Chapter Seventy-Three: Get Something Moving
Rushed to the Snow Shame Camp in Anhua Hill before dawn, and the march along the way was not discovered. When the Japanese army brigade stationed in Runzhou City found that it was impossible to contact the city defense squadron of Juxian and Lincheng, they also realized that something should have happened to the two county seats.
In view of this situation, the Japanese army quickly dispatched a squadron and rushed to the two cities by car. As a result, it was obvious that the Japanese squadron, which was looking at the empty county town in defense, came with a radio station, and immediately sent an urgent telegram to Runzhou City.
The captain of the Japanese army guarding Runzhou City was naturally surprised to learn that the squadrons stationed in the two county towns had been completely annihilated and that the prisoners of war held there had also been rescued. Immediately instructed the squadron to investigate the attackers.
Just looking at the information that came out of the investigation, the Japanese army captain Fukuyama Shinbe was also surprised and said: "Snow Shame Battalion, what kind of unit is this?" Military uniforms are very messy? Many of them even wore our uniforms, could this army be a rout? ”
As the garrison officer of Runju City, Fukuyama Shinbe is different from ordinary captains. Compared to other captains served by Shaozuo, he is a big Zuo. In addition to having jurisdiction over the combat units of a brigade, it is also in charge of the stability maintenance affairs of the entire territory of Runzhou.
In addition, Runzhou City was an important city for soldiers, and after the Japanese army occupied it, it was also used as a transit point for storing supplies. In addition to the defense of the troops stationed in a brigade, it is also responsible for the maintenance of public order and stability in the remaining counties and towns in Runzhou.
Knowing that two county towns in his jurisdiction had been attacked by unknown forces, Fukuyama Shinbe naturally felt surprised and shocked. But after reading the investigation report, Fukuyama Shinbe's first reaction was that this unknown army should be a rout.
After making this analysis, Fukuyama Shinbe felt that it was unlikely. With his understanding of the anti-war forces, it is very difficult for the anti-war forces to form an effective combat capability once they are defeated. Attacking a county town guarded by a Japanese squadron was too bold.
Fortunately, Fukuyama Shinbe didn't dwell on it for too long, and quickly said: "Elect all cities in the territory to strengthen their vigilance." A reconnaissance team was dispatched to follow the stray rebel force. Once their whereabouts are confirmed, they must be wiped out. ”
"Hey!"
In Fukuyama Shinbe's view, a rebel force that cannot even achieve a uniform is equivalent to a rabble. Although Fukuyama Shinbe was also curious, how could such a rabble capture two prefectures garrisoned by Japanese squadrons?
But at present, the most urgent task of the Japanese army is to capture Nanjing, the capital of the Nationalist Government, as soon as possible. For other things, Fukuyama Shinbe didn't want to alarm the above. Destroying a rebel army composed of a group of prisoners of war did not require the main force to strike at all.
What's more, as the commander of the garrison, Fukuyama Shinbe also needs to be feathered. Finally, in the area under his jurisdiction, he found a rebel force that could be cleared, and Fukuyama Shinbe also needs to give his subordinates some opportunities to make meritorious contributions!
Regarding the reaction of the Japanese army, Hu Biao, who was far away in Anhua Mountain, naturally did not know. After resting for a few hours after entering the mountain, Hu Biao left the temporary camp with the guard platoon at night, preparing to go to the railway line to reconnoiter the terrain.
According to the reconnaissance information sent by the military commander, a military train will be sent to Nanjing in the near future. Of course, the military trains could not enter the city of Nanjing for the time being, and would only temporarily stop at the small station outside the city, which had been controlled by the Japanese army.
Compared with the manpower and material resources spent on automobile transportation, railway transportation is undoubtedly less costly and more efficient. The main battle division of the Japanese army encircling Nanjing has recently consumed a lot of materials and ammunition, and it is also extremely necessary for the rear to speed up the delivery of materials and ammunition.
Under such circumstances, the Japanese army, which had already controlled the water route from Shanghai to Runzhou, quickly made corresponding adjustments. Cargo ships are used to transport supplies to the port terminal outside Runzhou, where they are loaded onto trains and transported to front-line stations.
The war in Nanjing City, even if Hu Biao led people to go at this moment, it would be useless. This little force will fundamentally turn the situation around, and it may even be trapped in it. In contrast, external measures can be more helpful.
If the rear of the Japanese army can be disturbed, the Japanese troops fighting on the front line will not dare to pursue frantically. In Hu Biao's view, the Japanese army, which had lost its logistical supply, no longer had an absolute advantage in the confrontation with the anti-Japanese war troops.
He personally led the team out of the mountain to the railway, looking at the quiet tracks, Hu Biao directly led people to search along the tracks. The railway, which used to be very busy, has been completely suspended with the outbreak of war.
For the Japanese troops who tried to occupy Nanjing, they attached great importance to the transportation routes. Although the road conditions in the south are slightly better than those in the north, they are limited to a few commercial cities in the south. In many places, the official road alone is also full of potholes.
The poor road conditions made the Japanese army, which relied on logistics and supplies, dare not rush forward easily in many cases. Once the supply line is cut off, the troops fighting at the front are likely to run out of ammunition and food.
Xu Sandao, who was following behind Hu Biao, looked at these railways built in the early years, and said with a little reluctance: "Captain, do you really want to blow up?" ”
"Don't blow it up, leave it to the little devils to transport troops and food? Rest assured, even if we blow it up, the little devils will find a way to repair it. For the little devils, this is an important supply line to Nanjing, and they are definitely reluctant to give up.
Don't look at the empty railway line right now, it won't be long before you find out that the little devils are starting to set up guard patrols along the railway. Anyone who comes close to the railroad will be slaughtered by the little devils.
In the future, we will fight behind enemy lines, and there will certainly be no less battles around the railway line. Of course, as you will understand later, this railway line is also our supply line. An occasional loot is enough to resupply us for a while. ”
Think about the Eighth Route Army, which is fighting in the north at the moment, and the expansion of the army in the later period is so rapid. In addition to being captured in battle, the Eighth Route Army also seized a lot of supplies from the railway line. So much so that in the end, the little devil had to add forts along the railway.
In addition to the anti-war forces, many people who had to take risks in order to make a living or even for food and clothing would also have the idea of a railway line. Who called the war materials of the little devils, which are far better than the anti-war troops!
This kind of capitalless business, as long as it succeeds once, is enough to make people make a lot of money. There will be more and more people who are willing to take risks for this in the future. And what Hu Biao wants to do at this moment is to set an example for future generations.
Bombing railways and robbing military trains, location is very important. Once a military train is derailed, the combat units must carry out all the materials on the military column in the shortest possible time. Fortunately, there are quite a few people in the Snow Shame Camp, so prepare well at that time, and there is no big problem in moving the air column.
Secondly, be prepared to block the pursuit of the Japanese army, once the military is listed, the little devil will inevitably immediately send troops to chase and suppress. In this case, it is also very necessary to buy time for the troops carrying the supplies.
Hu Biao, who personally came to the railway line to reconnoiter this time, was more to choose the location of the blasting. Once it explodes, this railway devil wants to repair it for a short time, but it is still impossible. When the little devil comes to help, he must also choose the highway.
Fortunately, the railway line near Anhua Hill is still relatively long, and this section of the railway is relatively rugged. Villages are also rarely seen along the railway. After reconnaissance overnight, Hu Biao finally determined the location of the blasting.
Pointing to the corner of the railway, he said: "Three knives, plant explosives in advance at that location, and once the explosion is started, all the rails at the corner must be blown away." In addition, send a team of people to the mountain pass in front to plant explosives, and then they will be bombed in a row. ”
According to the results of Hu Biao's personal reconnaissance, there is a valley near this corner, which is very suitable for the concealment of large troops. Just arrange a few explosives at the corner of the railway, and you can completely blow up the little devil army.
The derailed military column will inevitably rush to the slope on the side of the corner. When the military column overturns, the combat troops hiding nearby can get ahead of the little devils escorting the military column and completely block them in the military column.
What's more, in the event of a serious derailment and overturning accident, I believe that the little devil in charge of the escort will definitely be thrown to the ground. When the time comes, you only need to concentrate your firepower and storm the troop carriage of the little devil, and you can completely annihilate it in the train.
After listening to Hu Biao's combat arrangement, Xu Sandao and the others also said excitedly: "Captain, bury explosives now?" Will it be too early? ”
"Nope! At present, the battle on the front line has reached the most intense time, and the combat materials needed by the little devils will also urge the rear baggage troops to quickly transport them to the front line. According to the information obtained by the military commander, the military train is being loaded.
When exactly will we leave, we have to wait for the exact information from the military commander's side. Plant the explosives in advance, and once the little devils' army is out, we can get here in advance to ambush. After robbing the military column, we went to Runzhou City.
Strive to make a little more movement in the county towns along the railway. In that case, the little devils will definitely focus on us. When the time comes, they will be able to use this batch of materials and stay in the mountains for a while. ”
Hu Biao, who knew that time was very short, also planned to rob the army first and then go to Runzhou City. The robbery of the military column will definitely cause great passivity to the Japanese army fighting on the front line. But more materials are gathered in Runzhou City at this moment.
If you want to completely cut off the transportation and supply line of the little devils, the only way to do this is to blow up the materials that were transferred to Runzhou City. If this operational goal can be accomplished, it will also be able to reverse some of the unfavorable situations they are facing at the moment for the anti-Japanese troops fighting on the front line!