Volume 7 The Smoke of the Peninsula Chapter 35 The Strange Soldier

Yuan Qing left the General Staff before dawn and returned to preside over the government.

At 7:30 a.m. Beijing time on December 19, Wang Yuanqing, Vice Head of the People's Republic of China, issued an official statement, strongly condemning the brazen invasion of the DPRK by the United States and South Korea, and demanding that the US and South Korean troops immediately withdraw to the area south of the 38th parallel and stop military operations, otherwise they will bear all the consequences.

Very strong and very clear statement of condemnation.

Although Wang Yuanqing did not mention whether the republic would enter the war, nor when the republic would enter the war, according to this statement, the republic would certainly send troops to Korea if necessary.

Prior to Wang Yuanqing's statement, the news media of various countries around the world had already made comprehensive reports on the war that had just broken out on the peninsula.

Half an hour later, South Korean President Yoo Jong-chun issued a statement at the Blue House, declaring that in order to free more than 20,000 compatriots from the slavery of the dictatorial ruler, the Korean people will not be afraid of any difficulties, dangers, or threats or intimidation, pool the strength of the whole nation, and make every effort to realize the reunification of the nation and the country.

After Yoo Jong-chun's statement, South Korea entered a state of war.

In the morning, millions of young South Koreans, indoctrinated with nationalist ideas and bewitched by the rhetoric of "national reunification," flocked to the recruitment sites and demanded to join the army.

Because South Korea implements a "compulsory military service system", veterans within 1 are first conscripted.

In addition to nationalist ideas, another important reason for the large number of young people to join the army is the high unemployment rate. Before the war, at least 2.5 million male citizens between the ages of 18 and in South Korea were unemployed or semi-unemployed, and millions of adult women became "stay-at-home wives" after losing their jobs.

Surprisingly, yes. The North Korean government did not immediately issue any official statement.

The situation in North Korea is understandable. Even if North Korean leaders such as Kim Chol-nam had not been killed. They are also trying to evade the bombing by the South Korean and U.S. forces. It will not "take the lead" easily.

Incomprehensibly, yes. The United States remained silent for one hour after the start of the war.

Until 11:30 a.m. EDT. That is, at 22:30 EST on the 18th. It was only then that the White House and Pentagon press spokesmen issued statements one after another. Declare that the United States abides by the relevant treaties and treaties signed with South Korea. The fundamental goal is to quell the conflict on the peninsula as soon as possible. Appropriate military assistance was provided to the ROK.

It's ambiguous. Also very vaguely stated.

The attitude of the United States is obvious: if it can defeat North Korea quickly. The U.S. military will provide assistance to South Korea; If it is not possible to defeat the DPRK quickly. The United States will "pull out" at the right time.

These two statements reflect the basic policy of US President-elect Westwood.

In fact, what the US military has done is completely contrary to its foreign statements.

Under the auspices of Zhao Rundongdi, Xiang Linghui issued the highest war mobilization order to all participating units after the outbreak of the war, requiring all participating units to be able to enter the battle within two days after receiving the combat order. In the choice of the timing of the war, Zhao Rundong fully supported Wang Yuanqing's decision and did not let the army immediately enter the battle.

More than 1c hours after the start of the war, the busiest was definitely the Military Intelligence Agency.

Although the attack of the South Korean and American forces was very rapid, when the South Korean army encountered stubborn resistance from the North Korean army outside Kaesong, the General Staff firmly believed that the American army would immediately open a second battlefield and would not put the main force on the frontal battlefield. With the speed of the South Korean army's attack, not to mention capturing Kaesong inside, it would be good to be able to capture Kaesong within an hour. As a result, it will be difficult for the South Korean army to capture Pyongyang within seven days. As the war drags on, the ROK-US coalition will lose the opportunity to completely defeat North Korea as the Republic completes its preparations for entering the war.

In any case, the US military must open a second battlefield within 36~hours.

The problem is that the landing force of the American army is not near the battlefield at all.

At 11:30, the Military Intelligence Bureau received satellite reconnaissance photos, and the fast ro-ro fleet that stayed at the Apra military port on Guam finally departed.

Departing at this time, it will definitely not be possible to reach the war zone within 36~.

It wasn't until around 12 o'clock that a piece of information sent back by the submarine "unraveled" the secret situation.

Operating in the waters east of the Tsugaru Strait, a Class 1 attack nuclear submarine that had previously tracked the U.S. aircraft carrier battle group spotted a huge fleet heading toward the Tsugaru Strait at night. Because the three US aircraft carrier battle groups that were operating in the vicinity had all entered the Sea of Japan through the Tsugaru Strait, and the other three aircraft carrier battle groups were operating in the waters south of Japan, and the aircraft carrier battle group from Pearl Harbor was still thousands of kilometers away, this fleet was certainly not an aircraft carrier battle group. In order to avoid being detected by Japanese anti-submarine patrol planes and anti-submarine helicopters in the fleet, the ~-class attack nuclear submarine managed to rush to the front of the fleet and lay an ambush on the fleet's course to the Tsugaru Strait. The harvest is very significant, and it is the US amphibious fleet that participated in the joint military exercise before that it is rushing to the Tsugaru Strait!

Wait until the US amphibious fleet is far away, and the C97 sails to the open sea.

Leaving the search range of the Japanese anti-submarine patrol aircraft, the C97 sent this extremely important message with a communication buoy.

Because of the delay of nearly one hour, when the General Staff received the news, the US amphibious fleet had entered the Sea of Japan through the Tsugaru Strait and was advancing towards the Korean Peninsula.

The Military Intelligence Agency immediately adjusted the ground flight trajectory of the reconnaissance satellite.

, reconnaissance satellites found the appearance at latitude N, longitude 136 E:

U.S. Amphibious Fleet.

"Twelve hours later, the US amphibious fleet will reach the waters near Wonsan." Xiang Linghui immediately reported to Zhao Rundong and Peng Maobang, who had just arrived, "The landing time should be between two and four o'clock tomorrow morning, and before that, the US military will focus on bombing the North Korean army in Wonsan and its surrounding areas, cutting off the communication between Wonsan and the outside world, and preventing the North Korean army from reinforcing Wonsan." In order to achieve the best results, the ROK army will definitely put in reserves in advance, and in addition to storming Kaesong, it will also launch a division and encirclement operation against the North Korean forces that have launched a counterattack on the eastern front, forcing the North Korean troops stationed near Wonsan to move south. ”

"It's too rushed." Zhao Rundong sneered and said, "The battle plan of the South Korean army is too idealistic and does not fully take into account the variables that arise in combat operations. If the ROK army is put into reserve in advance, it will be difficult to quickly launch a surprise attack on Pyongyang on the Western Front. In this way, even if the U.S. forces succeed in landing Wonsan, they will have to allocate at least half of their forces to attack westward to assist the South Korean army in encircling the North Korean forces south of Pyongyang. ”

Peng Maobang frowned slightly and said, "Or force the U.S. military to put it into reserve." ”

"Reserves?" Zhao Rundong looked at Peng Maobang.

"1st Air Assault Division." Xiang Linghui replied for Peng Maobang, "Japan has promised to provide the United States with an air base, and the US military has more than 100 large transport planes, which will be able to transport the air assault troops deployed on Guam to Japan within 24 hours, and with the air assault troops deployed in South Korea, the US military will certainly dispatch the 1st Air Assault Division to seize the military fortress near Wonsan when launching a landing operation, provide support for the landing operation, and also lay the foundation for launching a large-scale offensive operation after the successful landing." ”

"In this way, the Korean army is more than lucky."

"In the long run, the US military's dispatch of the 1st Air Assault Division ahead of schedule will be of great help to us."

Zhao Rundong nodded and said, "The key depends on whether the South Korean army can successfully capture Kaesong and march to Pyongyang." If the ROK army fails to do so, the US military will definitely throw the 1st Armored Division into the western theater to speed up the offensive. ”

No one objected to Zhao Rundong's analysis, because the terrain of the western battlefield was flat, which was more suitable for a rapid assault by armored forces.

At this time, a staff officer came over and whispered in Xiang Linghui's ear.

"I have just received information that the first batch of large transport aircraft of the US military has arrived at Fukuoka Air Base in Japan, where they are being transported to the combat personnel of the air assault force."

"It's fast enough." Peng Maobang sneered, "Now, only the 7th Infantry Division is left undispatched. ”

"There is a high probability that the 7th Infantry Division will take part in combat operations on the eastern theater." Xiang Linghui operated on the console surface and called up the map of the battlefield in eastern Korea, "The topography and transportation infrastructure of Gangwon Province are very bad, and they are not suitable for armored troops to fight. Before the outbreak of the war, the U.S. 7th Infantry Division was stationed in Wonju, and its main combat mission was to assist the ROK forces in the Chuncheon area to defend the eastern defense line. Whether the South Korean army can move north quickly, in addition to capturing Kaesong, whether it can hold the right flank defense line is crucial. Therefore, it is very likely that the US 7th Infantry Division will participate in the combat operation in Gangwon Province this evening, assist the ROK army in annihilating the North Korean army south of Wonsan, and then go north to cooperate with the landing force. ”

"The gap in the middle is a little too big, isn't it?"

Hearing Peng Maobang's words, Zhao Rundong nodded and said, "The South Korean army is acting in strict accordance with the battle plan, and we have nothing to worry about." ”

Xiang Linghui was just about to say something, when a staff officer walked over quickly.

"The deputy head called, and the North Korean ambassador asked to meet with the head of state."

"Looking for me?" Zhao Rundong was stunned for a moment.

"Definitely for help." Peng Maobang muttered.

"Let him go to Xiao Wang.

In addition, tell Xiao Wang, I'm staring over here, and I can deal with it as I want. ”

Xiang Linghui glanced at the staff officer.

"Now it seems that the US military has abandoned the combat operation of landing in Anju." Zhao Rundong glanced at Peng Maobang and said, "In this way, our battle plan must be adjusted. Although the U.S. military will not land in Anzhou, it will certainly advance quickly in the direction of Anzhou. As a result, within a few days, the U.S. Marine Corps arriving at Wonsan is likely to be two Marine divisions. Using the railway and highway lines from Wonsan to Suncheon and then to Anju, the U.S. military could reach Anju in three days and cut North Korea in half. In order to achieve the goal of destroying as much as possible the vital forces of the US military and forcing the United States to withdraw from the DPRK, it is necessary to adjust the plan for airborne operations. ”

"Will the plan be put into the Kamejo ground airborne brigade in the vicinity of Shuncheon?"

"It's not Shunchuan, it's Jieshan." Peng Maobang spoke up for Zhao Rundong.

Xiang Linghui frowned, glanced at the map, and immediately understood what Zhao Rundong and Peng Maobang meant.

Jiesan is located at the intersection of the Anju and Suncheon railway lines and highway lines, and is a strategic town.

"The combat missions of the other two airborne brigades do not need to be adjusted." Zhao Rundong paused slightly, then said, "Let's talk about the arrangements related to airborne operations." ”

Xiang Linghui was not late and began to introduce the relevant operational deployments.

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