proudly and said to Wu Qianli angrily.
At this time, Wu Qianli also frowned slightly and slowly looked at the sky in the distance. There was indeed no movement at all.
"Is it the butterfly effect that caused the original process to change?"
Wu Qianli swallowed slowly and became a little hesitant.
The hearts of the other soldiers of the 7th Interleaving Company also sank suddenly. Could it be that Wu Qianli really made a mistake?
However, at this moment, the buzzing roar of aircraft engines suddenly came from the sky, and some small black spots were quickly approaching them in the distance.
"This...no, this is impossible."
Li Gou Sheng's eyes widened, his mouth opened wide enough to hold two eggs, and his face looked uglier than if he had eaten shit.
At this moment, he really hoped that he was hallucinating, but as time passed, the figures of the US bombers became closer and closer, and became clearer and clearer.
Through the faint drifting snow, Battalion Commander Yang, who has dealt with US military aircraft a lot, recognized them at a glance as 12 US military B-29 bombers.
This bomber uses four 18-cylinder air-cooled radial turbocharged engines, with a practical ceiling of 10,241 meters and a maximum speed of 574 kilometers per hour.
It is also equipped with 5 turrets on the back, belly and tail of the machine, with 10 12.7mm M2 heavy machine guns, 1 20mm machine gun (carrying 100 rounds of ammunition), and can carry 9.072 tons of bombs.
If the 12 US bombers with such a firepower configuration were suddenly encountered by the artillery battalion during the march, and were caught off guard, not only would all the artillery trucks be blown up, but even the personnel would suffer heavy casualties.
Thinking of this, Battalion Commander Yang couldn't help but feel scared, and glanced at Wu Qianli gratefully. It would not be an exaggeration to say that Wu Qianli saved the fate of their artillery battalion.
At the same time, the US military pilots in the sky finally discovered the large-caliber artillery and trucks abandoned by the road. They all looked excited, but at the same time they were also a little confused.
"Report to the lead aircraft, report to the lead aircraft, we have discovered the location of the Volunteer Army's large-caliber artillery, but the Volunteer Army's artillery battalion is nowhere to be seen."
A US military pilot used the radio to speak to the base.
"Please blow up its cannons immediately. If no sign of the volunteer artillery battalion is found, return immediately."
After hearing this, the US Air Force base personnel replied impatiently.
The front line is tight. As the US military's greatest advantage, air power has no time to waste.
"Oh well, maybe the trucks ran out of gas and they couldn't tow the cannons away, so they broke down."
The US military pilot couldn't understand, so he simply gave himself a reasonable explanation.
"Damn it, don't we need a break? The bombing missions are going on day by day."
Another US pilot complained lowly on the radio and quickly pulled the control stick, intending to vent all his anger on the cannon below.
"Oh, that's right, this damn bombing mission is so boring. Do you want to see the burning fire? I can burn the woods below into a V-shape."
A pilot on a US bomber twitched his lips slightly, intending to pour firepower on the small woods on the other side after blowing up the cannon.
And the small forest he was looking at happened to be where the seventh interleaving company and artillery battalion were hidden!
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