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

"Make a note of this..."

Lin Feng braced his hands on the edge of the sand table, exuding an aura of command that suggested he was in complete control of the situation.

"This time, let's give those little devils a taste of their own medicine: eat one, grab one, and watch one."

The staff officer quickly pulled out his notebook and pricked up his ears.

The one in this group was naturally the 5th Division, which was surrounded in Tangtou Town.

"Maintain high pressure and slowly bleed them dry with artillery fire. We absolutely cannot let them escape."

The phrase "eat one" refers to the reinforcements that came from Qingcheng Port and Qingcheng Port itself.

Lin Feng drew a heavy line on the map, pointing to the Japanese regiment that was marching:

"While ensuring the encirclement of Itagaki, the newly formed 16th Division will be deployed."

"Open your pockets, bring this regiment close and attack, devour it in one gulp, leave not even a bone fragment."

At this point, Lin Feng paused for a moment, then his ambition was fully revealed:

"Now that the garrison of Qingcheng Port has come out, the defenses in the city must be weak."

Immediately send a secret telegram to Zhao Dashan.

Let him lead the main armored force of the 1st Honor Brigade and ignore the small fry along the way.

Using the speed advantage of its tracks and wheels, I charged straight into Qingcheng Port.

We directly wiped out the Japanese army's stronghold in Jiaodong.

"As for looking at one..."

Lin Feng's finger landed on Baodugu:

"After we deal with this isolated regiment and Qingcheng Port, let's see how to handle these Japanese motorized units."

"yes!"

The staff officer was thrilled and loudly accepted the order:

"The department should immediately work with the General Staff to develop this plan into a detailed operational plan and distribute it to all units as soon as possible."

Watching the staff officer run off, Lin Feng stroked the stubble on his chin, his eyes becoming deep and thoughtful.

If all goes well, we might be able to recapture the major city of Qingchenggang this time.

Once he takes Qingcheng Port, he can then try to establish the entire Jiaodong Peninsula as his stable base.

Thinking about it that way, Jiaodong is actually a great place.

Firstly, the population is dense, and the people of Shandong have always been known for their fierce and hardworking nature.

What does this mean?

This means a continuous stream of high-quality soldiers, a sufficient labor force, and a massive number of civilian workers supporting the front lines.

Secondly, there is the industrial and mining sector.

Although the industry in Jiaodong cannot compare with that of Northeast China, it is definitely at a leading level within the Great Wall.

In particular, coal-related industries can provide him with sufficient fuel for establishing basic industries in the future.

Qingcheng Port itself is one of the more modern cities in the Great Xia Dynasty.

There are ready-made textile mills, machinery factories, chemical plants, and even large shipyards.

Most importantly, it has attracted a large number of skilled industrial workers.

However, what truly captivated Lin Feng was not these things.

His gaze swept across the map to the north of Qingcheng Port, settling on a place called Zhaoyuan.

Linglong Gold Mine.

That's one of the biggest gold mines in the entire Great Xia.

Gold is a good thing.

Others who used gold to buy weapons still had to be mindful of the foreigners' attitudes and were subject to the control of the supply lines.

But Lin Feng is different.

His system only recognizes gold and silver as equivalent hard currencies.

Once you take control of the Linglong Gold Mine, it's like having a never-ending ATM.

At that time, there will be tanks, cannons, and Stuka bombers.

As long as there's enough gold, he can mass-produce troops to the point that the entire Japanese headquarters will question their existence.

"It seems that I have no choice but to take over Qingcheng Port."

Lin Feng tossed the last jujube in his hand high into the air, then caught it in one bite, making a crunching sound.

"We need to plan this carefully and get that kid Zhao Dashan to speed things up..."

-----

Meanwhile, in Jiangcheng, the wartime capital.

In the corridor of the riverside official residence, He Jingzhi, the Minister of Military Affairs, respectfully saluted the half-open office door with a standard military salute.

"Please rest first, the department will take care of it right away."

After saying that, he carefully stepped back and gently closed the heavy, carved wooden door behind him.

The guards standing outside the door all looked relaxed, even somewhat cheerful.

The oppressive atmosphere that had hung over the official residence recently due to the series of defeats reported from the front lines has completely dissipated today.

The reason was simple: the person inside was in high spirits after receiving the telegram of victory from the 33rd Army Corps.

When the boss is happy, those of them who serve others naturally have an easier time.

As soon as He Jingzhi turned around, he saw a middle-aged man in a crisp military uniform walking around the corner of the corridor.

The visitor was Dai Yunong, deputy director of the Investigation and Statistics Bureau of the Military Commission.

Although Dai Yunong was only a lieutenant general at the time, his position was low but his power was great. He could be said to be a spy chief who made countless people tremble with fear.

However, he still showed exceptional respect to He Jingzhi, the Minister of Military Affairs and Chief of the General Staff of the Military Commission.

"Minister He." Dai Yunong stepped forward quickly, bowed slightly, and greeted him respectfully.

"Oh, it's Yu Nong." He Jingzhi nodded with a smile, clearly in a good mood.

"Look at how radiant the minister is, the one inside must be in a great mood?" Dai Yunong lowered his voice and asked tentatively with a smile.

How could I not be happy?

He Jingzhi pointed to the office door and sighed in a low voice:

"That kid Lin Feng has really stirred up a hornet's nest this time."

In the Battle of Baituzhen, the Japanese 21st Brigade Command was completely annihilated, and the regimental flag of the 21st Infantry Regiment was captured.

Most importantly, he actually captured the Japanese Major General and Brigade Commander, Jun Sakamoto, alive.

Although Dai Yunong had already learned of the news through the Military Intelligence Bureau, he still cooperated by showing an expression of amazement:

"Since the start of the war, our Great Xia army has never captured a Japanese general alive."

This is the first time Commander Lin has ever done this before.

"Who can argue with that?"

He Jingzhi stroked his chin and smiled:

"The Chairman just said 'good' three times in a row inside."

They praised Lin Feng for bringing honor to the soldiers of our Great Xia, saying, "Now let's see what those foreigners who are badmouthing us on the international stage have to say."

"So what are the plans from above?" Dai Yunong asked casually.

"They've already spoken."

He Jingzhi leaned closer and whispered:

"I'll immediately order Lin Feng to send men to escort that Japanese major general to Jiangcheng."

"We're going to hold a grand prisoner-of-war ceremony in Jiangcheng, parading this old Japanese devil through the streets to boost morale back home."

Dai Yunong nodded; this was indeed the political maneuvering of the person in the room.

"And what about the reward for Commander Lin's great achievements?" Dai Yunong asked again.

He Jingzhi smiled shrewdly:

"Those who make contributions should be rewarded."

It is proposed that Lin Feng be awarded the rank of Lieutenant General with the additional rank of General.

???

Upon hearing the words "Lieutenant General" followed by "General," Dai Yunong felt a pang of bitterness, as if he had just bitten into a raw lemon.

He was a graduate of the sixth class of the Whampoa Military Academy. Currently, his official rank is only that of an army colonel, while his position is that of a lieutenant general and deputy director of the Military Intelligence Bureau.

And what about Lin Feng?

He was even a year younger than him. Back in Whampoa Military Academy, he was a spoiled brat who failed every subject. After graduation, he simply joined the security corps.

As a result, his current military rank is now that of lieutenant general plus general.