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

Zhu Ci was a straightforward person, and he was already excited when he saw the densely packed warships docked in the port.

"Commander Long, if you put it that way, wouldn't we be able to wipe out the Japanese navy and then march on their homeland?"

Long Fei nodded firmly and said, "Commander Zhu is absolutely right. We must fight our way to the Japanese mainland and force Japan to surrender. We must make the Japanese tyrants and all war criminals pay the price for their crimes of aggression."

"However, the topic of this war conference is not to eliminate the Japanese navy, nor to attack the Japanese mainland, but to first eliminate the Japanese devils who are still entrenched in China, as well as the Japanese devils on the Korean Peninsula."

After listening, everyone nodded in agreement.

"Commander Long is right. If we want to attack the Japanese mainland, we must first eliminate the remaining Japanese in China."

However, a few people raised questions: "Commander Long, is it necessary to eliminate the Japanese devils on the Korean Peninsula first?"

Long Fei affirmed, "It is necessary. Actually, eliminating the Japanese on the Korean Peninsula is not the main objective."

"The Korean Peninsula has been annexed and colonized by Japan for thirty years. In a sense, the Korean Peninsula now belongs to Japan."

"After wiping out all the Japanese devils on the Korean Peninsula, we will make the Korean Kingdom declare the abrogation of the 1910 Annexation Treaty with Japan and take back the sovereignty that originally belonged to them."

"Commander Long, we don't understand what you're saying. What benefit would we get from helping Goryeo regain its sovereignty?"

Long Fei continued, "The benefit is that our Longyan Kingdom will establish a military base and station troops on the Korean Peninsula."

"On the surface, we are protecting the security of the Korean Peninsula, but in reality, we have won a large strategic buffer zone for China."

"In that case, no one can harm China from the direction of the peninsula. However, we need to support an obedient leader."

Xu Peng knew Long Fei's true intention, which was to directly eliminate the possibility of a major war breaking out on the peninsula ten years later, so that the new China could focus on national construction.

Xu Peng then chimed in, "Commander Long, there's nothing to worry about. Anyone who doesn't listen should step down, and those who listen should come up."

Long Fei chuckled at Xu Peng and nodded slightly.

Seeing that the weather was nice, Long Fei asked Xie Qiang to make arrangements, and they decided to hold the combat meeting on the deck of the flagship "Dragon King".

Imagine sitting on the world's most advanced warship, enjoying the sea breeze, basking in the sun, drinking tea, smoking cigarettes, and discussing how to take down the Japanese devils—it couldn't be more enjoyable.

After Xie Qiang had his people prepare everything, everyone took their seats. Long Fei walked to the hanging map and began to speak.

"Let me first introduce my proposed battle plan to everyone."

"This time, I plan to use the entire navy, as well as the three army groups of the Northeast, Southeast and Southwest."

"The specific battle plan is divided into two parts. For the Japanese in Central China, the Southern Fleet will depart from Qingdao and head south to destroy all the Japanese warships anchored along the eastern coast."

"Immediately afterwards, the sea route through which the Japanese troops could escape from China back to their homeland was blocked."

"The Southeast Front Army started from Shandong and advanced all the way to Jiangsu, Anhui, Zhejiang and Fujian."

"The Southwest Army set out from Hebei and Shanxi, advancing all the way into Henan, Hubei, Hunan, Jiangxi, and Guangdong."

"Now our Longyan People's Army is a fully mechanized force, and with the assistance of a powerful navy and air force, I demand that you wipe out all the Japanese devils in Central China, East China and South China within a month with overwhelming force."

"As for the Korean Peninsula, the Eastern Fleet will depart from Qingdao and head directly to the Korean Strait to block the Japanese troops on the Korean Peninsula from retreating back to the mainland by sea."

"The Northeast Army will start from Liaoning, cross the Yalu River, and advance from north to south, clearing out all the Japanese on the peninsula. If the Japanese try to escape, we will drive them all south into the sea to feed the sharks."

"I will send two air force divisions to support the Northeast Army's operations."

"Those of you in the Northwest and Central Fronts who did not participate in the battle this time, don't be upset. So many places need to be guarded and protected, and your mission is just as important."

"That's the general battle plan. I'd like to emphasize one last point: our Longyan People's Army has plenty of ammunition, so don't conserve it. You must firmly uphold the principle that soldiers' lives are above all else."

"Alright, if anyone has anything to add, please speak up."

After speaking, Long Fei walked over, sat down, lit a cigarette, and waited for everyone's feedback.

After exchanging opinions, Chen Yiding, Liu Anqi, and Ding Zhipan, as commanders of the troops participating in this battle, had Chen Yiding raise a question to Long Fei.

"Commander Long, we have no objections to your battle plan, nor do we have anything to add. We just have one question."

Long Fei raised his hand and gestured, "Just say whatever you have questions."

"Commander Long, what if the Nationalist troops seize the spoils of victory during our offensive?"

When Long Fei visited Yan'an before, he had already made arrangements with the other party.

That is, at that time, the Eighth Route Army, the New Fourth Army, and guerrilla forces under Yan'an will not only cooperate with the Longyan People's Army in combat, but will also promptly occupy the liberated areas.

In other words, Long Fei's side only needed to eliminate the Japanese soldiers along the way, leaving all the conquered territories to the army in Yan'an.

Regarding the questions raised by Chen Yiding and his group, Long Fei had actually already discussed the matter with the Yan'an side.

At that time, the Yan'an side will negotiate with the Nationalist government to handle the matter.

Long Fei made it very clear in Yan'an that the Longyan Army had already established a country overseas, and he frankly revealed the true purpose of this establishment.

Therefore, Long Fei proposed that they should not overstep their bounds in undertaking the great cause of defeating the Nationalist government and establishing a new China.

In order to win the hearts and minds of the people, to gain the support of the Chinese people, and to establish a new China, this task must be accomplished by the Yan'an side.

Long Fei can only provide support and assistance secretly; he must not overstep his bounds.

However, these words were highly confidential, so how could Long Fei possibly tell Chen Yiding and the others?

"The questions you raised are very likely to come true. My opinion is that as long as the Nationalist government does not take any excessive actions, we should try to avoid conflict. After all, our common enemy right now is the Japanese."

"In addition, I can also tell you that the Eighth Route Army, the New Fourth Army and other armed forces in Yan'an will assist you in the battle."

"At that time, you just need to keep moving forward, and they will take over the places you conquer as soon as possible."

After receiving the answer, Chen Yiding and the others nodded in agreement.

However, Long Fei emphasized it again at the end.

"Of course, if the Nationalist army is ungrateful and dares to attack you, then don't hold back, give them a good beating."