One man's resistance against Japan, I mobilized a million people to aid Shanghai.

"Damn it!"

A roar filled with extreme anger exploded in the silent study.

Gu Zhutong subconsciously shrank his neck.

"He dared to submit such a false telegram? I think Zhang Zhizhong wants to go to a military court!"

"Damn it, I want him fired!!"

However, Chen Cheng said very sincerely:

Even if Zhang Zhizhong had a lot of guts, he wouldn't lie to you about this.

Gu Zhutong quickly echoed.

Chen Cheng and Gu Zhutong's words were like ice water, slightly extinguishing some of his anger, but the return of reason only made him feel worse.

Admitting the authenticity of the telegram would be tantamount to admitting his own decision-making error and that he had been tricked by the Japanese. How could he save face and maintain his authority?

"Disobeying orders and acting without authorization, even if there are some results, will not outweigh the mistakes! This trend must not be allowed to continue! It must be severely punished!"

Just as the atmosphere in the study was at a standstill, another, even more urgent knocking sounded!

A confidential staff officer staggered in, holding a telegram with the ink still wet in his hand, his face ashen.

"Mr. President, it's an emergency! It's an emergency!"

"Urgent telegram from our naval observation station and patrol boats at Wusongkou!"

"What?!"

The last shred of hope was utterly shattered.

"Damn it... those little devils... they've gone too far!!"

Chen Cheng understood that there was no time to waste, so he immediately stepped forward and suggested again:

"However, he decisively seized this only opportunity that might turn the tide of the battle."

"If we hesitate any longer, and the Japanese gain control of the beachhead and coordinate with the remaining enemy forces in the city, our army will be caught in a two-front war, a situation from which there is no escape!"

"This is the only way out!!"

He leaned back in his chair, closed his eyes, and his face was a mixture of pain, humiliation, and helplessness.

After a long while, he slowly opened his eyes, waved his hand weakly, and said in a hoarse voice:

"Fine... fine... let's just... let's do it according to Zhang Zhizhong's plan."

"Notify the Ministry of Military Affairs and the Logistics Department to urgently allocate all ammunition and supplies and transport them to the front lines immediately! Prioritize the operations in Shanghai!"

But Chen Cheng knew that this was far from enough. The outcome of a war depends not only on strategic decisions, but also on the morale of the troops.

Chen Cheng spoke again, saying:

"The 853rd Regiment, with its meager strength, accomplished this extraordinary feat, severely damaging the enemy's command center. Such loyalty and bravery are truly moving!"

"If we do not reward them handsomely, how can we motivate our soldiers to fight to the death? How can we console the spirits of those who sacrificed their lives for the country? How can we answer to the people of the nation?"

"In your opinion, how should he/she be rewarded?"

"The great victory of the 853rd Regiment should be immediately reported to the entire army. Its heroic deeds of raiding the Japanese headquarters, killing the enemy commander, and turning the tide should be recorded and praised by all means of propaganda, so as to inspire the high morale and the belief in victory of the entire army."

Chen Cheng said excitedly, "In addition, Brigade Commander Zhu Yong died for his country and should be posthumously awarded the rank of Lieutenant General and buried in Nanjing. The 853rd Regiment should be immediately expanded into the 108th Division of the National Revolutionary Army."

"Appoint Wang Lei as Major General and Division Commander, rapidly replenish elite troops and superior equipment, incorporate him into the 15th Army's combat order, and immediately engage in operations to block the Japanese landing!"

"Okay... let's do it your way."

The order was issued as quickly as possible.

At this moment, it was as if they had been injected with a stimulant.

The offensive was far more fierce than ever before!

The people of Shanghai spread the news with great joy, tears welling in their eyes.

The gloom of the past few days was swept away by this earth-shattering good news.

Countless citizens spontaneously organized themselves, braving gunfire to deliver food and medicine to the front lines, rescue the wounded, and welcome the victorious army with food and drink.

The whole of Shanghai was in an uproar over this.

When the bald man received the news, he stood there stunned, unable to recover for a long time.

At this moment, he recalled the time when he launched the Northern Expedition to Xuzhou, the vibrant scene of life and everything flourishing was still vivid in his mind.