Xu Yuan's order was very clear, but it was also very puzzled. You should know that the general attack time at 5:45 was set by the head of the headquarters. In principle, this time point must not be changed at will. Because of this, the staff around him were extremely shocked when they heard Xu Yuan's order. Until the combat staff ran to convey the order, the other personnel reacted, and one of them was responsible for contacting the senior management. He asked with concern:

"Chief! The general attack time was determined by the senior leaders. If it is postponed, do you want it..."

"I will explain to the head of the headquarters!" Xu Yuan swept the staff members standing in front of him, looked at their surprised and puzzled faces, and naturally knew what they were thinking. But just as Xu Yuan was about to explain this, the red phone rang again. Xu Yuan raised his arm and looked at his watch. The time was frozen at 5:45.

At this point in time, the red phone rang, and everyone present understood that this was the head of the headquarters who was always paying attention to the development of the war to inquire about the attack situation of the troops. However, Xu Yuan has postponed the attack time. In this way, how should we explain to the head of the headquarters and how to say it? The staff members around Xu Yuan all had nervous and panic eyes. Look at me, I look at you, no one can come up with a feasible solution.

But Xu Yuan did not panic among these staff members, but walked forward quickly when the phone rang. When he lifted the red receiver, the staff members around him all raised their hearts to their throats, thinking that this time the criticism of the head of the headquarters must be inevitable. At this time, Xu Yuan put the receiver in his ear, and a series of anxious but calm questions came from inside:

"How is the offensive troops progressing? How is the enemy's reaction? How is the casualties of the attacking troops?" From this series of questions, we can see how much attention the headquarters and the entire senior management attached to this battle. Because of this, Xu Yuan, who was not panicked at the beginning, also had a fine sweat oozing out of the palm of his hand holding the microphone. However, since he did this, he naturally had sufficient reasons. Therefore, after a moment of nervousness, Xu Yuan returned to normal again and then reported truthfully:

"Report to the Chief of Staff that I have delayed the attack for 25 minutes..."

"Push 25 minutes? Is it your order? Why do you do this?" Before Xu Yuan finished speaking, he heard a strong and angry voice from the receiver. Although the voice was not loud, it was extremely penetrating. When the staff members present heard this, their faces turned pale, and their eyes were staring at Xu Yuan, who was straight and without fear:

"Old Chief, it was my order. You also know that it is easy to fall behind when interspersed combat, and there are countless variables... Yes... Old Chief, you are too right. The mountains and jungles in North Vietnam are more complex than those in North Korea back then. The mountains are high and dense, the slopes are steep and the ditches are deep, and the original forests are dense.

In addition, it is even more difficult to travel on the muddy roads on rainy days, so few troops arrive at designated locations on time... That's right... not only the independent reconnaissance battalion responsible for the main attack, but the most other attacking troops arrive at designated areas on time are less than two-thirds of the full amount.

Moreover, the troops are exhausted during the interweaving period. If an attack is launched on time, not only will the number of infantry soldiers not be strong enough, but the impact force is not strong enough, it will inevitably cause great casualties. Although the fallen troops will keep up with it and fill the losses, the offensive battle that will earn the rewards will become a tactic of fueling the troops, and the casualties of the troops will inevitably be much greater..."

"I understand what you mean!" Before Xu Yuan finished speaking, the voice in the earpiece interrupted it, but at this time the Chief of Staff's voice was not as obvious as before, but his tone was much more relaxed:

"You are the actual commander of the front line. You can flexibly adjust your tactics according to actual conditions and conform to the actual laws of the war. We are inconvenient to intervene too much, but I only have one requirement, that is, today, I want to see our red flag run to the main peak of Faka Mountain!"

"Don't worry, Chief of Staff! I promise to complete the task!" As soon as Xu Yuan finished speaking, an echo of "beep~~beep~" came from the receiver. The head of the headquarters said almost word by word in the ear. When the head of the headquarters said the last words, everyone present breathed a sigh of relief.

In fact, as the combat staff of the command headquarters, they naturally knew Xu Yuan's intention to postpone the attack. However, in the face of the combat orders and deployments issued by the headquarters, they did not even have the courage to raise a question. However, Xu Yuan is under tremendous pressure to modify the attack time according to the actual situation on the battlefield. The head of the headquarters can also listen carefully to the opinions of the front-line commanders.

And delegate power at the right time and let it be used. Such a situation was unimaginable before Xu Yuan called, but now such a thing really happened in front of everyone. They realized that these veteran generals who had been through war were so respectful of the actual situation and basic laws when dealing with actual wars. This also made these staff members admire these leaders who dared to act and responsible from the bottom of their hearts!

However, Xu Yuan didn't care about this because he only made decisions that fit the actual situation of the battlefield. So after he put down the phone, he turned around and ordered in a deep voice:

"Continue to contact each unit to understand the assembly situation of each unit, and order them to pay attention to concealment and rest as soon as possible!"

Hearing Xu Yuan's orders, the staff members almost spoke in unison:

"yes!"

At the same time, in the hidden assembly area of ​​the independent reconnaissance battalion below the back slope of the rear side of the Faka Mountain, the command post of the independent reconnaissance battalion has been set up. The contact station, military map, and compass are all neatly placed in the corresponding positions. Guard soldiers, communication soldiers, and orders are all in their place. The soldiers who fell behind in the independent reconnaissance battalion have also arrived at the assembly area one after another during this period. As the battalion commander, Wu Tianming looked at his watch and ordered the communication soldiers beside him:

"Let each company take the time to rest! If you have mud in your shoes, clean them up quickly. If you can eat more food, try to eat as much as possible, so as not to lose energy after attacking halfway!"

"Battery Commander! Why is it delayed for 25 minutes? Is there something wrong?" As soon as the communications soldier left, Gu Zelin, the platoon leader of the main attack platoon, swallowed the compressed biscuits in his mouth and asked in confusion with a hoarse voice. Wu Tianming looked up and down at Gu Zelin, who was holding a Type 78 assault rifle, carrying a 844-squadron commander and a portable rocket launcher:

"What? Is your hands itchy?"

"Not!" Gu Zelin replied very simply: "Just relying on the urinary nature of these Vietnamese monkeys, as long as we dare to fight, we can rush up even if we don't have a company of troops!"

"Then I ask you, if this is the case, how big will the casualties be?"

"This..." Although Gu Zelin was promoted to platoon leader, he was still young after all, and he was even more excited when he came to the battlefield. So he only focused on how to capture the position and did not think too much about casualties. Now Wu Tianming's words made Gu Zelin suddenly awaken. Wu Tianming knew Gu Zelin very well about the soldiers he brought with him and knew that he had a strong understanding. So after saying that, Wu Tianming couldn't help but ask:

"What? Don't understand yet?"

"I understand! Battalion Commander, Chief Xu's decision is correct. We are just killing chickens and using a ox knife. We must be more important in the offensive battle in a solid position. If the troops are insufficient and the physical strength cannot be recovered, the casualties will inevitably increase!"

"It's good that you understand!" As soon as Gu Zelin finished speaking, Wu Tianming patted his shoulder with a gratified smile: "Which soldier is not born by his parents, and we must ensure victory, and we must try our best to bring us out of the battlefield alive..."

Before Wu Tianming finished speaking, a communication soldier came to him and whispered a few words to him. So Wu Tianming looked at his watch, and the smile on his face was immediately replaced by a serious and serious expression. He asked Gu Zelin in a deep voice:

"Repeat the command!"

After hearing Wu Tianming's words, Gu Zelin knew that the attack was about to begin, so he straightened his waist and repeated the tasks assigned to them loudly:

"When the First Company and Second Company cleared the alert positions such as No. 66 and No. 68, our platoon broke into the hole torn by the brothers' troops, and used artillery fire and the cooperation of the third company to enter the fortification of the Vietnamese main position within 300 meters, and used a portable rocket launcher to strike!"

"Whether you can win depends on whether you can suddenly enter. At that time, I will concentrate the firepower of the entire battalion to support you!"

"Make sure to complete the task!" Gu Zelin stood at attention, then trotted back to his platoon and began preparations before the battle! Wu Tianming then turned his face to the communications soldier on one side and continued to order:

"Notify all troops and prepare for combat!"

"Yes!" After receiving the order, the communications soldier began to use the radio to convey the order. Wu Tianming came to the battalion command center and looked at the main position of the Faka Mountain that was clearly visible in the morning light with a telescope. Then he put down the telescope and raised his wrist. He looked at the pointer of the watch pointing to 6:05. Seeing this, Wu Tianming couldn't help but say to himself:

"There are five minutes left, and the battle here is about to begin!"

"Can a fight happen here?" The same words came from the words of the battalion commander of the back slope of the Faka Mountain, which turned into a slightly sarcastic question. At this time, he was surrounded by a young guard who had just joined the army:

"You see, you are just a recruit. Let me tell you, our underground fortifications are very strong. The cement steel bars are all supported by the Soviet elder brother. The 152 shells are as big as a shell, and you can't even see a crack. Just giving him such fortifications is a Chinese army for five years and it may not be possible to get rid of them!"

"But last night the regiment commander ordered us to relocate the positions and increase the firepower configuration to prevent possible attacks from the Chinese!"

After hearing the guards' words, the battalion commander waved his hand: "Aren't the main position arranged? Heavy machine guns, anti-aircraft machine guns, have a large level and density. The 40 bazooka and mortar positions that attack snipers have also been adjusted. Even if the Chinese have the courage to come, he will not be able to cross the red line 600 meters ahead!"

"But the alert positions of No. 66 and No. 68 have not been strengthened yet. If the Chinese attack today, will it be......"

"Attack today? Haha~~" As soon as the guard finished speaking, the battalion commander laughed loudly as if he had heard a huge joke:

"The sun shines on your butt. Let me tell you that Chinese people like to attack in the early morning, which was an hour ago. It was so bright and so hidden. Now..." As he said that, a sneer flashed on the battalion commander's face: "Hmph! I guess the Chinese are sleeping in too!"

"Who is sleeping in?" As soon as the battalion commander finished speaking, a familiar voice came from behind him, which made him quickly turn around. When he saw the visitor, he couldn't help but become nervous immediately. He quickly stood at attention and saluted:

"Comrade Commander!"

The person who came was none other than Li Tianming, the commander of the defending army of Fakashan. Li Tianming looked at the battalion commander in front of him, nodded slightly and asked unquestionably:

“Have the position been re-arranged?”

"It has been arranged according to the established plan!" After hearing the battalion commander's words, Li Tianming glanced at the fire point, nodded with satisfaction, and then looked at his watch:

"It's 6:09 now, and it's already dawn. Chinese people who are good at raiding in the early morning will not act rashly in the daytime. You can make reasonable arrangements and be ready for duty!"

After saying that, Li Tianming turned around and walked quickly towards the main position without waiting for the battalion commander to answer. When the battalion commander saw Li Tianming walking away, he couldn't help but raise his head in the direction where Li Tianming disappeared, with a little seriousness in his tone:

"You learn more. This is the experience of veterans who have passed the battle formation!"

"Understood......"

The Vietnamese army's position was relaxed and peaceful, as if such a peaceful day was about to end immediately at the beginning. There was no sign of any tension in the war. But on the contrary, everyone in the command headquarters located on the Chinese side of Faka Mountain held their breath.

Many people were swallowing excessive saliva from time to time due to tension, and the entire command headquarters was even more silent. Only the radio transceiver in the telecommunications room kept ringing "Didi". What you could hear was the heavy breathing sounds and urgent heartbeats everywhere in the command headquarters!

But more of it is the ticking sound of the pointer turning on the watch. Starting from 6:05, such sounds and tension began to spread within the command headquarters. As time goes by, such emotions make people unable to calm down. It is already 6:09:30, and everyone's breathing has become particularly heavy. Even if they are extremely calm on weekdays, Xu Yuan, who has picked up the combat phone receiver, has also oozed a layer of fine beads of sweat on his forehead......

5,4,3,2,1! Xu Yuan raised his wrist, and the second hand of the watch arrived at the end of 6:10 as always at a constant speed. Seeing this, Xu Yuan used the most firm and short words to the telephone receiver, and ordered without hesitation:

"The general attack begins!"

Xu Yuan's order came out as the current in the telephone line came to the combat troops that had been ready. Then three orange-red signal flares rose into the air. Various types of artillery units that had been calibrated to shoot the Yuan Dynasty also emitted a roar of shock at the same time, and the entire land of the Faka Mountain trembled.
Chapter completed!