For the Independent Regiment of the Eighth Route Army, which was ordered to rush to cooperate with the operation, it was not clear what kind of combat mission it would need to undertake next. After listening to Hu Biao's operational plan, the independent regiment commander also felt that it was too bold.

Fortunately, in combination with the surrounding enemy situation and Hu Biao's operational concept, Sun Weimin, the commander of the independent regiment, also felt that there was a great opportunity. If the situation envisaged by Hu Biao can really be formed, the situation of the War of Resistance in the entire surrounding region will be greatly improved.

Moreover, judging from the combat missions deployed by Hu Biao, the independent regiment was not used as a death squad. Most of the battles that really needed to be tackled were handled by the task force under the command of Hu Biao and the main division sent by the Fifth Theater.

The independent regiment and the guerrilla detachment led by Peng Yufeng are more responsible for blocking operations and containing the little devils who may appear. This kind of combat mission is not too difficult for the independent regiment and the guerrilla detachment, and it is the combat mode that the two units are good at.

After discussing the combat mission, Hu Biao said to Sun Weimin, who met for the first time: "Commander Sun, if this operation can achieve the expected results, I believe that the situation you have opened up here should also exceed your imagination."

I believe you also know about the counties affected by the bursting of the Yellow River, and the mountain cities in these places should not pay too much attention to them. When the Japanese army is resolved, with your ability to organize the masses, I believe that the people on this side will be better resettled.

There is just one hope that the two of you will bear in mind that the adverse effects of the diversion of the Yellow River will not be alleviated in the short term. In the later stage, I hope that while the two of them will develop the base area and expand the troops, they will also collect as much food as possible.

Based on the existing conditions in the base areas, we should reserve more grain in case of disasters that may occur again in the future. In the work of raising food, my subordinates will cooperate with you in the future. This point is also a reminder to the two of you in advance! ”

After listening to Hu Biao's words, Sun Weimin said with a little curiosity: "Mr. Hu, do you think this disaster is not over yet?" ”

"Throughout history, how can a flood subside the dire effects of the Yellow River's diversion and bursting banks? In times of peace, this situation may be remedied and improved. During this period, you can only resign yourself to fate.

I know a lot about your situation. In the later stage, I will station a certain number of troops in northern Jiangsu and around the Yellow Flood Area. There are not many of these troops, but their main task is to raise food and money.

Although I am not a good person, I also hope to do some good deeds and help more victims. In the end, our people are really miserable. I am afraid that this war will be difficult to end in a short time, and we must be prepared to fight a protracted war.

I believe you all know what the consequences of counting on the national government to help the victims of the Yellow Flood Area will be. Looking for your cooperation to help the victims, I also think that by handing over some materials and food to you, I can help more poor people.

At least we don't want to see thousands of miles of people without people and dry bones everywhere, right? The people in the Yellow Flood Area have suffered enough, we can help a little bit, and we can save a little vitality for the country! ”

This kind of words came out of Hu Biao's mouth, which was indeed a little surprising. Anyone who knows Hu Biao knows that this is a real iron-blooded and ruthless killing god. It's a bit awkward to say such a good person's words now.

But whether it is Peng Yufeng or Sun Weimin, after listening to what Hu Biao said, they were very moved in their hearts. In their opinion, there are too few people who really think about the country and the people. This may be the tender side of the iron man!

In the face of Hu Biao's parting instructions, the two also said sincerely: "Please rest assured, Mr. Hu, as long as we can, we will definitely cooperate with you to rescue more victims." Helping the poor is also our political program! ”

After the first meeting, Hu Biao left in a hurry. Looking at Hu Biao in the distance, Sun Weimin suddenly said: "Old Peng, what do you think of this Mr. Hu, can we pull it over?" This person's style of action is still worthy of recognition! ”

"I'm afraid it's hard! If you can really win over, do you think the boss won't invite them? Trust is something that takes time to build. In the future, we are afraid that we will have to partner for a long time, and we will build the base area first! ”

Regarding Sun Weimin's suggestion, Peng Yufeng also thought about it. Judging from the contact situation, Peng Yufeng always felt that Hu Biao always maintained a close but not close attitude towards them, which made Peng Yufeng feel very strange.

Secondly, Peng Yufeng can also clearly feel that whether it is the national army or them, Hu Biao maintains a certain vigilant attitude. And Hu Biao's real strength, they don't know much at present, what conditions can they give if they want to win over Hu Biao?

With Hu Biao's ability, what price will the Eighth Route Army pay if it wants to win over? In the final analysis, although Hu Biao is not a warlord now, the troops formed under his command basically only obey Hu Biao's orders.

Most importantly, these units are extremely elite, and most of them come from the camp of the national army. With the hatred between the Eighth Route Army and the National Army in the early years, even if Hu Biao joined the Eighth Route Army, it would be very difficult for him to really integrate in.

About these things, Hu Biao, who left, naturally didn't know. But even if he knew, Hu Biao would only think that Peng Yufeng's analysis was very correct. For Hu Biao, choosing to join the Eighth Route Army or the National Army is a risky thing.

If Hu Biao had just crossed that meeting and chose to join the Eighth Route Army, there might not be too many risks in the future. But right now, there are so many troops under Hu Biao's command, and there are so many people to consider about their futures, how can they make decisions based on their own will?

If Hu Biao wants to abandon these old subordinates, Hu Biao asked himself if he could do it. What's more, Hu Biao, who knows some history, is also very worried about his style of acting, and in that kind of environment, he will sooner or later provoke a fatal crisis for himself.

If you are worried about the future, you might as well prepare as early as possible. For Hu Biao, he has never forgotten the fact that he is a descendant of Yan and Huang, but he has never thought that he must stay in his homeland for the rest of his life. What's more, in these two lives, he didn't have much memory and concern for his homeland.

When a main regiment of the Gui Army, under the guidance of the task force scouts, arrived at the ambush site that Hu Biao had reconnoitred in advance, looking at the officers and soldiers of the task force who were digging fortifications, the division commander Zhao Chengwu also felt a little surprised.

Curious: "You just send this little force?" ”

Looking at the troops that are building positions, there are only about 100 people in total, at best the strength of a company. This point of strength wants to ambush a Japanese puppet army brigade of nearly 1,000 people, which is undoubtedly a bit wishful thinking.

Earlier, Hu Biao told Zhao Chengwu that the main force under his command was to cooperate with the ambush and should play the role of an assistant. But now that he was on the scene, he suddenly felt as if he had been fooled, and his troops should play the role of the main attacker.

It seemed that Zhao Chengwu was puzzled, and Qin Tianyou, who was in charge of the reception, also smiled and said: "Division Commander Zhao, our main force has other combat missions. When the little devil comes, you just need to block the little devil.

As for the task of the main attack and encirclement, we can just leave it to us. Although our troops seem to be a little small, we are still sure that we can really fight the little devils. If you don't believe me, you'll know when the battle begins! ”

Regarding the size of the task force, Hu Biao has always strictly ordered it to be kept secret from the outside world. The Eighth Route Army and the New Fourth Army have more of this kind of detachment, and the national army is still relatively rare. A detachment, which can be a main battalion or a main regiment.

As long as Hu Biao doesn't take the initiative to reveal it, who knows that his so-called task force actually doesn't even have a battalion? However, if there is really a major combat mission, and the other combat units under his command can be pulled out, the size of the task force can become very large at any time.

Seeing that Qin Tianyou's tone was very tight, Zhao Chengwu was a little dissatisfied and worried. But when he saw the artillery position set up behind the ambush position, he felt very envious. The reason is that quite a few artillery pieces were erected on the artillery positions.

Although there were only four seven-five mountain guns, there were also many infantry guns and mortars. Even if Zhao Chengwu is the commander of a division, his division only has a so-called artillery battalion, and the equipment of the artillery battalion is only a few mortars.

In addition, the machine gun position built by the task force on the position made Zhao Chengwu and his subordinates feel envious. Light and heavy machine guns, which could only be seen in the hands of Japanese troops, became conventional weapons on the side of the task force.

With such extravagant equipment, the firepower and lethality formed, how could Zhao Chengwu and others, as officers, not see it? Even if the number of people seems to be small, if there is a real fight, I am afraid that the little devils who rushed to reinforce will really not be able to bargain.

When Zhao Chengwu cooperated with the task force and prepared to ambush the Japanese puppet army brigade that came from Suzhou for reinforcements, Sun Weimin led the independent regiment under his command to arrive at the highway area bordering Wucheng and Mengcheng, where he began to build a blocking position.

According to the information sent back by the reconnaissance detachment, the Japanese troops stationed in Mongcheng had assembled once earlier, and then suddenly and temporarily disbanded. Although this support force is not strong, it can also pose a certain threat, and it must be stopped by sending troops.

In order to ensure that the Independent Regiment could successfully destroy the Japanese troops who might have rushed from Mengcheng for reinforcements, Hu Biao also asked the Independent Regiment to send four mortars and more than ten light and heavy machine guns. With these heavy weapons, the combat effectiveness of the independent regiment can also be greatly improved.

At least for the officers and men of the Independent Regiment, when they saw these mortars and light and heavy machine guns, they all smiled and said: "Regiment commander, it seems that we have come here this time, and we are really coming to the right place." This battle hasn't been fought yet, and there are so many benefits! ”

Looking at his smiling subordinates, Sun Weimin said very seriously: "How did these weapons come from, I believe you all know it." Mr. Hu is also giving supplies and weapons, in order to improve our combat effectiveness and strength.

Don't think that these weapons and materials are all given away for free, if you let Mr. Hu know that we didn't make good use of these weapons and materials, it would be a shame. At that time, we won't have the face to cooperate with others anymore, and then let people send things, understand? ”

"Understood!"

The so-called principle of 'eating people with a soft mouth and taking people with short hands' is naturally clear to these officers. Hu Biao's intention for these weapons was naturally to hope that the independent regiment could improve its strength. If you take a weapon and you can't get the results you deserve, it's really a shame!