Lujiazhuang, northwest of Songta Town.
Lin Feng was sitting on a Type 97 military sidecar motorcycle, leisurely heading towards Taiyuan.
Chen Sanyuan, platoon leader of the army's direct communications company, is reporting the latest battle situation: "Commander-in-Chief, the 1st Regiment of the 1st Division has called to say that they have captured Yangmingbao Airport."
"We annihilated over 1,300 Japanese soldiers and destroyed or damaged 36 aircraft, achieving our first major victory since the formation of our army!"
Lin Feng nodded slightly: "Shen He is quite capable!"
Lin Feng had a fairly deep impression of Shen He.
Back when he was in the militia, he was just a squad leader and didn't even know how to use a gun. Unexpectedly, in just a few months, he became the commander of the 1st Regiment of the 1st Division.
And they achieved such great results.
"Sanyuan, send a telegram to Shen He immediately, ordering him to proceed according to the original plan. If he cannot reach the crossroads on time, he is to get back to Wu'an Township."
"Yes, Commander!"
"By the way, have you made contact with the other units?"
Lin Feng asked Chen Sanyuan.
"There is no news yet."
Chen Sanyuan shook his head. "After leaving Wu'an Township, in order to avoid being tracked down by the Japanese army, all divisions and regiments basically maintained radio silence, so we can't contact them for the time being."
"Alright! Order the troops to advance at full speed. They must reach the walls of Taiyuan before dawn!"
"yes!"
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Niangziguan East Pass.
2nd Infantry Division Forward Command Post.
Division Commander Lin Wenbing, Deputy Division Commander Zhu Dachang, Political Commissar Wu Jianye, Chief of Staff Guo Weiquan, and others observed the movements of the Japanese army in a tense atmosphere.
"Report! The 5th Infantry Regiment has moved into its designated positions!"
"Report! The 6th Infantry Regiment has moved into its designated positions!"
"Report! The 7th Infantry Regiment has moved into its designated positions!"
"Report! The 8th Artillery Regiment has moved into its designated positions!"
One by one, the correspondents came over to report the situation.
"Good! Very good!"
Upon hearing the messenger's report, Lin Wenbing, Wu Jianye, and the others exchanged glances, their faces lighting up with joy. They had already set up their defensive formation and were just waiting for the order to attack.
Lin Wenbing glanced at his watch. "Any news from the 39th Heavy Artillery Regiment?"
In addition to the 2nd Division, the 4th Brigade, which was attacking Niangziguan, also brought in a heavy artillery regiment from the headquarters.
With 64 Type 92 105mm field cannons, 32 Type 4 150mm field cannons, and 16 Type 89 150mm cannons, plus their 2nd Division's artillery regiment, such firepower would mean that even if the opposing side were an elite Japanese division, they would have absolutely no chance of winning!
"not yet."
The correspondent replied, his expression somewhat grave.
Lin Wenbing and the others frowned.
"Could they be lost?" Lin Wenbing couldn't help but ask.
"That's probably impossible."
Chief of Staff Guo Weiquan analyzed, "The 39th Heavy Artillery Regiment has military trucks, and their speed is definitely much faster than ours. If they got lost, they would have contacted us long ago."
"Let's wait a little longer. If it's not 10 o'clock yet, then our 2nd Division can't wait any longer."
Lin Wenbing said, his gaze resolute.
They have now completed their position deployment; all they need to do is wait.
Waiting for the attack order.
Wait until 10 o'clock.
...
"Brothers!"
"Hurry! Get to the position quickly!!"
At Niangziguan, on the south side of the 2nd Division's artillery position, Zhou Wenguang, the commander of the 8th Artillery Regiment, paced back and forth on the artillery position, urging the artillerymen to quickly enter the position.
"Commander! The position is fully deployed!"
"Commander! The men of the 1st Battalion are all ready!"
"Commander! Report: The artillery positions are fully ready!"
One report after another came in, but Zhou Wenguang showed no joy on his face; instead, he became increasingly nervous.
Because there has been no news about the 39th Heavy Artillery Regiment!
Their 2nd Division, as the main attacking force, has completed all its deployments!
And now, the time for the attack is almost here!
"Commander! The 39th Heavy Artillery Regiment is here!!!"
Upon hearing this news, Zhou Wenguang finally showed a look of joy on his face.
He hurried to the entrance of the position and looked around. He saw a group of black shadows rushing towards them in the distance.
Zhou Wenguang saw it clearly: it was a Type 94 military truck, towing heavy artillery pieces on the back!
"Well done!"
Upon seeing this, Zhou Wenguang couldn't help but shout out loud.
This made the brothers behind them extremely happy!
"Commander Huang, I've finally been waiting for you!!"
Zhou Wenguang stepped forward, laughing heartily as he gave Huang Jianfa, the commander of the 39th Heavy Artillery Regiment, a standard military salute!
Huang Jianfa laughed and returned the greeting, "We arrived just in time, didn't we? If we had been any later, Commander Lin and the General Staff would probably have skinned me alive."
"As long as we get there, that's good."
Zhou Wenguang smiled and patted Huang Jianfa on the shoulder, "Hurry up and lead your men into the position. Today we're going to go all out and beat the Japanese devils of the 4th Brigade until they question their existence!"
"no problem!"
Huang Jianfa laughed heartily.
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Niangziguan Town.
Independent Mixed 4th Brigade Command.
I just received a message from a nearby scout saying that a large number of Chinese troops have appeared near Niangziguan, but the exact number is unknown.
Brigade Commander Hiratsu Yuu's face turned ashen.
He knew that General Yoshio Shinotsuka's guess yesterday was correct; the Chinese army had indeed come for Niangziguan!
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