Age of Rebirth

Chapter 670

Okamura Ningci gathered heavy troops and launched a fierce attack on the unsuspecting Jin army's Wuxiang defense line. On May 2, the first defensive position in Wuxiang was breached in just over two hours after the battle started, and more than 3 Jin army soldiers More than [-] soldiers of the Jin army on the second line of defense were killed. After the chief ran away in a panic, the whole line was shaken, and they fled without firing a single shot.

In Wuxiang City, more than 5 soldiers of the Jin Army were crowded, and people were panic-stricken. All kinds of rumors and rumors were flying in the sky. The soldiers of the Jin Army who fled into the city could not even find their own officers. Many commanders of the Jin Army at all levels The officer had already fled to Taiyuan with his horse, either on horseback or on foot, and left his troops behind.

In the city of Wuxiang, rebellious soldiers ran around like headless flies, and the common people also heard the bad news from the front line. The rich people hurriedly packed up the gold and silver, took their wives, got into the cart, and fled for their lives in the direction of Taiyuan. The common people stared at the chaos on the street blankly with terrified eyes, wanting to escape for their lives but reluctant to part with their belongings, not knowing where to go.

Outside the city of Wuxiang, there was a burst of gunfire, getting closer and closer. An astonishing news finally broke the last will of the Jin army to resist. He fled from the city, followed him, and there were more than a dozen senior generals of the Jin army on the front line of Wuxiang, more than 5 soldiers of the Jin army with all weapons, and the leaders of the dragons. effective resistance. [

The officials ran away, and the remaining soldiers were more determined to fight again. The streets were full of rout soldiers who took off their military uniforms and forced the common people to take out their clothes. Guns and medicine were thrown all over the street. The soldiers were busy fleeing , the common people are the six god masters, bringing their families and mouths, supporting the old and the young, carrying only a little belongings on their backs, fleeing for their lives northward through the city, and the streets are full of fleeing crowds.

At the north gate, the sun flag flashed, and a group of Japanese soldiers rushed in. The vanguard of Neji Okamura, without the slightest resistance, rushed directly into the city of Wuxiang. Although every Japanese soldier ran sweating and panting, In his expression, he was extremely excited, as if he hadn't felt such a rampage for a long time.

The panicked and fleeing crowd on the street caused the Japanese soldiers to howl like wolves, and immediately became the slaughterhouse for these ferocious wild beasts. They shot mercilessly at the unarmed common people, and more Japanese soldiers charged. Entering Wuxiang City, massacres were staged everywhere. In Wuxiang City, there were flames everywhere, gunshots continued, blood flowed like rivers, the corpses of ordinary people were scattered all over the streets and alleys, and the animalistic laughter of Japanese soldiers spread to every corner.

Wuxiang, this ancient city, fell into an unprecedented catastrophe, killing the red-eyed Japanese soldiers, venting their animal and bloody desires, Okamura Neiji stepped on the blood everywhere, stepped over the corpses of innocent Chinese people, and won the victory Surrounded by a large number of entourages, he entered Wu Township, and when Wu Township fell, the south gate of Taiyuan opened suddenly. From here to the north, there is the Jinzhong Plain, where Taiyuan is at your fingertips.

The victory came so quickly that Okamura Ningji was somewhat uncomfortable. He launched an attack in the early morning. In less than five hours, Wuxiang, which was defended by more than 8 Jin troops, collapsed like paper, stepping on the ground of the emperor. At the foot of the army, according to Neiji Okamura's prediction, although there is no suspense in the final victory, after all, there are more than 8 Jin troops defending, and it is bound to be a bloody battle under the city of Wuxiang.

He planned to take Wuxiang and open the southern gate to Taiyuan in two days, with about 2000 casualties, but the battle went surprisingly smoothly. Except for some weak resistance at the beginning, the rest , that is, the warriors of the Great Japanese Empire chased the fleeing Jin army soldiers all the way, and entered Wuxiang City without any resistance. With less than [-] casualties, they broke through the three lines of defense defended by the [-] Jin army in a row, and easily opened the door. At the southern gate of Taiyuan, Neiji Okamura should be full of confidence besides surprise and disbelief.

He made a solemn military salute to the sun flag that had been raised over the city of Wuxiang, and then issued an order: "All troops immediately pursue the Chinese soldiers who fled north to Taiyuan, and they must occupy Taiyuan before this evening! The Japanese soldiers brought Blood stained on his hands in Wuxiang, he passed through Wuxiang City like a wolf, and followed the escape route of the Jin army's retreat.

Liang Peisun, the frontline commander of the Jin army in Wuxiang, ran for his life in such a panic that he wanted to save his life. He was so frightened that he forgot to report the situation in Wuxiang to Chief Yan Yan Xishan in Taiyuan. In the official residence, he looked at the telegram sent by Zhao Chengshou with a look of color on his face.

"Commander Yan Xunjian, our troops have compressed the Japanese army in Zhangjiakou to a corner in the southwest after fierce fighting in the falling sun. Judging from the current battle situation, Zhangjiakou can be completely recovered before this evening, and the remnants of the Japanese army can be gathered and wiped out. So far, our troops have More than [-] people were killed and injured, and more than [-] Japanese soldiers were killed, wounded and captured. At that time, the commander-in-chief is invited to come to Zhangjiakou to celebrate the recovery of the lost ground by our Jin army and to strengthen our army.

Yan Xishan had already seen the victory. Although the casualties of more than 4 troops made him feel distressed, compared with Zhangjiakou, the price was worth it. Zhao Chengshou, a young man, was quite capable of fighting, but he didn't understand politics. The Communists, don't kill them all, let them live. As long as the Communists give up Zhangjiakou, and the remaining [-] people, let them go back to Beiping or Tianjin.

Don't do anything absolutely, keep your words close to your lips, this is my old man's philosophy of dealing with things, it's the same when dealing with Communists, Lao Jiang, Tang Qiuli, more than 3 *** soldiers, *** Can people not talk about their own benefits, he called the secretary, dictated a telegram, secretly gave Zhao Chengshou an opportunity, and didn't tell the truth, this stupid young man might have wiped out all the Communists, and it would be wrong to marry the Communists If you have a lump, you might even sit on a bench one day, and besides, you have to hide it from Tang Qiuli's eyes.

Taking down Zhangjiakou by surprise, selling the adulterer a big favor, and leaving Tang Qiuli speechless, this matter was done, watertight and exquisite. Officer Yan picked up the tea on the table, and the refreshing fragrance entered his nostrils. The study door was slammed open, and an adjutant burst in with a panicked face. The loud bang made Yan Xishan's hands tremble in fright, and the teacup almost fell to the ground.

Commander Yan was furious, blinded and disrespectful, "Commander Yan, something bad happened. The Japanese broke through the defense line of Wuxiang. The forward troops have already arrived in Taigu. In the southeast direction of Shanxi, a large number of Japanese troops are also approaching Taiyuan. !" "What?" The teacup in Yan Xishan's hand suddenly fell to the ground, the scalding tea soaked through the tight-toed shoes of his dress, and he stood up abruptly, knocking over the desk in front of him.

"You kid is talking nonsense, the Japanese are still far away in the Taihang Mountains, fighting to the death with Tang Qiuli's soldiers, how did they end up in Taigu and Jinzhong?" Yan Xishan didn't believe it at all, the adjutant tremblingly handed over two telegrams, One was sent by Liang Peisun. This guy didn't know when he woke up. If he didn't report the big thing to the old man, he would lose his head. telegraph.

In the telegram, of course, Liang Peisun would not say that he had not seen the shadow of the Japanese. Just hearing the sound of guns and guns, he was so frightened that he left tens of thousands of troops and fled. At 40 o'clock in the morning today, the Japanese army, under the command of Neiji Okamura, the commander of the North China Dispatch Army, launched a fierce attack on the defense line of our Wu Township with a force of about [-]. Both military strength and firepower are not the enemy of the Japanese army. Our soldiers on the front line suffered more than [-] casualties, and the humble command headquarters was also bombarded by the Japanese army. Nai, the humble staff had to lead the remnants and retreat to the direction of Taiyuan in order to block the Japanese attack. Please Yan The chief clearly indicated the next course of action."

Liang Peisun was thick-skinned enough, he more than doubled the strength of the Japanese army, his own casualties were more than doubled, and he dressed himself up as leading his troops to fight against the Japanese army bravely. , the handwriting on the telegram was illegible, only one sentence kept echoing in my ears, "Wu Township is lost!"

He cheered up and read the telegram sent by Jinzhong defender Sun Chu, which was not good news. In the telegram, Sun Chu reported that Japanese troops were found in the Changning and Beitian areas in the southeastern part of Jinzhong. There was a fierce battle among the troops, and the time was automatically reported, but the battle was still going on fiercely. Sun Chu was very determined to block the Japanese army on the front line of Jinzhong and ensure the southeast of Taiyuan.

Yan Xishan finally regained his senses from the initial shock, "Telegram to Zhao Chengshou quickly, give up Zhangjiakou, and return to Taiyuan immediately, hurry up!" Chief Yan, who has always advertised that Mount Tai collapsed in front of him without changing his face, is already in a state of confusion. Position, he knew that most of Liang Peisun's words were not credible, where did the Japanese get so many troops, but there was a little certainty, Wu Township was lost, the southern gate of Taiyuan was opened, and the Japanese were heading towards Follow Taiyuan to kill.

Losing Taiyuan, wouldn't that kill my old man?This bastard Liang Peisun, armed with [-] troops and backed by the strong fortifications of Wuxiang, failed to hold off the Japanese for even a day. Yan Xishan wished he could cut off Liang Peisun's head immediately, his only one now The hope is pinned on Zhao Chengshou. As long as he attacks Zhangjiakou's troops and returns to Taiyuan in time, he will have a way to keep Taiyuan. [

Regarding the defense situation in Taiyuan, Yan Xishan is too aware of his family background. There are only three personal training brigades with more than 4 troops. This is his Imperial Forest Army, which is well-trained and well-equipped. With a force of 40, no matter how you can't keep Taiyuan, there will be less than 20 Japanese troops, at least 30 people will always be there, and there will be Japanese soldiers from the direction of Jinzhong. There will be around [-] people.

Yan Xishan was experienced after all, he could at least judge the general strength of the Japanese army. As for Sun Chu who was defending Jinzhong, he did not doubt his commanding ability and loyalty to him, but Sun Chu only had two divisions with two divisions in his hands. With a force of 8000 people, to block the Japanese, you have to use your strength to speak, and Sun Chu can't do anything without soldiers in hand.

(To be continued)