Zheng Yunshan, deputy commander of the National Salvation Army, ran in from outside with a smile on his face, just like he ate honey.

"Captain, the intelligence department just found good news!"

"In order to supplement the weapons and ammunition that the Shanxi garrison lost during the last sweep, the North China Front Army specially allocated a batch of equipment to the Shanxi garrison. The intelligence shows that this batch of equipment can at least arm one reinforcement corps."

"The Japanese decided to take the Zhengtai Railway and deliver this batch of equipment to Taiyuan from Shimen!"

"Because the Japanese army has done a very good job in confidentiality, we lost an intelligence officer hidden inside the Japanese to get the specific time for the Japanese army to transport this batch of equipment."

"If we can intercept this batch of equipment, the problem of the independent battalion's lack of weapons will definitely be alleviated!"

Zhou Cheng became interested after listening.

Although his original plan was to get weapons from Shimen, if there was a simpler way to get some weapons for the independent battalion, he would definitely not refuse.

Moreover, during the attack on Shimen, ten independent battalions would also participate in the war.

The more weapons they equipped before the war, the stronger their self-protection ability and combat effectiveness will be after joining the war.

He asked with anticipation: "When will the Japanese devils transport this batch of equipment, and how many troops will escort this batch of equipment?"

"Three days later, departure from Shimen at 8:30 in the morning and arrived in Taiyuan in the afternoon!"

"The escort troops I know currently have two infantry squadrons. In addition, in order to cover up and ensure that this batch of equipment is not targeted by us, the Japanese deliberately disguised themselves as ordinary trains, and all weapons and equipment were piled in the train compartment, rather than using the stuffed tank compartment we intercepted before to transport weapons!"

"There is another thing. In order to ensure that this batch of equipment arrives safely in Taiyuan, starting yesterday, the Japanese army has successively dispatched three infantry brigades to strengthen the defensive forces along the Zhengtai Railway!"

"So if we want to successfully intercept this batch of equipment, we must plan and formulate a foolproof raid plan!"

Chief of Staff Chen Zhengyu was moved after hearing this, looking at Zhou Cheng with anticipation, "Captain, I think we can send troops to intercept this batch of equipment!"

"After more than two months of training, the combat effectiveness of the main force of the regiment and the four garrison teams has returned to the pre-war state. We just happened to use this opportunity to test our training results for more than two months."

"And the Zhengtai Railway is different from the county towns and arsenals that the Japanese army defended heavily. Although the Japanese strengthened three infantry brigades for the Zhengtai Railway, the railway line is too long. After averaging these Japanese and puppet troops, it would be nice to be able to divide the one-kilometer-long railway line into an infantry squad."

"As long as our raid speed is fast enough, we can end the battle within two hours and transfer all the equipment on the army!"

"At the speed of the Japanese and puppet troops reinforcing the battlefield, only the Japanese and puppet troops within fifteen kilometers on both sides of the raid point can reinforce the battlefield within two hours."

"According to the calculation of a single infantry squad stationed on one kilometer of railway line, there are thirty infantry squads on both sides of the raid site, with a total of less than three gangs of Japanese soldiers."

"Plus with the Japanese who are escorting the car, let's calculate a little more and formulate a combat plan according to the four infantry brigades!"

"As long as we dispatch three main battalions, one cavalry battalion, one mobile battalion, a certain number of artillery, plus the Yangquan garrison closest to the battlefield to cooperate in combat, we will definitely be able to complete the task easily and intercept this batch of equipment!"

Chen Zhengyu even considered the combat plan, and the raid was right next to the defense zone. If any accidents really happened, he could withdraw the troops back to the defense zone as soon as possible. Zhou Cheng had no reason to refuse.

After thinking for a moment, I made a decision: "Just as the Chief of Staff said."

"I would like to add two opinions, because the entire raid was carried out during the day, and it is not ruled out that the Japanese dispatched planes to reinforce the battlefield and bombarded us. Therefore, when the Chief of Staff was dispatching troops, it was best to bring the air defense battalion and distribute it around the battlefield to defend the air. Don't be afraid of ten thousand, just be afraid of something!"

"The second opinion is transfer and seize!"

"After the Japanese planes arrived at the battlefield, we must not continue to transfer and capture the risk of air force bombing. Therefore, before we act, we must find some hidden materials near the battlefield, and quickly transfer the capture to the nearby area to hide it, and then transport it back to the defense area after dark!"

At Shimen Railway Station, a large group of Japanese soldiers suddenly surrounded the place tightly.

Hundreds of Chinese who had been carrying supplies at the railway station before were also driven out by the Japanese. No one except the Japanese could approach the station.

At one o'clock in the morning, trucks entered the train station.

These trucks were escorted by heavy troops, and they left the train station after unloading the supplies...

The Japanese army posed such a big stance to transport supplies to the station, and a discerning person could tell at a glance that the Japanese were preparing to transport a batch of very important things.

Out of confidentiality, all the Chinese in the station were driven out and everything was put on his own.

The news soon spread to the National Salvation Military Defense Zone through the underground transportation line. Zheng Yunshan ran to the war room after getting the information, with a very excited expression.

"Captain, the Japanese's plan to transport equipment and ammunition to Taiyuan City has not changed!"

"Shimen Railway Station has been martial law by the Japanese. In order to keep it confidential, even the people who carry weapons and ammunition have been replaced by their own people. It must be that they transported too much equipment and ammunition this time, so there must be no accidents, otherwise the Japanese would not have made such a big move!"

Zhou Cheng looked up at Chen Zhengyu on the side: "Chief of Staff, are the participating troops lurking in place?"

Chen Zhengyu replied with anticipation: "Please rest assured that the three main battalions are ready for combat. As long as the Japanese train transporting equipment does not make any mistakes, they enter our pocket array on time, the raid troops can definitely be easily intercepted!"

"The Air Defense Battalion is also ready for combat according to the order. They are divided into three ambushing the commanding heights near the raid point. The air defense firepower can completely cover the entire battlefield, ensuring that the Japanese planes dare not bombard us at low altitude when they come!"

"We have also chosen the location of temporary hidden spoils. Adhering to the principle of not putting eggs in a basket, we have found a total of six places to disperse the equipment and ammunition seized by the hidden troops!"

As soon as Chen Zhengyu finished his report, Zhou Chengju began to issue an order: "Everything is ready, but the east wind is notified to all the participating troops to be prepared for combat. When the target appears, launch an attack. Be sure to end the battle quickly!"

"But before the operation, you must do a good job of concealing work. There are Japanese patrol soldiers and intelligence personnel everywhere along the railway. If the participating troops are exposed in advance, the entire operation will fail!"

The Japanese Army Headquarters in Taiyuan, the Chief of Staff and the head of intelligence walked into the war room together with a smile on his face. When he saw the commander, he reported excitedly: "Sir, our bait has been released, and the National Salvation Army has also been fooled."

"The intelligence department just found out the latest military arrangements of the National Salvation Army: In order to successfully intercept the bait we released, they dispatched three main battalions, one mobile battalion, one cavalry battalion, and one garrison. At present, all these troops are ambushing near the railway. After the bait we released appears, the attack will be launched immediately, and the battle will be concluded quickly."

The commander nodded repeatedly when he heard this, and asked with anticipation: "Since the fish has taken the bait, how do you plan to close the net?"

The Chief of Staff quickly brought the commander to the sand table and pointed at the Zhengtai Railway to introduce: "The raid position chosen by the National Salvation Army is here. It is very close to their defense zone. It can attack and retreat and defend. It is a rare and good position!"

"In order to prevent the National Salvation Army from slipping away when they see something bad, Hu Zi begs the commander to order the air force to join the war, and be prepared to attack now."

"When the bait is half an hour away from the raid site, the air force will be dispatched."

"Ten minutes after the ambush of the National Salvation Army launched a raid on the decoy, the aviation army arrived at the scene and attacked the National Salvation Army's raid troops from the air, killing their troops in large quantities, and using bombs to prevent the National Salvation Army from retreating, giving subsequent troops reinforcements to the battlefield, and surrounding the raid troops to gain time!"

"In addition, our escort force is not the two infantry squadrons found by the National Salvation Army, but a full-formed infantry squadron. There are a total of twelve cars, and each car is stationed with an infantry squadron and two heavy machine guns!"

"We also arranged a large number of machine gun positions in the carriage, and each shooting hole was reinforced with sandbags. Unless the National Salvation Army used artillery, they would definitely not hurt the soldiers hiding behind the bunker with only light and heavy machine guns!"

"In the eyes of the National Salvation Army, we installed a large number of weapons and ammunition on the train. The National Salvation Army's purpose of this combat is also to intercept those weapons and ammunition. Eighty-mostly, we will not use artillery, which will only benefit but not harm us."

"When they launch an attack, the gift we carefully prepared will definitely severely damage the National Savior Army and give them a huge surprise.

After listening to the introduction, the smile on the commander's face became stronger.

After carefully deducing the battle process described by the Chief of Staff in accordance with the sand table, he did not find any loopholes.

Staring at the sand table, he continued to ask: "How many troops have you prepared to encircle and annihilate the raid troops of the National Rescue Army!"

The Chief of Staff continued: "Considering that there was a cavalry battalion in the raiding force of the National Salvation Army, Beiyi specially transferred a cavalry brigade from the rear to reinforce the battlefield. They lurked in a stronghold fifteen kilometers away from the battlefield, and could reach the battlefield in half an hour."

"There is also an infantry corps and another infantry brigade participating in the battle. A total of 5,000 infantry surrounded the battlefield from all directions and surrounded the National Salvation Army's raiding troops!"

"As long as nothing unexpected happens, the worst thing we have to do is to kill three or four thousand national rescue troops and severely damage their raid troops!"

Hearing this, the commander completely let go of his worries and concerns, and looked at the Chief of Staff very confidently in his order: "I will contact the aviation army now and let them prepare six bombers to obey your command at any time!"

"I will not participate in the entire battle. You will be the Chief of Staff. I will wait here for your good news!"

The Chief of Staff also felt that he would win this battle.

Moreover, this action was planned and arranged by oneself from beginning to end, and after winning, it will definitely become a highlight of his military career.

Immediately assured the commander: "Please rest assured, Chief, I promise not to let you down your expectations and win this battle!"

At exactly 9 o'clock in the morning, Zhou Cheng received the news that the Japanese army had officially departed from Shimen Railway Station.

At 11:00 a.m., three Japanese Japanese planes at Taiyuan Airport suddenly set off, and their whereabouts were unknown.

At half past eleven, the National Salvation Army's raiding troops could already hear the roar of the train.

As the roar grew louder, a stream of rising white smoke could be seen vaguely at the end of the railway.

The louder the train roars, the clearer the white smoke column.

After a while, the head of the steam locomotive with white smoke appeared in the sight of the raid troops.

Dragging the twelve cars slowly into the pocket array prepared for them by the National Rescue Army.

"Detonate!" When the train was less than 500 meters away from the explosion site, Zhou Cheng issued an order to blow up the railway.

Information shows that the twelve cars are full of weapons and ammunition. If the train rushes to the explosion point and then detonates the gunpowder, the train will definitely be overturned.

If the weapons and ammunition in the carriage are detonated because the train overturns, the operation arranged by the National Salvation Army will return in vain.

Only by detonating explosives in advance and allowing the train driver to see that the railway was blown off and brake in advance can the train stop safely in the pocket array.

"Boom..." The moment the engineer pressed the detonator, a thunderous explosion rang out on the railway.

Black smoke soared into the air on the railway, a large number of sleepers and gravel were blown away, and the goddess flew everywhere like a scattered flower. The railway, which was still unobstructed just now, was instantly blown out a twenty-meter-long gap.

The train driver was shocked and quickly braked.

But the train was too fast and had too high inertia. It rushed forward for two or three hundred meters before stopping.

Finally, I stopped at a place less than fifty meters away from the railway gap. The driver was sweating profusely and secretly glad that he reacted quickly. If he braked two or three seconds later, the train would definitely hit the railway gap!

"Run..."

At least one battalion of national-savior soldiers rushed out of their hiding spot, holding guns, and roaring towards the train.

The machine gunner who provided fire cover stared at the carriage and waited for the Japanese to come forward and shoot at the train.

The reason why I don't shoot now is to prevent accidental damage to the ammunition in the carriage.

When the raid troops were more than 300 meters away from the train, the train that had just stood firm did not move, as if the Japanese in the car had not yet reacted from their shock.

Zhou Cheng kept holding a telescope to observe the train, and his brows couldn't help but frown after seeing this scene.

The Japanese are famous for their combat effectiveness and are also very fast in response to the battle.

If two infantry squadrons were really lurking in the car, they would definitely prepare for battle at the moment when the train was stable, and then prevent the National Rescue Army from approaching the train at all costs.

But they did not do this, which means that the raid in front of them must have hidden a conspiracy they did not know.

But Zhou Cheng couldn't think of what to do in the Japanese army's gourd for a while, so he could only decide to look at it for a while and maybe he could find some clues that proved his guess.

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