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"However, food rations alone are not enough."

Shen Wang's eyes gleamed with shrewdness.

In this era, individual soldier rations are indeed a game-changer, but you'll get tired of them if you eat them too often.

We need to give those soldiers who are risking their lives on the front lines a change of pace, don't we?

Do you want a Coke?

On the scorching battlefield, a sip of ice-cold cola is more refreshing than any fine wine.

It's worth noting that during World War II, the US military reportedly drank a billion bottles of Coca-Cola!

A bottle of Coke costs 10 cents, but on the black market, it can fetch as much as 2 or 30 cents!

At a price of 10 cents, that's $0.1 per bottle. If we take gold as the benchmark, that's equivalent to $10 per bottle in later times!

A whopping 20 times the profit!

Of course, Shen Wang couldn't sell it for 10 cents; that would make it completely uncompetitive!

But what if it only costs 5 cents?

Even 3 cents?

Even if it's only 3 cents a bottle, if you exchange it for gold, it would be equivalent to 3 US dollars, or more than 20 yuan in later generations!

If you make ten or twenty yuan on a bottle of Coke, how much would a billion bottles make?

Besides cola, how about instant coffee?

A cup of this will keep you energized all night, ten times more effective than smoking.

Do you want some chewing gum?

It can relieve tension, refresh the mind, and even mask the lingering smell of blood on the battlefield.

There are also wear-resistant and waterproof training uniforms, lightweight and sturdy military water bottles, flashlights that can stay on all night, scratch- and puncture-resistant military boots, multi-functional entrenching tools, disposable raincoats, compressed biscuits, chocolate bars...

These cheap industrial products, which are now ubiquitous in later generations, were all hard currencies that could be sold at the price of gold in this era of war!

Shen Wang already had a plan in mind.

He turned to the communications officer: "Please convey to the great powers that the first International Military Supplies Exhibition will be held in Zhicheng in a month and a half!"

"This exhibition will not display any weapons or equipment, but only various military logistics supplies. We welcome delegations from all over the world to visit and discuss cooperation."

"yes!"

After the communications officer recorded the order, he turned to leave, and the brigade commander came in.

"Mr. Shen, Li Yunlong has returned from the rotation of troops in Quancheng with the Independent Regiment, and all units have completed the handover!"

"Headquarters just called, ordering the troops to rest for two days. Two days later, the troops will depart for Jiaodong City!"

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Shen Wang nodded, having anticipated this.

"How's the re-equipment process going with the newly arrived armored brigade?"

"The equipment has already been distributed, and the soldiers are spending every day on the training ground, full of enthusiasm."

The brigade commander said with a smile, "But after all, it's new equipment. Many people have never even touched a tank before. Right now, they can barely drive it around, and they're not very skilled at firing the cannons."

"It would be a bit risky to send them to the battlefield to attack immediately, but they are perfectly capable of defending the home base."

"So, headquarters' intention is to use our old forces again for this attack on Jiaodong City?" Shen Wang asked.

"That's right!"

The brigade commander nodded and pointed to the map on the wall:

「就以最开始的80辆59坦为核心，再调配100辆63式装甲运兵车，24门107毫米火箭炮，12门122毫米自行加榴炮，12门双57高射炮。」

"Of course, the most important thing is those dozen or so refueling trucks you brought!"

"With those refueling trucks, we can drive all the way to Jiaodong City without worrying about the Japanese harassing us or launching guerrilla attacks along the way!"

The brigade commander smiled and continued, "These troops are more than enough to deal with those few thousand Japanese and puppet troops in Jiaodong City."

"Don't even mention Jiaodong City, even if the entire Japanese army in Jiaodong dares to come to our aid, we can wipe them out in one bite."

"That makes sense!" Shen Wang smiled.

Even Quancheng, which was defended by Anda Twenty-Three leading a division, couldn't withstand 80 Type 59 tanks. How could Jiaodong City, which was only a county-level city, withstand it?

The main problem before was fuel supply.

The previous Type 79 armored brigade contained exactly a dozen or so refueling trucks.

With these refueling trucks, fuel will no longer be a problem; we can drive directly to Jiaodong City!

As the two were talking, a distinctively loud voice came from outside the door, making the window paper rattle:

"Mr. Shen! Where are you, Mr. Shen? Old Li misses you so much!"

The door was pushed open again, and Li Yunlong burst in.

He was wearing a faded military uniform, his face showing signs of travel fatigue, but his eyes were surprisingly bright.

Upon seeing Shen Wang, he immediately strode over, extended his large, fan-like hand, and tightly grasped Shen Wang's hand.

"Mr. Shen, you're amazing! I heard all about it in Jinan. You sent planes to bomb the Japanese headquarters! You scared that damned Emperor so much that he hid in an air-raid shelter!"

"Awesome! Absolutely awesome! I've lived my whole life and never seen anything so satisfying!"

"Alright, alright, stop joking around."

Shen Wang patted his arm with a smile: "Have you finished dealing with things in Quancheng?"

"Don't worry, it's all taken care of!" Li Yunlong patted his chest.

"The bosses have said that Old Li will lead the charge in this attack on Jiaodong City!"

"Mr. Shen, just you wait and see. In less than three days, I guarantee I'll tear down the Japanese flag in Jiaodong City and plant our Independent Regiment's flag instead!"

"Three days is too rushed."

Shen Wang shook his head: "Just proceed steadily and surely. There's no need to rush into a desperate fight. The Japanese in Jiaodong City are already trapped. They can't escape."

"Don't worry, Mr. Shen, I know what I'm doing."

Li Yunlong grinned, revealing a set of white teeth: "Those Japanese and puppet troops are nothing but paper in front of our tanks and artillery."

"I've got it all planned out. We'll first use rocket launchers to clear the area, then tanks will lead the way, followed by armored vehicles and infantry. We can finish the battle in less than a morning."

If we were to ask who in the entire Eighth Route Army was most skilled at using tanks and armored vehicles to attack cities and seize strongholds, it would undoubtedly be Li Yunlong!

He County, Liao County, Zhicheng, Quancheng...

This guy has conquered so many counties that you can't count them on one hand!

After exchanging a few more words about the situation at the front, Li Yunlong took his leave in high spirits, eager to return and reorganize his troops in preparation for the attack two days later.

The brigade commander also went to arrange logistical supplies and troop assembly.

Shen Wang was the only one left in the command post.

He walked to the map, gently tapping the location of Jiaodong City with his finger, his eyes deep and thoughtful.

We will set off in two days, march for two days, rest for one day, and then fight for one day. If all goes well, we can take Jiaodong City within a week.

Then he can go back to the modern era and arrange the individual soldier rations.

On the way back, I'll bring the dock construction package and the airport construction package with me.

An airport needs to be built in Jiaodong City.

With an airport, one can firmly control the air.

At that time, not only will the Japanese in Jiaodong not dare to approach, but even if the Combined Fleet comes, they will have to think twice.

With air superiority, the safety of Jiaodong City would be absolutely guaranteed.

Then build a shipyard.

A navy isn't built overnight.

With the Eighth Route Army developing its navy, they could also focus on conquering the great powers.

By the time the navy here is almost fully formed, the great powers probably won't have much gold left.

Then we can go out to sea and harvest oil!

Of course, there's also the horse trampling cherry blossoms!

Shen Wang's lips curved into a smile. The plan was perfect!