nucmednet Chapter 437: Conquering Jingbo City and Traveling Across the Heartland of the Southern Kingdom
Chapter 437: Conquering Jingbo City and Traveling Across the Heartland of the Southern Kingdom
Over the Nanyueguan position, the bombers dropped bombs like raindrops of death, dyeing this ancient battlefield into the color of blood and fire. The explosions were deafening, and the entire position seemed to be shaking. The rubble, dust and flames intertwined to form a doomsday scene.
The sound of the wall collapsing was like the roar of a giant dragon, echoing in the valley. The bricks that once stood firm have now become fragmented and charred. The once majestic wall is now just a pile of ruins, silently telling the story of its former glory and current tragedy.
The battlefield was full of ruins. The former barracks, artillery positions and fortifications were all bombed into ruins. The charred shell holes were like ugly scars, covering the entire battlefield. The air was filled with gunpowder smoke and the smell of burning, which was suffocating.
In this disaster, nearly 10,000 of the nearly 30,000 soldiers of the two division-level troops stationed at the Nanyueguan position paid the price of their lives. Their bodies were scattered on the position, and the faces of those who survived were full of fear and despair.
The entire Nanyueguan position seemed to have turned into a hell on earth. The wailing, crying, and cries for help were chilling. In this land ravaged by war, life seemed so fragile and insignificant.
This bomber air raid brought a devastating blow to the Nanyueguan position, not only destroying the military facilities on the position, but also causing a large number of casualties. The former glory and majesty of the Nanyueguan position disappeared in this air raid, leaving only ruins and endless sadness.
An hour's long wait and brutal bombing finally ended, and the entire enemy position in Nanyue Pass was shrouded in desolation and the atmosphere of death.
The bomber squadron completed their mission, and the stunning fireworks display came to a temporary end. Li Haman looked down at the broken positions from the plane, his eyes coldly swept across the ruins and death in front of him, then turned to the communication equipment and conveyed their evacuation plan to the two bomber squadrons.
"Commander Wang! Our A Squadron has successfully completed the air strike mission and is about to return. Next, the battlefield stage will be handed over to you to perform." Li Haman's voice was powerful and clear, and it reached Wang Bohu's ears through the radio waves.
"According to the original plan, prepare to return and land at the target, Jinling Military Airport!" Li Haman gave the order again.
"OVER! Got it!" The pilots' voices on the other end of the communicator were in unison, and the two bomber squadrons, like eagles soaring in the sky, began their official return flight.
At the 14th Army's frontline command post on the ground, Wang Bohu also issued his own orders: "All troops, attack! Target the enemy's Nanyue Pass position! The Air Force has provided us with strong fire support, and they have done everything they can perfectly! Take Nanyue Pass for me within an hour!"
On the other side of the enemy's position at Nanyue Pass, two division-level combat units of the 14th Army quickly assembled and prepared for the next charge.
The sound of the charge was deafening, like the loudest music on the battlefield, inspiring every soldier to move forward bravely. The soldiers stood shoulder to shoulder, forming a dense array, their steps were firm and powerful, as if showing the world their iron will and determination.
The 14th Army adopted a well-planned battlefield charge tactic, with two assault regiments as the vanguard. They were the spearhead of the entire offensive force and were responsible for breaking through the enemy's defense line. The soldiers held rifles and submachine guns in their hands, their eyes firmly shot at the enemy positions in the distance, their eyes full of desire for victory.
"Beep, beep, beep, beep, beep, beep!"
"Kill! Charge, brothers!"
On the enemy's position, the remaining 14 enemy troops were still trying to recover from the fear and chaos of the air raid. They tried to organize an effective defense, but facing the charge of the 14th Army's large forces, their defense line was as fragile as paper. Without the support of concrete fortresses and heavy firepower, the enemy could not withstand the fierce offensive of the th Army.
The 14th Army's troops crossed the frontline at an astonishing speed, and they rushed towards the enemy's trenches like an unstoppable tide. In the trenches, most of the enemy troops had completely lost the will to resist, and they chose to surrender in the hope of surviving the war.
However, there were still some enemy soldiers who were resisting tenaciously. Han Chengwei had a bone-deep wound on his cheek from the shrapnel, but he still insisted on commanding the remaining troops to resist. He kept shouting loudly, commanding the remaining troops to pick up their weapons and stop the 14th Army's charge.
Under Han Chengwei's resolute command, the enemy began to gather limited resistance. Fierce exchanges of fire rang out again on the battlefield, with the roar of machine guns and the sound of rifle shooting intertwined to form a tragic war song. At the same time, the dull sound of artillery fire also sounded from time to time, as if it was the heaviest beat on the battlefield, adding a bit of tragedy and despair to the battle.
However, despite Han Chengwei's best efforts, the situation on the battlefield could not be reversed. Most of the soldiers had lost their will to resist and only wanted to surrender to save their lives. The small number of enemy troops who were still fighting tenaciously seemed outnumbered. Although their resistance was heroic, it seemed so insignificant in the face of the powerful offensive of the 14th Army.
As for Han Chengwei's immediate superior You Anqing, his fate in this battle was even more tragic. As early as the second round of bombing, his luxurious temporary tent was bombed into charcoal, and he himself was not spared. His death not only caused the enemy to lose an important commander, but also plunged the entire battle into a more chaotic situation.
After 40 minutes of fierce fighting, the battle finally came to an end. Han Chengwei and his small group of troops died in the battle, and their heroic sacrifice became the most tragic scene in the battle. On the side of the Southern Government Army, more than 10,000 people became prisoners.
The 14th Army successfully captured the Nanyue Pass position, and they finally got through this tough nut to crack.
This victory not only demonstrated the powerful combat capability of the 14th Army, but also brought a huge threat to Jingbo City. The loss of the Nanyue Pass position made the defense line of Jingbo City precarious, and the situation of the entire Baizhou would become more difficult in the future.
Two days later, the historic moment arrived when the city of Jingbo fell under the fierce attack of the northern army.
Although Hu Tiannan, the supreme commander of the Baizhou Army, demonstrated extraordinary command ability and iron-blooded style in this crucial battle, he skillfully deployed troops and accurately commanded each battle. His perseverance and decisiveness injected an unparalleled strong fighting will into the Baizhou Army.
However, the Northern Frontier Army was like an unstoppable steel torrent. Their offensive was as fierce as a storm, making it difficult for the Baizhou Army to resist stubbornly. In this tragic battle, the Baizhou Army paid a huge sacrifice, but they still held on to Jingbo City and the surrounding areas, fighting bloody battles on the battlefield.
When the Northern Frontier Army attacked Jingbo City, they did not continue the air strikes because they were concerned about the safety of the 300,000 civilians in the city.
Finally, in this tragic battle, the Northern Frontier Army finally crushed all the enemy's hopes and captured Jingbo City. This once indestructible city has now become a nightmare for the Southern Army. Without Jingbo City, the Southern Army's defense line has become precarious, and they can no longer stop the Northern Frontier Army from advancing southward.
After passing Jingbo City, the southern Baizhou hinterland area was already a flat road for the Northern Frontier Army. They could continue southward without any obstacles and reach the hinterland of Baizhou. As for the Southern Army, they no longer had any strategic locations to defend, and could only watch the balance of victory gradually tilt towards the Northern Frontier.