The railway entrance and exit of Jinzhong Railway Station actually take one road. After the train enters the station, it will change to a new locomotive so that it can drive out of Jinzhong County in reverse.

Of course, some trains simply have two locomotives, one at the front and one at the front, which is more convenient.

The train station is a very important strategic point for the 9th Infantry Brigade of the Japanese Army, so Naoomi Hattori sent a large number of troops to guard the train station and the railway entrance and exit.

So far, the railway station and railway import and export are still in the hands of the Japanese army.

Of course, this was mainly because Wang Chengzhu did not let the New Second Regiment attack with all its strength, but it was not that the New Second Regiment did not have the strength to take it down.

The main reason was that Wang Chengzhu wanted to lure the Japanese to break out and place the battlefield outside the city, or near the city wall on the edge of the county seat, so as to reduce accidental injuries to civilians.

At that time, the time came to 5 o'clock in the morning, and although there was a hint of fish belly white in the eastern sky, the entire land was still shrouded in night.

Standing at a high place, although you can clearly see the outline of the entire county, you cannot clearly see the specific situation inside the city.

That is, when a grenade or artillery shell explodes, the situation at a certain point can be clearly seen through the flash of light.

Of course, Wang Chengzhu can actually launch flares, but it would be too extravagant to use flares for continuous lighting. Not to mention Wang Chengzhu, even Hattori Naoomi does not have such wealth.

Also, although flares can illuminate, they are actually a double-edged sword, because not only can you see the enemy, but the enemy can also see you.

On a high point on a slope outside the east city, Wang Chengzhu was looking up into Jinzhong City.

At this time, Wang Shugen, the commander of the reconnaissance battalion, suddenly ran over in a hurry, saluted him and reported: "Report! Head of the regiment, the New Regiment, the Independent Regiment and the 772 Regiment successively sent news that they were in Phoenix Ridge, Ma'er

Ridge and Jinwu Mountain defeated and severely damaged the Japanese reinforcements coming from the direction of Taiyuan."

"Through the Japanese officer's and soldier's IDs, we found that the reinforcements from the middle were the main force of the 8th independent mixed brigade of the Japanese army, and the reinforcements from the left were the 3rd armored vehicle brigade and the 1st infantry brigade of the 8th independent mixed brigade. Go right.

The reinforcements on the way are our old rivals, the Black Island Cavalry Regiment."

After hearing this news, Wang Chengzhu's eyes suddenly lit up: "The news that the Japanese reinforcements were severely damaged must have reached the ears of Yoshio Shinozuka. If nothing else, he should have Naoomi Hattori prepare to break out.

Of course, it is also possible to let him stay in Jinzhong County."

"But no matter what the choice is, Naoomi Hattori and his 9th Brigade are dead, and the Japanese Emperor will not be able to save him even if he comes!"

At this time, the communications company commander Yao Zhiyuan suddenly ran over, saluted Wang Chengzhu and reported: "Report, the New Second Regiment just called, saying that the Japanese army concentrated its forces to launch a counterattack in the direction of the west city gate. Commander Kong speculated that

It’s the Japanese 9th Brigade in the city who wants to break out.”

"However, Commander Kong said that most of the main force of the Japs were disguised as puppet troops from the Security Group. Therefore, Commander Kong speculated that this should be a suspicious soldier sent by Naoomi Hattori to attract the attention of our army.

force to cover their main force's breakout.

In other words, the main force of the Japanese 9th Brigade is about to break through, Commander Kong asked Commander Kong to be prepared!"

Wang Chengzhu nodded: "Tell Commander Cheng that I know. In addition, call the 771st Regiment, 769th Regiment, 4th Brigade and other departments and tell them that the Japanese 9th Brigade is ready to break out and let them be prepared."

, attack openly and defend secretly!”

"yes!"

Yao Zhiyuan promised, then turned and left.

Xu Hailang, deputy commander of the regiment and commander of the first battalion, asked: "Commander, from which direction do you think the Japanese will break out?"

Wang Chengzhu: "Since the Japanese have deployed their suspected soldiers to the west of the city, according to normal logic, they will probably break out from the east of the city.

In other words, they will break out from the east city gate or the railway exit."

After a pause, Wang Chengzhu continued: "Among them, four city gates have been occupied and controlled by us, and we have even pushed into a large area of ​​the city.

Therefore, if you want to break through the east gate of each city gate, you need to break through my family's control area, which is relatively difficult."

"The railway exit is still under the control of the Japanese army. If we break out from this direction, we can directly break out of the city, which will be relatively less difficult."

Xu Hailang: "We understand the principle of encircling an army, and most of the Japanese also understand it. Although we are not completely exposed to the forces in this direction, the previous siege battles have already let the Japanese know that we have also deployed a large number of troops in this direction.

of military strength.

But we did not attack the city from this direction, which would probably alert the Japanese."

Wang Chengzhu: "It is inevitable for the Japanese to be alert, but they have no choice. Even if they know that there is a trap set by us in this direction, they have only one choice: jump into it!"

After a pause, Wang Chengzhu changed the topic and continued: "Of course, it is not ruled out that Naoomi Hattori will not follow the routine, but no matter which direction they break through, the final result will be a dead end!"

"Order the battalion and company to prepare for battle immediately!"

"yes!"

Xu Hailang agreed with a bang, then turned around and left to deliver the order in person.

…

The screen zooms into Jinzhong City.

Japanese Infantry 9th Brigade Headquarters.

Chief of Staff Yasuda Zhen said with a surprised look on his face: "What? Your Excellency, Brigade Commander, you said that we should take a train to break out?

Isn't this too risky? Once the Eighth Route Army blows up the railway, our entire army will be wiped out."

Hattori Naoomi said: "Although this is a bit risky, it is our only chance to break out. Only by taking a train can we break out of the city as soon as possible."

After a pause, Hattori Naoomi added: "Moreover, I just ordered the scouts to observe, and at least the one kilometer of railway track outside the city was not blown up by the Eighth Route Army.

The armored train was parked about 3 kilometers outside the city, so I speculated that the Eighth Route Army definitely did not blow up the railway.

In this way, we can approach the armored train in the shortest possible time and destroy it.

Of course, as long as we pay more attention, even if the Eighth Route Army blows up the railway tracks in this area, we can give an early warning and brake the train without worrying about derailment!"

After listening to Hattori Naoomi's words, Yasuda Shinya felt that taking a train to break out was the best option right now, so he said nothing more at the moment.

Then, Hattori Naoomi left three squadrons behind to contain the Eighth Route Army in the south, north and east of the city respectively. He led the main force of the 9th Brigade and the remnants of the armored vehicle squadron and rushed towards the train station in a hurry.

Everything was carried out under the cover of night. In order to prevent being discovered by the Eighth Route Army, they did not even turn on the lights of the train station, as well as the lights of tanks and armored vehicles...
Chapter completed!