At seven o'clock in the morning of February 27, it was just a little bright, and the early spring morning seemed extraordinarily quiet. Inside and outside the city of Taiyuan, the air defense horn suddenly sounded, and the piercing sound instantly tore the city's temporary tranquility to shreds. Immediately after, more than a dozen black dots appeared in the sky. The black dots flew closer and closer, and finally revealed their true colors - 12 Army Air Force Type 97 bombers with plaster flags.

These aerial demons were divided into three batches and screamed and pounced on Taiyuan City. To the surprise of the Japanese pilots, the city did not move at all, as if it were a prehistoric ruin. They didn't know what to do, Taiyuan was already an empty city at this time. Since the Battle of Taiyuan, this thousand-year-old city has not regained popularity. A small number of residents were also evacuated to the outskirts yesterday evening.

Unable to find a living target, the Japanese began to circle around the city, trying to find valuable targets such as barracks and field hospitals, but unfortunately they were doomed to be in vain. The disappointed Japanese dropped a few bombs casually and then reconnoitred outside the city. One of the four-plane formations flew to Xishan, across the Fen River, where the 33rd Division's temporary headquarters was located, and where many troops were lurking.

At a security post, Zheng Weiguo was squinting to observe the enemy's situation. The commander of the antiaircraft artillery battalion on the side was a little eager to try when he saw the enemy planes flying closer and closer. Seeing that Zheng Weiguo had not expressed his position for a long time, he couldn't help but ask for war and said, "Master, why don't we fight!" It's not a taste to watch the devil show off on our heads! In order for Zheng Weiguo to agree, he also patted his chest and said: "As long as you agree, I will shoot down all four planes as soon as possible!" ”

Zheng Weiguo glanced at him and scolded: "Don't fuck the empty cannon!" ”

The commander of the anti-aircraft artillery battalion was anxious and said: "I didn't release the empty artillery, what I said is true!" Master, you can believe me once, I can make a military order! ”

Zheng Weiguo's face softened slightly, and said: "I'm glad that you have this confidence, but it's better not to expose it for now, when the enemy's brigade arrives, we have to fight a tough battle!" ”

He originally hoped that the Soviet Volunteer Air Force for Aiding China would come to provide air cover, but unfortunately at this time the main force of the air force was in the south, and just a few days ago it had bombed the Songshan airfield in Taiwan. Although there are some air groups in the north, Lanzhou, which is the base, has been bombed by Japanese planes, so there is not enough strength to rush to support it at present. In this case, the antiaircraft artillery battalion is the only air defense force, and naturally it cannot be easily used.

As he was talking, Chief of Staff Zhou, Director Xiong and other officers hurried over and said, "Division, sure enough, the 109th Division is the fastest!" They're in Wenshui now. ”

Zheng Weiguo was a little surprised and said, "Wenshui, how can it be so fast!" Could it be that they all come by car? ”

Chief of Staff Zhou said: "I really said that you were hit, according to the scouts' report, there were hundreds of six-wheeled trucks, as well as some side three-wheeled motorcycles, wheeled armored vehicles, and officer passenger cars, which were two or three kilometers long when traveling along the highway. ”

Zheng Weiguo rubbed his head and said, "Can you judge how many troops and heavy equipment the enemy has?" ”

Chief of Staff Zhou said: "Most of the trucks are covered with cloth, and you can't tell what is being carried inside. Based on past experience, it is inferred that 100 six-wheeled trucks can transport up to three infantry brigades, and during the Battle of Pingxingguan, the Japanese army had the Xinzhuang Automobile Fleet transport three brigades to the front. Of course, it is also possible that the Japanese army will reduce its number and carry more heavy weapons. ”

When everyone heard that the enemy was so powerful, they were a little nervous, and many people even looked a little flustered.

Zheng Weiguo was worried that it would hurt his morale, so he hurriedly said: "Three brigades are impossible!" Pingxingguan is close to each other, and it will take a lot of time for the 109th Division to rush to Wenshui from the area of Liulin Shilou, and there is also a long way to go from Wenshui to Taiyuan. And after all, the devil is still flesh and blood, and after such a long journey, the car box is too full to suffocate them! ”

Director Xiong quipped: "Suffocate these bastards, and we will have peace of mind!" ”

Everyone couldn't help but laugh, and the previous tension was not so dignified.

Chief of Staff Zhou said: "Well, there should not be three brigades, probably between one and two. It depends on whether the Japanese army wants to transport more soldiers or more heavy weapons. ”

Zheng Weiguo said: "No matter how many enemies come, our determination to annihilate them all the way cannot be shaken!" Chief of Staff, how many troops do we have on hand now? ”

Chief of Staff Zhou said: "The main forces are basically concentrated here, and there are more than 5,000 people in total. If the 341st Regiment and the baggage troops could arrive in time, they could add another 3,000 men. "The 341st Regiment went directly back to Ping'an County to rest after the Battle of Dongyangguan, and only set off from Ping'an County on the 25th, and is currently responsible for ensuring the safe transfer of materials between Taiyuan and Ping'an County.

Zheng Weiguo said: "Don't transfer the 341st Regiment first, first, they may not be able to arrive due to time constraints, and second, the captured materials also need strong troop protection." ”

Chief of Staff Zhou said, "Yes, Shizao." ”

Zheng Weiguo asked again: "Except for the west, what are the movements of the other Japanese troops?" ”

Chief of Staff Zhou said: "The enemy's 20th Division in the south has shown signs of moving northward, but the 14th Group Army and the Jinsui Army have been pressing very tightly, so that they do not dare to retreat on a large scale, and it is estimated that it is unlikely that they will return to Taiyuan today and tomorrow." There is no major hostility in the east and north for the time being. ”

Zheng Weiguo breathed a sigh of relief and said, "Okay, since the 109th Division jumped the hardest, let's take him first!" ”

At the same time, a long convoy appeared on the road from Wenshui to Taiyuan, starting with five side three-wheeled motorcycles with three soldiers on board, one of whom sat on a sidecar. There was also a Type 92 heavy machine gun in front of the sidecar, which looked a little murderous. The motorcycle was followed by more than a dozen six-wheeled trucks, which also had heavy machine guns on their beds, and the infantry on them stood with guns in their hands, looking ready to fight at any time.

After this convoy passed, there was a longer convoy of three armored cars, followed by several officers' passenger cars, and then all six-wheeled trucks. The first few cars were unveiled, and the carriages were heavily armed and ready for battle. The seventy or eighty cars behind were covered with cloth, and it was impossible to tell what was being transported inside.

The average distance between the two trucks is about 20 meters, and more than 100 cars line up in a long line of two or three kilometers. Due to the dry weather, the dust kicked up by the car could be seen from afar.

When it was almost noon, the convoy passed Xugou and was about to arrive at Jinyuan. The 331st Regiment was ordered to move forward, and at this time it was already in the position behind the side of the convoy. The warriors were lurking in the mountains and forests in the distance, staring coldly at the uninvited guests.

When a soldier saw the Japanese army's side three wheels on the heavy machine gun, he was envious and said, "What a damn majesty, if only I could use this game one day!" ”

Several other warriors chimed in, and their voices grew louder as they spoke. The company commander hurriedly shouted in a low voice: "Don't speak, if you want a motorcycle, run faster, whoever grabs it will be used!" ”

The soldiers listened to it one by one, and they were eager to pounce immediately. However, the convoy continued to move forward, and the order to attack was not passed down for a long time. If this continues, the motorcycle will definitely have to reach the defense zone of the fraternal troops. Sure enough, the motorcycle ran farther and farther away, and soon disappeared into the bend of the road.

The loot was gone, and the warriors were a little disappointed. However, they soon got excited again, as several beautiful four- and six-wheeled officer passenger cars (which looked weird, felt like a sedan and a jeep hybrid) came by. This game is obviously more magnificent than the three-wheeled motorcycle, so everyone quickly "empathizes".

The company commander was also excited. He held the binoculars and his hands shook with excitement. Suddenly, he slammed himself to the ground and whispered, "Quick, hide yourself." Be careful, and slowly retreat into the anti-artillery hole! ”

It turned out that he had been staring at an officer in the car with a telescope, thinking that he would definitely capture this guy alive later. Unexpectedly, after staring for a long time, the sun's reflection just happened to shoot into the officer's eyes. The company commander, who knew what was wrong, hurriedly led the brothers into hiding.

Coincidentally, that officer was the commander of this return operation, the commander of the 136th Wing, Setsui Osa. This guy was very alert, and immediately asked to stop after noticing the reflection. However, such a long convoy did not stop when it wanted to, and it took a long time to stop.

Matsui Setsu took the binoculars and looked at the hill for a long time, but the soldiers were hidden, and he didn't see anything. If you send infantry to search the mountains, it will be too delayed, and this area is full of such small hills, if you search one after another, you can only reach Taiyuan in the Year of the Monkey. He thought for a moment and ordered his fellow artillerymen to shell the hill.

The order was quickly delivered, and several trucks lifted the roof of the hood, revealing several 41 mountain guns. These cannons were placed on the carriage with the muzzle facing backwards. Instead of unloading the mountain artillery, the Japanese turned the car 90 degrees to the right and aimed it at the hill with the butt of the car. It looks like he was going to shoot directly at the car.

After a test firing, the Japanese army covered the small hill with fire. Shells smashed ferociously on the position, and small trees, weeds, and earth and rocks were blown into the air. Fortunately, the soldiers were hiding in the anti-artillery holes, otherwise the casualties would have been large.

The Japanese army's move surprised Zheng Weiguo and them. Since they were bombarding an important ambush position on their side, many people believed that our troops had been exposed and should act in advance.

Zheng Weiguo said calmly: "Wait and see! If the Japanese really found out about our operation, they would not have bombed only such a place, and they would not have set up a long snake formation on the road. ”

Sure enough, after waiting for a while, the Japanese saw that the shelling had no effect and did not meet a counterattack, so they continued to advance. Both the command and the fighters at the front breathed a sigh of relief.

The convoy soon arrived at the intended ambush site, and the side three-wheeled motorcycles in front were fine, but the trucks behind had tire blowouts one after another, and some trucks even overturned on their sides due to loss of balance. It seems weird, but the reason is actually very simple - there are a lot of guillotines buried on the road, the knife edges are facing up, the motorcycle is light, the scratch is shallow, and there will be no accident for a while, the truck is heavy, and it can basically cut the outer tire at once, and the outer tire is broken, and the inner tube is overwhelmed, and it has to explode if it can't run far.

There was a sudden jubilation in the headquarters, Zheng Weiguo picked up the phone, and was about to give the order to start the general attack. A communications staff officer suddenly broke in and said with a worried face: "Division, it's not good, the first division of the 26th Division of the Japanese Army in Mongolia has passed Xinkou, and it will soon arrive in Yangqu!" ”

As soon as the words fell, the room suddenly became a mess.

"What!"

"Why are you only reporting now?"

"Why did the people in the north not give timely warning?"

"Master, let's cancel this ambush! Otherwise, we will face the dilemma of being attacked on the back of the belly! ”

"Yes, Master, you can't fight it......"

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After Yangqu is Taiyuan, the 26th Division's surprise attack can be regarded as stabbing at the vital point of the 33rd Division. If the reinforcements are not effective, what awaits them is a two-sided attack from the 109th Division and the 26th Division.

Bang! Zheng Weiguo slapped the table and shouted, "Shut up!" The sky hasn't fallen yet. The noisy command room fell silent in an instant. Zheng Weiguo glanced at everyone and said calmly: "Listen to my orders!" ”