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

"The devils move so fast!"

Zhao Gang's words were also heard by the other people present, and Zhou Weiguo and Yang Song's faces suddenly became serious.

"Commander-in-chief, what was supposed to come has finally come." Wang Ke looked at Qin Feng with a worried look on his face.

Although they had long guessed that the situation would gradually deteriorate, and that it was inevitable that the Second War Zone would face a counterattack from the Japanese invaders in the Central Plains, the development of the war was too fast.

It’s only been a short time since the war started, and the Japanese are about to reach Taiyuan?

"Taiyuan has been an important town in the north since ancient times, a place that military strategists must fight for. Taking Taiyuan is equivalent to burying a mine in the three lines of defense of the mountain city."

"If the Japanese really succeed, when the Kwantung Army fully enters the pass, that will be the time when this bomb explodes." Qin Feng analyzed with a serious face.

The Japs' goal is already very clear, which is to hinder the Shancheng troops at this crucial location, and they are betting that the Shancheng troops dare not arbitrarily mobilize troops in the three defense lines.

After all, whether it was Du Yuming's Fifth Army, Xue Yue's First Army, or Bai Chongxi and others, they all had their own defensive tasks, and the order they received was to guard against the 700,000 Kwantung Army moving south.

The only possible reinforcements were Li Zhongren's troops. Li Zhongren was ordered to take over the defense line of the Second War Zone and even move into Taiyuan.

However, due to the non-cooperation from Commander Yan, Li Zhongren might not send troops to help. Unless the Second War Zone is really destroyed, there will be a slight possibility.

"Ah! The Japs' advance is too smooth!" Zhou Weiguo shook his head helplessly.

Perhaps it was the sudden emergence of their New First Front Army that led many people to believe that the Japs' combat effectiveness had seriously declined.

However, few people know that their victories in battles are results that are difficult for ordinary people to replicate.

Judging from the content of the battle report alone, Yan Laoxi probably made a strategic mistake.

The entire Second War Zone was completely disbanded, and guerrilla warfare and harassment warfare were used to delay the enemy's attack speed, but this tactic could only be used in limited circumstances.

First, dispersing the enemy's forces will not effectively create the effect of a fast-paced advance.

Second, concentrate our advantages, use more troops to defeat fewer, and try to divide the regional battlefield to achieve the goal of annihilating the Japanese.

But neither of these two points was achieved.

Judging from the situation of both sides, the elite troops of the entire Second War Zone should have been deployed near Taiyuan. Relying on Taiyuan's solid city defenses, they might have been able to hold out longer.

After they were all dispersed, the Japanese were given an opportunity to take advantage.

"Also, this old devil Umezu Mijiro is very fast!" Qin Feng continued after a pause.

"Commander-in-Chief, why?"

"Obviously we underestimated Umezu. Although he is in Kanto, the overall strategic layout has really started since the moment we recaptured Fengtian, or in other words, since the wrong move of Yamashiro!"

Qin Feng shook his head.

The Japanese intelligence system is pervasive, so it is normal for them to seize every opportunity to deploy their strategies.

According to his and Wang Ke's original plan, they wanted to rely on the defense facilities in the Fengtian area to stabilize development. Even if they couldn't fight the Japanese head-on, there would be no problem in taking root in this area.

He was even prepared to fight a tug-of-war and guerrilla warfare with the Kwantung Army in the Fengtian area.

The situation in the Pacific was deteriorating and the Japanese were eager to enter the country. As long as he understood the Japanese's pain points, he could continue to deal with the Kwantung Army.

But the old Japanese named Mei Jin was not stupid. He knew very well that the New First Front Army belonged to the Second War Zone and most of the soldiers were from northwestern Shanxi.

As long as the war in northwestern Shanxi becomes urgent, most of the soldiers will be extremely anxious and will have no intention of continuing to fight outside the Great Wall.

Therefore, the current situation has become unfavorable to Qin Feng, and has become a huge problem facing the New First Front Army.

"Commander-in-chief, what should we do now?" Wang Ke asked solemnly.

Now is the time for their New Front Army to make a difficult decision.

If we enter the country now, all our previous efforts will be wasted!

The Second War Zone obviously couldn't hold out for long, and the Eighth Route Army was also caught up in the battle. If Shancheng sent troops, it would be fine, but if it didn't, the consequences would be disastrous!

Besides, if we think about the worst, Yamashiro’s original plan was to sacrifice the entire Second War Zone?

"There must be a road before the car reaches the mountain!"

"The man in Shancheng has made a very accurate calculation, but to be honest, it may not be a bad thing for us!" After a brief pause, Qin Feng spoke.

"Commander-in-Chief?"

"Let me tell you, if the New Front Army enters the pass now, what will be the attitude of the people in Shancheng?" Qin Feng said as if hinting at something.

"What attitude?" The others didn't say anything, but Yang Song couldn't help but ask.

After thinking for a moment, Zhou Weiguo shook his head and said, "Commander-in-Chief, I don't think it's that simple, right?"

Rather than defending against the Kwantung Army, the three lines of defense would be more like adding a New First Front Army.

When they went north out of the pass, Shancheng secretly mobilized troops to the north. The meaning of this is self-evident.

"In fact, it is very easy to understand. Although Shancheng has good ideas, Commander Yan has reached the critical point of breaking out. If I lead troops into the pass to reinforce and Shancheng refuses to let me pass, what do you think Commander Yan will do?" Qin Feng said in a deep voice.

Commander Yan is not a confused person. The reason why the Second War Zone is now fully participating in the war and is willing to be used as a gun is because the Japanese are targeting Taiyuan.

Taiyuan is of great significance, and Commander Yan will never give up Taiyuan unless he has no other choice.

The second is Shancheng’s order. From the perspective of Xia State, Commander Yan had to obey the order.

But then again, if the New First Front Army entered the pass and also stood on this lofty position, Shancheng would have no reason to refuse.

If the other party intends to go to war, that's also good. Just push the entire Second War Zone and the Shanxi-Suiyuan Army to Qin Feng's side.

Although the Shanxi-Suiyuan Army was not large, with its main force at its peak numbering only over a hundred thousand people, and even with the Second War Zone numbering in the low three hundred thousand, Commander Yan was no simple man, with many students and old friends.

In short, it is a good thing for Qin Feng and the New First Front Army!

"Alright! Wang Ke! Pass on my orders!"

"All commanders at division level and above, assemble at the Marine Corps Headquarters in one hour!" Qin Feng gave the order decisively.

This mutation is certainly troublesome, but if you seize the opportunity, it will be a huge opportunity!

However, how to grasp it and how to use a point to break the surface and quickly open up the situation in the three provinces of Kanto requires careful study.

"Yes!" Wang Ke responded immediately.

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Fengtian City.

First Front Army Marine Division.

The Marine Division was also full at this time, but there were fewer people than in previous times.

After all, there are not as many division-level cadres as there are regimental-level cadres.

Zhou Weiguo, Yang Song, Leng Yue, Wang Chengzhu, as well as army group commanders such as Ding Wei and Li Yunlong.

Qin Feng took a quick look and found that except for Chen Zheng, most of the faces were familiar.

"Commander-in-Chief!"

"Commander-in-Chief!"

Seeing Qin Feng coming, everyone stood at attention.

After several days of expansion, each unit has gained a lot of troops, especially Li Yunlong and others, whose strength has doubled!