The firepower of his machine guns could not contain the Japanese machine guns, and the mortars could not play a role. Suddenly, he had an idea and ordered the selection of soldiers with good gun skills to block the Japanese heavy machine guns. This move worked indeed, and the Japanese heavy machine gun was suppressed. Soon the blaster grabbed the gap between the pause of the Japanese machine gun and approached the Japanese bunker. With the fierce explosion, the Japanese bunker flew into the sky.

Obviously, the Japanese army also saw the danger of the railway bridge, and two squadrons of Japanese soldiers came from the railway line on the west side. Yang Yong ordered one to block the Japanese army and then began to blow up the bridge. Since the Japanese army had only one registrar of soldiers at Niangzi Pass and a large group of soldiers were dispatched to reinforce the well, and most of the Japanese army's forces were concentrated around the station, so the Japanese army in the eight passes were limited and very scattered, so the attack on the eight passes was very smooth.

In front of a railway tunnel, our soldiers cleared the bunkers on both sides of the tunnel after two hours of fighting. Soon the soldiers piled up explosives in the middle of the tunnel, and accompanied by a violent explosion, the tunnel was blown down. As of about 11 o'clock, the explosions of each other were heard. The task was completed, at 11:30, the brigade commander Chen Guang ordered the withdrawal from the battle.

At midnight, a combat staff member of the Japanese Army Command in Yangquan reported: "Commander, the Chinese army's attack on Jingxing Station and Niangziguan has ended. According to the loss report, Jingxing Station was blown up and the Jingxing Railway Bridge was blown up. According to the report of the Niangziguan Guard, the Chinese army blew up the Niangziguan Railway Bridge and two tunnels were blown up at the same time."

The Chief of Staff analyzed: "Your Excellency Commander, it is obvious that the Chinese army has reached its end of its reach. They are trying to cut off our transportation line." Teraunuchi said decisively: "Order the 6th Army to send a brigade to ensure that the Shijiazhuang-Nanti Pass railway line is unobstructed. Order the engineering troops to quickly open up the bombed bridges and tunnels. Order the air force to temporarily transfer military supplies to Yangquan Airport, and also order the transportation troops to transport supplies from Jingxing to Niangzi Pass. The attack on the right-wing defense line cannot be stopped, and continue to launch a fierce attack."

The Japanese army had little influence for the time being and did not consider serious consequences. A few days later, when the 344th Brigade launched a fierce attack on the Pinghan Line, it caused the Japanese army to passively move across the line. The key is that the Japanese army had basically expected that the Chinese army would go deep into the hinterland to launch an attack on the railway line. The paralysis of the Pinghan Line was a fatal blow to the Japanese army.

At the Taiyuan War Zone Command, Mu Yaping said excitedly: "General Peng! The 343rd Brigade is fighting well. The railway line of Niangzi Pass and the well path is unable to recover for at least half a month. We have achieved the purpose of combat." Peng Dehuai said: "Commander Mu, the Japanese army will not stop the attack at the moment. The Japanese army feels that it is not good. It will take a few days to work. The key is that our attack on the Pinghan Line is fatal. The Japanese army must ensure the supply of ammunition, and there will be problems when eating, drinking, defecation and urination. Just think about the ending that hundreds of thousands of troops will have problems with their meals."

Mu Yaping said: "This is the effect I want. I guess the Japanese air strikes will be weakened after dawn!" Peng Dehuai asked: "How can I see it!" Mu Yaping said secretly: "The Japanese army must use transport planes to supplement the battlefield. At that time, the Japanese bombers at Yangquan Airport will inevitably give way to the transport planes. The main ones responsible for the bombing of the right-wing defense line are the bombers at Yangquan Airport, so I judge that the Japanese army cannot take into account both."

As expected, after dawn, the Japanese air bombing was reduced by half, and the defensive pressure of our army was reduced a lot. The Japanese offensive was still fierce for four consecutive days, and the Japanese army still maintained a fierce offensive. Our defensive forces were constantly compressed and retreated to the front line of the Catholic position. After retreating, there was a plain area, and there was no danger to defend.

During the past few days of fighting with the Japanese army, the Yixing Ridge position dug a lot of simple tunnel fortifications, mainly to prevent the Japanese aerial attack. At this time, in the front enemy command center on the left side of the Yixing Ridge, Liu Zhidan, the front enemy commander, had a dark face and a beard. He was completely different from the battle for more than ten days. He could hardly recognize his original appearance with a cold look.

Liu Zhidan had a bandage wrapped around his left arm, which was caused by the Japanese bombing during the day. At this time, the cruel battle had become very hard. At present, his original troops had already suffered 80% casualties. The deputy commander, chief of staff, and combat staff of the division headquarters were constantly sent to the positions to command the battle. Some of them were killed and some were injured.

Almost all the people around were unrestrained. Several combat staff members seemed very young, and were sent by Yang Xiaoou. Several combat staff members seemed very young, but they seemed very experienced in combat. From this point alone, we can see that they all came from a regular military school. Frankly speaking, Liu Zhidan was impeccable for their high efficiency.

Liu Zhidan looked at the sand table and said hoarsely: "Do you have any good suggestions to launch a counterattack at 10 o'clock tonight?" A young staff officer said: "Second! Since it is launching a counterattack, I suggest simply launching an attack on the Japanese positions. The effect is not very good. Should we form a slumbered force and go around the back of the Japanese army to launch an attack?" Liu Zhidan's eyes lit up and said: "This suggestion is very good. I will report to the command center immediately. You can make detailed the offensive plan and come up with a complete combat plan."

The counterattack at night really worked, and the Japanese army was caught off guard. By the end of the midnight counterattack, the counterattack troops on the entire line of defense captured more than a dozen hills and created favorable conditions for tomorrow's battle. The battle of life and death was in a cruel state, the Japanese army's spirit was being consumed bit by bit, and the dawn of victory was approaching bit by bit.

In the Taiyuan War Zone Command, Mu Yaping looked at the military map and said to himself: "Has the 344th Brigade reached the attack position?" Peng Dehuai also said nothing. In order to prevent the Japanese army from discovering our army's attempt, the 344th Brigade kept radio silent when it left Taihang. In order to prevent the Japanese army from discovering, they marched at night and camped during the day, so their advance was not very fast.

"Report, 344 urgent telegram!" An operational staff member reported urgently. Mu Yaping quickly received the telegram and said, "General Peng! The 344th Brigade has arrived at the offensive position!" General Peng received the telegram and said, "Order the 344th Brigade must launch an attack on the Pinghan Railway at 8 o'clock that night, and completely cut off the Pinghan Railway line."

Mu Yaping glanced at the calendar on the wall and said, "Mr. Peng! Tomorrow is New Year's Day, and the new year is coming. Let's welcome the New Year's bell with the roar of guns and cannons." Peng Dehuai said, "We have won the Battle of Taiyuan. I order tonight, the 1st Independent Brigade, the 385th Brigade of the 129th Division, and the 386th Brigade of each of them catch the fighter planes and the Japanese army launch an attack."

Mu Yaping added: "Order Yang Xiaoou to increase the counterattack tonight!"
Chapter completed!