Amidst the laughter and joy, Tang Li remained silent. He knew that this award was worth celebrating, but the next battle would only be more difficult. He looked into the distance and made up his mind that no matter how difficult it was, he would lead his artillery team to continue fighting.

In the evening, the bonfire was lit again, and the soldiers sat together, enthusiastically discussing the victory and awards. Xiuqin was busy distributing food to everyone, while Li Yunlong walked up to Tang Li with a bowl of wine.

"Tang Li, come, let's have a drink!" Li Yunlong handed over the wine bowl with a smile, "You have made an indelible contribution to this victory."

Tang Li took the wine bowl and clinked it with Li Yunlong, "Captain Li, thank you for your trust. This glass of wine is for you."

The two men raised their heads and drank the wine in one gulp. Li Yunlong patted his shoulder and said, "Next, there are more difficult tasks waiting for us. Do you have confidence?"

Tang Li nodded firmly, "Captain Li, I will definitely not let you down."

The laughter and cheers around the bonfire continued for a long time, but behind the excitement, everyone knew that tomorrow's battle might be even more brutal. Just as everyone was enjoying this brief peace, a burst of hurried footsteps came from afar.

"Commander, it's bad. The Japanese reinforcements are almost reaching the outskirts of the base!" A sentry ran over to report, panting.

Li Yunlong's face darkened and he stood up quickly. "All units must immediately enter combat mode and prepare to meet the enemy! Da Biao, take your team to the eastern high ground to set up an ambush. Heshang, you take your men to the west to delay the enemy."

Zhang Dabiao and Wei Heshang took immediate action. Xiuqin also packed up medical supplies and followed Zhang Dabiao's team to the front line.

"Tang Li, how is your mortar team preparing?" Li Yunlong turned around and asked.

"Everything is in place and ready to open fire at any time." Tang Li answered firmly, with a fighting spirit flashing in his eyes.

"Okay, remember, you must be more careful this time. The Japanese will definitely not be fooled easily." Li Yunlong warned, and then returned to the command center with the communicator to prepare to command the upcoming fierce battle.

The soldiers quickly entered the battle position, nervously waiting for the enemy to arrive. Zhang Dabiao and Wei Heshang's teams set up ambushes on the east and west sides respectively, while Tang Li's mortar team was ready to provide support in the middle area. Xiuqin and her medical team were also on standby at the front line, ready to treat the wounded at any time.

As night fell, bursts of gunfire were heard in the distance, and the enemy's attack began. Zhang Dabiao whispered, "Wait until they get closer before firing, and stay hidden."

The enemy's troops gradually approached. They had obviously learned from their last lesson and were more cautious in their attack. Zhang Dabiao held the gun tightly in his hand and kept his eyes on the enemy's movements. Finally, the enemy entered the range, and he decisively ordered, "Fire!"

Gunfire rang out, and bullets rained down on the enemy. The Japanese were caught off guard and fell into chaos, but they quickly restored order and began to fight back. Zhang Dabiao led his team to resist tenaciously, and the two sides engaged in a fierce exchange of fire in the dark.

"Monk, how is the situation over there?" Zhang Dabiao asked Monk Wei over the radio.

"The Japanese attack is fierce, but we can still hold on." Monk Wei replied while panting, with determination in his voice.

Just as the battle entered a white-hot stage, Tang Li's mortar team finally showed its power. Tang Li carefully observed the movements on the battlefield, waiting for the best time to fire. "Get ready and listen to my orders." He whispered.

"Captain Tang Li, we are all ready." An artilleryman answered firmly.

Tang Li raised the telescope in his hand, aimed at the densely packed positions of the Japanese, and decisively ordered, "Open fire!"

"Old Li, Tang Li's mortar team has made another contribution!" Zhang Dabiao reported to Li Yunlong during a break in the battle, his voice full of joy.

Li Yunlong heard the battle report in the command center and smiled. "Tang Li really lived up to everyone's expectations. He made a great contribution again this time."

The battle lasted all night, and the devils were finally forced to retreat. The Eighth Route Army won again. At dawn, Li Yunlong called everyone to gather in front of the headquarters to conduct a post-war summary.

"Everyone performed very well in this battle. Especially Tang Li and his mortar team. Your precise strikes saved us again." Li Yunlong said happily, "The commendation from the headquarters has spread throughout the army. Your heroic deeds will become a role model for everyone to learn from."

Zhao Gang also smiled and said, "This victory once again proves our unity and wisdom. I hope everyone will continue to maintain this fighting spirit and strive for more victories."

"Tang Li, you have made great contributions this time. We are all proud of you." Zhang Dabiao patted Tang Li on the shoulder and said.

"This is all thanks to everyone." Tang Li said modestly, but he could not hide the pride in his eyes.

"Tang Li, don't be so modest. This time it was your artillery's precise strike that helped us turn the tide of the battle."

Although the battle was over, the Eighth Route Army soldiers did not relax their vigilance. They continued to strengthen the defense of the base area and prepare for the next possible battle. Tang Li's mortar team also took the time to train to improve their accuracy and reaction speed.

Tang Li distributed Daqianmen cigarettes and some Fenjiu to the entire team, allowing everyone to relax, play cards and have fun, but they must not let their guard down.

The morning sun shone through the mist into the base camp, and the soldiers were busy sorting out their equipment and preparing for new combat missions. Li Yunlong stood in front of the command post, thinking about last night's victory and the next plan. He knew that the devils would not give up, and they had to be ready to fight at any time.

"Captain, Tang Li is here." A communicator trotted over to report.

"Let him in." Li Yunlong put down the map in his hand and turned around to greet him.

Tang Li walked into the headquarters and saluted, "Captain Li, you're looking for me?"

Li Yunlong nodded, a smile on his face, "Tang Li, your mortar team performed very well this time. The headquarters specially commended you and praised you as a smart sergeant. I summoned you here today just to tell you this good news."

Tang Li scratched his head a little embarrassedly, "Captain Li, this is all thanks to everyone. I just did my part."

"Don't be modest, Tang Li. You have made an invaluable contribution to this victory." Li Yunlong said with a smile, "To reward your outstanding performance, I have specially prepared some Daqianmen cigarettes and Fenjiu for you. Let everyone relax, but don't let your guard down."

A hint of surprise flashed in Tang Li's eyes, "Thank you, Captain Li. Everyone will be very happy."

After leaving the headquarters, Tang Li immediately called his mortar team members together. The soldiers sat together and listened to Tang Li's speech.

"Brothers, we have won this battle. The headquarters has specially commended us and praised us for being a smart team." Tang Li said with a smile, "To celebrate this victory, Captain Li specially prepared some Daqianmen cigarettes and Fenjiu for us. Everyone, relax, but remember, don't let your guard down."

"Captain Tang Li, that's great!" a young artilleryman said excitedly, "We really made a name for ourselves this time."

"Yes, Captain Tang Li, you are our great contributor." Another artilleryman said with a smile, his eyes full of admiration.

"Thank you all for your hard work. This victory is the result of our joint efforts." Tang Li said, and then began to distribute Daqianmen cigarettes and Fenjiu.

The soldiers took the cigarettes and wine with satisfied smiles on their faces. They rarely enjoyed such a treat, and this reward made them feel extremely satisfied. A bonfire was lit in the camp, and the soldiers sat around, smoking cigarettes, drinking Fenjiu, and enjoying this brief tranquility.

"Captain Tang Li, this battle was truly thrilling. I didn't expect that we could fight so beautifully." An old soldier said with emotion, taking a sip of Fenjiu.

"Yes, Lao Zhao, this battle has taught me a lot." Another young artilleryman said, "Captain Tang Li, how did you know the enemy's weakness at that time?"

Tang Li smiled slightly, took a puff of his cigarette, and said slowly, "In fact, although the Japs are well-equipped, their attack method is relatively simple. As long as we find their flaws, we can defeat them. This time I observed that the Japs' attack route was somewhat fixed, so I chose to set an ambush at that location."

"Captain Tang Li, you are so smart!" said the young artilleryman admiringly.

"Don't praise me, this is all the result of our usual training." Tang Li said modestly, "We will continue to work hard in the future and be ready for new battles at any time."

While everyone was enjoying themselves, Li Yunlong and Zhao Gang also came to the camp. They saw the smiles on the soldiers' faces and felt relieved.

"Everyone has worked hard. Relax today." Li Yunlong said with a smile, "But remember, you can't let your guard down. The Japanese may counterattack at any time."

"Understood, Captain Li!" the soldiers answered in unison.

Zhao Gang also smiled and said, "Everyone's performance was outstanding. This victory not only impressed the headquarters, but also made us more confident in our victory."

Xiuqin was busy walking around the camp, distributing food to everyone. She felt extremely satisfied when she saw the smiles on the soldiers' faces.

Tang Li wanted to eliminate a Japanese stronghold, so he decided to use underground warfare. If possible, he would dig directly into the Japanese lair. Everyone held a meeting to discuss tactics.

In Li Yunlong's headquarters, the air was filled with a strong smell of tobacco. Li Yunlong, Zhao Gang, Zhang Dabiao, Wei Heshang and Tang Li were gathered around a table, carefully studying a map with the Japanese strongholds marked on it. Xiuqin stood by with a cup of hot tea in her hand, distributing it to everyone.

"Captain Li, this enemy stronghold is too hidden. A direct attack is not realistic."

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