Although neither the Japanese army nor the Eighth Route Army announced the news that Taiyuan City was taken over by the Eighth Route Army, the troops of the 120th Division could be stationed in the city with a high transfer. The news of the pen & fun & pavilion www.biquge.info was quickly known by various forces, and some envoys in China naturally knew about it.

The first reaction of foreign forces who paid attention to the Chinese War of Resistance after getting the news was that it was unlikely. After all, according to the intelligence they knew, the Japanese army also stationed troops of two main divisions in Shanxi.

With other co-subordinate troops, the Japanese army's military strength in Shanxi was not weak. In contrast, the Eighth Route Army, which was forced to break through the siege and go north to resist the war, fought more and more fiercely, and even recovered cities like Taiyuan.

In the eyes of many foreign forces, the government and army that dominated the War of Resistance in China were undoubtedly the Nationalist government that retreated from Chongqing and the Nationalist army troops commanded by Lao Chiang.

However, from the beginning of the Battle of Songhu, although the troops under the command of Lao Jiang fought many general battles with the Japanese army. But every battle seems to end with the retreat of the national * army, which is a bit of a loss of the city and a shame.

Even if the national government publicizes it, this is exchanging space for time. However, compared with the continuous expansion of the jurisdiction of the Eighth Route Army, this time it opened up two major battlefields. And judging from the current situation, there is no doubt that the Eighth Route Army still has the upper hand.

After some comparison, foreign governments that paid attention to the Chinese War of Resistance gradually realized. Even if Huaxia can win the War of Resistance Against Japan, it seems that there is really suspense about the future of Huaxia's party and army.

The first person to propose to Yan'an to send a delegation was the Mei Lijian side, and the war clouds hanging over Europe at the moment naturally could not be concealed from too many people. If Europe goes to war, the world will change with it.

As a military and economic power that emerged after World War I, American also had colonial interests in Asia. Today, Asia is under the threat of Japan. Merrijian also really needs to find an ally or partner in Asia.

Even in the United States Congress, there are many people who only recognize Lao Jiang and these people. But the current rise of the Eighth Route Army also makes Mei Lijian feel that it is necessary to change some of their policies toward China.

Even if it does not give any benefit to the Eighth Route Army for the time being, it is necessary to contact the Eighth Route Army. If it is the future of China, Yan'an will have the final say, and they will have contact in advance, so it will naturally be more convenient to deal with them in the future.

After receiving the application of the US representative in Chongqing, the office of the Eighth Route Army in Chongqing naturally quickly transmitted the news back to Yan'an. Such a telegram made Yan'an also very excited.

In a sense, this is a good start, a beginning for the world to understand Huaxia and Yan'an. At least in Mao's view, in the future, they don't have to act just by looking at the face of the Soviet side.

Since people are interested in making contact with us, it is natural that we should not close the door. At present, our situation is very good, and we also need to have more contacts with the outside world to let others know our political program and principles.

The so-called retreat is unacceptable. It's just that after they come, how we will entertain also needs to be discussed in detail. I think it's better to let Enlai be responsible for this matter! ’

'Yes, Chairman! ’

As the person in charge of diplomacy in the Eighth Route Army, it is undoubtedly a wise choice to let Zhou Enlai be in charge of matters related to the US delegation. But this incident also made Yan'an realize that they were no longer the same as before.

Although the battle between Shanxi and Henan is still ongoing, Zhengzhou in Henan and Taiyuan in Shanxi have become areas controlled by the Eighth Route Army. Many garrison troops stationed in Shaanxi also moved to the newly recovered areas.

With the new jurisdiction, it is natural to form a corresponding democratic government, as well as a corresponding garrison. For the Eighth Route Army, there is no doubt that it has once again achieved new development, and the population and government of the base area are also growing.

Regarding some matters in Yan'an, Mao will also instruct the confidential department to send a telegram to He Zhengdao as a senator. As a newly promoted alternate member, He Zhengdao can naturally express his opinions on some matters of the government.

On matters involving the US delegation, He Zhengdao also said directly: "When the US representatives come here, they can let them visit our troops and base areas." However, some secrecy units also need to keep them confidential.

We need to continue to keep things secret about our steel mills and arsenals. Even if the American representatives asked, we had to refuse their visit. With the exception of submachine guns, all new weapons are kept secret.

If the American representatives want to buy the blueprints of our submachine guns, they can also negotiate with them accordingly. It's just that in the current situation, even if we want machinery and equipment, they may not be able to ship it to us.

With regard to the treatment of the US representatives, my suggestion is to show our enthusiasm and to adhere to our principles. There is a difference between foreign devils and small devils, but they also need to be more vigilant and not give too much trust! ”

After receiving the telegram from He Zhengdao, Mao also felt that it made sense after discussing it with Zhou Enlai and others. Whether it is admitted or not, the current proximity of Yan'an to the Soviet Union is also something that is clear to all countries.

It's just that the representatives of various countries also know that Mao, who is currently leading the affairs of Yan'an and the Eighth Route Army, is not a staunch pro-Soviet faction. If they can gain the favor of Mao and Yan'an, maybe they can also get some benefits.

In matters involving Yan Xishan, He Zhengdao did not express too many opinions. His suggestion was to probe Yan Laoxi's bottom first and see what the idea of this guy who was good at dancing between two eggs was.

In short, it is undoubtedly impossible to return the management rights of Taiyuan or Shanxi. If Yan Xishan went too far, He Zhengdao didn't mind committing a mutiny in the Jin Sui army, so that Yan Xishan would know what it meant to be a handsome person who knew the times.

At present, the Jin Sui army stationed in Linfen seems to have a lot of troops, but its combat effectiveness is very weak. In addition, their weapons and equipment also depend on the supply of the Eighth Route Army to a large extent, and the consequences of the Eighth Route Army's bombing can be imagined.

The only force that could fight, but the commander did not deal with Yan Laoxi. If it weren't for the fact that the current situation is more sensitive, I am afraid that Fu Zuoyi, who is now stationed in Jincheng, would have announced a change of course long ago.

At least as far as Fu Zuoyi is concerned, he still hopes to have the opportunity to command the troops and go to the occupied area to fight the Japanese army. Instead of continuing to be trapped in Jincheng, staying in this place will not get any development opportunities.

However, for the Eighth Route Army, it is also necessary to think carefully about the troops under the command of Fu Zuoyi. Once its power develops and expands too quickly, it will also leave some unpredictable hidden dangers in the future.

The affairs of Taiyuan City, He Zhengdao was completely handed over to Mr. He and the 120th Division. He and Ye Jianying only stayed in Taiyuan for one day, and then continued to go to the Jinzhong battlefield to pay attention to the operations of the main forces on the front line.

When he learned that the independent mixed brigade of the Japanese army did not retreat in the direction of Jinyuan, but went straight to Jinzhong. He Zhengdao was really a little surprised, but he also quickly instructed the first division to enter Jinyuan and recover the city.

As for the infantry brigade led by Itagaki was blocked by the Second Reconnaissance Regiment on the way to Jinzhong for nearly two days. If it weren't for the Jinzhong troops, I'm afraid that Itagaki would have been completely annihilated by the two reconnaissance regiments.

After receiving a telegram from the Second Reconnaissance Regiment requesting punishment, He Zhengdao said very calmly: "Forget it! We didn't expect that Itagaki would be willing to give up a military town like Jinyuan, and it was a bit reluctant to rely on only two reconnaissance regiments to block it.

Ordered, the two reconnaissance regiments immediately moved in the direction of Jinzhong, and after the main force of the first division recovered Jinyuan, it advanced all the way to the territory of Jinzhong. The main force of the 2nd Division, in cooperation with the reconnaissance brigade, continued to pursue Itagaki.

If Banyuan stays in Jinzhong City and doesn't come out, then we will divide our troops to capture other large and small counties in Jinzhong. From now on, I will not allow a single soldier to enter Jinzhong City, I will see how long Itagaki can stay in Jinzhong City! ”

Since the plan of destroying Banyuan on the outskirts of the field was no longer feasible, He Zhengdao changed the battle plan to besiege the city and send reinforcements. Surrounded the Itagaki troops who had been stationed in Jinzhong at this moment, and began to divide their troops to occupy other places.

Once the large and small county towns leading to Xingtai in Jinzhong were recovered by the Eighth Route Army, Itagaki wanted to break through Shanxi with his troops, but it was also unlikely. Even if he doesn't attack, He Zhengdao will trap Banyuan and his troops alive!

As for the artillery brigade, at this moment, under the order of He Zhengdao, it began to move in the direction of Changzhi. Cooperate with the reconnaissance brigade troops there and Changzhi's troops to encircle and annihilate the 116th Division of the Japanese army that was stubbornly resisting in Changzhi.

If the 116th Division can be encircled and annihilated, at least Itagaki can recognize the reality. That is, their plan to join forces with the 116th Division and then break through is simply impossible to realize. The 116th Division, He Zhengdao is decided!

As the Northeast Anti-Japanese Coalition Army began to adjust its deployment, the Itagaki troops who retreated to Jinzhong City adopted the method of besiegement. In this way, Itagaki who retreated to Jinzhong seemed to be able to breathe a sigh of relief, but the 116th Division was unlucky.

The 118th Division's Luo Shanhui Division, which had fought against the 116th Division, and the old 3rd Reconnaissance Regiment stationed in Changzhi, had been in a stalemate with the 116th Division. In any case, the combat effectiveness of the main division of the little devil is not vegetarian.

But with the artillery brigade under the command of the Northeast Anti-Japanese Coalition Army, and the main force of the first division that went straight to them, they launched an attack from the flank. The 116th Division, which had been holding out for a long time, finally could no longer bear it.

After receiving a telegram from the 116th Division asking for help, Itagaki who was trapped in Jinzhong City said with a bitter face: "How could this battle be like this!" ”

Reinforcements, and now he has reinforcements to send. If there were reinforcements, he would not be trapped in Jinzhong City. Although they successfully rushed out of the Eighth Route Army's blockade, there were actually not many troops left that could be brought out of Taiyuan City.

originally thought that when he arrived in Jinzhong, he would be able to meet the blocked 116th Division, but now the Eighth Route Army is surrounding Jinzhong City. If they go out of the city to rescue, they won't be able to save the 116th Division, and they will have to put the only remaining troops into it! (To be continued.) )