Hundreds of millions of cloud explosive bombs were fired at the beginning, and horses were riding on

The troops of the First Division of the Independent Column have arrived, and the troops of the Second and Third Divisions are about to arrive.

It is expected to arrive at the battlefield on the 13th.

Today's Central Army has been repelled one after another.

The damage was severe.

But the Japanese were already overwhelming... trying to drive the Central Army to the Zhongtiao Mountain area and kill them all.

However...the arrival of the independent column will also break the little devil's illusions.

About the 12th.

The Japanese army launched a fierce attack on the Third Army troops.

Lieutenant General Tanaka Hisaoi, commander of the Japanese 21st Division, was deploying offensive orders at this time.

In recent days, their troops, together with the 35th Division and a cavalry brigade, have successfully defeated this part of the Central Army... almost all of them are invincible.

With more than 300 aircraft, they bombed the Central Army.

That power is also very strong.

The Third Flying Group assembled a large number of aircraft near Xinxiang and wanted to continue westward to attack the headquarters of the Third Army.

"Your Excellency, Division Commander...good news."

Said Matsushima Ue, Major General Chief of Staff of the 21st Division.

"The commander of the Central Military Forces has left... Now it is under the command of another commander of the Central Military Forces... This is a good thing for us."

Changing commanders on the battlefield is never a good thing, especially since most of the Central Military Forces participating here had been on good terms with generals in the past.

Now, once the coach is changed... the consequences will be disastrous, and it is likely to lead to internal divisions and give the Japanese a chance.

"Your Excellency, Division Commander... This is a huge opportunity for us... The Central Army is currently leaderless."

"Just in time to attack them... Let's see how long they can last!"

Matsushima was very excited... Now, it was time for him to perform again.

However, the commander of the 21st Division, Tanaka Kui, was not happy.

Because Gangcun Ningsei, the commander of the Japanese army in North China, had already sent him a telegram.

It clearly states that a unit of the independent column has attacked Shijiazhuang County, and the 21st Division must go quickly.

"Before...it was okay...but now...it's not okay."

Tanaka Jiuyi was a little unhappy. The reason for this unhappiness was naturally that despite such a great situation, they couldn't take advantage of the victory.

This made him very angry.

However, the Chief of Staff has not received the news yet.

"Your Excellency, Division Commander...what's wrong?"

"What happened?"

"Commander Gangcun Ningsheng just informed us that Shijiazhuang County was attacked by an independent column and ordered us to rush to Shijiazhuang County as soon as possible!"

"So... this battle may be a bit difficult to fight."

Tanaka Jiuyi said this, but he actually left a glimmer of hope. He didn't want this battle to be lost in vain.

Anyone with a discerning eye can see that...this independent column is encircling Wei and rescuing Zhao.

Although some troops of the Central Army in southwestern Shanxi are very brave...but most of the troops work on their own and basically have no combat effectiveness, as long as they open an opening.

This clamoring "Oriental Maginot Line of Defense" will be wiped out in an instant...

The chief of staff was a little confused when he heard this.

This independent column obviously had no good intentions when it attacked Shijiazhuang County at this time.

Isn't the purpose to attract the attention of the Imperial Army troops in southwest Shanxi... I want to save this group of Central Army troops.

"Your Excellency, the division commander... we cannot retreat... This is the time for us to take advantage of the victory and pursue the victory... If we retreat at this time... it is very likely that we will give the Central Army a chance to survive. ...The position constructed by Jiyuan County..."

"They will also capture them... By then, if they are driven to the vicinity of Zhongtiao Mountain for a major attack, they will be destroyed..."

"Your Excellency, Division Commander...don't act out of emotion..."

The chief of staff tried his best to persuade him.

However, Tanaka Kui looked at the chief of staff in front of him like a fool.

"This is... an order from Commander Gangcun Ningxing... Do you dare to disobey?"

"Still...after this battle, Shijiazhuang County was lost...I was sent to a military court...and you will be the division commander of the 21st Division?"

Tanaka Jiuyi's words directly choked the Japanese chief of staff.

He didn't dare to say this nonsense.

If I go on to say it...it's just that I'm doing it myself.

Now, the tradition of the Japs to conquer superiors from below has been deeply rooted in the hearts of the people... Every Japs division leader is a little scared.

After all...he is not only asking for your position...he also wants to kill you.

As soon as the chief of staff heard this, he knew that if he continued to talk, he would definitely be in bad luck.

"Your Excellency, Division Commander... I don't dare to do this because of my humble position..."

Tanaka Jiuyi nodded. He said this to scare the chief of staff.

There was no need for him to continue talking.

"We understand...Commander Gangcun Ningdie must also understand...but he still gave us a chance...saying that we can reach Shijiazhuang County within four days..."

"so...."

"We have enough time!"

"Continue to launch a large-scale attack on the Central Army troops in Jiyuan County and the newly arrived Shanxi-Sui Army troops!"

"Let the Third Flying Group send a team over for bombing... A major offensive must be carried out today!"

"Whether it's the Central Army or the Shanxi-Sui Army... everyone will die!"

"Jiyuan County must be taken down! These Central Army troops must also be killed! No one will be left alive!"

"Since we've all come here...let's make this fight more intense!"

Tanaka Jiuyi has made up his mind.

Since Commander Gangcun Ningshi has given a time limit.

Then he will lead his troops to resolve this battle within a day or two... clearing the way for subsequent troops.

At least, the Central Army can have fewer troops in the final decisive battle.

When the chief of staff heard this, he was immediately overjoyed.

"Your Excellency, the Division Commander, is wise... Your Excellency, the Division Commander, is wise..."

"We cannot give up on the battlefield in southwestern Shanxi... Even if we leave, we must give other troops an advantage..."

"We must defeat these Central Army and Jinsui Army! Otherwise, we will definitely be in big trouble if we reoccupy Jin Province in the future!"

Tanaka Kui continued.

"Immediately contact the 35th Division and the Cavalry Brigade...and ask them to help us attack the Ninth Group Army of the Shanxi-Sui Army and the Fourteenth Group Army of the Central Army near Jiyuan County..."

"All artillery regiments... tank squadrons mobilize!"

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