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

"Wenzheng, would you be willing to be my military advisor?"

Upon hearing this, Zhu Yong's heart stirred; this was a good opportunity.

If one can enter the core command level of the Ninth Army Group, one can influence strategic decisions to the greatest extent and put one's ideas into practice.

"Your subordinate obeys! I am willing to serve the Commander-in-Chief and do my utmost for the War of Resistance!" Zhu Yong agreed.

After all, Zhu Wenzheng was just one of his clones. Losing one clone to kill Japanese soldiers wouldn't have much of an impact on him now.

He now has 2,800 special forces clones under his command, and 2981 clones that can be generated at any time on the system panel.

Upon seeing Zhu Wenzheng agree, Zhang Zhizhong burst into laughter.

"Haha, great, that's wonderful!"

"Commander Wang, I'm really sorry to poach your staff."

Wang Lei waved his hand and said, "Wen Zheng has extraordinary talent. Only by following the Commander-in-Chief can he have a higher platform."

"Haha, I won't take advantage of you. This time I've brought you quite a few fierce generals as well."

Zhang Zhizhong suddenly called out to someone behind him.

"Zhou Weiguo!"

"exist!"

A handsome young officer stepped out of the ranks and saluted Wang Lei.

"This is a top student who graduated from the Munich Military Academy in Germany. Today, he will serve under your command."

Upon hearing Zhou Weiguo's name, Zhu Yong was visibly shaken; this man could be considered the foremost expert in special operations in China.

Wang Lei returned Zhou Weiguo's salute and said, "Welcome!"

Zhou Weiguo said, "Please give me your guidance."

Seeing the two talking, Zhang Zhizhong couldn't help but smile. Then he turned to Zhu Wenzheng and asked:

"Wenzheng, do you have a more detailed plan for the upcoming overall defensive operation?"

"Yes!" Zhu Wenzheng answered decisively.

He walked to the map, picked up the command baton beside him, and his gaze swept over every senior officer present. His voice was steady as he said:

"Commander-in-Chief, esteemed officers."

"Our army can conduct in-depth defense in Shanghai, the core of which lies in four layers of defense."

"The first layer of defense is to establish a delaying zone along the coast, which is the responsibility of elite small units and local security teams. The purpose is not to hold the line, but to set up obstacles, minefields, sniping and artillery, and night harassment to delay the enemy's landing speed to the greatest extent possible."

"This layer of troops needs to be flexible and mobile, avoiding a decisive battle, and buying 5-7 days for our rear main positions to prepare."

"The second layer is the main resistance zone in the suburbs, where solid defensive hubs are built in areas such as Dachang, Nanxiang, Liuhang, and Luodian, and villages, rivers, and high ground are used to put up a tenacious resistance."

"To reiterate, the strategy is to trade space for time, with the exchange ratio as the core. After inflicting heavy damage on the enemy, we can proactively move to the next line of defense."

"At the same time, organize local counterattacks at the division and corps level to strike enemy salients and wear down their morale."

"The third layer, the core area of ​​urban street fighting, is the end of the plan and the final battleground."

"Starting immediately, a secret mobilization will be launched to construct concealed firing positions, sniper positions, demolition points, and material storage points in buildings, streets, and sewer systems in Zhabei, Hongkou, Nanshi, and Pudong."

"Once the outer defenses retreat in stages as planned, the main force will retreat into this area, break into smaller units, and engage in brutal urban warfare."

"Here, the Japanese army's superiority in heavy artillery, tanks, and aircraft will be completely nullified. The battle will become a contest between infantry, a test of wills. We will make every building and every street in Shanghai a graveyard for the Japanese!"

"The fourth line of defense is to be built as a last resort along Taihu Lake, in Wufu and Sujia. By using these two solid lines of defense, the Japanese can be completely intercepted in Nanjing and the area north of Suzhou, and a protracted war can be waged against them."

"These four lines of defense will become an insurmountable chasm for the Japanese, constantly bleeding them dry. Although our army will lose territory in the process, it will only be temporary."

"By trading space for time, turning the enemy's advantageous battlefield into ours, our army will eventually achieve victory!"

His words were like the resounding toll of a great bell, shaking the deaf and awakening the blind.

Zhang Zhizhong's eyes shone brightly. He seemed to see the Japanese soldiers struggling in the quagmire of the Shanghai-Nanjing battlefield, only to be held back and exhausted, eventually being completely submerged in the mud.

"well!"

Zhang Zhizhong slammed his hand on the table excitedly and said, "What a brilliant defense in depth plan! You immediately set about perfecting this plan, and I will submit it to the President as soon as possible."

"This battle might truly, as you say, carve out a whole new world for us!"

.......

Nanjing, Presidential Palace.

"Outrageous! Ridiculous! Utterly shameless!"

Zhang Zhizhong, on the other end of the phone, was so frightened that his face turned pale.

Zhang Zhizhong's lips moved as he tried to explain:

"This is a rational assessment of the relative strengths; the Japanese naval gunnery..."

"I don't want to hear about naval gunnery!"

"They're all excuses!"

"president...."

Zhang Zhizhong felt extremely bitter.

"Resist immediately! Right now! Resist resolutely!"

"Transfer all of your Ninth Army's most capable units—the 87th, 88th, and 36th Divisions—and that newly expanded 108th Division, to these units!"

"Fill the gaps at Wusong, Baoshan, and Chuanshakou! I want to see an ironclad defense line that will leave the Japanese devils battered and bruised!"

"If you dare to outwardly comply but inwardly defy me and retreat without authorization, don't blame me for dealing with you according to military law!"

As if doused with ice water, Zhang Zhizhong shuddered.

He knew that any strategic justification was futile at this moment and might even lead to more severe punishment.

"...Yes, Mr. President, I...yes."

He managed to utter those words with difficulty, his voice hoarse.