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As soon as He Daming finished speaking, the commander of the 42nd Army, Wu Lin, shook his head and continued to refute: "That Deputy Commander He, I really think you are really making a fuss this time. It's too much of a fuss.

I dare to assert here that after the US Joint Forces’ counterattack in Hengcheng, their combat confidence was definitely shaken. It is impossible for them to fight us to the death here as you said, or even fight us to the death.

So I still stick to my original opinion that sending 6 regiments to attack is more than enough. "

Facing the dispute between Wu Lin and He Daming, Cheng Hua, the commander of the Eastern Front Volunteer Army who had been silent all along, spoke up at this time.

"Okay, both of you stop arguing. I will make the decision."

After hearing what commander Cheng Hua said, He Daming, Wu Lin and others all shut up and waited quietly for Cheng Hua's decision.

At this time, Cheng Hua, the commander of the Volunteer Army on the Eastern Front, began to wonder which of the combat plans proposed by He Daming and Wu Lin was more applicable.

He Daming proposed to use four divisions to encircle and suppress the American troops stationed in Dipyong-ni. This would allow them to quickly capture Dipyong-ni, but in his opinion it did seem like an overreaction. Using four main divisions to bully three other battalions was simply a joke.

As for the actions of Wu Lin, commander of the 42nd Army, it seems more reasonable.

After weighing the pros and cons, Cheng Hua decided to adopt the combat plan of Wu Lin, commander of the 42nd Army.

When He Daming learned of the final decision of Cheng Hua, the commander of the Volunteer Army on the Eastern Front, he was actually extremely disappointed. He felt that he seemed to have not changed the course of history.

This may be because he is just a deputy division commander and his influence is not strong enough.

After the meeting, the various volunteer troops on the eastern front began to act quickly.

On the way back to the 120th Division's base, Division Commander Luo Sheng seemed to notice that He Daming was worried, so he took the initiative to care for him.

"What's wrong, Daming? Why do you seem to be worried after the meeting? Is it because the commander did not adopt your combat suggestions?"

He Daming nodded without hesitation.

"Division Commander, I don't think the U.S. military will give up the Chipyong-ni area easily, so it is impossible to take it with just five regiments. If we can't take this place in the short term, our army won't be able to move south in the first place, which will delay the opportunity to fight. By then, once the U.S. Joint Forces notice it, even if we gather a large force to take Chipyong-ni, it will be useless..."

Before He Daming could finish, Division Commander Luo Sheng interrupted him.

"Da Ming, sometimes you have to remember a saying, speak up when it's your turn. Since the command has already decided to adopt the battle plan of the 42nd Army Commander Wu Lin, we just need to execute it. Right or wrong is not important.

I hope it won't be as you guessed. In fact, I have always believed in your judgment and vision from the beginning to the end, but after all, I am not the commander, otherwise I would definitely listen to you. Send an army to take over this Dipingli directly."

When He Daming heard what his teacher said, he almost laughed out loud.

"Master, you are really good at joking."

The two then returned to the 120th Division's base together.

At this time, Cheng Hua, the commander of the Volunteer Army on the eastern front, mobilized the 40th Division under the 119th Army, the 39th Division under the 116th Army, and the 42th Division under the 126nd Army. A total of three divisions were sent to the Dipyong-ni area, preparing to use the strength of the three divisions to surround Dipyong-ni, cut off the US Joint Forces' connection to the south and west, and prevent them from reinforcing.

At 8 o'clock that evening, the 42th Division under the 126nd Army had arrived at Qushuili, south of Chipyong-ni, and deployed defenses there with the aim of cutting off the escape route of the American troops in Chipyong-ni.

The 40th Division under the 119th Army has arrived in Sanggari, east of Chipyong-ni, in order to prevent support from the US Joint Forces in the direction of Hoengseong.

The 39th Division of the 116th Army is currently in the Samsan-ri area southeast of Chipyong-ni. Its main task is to prevent the US Joint Forces in the south from moving north to provide support.

At present, the three divisions have surrounded the area around Chipyong-ni so tightly that not even a fly can fly out.

The 120th Division where He Daming was located received the combat mission of launching the Chipyong-ni annihilation campaign while waiting for an opportunity to attack the Wonju area.

At noon on February 2, the US military position in Chipyong-ni.

The 23rd Regiment of the United States was stationed here at the time, and its commander Keegan was reporting to the commander of the 9th Army of the United States, Kurt, via walkie-talkie.

"Commander, the Volunteer Army has surrounded our 23rd Regiment in Chipyong-ni. There is a retreat route to the south. Should our regiment choose to abandon Chipyong-ni and retreat?"

When Army Commander Kurt heard Keegan's suggestion, he was a little shaken, because in the previous counterattack in Hengcheng, the US Joint Forces lost three main divisions.

It would be a lie to say that he was not panicking. He still vividly remembered the experience of being treated like a dog by the volunteer soldiers in the three institutes before.

However, he could not make the decision to abandon Chipyong-ni, so he directly contacted Matthew, the commander of the US 8th Army in the rear of Icheon.

"Commander, the Volunteer Army has arrived in Chipyong-ni and surrounded the 23rd Regiment stationed in the area. Should our army abandon the area and regroup?"

When Matthew heard Kurt's suggestion to give up Chipingli, he immediately became anxious and yelled:

"Kurt, are you crazy? Do you know what giving up Topyong-ri means?"

This means that the right side of your 9th Army will be completely exposed to the eyes of the Volunteer Army on the eastern front. If you are attacked, it will force the US 1st Army and the 10th Army fighting on the front line to return empty-handed, and even directly affect the launch of the entire counterattack. "

Seeing that Kurt didn't reply for a while, Matthew on the other end of the phone continued, "Kurt, listen to me, even if all the 23rd Regiment guarding Diping are killed, you must protect this area for me.

If you lose it, you will be dismissed and court-martialed."

Faced with the aggressive order from Matthew, commander of the U.S. 8th Army, Kurt, commander of the U.S. 9th Army, had no choice but to carry out the order.

The 23rd US Regiment, which was responsible for defending the area in Dipingli, was speechless when it learned of the order to hold on to the death. However, military orders are like mountains, and although he was dissatisfied, he still did as he was told.