Chapter 75: Gaming Experience Applied in Real Combat

  Dong Li Mao roughly knew the buildings around the church, daytime combat, and rescue alley battles. They could only rely on these buildings as cover, while the enemy could also use them for shelter, which was more advantageous to the defending side. The attacking side had to find the best breakthrough point in a short time, otherwise, small-scale alley battles might turn into protracted siege warfare, and even give the Japanese devils the illusion that the British army wanted to break through from this direction. In that case, it was very likely to attract a large number of Japanese troops and armored vehicles, or even artillery attacks.

  Dong Li Mao, despite being a twice-failed high school graduate and not understanding military affairs or strategies and tactics, was skilled at playing thrilling hostage rescue games. At this moment, he had the opportunity to put his skills to use. After some thought, he called several platoon leaders over to him.

  "Long live the king!"

  "Yes!" Wang Jia Gui responded crisply.

  "Lead the sniper squad, first to the outer perimeter of the Japanese army in front of the church, find a few higher houses as sniper strongpoints, responsible for covering fire, clearing away those Japanese strongpoints that pose a major threat to our side. Remember, you must hold on until I rescue everyone inside the church and withdraw to the safe zone within the British defense line before you can retreat."

  "Yes!" Wang Jiagui acknowledged the order.

  "Gu Hao." Dong Li Mao shouted.

  "Yes!" Gao Haung replied loudly.

  "Lead the first assault team of bayonet company, under the cover of Wang Jia Gui, to occupy the devil's mortar position on the top right side of the church with the fastest speed. It is best to bring a soldier who can use mortars. After occupying, use the devil's mortars to fire shells at the Japanese army's front and flank defense lines, disrupting their formation until all shells are fired. Then go downstairs to block the devil's reinforcements on the right side of the church. Must hold out until everyone in the church is safely evacuated before leaving."

  "Yes!" Gu Hao replied loudly.

  "Zhang Dali!" Dong Li Mao shouted again.

  "Yes!" Zhang's loud voice was originally very loud, and he straightened his chest, answering loudly.

  "Your machine gun squad, after Gao Zhuang occupies the top of the devil's mortar position, will attack from the front of the church, using buildings as cover. Do not charge into the church or make a flanking maneuver to either side. Your only responsibility is to attract the devils' fire and create the illusion that the British troops are attempting to break out. The more intense your firepower, the better. You have British troops supporting you from behind. Only after the people in the church are rescued can you withdraw."

  "Yes!" Zhang Dalie acknowledged the order.

  "Zhao Yong." Dong Li Mao glanced at Zhao Yong beside him.

  "Agreed!" Zhao Yong's voice was low but firm.

  "You will lead the two squads of the main assault team, responsible for blocking the left flank of the devils from the church and the front counterattack. The pressure here will be great, you will face the continuous reinforcements of the Japanese army, because this side belongs to the occupied area of the Japanese army. Ensure that within half an hour, do not let the devils approach the church one step. Remember, you only need to hold on for half an hour, and after half an hour, no matter what, you must withdraw from combat and return to the British defense line. Any questions?"

  "No problem, I guarantee those little devils won't get within a step of the church in half an hour!" Zhao Yong replied.

  "Deputy Platoon Leader Zhu." Dong Li Mao only called out Zhu Yongsheng's title when assigning tasks.

  "Got it!" Zhu Yongsheng spat out a mouthful of smoke in response.

  "Lead another assault team of bayonet squad, ambush in the woods behind the church to cover me. After I break in and rescue people from inside, if devils come from the opposite side of the woods, you are responsible for stopping them from entering the woods, ensuring everyone's safe withdrawal before retreating."

  "Yes!" Zhu Yongsheng threw his cigarette butt on the ground and replied.

  "I led a platoon of the spearhead company in breaking through the outer defenses and entering the church, with the interpreter and guide following me. The battle started at 8 o'clock sharp. In order not to let too many Japanese troops gather near the church, this rescue operation would have no support from British heavy weapons or armored vehicles, I could only rely on myself."

  Pan Guangzu and Hu San were not mentioned by name. The two of them came up to ask, "Company Commander, are we also going with you into the church?"

  Dong Li Mao stood up, looked at the youngest Hu San, and then looked at Pan Guangzu who was as fat as a pig, and said with a smile: "You two and the injured brothers are responsible for preparing a sumptuous lunch for us here. When we return victorious, we'll have a good meal."

  Hu San wanted to say something else, but Pan Guangzu pulled him aside.

  Dong Li Mao glanced at the people surrounding him one by one, thinking to himself: Perhaps a few of these familiar faces will disappear forever before my eyes.

  At this time, a truck was driving towards them. Dong Li Mao knew that the supply vehicle provided by the British army had arrived, so he told everyone:

  "Everyone get ready separately, the British army has sent us supplies, try to bring enough ammunition."

  Zhu Yongsheng pulled Dong Li Mao aside and said: "Brother Jiacheng, let me take care of the breakout mission, you're in charge of covering us, the special forces can't do without you."

  Dong Li Mao understood Zhu Yong Sheng's meaning and patted his shoulder saying: "Older brother, don't worry, I won't die!"

  "Jia Cheng..." Zhu Yongsheng wanted to persuade Dong Li Mao again.

  "Never mind, big brother, I understand what you mean. I really won't die." Dong Li Mao didn't let Zhu Yong Sheng continue speaking because he knew he wouldn't die. On the contrary, he was worried about Zhu Yong Sheng. This feeling suddenly emerged and he didn't know why. He had a bad premonition in his heart.

  "Jia Cheng, I've heard from the brothers that you always say in front of them that you can't die. This doesn't seem like your usual style." Zhu Yongsheng whispered to Dong Limao.

  "I'm a person who has come back from the King of Hell, and it was the King of Hell himself who told me that I've got at least two more years to live, and I won't die within those two years! Haha... So, I'm not going to die." Dong Li Mao said mysteriously to Shu Yong Sheng, his intention being to put the mind of this caring and loving older brother at ease.

  "Don't give me any nonsense about King Yama, that old thing was a dead ghost to begin with. What he said is also the talk of ghosts. In war, there's no such thing as immortality. If you want to be immortal, there's only one way: stay far away from war." Zhu Yongsheng glared at Dong Limao, his voice dropping to a low tone by the end.

  "Yes, to avoid death, we must stay away from war, but can we? The little devils won't agree. So we'll fight them to the death on the battlefield. Regardless of friend or foe, everyone wants to survive, but in the end, only those who are willing to risk their lives will win the final victory! We need to protect our own lives while also risking them with the little devils. That's the principle of 'the brave win in battle.' You should understand this better than me, old brother." Dong Li Mao patted Zhu Yong Sheng's shoulder and unexpectedly said something he didn't intend to say: "If I really die one day, you must take on the heavy responsibility of bringing our brothers back home safely."

  The last sentence was spoken, and Dong Li Mao was greatly shocked. It seemed that there was another person controlling him in his body. Was this the kind of soul possession people often talked about? Was it Taigong's soul attached to his own body?

  "Don't say such unlucky words before the battle! Didn't you say you can't die? I believe Brother Jiacheng is indeed indestructible!" Zhu Yongsheng punched Dong Li Mao's chest and said with a smile: "You will come back alive, just like every time in the past."

  Dong Li Mao opened his arms and gave Zhu Yong Sheng a big hug, as if they were saying their final goodbyes.

  "Don't be like this, Jiacheng. The brothers are all watching. Two big men hugging each other, what kind of image is that?!" Zhu Yongsheng pushed Dong Limao away and said.

  "Go!" Dong Li Mao saw that his brothers were all standing beside their respective leaders, waiting. He loudly said a sentence to Zhu Yong Sheng and took over the weapons prepared for him by Hu San and Pan Guang Zu.