With the main force of the 120th Division gathering in the Yangqu area, He Zhengdao can also prepare to go to Jinzhong. As for Taiyuan City, He Zhengdao doesn't plan to do it for the time being. It's just that he has other arrangements for Taiyuan.

Mr. He, who arrived in Yangqu, followed He Zhengdao to deploy the battle in Yangqu the next day. The reconnaissance brigades deployed at the Yangqu passes were the first to launch surprise attacks on the Japanese troops at these passes, and more often than not, they were secret raids.

The Chitang and Shiling Passes, which had been captured and rebuilt by the Japanese army before, were taken, and a reinforced battalion was deployed in each pass to cooperate with the reconnaissance company to carry out defensive alerts, and the plan to block Taiyuan and Xinzhou was implemented.

At the same time, the 3rd and 4th Divisions of the independent column stationed at the Biguan and Qingshui River, with the cooperation of the garrison troops. The Japanese puppet army in Shuozhou carried out an attack and harassment war, and the main force was directed at Datong.

Upon learning of this situation, the North China Front Army was naturally furious and instructed the troops in the direction of Datong to strictly guard against the outside of the stubborn defense. Troops were sent from the direction of Zhangjiakou to provide support, and troops from Xinzhou were transferred to stabilize the situation in Shuozhou.

At the same time, the 127th Division, which was reorganized from the Red Fifth Army, launched an attack on the Japanese troops stationed in Luliang. Even its main force began to flank the Jin Sui army stationed in Linfen. The whole of Shanxi seems to have become chaotic again.

If anyone is most happy to see this situation, it is undoubtedly the Jin Sui army that retreated to Linfen and its troops began to move closer to Shaanxi. For the initiative of the 127th Division, Yan Xishan is undoubtedly very grateful.

It's just that Yan Xishan was a little confused about this situation, and asked the staff officers around him: "What do you think is the purpose of the Eighth Route Army's move?" At this time, I am afraid that I will attract the retaliation of the Japanese army, right? ”

As the commander-in-chief of the Jin Sui Army, Yan Laoxi naturally knew some operational command. In his opinion, the Eighth Route Army advanced into Shanxi to fight. He was also grateful. But he also knew that when the Eighth Route Army came, he was afraid that he would not leave easily.

This means that Shanxi, as his old nest, may also become the base of the Eighth Route Army in the future. For this kind of worry, Yan Xishan has undoubtedly always existed. But the current situation makes him can only hide this worry in his heart.

Soon, a staff officer said: "Commander." Under the current circumstances, even if the Eighth Route Army does not take the initiative to fight, the Japanese army will definitely attack Shaanxi. Now our strength has almost been completely eroded.

If the Eighth Route Army does not make a move, with their current strength, if they want to resist the Japanese army's front, they are afraid that they will not be able to get any benefits. At present, they are launching a sabotage war, undoubtedly trying to drag the Japanese army in Shanxi and prevent them from entering Shaanxi to fight. ”

After listening to the staff officer's analysis. Yan Xishan still felt a little puzzled and said, "There is some truth in this judgment!" But I always feel that the direction of Xinzhou seems too quiet. I think the Eighth Route Army will definitely make a big move. ”

'There is also a war in the direction of Xinzhou! The 120th Division of the Eighth Route Army is also attacking some strongholds of the Japanese puppet army, and even the 115th Division in the direction of Wutai is currently engaged in guerrilla warfare with the Japanese army near Pingshan.

According to what we have learned, the Jingcheng Coal Mine that was snatched by the little devils seems to have been blown up by them. Many of us were prisoners of war who were held there. I heard that he was also rescued by the Eighth Route Army. This time, the Eighth Route Army seems to be in earnest! ’

'Hmph. It was only when our troops were exhausted that they ran out to pick up the bargains. ’

Among them, there were staff officers who were not very satisfied with the Eighth Route Army and said such things. But no matter what, after the discussion of a group of staff officers of the Jin Suijun. It seems that there are many possibilities for the conclusions reached, but no one knows what it is.

But there is one thing that Jin Suijun can know. It was the Japanese army that encircled and suppressed them a lot less. Many of the scattered troops were also contacted one after another, making Yan Xishan feel that the available troops in his hands were gradually increasing.

In fact, for the current attack and harassment war launched by the Eighth Route Army in the northwest of Shanxi. The North China Front is also analyzing the intentions of the Eighth Route Army. In their view, this kind of harassment warfare will cause them difficulties, but it is far from a fatal threat to them.

As the chief of staff of the Japanese army, Okabe Naosaburo still looked very smart and said: "Your Excellency Commander, at present, our main force is fighting in the south, and the strength of our North China Front has actually weakened a lot.

At present, our main divisions are all encircling and suppressing the Jin Sui Army and the Central Army in the Linfen and Changzhi areas. Most of the troops we deployed in the northwest of Shanxi are some garrison troops. I'm afraid that the Eighth Route Army also saw this kind of opportunity to get cheap.

According to the information we have so far, there is also an analysis of the battlefield. Personally, I think that the focus of the Eighth Route Army should be Datong and Shuozhou. In these two directions, the Eighth Route Army deployed the largest number of troops, and the losses in our two places were not small.

Secondly, I have another worry, that is, even if the Eighth Route Army cannot attack the important places that we are heavily guarded in the two places. Then the area they occupy can form a blockade for the Suiyuan area. Once this happens, Suiyuan's garrison is only afraid of danger! ”

If He Zhengdao hears this analysis, he will also applaud Okabe Naosaburo's analysis. In fact, the current battle between the independent column troops and Datong in Shuozhou is more about the intention of piercing Suiyuan.

As long as the road and railway from Datong to Suiyuan are blocked, then the Japanese troops stationed in Suiyuan can only rely on Chahar and Rehe to transport supplies. This was undoubtedly a very dangerous thing for the Japanese troops stationed in Suiyuan.

After listening to Okabe Naosaburo's analysis, Terauchi Shouichi and a group of staff officers stared at the map controlled by the North China Front, and said in agreement: "Yo, the chief of staff's analysis is very reasonable, it seems that the independent division of the Eighth Route Army wants to expand their control area."

If this speculation is true, then there is a reasonable explanation for the attacks in Xinzhou, Luliang and other places. These Eighth Route Army, which attacked the areas we occupied, were trying to delay the return of our troops on the front line. Baga, very vicious calculation! ”

'Yes, now the Tongpu Railway is not fully connected, and it is very difficult for our main force in Jinzhong to return to help quickly. It seems that this Eighth Route Army should be very detailed in its reconnaissance of our troop deployment! ’

A staff officer quickly discussed the judgment made by Naosaburo Okabe, making this judgment more valid. It is precisely in this way that, on the basis of this analysis, the North China side began to transfer troops from the North China side to strengthen the garrisons in Datong and Suiyuan.

Regarding the actions of the North China Front, the headquarters of the Eighth Route Army, which was far away in Xi'an, said happily: "It seems that the little devils have judged the first combat intention of the independent column, but it's a pity that they are still fooled!" ”

Listening to Mr. Zhu's words, Mr. Peng also smiled and said, "Yes! The plan formulated by He Zhengdao can be described as a plan. Before the moment the pot was revealed, the little devil was afraid that he would not be able to react.

However, the current situation still plays a lot of role in our fight against the Japanese in enemy-occupied areas. But at the moment, the pressure of the 127th Division is not small, and the Fifth Division attacking the Jin Sui Army seems to be intensifying its attack on us! ”

Since the 127th Division entered Lüliang and Linfen, it began to attack the Japanese station's positions and logistical supplies in the two places. The edge of the Japanese offensive gradually shifted to the 127th Division. This also means that the pressure on the 127th Division is increasing.

Thinking of this, Mr. Zhu immediately said: "Transfer Liu Zhidan's 116th Division, before the independent column plan is not successful, we must drag them in." No matter how strong the Fifth Division is, they are not iron-clad!

In addition, the artillery regiment directly under us that we have formed will also be transferred. The little devils must be let know that if they want to enter our base, they must be prepared for heavy bleeding. If we don't teach them a lesson, we are really afraid of them. ”

'Boss, with such a dozen, we can be regarded as taking out half of the money to fight them. ’

Even if we take out all the money, we have to fight. Even if we don't fight now, when the little devils catch their breath, they will still attack our base area. If you fight now, at least in Shanxi.

Tell Liu Zhidan and Dong Zhentang to be ready to fight back at all times. Once He Zhengdao made a move in Taiyuan, the Japanese army was afraid that they would frantically return to Taiyuan. When the time comes, these little devils are afraid that there will be difficulties in logistics and supply.

I hope that in this battle, at least most of Luliang will be divided into our base areas. As for Xinzhou, we also have to snatch half of it from the little devils. Only in this way will the little devil know that it hurts. ’

According to He Zhengdao's plan to seize the tiger's mouth, there are not only the machinery and equipment to seize Taiyuan from the hands of the little devils, but also the plan to seize control of Shanxi. And the iron ore resources in Luliang are the materials that the Eighth Route Army urgently needs in the future.

After saying these words, Mr. Zhu said again: "Send a telegram to Yan Laoxi, and ask him to send the Jin Sui army to contain the Japanese troops in front of them." At worst, let's drive the little devils away from the Fen River!

At present, our Eighth Route Army is fighting with the little devils, and they can't stay behind to watch the excitement. If they don't do their part and we shrink our defenses, don't blame us. You can make this clear to him. ”

Compared with the Eighth Route Army in history, it also belongs to the command of Yan Xishan. The Eighth Route Army, which now has the right to fight independently, is more likely to cooperate with the Jin Sui Army. In terms of initiative, it is undoubtedly much more flexible.

Although the Jin Sui Army also complained that the Eighth Route Army did not work hard. But with the news of the victory of Pingxingguan and Suiyuan, it spread. The Jin Sui army could not find an excuse and accused the Eighth Route Army of not doing its best in the Battle of Taiyuan.

And now, the Jin Sui Army, which has lost Taiyuan and most of Shanxi, is undoubtedly much weaker than the Eighth Route Army. This also means that in the future, the Eighth Route Army will play a major role in the anti-Japanese war in Shanxi and even in North China.

Although there is a lot of pressure in doing so, there will be a lot less relative constraints. It is precisely because of this new situation in Northwest and North China that Mao Taizu, Mr. Zhu and others plan to continue to expand the base area based on the existing base areas.

Even for a long time, the Eighth Route Army will be under tremendous pressure. However, the Eighth Route Army, which has made preparations for a protracted war, believes that in the next war of resistance, the Eighth Route Army will become stronger and stronger, until it finally launches a counteroffensive against the Japanese army! (To be continued.) )