Yoshida Yan also knew that Akita's words were true, but as the supreme commander of Shouyang County, his words and deeds were related to the lives of thousands of puppet troops in the county, and also related to the honor of their Japanese army.

Therefore, this will definitely be a difficult choice for him.

In the end, after Yoshida bowed his head and pondered for a moment, he still adopted Akita's suggestion and said: "Akita-kun, just do as you say, but in which direction should we turn?"

Akita Shinichi: "After observation by subordinates, we found that the Eighth Route Army's offensive is weakest in the direction of the railway entrance and exit. If we turn in, the railway entrance and exit is undoubtedly the best choice."

"Moreover, there are two armored vehicles in the county that can be used for both road and rail use, which can come in handy."

Yoshida proverb: "The Eighth Route Army has always been cunning. Moreover, China's military strategy says that the encirclement must be blocked. Could it be that the offensive at the entrance and exit of the railway was deliberately created by the Eighth Route Army to lure us to break out from here? In fact, they are already here.

Has a dragnet been laid in the direction?"

This is because Yoshida was overly worried. This time Wang Chengzhu did not adopt the strategy of encircling the division. The reason why the offensive at the entrance and exit of the railway was the weakest was simply because it was the New Second Regiment that launched the attack from this direction, and the New Second Regiment's combat effectiveness

It is also the weakest among the main groups of the 386 Brigade.

Of course, neither Yoshida Yan nor Akita Makoto knew this.

Akita thought for a moment and said cautiously: "This possibility cannot be ruled out, but if we break out from several other directions, especially the east city gate, it will be difficult to even get close to the city gate.

So we have no choice. If we want to break through, we can only enter and exit through the railway!"

"Moreover, if we make good use of the advantages of armored vehicles, we may not be able to break through the blockade of the Eighth Route Army. As long as we can get out of the city smoothly, even if the Eighth Route Army deploys traps outside the city, it will never be able to keep us all behind!"

Yoshida Yanyi gritted his teeth and said: "Okay, just do what you said, Mr. Akita, and order all the troops to immediately cover each other alternately, and assemble and move towards the entrance and exit of the railway!"

Akita Makoto: "No, captain! The Eighth Route Army's offensive is fierce this time. It is absolutely impossible for all of us to break through, so we must leave some people behind!"

"So, my suggestion is that we, the 33rd Regiment of the Imperial Army, secretly move in and let the Imperial Army withdraw from each stronghold to break up the rear."

"This may be a bit cruel, but it is also an unavoidable choice!"

"Because we are not sure whether there will be any puppet soldiers rebelling here. If so, our plan will be exposed in advance."

"Furthermore, once the order to move in is conveyed, all the imperial armies will be disinclined to fight, resulting in low morale and a significant reduction in combat effectiveness.

By then, I’m afraid no one will be able to successfully break through!”

"Therefore, not only can we not leak the news of the transfer, but you, the commander of the wing, also need to give another order, that is, all troops must stick to their positions and not retreat even half a step, and you will also personally lead the 33rd wing's brigade.

The front line, live and die with the position!"

"This is deceiving them..."

Seeing that Yoshida Yan was still a little hesitant, Akita Zhen reminded again: "Captain, there is an old saying in China, which is that there is no poison without a husband. Moreover, the time left for us is running out. If you delay for one second, you may be killed."

There is one more Imperial Army soldier, so whether you are breaking out of the siege or holding on to the county seat, please make preparations in advance!"

Yoshida proverb: "We must break out of the encirclement, but do we need to report to Commander Yoshio Shinozuka before we break out?"

Akita Makoto: "Commander Yoshio Shinozuka is in Taiyuan City, more than a hundred kilometers away, and does not know the situation in Shouyang at the moment. Even if we report, he may think that we are afraid of death and are lying about the military situation."

"To take a step back, even if Commander Yoshio Shinozuka believes what we say, there are so many people in the headquarters, and not everyone may believe it. As long as one person interferes, Commander Yoshio Shinozuka's decision may be shaken.

Therefore, we must not report to Commander Yoshio Shinozuka at this time. Not only can we not report, we must also shut down the radio station!"

Yoshida Yan suddenly had the feeling that Akita was really trying to trick him? Could it be that he was greedy for life and afraid of death, so he wanted to break out, and he had to take the blame. Even if the headquarters blamed him, he would still bear the responsibility.

He doesn't even have half a cent to do with it.

However, this feeling only fleeting, because no matter what, breaking out is not only good for Akita, but also good for himself. At least it gives him a chance to live.

At that moment, Yoshida gritted his teeth and made a decision: "Okay, Akita-kun, I will do as you say!"

"You immediately gather all the imperial troops of the 33rd Regiment according to the order of the Regiment Headquarters, and then turn towards the railway entrance and exit together!"

"Hiyi!"

Akita nodded seriously, then turned around and conveyed the order.

The Japanese army's execution ability was still very strong. In about 5 minutes, except for some soldiers who were resisting the Eighth Route Army's attack on the front line and those who had died in the battle, all the remaining Japanese soldiers of the 33rd Infantry Regiment gathered in the street outside the regiment headquarters.

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There are two infantry brigades in total, plus the Japs from the wing headquarters, about 2,000 people.

After a brief mobilization, Yoshida Yan immediately led his troops towards the railway crossing and killed him...

At that time, Kong Jie was leading his troops to advance little by little from the direction of the railway entrance and exit toward the central area of ​​the city.

Although the combat effectiveness of the Second Independent Regiment is worse, it still has no big problem in destroying the Japanese barricades, but its speed is slower than that of the other regiments.

Just when Kong Jie led his troops to advance about a kilometer, he saw that the Japanese defense force was getting weaker and weaker, and he was about to rush into Shouyang Railway Station with all his strength.

From the direction of the city center, there was a killing sound like howling ghosts and wolves, and then, countless Japanese soldiers rushed toward them along the railway and several nearby alleys like a roaring mountain and a tsunami.

The first to bear the brunt were the two Type 92 armored vehicles.

When they were still about 300 meters away from the attacking troops of the New Second Regiment, the vehicle-mounted heavy machine gun on the armored vehicle started roaring violently.

"Tu tu tu tu!"

"Tu tu tu tu tu!——"

The gunshots rang out, and a large, dense rain of bullets immediately poured out.

At that time, the soldiers of the Second Independent Regiment were advancing forward. They never dreamed that the Japanese would launch a counterattack at this time, and the offensive would be so fierce.

Caught off guard, the dozens of soldiers who rushed in front were shot in the body and fell screaming in a pool of blood.

More bullets hit the railway floor and the walls of houses on both sides, leaving shocking and terrifying bullet holes.

"Disperse quickly and find cover to hide!"

"Machine gunner suppressing fire!"

The response of the New Second Regiment was also very quick. Commanders at all levels immediately ordered the soldiers to scatter and take cover, and they all fired back.

For a moment, more intensive gunshots rang out in the streets, and bullets flew back and forth.

Although many bullets hit the front armor of the armored vehicle, some bullets still hit the Japanese infantry who were cooperating in the rear...
Chapter completed!