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The headquarters of the 59th Infantry Regiment, though not yet attacked, was already in complete chaos, with staff officers frantically destroying various documents.

The reversal came too quickly, and Colonel Nasu's heart sank. Now, the biggest problem was facing him.

"Commander, the Chinese are on their way soon. We must make a decision quickly; the regimental flag must not be captured!"

Major Yasui urged again, saying that no one in the 59th Regiment could bear this responsibility, but Colonel Nasu still clung to a sliver of hope; the darkness gave him a glimmer of hope.

"Turn around immediately and break through to the west, quickly!"

Colonel Nasu finally made up his mind and, under the protection of his guard company, took advantage of the chaos to escape. The 323rd Brigade launched a multi-pronged attack, sweeping away all resistance.

The cavalry regiment was the first to break through the artillery positions, scattering the artillerymen who were destroying the heavy artillery, and intercepting 11 heavy cannons and a large number of shells, which Zhao Yunwen had long coveted.

The artillery regimental commander was very cunning; upon hearing the commotion, he ordered the cannons destroyed, blowing up five of them. Had the cavalry regiment's charge not been so fast, not a single cannon would have been left standing.

The collapse of the command post completely paralyzed the command system. The subordinate battalions and companies fought independently and could not form a combat force. They were easily defeated by the various units of the 107th Division, and the outcome was quickly decided.

The Japanese soldiers, utterly demoralized, fled frantically under the cover of darkness. The counter-attacking troops continuously fired flares into the sky, leaving the fleeing soldiers nowhere to hide. The light intensified the Japanese soldiers' panic, as if a god was protecting China.

The soldiers of the Independent Regiment were participating in actual combat for the first time. Under the guidance of veterans, they fought with great excitement. Such a favorable battle was perfect for new recruits. Chasing after the Japanese soldiers, they were no longer afraid of them.

The security brigade soldiers are also trained, and they are only one battle away from becoming a real army. After seeing blood, they will become real soldiers.

If they win a few more battles, the 107th Division will gain another formidable force.

On the northern front, the attack of the 2nd Infantry Regiment was also affected, and morale was wavering.

Taking advantage of the situation, the 648th Regiment on the eastern front launched a counterattack, and the defenders of Yangguji, Maji, and Lanfengcheng responded, besieging the Second Regiment from three sides. The Japanese troops only held out for a dozen minutes before collapsing completely, abandoning all their artillery and supplies and fleeing north for their lives.

The northeast direction was where the main force of the Doihara Division was located. The various units were worried about being counterattacked by the Japanese, so they did not pursue too far and focused on defeating them.

They did not kill many enemy soldiers, but they captured a large amount of equipment and supplies, including more than a dozen 75mm field guns.

The pursuit of the Japanese on the southern front continued until dawn. The soldiers of the cavalry regiment, the independent regiment, and the 323rd Brigade fought like madmen, showing no signs of fatigue.

The Japanese troops were routed and suffered heavy casualties. Only a few managed to break through the encirclement in the chaos, including Major General Toyoshima and Regiment Commander Nasu. Truly, a scourge that lives on for a thousand years.

Zhao Yunwen hadn't even considered annihilating them completely. Apart from the 323rd Brigade on the eastern front, the southern and western fronts only had the cavalry regiment and the independent regiment, which weren't enough troops. This was already the best possible outcome.

At 6:30 a.m., Zhao Yunwen, who had stayed up all night, was still full of energy. The staff members walked briskly, and everyone's face was full of smiles. The atmosphere of winning a battle is really good.

Zhao Yunwen awaited news from the front lines with great anticipation. Chief of Staff Xie Polu did not keep him waiting long, bringing the latest battle report:

"Victories were achieved on both the northern and southern fronts, resulting in the elimination of 3228 Japanese soldiers, the capture of 11 105mm cannons, 12 75mm howitzers, 5 Type 92 infantry guns, 20 vehicles, more than 300 mules and horses, more than 2700 rifles and pistols, 3 radios, and countless ammunition and supplies."

After hearing this, everyone cheered in unison. Three thousand enemy soldiers had been killed and more than twenty artillery pieces had been captured. This was a great victory, especially the 105mm heavy cannons, which sounded impressive.

Zhao Yunwen was also very happy. This was almost a regiment. In addition to the two thousand men eliminated earlier, the 107th Division's record had surpassed that of more than a dozen divisions of the Yudong Corps.

These were all mobile forces from the Doihara Division; the right column advancing south had been almost decimated, losing the initiative to break out. Thinking of this, Zhao Yunwen said excitedly:

"Good, brothers, well done! Report the victory to the corps headquarters immediately, and I'll recommend you brothers for commendation! Each of you will receive two silver dollars, the wounded five, and the compensation for those who died in the line of duty will be doubled!"

The crowd cheered even louder than before; this was the allure of the ocean—empty words couldn't do it justice.

At the headquarters of the 14th Division, Kenji Doihara awoke from a nightmare with a grim expression. He had dreamt that the Chinese had stormed in and chopped off his head.

Fortunately, it was just a dream, but Kenji Doihara was still shaken; it wasn't a good omen.

Just as he was about to get up and go out for some fresh air, Chief of Staff Colonel Utsunomiya rushed in in a panic. Kenji Doihara's heart skipped a beat, and his brows furrowed.

Colonel Utsunomiya, no longer concerned with Kenji Doihara's feelings, spoke directly:

"Something terrible has happened! Mr. Toyoshima is calling. Our right column was suddenly attacked at night by the main force of the enemy's 107th Division and suffered heavy losses!"

"You idiots! You're all useless! A bunch of useless trash!"

After reading the telegram, Kenji Doihara recalled the events of his dream and felt a chill run down his spine.

This is so similar to the scene in the dream. The right column has suffered heavy losses, and the 107th Division, a roadblock, has blocked the 14th Division's southward advance. Now, he doesn't have many cards left to play.

Colonel Utsunomiya stood silently to the side, while Kenji Doihara was in a rage and couldn't afford to provoke him.

Kenji Doihara used every vicious word he could think of to comfort Major General Toyoshima and Colonel Nasu, no different from a shrew cursing in the street.

Kenji Doihara only realized he had lost his temper after cursing until his throat was dry, and then put on a gloomy expression, saying:

"Utsunomiya-kun, what's your opinion on how to deal with this?"

Seeing that Kenji Doihara had regained his senses, Akihiro Utsunomiya bowed and said:

"Your Excellency, the only option now is to hold our ground and await reinforcements. There is no need to attack the Yangguji line for the time being. Withdraw the 2nd Infantry Regiment and hold firm against the siege of Xue Boling's army."

"Request tactical guidance from His Excellency Terauchi; holding out until reinforcements arrive is victory!"

Kenji Doihara's expression finally returned to normal, and he forced himself to remain calm as he said:

"Yoshi, the Chinese are good at attacking but not good at defending. Their tactics are rigid. With the heavy artillery brigade here, no matter how many people come, they will only be giving our warriors kills."

"Immediately send a telegram to His Excellency Terauchi, urging the 16th Division to move north and attack the Chinese from both sides."

Colonel Utsunomiya scoffed and left, while Kenji Doihara gritted his teeth and muttered to himself:

"Zhao Yunwen, I admit you're a tough opponent, but you can't change the tide of events. The arrival of the 16th Division will be your end!"

The news of the victory of the 107th Division at the Yudong Corps headquarters made the entire command headquarters boil with excitement. The annihilation of the Japanese right column was equivalent to relieving the Yudong Corps of its worries about the rear.

Now Xue Boling can freely attack the 14th Division. The impact of the 27th Army's escape has been minimized. The only difference is who will block Kenji Doihara's path south or west. Zhao Yunwen is obviously more reliable than Gui Yongqing.

Xue Boling's pent-up frustration vanished instantly, and he exclaimed in praise:

"The 107th Division truly lives up to its reputation as a national elite force. The Battle of Yangguji was brilliantly fought and can be considered a classic. It's time to organize another siege against Kenji Doihara's Division!"

I have decided to convene a second deployment meeting tomorrow and have telegraphed Commander Zhao to attend. Also, please forward the report of victory to Commander Chang and commend Zhao Yunwen and the 107th Division!