After completing the bombing, the Japanese planes finally returned. However, due to the stubborn resistance of the Eighth Route Army, the Yokogawa Regiment was never able to break out.

At this time, the surrounding Eighth Route Army troops were all engaged in combat and began to attack the Yokokawa Regiment with all their strength.

The Yokogawa Regiment suffered heavy losses. It was obvious that the Eighth Route Army wanted to kill the Yokogawa Regiment at all costs.

Yokokawa Kenya also realized the danger. Looking at the plane disappearing in the distance, the old devil's brows furrowed even deeper.

Colonel Yokokawa Ken said with a worried look: "If we can't break out again, we will be in danger."

"Reinforcements? When will our reinforcements arrive?"

A Japanese officer next to him quickly replied: "Your Excellency, the captain, according to the latest news, the nearest reinforcement force to us is still about a hundred miles away, and it is estimated that it will not arrive until tomorrow morning at the earliest."

"Bagaya deer~!"

Colonel Yokokawa Ken couldn't help but cursed: "These idiots, the rescue speed is too slow."

"Send a telegram to the Commander immediately. We need support and request reinforcements to arrive as soon as possible."

"Hai!"

A Japanese officer nearby responded quickly and turned around to send a telegram.

Ken Yokokawa's telegram for help was conveyed to Yoshio Shinozuka's headquarters as quickly as possible.

At this moment, the headquarters of the 1st Shanxi Japanese Army was also a busy scene.

Yoshio Shinozuka stared at the sand table in front of him with a sad expression on his face.

I originally thought that I could take advantage of this opportunity to kill the main force of the Taiyue Military Region of the Eighth Route Army, but I didn't expect that the Yamazaki Battalion would be killed so quickly.

And what's even worse is that Yokokawa United has also fallen into the encirclement, which is completely different from his previous plan.

Now Yoshio Shinozuka even suspects that all this is a trap by the Eighth Route Army.

Could it be that they lured the Yamazaki Brigade there on purpose just to get them fooled?

Things have developed to this situation, which is very unfavorable for the little devil. No wonder Yoshio Shinozuka has such an idea.

A Japanese officer walked over quickly and said respectfully: "Your Excellency, Commander, we just received a telegram from the front line asking for help. The Yokokawa Regiment once again requested emergency support."

"Bagaya Deer!"

Shinozuka Yoshio gritted his teeth and cursed: "These losers, haven't they broken out yet?"

The Japanese officer said helplessly: "The Yokokawa Regiment has not broken through yet, and the current situation is very bad."

At this time, another Japanese officer said: "It is already evening, all Army Air Force planes have returned, and they can no longer provide air support to the Yokokawa Wing."

At this time, the Japanese aircraft are completely incapable of night combat, and flying at night is still dangerous. Therefore, generally at night, the Japanese aircraft can only lie in their nests and not move.

Shinozuka Yoshio's face became even more ugly, and he stared at Tianchi Mountain on the sand table.

A Japanese staff officer said: "The terrain in the Tianchi Mountain area is complex, and the enemy must have occupied favorable terrain."

"This is an excellent location for an ambush. The enemy is obviously well prepared. This is also the main reason why the Yokokawa Regiment's breakthrough was blocked."

"say no more."

Shinozuka Yoshio interrupted him decisively and asked angrily: "How long will it take for the nearest unit to reach Tianchi Mountain?"

A Japanese officer next to him quickly replied: "The 8th Independent Infantry Regiment is currently the closest to the Yokokawa Regiment, but the fastest we can get to Tianchi Mountain is tomorrow morning."

"Mainly because the mountain roads are rugged and movement becomes slower at night, so..."

At that time, the Japs had not yet realized mechanization, especially the remaining troops of the Japs in North China. They basically relied on walking.

The few trucks equipped are mostly used to transport supplies and heavy weapons.

Therefore, it is a hundred miles away and mostly on mountain roads. Even if everything goes normally, it will take about ten hours to get there.

Of course, this is a normal march. If we are blocked, this time will not be easy to calculate.

Yoshio Shinozuka said angrily: "Send them a telegram immediately and tell them to rush to Tianchi Mountain as soon as possible to rescue the Yokogawa Regiment."

"In addition, call back to the Yokokawa Regiment and ask them to find a way to break out. If it is really impossible to break out, occupy the favorable terrain and wait for reinforcements."

"The reinforcements will rush to support them as quickly as possible, so they must hold on for me."

"Hai!"

A Japanese officer nearby responded quickly and turned around to convey the order.

At this time, Yoshio Shinozuka was really anxious.

During this period, they suffered disastrous defeats one after another, which made Yoshio Shinozuka's current situation very bad.

If it weren't for this guy's background, I would probably lose his position as commander.

And now Yokokawa United is in danger again, how can Yoshio Shinozuka not be afraid?

Yoshio Shinozuka stared at the sand table and said through gritted teeth: "Yokokawa United must not let anything happen again."

…

At the same time, there was also a busy scene inside the Eighth Route Army headquarters.

The troops below reported the situation on the front line one by one.

The deputy chief of staff reported to the deputy general command briefing: "Now the battle has reached the most critical moment. The Yokogawa Regiment is desperately trying to break through. Although it was blocked by us, the local terrain is relatively complicated, and the Yokogawa Regiment's combat effectiveness is still very high.

Strong, so it may take some time to completely annihilate these little devils."

"And the little devils are also scared. They are now mobilizing reinforcements with all their strength to support the Yokokawa Regiment."

The deputy commander frowned and said: "At first, I thought that as long as the Yamazaki Brigade was killed, this battle would be basically over. I didn't expect such a big change would happen."

"Now that we have the opportunity to kill this Yokokawa United team, we can't waste this opportunity in vain."

The deputy chief of staff nodded and said: "What the boss said is absolutely true. Although it is difficult to kill the Yokokawa United, judging from the current situation, the chance is still great."

The deputy commander said with a serious face: "Send a telegram to Xiao Chen immediately and ask them to do everything possible to kill this son-of-a-bitch Yokokawa Regiment as soon as possible."

"In addition, all available troops will be mobilized, including local troops from various places and even militias."

"Try every possible means to prevent the enemy from reinforcing it!"

"Whether it's blocking roads, blowing up bridges, or laying landmines, I'll use all the methods available to me."

"Don't worry about any consequences. Once things are gone, we can build them again later."

"I only want one result, and that is to block the enemy's reinforcements and buy enough time for our attacking troops."

"Kill this Yokokawa Regiment."

"yes!"

The deputy chief of staff responded quickly and turned around to convey the order.
Chapter completed!