Bright Sword: I don’t want to be the king!

Seeing everyone's attention focused, Liang Huazhi quickly announced: "Commander, latest intelligence. Team 358 has conquered Shuoshi City!"

The whole audience was shocked when he heard this. Yan Xishan was surprised and asked, "What? The 358th Squadron occupied Shuoshi City?"

Yang Aiyuan was also shocked: "They defeated a Japanese battalion and defeated a regiment? This is incredible and too bold!"

Sun Cao suddenly realized: "No wonder the Japanese army gathered a large army, they are going to Shuoshi City to fight against the 358th Squadron!"

Chief of Staff Guo Zongfen said in a deep voice: "Now we understand the reason for the Japanese army's large-scale operation! It turns out that Shuoshi City has been captured by the 358th Squadron."

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The senior generals of the Shanxi-Suiyuan Army discussed the matter in low voices. They were surprised and felt sorry for the fate of the 358th Squadron.

Cao Geng is too conceited!

Several victories made him so arrogant that he dared to challenge the Japanese army and attack Shuoshi City.

You know, although it is a small city, Shuoshi City is a key node of the Tongpu Railway and has great strategic significance to the Japanese army.

Team 358 may have touched a hornet's nest this time.

The Japanese army will never let them go easily.

Just as the generals of the Shanxi-Suiyuan Army were discussing the matter, a soldier rushed in quickly.

Liang Huazhi took a glimpse and immediately handed the latest intelligence to Yan Xishan.

Yan Xishan took it, looked at it, put down the communication, and sighed.

"The Japanese army is really angry. The 358th Squadron is in danger. If they don't die, they will be seriously injured!"

Yang Aiyuan, Sun Cao and others were confused when they heard this.

What exactly was written in that communication that made the commander conclude that the 358th Squadron was about to be defeated.

Yan Xishan saw the confusion of his subordinates and handed the newsletter to everyone for circulation.

After watching it, everyone understood the commander's judgment.

The Japanese First Army's only heavy artillery brigade went into battle, and they sent a heavy artillery regiment!

There was only one division stationed in Taiyuan, and the hundreds of thousands of troops of the Shanxi-Suiyuan Army and the 1940 troops of the insurgents in Shanxi did not dare to attack Taiyuan in , when their military strength was at its peak. In addition to being afraid of the Japanese iron birds and tanks, they were also wary of the Second Night Combat Heavy Artillery Brigade stationed in Taiyuan.

The brigade was equipped with more than 70 heavy cannons ranging in caliber from 150mm to 240mm.

These heavy artillery pieces were extraordinary and acted as a devastating force to the Chinese military, which lacked air superiority.

For the Japanese army, it is also a strategic-level weapon.

On the mysterious continent of Helvetia, there are only six heroic night combat heavy artillery brigades standing among the army of the Qinhua Empire. Two of them belong to the North China Expeditionary Force in the north, one is stationed in the Frost City of Peking, and the other is guarding the Taiyuan Fortress in Shanxi.

A huge magic shell fell with a bang, enough to turn more than forty soldiers into nothingness, instantly wiping out their existence. Even if they hid in a reinforced underground fortress, if the depth was not more than two or three hundred feet, they would not be able to withstand the violent impact and would only cause a fatal landslide.

Back in the Battle of Taiyuan, four divisions were pressed by an enemy corps, and it was those devilish heavy artillery brigades that crushed them with devastating artillery fire. To this day, the generals of the Shanxi-Suiyuan Army are still haunted by the memory of that horror.

This time, although only one night-fighting heavy artillery regiment attacked, the situation of the 358th Regiment was still worrying. Yang Aiyuan could not help but ask the commander: "Commander-in-Chief, the 358th Regiment's request for help..."

Yan Xishan nodded and responded: "We are all Chinese troops, and those who can help should help. Send a telegram to the headquarters of the 358th Army Group, asking them to send troops to disrupt the Tongpu railway to support the th Regiment!"

The power of the 358th Regiment spread rapidly, threatening the foundation of Yan Xishan's rule in Shanxi. In fact, Yan Xishan had long intended to join forces with Chiang Kai-shek to suppress Cao Geng. However, Cao Geng took the risk of conquering Shuo County, which made Yan Xishan change his strategy.

He created chaos and let the 358th Regiment and the Japanese army engage in a fierce battle, preferably with both sides losing. In this way, the Shanxi-Suiyuan Army could profit from it. Moreover, the troops that destroyed the Tongpu railway tracks were not directly under his command, so the loss would not make him sad.

Upon hearing the news, Yang Aiyuan immediately replied: "I will send a secret message to the 18th Army Group!"

The Eighth Route Army had its own intelligence network, and they knew more about the movements of the 358th Regiment than the Shanxi-Suiyuan Army and the Chongqing government. After all, nearly a quarter of the soldiers in the 358th Regiment were closely connected with the Eighth Route Army or were inclined towards the Eighth Route Army.

As soon as Shuo County fell, the Eighth Route Army headquarters received the news. At the independent regiment headquarters, Zhao Gang reported the situation to Li Tailong after finishing the brigade meeting.

Upon learning that Shuo County had been occupied by the 358th Regiment, Li Tailong was shocked: "Wow, they actually took Shuo County. This 358th Regiment is in big trouble!"

Zhao Gang sighed, "Isn't it? Now the Wutaishan Anti-Japanese Base, the county militia and the district brigade have all taken action and are doing their best to destroy the Tongpu railway. The brigade commander ordered us to destroy the Japanese fortress while their attention is focused on Shuo County, which can be regarded as indirect support for the 358th Regiment."

After hearing this, Li Tailong felt mixed emotions: "We are both human beings, but our fates are so different. I have to ask my superiors for permission to make any move, but Cao Geng can fight however he wants, and he has the support of the headquarters at critical moments. The difference in treatment is too big!"

Zhao Gang glanced at Li Tailong and said, "You make it sound as if you have actually consulted the division commander and brigade commander. Besides, they have the strength to form a strong army and provide material support to the headquarters. Lao Li, can you do it?"

"I..." Li Tailong fell silent during Zhao Gang's debate, peeled a star fruit and chewed it, then said: "However, Cao Geng may have caused big trouble. This time, the Empire's demon army is serious and has deployed a heavy Purgatory Artillery Regiment. There are twenty-four Purgatory cannons weighing 150 tons, or thirty-six 120-ton cannons. Either way, it will be a devastating blow to Cao Geng!"

Zhao Gang responded worriedly: "The headquarters has warned Cao Geng through the arcane pigeon. I hope he will not confront us head-on and retreat decisively when the situation is unfavorable!"

Inside the tactical command center of the 358th Regiment of Jingle County.

Chief of Staff Fang Ligong hurried out of the Arcane Communication Room and reported to Cao Geng in a serious manner:

"General, in the second war zone, the 18th Legion has sent emergency runes one after another, reporting that the enemy's night combat Purgatory Artillery Regiment was found at Taiyuan Station, and the target may be Shuo County. If we can't destroy the Twilight Railroad immediately, the demon army may arrive within a day. That is a Purgatory Artillery Regiment, and Cheng Yuqing and his men have no time to build magic fortifications. Even if they have, they may not be able to withstand the bombardment of the Purgatory artillery. General, should we send emergency runes to let them evacuate first?"

"Night Battle Infernal Artillery Regiment?"

Cao Geng was shocked to hear that the enemy had deployed such a powerful artillery force.