The nationalist strongholds in the outskirt of Linfen including Cui Family's Bump (Cui Jia Geda, 崔家疙瘩), Train Station (Huoche Zhan, 火车站), High River Hotel (Gao He Dian, 高河店) and Official Yao's Temple (Yao Guan Miao, 尧官庙) fell into the enemy hands, and the nationalist futile attempt to counterattack and retake these strongholds were beaten back for more than thirty times. Afterward, the enemy approached the outer city of Linfen, the Eastern Pass (Dong Guan, 东关), which was the barrier for Linfen, and the nationalists desperately attempted to hold on this critical defensive stronghold.
The nationalist strongholds in the rural areas surrounding Linfen, such as Cui Family's Bump, Train Station, High River Hotel, and Official Yao's Temple, were captured by the enemy. The nationalist resistance to retake these positions was unsuccessful more than thirty times. Eventually, the enemy approached the outer city of Linfen, the Eastern Pass, which protected Linfen, and the nationalists fought valiantly to defend this vital defensive site.