You were tasked with guarding the Sihang Warehouse, and you brought out a Tiger tank?

Jiangpu County, the Provisional Headquarters of the Eighth Army.

"Cousin, this is wonderful news! It's incredibly wonderful news!"

Zhao Yushu, waving a newly translated top-secret telegram in his hand, rushed into the command post like a gust of wind, his face full of ecstatic joy.

Lin Feng was studying the defense map of Jiangbei while lying on the table. Hearing this, he looked up and raised his eyebrows.

"Has the commendation order from Jiangcheng been issued?"

"It's down; the supreme leader himself gave the order."

Zhao Yushu was so excited that he abruptly stopped in front of Lin Feng and respectfully handed the telegram to him:

"In order to bolster the combat strength of the Fifth War Zone and prepare for the upcoming Central Plains War."

The Jiangcheng Command officially ordered the expansion and reorganization of our Provisional Eighth Army into the Thirty-Third Army Corps of the National Revolutionary Army.

You are hereby appointed Lieutenant General and Commander of the 33rd Army Corps.

Lin Feng took the telegram and quickly scanned its contents.

The telegram detailed the latest organization of the 33rd Army Corps, which was extremely large, comprising two corps, four divisions, and one brigade.

First, there's the foundation Lin Feng built from the ground up.

The provisional 8th Army, which had been labeled as a temporary unit, was finally removed and officially promoted to the newly formed 8th Army.

The newly formed 8th Army consisted of the 107th Division and the newly formed 15th Division.

Secondly, Jiangcheng authorities added a new army-level designation to Lin Feng: the 100th Army.

The 100th Army was composed of the 112th Division and the newly formed 16th Division.

As for the original Provisional 50th Division and Provisional 51st Division, these two temporary unit designations were officially abolished and incorporated into the new organizational structure.

The 1st Honor Brigade, the strongest fighting force in the entire army, retains its designation and is directly under the command of the 33rd Army Corps.

After reviewing the organizational chart, Lin Feng couldn't help but sneer, casually tossing the telegram onto the table and muttering:

"The 100th Army? Ha, that guy in Jiangcheng still doesn't consider me a true member of his own faction."

In the National Revolutionary Army's military, unit numbers were quite significant.

The 1st Army, 8th Army, and 18th Army, which have single or double digit designations, are the core elite units of the Central Army.

Three-digit military designations like these were usually reserved for local warlords and miscellaneous armies that had been incorporated into the military.

"But it's fine this way."

Lin Feng stroked his chin, a sly glint in his eyes:

"Since they don't treat me as one of their own, I'll feel even less guilty about using my military power to act independently and disobey orders in secret."

Lin Feng's gaze fell on the telegram again. When he saw the designation of the 112th Division, he was suddenly stunned for a moment, and then his expression became somewhat amused and exasperated.

"Well, what a coincidence."

During the bloody battle at Jiangyin Fortress, he fought alongside the 112th Division of the Northeast Army.

Later, the 112th Division was decimated, and its commander was seriously injured. He then took advantage of the situation to recruit the remaining thousands of veteran Northeast Tiger soldiers, along with the deputy division commander Zhang Bingwen.

In addition to the remnants of the naval river defense forces that were gathered together, the current Independent 1st Division was formed.

Unexpectedly, after going around in circles, Jiangcheng actually managed to get the official designation of the 112th Division back into his hands.

"Cousin, how should we classify these divisions?" Zhao Yushu asked from the side.

"We definitely can't give the 112th Division designation to Li Dadao."

Lin Feng said without hesitation:

"It must be left to the Independent 1st Division and Zhang Bingwen; this is like returning it to its rightful owner."

Li Dadao had no choice but to reluctantly go and get the designation of the newly formed 15th Division.

However, regardless of the circumstances, "newly formed" definitely sounds better than "provisional," and within the Nationalist Army's logistics hierarchy, the newly formed units received significantly higher pay and benefits than the provisional units.

Lin Feng pointed to the two newly formed division numbers on the telegram and complained to Zhao Yushu:

"Look, Jiangcheng has given us two new divisions a number in one go."

This is clearly a way of telling me to continue to aggressively gather the retreating soldiers from various places north of the Yangtze River and find my own way to expand my strength.

Zhao Yushu frowned and pointed to the end of the telegram, saying:

"Yes, cousin, the telegram only gave the number."

However, the source of new recruits, as well as the source of military pay, weapons and ammunition for these tens of thousands of troops, were not mentioned at all.

Isn't this just trying to get something for nothing?

"How many words can be sent in a telegram? These kinds of disputes can't be explained in a telegram."

Lin Feng sneered and waved his hand:

"I will naturally ask the Fifth War Zone Command and the Ministry of Military Affairs for detailed information on supplies and organization when they send special envoys to announce it."

Want a horse to run without feeding it? No way.

Alright, let's not worry about that anymore.

"Immediately issue my order to summon all officers of regimental rank and above to a meeting at headquarters."

"yes!"

Not long after.

The spacious temporary command post was filled with generals and field officers.

Everyone's face was filled with barely suppressed excitement and anticipation.

As everyone knows, the rewards for the great victory in Jiangbei have been distributed, and today is the big day to distribute the spoils and rank the winners.

Lin Feng, dressed in a crisp general's uniform, strode over to the head seat of the conference table and sat down.

He glanced around at the assembled generals, and without further ado, announced the order to expand the Jiangcheng Command.

When I heard the words "Thirty-Third Army Corps" and "Lieutenant General Corps Commander".

Thunderous applause erupted throughout the command post, and all the officers stood up in unison to salute Lin Feng.

Lin Feng gestured for everyone to sit down.

"Brothers, the annihilation of the Kunisaki Detachment this time was achieved by the entire army risking their lives."

I, Lin, have been promoted, and naturally I will not forget everyone.

Next, the appointments of the heads of each department will be announced.

Lin Feng's gaze first fell on Zhang Wenzhong, who was sitting in the first seat on the left.

"Zhang Wenzhong".

"Here!" Zhang Wenzhong stood up abruptly, his posture ramrod straight.

His face still bore a shrapnel scar that had just scabbed over; it was a medal left from the bloody battle of Huangtiangang.

"In the Battle of Huangtiangang, you led the Provisional 50th Division and fought to the death on the plains.

They withstood the fierce attack of two Japanese regiments and a heavy artillery battalion, buying precious time for the entire army to encircle them.

"You have rendered meritorious service in repelling the enemy; your hard work and contributions are immense."

Lin Feng announced loudly:

"With special approval from the Jiangcheng Command, you are awarded the First Class Yunhui Medal."

Effective immediately, the Provisional 50th Division, after being replenished with personnel, will be officially renamed the 107th Division.

You are hereby appointed Major General Commander of the newly formed 8th Army, and concurrently Commander of the 107th Division.

"Thank you for your guidance, Commander Xie. We are sworn to serve you to the death."

Zhang Wenzhong was so excited that his face turned red, and he loudly accepted the order.

From a disillusioned old Baoding resident and the head of a local security regiment, to a major general in the regular army, it's like his ancestors' graves were emitting auspicious smoke.

The meeting room erupted in enthusiastic applause once again.

Sitting next to Lin Feng, Li Dadao and Zhang Bingwen looked at him with even more fervent anticipation.