Predator Reborn

Chapter 224 Counter-Encirclement and Suppression: Attacking Jinzhong City (5)

"Tick-tock-tock..." As the charge horn sounded at the front entrance, the three regiments attacking at the back entrance used the tactic of attaching bayonets to cannons and quickly knocked out the three gun towers in front of them.

"Come on..." Under the cover of heavy machine guns, the soldiers slowly shrank the encirclement. Finally, the defenders were all compressed onto the city wall.

"Order the two regiments to surround the county town and organize the attack force. All artillery units will immediately assemble to prepare for covering fire on the city wall. Staff Officer Wang, please send a message to the first regiment to ask if there is any movement in the direction of Taiyuan and Sakai Brigade?"

Liu Hua ordered excitedly when he saw that it took less than an hour for the troops to capture the peripheral positions in Jinzhong.

"Yes, Commander..."

Let’s talk about the Japanese Supreme Command in Jinzhong. Originally, when it was attacked, the supreme commander, Colonel Murata, was still very confident in Jinzhong’s defenses. Especially the several cement turrets at the gate of the city. Colonel believed that if

Without heavy artillery, it was impossible to take down these gun towers, let alone attack the county seat. Therefore, the colonel did not report it.

However, what happened next was indeed unexpected. In less than an hour, the remaining gun towers were destroyed one after another, and the Eighth Route Army outside the city had already attacked the foot of the city wall and was preparing to launch the final attack on itself.

"Baga, when did the Eighth Route Army launch such fierce artillery fire again? Quick, send a report to the Taiyuan headquarters and ask for support. Also, send a report to the North China Headquarters and to General Shouichi Siuchi. Jinzhong has stored a division of several

Yue's combat supplies must not be lost, go and send the report quickly..." Murata scolded the staff beside him who was messing with his hands and dreams.

"Hi, Commander, I'm going to send a report right now..." The chief of staff lowered his head and fled from this violent headquarters.

Japanese Army Taiyuan Headquarters. "Your Excellency, Commander, a large number of cavalry troops were found at the north gate. Preliminary estimates indicate that at least one regiment of cavalry troops was attacked. The Zhouzhuang stronghold was attacked. All the defenders were killed and the entire stronghold was looted." A staff officer.

He hurriedly came to the commander with a telegram and said.

"Reporting to your Excellency, Commander, the South Gate was attacked by Chinese cavalry troops. A military station was destroyed, all the supplies stored inside were burned, and a small team of defenders was wiped out." Another staff officer came to the headquarters in fear and said.

.

"Your Excellency, Commander, Jinzhong City..." The door to the Commander's office was pushed open again.

"Enough, enough, where did so many cavalry troops come from? Where are our cavalry squadrons? Why don't our cavalry go out of the city to destroy these Chinese troops." The commander interrupted the chief of staff who wanted to speak and cursed.

"Your Excellency, Commander, our cavalry squadron went out of the city yesterday to retaliate, but was ambushed by the Chinese army and was all broken into pieces." The scolded chief of staff replied fearfully.

"Baga, why is this happening? Order the city defenders to enter a state of combat readiness immediately. The defenders in the strongholds outside the city will stick to their strongholds and are prohibited from going out to fight. From now on, the city gates will be closed to prevent sneak attacks by the Chinese army. Go and convey the order immediately. Staff

"What telegram did you just send? What happened to Jinzhong City? There are almost a division's combat supplies stored there for several months. There must not be any problems." The commander calmed down and said slowly.

"Your Excellency, Commander, Jinzhong City was attacked by the Eighth Route Army. The Eighth Route Army's formula was very violent. Now all the peripheral positions have been completed. The troops are trapped on the city wall. We are requested to send troops for reinforcements." The Chief of Staff replied.

"Baga, how could it be? What does the Eighth Route Army want to do? What do they want to do? Send troops? Where do I have troops? Now that Taiyuan City has been attacked continuously, how can I dare to send troops? Chief of Staff, what do you think?" Commanded

the officer asked.

"Your Excellency, Commander, I agree with you. We cannot send troops, and Taiyuan's city defense must not be weakened any longer. However, we must carry out reinforcements in Jinzhong City, because there are a large amount of combat supplies stored in it, and we cannot afford to lose it."

the chief of staff replied.

"Well, do you have any good suggestions?" The commander nodded and asked in agreement.

"Your Excellency, Commander, I think we should report this situation to the general headquarters of this battle, the North China Headquarters, and let the headquarters decide whether to dispatch the main force from the front line for return reinforcements..."

"Hey, Chief of Staff, just follow your instructions and send a report to the North China Headquarters immediately." The commander said with a smile.

Although it is already very late at the Japanese Army's North China Headquarters, the entire North China Headquarters is indeed brightly lit. The office of General Judai Terauchi is indeed quiet. The chief of staff and others are sitting at the table motionless. As the commander, General Judai Terauchi is

He kept flipping through the two telegrams in his hands, one was sent from Taiyuan and the other was sent directly from Jinzhong.

"Chief of Staff, the winter encirclement and suppression campaign was collectively approved by your staff. What do you think of these two telegrams?" the general said, shaking the two telegrams in his hand.

"Your Excellency, General, I believe that the independent base area of ​​the Eighth Route Army has now reached a critical moment of life and death. Otherwise, they will not attack Jinzhong City with strong fortifications at this time regardless of casualties. This obviously requires us to return reinforcements and withdraw our troops.

." The chief of staff replied cautiously.

"Well, you mean that we ignore the Eighth Route Army's attack on Jinzhong City and continue to launch our winter encirclement and suppression campaign?" the commander asked rhetorically.

"No, Your Excellency General, Jinzhong City has stored a large amount of supplies, and we must not lose it. If the Eighth Route Army robs this batch of supplies, on the one hand, it will replenish the blood of the dying independent and make him active again. On the other hand,

, after the loss of materials, the entire Shanxi garrison will be in the process of being short of clothing and ammunition in the next few months, then this will give other Eighth Route Army a good opportunity to develop, this is a plan that outweighs the gains and losses." After listening.

The general asked a sarcastic question, and the chief of staff quickly corrected him.

"Haha, the Chief of Staff has a very unique vision. Does the Chief of Staff have any good solutions?" the commander still asked without any emotion.

"Your Majesty General, now the independent base area has been almost destroyed by our Sixth Route Army. The only goal that has not been achieved is that the main force of the independent division has not been eliminated. Therefore, according to the pre-war plan, we can now withdraw our troops. We

You can use the large amount of supplies in Jinzhong City as bait to attract the independent division, and then have the main forces return immediately to support, surround the independent division under the city of Jinzhong, and eliminate the main force of the independent division in one fell swoop." The chief of staff answered confidently.

"Well, very good, just do what the chief of staff said. I'm tired and want to rest. If there is any situation, just report it directly to the chief of staff. Come on down!" General Juichi Terauchi waved his hand and leaned on the chair.

He closed his eyes on his back.

"Hi..." everyone stood up and replied.

"Commander, there is no movement at the First Regiment yet, but according to telegrams sent from the ground, the Japanese are showing signs of retreat. In addition, the Sakai Brigade seems to be moving as well." Staff Wang replied.

"Okay, very good. It seems that our rapid response rate is a big bait, which has affected the record army of the Japanese army. How are the preparations of the various attacking units? Are the artillery ready?" Liu Hua was satisfied.

nodded.

"Report to Commander, all attack forces are fully prepared and ready to attack at any time." Another staff officer replied affirmatively.

"Okay, five minutes later, the bombardment will start on time. Each cannon will fire five rounds at the city wall. Then, each assault force will immediately start attacking. The defenders must be caught off guard. Before the defenders can react, they will be blown up with explosives.

Several city walls." Liu Hua ordered.

Soon, the whole Jinzhong was filled with roaring cannon fire, and the entire city wall was instantly covered with fierce artillery fire. Five rapid fire rounds were completed in less than a minute. Just when the sound of the cannon was just getting louder, a

The assault troops, naked to the waist and carrying explosive packs, rushed out of their positions and ran towards the city wall...

However, at this moment, someone else appeared. I thought that when the Japanese reacted from the bombardment, the commando team would be able to rush to the city wall. However, just when the soldiers rushed out of the starting position and stood under the empty city wall,

Countless shooting holes suddenly appeared on the originally bare city wall, and tongues of flames spurted out from the shooting holes. Dozens of commandos became targets of the Japanese army before they could react, and they all fell on the road to reunion.

, no one will survive.

"Alas! Second Battalion Commander, continue to organize the commando team... I don't believe it. The city wall is right in front of us. We can't rush through." Looking at the bodies of dozens of soldiers lying in a pool of blood, the leader Luo Zhihui said loudly

Cursed.

"Yes, leader..."

"Wait a minute..." Suddenly, Liu Xiaogang from the special operations brigade stopped the second battalion commander who was about to leave.

"Commander, I have a way to reduce the casualties of the soldiers. Just wait a moment. Captain No. 1, go and bring two tanks over and let the Japanese have a taste of their power." Liu Xiaogang said mysteriously.

"Captain Liu, don't be ridiculous. With such intense energy, and the Japanese also have grenade launchers, mortars, and earthen tanks, they won't have any effect at all. I think we should continue to charge!" the second battalion commander was stopped.

said.

"Wait a minute and see how our Captain Liu can reduce casualties?" Liu Hua spoke, and several people could only temporarily stop the attack and wait for the arrival of the local tanks of the special operations brigade.

After a while, the roar of two cars came from behind, and several bright car lights shone on the position. Everyone quickly looked over and saw two cars appearing in everyone's field of vision.

"Captain Liu, you are talking about a car. I thought it was something. Second Battalion Commander, organize the commando team to continue the attack..." Looking at the car getting closer and closer, Captain Luo Zhihui said dissatisfied.