Anti-Japanese Jagged General

Chapter 912 Decisive battle in Linfen? (Third update!)

For the next ten days, facing difficult opponents, whether it was Wang Ping or Lieutenant General Ito, they were very cautious in their actions.

After finally reaching Linfen City, the troops did not lose much, but everyone looked exhausted.

Lieutenant General Ito knew that under such circumstances, even if the troops successfully captured Linfen City, the morale and combat effectiveness of the troops would not be restored to their peak without a few days of rest.

Standing on a high ground three kilometers outside Linfen City, Lieutenant General Ito stared at the city wall of Linfen City with his binoculars. It has been almost 10 minutes since he was old, and he still has no intention of putting down the binoculars.

The chief of staff next to him became more and more anxious, wondering if he was about to interrupt Lieutenant General Ito, when the captain of the forward brigade rushed over.

"Division Commander, Linfen City seems to be an empty city. We have captured the outer positions of Linfen City, but we haven't seen a single Eighth Route Army!"

Lieutenant General Ito finally put down his binoculars and replied with a frown: "I didn't see the Eighth Route Army either!"

"Not only the outer positions, but also the city defense fortifications do not seem to show signs of the Eighth Route Army's activities!"

"Contact the other three captains immediately, have they found any Eighth Route Army troops in the direction they are going to attack!"

"I don't believe that Linfen City, which the Eighth Route Army took so hard, was given to us for nothing. This is so unlike the Eighth Route Army's fighting style!"

The chief of staff came back not long after he left, with an incredulous expression on his face.

"No one, division commander, they didn't find any signs of the Eighth Route Army's activities in the city defense fortifications!"

Lieutenant General Ito's frown deepened, and after taking another glance at the wall of Linfen City not far away, he said to himself: "Could it be that Linfen City is really an empty city... the Eighth Route Army that occupied Linfen City has all withdrawn... no Should it?"

The chief of staff replied directly: "General, I will immediately take a cavalry squadron to search the city. Whether the Eighth Route Army has abandoned Linfen City, we will know when we enter the city!"

Lieutenant General Ito nodded in agreement.

In less than 10 minutes, more than 100 devil cavalry rushed to Linfen City. Under the watchful eyes of Lieutenant General Ito, they entered the city easily.

What follows is a long and anxious wait.

Linfen City is too big, and more than 100 cavalry want to search the entire Linfen City, and they will definitely not be able to complete it in less than an hour.

The only thing that pleased Lieutenant General Ito was that during the whole process, there was not a single gunshot in Linfen City.

"Division commander, the cavalry squadron that entered the city searched all the streets and garrisons, but did not find the Eighth Route Army, nor did they see the Chinese people. All the doors are closed, and all the streets are empty!" The chief of staff reported.

"Did you catch the common people and ask about the situation!" Lieutenant General Ito asked, frowning.

"Hi!" the chief of staff affirmed.

"The common people confessed that the Eighth Route Army in the city withdrew last night, and told them that the imperial army will enter the city during the day, and let them stay behind closed doors to avoid unnecessary casualties~ The humble judge, the Eighth Route Army should not want to fight us Positional warfare, really retreat!"

Lieutenant General Ito didn't let go, and continued to ask with a frown: "Those ordinary people can't believe everything... I remember that there are many expatriates from the Great Japanese Empire in Linfen City, have you found them and asked about the situation!"

The chief of staff shook his head and replied: "The cavalry squadron found no foreigners in the city!"

"I learned from the common people that all the expatriates in the city were captured by the Eighth Route Army. There are more than 1000 people in total..."

"Bageya Road!" Lieutenant General Ito suddenly cursed.

Although he didn't know what the Eighth Route Army's purpose was to capture these nationals, but there were more than 1000 nationals in the hands of the Eighth Route Army. Once the higher authorities asked him to ensure the safety of those nationals, he would have many scruples when fighting the Eighth Route Army.

After hesitating for a few minutes, he ordered: "Since there is no Eighth Route Army in the city, then we will enter the city..."

"However, the garrison in the city is limited, so it certainly can't satisfy so many of our troops: the 135th Regiment advances to the city, conducts a thorough search of the whole city, and controls all the fortifications and important locations in the city after ensuring safety!"

"Division Guard Brigade, directly under the Supply Wing, Cavalry Wing, Engineer Wing, follow me into the city..."

"The 136th Infantry Regiment is stationed outside the east gate of Linfen City! The 137th Infantry Regiment is stationed in the east of the city, and the 138th Infantry Regiment is stationed in the north of the city! The Fourth Cavalry Regiment, the Sixth Mountain Artillery Regiment of the Heavy Artillery, the Chariot Brigade and the Heavy Artillery Regiment The guards and transport troops attached to the brigade are all stationed in the south of the city. It will be dark in three hours before the operation starts. Before dark, all the troops will be stationed. Not surprisingly, we will be Spend here!"

The chief of staff was very puzzled and asked back: "General, aren't we going to attack the base of the Eighth Route Army's Xinyi Regiment?"

"I know, but how long do you think the Eighth Route Army can last under the attack of our [-] elites?"

"After defeating them, we still have to return to Linfen. As for the local garrison mission, that is the business of the local garrison. I don't want to disperse the troops and become a garrison!"

More than 3000 Japanese troops, in a mighty force, took more than an hour to march into Linfen City, and then dispersed into the streets and alleys of Linfen City in units of squadrons, smashing open the closed doors of every household on both sides of the street, and inspecting There are no troops left behind by the Eighth Route Army, so search by the way and make a small fortune!

The other troops were not idle, and began to use the tents carried by the army to build camps!

A few kilometers away, the former enemy headquarters of the New First Regiment, regiment leader Wang Ping, political commissar Huang Yuanqiang, chief of staff Zhong Chenggong, first battalion commander Xiong Changhe, third battalion commander Yan Song, and assault battalion commander Jin Kai all gathered here to wait. Wang Ping ordered.

"Regimental Commander, an infantry regiment of devils has entered the city. Our lurking troops in the city reported that the devils who entered the city are searching the city in squadrons, robbing the people's property, and even raped women. They asked the troops to fight back immediately and kill these beasts!" Tang Guangxin, the investigation platoon leader, reported with gritted teeth.

"No..." Wang Ping refused without hesitation.

Although all the subordinates were furious and wished they could rush to the battlefield to kill the devils now, rationality finally prevailed over impulse, and Wang Ping issued an order to refuse to act.

Tang Guangxin had no choice but to leave the headquarters, but he came back not long after.

"Regimental Commander, the remaining Japanese soldiers are divided into four groups, each building a garrison outside the four gates of Linfen City!"

"How many little devils are there outside the east gate!" Wang Ping immediately asked.

"An infantry regiment. However, this infantry regiment seems to be full, with only about 3000 people!" Tang Guangxin replied hesitantly.

"God help me too!" Wang Ping exclaimed happily, then stared at the chief of staff and asked, "How long will it be before it gets dark? Has the little devil's plane left?"

Zhong Chenggong didn't have any expectant expression on his face, but was still a little worried and nervous. He frowned and replied: "There is still half an hour... The little devil's plane has already left, and I will definitely not come back today!"

After hesitating for a few seconds, he reminded: "Regimental Commander, should you reconsider the next battle? It's too late to end now. There is a direct subordinate team in the city. There must be a way to send the guard company out of the city!"

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