Anti-Japanese War: Plunder the devils to create a super army

At the same time, the news quickly reached the Japanese Taiyuan First Army Headquarters, Yoshio Shinozuka.

When Yoshio Shinozuka learned that the county town in southwestern Shanxi was under attack by the enemy and that the troops were advancing towards Linshi, where the 108th Division was stationed in the south, he immediately frowned.

Two county towns were captured in just a few days. This speed is indeed too strange.

Even the National Army’s troops wouldn’t be able to move at such a fast speed.

Yoshio Shinozuka frowned slightly as he looked at the information in his hand.

After thinking for a moment, he looked at Chief of Staff Miyamoto next to him and said.

"Do you think this unit is part of the Eighth Route Army?"

"Linshi lost two county towns in a short period of time. This unit is most likely a special forces unit of the Eighth Route Army, otherwise their combat effectiveness would not be so strong."

"The county was taken so quickly that we didn't even have the slightest reaction."

When Chief of Staff Miyamoto heard this, he began to think deeply.

"I think this matter is not simple. After all, the Eighth Route Army is still mainly active in northwest Shanxi."

"If they suddenly launch an attack on southern Shanxi at this time, it will inevitably prolong the battle line and will not bring them any significant benefits."

"I think this is most likely an action by the national army."

Yoshio Shinozuka nodded slightly, actually thinking the same thing in his heart.

The Eighth Route Army’s special forces are indeed powerful, but the Eighth Route Army certainly doesn’t dare to act rashly. They are now recuperating in northwestern Shanxi.

According to the intelligence currently available, the Eighth Route Army's frontline troops are recruiting soldiers and stationing in the county town.

How could they suddenly attack at this time?

What's more, if they attack, what will happen to the troops in northwest Shanxi?

So the troops that attacked their county town this time should be the National Army.

Looking at the map in front of him, Yoshio Shinozuka fell into deep thought, and for a moment he was a little confused about the current situation.

At this critical juncture, the national army suddenly launched an attack on them, and it was winter now.

Logically speaking, the National Army should not have such a big reaction. After all, the National Army's desire to fight has never been particularly high. Unless they have to, they will not take the initiative to attack.

Could it be that the National Army has a new battle plan?

Yoshio Shinozuka couldn't figure it out.

But he gave the order immediately.

"Instruct the commanders stationed in cities and counties in southern Shanxi to be on high alert and pay close attention to the enemy's movements."

"Soldiers from the neighboring city, prepare yourselves. We must eliminate this army as quickly as possible."

No matter what, it is better to get rid of this unit first.

Regardless of whether the opponent is the National Army or the Eighth Route Army, they must take action.

Although no fighting broke out in southern Shanxi, there were no major conflicts between the Japanese and nationalist armies.

However, Yoshio Shinozuka knew very well in his heart that the Kuomintang troops stationed in Zhongtiao Mountain were always keeping an eye on them.

If the National Army's troops begin to deploy on a large scale, it will inevitably have a huge impact on the Japanese army.

After all, the National Army had nearly 20 troops stationed in Zhongtiao Mountain.

This army is huge in number. Although its combat effectiveness is much worse than that of the Japanese army, such a large number is still a huge trouble.

Therefore, it is necessary to pay close attention to the enemy's movements and ensure that the actions of the national army are always within their sight.

If the National Army really intends to launch a large-scale military operation against the Japanese army, then they must stop them in time.

Even if the situation is not good, additional troops must be sent from the Taiyuan area to support the 108th Division.

Yoshio Shinozuka sat on the chair, frowning slightly, thinking constantly in his mind.

In recent times, military operations have been frequent, and the actions of the National Army and the Eighth Route Army have begun to deviate greatly from what they had previously expected.

This made him feel a little strange, as if he was being led by the nose by the enemy, which was very unhappy.

I've never felt this way before, but now it happens suddenly.

It all started when that special force suddenly appeared.

But he naturally would not think of Wang Lin's ability to predict the future, he just felt that the Eighth Route Army had become more cunning than before.

Just as the Japanese army responded quickly, the New 1st Regiment led by Ding Wei had already begun new combat operations.

After Wang Lin captured Pingyang County, he concluded that their actions must have aroused the anger of the Japanese army.

If they take two more county towns, they will be able to reach Linshi.

There was a regiment of Japanese soldiers stationed there, as well as several thousand puppet troops. Under normal circumstances, they would definitely send reinforcements to try to destroy the enemy.

Wang Lin immediately ordered Ding Wei's troops to ambush in the southern area outside Pingyang County and observe the enemy's movements at any time.

If the arrival of enemy support forces is discovered, they will be immediately wiped out.

The strength of the New Second Regiment is enough to resolve this battle.

Of course, the main reason is that even if the Japanese army sent reinforcements, it would not be at the regiment level.

The Japanese army's battle line was very long, and each of their troops had to be stationed in many areas. It was impossible to mobilize a large number of troops in a short period of time.

The 108th Division is a subordinate division of the Japanese First Army of Shanxi Province. Their manpower is already very scarce, and it is impossible for them to send out extra troops at this moment.

This time, the other side will at most dispatch some puppet troops and two battalions of troops, which is the maximum possible number of troops that the Japanese army may have.

And now it is on a small hillside south of Pingyang County.

Ding Wei stretched lazily.

He looked around a bit bored and said.

"Damn it, why haven't these little devils come yet?"

"We've captured two county towns. Will the Japanese dare to attack?"

The staff officer of the New Second Regiment next to him said with a smile.

"It doesn't matter if you don't come. It will save us trouble."

"It would be best if they came. Our troops are already here and ready to ambush at any time."

Ding Wei said with a chuckle.

"I estimate that this army will most likely come. In my eyes, Wang Lin has always been meticulous in his planning. His battlefield command and prediction abilities are much better than mine."

"Since he said there would be troops coming, then there will definitely be troops coming."

The staff officer smiled and nodded, naturally without commenting.

Wang Lin’s combat command ability has always been outstanding, and basically every calculation he makes is accurate.