Time seems to pass especially quickly in the mountains.
A day and a night passed in the blink of an eye.
Just as Peng Demin had predicted, the government forces did indeed employ a tactic of heavily surrounding the mountains during this period.
The two sides clashed several times, and mortars were used against each other almost indiscriminately.
However, these probing attacks did not significantly alter the course of the battle.
On the surface, the government forces have a numerical advantage and control the only passage into the mountains.
The Self-Defense Forces' treasure hunting operations can no longer continue. Coupled with the food consumption of more than 2,000 people, if their supplies are cut off, theoretically, the Dragon Gang will be doomed.
But this is only in theory.
Because, don't forget, there's a mysterious BM-8 rocket artillery unit hidden in these mountains.
They remained hidden in the shadows, keeping Newin and his army constantly on edge.
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Inside the military tent, the military map that Newin had spread out on the table was tinged with yellow by the dim light.
The staff behind him stared intently at the several areas of the Savage Mountain marked in blood red.
That's where the enemy's rocket artillery units are most likely to appear, and the 158th Regiment has already sent people to search half of it.
Suddenly, the ground shook.
The light bulb hanging from the top of the tent swayed a few times.
A rumbling sound, like spring thunder, entered the command post.
Nawen's expression changed, and he was about to ask a question.
A communications soldier suddenly burst open the tent: "Commander! The Third Battalion has been ambushed at Eagle's Beak Cliff!"
"What?"
Newin grabbed the binoculars from the table and rushed out of the military tent like a gust of wind.
About 6 kilometers to the northeast, along the mountain ridge, hundreds of fiery streaks were tearing through the night.
A continuous stream of explosions and flashes rose into the air from the dark mountain path on the other side.
Another salvo from BM-8 rocket launchers!
Judging from the trajectory of this ballistic missile, the target should be the 3rd Battalion of the 158th Regiment, which is currently being searched and relocated.
The burning truck tumbled down the mountain road and off the cliff, looking from afar like a string of lanterns falling into hell...
“Quickly, get the attack helicopter squadron to take off…” Nevin suddenly stopped mid-sentence.
He then realized that it was the middle of the night, and his attack helicopter was completely useless.
On the contrary, if we act rashly, we might fall right into an enemy ambush.
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On the other side of the mountains, the Self-Defense Army's front-line command post.
Peng Demin stood on the hillside, gazing at the distant fireworks while chewing betel nuts and kicking bullet casings.
After holding back for a day and a night, this elusive BM-8 rocket artillery unit struck again.
Peng Demin believed that tonight's bombardment would definitely give the government forces a hard time.
He could imagine what kind of expression Nawyn would have at that moment.
Hehe... Let's see if you're still so arrogant.
Peng Demin smacked his lips leisurely, then turned his head and looked around.
A hundred meters away, hundreds of dud mortar shells lay scattered, "gifts" from the Burmese army's harassment of Longbang's position last night, which were collected by the engineering company.
At this moment, Lu Zhensheng, the engineering company commander, walked over carrying a disassembled fuse: "Regimental commander, this is shoddy stuff from the North, damn it, it's all dud bombs from the 1970s stockpile."
“Naywen’s logistics chief should be shot.” Lu Zhensheng handed over the fuse. “How dare they use something like this in war?”
Peng Demin curled his lip, took the fuse and glanced at it: "Company Commander Lu, you're not very knowledgeable, are you? What's this kind of thing in the Burmese government army? There are even more bizarre things you haven't seen."
"Alright, I was just ignorant. Commander, you are very knowledgeable. Why don't you tell everyone about it?"
"Sure, I'm out of betel nuts, go get some."
"......"
Unbeknownst to them, several kilometers away, among the treetops along the mountain path, more than a dozen Kachin hunters were firing makeshift locators with crossbow bolts.
The landing point of the rocket is being adjusted in real time according to the locator.
These Kachin mountain people have lived in Shan State for generations, suffering persecution from Khun Sa and the government army. Now, for a bag of rice, they are willing to become the eyes and ears of the Dragon Gang.
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Myanmar Army frontline command post.
Navin stared at the war room sand table, his eyes bloodshot.
The chief of staff's report made his veins bulge:
Just one night later, the 3rd Battalion of the 158th Regiment was severely damaged by rockets, with 40% of its personnel killed or wounded.
Immediately afterwards, the heavily defended logistics supply point was bombed.
Now, the supplies carried by the four regiments are only enough to last 36 hours. The transport team from Dongzhi City has been intercepted by another Dragon Gang team and wiped out...
Besides the self-defense forces holding the front line, the Dragon Gang also has the ghostly BM-8 rocket artillery unit. Just how many other units are they hiding?
"Report!" The communications soldier handed over the telegram with trembling hands. "Two infantry regiments and one armored company from the Dragon Gang broke through the southern defense line half an hour ago. Dongzhi City is in dire need of assistance!"
Nawen's hand trembled, and the pencil in his hand pierced through the map.
He finally understood the Dragon Gang's strategy for this battle:
The Savage Mountain was just bait; their real killing move was to strike at the heart of the enemy while Taunggyi was vulnerable!
The city defense commander is his brother-in-law, who is probably trembling with love in a casino right now.
Damn it, I've been tricked!
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