At the command of the Japanese military brigade in Linfen City, Matsumoto's face became increasingly ugly from the second half of the night.

"General, the final battle report is that the Eighth Route Army that robbed our army has retreated. The Eighth Route Army that blocked our mixed brigade has also retreated, and the mixed brigade has arrived at the battlefield. However, all the food and supplies on the army have been emptied by the Eighth Route Army, and all the imperial army guarding around the army have been broken!" The chief of staff walked into the war room, lowered his head, and reported with a serious face.

As soon as he finished speaking, a communications officer rushed in: "General, we lost contact with the armored squadron. We supported the aviation corps reports that they did not have any trace of the armored squadron along the railway!"

Major General Matsumoto's heart skipped a beat and immediately had a very bad premonition!

"Look for it, order the mixed brigade to send troops immediately to find them!"

As soon as the communications officer was about to leave, another second lieutenant rushed in, from the communications team.

"General, the mixed brigade reported that the armored squadron and two mountain artillery squadrons were ambushed by the Eighth Route Army and the entire army was destroyed!"

"A dozen engineers and artillerymen who escaped from the battlefield have found the mixed brigade. They have witnessed the Eighth Route Army destroying all the armored vehicles of our armored squadron with anti-aircraft machine guns!"

"It's over!" Lieutenant General Matsumoto's face turned pale and these two words appeared in his mouth.

Then the whole person seemed to have lost the support of the skeleton in an instant, and suddenly collapsed on the chair behind him, motionless!

The Chief of Staff also had a pale face, but for the sake of his future, he suppressed the fear and concern from his heart, stared at Matsumoto and asked: "General, what should I do next?"

"We not only lost the army and four million kilograms of food, but also lost a cavalry brigade, an armored squadron, two mountain artillery squadrons, and most of the imperial army. The headquarters will definitely not let us go easily!"

Major General Matsumoto knew very well that the Front Command had long been dissatisfied with him.

It was just because of his backstage that he did not take the position of brigade commander. Now, with such a good opportunity in front of the headquarters, Matsumoto surely, the commander would seize the opportunity, take it down and no longer give himself the chance.

Although Matsumoto attached great importance to the position of the brigade commander, he was not so heavy that he had to hold it in his hand. At this time, the only thing he couldn't let go was his old rival Xinyituan.

I originally thought that at least I would have to wait until the next retaliatory encirclement was over before leaving. But I didn't expect that the current changes would give me no chance to wait until then.

He hesitated for a moment and replied: "Chief of Staff, don't worry, in order to ensure the stability of the battle situation in Linfen, the headquarters cannot take down the brigade commander and the chief of staff at the same time. I will assume all the responsibilities for this failure. Therefore, the amount of work done by the headquarters will definitely keep you!"

Just as the Chief of Staff couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief, Matsumoto changed his subject and immediately added: "However, I ask you to tell my successors about our understanding of the New First Regiment. Then cooperate with the new brigade commander to eliminate the New First Regiment. Only in this way can I leave Linfen with confidence!"

At the headquarters of the Eighth Route Army, an information from the Japanese North China Front Command directly alarmed the deputy commander-in-chief and deputy chief of staff.

"The boss, Major General Matsumoto, the commander of the Japanese Linfen Army Brigade, was replaced and sent directly to the country to be transferred to the reserve. This Matsumoto has a certain relationship with our headquarters. If it weren't for Wang Ping, the headquarters would have almost been taken over by the special forces led by Matsumoto!"

"I didn't expect that after losing to Wang Ping in special operations, I was defeated to Wang Ping in Linfen City in the battle of ordinary regular troops!"

"Now it seems that we have played a good game of chess when we sent Wang Ping to Linfen! Wang Ping is simply Matsumoto's nemesis!"

"Have you figured out what was transferred? Also, who is the brigade commander who is about to take over?" asked the deputy commander with a smile on his face.

"It was said that the defeat of the war not only lost a large number of military and materials, but also caused the Tongpu Railway to be interrupted, but also lost a lot of troops!" The deputy chief of staff replied.

The smile on the deputy commander-in-chief's face became even stronger: "It seems that this Wang Ping has won another big victory!"

"The last time they Brigade Commander Chen got a brigade equipment and left. I wonder what benefits Wang Ping got from the Japanese this time!"

"Immediately give Taiyue Military Region a telegram to report the results of the battle. After winning the battle, it is necessary to promote it. Now the large-scale attack war we are moving has reached a critical moment. Every victory can boost morale and block the mouths of those people in Chongqing!"

"Then the newly appointed brigade commander, giving his identity and resume as detailed as possible to the Taiyue Military Region."

"Only by familiarizing yourself with your new opponents can they know yourself and your enemy in the next battle!"

Taiyue Military Region Command, after reading the telegram commander at the headquarters, he realized that the commander of the Japanese military brigade in Linfen was going to be replaced.

"This Wang Ping has concealed it deeply enough. He has never known the report after fighting so many victories. He must have gained a lot of benefits from the Japanese. He is afraid that I will go over and get the benefits again, and then even saves the step of reporting the victory!"

The political commissar replied with a smile: "As long as he can win a battle, it doesn't matter whether he or she returns a victory or not!"

Then he added: "However, the weapons and ammunition you got back from Wang Ping last time did a big role!"

"Especially the ammunition we distributed and the new regiment's combat concept shared, several main regiments fought several annihilation battles and captured a lot of money... There are also the infantry artillery brought back by Commander, and cooperate with several main regiments to capture several nail-like artillery towers in the base area, and seized a lot of good things!"

"It can be said that it is precisely because of this batch of weapons and ammunition that the attack in our military region was so smooth!"

"Not bad!" The commander nodded in agreement.

Then he began to issue an order: "Political Commissar, immediately call the intelligence department to find out the newly appointed brigade commander of the Linfen garrison!"

"Also, inform the situation of the commander to the New First Regiment, and let the New First Regiment report the results of the battle, pay attention to the movements of the Japanese army in Linfen. After all, they are closer to Linfen!"

"Finally, tell Wang Ping that Matsumoto was forced away by him. I hope the next brigade commander of the Japanese will no longer force him away, but will be eliminated!"

The atmosphere at the command center of the new 1st tuition in Sanquan Town is not good.

Although the troops robbed the army and robbed four million kilograms of food and a lot of other supplies, the casualties of the attacking troops were far beyond Wang Ping's expectations.

Especially the fourth battalion of the Japanese cavalry brigade, there were more than 400 people in two companies before the battle. After the battle, there were less than 100 people who could walk by themselves.

The second battalion that attacked the army also suffered a lot of casualties. Although it has equipment advantages and firepower advantages, the rabbit will bite people if it is too urgent, let alone the Japanese who are armed to their teeth.

There were more than 400 people before the war, and more than 200 people remained after the battle.

In addition to the losses of the Third Battalion, the Guard Company, and other directly affiliated troops, one night, the New Regiment had more than 600 soldiers who died alone, and there was no near one battalion!

"Political Commissar, what the troops need to do most now is to restore their strength. Each battalion must restore full staff in the shortest time. I will solve the equipment and ammunition, but the new recruits can only rely on the political commissar, and you will solve the problem!" In the command center with a heavy atmosphere, Wang Ping broke the atmosphere and made a decisive decision!
Chapter completed!