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

While Li Bin was busy training drone operators, Long Fei convened a meeting with several generals of the Southeast Army.

Because the drones could only be used for three days, Long Fei decided to wipe out all the Japanese troops in the Shanghai area within three days and end the Second Battle of Shanghai.

"I have decided to launch the attack at 2 PM tomorrow and end the battle within three days."

Ding Zhipan, commander of the Southeast Army, was completely frightened by Long Fei's words.

"What? Commander Long, you're saying the Second Battle of Shanghai will end in three days? Is that even possible?"

Deputy Commander Sun Zhen also raised a question: "Commander Long, although our current weapons and equipment can indeed overwhelm the Japanese, the Japanese will definitely use the fortifications and numerous buildings they have constructed to engage in street fighting with our army."

"In urban warfare, we need to take each point one by one, which will take a lot of time. Three days is definitely not enough."

Long Fei then looked at Chief of Staff Jiang Yunqing: "Chief of Staff Jiang, what do you think?"

Jiang Yunqing immediately stated bluntly: "In the Battle of Shanghai two years ago, Commander Long, the Japanese and the National Revolutionary Army deployed a million troops and fought for three whole months."

"To be honest, I think ending the battle in three days is nothing short of a fantasy."

Jiang Yunqing's words were very straightforward, almost a direct rejection of Long Fei's decision.

Ding Zhipan and Sun Zhen hurriedly looked at Long Fei, afraid that he was angry with Jiang Yunqing.

Unexpectedly, Long Fei remained calm and smiled slightly.

"Your concerns are not without merit. In the first Battle of Shanghai, the Japanese had the support of naval guns and aircraft, and it still lasted for three months."

"This time, the tables have turned. We now have naval guns and aircraft, while the Japanese have almost no heavy weapons except for light weapons."

"So you think we will win in the end without a doubt, but it is impossible to end the battle in three days."

The three of them nodded together.

After glancing at the three of them, Long Fei continued.

"I have decided to end the battle in three days, and I have my reasons. First, this time we have ten more drones, which can accurately locate the Japanese's various targets at an altitude of 10,000 meters. At the same time, these ten drones can also directly strike important targets while conducting reconnaissance."

The three exclaimed in surprise, "Wow, an unmanned aircraft? That's amazing!"

Long Fei nodded: "Of course, I am not exaggerating. The Japanese reconnaissance balloons and airships are affected by the weather, while our aircraft can be used in all weather conditions. They are faster, stronger and more accurate than the Japanese reconnaissance methods."

Jiang Yunqing still asked with doubt, "Commander Long, having this kind of aircraft can indeed speed up the battle, but I don't think it's possible to end the battle within three days."

Seeing Jiang Yunqing's expression, Long Fei suddenly thought of a sentence: "I can't do it."

Long Fei patted Jiang Yunqing on the shoulder, then pointed to the map and said.

"You're right, but I have another trump card."

"Ah, the trump card, Commander Long, tell us quickly."

“Look, this is the French Concession and the International Settlement. I previously demanded that they open the concessions so that Shanghai citizens could go in to escape the war. I also asked them to provide food and drinking water free of charge.”

Ding Zhipan frowned and said, "Commander Long, didn't they already reply that they would open the concessions, but refuse to provide food and drinking water for free? Do you intend to attack the concessions?"

Seeing that Ding Zhipan had guessed half of it correctly, Long Fei lit a cigarette and said with a smile.

"An attack is not necessary yet, but I think we should launch the attack at 2 p.m. tomorrow, and then send troops the night after tomorrow to pass through the Gallic concession and the International Settlement, and then launch a rapid attack to the east and south."

"In addition to cutting off the retreat routes of the Japanese troops in the north and northwest of Shanghai, it also isolated the Japanese troops in Shanghai."

"Then, early on the third day, the marines of the Southern Fleet, just like the Japanese during the first Battle of Shanghai, landed in Hangzhou Bay under the cover of naval gunfire."

"Then, together with the Southeast Area Army and the Southwest Area Army, we will encircle the Japanese and launch a final offensive to completely annihilate all the Japanese in the Shanghai-Nanjing area."

As soon as Long Fei finished speaking, Jiang Yunqing excitedly slapped her thigh and shouted.

"Brilliant, Commander Long, your battle plan is perfect. If everything goes smoothly, it is entirely possible to end the battle in three days."

However, Sun Zhen was still somewhat worried: "Commander Long, what if these foreigners don't allow us to pass through the concession?"

Long Fei took a deep drag on his cigarette and retorted, "Deputy Commander Sun, I want to ask you, how come foreigners have concessions on our Chinese soil?"

Sun Zhen immediately replied angrily, "Commander Long, I know that. These concessions were seized by the Western powers or acquired through unequal treaties signed by the incompetent Qing government."

“Deputy Commander Sun answered correctly, ten points added. By the way, I seem to recall that I previously publicly announced in the name of the Dragon Flame Legion that we do not recognize any of the unequal treaties signed by the former Qing government, right?”

At this point, Sun Zhen understood Long Fei's meaning: if the foreigners disagreed, then they should force it through.

Long Fei continued, "This world is ruled by the strong. If you are not strong, no one will care about you. But if you are strong enough, you don't need to care about anyone at all."

Long Fei's words were very inspiring, and the three of them immediately stood at attention and saluted.

"Don't worry, Commander Long, we will definitely carry out the order."

"Very good. Immediately notify the Southwestern Area Army and the Southern Fleet of the battle plan. This time, we'll give those Japanese devils a three-dimensional sea, land, and air operation and dazzle their eyes."

At 3 a.m., Li Bin excitedly reported that the drone operators, after intensive training, had mastered all operations and were ready to begin operations immediately.

Long Fei checked the time and ordered them not to rush, to take the time to sleep and rest, and to set off promptly at nine o'clock in the morning.

Then Long Fei himself fell into a deep sleep.

However, on the other side, Hata Shunroku tossed and turned, unable to fall asleep.

Although the Longyan troops had already surrounded the Songhu area, they did not immediately launch an attack.

This left Hata Shunroku completely baffled; he couldn't understand what the Dragon Flame Army was waiting for.

Are we supposed to follow Chinese custom and choose an auspicious day before starting the war?

But now, Hata Shunroku can do nothing but wait. His home base replied that they had lost contact with the fleet that was going to meet them and were preparing to send reconnaissance planes to search the vast ocean after dawn.

Meanwhile, the headquarters instructed Hata Shunroku to command the troops to hold their ground as much as possible, and they would try to find another way to send ships over.

Hata Shunroku spent a sleepless night in the underground command post. When dawn broke, he was still uneasy and couldn't help but come up to the surface for some fresh air and to find out the latest situation outside.