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Brigade Commander Chen issued the latest order: "Chief of Staff, copy this telegram to the division headquarters and headquarters, and ask them to prepare as well."

"Also, order our other troops to quickly follow up if the Japanese show signs of retreat. We cannot let the enemy leave our base easily. We must bite off a few pieces of flesh from the Japanese even if we have to."

"The Japanese are eager to retreat, so they certainly don't dare to tangle with us for too long. There are not many opportunities like this to strike a blow, so don't waste it."

Compared to the turmoil in other parts of the Eighth Route Army, the arsenal has become quiet since the Yamazaki Battalion was eliminated.

At this time in the First Army Headquarters in Taiyuan, Yoshio Shinozuka once again called Yamamoto Ikki over to discuss what to do next.

The old devil said in a serious tone: "Mr. Yamamoto, things are not going as smoothly as we planned. Instead, there are many more variables."

"According to our original plan, the ten groups of troops we sent out would be able to find some key departments or main forces of the Eighth Route Army. Then, as long as we hold on and wait for reinforcements, we can achieve very great results."

"It's a pity that the final result is often contrary to our expectations. The teams we sent out have been chasing the legendary Eighth Route Army all over the mountains and plains, but the results are very few."

"Several units even encountered various ambushes and lost a lot of soldiers. In addition, the supplies they carried with them were also consumed. We were urged everywhere to resupply quickly."

"We are in a bit of a dilemma now. If we spend so much money and don't get the expected results, I think you and I will be in big trouble."

"After all, there are many people eyeing my position, and many people want to see me make mistakes so that they can replace me."

Yamamoto Ikki was about to say something when he was suddenly interrupted by a knock on the door.

An intelligence officer came in and reported loudly:

"Commander, the Yamazaki Battalion has not sent a telegram to the headquarters for two days. According to relevant regulations, we have determined that the Yamazaki Battalion may have encountered an accident or even been completely wiped out."

Yamamoto Ikki was shocked when he heard this and asked quickly:

"Where was the last contact made by the Yamazaki Battalion?"

The intelligence officer hurried to the wall, pointed to the location on the map and said:

"It's right here. According to the battle plan, the Yamazaki Battalion should have appeared in this area the next day."

"But the intelligence personnel we sent out did not meet up with the troops. Instead, they were surrounded and suppressed by the regular troops of the Eighth Route Army. They had no choice but to retreat."

"When we sent people there again the next day, we still didn't find any clues, so we had no choice but to report the matter."

"For the past two days, our intelligence department's radio station has been trying to contact the Yamazaki Battalion, but in the end, nothing was achieved."

Yamamoto Ikki thought about it carefully, and then said with difficulty:

"Commander, we are in big trouble."

"According to common sense, a reinforced brigade of 1500 people cannot be wiped out like this. Even if they were ambushed, some of the remnants should have escaped and reported the news."

"Of course, if the radio station of the Yamazaki Battalion is destroyed immediately and then it is besieged by a large number of troops, and if the Eighth Route Army is willing to pay a heavy price in terms of casualties, it can still defeat one of our reinforced battalions without having an advantage in terms of terrain and people."

I have to say that Yamamoto Ikki is a capable person. His analysis of this matter is basically correct, except for the number of casualties on our side.

Even if Yoshio Shinozuka and Ikki Yamamoto racked their brains, they probably wouldn't have thought that we used a series of plans to kill more than 1,400 people from the Yamazaki Battalion at the cost of less than 500 casualties. This was an unprecedented victory.

However, the Eighth Route Army certainly cannot publicize this kind of thing. Even if they want to report their achievements, they will announce that the casualties are more than 5,000.

After listening to this, Shinozuka Yoshio sighed, then spoke quietly to himself:

"I have met this Lieutenant Colonel Yamazaki. He is an excellent soldier with a good family background and excellent military qualities."

"He had a bright future, but he died so quietly that we don't even know how more than 1,500 outstanding soldiers died."

"Being able to wipe out one of our reinforced battalions in one day, I think that the Eighth Route Army's respectable opponent wanted to teach us a lesson. Even if they have to pay a heavy price, they must forcefully consume one of our battalions."

"This also means that if we want to enter the Eighth Route Army base in the future and not be eaten, it is not safe to have a battalion. We will need at least a regiment-level force."

Speaking of this, Yoshio Shinozuka's eyes were filled with worry and irritation.

I don't know when it started, but the Eighth Route Army's strength has increased to such a level that even a battalion cannot protect itself.

After a long while, he issued the latest order, asking all troops to withdraw.

At the same time, he patiently explained: "Mr. Yamamoto, since the enemy can make one of our reinforcement battalions disappear without a trace, then they can also make the second and even the third battalion disappear without a trace. Many people in the Eighth Route Army are good at using strange strategies, and it will be easy for us to fall into their trap."

"If only one battalion was wiped out, it wouldn't matter much. I can just do some internal operations and ask each unit to report more casualties. The headquarters will soon send us new soldiers, and we can rebuild when the time comes."

"But if we lose a few more, it will be a huge trouble for us."

After hearing this, Yamamoto Ikki immediately understood that this was also the basic operation of their army and was nothing big.

But he suddenly thought of a good idea and said with a hint of meaning:

"Commander, since the Eighth Route Army is a tough target and difficult to deal with, we can pick a few soft targets and squeeze them. This way, we can also achieve great results and report to the headquarters."

"Come and have a look. These locations have always been on important traffic routes and are now guarded by the Shanxi-Suiyuan Army. We can completely withdraw the troops in the Eighth Route Army base and occupy these places."

"Especially this Shi County, it is a rich land. The troops stationed here are Chu Yunfei's troops from the 358th Regiment of the Shanxi Suiyuan Army. They are the favorites of the commander of the Second War Zone of China and are known as the elite among the elite."

"As long as we capture Shi County and wipe out Chu Yunfei's troops of the Shanxi Suiyuan Army, it will be considered a big victory. This will also give an explanation to everyone."

Yoshio Shinozuka thought this was a good idea. Since they couldn't find the main force of the Eighth Route Army for a decisive battle, there would be no problem in bullying the Shanxi-Suiyuan Army.

Anyway, just write down the results of the battle in the battle report, and don't write down the corresponding forces directly. As long as you can explain it and let them get through this difficult time, it will be OK.