I don't know if it was someone who saw Shuzo intended, or if everyone really deliberately avoided it, about the fact that Kiyotaro Yamamura was killed by shelling. In the telegram sent to the North China Front in the middle of the night, there was still no mention of the matter.

Received a telegram from the 12th Division overnight, requesting that the Air Force parachute a batch of medicines tomorrow. For such a request, Yamashita Fumi, who received the telegram, also felt a headache, but he was even more sure that the 12th Division was afraid that it would not last long.

In one night, the 12th Division, which broke through from the town, was wiped out by nearly half of its strength by the Eighth Route Army. With such a loss speed, how can they insist on breaking through to Mengdong?

But now that the 12th Division was sending a telegram in need of medicine, they had to prepare it properly. If at this time, they rejected the application of the 12th Division, and in the future, the North China Front and the Kwantung Army would only have a harder time dealing with it.

By dawn the next day, the Japanese troops, who had recaptured the outer defensive positions, still did not dare to show any slackness. But when the plane appeared in the sky, many soldiers fell asleep directly against the trenches with their guns in their hands.

For these exhausted soldiers, the officers on the position did not say much. According to the orders they received, at least they don't have to rush to the road this morning, and they can all get at least a morning's rest.

As for whether the Eighth Route Army will attack at this time, they also think that it should not. According to common sense, as long as their planes appear, the Eighth Route Army seems to be invisible, so that their planes cannot be searched at all.

After the planes that arrived dropped a batch of medicines and ammunition into the position of the 12th Division, they threw the bombs they carried into the blocking position of the Eighth Route Army in anger, circled around twice, and then quickly left again.

Just when the little devil thought that at this time, the Eighth Route Army would fire a few more cannons in retaliation. As a result, to their surprise, everything seemed normal on the side of the Eighth Route Army, as if it was also recovering.

If it weren't for the blocking positions of the Eighth Route Army, there were still soldiers who began to repair the trenches, it is estimated that the little devils on the peripheral positions would have thought that the Eighth Route Army had all retreated!

The person who learned the news saw Xiusan, and he also didn't rest for long. But after listening to the report, I saw that except for the wounded barracks, the rest of the barracks seemed very quiet. Even the previous bombing did not wake up too many people.

This situation can only show that the spirit of these soldiers under his command has reached the limit. Even though the sound of shells outside shook the sky, these soldiers who had just fallen asleep did not wake up. That's telling!

'Have you received all the medicines and medicines we asked for yesterday?' ’

'Yes, General! We have already sent people to count the medicines and ammunition that the Air Force has parachuted in before. Except for some imported special drugs, the quantity is slightly lacking, and all other domestic drugs are fully equipped and all ammunition has been received. ’

Hearing that the number of some special drugs was insufficient, it was also clear to Xiusan that it was not easy to collect so many medicines in such a short period of time. It is not easy for the North China Front to do this.

The people who thought of this nodded and said, "Have all the medicines been delivered?" ”

'Yes, General! After the inventory was completed, it was sent over as soon as possible. At present, our medical staff are hurrying to give medicine to the wounded. However, some of the seriously injured did not hold on and had already sacrificed their lives for the country. ’

From ending the fighting, to obtaining medicines from the Air Force. In a short period of time, hundreds of seriously injured people have closed their eyes in pain. For these soldiers who died without effective treatment, the medical staff was also powerless.

As a soldier, death is already a very common thing on this kind of battlefield. Even the medics, many of them were killed and injured in last night's shelling.

This kind of report also made Xiu San say nothing, looked at the silent position in front of him and continued: "Is there no movement in the Eighth Route Army? ”

'Nope! Earlier, our bombers bombed their positions. According to the news transmitted from the forward observation post, the Eighth Route Army did not seem to have arranged too many blocking troops on the position.

However, because our observation post did not dare to get too close to reconnoitre, we could see that the Eighth Route Army was still holding on to the blocking position. After the bombardment, many soldiers on their positions were repairing the bombed trenches and fortifications. ’

No movement?

When the people who heard this saw Xiusan, they also felt a little puzzled about what kind of medicine was sold in these Eighth Route Army gourds. Ever since they encountered the independent column, they found that their deployment had fallen into an ambush set up in advance by the other party.

Now that the Eighth Route Army suddenly became quiet, people saw Xiusan intuitively feeling that there was a conspiracy in it. As for the blocking positions of the Eighth Route Army, not too many blocking troops were arranged. Does this sound like there is still a conspiracy?

Is it that the Eighth Route Army feels that they are unable to continue to break through today? Or did the Eighth Route Army deliberately open the road so that they could evacuate from here smoothly? This is a somewhat contradictory speculation, which really makes Xiusan not know how to make a decision.

But there is one thing, people see Shuzo very sure. That is, in this situation, the remaining troops are simply not capable of breaking through. It is also necessary to rest for a morning to regain physical strength and spirit.

So in the afternoon, do they want to break through or not?

When the people who thought of this saw Xiusan, they immediately said: "Send a telegram to the North China Front and let them send reconnaissance planes to increase reconnaissance of the enemy situation in the surrounding area." I want to know how many Eighth Route Army troops are active in our vicinity at this time.

In addition, several main forces of the separate column, which are active there at the moment. If the reconnaissance plane discovers anything, we hope to be able to give us feedback in a timely manner. We know too little about their marching arrangements!

Also, if the next bomber formation fails to find a good bombing target. I suggested that these bombers could be sent to Guisui and other places to bomb cities there. That way, at least their bombs will not be wasted. ”

'General, aren't we going to break through today?' ’

After lunch, let's discuss it again." In this situation, how far do you think we can go to break through? Earlier, there was such a loud explosion outside, did you see how many of our soldiers woke up? ’

In a simple sentence, the adjutant officer in charge of the war situation duty also didn't know what to say. If a unit loses due vigilance against the sound of guns and cannons on the battlefield, then the army is not far from defeat.

As the telegram from the 12th Division was sent back, Sugiyama Moto, who received the telegram, shook his head and said, "In this situation, it is not appropriate for us to overstimulate the Eighth Route Army. If they bomb their city, they are afraid that a new battle will start again.

Before I return to China, I must ensure that the situation in North China is stable. Although this may sound a bit deflating, it is undeniable that the Eighth Route Army is now in North China and poses a huge threat to us.

Before the new commander takes office, it is necessary for me to put into his hands a relatively stable North China. What's more, during this time, our army aviation units were also very tired, and the ammunition consumed was also very huge.

Since the 12th Division chose not to break through for the time being. Then it is only necessary to send some reconnaissance planes and fighters to deter the Eighth Route Army. Bomber formations, there is no need to take off again, let them rest at the airfield and stand by! ”

In this case, won't the commander of the mountain village division have an opinion? ’

'Do you think they will be able to break out of the encirclement of the independent column?' According to the information we have gathered, the Eighth Route Army has now gathered tens of thousands of main forces near the 12th Division.

Although I don't want to admit it, I'm sure that Yamamura-kun and they won't be able to come back. The Empire has limited resources, so it is better to save those aerial bombs where they are needed more. As for Yamamura-kun, I can only say I'm sorry.

If I return to China this time, I will be lucky enough to stay in the army, and I will take good care of his family. I will also do my best to let the soldiers of the 12th Division strive for better compensation and benefits. I can't do anything else! ’

A word that sounds a little chilling, but it sounds very rational when it comes to Fengwen at the bottom of the mountain. In fact, losers in the army are not sympathetic. And the 12th Division is undoubtedly the loser.

Sugiyama Moto, who knew that he was afraid that he would not be able to become the commander and that he still needed to return to China to be questioned by the cabinet, asked himself if he owed the 12th Division. But in order to make up for this debt, he also did a lot of things.

Even in order to rescue the 12th Division, he buried the 3rd Brigade of the Independent Mixed Division. And the recent support from the army aviation is also consuming his connections and favors. Until now, it can be regarded as benevolent and righteous.

Since he knew that the 12th Division was in danger, it was difficult to escape the fate of being completely annihilated by the Eighth Route Army. Then what he had to do was to minimize the losses of the North China Front. Today's airdrop of medicine is the last time he will help him.

And He Zhengdao, who also woke up at this moment, learned that the Japanese army really did not break through and continued to cower in Kongjiagou, and also realized that these little devils would not be able to hold on. At this moment, I still feel that I still need to take a break before breaking through.

Looking at the small raindrops that were already falling, He Zhengdao said with some emotion: "Stay on a rainy day, and I won't stay on a rainy day!" Order the 2nd Division, hurry up and join the main force, and strive to end the battle tonight! ”

'Yes, Commander! ’

The people who also saw the sky start to rain saw Shuizo, and the whole person felt bad. He knew very well that in this kind of weather, their planes would not be able to take off. How long can they hold out without air support?

The light rain, which had been sparse, began to increase by noon. In the face of such weather, even if people see Xiusan and want to order the troops to break through, they are afraid that they will not be able to walk. What's more, the forward positions reported that the Eighth Route Army had increased its troops in the blocking positions.

This also means that there is not much time left for them. Accordingly, there is not much time left for them to make choices. So next, what choice will people make when they see Xiusan? (To be continued.) )