After understanding the ferocity of the battle of the New Regiment, Chief Yan became more determined to draw Shen Quan under his command. Having such talents join the Shanxi-Sui Army would also be more conducive to Chief Yan's consolidation of his position in the National Government.
But he also knows that talents are often very tricky, especially military commanders like Shen Quan who have been in the Eighth Route Army for a long time. It is very difficult for people to change their banners.
Chen Xudong said: "This time the new regiment has achieved such a record, the Eighth Route Army will definitely pay more attention to Shen Quan. If we want to win over, we still need to use some methods."
Chief Yan nodded: "Of course I understand this truth. I can't bear to let the child catch the wolf.
If we want talents to be put to good use, we must show corresponding sincerity! "
"If this kind of talent cannot be used by me in the end, then I can't take advantage of it. After all, the war situation will be complicated in the future. Who can predict whether this kid will be our enemy in the future?"
Chen Xudong looked slightly shocked and said: "The commander wants to kill..."
"I have no such intention at the moment!" Commander Yan quickly interrupted the adjutant Chen Xudong, "As long as he is willing to be used by me, I will naturally not kill a hero who has made a huge contribution to this country unless it is absolutely necessary."
Although Chief Yan said this, Chen Xudong was still very shocked.
Subsequently, at the command of Commander Yan, Chen Xudong issued a commendation order to the new regiment of the 386th Brigade of the Eighth Route Army in the name of the World War II zone.
To put it bluntly, it's just a few words of praise to affirm the achievements of the new group.
"Remember, the commendation order must be sent directly to Shen Quan. It cannot pass through the hands of others in the process."
In order to make Shen Quan feel appreciated, Chief Yan gave a special reminder to his adjutant Chen Xudong.
Soon, this top-secret commendation order was put in a box and delivered directly to Shen Quan by the combat zone communications corpsman.
In the box, in addition to a letter of commendation, there are three pieces of gold and a Browning pistol, which can be regarded as Chief Yan's reward for Shen Quan alone.
Originally, he was unwilling to use money from his personal property to reward officers who were not under his command.
But thinking that he had to use some means to win over Shen Quan, Chief Yan had no choice but to reluctantly give up.
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Taiyuan.
North China Japanese Army Headquarters.
Today is an extremely important day for Yoshio Shinozuka.
Because this is related to the face of his commander-in-chief in North China?
If the Yamamoto special agent team succeeds in the sneak attack on the Eighth Route Headquarters this time, special operations technology will be promoted throughout the army.
As the original supporter of special operations technology, Yoshio Shinozuka will also receive awards from Okamura Neiji, and it is not impossible to be promoted to lieutenant general.
But a long time passed, and no information came in. This made Yoshio Shinozuka very anxious. He didn't even take a sip of water, and stayed in the communication room all day long, waiting for information.
Yoshio Shinozuka was very worried.
His eyelids were always twitching.
Having been in China for so many years, Yoshio Shinozuka has some understanding of Chinese culture. He knows that if his eyelids keep twitching, in Chinese culture, it means something bad is going to happen.
Soon, a communications soldier quickly recorded the contents of the latest telegram, then took off his earphones and sent the contents to Yoshio Shinozuka.
"Your Excellency General, the latest battle report has been reported."
At this moment, Shinozuka Yoshio actually shrank a little and did not immediately receive the contents of the telegram from the communications soldier.
Seeing that Yoshio Shinozuka looked wrong, Chief of Staff Miyamoto on the side received the telegram, which only wrote one sentence: "The observation group has set off from the Tiger Pavilion stronghold!"
This was the intelligence content from two hours ago. At this moment, Yoshio Shinozuka did not know that the entire Japanese army in the Huting stronghold had been annihilated, so there would be no communications troops reporting the situation to Taiyuan.
"Miyamoto, is that the content of the telegram?" Yoshio Shinozuka asked.
"Yes, General!"
"Miyamoto-kun, I don't know why, but I've been feeling uneasy all day."
Miyamoto consoled him: "Your Majesty General, please believe in Colonel Yamamoto's ability. He will definitely bring you unexpected surprises in this battle."
"Perhaps Colonel Yamamoto has entered the Eighth Route Headquarters at this moment, and news of the victory will come back soon."
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After another four tense hours, a heavy telegram was finally delivered to Chief of Staff Miyamoto again.
After reading the contents of the telegram, Miyamoto staggered back and his expression suddenly changed.
"Miyamoto-kun, how is the situation?" Shinozuka Yoshio knew something serious had happened as soon as he saw Miyamoto's expression.
But he is the supreme commander after all, and he cannot fall even if something big happens.
After a moment of silence, Miyamoto gathered his emotions and said: "Your Excellency General, the Tiger Pavilion stronghold was destroyed by the Eighth Route Army, the observation group led by General Hattori Naoomi was all in pieces, and our army sacrificed thousands of imperial warriors.
The remaining troops of the Kwantung Army from the northeast are now heading to Ping'an County under the leadership of Major Watanabe to rest and recuperate, waiting for the next order. "
"What????"
Yoshio Shinozuka was so angry that his legs became weak on the spot, and he sat down on the ground. His mouth trembled and he asked: "Are General Hattori Naoomi and the entire observation group in pieces?"
This news was like a bolt from the blue, hitting Yoshio Shinozuka directly.
Compared with the annihilation of the observation group, other battle situations were no longer important to Yoshio Shinozuka.
Even if Kazuki Yamamoto dies, it doesn't matter anymore.
The most important thing is the observation group, Naoomi Hattori!
Yoshio Shinozuka was completely helpless, and he knew exactly what kind of punishment he would suffer next.
No wonder his eyelids kept twitching.
The reason is this.
After sitting on the ground numb for half an hour, Yoshio Shinozuka slowly stood up with the support of Chief of Staff Miyamoto, took the telegram and read it carefully word for word.
Time passes very slowly.
A letter of less than a hundred words was read by Yoshio Shinozuka for a full fifteen minutes.
After leaning a little, he crumpled the electric board into a ball and threw it away. He closed his eyes and asked coldly: "Have you found out which Eighth Route Army unit did it?"
The Signal Corps responded: "Your Excellency General, there is no new information reported yet."
Miyamoto frowned and said: "This time, in order to protect the safety of General Naoomi Hattori, General Okamura even sent a train to transport the Kwantung Army. I didn't expect it to end like this."
Just after Miyamoto finished speaking, the name of a team vaguely appeared in Shinozuka Yoshio's mind.
But he's not sure yet.
The atmosphere in the entire communications room was extremely cold. Many communications soldiers did not even dare to take a breath for fear of upsetting Yoshio Shinozuka at this time, and would be pulled out and shot directly in the next second.
An hour later, a communications soldier took off his earphones and said, "Your Excellency, General, is there a letter from Ping'an County?"
Telegram from Ping'an County?
Could it be that the county seat was captured again?
At this moment, everyone's hearts were in their throats, and all eyes were focused on the Japanese communications soldier.
