After graduating from Huangpu, he rose to prominence as a regiment leader.

Kwantung Army Supreme Headquarters.

At this time, the command center was already filled with various senior military officers, the lowest rank being colonel, and major generals were everywhere.

In the huge Kwantung Army, there are countless divisions and mixed forces of all sizes.

"Your Excellency Commander!"

"The Battle of Taiyuan has begun. The Central Plains War Zone coalition forces, led by the 29th Division, are approaching Taiyuan!"

"If nothing unexpected happens, we will be able to capture Taiyuan within two days at the latest!" An officer with the rank of colonel stood up and said respectfully.

"Well! Where are the troops from Xiaguo Mountain City?" Umezu Mijiro nodded slightly.

The development of the war was no different from what he had expected. He sent a telegram to the Central Plains War Zone asking them to capture Taiyuan within two days.

After a brief rest, they will use the Kwantung Army's southward advance as a signal to launch a full-scale war plan!

"Reporting to the Commander! There has been no troop movement in the three defense lines of the mountain city. It is obvious that the person in the mountain city is also quietly waiting for the opportunity." The deputy stepped forward to report.

The purpose of the 29th Division taking the lead in launching the Taiyuan Campaign was simple.

The first is to test Shancheng’s attitude. If Shancheng mobilizes part of its main force, the three lines of defense will be useless, and the preparations that have lasted for nearly half a month will be completely useless.

Second, if the mountain city did not mobilize its troops, then Taiyuan would be a sure thing. Once Taiyuan was captured, the imperial army would switch from one-way combat to two-way combat.

Xia Country’s strategic buffer will be infinitely compressed by them!

"Yoshi!" Meijin Mijiro slowly stood up and said in a deep voice, "Pass the order! Head south to enter the pass!"

The strategic goal has been achieved, and the Kwantung Army's entry into the country will be unimpeded!

"Hayi!"

The deputy reminded him at the right time: "Commander, it is reported that the New First Army has entered the pass three days ago. It seems that they are preparing to reinforce Taiyuan."

If this so-called New First Army arrives in Taiyuan, the battle situation in Taiyuan will be hard to say.

Although the New First Army does not have many troops, its combat effectiveness should not be underestimated.

Although the recapture of Fengtian area was partly due to a surprise attack, it is undeniable that the Xia army was indeed very strong.

At the beginning, General Umezu seemed to want to engage in a battle in Fengtian, but now it seems unnecessary?

"It has nothing to do with the overall situation! The strategic goal of the Taiyuan Campaign has been achieved. Even if the New First Army arrives, it is already a foregone conclusion!" Umezu Mijiro shook his head.

"Also, order the Kwantung Army's 1st and 3rd Air Force Squadrons to destroy the defensive positions built by the Xia people first!"

In his opinion, the three lines of defense that the Xia people had painstakingly built were completely clever. Without air superiority, what was the use of any such solid lines of defense?

"Ha Yi!" the deputy suddenly stood up and said.

......

"General Yamashita!"

"The Xia army can't hold on any longer!"

At this time, in the rear position of the Japanese Allied Forces in the Central Plains War Zone, the deputy shouted excitedly.

As they continued to deliver firepower, the speed at which the Xia people were trying to fill the gaps in their front line slowed down significantly.

The entire battlefield even fell into a brief state of stalemate, with one side gaining strength while the other side lost strength.

But in the next moment!

"General Yamashita! Is that... the Eighth Route Army?" The deputy frowned subconsciously.

He just thought that the battlefield was going to become one-sided, but now?

"Baga! Quickly send a message to the First Field Artillery Regiment to destroy the Xia people's fighting spirit at all costs!" Yamashita said with a grim face.

Their weapons and equipment for this operation were extremely sufficient, so he was not afraid even if there were twice as many Xia people coming!

Moreover, capturing Taiyuan is the top priority of their strategic goal this time!

You know, since Japan invaded Xia, there has never been a case of loss of towns. This is simply a great shame for the empire!

These damn Xia people should be taught a lesson!

"Ha Yi!" the deputy responded immediately.

......

"Boom boom boom!!"

"Boom!"

Waves of violent explosions rang out one after another on the battlefield, causing the ground to tremble continuously, as if the entire Taiyuan City was about to be overturned!

"No! I can't hold on any longer!"

"Take the deputy commander and retreat immediately! Retreat quickly!"

At the front line, the brigade commander suddenly raised his head, his face already scratched with blood marks by the gravel.

But even so, he continued to shoot and yell loudly towards the back.

"Brigade Commander! The deputy commander-in-chief has a very tough attitude!" The deputy shook his head helplessly.

The words just fell!

"I won't retreat!"

"Don't surround me, keep fighting!"

The deputy commander-in-chief appeared from behind, shook off the hands of the guards around him, and roared angrily.

"Deputy Commander-in-Chief! We must retreat! Our Eighth Route Army cannot do without you!" The Chief of Staff stepped forward and advised, choking with sobs.

It is a taboo among taboos for the commander to go to the front line in person, let alone he is the highest commander of the entire Eighth Route Army?

"Damn it! The people of Taiyuan City haven't evacuated yet, and I'm not going anywhere!" the deputy commander cursed angrily.

Commander Yan is obsessed with Taiyuan, so he wants to defend Taiyuan, but they are different from the Eighth Route Army. As the saying goes, even if the people are saved and the land is lost, both the people and the land are saved.

The reason why the Eighth Route Army is still holding on is because the people in the rear have not yet evacuated.

Today, Taiyuan City is in danger, and the strategic buffer zone that can be used for activities is constantly being compressed. If the Hongtuling area is lost now, the huge Taiyuan will be like a lamb to be slaughtered!

Those tens of thousands of ordinary people would certainly not be able to escape the slaughter by the devils!

"Ah!" The brigade commander let out a long sigh.

He knew the deputy commander's character very well. Once he made up his mind, even nine oxen could not pull him back!

"How many troops do we have left?" the brigade commander looked at his chief of staff.

"Brigade Commander, there are less than two regiments left!" said the chief of staff with red eyes.

Before the Taiyuan Campaign started, the entire 386th Brigade had nearly 7,000 people on the battlefield. After this battle, less than one-third of them were left!

"Less than two regiments? This son of a bitch!" The brigade commander punched the earth slope in front of him hard.

But what followed was a deep feeling of powerlessness!

The 772th Brigade is a well-deserved main force brigade. At its peak, it had main forces such as the New st Regiment, the Independent Regiment and the nd Regiment!

The total strength of the brigade is nearly 10,000!

But now...

"Cannonball!"

Just as the brigade commander was lost in thought, a creepy aura came over him.

The sound of breaking air came from the sky, getting closer and closer!

Without time to think, the chief of staff next to him grabbed the brigade commander and jumped into the trench.

"boom!"

"Boom!"

As soon as the two men jumped into the trench, there was a sudden earth-shaking noise.

The shock made their heads buzz and their scalps feel numb!

"Damn Japs! You're going too far!" The brigade commander clenched his fists and shouted angrily.