Zhengtai Road was built in 1904 and completed in October 1907. It travels west from Shijiazhuang, passes through Jingxing, the western edge of the North China Plain, and advances west along the Mianhe Valley, through Niangzi Pass, the ninth pass of the world's ninth pass, enters Shanxi, passes through Yangquan, the famous coal capital city, and goes up the Taohe River. It crosses the Tuxingling watershed at an altitude of more than 1,100 meters, goes down the Xiaohe River, and goes around the transportation hub Yuci, and goes directly to Taiyuan, the end of this line.

After the Japanese army occupied Shanxi, the Zhengtai Railway became its important transportation route, meeting the Japanese army's needs for military transportation and plundering Shanxi resources.

In order to protect the railway from being destroyed by the Eighth Route Army and the Shanxi Sui Army, the Japanese army sent the Fourth Independent Mixed Brigade along the Zhengtai Road to guard it.

The Fourth Independent Mixed Brigade was founded in 1938. As a direct unit of the North China Front Army, it participated in the Battle of Xuzhou.

However, in the Battle of Xuzhou, other Japanese troops won continuously, but the Japanese Independence Fourth Mixed Brigade was defeated step by step, and was then transferred to Shanxi to be subordinate to the Japanese First Army, responsible for the public security and security work along the Zhengtai Road.

The 4th Independence Mixed Brigade of the Japanese Army has a total of five infantry brigades from the 11th to the 15th, as well as the brigade artillery team, engineer team and communication team, with a total of more than 6,000 people.

The Zhuangzikou stronghold is a larger station on Zhengtai Road, guarded by the 15th Brigade of the Independent Fourth Mixed Brigade.

Within the Zhuangzikou stronghold...

In the early morning, Yamamoto Ichiki stood at the top of a cannon tower, looked at the vast land in the distance, and said to a Japanese officer beside him:

"Okasaka, General Youzuka asked your troops to station Masato Road and take on security missions. I have always been dissatisfied with hearing about you?"

Okasaka Hikawa's face changed slightly, and he lowered his head and said, "Colonel Yamamoto, as the Great Japanese Imperial Army, I absolutely obey General Yotsuka's arrangements!"

Yamamoto Kazuki still looked ahead, with a firm and cold expression, saying:

"In the Battle of Xuzhou, your troops and even the entire Independent Fourth Mixed Brigade were really vulnerable and were defeated several times by the Chinese army. For this reason, even General Tada, the commander of the North China Front Army, was furious!"

Upon hearing this, Okasaka Hikawa's humiliation once again came to his heart. He was a stubborn and resolute soldier. From the moment he graduated from the military academy and joined the army, he vowed to make achievements on the battlefield in China.

With this energy, he joined the 10th Division of the Imperial A Division. In five years, he rose from a Japanese lieutenant to a major and became the captain of the infantry brigade!

He was subsequently incorporated into the Fourth Independent Brigade and participated in the Battle of Xuzhou. After his defeat, the entire Brigade became a second-rate unit and was sent to Shanxi to be responsible for the security work of Zhengtai Road.

From the A Division to the current C Division, this undoubtedly cut off his dream of making achievements on the Chinese battlefield!

The defeat was brought up by Yamamoto Kazuki again, and he spoke out to defend himself:

"Col. In the Battle of Xuzhou, the Chinese army has several times more than the Chinese army, we..."

Yamamoto Ichiki waved his hand and interrupted Okasaka Hikawa's words, saying: "If you lose, you will be defeated. The soldiers of the empire need no reason!"

"When you fail, the strong always learn lessons, and only the weak will find reasons!"

"Hi!" Okasaka Hikawa was shocked and responded loudly.

After a long time, Yamamoto Kazuki spoke again.

"Okasaka, now there is a chance to put in front of you!"

"Opportunity?" Okasaka Hikawa showed a little surprise in his firm expression, and he shouted: "Please Colonel Yamamoto make it clear!"

"You must have received the order. This afternoon, the army that General Miyano was riding by the army, and stayed here for some time, and this will be your only chance to show yourself!"

"You need a battle to prove yourself!"

"Fight?" Okasaka Hikawa was stunned for a moment, showing an incredible look and said, "Colonel Yamamoto, I am responsible for guarding the Zhuangzikou stronghold. If I leave my post without permission and take advantage of the situation by the Eighth Route Army, I will trap General Miyao and the doomed land!"

Yamamoto Kazuki smiled contemptuously and said, "Okasaka, you are too proud of the Tujiao Eighth Route Army. The Tujiao Eighth Route Army is like a group of timid mice. The soldiers of the Empire are cats. The Zhuangzikou stronghold is full of large-scale troops from our army. The Tujiao Eighth Route Army does not have the courage to attack here!"

"What's more, do you think General Miyano's guards are vegetarian?"

Okasaka Rikawa thought Yamamoto’s words made sense, so he nodded and said:

"Colonel Yamamoto, Zhuangzikou stronghold is also two hours away from the nearest Turkish Eighth Route Army. With the time of round trip and battle time, I'm afraid General Miyao can't wait."

Yamamoto Kazuki smiled without leaving any trace and said, "The closest to you is a main group of the Tujiao Route Army. Do you want to swallow them?"

"Okasaka, you are too arrogant. A large group of troops wants to swallow a regiment of the Eighth Route Army. I think you don't have that strength!"

Upon hearing this, Okamoto Rikawa's face turned red and white. He was looked down upon and felt humiliated, but he could not find a reason to refute.

Indeed, the infantry brigade he is commanding now is not under the command of the A Division or the B Division. The infantry brigade with strong combat power is just an independent mixed brigade responsible for security work. In terms of combat effectiveness, it can be considered as a Class C Division at most.

It is undoubtedly unrealistic to use one thousand people to kill two thousand people, not to mention that he is also responsible for guarding the Zhuangzikou stronghold, and it is impossible for the troops to be completely withdrawn.

Seeing that Okasaka Hikawa didn't speak, Yamamoto Kazuki said:

"I got the information. At noon today, the attack on Wanjia Town is a main battalion of the Eighth Route Army! You bring the soldiers of the Empire to Wanjia Town in advance, catch him off guard, and completely eliminate him!"

Speaking of this, Yamamoto Ichiki looked at his watch and continued, "If you move quickly enough, you will be able to return with a great victory before General Miyano arrives!"

Okasaka Rikawa showed surprise on his face. Yamamoto Ichiki was right. Although Wanjia Town is about 100 kilometers away from this place, there is a railway branch line between them. If the train is started, you can arrive in less than an hour and a half!

When facing a battalion of Tujiao Route, he led a squad of soldiers, and by surprise, he was confident that he would resolve the battle within two hours!

After a while, we can completely catch up with General Miyao's arrival.

As long as he is appreciated by General Miyao and transferred him away from here, he can still continue his dream of making achievements!

"Okasaka, there is an old Chinese saying, "The opportunity must not be lost, and you will never come again." If you can seize this opportunity, you should think carefully about it yourself!"

Yamamoto Ichiki looked at the mountains in the distance, and a few sneers appeared on his resolute and cold face.
Chapter completed!