The Japanese second lieutenant who had just been beaten had a long memory. The moment the shell hit, he did not immediately dodge. Instead, he glanced in the direction of the shell before lying on the ground.

So he immediately responded: "Report to the captain, these shells are flying from behind the mountain in the northwest."

Sakai Jiro looked to the northwest angrily, and yelled: "Baga! Damn it! Who is attacking us?"

One of the Japanese squadron leaders said: "Captain, is there a possibility that the Eighth Route Army did it?"

"Eighth Route Army? Impossible. I just saw those craters, which are more than half a meter deep. At least a 105mm caliber howitzer can make them. The Eighth Route Army does not have 105mm caliber howitzers, even 75mm caliber ones." Captain Miyamoto.

He immediately jumped out to retort. He had just said that the Eighth Route Army did not dare to attack Niangziguan, but he did not want to be slapped in the face so soon.

Sakai Jiro also believed the other party's speculation and said: "If it's not the Eighth Route Army, who could it be?"

Captain Miyamoto: "Looking at the China Army in Shanxi, only the Central Army or the Shanxi-Sui Army may have such powerful artillery."

"But the question is, it was clearly the Eighth Route Army that attacked the Imperial Army's stronghold this time. Could it be that the Central Army and the Eighth Route Army were also involved?"

Jiro Sakai shook his head: "This is absolutely impossible! Although the Central Army, Shanxi-Sui Army and the Eighth Route Army nominally belong to the second theater, they are under the command of Yan Laoxi.

But it is absolutely impossible for them to fight together, especially since this attack was led by the Eighth Route Army.

Therefore, it is absolutely impossible for the Jinsui Army and the Central Army to provide assistance to them. It would be good if they do not cause obstacles behind them.

If the attack was led by the Central Army or the Shanxi-Sui Army, it would still be possible with the coordination of the Eighth Route Army.

Moreover, it is extremely difficult to transport this kind of 105mm-caliber field gun. Even the imperial army can only rely on trains to transport it or use cars to tow it.

Under the conditions of the Eighth Route Army, even if they were given a 105mm howitzer, they would never be able to transport it."

After a pause, Jiro Sakai changed the topic and said: "No matter which Chinese army attacked, pay attention to artillery. I estimate that the opponent's artillery shells will not be too many. It is absolutely impossible to carry out a saturation bombardment like the imperial army."

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Except for the necessary observation posts, the rest of the people immediately took shelter in the bunkers and fortifications."

"In addition, immediately report the attack on Niangziguan Railway Station to the brigade headquarters."

Sometimes, the slap in the face always comes so suddenly.

Almost as soon as Sakai Jiro finished speaking, another burst of sharp wind sounds came to his ears, and they were more rapid and more numerous than the last time.

"Boom!"

"Boom, boom, boom! -"

As soon as Jiro Sakai and others entered the bunker, a large number of artillery shells fell like meteorites to the ground, and then exploded like flowers all over the place, rising up in the Niangziguan Railway Station in clusters of scarlet flames.

After this round of shelling ended, the second and third rounds of shelling came quickly, one after another, each one more fierce than the last.

Sakai Jiro felt a burning pain in his cheek. This slap in the face came too fast.

It is worth mentioning that although the defense of Niangziguan Railway Station is strong, the defenses of those gun towers, bunkers, and even ring fortifications can ignore bullets or attacks from some small-caliber mortars.

But precisely because of this, the Japanese also made a fatal mistake, that is, they did not dig and build fortifications that could defend against 75mm howitzers and 105mm howitzers.

Of course, it cannot be said that the Japanese made mistakes, because the Eighth Route Army did not have these powerful artillery for attacking enemies.

If Langya hadn't robbed the Japanese armored train this time, the defense of Niangziguan Railway Station would still be impregnable.

But the problem is that Langya robbed their armored train. In addition to four 75mm caliber howitzers, this armored train also has four 105mm caliber howitzers. In addition, there is also a 150mm caliber heavy howitzer.

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Duan Peng only discovered this after he robbed the train. The Japanese had hidden it in the carriage, so they didn't discover it during the reconnaissance.

When this thing is fired, it can blast a crater one or two meters deep on the ground, and its absolute killing radius exceeds 50 meters. It can easily destroy a company of troops in a battle.

It was useless for the soldiers to lie down on the ground, because the huge shock wave from the ground could easily shatter their internal organs. Even if they did not die on the spot, they would definitely not survive for long.

Therefore, the defense of the Niangziguan stronghold was completely vulnerable to the bombardment of armored trains. The Japanese were hiding in bunkers and gun towers, and the only way waiting for them was to get their lunch boxes.

At this time, Sakai Jiro finally realized that something was wrong. He suddenly remembered something, and scolded with a ferocious face: "Baga! The armored train of the imperial army must be these damn China Eighth Route Army who robbed the imperial army."

armored train!

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The Japanese squadron leader next to him also thought of this possibility, and each of them showed expressions of mourning, as if their parents were dead.

One of them asked: "Captain, what should we do now?"

Sakai Jiro gritted his teeth and said: "For now, if we continue to hide at Niangziguan Railway Station, there is only one way to die. Give me the order to launch an attack immediately and wipe out these damn China Tubal gangs!"

"Hiyi!"

Some of the Japs who had been brainwashed by militarism and Bushido spirit might be afraid of death, but definitely not many. As soon as the several Japs squadron leaders gritted their teeth, they immediately led their Japs soldiers and puppet troops towards the outside of Niangzi Pass.

Rushed out.

The Japanese troops rushed out of their stronghold to eliminate the Eighth Route Army on the opposite side, while the puppet troops rushed out of their stronghold to avoid artillery fire. Therefore, when they rushed into the range of artillery fire, they immediately slowed down.

They just make a living by working as foreigners, so naturally they won't work hard.

Of course, if the Japanese army had the absolute upper hand, they would definitely not mind rushing in to put the icing on the cake, ruthlessly torturing and killing the Eighth Route Army on the opposite side.

Yes, among the puppet troops, people in Cao Ying's camp have their hearts set with the Han. Although there are many who love the Chinese soldiers, there are also many who are determined to be traitors and lackeys.

These guys are often more cruel than little devils when dealing with Chinese soldiers.

Two or two kilometers west of Niangziguan, Li Yunlong has been holding a telescope and paying attention to this fireworks feast.

In the past, it was the Japanese who bombed the Eighth Route Army, but today it was rare that the situation changed, and he couldn't help but feel how beautiful it was.

However, it was replaced by a good feeling of heartache, and it was a pity that these shells were missing.

There is no other way. The conditions of the Eighth Route Army are very difficult. Almost every commander is planning carefully and living on their fingers.

When ambushing the Japanese, they would often blow the charge horn, launch a charge, and fight the Japanese with bayonets without firing three shots.

But today is different. If they launch an attack without destroying most of the defenses at Niangziguan stronghold, the new regiment will definitely cause a lot of casualties.

This is what Li Yunlong doesn't want to see.

Moreover, the artillery on the Japanese armored train cannot be dismantled and transported away. Even if it is transported away, it is not his.

Just waste it.

Li Yunlong could only comfort his aching heart in this way.

Originally, Li Yunlong was planning to blow the charge horn and launch an attack after destroying most of the defenses at Niangziguan Railway Station. However, he did not expect that the Japanese in the stronghold rushed out first...
Chapter completed!