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

65th Division Headquarters.

These days, as the next counterattack is imminent, Chen Changfeng is unable to spare time every day and sits in his office as soon as he opens his eyes.

Ever since he was reprimanded by Commander Yan last time, Chen Changfeng wanted to find Qin Feng to have a talk.

But who would have thought that after Qin Feng left the banquet, he immediately returned to his independent brigade’s base, and Chen Changfeng had no time to look for Qin Feng again, so the matter was temporarily shelved here.

"Ah!" Chen Changfeng sighed and straightened up from his chair. "Commander Yan is going to have talks with the Eighth Route Army this time. I guess he will officially launch a counterattack after he comes back."

The chief of staff placed the documents in his hand on the table and said, "Commander, as you ordered, I have sent enough people to observe the movements of the Japanese. If there is any situation, we will be informed at any time."

Chen Changfeng nodded, and then said thoughtfully: "That being said, do you still remember that I mentioned to you that at the dinner party, Qin Feng told me that the Japanese were about to launch a third major sweep?"

The chief of staff was stunned for a moment, then frowned: "It seems to be the case, but it shouldn't be so fast, right?"

Chief of Staff: "It has only been a short time since the second major raid by the Japanese ended. Even if there is another move, the Japanese will need to mobilize troops and various supplies. It is unlikely that there will be any movement in such a short period of time."

The chief of staff's idea was also the idea of most of the senior leaders of the Shanxi-Suiyuan Army at that time, and the idea of counterattack was also based on this point.

But for some reason, Chen Changfeng felt vaguely uneasy in his heart. He always felt that a big battle would happen next.

If the Japs really wanted to launch a large-scale mop-up operation, then the counterattack of the Shanxi-Suiyuan Army would be tantamount to running into a gun, and the scene would be extremely ugly.

Chen Changfeng: "I hope I am overthinking it, but we have to be on guard against this kind of situation. Right now, what worries me most in the entire 65th Division is the Independent Brigade."

"They were just expanded not long ago, and their foundation is composed of two battered regiments. Their foundation and combat effectiveness are far inferior to other troops."

At this point, Chen Changfeng couldn't help but shake his head: "Last time Commander Yan held a meeting, he said that there is a group of bandits in this independent brigade. These people may be useful in ordinary battles, but if they go to the front battlefield, they will probably be a pile of loose sand."

After listening to the division commander's words, the chief of staff didn't know what to say. After all, these situations were the real problems facing the independent brigade.

At this moment, there was a hurried knock on the office door.

"Come in."

Then, an anxious-looking communications soldier quickly walked into the office with a document in hand.

"Report to the division commander! The reconnaissance team we sent out discovered an emergency! In the direction of Taiyuan, the Japanese seem to be carrying out an abnormal large-scale troop movement!"

"Hmm? A large-scale troop movement?" Chen Changfeng frowned and reached out to the signalman, "Bring the information over here!"

"Yes!"

After taking the information, Chen Changfeng quickly scanned it.

The chief of staff standing by also looked at the telegram from an angle.

The next moment, the Chief of Staff's face changed immediately: "The 21st and 29th Brigades are actually dispatched together, and the 12th Regiment of the Japs is heading directly towards the direction of Lijiapo of the Eighth Route Army?"

"How could the devils mobilize such a large-scale force during this period of time!"

Chen Changfeng's face had become extremely serious: "Commander Yan just went to have a meeting with the Eighth Route Army today, and now the devils suddenly mobilized their troops. Is there some kind of connection between them?"

At this time, the two of them could already feel the strong sense of crisis from the unusual troop deployment of the Japanese.

Chen Changfeng's sense of war told him that the Japanese's actions this time were definitely extraordinary.

He immediately stood up and walked to the large map hanging on the wall. After some searching, Chen Changfeng's eyes were fixed on Lijiaopo.

He suddenly said, "Which of our troops can reach the Yixiantian area in the direction of Lijiapo quickly?"

The chief of staff was stunned at first, then seemed to realize something, and looked at Chen Changfeng in disbelief: "Commander! Do you mean to help the Eighth Route Army? But Commander Yan has repeatedly ordered... "

Chen Changfeng interrupted the chief of staff directly, his eyes were without any color: "Commander Yan is now in the Eighth Route Army Headquarters for talks. It is hard to say what the devils want to do. In order to ensure Commander Yan's safety, we must make all preparations!"

The Chief of Staff finally understood: "Return to the division... If there is any unit that can reach Lijiapo quickly, the closest unit station should be... the independent brigade!"

"Independent Brigade?" Chen Changfeng frowned after hearing this answer.

Now that the Japanese have sent a large number of troops, the safety of their commander Yan is threatened, and the independent brigade is the one that can rush to the battlefield the fastest?

This joke is not funny. Given the current size of the independent brigade, I am afraid it is simply unable to undertake this important task.

According to previous inspections, only one in ten of the independent brigade's members are alive. Such a force would be wiped out if it encountered the Japanese.

Thinking of this situation, Chen Changfeng's brows furrowed even more.

However, he did not have time to think too much at the moment, because Commander Yan's safety was under constant threat.

Chen Changfeng must send troops to Lijiaopo immediately. They cannot put all their hopes on the Eighth Route Army being able to repel the Japanese.

Chen Changfeng immediately gave the order: "Order the independent brigade to head to the direction of Yixiantian immediately, build fortifications and dig trenches first, and try to stop the Japs there as much as possible until the follow-up support troops arrive!"

"Also, have Chu Yunfei from the 358th Regiment rush to Yixiantian. Let them use the terrain advantage to stop the Japanese. Unless they are sure that Commander Yan is completely safe, they must stop the 12th Regiment even if it means sacrificing their lives!"

"Yes!" the chief of staff responded immediately.

After issuing all these orders, Chen Changfeng felt that it was not enough, and he planned to transfer another brigade from Jinzhong area.

In addition, he also sent this intelligence information to other Jinsui Army troops, allowing the entire Jinsui Army to be mobilized in advance.

From this moment on, the entire northwest of Shanxi began to be in turmoil, and almost everyone could feel the impending storm!

......

In Taiyuan City.

First Army Headquarters.

As the commander, Kazuo Shinozuka's headquarters can be described as antique, with items such as music, chess, calligraphy and painting placed in prominent positions.

But today, Kazuo Shinozuka was not in the mood to fiddle with these elegant things.

He sat on a mat, and in front of him stood a staff officer holding a telegram.

At this time, the staff officer was reading the contents of the telegram: "Report to His Excellency the General! The 21st Brigade and the 29th Brigade are moving rapidly on the Zhengtai Railway and are expected to reach the target location soon."

"In addition, the 12th Regiment is also advancing rapidly towards Yixiantian. The most elite Yamazaki Battalion has already advanced alone. According to the plan, it won't take long for the Yamazaki Battalion to reach Lijiapo to fight."

As he spoke, the staff officer suddenly lowered his head, his expression full of respect: "Your Excellency General's plan is flawless, and everything is within your expectations!"

Listening to the flattery of the staff officer in front of him, Shinozuka Kazuo took a deep breath and said, "Yoshi! Very good!"

For the first time since the Second Army Observation Group was attacked and the supplies for the Shota Railway raid were robbed, Shinozuka Kazuo relaxed as if a heavy burden had been lifted off his shoulders.

Shinozuka Kazuo: "By the way, is Yamamoto-kun here?"

"General." A colonel officer outside the door stepped into the threshold of the command center. He was Yamamoto Ikki, the favorite general of Shinozuka Kazuo.

"Yeah." Kazuo Shinozuka went straight to the large map hanging on the wall, and his eyes were also focused on the 'Lijiaopo' area.

"Mr. Yamamoto, I called you here today so that you can learn about the strategic deployment of the empire." Shinozuka Kazuo seemed very nonchalant. "According to our intelligence, Lijiapo has important logistics units such as the military facilities, medical facilities, and clothing factories of the Eighth Route Army."

"The Yamazaki Battalion is currently advancing towards Lijiapo. The role of this unit is to attract the surrounding Eighth Route Army, such as the 771st Regiment, the 772nd Regiment, the New 1st Regiment and other main regiments and the remaining Eighth Route Army regiments."

"These attracted Eighth Route Army troops are like prey lured by bait. They will eventually be caught in one fell swoop by the empire." Shinozuka Kazuo looked back at Yamamoto Kazuki indifferently.

"Yamamoto-kun, do you know how important your mission is?"

Yamamoto Ikki suddenly lowered his head and said, "General, I will definitely avenge our previous humiliation and completely wash away the humiliation the Empire has inflicted on the Xia people!"

Ever since the last incident when Yamamoto Ikki's special forces escorted the observation group, Yamamoto has been feeling unwell these days.

The rumors spreading within the First Army made Yamamoto Ikki feel that someone was talking about him all the time.

What was originally a stage built for his special forces team turned out to be a farce. Not only was the Zhengtai Railway train hijacked, but the observation group was also wiped out.

This great humiliation made Yamamoto Ikki grit his teeth and swear that he would take revenge.

Since there were no survivors at the scene of the incident, and only the Wanjia Town garrison claimed that the Eighth Route Army was fighting with them nearby, the First Army had already attributed the incident to the Eighth Route Army.

"Yoshi!" Shinozuka Kazuo was very optimistic about Yamamoto's energy. "Failure is the mother of success. I hope that after the main force of the Eighth Route Army is eliminated, you can lead the special forces to directly carry out a decapitation operation and completely quell all threats to the rear of the empire!"

At this point, Shinozuka Kazuo couldn't help but mention it again: "And I got the news this time that Commander Yan of the Shanxi Suiyuan Army went to the Eighth Route Army Headquarters for a secret meeting. Mr. Yamamoto, I hope you won't let me down with this good opportunity."

Yamamoto quickly bowed his head again: "I will do my best and will never let the general down!"

After getting the assurance from his favorite general, Kazuo Shinozuka couldn't help but smile. His eyes fell on the map again, and this time there was a determination in his gaze.

"Mr. Yamamoto, you know that although we are attacking Lijiapo on the surface, this is just what I want others to see."

Hearing the general's words that seemed to have a hidden meaning, Yamamoto Ikki was stunned at first, and then he was so excited that his whole body was shaking.

"General... General! Are you saying that the Empire is ready..."

Kazuo Shinozuka smiled slightly. He neither admitted nor denied it.

But at this moment, no matter who it is, one can see that the commander of the First Army is extremely confident!

......

Independent Brigade headquarters.

These days, Qin Feng signs in every day, drinks tea, and leads a very leisurely life.

Around this base, he would either go out to hunt game every day or take his guards out to practice horse riding.

Compared to Wang Ke who is busy every day and is responsible for all the major affairs in the garrison, his job as a brigade commander is very easy.

At this moment, Wang Ke came to Qin Feng's command post and wanted to complain about why he, the brigade commander, had it so easy.

But at this moment, a soldier ran in from outside, panting.

"Commander! Report to the Commander!"

"According to reconnaissance, the brothers below have discovered that a large number of Japanese soldiers are moving in the direction of Lijiaopo! The size of the Japanese soldiers is about a battalion!"

"Lijiaopo?" After hearing the report, Qin Feng quickly stood up and came to the map.

Since Lijiaopo is the base of the Eighth Route Army, the content on this map is not very detailed and can only be considered barely readable.

But even so, Qin Feng didn't think that a large group of Japanese devils could easily capture Lijiaopo. At least there were the main Eighth Route Army regiments such as the 771st Regiment and the New 1st Regiment who could quickly arrive to provide support.

A large group of Japanese soldiers dare to directly attack the Eighth Route Army's hinterland?

"Brigade Commander, could it be that the Japanese have some other ideas by mobilizing troops at this time?" Wang Ke raised his question tentatively.

Qin Feng shook his head. The information he had now was too little and he couldn't tell.

At this moment, another communications soldier ran in from outside.

"Report to the brigade commander! The division headquarters has ordered the independent brigade to rush to Yixiantian and immediately build fortifications to coordinate with the 358th Regiment that will be coming to assist!"

???

Wang Ke was stunned after hearing what she heard. What did she hear? The division headquarters actually asked them to dig trenches. Wasn’t Chun Chun using them as a reserve force?

You should know that their independent brigade had developed well before, and now it has been expanded into a brigade, sending a large number of troops out to recruit more.

Although she didn't know the expansion situation of those troops, it was impossible for them to become second-rate reserve forces!

"Don't be anxious. Now is not the time to worry about this." Qin Feng waved his hand, signaling Wang Ke to calm down and not to worry about the reserve team or not.

"The commander asked us to go to Yixiantian to deploy defenses. He must have his reasons..." Qin Feng was not bothered by the superficial news, but thought about the deeper reasons.

Suddenly, he thought of something: "Wait! Where is Commander Yan now?"

Qin Feng suddenly realized that Yan Laoxi had originally planned to launch a counterattack and at the same time unite with the Eighth Route Army. Would he be discussing this matter at the Eighth Route Army headquarters now?

Thinking of this, Qin Feng immediately looked at the signalman: "Send a telegram to the division headquarters immediately to confirm Commander Yan's current location! Remember, it must be the exact location!"

"Yes!"

The signalman rushed down to carry out the order.

Wang Ke on the side looked at Qin Feng in confusion: "Commander, what does the transfer of the devils have to do with Commander Yan's position?"

Qin Feng took a deep breath: "Look at the map."

He pointed to the Lijiapo area on the map and said, "This is the Eighth Route Army's hinterland, and this is the narrow gap. If the Eighth Route Army blocks the narrow gap directly, they can swallow up the isolated Yamazaki Battalion in one fell swoop."

"Even we can think of this, how could the devil not expect this? So the devil must have some plan!"

Qin Feng's finger directly drew an arc, surrounding Lijiapo and the surrounding areas: "The purpose of this devil brigade is to take root here and attract the attention of all the surrounding Eighth Route Army."

"But in fact, the real target of the devils is not this Lijiapo at all."

"The place the devils really want to attack is here! It's Daxiawan, the headquarters of the Eighth Route Army!"

Qin Feng's hand pointed heavily at Daxia Bay on the map!

In fact, as a member of the Shanxi-Suiyuan Army, it was impossible for him to know the location of the Eighth Route Army headquarters, but after going to Yangcun last time, Qin Feng specially asked someone to mark it on the map.

His purpose was not anything else but to keep abreast of whether the Japanese were still harboring evil intentions towards the Eighth Route Army Headquarters.

Right now, it comes in handy!

"Report to the brigade commander! The division headquarters called back and said that Commander Yan is currently holding a meeting at the Eighth Route Army Headquarters in Daxia Bay!" The signalman's reply came from outside the door, which seemed to completely confirm what Qin Feng had just said.

At this time, Wang Ke was terrified. She finally understood what the Japanese were planning!

The supreme commander of the Shanxi-Suiyuan Army is at the Eighth Route Army headquarters, and this is exactly the perfect opportunity the Japs want!

The Eighth Route Army's surrounding guarding troops will be held back by the Japanese, while the unguarded Daxia Bay will be directly invaded by the Japanese!

At that time, the supreme commanders of their two armies will face unprecedented threats. Once something happens, it will be a catastrophe for the entire northwest Shanxi!

Qin Feng: "The purpose of that Japanese battalion is to force all the surrounding troops to join the battle. Even the division commander misjudged the Japanese intentions and asked our independent brigade to go to Yixiantian to deploy defenses."

"It is precisely because of this situation that everyone ignores the real target of the devils - Daxia Bay!"

At this point, Qin Feng raised his head and looked out the window: "The third sweep has begun!"

As soon as these words were spoken, everyone in the room showed shock on their faces, and their expressions began to panic.

The Japanese raids were so terrible that almost no one wanted to face them a second time.

At this moment, Qin Feng's eyes became more serious than ever before.

"Pass on my order! Order all units that are out for expansion to stop expanding! The entire brigade, return to base immediately!"

"Remember, this is an emergency return! I don't care where they are now, they must return to the base as quickly as possible!"

"Anyone who violates this rule will be punished by military law!"