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

"Prepare...release!"

The Japanese began to throw artillery shells.

Boom boom boom....boom boom boom....

More than twenty grenade launchers began to shell one after another... and soon killed several machine gunners from the three armies.

Commander Tang felt strange when he saw this.

"How come this devil can hit the grenade so accurately?"

Before he finished speaking, the commander of the guard battalion came over in a hurry.

"Commander...there are also Japanese soldiers coming from the back mountain!"

"We must retreat immediately! Otherwise, we will all stay here!"

When Commander Tang heard this, he knew that the matter was beyond his imagination.

So, he took the remaining troops and prepared to break out.

Before they had gone very far... they met another group of Japs... and the two sides began to get angry.

"Cover the commander's retreat...I'll take care of the rest!"

The guard battalion commander gave the order and rushed forward.

Before he could take a few steps... he was already hit by a cannonball.

He was blown up on the spot and was covered in blood.

Commander Tang led his men to continue the breakout... Finally, more than half an hour later, the third regiment came to support.

When Koji Suga saw that there were people supporting him... he was furious on the spot, but he had to retreat with his people.

However... while leading the people to retreat, they also informed the Ninth Independent Mixed Brigade of their location.

Early morning on the 12th.

Commander Tang finally led the three regiments to occupy a high ground... However, they soon suffered a fierce attack from the Japanese.

Although there were no plane bombings...but these rounds of shelling were also unbearable for them.

The commander of the ninth independent mixed brigade naturally knew who was in this position.

"This Third Army is still a more bloody Chinese army...but...how can it be done if it is just bloody..."

"Immediately send me an order...continue the bombardment...order the 1st Infantry Brigade to continue the attack...must capture this position!"

"We can't let their commander escape!"

"We must capture the commander of the Third Army alive!"

As a result, the two Japanese artillery squadrons, plus the artillery of each infantry brigade of the original independent mixed brigade... a total of 12 Type 4 infantry guns and Type field guns...

They bombarded the position occupied by Commander Tang.

Boom boom boom....boom boom boom....

The sky was full of artillery fire...exploding on the position...more than a dozen soldiers were blown to pieces on the spot.

Commander Tang himself was also injured...The Japanese attack did not stop there.

Two infantry brigades attacked from three directions.

Using the cover of artillery fire, I wanted to rush forward.

But... they were repelled time and again by Commander Tang's troops at the cost of blood...

However, the troops have also reached the point where they are running out of ammunition and food.

Commander Tang was besieged here...with only less than 50 people left around him.

At this time, Commander Tang had already taken a dim view of life and death.

His eyes were full of determination.

"The Chinese army only has military commanders who were killed in battle, but not captured military commanders!"

"My third army is all heroes! They must not start with me, Tang!"

"Even if I die... I will never surrender!"

"I have been entrusted with the important task of the three armies by the grace of the country. Today, the soldiers are suffering from all casualties, the environment is dangerous, and the two branches of the general army have lost contact."

"After Yu's death, I hope that my commander-in-chief and chief of staff will clean up the mess of our army and continue the war of resistance. Yu will die in peace!"

After saying this, I heard a bang!

General Tang... committed suicide by drinking bullets.

Since then, there has been another Chinese hero missing from the world!

"Commander...Commander...I will fight with you!"

"Brothers...kill...kill!"

The remaining soldiers were extremely sad and angry when they saw that their commander had committed suicide!

One by one, they rushed forward with rifles... Facing the Japs' Type 92 heavy machine guns, crooked machine guns and even beasts of a tank!

They didn't back down!

Even if he is run over by a tank, he will not hesitate!

To deal with these little devils... just one word, do it!

The Japanese were also shocked by this group of Central Army soldiers, who did not expect them to be so courageous.

Immediately send a large number of soldiers to fight hand-to-hand with him!

"You little devil... take your life!"

Each of the soldiers held a machete and attacked...but in the end, two fists could not withstand four hands.

All killed... not a single surviving soldier!

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This matter quickly spread to various troops.

Jiang Ruiyuan was silent for a long time.

He has not spoken... This is the first commander he has lost in the Central Army, and he hopes it will be the last one.

However, he immediately ordered all units to fight well!

If someone interferes with this battle... improper support!

Once the battle is over...immediately engage in military law!

Severely punished!

Yan Xisan also sighed in the headquarters.

"General Tang... a great general!"

"It's a pity that I ended my life in such a way..."

"Immediately send an order...The Ninth Army...continue to move forward! Fight the Japanese!"

"All Jinsui Army soldiers... must not be greedy for life or afraid of death!"

"Now that we're here... let me guard the southwestern part of Shanxi! Don't let the little devils come in! If possible, we can lure them to the southeastern part of Shanxi!"

Yan Xisan still has a plan. At this time, he has not forgotten the troops in southeastern Shanxi.

Zhang Yunqing, who was in Dong County, also heard about this at this time.

"Another general has been lost... I hope... this battle will end soon."

This is not something Zhang Yunqing can save.

Now, all three infantry divisions have arrived in southwestern Shanxi.

Jiyuan County...Yuncheng...are basically independent column troops.

Haven't launched an attack on the little devil yet....

However, basically all the tank troops and artillery troops arrived.

This is the only flying unit left.

Xia County is in the far west... Even if you send troops there, it will take time. What's more, no one knows that Commander Tang is isolated and helpless in that place.

However, Zhang Yunqing still gave the order.

"Monk!"

"Give me the order!"

"Order the aviation division...all aircraft to go to the three airports in southwestern Shanxi...to support the three infantry divisions!"

The three airports are all county towns that have just been captured by the independent column... Zhang Yunqing has already put them into the airport.

In this way... they can continue bombing!

"Three hundred planes... leave no one behind! Send them all out!"

"The B29 bombers... each carry four tons of bombs! One ton of cloud burst bombs, white phosphorus bombs, and thermobaric bombs!"

"The B17 bomber carries 3 tons of bombs! It also carries poison gas bombs! Let all infantry wear protective clothing!"

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