Fenyang!

"The route currently chosen is to go north along Luliang Mountain. After reaching Loufan, turn east, cross Yunzhong Mountain, and go straight to Xinkou!"

The troops of the Red Party Luliang Military Region will be responsible for leading the way for the 4th Division to move north, and they have sent the deputy director of the Political Department as the liaison between the two sides.

The thin, gentle-looking deputy director continued:

"There are our guerrillas along this road. The mountains are blocked by heavy snow, making it difficult to get through in some places. The guerrillas have received orders and are clearing obstacles."

Jia Dalin looked at the route drawn on the map and nodded.

"It didn't carry large-caliber artillery, but it brought some dismantled 75mm infantry guns, all of which were transported by pack horses.

Other than that, there is no heavy equipment. Can we feel Xinkou within 7 days of walking this road?"

The deputy director's mouth twitched slightly, revealing a smile.

"I don't mean to show off, I just tell the truth and give Mr. Jia a reference.

If it were our troops, it would only take up to 5 days to get to Xinkou with this road. And that’s without anyone to help clear the obstacles!

As for how many days Commander Jia's troops will need, that depends on you. We will play the role of leading the way!

In addition, some of the people along the way have also been mobilized. Taking this road will allow Mr. Jia’s brothers to have a hot meal in two days!"

Jia Dalin also laughed. In some aspects, the Red Party has an absolute advantage. He has already determined this path in his heart, but he still has one worry.

"Will there be a risk of leaking secrets when mobilizing people? This operation must be kept absolutely confidential. It is not worth increasing the risk of exposure just for a hot meal!"

The deputy director’s face was filled with a confident smile,

"The base area has its own set of confidentiality principles. There will be soldiers on duty at mountain passes and intersections. We will not let anyone out during the period when your army passes through. You can rest assured about confidentiality issues!"

Jia Dalin stretched out his right hand,

"Okay, thank you very much for the guerrillas' help. Let's work together to give the little devils in Shanxi a big one!"

"Haha... I have to, I have to."

…

After determining the marching route, more than 10,000 men of the Fourth Division began secretly marching northward that day.

The soldiers of the artillery regiments stayed together with the howitzers, and each regiment brought twice as many 75mm infantry guns and ammunition as the original organization.

All the pack horses captured in the previous several times were used in this operation, and the men, horses and supplies were camouflaged in the snow to cope with emergencies.

There was still ice and snow outside the city, and the mountains and rivers were shrouded in white snow. As long as they could reach Xinkou on time, the operation would be half successful. Jia Dalin took one last look at Fenyang and the mountains and rivers further east, and then

With a determined expression, he embarked on the road north together with the soldiers.

Samurai Min took two division commanders to see him off outside the city. The queue of the Fourth Division gradually disappeared from sight. The three of them clenched their fists in unison, and the Shanxi War began.

…

Xiyang, 3rd Division Headquarters.

"Old He, the joint command has already formulated a combat plan. You must have guessed the mission of our division."

Feng Jinzhang had just rushed back from Pingyao. He took off his armed belt and said:

"Niangziguan is a battleground for military strategists. This time we have to compete with the little devil!"

Something strange flashed in He Dingyuan's eyes,

"When will the attack be launched? What is the purpose of occupying Niangziguan?"

Feng Jinzhang answered without thinking,

"When does the attack need to wait for the order from the joint command? The purpose is to cut off the Zhengtai Railway and block the little devil's seven inches!

This will be a big battle, and as long as we win this battle, the situation in Shanxi will be decided!"

Feng Jinzhang took the hot water brought by the orderly, raised his head and drank it down.

He Dingyuan's heart felt like it was being scratched by a cat, and he really wanted to know the plan for this battle.

He and Feng Jinzhang have been old comrades-in-arms for many years. The fact that the other party did not tell him openly proved that the confidentiality level of this plan was very high. If he asked about it, it would be very suspicious.

After staring at the map for a while, He Dingyuan raised his head and asked:

"Do you need me to call all the officers over for a meeting and arrange combat missions in advance?"

After drinking a glass of hot water, his tiredness was slightly relieved. Feng Jinzhang shook his head.

"There is no need for a meeting. I will personally direct the attack on Niangziguan after receiving the order from the joint headquarters.

Opposite us are the 116th Division and the 11th Brigade. The combat effectiveness and morale of these two units are very low. It is not difficult to capture Niangzi Pass. The difficult thing is to defend Niangzi Pass!"

Feng Jinzhang also came to the battle map.

During the 2nd Battle of Taiyuan, they fought through Niangzi Pass and completely annihilated the infamous 114th Division here. Commanders at all levels of the 3rd Division were familiar with the terrain around Niangzi Pass, and with the cover of artillery, they captured

Niangziguan is only a matter of time.

"So what preparations do I need to make?"

Feng Jinzhang patted the old man on the shoulder,

"The scouts must be sent out in advance. In addition, we must contact the logistics department and do a good job in keeping out the cold. I don't want a large-scale non-combat attrition!

Please ask the logistics department for some more chili peppers and white wine so that the soldiers can deal with them in emergencies.

Anything else..."

Feng Jinzhang pondered for a while,

"I just went to the meeting this time and heard from the chief of staff that most of the information about the army's organization and equipment was leaked from our division!"

He Dingyuan's heart skipped a beat, and the fingers hidden in his sleeves clenched together tightly. He slowly raised his head, pretending to be shocked and angry and asked:

"There are little Japanese spies in our division?

How is it possible? Could it be a mistake?"

Feng Jinzhang shook his head firmly,

"The Military Intelligence Bureau has conclusive evidence and is looking for the source of the leak based on various clues. The level of the spy is not low, and the division staff and the commanders of each regiment are all suspected.

Therefore, our various combat plans must pay more attention to confidentiality in the future. The battle preparations for this battle are yours alone, and don't let too many people know about it for the time being."

Feng Jinzhang and He Dingyuan worked together in the flesh and blood mill of Songhu. They knew each other well and trusted each other extremely.

When he heard that there was a hidden spy in the 3rd Division, Feng Jinzhang also checked it out in his mind. The first thing he ruled out was his partner, He Dingyuan.

He Dingyuan's fingers gradually loosened, his heart was still beating wildly, but there was nothing strange on his face.

"I understand, don't worry, I will pay attention to this issue."

"Um!"

Feng Jinzhang's expression was slightly heroic,

"Our military strength is getting stronger day by day, and the sabotage of spies may frustrate our campaign. However,

Spies cannot shake our foundation, the Legion Commander said,

In front of the cannon, any conspiracy will be wiped out!

The Japanese North China Front Army has suffered heavy losses from us repeatedly, and its strength has been greatly reduced. No matter how evil the spies are, Shun Tada has no power to recover and will lose!"

Feng Jinzhang patted the old man on the shoulder again,

"We are the old men of the 39th Legion. In the process of helping the Legion Commander realize his ideals, we can find our own value, gain fame, and even go down in history!"

Feng Jinzhang became more and more excited as he spoke. He put an arm around He Dingyuan's shoulder.

"Old He, the grievances of Songhu and Nanjing are gone forever, and the oath of paying with blood will definitely come true!

These young people who have grown up after coming to Shanxi are already restless. Maybe we can still be the founding heroes in the future, hehe...

Come on, let’s drive those stupid little devils out of China first!”
Chapter completed!