Faced with the sudden large-scale raid war launched by the Eighth Route Army, the Shanxi garrison seemed even less powerful.

At the beginning of the battle, the Shanxi garrison was caught off guard.

After several days of bloody battles, the garrison finally stabilized the situation, and the two sides fell into a state of confrontation, and no one could do anything to each other.

In this case, either side can break the deadlock in a battle or have an extra new force, which can play a role in controlling the whole body.

This is also the most important purpose of the military headquarters repeatedly meeting the unreasonable requirements of the National Salvation Army and tempting the National Salvation Army to attack the Unique Regiment.

Use the National Salvation Army to defeat and drag the Unique Regiment to liberate the Okamoto United to reinforce other battlefields.

At a critical moment when neither side can do anything to each other, the emergence of this mobile force will definitely help the Shanxi garrison open a breakthrough.

But the result was counterproductive. Not only did the Okamoto corps not free up his hands because of the National Rescue Army and reinforced other battlefields, but instead lost three infantry brigades because they were deceived by the National Rescue Army.

As for the National Salvation Army, which had been deceiving the Imperial Army, it became an opponent and turned into a friendly army of the Eighth Route Army.

If they help the Eighth Route Army attack the Imperial Army together, the Eighth Route Army, which is stalemate with the Shanxi garrison, will have a strong combat force, and they will eventually break the deadlock...

In order to minimize the losses that the National Rescue Army may bring to the Shanxi garrison, the military headquarters must immediately understand the current position of the National Rescue Army, so that the Shanxi garrison can make targeted arrangements, focus on the National Rescue Army, and prevent them from participating in the war and causing trouble!

It's dark now, not only did the planes sent by the military headquarters find nothing, but the intelligence department has not found any information about the National Salvation Army.

The troops of more than 3,000 people seemed to have disappeared out of thin air. Some people said they went north, some said they went south, and some said they went east... There are all kinds of words, but they can't find their specific traces...

The more mysterious the National Salvation Army is, the more it means that they have some plans to participate in the large-scale attack war launched by the Eighth Route Army, and they have a big appetite. Otherwise, there would be no need for them to hide their positions and just go back to the defense zone.

Just as the commander was anxious and his expression became more and more serious, the telegram from Jingxing Coal Mine arrived.

"Report to the commander, Jingxing Coal Mine reported that they were attacked by an unknown armed force, and the other party was equipped with a large number of heavy weapons. The coal mine garrison suffered heavy losses. Please send troops to reinforce them immediately, otherwise they would have to last for two hours at most."

The commander's first subconscious reaction was that he had found the National Savior Army and asked quickly: "How many enemies are there in the coal mines, and what heavy weapons are they equipped with?"

The communications consultant immediately reported: "The appearance of two thousand people is equipped with mountain cannons and infantry cannons, as well as several large-caliber mortars!"

The commander frowned: "It's right!"

The Chief of Staff heard something in the army commander's words: "Sir, do you suspect that the enemy attacking Jingxing Coal Mine is the National Salvation Army?"

"If we only look at the heavy weapon configuration, they are indeed like the National Salvation Army."

"The Eighth Route Army is poorly equipped and even has very few mortars, not to mention mountain cannons and large-caliber mortars. Within more than 100 kilometers around the coal mine, only the National Salvation Army has such strength!"

"And the base area of ​​the only group is next to Jingxing Coal Mine. The National Salvation Army's camp site last night was less than 40 kilometers away from Jingxing Coal Mine. It takes seven or eight hours to march to the coal mine."

"The only thing that doesn't match is the force. There are more than 3,000 missing National Savior Army, but there are only 2,000 enemies attacking Jingxing Coal Mine."

"Will there be more than a thousand national rescue troops left to carry out other tasks?"

"Although we have built a large number of permanent fortifications in the mining area, those fortifications are targeted at the Eighth Route Army."

"The Eighth Route Army has poor equipment and weak offensive capabilities. Half of the brigade relies on artillery towers and bunkers to defend and wait for assistance. It is definitely no problem to block the Eighth Route Army of the two regiments."

"Now their opponent is replaced by the National Salvation Army. With the ability of the National Salvation Army to attack, the remaining troops in the mining area can only last for a few hours!"

The commander suddenly spoke: "No matter whether the enemy attacking the mining area is the National Rescue Army or not, we should send troops to reinforce the place immediately."

"Mine areas are too important. If the enemy completely blows up the mine caves and equipment in the mining area like last time, it will take at least half a year for us to resume production, and we will also have to invest a lot of money to purchase equipment. The cost is too high, and the Front Command will definitely not allow this to happen!"

The Chief of Staff stared at the sand table for a few seconds before analyzing: "But sir, I just studied the sand table. There are no troops around the coal mine that can be mobilized."

"It is difficult for the only few troops to defend the railway lines and transportation routes, so they will definitely not be able to split their troops to reinforce the coal mines!"

The commander's eyes then shifted to the sand table. The more he looked at the expression on his face, the more he became, the more serious he felt. Finally, he sighed and replied: "There is an old Chinese saying that you cannot have both fish and bear's paws. We are facing this situation now!"!

The Chief of Staff was shocked by the commander's words and asked quickly: "Sir, do you mean that we can only protect one of the railway lines and Jingxing Coal Mine!"

The commander nodded: "The coal mine is too important. Once it is destroyed, production will be resumed for at least half a year."

"Although the cost of the railway is very high, with the strength of the railway garrison, it can be completed in one or two months. If I really want to choose a goal to give up, I will definitely choose a railway line and a major transportation route."

"Chief of Staff, you immediately draw 2,000 people from the surrounding area of ​​the coal mine to reinforce the battlefield. The faster the speed, the better. If the relevant strongholds can give up, give up and protect the Jingxing Coal Mine at all costs."

"Of course, it would be even better if you had the opportunity to completely wipe out the troops attacking Jingxing Coal Mine."

"The intelligence department continues to look for the National Salvation Army and sends people to Jingxing Coal Mine to determine whether the enemy there is the National Salvation Army. If so, they will immediately look for the remaining National Salvation Army!"

The Japanese and puppet troops in the Tangzhuang stronghold were very happy, and everyone was immersed in the joy of winning the battle.

The Eighth Route Army attacked for two days and two nights without taking down the stronghold. They still suffered losses from soldiers and generals outside the stronghold. They had to evacuate and fight three hours ago.

In their eyes, the Eighth Route Army must not be able to withstand the huge casualties caused to them by the attack stronghold and had to evacuate the battle.

Although the garrison at the stronghold also paid a considerable price in the battle, it was a huge victory to make the Eighth Route Army return in front of the stronghold and defend the railway line.

"Sir, as far as I know, our place is the only stronghold that the Eighth Route Army has not captured for two days within one hundred kilometers of the surrounding area. We have created a miracle and should report it to them immediately!" The adjutant of the stronghold suggested with an excited look on his face.

The commander of the stronghold is still immersed in unbelievable shock.

Since the Eighth Route Army launched a raid, Zhou Cheng has no stronghold that the Eighth Route Army cannot defeat.

After learning that the Eighth Route Army surrounded him, the commander was ready to fight the Eighth Route Army to death and die here.

Unexpectedly, the Eighth Route Army withdrew its troops after two days of attack, and he also created Xianhe, the Imperial Army, who defended its stronghold under the attack of the Eighth Route Army.
Chapter completed!