Seoul, also known as Hanyang. The pen "Fun" Pavilion is located in the middle of www.biquge.info Korean Peninsula, in the lower reaches of the Han River. The four seasons are distinct and the climate is mild. It is a rich land on the Korean Peninsula.

Since landing in the vicinity of Busan and Ulsan, the Japanese have swept through the southern provinces of Korea, sweeping through Jeonju, Cheongju, and Icheon to occupy Suwon. The vanguard reconnaissance force had approached the left side of Seoul and engaged in fierce battles with the Ming and North Korean forces who had retreated to Seoul.

The Japanese were advancing too fast. Even the Japanese themselves did not expect that their advance would be so fast, nor that the Korean army would be so vulnerable.

They're moving in much faster than they planned. Not to mention the confusion in the troop formation that directly led to the front of the attack, the supply and reinforcements in the rear could not keep up with the speed of the advance in the front. The Japanese Army, on the other hand, had been carried away by the easy victory, and the tactics of eating on the ground allowed the soldiers to rush all the way to Seoul with only weapons and ammunition. Trying to seize the capital of North Korea.

Fearing the strong garrison on Jeju Island, the Japanese did not devote their limited forces to Jeju Island. With the powerful air power of the Ming Dynasty, it was basically impossible for the Japanese fleet to get close to the east coast of Korea.

The Japanese wanted to provide logistical support to the front-line troops by sea was purely delusional. The Japanese had already invested so many troops on the Korean Peninsula that they could only send logistical supplies to the front through the port of Ulsan, Busan, using the improvised roads built by the Koreans. The faster and farther the Japanese ran, the greater the logistical pressure on them.

In the beginning, the Japanese opponents were too weak, and the Japanese light infantry, who were only armed with weapons and ammunition to eat the enemy's tactics, could pursue the fleeing Korean rout to the outskirts of Seoul at great speed. But that's the end of it.

The troops under the command of the Eighth Army were soon sent from the mainland to Seoul one after another to assemble through the powerful transportation system of the Ming Dynasty. When the Japanese vanguard troops arrived on the outskirts of Seoul, many of the troops who had just stepped off the planes were sent straight to the battlefield.

Equipped with a large number of heavy machine guns and submachine guns, and with the superior air force in close support, the firepower of the Ming infantry was not comparable to that of the Japanese, who only carried the Type 38 and the crooked handles. The Japanese, who were traveling lightly, ran into a bled encounter on the outskirts of Seoul.

However, the Japanese, whose logistical supply had reached its limit, did not give up easily. After a short rest, they soon launched a frenzied attack on Seoul again. This attack put great pressure on the Ming troops stationed in Seoul.

"How's it going?" After attending the celebration banquet, Captain Fang Renxu and his crew boarded a plane to the imperial capital, where Lord Shoufu would award them with honors. They will become the latest target of Daming's propaganda organization. Zhang Cheng, on the other hand, flew back to Seoul and continued to command the battle against the Japanese.

Major General Wang Dexiang raised his hand and pointed to the map on the table: "The Japanese offensive is very fierce, many Japanese soldiers have no bullets, and they are still fearless to launch a white-edged assault, and the farthest is even close to the bank of the Han River. These soldiers were very brave. ”

"Hmm." Zhang Cheng, who took off his gloves and military hat, raised his hand and scratched his hair, stared at the red, green, and green signs on the map and muttered for a moment, then asked out loud, "Where is the 7th Armored Division?" ”

"Also assembling near Incheon." As the commander of the 7th Armored Division, Major General Wang Dexiang explained loudly: "They have too much heavy equipment and logistics supplies, and it takes a long time to unload and assemble after sea transportation." Do you need to order them to come over and support now? "The port of Incheon is only a few dozen kilometers from Seoul, and the armored forces can reach it quickly once they are mobilized.

"No, you don't." Zhang Cheng stood up and waved his hand, staring at the map, "Let them continue to do their own thing." They were used to cut off the retreat of the Japanese, and now there are not many Japanese in the pocket, and it is not yet time for them to attack. ”

"Yes, sir." Major General Wang Dexiang nodded in response.

Zhang Cheng advocates attacking, even if it is only a temporary defense, it is to better fight the enemy. With most of the troops still in a state of transport, Zhang Cheng was determined to use Seoul as a bait to lure the Japanese army to pounce. When the troops are ready, they will use the 7th Armored Division as a guide to quickly assault, aiming directly at Suwon City on the border, and gather all the Japanese troops attacking Seoul for a glorious annihilation battle.

Zhang Cheng's headquarters was set up near Nanshan Mountain in the north of the Yangtze River, and he could already hear the thunderous and violent shelling of the Han River not far away. Turning and walking out of his headquarters, he looked out of the dim drizzling night at the banks of the Han River not far away, which were now lit up by dense artillery fire. The loud sound shook people's ears numb.

"Prepare the car, go to the front!" Zhang Cheng's words surprised Major General Wang Dexiang. Zhang Cheng is the commander of the Western Pacific Theater, and if it weren't for his age, he would have been promoted to general long ago. Originally, it was close enough to the front line, dangerous enough. Zhang Cheng actually wants to go to the front line? If he has three long and two short, then Wang Dexiang will definitely go crazy.

"Sir!" Major General Wang Dexiang, who could not hesitate to order the execution of dozens of North Korean officers who took the lead in escaping, his voice was a little stammering, and he hurriedly stepped forward to dissuade him, but was blocked back by Zhang Cheng: "You stay here and command." Wait for me to come back. ”

Zhang Cheng's words blocked the dissuasion of Major General Wang Dexiang, who was the supreme commander after all. Major General Wang Dexiang, as chief of staff, can make suggestions, but any order is only valid if Zhang Cheng agrees. He wants to go to the front, and no one can stop him.

Zhang Cheng looked down on the Japanese a little.

In modern time and space, I have watched too many movies and TV series in which Japanese soldiers were defeated by well-equipped US troops, and Zhang Cheng took it for granted that the Ming army, which even surpassed the US army at that time, was it not easy to beat the Japanese in terms of equipment and training? It's just that the real war is not a game, let alone a film. It wasn't until I really got in touch with it that I realized that the combat effectiveness of the Japanese, who were also trained for a long time and were not afraid of death, was not bad at all!

Although the equipment was not good, the mountainous terrain of Korea and the dense village architecture of Seoul gave these fierce and unusually Japanese soldiers the most room to play. The firepower superiority that Zhang Cheng has always emphasized has often become a waste of bullets. Especially after night, Japanese soldiers who are proficient in night combat will take advantage of various terrain advantages to pounce on the defenders' improvised positions, throwing grenades while quickly rushing into the position to engage in hand-to-hand combat with the Ming army!

The Japanese soldiers were very accurate in their marksmanship, and their hand-to-hand combat tactics were just as good. Many troops who had just arrived at the Korean front suffered losses, especially at night without air support.

The tactical level of the Japanese army is very high, the soldiers cooperate tacitly, and the accuracy of the artillery machine gunners is jaw-dropping. Especially those veterans who used grenadiers, completely elite. The army that the Japanese have frugalized and frugalized for so many years is not a soft-footed shrimp, they are all hungry wolves that eat people!

Zhang Cheng personally went to the front line not to show personal heroism. He went to boost the morale of the defenders.

These infantrymen transferred from the country were basically the most ordinary conscripts, most of whom were young people in their twenties. Most of them have never participated in brutal and bloody wars, and are basically fledglings. Although he was well-equipped and well-trained, Zhang Cheng was very worried that the battle line would be defeated in this hazy and rainy night with the fierce wolf-like Japanese army. At this time, it can be of great use for senior commanders to go to the front to boost morale. The higher the rank, the greater the effect.

Tough enemies, new men, temporary defensive positions that are not fully formed, plus friendly forces that will only lag behind. Zhang Cheng is about to face a severe test!

(PS: Here are some thoughts of the author.) I have watched a lot of anti-Japanese dramas and American dramas that describe war. I feel that the biggest difference is in the portrayal of the enemy. Most of the enemies in anti-Japanese dramas are stupid and stupid, and they are vulnerable in front of the brave and invincible protagonists. American dramas are the opposite. In American dramas, whether it is the German army or the Japanese army, most of the descriptions are brave and powerful, and they are real samurai and brave soldiers! In the description of the Americans, we defeated them with great difficulty, proving that we are better than these brave soldiers! In fact, writing a book is pretty much the same. As for which one is better, everyone has a view of the benevolent, and the wise have a view. ）

At this time, the only close people who were still with Zhang Cheng were Xiao Hongbao and Guan Kuo. Once with Zhang Cheng in the heat. Naya's Liu Kuaizui, He Laosan and others who had squatted in the trenches had all been arranged by Zhang Cheng to enter different units. Xiao Hongbao is Zhang Cheng's bodyguard, and Guan Kuo is the commander of the guard battalion.

Zhang Cheng had a regular guard battalion, and his rank and status were already sufficient. Most of this camp was in the heat of him. Naya was a comrade-in-arms when he was a mercenary, and the rest were also professionals that Wang Yan found for him from everywhere. Under Zhang Cheng's deliberate envelopment and generous money, loyalty is very high.

After changing into a field military uniform, wearing a secret production, the original body armor with heavy steel plates and hard ceramics, and putting on a steel helmet. Zhang Cheng was carrying a Suomi submachine gun (for the sake of reading convenience, try to use familiar names in the future.) Got into an armored car "Go!" ”

Several armored vehicles opened the way ahead, followed by dozens of armored vehicles filled with elite soldiers. Zhang Cheng was escorted by his guard battalion to the Han River. There, fierce battles are raging at the moment.

"Which unit are you from?" As they approached the Han River Bridge, Zhang Cheng's convoy blocked a wave of fleeing deserters. Because they blocked the main road, the rout shouted for the convoy to get out of the way. Zhang Cheng, who had a cold face, stepped forward with Suomi on his shoulder and asked.

"Do you know who I am?" A slightly angry voice suddenly sounded, and a disheveled lieutenant colonel came out of the rout, brandishing the pistol in his hand and shouting at Zhang Cheng, "Hurry up and get out of my way!" ”

"Hey." Zhang Cheng narrowed his eyes, and his cold gaze swept over the pale lieutenant colonel in front of him like a sharp knife, "Interesting." (To be continued.) )