As the Shanxi Expeditionary Army received instructions from the North China Front Army to retreat to Jinzhong, the last infantry brigade originally stationed in Taiyuan City also began to prepare for evacuation. Many Japanese soldiers were very happy about evacuating Taiyuan City.

For these Japanese soldiers who accompanied Itagaki all the way to Shanxi, the frequent actions of the Eighth Route Army in recent years have made them feel that their lives may be threatened at any time, and it may be safer to leave here early.

In the early years, the arrogant theory of the Japanese Army that the resolution of the Chinese war in March has been promoted, but no one has mentioned it anymore. Even some smart soldiers gradually realized that the war has begun to change its direction.

Even many Japanese soldiers knew that China was poor and its economy and production were also backward. But one thing was that Japan could never compare. That is, China's vast land and wealth, as well as its huge population base.

Compared to the fact that they have recruited all young people of appropriate age from China to the battlefield in order to deal with this war. The current Chinese anti-Japanese war troops seem to be increasing as the war continues.

And these veterans who entered the Chinese battlefield in the early days also died in constant combat. Many war-weary Japanese soldiers began to think about returning to their country and no longer participate in this so-called holy war that seemed to be in a long time.

Of course, even if some grassroots soldiers have this desire in their hearts, they will not dare to express it. If anyone dares to promote this idea in the army, the outcome will not be better. This is undoubtedly certain!

Although Orchid wanted to transport as much strategic materials as possible from Taiyuan City, he also knew that time was very precious. If they did not evacuate tonight, they might be blocked by the Eighth Route Army in Taiyuan City.

What made him a little relieved was that the troops responsible for the blocking of Taiyuan were all good at fighting. Even if the vanguard of the Eighth Route Army fought overnight, it was estimated that it would not be possible to appear under Taiyuan City until midnight at the earliest.

In this way, their evacuation seemed relatively safe and confidential. Itagaki could not guess at it. This was just a smoke bomb that He Zhengdao deliberately fired, allowing them to leave Taiyuan City with greater confidence.

Looking at the command center that had been living in for more than a year, Itagaki said reluctantly: "This time I leave, I'm afraid I won't have the chance to come back next time! I've lived here for so long, and I'm really reluctant to leave today!"

Listening to the sighs Ichigaki made when he boarded the bus, the chief of staff next to him felt a little disappointed, but he still comforted: "General, we are just avoiding the edge for the time being. When we arrive at a safe place, we can still capture it next time."

Regarding the Chief of Staff’s comfort, Itagaki smiled bitterly twice but stopped talking. But in his heart, Itagaki still wanted to say to the Chief of Staff, "Do you believe this?" But he knew that this was something people comforted him, and it was not too unworthy of face!

Getting on the car at Itagaki, Taiyuan City, which has been under martial law, was also opened. The gate to Jinzhong was also opened. A group of Japanese troops who had packed their luggage began to take neat steps, leaving the same as when they stepped into Taiyuan City.

As for the other cities in Taiyuan at this moment, they were all guarded by the puppet troops in the city. In order to ensure safety, when Itagaki left Taiyuan City, he also placed an infantry brigade in the city and served as the guard force of Taiyuan City.

The mission of this infantry brigade is to lead the puppet troops who surrendered to them in the city and fight with the Eighth Route Army who arrived at the city of Taiyuan at that time. At all costs, kill as many Eighth Route Army troops who came to attack the city as possible.

But in fact, the infantry captain who received the order knew very well that they were the abandoned sons selected by Itagaki. Unless they chose to surrender to the Eighth Route Army, it would be difficult for them to leave Taiyuan City alive.

Although there are many soldiers in this infantry brigade who are very unwilling to give up. After all, the opportunity to live is left to those who leave the city, and the errands that are almost dead are thrown to them. Anyone who wants to survive will feel uncomfortable.

But this is the military order. Since their infantry brigade was ordered to stay, they had no choice. As for how long they could last next, perhaps they would only know when the Eighth Route Army troops arrived at the city.

When the Japanese army began to leave Taiyuan City with a large amount of supplies, the reconnaissance regiment that received the order also began to carry light weapons into Taiyuan City through the underground passages that had been secretly excavated earlier.

If the Japanese army had not evacuated, such a large number of troops would inevitably be discovered by the Japanese patrol team. But at present, there were not many Japanese patrol teams in the city, and it was impossible to pay attention to all parts of the city.

The most important thing was that the special camp led by Lin Tie also arrived at Taiyuan City as soon as possible. They even entered Taiyuan City earlier than the first regiment, disguised themselves as puppet troops and Japanese troops, and pretended to be Japanese patrols.

With these disguised Japanese patrol patrols, the first reconnaissance regiment entering the city successfully completed the assembly in the safe area of ​​the city. Lin Tie's special camp had already figured out the Japanese's defense situation in the city.

After the first regiment commander began to enter the predetermined attack position based on the information provided by the special battalion, everyone was quietly waiting for the arrival of the battle. When the attack was launched, it depends on when the 2nd Division and the 3rd Regiment arrived at the city of Taiyuan.

The common people who were locked up at home for a day of martial law occasionally pay attention to the development of the situation in the city through the windows of their homes. Many people feel like a storm is coming when the whole city is silent.

‘It’s so quiet outside!’

After making such an sigh, no one would go out recklessly. Once the Japanese soldiers who wandered on the streets from time to time found that they appeared on the streets, they were likely to take them as enemies and shoot them.

In this case, the Japanese who occasionally pretend to be hypocritical have already revealed their truly cruel and bloody faces and nature!

The Japanese army, who were also on guard at the city gate tower, were a little uneasy about these puppet troops who cooperated with their guards to the city, also seemed very strict. However, in order to defend Taiyuan City, the Japanese army also scolded them more.

As long as these puppet troops cooperated with them to defend the city, the remaining Japanese soldiers would not make things too difficult for them. Even today, the puppet troops who cooperated with the Japanese soldiers to defend the city found that their dinner meals were many times better than before.

Just as the Japanese army and the reconnaissance forces lurking in the city were waiting for the arrival of the main force of the Eighth Route Army outside the city. The main force of the Second Division, which was responsible for raiding Taiyuan from Yangqu, finally let go of its hands and feet to launch a fierce offensive.

Under the powerful offensive, most of these Japanese blocking positions that had no reinforcements to rely on were quickly captured by the Eighth Route Army. The Second Division and the Third Regiment, which was responsible for the assault mission, also marched all the way to Taiyuan City.

Listening to the sound of gunfires from the blocking positions outside the city, the Japanese infantry captain who was staying in the temporary command center suddenly stood up and said, "The Eighth Route Army is here! They are coming so fast! You guys, it's time to be loyal to His Majesty the Emperor!"

While sighing at the Eighth Route Army's arrival, I looked at the squadron leader who was summoned at the command center, and the infantry captain also said loyalty to the emperor at the right time. From these words, it is not difficult to hear the infantry captain's determination to resist until death.

In a sense, there were still a group of loyal officers among the Japanese army. These officers seemed to be very frank about death, but they all valued honors.

Since the division chose to stay them, as soldiers of the empire, they had to obey. This is also the idea they were inculcated after entering the army. At this time, it is undoubtedly a shame to be a deserter!

Just as the Japanese and puppet troops guarding the city began to run towards the south gate where gunfire sounded, the first reconnaissance regiment commander who had penetrated into the city also said in time: "Try the signal flare, and the battle to seize the city will begin!"

The three dazzling signal flares of "Bang Bang Bang" quickly soared from the sky from Taiyuan City. Looking at the sudden flares in the city, many Japanese soldiers staying on the city tower felt like something was wrong.

As expected, the first one to be attacked was the temporary Japanese army command center left behind in Taiyuan City. Faced with these Eighth Route Army that suddenly rushed out of secret and headed straight for their blocking positions in the streets in the city, many Japanese troops were stunned.

Many commanders said in surprise: "Baga! These eighth leaders emerged from there!"

In their opinion, the battle outside the city has just begun, why are there a large number of Eighth Route Army troops emerging in the city? What shocked the Japanese troops guarding the city even more was that these Eighth Route Army appeared in the areas where they focused on the deployment.

The Japanese troops in the city who were caught off guard were soon lost. As for the puppet troops guarding the city, they immediately realized that the Eighth Route Army had troops entering the city. With the inside and outside, how could they defend Taiyuan City?

In this case, the puppet army with strong eyes quietly hid in the dark when they were ordered to rush to support. They hid the gun they used, took off their military uniforms and put on casual clothes, and found a relatively safe area to be prepared to hide in.

In the eyes of these puppet troops, the Japanese could not defend Taiyuan City. Once they exchanged fire with the Eighth Route Army, they would either be killed by the Eighth Route Army or settle the accounts by the Eighth Route Army in the autumn.

At this time, I should hide first and wait until the battle is over to see if I can escape. At least they know that the Eighth Route Army is still very kind to ordinary people.

There are quite a few puppet troops like these. Not to mention these ordinary puppet troops, even some puppet troops have made a way out for themselves. But compared to soldiers, puppet troops officers are undoubtedly difficult to get away with.

After all, there are underground parties and intelligence stations of the Eighth Route Army in the city. Those hard-core traitors who work hard for the Japanese will be investigated and tried publicly after Taiyuan is recovered.

And the sudden gunfire that resounded throughout the city also made many people who were hiding at home hide in the cellar again. In their opinion, when the gunfire stopped, maybe they would dare to come out of the cellar!

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