Anti-Japanese War: Li Yunlong dared to attack Taiyuan

This sentence was like a bolt from the blue, shattering all of Shinozuka Kazuo's fantasies.

He sat down directly on his chair, and the confidential secretary beside him immediately rushed over to support Shinozuka Kazuo: "General, are you okay?"

Shinozuka Kazuo slowly shook his head: "It's okay, put the telegram down!"

"Hayi!"

Kazuo Shinozuka was the only one left in the office. He gently touched the chair next to him with his hand, because he knew that he could not sit in this position for much longer.

"General, Yamamoto-kun?"

The confidential secretary quickly glanced at the contents of the telegram and handed it to Kazuo Shinozuka, but did not directly talk about what happened to Yamamoto Ikki, because Yamamoto Ikki's death was rather tragic.

An hour ago, the Kuroshima Cavalry Regiment under the First Army, led by its commander Kuroshima Fukada, rushed into the One-Line Sky. At this time, there was no trace of the Eighth Route Army in the One-Line Sky, but it could be seen that many people had been stationed here.

"Your Excellency, the Captain, we have made a discovery!"

Just as Kuroshima Morita was still observing the situation in the narrow passage, a scout hurriedly ran over from a distance.

"What did you find?"

"Sir, we've found Colonel Yamamoto!"

After hearing this, Kuroshima Morita's eyes lit up: "We found Yamamoto-kun. How is Yamamoto-kun?"

Kuroshima Morita was a member of the Japanese locust clan. His family had a good relationship with the Yamamoto family. The two served in the First Army together and often visited each other.

This time, after hearing that Yamamoto Ikki was missing, Kuroshima Morita volunteered to go out and look for Yamamoto Ikki.

"Sir, Captain, you should go and see for yourself. Yamamoto-kun has died!"

After the soldier finished speaking, he immediately lowered his head.

After hearing that Yamamoto Ikki had died in battle, Kuroshima Morita sighed deeply. In fact, he had been prepared for Yamamoto Ikki to die in battle since he lost contact with him. However, after confirming the news, he still found it difficult to accept it.

"lead the way!"

"Hayi!"

Kuroshima Morita followed the scouts deep into the narrow gap and saw from afar some birds circling in the sky and diving from time to time.

More than ten minutes later, Kuroshima Morita saw several cavalrymen circling something next to a ruined building. From time to time, they would drive away birds that rushed down from the sky, and they would drive them away loudly.

"drive!"

When Kuroshima Morita rode his black warhorse in front of several scouts, he finally saw clearly what was happening here.

Next to the ruined building was a wooden interrogation rack, like a cross, with a man tied to it.

To be precise, it should not be considered a complete person. The person's torso has been almost eaten by animals, and some minced meat and indistinguishable organs can be seen on the ground.

Half of the person's head had been eaten, but Kuroshima Morita was able to recognize from this half of the face that the body was Yamamoto Ikki.

In addition, there are some fragments of Japanese military uniforms on the ground, among which the clearly visible shoulder straps of a Japanese colonel are.

"idiot!"

Looking at the miserable state of Yamamoto Ikki, Kuroshima Morita couldn't help but tighten the saber in his hand and let out a low roar like a wild beast.

"Take down Yamamoto-kun's body immediately and bring it back to Taiyuan!"

"Hayi!"

Several Japanese soldiers, enduring stomach aches, began to clean up Yamamoto Ikki's body, while Kuroshima Morita gritted his teeth and said, "Give Taiyuan the power. Yamamoto-kun has died!"

"Hayi!"

"Immediately have the First Cavalry Battalion disperse and search for the Chinese troops stationed here. I want to kill them all!"

"Hayi!"

And just when Kuroshima Morita was frantically looking for a new group.

There was deathly silence in Taigen Shinozuka Kazuo's office.

"General, although Yamamoto-kun is your trusted and beloved general, his sacrifice for the empire is unavoidable. Please accept my condolences!"

After hearing this, Shinozuka Kazuo sighed deeply: "Matsumoto-kun, how long have you followed me?"

"It's been three years!"

Shinozuka Kazuo sighed and said, "If I were just an ordinary imperial general, I wouldn't mind even if the entire observation group died. War means death. I understood this from the moment I stepped onto the battlefield!"

Shinozuka Kazuo raised his head and looked at the ceiling, then slowly spoke, "But Yamamoto-kun is different from them. He is a member of the Yamamoto family, Mr. Yamamoto's fourth son, and one of Mr. Yamamoto's most valued heirs!"

As soon as these words came out, Shinozuka Kazuo's confidential secretary immediately understood why Shinozuka Kazuo was so melancholy: "General, this is not your fault, it's Yamamoto-kun..."

"It doesn't matter who is right or wrong. One of the heirs of the Yamamoto family died in the First Army. Someone needs to be held accountable."

"General..."

Shinozuka Kazuo waved his hand and said, "Notify everyone. I plan to advance next year's spring offensive. We need to give an explanation to the Yamamoto family and to the headquarters!"

"Hayi!"

Compared to the lifeless atmosphere in Kazuo Shinozuka's office.

At this time, the atmosphere in a mansion in the mountain city was much better.

"Principal, a telegram came from Old West Yan with important battle reports!"

The principal, who was wearing a coat at the time, raised his head slightly after hearing the news: "What day is it today? Is there any important battle report from Yan Laoxi? How many cities has he lost?"

As he spoke, Mr. Jiang took the telegram. After reading its contents, he remained seated. Then he stood up and said, "Damn it! How dare this old man Yan take credit for it!"

"Principal, after all, he is nominally the commander-in-chief of the Second War Zone!"

"He's trying to boost others' morale while destroying his own prestige. The Eighth Route Army, with its limited strength, was able to take out two Japanese major generals and a group of Japanese lieutenant colonels, all under the noses of his Shanxi-Suiyuan Army officers. What are his Shanxi-Suiyuan Army doing? Just watching the show?"

"Then, Principal, do we need to publicize this matter?"

After hearing this, Mr. Jiang pondered for a moment and said, "Publicize it! Why not? The Eighth Route Army is now part of the National Army's battle sequence. This is also the National Army's victory. Immediately publicize the great victory in the newspaper, but make sure to clearly state which branch of the Eighth Route Army this is!"

"Yes!"

After Mr. Jiang and others left, he walked to the window and looked at the scenery in the distance. There was something he hadn't said just now. The credit went to the National Army, but the revenge of the devils should be borne by the Eighth Route Army. This was why he was so generous this time and publicized the achievements of the Eighth Route Army.

Chapter 56: Extra, Extra, Great Victory in Wangjia Town

The mountain city was shrouded in mist in the early morning, and many people got up early to start their day's work.

Cleaning up the ruins bombed by the Japanese yesterday, burying relatives and friends who died in the bombing, wiping away tears and continuing to support each other and strive to survive.

The clear voices of the newsboys penetrated the thick mist, like the rising sun in the distant sky, passing through layers of fog and falling into everyone's heart.

"Extra, Extra, a great victory at Wangjia Town! The Eighth Route Army killed a Japanese major general and captured another Japanese major general!"

"Extra, Extra, Great Victory in Wangjia Town..."

The newsboy waved the newspaper in his hand and ran barefoot on the road, hoping that everyone would buy more newspapers.

Today the newsboys shouted extra loudly, even though they knew they couldn't sell anything for the whole day. They still shouted with all their might, wanting to share this victory with everyone.

"You idiot, are you serious? Did you capture the Japanese general?"

A farmer holding a shoulder pole heard this and called out to the newsboy, who immediately stopped and said, "It's true! How could something in the newspaper be false? And it's not just one newspaper; even the red newspapers are promoting it!"

As soon as this was said, people gathered around him and said, "The red newspapers have also advertised it. Give me a copy!"

A porter put down the goods in his hands, took out a crumpled coin from his pocket and handed it over.

"Big Cripple, you can't read, why are you buying newspapers?"

"I can't read, but my kid can. I asked him to read to me. I'm happy when we win the battle!"

The porter named Da Kuizi took the newspaper from the newsboy, picked up the shoulder pole, and limped away. There was a horrible scar on his left leg, extending from the calf to the left, which was left when the mountain city was bombed last year.

"I'll have one too!"

"Give me one!"

"Boss, is there anyone in your shop who can read? Buy a newspaper and read it to find out what's going on!"

As the sun gradually rose, more and more people woke up, heard the newsboy's cries, and started buying newspapers. Soon, the newspapers in the boy's bag were sold out.

A group of people were scrambling to read a newspaper, checking its contents.

"Wangjia Town is in southeastern Shanxi. It's a major Japanese stronghold. The New 1st Regiment of the Eighth Route Army wiped out a battalion of Japanese reinforcements, including the defenders, totaling over 800 people!"

"What kind of victory is this, just 800 people? It's not even as many as the number of people killed by the Japanese in Chongqing in one day!"

"Don't be anxious, keep watching. Li Yunlong, the commander of the New 21st Regiment, intercepted a Japanese train and killed Japanese Major General Hattori Naoomi, the commander of the Japanese st Brigade. He also captured a Japanese soldier named Yabongi Kosuke, the staff officer of the Japanese th Division, as well as several colonels and more than ten lieutenant colonels..."

"..."

When the sun shone on the entire mountain city and began to dispel the fog, the news had spread throughout the entire mountain city. Not only in the mountain city, but also in major cities across the country, the news was spreading rapidly.

Even the various domestic news media hiding in the concessions in areas such as the Magic City that had been occupied by the Japanese, printed and disseminated this news.

"The New 1st Regiment won a great victory, capturing a Japanese major general and killing another Japanese major general!"

"Persist in the War of Resistance and drive out the Japanese invaders!"

"..."

The news of the battle of Wangjia Town was like a stimulant, piercing the hearts of the Chinese people who were somewhat numb at this time. The continuous defeats in the wars on the front, the continuous loss of territory, and the continuous defeat of the troops made many people lose hope of victory. But now a long-awaited victory has given the Chinese people hope.

The people in the mountain city talked about Li Yunlong's new regiment, and while clearing the ruins, they cheered each other on.

The concessions in Shanghai and the areas occupied by the Japanese were also constantly discussing hopes for the future.

Soon more news reached the people in the rear. Li Yunlong not only killed and captured the Japanese major general in Wanjia Town, but also defeated a main regiment of the Japanese in the previous battle of Cangyunling, killed the regiment commander Sakata Nobutsu, and wiped out an entire Japanese infantry battalion in the battle of Yixiantian.

Li Yunlong's name also began to spread through newspapers and news, and gradually became known to people across the country.

"General, telegram from Mountain City!"

In Shinozuka Kazuo's office, Shinozuka Kazuo, who was in contact with the North China Expeditionary Force, received a telegram from Yamashiro.

"Ok?"

Shinozuka Kazuo couldn't help but look up and look at his confidential secretary: "Yamashiro?"

"Ha Yi, this was forwarded by the Special High Technology Department. They've already found out what happened in Wangjia Town!"

Shinozuka Kazuo quickly stood up and took the telegram. After reading the contents, he couldn't help but frown: "It's this New 1st Regiment again, and this Li Yunlong again!"