What Shinozuka Yoshio thought of, Yamamoto Kazuki also thought of, he admonished: "Your Excellency, Commander, now that the Imperial Army's armored train falls into the hands of the Eighth Route Army, it will definitely threaten all the Imperial Army's secondary trains along the Shotai Railway.

Strongholds, even various counties.

Now it seems that we must change our strategy and find a way to solve this hidden danger first."

Yoshio Shinozuka nodded in agreement: "Yamamoto-kun, you are right. Ono-kun, please call back the 1st Independent Mixed Brigade immediately and ask them to send out the garrison immediately and not to recapture the armored train, but

At the very least, it must be destroyed, and at the worst, part of the railway track must be blown up so that it cannot move!”

Ono Nobunaga said weakly: "Your Excellency, Commander, the Imperial Army's 1st Independent Mixed Brigade may not be able to complete this mission, because they also reported in the message that Yangquan County was also attacked by the Eighth Route Army, and there were at least thousands of them.

The Eighth Route Army invaded the county seat."

Yoshio Shinozuka's face changed: "Nani? What do you mean? Yangquan County was also attacked by the Eighth Route Army?"

"Hiyi!"

Ono Nobunaga paused heavily.

Yoshio Shinozuka: "How is that possible? Even if the Eighth Route Army attacks Yangquan County, how can they break through the city fortifications without the assistance of armored trains?"

Ono Nobunaga: "The 4th Mixed Brigade of the Imperial Association Army stationed in Yangquan County rebelled collectively, surrendered to the Eighth Route Army, and let them in through the West City Gate where they were guarding!"

"Baga! These hateful Chinese people ruined my good deeds!"

Yoshio Shinozuka could no longer suppress the anger deep in his heart and punched the table with the sand table in front of him.

With the sound of "Peng", the Japanese officers in the combat class were so frightened that their anus tightened and they fell silent.

Chief of Staff Miyano Jun asked tentatively: "Your Excellency, Commander, what should we do now?"

Yoshio Shinozuka narrowed his eyes slightly, revealing an undisguised murderous aura. However, although he was angry, he did not lose his mind. After thinking for a moment, he said: "Yangquan County must not be lost, and we ordered the independent Hun...

The 1st Brigade must defend Yangquan County no matter what! Just say that I will send troops to reinforce!"

"Hiyi!"

Communications Section Chief Ono Nobunaga paused heavily, then turned away and went to send the telegram.

Chief of Staff Miyano Toshidao: "Your Excellency, Commander, I wonder which imperial army you plan to send to Yangquan for reinforcements? Is it the 9th Imperial Army Brigade stationed in Jinzhong County?"

Yoshio Shinozuka shook his head: "No, I do not intend to provide tactical guidance to the 1st Independent Mixed Brigade.

Although the 9th Brigade stationed in Jinzhong County can reach Yangquan within 3 hours by train, it can also assist the independent mixed 1st Brigade in guarding Yangquan County.

But the Eighth Route Army must have thought of this when they attacked Yangquan County, and sent reserve troops to set many traps along the way.

By then, not only will the 9th Brigade be unable to provide any help to the 1st Independent Mixed Brigade, but even Jinzhong will be at risk of being lost."

Miyano Shun reacted instantly. Commander Hideo said he would provide tactical guidance to the 1st Independent Mixed Brigade, just to stabilize the morale of the troops and boost morale.

Then he asked: "Your Excellency, Commander, what should we do now?"

"Wait!" Yoshio Shinozuka said.

Indeed, they have no other choice but to wait.

…

The screen returns to Yangquan County.

In coordination with the infantry and artillery of the Second Independent Regiment, they quickly occupied the entire west of the city and continued to fight from east to west, heading toward the east of the city.

Along the way, the Japanese garrison was beaten and retreated, and corpses of Japanese soldiers and various missing weapons and equipment could be seen everywhere on the streets.

In the meantime, the gendarmerie, ronin, and detective teams all pitched in, but they were still mantises, unable to save the situation. They only slowed down the progress of the Second Independent Regiment, that's all.

…

Outside the East City Gate.

Ding Wei, the leader of the Independent Regiment, had already divided the Independent Regiment into three parts and surrounded them with three gates in the north, south, east and three walls.

At this moment, listening to the constant gunfire and explosions coming from the city, Ding Wei felt itchy and unbearable.

The Second Independent Regiment is the main attack, but the Independent Regiment can only wait on the side without even seeing it. This feeling is not to mention how uncomfortable it is.

The first battalion commander stamped his feet and said: "Commander, if Commander Wang doesn't let us participate in the siege, does he want to monopolize the spoils?"

Ding Wei said: "It won't be enough to take it all to yourself, but it certainly won't leave us too many good things."

The first battalion commander heard this and said anxiously: "Captain, our Independent Regiment is much more senior than their Second Independent Regiment. Why should they let their Second Independent Regiment attack while our Independent Regiment just stares from the side? Why don't you ask the brigade commander?"

How about applying for the main attack?"

Ding Wei: "Why should the Second Independent Regiment be the main attack force? Of course it is based on strength! Do you think the combat effectiveness of our Independent Regiment can match that of Captain Wang's Second Independent Regiment?"

The commander of the first battalion stopped talking, because he couldn't compete with them at all, and the fact that the Independent Regiment was able to develop to its current scale was probably because of the Second Independent Regiment.

Ding Wei added: "Don't forget, those strongholds we fought last night were actually given to us by Commander Wang. Otherwise, he could have fought them by himself."

"Yangquan County is so big. In addition to the munitions depot of the Japanese independent 1st Brigade, there are also many local tyrants and evil gentry. If we just hit a few of them, we will get a lot of benefits."

Speaking of this, an imperceptible smile suddenly appeared on Ding Wei's lips, and he changed the topic and continued: "You know why I didn't compete with Captain Li Yunlong for the main attack mission of Niangziguan Railway Station, but instead asked to assist Wang

Commander, will you attack Yangquan County?"

The first battalion commander suddenly realized this, and his admiration for the regiment leader Ding Wei suddenly rose to an unparalleled level.

If Li Yunlong and Kong Jie's main attack on Niangziguan Railway Station was on the second level compared to attacking other secondary strongholds, then their leader Ding Wei was at least on the third level, or even higher.

There is an ordnance repair station in Niangziguan, and there is also a reinforced brigade of Japanese troops stationed there. If you capture it, you can indeed gain a lot of benefits.

But don’t forget that Yangquan County is the largest county in the southeastern part of Shanxi. Its prosperity ranks among the top in the entire Shanxi. There are not only a large number of wealthy local tyrants and evil gentry in the county, but also the Japanese independent 1st Brigade.

munitions warehouse.

If you just take a piece of the pie, the benefits you can get are comparable to the entire Niangziguan Railway Station. The most important thing is that the independent group does not even need to consume a single gun or bullet. This is pure income.

The New Regiment and the New Regiment's attack on Niangziguan Railway Station will definitely consume a lot of ammunition, and the spoils obtained are gross income, and the capital needs to be deducted.

From this point of view, their leader Ding Wei is the smartest and the one who sees things most thoroughly!

In addition to the first battalion commander, other regiment cadres of the independent regiment also gave a thumbs up.
Chapter completed!