To the west of the Alxa League is a desert. In this day and age, no one would go there casually. It is a place where no one really poops.
So, at the beginning of the war, everyone knew that the straight-line distance between Fortress 178 and Zong's 146 Fortress was not particularly far, but few people thought about it in this Gobi Desert. What article to make.
If an army wants to pass through, it is basically the same as dreaming.
However, the Zong family has been planning fortress 178 for too long!
The Zong family is located in a geographical location with scarce resources, far behind the 178 Fortress, the Qing family, the Yang family, and even the Li family.
So expanding outward to seek resources is what the Zong family must do. Only huge resources can support their ambitions.
Where are the resources? Of course in Fortress 178.
You must know that Fortress 178 blocks the wider territory outside the northwest. That land contains more than 90% of the entire barrier alliance's mineral deposits, as well as large amounts of natural gas, crude oil, and various metal minerals.
In Zong’s view, leaving these things in the hands of those killers in Fortress 178 without using them is simply a waste of resources!
A few years ago, the Zong clan quietly started transporting supplies to the Gobi with secret troops, and now, they have established a huge advance base on a small oasis.
Nothing else, just so that one day, a fierce force can use this forward base to cross the Gobi, and then give a fatal blow to the 178 Fortress.
In fact, Zong knew that Fortress 178 was going to attack Wuchuan Mountain from the north of Heishi River. He also knew that after Fortress 178 blew up Beiwan River, Zong’s path to the south for a surprise attack would be gone. But everything was under Zong Ying’s control. In the plan, Fortress 178 also had no way to retreat.
Zong Ying had already received very precise information. Now there is only one independent regiment stationed in Fortress 178, and the entire fortress can be said to be outnumbered.
So now the defenseless Fortress 178 has become an isolated island, and no one can rescue it.
As long as the Zong clan occupied Fortress 178, even if Zhang Jinglin and the others rebuilt the pontoon bridge, they would have no home to return to and no fortress to defend.
When the supply of the 178 Fortress troops is cut off, will Ren Zong not be able to do it at will?
Zong Ying is counting the time. In just seven days, his troops will be able to cross the Gobi and reach Fortress 178, and march to the city!
Zong Ying squinted his eyes, wondering if Zhang Jinglin could guess all this now.
You should have guessed it. His intention to cut off their path on the Black Stone River was quite obvious.
But so what if you guessed it, Zhang Jinglin had no way to stop him from occupying Fortress 178.
After losing so many troops and using so much cannon fodder, wasn’t it just to attract Zhang Jinglin to the north bank of the Black Stone River? I'm still better at it.
Although there was an episode like the sharp knife company in the middle, it doesn't matter. No matter how powerful a company is, it can't affect the overall situation.
Although the granary was burned, Zong could still sustain it for a month. This period of time was enough for him to drag down the 178th fortress troops. After all, Zhang Jinglin also ran out of supplies, right?
At the thought of defeating Zhang Jinglin, a world-famous general who has been famous for a long time, Zong Ying felt uncontrollably excited.
At his position, only power and unprecedented victory can arouse his desire.
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At this time, Hu Xingzhi, commander of the armored brigade next to Zhang Jinglin, looked at him: "Commander, Zong must be plotting against us by cutting off the retreat of our main force. The fortress, Commander, please think of a way."
Zhang Jinglin looked at Hu Xingzhi: "You and I can only win by fighting here. Everyone, we must take Wuchuan Mountain as soon as possible so that we can kill him. Find a way out and notify the engineering battalion in the rear to rebuild the pontoon bridge as soon as possible and ask them how long it will take!"
A combat staff officer hesitated and said: "I just asked, and the engineering battalion on the south bank said it will take 10 days! It is possible to build a simple pontoon bridge, which is faster, but if the mechanized troops cannot get through, it will be in vain."
10 days...
Even if the pontoon bridge is built within 10 days, they will not be able to return to Fortress 178. We have to add 7 more days and it will be too late!
Suddenly, Zhou Yinglong ran back from the front line: "Commander! Commander! It's the sharp knife company's call!"
Everyone was stunned. How could they have imagined that there were sharp knives in the rear at this time? Lian unexpectedly resumed communication.
At this time, the Sharp Knife Company had just fought their way out of Fortress 144. They not only burned down the granary in Fortress 144, but also grabbed satellite phones and came out. Only then did they have the opportunity to contact the troops of Fortress 178.
Zhang Jinglin took the satellite phone, and the loud-voiced Zhang Xiaoman on the other side of the phone shouted excitedly: "Commander? Is it the commander?"
"Well, I'm Zhang Jinglin, tell me, Zhang Jinglin said calmly.
"We burned down all the granaries in the 144th barrier, killed seven or eight companies, and killed the three commanders of the 1237th regiment. The deputy commander is now in our hands..." Zhang Xiaoman said coquettishly, as if he was afraid that Zhang Jinglin would not give him the Nebula Medal, so he listed all the credit in one breath.
All the generals beside Zhang Jinglin were stunned. They did not expect that the Sharp Sword Company had done such a big thing. No wonder Zong wanted to send troops back to the rear to deal with them.
Is this a company? Even an independent group probably wouldn't be able to do it.
The sharp knife company is so fierce!
But no one was happy, because the situation of the war could no longer be changed by burning down granaries, killing a few regiment leaders, and knocking out a few companies.
But Zhang Jinglin smiled and said: "You have done a good job, but you must also pay attention to safety."
"Commander, don't worry, we have no casualties!"
The generals againTheir teeth hurt, and they couldn't imagine how the Sharp Knife Company could do so many things with zero casualties.
Zhang Jinglin smiled and told Zhang Xiaoman a few words, then handed the phone to Zhou Yinglong. He did not mention Ren Xiaosu a word during the whole process, but everyone knew that Ren Xiaosu probably took the most credit in this battle.
After Zhou Yinglong took the phone, he shouted to Zhang Xiaoman: "Okay, I know you have made a meritorious service. I don't have time to nag you now. You should evacuate to a safe area first. The situation here is very serious now." "Crisis."
Zhang Xiaoman was stunned: "Crisis?"
Zhou Yinglong paused and sighed and explained the general situation. Even the soldiers with sharp swords around Zhang Xiaoman listened. As for the phone call, everyone was at a loss. Why did the battle situation suddenly take a turn for the worse and become a disadvantage?
And the Zong clan may want to occupy Fortress 178? What about my wife and children? What should I do with the girl Fu Rao likes? What to do with everyone’s dream girl Lu Yao?
Zhang Xiaoman was anxious: "Battal Commander, don't worry, they can attack our 178 Fortress, and we can also attack their 146 Barrier. The Zong family's group of powerful men are all in the 146 Barrier." , killed them, Zong immediately panicked."
Zhou Yinglong laughed and cursed: "What the hell are you talking about? There is a brigade in the 146th barrier. Fight as many times as you want. Get out of here. , you should run towards the Central Plains now..."
However, before he could finish speaking, he was interrupted by another voice: "Mr. Zhang, are you still listening? I just want to knock down the 146 barrier. , will it help the battle?"
Zhang Jinglin was silent for a moment: "Yes."
"Okay, I'll fight."
All the generals nearby felt that. The voice was a bit unfamiliar, but they all knew that it was probably that Ren Xiaosu.
It’s just that Ren Xiaosu is a little too crazy this time. How can a sharp knife company hit the 146 barrier?
Zhang Jinglin sighed: "You can't knock down the 146 barrier."
"Mr. Zhang, do you still remember what you said?" Ren Xiaosu asked calmly: "Say, It's stupid to insist on doing it even though you know it's impossible and may even hurt you, but do you still remember my answer?" Zhang Jinglin thought of that moment and Ren Xiaosu said, the same goes for bravery. .