Anyone who has been in contact with Hu Biao knows that if there is an urgent matter to contact Hu Biao, the only way to contact him is to send a telegram. As for private meetings, many times they were invited by Hu Biao. wants to know Hu Biao's whereabouts, unless it is someone who follows him.

After inspecting the Zaozhuang base in the north and the last one, Hu Biao talked with the Eighth Route Army all night. Early the next morning, he sent away the relevant personnel who came to the meeting, and he also took the accompanying guard platoon, and quickly left the territory of Zaozhuang.

In this case, even if someone reported to the Japanese army, I was afraid that before the little devil came and sent troops to make corresponding arrangements, Hu Biao would have already left. If you want to track Hu Biao's whereabouts, the difficulty can be imagined.

Although Hu Biao also wanted to go to the north for a walk and see the future capital city. But Hu Biao knows very well that today's capital city is also under the control of the little devil. There is also a certain risk of going over there.

In contrast, at this time, he inspected the guerrilla areas along the way, although they were also in the territory occupied by the Japanese army. But if there is any accident, it can't be solved by the accompanying troops alone, and Hu Biao can also mobilize the surrounding troops to help in a short time.

At least in Hu Biao's view, he gradually understood the truth that the higher the position, the greater the responsibility. Before, he was not afraid to go there if he wanted to. Although I am not afraid now, my subordinates will be worried. If something really happens, the consequences are unimaginable.

Everyone knows that anyone can continue to operate without the wolf army, but without Hu Biao, the wolf head. The wolf has no head, how can it crisscross the mountains and wilderness, and laugh proudly in the jungle? Not afraid, it doesn't mean that everything can be done by one's own nature!

Just three days after Hu Biao left the Zaozhuang base area, an elite main force of the Eighth Route Army also came to the guerrilla area of the Eighth Route Army, which was also in Zaozhuang. Upon its arrival, the unit was soon led by a liaison officer to a nearby valley.

Looking at the troops on duty in the valley, the officers and soldiers of the Eighth Route who came by order felt a little curious. The reason is very simple, these warriors dressed in the clothes of the common people should all look elite, but they are different.

Before entering the valley, Lin Dingyuan, who was in charge of leading the team, also said with a serious expression: "Explain clearly to the soldiers, don't contact the other party at will, and don't ask who the other party is." Perform this escort mission well, and you will be considered meritorious! ”

"Yes, Captain!"

Thinking of the private meeting with Hu Biao before, and then thinking of the instructions of the head of the unit, Lin Dingyuan knew very well in his heart that his promotion as an operational staff officer to the current main force regiment commander should have a lot to do with the fact that he was Hu Biao's second brother-in-law.

Although he didn't want to admit it, Lin Dingyuan knew in his heart that Hu Biao gave his second brother-in-law face. Even if the task of receiving materials this time was also taken by Hu Biao on his own initiative, hoping that he would escort him to the headquarters.

Looking at the wooden boxes stacked in the valley, and several artillery pieces that could be seen at a glance, the officers who followed over to receive the supplies were also very happy: "Regiment commander, these cannons are ours?" ”

"Dream less! These artillery pieces are to be handed over to the headquarters. However, our column can also get some. As for our regiment, we should be able to organize an artillery company. Among them, we can divide several mortars and infantry guns! ”

"Really! That's fine! With the artillery company, we will fight with the little devils in the future, and there will be artillery support! ”

As officers in front-line combat units, they know better than anyone the importance of artillery. It is a pity that a lot of the equipment of the Eighth Route Army can only be captured through the battlefield. Occasionally, artillery pieces are captured, and most of them also need to be handed in.

At least many regimental-level combat units are unable to form artillery units directly under them. Only combat units at the brigade level can have artillery directly under them. The more it is lacking, the more the officers are eager for it. Now seeing so many artillery, how can you not be tempted!

As for many generals who have been in contact with Hu Biao, Hu Biao is a very generous person. Originally, this time, Hu Biao only wanted to meet Lin Dingyuan, but the head surnamed Xu came uninvited to meet with Hu Biao on behalf of the Eighth Route Army.

When the meeting ended, Hu Biao also said directly: "This schedule is a bit tight, after sending you away, I will also leave Zaozhuang." The New Year is coming soon, and in order to thank you for your friendly cooperation during this time, I have also prepared a New Year's gift for you.

In two days, you can send someone to receive it. As for how those New Year's goods are distributed, then I can't control it. It's just that there are some New Year's goods, I hope you can pass them on to Mr. Zhu and several leaders in Yan'an.

I know that your Eighth Route Army pays attention to hardship and simplicity, but the Chinese New Year is about to begin, so you always have to buy new clothes and eat a good meal, right? Those New Year's goods and materials, I bother you to send them over on your behalf, which can be regarded as a little bit of my personal heart! ”

"Thank you! Although I always take your things for nothing, I feel a little embarrassed. But I believe Mr. Hu also knows the situation of our Eighth Route Army. For this heart, I would like to thank you first on behalf of the boss and the leaders of Yan'an! ”

It's just that what Lin Dingyuan didn't expect was that the so-called New Year's goods would have a batch of artillery that the Eighth Route Army lacked the most. In addition to the light artillery suitable for regimental-level combat units, Hu Biao also prepared 10 mountain artillery pieces of 75 calibers.

Although it was time-consuming and laborious to transfer these guns, the officers and men who came to receive the supplies had already decided to carry these mountain guns back to the troops, even if they were carried on their shoulders. These mountain artillery, if you want to, will stay on the side of the column.

After all, if you want to transfer the relatively heavy mountain artillery to the headquarters hundreds of miles away, there is a high chance that the Japanese army will find it along the way. Once discovered by the Japanese army, it will definitely be intercepted. At that time, it will be difficult to keep these mountain artillery.

In contrast, most of those mortars and infantry guns can be disassembled and assembled. As long as there are enough manpower and carefully avoid places where there are Japanese troops to check them, they can be safely delivered to the headquarters. This should also be known to the headquarters.

In addition to artillery, the Japanese army was equipped with quite a few light and heavy machine guns, plus 300 Thomson submachine guns. The officers who opened the boxes to check these weapons, when they saw them, most of them thought that it would be great if they were all owned by their own regiment!

Aside from these weapons and ammunition for the troops, the contents of the remaining wooden boxes are real New Year's goods. Not to mention cigarettes and alcohol, they were all prepared by Hu Biao for the leaders of the headquarters, as well as some daily necessities.

The most surprising thing for Lin Dingyuan is that among this batch of so-called New Year's goods, there are ten brand-new radio stations. Although the Eighth Route Army has always cooperated with Hu Biao to purchase radio stations, the price of each radio station is indeed not cheap.

In addition, the Eighth Route Army is now expanding its troops at a very high rate, even if some people thought earlier that it could equip the radio station with regiment-level combat units. As a result, the number of radio stations purchased was still unable to meet the radio needs of all the main regiments.

Now that there are 10 new radio stations, it is believed that there will be 10 new main regiments, all of which will be equipped with radio stations. As the main regiment commander, Lin Dingyuan knows very well that a radio station is indeed very important for regiment-level combat units.

In particular, those regimental-level combat units that are far away from the brigade headquarters or columns can only rely on horseback to inform them of their combat missions. This method of communication will undoubtedly bring heavy losses to the operation. If you have a radio station, you can communicate in time!

"Good stuff! These ten radio stations must be properly kept! ”

"Yes, Captain!"

After counting the materials handed over on the list, the guerrilla leader who was in charge of contacting Lin Dingyuan also smiled and said: "Commander Lin, I don't miss a single thing on this list. You sign it, and I'll report to the detachment leader at that time! ”

"Thank you! Sorry for your trouble! ”

"It's okay! Although these weapons and equipment, I also look at it a little red. But I know that your Eighth Route Army needs these weapons and ammunition more than we do. I only hope that if we have any difficulties in the future, you can lend a helping hand in time! ”

"It's nature! We are all anti-Japanese troops, and when we really need it, we will do our best to help! ”

For many Eighth Route Army, which was behind enemy lines, it was often necessary to be extra cautious when cooperating with other friendly forces. On Qilu's side, the Eighth Route Army was willing to cooperate with the troops under Hu Biao's command.

First, when it comes to distributing the spoils, both sides can discuss it in advance. Second, when cooperating, they cooperate sincerely with each other. Compared with other so-called allies, it always feels awkward to cooperate, and even has a few more eyes.

With this list in hand, Lin Dingyuan, who informed the troops to start transporting the supplies, was also very aware of the importance of this batch of materials. Even the head surnamed Xu, who didn't come in person, said bluntly when he saw this list: "This guy is really atmospheric!" ”

Aside from the value of these materials, Hu Biao's heart alone is enough to make many people admire it. Regardless of Hu Biao's intentions, at least so far, the Eighth Route Army has not found that Hu Biao has made any unreasonable demands.

In short, after receiving the telegram from the Qilu Column, the bosses in the northwest of Shanxi, as well as several leaders in Yan'an, all felt that Hu Biao was a good person, and a very atmospheric good person.

The only thing that feels a pity may be that the Eighth Route Army released goodwill and hoped that Hu Biao would join, but Hu Biao politely refused. In fact, in the eyes of many people who know Hu Biao, there is nothing wrong with Hu Biao not joining.

Today's Hu Biao is already a major general appointed by the Nationalist Government. When he arrives on the side of the Eighth Route Army, what position should he be given? Even if Hu Biao is willing to join, will most of his subordinates who are prisoners of war in the national army willing to join?

In short, with Hu Biao's current strength, it is really difficult to talk about joining. It is not a wise choice to maintain the current cooperation. As for the future, that can only be said in the future!

Regarding these discussions, Hu Biao, who is on the road almost every day, is naturally not very clear. For Hu Biao, as a soldier in later generations, he respected these anti-Japanese fathers very much, and also hoped to do his part.

If the Eighth Route Army can have more strength, it will be able to fight back and defend itself more when dealing with the encirclement and suppression of little devils in the future. As long as these weapons and equipment can be used in anti-Japanese affairs, then Hu Biao feels that it is worth it.

At this stage, the Eighth Route Army can be seen almost everywhere on the anti-Japanese battlefield behind enemy lines in the occupied areas in the north. Hu Biao, who has no time to take care of the north, can only use this way to hope that the Eighth Route Army can eliminate more little devils for the people in the north!