The Japanese army, which had already decided to abandon the southwestern colonies, also began to focus its operations on the domestic and Pacific theaters. The previous promise to ransom the captured prisoners of war was more in the hope of easing the hostile relationship with Hu Biao in this way.

At least in the eyes of the Japanese army, Hu Biao agreed to privately send a group of prisoners of war to the Indian colony, and there was still room for private cooperation between them. But no one expected that Hu Biao would suddenly set off a counterattack and target Qiongdao, which the Japanese army was unwilling to give up.

For the Japanese army occupying Qiongdao, in addition to the iron ore resources urgently needed by the Japanese army, Qiongdao was also a bridgehead position for them to march into the southwest coast. As long as you hold Qiong Island, it will be easier to invade the southwest in the future.

Unexpectedly, the wolf army, which had just completed the delivery of people and property and was focusing on post-war reconstruction, would send troops to Qiongdao again. Of course, the first to launch the attack was the Eighth Route Army, which the Japanese army had always wanted to encircle and suppress, but could not encircle and suppress.

As the most powerful combat unit of the Eighth Route Army in the southwest, the Qiongdao Column, which had four main divisions, was also the best this time. The four main divisions divided into four routes and began to attack the Japanese defense area.

Just when the Japanese army felt that the Qiongdao column was crazy, the piercing air defense sirens made the Japanese troops stationed in the coastal port area completely panic. The only remaining squadron of fighters was blown up and paralyzed at the airfield before it could take off.

The air raid was followed by several ships of the Sea Hawk fleet, and after several rounds of shelling, the Japanese defensive positions in the harbor were completely destroyed. This was followed by a series of requisitioned troop carriers.

"Yaga! This is not the troops of the Eighth Route Army, this is the troops of the Southwest Independent Army! Quickly, immediately send a report to the Cabinet that we are under attack by the Southwest Independence Army and we need reinforcements. Otherwise, it will be difficult for us to hold Qiong Island! ”

"Hey!"

After the invasion of Qiongdao, the Japanese army also spent some thought to build or expand some ports. Although warships were deployed, they could face combined naval and air strikes, and the Japanese warships were sunk before they could leave the port.

Under the cover of the Sea Hawk Fleet and the Eagle Strike Air Force, an elite division drawn by Lei Xiong quickly completed the landing from the port and quickly advanced towards the port city occupied by the Japanese army. Such a big battle shocked the local people.

Many people who fled in a panic also began to exclaim: "Oh my God! Did the national army fight back? ”

"Probably not! The national army is 108,000 miles away from us, how can it be possible to fight here? ”

"That's the Eighth Route Army?"

"The Eighth Route Army is very poor, how can there be so many aircraft and artillery?"

"What kind of troops is that?"

"If you're not mistaken, it's the Independence Army of the Southwestern Colonies! I heard that the Independence Army is also a unit pulled up by our people, and it is very strong. The troops sent there by the little devils earlier were all wiped out by the Independence Army! ”

"Our people? , right? ”

The news of the Southwest Independence Army also slowly spread with private business dealings. When the attacking troops successfully captured the cities occupied by the Japanese army and began to post notices, many people found it embarrassing.

"The Eighth Route Army? How could these troops be the Eighth Route Army? The military uniforms they wear are different! ”

Similar to such questions, the officers and soldiers responsible for maintaining law and order also explained with a smile: "Fellow countryman, you are not mistaken, we are indeed not the Eighth Route Army. But we are allies of the Eighth Route Army, and we are here to fight the little devils and liberate you.

When the little devils are beaten away, we will leave, and the Eighth Route Army will protect you from now on. From now on, you can farm and fish with confidence, and you will no longer be afraid of being bullied by little devils. In the future, you can turn over and be the master of this Qiong Island! ”

For the officers and soldiers of the main division of the Wolf Army, who cooperated with the battle, they felt more cordial after coming to Qiongdao than fighting in the colony. The feeling of recovering the lost territory and the sense of pride are much stronger than before.

It's just that when he came, an order had already been issued from above, not to take the credit for the recovery on himself, but to push it on the head of the Eighth Route Army. When the fighting is over, all the troops are to return. Of course, there will be no less rewards!

Ma Jiasheng, who came here in advance to prepare for the meeting, was also very relieved to hear the report of his political workers: "Now you are relieved, right?" People don't take credit for it at all, and if it affects unity, it can't be said anymore! ”

"Yes!"

Meeting Lei Xiong again, Ma Jiasheng also said enthusiastically: "General Lei, long time no see!" Your ministry really acted quickly, and in just half a day, this port was recovered, amazing! ”

"Old horse, it's not the first time we've dealt with each other, what are you doing so politely. We are responsible for the battle, and you are responsible for the aftermath and control. My troops still need to be stationed here before the battle is over, no problem, right? ”

"That's fine! When I came, Mr. Zhu and Mr. Feng had explanations, and asked me to fully cooperate with your work. If there is anything you need my cooperation with, you can just say. Where we can't do it, we're also talking about it, how about it? ”

"Okay! According to our prior agreement, all the captures in this battle belong to our army. However, Mr. Hu explained when he came, and he knew that it was more difficult for you. The seizure of traitors and the trial of traitors will be entrusted to you.

It's just that during the trial, hopefully we can discuss it. You also know that there are people who do not sin to death. If you are not at ease, how about you hand them over to us after confiscating their ill-gotten gains? ”

"Okay!"

"Secondly, the captured weapons and ammunition, as well as the daily necessities collected by the Japanese army, we will pick some needed, and the rest of the materials such as food will also be handed over to you. After all, post-war reconstruction requires money and food! ”

"Thank you! I believe you know what kind of family background we have. I won't refuse this kind of good thing! ”

After laughing, the two quickly discussed post-war reconstruction. At this time, at the airport of the Eighth Air Brigade, there was a group of special units of nearly 1,000 people, who were boarding large transport planes parked at the airport one after another.

Looking at the combat troops who were boarding, Hu Biao also said seriously: "Raise soldiers for a thousand days, and use them for a while." Lao Xu, this is the first time that the airborne assault battalion of the special operations brigade has been fighting, and I hope you can win the battle! ”

"Please rest assured, the assault battalion is guaranteed to complete the mission!"

"Later on, the fighters and bombers of the 8th Squadron will clear you of the Japanese targets near the iron ore area. When you arrive at the airborne area, you must parachute in the shortest possible time, complete the battle assembly, and then take the iron ore area for me. ”

"Yes!"

Although Hu Biao also wants to train more airborne troops, the carrying capacity of transport aircraft in this era is very limited. After some consideration, Hu Biao still decided to train the backbone of a battalion in the special operations brigade first.

Wait for this airborne assault battalion to be proficient in airborne assault training and operations, and wait for the subsequent increase in the capacity of transport aircraft, and then continue to expand the scale of the assault battalion. In fact, the airborne assault battalion also caused certain casualties during training.

Again, training a whole new class of troops, both costly and risky, is greater than you think. But in Hu Biao's view, the wolf army must train the airborne troops.

Once he has such a long-range strike force in his hands, then Hu Biao can also do it, and project combat troops to the rear of the enemy army at any time. Able to completely avoid enemy troops deployed on the ground and directly project troops into them by transport aircraft.

I believe that the tactics of flowering in the center will also make many troops fearful. The assault battalions are all the elite of the special operations brigade, and their combat level is as high as ten. Even if there is only one battalion, its combat effectiveness is extremely strong.

Looking at the many transport planes that took off in the air, although Hu Biao wanted to lead the team personally, he knew that this kind of combat mission was not suitable for him. Nowadays, he is more of a rear commander, and there are really not many opportunities to lead troops to the front line to fight.

Escorted by the 8th Eagle Strike Group, the flying formation soon arrived at the area of the mine where the Japanese army had sent heavy troops to defend it. When several fighter planes roared in, the Japanese soldiers in charge of guarding the mining area also began to shout: "Enemy attack! Enemy attack! Air defence! Air defence! ”

In the past, only the Japanese army threw bombs on other people's heads, but now it was their turn to taste it. I have to say that the situation of feng shui taking turns is indeed very sad. In contrast to the panic of the Japanese army, the workers in the mining area began to get excited.

"Looks like we're saved! Damn little devils, they also have today! ”

"Alas, don't be too happy, this plane can blow up the little devils at most, but there is still no way to save us! Except in the vicinity, in the ground forces. Otherwise, we don't have much hope of being rescued! ”

It was attacked twice by the Qiongdao column before, and the Japanese army also strengthened and strengthened the fortifications of the mine. Even in the mining area, a squadron of artillery was sent. But this squadron will not be useful at all in the future.

Several shells fell from the sky, and the artillery placed in the artillery positions was quickly blown up in pieces. Not far from the mine, the transport plane began to open the hatch, and one commando began to prepare for a parachute jump.

"Start the countdown! Five, four, three, two, one, jump! ”

The commando standing in front of the hatch jumped down with the backpack on his chest. When the first team member jumped down, the commandos behind him barely thought about it, and boldly jumped out of the hatch one by one.

Officers and men of the assault battalion have conducted parachute training like this many times. It's just that compared to before, it's training, and this time it's a real battle. It didn't take long for the white umbrella flowers to begin to bloom in the air.

The scout of the Qiongdao column, who was in charge of acting as a guide, said with a shocked face: "Oh my God! Your soldiers can really fall from the sky! It's really incredible! What kind of soldier is this? Is it easy to practice? ”

In the face of the guide's inquiry, the advance team member of the special operations brigade who was responsible for guarding the assault camp also said seriously: "It's not easy to practice, and it's very dangerous!" If you are not careful, there may be an accident, and breaking your hands and feet is a small injury! ”

Regarding the matter of the Airborne Forces, Hu Biao also knew that he could not hide too many people. And he believes that even if the Eighth Route Army knows about this branch of the army and wants to carry out corresponding training, he is afraid that it will not be able to do it for a while. Without transport planes and parachutes, how can we organize training? The latest chapter of the Heroic Blood of the Anti-Japanese War is available on the website: