"We still don't have enough recruits; we must continue recruiting!"
"Fill the Independent Regiment with its ranks in the shortest possible time!"
Lin Feng's face was resolute.
"Um!"
"I agree."
Chen Dahu and Li Chenggang both expressed their agreement.
During this period, the Independent Regiment developed rapidly, possessing guns, cannons, and funds, but it was severely lacking in manpower.
First of all, the villages near Wu'an Township don't have many young and middle-aged people left.
Secondly, even if they did, they either joined the Eighth Route Army or the Jin-Sui Army.
The Independent Regiment's most urgent task is to expand its recruitment efforts.
Recruiting soldiers in a poor and remote area like Wu'an Township was clearly not an option.
Therefore, Lin Feng's next plan was to attack Pingding County.
Using the county town as their base, they recruited soldiers on a large scale to expand their ranks.
"Commander, I have a question."
Suddenly, Deputy Regiment Commander Chen Dahu spoke up.
He pointed to the battle map on the table and said, "It's not difficult for our Independent Regiment to capture Pingding County, but it will be very difficult to gain a foothold there."
"Why?"
"Because we don't have anti-aircraft firepower!"
Chen Dahu said.
“That’s right, I have the same concern,” Li Chenggang added.
Pingding County is located in a rather special position, backed by the Yangquan and Zhengtai Railways, and has a very complex terrain.
Without anti-aircraft fire, it would be easy to fall.
Even if they manage to capture Pingding County, the Independent Regiment's situation will still be far from good; it will only become more dangerous.
"Commander, to be honest, even if we have anti-aircraft firepower, we can only take out fighter jets."
"If the Japanese send bombers, can we defend ourselves?"
Hearing this, Lin Feng also became nervous.
yes!
Anti-aircraft guns can be used to ambush fighter jets, since most fighter jets fly at low altitudes.
What if it's a bomber?
Bombers dropped bombs from high altitudes, making them unreachable by anti-aircraft guns.
Even if they could fight, how many battles could they win?
Lin Feng took a deep breath and said solemnly, "Let's put the plan to take over Pingding County on hold for now. Our main task at this stage is to expand our troops, recruit new soldiers, and enhance our combat effectiveness as much as possible."
"In this way, we won't touch the Eighth Route Army, but we can take action against other friendly neighboring forces, such as the Jin-Sui Army and the Central Army!"
"I don't care what methods you use, whether it's kidnapping or bribery, I only care about the result, not the process, understand?"
Li Chenggang and Chen Dahu exchanged a glance, both seeing the wicked smile in each other's eyes.
Immediately afterwards, the two stood up and saluted Lin Feng at the same time.
"Mission accomplished!!"
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