After clearing out the Japanese puppet army stationed in Shucheng, Hu Biao gathered the previously rescued prisoners of war. Those who died in the battle were cremated on the spot and placed in the ashes, and returned to the temporary rear camp of the task force with the wounded in the car.

Even if there were wounded prisoners of war, they didn't want to be separated from the big army. But in the face of being wounded, many prisoners of war also knew that forcibly going on the road with a large army would only drag the main force back. Maybe even die directly on the way to the war.

Now Hu Biao is willing to send them to the rear for treatment, at least there is a chance to live. As for returning to the old unit, after many prisoners of war calmed down, they felt that even if they returned to the old unit, they rarely returned to the past.

A combat platoon was dispatched from the Special First Company to escort the wounded and a batch of supplies back to the temporary camp. In this way, the temporary camp set up by Hu Biao in the border area between Luzhou and Shucheng will also have a combat force of more than 100 people.

Coupled with the subsequent reinforcements from the Soviet Province, Hu Biao believed that the temporary camp should be safe in a short time. On the contrary, it is not yet known whether the prisoners of war who are assembled in the playground at this moment and are about to go on the road with the task force are dead or alive.

The regrouped prisoners of war looked at the large marching pots set up in the playground, and still looked a little longing. The smell of the cauldron from the marching pot made the prisoners salivate. The smell of meat, they hadn't smelled it in a long time.

Looking at the prisoner of war officers who were also a little eager, Hu Biao said with a smile: "After winning the battle, I should have had a good celebration banquet." But our conditions are limited, so we can only listen to it. After a while, let's finish our meal and hit the road! ”

Among the officers who were summoned, one quickly said, "Sir, where are we going next?" ”

"Go to Huoshan! According to the information I have discovered, the remnants of the 26th Group Army, which was stationed in Luzhou earlier, are blocking the invading little devils in Huoshan. In the past, we can also have a response, and we don't have to worry about being surrounded by little devils.

While there is still some time before dinner, I have gathered you together just to discuss with you what you plan to do next. Whether you want to return to the old army, or do you want to unload your armor and return to the field, or maybe join my team. ”

In the face of Hu Biao's blunt words, many prisoner of war officers instantly became silent. The prisoners of war who were foolishly surrendered by Hu Biao earlier, when Hu Biao and his party leave, they will also be released, and whether they live or die depends on their luck.

As for the prisoners of war captured by Hu Biao from the battlefield, they were all killed by the rescued prisoners of war without exception. The reason is very simple, these prisoners of war who took refuge in the Japanese army harmed many prisoners of war in the first place. Now that the prisoners of war have turned over, naturally they will not be forgiven.

Just when the officers were thinking, Du Yunfei, who had cooperated with Hu Biao earlier, spoke: "Sir, in our current situation, even if we return to the old army, I am afraid that people will look down on us. If you don't dislike it, I want to mess with the chief! ”

As a grassroots officer of the Sichuan Army, Du Yunfei knew very well that he was a prisoner, and even if he returned to the old army, the commander would not easily believe them. Even ordinary soldiers will feel that they have lost the backbone of soldiers.

As for going home, Du Yunfei naturally wanted to too. The problem is that now Lao Chiang has moved his camp to Shancheng, and the troops stationed in Sichuan are all Lao Chiang's descendants. When they take off their uniforms and flee home, they will inevitably be treated as deserters.

Not only is his life at risk, but his family may also be implicated. A large number of Sichuan troops were ordered out of Sichuan to resist the war, and some political factors were indispensable. At present, Sichuan has become the rear base camp of the Nationalist Government.

If there are too many troops in the territory, I am afraid that Lao Jiang, who stays in the mountain city, will also worry about a fire in the backyard. Only by transferring a large number of Sichuan troops can we ensure the safety of the rear base camp. In this case, the way home is also blocked.

If they don't go home and don't return to the old army, for outsiders like Du Yunfei, they can only choose to fall into the grass and become bandits. In addition, perhaps only by following Hu Biao can they feel that they can live with more dignity and dignity.

As Du Yunfei took the lead in saying the words to stay, looking at the other officers who were still a little hesitant and entangled, Hu Biao also continued to smile and said: "If you are willing to stay, Hu welcomes it with both hands." In fact, all of my men were freed prisoners of war.

When you come to my unit, you don't have to worry about being looked down upon, and no one will hold you accountable for being a prisoner of war. But there is one thing I must make clear in advance, and that is to mix with me, and your identity may not be recognized by the government.

To put it bluntly, I have the final say on my task force and the troops. Even the chairman of the committee has no authority to command my troops. And my troops, without exception, are behind enemy lines, and they will face encirclement and suppression by the Japanese army at any time.

If you choose to stay and fight with me, I will provide you with all the necessities and salaries for the war. What you have to pay is loyalty to me, to the country and the nation. If not, I won't force it! ”

To Hu Biao's surprise, after listening to what Hu Biao said, an officer soon said: "Sir, are you the Eighth Road?" ”

In the eyes of these officers, the only anti-war troops that did not listen to Lao Chiang's command were the Eighth Route Army, which was against Lao Chiang. The Eighth Route Army has always been active behind enemy lines, and it sounds similar to Hu Biao's troops, in terms of combat methods and situations.

Hearing this kind of inquiry, Hu Biao shook his head with a smile and said, "I'm not Balu!" In fact, a year ago, I was only a senior soldier who participated in the Battle of Songhu and was the last combat unit to withdraw from Shanghai.

It is a pity that we obviously held out until the last moment, but when we were ordered to withdraw to the concession, my old chief and my brother were disarmed by foreign devils and are still imprisoned in Shanghai. From that day on, I stopped believing in those people above.

In order to rescue the imprisoned old commander and his comrades-in-arms, I led a group of people behind enemy lines and rescued many prisoners of war like you. Later, he led them to participate in the Battle of Jinling and the Battle of Xuzhou, and continued to fight against devils.

This time he led his troops into Anhui Province, but also to fight devils and do his duty as a soldier. Before rescuing you, I led my troops and the guerrillas of the New Fourth Army to capture Chucheng and Luzhou City, which were occupied by the little devils, and captured a large number of war materials.

Originally, it was planned to send this batch of supplies to Huoshan to strengthen the strength of the troops fighting there. Passing through Shucheng, I learned that you were being held here, so I wanted to rescue you and strengthen my strength.

If you are willing to join my forces, I cannot guarantee your safety. I can only tell you, as long as you obey the orders and obey the command, and sincerely fight the devil with me. If you have a bite to eat from me, you will never be hungry! ”

"Sir, have you brought down Luzhou City?"

"Yes! It was last night! It is a pity that last night we were unable to completely annihilate the Japanese infantry wing stationed in Luzhou City. However, this infantry wing was also crippled by Lao Tzu. Before rescuing you, the little devil is sending a wing to reinforce you.

If the little devil knows, let's knock down Shucheng tonight and rescue you. Perhaps, they will send the main force back to help encircle and suppress. As long as there are not many troops coming, I have a way to cripple them. ”

If someone else said such a thing, I was afraid that many POW officers would think that the other party was talking big. However, the prisoner of war officers who cooperated with the operation tonight had witnessed the combat strength of the officers and men of the task force, and they did not think that they were talking big.

Even many of the POW officers who chose to stay decided to join the task force after seeing the combat strength of the task force with their own eyes. Soldiers respect the strong and follow the strong to fight, and they all feel safer and more honored.

Under Hu Biao's heartfelt narration, the officers who were called in, without exception, all expressed their willingness to join the task force. Hu Biao was also very satisfied with this, but he still said: "Thank you for your trust, but this is just your choice." ”

Just when the officers were curious, Hu Biao continued: "Wait for you to go back, gather the soldiers of the company, and talk about this matter." As the saying goes, a twisted melon is not sweet, and you also need to listen to the real thoughts of the warriors.

If you are willing to return to the old army, when you get to Huoshan, I will ask someone to send them back to the original unit. If you decide to go home, I will send you the travel expenses and dry food. Those who are willing to stay should also be prepared to endure hardships. I'm recruiting, and I'm picky! ”

Many officers were puzzled by Hu Biao's remarks, but also moved by them. If other anti-war forces really want to annex them, they will not consult those big-headed soldiers at all.

When he arrived at Hu Biao, he not only asked for the opinions of the officers, but also respected the true thoughts of those ordinary soldiers. And Hu Biao did this for the stability of the troops, and more for a clear conscience.

In the end, people will die in war. If these prisoners of war choose to join the task force, then Hu Biao will have to think about their safety. If someone is reluctant to join the task force, why should he force it?

At the end of the temporary meeting, Hu Biao asked the POW officers to return to their temporary companies and convened a meeting of his subordinates to announce the incident. Hearing that these officers had made the decision to join, ordinary soldiers, who were also not stupid, naturally did not choose to leave.

The reason is also very simple, in fact, it doesn't matter whether they are reluctant or not. Here and now, they have no better choice. If the officers choose to leave, then they will choose to follow as well. Behind enemy lines, only by huddling together for warmth can you survive.

Even if Hu Biao gave them travel money and dry food, for some prisoners of war whose homes were thousands of miles away, how long and what month would they have to go before they could return home? On the way home, whether they met the Japanese army or the national army, they had no good fruit to eat.

In this case, it is better to follow the task force and other comrades-in-arms. Perhaps, as some prisoners of war said, it was not easy for them to get this life back. Now it is natural to give Hu Biao his life!

Hearing the reports of the prisoners of war, Hu Biao also felt very satisfied. Taking advantage of the opportunity to eat and rest, the combat team members were arranged to change the clothes of all the prisoners of war. Take a shower, change into clean clothes, eat a full meal, and prepare to leave Shucheng.

Looking at the extra thousand troops, Hu Biao and the officers and soldiers of the task force were very happy. In their opinion, with a little training, these prisoners of war will become a new anti-war force under Hu Biao!