For many soldiers of the War of Resistance in the war-torn era, every time they leave or go out to fight, it may become a farewell. It is also a matter of celebration to have the opportunity to reunite after a long absence, which shows that both parties are still alive.

After going through the battlefield, the soldiers who are accustomed to seeing life and death cherish those comrades-in-arms who are still alive around them. As a commander, Hu Biao is equally happy every time he sees these old subordinates, and he is just as happy when he sees those newcomers.

The iron-beaten camp and the flowing water are also applicable in this era. The soldiers of the War of Resistance who can really achieve the so-called immortality of veterans are undoubtedly very fortunate to be celebrated. On the battlefield, no one can guarantee that they will live.

Even if they are still alive, who can guarantee that they will survive to the end?

On the night he arrived at the detachment's station, Hu Biao organized another activity to add meals to the detachment, which provided a large amount of meat and wine that was difficult for officers and men to drink in peacetime. For a while, the atmosphere of the camp became much stronger.

Taking advantage of the drinking, Hu Biao also asked Qian Zhong about the construction of the detachment. After listening to the report, Hu Biao also said directly: "Old money, hard work!" Staying in the mountains every day, I'm afraid I've wronged you! ”

"Detachment leader, it's serious! These are all things I should do, but I want to go to war with my old money. If the detachment commander does not object, I hope to have the opportunity to bring his troops back to the battlefield. I'd rather go to the front line to fight than to stay in the mountains! ”

Facing Qian Zhong's invitation to fight, Hu Biao said with a smile: "It seems that you, like Xiao Xu, want to go to the front line to lead troops to fight." Rest assured, there will be such an opportunity, but it will have to wait and see. If you really go to the battlefield, you are not allowed to go to the front line to fight. ”

As a high-ranking officer who was extremely important to Hu Biao, Hu Biao generally did not agree to let them go to the front line to participate in the war. It's okay to go to the front line to command the battle, but when it comes to battlefield tearing and killing, Hu Biao will also be extremely careful to ensure their safety.

Even if the young officers of the army grow up quickly, an experienced and mature officer like Qian Zhong is also extremely valuable. Not to mention these subordinates, even if Hu Biao himself wants to go to the battlefield to kill the enemy in person, he will be subject to some restrictions.

In the past, Hu Biao felt unimpressed, but as the army continued to grow and develop, Hu Biao also knew his importance to the army. It is difficult for anyone else to take over the command of these troops that he has personally assembled.

Even if Hu Biao is very confident in his own ability, when he really arrives on the battlefield, any accident can happen. If something really goes wrong, I'm afraid that these troops that are being pulled up now are very likely to face the fate of falling apart.

After the reunion banquet, Hu Biao also ordered the troops to rest for two days. When Deputy Division Commander Xu arrived outside the mountain late at night with several senior commanders of the column, Hu Biao also personally led people to greet them at the mountain pass and place them in the outer garrisons.

Looking at the heavily guarded camp, Deputy Division Commander Xu also said with interest: "I really didn't expect you to come here." If what I expected is correct, the previous raid between Xuzhou and Suzhou should also be your handiwork, right? ”

Regarding the large-scale sabotage battle that took place in the border area between Xuzhou and Suzhou, it really aroused strong concern from the Nationalist Army and the Eighth Route Army. After a night's attack, the Japanese troops stationed in the two places were ready for fear of a surprise attack.

As a result, after two days of tossing, I found that everything in the territory was peaceful. Only some civilians, taking advantage of the chaotic situation, began to secretly move to the rear under the control of the national army. Many of them were resettled in the base areas of the New Fourth Army and the Eighth Route Army.

Just when the forces of all parties are also curious, whose handiwork is this. After receiving the telegram from Hu Biao, Deputy Division Commander Xu dared to make a bold judgment that the large-scale sabotage battle should be a big gift to the little devil when Hu Biao was leaving.

Hu Biao has also done a lot of things like this. All in all, for many Japanese puppet troops in the occupied areas, once they bumped into Hu Biao's activities in their defense areas, they must brace themselves and guard against possible attacks and harassment at any time.

After chatting some gossip, Hu Biao also talked a few words with some old acquaintances of the Qilu column. Hu Biao was also a little surprised by the consultation personnel sent by the Eighth Route Army. Of course, this can also show the importance of the Eighth Route Army.

The Eighth Route Army, which led its troops to Qilu to fight behind enemy lines a few years ago, is now developing very well. Around the Yimeng Mountains, the Eighth Route Army has also established a large area behind enemy lines, and the number of its troops is also growing.

Talking about the situation of the Anti-Japanese War in the land of Qilu, Hu Biao also said directly: "In the next step, the activities of your army behind enemy lines will become much more difficult. If there are no accidents, the focus of the Japanese army's operations in the next stage will be shifted to sweeping and maintaining stability.

Although the Japanese army still won the Battle of Xuzhou this time, you should have noticed that the Japanese army also realized that the strategic supply line was too long. Secondly, the activities behind enemy lines in many places in the north also made the Japanese army feel tremendous pressure.

Under such circumstances, if the Japanese army wants to organize large-scale offensive operations, it is bound to further strengthen its control over the occupied areas. Once the Japanese army sends additional troops to the cities, your army also needs to make preparations for counter-sweeping, so as not to catch the little devils off guard. ”

Listening to Hu Biao's operational analysis, Deputy Division Commander Xu was also surprised: "You mean, the Japanese army will increase its sweep of the occupied areas in the next step?" In this case, will they still have the ability to continue to launch a large-scale attack? ”

Facing Deputy Division Commander Xu's inquiry, Hu Biao continued: "Compared with the Japanese army's previous wild talk about the invasion of our country in March, the current war has lasted for more than a year. I believe that many Japanese generals should understand that they underestimated our determination to resist the war.

Earlier, the Japanese army had been trying to force the Nationalist government to sign the so-called armistice agreement through the offensive. It's a pity that the Shancheng guy didn't buy it, so that the Japanese army's abacus failed, and the Battle of Wuhan was launched again, compressing the living space of the Nationalist Government.

At present, most of the areas controlled by the Nationalist Government belong to economically backward provinces, and those provinces with large taxes are all occupied by small devils without exception. The current national government, in fact, is not having a good time, so it can only hold on.

Now that the little devils have realized that it will be difficult to complete their ambition to occupy our country in a short time, they are bound to change the course of aggression. By supporting the puppet government and strengthening local control, we will digest the fruits of victory as soon as possible.

In order to maintain stability and rule in the occupied areas, forces like ours, which are developing behind enemy lines, have naturally become their priority targets for attack and sweep. At least in my opinion, we will have a hard time for a long time to come. ”

Even if the first target of the Japanese army was the Nationalist army, it did not mean that the Japanese army would ignore the rapid development of the Eighth Route Army. Everyone knows that in terms of gaining the support of the people, the Eighth Route Army is indeed much stronger than the national army, and it is very supported by the poor people.

If you really want to ignore the development and growth of the Eighth Route Army behind enemy lines, then the Japanese army will inevitably have a hard time in the future. Under such circumstances, it became natural for the Japanese army to transfer troops to strengthen the control of the occupied areas. Sweeps and counter-sweeps will also be staged frequently.

After some discussion, Deputy Division Commander Xu also said seriously: "Regarding your analysis, I will report to the headquarters and Yan'an later." I wonder what you can do about this situation? ”

Deputy Division Commander Xu, who knows more about Hu Biao's situation, knows that Hu Biao also has a wide range of contacts in the national army camp. In addition, the military commanders provided them with information from time to time, and they did know more about some of the Japanese army's military movements than the Eighth Route Army.

Since this matter has been discussed, Deputy Division Commander Xu naturally wants to hear about Hu Biao's countermeasures. If it can be referred to, it will also help the Eighth Route Army to adjust its operational deployment and avoid heavy casualties and losses in the troops when the Japanese counterattack.

Faced with such an inquiry, Hu Biao shook his head and smiled bitterly: "In fact, in addition to shrinking the strength and acting in a low-key manner, I can't think of a very good way." In a short period of time, neither we nor the mountain castle side could overwhelm the Japanese army.

The only thing that can be done is to buy more time for development and wait for the time of the counteroffensive. The end of the Battle of Wuhan should bring about a major change in the situation on the battlefield. What was once a purely defensive operation will also turn into a full-scale confrontation and protracted war.

The longer the confrontation, the greater the pressure on the Japanese army. But one thing should be certain, that is, we cannot sit idly by and watch the Japanese invasion and plunder in the occupied areas. The more the Japanese army tries to stabilize itself, the more we have to add chaos to it.

In addition to military power, population is also very important. I have always emphasized that small victories are big victories, and I believe that the same is true for your army. The more little devils we destroy, the more the war potential of the little devils will be consumed.

One day, when the little devils suddenly find that they have no troops to recruit, it will be our turn to counterattack. In terms of population advantage, we can throw off the little devils a few streets. My personal idea is very simple, we must fight, but we must not stop developing! ”

From the overall strategic analysis to the discussion of the future operational situation, even Deputy Division Commander Xu did not expect that Hu Biao's strategic vision would be so far-reaching. Although some of the analysis may sound unreliable, it makes some sense.

Originally, I thought that the meeting would last two or three hours at most. As a result, no one expected that the talks between the two sides lasted for a day and a night. Every time something important was discussed, the accompanying telegraph operator would send a report to the headquarters of the Eighth Route Army.

There are some things that Deputy Division Commander Xu can decide for himself. Confidential cooperation matters may be required. All in all, looking at the telegrams sent from time to time asking for instructions, Mr. Zhu in the northwest of Shanxi also seemed to feel a lot of emotion.

Looking at the cooperation agreement reached, Mr. Zhu also said directly: "In the next stage, we will select some military and political backbones from the army to further strengthen the military and political construction of the Qilu Column." The development over there is very important to us. ”

From the negotiated cooperation project, Mr. Zhu is keenly aware that this is an extremely rare development opportunity. In addition to trade cooperation, Hu Biao talked for the first time about the possibility of military cooperation.

These involve the intensive training of reconnaissance units, the training of pilots, and cooperation in military construction, all of which are extremely important to the future development of the Eighth Route Army. In the face of such a rare opportunity, how can Mr. Zhu and others not pay attention to it?