Originally, this season should be a day to look forward to the New Year. However, the Japanese army suddenly launched this indiscriminate bombing, which made the people in Shanxi and Shaanxi feel a tragic and angry atmosphere converge.

Even if Banhuan Zhengshiro learned that the bombing had achieved great results, he killed and injured thousands of soldiers and civilians in the Eighth Route Army base. Senior officials of the North China Front Army were happy with the results achieved in this bombing.

But Banhuan Zhengshiro knew that it was far from a happy moment. He knew very well that the Eighth Route Army would definitely have some action. Not only Shanxi, but also the entire North China might be in chaos.

The question is, are the Japanese troops ready?

That night, Mao Taizu, who had just held a meeting of the Political Bureau of the Central Committee, issued a "letter to compatriots across the country". In this telegram, he solemnly condemned the Japanese army's indiscriminate bombing of many counties in Shaanxi and Shanxi.

In the telegram, Mao Taizu also said: "From the evil deeds of the invaders, we can see that this war of resistance was not a war of one place and one person, but a war of resistance for the whole people, but a war of resistance to avoid the destruction of the country and the extermination of the race.

The invaders attempted to use this despicable behavior to intimidate the determination of the Eighth Route Army to fight against the war of resistance, and will eventually be exchanged for the decisive counterattack of the Eighth Route Army to fight against the war of resistance. Even if they fight to the last war, they will never surrender to the invaders' intimidation."

After this telegram was released, countries around the world who were paying attention to this war were really shocked by the indiscriminate bombing carried out by the Japanese army. After all, the consequences of indiscriminate bombing are unacceptable to many countries.

Compared with the army, it can effectively prevent air defense. Ordinary civilians do not know how to effectively prevent air defense. In this way, indiscriminate bombing can also be called disguised massacre of civilians.

With the power drafted by Mao Taizu, the warlords in various places were really shocked by the Japanese. However, this indiscriminate bombing also reminded other warlords and even the Chongqing government.

That is, the construction of air raid shelters must be placed first in all work. The drills of air raids must also be implemented as soon as possible. If these are not done well, such a disaster may come to their heads next time.

While the power was issued, the 1st Regiment of the Fourth Division, which was on standby, became the first main force to advance into the Jin-Cha-Hebei base. Then, the troops that advanced into the Jin-Cha-Hebei base will also advance into the North China Plain at any time to carry out the war of resistance behind enemy lines.

At the same time, the two main divisions of the column set out overnight to Shuozhou. Under the leadership of He Zhengdao, they will launch a comprehensive counterattack against the Japanese army in Shuozhou and Datong, and cut off the Japanese army from Suiyuan.

The other Eighth Route Army units also received combat orders one after another. The first thing the main troops behind each enemy did was to destroy the railway line that the Japanese army relied on very much. As long as there were troops, the railway was the primary target of attack.

The Second Special Forces Team, which entered eastern Hebei to carry out the war of resistance behind enemy lines, broke down the railway from Peiping to Shengjing after receiving the order from He Zhengdao. In addition, the railway from Tiangui to the south was also damaged at any cost.

Even if this will attract criticism from many people. After all, it took a considerable price to build these railways in the Republic of China. Now the Eighth Route Army is destroying them, which is undoubtedly digging its own foundation.

The Zhengtai Railway, which had been open to traffic for a while, was hit hard again during this attack. Even the railway outside Shijiazhuang was severely exploded by the enemy-behind armed forces of the Eighth Route Army.

As for the railway lines in Shanxi, they still failed to escape the demolition of the Eighth Route Army. Even some railways that were not useful were cleaned by the Eighth Route Army. This means that the Japanese army in Shanxi will completely lose their railway transportation capabilities.

Sugiyama Yuan, who had just celebrated the bombing, did not expect the Eighth Route Army to take revenge so quickly. After receiving telegrams from the troops below, Sugiyama Yuan was also a little stunned, but knew that this was a little troublesome.

‘Bageya Road, what about the guards along our railway? Why didn’t our railway be protected?’

Regarding Sugiyama's reproach, the Chief of Staff who submitted the telegram said helplessly: "Your Excellency Commander, this is a sudden situation. And last night, some of our important railway points were attacked by crazy behind enemy lines.

Now the railway from Peking to Shengjing has been bombed, and the railway from Peking to Shijiazhuang has also been severely destroyed. The most fatal thing is that the railway from Jipu has also been severely damaged. If it is to repair it, it will take at least three months.

General Matsui, the Central China Front Army, had sent a telegram, hoping that we would try our best to ensure that the Musai Line was repaired as soon as possible. Otherwise, our troops that are about to enter Jiangsu and Henan will become very difficult to replenish logistics."

Looking at the entire map of China hanging in the combat command room, it was damaged by the standard railway. Sugiyama Yuan also knew very well that the North China Front Army was afraid that he would not rely on railway transportation in a short period of time.

Even though he knew that this was the revenge of the Eighth Route Army, he still underestimated the revenge of the Eighth Route Army so quickly and ruthlessly. At present, the strategic focus of the Japanese army is still on the upcoming Battle of Xuzhou.

If the logistics supply cannot keep up, the strategic deployment of the north-south attack will be affected. It will destroy the combat plan formulated by the Japanese base camp. Even if he, the former Army Minister, must be careful of the base camp's criticism.

‘To strengthen the alertness of the railways along the garrison troops along the line. At the same time, arrest the young and brave men from the occupied areas to repair the railways as quickly as possible. Also, order the garrison troops to strengthen the public security management of the occupied areas.

This is our territory, how can we let the Chinese Resistance Army move freely? Tell the garrison troops in various places that they do not have to care about any influence. As long as they dare to resist our Dari Bodi team, they will be killed for me! Kill them for fear of killing them!’

Listening to Sugiyama Sora's murderous words, Yamashita Tomoto's new chief of staff, Yamashita Tomoto could only convey the order. But he knew that killing like this would only stir up greater chaos in North China.

At present, the main force of the dispatched troops will gather in the southern war zone. If the North China is in chaos, it will undoubtedly affect the situation on the front line. At that time, Sugiyama, the new commander, will definitely be scolded by the base camp.

When Sugiyama Sora ordered all garrisons in North China to strengthen public security management in the control areas, the Eighth Route Army sent intelligence organizations behind enemy lines and also sent the news back to the Eighth Route Army headquarters, hoping that the headquarters could send troops into North China as soon as possible.

Originally, the New Year was still two days away, but now in this situation, the Eighth Route Army, which had been prepared for the entire army, naturally could not have had a good New Year. Several major divisions soon received corresponding orders for defense transfer and dispatch.

At the same time, the guerrilla troops formed by the Eighth Route Army in the county occupied by Shanxi were also launched operations. Some towns that were originally under the jurisdiction of the Japanese army were attacked by the Eighth Route Army guerrilla troops.

The main force of the Eighth Route Army, which had just been resting for a while, also began to carry out various operations to siege the city and attack the aid. Even if Banhuan Zhengshiro realized this result, he felt in a dilemma when the Eighth Route Army really took out his wealth.

Looking at the rescue telegrams sent from all over the country, Banhuan Zhengshiro still felt that the troops were tight. In so many places that needed rescue, he only had one Fifth Division and the 116th Division, what should he do?

‘General, please send a message to the commander for help? It is difficult to ensure the stability of Shanxi with our existing troops alone. If we continue to drag on it, the defenders of our county towns in various places will be at the point where they are out of ammunition and food.’

Faced with the advice of the chief of staff of the division, Zheng Shiro Banhuan smiled bitterly and said, "Where to send reinforcements? In this case, it is impossible to send reinforcements to the front army. Because North China is more important than Shanxi.

Nowadays, the resistance forces behind enemy lines in North China also need to send troops to clear out. Our Shanxi Expeditionary Army has the main force of two divisions, so it would be rare not to send troops to cooperate with the encirclement and suppression of enemy lines in North China.

In this situation, we can only rely on our own strength to solve the crisis we are facing. If we ask the front army for help, I am afraid that the division commander will come to an end. This battle can only be solved internally."

Although it is very dangerous at the moment, Banhuan Zhengshiro still believes that even if the troops in his hands cannot effectively kill and injure the Eighth Route Army, they can compete with the Eighth Route Army's troops in Shanxi.

Under this circumstance, Banhuan Zhengshiro only deployed a brigade force in Taiyuan. The remaining main forces of the Fifth Division and the main forces of the 116th Division were all dispatched to various places to put out fires and quell the chaos in Shanxi.

At this moment, the liaison officer of the Eighth Route Army had arrived at the controlled area of ​​the Jinsui Army. Regarding this matter, the Eighth Route Army hopes that the Jinsui Army can provide support and share some of the Japanese troops in Shanxi.

Yan Xishan was also hesitant about such contacts and summoned his generals and said, "Everyone, what do you have any opinions on the Eighth Route Army's hope that we will cooperate in combat?"

‘The commander-in-chief, the New Year is coming soon. Brothers have worked hard for a year, and I’m afraid there will be some complaints when sending troops now. The most important thing is that most of the troops we are expanding are recruits and are still in training!’

Soon some generals said something politely refused, and some generals said, "If you don't participate in this battle, it will be a pity for the three Jin people! I think it is necessary to send troops to recover some areas occupied by the Japanese army."

‘Send troops, it’s simple! Where do soldiers come from? Where do weapons come from? And, have we given our mission?’

Seeing his subordinates quarrel in the main battle and waiting and watching, Yan Xishan also felt that he was too impressed. After all, he knew very well that the Jinsui Army had just recovered a little bit of vitality, and if he attacked, the consequences would be difficult to predict.
Chapter completed!