After dawn, the refreshing commander would come to all the battle reports received by the military headquarters last night as soon as he returned to the war room.

The Chief of Staff, who had been in the middle of the night, wanted to go to bed, but in order to let the commander learn about the battle that happened outside the city more quickly, he had to force himself to introduce the situation to him.

After introducing the last battle report, the Chief of Staff felt that he could finally go to rest, the Communications Staff suddenly ran over and his face looked very ugly.

"His Excellency Commander, the Hebei Garage Command of the North China Front Army sent an emergency telegram: Jingxing Coal Mine and Jingxing County were attacked by heavy troops by the National Salvation Army and have fallen. We ask us to inform them of all the information about the National Salvation Army immediately, the faster the better!"

"It is impossible for the National Salvation Army to attack Jingxing County and coal mines!" The chief of staff swept away the fatigue expression on his face when they heard it. He was obviously scared by the news and looked at the communications officer without hesitation to refute.

"They were obviously outside the city and took advantage of the empty Taiyuan troops to launch an attack. How could they appear in Jingxing County hundreds of miles away? They must have made a mistake!"

The communications staff continued to report: "The telegram said: The National Salvation Army not only captured Jingxing County and the coal mine, but also killed eight or nine thousand imperial troops overnight!"

"The telegram also said: The National Salvation Army dispatched a large number of chariots and cavalry units during operation!"

"Of all the anti-Japanese armed forces in Hebei and Shanxi, only the National Salvation Army has established armored troops, so the enemy who attacks them must be the National Salvation Army!"

The Chief of Staff still doesn't believe it.

If the contents on the telegram are true, the main force of the National Salvation Army who attacked Taiyuan outside the city was fake, which means that the Shanxi garrison was fooled by the National Salvation Army again.

In order to deal with a bluffing national-savior army, more than 10,000 elite imperial troops were actually transferred from other parts of Shanxi to reinforce Taiyuan...

If it spreads, the Shanxi garrison will lose all its face.

But the losses of the Hebei garrison were there, and the enemy's chariots and cavalry troops dispatched could not be faked. Apart from the National Salvation Army, no other anti-Japanese armed forces in the two provinces had such strength.

He immediately asked the commander: "Sir, are we really being fooled by the National Saving Army?"

The commander obviously thought of this, stayed in the chair and held the battle report in his hand and fell to the ground without any notice. It was not until the Chief of Staff spoke up and realized: "What did you say just now?"

The Chief of Staff reorganized the thoughts in his mind and asked: "I just said that the National Salvation Army had fooled us again!"

"The enemy who can eat eight or nine thousand imperial troops in one night must be very strong. There are also a large number of chariots and cavalry troops participating in the war. It seems that only the National Salvation Army has such strength!"

"If the National Salvation Army really goes to Jingxing Mining Area, the National Salvation Army that attacked our outside city will definitely not be the main force. Through bluffing, we mistakenly think that they are the main force and force us to transfer all the mobile troops from other parts of Shanxi to Taiyuan."

When he said this, the Chief of Staff seemed to notice something, and his eyes quickly turned to the sand table behind him, looking between Pingding County and Jingxing Mining District, and finally locked onto the Zhengtai Railway, which was already empty in troops.

He suddenly realized his mind and shouted, "I seem to know something?"

"The National Salvation Army forced us to transfer the mobile troops on the Zhengtai Railway by attacking Taiyuan, so that they could quickly cross the Zhengtai Railway and attack Jingxing coal mines and county towns!"

"As for whether the National Salvation Army has other purposes, I still can't judge for the time being!"

“Bageya Road…”

The commander was finally angry and cursed with gritted teeth. With a wave, he pushed all the documents and cups on the table to the ground. Several tea cups were instantly smashed into pieces.

He stood up from the chair and ordered: "We must have been fooled by the National Saving Army!"

"This revenge must be claimed immediately, otherwise the face of the Shanxi garrison will be lost."

"Since the National Salvation Army that is active outside the city is not the main force, then we have no worries."

"Didn't someone come up with the idea of ​​counterattacking the National Salvation Army and the Eighth Route Army yesterday? You can organize everyone to formulate a counterattack plan immediately and give it to me in half an hour!"

"The communications officer immediately contacted the Hebei Garage Command, and I want to talk to their commander in person!"

"We know nothing about the National Salvation Army from Shanxi to Jingxing Mining Area, causing such a large number of casualties to the Hebei garrison, and we will definitely not be able to escape the responsibility for dereliction of duty!"

"I must apologize to the Hebei garrison in person!"

"If we had the chance, it would be even better if we could eliminate the National Rescue Army in Jingxing Mining Area."

The Chief of Staff immediately brought a group of staff to discuss the sand table. The Communications Chief of Staff quickly connected to the Hebei Garage Command and respectfully handed the microphone to the commander.

"Moses Moses, this is the headquarters of the First Army in Shanxi, I am the commander..." After taking the microphone, the commander didn't say a word of nonsense, and directly revealed his identity...

The two of them chatted for half an hour before the call was finished, and the solemn expression on the commander's face also turned into a sneer at this moment.

The chief of staff who was waiting next to him quickly reported: "Captain, we have formulated a preliminary counterattack plan, please read it."

"First assemble six infantry brigades, divide the troops into three groups, and counterattack the Eighth Route Army troops in the south, north and west of Taiyuan."

"Assemble three infantry brigades, one artillery brigade and one cavalry brigade to counterattack the city and rescue the country, and strive to wipe them out of Taiyuan City!"

"If you have the chance, it's best to take back the Jinzhong County Town together."

The commander was not satisfied with the plan and frowned and asked, "Your courage and appetite are too small!"

"Hebei Garage Command just informed me that their real losses were much greater than those mentioned in the telegram."

"The National Salvation Army first used Jingxing coal mines to surround the site to fight aid, and eliminated more than 5,000 reinforcements sent by Jingxing County."

"Then continue to fight, attack Jingxing County and the coal mine at the same time, use two places to surround the site to fight aid, and then eliminate more than 4,000 reinforcements and a chariot squadron sent by the Shimen garrison."

"In addition to the troops lost by Jingxing County and Jingxing Coal Mine, the Hebei garrison lost more than 10,000 people in one night."

"Although the Eighth Route Army also participated in these battles, the main combat force was the National Salvation Army."

"It can be confirmed that the artillery units, chariot units, and cavalry units of the National Salvation Army all went to Jingxing Mining Area."

"The main force has at least 10,000 people, otherwise they will not be able to afford such a large-scale battle."

"Although the main force of the National Salvation Army and their newly formed independent battalion had 20,000 people, they launched too many wars during this period."

"In the Battle of Jinzhong, the National Salvation Army lost at least 3,000 people, and left some of the troops to pretend to be the main force to attack Taiyuan. Six or seven thousand people were sent. Then, they reduced the 10,000 people who attacked Jingxing coal mines and county towns, and at most two or three thousand people were left in the defense zone!"

The Chief of Staff immediately reacted: "Captain, do you want to attack Huanglong? Take it directly while the troops in the defense zone of the National Rescue Army are empty!"

The commander asked back: "Do you think it's not possible?"

"Of course, and it's very feasible!" The Chief of Staff had heard the commander's thoughts, and of course he would not go against his intentions, and complimented according to the words just now.

"Your vision is so unique. If it weren't for your reminder, I wouldn't have discovered that such a large fighter plane was placed in front of us."

"The national rescue military defense zone is empty, and Taiyuan City just gathered a large number of mobile troops. No matter from any aspect of analysis, it is an excellent time to attack the national rescue military defense zone!"

"I'll change the counterattack plan now and strive to get the results within half an hour!"

After the chief of staff said that, he walked towards the combat sand table. The military staff were still waiting for the result. With their help, they could quickly come out with a new combat plan.

The commander suddenly stopped him: "No need to change!"

"Time is limited, we just need to add some content to this counterattack plan!"

"The troops in the south, west, and north of the city remain unchanged, and the combat missions remain unchanged."

"The combat troops of the Counterattack and National Salvation Army increased from three infantry brigades to two infantry brigades, and the cavalry for them was also increased to one brigade, and a chariot squadron, an engineer squadron, a baggage brigade, and an imperial army of two regiments!"

"After the county of Jinzhong was conquered by the National Salvation Army, our advance bases for the National Salvation Army defense zone were gone. If the counterattack troops want to make a difference on the battlefield and occupy more defense zones of the National Salvation Army, they must carry a sufficient number of weapons, ammunition and supplies."

"The temporary reinforcement of the baggage brigade and the Imperial Army are responsible for transporting the counterattack troops for at least one month's ammunition supply!"

"After the counterattack troops entered the National Rescue Army defense zone, the left-behind troops of the National Rescue Army will definitely use guerrilla warfare and mobile warfare to counterattack, slowing down their attack speed. The engineer squadron and the Imperial Army can not only stand up and clear mines, but also build roads, and cooperate with the main force to attack Huanglong!"

The commander came up with such a complete counterattack plan in such a short time, and even arranged the dangers and response measures that the counterattack troops might face in the national defense zone of the National Rescue Military. This move surprised and admired the Chief of Staff.

But this does not mean that you can rest assured in the entire counterattack.

The old saying goes, if a soldier is a bear, he will be a bear.

Without a good commander, no matter how strong the counterattack troops are or how perfect the troops are, they will never be able to defeat their opponents.

The Chief of Staff quickly reminded: "Commander, according to your proposal just now, the counterattack army has eight or nine thousand people. In addition, the Imperial Army that cooperates with combat, the total strength of more than 10,000 people is more than 1,000 people. At least one brigade commander can command so many troops."

"I don't know who the commander is in your mind? Only by confirming him can you cooperate with him in the mobilization of troops!"

"Go!" The commander gave an amazing answer.

"I'll go?" The Chief of Staff asked with a look of disbelief.

Although he was a chief of staff in the military headquarters, he had a high position and had no chance to make meritorious service and could not improve his practical experience.

If you want to go further, the most direct way is to go to the battlefield.

I have been the commander of the First Army for a long time and have already achieved promotion, but I lack military merits and experience in leading troops.

If the commander’s decision just now is true, then his lack of experience in leading troops will be made up for this battle and he can also make up for a considerable military achievement.

The commander answered with certainty: "You go!"

"After you become this commander, you can mobilize troops in the name of the military headquarters and directly ask the intelligence department to provide you with intelligence support. Without various cooperation, it saves both trouble and time. You can assemble the troops as quickly as possible and fight out of Taiyuan."

"The other reason is that the troops participating in the war are too diverse. They come from several mobile units and have different ranks. Except for you, no one else can be recognized by all the troops participating in the war as a commander!"

The reason given by the commander was very legitimate and could hardly find fault. Moreover, the chief of staff urgently needed this opportunity to lead troops to make up for his shortcomings. He immediately received the order and promised: "Please rest assured, Chief of the Commander, I will definitely not let you down!"

After the major event of attacking the National Salvation Military Defense Zone was arranged, the commander continued to order: "After the counterattack begins, the main force of the National Salvation Army, far away in the Jingxing Mining Area, will definitely find ways to return to the Aid Defense Zone!"

"We must block them in Jingxing, and the counterattack troops can take advantage of the opportunity and take over the defense zone of the National Rescue Army!"

"Chief of Staff, you must draw three mobile brigades before you set out to help the Zhengtai Railway, cooperate with the railway garrison to block the Zhengtai Railway, and build the Zhengtai Railway into an insurmountable wall that the national rescue army can not cross!"

"Hebei garrison will cooperate with us to drag the national rescue army to the mining area."

"The National Salvation Army ate tens of thousands of their troops in one night. If they patted their butts and easily evacuated the mining area and fled, the commander of the Hebei garrison would definitely replace them, so they would definitely do their best to attack the National Salvation Army!"

"In the phone call just now, they have promised me that they will dispatch the aviation troops to cruise continuously in the mining area first, and will not give the National Savior Army a chance to transfer during the day."

"They took the opportunity to mobilize troops from other places to reinforce the mining area and encircle the National Rescue Army. As long as we cooperate to block the Zhengtai Railway, the National Rescue Army will definitely not be able to return to the aid defense area!"

In an abandoned mine cave in Jingxing Mine Area, correspondents come in and out, constantly summarizing the latest battle reports of participating troops here.
To be continued...