On the way back to the beach villa after seeing off Lansdale and Richardson, Sun Ningyu couldn't help but remind: "Chairman, Brigadier General Li Yongliang, Brigadier General Li Liangquan and Colonel Li Guangshen of the Intelligence Department have arrived in Yongshaoyi, if nothing happens, a rescue operation will be launched in the early hours of tomorrow morning." ”

More than 30 brothers were captured, and the 5th Infantry Division and the 4th Tactical Zone were trying to rescue them.

The Southern National Liberation Front was frightened by the continuous attacks of the 5th Infantry Division and the special forces, and the areas of operation and the defensive line continued to shrink, and all the guerrillas operating in the area of Chi Bu and Chai Yen in the area of Nai Chi and Chai Yen withdrew to the territory of Vietnam, while the line of Cu Chi, Ah Ya Xia, and Tay Ninh did not belong to the defense area of the 5th Infantry Division, which directly caused them to sit in that area and form a huge liberated area in the Luning Forest and on the south bank of the Saigon River.

More than 30 brothers were not captured at the same time, and intelligence showed that they were held in several places, and in order to prevent the brave and warlike "reactionary Chinese forces" from rescuing them, the places of detention were constantly changing, and it was not confirmed until a few days ago that they had penetrated into the enemy's inner line, and all of them were transferred to Luning, the location of the so-called B2 theater headquarters.

Don't miss the opportunity, and never miss it.

In view of the fact that the Lok Nin Forest was far away from the defense area of the 5th Infantry Division, Brigadier General Le Vinh Luong, the head of the Special Operations Command, who was in charge of the rescue operation, not only asked for the cooperation of the air force, but even implored the assistance of the "Free Khmer" guerrillas operating west of the Lok Nin Forest.

The air force had only two CH-21 helicopters that were not very maneuverable, large and too bulky.

In order to transport more fighters and weapons and ammunition, it is said that even the machine guns next to the hatch have been removed, and the predecessor of the air force, the Reserve Officer Training Team of Phu Quoc University of Technology. He has been training in Phu Quoc, Ha Tien and Di Thi areas. I am not familiar with the topography and climate of the area.

Despite the past few days. Using the airstrip in Yongshao-eup as a base, the O-1 observation plane and the U-17 "Air Carriage" general liaison plane were sent to conduct many aerial reconnaissance of the area, but Li Weimin was still not at ease, fearing that the Luning Forest would become Vietnam's version of Somalia, and that the operation would eventually end with a "big banana falling."

However, the combat effectiveness of the troops was fought.

Therefore, the armed forces of the "Gongtou Department," including the militia self-defense forces, have only been sending small units to the Parrot Point and Zhensha areas for a few years.

The 25th, 26th, and 27th main forces will even take the initiative to attack as a battalion. Participated in military operations in Dong Tha, Tien Giang, Long An and Penn Tre in the 3rd Tactical Zone, in an attempt to increase the actual combat experience of the troops while keeping out the local troops of the Southern Liberation Army and the North Vietnamese People's Army.

The US military has not yet fully intervened, and the helicopter group over South Vietnam has not yet covered the sky and the sun, and the possibility of internal leaks is even more minimal.

Gui Thanh Son also thinks it's worth the gamble, because it is not only the so-called B2 theater command, but also the southern command of North Vietnam. Even if the rescue operation fails, it will be possible to capture or kill several members of the ****** of the Workers' Party of North Vietnam or the head of the Southern Bureau of the Workers' Party of North Vietnam.

Ready to fly. Li Weimin did not want to interfere for no reason, and he did not have any illusions about the prisoner exchange. To put it mildly: "Action is action, negotiation is negotiation, these are two different things." ”

In fact, Brigadier General Le Vinh Luong, commander of special operations, and Colonel Le Quang Shen, chief of intelligence, were not at the headquarters of the 5th Division, but rushed to a "free Khmer" guerrilla camp on the upper reaches of the Saigon River, on the border between An Loc and Cambodia, intending to use it as a base for rescue operations.

To truly gain a foothold in the East and South, it is not enough to rely on the support of the Americans. Yang Shizu, the No. 2 figure of the "Khmer Rouge", attached great importance to this and personally rushed to Satun to coordinate the action.

In order to show their sincerity, even the command was handed over to the "Vietnamese allies," and the more than 300 guerrillas who had been temporarily assembled all obeyed Le Vinh Luong's orders from now on.

As night fell, the commanders and liaison officers involved in the operation all gathered in the big tent to listen to briefings and receive orders.

The operation is dominated by special forces, but the resources used are staggering.

Li Yongliang walked on thin ice, glanced at his watch again, and said expressionlessly: "Director Shen, let's start." ”

"Yes!"

Li Quang Shen walked to the simple sand table, pointed to the target planted with the red flag, and introduced it very seriously: "Commanders, colleagues, we have received a reliable information that this is the location of the North Vietnamese B-2 Theater Command and the Southern Command.

According to intelligence, guerrillas were stationed on the main roads and rivers around the target, with a total strength of about one regiment, including two companies of the well-equipped and well-trained North Vietnamese People's Army. You must note that, in addition to the regular army and guerrillas, there are at least 3,000 local troops within a radius of 20 kilometers of the target. ”

An officer of the "Free Khmer" guerrillas gasped and couldn't help asking: "Director Shin, how long does it take for the local troops of the Southern Liberation Army to complete their assembly from receiving the order?" ”

"They don't have modern means of transportation, they don't have very few bicycles, and our evacuation route is to retreat west along the Saigon River, which means that as long as they don't get bitten, the local troops of the Southern Liberation Army in the east have nothing to worry about."

As long as they are responsible for the response, as long as they penetrate 15 kilometers into the territory of Vietnam, it is unlikely that they will be bitten or surrounded.

The special forces carrying out the rescue operation are different, they have to land directly in the belly of the enemy-controlled area, and they have to meet the second or even third wave of attacking troops at the same time as the surprise attack, otherwise there are not enough manpower, and even if they succeed in rescuing the captured brothers, they will not be able to bring them safely to Cambodian territory.

The difference between the regular army and the guerrillas is that the commanders of the detective team and special forces directly under the 5th Infantry Division are silent and do not seem to be worried about their future at all.

The special forces are the elite of the elite, and they are not sure that Li Guangshen will never let them take risks, let alone let them act blindly.

As expected, Li Guangshen took out a hand-drawn topographic map from his bag. Then he said: "Compared to the sand table." This picture is much more precise. According to the battle plan formulated by General Liang, the detective team and the fourth squadron of special forces will set off at 1 a.m., take a rubber boat down the river, and land here.

Enter the forest and walk two kilometers southeast to see a village. In order to facilitate the evacuation, the detective team had to leave two detachments to monitor the guerrillas stationed in the village, and the fourth squadron went around the village and continued east along the improvised road. The village partisans numbered about 40 people. With two light machine guns, after firing in front, they must be dealt with cleanly. ”

The detective team came with more than 30 people, well-trained and well-equipped, second only to the special forces, and could not deal with more than 40 guerrillas with outdated equipment.

His comrades-in-arms actually let others go to the rescue, and the captain felt very uncomfortable, and asked in a low voice: "Director Shen, what about after we get rid of the guerrillas?" ”

"Occupy the favorable terrain. Build fortifications on the spot and snipe at possible Vietnamese reinforcements in the southeast and southeast directions. Pick up the assault on the Vietnamese G command and the brothers who carried out the rescue mission. ”

Afraid that he would have something to think, Li Yongliang pointed to the sand table and added: "Lieutenant, you are less than two kilometers away from the village in the south, where there are not only guerrillas and local troops, but also a company of regular troops. ”

The task is daunting and the pressure is not small.

The commander of the detective team did not dare to guarantee the ticket, and said worriedly: "Report to the chief, we are determined to hold on, but we are worried that there will be not enough ammunition." ”

"You don't have to worry about ammunition."

Li Guangshen took over the conversation, pointed to the sand table and said: "Half an hour before the start of the operation, the 'Free Khmer' brothers who went out to the No. 2 contact point will organize a transport team of 20 people to go down the Saigon River in fishing boats to transport weapons and ammunition including mortars to you, but you must send two people to the river to meet you. ”

"Mr. Yang, as soon as your men arrive, they will be assigned to the detective team, assist in the defense of the No. 1 contact point, and evacuate together with the special forces who have completed the mission."

The more than 300 guerrillas in the camps, accounting for half of the total strength in the area, were finally assembled, and their strength was weak and they could not afford to lose.

When developing the operational plan, the Special Operations Command took this into account and did not allow them to go too far into the territory of Vietnam.

As long as 20 people were sent to participate in the fiercest battle, how could Yang Shizu not know that this was a good intention, and agreed without hesitation: "No problem." ”

"When the 4th Squadron arrives here, it must quickly crush the enemy at the entrance of the village, and then divide the troops into three routes. Detachment 6 occupied favorable terrain, held the threshing floor, and received the follow-up detachment that landed on the plane. Detachment 7 advanced to the southeast corner of the village, and intelligence indicated that the captured brothers of the 5th Infantry Division were being held in a water cell by a small river in the southeast corner of the village.

Since the target is in the hinterland of the so-called liberated area, the defense of the water dungeon is weak, and it should not be a problem to take it. After rescuing the captured brothers, evacuate in the direction of the threshing floor according to the original route, and the follow-up detachment of the plane will respond as soon as possible. ”

Li Quang Shen paused, and then said: "The 8th detachment is attacking in the northeast direction, and the intelligence shows that the North Vietnamese B-2 Theater Command is on the edge of the fruit grove in the northeast of the village, where durian, mango and rambutan are planted, and the landmarks are obvious, and it should be easy to find.

It must be noted that you are short on the number of troops, only 12 men, and before the arrival of the follow-up detachment, the main focus is to create chaos, attract the attention of the other side, and create opportunities for rescue operations. Song Brigade, you are the front-line commander, the plan is not as good as the change, how to deploy the troops after the operation begins, you depend on the situation. ”

"Understood!"

Li Yongliang glanced at his watch again, took over and said, "The helicopter will arrive soon, and we will use this as a base next." From here to the threshing floor, the voyage is about 29 kilometers, and if all goes well, all three teams and four detachments can be sent to the threshing floor in the shortest possible time.

After the subsequent detachment landed, the wounded were evacuated, and all three teams completed the landing, the air team will airdrop the ammunition needed for your battle, and at the same time carry the brothers who may be injured at the No. 2 contact point. You have only received training in airborne combat twice, so you must grasp the rhythm and not panic. ”

"Yes!"

Li Yong nodded brightly and continued: "The battle plan will be sent to each squadron immediately, and the specific tasks, enemy intelligence, action time, and marching route are all above, and there is still time to study it carefully, and rest on time at 10 o'clock." ”

The tasks of each squadron are different, and the fourth squadron got the battle plan and found that there were two internal lines in the target village, and they would respond outside the village, and after the joint code, they would lead the 7th and 8th detachments respectively to carry out the task of rescuing and raiding the Vietnamese G headquarters. (To be continued.) )