After the Battle of Xuzhou, the Japanese army also tried to advance its troops into the territory of Henan Province and complete the encirclement of the mountain city from the flank. It's just that the Japanese army didn't expect that the Yellow River at Huayuankou burst its banks, instantly creating a vast yellow flood area.

Even the Japanese army, which had encircled and suppressed the main force of the Nationalist Army earlier, was suddenly swept away by the Yellow River. The Yellow Flood area formed by the flood also made the mechanized troops that the Japanese army was proud of completely useless.

Unable to accomplish its strategic objectives, the Japanese army immediately turned its attention to Wuhan, where the Nationalist Government had moved, and gathered heavy troops in an attempt to fight the main forces of the Nationalist Army on the battlefield in Wuhan, hoping to sign a surrender agreement with the Nationalist Government.

It is a pity that the Nationalist Government, which had already suffered a loss in Jinling, while gathering heavy troops to fight the Japanese army in and around Wuhan, also seized the time to relocate the major factories built in Wuhan to retain the vitality of the Anti-Japanese War.

In order to win this battle, which may affect the outcome of the war between the two countries, the Japanese army's military operations around Xuzhou can only be temporarily concluded. The front-line troops advanced to the city of Mizhou, and then turned to attack and defensive, trying to find a new opportunity for battle.

Knowing that the city of Haozhou had been captured by a unit of the New Fourth Army, the Japanese troops stationed in Suzhou and Huaibei were still somewhat shocked. The most surprising thing for the Japanese army was that the Fifth Theater dared to send troops to regain the lost territory.

The main division of the Gui Army, which was sent by Bai Chongxi, was known to the Japanese spy department not long after it set off from the rear station. The Japanese army, which was originally going to send troops to regain the city of Maozhou, also had to suspend its march and reconsider whether to enter the city.

As the nearest garrison officer of Vortex City to Haozhou City, he is undoubtedly the most active main battle faction. In the words of this garrison officer, the main forces of the national army that dare to counterattack must be given the most resolute counterattack to deter other anti-Japanese forces.

If the Japanese army is indifferent this time, then the national army and the rest of the anti-Japanese war troops are very likely to gain an inch and set off a round of offensive around Xuzhou to regain lost territory. If this is the case, they will become more passive as the defending forces.

In the Japanese garrison headquarters located in Suzhou City, a garrison officer combat meeting was also held to discuss and analyze the matter. Some of the garrison officers were in charge of the battle, but some of the garrison officers felt that it was okay to keep the status quo.

The reason given by the garrison officer, who was reluctant to send troops to support, was: "At present, the number of garrison troops in our cities is extremely limited, and once the troops are dispatched to fight in the territory of Maozhou, it is very likely that the work of maintaining stability and governance in the early stage will be completely wasted."

In order to avoid such a situation, the city of Haozhou should be temporarily abandoned and the forces should be reduced to the line of the vortex city. After the Battle of Wuhan is over, the rest of the participating troops will return to the army one after another, and when the troops are abundant, they will attack the city of Haozhou! ”

The reasons given by the main side are also sufficient, and the reasons given by the main side and the side are also very practical. After discussing for a long time, there was still no result on whether to send troops or not. This also made the commander of the Suzhou garrison somewhat headache.

He patted the table and said, "In view of the current situation, I have decided to transfer half a brigade of troops to Vortex City. In the case of the Special High School, the military movements of the main forces and other rebel forces in China were closely monitored, and the defensive vigilance of the cities was also raised.

If the Chinese army is only a tentative offensive, then we will wait for a while, wait for the end of the battle of Wuhan, and then launch the corresponding offensive after the rest of the troops have returned. If the Chinese army continues to attack, then destroy them all! ”

This kind of somewhat muddy approach was finally approved by all the garrison officers. Even some disgruntled Vortex City garrisons were very happy to learn that a reinforcement of more than 500 people had arrived.

With this group of reinforcements, the elite troops stationed in Vortex City reached the size of a brigade. In the opinion of the garrison officer of Vortex City, he only needs to leave one squadron to defend the city at that time, and the rest of the troops can launch an attack on Mizhou City at any time.

Even though the Japanese army's special high school informed that the national army sent a main division of nearly 10,000 people to garrison the city of Maozhou, the lieutenant garrison officer still felt that these national troops with low combat effectiveness could not resist the elite counterattack led by him.

At this time, Hu Biao and his entourage, who were resting in Mizhou, were somewhat surprised to learn that the Japanese troops in Vortex City and Mengcheng were disbanded shortly after they were assembled. It can be seen from the disbandment of the rescue team by the Japanese army that the Japanese army does not intend to recover the city of Maozhou.

Thinking of this, Hu Biao said somewhat unhappily: "It seems that the little devil is really cautious, knowing that we will take back a city, but he still doesn't dare to send troops to recapture it." This situation can only show that the little devil's troops in the surrounding area are indeed insufficient! ”

"Detachment leader, if the little devil doesn't fight back, then what should we do?"

"If they don't dare to come, then we'll fight it! There are two main regiments of the Gui Army, plus a main regiment of the Eighth Route Army that is about to arrive, and a guerrilla detachment of the New Fourth Army.

Lose a millizhou city, and the little devil can sit idly by. If even Vortex City and Mengcheng are lost, do you think the surrounding little devils can sit still? They want to wait for the reinforcements to return, so we won't give them a chance, take advantage of his illness, and kill him! ”

Hu Biao, who made a decision, immediately ordered the rest of the detachment to rush to the territory of Vortex City. The rescue team, which was responsible for leading the main division of the Gui army earlier, also began to assist the Gui army in taking over the city defense of Haozhou, while the rest of the troops infiltrated the vortex city by marching day and night.

Looking at the rescue team that came to lead the way, the division commander Zhao Chengwu was also surprised and said, "What about your commander?" ”

"Division Commander Zhao, our commander has other combat missions, so it is inconvenient to meet with you for the time being. In order to prevent the commander's troops from being discovered by the little devils, we were specially ordered to lead the way. Next, please come with us! ”

Although this approach made Zhao Chengwu and his subordinates a little unhappy. Seeing the three hundred rifles and ten light and heavy machine guns sent by Hu Biao, Zhao Chengwu didn't say much. This greeting gift is already very kind.

In addition, the rescue team also prepared a lot of supplies for Gui Jun, who was sleeping in the suburbs. Many of them were canned meat captured by Hu Biao from the Japanese army. Seeing these materials, the officers and men of Gui who came to cooperate with the battle still seemed very satisfied.

Resting during the day and marching at night, although this way of marching is a bit hard and dangerous, Zhao Chengwu, as the division commander, still knows that this way can the whereabouts of the troops be hidden to the maximum, so that the Japanese army cannot confirm their whereabouts.

What surprised Zhao Chengwu the most was that every time before dawn, the officers and soldiers of the task force responsible for leading the way would find them a temporary camp to rest during the day. This series of arrangements also made Zhao Chengwu feel the difference of the task force.

When entering the mountain to rest, the regiment commander also said: "Master, look at this frame, we have a tough battle to fight!" ”

"I told you before I came that this is a tricky errand. But you should know that if we can recover Vortex City, it will also be the honor of our division. When the time comes, Chief Bai will also repay us for our merits and ask for rewards, and the brothers will also be promoted and paid.

Although I was also worried that the Japanese army would counterattack strongly, from what I had learned, the faceless guy had never suffered defeat at the hands of the little devils. Chief Bai also said that the better the cooperation, the more benefits we will share. ”

"Master, who is that guy? To be able to raise so many supplies under the noses of the little devils, and arrange our march so properly, these guys are indeed not simple. Where did these people come from? ”

"Even I don't have the qualifications to know too much, what are you doing with so much nonsense? Have a good rest, and when you really want to go to the battlefield to fight with the little devils, you must also warn your brothers that we must beat our morale and not lose the face of the Gui army! ”

"Yes, Master!"

Unlike this main division, the independent regiment sent by the Eighth Route Army was led by the guerrilla detachment of the New Fourth Army. Receiving a telegram from Hu Biao, the main regiment went straight to Vortex City, and supplies were also provided by the guerrilla detachment.

Even Hu Biao discussed with Peng Yufeng to replenish 200 rifles and some machine guns for these main regiments that came to reinforce. Seeing that the guerrilla detachment was so generous, the commander of the main force who was ordered to reinforce was also surprised: "Lao Peng, have you made a fortune?" ”

"Old Sun, these weapons and ammunition were actually given to us by Mr. Hu. Giving you this batch of materials can also be regarded as borrowing flowers to offer Buddha. When I see Mr. Hu, I believe that your independent regiment can really change guns this time! ”

"Hey, that's nature! This time, I took the initiative to apply with the head of the headquarters. My old battalion commander, Gao Xinmin, had cooperated with Mr. Hu once earlier, and now his independent regiment has been expanded into a brigade! ”

Looking at the expectant expression on the face of the independent regiment commander who came with the troops, Peng Yufeng also knew that bringing troops for reinforcements would have a certain risk. The corresponding return is also very good. At present, many troops of the Eighth Route Army are actually short of clothes and ammunition.

Take the newly formed independent regiment in front of us, although everyone has a gun, many of the guns have run out of rifling. If we cooperate with Hu Biao in this battle, we can get a batch of weapons and ammunition, and the combat effectiveness of the troops will be increased several times in an instant.

Speaking of the Eighth Route Army's ability to pull troops, even Lao Jiang was envious, jealous and hateful. Compared with the National Army, which can only grasp strong men to expand its troops in many cases, the Eighth Route Army recruits troops behind enemy lines and adopts more mobilization methods, which makes people willing to join the army.

Even though many young people know that the Eighth Route Army does not pay military salaries and does not eat as much food as the anti-Japanese troops of the National Army, they still can't resist a large number of young people joining the Eighth Route Army. On the contrary, in terms of weapons and materials, it was difficult for the Eighth Route Army to raise.

Without enough supplies and weapons, the expanded troops will not be able to form a fighting force. If it were all captured on the battlefield, the casualties of the troops would certainly not be small. This is also the reason why the Eighth Route Army often fought ambushes and guerrilla warfare.

This mode of fighting can effectively avoid large-scale casualties among the troops. While reaping the benefits, it will not hurt your muscles and bones. And Hu Biao's generosity, some commanders of the Eighth Route Army are also well aware of it.

With these friendly troops that came in quickly reinforced, Hu Biao felt that it should not be a big problem to defeat Vortex City and Mengcheng. Even if the Japanese army counterattacks next, I believe that Hu Biao also has the ability to let the Japanese army lose his wife and break his soldiers!