"This spirit is very good. Only by sweating more in peacetime can we bleed less in war." Zhao Gang nodded approvingly.

"Yes, our independent regiment has been able to win battles time and again thanks to this spirit," Li Yunlong said. "We should all learn from Tang Li and his artillery squad."

"Captain, Political Commissar, we will continue to work hard and live up to everyone's expectations." Tang Li said firmly.

Just then, Xiuqin came over with a few packets of medicine in her hands: "Captain, Political Commissar, these are medicines for everyone. They were just brought over from the medical team."

"Xiuqin, thank you for your hard work." Li Yunlong said with a smile, "Everyone should take care of your health. Although fighting is important, health is more important."

"Yes, everyone should pay attention to rest and not overwork themselves." Zhao Gang also reminded.

"Sister Xiuqin, please sit down and chat with us." Monk Wei called out.

"Okay, I also want to hear your battle stories." Xiuqin sat down with a smile.

"Sister Xiuqin, we really defeated the Japanese this time. Tang Li and his team's mortars played a huge role." Zhang Dabiao said, his tone full of pride.

"I heard that, Tang Li, you guys are really great." Xiuqin said approvingly, "Everyone performed very well this time."

"Thank you Sister Xiuqin. We are all working together to fight against Japan." Tang Li said modestly.

The atmosphere around the campfire became more and more lively. The soldiers smoked, drank and chatted, and the whole camp was filled with laughter.

"Captain Li, what are our plans next?" Xiuqin asked.

"We plan to take advantage of this victory to launch another attack on the Japanese. We can't let them have a chance to breathe." Li Yunlong replied, with a determined gleam in his eyes.

"Yes, we must continue to maintain the pressure and strive to defeat them completely." Zhao Gang also said.

"Tang Li, your artillery squad is still our main force. You must continue to demonstrate your power this time." Li Yunlong said to Tang Li.

"Captain, don't worry, we will do our best." Tang Li answered firmly.

"Okay, that's settled then." Li Yunlong made the decision, "Everyone have a good rest tonight, and we'll continue our efforts tomorrow."

"Captain, this time we must completely destroy the Japanese strongholds so that they can no longer pose a threat to us." Zhao Gang said.

"That's right, we must let the Japanese know that Jin-Cha-Ji is not a place they can come to casually." Li Yunlong nodded.

In the camp of the independent regiment, the afterglow of the setting sun shone on the faces of every soldier. Although they had just experienced a fierce battle, everyone knew that the victory was not over and the fight against Japan was still going on.

Li Yunlong, Zhao Gang, Zhang Dabiao, Wei Heshang, Xiuqin and Tang Li sat around a simple map that marked the Japanese strongholds and surrounding terrain.

"Everyone, we are now facing a new challenge." Li Yunlong said, "The Japanese have established a stronghold in Dongshan Village. This stronghold is strategically located and has high terrain, making it easy to defend but difficult to attack."

"Captain, we have to find a way to eliminate this stronghold, otherwise it will become a serious threat to us." Zhao Gang nodded.

"That's right. The existence of this stronghold prevents us from transferring supplies and personnel smoothly," Zhang Dabiao added.

"Tang Li, do you have any good ideas?" Li Yunlong looked at Tang Li.

Tang Li pondered for a moment, then said, "Captain, I have an idea. We can use tunnel warfare to dig tunnels under the enemy's strongholds, and then carry out blasting to directly destroy their fortifications."

"Underground warfare?" Monk Wei's eyes lit up. "That's a good idea. We can avoid the enemy's firepower and attack directly underground."

"However, digging tunnels requires time and manpower, and the Japanese are not so easy to deal with. They may discover our actions." Zhao Gang expressed his concerns.

"The political commissar is right. We need a detailed plan." Li Yunlong nodded. "Tang Li, tell us how to do it."

"Okay, everyone, please look here." Tang Li pointed to the map and said, "We can dig tunnels from here, here, and here. The terrain of these three places is low, which is convenient for covert operations. Moreover, we can dig in batches to avoid attracting the attention of the devils."

"During the process of digging the tunnel, we need to maintain absolute silence and secrecy. Any movement will be detected by the Japanese." Zhang Dabiao added.

"Xiuqin, the soldiers will consume a lot of physical energy in the process of digging the tunnel. You and the medical team must prepare emergency medicines and supplies." Zhao Gang instructed.

"Yes, I will make preparations together with my comrades in the medical team." Xiuqin nodded in response.

"Then it's settled. Everyone should do their job and start preparations immediately." Li Yunlong made the decision, "Remember, this operation must be foolproof."

A few days later, the independent regiment began digging tunnels. Every soldier knew that this was not only a difficult task, but also a life-and-death battle. Digging tunnels required great patience and perseverance, and every swing of the pickaxe could mean a battle between life and death.

Tang Li led his artillery squad and other soldiers to start digging the tunnel under the cover of night. Everyone was very careful and tried not to make any noise.

"Everyone, be careful not to make too much noise." Tang Li reminded in a low voice.

"Yes, squad leader." The soldiers replied in a low voice and continued to work silently.

As the night deepened, the tunnel gradually extended, but every inch of progress was full of hardship. The faces of the soldiers were covered with sweat and dust, but no one backed down.

"Sergeant, can we take a break for a while?" asked a young soldier.

"Okay, everyone take a five-minute break and replenish water." Tang Li agreed, and leaned against the tunnel wall to catch his breath.

"Tang Li, can we really succeed this time?" Monk Wei asked in a low voice.

"Brother Monk, we will definitely succeed. As long as we work together, there will be no difficulties that cannot be overcome." Tang Li said firmly.

After a short rest, the soldiers continued to work, and the tunnel gradually approached the enemy's base. At the same time, Xiuqin and the medical team were also ready on the ground to ensure that the soldiers were in good physical condition.

A few days later, the tunnel was finally dug under the enemy's base. Tang Li carefully measured the location, and after confirming it was correct, he began to arrange the blasting device.

"Everyone, be careful. This is the key point and there must not be any mistakes." Tang Li instructed.

"Don't worry, squad leader, we will be careful." The soldiers answered seriously.

After the blasting device was deployed, Tang Li led the soldiers to quickly evacuate the tunnel and return to a safe area.

"Captain, the explosive device has been set up and can be detonated at any time." Tang Li reported.

"Very good, everyone retreat to a safe place." Li Yunlong ordered.

The soldiers evacuated quickly and came to a safe hillside, watching the Japanese stronghold from afar.

"Ready, three, two, one, detonate!" Li Yunlong gave the order, and Tang Li pressed the detonator.

With a loud bang, the entire ground shook violently. The Japanese stronghold was blown to pieces in an instant, with flames shooting into the sky and smoke rising everywhere.

"Success!" the soldiers cheered excitedly.

"Great, Tang Li, you have done a great job again this time!" Li Yunlong patted Tang Li's shoulder with a smile on his face.

"Captain, this is all thanks to everyone." Tang Li said modestly, but his eyes were shining with excitement.

"Everyone performed very well. This victory is the result of the joint efforts of all our soldiers." Zhao Gang also said with a gratified smile on his face.

"Xiuqin, next you have to take good care of the injured soldiers and make sure they recover as soon as possible." Li Yunlong instructed.

"Yes, Captain, we will do our best." Xiuqin nodded in response.

After the battle, the soldiers of the independent regiment returned to the camp and began a short rest. Li Yunlong, Zhao Gang, Zhang Dabiao, Wei Heshang and Tang Li sat together to discuss the next action plan.

"This victory has given us great confidence, but we can't let our guard down," Li Yunlong said. "The Japanese won't give up easily. They will definitely counterattack."

"The commander is right. We must always remain vigilant and be ready to respond to the enemy's counterattacks at any time." Zhao Gang nodded.

"Tang Li, your artillery squad must continue to be combat-ready and on standby at all times," Li Yunlong instructed.

"Yes, Captain, we will always be prepared." Tang Li answered firmly.

"Monk, you and Da Biao need to strengthen patrols to ensure the safety of the camp." Zhao Gang said.

"Don't worry, Political Commissar, we will definitely guard the camp." Wei Heshang and Zhang Dabiao answered in unison.

As night fell, the soldiers of the independent regiment finally got a moment of peace after a busy day. Tang Li lay in the tent, thinking about today's battle, his heart full of hope and determination for the future. He knew that his future was closely linked to this land, and he was willing to give everything for the freedom and liberation of this land.

The next morning, the soldiers of the independent regiment gathered again to prepare for the new challenge. Li Yunlong, Zhao Gang, Zhang Dabiao, Wei Heshang and Tang Li worked out a new battle plan, deciding to take advantage of this victory to launch another attack on the devils and completely destroy their strongholds and supply lines.

In the independent regiment's camp, the weather gradually became gloomy, and the air was filled with a depressing atmosphere, as if a storm was about to come. The soldiers were busy preparing various supplies, and Li Yunlong, Zhao Gang, Zhang Dabiao, Wei Heshang and Tang Li gathered at the command post to discuss the upcoming battle plan.

"The weather has been changeable recently. It looks like there will be a thunderstorm tonight." Li Yunlong said, pointing to the thick dark clouds in the sky.

"Captain, the thunderstorm may be an opportunity for us."

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