mtl008 Chapter 288 Successfully Captured the Port
Chapter 288 Successfully Captured the Port
As the coalition forces retreated hurriedly like a tide, Peng Guoqiang looked stern and decisively and quickly issued the order to land at Cifuegos Port.
In an instant, thousands of sails were racing on the sea, and a large number of transport ships broke through the waves, heading towards the smoke-filled coast at full speed.
These transport ships carry the key force of this operation - heavy tanks, which will be transported to the land and become the steel blade of this expedition.
The port of Cifuegos is like purgatory at this moment. The smoke rolls and surges like the tentacles of the devil, the raging fire devours everything in the port, the pungent smell fills the air, and the sound of objects exploding can be heard from time to time among the ruins.
Obviously, it is extremely difficult, even almost impossible, to station troops in such an environment.
However, Peng Guoqiang's battle plan did not allow for any delay. At a command, hundreds of tanks roared forward like steel behemoths, their heavy tracks crushing debris on the ground and clearing a path forward through the flames and ruins.
Afterwards, the well-trained and agile soldiers of the Qin Empire followed closely with firm steps, quickly assembled into several corps, and spread out rapidly to the surrounding areas in a fan-shaped manner, aiming to occupy several surrounding cities as quickly as possible and expand the occupied territory of the Qin Empire.
Fortunately, the local Guba people seemed to have realized in advance that a war was about to break out here. In order to avoid the fighting, they had already evacuated this troubled place with their families, including the elderly and children.
In this way, the army of the Qin Empire successfully captured the war-torn city of Cifuegos with almost no effort.
After occupying the city, Peng Guoqiang demonstrated outstanding military strategy and calmness. He was not carried away by the temporary victory and did not rush to pursue the enemy general Li Weiqi. Instead, he wisely chose to let the troops rest in place.
The soldiers began to clean up the battlefield in an orderly manner to prevent any enemies from remaining here.
If you encounter some half-dead ones, just shoot them away.
If there are still laborers, let them do hard labor. Building the dock requires a large amount of manpower, and these people can be used to do hard labor.
The engineering corps immediately engaged in the arduous task of rebuilding the dock. Bags of cement and steel beams were quickly moved, and the roars of various machines were intertwined. They raced against time to restore the port's shipping function as soon as possible.
At the same time, the layout of defensive fortifications was also carried out in full swing. Trenches were dug, sandbags were piled up layer by layer, and machine gun positions and artillery bunkers were scattered in key positions, forming a tight defense network.
At the same time, exciting news came from Sun Hanren.
Their troops also landed smoothly and advanced steadily according to the established plan, echoing Peng Guoqiang's army and forming a powerful strategic deterrent.
The battle lasted less than half a day, and the Qin Empire successfully captured two key ports with a crushing force, severely damaging the Rice Empire.
This news that shocked the world was like a huge rock thrown into a calm lake, instantly stirring up a thousand waves. Military experts from various countries re-evaluated the military strength of the Qin Empire, and international public opinion was in an uproar. The reputation of the Qin Empire, along with this great victory, began to become increasingly louder on the world stage.
Ye Daofu stood in front of the huge sand table in the war room. The dim lights in the room reflected the smug look on his face.
He was wearing a neat military uniform, the medals on his chest gleaming in the dim light, and he held an exquisitely carved wine glass steadily in his hand. The amber liquor in the glass swayed gently with his movements.
"Humph," he raised the corner of his mouth, revealing a slightly cunning smile, his eyes looking through the wine glass, as if he saw the future of the battlefield rice empire:
“This battle has just begun, and those guys naively think they can end it quickly, but it won’t be that easy.
"Having the upper hand is just a test run; the game has only just begun."
After saying that, he tilted his head back slightly and drank the wine in the glass in one gulp. The burning sensation of the strong liquor in his throat made him even more excited.
Then, he slowly filled the glass again, his eyes revealing a stubborn and ruthless look:
"I will keep dragging the Rice Empire along, playing with it slowly, like a cat playing with a mouse.
Let them suffer endlessly, and the country's economy and the people will gradually be dragged down, and they will eventually have no choice but to surrender to the Qin Empire!"