"you say."

"If we can't stop the Red Army from crossing the river by force, we can at least prevent them from crossing the river tonight."

"This will consume the Red Army half a day."

"Time is becoming more and more precious for the Red Army, and it is also the only weapon available to us that can suppress the Red Army's combat power."

"So I think our blocking war is worth fighting."

"As expected of the chief of staff, two to one."

Long Xiaoyun could only sigh.

"What about tomorrow?"

Qin Yuan said immediately.

"I'll listen to you tomorrow!"

"What do you want to hear from me?"

Qin Yuan stood up directly, walked to the map, pointed to the location on it and said.

"Look, as long as Wang Zhigang crosses the river tomorrow, what will be in front of him is a flat road leading to the base of Langya Mountain."

“And it can be reached in half a day.”

"And what is placed in front of us? We are to defend Highland 535."

Long Xiaoyun replied.

"Okay! Then just stick to it!"

"Prepare to fight the most brutal battle to defend our position."

"This is the only way, there is no other way."

Qin Yuan didn't believe it.

"Is there no other way? No way?"

"What can't you do?"

"No, you must have a way!"

"If you say you are not doing the opposite, then you must be saying the opposite."

Long Xiaoyun pointed at the map and repeated what he said before.

"Flat road, half a day's journey, isn't that what you just said?"

"Then what if I can't hold on?"

"Are you going to die without saving me?"

Long Xiaoyun ignored him and walked away.

Qin Yuan was speechless, but there was nothing he could do.

He turned to Zheng Xiaohu and said.

"Order the mechanized infantry battalion to attack immediately and be sure to stop the Blue Army in the middle of the river!"

"Order Captain Geng Hu to dispatch armed helicopters for air support."

"We must hold on until dark and withdraw from the battle before dawn!"

"yes!"

...

On the Anqi River, the Red Army's underground artillery battery and the third motorized battalion were sailing heavily.

After receiving the order, the Blue Army's mechanized infantry battalion rushed to the blocking position at the Anqi River ferry in an orderly manner and stood ready.

"The mechanized infantrymen of the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd companies, and the on-board firepower of each tank will conduct blocking fire!"

"Blocking the Red Army ferry on the Anqi River."

Following the order from the commander of the mechanized infantry battalion, artillery fire burst from the north bank of the Anqi River, firing at the Red Army ferry sailing on the river!

Wang Zhigang looked at the battle situation on the network information map and ordered.

"Covering artillery fire!"

The team leader was a little worried.

"Brigadier Commander, the firepower of the Blue Army's infantry battalion is very strong! It is difficult for the ferry to reach the shore."

"Order the ferry to return immediately!"

"Let the first battalion of the artillery regiment concentrate its firepower on the Blue Army's embankment position!"

"At the same time, notify the air force squadron to enter the battle!"

"The Blue Army's north bank position must be destroyed before dark!"

Wang Zhigang reviewed the situation and spoke simply.

For a time, the entire Anqi River and the shore became the first head-to-head confrontation between the red and blue forces during this exercise!

Although the Blue Army occupied favorable terrain conditions, it could not withstand the Red Army's fierce artillery attack.

It didn't take long before he was defeated.

The commander of the Blue Army's infantry battalion took out his telescope during the battle and saw that the Red Army's ferry on the river had begun to return.

However, due to the disparity in strength between the Blue Army and the enemy, and the Blue Army's heavy casualties at this time, the order was immediately issued.

"withdraw!"

"yes!"

Unfortunately, the purpose of their operation was not achieved, and the Red Army successfully captured Anqi Ferry.

After taking Anqi Ferry, Wang Zhigang finally breathed a sigh of relief.

The Blue Army has been having trouble sleeping and eating in the past few days, and has never had a solid night's sleep. Now it is finally possible to have a good night's sleep.

In the evening, only Zhang Xiaoyu and the squad leader were left in the Red Army headquarters to study the next tactics.

"Political commissar, chief of staff."

"Captain Zhu reported that the Third Motorized Battalion has boarded the north bank of the Anqi River Ferry and has occupied all five kilometers of embankment positions."

The squad leader glanced at Zhang Xiaoyu.

"Should you tell the brigade commander?"

"No, no, the brigade commander is too tired!"

"Let him sleep a little longer!"

"good!"

"Then I'll have the artillery regiment prepare to cross the river."

At this time, Wang Zhigang was lying on a couch in the headquarters, and he probably hadn't slept for long.

Hearing the discussion among them, he suddenly sat up.

"Where's the Blues?"

"The current whereabouts are unknown, but four infantry fighting vehicles were destroyed by our army, and one hundred and twenty people were lost in the battle."

"I estimated that our army was completely defeated and retreated under the cover of darkness."

The squad leader reported the report with a smile.

It was obvious that the Red Army had the upper hand in this battle.

Unexpectedly, Wang Zhigang did not intend to take advantage of the victory and pursue it, but said in a deep voice.

"Don't cross the river tonight. Let the mechanized infantry battalion conduct a deep search, carry out reconnaissance along the highway to the north, and control at least a fifty-kilometer road section."

The squad leader was in a good mood at this time.

"Brigade commander, the artillery regiment will cross the Anqi River early tomorrow morning, and we will have a clear road!"

Wang Zhigang was in a good mood, but when he thought of Hong Yi, he felt a little melancholy.

"I hate Hong Yi because I still haven't contacted the brigade headquarters!"

"If the extra large force comes out, come with us to launch a pincer attack from the north and the south."

"The Blue Army's mechanized infantry battalion was not just defeated, but completely annihilated!"

"Yes, we have been trying to find a way to contact Captain Hong, but without success."

"How about the Third Motor Bu Battalion?"

"After receiving the ruling notice from the directorate, the number of personnel will be reduced by a quarter."

"Squad leader, take a look and see if the command post can leave overnight..."
To be continued...