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

If this reinforcement force is extremely cautious and cannot be mobilized, the enemy will remain holed up in the city and hold out.

That's okay.

He concentrated the overwhelming numerical superiority of these four divisions to first eliminate the 5th Division within the encirclement.

Then turn around and slowly start nibbling at Qingcheng Port.

Alternatively, if the main Japanese forces, such as the 10th Division on the left flank along the Jinpu Railway line, lose their composure, they might send reinforcements to rescue the 5th Division.

That would be even better.

He could directly employ a "siege and attack" tactic, turning around to wipe out the Japanese reinforcements who were maneuvering on the plains.

In short, once this move of "encircling the 5th Division" is made on the chessboard, there are many variations that follow.

The initiative will be entirely in his hands.

He would wait and see how the Japanese soldiers moved, and then, based on their weaknesses, deliver a fatal blow.

As evening approached, the legion was about to set off.

Lin Feng found Guo Changming, the nominal Chief of Staff of the Corps, in a quiet office in the backyard of the headquarters.

The other party was currently holding a pen, writing and drawing on a piece of paper, seemingly formulating some kind of battle plan.

Upon seeing Lin Feng enter, Guo Changming quickly put down his pen and proudly handed over the battle plan he had worked on for several sleepless nights.

"Your Excellency, please take a look."

This is the 33rd Army Corps' operational plan, which I have formulated based on the current battle situation.

Lin Feng took the thick plan and casually flipped through a few pages.

The core idea of ​​the plan is very traditional and also very much in line with Guo Jun's consistently rigid style:

They launched a fierce and relentless attack, fortified their positions, and fought a protracted and protracted war.

It is recommended that the entire army be committed to the front lines and engage in a fierce battle with the Japanese along the Jinpu Railway. Relying on towns and field fortifications, the army should fight and wear down the main force of the Japanese army one city at a time.

After reading it, Lin Feng remained expressionless, and even nodded very sincerely.

"good.

Chief of Staff Guo's plan can be described as a steady and pragmatic approach, a mature and insightful statement on national strategy.

Very strategic vision.

Lin Feng slammed the project proposal on the table solemnly and said loudly:

I accept it all.

We'll proceed according to Chief of Staff Guo's plan. However…

Lin Feng abruptly changed the subject, his face displaying an extremely thoughtful expression, and said earnestly:

"Chief of Staff Guo, this time our 33rd Army Corps launched a full-scale attack, which is too big of a move."

Coordination and cooperation with the Fifth War Zone Command became of paramount importance.

Commander Li's side needs a heavyweight figure who understands military strategy, knows the big picture, and whose words carry weight, to oversee the liaison.

After much thought, I realize that in the entire legion, apart from you, my Chief of Staff and a renowned senior officer from the Whampoa Military Academy, I doubt anyone else can command respect.

Upon hearing this, Guo Changming was stunned for a moment, then his heart was filled with joy.

Contact the Pengcheng War Zone Command Headquarters?

Doesn't that mean you don't have to go with the legion headquarters to the front lines where artillery fire is raging and you get bombed?!

Pengcheng is in the rear, heavily guarded, so it's very safe. Plus, I can hang out with high-ranking officials like Commander Li every day. This is a dream job that you couldn't find even with a lantern.

"Your Excellency, this...this is too much trouble!"

Guo Changming suppressed the wildly upturned corners of his mouth, putting on a righteous and awe-inspiring appearance, vowing to live and die with his soldiers:

"As the Chief of the General Staff, I should accompany the troops on the expedition and assist the Commander at the front..."

"Hey, senior, you're mistaken."

Lin Feng waved his hand, directly interrupting his insincere pleasantries:

"Coordination at the rear is also crucial to the life and death of hundreds of thousands of troops."

This heavy responsibility is best left to you.

"It's settled then. You should pack your things quickly; take my car to Pengcheng this afternoon."

"Then... the department will obey."

"Please take good care of yourself on the front lines, Your Excellency. Your department will be here in the rear, providing strategic advice and support." Guo Changming readily agreed, almost bursting out laughing.

Lin Feng smiled, patted Guo Changming on the shoulder, and turned to leave the office.

As soon as he stepped out of the courtyard, Lin Feng's smile vanished instantly, and he casually tossed the plan into the nearby fire pit.

In the following practical application.

All military operations of the 33rd Army Corps will be personally commanded by Lin Feng and his several trusted generals.

As for Guo Changming, Lin Feng promised him that all future battle reports submitted to Jiangcheng would begin with the phrase "with the assistance of Chief of Staff Guo".

He was happy to stay in the safety of Pengcheng and leisurely watch the play.

He would even boast to everyone he met: "Do you know? The reason Lin Feng was able to win so many battles is entirely due to me, his senior, strategizing and winning from afar in the command headquarters."

On the morning of March 13, the barracks outside Jiawang County seemed to come alive.

"Hurry! Hurry! Move faster!"

"Communications unit, put away the antenna and load the radio onto the vehicle."

"Supply battalion, check the vehicles' fuel and fluid levels, ammunition trucks keep up."

The compound of the corps headquarters was bustling with activity, filled with people and vehicles.

Countless staff officers and confidential clerks carried thick files and documents, shuttling between the trucks.

The bulky Yagi radio antenna was skillfully disassembled by the engineers and loaded into the camouflage-painted Opel truck bed.

Lin Feng, wearing a black woolen overcoat, stood beside his personal Sd.Kfz.223 armored command vehicle.

He held an unlit cigarette between his teeth, his gaze fixed intently on the massive army that began to move.

The earth was trembling.

On the distant highway, a convoy of trucks stretching as far as the eye can see is slowly starting up.

One after another, 105mm and 150mm heavy howitzers, tightly wrapped in canvas, were towed by half-track tractors, winding their way north like a giant steel dragon.

The infantry formations marched in unison along both sides of the road, tens of thousands of military boots treading on the yellow earth, raising clouds of dust that blotted out the sun.

Sunlight streamed through the thick dust, illuminating the M35 steel helmets on the soldiers' heads and reflecting a chilling aura of menace.

"Cousin, the headquarters is all packed and ready to depart at any time."

Zhao Yushu jogged over, holding a newly translated telegram in his hand, and loudly reported to the leader:

"The various departments have just sent radio confirmations."

Zhao Dashan's Honorary 1st Brigade has entered radio silence and is moving covertly along the original route.

Army Commander Zhang Wenzhong and Division Commander Li Dadao have already led their troops toward Taierzhuang.

All units maintained their marching order normally; no one fell behind.

"very good."

Lin Feng nodded, flipped over and jumped onto the armored command vehicle, and sat down on the folding seat.

Inside the carriage, a high-powered radio was constantly beeping, and the communications soldiers, wearing headphones, were nervously recording the Morse code coming from all directions.

The feeling of sitting in a mobile armored fortress and controlling nearly 100,000 troops with ease via radio waves filled Lin Feng with an extremely strong sense of pride.

"Set off!"

With Lin Feng's command, the armored command vehicle roared, its tires crushing the gravel on the ground as it joined the rolling torrent of steel.

Looking at the soldiers marching in perfect unison outside the car window, Lin Feng's lips curled into a proud smile.