Near Cangyunling, the 358th Regiment of the Jinsui Army.

In the past two days, the Eighth Route Army in the Taihang Base has been making frequent moves, causing trouble along the Zhengtai Road guarded by the Japanese and puppet troops, which attracted the attention of the 358th Regiment of the Jinsui Army.

At this time, Chu Yunfei and Chief of Staff Fang Ligong were talking in front of the sand table.

Fang Ligong said: "Ruanzhao, the Eighth Route Army has made great moves in the past two days. It is said that it has taken over 100 strongholds along Zhengtai Road. I don't know if it is true or false?"

"What did you say, more than a hundred strongholds?"

Chu Yunfei was surprised when he heard this and said, "And it was overnight?"

Fang Ligong said: "At least the Communist Party's Chinese News broadcast is in this way, it is hard to say whether it is true or false, but with the Communist Party's consistent style, this matter is most likely true."

Chu Yunfei narrowed his eyes and said, "Over 100 strongholds were pulled out overnight, even if they were just small strongholds guarded by the hundreds of Japanese puppet troops, at least one battalion of troops would have to be used."

Speaking of this, he said: "That is to say, the Eighth Route Army along Zhengtai Road alone has at least 100 battalions and more than 30 regiments? The speed of the Communist Party's team formation is really terrifying."

Fang Ligong smiled and said, "The Communist Party is accustomed to fooling ordinary people through political publicity, so the team was able to expand so quickly. However, although the number of people has increased, the weapons and equipment cannot keep up so quickly. Therefore, the Eighth Route Army will not have any combat effectiveness. A group of mud legs that cannot make up the climate are not worth worrying."

"This is inappropriate." Chu Yunfei shook his head and said, "Brother Li Gong, do you still remember the last time that defeated the Japanese Sakata United from the front in Cangyunling?"

"Of course I remember." Fang Ligong nodded, "that should be a main force of the 129th Division. If nothing unexpected happens, it should be Chen Gen's 386th Brigade, at least two regiments of troops."

"Brother Li Gong, you are wrong." Chu Yunfei sighed, "I have already found out about this matter. The Eighth Route Army in the Battle of Cangyunling only has one regiment of troops, and it is a miscellaneous group without numbers!"

"A group?" Fang Ligong said in surprise, "And there is no number yet?"

Chu Yunfei said: "To be precise, they do not have their number on the establishment table of the Ministry of Military Affairs, but they still have numbers inside, as if they are called Xinyi Tuan."

"The leader of the new regiment is named Li Yunlong."

"But this person has been transferred to another group."

"That's also a miscellaneous group without numbers, what's the independent group?"

"This person's military command ability is really extraordinary. I, Chu Yunfei, really want to meet him when I have time."

Fang Ligong said: "This means that this is a new troupe that was expanded after the 129th Division arrived in Shanxi?"

Chu Yunfei said: "A new regiment has such combat effectiveness. It can be seen that the Eighth Route Army is not only capable of forming a team, but also improving its combat effectiveness is also very fast. In the future, it will become a major concern for the party and the country!"

Fang Ligong's expression was also calmed when he heard this, but he immediately said: "The rank of the regiment, but the Japanese army who is troubled now should be the Japanese army. The Eighth Route Army is now so active, so the Japanese army in Shanxi will definitely attract attention. In the future, it may turn the main target of attack from our Jinsui Army to the Eighth Route Army, so that we can take a breath."

While speaking, the roar of the plane engine suddenly sounded outside.

When the two walked out of the war room and looked up, they saw at least thirty planes whizzing through the sky in the southwest direction. From a distance, they looked magnificent.

Fang Ligong said in a lost voice: "So many planes?"

Chu Yunfei said sternly: "It must be a big deal."

Fang Ligong said: "Looking at this direction, it seems to be going to Yangquan?"

"Is it the Eighth Route Army besieging Yangquan County?" Chu Yunfei said that, then subconsciously shook his head, "It shouldn't be. The Eighth Route Army should not have the strength to attack the county town."

Fang Ligong said: "If the Eighth Route Army really had any big moves, their Chinese community would definitely take the opportunity to make a big publicity. You might as well listen to their next publicity first."

Chu Yunfei said: "Let's wait and see."

...

Yangquan County Town.

"Not good!" Wang Ye's face changed drastically, and he shouted loudly, "Divine Bomber! Hurry up, scatter the big cart into the nearby alleys to hide, hurry up!"

"Everyone listened to Xiao Wang!"

Zhao Gang also shouted: "Scatter the cart into the alley!"

"Monk!" Wang Ye said again, "Protect the political commissar and enter the alley!"

"Yes!" Wei Dayong quickly protected Zhao Gang and ran into the alley.

The Eighth Route Army soldiers who were transporting supplies also rushed to drive mules, horses and carts into the nearby alleys, but the Japanese bomber group came too fast.

Before the mules, horses and carts on the street dispersed, the black crew appeared above the Yangquan.

"Fuck!" Wang Ye looked up and cursed. This was too cruel.

There were at least thirty Japanese bombers and fighter planes coming to bomb this wave!

These are almost two aviation squadrons. The 9th Japanese Flight Team stationed in Taiyuan Wusu Airport is probably dispatched this time, right? They really look down on them.

But if he was Yoshio Shinozuka, he would definitely do this.

On the one hand, he was to save face. This time, annihilated a brigade unit by the Eighth Route Army. The 1st Army stationed in Shanxi was really shameful. If he could not save any face, he, Yoshio Shinozuka, would become a laughing stock in the army.

On the other hand, we must destroy the weapons and supplies left by the 4th Brigade in Yangquan as much as possible.

Including the Type 94 armored train of the 11th Armored Train Convoy and the equipment of the 4th Brigade, if it is captured by the Eighth Route Army intact, the equipment level of the 386th Brigade of the Eighth Route Army can be greatly improved and its combat effectiveness will usher in a burst of growth, which is definitely not a good thing for the 1st Army.

In the future, the 386th Brigade is likely to become a super strong enemy of the 1st Army!

That's why Yoshio Shinozuka ordered the 9th Flying Team stationed in Taiyuan to go out to bomb.

However, it is too wishful thinking that the aviation bombing alone is not that great as the aviation army is not that amazing.

At least the Japanese air force is not that powerful.

The ceiling of the aviation force still needs the US Air Force at the end of World War II. The air bombs were thrown into large areas, and in a flash, they could turn a city into ashes and even flatten a mountain!

The napalm bomb was thrown down and it burned tens of thousands of square meters!

But at this time, the Japanese aviation force, in terms of the lethality of the bombs, the order of the aircraft and the density of the bombs, were far from that of the US Air Force at the end of World War II.

Moreover, the Eighth Route Army was bombed for so long,

Rich anti-bombing experience has long been summarized.

To put it bluntly, as long as you don’t panic and don’t be in the open space, the bombing is actually not as terrible as you imagined.

After a moment, more than a dozen slightly larger Type 96 land bombers began to reduce their flight altitude. Relying on the lack of air defense power in the Chinese, the Japanese pilots even dared to reduce the bomber's flight altitude to less than 100 meters.

In addition, more than a dozen smaller Nakajima 97 fighters also launched dives to the intended target.

The first target of the Japanese Air Force was very clear, which was the 4th Brigade headquarters in Yangquan, and to be more precise, the military warehouse of the 4th Brigade headquarters.

The first row of bombs fell quickly, and it was a sulfur bomb.

Sulfur bombs are also a kind of incendiary bombs. Although they are not as terrible as later napalm bombs, they are still competent for arson.

The warehouse of the 4th Brigade headquarters soon ignited a fire.

Immediately afterwards, the two corps headquarters were bombed and a huge fire ignited.

More than ten minutes later, more than a dozen Type 96 land attack aircraft dropped bombs and returned to Wusu Airport.

The remaining dozen Nakajima Type 97 fighter jets launched dive strafing at the Eighth Route Army transport troops that had been scattered into the alleys.

Fortunately, there are few straight alleys.

Therefore, the dive strafing of Japanese fighters is often blocked by houses and buildings.

The Japanese fighter jets raged for half an hour before finally lifting back.

During this process, Wang Ye did not try to use a rifle to attack fighter jets.

It’s not that he failed to hit. In fact, when the Japanese fighter planes were diving repeatedly just now, Wang Ye had the chance to snipe the pilot, but he didn’t want to take this risk.

Because if you want to sniper fighter jets, you have to face the dive direction of the fighter jets.

This is a gambling life. Even if the Japanese pilots are killed, they will most likely be shot into a sieve by the heavy machine gun on board. Wang Ye doesn't want to exchange his life for a mere fighter plane.

His value is more than just a fighter jet.

The Japanese fighter finally left, leaving behind a mess all over the place.

There are still many Eighth Route Army soldiers who were shot by machine guns, injured or even sacrificed.

The fire in the warehouse gradually spread and began to affect the surrounding houses.

"Wrecked, rescue the wounded first!" Zhao Gang rushed out of the alley at the first time to command, "No one is injured, hurry up and find tools to fetch water and put out the fire!"

"Political Commissar, there is no need to save the fire."

Wang Ye said: "The fire can no longer be controlled. Besides, we don't have the tools to put out the fire. Just relying on the soldiers to use kettles to get water to put out the fire is simply a drop in the bucket."

Zhao Gang sighed when he heard this.

Zhao Gang is undoubtedly a noble person.

His heart really pretends to be the common people.

Therefore, people's property is unstoppable.

But war has iron laws. If you want to lose, you will have to lose. If you want to sacrifice, you will have to sacrifice.

From the moment the Japanese set foot on the land of China, all compatriots had lost their right to choose.

Li Yunlong finally ran out of the ruins of the 4th Brigade headquarters. Fortunately, the Japanese bombed the warehouse just now. If the ruins of the 4th Brigade headquarters were bombing, the Independent Regiment might have to change the leader.

"Old Li, where did you go just now?" Zhao Gang said angrily.

"Aren't this searching for the remaining enemies? As a result, I met Lao Ding and the others and chatted for a few words."
To be continued...