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After receiving the telegram from the 12th Division, Sugiyama Moto, who was far away in Beiping, also seemed relieved. Even though he lost nearly half of the airdrop supplies, Sugiyama still felt that this was a good start.

The troops who were engaged in the battle with the Eighth Route Army in the direction of Datong also sent a telegram informing them that with the cooperation of the air force, they had finally succeeded in breaking through the position, which made Sugiyama even more happy.

At least in Sugiyama's eyes, God still seems to be on their side. As the weather improves, their army and air forces will be able to continue to provide air support to the troops in Shanxi and Suiyuan to cooperate with them in combat.

The Shanxi Dispatch Army, which had not seen a Japanese reconnaissance plane for several days, was also very happy to see the reconnaissance plane flying from Hebei. As far as they are concerned, the difficulty of ground reconnaissance is much more difficult than that of aerial reconnaissance.

At present, there are reconnaissance planes in the air to reconnoiter the areas they occupy, and at least they can detect the troop movements of a large force of the Eighth Route Army in advance. Based on the Japanese army's understanding of the Eighth Route Army, as long as their reconnaissance planes took to the air, the Eighth Route Army would not dare to move during the day.

In this way, it means that they will be much safer during the day. But for the 24th Infantry Brigade that was now surrounded in the valley, as night fell, many Japanese troops who prayed for planes also fell into despair.

Looking at the demoralized soldiers, knowing that the food retained by the troops was only enough to last for a day. The brigade commander, who was also a little desperate, ordered his troops to light torches and gather in the open space of the valley at nightfall.

Looking at these remaining soldiers, the commander of the Japanese brigade said with a solemn expression: "Brave men, let me tell you the unfortunate news, our food has run out. Most unfortunately, yesterday the only radio station we had left was also blown up.

I tell you this news to tell you that we don't have any more options. Before I gather you, I have ordered the baggage troops to slaughter the horses as well, and wait for the warriors to have a full meal.

In the early hours of tonight, I will join you in launching a decisive breakthrough against the Eighth Route Army outside the valley. We may not have much chance of breaking through, but we will still be able to be loyal to His Majesty the Emperor. Tell me, warriors, are you afraid of death? ”

'Long live His Majesty the Emperor! ’

Hearing the words of the brigade commander, these Japanese infantrymen, who had also become crazy, also felt that it might be a good consolation to be able to eat a full meal before they died. Even the brigade commander has to break through to the death, what do they have to be afraid of!

The whistling sound coming from the valley was also heard by the Eighth Route Army outside the valley. Such a voice made the scouts of the Eighth Route Army who were monitoring the Japanese army in the valley also feel a little curious and surprised.

'What are these little devils crying wolf about?' ’

It's like shouting some kind of bullshit, long live the emperor or something! That's not right! At this time, the little devil shouted such a slogan, but he was afraid that he was planning to break through. It seems that they have completely despaired. ’

'Yes! I heard from the company commander earlier that the little devil division that the third division blocked seemed to have received airdrop supplies from the little devils in the afternoon. Why, no one pays attention to these little devils? Could it be that they have lost contact with the little devils? ’

The forward reconnaissance detachment that made this analysis immediately reported the abnormal behavior in the valley to the division headquarters. Guo Junjie, who heard this information, also realized that the little devil was afraid that he was going to fight hard.

He quickly said: "Tell our troops in the forward position to raise the alert level tonight." Reserve troops, too, all entered reserve positions. Looks like the little devil must have lost contact with their headquarters.

The little devil reconnaissance plane that our troops found today looks like a headless fly. Come to think of it, they must also be searching for these little devils who were blocked by us. If they had been in contact, the little devil reconnaissance plane would not have flown around.

Without food and communication with the above, these little devils are really desperate. In this case, they are still unwilling to choose to surrender, then there is only one possibility. Desperately break through! ”

'Yes! This is the only possibility! According to what the commander usually says, when the little devils are desperate, they seem to like to shout "Long live His Majesty the Emperor". It seems that tonight the little devil will break through and must tighten his pockets! ’

The chief of staff of the New Fifth Division, who was also in the command room, also agreed with Guo Junjie's inference. For a time, the blocking positions set up by the Eighth Route Army outside the valley also began to usher in a large number of troops one after another, cooperating with the blocking troops on the positions to prepare for battle.

On the other hand, looking at the Japanese army in the valley at this moment, looking at the horse meat cooked by the cooking soldiers, as well as the food made by the last batch of grain, everyone let go of their stomachs to eat. In their minds, this may be the last meal of their lives.

Everyone knows that tonight's decisive breakthrough has a very small chance of success. But they would rather die in battle than to starve to death in the valley. That kind of death may make them feel that their souls can return to their homeland!

What made these Japanese soldiers feel curious and a little relieved. The shells that had been fired into the valley from time to time had not come in at the time of their meal tonight. This tranquility is also aware of the impending storm.

Originally, after eating, these Japanese soldiers could take a break. But after eating, all the valleys, including the non-combatants, took up their arms and began to wait quietly. In their view, walking out of the valley means eternal sleep.

On the other hand, in the temporary headquarters of the brigade at this moment, looking at the gathered officers, the brigade commander said with a calm expression: "Gentlemen, there are only a few hours left before the final decisive battle. Do any of you want to quit?

Rest assured, we've been able to hold on until now, and it's already good. As your brigade commander, I am honored to fight alongside you. But tonight, I will fight like you until the moment I fall.

If any of you wants to live, you can choose to stay in the valley. When our breakout battle is over, you can lay down your arms and surrender to the Eighth Route Army. At least then you may live to see your family. ”

'General! It's an honor to be with you! Break through tonight, we will defend the general to the death to break through the encirclement of the Eighth Route Army. As long as the general is alive, our 24th Infantry Brigade will have the possibility of rebuilding. ’

'Yes, General! It is our honor to be loyal to His Majesty the Emperor! ’

Listening to the words of these subordinates, the commander of the Japanese brigade also felt a lot more relieved. At least in his opinion, it is indeed gratifying that his subordinates still choose to fight until the last moment at this point where they are running out of ammunition and food.

Knowing that this might be the last time they chatted, the brigade commander seemed more approachable than usual. Even before the breakout battle was about to start, he still gave the last encouragement to the soldiers who were also waiting for the breakout.

In this case, every little devil who turns from despair to madness becomes a little dead. On the other hand, at this moment, the blocking force of the new Fifth Division outside the valley is also waiting for the battle to begin.

The reconnaissance detachment, on the instructions of the division headquarters, began to lay mines outside the valley. These mines, in addition to being used to blow up the little devils who may get out of the valley, can also play a role in early warning.

The Eighth Route Army on the rest of the blocking positions also piled up a lot of combustibles for lighting at the front of the blockade. Once these things are ignited, their line of sight will also become clearer, and it will be easier to kill the Japanese troops who are attacking the blocking position.

This long, silent wait grew deeper and deeper as the night grew. The Japanese troops in the valley who walked out of the valley in the dark did not choose any separate ways to break through. All the troops gathered together and launched a breakthrough to one position.

In the words of the brigade commander, as long as it can break through the blocking positions set up by the Eighth Route Army outside the valley. The Japanese army, which successfully broke through, broke into pieces and chose their own escape route. Whether or not they make it back to their zone of control alive depends on their luck.

Silent collection, silent breakthrough. More than 1,000 Japanese soldiers armed with rifle machine guns abandoned what they had left in the valley and walked out of the valley with only weapons and ammunition, towards the position of the Eighth Route Army outside the valley where firewood was lit.

Not long after these Japanese troops walked out of the valley, the reconnaissance team hiding in front suddenly heard footsteps from ahead. Although they couldn't see it very clearly, they could hear the footsteps on the ground very clearly.

'At nine o'clock, there was a lot of footsteps! Shoot a flare and see how it goes! ’

The reconnaissance detachment, which was in charge of surveillance, reacted quickly. When a flare hit the sky, looking at this flare shining in the night sky, as well as the thousands of Japanese troops advancing silently, the soldiers of the reconnaissance team also froze for a moment.

On the other hand, the attacking Japanese saw the flares appearing and knew that their plan to reach and break through had failed. It seems that the Eighth Route Army's vigilance against them is a bit beyond their imagination!

'Death squads! Assault! ’

Accompanied by a Japanese lieutenant with a strip of white cloth tied to his head, he shouted this sentence with a hideous expression. The deciding team members with machine guns began to use their strength to charge the position of the Eighth Route Army in front.

The infantry in the back, also holding the weapons in their hands, charged fearlessly and quickly. Under these circumstances, the officers and men of the reconnaissance detachment immediately launched an attack on the Japanese soldiers who appeared.

'Comrades, hit! ’

The officers and men of the reconnaissance detachment armed with weapons also launched a counterattack against the Japanese army. It's just that in the face of the surging Japanese infantry, there is no doubt that there is no way to stop them with only a reconnaissance team.

Taking advantage of the dimming of the flares, the scouts hiding in the lurking point quickly chose to retreat. They all knew that if they continued to stay in the lurking site, they were afraid that they would be torn apart by these crazy little devils.

On the other hand, those little devils who attacked to the death said frantically: "Don't let them escape, pursue!" Rush up and entangle them! Kill them all! Warriors, kill a few! ”

It's just that compared to the route chosen by the scouts, these Japanese deceasers soon found that there was a sudden explosion in the line they were charging. These explosions also realize that tonight's bloody battle has begun! (To be continued.) )