As the first unit sent to northern Anhui to cooperate in the battle, with the recovery of the three county towns, Zhao Chengwu also became the most well-known division commander in the Fifth War Zone. Even Lao Jiang, who was far away in the mountain city, sent him telegrams of condolences and commendations.

Coupled with the newspaper propaganda of the national government, Zhao Chengwu has been in the limelight recently. For Zhao Chengwu, as long as he doesn't make any big mistakes in the future, he should be promoted to lieutenant general and have the opportunity to serve as the commander of the first army.

Only Zhao Chengwu himself knows who he can really thank for recovering these three counties. It's a pity that Hu Biao is not keen on this kind of fame, so he deliberately counted such a meritorious service on Zhao Chengwu's head.

Even if the mountain city side is very aware of this, it will not refuse this kind of news that can boost the morale of the army. Even if Zhao Chengwu is the division commander of the Gui department, he still belongs to the combat sequence of the national army, and he has a bright face on the national army when he wins the battle.

Earlier, the Nationalist Army was criticized for its failure to stop the advance of the Japanese army on the battlefield in Wuhan. Now that the northern part of Anhui has won successive battles, the Nationalist Government has finally regained a little face, and the soldiers and civilians who supported the War of Resistance feel that the Nationalist Army still has combat effectiveness.

After such a long battle between the two armies, the elite of the national army who were resisting the Japanese attack in Wuhan basically knew that Wuhan would not be able to hold it. For the Japanese army attacking Wuhan, even if it costs a lot, the Japanese army must take Wuhan.

The reason is very simple, the Japanese army at this time could not afford to lose. Gathering so many elite troops and paying such a heavy price, if Wuhan was not captured, it would also be a great blow to the morale of the Japanese army.

At present, Hu Biao suddenly opened up a new battlefield in northern Anhui, even if the scale of the war does not seem to be large. But as far as the national army is concerned, they also hope that the northern Anhui side will make the movement bigger, so as to contain more Japanese combat troops.

If Hu Biao cooperated with the Fifth Theater and the Eighth Route Army and the New Fourth Army, he could really threaten the Japanese army occupying Xuzhou, and I believe that the Japanese army would become more passive. The more Japanese troops were contained, the more favorable it was to the battle of Wuhan, which had not yet ended.

As for the national army, it only needs to use troops from one theater to achieve such an effect, and I believe that the national government will also be happy to see this happen. It is precisely because of this that the national army has shown such enthusiasm and cooperation.

Through the opportunity to go out of the city for training and building fortifications, Zhao Chengwu and the reinforcements sent to complete the defense handover smoothly. Even if the main division rushed over, he wanted to replace Zhao Chengwu's troops to cooperate with Hu Biao, but Hu Biao did not agree.

Those who know Hu Biao know that he is more than willing to work with people he has dealt with. In that case, it will be easier and more reassuring to work together. For Zhao Chengwu, even if he knew that this battle was very risky, he still chose to continue to cooperate.

If he wants to stabilize the honor he has gained during this period of time, and wants to make greater progress and development in the army, Zhao Chengwu can only choose to 'seek wealth and danger'. What's more, through this period of cooperation, Zhao Chengwu has great trust in Hu Biao's command ability.

On the way to Guzhen, Zhao Chengwu was also very curious: "Brother Hu, why did you choose such a place for the battle?" As far as I know, there aren't many little devils stationed in Guzhen, what's the use of taking this place? ”

It is not clear that Zhao Chengwu, who has been sent to Bengbu by the independent regiment, originally thought that Hu Biao asked him to bring his troops over and planned to attack Bengbu. After all, Hu Biao asked Bai Chongxi for a pilot earlier, wasn't it just to snatch the Japanese fighters in Bengbu?

Facing Zhao Chengwu's inquiry, Hu Biao said with a smile: "Guzhen is a good place, and if we want to win more victories next, we must severely damage the Japanese infantry brigade sent from Xuzhou." If this infantry brigade is not resolved, it will be difficult to fight the battle below.

Compared with waiting for the little devil to attack, I think launching an attack in advance can disrupt the little devil's offensive deployment more. If you can kill this batch of reinforcements, the little devils in the surrounding cities will probably fall into panic.

By controlling Guzhen, we will be able to block the reinforcements sent from Suzhou, Huaibei and Xuzhou. At that time, wouldn't it be easier for us to concentrate our superior forces and storm Bengbu, which has become an isolated city? ”

After listening to Hu Biao's story, Zhao Chengwu also had some reason to think about it. When the troops arrived in Guzhen, Hu Biao, under the guidance of the reconnaissance team, quickly stationed in a valley not far from the Guzhen Railway Station.

Looking at the scouts who came to answer, Hu Biao also asked directly: "Have you figured out the situation here?" ”

"Clear! In the city, the little devils are stationed with a squadron of troops, and a squadron is also arranged here at the railway station. During this time, the little devils guarded the train station very tightly, and martial law began to be implemented in the city! ”

"In the past two days, have there been many trains?"

"Not much! There are only a few trains a day, most of which are trains carrying supplies. On your orders, we posed as guerrillas and attacked several trains, so much so that the little devils also intensified patrols along the railway. ”

"Good! General Zhao, let the troops rest as soon as possible. If nothing else, the battle will officially start tomorrow! ”

"Fighting during the day?"

"That's right! Fight during the day! However, you don't have to worry, I believe that tomorrow's little devil should not notice the situation here. As for when the battle starts, it also depends on the reaction speed of the little devil! ”

Hu Biao, who decided to set up the ambush in Guzhen, did not want to expose his ambush attempt until the arrival of Japanese reinforcements. As for the Japanese troops stationed in Guzhen, it was relatively easy for Hu Biao to solve them.

Seeing off Zhao Chengwu, who arranged for the troops to rest and replenish his strength as soon as possible, Hu Biao continued: "How is the puppet army rebelling? ”

"The railway station and the city have bought two company-level officers. Both officers should be credible, and JFIPU had been in contact with them earlier. For safety reasons, we also took their families out of the city for temporary stay. ”

The so-called safety is nothing more than buying insurance. Even if it does, it seems somewhat distrustful. But when it comes to such an important battle plan, Hu Biao doesn't want to bet on the credibility of the puppet army. Controlling their families can also prevent their betrayal.

After learning about the situation in Guzhen, Hu Biao did not arrange for the troops to rest, but sneaked into the Guzhen Railway Station with the task force overnight. Looking at the Japanese puppet army sticking to the train station, Hu Biao quickly took action.

He said to the platoon commander beside him: "Before dawn, the railway station must be controlled." Wait until dawn, and then find a way to solve the little devils in the city. If we win the train station, we will have a better chance of winning this battle! ”

"Understood!"

Finding the previous reconnaissance team leader, Hu Biao asked him to contact the bribed puppet army company commander, and mixed some combat team members into the puppet army commanded by the company commander in advance. After the battle began, the Japanese commander who took control of the station.

As Hu Biao issued the battle order, the crossbow members of the task force began to clear out the Japanese puppet army sent by the Japanese army to patrol the perimeter of the railway station. Every time a patrol is solved, the task force will quickly camouflage.

Through these camouflaged patrols, they began to enter the railway station, which was fortified by the Japanese army. There was a bribed puppet army company commander to do the internal response, and the combat members of the task force detachment successfully obliterated the light and dark sentinels deployed by the Japanese army at the station.

After dealing with the Japanese soldiers on duty tonight, looking at the still quiet station barracks, Hu Biao also said directly: "Pillar, you take a few people, and control the little devil's telecommunications room first." The little devil's newspaper operator, trying to stay alive.

Except for the commander of the station, the rest of the little devils guarding the station were all killed. The remaining puppet soldiers who did not know about it were all sent away after being captured. After dawn, let Division Commander Zhao send another company of troops over. ”

"Yes, detachment leader!"

The task force that cleared the sentinels and alert forces set up by the little devils and successfully entered the station barracks began a new round of killing. Many of the little devils who were still asleep were wiped out by the combat team members who touched in.

When Hu Biao, under the leadership of the puppet army company commander, found the room where the Japanese captain was resting. Seeing that the station had been completely controlled, Hu Biao also said directly: "Go in and drag that little devil out for me!" ”

"Yes, detachment leader!"

This kind of night raid is already the best thing for the combat members of the task force. On the other hand, the bribed puppet army company commander, looking at the little devils who are constantly being wiped out, also seems extremely admired and feared in his heart.

In the eyes of the puppet army company commander, this is a gang of killing gods. Without a single shot, he wiped out the hundreds of little devils stationed at the station. If he hadn't seen it with his own eyes, he was afraid that he wouldn't believe that there would be such an elite anti-Japanese war force in the country.

In addition to admiration, the company commander of the puppet army was also very glad that he chose to surrender. When this battle is over, the company commander of the puppet army can also get a sum of money, and then take his family to live in a war-free place in the rear, away from the war-torn war zone.

If he didn't surrender, then there would definitely be his body among the puppet army officers who were wiped out before. Thinking of this, the company commander of the puppet army can also be said to be respectful and afraid of Hu Biao and his party. The rest of the captured puppet soldiers didn't dare to let go of a fart.

Listening to the angry scolding and muffled snorting from inside the house, Hu Biao, who was staying outside the house, also said directly: "Drag people out!" ”

The sound fell, and the sound of punching and kicking inside quickly stopped. Not long after, a little devil in pajamas was dragged to Hu Biao by two combat members. The two rifle butts went down, and the combat team member said very directly: "Kneel!" ”

The Japanese captain who was held down looked at Hu Biao and others under the barracks light, and said in shock: "Who are you?" ”

"Chinese soldiers!"

As soon as these words came out, the Japanese captain looked at the relatively quiet barracks and continued: "How did you get in? What about my subordinates? ”

"Don't worry! You should be able to see your men soon! Tell me your name and title! ”

"Yaga! If you dare to attack the station, you will die! ”

"Whether we die or not is a matter for later. But I know you're going to die. However, if you want to die a happy death, or even keep a whole corpse, then you'd better answer a few questions from me. If not, I'll make your life worse than death! ”

As Hu Biao said these words in fluent Fusang language, the captured Japanese captain was also extremely shocked and worried. Shocked, Hu Biao's group is very unusual, and the worry is naturally that he is afraid that he will definitely die tonight!