Chapter 1688: Fatal Blow!

However, the peaceful days did not last long. The tranquility of the border was broken again; this time, the hostile force's attack was more fierce than ever before.

Late at night, a guard post at the border was suddenly attacked. Flames soared into the sky, and the sounds of gunfire and explosions were deafening. Gu Yi and the deputy received the news immediately, quickly assembled the troops, and rushed to the scene.

In the night, the enemy's figures appeared and disappeared in the firelight; they were well-trained and well-equipped, clearly prepared. Gu Yi and the deputy remained calm in the face of danger, directing the troops to launch a counterattack. The battle erupted instantly, and both sides engaged in fierce crossfire.

Gu Yi, spear in hand, led the charge at the very front of the battle. His precise marksmanship and calm judgment struck terror into the enemy. The deputy was responsible for directing the rear's fire support, ensuring every shell and every bullet could accurately hit the enemy.

During the battle, Gu Yi discovered a strange phenomenon: the enemy's offensive was fierce, but it seemed to lack a clear strategic goal, more like probing and harassing. He quickly reported this situation to the deputy, and after discussing, the two decided not to defend passively but to take the initiative and disrupt the enemy's deployment.

Gu Yi led an elite squad, sneaking behind the enemy, preparing to launch a surprise attack. In the night, they were like ghosts, approaching the enemy's position silently. Just as they were about to launch the attack, the enemy's artillery fire suddenly became fierce; it turned out they had already discovered Gu Yi's squad.

Gu Yi made a prompt decision, ordering the squad to disperse and hide, using the terrain advantage to maneuver with the enemy. He personally operated a machine gun, launching a fierce sweep at the enemy. Although the enemy's artillery fire was fierce, under the flexible response of Gu Yi and his team members, they were never able to gain the upper hand.

The deputy directed the main force in the front, launching a frontal attack on the enemy. Under the pincer attack from both sides, the enemy gradually began to collapse. Gu Yi and the deputy took the opportunity to direct the troops to pursue, completely routing the enemy.

After the battle, Gu Yi and the deputy stood on the battlefield, looking at the smoke and wreckage everywhere, their hearts filled with emotion. Although this battle was difficult, they ultimately achieved victory relying on their superior wisdom and courage.

However, Gu Yi knew well that this was just a probing attack by the enemy, and the real challenge was still ahead. He immediately organized the troops to conduct a post-battle summary, analyzing the enemy's tactics and strategies, and finding their own shortcomings and weaknesses.

In the days that followed, Gu Yi and the deputy led the troops to strengthen border defense construction and improve vigilance. They not only strengthened patrol and vigilance but also strengthened coordination and cooperation with other departments, forming a tight prevention and control system.

At the same time, Gu Yi also realized that to completely defeat the enemy, relying solely on military means was not enough. He began to actively seek support from political, economic, cultural, and other aspects, striving to enhance the border's overall strength and influence.

Under the joint efforts of Gu Yi and the deputy, the border welcomed peace and prosperity again. The people's reverence and trust in them became even deeper, and the border's cohesion and centripetal force reached an unprecedented height.

However, Gu Yi was not satisfied because of this. He knew well that the border's development still had a long way to go, and they needed to continue to work hard and make continuous progress to ensure the border's long-term stability and prosperity.

On this day, Gu Yi and the deputy stood on the mountaintop again, overlooking this land they loved deeply. Gu Yi said with emotion: "Looking at the border today, it is truly gratifying. However, we must never let our guard down. The road ahead is still long; we must continue to work hand in hand and make joint efforts to strive for the tomorrow of the border."

The deputy nodded firmly: "General, you are right. We will always follow your footsteps and contribute our strength to the border's prosperity and stability."

The two smiled at each other, their eyes flickering with infinite expectation and firm belief for the future. They knew that no matter what difficulties and challenges they encountered in the future, as long as they worked hand in hand and made joint efforts, they would surely be able to create a better tomorrow.

Just as Gu Yi and the deputy were immersed in the achievements made by the border and the outlook for the future, a series of hurried footsteps interrupted their thoughts. A messenger ran over, panting, holding an encrypted letter tightly in his hand, his expression nervous.

"General, urgent military intelligence!" the messenger's voice carried a trace of trembling as he handed the letter to Gu Yi.

Gu Yi opened the letter, his brows furrowing tighter and tighter; the deputy also leaned over upon seeing this, and the two read the content of the letter together. The letter mentioned that an unknown hostile force was secretly gathering, planning to launch a large-scale attack on the border, and this action seemed to have the support of external forces, intending to overthrow the border's peaceful situation in one fell swoop.

"It seems the challenge we face is far more severe than imagined," Gu Yi said in a deep voice, his gaze flickering with firmness.

The deputy clenched his fists, a flash of determination crossing his eyes: "General, no matter how powerful the enemy is, we cannot retreat. The border is our home; we must guard it to the end!"

Gu Yi nodded and took a deep breath: "That's right, we cannot let any threat disrupt the border's tranquility. Immediately summon all generals to hold an emergency meeting to formulate response strategies."

Inside the conference room, the lights were bright, and the generals sat in a circle, the atmosphere grave. Gu Yi stood before the map, analyzing the enemy's possible attack routes and troop deployment in detail, then proposed a comprehensive defense plan, including strengthening intelligence collection, adjusting troop layout, constructing temporary defensive lines, and preparing emergency counterattack forces.

"We must fight a prepared battle," Gu Yi's voice was firm and powerful, "Every link must be precise and in place; there cannot be the slightest carelessness. At the same time, we must maintain the initiative and look for opportunities to deal the enemy a fatal blow."

A general raised a question: "General, since the enemy has the support of external forces, does it mean they will be more sufficient in equipment and supplies?"

Gu Yi looked at the deputy, and the two exchanged a glance; the deputy took over: "This is exactly what we are worried about. Therefore, we must fully utilize the terrain advantage and our familiarity with this land to formulate flexible and varied tactics. At the same time, strengthen contact with the imperial court to strive for more resources and support."

After the meeting, Gu Yi and the deputy acted separately; Gu Yi personally went to the front line to inspect defensive fortifications and encourage soldiers, while the deputy was responsible for coordinating logistics and supplies to ensure everything was ready.

A few days later, the border sky was shrouded in dark clouds, and a great battle was imminent. Gu Yi stood on a high ground, observing the movements in the distance through binoculars; the deputy hurried over, his expression nervous.

"General, the enemy has already begun to act; the vanguard troops are approaching our defensive line," the deputy reported.

Gu Yi nodded steadily, a flash of cold light flickering in his eyes: "Let all troops enter combat status and act according to the plan. Remember, our goal is to delay the enemy, find their weak points, and then launch a counterattack in one fell swoop."

The battle erupted quickly; the enemy's artillery fire was exceptionally fierce, but the border's defensive line was like a copper wall and iron bastion. The soldiers resisted heroically, not letting the enemy advance even half a step. Gu Yi and the deputy shuttled between various positions, directing with certainty, timely adjusting tactics to respond to every offensive of the enemy. ===== CHAPTER 1689 =====