War of Resistance: Wipe out a Japanese infantry battalion at the start.

"No? I already have a Soviet-equipped elite regiment and a junior militia regiment, and I'm still a regimental commander, aren't I?"

"Chu Family Fortress Village Chief? Forget about it!!!"

Chu Feng frowned, a hint of dissatisfaction showing on his face; clearly, he was very unhappy with the result.

"Host, self-proclaimed titles won't work. The system only recognizes official titles issued by the government or by influential local authorities."

Sensing Chu Feng's anger, the system offered its own explanation.

"Um?!!!"

Upon hearing this explanation, Chu Feng was taken aback: "It can be done like that?"

"System, what will happen if I don't accept these identities and develop independently? Will it affect my ability to obtain system rewards?" Chu Feng couldn't help but ask.

"It will not affect the host's development, nor will it affect the system rewards. However, when the host obtains a certain level of status, he will receive system achievement rewards."

"Of course, the host can also develop on their own. Once they reach a certain level, such as becoming an influential local force, the system achievement rewards will be automatically unlocked."

Hearing the system's explanation, Chu Feng suddenly understood, and then his eyes showed some anticipation.

"System achievement rewards? That means I can not only get rewards for killing Japanese soldiers, but also get rewards for improving my official status."

After thinking it through, he, who hadn't been particularly interested in official status, suddenly had some ideas.

It wasn't for the ranks of colonel or major general; he mainly wanted to see what kind of achievement rewards the system would give him.

Having figured this out, Chu Feng looked at his empty inventory and left the system space without lingering.

The frozen reality has resumed its normal operation.

Five minutes later, Chief of Staff Wang Tiezhu arrived, accompanied by two young men dressed in Soviet-style military uniforms.

"Commander, they say they're from the local militia. They heard we're fighting the Japanese and want to join us!" Chief of Staff Wang Tiezhu quickly told Chu Feng upon seeing him.

Then, he turned to the two young men and said, "This is our commander, Chu Feng!"

"Commander Chu, we are from the Yuan County Militia. I am Commander Wang Dahu, and this is Chief of Staff Luo Tianming. We heard that you are fighting the Japanese, so we came to join you!" The young man in the lead saluted Chu Feng respectfully and said loudly.

"Yuan County militia?"

Upon hearing this, Chu Feng knew that this must be the junior militia he had just recruited. He first showed a surprised expression, then warmly returned the greeting, extended his hand to shake hands with Wang Dahu and Luo Tianming, and said with a smile, "On behalf of the Jinbei Anti-Japanese Independent Regiment, I welcome you!"

With the addition of the militia, the speed of cleaning up the battlefield increased significantly.

Half an hour later, the troops left carrying the captured guns, cannons, and Japanese soldiers' clothes, leaving a company behind to burn the Japanese soldiers' bodies.

When it was noon, Chu Feng led his troops back to Chu Family Fort.

Meanwhile, Chu Feng's telegram, sent in plain language, had already spread throughout the land of China.

"Annihilate an entire battalion of Japanese soldiers? What's the background of this Northern Shanxi Anti-Japanese Independent Regiment? Is it the Jin-Sui Army?"

"Chu Feng? I've never heard of him."

"Victory in the War of Resistance is certain! Long live the Jinbei Anti-Japanese Independent Regiment!!"

"These days, any Tom, Dick, or Harry dares to spout nonsense. Is it even possible for a regiment to wipe out a Japanese battalion?"

"I simply don't believe that this Jinbei Anti-Japanese Independent Regiment could wipe out a Japanese battalion!"

"..."

Upon receiving the telegram, some of the recipients were overjoyed, as since the July 7 Incident, both the North China and East China battlefields had been filled with news of defeats and the Japanese army's continuous victories.

Suddenly, an independent regiment that no one had ever heard of appeared, claiming to have wiped out more than a thousand Japanese soldiers. How could this not arouse suspicion?

Dayuan City, Yan Laokou's mansion.

Looking at the official telegram, Yan Laokou asked with some curiosity, "Do we have an organization called the Jinbei Anti-Japanese Independent Regiment?"

Upon hearing Yan Laokou's question, the adjutant hurriedly replied, "We've already checked, there's no such position. However, we found Chu Feng, who is the young master of Chu Family Fortress in Yuan County, Jinbei."

"After the July 7th Incident, I went to the battlefield with the 29th Army. Later, after the fall of Beiping, I returned home and raised a force of more than 100 people in Chujiabao to fight the Japanese."

Although the adjutant didn't say anything, he only mentioned the situation at Chu Feng's place, but Old Man Yan still understood.

This so-called clear code telegram is very likely fake. A hundred or so people eliminating more than a thousand Japanese soldiers? Isn't that a joke? Not to mention, it was a newly formed hundred-man unit.

A single company of the Jin-Sui Army could easily deal with such a force.

Even a Japanese battalion or a division of the Jin-Sui Army could not be easily subdued.

Upon hearing this, Yan Laokou threw the telegram into the trash can and said, "That little brat, what kind of time is this to be playing such petty tricks? He's making a fool of himself!"

Not only Yan Xishan, but also the Eighth Route Army, the Nationalist Army in the Second War Zone, and other war zones—the Nationalist government—did not pay any attention to this open-text telegram.

"Snapped!"

In Yungang City, at the temporary headquarters of the Japanese Chahar Expeditionary Force, Lieutenant General Hideki Tojo, looking furious, swept everything on the table onto the floor.

“Bagya Road!!!”

"That idiot Major Mei Chuan, he's a major and battalion commander of the mighty Japanese Empire, leading over a thousand imperial warriors, and he was completely wiped out by a security regiment he'd never even heard of?"

"idiot!!!"

"He doesn't deserve to be called a Major in the Imperial Japanese Army! He's a bastard who brings shame to the Empire!!!"

Seeing the furious Lieutenant General Hideki Tojo, the other Japanese soldiers around him dared not utter a sound or even breathe loudly.

But I'm angry!

Quick come, quick go.

Lieutenant General Hideki Tojo quickly calmed down. He rubbed his temples and pondered, "For external propaganda, just say that the Chinese troops are completely lying. It was an understaffed battalion with only four or five hundred men."

"Secondly, this matter is unforgivable, and we must retaliate."

"I order the Special Higher Police to quickly locate the Jinbei Anti-Japanese Independent Regiment. We must find it as soon as possible. I don't want this matter to escalate any further."

At Lieutenant General Hideki Tojo's command, the Japanese soldiers began their operation.

While the Chinese were still expressing doubts about Chu Feng's achievements, the statement and response from the Chahar Expeditionary Force instantly made the previously skeptical Chinese realize that it was very likely true.

"What?! It's actually true?!?"

"Unbelievable, absolutely unbelievable! A regiment I'd never even heard of actually wiped out a whole battalion of Japanese soldiers!"

"I admit I was shallow, and I apologize for it. Long live the Jinbei Anti-Japanese Independent Regiment! General Chu Feng is awesome!!"

"Victory in the War of Resistance is certain! China will not perish!"

"Long live the Jinbei Anti-Japanese Independent Regiment! Long live General Chu Feng!!!"

"The Japanese devils are not invincible. General Chu Feng's Independent Regiment wiped out a battalion of Japanese soldiers not long ago!"

"..."

Amidst the laughter and joy, there was also some litter.

"What good is victory? Compared to our Imperial Japanese Army, you Chinese have nothing. How could you possibly defeat Japan? In the end, you still failed. In my opinion, you should just surrender and join the Japanese Empire as third-class citizens. That would be fine too."

“I recognize you, Wang Dabian.”

"My name used to be Wang Dabian, but now I am called Wang Ben Dabian. I have already applied for citizenship of the Japanese Empire, so please do not call me Chinese."

"There's a traitor here, brothers, beat him to death!!!"

"Baka! Baka yarou! Grandpa, Grandpa, please stop hitting me! Spare my life for the sake of us being Chinese!"

"Pah! You traitorous dog, you call yourself Chinese? You don't deserve it! Die!!!"

"..."

Immediately, the reporters couldn't sit still and flocked to northern Shanxi. Even though the Japanese offensive was very strong and going north was dangerous, they still didn't want to miss the opportunity.

Because this battle is far too important.

If it is confirmed to be true, it will be an absolute victory that will inspire the nation's determination to resist the Japanese invasion.

This also shattered the myth that the Japanese were invincible!

It has to be said that Hideki Tojo, that old Japanese devil, is a good person. He often likes to spout some outrageous theories, which gave Chu Feng a perfect assist.

The Nationalist government, the Second World War Zone, the Eighth Route Army, and the Jin-Sui Army—Yan Laokou (a corrupt official) couldn't sit still any longer.

Without Hideki Tojo's assistance, they would have thought it was a pipe dream, but Hideki Tojo responded, and that speaks volumes.

"Quickly send someone to Chu Family Fort to find Chu Feng. I need to know the specifics. Also, take my letter of appointment with him and appoint him as the commander of the Jinbei Independent Regiment of the Jin-Sui Army, with Chu Feng as the colonel."

Just an hour ago, Yan Laokou had been dismissive, but now he stood up and shouted, "We must hurry! Don't let the Nationalist government get there first! Our Jin-Sui Army is suffering defeat after defeat, and public opinion is against us. We need a battle, a victory!"

While Yan Laokou was in this situation, the Nationalist government's telegram was sent directly to the Nationalist troops in Shanxi Province, as well as the Military Intelligence Bureau. The general message was the same as Yan Laokou's: they all wanted to seize this unexpected credit.

However, things were much calmer on the Eighth Route Army's side. Although they also sent reporters and related military personnel to learn from Chu Feng, as for getting Chu Feng to join the Eighth Route Army...

The Eighth Route Army was well aware that it was impossible for a unit capable of annihilating a Japanese battalion to join the impoverished Eighth Route Army.

In an instant, the small village of Chujiabao attracted the attention of people all over the country, and various forces rushed to this place at top speed.