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Chapter 382 Who wants to be a subjugated slave if they can win?

Seeing this major officer, all the generals in the office seemed to be pardoned, and their eyes showed anticipation. In Shanxi, no one could face Yan Xishan's anger.

"Any new news?" Yan Xishan frowned slightly, suppressing his inner anger temporarily, and said in a low voice to the young major officer.

"Report to Commander, this is the battle report between the 33th Division of the Eighth Route Army and the Fifth Division reported by the 115rd Army. The reasons for the substantial increase in the combat effectiveness of the Eighth Route Army have been initially ascertained." Submit paper reports.

Yan Xishan stretched his eyebrows slightly, took the paper report, opened it and read it carefully.

This battle report comes from three observation teams dispatched by the defenders of Pingxing Pass. The three observation teams were dispatched by Yang Aiyuan. They were located on the hilltop south of Laoye Temple, the mountain ridge west of Qiaogou, and the dense forest north of Caijiayu. They all hid themselves and carried out secret reconnaissance. action.

The content of the entire engagement report mainly describes the entire process of the engagement between the 115th Division and the reinforcements of the 115th Division. From the beginning of the battle to the end of the battle, as well as the weapons and equipment of the [-]th Division and the combat effectiveness of the troops, there are records of varying degrees.

"So that's how it was, that's how it turned out, the Artillery Battalion... This group of Tuba Road actually set up an artillery battalion. Although they are all mortars, there are more than forty of them."

"When the Japanese army entered the ambush encirclement, the artillery located on the ridge line was condescending, bombarding the battlefield, and the Japanese army could not change hands. In addition, the landmines were laid on the road in advance, so that the Japanese army could not form formation, and could only retreat passively in the road area with no shelter. Being beaten, wonderful, wonderful."

"The big explosion at Laoye Temple Heights, reimbursed four or five hundred devils at once? Hey, what a Lin Yangchun, he guessed that our army would not attack to assist, and buried several tons of explosives."

"Arranging landmines and explosives, condescending and occupying superior firepower, it's no wonder that such results can be achieved. I thought it was a formation with a knife and a shot. The actual situation is nothing more than that. There is nothing surprising. If it is my Jinsui Army, it can also be done. to that effect."

"Also, a considerable number of reinforcements from the 115th Division of the Japanese Army belonged to the supply unit, and their combat effectiveness was weak, not comparable to the main force on the front line. The [-]th Division actually took advantage of it."

"It's really thanks to Aiyuan who kept this mind and sent an observation post, otherwise, I would have been really scared by this group of mud-legged people."

Yan Xishan kept his composure and read the summarized battle report with a blank expression. After gradually understanding the content of the battle between the two sides, his mind was full of thoughts, and his inner fear of the Eighth Route Army was constantly decreasing.

Fear stems from the unknown.

Now, Yan Xishan has understood why the 115th Division was able to defeat the Fifth Division, just as the analysis given at the end of the engagement report.

There are three reasons why the 115th division can win.

First, the time and place were favorable, the Japanese army was on the march, and the Qiaogou area was long and narrow, making it inconvenient for mechanized troops to deploy.

Second, with superiority in troops and firepower, the 115th Division used a large number of mortars to knock out the Japanese auto artillery units. In addition, the minefield forced the Japanese army to shrink the road, blocking the front and rear roads with absolute superiority, and the Japanese army in the ditch could only be beaten unilaterally.

Third, the overall strength of the Japanese army is weak, not as good as the main force of the Fifth Division, and it is a soft persimmon.

"Mother Xipi, the Eighth Route Army actually took advantage of it. If I had changed my mind at the time, at least half of the credit for this battle would have been shared..." Yan Xishan put down the battle report with both hands, no longer had the previous fear in his heart, and found some reasons in his mind Comforting himself, then a look of envy appeared in his eyes.

After a long time, I frightened myself.

Mud legs are still mud legs, but a large number of mortars have been obtained from nowhere.

The Qiaogou ambush was at the right time, place, and people. If it was replaced by our own Jinsui army, we could even achieve even more outstanding results!
In terms of firepower, the Jinsui Army has 75mm mountain artillery and 105mm mountain artillery. Taiyuan Arsenal also has a 150mm German-made Krupp heavy artillery production line, and will soon mass-produce 150mm heavy artillery.

Of course, it is undeniable that the fighting power of the mudlegs is quite strong. Although the overall strength of these Japanese troops is relatively weak, they are also troops of the Fifth Division of the Japanese Army.

In the office, seeing Yan Xishan's attitude changed from cloudy to sunny, all the generals were completely relieved. It seemed that Yan Xishan was very satisfied with this engagement report.

"The Qiaogou ambush, the key to the 115th Division's victory is to get a large number of mortars to strengthen the firepower, making the Japanese army unable to resist. Yang Ji, the Intelligence Department will immediately investigate the source of the 115th Division's large number of mortars. I want to know where they are Where did you get the mortar!" Yan Xishan noticed the reaction of the crowd, his face remained unchanged, his sharp eyes looked straight at the colonel officer on the right, and he said rightly.

Mortar!
This is the key to the victory of the 115th Division. More than 40 mortars participated in the battle to provide fire support. Otherwise, this battle would definitely not be so easy.

As a soldier, Yan Xishan certainly understands the advantages of mortars. Both the rate of fire and the volume of shells are much higher than conventional artillery. Get so many mortars.

What is the concept of 40 doors?
The equipment of a whole artillery battalion.

Which bastard arms dealer in the whole country dared to sell so many mortars to Eight Roads.

"Yes!" Colonel Yang Ji, the top officer of the Appeasement Intelligence Department, immediately puffed up his chest, responded positively, and turned to leave.

"Some of you are division commanders, and some are brigade commanders. I hope you will think about it carefully. Why can't you beat the Japanese, but a group of mud legs used the designation of the Northeast Army to call you the first division of China!" Waiting for Yang Jili Go, Yan Xishan turned to look at the generals present, with a gloomy and solemn expression, and severely reprimanded: "This is a disgrace to me, Yan, and even more a disgrace to the Jinsui Army. Everyone stand for an hour before leaving."

After the words fell, he quickly left the office and headed for the gate of the office.

Now that Pingxing Pass has been successfully held, as the commander-in-chief of the second war zone, he needs to show up at the outer Great Wall defense line to boost the morale of the troops participating in the battle.

"Boom!" The office door was shut heavily, ringing like an alarm bell in the hearts of all the generals.

Quiet.

Deathly quiet.

In the face of Yan Xishan's anger, none of the dozen or so people present dared to move indiscriminately. They could only straighten their backs and stand in place with a standard military posture.

……

No one knew what happened to the Taiyuan City Appeasement Office in the capital. With the news of the Pingxingguan victory spreading across the north and south, there was already a wave of support and support for the Eighth Route Army that had won the battle.

For the people of the whole country, the designation of the 115th Division is too unfamiliar, but the name of the Eighth Route Army has entered everyone's mind like a spring breeze, leaving an indelible mark.

Support and support from all walks of life, this force is crucial to the base area.

Not long after the news spread, remittance slips from various people and companies were sent directly to the Southern Ministry Public Office in Wuhan. According to incomplete statistics, the amount was as high as more than 100 million yuan, and it is still increasing rapidly. .

In addition, batch after batch of relevant personnel from all walks of life embarked on the road to support the front line in northern Shaanxi.

People who have money to contribute money, who are able to contribute, and who are inspired by the victory, use their purest and most direct way to support the War of Resistance Against Japan.

why?
Because, the myth that the Japanese army is invincible has been broken!

Because, this war between China and Japan is really possible to win!

Who wants to be a subjugated slave if they can win?

(End of this chapter)