Soon, Yamashita Fengwu led the 8th independent mixed brigade to leave the attack position, and divided into two parts with the 1st armored vehicle brigade. The troops were divided into two groups, and they circled towards the left and right wings to outflank them.

During this period, he quietly told Miyamoto Shinichi his thoughts, and immediately received Miyamoto Shinichi's full support.

It's not that Miyamoto Shinichi is afraid of death, it's not that Miyamoto Shinichi doesn't want to protect the honor of the Imperial Army of Japan.

Mainly, he had seen the horrors of the 3rd Armored Vehicle Group, the 8th Independent Tank Group, and the 2nd Independent Tank Group.

All the facts show that the Eighth Route Army has indeed mastered the method of dealing with tanks.

Tanks and armored vehicles are not only strategic equipment of the Japanese army, but also the heart and soul of Miyamoto Shinichi. Ordinary soldiers can replenish them if they are damaged, but if tanks and armored vehicles are damaged, it is not so easy to replenish them.

Therefore, Miyamoto Shinichi is naturally unwilling to let himself suffer too much loss.

10 minutes later.

The 2nd Independent Tank Brigade has moved to the front line and organized a new round of attack in coordination with the 2nd Independent Infantry Regiment.

The 8th Independent Mixed Brigade also spread out its formation to outflank the left and right wings of the 2nd Independent Regiment.

At this moment, a ticking sound of charging horns suddenly came from all directions, followed by loud shouts of killing.

"This sound is... the charge horn of the Eighth Route Army!"

Hearing this voice, all the Japanese soldiers trembled with fear. It was not that they were afraid of the Eighth Route Army, but mainly because the momentum was like a wave, sweeping in from all directions.

For such a big movement, the other party dispatched at least tens of thousands of people, which was really terrifying!

In order to see the situation clearly, Norihide Abe immediately asked the artillery to fire several illumination bombs.

"Chi, chi chi!——"

As the flare flew into the air, it emitted a bright light, illuminating the surrounding area as if it were daytime.

And the Japanese finally saw the situation clearly. There was darkness in all directions, and the Eighth Route Army was everywhere, densely packed and numerous!

"We are surrounded by the Eighth Route Army?"

Yamashita Fengwu had the experience of being surrounded by the Eighth Route Army, which left a psychological shadow. Seeing this, he immediately stopped making detours and led the infantry back.

"Abe-kun, the Eighth Route Army has launched an active attack on us. The opponent's strength exceeds at least ten thousand people, and that does not include the independent second regiment that lured us in front."

"Look at this situation, the other side has dispatched at least one division of troops!"

"We'd better break out of the encirclement quickly, otherwise, once the opponent closes the encirclement, it won't be so easy for us to break through again."

Yamashita Tomu found Abe Norihide and expressed his thoughts, but was severely rejected by the other party.

"Don't panic, Mr. Yamashita. In the Battle of Xinkou, just one Bantian regiment defeated two divisions of the Central Army. Now that we have two brigades and an armored vehicle brigade, can't we still destroy one of the Eighth Route Army?"

division?"

Yamashita Tomu had a saying in his heart that he didn't know whether to say or not. Sakata United has become history.

Moreover, who told you that the Eighth Route Army is not as strong as the Central Army?

Yes, their weapons and equipment are not as good as those of the Central Army, but their fighting will is many times stronger than that of the Central Army?

These guys are so crazy that they dare to carry explosives and die with us!

Moreover, look at the weapons and equipment of the Eighth Route Army, are they inferior to those of the Central Army?

Norihide Abe didn't know what Yamashita Tomu was thinking, and continued: "If this Eighth Route Army relies on favorable terrain to resist stubbornly, we may not be able to do anything to them for a while, but if they take the initiative to attack, they are seeking death!

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"As long as the two of us can fight hand to hand, we can destroy each other with the hand-to-hand sword thrust that our Imperial Japanese Army is most proud of!"

As soon as Abe Kihide finished speaking, several incendiary bombs suddenly flew out from the hillside in front, piercing the sky directly and illuminating the surrounding area like daylight again.

The next moment, a large number of grenades with red tail flames poured down from behind the hillside.

"Boom!"

"Boom, boom, boom!——"

It was the artillery battalion of the Second Independent Regiment that opened fire. Their target was the area where the Japs were concentrated. Because the artillery team's mirror provided coordinate guidance, they could hit the target accurately even if they were separated from the Japs by a hill.

The first to bear the brunt was the 2nd Independent Infantry Regiment, which launched the attack.

In the scarlet explosion flames, countless Japanese soldiers were blown away, including their weapons. Some Japanese soldiers had their bodies torn apart by the violent shock wave, and their bloody limbs and broken arms were scattered everywhere.

It's everywhere.

One of the shells hit the roof of a Type 95 light tank with great accuracy, knocking off the turret and killing several Japanese infantrymen who were cooperating with the enemy.

After several rounds of shelling, the artillery battalion extended its firepower to the Japanese rear.

Seeing the artillery shells falling closer and closer, Yamashita Fengwu was completely anxious: "Abe-kun, look at this Eighth Route Army. Not only do they have a large number of people, but they also have a huge artillery force. If we don't break out in time, even if we can fight against the opponent at a short distance,

The troops are handed over, but by then, how many of us will be left?"

"Even though our Imperial Japanese Army is invincible in the world with its hand-to-hand combat, there is an old saying in China that says, two fists are hard to beat with four hands, and a hero cannot stand against a large number of people.

Even if our Imperial Japanese Army can defeat one against three, or even one against five, what if it is one against ten?"

Abe Kihide: "Yamashita-kun, don't disturb the morale of the army!"

Yamashita Fengwu: "Abe-kun, I am not disturbing the morale of the army, but I am stating a fact!

Moreover, I am not afraid of death. From the moment I put on this military uniform, I was ready to be loyal to His Majesty the Emperor and the Empire of Japan!

However, if we are all broken here, not only will we not be able to show our bravery, but we will become sinners of the empire!"

"You should be aware that the Imperial Army's 41st Division, the 77th Infantry Regiment, and the 96th Infantry Regiment have not yet arrived at Taiyuan City. The military strength in Taiyuan City can be said to be unprecedentedly empty."

"If our two brigades are all destroyed here, or suffer heavy losses, this Eighth Route Army may take advantage of the situation to launch an attack on Taiyuan City.

Even if they don't attack Taiyuan City, they will definitely launch an attack on Xincheng Airport. By then, Xincheng Airport will definitely be insecure, and we will become sinners of the empire!"

Yamashita Tomu's words touched Abe Norihide's heart and made him hesitate.

However, after a brief hesitation, he still rejected Yamashita Fengwu's proposal: "Yamashita-kun, if we are hit hard, we may not be the opponent of this Eighth Route Army, but if we launch an attack now, we will definitely defeat it!"

As long as we are in hand-to-hand combat with the other side, their artillery shells will no longer pose a threat to us!"

"Pass my order, the 2nd Independent Infantry Regiment will immediately stop advancing, change direction, and launch an attack on the enemy on the right. Be sure to engage the opponent in hand-to-hand combat in the shortest possible time!"
Chapter completed!