74: Chapter 74 Vice President: Beat him!

"Good man! Deputy Director, you really have a lot of pull!"

A Leader with a bold personality couldn't help but slam the table in admiration and started joking.

"You didn't go to do business? You clearly went to 'beg for alms'!"

"Tell us quickly, did you use some… special method?"

"You didn't point a gun at Mr. Shen's head, did you?"

Another Leader also smiled and teased: "Incredible, incredible! It seems our Deputy Director's pull is more effective than a million-strong army!"

"It makes me want to meet this Mr. Shen, to see if I can also get a 'meeting gift'. I don't have high requirements, just one Anti-Aircraft Battalion will do!"

The atmosphere in the command room instantly became relaxed.

This transaction was truly beyond everyone's expectations.

It was even countless times better than the best result the big shots had originally anticipated!

The Deputy Director also smiled, but then his expression turned incomparably solemn and respectful: "Leaders, you are joking!"

"All of this is not because of my ability. In the final analysis, it is because Mr. Shen Mingyuan has a heart for the country and boundless righteousness!"

"His awareness and spirit of dedication are far beyond our imagination!"

"In my opinion, this person and the power he might represent are so important that they concern the fate of our Eighth Route Army and even the entire Chinese War of Resistance!"

Hearing the Deputy Director's high evaluation, the Leaders also restrained their smiles and nodded solemnly.

Being able to support them without counting the cost or return, this Mr. Shen is indeed worthy of any praise.

"Yes! Mr. Shen is truly our noble benefactor!"

"Deputy Director, that calligraphy of yours was written too well: Boundless Righteousness, Backbone of the Nation!"

"I really want to go see that Mr. Shen!"

"I think you just want a meeting gift!"

"Hahaha… dare you say you don't want one?"

...

The big shots were joking, a rare moment of relaxation!

You know, since the beginning of this year, the KMT side has stopped paying the Eighth Route Army.

This period of time has been really difficult!

Now that there are so many weapons and supplies, we can finally breathe a sigh of relief!

The Deputy Commander-in-Chief saw that the Deputy Director had sunken eye sockets and a tired face, and waved his hand distressedly: "Alright, Old X, write a detailed report on the specific details later. You have been rushing for two days without closing your eyes, go and rest immediately! This is an order!"

"Deputy Commander, wait!" The Deputy Director hurriedly spoke.

"I have another important matter to report!"

"Oh? What else is there?" The Chief of Staff asked.

The Deputy Director took a deep breath and said in a deep voice: "Mr. Shen suggested that we attack a county town to place that arsenal!"

"What?"

"Attack a county town?"

The atmosphere that had just relaxed became tense again!

Attacking a county town! This is not as simple as pulling out a few strongholds or ambushing a transport team!

This is a frontal assault, occupying and trying to hold it for a long time!

Once it fails, or if it cannot be held after occupation, the consequences are unimaginable!

The Deputy Commander-in-Chief's brows instantly furrowed, and the Chief of Staff also subconsciously stood up and walked to the map.

The Leaders' brains began to spin wildly!

This is Mr. Shen's first suggestion. If it is rejected…

However, the Deputy Director's next words made the Leaders' tense nerves relax again.

"Leaders, you may not know, Mr. Shen's tanks have night vision capabilities and can walk on flat ground in the dark."

"Mr. Shen suggests a night raid on the Japanese Soldier barracks, using 14 99A heavy tanks as the vanguard to blast open the city gates and go straight to the core area of the enemy barracks and headquarters…"

"As for the defense problem after occupation, we have also evaluated it…"

Then, the Deputy Director detailed the performance parameters of the 107mm rockets.

The Leaders were shocked again!

Unexpectedly, there is such a heaven-defying weapon!

Only the size of a mountain gun, but the firepower is comparable to a Japanese artillery regiment?

Plus those three Anti-Aircraft Battalions…

The Deputy Commander and the Chief of Staff looked at each other.

Attacking a county town is not a small matter!

But after hearing the Deputy Director's words, the Leaders suddenly felt that it didn't seem like a big deal!

14 invincible heavy tanks raiding a Japanese regiment at night, with the Brigade Commander sitting in command, isn't that just a piece of cake?

Plus the 107mm rockets and 85mm guns, defense is not a problem at all.

Even if the Japanese counterattack, we can still make a fuss…

"This… could this all be in Mr. Shen's plan?"

Suddenly, a big shot exclaimed.

An arsenal, three Anti-Aircraft Battalions, 20 107mm rockets… how you look at it, it doesn't look like a coincidence!

This is definitely not a random combination, it is clearly calculating everything!

"Hiss—!"

The Leaders gasped.

"This Mr. Shen… is truly full of wisdom, brave and resourceful!"

"Admire! Truly admire!"

"I really want to get to know this Mr. Shen now, not for the meeting gift, I just want to see this young man!"

...

The Deputy Commander's eyes flashed, no longer hesitating, and he waved his hand sharply:

"Attack! Such a good opportunity, why not attack?"

"Send a telegram to the Brigade Commander immediately!"

"The content is just one word—"

"Attack!"

...

The order was quickly conveyed to Yang Village.

Although the Brigade Commander, Li Yunlong, and others were mentally prepared, when this order came, everyone still felt a rush of blood to their heads.

Attack a county town!

This is a large-scale offensive operation that the Eighth Route Army has rarely attempted since advancing into the enemy's rear!

Its significance is far beyond pulling out a few strongholds!

Immediately after, the Brigade Commander quickly convened a combat meeting.

"Headquarters has approved! Now, let's discuss the first and most important question—where to attack?"

In fact, during the day waiting for the headquarters' order, the Brigade Commander's brain never stopped running.

"My opinion is—"

The Brigade Commander pointed to a point on the map.

"He County!"

"First, from a geographical perspective, He County is the closest county town to our Independent Regiment's station. Troop movement and logistical support are relatively convenient, and combat effectiveness can be formed as quickly as possible."

"Secondly, and most importantly,"

The Brigade Commander's finger drew a circle on the contour lines of the mountains around He County.

"Look, although He County is a county town, it is not located on a flat plain, but nestled in the arms of the Taihang Mountains, and the terrain is relatively complex."

"The main passages in and out of He County are only two roads, north and south, which are easy to defend and difficult to attack!"

In the end, what the Brigade Commander considered was mainly the defense problem.

As for whether it can be taken down, this question no longer needs to be considered.

14 99A tanks, more than 2000 submachine guns, even if you lead a… ahem, anyway, it's still a defense problem.

Only if we can hold it, this battle will be beautiful!

"This is our first attempt to attack and occupy a county town. We would rather be steady than greedy for merit and rash!"

"After taking He County, we only need to focus on defending these two key roads, combined with the favorable terrain, and the defense pressure will be greatly reduced!"

"Eat one bite at a time! After we successfully take He County, accumulate experience in attacking and defending the city, and digest these new equipment, we will have more confidence to hit those hard bones located on the plains and accessible from all directions later!"

The Brigade Commander's analysis was clear, the pros and cons were weighed properly, and the stability of the first battle and subsequent development were fully considered.

Shen Wang nodded repeatedly!

Worthy of being the Brigade Commander!