Although neither the Japanese army nor the Eighth Route Army announced the news that Taiyuan City was taken over by the Eighth Route Army, as the 120th Division troops entered the city with a high-profile garrison. This news was soon known to all forces, and some envoys to China naturally knew it.

Foreign forces paying attention to the Chinese War of Resistance Against Japan, after receiving this news, their first reaction was that it was unlikely. After all, according to the information they knew, the Japanese army in Shanxi also stationed troops of two main divisions.

Cooperating with other assistant troops, the Japanese army's military strength in Shanxi is not weak. In contrast, the Eighth Route Army, which was forced to break through the north to fight against the war, fought more and more fiercely, and even recovered cities like Taiyuan.

Without comparison, there is no difference. In the eyes of many foreign forces, the government and army that dominated the Chinese War of Resistance was undoubtedly retreating from the National Government of Chongqing and the National Army commanded by Chiang Kai-shek.

However, since the Battle of Song and Shanghai, although the troops under Chiang Kai-shek fought many major battles with the Japanese army, each battle seemed to end with the retreat of the national army, which was a bit embarrassing and embarrassing.

Even if the National Government promotes it, it is to trade space for time. However, compared with the Eighth Route Army's continuous expansion of jurisdiction, it has opened up two major battlefields this time. And judging from the current situation, it is undoubtedly the Eighth Route Army that has the upper hand.

After some comparison, foreign governments who are paying attention to the War of Resistance against China gradually realized that even if China can win the War of Resistance Against Japan, it seems that there is really a suspense that the party and army of China will have the final say in the future.

The first thing that proposed to send a visiting delegation to Yan'an was the United States and the war clouds shrouded in Europe at present can naturally not hide too many people. Once the war starts in Europe, the world pattern will also change.

As a military and economic power that emerged after World War I, the United States Lijian also had colonial interests in Asia. Today, Asia is shrouded under the threat of Japan. The United States Lijian does need to find an ally or partner in Asia.

Even if many people in the Congress of Lijian, they only recognize Chiang Kai-shek. But the current rise of the Eighth Route Army also made Lijian feel that it is necessary to change some of their policies towards China.

Even if the Eighth Route Army is not given any benefits for the time being, they still need to contact the Eighth Route Army. If the future China is decided by Yan'an, they will have contact in advance, so it will naturally be more convenient to deal with it in the future.

After receiving an application from the US representative in Chongqing, the Eighth Route Army Office in Chongqing soon passed the news back to Yan'an. Such a telegram also excited Yan'an.

In a sense, this is a good start, the beginning of letting the world understand China and Yan'an. At least in Mao's opinion, they would no longer have to look at the Soviet side's expression in the future.

‘Since people are interested in contacting us, it is natural that we can’t let us thank guests behind closed doors. Our situation is very good at the moment, and we also need to have more contact with the outside world so that others can know our political program and principles.

It is undesirable to close the door. But after they come, we need to discuss and discuss how we entertain you. I think Enlai will be responsible for this matter!’

‘Okay, Chairman!’

As the person in charge of diplomacy in the Eighth Route Army, it is undoubtedly a wise choice to let Zhou Enlai be responsible for contacting the US delegation. But this incident also made Yan'an realize that they are no longer the same as before.

Although the battle between Shanxi and Henan is still in progress, Zhengzhou, Henan and Taiyuan, Shanxi have become areas controlled by the Eighth Route Army. Many garrison troops stationed in Shaanxi have also moved towards newly recovered areas.

With a new jurisdiction, we naturally need to form a corresponding democratic government and a corresponding garrison force. This has undoubtedly achieved new developments again for the Eighth Route Army, and the population of the base area is also growing as well as the government.

Regarding some matters in Yan'an, Mao would also instruct the confidential department to send a telegram to He Zhengdao as a senator. As a newly-released alternate member, He Zhengdao could naturally express his opinions on some matters of the government.

When it comes to matters involving the US delegation, He Zhengdao also said directly: "The US representatives come here and let them visit our troops and base areas. However, some confidentiality units also need to keep them confidential.

We need to keep our steel mills and arsenals confidential. Even if the US representative asks, we must refuse their visit. In addition to submachine guns, all other new weapons are kept confidential.

If the US representative wants to buy our submachine gun design drawings, they can also negotiate with them accordingly. However, in this case, even if we want machinery and equipment, they may not be able to transport it to us.

Regarding the treatment of the US representatives, my suggestion is to express our enthusiasm and adhere to our principles. There is a difference between foreign devils and Japanese devils, but they also need to be more careful and not give too much trust!”

After receiving a telegram from He Zhengdao, Mao and Zhou Enlai and others discussed it, they also felt it made sense. Regardless of whether it was admitted or not, Yan'an is close to the Soviet Union, which is also something that all countries know.

But representatives of various countries also knew that Mao, who is currently in charge of Yan'an and the Eighth Route Army, is not a firm pro-Soviet faction. If they can gain favor from Mao and Yan'an, they may also gain some benefits.

He Zhengdao did not express much opinion on matters involving Yan Xishan. His suggestion was to explore Yan Laoxi's bottom first and see what the guy who is good at dancing on two eggs would have.

In short, it is undoubtedly impossible to return the management rights of Taiyuan or Shanxi. If Yan Xishan is too much, He Zhengdao would not mind a mutiny in the Jinsui Army, so that Yan Xishan would know the meaning of those who know the times as heroes.

The Jinsui Army stationed in Linfen now seems to have a lot of troops, but its combat effectiveness is very weak. In addition, their weapons and equipment also rely largely on the supply of the Eighth Route Army, which can be imagined as well as the consequences of the Eighth Route Army's stings bombing.

The only army that can be fought, but the commander was incompatible with Yan Laoxi. If the current situation was not as sensitive as it was, I was afraid that Fu Zuoyi's troops stationed in Jincheng would have announced a change of course.

At least for Zuoyi, he still hopes to have the opportunity to command the troops and go to the occupied areas to fight against the Japanese army. Instead of continuing to trap Jincheng and staying in this place, he will not get any development opportunities.

However, for the Eighth Route Army, it is also necessary to consider carefully to recruit troops under Zuoyi. Once its power develops and expands too quickly, some unpredictable hidden dangers will be left in the future.

He Zhengdao completely handed over the matter of Taiyuan City to General Manager He and the 120th Division. He and Ye Jianying only stayed in Taiyuan for one day, and then continued to go to the Jinzhong battlefield to pay attention to the battles of the main forces on the front line.

When he learned that the Japanese army's mixed brigade did not retreat in the direction of Jinyuan, but instead headed straight to Jinzhong. He Zhengdao was really surprised, but he quickly instructed a division of troops to enter Jinyuan and recover the city.

As for the infantry brigade led by Itagaki, the Second Reconnaissance Regiment had been blocked for nearly two days on the way to Jinzhong. If it weren't for the Jinzhong troops' response, I was afraid Itagaki had been completely wiped out by two reconnaissance regiments.

After receiving a telegram from the Second Reconnaissance Regiment requested punishment, He Zhengdao said calmly: "Forget it! We didn't expect that Itagaki was really willing to give up a military city like Jinyuan. It was a bit reluctant to block it with just two reconnaissance regiments.

The order was ordered, and the two reconnaissance regiments immediately moved towards Jinzhong. After the main force of the first division recovered Jinyuan, they advanced all the way to Jinzhong. The main force of the second division cooperated with the reconnaissance brigade to continue pursuing Itagaki.

If Itagaki stays in Jinzhong City and doesn’t come out, we will divide our troops to capture other large and small counties in Jinzhong. From now on, I will not allow one soldier and one soldier to enter Jinzhong City. I will see how long it will take for Itagaki to stay in Jinzhong City!"

Since the plan to encircle and annihilate Itagaki in the wilderness was no longer feasible, He Zhengdao changed the combat plan to siege the city and attack aid. He surrounded the Itagaki troops who had entered Jinzhong at this moment and began to divide their troops to occupy other places.

Once the county towns leading to Xingtai from Jinzhong are recovered by the Eighth Route Army, it is unlikely that Itagaki wants to break out of Shanxi with his troops. Even if he doesn't attack, He Zhengdao will trap Thee and his troops!

As for the artillery brigade, at this moment, under the order of He Zhengdao, the reconnaissance brigades there began to move towards Changzhi. Cooperating with the reconnaissance brigades and Changzhi's troops, they surrounded and annihilated the 116th Japanese Division that was resisting in Changzhi.

If they can encircle and annihilate the 116th Division, at least it can make Itagaki realize the reality. That is, they will not be able to make a plan to break through with the 116th Division again. He Zhengdao is determined to do so!

As the Northeast Anti-Japanese Allied Forces began to adjust and deploy, they adopted a siege against Itagaki troops retreating to Jinzhong City. In this way, Itagaki who retreated to Jinzhong seemed to be relieved, but the 116th Division was in trouble.

Luo Binghui's troops of the 118th Division, which had fought against the 116th Division before, and the old reconnaissance third regiment stationed in Changzhi, were stalemates with the 116th Division. In any case, the combat effectiveness of the Japanese main division was not vegetarian.

But with the artillery brigade under the Northeast Anti-Japanese Allied Forces and the main force of the First Division who headed straight for them, the 116th Division, which had been holding on for a long time, finally could no longer withstand it.

After receiving a telegram for help from the 116th Division, Itagaki, who was trapped in Jinzhong City, said bitterly: "How could this battle be fought like this!"

Reinforcements, now he still has reinforcements to send. If there are reinforcements, he would not have trapped Jinzhong City. Although he successfully rushed out of the Eighth Route Army's blockade, there were actually not many troops left from Taiyuan City.
Chapter completed!