In the suburbs, Lin Feng stood on a high ground, looking at Laizhou City, which had been captured by the Democratic League, and nodded in satisfaction.
Behind him, Xue Zhigang, head of the Foreign Affairs Department; Nguyen Thi Mai, head of the Intelligence Department; Wang Lichen, head of the Security Department; Chen Sanyuan, head of the Communications Department; and Le Van Huy, head of the Conscription Department, all gathered there, their faces beaming with satisfaction and smiles, clearly indicating that the operation had been very successful.
Lin Feng turned his gaze away from Laizhou City and ordered in a deep voice, "Record it."
Xue Zhigang, the head of the Foreign Affairs Department, quickly pulled out his notebook and said, "Please give instructions, Commander-in-Chief."
"On the night of February 27, 1941, the main force of our People's Liberation Army captured Laizhou City and annihilated the 12th Regiment of the 9th Brigade of the Japanese army, killing a total of 5,000 people."
"This battle greatly boosted the morale of the National League Army and the people, while also striking a blow to the arrogance of the Japanese devils."
"We, the National League Army, will never be polite to the Japanese devils, to the French, or to any colonial invaders who invade us. We will never back down and will continue to resist to the end."
"We hope that the people will actively join the army, take up arms, and defend our homeland."
Xue Zhigang, the director of the Foreign Affairs Office, quickly wrote down Lin Feng's words.
The other officers listened attentively as well.
Lin Feng then instructed, "Report this news to the whole country day and night through radio, newspapers, radio stations, bulletin boards, and other means. Make sure that all the people and all the young people with aspirations know our fighting spirit and our determination to resist the invaders."
"Yes!" Xue Zhigang, the head of the Foreign Affairs Office, accepted the order.
"Wang Lichen, Li Wenhui, Nguyen Thi Mai!"
"have!"
Wang Lichen, Li Wenhui, and Nguyen Thi Mai answered in unison.
"Regarding the Battle of Laizhou City, the China Democratic League will provide a certain amount of compensation to all the injured civilians."
"Also, the three of you will be responsible for the city's reconstruction, conscription, and so on."
"Please rest assured, Commander-in-Chief."
"Alright, that's all for now." Lin Feng waved his hand and then left with his men.
Wang Lichen, Li Wenhui, and Nguyen Thi Mai watched Lin Feng leave.
After Lin Feng left, the three of them breathed a sigh of relief.
"Commander-in-Chief, you're really hard to please."
"Yeah, they gave us so much work to do right away, it's exhausting."
“I think it’s great. We just lack opportunities to practice right now,” Wang Lichen said, patting the two men on the shoulder.
"That's true."
Le Van Huy and Nguyen Thi Mai exchanged a glance, both revealing a helpless, bitter smile.
In the following days, the entire city of Laizhou was filled with a bustling atmosphere. Streets and houses were being repaired everywhere, and there were staff members shuttling back and forth, as well as various medical teams, trucks transporting supplies, and so on. Everything seemed to have returned to a prosperous state.
Of course, this is only the surface.
In fact, the population of Laizhou City had dwindled from over 40,000 before the war to less than 20,000.
In China, Lin Feng would definitely feel very sorry for such a loss, but abroad... it's nothing at all.
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Hanoi, headquarters of the 5th Indochina Division.
The spacious command room was filled with high-ranking Japanese generals, as well as Lieutenant General Antoine, the highest-ranking Vichy French official in Vietnam.
“Lieutenant General Antoine, according to reports from the front, the Nation’s forces have a large number of F-series weapons, and even tanks, which you have rarely equipped, have appeared in their hands.”
"I need a reasonable explanation, otherwise..."
Sitting at the head of the table was the highest-ranking officer of the Japanese garrison in Vietnam, the commander of the 5th Division, Nakamura Akito, who asked in a sinister tone.
Antoine frowned immediately. "General Nakamura, the fact that the Nationalist Army possesses F-series weapons and tanks is definitely not something provided by Vichy France. I can guarantee that with my life."
"Then why do they have it?"
“This…” Antoine hesitated for a moment, “Recently, a large number of F-series weapons have appeared on the black market in Vietnam. I feel that someone must have taken advantage of the chaos to resell some to the National League for Democracy.”
"Baka! You think you can fool me with such a lame excuse?"
Nakamura Akito flew into a rage, "Whether it's from the black market or anywhere else, these weapons are still your F-series weapons! Do you really think I'd believe that?"
"I think you just don't want to hand over control of Indochina and are secretly funding the National League for Democracy."
"Shut up, General Nakamura!" Antoine suddenly shouted coldly. "How dare you slander us? We are allies! We are friendly forces. How could we betray our friends and allies?"
"Then tell me, if you weren't secretly colluding with the National Alliance Army, how did the National Alliance Army obtain F-series weapons?" Nakamura Akito roared angrily.
"this……"
Antoine was speechless again.
He doesn't understand this either!
Take the MAS-38 submachine gun for example. His troops rarely issued it, so why did the National League Army have it?
And there are so many of them?
Could it be... that someone in China is reselling them to the National League for Democracy?
The crucial point is that this guy also resold tanks!
Thinking of this, Antoine suddenly raised his head and looked at Nakamura Akito opposite him, a fierce glint flashing in his eyes.
Nakamura Akito met Antoine's gaze without flinching.
After a long silence, Antoine slowly shook his head and sighed, saying, "General Nakamura, I don't understand this matter either, but if you are willing to give me a few days to investigate, I guarantee I can find out the truth. If it is indeed our people who were sold to the National League Army, we are willing to take responsibility."
"Alright, I'll give you a few days. If you can't find out, I'll report this to the Imperial Headquarters!"
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