But Tadamichi Kuribayashi was not a member of the First Army after all, and he was only a major general, a man of low reputation.

At that time, Yoshio Iwamatsu did order some First Army troops to dig some tunnels in the mountains around Taiyuan, but he did not pay much attention to them. He placed his treasure on these permanent reinforced concrete fortifications.

However, these permanent reinforced concrete fortifications are now difficult to block the Eighth Route Army's attack.

Masao Miyazaki explained.

Only several lieutenant generals, including Matsui Tataro, knew what tunnel and reverse slope tactics were.

"Since this tunnel and anti-slope tactics are so easy to use." Matsui Tairou frowned and said, "Why didn't you use it earlier? The Locust Army lost so many soldiers in vain."

Iwamatsu Yoshio nodded and glanced at everyone: "For the current plan, the only way is to adopt tunnel and reverse slope tactics. Your divisions will look for favorable terrain around Taiyuan to quickly build tunnel fortifications."

"The remaining troops of the 14th Brigade, the 18th Brigade and the Yamada Regiment formed the 3rd Composite Brigade. Major General Yamamoto Kazuki served as the brigade commander and was under the direct command of the headquarters."

"Gentlemen, we will face the most cruel test."

"His Majesty the Emperor is onboard!"
Chapter completed!