Then, Zhang Xiaowu pointed to the Southeast Asian map hanging on the wall, “Of Vietnam’s 15 million people, 30 percent are in the east, 60 percent in the south, and only 10 percent in the sparsely populated northwest.”
"Go on."
Lin Feng waved his hand, signaling Zhang Xiaowu to continue.
"The three-step Northwest Strategy plan proposed by the Army Department last time was also a strategic plan formulated based on the territory, population, climate and topography of the entire Indochina. First, we must occupy Dien Bien province, and then we will try to take over the eastern region, which accounts for 30 percent of the population."
Zhang Xiaowu paused, then looked up at Lin Feng, "Only in this way can we rapidly expand the army in the shortest amount of time."
"Um."
Lin Feng nodded in understanding, after all, the Northwest lacks infrastructure and resources, and its sparse population is a major weakness, so it will take a long time to develop.
In this situation, if the Northwest is not made as rich and prosperous as the South, it is impossible to quickly accumulate strength, so the only option is to start from the East.
However, a problem arises: once the National League Army takes over the east, it will inevitably lead to a full-scale war with the Japanese.
At that time, with the mobilization of hundreds of thousands of Japanese troops, coupled with the frenzied bombing by naval guns and army air forces, the National League Army would definitely not be able to withstand it.
The only way to break the deadlock is to replenish the air force.
With enough fighter jets and bombers, even if the Japanese had combined air and sea power, they might not dare to confront us head-on.
"Xiao Wu, the Army Department's strategic plan is very constructive."
Lin Feng nodded, then looked at Zhang Xiaowu with a serious expression and asked in a deep voice, "So when do you plan to take over Dien Bien Province?"
April 25.
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