Although the Japanese and puppet troops stationed in Datong knew that the Eighth Route Army's shouting before the siege of the city was somewhat of a disagreement with the Japanese and puppet troops. The problem is that the Japanese troops in the city themselves do not trust these puppet troops that assist in defense.

If Hirozo Ikeno's persuasion of surrender caused some illusions to the Japanese soldiers who were not strong-willed. Then, facing the persuasion of surrender by the puppet army, the Japanese and puppet troops who had already distrust each other became wary of each other.

Many Japanese soldiers guarding the city walls looked at the puppet soldiers around them with a hint of vigilance. Even the Japanese officers who controlled these puppet troops seemed very nervous and always stared at the every move of these subordinates.

If someone pointed his gun at the Japanese army guarding the city at this time, perhaps these Japanese officers in the security forces would shoot in advance without hesitation and kill those puppet troops who might want to kill them.

On the other hand, the column outside the city was preparing to attack the city retreated in time after doing this publicity. However, the horns that stood up still made the Japanese and puppet troops in the city feel that this thing is more deadly than artillery.

He Zhengdao, who was staying in the temporary command center outside the city, learned that the ultimatum had been issued. He immediately said: "Order the artillery brigade to start shelling. Tell Zhu Dapao that the shells of the siege will be more relaxed this time, so don't drain them all in one breath."

‘Yes, Commander!’

Although the arsenal is currently able to imitate the Japanese 75 mountain cannons and field cannons, they are similar to 105 caliber shells and cannot be produced for the time being. This means that the captured shells are one less.

Zhu Ding, the artillery brigade commander who received the call from the command center, looked at the ten 105-caliber artillery on the position and looked very excited. He smiled and said, "Fight them all well, this is a rare actual combat! Prepare for artillery attack!"

Under his order, the artillery soldiers of these ten artillery were also preparing for the shelling. As the gun positions were ready one after another, the flag bearer in charge of command, heard Zhu Ding say "start" and waved the flag in his hand.

As the first shell was shot out, the Japanese and puppet troops who were guarding each other in the city heard a rumbling sound from afar. The Japanese officer who was commanding in the city changed his face and said with a drastic change: "Baga, this is a heavy artillery!"

For the Japanese army, artillery with a caliber of more than 100 can be called heavy artillery. At this moment, there is only one foreign mountain artillery and field artillery squadron in Datong City, and the artillery equipped with only 75 caliber.

This means that it was almost impossible for them to counterattack the Eighth Route Army's artillery bombardment. The most fatal thing is that such artillery shells hit the city, which is very powerful for the Japanese and puppet troops defending the city.

Almost in a blink of an eye, ten artillery shells fell into Datong City. Most of the bullet points were concentrated near the Datong Japanese Command. The Japanese Corps captain who was staying at the command center was also shocked.

Immediately said: "Avoid artillery, hurry up and avoid artillery! Leave the command center and go to the underground bunker. This is a heavy artillery, this is a heavy artillery!"

As he shouted, he also realized that the Eighth Route Army launched artillery attacks or the Japanese army coming to the command center. Naturally, without saying a word, they ran into the underground bunkers that had been built before, hoping to avoid the attack of artillery.

After the first round of ten artillery shells were fired, the second round of artillery shells did not make the Japanese wait for much longer. After the two rounds of artillery shells, the smoke of gunpowders was also everywhere near the Japanese command center, which made many Japanese troops guarding the city worried.

After the two rounds of artillery attacks, Song Ding said again: "Adjust the shelling parameters, this time the Japanese military camp in the city and the artillery positions arranged in the city were attacked. After the two rounds of artillery attacks, you can start shelling the city walls on the east side."

The Japanese and puppet troops hiding on the city tower seemed a little worried when they looked at the Japanese command center that was trapped in the smoke of gunpowder. For the Japanese troops in the city, once they lost their systematic command, they would also fall into a chaotic command situation.

But at this time, they were powerless. The reason was very simple. The range of artillery in the column was already within the range of their artillery. This meant that they had no more choices except being beaten.

After listening to the two rounds of artillery bombardment, many Japanese and puppet troops on the city wall suddenly felt that the artillery bombardment had stopped so quickly. When they stood up and looked around, the new round of artillery bombardment soon appeared in their sight again.

Looking at the place where the shells attacked, many Japanese soldiers gritted their teeth and said, "Baga, that is the direction of our military camp. How can the Chinese artillery know the location of our military camp and command? There must be spies from the Chinese army in this city."

Compared to the Japanese army's gritting teeth, the Eighth Route Army who was staying outside the city smiled and said, "The sound of the shell explosion is really strong! I heard that this time, the commander pulled out the artillery brigade's guardian artillery and intended to train the Japanese!"

‘Yes! This is the cannon, the sound of the explosion of the shell is so satisfying!’

The commanders and fighters of the Eighth Route Army outside the city were smiling, but the Japanese and puppet troops in the city seemed to be sad. This completely different mood also made many puppet soldiers feel that they could not defend Datong City at all, and perhaps they should think about a way out.

As two rounds of artillery were over, the Japanese military camps set up in the city became in disarray, and many Japanese houses lived in ruins. But even if that was the case, many Japanese soldiers knew that they might not be able to go back to this military camp.

Unfortunately, how many people will survive these two rounds of artillery attacks by the officers and soldiers who previously acted as reserve teams? After all, under such artillery attacks, there will be no good results if they are next to each other!

Just when the artillery brigade was planning to launch artillery attacks on the east gate, the Eighth Route Army, who was responsible for attacking the west gate, suddenly heard the fierce firefighting sounds on the city wall. Many officers and soldiers were stunned, but they knew that the technique of attacking the heart was successful.

In fact, the intelligence personnel lurking in the puppet army took advantage of the attention of the Japanese troops defending the city and were attracted by the shelling in the city. They quietly gestured to other puppet soldiers who did not want to be buried with the Japanese, indicating that they could take action.

In addition to the several puppet troops who were contacting, the other puppet troops who were still hesitating, watched several puppet troops suddenly get up and shoot at the Japanese army commanding them with rifles in their hands. They knew that they had to make a choice.

‘Brothers, this city cannot be defended. If you kill the Japanese, we can survive. Even if you die, we will die a hero. If you kill the Japanese, let the Eighth Route Army enter the city, we can survive. Kill them!’

As several intelligence officers launched an operation with the puppet troops who were instigated, they raided the Japanese troops around them in one fell swoop. Before they could react to what was going on, they also held the guns in their hands tightly.

Just as they were hesitating, the Japanese army on the front of the city that they reacted also launched an attack on the puppet army. Even if some puppet troops were not with intelligence officers, they were still regarded as targets that needed to be culled by the Japanese army.

‘Fuck his grandma! These Japanese devils really don’t take us seriously. Kill them! Fuck them to death, open the city gate and let the Eighth Route Army enter the city. The worst thing is, be a prisoner for the Eighth Route Army, at least you can have a good meal! Kill!’

The puppet troops, who were a little forced to take the counterattack, did not hesitate any more. At this time, any hesitation would only cost them life in vain. If they fought back together, they might have a way out.

The gunfire from the Ximen city wall also shocked the Japanese and puppet troops guarding the other three gates. Even if no one instigated, the Japanese army first responded and pointed the gun at these puppet troops.

And the somewhat sensitive puppet army said in a conditioned reflex: "Brothers, the Japanese want to kill people and silence them. We must first take action! Fight with them, as long as we open the city gate, we can survive and kill!"

The result was like a chain reaction, and the South Gate and the East Gate quickly started fighting. The Eighth Route Army, who was staying under the city, was stunned for a moment and smiled: "Wow, the Japanese in the city and the Japanese in the city have really started to fight!"

He Zhengdao, who learned the news, immediately said: "Give the artillery brigade a phone call and stop the artillery attack! The other siege troops are ready to advance to Datong. The avenge battalion is a vanguard, and the puppet troops in the city will be incorporated first, and then the corresponding disposal will be carried out after the war."

Zhu Ding, who was about to shell the east gate, was also surprised to hear that the Japanese and puppet troops in Datong City were killing each other. But he knew that the next battle would probably be nothing if their artillery brigade had to do.

‘Stop the shelling!’

When Zhu Dean issued an order to stop artillery, the Japanese and puppet troops, including the North Gate, were all fighting. Even if some puppet troops did not dare to resist the Japanese army, they were still a dangerous factor for the Japanese army defending the city.

Some puppet troops who directly expressed surrender were still shot dead by the Japanese army. Seeing that surrender was useless, many puppet troops also showed their crazy nature and said, "The Japanese are going to kill us all, fight with them!"

Although many puppet troops only have rifles in their hands, they still have an advantage in terms of numbers. Many puppet troops know that if they want to survive, they can only survive if they open the city gate and let the Eighth Route Army enter the city.

The Eighth Route Army offensive troops outside the city did not miss such an opportunity. When the defenders on the city wall were in a row, a commander in charge of the siege said: "Blasting team, go! Blast the city gate to me!"

The Eighth Route Army soldiers carrying the bag quickly took advantage of the fact that the defenders on the city were unable to pay attention to them and successfully placed the bag under the city gate. After pulling up the fuse, the other Eighth Route Army soldiers responsible for the assault were also prepared.

‘The commando is ready. Once the city gate is blown open, I will rush into the city as fast as possible. Focus on attacking the Japanese, but also beware of the two Japanese. Establish a blocking position within the city gate to support the subsequent main force entering the city.’

'yes!'

The commando equipped with a new submachine gun heard a loud bang from the city gate, and the city gate collapsed instantly without any orders, and all rushed into the smoke-filled city gate hole as fast as possible.

Many puppet troops who were pursued by the Japanese army immediately said ecstatically as if they were rushing into the city: "The Eighth Route Army has entered the city, we are saved!"
Chapter completed!