Hu Biao, who captured Luzhou City and was about to go to Huoshan, sent a telegram to the military command before leaving. In order to get more cooperation from the field troops, Hu Biao still needs to get a certain amount of help, and the help of the military commander is undoubtedly very suitable.

As the most influential intelligence organization of the Nationalist Government, there are spy agents of the military commander lurking in many anti-Japanese war troops. On the other hand, these latent military command spies can also play the role of supervising the troops.

If you really want to offend the military commander, the generals who command the combat units on the front line must also beware of the military commander making a small report in front of Lao Chiang. Moreover, if these combat units want to know the military movements of the Japanese army, they also need intelligence support from the military commanders.

As the commander of the 26th Group Army, Xu Yuanquan also received a secret report from the military command in advance, knowing who the commander of the task force was. Regarding the possibility that Hu Biao may lead his troops to visit, Xu Yuanquan is still very much looking forward to it.

Hu Biao, who successfully rescued the prisoners of war held in Shucheng and led his troops to the border area of the two counties, finally sent a contact telegram to Xu Yuanquan. Xu Yuanquan, who happened to get up, was also very surprised to learn that he had received an encrypted telegram.

The adjutant in charge of delivering the telegram said with a little curiosity: "Military seat, what kind of unit is the task force?" Why have you never heard of it? ”

"Task force! There is something special about this unit, you don't have to ask too much, it won't do you any good to know too much. Quick, send me a telegram from them. Not surprisingly, we will soon be able to see this force. ”

A little surprised, Xu Yuanquan quickly thought of the secret telegram sent to him by Dai Li earlier, and knew that the task force was the unit commanded by Hu Biao. Now the other party has finally sent a telegram, explaining that they are planning to get in touch with them!

Looking at the translated cipher, Xu Yuanquan was very surprised and said, "It's unbelievable! This guy won three battles and three victories not long after he entered Anhui Province, no wonder the summit attached so much importance to it. Go, call me Kobayashi! ”

"Yes, Throne!"

The 'Xiaolin' in Xu Yuanquan's mouth is actually the head of the guard regiment of the military department, and he is also Xu Yuanquan's henchman. Seeing that Hu Biao actually knocked down Shu Cheng, Xu Yuanquan was indeed very surprised, but he was still very happy in his heart.

For the remnants of the 26th Group Army, which retreated to Huoshan, in addition to guarding against the Japanese troops coming from the direction of Lu'an, they also had to guard against the Japanese troops stationed in the direction of Shucheng. And now, Hu Biao has removed a nail for them.

Moreover, according to the report of the reconnaissance force sent by Xu Yuanquan, the little devil stopped attacking in the past two days, and it seems that it was also because of the instability of the rear, and an infantry wing that was preparing to attack Huoshan was temporarily transferred to the rear for reinforcements.

Xu Yuanquan, who was oppressed by the little devil to a very difficult time, could also think that all this was caused by Hu Biao. The Japanese army suspended the offensive, and for him and his troops, they could get valuable and rare time to recuperate.

Even took advantage of the fact that the little devils had not yet launched an offensive to build the temporary blocking fortifications more solidly. When blocking the Japanese army later, it will also reduce casualties and block the Japanese army for more time.

Now the appearance of the task force has turned the rear occupied by the Japanese army upside down, and Xu Yuanquan also feels that this is a good thing. Although he didn't think about fighting the little devil's counterattack, even if he could delay the attack, he felt satisfied.

When Lin Jian, the head of the guard regiment, arrived at the temporary combat command room, Xu Yuanquan also said directly: "Xiao Lin, wait a minute, you will take the guard regiment to carry out military affairs." Go to this place and pick up a group of people. Remember, be careful of running into little devils! ”

Looking at the location pointed out by Xu Yuanquan, Lin Jian said with a little surprise: "Junzuo, this place is not far from Shucheng, and there has been a reconnaissance team of little devils during this time. Let's go over at this time, I'm afraid we'll bump into it! ”

"Don't worry! I'll let you bring someone over, and naturally I'm sure of it. To tell you something, the little devil in Shucheng was wiped out last night. If nothing else, this direction will not be able to meet the large army of little devils for a short time. ”

As soon as these words came out, Lin Jian was also shocked and said, "What? Shucheng was recovered? ”

"It's not a reconquest! It's just that it was captured by our troops. When you arrive at the junction location, you should also be careful. If you notice something wrong, you can decide for yourself. When the time comes, we can withdraw to the rear of our blocking positions. ”

"Yes, Throne!"

When Xu Yuanquan sent the most elite guard regiment under his command to prepare to receive the arrival of Hu Biao and his party, Hu Biao also sent a telegram to Xu Sandao. Ordered him to enter the section of the highway not far from Huoshan and wait for Xu Yuanquan's subordinates who came to connect.

Even, in order to avoid misunderstanding, Hu Biao also asked all the reconnaissance detachments to save the military uniforms of the national army. For the sake of safety, Xu Sandao still sent the reconnaissance detachment out to defend and guard along the highway in the junction area.

When Hu Biao waited for Xu Yuanquan to send his troops to come over to connect, the Japanese troops stationed near Shucheng finally discovered the fall of Shucheng. When the news was reported, the commander of the Japanese division, who was resting on the outskirts of Lu'an, was also extremely shocked.

"What? Shucheng was also captured? ”

"Yes! The troops stationed near Shucheng contacted the Shucheng garrison according to the regulations, but found that the radio station was in a state of disconnection. Sent troops to check, only to find that Shucheng had been captured, and the battle should have been last night.

The infantry brigade stationed in Shucheng was collectively shattered, and the thousands of prisoners of war held there were also nowhere to be found. Division commander, it seems that behind us, there is really a not weak elite army hidden! ”

"Yaga! It's night raid again! Damn it! What are our defenders for? In my name, send a telegram to the garrisons of the cities to strengthen night guard patrols. As soon as an enemy is discovered, it will be reported immediately.

Order the troops stationed in Shucheng to return to Shucheng to take over the city defense and wait for the next order. At the same time, people were sent to pay close attention to the movements of the Chinese army in the direction of Huoshan. A telegram was sent to the army aviation side, requesting that a reconnaissance plane be dispatched to carry out aerial reconnaissance.

Being able to capture a county town garrisoned by an infantry brigade overnight, without giving the defenders time to send a telegram, shows that the troops attacking the city are not simple. In any case, you must find the location of this force and surround it and kill it! ”

"Hey!"

For the Japanese divisions and regiments advancing to Lu'an, the bad news from the rear one after another undoubtedly disrupted their offensive deployment. Even for the sake of safety, the front-line combat units had to temporarily suspend the offensive.

Now the chaos between Chucheng and Luzhou City has not been resolved, and Shucheng under their noses has an accident again. What made the commander of the Japanese division most angry was that he had not been able to find the location of the attacking troops from beginning to end, which made him feel extremely angry.

Even the person in charge of the intelligence of the special high school in the division regiment has become his punching bag. Chucheng and Luzhou City have been captured one after another, and the special high school has not been able to give a satisfactory answer so far. This also shows that the special high school has not done a good job in intelligence work.

When the commander of the Japanese division issued a series of orders and carefully deployed the battle plan to stabilize the rear as soon as possible, the Japanese infantry wing that returned to Luzhou City finally advanced into Luzhou City after confirming that Luzhou City had become an empty city.

It didn't take long for the Japanese troops in charge of the search to see the defenders who had been routed the night before and were now returning to the city again. Hearing the news, the captain of the Japanese army who led the team quickly said: "Quick! Bring people to the Command! ”

After asking about the details of the fall of Luzhou City, the infantry wing commander was very surprised: "What about it?" You said that the enemy had been attacking you for two nights in a row. And even on the last night, a large number of artillery units were used? ”

"Yes, Your Excellency, Wing Commander! Our wing commander and several captains were attacked by the heavy artillery of the Chinese army. At that time, the wing commander and the group commander were discussing at the garrison headquarters, and they did not expect to be attacked by the Chinese army. ”

"Heavy artillery? Are you sure? ”

"I'm sure of it! Judging from the range and the power of the shells, it should be the 105 field guns equipped by our army, in addition to a large number of mountain artillery and mortars! That's why we didn't hold on! ”

If a defeated soldier is a bit exaggerated, the wing captain still feels a little exaggerated. Then the subsequent routs who fled back one after another gave corresponding answers. This shows that the information told by these defeated soldiers is trustworthy.

Thinking that this was an elite unit with heavy artillery, the commander of the infantry wing immediately ordered to send out a number of reconnaissance teams to set up a cordon outside the city. He was also worried that the same attack would occur when the wing entered the city.

This time, they returned to Luzhou City without artillery units. really encountered an elite army equipped with heavy artillery and mountain artillery, and with the current dilapidated situation of the city wall of Luzhou, I am afraid that they will not be able to hold on for long.

The news will be reported to the division as soon as possible. The commander of the Japanese division, who finally knew the truth about the loss of Luzhou City, also felt that his face was incredible. In his impression, the anti-Japanese war units had artillery units, and without exception they were not elite.

"General, this shouldn't be likely, right?"

"Do you think they dare to lie about the military situation for this kind of thing? And don't you think that only this situation can reasonably explain why our infantry wing stationed in Luzhou City can't hold even one night! ”

"General, what should we do then?"

Faced with the inquiry of the staff officer under his command, the commander of the Japanese division pondered for a while and said: "Let the special high school increase the task of intelligence collection, and at the same time send a telegram to the army aviation side to increase aerial reconnaissance." With heavy artillery, this group of troops should not be able to run far! ”

"General, the Zhina army that attacked Shucheng last night, could it be this group of Zhina army?"

Thinking of Shucheng, which was captured last night, the staff officer still gave a guess. Thinking of this, the commander of the Japanese division said with a serious expression: "Very likely!" Yaga! Order the troops in the direction of Shucheng to immediately launch a tentative attack on Huoshan! ”

Let the staff officer remind him that the commander of the Japanese division thought of taking over the telegram sent back by the defenders of Shucheng, and found traces of a large number of cars passing on the road. This also shows that the troops attacking Shucheng are very likely to use cars to haul heavy artillery.

If this unit wants to escape the round-up of the Japanese army, it will only be possible to escape if it escapes into the territory of Huoshan. If the situation is really as they speculated, they will be ready to fight hard if they want to attack Huoshan next!