Headquarters of the Japanese First Army in Taiyuan.

Communications staff officer Kunihiko Kudo walked into Yoshio Shinozuka's office with a panicked expression.

Intelligence staff Hide Sato has just been sentenced to suicide due to poor intelligence work and has returned to Japan. Kudo Kunihiko also has to be careful.

"Report to the Commander!"

"Just intercepted a new radio call!"

"Oh?" Shinozuka Yoshio's expression changed, "Have you heard the enemy's conversation?"

Kudo Kunihiko quickly said cautiously.

"The signal is not very good due to the distance. The other party seems to be communicating in dialect!"

"Our monitors don't understand the dialect very well!"

"Baga!" Yoshio Shinozuka yelled angrily, "Can't you find someone who understands dialect to monitor the situation?"

"Your Excellency, Commander!" Kudo Kunihiko paused quickly, "There are hundreds of dialects in China, and even Chinese people may not be able to understand them all!"

"Kudo-kun, are you making excuses for your incompetence?"

"Do you know that because of your incompetence, you may have lost vitally valuable information?"

"Do you also want to commit suicide?"

Yoshio Shinozuka narrowed his eyes and his voice was slightly cold.

Because Taiyuan Airport and Xinxiang Airport were bombed, unfavorable news came from the front line, which made Yoshio Shinozuka mentally unstable.

If the war situation continues to deteriorate, the base camp will definitely hold people responsible, and the North China Front Army Headquarters will find someone to take the blame.

And the scapegoat is either Shun Tada or Yoshio Shinozuka.

Kudo Kunihiko was frightened and said quickly: "Your Excellency, Commander, although our telecommunications office cannot translate the entire conversation!"

"But the staff heard the other party mention the place name Yangquan many times."

"Nani?" Yoshio Shinozuka said in shock, "Yangquan? Is the news accurate? Will the enemy take military action in Yangquan next?"

"If I tell you, Commander, this news is absolutely accurate!" Kudo Kunihiko said firmly.

He didn't dare to talk half-heartedly like Sato Hide. The information was all based on guessing, otherwise he would be the next one to commit suicide.

Yoshio Shinozuka thought for a long time with a gloomy face, and then asked: "Have you not contacted Niangziguan yet?"

"We have lost contact with Niangziguan for more than half an hour!" Kudo Kunihiko replied, "No matter whether I send a telegram or make a phone call, I can't contact you at all!"

Yoshio Shinozuka ordered: "Continue to monitor the enemy's communication machine and contact the direction of Niangziguan, and order the reinforcements rushing to Niangziguan from Yangquan to withdraw!"

He knew very well that when he received the news that the plane was flying east, he knew that Niangzi Pass would definitely not be saved.

He was reluctant to give up the Zhengtai Road at the moment, but he did not have the extra troops to deal with the Tubal Road who was wreaking havoc in the rear.

At this time, the main forces of the Japanese First Army were the 36th Division, the 37th Division, the 41st Division and the 114th Division, as well as the independent mixed 4th and 9th Brigades.

They were all sent to the front line of Zhongtiao Mountain.

In the rear, there were only four mixed Japanese brigades, the 3rd, 10th, 14th and 16th, and then more than 10 mixed puppet brigades and several puppet divisions.

It seems that there are a lot of troops, but they are distributed and stationed in a vast area of ​​dozens of counties, making it difficult to assemble in a short time.

And they are not even elite troops.

In general, they can only defend themselves, and it is difficult to concentrate their efforts on taking the initiative to attack all directions.

Even if the Eighth Route Army was making some small moves on railways and highways now, he could only endure it and wait until autumn to settle the accounts.

The lady is in prison, but she is still within the acceptable range of Shinozuka Yoshio.

After all, this is not the first time that Niangzi Pass has been lost. During the Hundred Regiments War last year, Niangzi Pass was captured once by the Eighth Route Army.

But Yangquan is an important military town, where a large amount of important supplies such as arms and food are stored.

So Yangquan must not be lost!

After Kudo Kunihiko retreated, Shinozuka Yoshio picked up the phone and asked for support from the North China Front.

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Eighth Route Army Headquarters.

The boss just put down the wireless communication receiver.

The chief of staff quickly asked: "What did Li Yunlong say?"

The boss still feels a little unbelievable. When he heard the chief of staff's question, he couldn't help but raise the corner of his mouth: "Li Yunlong said that 12 planes can be brought back."

"Great!" the chief of staff said happily, "In the future, our Eighth Route Army will also have an aviation unit!"

"Yes!" The boss looked excited, "When Wei Dayong comes back, I will definitely reward him!"

Then the boss looked solemn, and gave an order with a righteous and domineering look: "Decoder, immediately send a report to the Jizhong Cavalry Regiment! Order the Jizhong Cavalry Regiment, the 772nd Regiment, and the New Regiment to be temporarily transferred to Li Yunlong, who will have full authority.

Take charge of this battle to attack Yangquan!"

"At the same time, order the 115th Division and the 129th Division, all columns and all military divisions, regardless of their size or strength, to immediately launch an attack on the enemies in the defense zone to coordinate and indirectly support Li Yunlong's plan to attack Yangquan!"

Once the war breaks out, it will not be so easy for the Japanese to send large-scale and unscrupulous reinforcements.

After all, Li Yunlong's attack on Yangquan was an impromptu move, and Yangquan was located in the central area of ​​Shanxi, more than 100 kilometers away from the Taihang and Taiyue base areas.

Now it is obviously too late to temporarily mobilize troops to help Li Yunlong to block the Japanese reinforcements.

The chief of staff was suddenly shocked: "Boss, do you want to launch a big war?"

"Of course!" the boss said calmly, "It's just a small fight, but this time I want to launch a major military operation around Yangquan!"

…

Outside the Niangzi Pass.

Li Yunlong looked at the telegram sent from the headquarters in his hand.

Although his face was serious, he couldn't help but feel happy in his heart.

This time the boss asked him to command 3 infantry regiments and 1 cavalry regiment.

This is equivalent to commanding a division!

Although it is only temporary, it can still satisfy the addiction of a teacher.

I believe Ding Wei and Cheng Shifa must have had wonderful expressions when they saw this telegram order from the headquarters.

Li Yunlong was beginning to look forward to it.

After reading the telegram, regimental commander Ma Renxing and political commissar Wang Nairong on the opposite side also chose to carry out the headquarters' orders without hesitation.

This chapter is not finished yet, please click on the next page to continue reading the exciting content! Captain Ma Renxing said simply: "Captain Li, our Jizhong Cavalry Regiment will be under your command from now on, and we will do whatever you say!"

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"Okay!" Li Yunlong said, "Time is tight, so I won't say much. If Yangquan is defeated, we will all make a fortune together. If we cannot defeat the headquarters, I, Li Yunlong, will be punished. Now your cavalry regiment and the cavalry of our independent regiment will be punished."

Camp, head towards Yangquan along the Zhengtai Highway, don’t go too fast, just about the same speed as the train.”

"Yes!" Commander Ma Renxing turned around and gave the order to the cavalry regiment.

By this time, the soldiers of the Independent Regiment had basically boarded the vehicle, and the two drivers were waiting for the order to drive.

Li Yunlong, Zhao Gang, Wei Xiaoyong and Ma Chengfeng walked back with the radio station.

Because only Ma Chengfeng could receive telegrams, and Ma Renxing was afraid that a telegram would be sent from the headquarters, so he asked Ma Chengfeng to follow him by train.

Before they reached the halfway point, a group of people came over, it was the Wuyi County Brigade.

Seeing that the cavalry had gone away, Li Daben saw Li Yunlong and others and quickly ran forward and asked: "Is this an independent regiment?"

Li Yunlong and Zhao Gang turned to look at the county brigade.

This group of county brigade militiamen are in good spirits, and their equipment is not particularly crude, but their clothes are rather ragged.

Whether it's combat effectiveness or willpower, it's nothing compared to the main force.

However, Li Yunlong did not take it lightly. The other party came to help fight Yangquan.

Li Yunlong said: "I am Li Yunlong, the leader of the independent group!"

Li Daben immediately gave a military salute with a very solemn look and movement: "Hello, Commander Li, my name is Li Chishui, captain of the Wuyi County Brigade. I heard that your independent regiment is going to attack Yangquan, so I brought the team here. Can you still

Want to catch up?"

Zhao Gang smiled and said: "Hello, Captain Li, you are welcome to come and attack Yangquan together."

"You're here just in time!" Li Yunlong said, "Captain Li, tell your people to get on the train quickly. Let's go to Yangquan to make a fortune together!"

Mr. Li turned his head and said loudly: "Captain Li is going to take us to Yangquan to make a fortune, so hurry up and get on the train!"

The militiamen from the county brigade rushed toward the train, and there were soldiers on the train arranging carriages for them.

Li Dajing asked Li Yunlong as he walked: "Commander Li, why haven't you seen Chief of Staff Wei?"

Li Yunlong's expression changed: "Captain Li knows the chief of staff of our independent regiment?"
To be continued...