bookrandom Chapter 521: The Japs Show Signs of Escape
Chapter 521: The Japs Show Signs of Escape
Even the Japanese's small iron tanks were as weak as tofu in front of the Type 59 modified and would break into pieces with a single crush, let alone these residential houses that had no concrete structure at all.
They mercilessly tore open the last shelter of the Japanese, crushed them into bloody mud and buried them under the rocks.
Again, the Japs are as ridiculous as their bunkers.
Battle reports of the destruction of various squads and teams flew to the temporary command center like snowflakes, but they were helpless and could only watch the lives of the Japanese devils die one after another.
Due to the situation on the battlefield in China, and the fact that the Japanese themselves were a semi-industrial country lacking resources, they did not actually have any heavy anti-tank weapons on hand, and even had very few anti-tank mines.
The defeat came so suddenly that the Japanese didn't even have time to lay anti-tank mines.
Only some Japanese soldiers with stronger will to resist tried to put up a last-ditch effort. They wanted to carry explosive packs to blow up the Type 58 modified tanks of the Independent Regiment Cavalry Battalion, but it was still useless.
It's just like an ant trying to shake a tree.
Attacking from the front, the Type 59 modified's thickened and specially made sloped armor made it impossible for the Japanese to be shaken even by a suicide attack, while the sides and rear were extremely tightly protected by the independent regiment that had initially acquired the ability to coordinate infantry and tanks.
It can be said that as long as the tanks of the independent regiment advance one inch forward, that inch will be the territory taken back by the independent regiment.
What does it mean to advance step by step?
This is called taking every step carefully!
There were only 20,000 to 30,000 Japanese soldiers in Taiyuan city, but they seemed ridiculous in the face of the iron-like will that was advancing.
"Your Highness, let's find a way to break out. At the current rate of progress, I'm afraid they will occupy Taiyuan City in five hours at most.
By that time, we will be like rats in a cage, with no chance of escape.”
Ningji Okamura held a stack of battle reports in his hand, all of which were the latest news sent by the Locust Army soldiers who had been wiped out in just over an hour.
Unexpectedly, the combination of fuel-air explosives and heavy tanks turned the city of Taiyuan into a meat grinder belonging to the Japanese.
Prince Higashikuni Naruhiko, who was already in a trance, nodded dejectedly and agreed to Okamura Neiji's suggestion.
As the prince of the Guizi Locust Room, he was originally sent here to supervise the war in Jin because the war was deteriorating. However, he did not expect that in just a few days, he went from supervising the war with high spirits to being at the gates of Taiyuan, and the city had already been broken.
The pride in its heart was knocked to the ground by the Independent Regiment and the Eighth Route Army with a slap in the face, and then stomped into the mud, shattering all over the ground.
When Ningji Okamura saw that Prince Higashikuni Naruhiko agreed, he immediately began to make plans to withdraw from Taiyuan City. The most important thing among all things was to send the prince out first.
We must not allow any mistakes to happen.
Ningji Okamura was in a very heavy mood. According to intelligence from other sources, there were more than 2 Eighth Route Army troops on the outskirts of Taiyuan City, supporting the attack on the outer positions.
Under the current situation, given that the airport has been bombed, they may not be able to evacuate Taiyuan City smoothly.
Ugh.
Ningji Okamura let out a long sigh in his heart.
"Okamura-kun."
Prince Higashikuni Naruhiko stopped Ningji Okamura who was just about to go out.
"Your Highness, please speak."
"Arrange a group of locust soldiers to blow up all the factories in Taiyuan City, especially the blast furnace of Taiyuan Iron and Steel Plant. Store a batch of molten steel in the furnace and let it solidify in the furnace.
I want to completely destroy Taiyuan City’s industry!
I want the Eighth Route Army to only get an empty shell of Taiyuan City even if they capture it!"
As he spoke, Prince Higashikuni Naruhiko's face was full of ferocity, and all the vicious plans he could think of burst out from his heart at this moment.
The devils were born evil, and Prince Higashikuni Naruhiko was particularly evil.
After hearing the prince's order, Ningji Okamura hesitated for a long time and wanted to say something, but finally gritted his teeth and agreed.
Now in Taiyuan City, there are not only the arsenal under Old Yan's command and the factories of other Chinese businessmen that were previously occupied, but also some factories of the locust army and locust people. If these are also blown up, it will probably cause a huge reaction in the country.
Furthermore, it is true that after the complete bombing, the Eighth Route Army could only get an empty city, but if the Locust Army took it back in the future, I am afraid it would also be just an empty city.
There is a deeper reason, which Ningji Okamura only knows in the deepest part of his heart, and he dares not think about it or say it.
The reason why the Eighth Route Army's combat effectiveness has grown by leaps and bounds is that they have people who understand industry. In this case, they must attach great importance to the industry of Taiyuan City, which is even far superior to that of their own locust army. If it is destroyed, it will inevitably be a situation of life and death.
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Outside the city, the temporary command post of the independent regiment.
"Captain, starting from half an hour ago, the resistance intensity and willingness of the devils in the city have obviously decreased a lot, and they have consciously sent a lot of devils to various factories."
The signalman reported to Li Yunlong the latest battle situation on the front line.
Li Yunlong was somewhat puzzled. Did the Japanese have a lower willingness to fight? What on earth were these guys up to?
You can't just think about surrendering, right?
Since they are not surrendering and don't want to fight with me, there is only one answer: the Japanese are going to run away!
Mudd!
When Li Yunlong thought of this question, his face changed drastically.
From the beginning of the siege to now, he had actually never thought about the possibility that the Japanese would run away. After all, if the Japanese really abandoned the city and fled, Tianhuang would not let them go, and this would also cause an uproar among the Japanese.
Therefore, the Independent Regiment and even the entire Eighth Route Army believed that the Japanese in Taiyuan City would not escape, but now the signs are very strange.
"Go, send a telegram to the brigade commander, division commander and commander to report the situation. At the same time, have Zhang Dabiao, Shen Quan and Wang Huaibao on the front line keep a close eye on it, and pay attention to interrogating any possible prisoners, especially the Japanese officers."
"Also, send a telegram to Lao Yu and ask him if there is any way to stop the Japanese from destroying these factories, or if there is anything we need to pay attention to."
Li Yunlong was extremely anxious at this time and gave orders quickly.
After giving the order, Li Yunlong stood in the bunker and looked at the smoke-filled city of Taiyuan through a telescope, feeling extremely anxious.
According to his previous character, he would have wanted to pick up the Type 56 assault rifle beside him and rush in with the troops to settle accounts with the Japanese. However, after such a long period of lessons, he has understood some things. Lao Li also knows that the most important thing for him at this time is to stay here.
If the guess is correct, he could save much more losses by commanding the situation than by going after the Japanese with a gun.
Everyone grows during the war, and Lao Li is no exception.