When Commander Yoshio Shinozuka said this, Chief of Staff Toshi Miyano quickly responded: "Your Excellency, Commander, do you mean the 4th Mixed Brigade of the Imperial Association Army?"

Yoshio Shinozuka nodded with deep approval: "Not bad!"

"Damn it! These damn Chinese people are really irreplaceable!"

Jun Miyano looked indignant.

In fact, Yoshio Shinozuka didn't know that Chinese people should not be reused. Not only did he know this, but the entire country of Japan knew this truth.

But the problem is that China has a vast territory and abundant resources, while Japan's population is very limited. They can use advanced weapons and equipment to conquer large areas of China's territory, but they cannot allocate enough manpower to maintain public security and stability.

Only then was he forced to activate the Imperial Alliance Army, hoping to use China to control China.

After a pause, Miyano Jun asked again: "Your Excellency, Commander, what should we do now?"

Shinozuka Yoshio did not answer but asked: "Miyano-kun, what do you mean?"

"What do I mean?" Miyano Jun frowned and pondered for a while, then spoke again: "Jinzhong County is different from Pingding County and Yangquan County. It is the southern gateway to Taiyuan City, and its strategic position is extremely important.

Once Jinzhong County is lost, the Eighth Route Army can even use this as a springboard to threaten Taiyuan City. Therefore, my subordinates believe that we must send troops to provide tactical guidance to the 9th Brigade to ensure the safety of Jinzhong County.

only……"

At the end of the sentence, Miyano Jun's words suddenly stopped.

Yoshio Shinozuka then asked: "Just what?"

Miyano Jun: "It's just that before attacking Jinzhong County, the Eighth Route Army must have expected that we might provide tactical guidance to Jinzhong County.

Therefore, in addition to the main force used to attack the county town of Jinzhong, they must have left a large reserve force, and perhaps they have set up an ambush on the only way from Taiyuan to Jinzhong.

If we rush to send troops for reinforcements, we may fall into the trap they have set."

Yoshio Shinozuka nodded slightly and said decisively: "Miyano-kun, your worries are not unreasonable. The Eighth Route Army must have set up an ambush on the way from Taiyuan to Jinzhong.

But there is absolutely no room for loss in Jinzhong County, so we must send reinforcements to provide tactical guidance to the 9th Brigade."

After saying that, Yoshio Shinozuka cast his penetrating eyes on the map on the table and asked: "Just, you said, if the Eighth Route Army sets up an ambush halfway, where will they set the ambush location."

After Yoshio Shinozuka finished speaking, all the combat staff members in the combat section also turned their attention to the map. After studying it for a moment, one of them took the lead and said: "The terrain chosen by the Eighth Route Army for the ambush must be very dangerous."

All the Japanese officers nodded in deep agreement, and then marked some locations on the map where the Eighth Route Army ambush might appear.

Then, another operational staff officer added: "The ambush location chosen by the Eighth Route Army will definitely be as far away from Taiyuan City as possible. Even if it is not around Jinzhong County, it will definitely be outside the range of the Imperial Army's artillery fire in Taiyuan City."

"Therefore, Beizhong believes that we can exclude places such as Ertaishan, Mouseling... Xiaolongyan."

After hearing this, Yoshio Shinozuka nodded with deep approval and said, "Yagyu-kun, your analysis is very good!"

After saying that, he glanced at everyone with sharp eyes: "Do you have anything to add?"

Seeing that none of the combat staff members would add any more, Yoshio Shinozuka decisively issued an order: "Order the Imperial Army to independently form the 8th Brigade, the Kuroshima Cavalry Regiment, and the 3rd Armored Vehicle Brigade, and urgently assemble immediately, and then divide the troops into three.

Road, head to Jinzhong County as quickly as possible to provide tactical guidance to the 9th Infantry Brigade of the Imperial Army!"

"In addition, focus on the three locations of Fengxiang Ridge, Turkey Ridge, and Luoxiapo. When passing through here, scouts need to be dispatched to conduct reconnaissance in advance to prevent the main force from falling into the Eighth Route Army's ambush circle."

"Also, when passing through Phoenix Ridge, Ma'er Ridge, Jinwu Mountain, and other places where ambush may be hidden, fire reconnaissance is also required. Don't take it lightly!"

"Hiyi!"

Chief of Staff Miyano Shun gave a heavy nod, then turned and left, making a phone call to convey the order in person.

As the order was issued, several Japanese camps in Taiyuan City became busy in an instant.

Thousands of Japanese soldiers got up and dressed as quickly as possible, picked up weapons and equipment, walked out of the barracks, and gathered urgently in the school grounds.

Stationed at the 8th Independent Combined Brigade.

After General Yamashita, the commander of the 8th Independent Mixed Brigade, briefly explained the specific mission, they all got on military vehicles, exited the South City Gate and hurried towards Jinzhong County.

Not many people may know about Yamashita Fengwu, but when it comes to his brother Yamashita Fengfumi, those who are a little familiar with history should know it very well.

This officer graduated from the Army Sergeant School in 1906 and the Japanese Army University in 1916. He served as military attaché in Austria, commander of the 3rd Infantry Regiment, director of the Military Section of the Military Affairs Bureau of the Army Province and director of the Military Investigation Department, and of the Infantry Regiment in Korea.

40th Brigade Commander and other positions.

After Japan launched an all-out war of aggression against China in 1937, he served as the commander of the Huncheng Brigade, participated in the battles to capture Nanyuan, Langfang, and Fangshan, and led his troops to invade and occupy Peiping (today's BJ). In July 1938, he was appointed chief of staff of the North China Front Army and led his troops to "

In 1939, he served as the commander of the 4th Division of the Kwantung Army stationed in JMS to suppress the anti-Japanese armed forces in Northeast China. In 1940, he served as the Army Aviation Director and Head of the Aviation Headquarters.

When the Pacific War broke out, he served as commander of the 25th Army. The command post launched the Malayan Campaign and quickly captured the British Far East Naval Base Singapore, hence the name "Malay Tigers."

Of course, Yamashita Fengwu became the brigade commander of the 8th Independent Composite Brigade not because of his brother Yamashita Fengfumi, but because he himself was an officer who was very brave in combat and had outstanding tactical command capabilities.

On the other side, the Black Island Cavalry Regiment and the 3rd Armored Vehicle Brigade have also assembled and are heading towards Jinzhong County together with the 8th Independent Mixed Brigade.

Among them, the Black Island Cavalry Regiment took the right path, the main force of the 8th Independent Mixed Brigade took the middle path, and the Armored Vehicle Troop and an infantry brigade of the 8th Independent Mixed Brigade took the left path.

In Taiyuan City, in addition to a large number of military commanders' spies and Yan Laoxi's intelligence officers, there are also many underground party members lurking.

These intelligence personnel quickly discovered the changes in the 8th Independent Mixed Brigade, the 3rd Armored Vehicle Brigade, and the Black Island Cavalry Regiment, and then fed back this information as quickly as possible.

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At the headquarters of the Eighth Route Army.

Not only Yoshio Shinozuka, Jun Miyano and other Japanese officers had a sleepless night, but the leaders of the Eighth Route Army headquarters also had a sleepless night.

Of course, unlike Shinozuka Yoshio, Miyano Shun and others who looked gloomy, the heads of the Eighth Route Army headquarters looked excited.
Chapter completed!