Years turn into wind

Chapter 222: Artillery Fire Approaching

Transfer of tension

The sound of artillery fire was getting closer and closer, and the echoes in the valley were so deafening that it made people's eardrums numb. The team led by Cheng Yuwei had just evacuated from the swamp when they encountered another wave of enemy search forces.

"Sister-in-law! We are chasing us!" Li Deshui shouted, raising his gun and firing at the approaching enemy soldiers.

Cheng Yuwei dodged and hid while quickly judging: "Retreat to the southeast! The terrain there is favorable, and we can use the bushes for cover!"

The group did not dare to delay and dragged their exhausted bodies to run towards the southeast. On the way, several soldiers were shot and fell while trying to cover the team. Cheng Yuwei gritted her teeth and refused to look back.

"Sister-in-law, we are almost at the bushes!" The scout in front waved.

After entering the bushes, Cheng Yuwei immediately ordered everyone to stop: "Lie down and rest for two minutes! Deshui, take a few people to guard the rear and delay the pursuers."

"Sister-in-law, how about you?" Li Deshui asked.

Cheng Yuwei said in a deep voice, "I'm going to survey the road ahead to confirm whether the main force's rendezvous point is safe."

Her gaze was determined, and there was no hesitation on her face.

Enemy oppression

Outside the bushes, the enemy troops gradually closed in. Although they were much larger in number than the squad, the complex terrain greatly slowed down their pursuit.

"Captain, we have been chasing them for a whole day. I'm afraid these guerrillas won't be able to hold out for much longer," said an enemy soldier.

The commander snorted coldly, "We can't let our guard down! These guys are very shrewd. If we let them escape and the higher-ups blame us, no one will be spared."

He waved his hand and commanded: "Keep searching! Dig three feet deep to find them!"

At the same time, the enemy also sent an elite reconnaissance team to infiltrate the bushes in advance, trying to outflank Cheng Yuwei's team from the flank.

The main force's support

Cheng Yuwei and two scouts crawled forward, trying their best to avoid stepping on fallen leaves and dry branches, for fear of making any noise.

"Sister-in-law, there seems to be movement ahead!" a scout whispered.

Cheng Yuwei raised her hand to signal to stop, listened carefully for a few seconds, and frowned: "Oh no! The enemy reconnaissance team has circled here!"

She quickly took out a map, shone her flashlight on it, and pointed to a small path. "This is the only way for us to reunite with the main force. We must clear out these enemies first."

The scout hesitated and said, "Sister-in-law, the enemy is numerous. We are afraid..."

Cheng Yuwei said calmly: "Don't worry, they don't know the terrain, we have the advantage. Do as I say, split up and create the illusion of a feint to the east and attack in the west."

She divided the squad into three groups: one group was responsible for attracting enemy fire from the front, one group was responsible for attacking from the flank, and the other group was responsible for quickly cutting off the enemy's retreat.

The enemy reconnaissance team was indeed disrupted by this sudden attack and was completely wiped out in just ten minutes.

Cheng Yuwei wiped the sweat from her forehead and said, "Hurry! Seize the opportunity and reunite with the main force!"

Unexpected raid

The squad had just joined up with the main force camp when enemy artillery fire tracked them down.

"Report! The enemy's main force has advanced to five kilometers away, and the artillery is conducting exploratory bombardments!" A staff officer hurried over to report.

Commander Chen Zheng frowned. "The enemy is advancing too quickly, leaving us insufficient time to deploy our defenses. Yuwei, what suggestions do you have?"

Cheng Yuwei spread out the map and pointed to a strategic mountain pass. "Commander Chen, we can take advantage of the narrow terrain of the mountain pass to deploy a defensive fire line and completely disrupt the enemy's offensive rhythm. At the same time, we can set traps in the rear to lure the enemy deeper."

Chen Zheng nodded: "Okay! Let's do as you planned!"

However, just as they were setting up their defenses, a fast-moving enemy force suddenly attacked from the flank, trying to seize the commanding heights of the mountain pass.

"Quick! Everyone, cover my sister-in-law's retreat!" Li Deshui roared and rushed forward, blocking the flying bullets with his body.

Cheng Yuwei looked back and saw Li Deshui lying in a pool of blood, but his eyes were still firm: "Sister-in-law... go!"

She held back her tears, gritted her teeth and retreated with the rest of the soldiers.

The Decisive Battle of Yamaguchi

Cheng Yuwei retreated to the rear of the main force and quickly redeployed her tactics: "The enemy's intention to seize the commanding heights is very obvious. We must retake the mountain pass before they do!"

Under her command, the main force was divided into three groups and launched a counterattack towards the mountain pass at the same time.

"Grenade ready! Three, two, one, throw!"

Explosions rang out one after another, and flames shot up into the sky from the mountain pass. Cheng Yuwei personally led the assault team, braved the hail of bullets and rushed to the enemy position, planting a red flag at the highest point.

In the valley, the enemy's attack gradually stagnated, their morale was completely crushed, and they began to retreat in all directions.

brief peace

The battle finally ended. Cheng Yuwei sat on a rock, looking at the wreckage and wounded soldiers on the ground, with mixed feelings in her heart.

"Sister-in-law..." A soldier came over and whispered, "We found Adjutant Li's body. He was holding your photo the whole time."

Cheng Yuwei took the blood-stained photo, and tears instantly blurred her vision.

"We can't sacrifice these brothers in vain..." She whispered, the fighting spirit rekindled in her eyes, "This is just the beginning, we must keep going."