The road source is more than 40 kilometers away from the ancient city. The connecting roads are all in mountainous areas, and the ancient city is closer to Linfen in western Shanxi, where the Japanese 41st and 109th Divisions are based.
Just as the Wen Gu brothers and sisters and the new group moved towards the ancient city, negotiations between the Japanese and Yan Laosuan began.
It has been several months since Yan Laosuan arrived at the Jin Army's temporary headquarters in Zhongtiao Mountain. Wei Huang invited him to stay temporarily at his official residence in Chang'an, but he did not go.
Why is he, the commander of the World War II Zone, stationed in the First War Zone? Jin Province is his territory.
After Yan Laosuan came to Zhongtiao Mountain, he thought about returning to Jin Province every day. Today he went to the hillside outside the station and looked at the looming Yellow River in the distance.
With waves of anticipation in his heart, two of his troops took advantage of the enemy's encirclement of the Eighth Route Army and ran back when western Shanxi was empty.
Now that he has captured 6 counties in western Shanxi, he will not be far away when he goes back!
At this time, Yang Tianxin came up behind him with a telegram, "Commander, Tanaka Nongji from the Japanese First Army sent a telegram!"
"Oh~!" Mr. Yan turned around in surprise, "Why are the Japanese sending a telegram here at this time? Are they laughing at me?"
"Commander, the Japanese want peace talks! They are willing to give up 6 counties in western Shanxi to us, provided that both sides exercise restraint and do not exchange fire!"
Yan Laosuan was a little confused, and he asked doubtfully, "Is Yutsuka Yoshio crazy?
Didn’t he want to capture Zhongtiao Mountain as soon as he took office? The six counties in western Shanxi happen to be on his offensive route. Does he have any tricks up his sleeve? "
"Commander, I don't think the Japanese have any tricks up their sleeves. According to our intelligence,
During this period, the Japanese's encirclement and suppression campaign against the Eighth Route Army was not very effective, especially the repeated failures against the Independent Brigade in Jinzhong.
I heard that the Japanese's third independent mixed brigade has been completely wiped out by the independent brigade! "
Yang Tianxin briefly explained the information received about Jin Province to Yan Laosuan.
"What? This independent brigade is so strong?"
Yan Laosuan found it incredible, "The third independent mixed brigade is one of the main brigades of the Japanese. The last time they fought against us, they directly defeated one of our main forces.
Why was the independent brigade able to be completely wiped out? "
Yang Tianxin said with a strange expression, "According to reports from insiders, it is said that someone within the Independent Brigade can shoot down a plane with a rifle.
Moreover, the theft of Yangqu Bank last year and the death of Jiro Umezu and others were all related to this independent brigade! "
Yan Laosuan reacted instantly and shouted: "So the arsenal workers and the machinery and equipment we hid were also stolen by the Independent Brigade?"
"Probably!"
"So, the independent brigade took the blame for the Japs' combat operations against us last year?"
Yan Lao was so angry that his whole body trembled.
Yang Tianxin answered cautiously, "From the current intelligence, the situation is indeed like this. The Independent Brigade sent people to kill the Japanese high-ranking people.
Then they robbed Yangqu Bank and other supplies, and finally took away our equipment and workers, but the blame was placed on us. "
"Then Guiziliu drove us to this place where birds don't shit?" Yan Laosuan concluded!
"Damn it, what's going on with this group of Eighth Route Army soldiers? They're so good at deceiving people!"
Yang Tianxin looked at Yan Laosuan who was in a rage and asked carefully:
"Now the Japanese want us not to join in their campaign against the Eighth Route Army. Do we want to agree?"
"I agree, of course I agree. If I don't let this bad breath out, I will never rest in peace!"
Yang Tianxin didn't dare to ask any more questions and turned around to send a telegram.
"Wait a minute!" Yan Laosuan called him, "Tell the devils that I want 12 counties in western Shanxi. Don't fool me with those small counties that are all in mountainous areas!"
Yang Tianxin nodded, and then went to send a telegram!
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Yutsuka Yoshio was equally furious when he received the telegram from Yan Laosuan. He pointed at the telegram on the table and shouted:
“This is taking advantage of the situation, 12 counties, why doesn’t he die?
When I arrived in Yangqu, Yan Laosuan only had 6 counties in his territory. This time he actually blackmailed our First Army. Next time he will dare to blackmail the North China Front Army.
Next time he will dare to blackmail the Yanhuang Dispatch Army. This person is too courageous to stay! "
Tanaka was also absolutely convinced that Yan Laosuan was crazy. His troops, which were less than 100,000 and had extremely poor combat effectiveness, dared to ask for so much from the First Army.
But he still persuaded him: "Your Excellency, Commander, what if 12 counties are given to him? When we solve the Tubal Road in Jinzhong,
If we catch that group of people, we can explain it to the empire. As for Yan Laosuan,
As long as he returns to Shanxi Province, we can fight whenever we want! "
Yutsuka Yoshio was very unwilling and said sternly, "Up to 8 counties. If he doesn't agree, I will wipe out all the Jin troops entering Jin Province now!"
Tanaka also didn't like to spoil Yan Laosuan, so he turned around and walked out after hearing this.
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"Commander, the Japs have received news. They only agreed to give 8 county towns!"
Yang Tianxin shouted hurriedly as soon as he entered the door.
"Eight seats? We only managed to acquire 6 seats ourselves, but Yoshio Yutsuka only gave us two more county seats. The little devil is really good at it!"
Yan Laosuan sighed, "That's it. When we return to Jin Province, we can recruit more troops!"
It's not that he doesn't want more, but the Japanese are going to fight the Eighth Route Army. This is a good opportunity to sit on the mountain and watch the fight between tigers and tigers.
If the price was not negotiated and the battle between the two parties was delayed, he would suffer a big loss!
As the negotiations between the Japanese and Jin Province were successful, Yoshio Tsuka transferred the 109th Division originally located in western Shanxi to central Shanxi to cooperate with the 37th Division in advancing towards the Independence Brigade base area.
The negotiation between the two parties was successful and very fast, but the Wen Gu brothers and sisters were faster. That night, the new group arrived in the forest 5 miles outside the ancient city.
Xu Baichuan observed the surrounding situation with a telescope. The soldiers began to rest after eating dry food.
"Boss, how can we fight against the ancient city?"
The new regiment did not bring heavy weapons when they came out this time. After counting the weapons of the Eighth Route Army, Wen Gu said,
"The ancient city is similar to Luyuan. They are both small towns in Jinzhong. If the Japs hadn't wanted to attack our base area, such a small county town would not have been taken seriously by the Japs at all!"
In the end, Wen Gu entered the ancient city in advance with warmth, and the main focus was silence.
After 9 o'clock in the evening, the Wen Gu brothers and sisters climbed up the city wall, and after getting rid of the Japanese guarding the gate, they gently opened the city gate, and a new group of soldiers quickly entered the city.
And after half an hour, he controlled all the city gates. Wen Gu led a platoon of soldiers to the Japanese Military Police Headquarters and easily took it.
Wenxin led a large force to the city to find the Japanese arsenal and other strategic material warehouses.
After 12 o'clock in the evening, the people in the ancient city only heard a few gunshots, but they did not know that the ancient city had changed its owner.
Xu Baichuan looked at the arms in several large warehouses and said ecstatically: "Pull these back, and our brigade can become a division!"
