After graduating from Huangpu, he rose to prominence as a regiment leader.

Daxiawan Headquarters Office.

"Deputy Commander! The situation is becoming increasingly complex and serious. The Japanese in the Central Plains War Zone are constantly approaching our defense zone!"

Inside the command room, the chief of staff said with a serious expression.

"The Japanese are heading for Taiyuan!" The deputy commander-in-chief shifted his eyes away from the map and took a deep breath.

"Taiyuan? Deputy Commander-in-Chief, do you mean that the Japanese are still unwilling to give up on Taiyuan?" The chief of staff frowned.

Taiyuan is the headquarters of Kazuo Shinozuka's First Army, and also an important town in the north of Xia State, able to radiate to the core area of the entire Jin Province.

The great victory at Taiyuan was a severe slap in the face to the Japanese!

Therefore, it makes sense that the Japs wanted to take Taiyuan away again.

"This is just one of the reasons. The real purpose of the Japanese is to influence the two cities of Beishi and Tianjin!" said the deputy commander slowly.

"The elite troops of Shancheng are all on the second line of defense. That is where the real decisive battle will take place. The Japanese cannot fail to see this."

"Makes sense!"

"But deputy commander, do you think that if Commander Yan abandons Taiyuan, will all the pressure on the front battlefield fall on us?" The chief of staff spoke after a brief pause.

Before this, there were rumors that the Shanxi-Suiyuan Army withdrew from Taiyuan and was taken over by Li Zongren.

After the intelligence was confirmed, and the two sides did hold many talks, it is hard not to think in this direction.

"Probably not!" The deputy commander waved his hand.

As if he had seen through the Chief of Staff's doubts, the deputy commander continued, "If he wanted to give up, Yan Laoxi would have let him go long ago!"

"The recovery of Taiyuan this time is of great significance to the Jinsui Army and the people of Jin Province. He will never let it go."

The deputy commander shook his head.

As soon as the words fell!

"Report to the deputy commander!"

"Written notice from the Second War Zone Supreme Command!" The communicator's voice came from outside the door.

Immediately afterwards, a communicator holding a telegram walked quickly into the command center and stood at attention.

The chief of staff took the telegram and scanned its contents.

After a while.

"Deputy Commander-in-Chief! You guessed it right!" The chief of staff put down the telegram in his hand and said with emotion.

The content of the telegram is very simple, so simple that it can be condensed into one sentence - fight to the end!

"Then let's fight!" The deputy commander-in-chief also took a deep breath.

At this point, there is no way to avoid it. The huge Second War Zone has to fight against a powerful enemy!

If the Second War Zone avoids the war, then these devils will be fought by the main force of the mountain city who will fully resist the southward advance of the Kwantung Army. At that time, the situation will only become more tragic!

"Deputy Commander-in-Chief! There are hundreds of thousands of Japanese devils!" The chief of staff looked bitter.

He was becoming more and more confused now. In the past, fighting against a regiment of the Japanese was considered a large-scale battle.

But now there are hundreds of thousands of Japanese devils at any time, and even the Kwantung Army has 700,000!

More importantly, the Eighth Route Army’s military strength is still in the process of recovery.

Although the Eighth Route Army suffered few casualties in the Taiyuan Battle, Qin Feng took away four main regiments, which is not a small number.

"Deputy Commander-in-Chief, it would be great if the New 1st Army was still in northwest Shanxi." After hesitating for a moment, the chief of staff sighed.

If the army that carried the faith of countless ordinary people in Shanxi Province was still here, it would be wishful thinking for the Japanese to start the war again.

"I'm afraid Qin Feng can't even protect himself now." The deputy commander shook his head.

At the same time, he was also somewhat helpless.

Although it was Qin Feng who took the initiative to propose that the New First Army march north, everyone knew that Shancheng also put a lot of pressure on them.

In any case, Qin Feng belongs to northwest Shanxi and is affiliated with the Second War Zone. It was a mistake for him and Commander Yan not to intervene decisively.

Now, judging from the international situation and the dynamics of the Japanese, the Kwantung Army's move south is a foregone conclusion.

The New First Army has been heading north for some time, and it is highly likely that it has failed to achieve its strategic goals, or even...

When the deputy commander finished speaking, there was silence in the command center.

After a long time!

"Give the order!"

"I just don't believe it! Even if we gather all the troops in the Second War Zone, we still can't stop the Japanese?" The deputy commander-in-chief spoke slowly, his voice deep and powerful.

As long as the Japanese don't threaten Taiyuan, the three lines of defense will be safe!

"Yes! Deputy Commander-in-Chief!"

......

Fengtian.

Qin Feng and Wang Ke, who had been waiting in the command center for a long time, finally received news from Chen Zheng.

"Monk, what did you say?" Qin Feng looked at the monk who was running over, his tone somewhat surprised.

"Commander-in-Chief! Commander Chen is back!"

"Are you really back?"

Now, Wang Ke started to lose his composure.

They have been waiting for several days and now they are finally back!

"Yes! But Commander-in-Chief, according to the report from the front-line observation post, there are more than a dozen small troops under Commander Chen who have returned with him!" Wei Dayong said quickly.

"More than a dozen batches?" Wang Ke subconsciously looked at Qin Feng.

"Yes! The number of people is not clear, but the strength of a brigade is definitely more than enough!" Wei Dayong nodded.

"Wang Ke! Don't look at me. Instead of worrying here, why don't you go and take a look first!" Qin Feng showed a helpless smile.

"That's right!" Wang Ke finally reacted, "Monk! Come on, lead the way!"

"Yes! Minister Wang!"

......

Inside the New First Front Army’s Marine Warfare Department.

In the conference room at this time, in addition to Qin Feng, Wang Ke, and the returned Chen Zheng, there were two more unfamiliar faces who arrived together.

"Commander Chen, are you saying that the dozen or so troops outside are only the strength of your 35th Division?" Wang Ke couldn't help but ask again.

"Yes! Due to time constraints, we haven't had time to integrate, so we can only march like this." Chen Zheng spoke quickly.

After that, he clasped his fists towards Qin Feng and Wang Ke and said, "Fortunately, we have fulfilled our mission! Except for one regiment that we couldn't contact, the rest of the troops have agreed!"

Chen Zheng had a proud look on his face.

After so many years, the Northeast Army’s ambition remains, and it is still the same army!

Even after so many years of pursuit and oppression, as long as there is hope, everyone will risk their lives and shed their blood!

"Then Chen Zheng, can I ask, approximately how many troops are there?" Wang Ke asked tentatively.

"Minister Wang, we haven't calculated the exact number, but it is definitely no less than 70,000!" Chen Zheng said seriously.

"How much? 70,000?" Wang Ke was also surprised by the number.

She had discussed this with the commander-in-chief before, and having an army of 50,000 or 60,000 at most would be a huge achievement!

But now, seventy thousand?

"Yes! This is still a conservative estimate. After all, there are at least five independent brigades, and there are 20 to 30 regiments at all levels. This does not include the newly recruited soldiers."

Having said that, Chen Zheng scratched the back of his head a little embarrassedly.

"After all, you also know that after the New First Army recaptured Fengtian, our anti-Japanese forces also took the opportunity to expand their forces."

"The effect is very good! It is hundreds of times better than the publicity we did in the past!"

"Very good." Qin Feng nodded.

Although these guys seem to be taking advantage of the situation, this also means that the New First Army has really achieved results. It also shows the confidence and determination of the people in the three provinces of Kanto to fight against the Japanese.

However, it is not clear how much they can expand.