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

"What did you say?!"

"One hundred and sixty thousand? And still expanding!?" the deputy commander-in-chief and the brigade commander said in unison.

One hundred and sixty thousand troops!

The total strength of the entire Shanxi-Suiyuan Army is only about 140,000 or 150,000 troops!

The most important thing is the expansion speed of the New First Army. How long has it been, and it has almost doubled?

"Yes!" Li Yunlong nodded affirmatively, "But they should still be reorganizing during this period, so they won't enter the country so soon!"

If the war in the Second War Zone had not been urgent, their Third Army would not have entered the pass so quickly. After all, this period of time was the best time for the development of the New First Army.

The remnants of the Northeast Army were reorganized and developed, and the 10th Division began the mechanization process.

There is no doubt that once Chu Yunfei's 10th Division is mechanized, the entire New First Front Army will usher in another leap forward!

"Li Yunlong! I want to ask, what did you do in Guandong after you left the border?" the deputy commander-in-chief couldn't help but ask.

Although he knew that military secrets could not be leaked, anyone standing here would be unable to help but open their mouths to seek an answer.

This is all so incredible!

It is said that the Eighth Route Army expanded rapidly, but they have always implemented a policy that is deeply rooted in the hearts of the people, so the speed is understandable.

But what about the New First Army?

It seems that Qin Feng didn't do anything exaggerated, right?

"Deputy Commander-in-Chief! It's actually pretty easy to understand. When the New Front Army left the border, it recaptured the Fengtian area at the fastest speed."

"It also includes the Fengtian Arsenal!" Li Yunlong said in a deep voice.

In the three provinces of Kanto where the Japanese had been entrenched for many years, retaking Fengtian was tantamount to snatching food from a tiger's mouth.

This is equivalent to lighting the torch of hope for millions of ordinary people in the Kanto region that has been ravaged by the Japanese invaders!

So expanding the military force is nothing.

After all, in the vast Kanto region, it is very normal for tens of thousands of passionate young people to rush to join the army.

"This?" The deputy commander frowned slightly.

The importance of the Fengtian Arsenal to the Kwantung Army is self-evident, and the recovery of the Fengtian area is also exciting enough.

But the expansion of military forces shouldn't be so rapid, right?

As if seeing the deputy commander's confusion, Li Yunlong continued to add: "Deputy commander, in fact, the reason why the New First Front Army can expand so many troops is because of the Northeast Army!"

"We have reorganized most of the troops of the former Northeastern Army!"

......

"Deputy Commander!"

"Qin Feng is such a lucky kid!"

After Li Yunlong left, the brigade commander couldn't help but sigh.

Through Li Yunlong's words, the two also understood the expansion of the New First Front Army.

Most of them were remnants of the Northeast Army.

"It's not just luck. Overall, Qin Feng has enough courage and determination!" The deputy commander shook his head helplessly.

Hearing this, the brigade commander fell into deep thought.

The deputy commander-in-chief glanced at him and then continued, "The New First Army has just come out of the border. Even though it has nearly two armies of troops, if it were you, would you dare to attack Fengtian right away?"

"In addition, the former Northeast Army has seen many big battles. It will be difficult to convince them if we rely on luck alone."

"It's not easy to reorganize this group of people!" the deputy commander-in-chief couldn't help but sigh.

All I can say is that Qin Feng, this kid, has already made sufficient preparations.

Whether it is taking over the Fengtian area or the Fengtian Arsenal, these are things that ordinary people dare not even think about, let alone put into action.

The 700,000 Kwantung Army is eyeing the city covetously. It is easy to take it down, but difficult to defend it.

But the fact is, this kid Qin Feng actually took action!

The series of actions almost hit the critical points. Even the deputy commander-in-chief had to admit that this move was simply brilliant!

"Now I feel that Shancheng has really suffered a great loss this time!" The deputy commander-in-chief said with ulterior motives.

Now that the New First Army has gained a firm foothold in Kanto, if it continues to expand, the total strength will sooner or later exceed 200,000!

Two hundred thousand troops!

Moreover, most of the expanded troops are remnants of the Northeast Army, each of them is a strong-willed and experienced veteran!

Both their combat effectiveness and psychological quality far exceed those of ordinary recruits.

Moreover, this kid Qin Feng is extremely rich and has no shortage of weapons, equipment and supplies.

It is no exaggeration to say that it won’t be long before a powerful army that is in no way inferior to the elite troops of the mountain city will emerge!

This time, the guy from Shancheng really shot himself in the foot!

"Indeed." The brigade commander also nodded.

The powerful combat effectiveness demonstrated by Li Yunlong's Third Army is enough to show that although the New First Front Army is expanding rapidly, its overall military quality has not fallen behind.

Their rapid expansion did not lead to the situation where the quality of their soldiers fell behind.

Of course, the brigade commander also knew that there was an unwritten rule in the New First Army.

No matter they are new recruits or veterans, they will all undergo the brutal training conducted within the New First Army. This is the real secret for each of their soldiers to maintain their strong combat effectiveness!

"Someone come here!" After hesitating for a moment, the deputy commander turned around and shouted.

"Deputy Commander-in-Chief!" The Chief of General Staff stepped forward quickly.

"Notify everyone! Reorganize all soldiers who can still fight and be ready for battle at any time!" the deputy commander-in-chief gave the order decisively.

"Deputy Commander, what are you doing?" the brigade commander asked in confusion.

Now that Li Yunlong has returned to Taiyuan to provide assistance, they don’t have to worry about the upcoming battle for the time being.

The purpose of this order issued by the deputy commander-in-chief at this time is very intriguing.

"It's just a precaution. I hope things won't develop to that point." The deputy commander shook his head.

Although Qin Feng now has an army of more than 100,000, it is likely that the number will exceed 200,000 in the future.

But no matter what, he was the wartime commander appointed by himself and a general belonging to the Second War Zone!

It would be fine if Shancheng didn't take any action, but once he did, he would definitely not sit idly by.

This is not a question of manpower or strength, it is a question of attitude!

"Yes! Deputy Commander-in-Chief!"

......

On the city wall of Taiyuan City.

There is a different scene here.

There were more than twenty Shanxi Suiyuan Army commanders standing in rows, all of them holding binoculars and looking forward in unison.

"Commander Yan, Hongtupo has finally been saved!"

"The Japanese 29th Division suffered heavy casualties and is being defeated!"

The deputy put down the telescope in his hand and couldn't help but sigh.

The speed at which the battlefield changed was beyond his imagination.

Half an hour ago, the red soil slope was the most serious gap threatening the security of Taiyuan City.

But now, the attacking Japanese were defeated and the situation was completely stabilized.

It can be said that the Japanese soldiers of the 29th Division were completely dizzy after suffering heavy losses!

All this depends on the arrival of the New First Army!