In order to cooperate with Hu Biao's ambush of the little devil's military column, the Eighth Route Army temporarily asked the Qilu Column to form a guerrilla detachment to advance into Zaozhuang to fight behind enemy lines. didn't think that after a military ambush, Zaozhuang would become so lively.

The main force of the Japanese army that participated in the Battle of Xuzhou is still moving forward. It's just that to the unwillingness of the Japanese army, as the main force continues to advance, the time for them to obtain supplies is getting longer and longer.

The reason for this is naturally that the Zaozhuang section of the Tianjin-Pudong Railway was blown up, which made it impossible to carry out the railway transportation that the Japanese army relied on. Even if the Japanese army chose to use military trains from North China, they were still harassed by the Eighth Route Army on the railway line.

The combat units of the Fifth Theater, who were worried about being surrounded by the Japanese army and retreating on all fronts, also did not expect that the little devil would slow down. After gaining a chance to breathe, the combat units of the Fifth Theater also began to have time to arrange the corresponding fortifications.

In this way, it undoubtedly caused great trouble to the pursuing Japanese main division. Knowing that the Japanese army began to carry out a sweep in Zaozhuang, Li Zongren was still a little worried: "Captain Hu, they will be fine, right?" ”

"Probably not! Judging from the information sent by the military commander, I heard that the current sweep carried out by the little devils in Zaozhuang is very embarrassing. Even during the sweep, the railway in the Zaozhuang section was damaged in many places! ”

Listening to what the staff officer said, Li Zongren also smiled and said: "With an opponent like Captain Hu, the little devil is also unlucky!" ”

Although he had never met Hu Biao, the more he learned about Hu Biao, the more interested Li Zongren became in Hu Biao. This time, the Fifth War Zone was able to retreat with all his body, and Li Zongren also knew that he owed Hu Biao a favor. Speaking of which, this isn't the first time we've owed favors.

With the great victory in the previous Battle of Taierzhuang, Li Zongren's prestige in the army and the government has been greatly improved. For Li Zongren, a fierce general like Hu Biao and a wise general are also what Li Zongren wants to win over or even befriend.

At least there is one thing that Li Zongren has investigated clearly, that is, Hu Biao doesn't seem to give the committee much face. Earlier, Lao Jiang asked the military commander to send a telegram to Hu Biao, asking him to bring his troops to the rear for review, but Hu Biao directly refused.

From Hu Biao's attitude, Li Zongren also realized that Lao Jiang also wanted to recruit Hu Biao for his use. It's a pity that Hu Biao seems to be a little ignorant of current affairs. The problem is that the military commander and Lao Jiang still have nothing to do with Hu Biao.

With the honor of the previous defense of the Jinling Presidential Palace, Hu Biao is already a hero-like existence in the eyes of the people. Moreover, Li Zongren, who was on the battlefield in Xuzhou, also knew that Hu Biao had private contact with the Eighth Route Army.

As the leader of the Gui Army, Li Zongren has dealt with the Jin Sui Army and the Eighth Route Army a lot of times. The people of the Jin Sui Army sold medicines to the generals of the Fifth War Zone, which made Li Zongren feel very surprised and puzzled.

After some investigation and understanding, I learned that the medicine that the Jin Suijun planned to sell to the generals of the Fifth War Zone at a high price was actually exchanged and traded from the Eighth Route Army. The question is, where did the medicines sold by the Eighth Route Army to the Jin Sui Army come from?

If he hadn't known that Pang Bingxun of the 40th Army had a drug deal with Hu Biao earlier, I am afraid that Li Zongren would not have guessed that Hu Biao and the Eighth Route Army also had cooperation and transactions in private. Just by selling medicines, Hu Biao is also a master who is not bad for money.

There are rich people, people and land, and it is normal for Hu Biao to be reluctant to accept Lao Jiang's dispatch. In these years, most of the talented people are very individual. If Hu Biao has no personality, I'm afraid he won't be able to make such a remarkable record!

In order to express friendship and deepen contacts, Li Zongren also sent a telegram to Hu Biao. When Li Zongren received the call back soon, he smiled bitterly again: "This guy ran away after taking advantage of it." Little devil, this is the Eighth Route Army! ”

"What? The Einsatzgruppen is not in Zaozhuang? ”

"That's right! This kind of thing, with that guy's personality, shouldn't be hidden. Never mind! Let's not inquire too much about the Einsatzgruppen, as long as we maintain good contact relations, there will always be opportunities for cooperation in the future. ”

"Yes, General!"

When Li Zongren showed favor and analyzed Hu Biao, Hu Biao, who was staying at the base, also smiled and said: "This Li Zongren, it seems that he has smelled something." It seems that in the future, we can also bring them with us in the drug trade. ”

"Do we have so many medicines for sale? The Eighth Route Army, the Military Commander, and the Forty Army all want to trade with us? ”

"There will be a chance! Don't forget, Li Zongren is the supreme commander of the Gui family. In the future, we should be dealing with them regularly. By the way, did the military command send any important information? ”

"Yes! Earlier, the military commander sent a telegram asking us to move as soon as possible. It is said that the little devil planned to transfer an infantry brigade from Jinan to secretly reinforce Zaozhuang. The troops are being assembled, and it is estimated that they will arrive in Zaozhuang in a few days. ”

Hearing the news from Lin Yashi, Hu Biao was also very surprised: "It seems that the little devil is also ruthless!" Right now, they are in Zaozhuang, and they have arranged nearly one brigade of troops, and one more brigade is added, which seems to be a bloody investment! ”

After thinking for a while, he said, "Xiaoya, send a telegram to the guerrilla detachment and report this situation." In order to ensure safety, let them withdraw the main force to the side of Yimeng Mountain as soon as possible. Wait for the army of little devils to withdraw, and then let your brother and them return! ”

"Yes, Captain!"

If you want to say that she is most concerned about the safety of the Lunan guerrilla detachment, it is undoubtedly Lin Yashi, who is a confidential staff officer. Although she chose to evacuate with Hu Biao, she was still worried about her second brother, who was the chief of staff of the guerrilla detachment.

Fortunately, Lin Yashi also knew that her second brother, as the chief of staff of the guerrilla detachment, had to take care of the overall situation many times. In contrast, Hu Biao alone has the final say in her unit, and it is up to Hu Biao to make any decisions.

After receiving the telegram forwarded by Hu Biao, Zhang Guangwu, who had recently played the little devil, couldn't help but say: "The little devil is ruthless enough!" There was another infantry brigade with a cavalry brigade in it, and it seems that we are really in trouble. ”

"Chief of Staff, has this information been verified?"

"It's very rare for people to forward this kind of news to us. Not surprisingly, this should be the intelligence found by the military command. No one except us knows that Captain Hu and they have left, you know? ”

"What does the chief of staff mean that the military commander is worried about Captain Hu's safety, so he urged them to leave?"

"That's how it should be! Immediately sent a telegram to the column and headquarters, ordering the guerrilla detachment to begin sealing supplies. The independent battalion began to move towards the area of Yimeng Mountain, trying to attract the little devils and let them know that we had left. ”

During this time, the guerrilla detachment cooperated with the independent battalion left by Zhang Guangwu, and it really tossed the little devils enough. Correspondingly, as the little devil saw through Zhang Guangwu's attack and harassment plan, and sent additional garrisons to various places, the space for the Eighth Route Army's activities was also compressed.

If there is another infantry brigade, I am afraid that if the Eighth Route Army wants to continue to attack and harass like a fish in water, it is very likely to fall into the encirclement of the Japanese army. When the time comes, if you want to break through again, I am afraid that it will be more difficult.

After receiving a telegram from Zhang Guangwu, Deputy Division Commander Zhang, who was about to arrive in Qilu, said after looking at the map: "It is really unnecessary to be in danger at this time!" It seems that they have diluted the attention of the little devils, and the little devils around them have shrunk recently! ”

"Yes! Originally, before I came, I thought it would not be easy to hide from the little devil. didn't think about it, the little devil's attention now is all on the railway line and Zaozhuang. Chief, where are we going next? ”

"Go to Jining! It is not too far from the Yimeng Mountains and even closer to Zaozhuang. The most important thing is that the little devils on Jining's side are empty in defense. We sneaked over at this time, which is more conducive to the deployment of troops and the search for a foothold.

Secondly, we came from afar, and we didn't fight the little devils, and we didn't have any combat captures. When the Qilu column drew the attention of the little devils to the side of Yimeng Mountain, we happened to quietly receive the materials captured by the Lunan guerrilla detachment.

When the time comes, cooperate with the Qilu column and toss with the little devils around Zaozhuang. The little devil mobilized the army to send heavy troops to Zaozhuang, more to ensure the safety of the railway. The railroad has been cut off, and the little devil must be very annoyed! ”

"Zaozhuang and Jining are indeed good places. In the future, we need supplies, so we will find a way to make two military trains. Last time, when we looked at the list of supplies sent by the Qilu Column, we were all very greedy! ”

The main combat units drawn from the 115th Division and the 129th Division carried extremely limited weapons and supplies into Qilu territory. If you want to grow and grow behind enemy lines, weapons and supplies are indispensable.

The most important thing is that after entering Qilu, whether they can develop depends on whether they can continue to win the battle. If you want to get support from the headquarters, I'm afraid it will be very difficult. Even, the headquarters is counting on them to develop and support the headquarters!

Just when Hu Biao was preparing to carry out a three-place raid and disturbance war, Zhang Guangwu led an independent battalion and a guerrilla detachment to seal a large number of inconvenient materials in the mountain caves that he was looking for. Then, they raided a heavily garrisoned town by the Japanese army.

originally thought that it was still an attack and harassment battle of the Eighth Route Army, but in this raid battle, Zhang Guangwu used an artillery platoon. After a bombardment, the two Japanese squadrons stationed in the town were completely annihilated by the Eighth Route Army.

Upon hearing the news, the Japanese army, which quickly came to reinforce it, soon found that the Eighth Route Army had begun to break through outside Zaozhuang. Just when the Japanese army coordinated the surrounding garrisons to be responsible for the encirclement, the main force of the Qilu column suddenly appeared to respond.

The Japanese encirclement troops who were attacked from both sides by the Eighth Route Army finally failed to intercept Zhang Guangwu and his party, who broke through. Seeing the success of converging with the main force, and then escaping into the Yimeng Mountains, Zhang Guangwu and his entourage, the encirclement and suppression of the Japanese army in Zaozhuang were also depressed and wanted to vomit blood.

The commander of the Japanese infantry brigade, who was rushing over, was also very angry when he heard the news: "Baga! How come the incompetent guys of the garrison can't even intercept a Tubalu force? ”

The Lunan guerrilla detachment followed Zhang Guangwu to successfully break through the encirclement and retreated into the Yimeng Mountains to rest. This also means that the sweeping war that made the people of Zaozhuang worried is over! And Zaozhuang has finally quieted down!