Others show their swords, I show my missiles!

Chapter 291: Undercurrents and Choices after the Smoke Clears

As the last wisp of smoke from the Northeast Shanxi Campaign slowly dissipated under the blue sky,

Li Yunlong's troops were like a triumphant warrior who had experienced the battlefield, and with glory and fatigue on their bodies, they slowly stepped into the gentle embrace of the mountainous area in southern Shandong.

The mountains are rolling and green.

It seems as if nature has specially paved a green passage to peace for these brave warriors.

Here, they temporarily restrained their unstoppable edge on the battlefield.

There was no rush to launch a new offensive.

I chose silence instead.

Let your body and mind rest and adjust in this peaceful forest.

The entire Chinese battlefield,

At this moment, it was as if an invisible hand gently pressed the pause button.

All the noise and fighting were instantly frozen.

Everything fell into a brief silence.

The days of continuous gunfire are gone for now,

Instead, there are the melodious singing of birds in the mountains and the murmur of brooks.

Nature heals the scars of war in its own unique way.

The Great Plaster Kingdom is like a wounded beast, busy licking its wounds.

Trying to find a chance to breathe amidst the ruins of war.

The country was in turmoil due to years of war, and the people's dissatisfaction and anger were like an undercurrent.

This forced this once powerful country to put aside its former arrogance and dignity, and instead beg for mercy from the distant Omanrik.

Trying to obtain more military aid from there to make up for the heavy losses it suffered in the war.

Omanrek believes that the key to the war situation no longer lies in how much Chinese territory the plasters occupy, but in fact they can no longer sustain it.

The key point lies in the development process of the mushroom bomb. As long as the mushroom bomb is made first, China will have to surrender.

Our army took full advantage of this rare peaceful time.

Like a wise farmer, he carefully cultivates the hard-earned fruits of victory.

Not only did they consolidate every inch of territory they had recaptured on the battlefield,

They also vigorously developed production and carried out scientific research in the rear, repairing the homes destroyed in the war.

Build up strength for the upcoming new round of battles.

Although the situation remains grim due to the presence of powerful enemies, this rare peace is like a spring of sweet water encountered in the desert, which is particularly precious and rare.

The soldiers did not forget to hone their skills and improve themselves during the rest period;

While rebuilding their homes, people are holding on to hope and aspirations for the future.

In this land once ravaged by war, a new force is quietly taking shape. It contains tenacity, wisdom and courage, and is ready to show the world the bravery and indomitable spirit of the Chinese people again in the near future.

However, on the west side of the liberated area of ​​Shanxi Province, beneath a seemingly peaceful land, there lies a turbulent undercurrent.

When the war in northeastern Shanxi was in full swing and the artillery fire was raging,

For the sake of the overall situation, our army had to draw troops from all directions to provide support.

This made the defense along the Yellow River in the west extremely vulnerable.

It's like a piece of thin paper that will break with the slightest touch.

The military force is scarce, with only more than 10,000 left. It is like an isolated island overseas, facing unknown challenges.

Fortunately, there was an artillery brigade stationed near Taiyuan.

They are like a loyal guardian who stands firm and gazes into the distance all the time.

The muzzle of the gun is aimed at possible threats, ready to provide long-range artillery support at any time.

Their existence, like an invisible barrier, gives our army a little comfort and hope.

However, in this tense moment,

Gu Shousan of Qin Province, an ambitious and power-hungry warlord,

But like a hungry wolf with a keen sense of smell,

They quickly captured the information that the troops on the east bank of the Yellow River were scarce.

Many of his men were refugees who had fled from Shanxi Province.

Therefore, he is well aware of the situation of our army.

In Gu Shousan's opinion, this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.

A great opportunity to take advantage of the situation and seek personal gain.

He could not wait to ask his superior Jiang Wufa for instructions again and again.

He intended to lead a large army across the Yellow River and strike a fatal blow at our army from behind.

Trying to get a piece of the pie in this chaotic world.

However, Jiang Wufa, a warlord who had once received favors from the Omanriks,

However, at the critical moment, they demonstrated invaluable national justice.

He saw clearly the complexity and volatility of the international situation.

I understand the true face of the Omanrik people - they only care about their own interests and don't care who is on the righteous side.

In Jiang Wufa's heart,

Whether it's the Omanriks or the plaster pirates,

They are all foreign enemies of China.

The conflict between our army and Jiang Wufa is nothing more than an internal dispute.

In the face of national justice, personal grudges seem so insignificant.

Therefore, when our army is in trouble,

Jiang Wufa really couldn't bear to help outsiders bully his brothers.

He stuck to his inner bottom line and rejected Gu Shousan's requests many times.

But in Gu Shousan's opinion,

Regardless of whether the invaders can be driven out of China,

We have always been his enemies.

His heart was filled with hatred and jealousy towards me,

He thought it would be better to take this opportunity to eliminate this trouble and clear the obstacles for his ambitions.

Therefore, after Jiang Wufa rejected his request many times,

Gu Shousan no longer asked for instructions.

Instead, they took the initiative to create friction on the banks of the Yellow River.

They attempted to test our army's bottom line through small-scale conflicts.

Prepare for a larger attack.

This move undoubtedly added a bit of unrest and turbulence to the western side of the Shanxi Liberated Area.

In this seemingly peaceful land,

An undercurrent of competition is quietly unfolding.

What Gu Shousan didn't expect was that his series of actions would end up backfiring himself.

Feng Chi's C27 Army, as the force closest to the front line, was urgently dispatched to the banks of the Yellow River.

For several months, Gu Shousan's eyes were like a hawk, closely following Feng Chi's every move.

But Feng Chi performed impeccably without revealing any flaws.

Gradually, Gu Shousan relaxed his guard, thinking that Feng Chi was still a loyal general under his command.

However, he didn't know that all this was the result of careful planning by Feng Chi and our underground organization.

Feng Chi had already had the idea of ​​switching sides to our side, but he just lacked a suitable opportunity.

He knew very well that if the action failed, the consequences would be disastrous, so he kept it to himself.

Finally, the long-awaited opportunity came.

On a cold evening, Feng Chi took the opportunity of inspecting the front line.

With two loyal guards, he set foot on the frozen Yellow River.

They risked their lives, crossed the ice step by step, and came to our position.

At that moment, Feng Chi's heart was filled with determination and hope.

at the same time,

Our underground organization is also taking action in full swing.

They secretly sent Feng Chi's family to the liberated areas.

Providing them with a safe haven.

This move undoubtedly gave Feng Chi a reassurance and made him more determined in his beliefs.

However, the C27 military

When night falls and it's time to eat,

Feng Chi has not returned yet.

This made Qin Zhongleng, who had been wavering, begin to wonder.

He looked at the empty seats and wondered in his heart:

"Could it be that Commander Feng really surrendered to them?"

Just when he was about to report this to Gu Shousan, his guards stopped him in time.

"Sir, please think twice!"

The guard whispered,

"Gu Shousan is a very suspicious person.

Not only will you fail to clear yourself of suspicion by reporting it, but you may get yourself into trouble.

Moreover, you see Gu Shousan,

He lacks national justice and is stubborn and self-righteous. He is not someone worth dying for.

Why not take this opportunity to escape from his control?"

Qin Zhongleng was hesitant when he heard this.

His family is all in Qin Province.

Once out of Gu Shousan's control, his family's lives may be in danger.

However, just when he was hesitating,

However, someone got there first and exposed Feng Chi to Gu Shousan.

Gu Shousan was furious when he heard the news. He slammed the table and stood up.

He urgently ordered Qin Zhongleng to rush to Yanzhou to see him.

Qin Zhongleng knew that once he went to Yanzhou, imprisonment would be waiting for him.

Faced with Gu Shousan's threat and the choice of his life, Qin Zhongleng finally made up his mind.

"I can't go on like this!"

Qin Zhong said to himself,

"I need to find a way out for myself and my family."

So, with the help of our army's underground organization,

Qin Zhongleng led more than 10,000 soldiers across the frozen Yellow River.

Throw yourself into our arms.

At that moment, he seemed to see a new world opening up to him.

He took a deep breath, feeling the air of freedom and the dawn of hope.

Our soldiers also warmly welcomed their arrival. The two sides shook hands tightly and celebrated this moment of victory together.

From then on, Qin Zhongleng and his troops became part of our army.

Let us work together to fight against foreign enemies and defend our homeland.

Our army also immediately mobilized the underground organization in Qin Province to actively rescue Qin Zhongleng's family.

In the end, thanks to Mr. Qin's voluntary sacrifice, Qin's mother, his wife and children were saved.

Qin Zhongleng regretted his initial hesitation.

If he had resolutely followed Commander Feng, his family would have been protected and his father would not have died.

Even when Commander Feng wanted to surrender for the first time, if he had not finally exposed the matter, he would not be in his current situation.

God gave me at least two chances, but I didn't seize them.