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Liang Dunhou was speechless for a moment when Yang Xingru said that if they were to face the four integrated brigades of the Japanese army, plus the aviation force, their Jinsui Army really didn't have much chance of winning. Even if they could win, it would be a miserable defeat at best.

As a result, the winners are the Eighth Route Army and the Central Army, and Yan Laoxi's status is very likely to be in jeopardy.

Yan Laoxi definitely doesn't want to see such a result.

Before Liang Dunhou could speak, Yang Xingru said again: "Although the old general said nicely that we share the same hatred and fight against Japan, in fact, he has always regarded our Jinsui Army as a thorn in his side and a thorn in his flesh. He wishes he could get rid of us."

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"The First Minister of the Ming Dynasty"

The reason why he has not taken action is just to use our hands to help him deal with the Japanese and consolidate his position. In other words, he wants to use the Japanese's hands to weaken the strength of our Jinsui Army.

You could also say it’s both.”

Liang Dunhou did not refute, because what Yang Xingru said was completely true, not only towards the Jinsui Army, but also towards other local armies.

Especially the Sichuan Army, not only did they not receive any logistical supplies, they still had to do the hardest, most tiring, and dirtiest work wherever they went.

Yang Xingru continued: "If Laojiang learns that the Japanese want to deal with our Shanxi-Sui Army, he will definitely order Wei Junru to stand still, and then the 36th Division stationed outside Zhongtiao Mountain will also be mobilized to deal with us.

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It is already very difficult for us to deal with the four brigades of the Japanese invaders. If we add another division, it can be said that there is no chance of victory.

Therefore, I completely agree with the commander-in-chief's view that we can launch a counterattack, but we must find a suitable opportunity.

We must never act rashly and hit an egg with an egg."

"Yes, Xing Rugong is right!"

The other advocates and factions spoke out in agreement.

Liang Dunhou could only be anxious and had nothing to say, because what Yang Xingru said was reasonable and well-founded, not alarmist or wild talk.

Yan Laoxi raised his hand, interrupted everyone, and then said: "The biggest variable in whether to launch a counterattack this time is the Eighth Route Army."

"Although more than 300 small Japanese strongholds on the Zhengtai Railway, Tongpu Railway, and Pinghan Railway were eliminated, the remaining Japanese troops could only defend the large strongholds without even showing signs of launching a counterattack.

But this may not be a Japanese conspiracy.

You know, the Eighth Route Army has always been a headache for the Japanese. Hit him. If you can't find the target, just leave it alone, and he will always jump out to harass you.

Although it did not cause much damage to the Japanese invaders, it caused them great annoyance.

Now that the Eighth Route Army has suddenly launched a full-scale attack and exposed all its strength, it may not be a good opportunity for the Japanese army to eliminate it."

"Yoshio Shinozuka is not stupid. They will definitely not give up this opportunity to severely damage or even eliminate the opponent."

"Let's wait and see. If the Eighth Route Army really has the strength to inflict serious damage on the Japanese invaders, we will immediately send troops to cooperate with the Eighth Route Army to attack from the front and back to drive the Japanese 1st Army out of Shanxi.

On the other hand, if the Eighth Route Army does not have such strength, or if the Eighth Route Army's strategic intention is only to build more than 300 small strongholds and then withdraw after defeating them, we will naturally have no reason and opportunity to launch a counterattack."

Yan Laoxi's words were watertight, which not only appeased the inner impulses of the main war faction, but also achieved the goal of the main peace faction staying put.

At the moment, no one spoke up to object.

Yan Laoxi made another summary, and asked all ministries to be prepared to send troops at any time, and asked the intelligence department to continue to keep an eye on the Eighth Route Army and the Japanese army, and report any situation immediately, and then announced the adjournment of the meeting.

It has to be said that Yan Laoxi was very political in becoming the King of Shanxi.

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Let’s talk about the Central Army.

Wei Junru also learned immediately that the Eighth Route Army had launched a large-scale raid on Japanese strongholds last night and successfully captured more than 370 small strongholds on the Zhengtai Railway, Tongpu Railway, and Pinghan Railway.

Wei Junru was first deeply shocked by the strength and courage displayed by the Eighth Route Army, and then realized that this might be an opportunity to break out of Zhongtiao Mountain and launch a counterattack against the Japanese army, and then decisively convened an emergency military meeting.

In the conference room, except for a few people, most people agreed with Commander-in-Chief Wei Junru's combat plan, rushed out of Zhongtiao Mountain, and launched a counterattack against the Japanese army.

They were dismissive of Yoshio Shinozuka's kindness.

However, the battle plan was in place, but the Japanese 36th Division stationed on the outskirts of Zhongtiao Mountain was their biggest obstacle.

If troops were sent directly, with the strength of the Central Army in the Zhongtiao Mountain area, it could still manage to deal with a 36th Division.

But the problem is that the Japanese army does not only have the 36th Division.

Once the Central Army takes action, the Japanese army will definitely send more troops to Zhongtiao Mountain, and the first ones to arrive will definitely be the two brigades stationed on the outskirts of Luliang Mountain.

Although Wei Junru's Central Army, Yan Laoxi's Shanxi-Sui Army, and our party's Eighth Route Army together formed the second theater, they seemed to be a whole, but they each had their own thoughts and were wary of each other's schemes.

Especially the Central Army and the Shanxi-Sui Army.

Once a war breaks out between the Central Army and the Japanese army in Zhongtiao Mountain, the Shanxi-Sui Army will most likely sit on the mountain and watch the fight between tigers and tigers, and then take advantage of it.

The Eighth Route Army might be able to help, but the problem is that the Eighth Route Army does not have such strength and is only willing but powerless.

Therefore, in order to prevent Yan Laoxi from stabbing him in the back, all Wei Junru can do now is wait.

Wait for the Eighth Route Army to put greater pressure on the Japanese army, and then transfer the 27th Division back, or transfer part of it back. Then it will be the time for the Central Army to send troops.

Otherwise, if the Eighth Route Army just finished this task and left, but the Central District rushed out stupidly, wouldn't it become the target of the Japanese invaders' anger?

So, both the Jinsui Army and the Central Army chose to wait and see, wanting to see the Eighth Route Army's true combat effectiveness and intentions.

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The screen pans to Xujia'ao, 386 Brigade Headquarters.

It was already noon.

The chief of staff, deputy brigade commander, chief of staff and others were having lunch.

Lunch consists of roasted sweet potatoes, roasted sweet potatoes, and a white flour steamed bun.

Firstly, it’s simple, and secondly, it’s the Eighth Route Army’s conditions.

This is considered an improvement in life. Sweet potatoes and sweet potatoes are fine, but white-flour steamed buns are not available every day.

A few people were eating with gusto, but soon after the call was connected, the phone started ringing.

Deputy Chief of Staff Wang stood up, wiped his hand on the hem of his clothes, then stepped forward and picked up the phone: "This is the 386th Brigade."

The boss's majestic voice immediately came from the other end of the phone: "I am the headquarters, how is the situation of your 386th brigade?"

"Oh, boss." Deputy Chief of Staff Wang quickly said with a smile: "The situation here has not changed much. Everything is normal. The Japanese and puppet troops are still huddled in several large strongholds and county towns, not daring to come out of their shells.

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"Japanese reconnaissance planes came several times, dropped some aerial bombs, and destroyed seven or eight civilian houses. A dozen fellow villagers and soldiers were injured, but no one was killed."
Chapter completed!