Bright Sword: Leading the Special Operations Squadron to Fight the Japs

Chapter 176 Press Conference

Wang Meng raised his hand and glanced at the handheld terminal. The corners of his mouth were like an AK, unable to be suppressed.

【完成占领中型城市目标，解锁全套机场设施（1000积分）、F6F地狱猫战斗机 （50积分）、B-17空中堡垒轰炸机（100积分）及相应教练机（50积分）】

Because they did not have air superiority, the Second Regiment suffered a great loss.

Now that we have planes in our hands, we can fight the Japanese planes head-on. Why should we be afraid of their Zero planes and bombers?

Now that we have the plane, the next step is to recruit pilots.

Although the special forces can fly the "three-wheeled motorcycle", they really don't know how to fly a real airplane.

Therefore, they could only recruit from Chongqing or from patriotic overseas Chinese.

Wang Meng immediately contacted Lin Shubing who was far away in Chongqing via radio.

At this moment, Lin Shubing was being interviewed by Jiang Guangtou and a large number of reporters in Chongqing.

As the spokesperson for the Independent Column, Lin Shubing stood on the podium and answered questions from reporters.

"Commander Lin, I am a reporter from Shenbao, and I want to ask a question on behalf of the people of the whole country."

"Please say!"

"The Nationalist Army was repeatedly defeated on the front battlefield. Why was the Independent Column able to win battles again and again? Is there any secret?"

This question made Chiang Kai-shek and a group of senior officials blush.

Bald Jiang glared at the reporter from Shen Bao fiercely. If there weren't so many reporters around, he would have definitely had this ignorant reporter carried out.

Lin Shubing was also a little embarrassed. Why didn't this reporter play by the rules? Now that the whole country is celebrating, can't there be a little harmony?

"My journalist friend, I am very grateful for your recognition of the Independent Corps. However, the Independent Corps is not the only one in China resisting foreign humiliation. There are also tens of millions of Chinese people. Victory and defeat are common in the military. Only by knowing shame can one become braver!"

Baldy Jiang breathed a sigh of relief and looked at Lin Shubing with a bit of gratitude. Although this young man had a stern face all the time, he was still very sensible.

In fact, what Lin Shubing said was true. Although there were reasons for cowardice in the retreat on the front battlefield, most of the officers and soldiers actually sacrificed their lives and blood.

Moreover, in modern warfare, the battle situation is not only determined by personal will, but also influenced by weapons and equipment, and strategic thinking.

For example, the great teacher put forward the great idea of ​​"On Protracted War" when the people of the whole country were in despair.

It not only discussed the feasibility of defeating the Japanese invaders, but also instilled confidence in the people of the whole country and provided a guide for action.

Just as Lin Shubing was lost in thought, another reporter raised his hand.

"Commander Lin, I'm a reporter from the Dagang Newspaper. Even if the Independent Column has recovered Changzhi and Yuncheng, can it hold on to them? Also, will these cities be handed over to the National Government?"

Lin Shubing frowned. The Dagang Daily was indeed the mouthpiece of Chongqing, asking such tricky questions.

"My journalist friend, since the independent column was able to take the city, we naturally have the confidence to hold the city. If you still have doubts, I welcome all journalist friends to come to southern Shanxi when you have time to take a look at the new atmosphere of our base."

Lin Shubing shifted his gaze away from the face of the reporter from Dagang Daily and began to look around the entire venue.

"My fellow journalists, our independent column is vigorously developing cities such as Pingshun and Changzhi. We have built a world-class steel plant. Next, we will build a series of factories, including flour mills, textile mills, machinery factories, etc. We welcome people from all over the country and the world to come to Jinnan to invest and work!"

Lin Shubing blushed as he read out the lines that Wang Meng had forced upon him.

He is now more like a broker than just a spokesperson.

However, for the development of southern Shanxi, he had to risk his reputation.

"In addition, as for the question of who will govern the captured Yuncheng and Changzhi, I don't think it matters. As long as they are in the hands of the Chinese, it is better than anything else!"

Lin Shubing's neither humble nor arrogant answer won him applause, but made the senior officials in Chongqing who were ready to laugh at him look displeased.

"Commander Lin, I am a reporter for the Ta Kung Pao. If we go to southern Shanxi to develop, can we guarantee that our newspaper's work will not be disturbed? Also, can our lives be guaranteed?"

Lin Shubing could not be more welcoming to people from the media.

With these reporters continuously conveying Pingshun's booming development situation to the outside world, isn't this free advertising?

With a wave of his hand, the accompanying special forces team brought up several file bags.

Lin Shubing raised the briefcase and waved it in his hand.

"Everyone, these are the photos of our independent column fighting in Yuncheng and Changzhi a few days ago. You can take a look at them. After you have finished reading them, you will know whether we have the ability to protect everyone's safety!"

Lin Shubing asked someone to distribute several file bags.

Reporters at the scene rushed to watch it, and were all impressed by the military discipline and combat effectiveness of the Independent Column. They all expressed their desire to publish it on the front page.

"My fellow journalists, if you want to come to our southern Shanxi to develop and open a branch, we welcome you with open arms. As long as you do not publish remarks that harm the interests of the people, I will not interfere even if you point your finger at me, Lin Shubing, and curse me!"

"In addition, if you want to serve as a war correspondent, after our review, we will assign you a squad of soldiers to protect your safety, and also issue you the most advanced Type 92 pistols!"

The reporter from Ta Kung Pao has been drooling over the Type 92 pistol.

"Sir, can you please give me a set of the uniforms you're wearing?"

"of course can!"

These reporters are rubbing their hands in anticipation, wishing they could spread their wings and fly to southern Shanxi right now.

Baldy Jiang looked at the excited reporters with jealousy. Now he finally understood what it meant to have the same person but different fates.

However, Chiang Kai-shek had no good feelings towards these nosy reporters. Since his independent column was willing to take them, he would take them all away to prevent them from staying in Chongqing and "confusing the public" every day.

"Xun En, is it almost done?"

Chen Bulei nodded and walked to the platform.

"Dear journalists, Commander Lin Shubing has come from afar and must be exhausted. Please let him rest first. We would like to invite the chairman to speak!"

Under the anxious gazes of the male and female reporters, Lin Shubing saluted straight and steady.

In an instant, the flash lights illuminated the conference hall in a pale light, and Lin Shubing's photo soon appeared on the front pages of major newspapers.

Jiang Guangtou, dressed in military uniform, walked to the front of the stage and cleared his throat.

"My fellow journalists, as early as 37, I said that if the war breaks out, it will be the responsibility of all people, regardless of north or south, age or gender, to defend the country and fight the war, and everyone should be determined to sacrifice everything."

Turning his gaze to Lin Shubing, Guangtou Jiang continued.

"The National Government will unite all resistance forces and do its utmost to defend the country. Now, on behalf of the National Government and the Ministry of Military Affairs, I will present the Blue Sky and White Sun Medal to the main officers of the Independent Column!"

Chiang Kai-shek was very generous in awarding medals. Li Yunlong, Wang Meng, Zhao Gang and Lin Shubing each received one.

Then he symbolically took out 50,000 yuan in cash as a reward.

A lame voice came.

"Mr. Lin Shubing, I am Hansen, an independent journalist from Country M. May I ask you a few questions?"