As the Shanxi Dispatch Army received instructions from the North China Front to retreat to Jinzhong, the last infantry brigade originally stationed in Taiyuan City also began preparations before evacuation. Pen Fun Pavilion www.biquge.info many Japanese soldiers were very happy about the evacuation of Taiyuan City.

For these Japanese soldiers who accompanied Itagaki all the way into Shanxi, the frequent actions of the Eighth Route Army in recent years have made them feel that their lives may be threatened at any time, and it may be safer to leave here as soon as possible.

In the early years, the Japanese Army preached the arrogant theory of settling the war in China in March, but now no one mentions it anymore. Even some smart soldiers are gradually realizing that the wind is beginning to change in the direction of this war.

Even many Japanese soldiers knew that China was very poor, and its economy and production were also very backward. But there is one thing that Japan can never compare. That is, China's vast land and vast resources, as well as its huge population base.

In order to cope with this war, they have already conscripted all the young people of school age from the country to go to the battlefield. And today's Chinese anti-Japanese war troops seem to be increasing with the continuation of the war.

And these veterans who entered the Chinese battlefield in the early days also died in the continuous fighting. Many war-weary Japanese soldiers began to think about returning to China and no longer participating in this so-called holy war, which seemed to be far away.

Of course, some grassroots soldiers, even if they have this kind of desire in their hearts, they dare not show it. Whoever dares to propagate such ideas in the army will not end up much better. That's for sure!

Although Itagaki wanted to transport as many strategic materials as possible from Taiyuan City. But he also knows that time is precious. If they don't evacuate tonight, they may be blocked in Taiyuan City by the Eighth Route Army.

What made him a little relieved was that the troops around Taiyuan who were responsible for blocking the attack were fighting well. Even if the vanguard of the Eighth Route Army fought overnight, it is estimated that it will not be until midnight at the earliest, and it will appear under the city of Taiyuan.

In this way, their evacuation is relatively safe and confidential. It's just that Itagaki couldn't guess that this was just a smoke bomb deliberately put by He Zhengdao, so that they could leave Taiyuan City with more confidence.

Looking at the headquarters where he had lived for more than a year, Itagaki said with a little reluctance: "If you leave this time, I'm afraid that I won't have a chance to come back next time!" I've lived here for so long, and I'm really reluctant to leave today! ”

Listening to Itagaki's exclamation when he boarded the car, the chief of staff next to him was a little disappointed, but he still comforted: "General, we are just avoiding the edge for the time being." When we get to safety, we can take it next time. ”

For the comfort of the chief of staff, Itagaki smiled bitterly twice but stopped talking. But inside, Itagaki still wanted to say to the chief of staff, 'Do you believe this?' ’。 But he knew that these were people's words to comfort him, and it was not good to be too faceless!

After boarding the car in Itagaki and Taiyuan City, which had been under martial law, the gate to Jinzhong was also opened. Groups of Japanese soldiers who packed up their bags also began to walk in a neat manner, leaving as they did when they stepped into Taiyuan City.

As for the other city gates in Taiyuan at this moment, they are all guarded by the puppet army in the city. In order to ensure safety, when Itagaki left Taiyuan City, he also placed an infantry brigade in the city and served as the garrison of Taiyuan City.

The mission of this infantry brigade was to lead the puppet army units in the city that had taken refuge in them to engage the Eighth Route Army, which had arrived under the city of Taiyuan. At all costs, kill and wound as many troops of the Eighth Route Army as possible who came to attack the city.

But in fact, the infantry captain who received the order knew very well in his heart that they were the outcasts selected by Itagaki . Unless they chose to surrender to the Eighth Route Army, it would be difficult for them to leave Taiyuan City alive.

Although there are many soldiers in this infantry brigade who are very unwilling. After all, the chance of life is reserved for those who leave the city, and the almost certain death of the errand is lost to them. Anyone who wants to live will feel uncomfortable.

But this is the military order, and since their infantry brigade was ordered to stay, they also have no choice. As for how long they can hold out next, perhaps we will only know when the Eighth Route Army comes to the city.

When the Japanese army began to leave Taiyuan City with a large number of supplies, the reconnaissance regiment that received the order also began to carry light weapons into Taiyuan City through the underground passages that had been secretly dug earlier.

In other words, when the Japanese army did not evacuate, such a large number of troops entered the city in the dark, but I was afraid that the Japanese patrols would inevitably find out. But at the moment, there are not many patrols in the city, and it is impossible to keep an eye on all parts of the city.

The most important thing is that the special battalion led by Lin Tie also rushed to Taiyuan City as soon as possible. They even entered Taiyuan City earlier than the first regiment, disguised as puppet soldiers and Japanese soldiers, and pretended to be a patrol of little devils.

With the cover of these camouflaged little devil patrols, the reconnaissance regiment that entered the city successfully completed the assembly in the safety of the city. And Lin Tie's special battalion has already figured out the deployment of the little devils in the city.

The combat units, after the commander of a regiment on the basis of information provided by the special battalion, began to move into the intended attack position. Everyone, quietly waiting for the battle to come. When the attack will be launched, it depends on when the second division and the third regiment will arrive at the city of Taiyuan.

Ordinary people who were locked up in their homes for a day of martial law occasionally followed the situation in the city through the windows of their homes. For this kind of silent situation in the whole city, many people have a feeling that the mountain rain is coming.

'It's so quiet outside! ’

After making such an exclamation, no one would go out recklessly. The Japanese soldiers who roamed the streets from time to time were likely to shoot them as enemies if they found them out of their homes and appeared on the streets.

In this case, the little devils who usually pretend to be hypocritical occasionally have already revealed their true cruel and bloody faces and nature!

The Japanese soldiers who were also on guard at the city gate tower were a little uneasy about these puppet army troops who cooperated with them to defend the city, and they were also very strict. But in order to hold on to Taiyuan City, the Japanese army was more reprimanded.

As long as these puppet soldiers cooperate with them to defend the city, these little devils who stay behind will not embarrass them too much. Even the puppet army that cooperated with the little devils to defend the city today found that their dinner meal was many times better than before.

Just when the Japanese army and the reconnaissance troops lurking in the city were waiting for the arrival of the main force of the Eighth Route Army outside the city. The main force of the Second Division, which was responsible for attacking Taiyuan from the direction of Yangqu, finally let go of its hands and feet to launch a fierce offensive.

Under the powerful offensive, these Japanese blocking positions, most of which had no reinforcements to rely on, were quickly broken by the Eighth Route Army. The 2nd Division and 3rd Regiment, which were in charge of the assault mission, also marched all the way to Taiyuan City.

Listening to the sound of gunfire from the blocking position outside the city, the captain of the Japanese infantry brigade who was staying at the temporary headquarters also suddenly got up and said, "The Eighth Road is coming!" They're coming so fast! Ladies and gentlemen, the time has come to be loyal to His Majesty the Emperor! ”

While lamenting the speed of the Eighth Route Army, looking at these squadron leaders gathered at the headquarters, the infantry captain also said words of loyalty to the emperor at the right time. From these words, it is not difficult to hear the determination of the infantry captain to resolutely resist to the death.

In a sense, there were still a number of die-hard officers in the Japanese army. These officers seem to take death lightly, but they all attach great importance to honor.

Since the division chose to keep them, as soldiers of the empire, they had to obey. This is also the idea that they are instilled after they enter the army. At this time, it is undoubtedly very shameful to be a deserter!

Just when the Japanese puppet army defending the city began to run towards the south gate where the gunshots rang out. The commander of the reconnaissance regiment, who had already infiltrated the city, said in a timely manner: "Hit the signal flare, and the battle to capture the city begins!" ”

'Bang Bang Bang' three dazzling signal flares soon rose from Taiyuan City. Looking at the signal flare that suddenly lit up in the city, many Japanese soldiers staying on the city tower had a feeling that something was wrong.

Sure enough, the first to be attacked was the temporary headquarters of the Japanese army left behind in Taiyuan City. In the face of these Eighth Route Army, which suddenly rushed out of the shadows and went straight to the blocking positions they had set up in the streets of the city, many Japanese soldiers were dumbfounded.

Many commanders were even more surprised: "Baga! These eight-way roads came out of there! ”

In their opinion, now that the battle outside the city has just begun, why is there a large number of troops of the Eighth Route Army in this city? What shocked these Japanese troops defending the city even more was that these Eighth Route Army appeared in the areas they focused on deploying.

The Japanese troops in the city, who were caught off guard, also quickly lost one after another. As for the puppet army defending the city, when they heard the sound of gunfire coming from the city, they immediately realized that the Eighth Route Army had troops entering the city. How could they defend Taiyuan City?

In this case, the puppet army with strong eyesight, when ordered to rush to support, quietly hid in the shadows. Hide the gun you are using, take off your military uniform and change into civilian clothes, and find a relatively safe area to prepare to hide in.

In the eyes of these puppet soldiers, the little devils can't hold Taiyuan City. Once they exchanged fire with the Eighth Route Army, they were either killed by the Eighth Route Army or settled by the Eighth Route Army.

At this time, it is better to hide first, and wait until the end of the battle to see if you can escape in disguise. At least they knew that the Eighth Route Army was still very kind to ordinary people.

There are not a few puppet armies like these, not to mention these ordinary puppet armies, even some puppet army officers, who have also thought of a way back for themselves. Compared with the soldiers, it is undoubtedly difficult for the officers of the puppet army to get by.

After all, there are underground parties and intelligence stations of the Eighth Route Army in the city, and those hardcore traitors who work hard for the little devils will also be judged by the Eighth Route Army as the object of investigation and punishment after Taiyuan is recovered.

And this sudden gunfire that resounded throughout the city also caused many people who were originally hiding at home to hide in the cellar again. It seemed to them that when the gunfire stopped, maybe they would dare to come out of the cellar! (To be continued.) )