allonlinenovel Chapter 326: Operation Failed, Deepen the Trenches
Chapter 326: Operation Failed, Deepen the Trenches
"boom......"
A deafening roar came from afar, like a bolt of thunder splitting the sky, shaking the earth.
When Jin Junli and the people around him heard the explosion, their eyes jumped and an ominous premonition suddenly surged in their hearts.
They hurriedly looked into the distance and saw thick smoke rising into the sky, as if a giant black dragon was baring its fangs and claws in the air.
Through the smoke, one could vaguely see the soldiers of the third company engaged in a fierce battle with the enemy.
The two sides have come into close combat and entered the stage of close combat.
The warriors waved their weapons, shouts of killing resounded through the sky, and every attack was full of strength and determination.
At this moment, the hearts of Jin Junli and others were tightly gripped, as if they were being grasped by an invisible big hand.
They stared at the battlefield intently, praying with hope that the third company would be able to successfully blow up the enemy's artillery positions.
However, fate always seems to like to play tricks on people. Just when they were full of expectations, they found that the enemy had already prepared for this attack.
Before long, a large number of enemy troops came to support the artillery positions like a tide.
The enemy was so numerous that it far outnumbered the troops of the third company. Faced with such a huge gap between the enemy and us, the soldiers of the third company did not retreat. They continued to fight bravely and rushed towards the enemy without fear.
However, despite their bravery and fearlessness, they were ultimately unable to withstand the enemy's powerful offensive.
As time passed, the situation on the battlefield became increasingly unfavorable.
The soldiers of the third company fell one after another, and their blood dyed the ground beneath their feet red.
Finally, when the last soldier fell in a pool of blood, the entire battlefield fell into dead silence.
Jin Junli stared blankly at the tragic scene in front of him, his face became extremely ugly, as if all the blood had been lost.
His hands, which were tightly gripping the telescope, began to tremble uncontrollably, and his eyes flashed with anger, grief and despair.
At this moment, his heart was shocked like never before, and an indescribable pain surged in his heart.
Failed!
This result was like a heavy hammer hitting everyone's heart, making their last reliance and hope vanish in an instant.
The power that I once believed could turn the tide of the battle was now like fragile glass, easily and ruthlessly shattered by the enemy.
Faced with such a tragic situation, those who were once filled with smiles and confidence now seemed to have their souls sucked out, with no trace of a smile on their faces anymore.
Everyone's heart is filled with despair, helplessness and deep unwillingness.
"It is just as I expected..." Zhang Ye, who had been closely following the development of the battlefield situation, witnessed the entire battle process with his own eyes.
A trace of unconcealable regret flashed across his eyes, and he sighed softly, "What a pity! Those soldiers were truly exceptional. If it weren't for the disparity in their weapons and equipment, this battle might have had a chance of turning around."
However, Lu Shan on the side looked calm, as if he had already anticipated such an outcome.
He spoke coldly, "This is the cruelty of war. The strong reign supreme, while the weak can only silently endure the beatings. In the face of absolute strength, any illusions are futile."
He didn't seem surprised by the failure of this adventure, and even had a vague feeling deep down that he had known this would happen.
"Let's go, Marshal. Judging from the current situation, they have almost no hope of winning."
But Zhang Ye shook his head and replied firmly, "Twenty thousand men against eight thousand. With proper command, it's possible to hold out for more than ten hours. Moreover, these rebels have come all the way here, having endured countless hardships and dangers. How can we give up so easily?"
His eyes were fixed on the battlefield where fierce fighting was taking place in the distance, and a new plan was slowly brewing in his mind.
"Ali!" Finally, Zhang Ye made up his mind, rolled up his sleeves, looked at Jin Junli opposite with a firm and sharp look, and waved his hand, indicating that the other party should come closer so that he could talk.
At this time, Jin Junli was deeply trapped in endless anxiety.
After hearing Zhang Ye's cry, his already gloomy face looked even more sorrowful, but he still hurried over.
Although he was already extremely anxious, he still forced himself to remain calm, trying to suppress the turbulent anxiety in his heart, and asked in a voice as steady as possible, "What's wrong, Marshal?"
He knew very well that he must not expose his immaturity and incompetence in front of this battle-hardened and experienced senior.
Zhang Ye narrowed his eyes slightly, staring at the smoke-filled battlefield in the distance. He slowly spoke, "The current situation is extremely unfavorable for you. If you continue to deal with the enemy's attack in this way and method, it will be extremely difficult to successfully hold off the enemy for ten hours."
He turned, hands behind his back, and pointed expressionlessly at the crude defensive position below. His tone remained calm as he unhurriedly began to articulate his thoughts: "Before the enemy launches a full-scale attack, we must go all out and use every possible means to dig deep trenches. Remember, dig as deep as possible, the deeper the better, and widen the trenches, the wider the better. Only by doing so can we maximally hinder the enemy's mechanized advance and buy us more precious time and opportunities."
After a brief pause, Zhang Ye added, "Besides this, we must quickly deploy a second, third, and even fourth crisscrossing line of defense. These lines must not only be interconnected, but also seamlessly coordinated. By connecting their defensive positions, our soldiers will be able to flexibly adjust their firing positions according to the actual situation during combat, thereby more effectively striking the enemy and improving the combat effectiveness of the entire defense system."
"Well... I'm afraid it's too late..." Jin Junli said as he frowned, his eyes fixed on the piece of land below that looked extremely solid, with an embarrassment on his face.
Although he agreed very much with the other party's proposal in his heart, the reality made him feel very difficult.
What Zhang Ye said does make sense, but at this moment, the enemy is already at the gates of the city, very close at hand, a war is about to break out, and a fierce confrontation may break out at any time and anywhere.
At this extremely urgent moment, digging trenches again would be an almost impossible task.
"Believe me, there will be no war within two hours!" Zhang Ye said seriously, while putting his arm around Jin Junli's shoulders and pointing his finger at the front position.
His eyes were determined and his tone was calm and powerful, as if he was full of confidence in his judgment.
He then continued, "You only need to use these precious two hours to concentrate your efforts on deepening and widening the first line of defense. As for the subsequent trenches, you can dig them as the battle progresses. After all, we have an absolute advantage in terms of manpower. As long as we allocate resources rationally, we will be able to successfully resist the enemy's attack!"