'General, Yangqu Urgent! Half an hour ago, the Eighth Route Army sneaked into Yangqu City, and at least one division of the Eighth Route Army troops was storming Yangqu City. Pen, fun, pavilion www. biquge。 infoAt present, the defenders of Yangqu City are engaged in a fierce exchange of fire with the sneak attack of the Eighth Route Army in the city. ’

looked at the combat staff officer who suddenly appeared at the command headquarters and looked a little flustered to report the news. Itagaki Seishiro, who was sitting in the chair, couldn't help but get up, as if he was very shocked by the attack on Yangqu.

Of course, the real shock is the time of day. Compared with the previous sneak attacks on the county seat where they were stationed, most of them were carried out at night. And right now, it's not time for lunch!

In this case, unless the defenders of Yangqu City are all fools. Otherwise, how could the Eighth Route Army easily break the city!

Most importantly, Itagaki also knows a lot about the direction of the yang curve. The troops stationed there controlled the three dangerous passes in and out of Yangqu. It can be said that those three dangerous passes are all dangerous places where 'one husband is the pass, and ten thousand people are not opened'.

How could it be that the Eighth Route Army attacked Yangqu City after the war broke out?

'Repeat the previous telegram? Has the Eighth Route Army already attacked Yangqu City? ’

'Yes, General! And after this urgent telegram was sent, we were no longer able to contact the defenders of Yangqu. ’

The words that the combat staff officer said nervously made Itagaki sit back in the chair he had risen up again. I lost radio contact with the defenders, and there is no doubt that the defenders who are aware of Yangqu are afraid that the result will not be too good.

It can be said that it should be a very lucky thing to be able to send such an urgent telegram. If it weren't for this telegram, it is estimated that Itagaki would never have imagined that the Eighth Route Army would dare to surprise Yangqu City during the day.

Just looking at the slightly gloomy weather outside, Itagaki seemed to understand where the guts of the Eighth Route Army came from. In this case, even if Itagaki calls for air force support from North China, I am afraid that the air force will have to consider the consequences.

Once the plane has taken off, it suddenly turns to a thunderstorm. Then it is very likely that the plane that will take off to fight will not be able to return to the airport. Perhaps it was precisely because of this that the Eighth Route Army dared to attack Yangqu during the day!

Even if I can't figure out how the Eighth Route Army captured the three dangerous passes where troops were stationed, but the Eighth Route Army attacked Yangqu City, which is enough to show that the three passes have lost their effect, and the Eighth Route Army has completely opened the passage to Taiyuan.

'Another main division?' Could it be the troops of the 120 Division? Isn't their main force, our intelligence services, constantly watching? Why didn't we hear anything earlier? ’

'Report to the General, we have secretly contacted the intelligence stations on the front. According to the information fed back by the intelligence station, the main forces of the 120 Division did not move at all. The Eighth Route Army, which is currently attacking Yangqu, is afraid that it is another secret force! ’

'Yaga! What do those people do to eat? They didn't find the Eighth Route Army that Lou Fu appeared, and now there is another main division of the Eighth Route Army in Yangqu, but they still haven't found it. Are these intelligence agents raised by the empire all rice buckets? ’

Itagaki, who was furious, directly sprayed the special high school of the Japanese army in charge of intelligence. But it's useless to spray again, and now Yangqu City is only afraid that it has fallen. It seems that there is not much time left for the Taiyuan defenders to react.

It is only about 30 kilometers from Yangqu to Taiyuan, which is a distance for the Eighth Route Army, which is in a hurry, and it may not take a few hours to reach the city of Taiyuan. Thinking of this, Itagaki also felt anxious.

Although he was very anxious in his heart, Itagaki still got up decisively and said: "Order all the troops around Taiyuan to enter a state of imminent battle, and be ready for a decisive battle with the Eighth Route Army at any time." In addition, Taiyuan City fully implemented military martial law.

From now on, block all access to and from Taiyuan. During the period of martial law, it is forbidden for any unrelated person to move around at will. As for when the state of martial law will end, it will depend on whether we can withstand the attack of the Eighth Route Army. ”

After giving this order, Itagaki quickly summoned the commanders of the troops in the city for an emergency combat meeting. At the same time, after the occupation of Taiyuan City, the mournful air defense sirens sounded for the first time.

Groups of heavily loaded Japanese troops also quickly stepped out of the camp and began to carry out the order of all-round martial law. Many people in the city who were caught off guard were also driven away from the streets and driven home by these Japanese soldiers, and some civilians were even killed directly.

Taiyuan City, which entered a state of full martial law, soon became noisy. Even the most stupid people know that they are afraid that the Eighth Route Army will soon be in the city. That also means that Taiyuan City will become a place of gunsmoke again!

With the city of Taiyuan fully entering a state of martial law, the surrounding Japanese troops also entered a state of imminent battle. The Japanese army, which was still blocking the Jiaocheng of the First Division, also received the news of the fall of Yangqu.

They were already struggling to resist the offensive of the Eighth Route Army, and they immediately realized that their flanks had been exposed. If the Eighth Route Army moves quickly, it is believed that they will soon arrive in Jiaocheng.

In this way, the Japanese army in Jiaocheng, which was attacked from both sides, would also be surrounded by the Eighth Route Army. In the face of such a result, the Japanese army, which was fighting fiercely with the Eighth Route Army, also seemed to have some people panicking.

At this moment, He Zhengdao, who moved the headquarters forward again, did not order the troops to rush to Taiyuan in a big way. On the contrary, the two main regiments of the 2nd Division were ordered to start moving towards Jiaocheng, and the 1st Division, the main force fighting against the Japanese army in Jiaocheng, was ordered.

Just to increase the panic of the Japanese army in Taiyuan City, He Zhengdao also dispatched a main force regiment and quickly rushed to Taiyuan City. But He Zhengdao knew that with only the troops of this regiment, it would take a little time to reach the city of Taiyuan.

After all, there are still many little devils' garrison troops outside Taiyuan City. The Eighth Route Army wanted to successfully attack the city of Taiyuan, and if it did not solve these peripheral Japanese troops, it would still not be possible to reach the city of Taiyuan safely.

Mr. Mao and Mr. Zhu, who have been paying attention to the progress of the war in Shanxi, received a telegram from He Zhengdao, and said happily: "Okay! Yangqu is won, and the rest is to attack Taiyuan. This battle was fought beautifully! ”

As the commander-in-chief of the Eighth Route Army, Mr. Zhu is full of expectations for He Zhengdao every time he makes a move. Although there is a trace of worry every time, but now that Lou Fu and Yang Qu are broken, it really makes him breathe a sigh of relief.

Taking these two county towns that defend Taiyuan, realizing that the Eighth Route Army can attack Taiyuan on a large scale. Although siege warfare cannot be avoided, it will cause heavy casualties. But Mr. Zhu knew that He Zhengdao had experience in this area.

The most important thing is that He Zhengdao has a hard guy on his hands. Even if you fight with the Japanese army with bayonets, I believe that you will not lose to the Japanese army. At this moment, Taiyuan City, except for an infantry brigade of the Japanese army, can no longer draw many support troops.

As for the 116th Division that cooperated with the Itagaki Division to defend Taiyuan, it is now being constantly devoured by the Eighth Route Army bit by bit. They want to withdraw from Changzhi, but I'm afraid it's not so easy.

Looking at Mr. Zhu, who was excited, Mao who was sitting next to him also smiled and said: "Mr. Zhu, now it's just to open the channel to attack Taiyuan, and the real tough battle is still in Taiyuan!" At this time, are we rejoicing too early? ”

'Is it early?' Think about it, there is indeed a point! Still, I have faith in that kid! Whether it is an attack on Lou Fu or a surprise attack on Yangqu, the battle plan formulated by this kid can also be described as a deadly move, making the little devil unguardable.

But in these two battles, he did not use his most elite reconnaissance brigade at all. Although this kid did not elaborate on it in the telegram, as far as I know about him, this reconnaissance brigade is only afraid that it is already near Taiyuan City.

Perhaps, in Taiyuan City today, many elite troops of reconnaissance brigades have been infiltrated. As long as our main army comes to the city, then the gate of Taiyuan should be opened, and I believe that no matter how good the Japanese army is, it will not be able to stop our main force from entering the city. ’

Judging from the current situation, the Henan Campaign, which is still in fierce fighting, is afraid that it will not end in a short time. At least the Japanese army attacking Henan is also in stubborn resistance, and the reinforcements of the little devils are also accelerating their support.

In contrast, the Battle of Shanxi led by He Zhengdao was not able to catch up with the latter and successfully recover the entire territory of Shanxi before the end of the Battle of Henan. If this battle can be ended as soon as possible, it will also be very beneficial to the Eighth Route Army.

As the Japanese army was unexpected, the Eighth Route Army started two large-scale battles at once, which was also very stressful for the Eighth Route Army. At this time, the combat materials stored in the early days of the Eighth Route Army were also transported to the front line in batches.

If you can't end the battle as soon as possible, then with the background of the Eighth Route Army, I'm afraid it won't last long!

And now He Zhengdao has already started, and even every time he has successfully completed the battle plan at the lowest cost, which really makes Mr. Zhu and Yan'an very happy. But they also prefer to end the battle as soon as possible.

After all, for the Shanxi Campaign, the Eighth Route Army also used a lot of main forces. These troops also need to consume a large amount of supplies and ammunition to fight. Even if there were some seizures, but that was still a small number.

He Zhengdao, who also understood this, actually didn't want to see the storming of Taiyuan City. But in the current situation, it is not up to him. The most important thing is to see what choice Itagaki will make!

The Japanese commander, who was urgently summoned by Itagaki, was also taken aback after listening to Itagaki tell the situation. They all know very well what the fall of Yangqu means to them in Taiyuan!

Whether to fight or withdraw seems to have become a problem they need to consider!

'General, we also have an infantry brigade in the city, and we also have an Imperial Division. Combined, our combat troops in Taiyuan also have more than 10,000 people. The Eighth Route Army wants to attack Taiyuan City, but I'm afraid it's not so easy! ’

'General, judging from the current situation, the Eighth Route Army has gathered at least two or three main divisions of troops and is heading straight for Taiyuan. With only our current strength, even if we can withstand the offensive of the Eighth Road, how long can we hold out?

The 116th Division has been trapped in Changzhi and cannot get out, and Yangquan is even more in the midst of fierce fighting. As for Jinzhong's troops, if they want to come over, I'm afraid it will take a certain amount of time. The troops over there can be transferred, and Jinzhong will also be in a dangerous situation. ’

Some people are fighting and some are withdrawing, and this situation seems to be the place where Itagaki is entangled at the moment. Whether to keep it or not, it seems that he needs to make up his mind. But it was not easy for him to make such a decision! (To be continued.) )