The War of Resistance Against Japan: Special Operations Battalion Traverses Shanghai and Slaughters

As the corps' staff officer, Gao Hong was the first to ask, "Corps Commander, how do you plan to make the adjustments?"

Long Fei lit a cigarette and replied seriously, "Since the Japanese have shifted their focus and forces from China to Southeast Asia..."

"Then we should send troops to Hebei as soon as possible, and then take Shandong and the three northeastern provinces."

"In this way, the Japanese will only have two occupied areas in China: Central China and South China."

"At that time, the Japanese in these two occupied areas will be handed over to the Nationalist government and the army in Yan'an to deal with."

"After we take control of the sea outlet, our next step is to advance into the Japanese mainland and cut off the logistical supply of the Japanese overseas troops."

"At that time, these Japanese soldiers, who have lost their supplies, will be unable to withstand the attack of the American army. Let them fight to the death."

However, when Long Fei said this, many people immediately raised questions.

"Commander, your idea is excellent, but to attack the Japanese mainland, we need a powerful navy. Where would we get a navy?"

"Yes, Commander, the navy is not like the army; it takes decades to develop."

"Yes, the Japanese navy is very powerful and not so easy to deal with."

"Actually, we might as well focus on our homeland. With our current strength, we can wipe out the Japanese in no time."

"Since Japan is courting death by provoking the powerful United States, we might as well let them have a good fight and use the United States' military power to deal with Japan's powerful land, sea and air forces."

However, those who raised questions were not from the former special operations battalion, because they were unaware of the existence of the War God System.

Just as Xu Peng was about to explain for Long Fei, Xie Qiang hurriedly stood up and said loudly.

"How can you boost the morale of others while diminishing your own?"

"Are the Japanese army, navy and air force so great? Our Dragon Flame Legion has a strong logistical support force."

"Since the legion commander has made this plan, then the problems you are worried about must have been solved."

Xie Qiang's words silenced everyone, because after thinking about it carefully, they realized that Long Fei had indeed been able to produce all sorts of powerful weapons when fighting the Japanese.

Otherwise, it wouldn't have been possible to kill the Japanese so easily, as if it were as easy as chopping melons and vegetables.

So everyone looked at Long Fei, eagerly awaiting his next words.

Long Fei smiled inwardly: "Ahem, Deputy Corps Commander Xie is right. Since I have this plan, I am confident that I can deal with the Japanese army, navy and air force."

"However, this is not on the agenda today; we can discuss it later."

"Today, we need to determine the strategic direction for the future, as well as the specific tactical steps."

"Therefore, everyone may feel free to express their opinions and discuss how to take over Hebei, Shandong, and the three northeastern provinces with minimal casualties."

Before the meeting, Long Fei specially arranged for a large map to be hung in the meeting room, which marked the latest troop deployment of the Japanese in various regions.

At this moment, Long Fei walked to the map, picked up the pointer, and began to introduce it to everyone.

"According to the intelligence provided by our Dragon Flame Legion's intelligence agency, we have a complete grasp of the specific troop distribution of the Japanese in Hebei, Shandong, and the three northeastern provinces."

"Let's first look at Shijiazhuang, Hebei, which is the closest city. The Japanese troops stationed there are the Mizuhara Brigade, with about 3,000 troops."

"About four hundred are permanently stationed in Shijiazhuang, while the rest are mostly stationed in Zhengtai, Pingshan, Huolu, Luancheng and other places."

"There is also the Yamazaki Artillery Battalion in the city, with more than 20 artillery pieces of various types. In addition, the Ikeda Regiment in the city has more than 100 vehicles, more than 10 tanks, and 12 aircraft of various types, including one heavy bomber, five light bombers, three reconnaissance planes, and three fighter planes."

"There is still the Okamoto Military Police Company of the Japanese in Shijiazhuang, with more than 120 officers, and the police station has more than 130 officers."

"In addition to the Japanese Water Source Brigade, the headquarters of the Japanese Independent Mixed 8th Brigade was also located in Shijiazhuang."

"Its subordinate 31st Independent Infantry Battalion is stationed in Lingshou County; 32nd Independent Infantry Battalion is stationed in Jin County; 33rd Independent Infantry Battalion is stationed in Ding County; and 34th Independent Infantry Battalion is stationed in Shen County."

"In addition, there was the Japanese 110th Division, with its 110th Regiment stationed in Baoding, its 163rd Regiment stationed in Handan, its 139th Regiment stationed in Cangzhou, and its 110th Independent Cavalry Regiment stationed in Hengshui."

"As for the Japanese troops stationed in northern Hebei, the 26th Division and the 13th Independent Infantry Regiment were stationed in Zhangjiakou, and the 11th Independent Infantry Regiment was stationed in Chengde."

"The Japanese 27th Division was responsible for garrisoning the Tangshan and Qinhuangdao areas."

"On the puppet army side, the puppet North China Security Army has twelve army groups with a total strength of 60,000 to 70,000 men, stationed in various places in eastern, southern and northern Hebei."

"The total number of Japanese soldiers and puppet troops was 120,000 to 130,000."

"I've finished explaining the situation. Now, tell me how we should deal with the Japanese in Hebei."

Upon hearing this, Xie Qiang hurriedly said, "Commander, is there even a need to ask how to fight? Don't be fooled by the fact that the puppet troops number sixty or seventy thousand; their combat power is almost negligible."

"With the remaining tens of thousands of Japanese soldiers, given our current strength, we can use half of our forces to sweep them over directly. If they don't surrender, we'll force them all into the Bohai Bay."

As a result, everyone felt that Xie Qiang's words were somewhat hasty.

How can a war be fought without strategy and tactics? What kind of tactic is this, just pushing forward without any strategy?

However, Xie Qiang is now the deputy legion commander, so although everyone felt disdain in their hearts, they couldn't show it on the surface.

Then, the army commanders each began to express their opinions.

Chen Yiding said, "I think we should take southern and central Hebei first, and then advance northward."

Zhu Ci said, "I think we should concentrate our forces to besiege Shijiazhuang. If the Japanese reinforcements come from the surrounding areas, we can stage a good show of besieging the point and attacking the reinforcements."

"In this way, we have the initiative on the battlefield, and we can fight the Japanese with ease."

Zhou Weiguo has now been promoted to deputy commander of the First Army and commander of the First Division.

At this point, he also expressed his opinion, saying, "Although the Japanese and puppet troops number in the hundreds of thousands, they are scattered and stationed in various places. I think we should divide and encircle them and eliminate them one by one."

The other army commanders, such as Zhou Zhengqiang, Ding Zhipan, Liu Anqi, Jia Yunshan, Chen Defa, Sun Zhen, and Song Kentang, all gave their opinions.

However, the strategies and tactics they proposed were all based on a steady and pragmatic approach.

However, this was far from Long Fei's requirement for a quick victory.

Next, Xu Peng, Gao Hong, Ma Xu, and others expressed their opinions. Their opinions were rather radical, but still somewhat conservative.

Finally, everyone looked at Long Fei, waiting for his final decision.

After looking around at everyone, Long Fei slowly uttered twenty words.

"An army of 100,000, divided into ten routes, swept across the land, killing gods and Buddhas alike."

"what……"

Apart from Xie Qiang and Xu Peng, everyone else looked extremely surprised.

Everyone's hearts began to pound. Wasn't Long Fei's meaning exactly the same as Xie Qiang's?