An hour later, Shuichi Honma's command retreated more than a dozen miles, followed by the devils who withdrew together, probably with the strength of a wing.

The reason why they were able to withdraw was because these devils were not completely surrounded by artillery fire at the end of the entire brigade, so they were lucky enough to actually withdraw.

But the devil in front of the Honma Brigade was not so lucky.

Until now, it is not known whether they received an order to retreat.

The artillery fire of the other side was too fierce.

The earth shook and the mountains shook.

Let Shuichi Honma feel that the sky is falling.

Looking at the artillery fire in front of him, Shuichi Honma had a bitter face and didn't know what to do.

The opponent's troops should have been ambushed here a long time ago.

The target is my brigade.

Judging from the intensity of artillery fire, the opponent has no less than 50 artillery pieces of various types.

And that's still not counting the mortar.

Moreover, Shuichi Honma faintly heard the sound of tank fire.

True, there must be the sound of tank fire.

It's still their Japanese tanks!

Is this the legendary mysterious force?

After Shuichi Honma calmed down, he couldn't help but shudder.

Didn't General Suzuka say that the main force of the other party was in Yanggao?

Why does it also appear here?

This is so unscientific!

"Immediately send a report to the command that our brigade was ambushed by the opposing troops in Fengzhen, and take care of the losses.

The weapons and equipment of the other side are very sophisticated, and preliminary estimates show that there are 50 artillery pieces of various types and 10 tanks. The number of troops should be around 30,000. Our brigade regiment, ready to retreat. ”

After the telegram was sent, Yoshio Suzuka received it very quickly.

He read the telegram several times in surprise, and then handed it to Takeshi Sakurada, chief of staff of the First Army of the Japanese Army: "Sakurada-kun, what do you think?" ”

Takeshi Sakurada really wanted to say, Suzuka, please take a look.

Takeshi Sakurada had already read the telegram, and to be honest, he felt incredible.

The mysterious army on the other side is obviously in Yanggao, how could it be possible to run to Fengzhen again?

But the commander of the Honma Shuichi Brigade made it very clear that the opponent had a large number of artillery configurations, and even tanks. Sakurada Takeshi pouted and said, "Your Excellency Commander, I suspect that the other party has divided its forces. ”

Yoshio Suzuka's eyelids rolled.

That's for sure.

The fact that the other party's troops were able to divide their troops shows that their total strength exceeded his expectations.

Yoshio Suzuka was sure that the total strength of the other party was not the 50,000 he originally estimated.

Rather, it should be around 70,000 people.

Baga ......

I totally miscalculated the situation.

Yoshio Suzuka looked at the huge map with a dark face.

He has no troops at all.

Obviously, there are still the 14th Division and the 20th Division, but these two divisions can't save the thirst from far away.

Do you want to ask the North China Dispatch Army Command to increase troops again?

At present, in Zhangjiakou, there is also one of their divisions.

If another division comes from Zhangjiakou to reinforce Yanggao, then it will have a little confidence to deal with this mysterious army.

In order to show his attention to this mysterious force, Yoshio Suzuka gave the other party's mysterious force a code name, the Shovel Sakura Force.

The cherry blossoms represent the royal family of their island nation.

Shoveling cherry blossoms shows that the existence of this force is a very big threat to their entire island nation.

Even the biggest threat.

Several divisions in a row have been killed by this unit, which is terrifying.

Yoshio Suzuka came up with such a name to tell himself that this unit is very powerful, and he must always be careful.

Shovel the cherry blossom troops?

Takeshi Sakurada chewed on the code name and felt a little too much.

If their locusts found out, they would be unhappy.

Moreover, how does this code name feel the meaning of cursing me Takeshi Sakurada?

At this time, Suzuka was not in the mood to play this kind of word game with Takeshi Sakurada.

He ordered Sakurada Takeshi to immediately send a telegram to the North China Dispatch Army Headquarters, requesting that troops be sent from Zhangjiakou to reinforce Yanggao.

Takeshi Sakurada reminded him when he heard Yoshio Suzuka say this: "Your Excellency, Your Excellency, General Seishiro Itagaki has transferred the strength of four divisions and one brigade to the command of our First Army.

Now our strength has reached 110,000.

If you ask for more troops again, I think General Itagaki will doubt your command ability.

I think you'd better think again. ”

Takeshi Sakurada was right.

Yoshio Suzuka also thought about this, and now his First Army has a total strength of six divisions and two brigades, which is already very large.

The total number of troops is close to the former Eleventh and Fifteenth Armies.

With such a huge force, if it is not enough to deal with the shoveling Sakura troops, then Itagaki Seishiro has every reason to think that he has the ability to command such a huge force.

Yoshio Suzuka thought about it, but this telegram should not be sent.

Otherwise, even if he wins this battle, he may not be able to keep his position as the commander of the First Army.

Suzuka looked at the map, and it was impossible to fight the opponent in Yanggao.

The strength of two divisions plus one brigade is simply not good.

Yoshio Suzuka's heart was horizontal: "Order the Ninth Division, give up reinforcing the Fifth Division, and immediately go south, passing through Huozhuoling, Hunyuan, Wutai Mountain, and advancing westward."

Ordered the Suzuki Brigade to immediately go south and attack the troops of the Eighth Route Army at Yanmen Pass from behind. ”

Yoshio Suzuka, after weighing it, decided to abandon the Fifth Division.

Concentrate your forces to encircle and destroy the troops of the Eighth Route Army at Yanmen Pass and Shenchi.

In this way, his first army will be able to look for opportunities without scruples to fight a decisive battle with the opponent's main force.

In this way, his 1st Army lost the 5th Division and the Honma Brigade, but his troops also wiped out the opposing forces at Shenchi and Yanmen Pass.

If it can be successful, then both sides will have a win or lose, and it can be regarded as a tie.

Sakurada Takeshi was very shocked, Yoshio Suzuka's order was to abandon the Fifth Division.

"Commander ......"

Before Takeshi Sakurada finished speaking, he was interrupted by Yoshio Suzuka: "Sakurada-kun, the situation on the battlefield is changing rapidly. For the sake of victory in the war, it was inevitable to sacrifice the Fifth Division.

As the commander of the 5th Division, I'm sure General Yano will understand. ”

The order was given.

Yoshio Suzuka sneered, look at it, I will achieve the final victory.

The commander of the 9th Division of the Japanese Army, Matsumura Tomokatsu, who received the order, was stunned for a moment.

What kind of plane is this Yoshio Suzuka doing?

Can combat orders be changed at will?

Since my division set out from Zhangjiakou, Yoshio Suzuka's orders have changed several times.

Such frequent changes in combat orders will have a very severe impact on the morale of the troops.

As a commander, doesn't he know?

Now my 9th Division, in half a day at most, can reach Yanggao.

When the time comes, together with the 5th Division, surround the opposing troops and annihilate them, and my division will be famous all over the world.

He was thinking about it when he heard the faint sound of airplanes in the sky.

Matsumura's ears twitched, and then he looked up strangely.

Did our planes also come to support the 5th Division?

Matsumura didn't think too much about it, in his opinion, it must be Taiyuan's plane coming to reinforce the Fifth Division.

Just now, behind his 9th Division, he was attacked by unknown troops, losing more than 100 people.

He didn't care.

That force retreated after the battle, leaving no time for him to send troops in pursuit.

By the time the troops of a brigade he sent over arrived, the opposing troops' troops were completely out of sight.

Needless to say, this is a small force of the opposing side.

It must be trying to slow down the advance of their troops through sneak attacks.

Baga ......

This kind of little trick can't hide from my Matsumura Chikatsu's eyes.

The more this happens, the more necessary it is for my troops to speed up and rush to Yanggao.

As long as my 9th Division arrives at Yanggao, we will definitely be able to destroy the opponent's troops together with the 5th Division.

Matsumura Tomokatsu was thinking about it, and due west, there were a lot of small black spots of devils.

It was also accompanied by the rumble of the engine.

Looking at the general outline of the plane, it is clear that it is the Zero fighter of their empire.

Yo Xi, Suzuka finally got smart this time and knew that he had sent a plane over.

He was about to look at their plane like a dog, and he felt that something was wrong.

These little black dots seem to be a little bit more.

According to the news, there are only 70 planes stationed in Taiyuan!

But the planes here are a large area of black press.

Three planes in a small team, the number can be far more than seventy.

Where is this plane?

Matsumura was a little stunned.

Just when he was stunned, the front of the 9th Division of the Japanese Army suddenly received a fierce attack.

What's going on?

Matsumura was shocked.

Is there an enemy in front of you?

A devil ran over with a bloody face: "Report to the division commander, in front of our troops, there is an unknown army blocking there, and several lines of defense have been set up.

Our troops were unprepared and suffered heavy losses. ”

Nani?

Blocked by unknown troops?

Matsumura thought for a moment, this must be the troops surrounding the Fifth Division.

Aha, in this case, my Ninth Division has already rushed to the periphery of Yanggao.

The troops blocking them in front must be the main force of the other side.

In this way, his ninth division has already rushed to the back of the opposing troops.

"Immediately send a report to the commander of the Fifth Division, Otozo Yano, saying that my Ninth Division has reached the periphery of Yanggao and is attacking the opposing troops from behind.

The direction of the attack is the southeast of the opposing forces.

Let the commander of the Yano Division immediately lead the troops to attack in this direction from Yanggao.

Our two divisions were flanked in front and rear, first destroying part of the opponent's forces.

At the same time, a report was sent to the headquarters of the First Army, saying that our Ninth Division had surrounded the opposing troops and could not withdraw from the battle.

It is not possible to advance south towards Yanmen Pass. ”

After Matsumura finished speaking, he ordered the troops to attack as a whole.

The first round of the offensive was launched towards the defensive positions of the 3rd Battalion of the 1st Regiment.