As the task force began to rest, the anti-Japanese war units in northern Anhui also began to build fortifications in full swing to cope with the possible sweep operations of the Japanese army in the future. The first thing the Japanese army used was its army air force.

Knowing that the fighters parked in Bengbu had been given a pot by the Fifth War Zone, the Japanese army naturally looked extremely angry. In particular, the Japanese army and air force felt humiliated and vowed to find these fighters and then destroy them.

In the face of the crazy retaliation of the little devil air force, Bai Chongxi, who had already received news from Hu Biao earlier, built a number of camouflaged airfields behind his station. The truly captured fighters were also temporarily mothballed until the situation stabilized.

In order to attract the attention of the Japanese army and to gain more strategic space, the Fifth Theater also continued to invest troops in northern Anhui. When Hu Biao and the Malingshan assault battalion converged, the Fifth Theater also launched an offensive against Yongcheng.

At the time of the attack on Yongcheng, the two main regiments of the Fifth War Zone were already stationed in the area bordering Yongcheng in Huaibei. In the face of the counterattack of the Fifth War Zone, Xuzhou, which had already felt the pressure, did not dare to continue to send troops to reinforce.

After being recaptured by the Fifth War Zone in succession, the Japanese army has realized that the number of anti-Japanese troops around northern Anhui is far more than them. The most important thing is that the Fifth Theater of Operations chose the right time to launch an onslaught when they were short of troops.

In fact, the Fifth War Zone's attack on Yongcheng was more to buy more time for the rest of the city's troops. In particular, Bengbu, which had just taken over, needed more time to build more fortifications to stop the Japanese invasion.

Controlling Bengbu was tantamount to cutting off the supply line of the Japanese army's north-south railway. This was naturally intolerable to the Japanese army. The Battle of Wuhan has come to an end, and the fall of Wuhan is inevitable, and the national army naturally needs to find a little ground.

After discussions on the part of the Nationalist Army, the Nationalist Government was also determined to confront the Japanese army again in Bengbu. First, it was to relieve the pressure on the troops who participated in the Battle of Wuhan, and secondly, to inform the people that they would not give up fighting the Japanese army to the death.

In addition, the national army also felt that many roads around Bengbu had been destroyed by floods due to the bursting of the Yellow River earlier. In addition, now that the railway has also been destroyed, the Japanese army will need to take more time to mobilize heavy troops, and the confrontation will be longer.

The longer it drags on, the more beneficial it will be for the national army. It is precisely because of the needs of more aspects that Zhao Chengwu, who is currently sitting in Bengbu, has assembled a division of troops in Bengbu alone. If the Japanese army wants to recover Bengbu, it will also take some effort.

Looking at the telegrams sent by the military commander, the Fifth War Zone and Zhao Chengwu from time to time, Hu Biao was also speechless: "I have to say, some people are really greedy!" If the little devil really wants to move his real character, it is estimated that Lao Zhao's troops will definitely not be able to bargain.

First send a telegram to Lao Zhao and ask him to move the people near the station. If you really want to fight the little devil to the end, it is best to avoid implicating the surrounding people. Doing so would also clear the wilderness, stretch the supply lines of the Japanese army, and prevent them from advancing in a long way.

This situation was sent in the form of a telegram to both the Eighth Route Army and the New Fourth Army. Frontal defense, Lao Zhao's troops are responsible for raiding and guerrilla warfare, or let the troops of the Eighth Route Army and the New Fourth Army over there be responsible for containing the Japanese army. ”

"Detachment leader, what about us?"

"It's a big battle like this, and we'd better avoid getting involved. However, we can also provide remote support and let Xuzhou, which is the most important part of the Japanese army, start a mess first. Send a message to BFIPU and get our informants to start some combat mobilization.

Including Huaibei and surrounding villages and towns, remind the people to take precautions. If conditions permit, let the people move to the area controlled by the Fifth War Zone in advance to settle down. Let the little devils occupy the place, it is better to become uninhabited for a hundred miles. ”

In Hu Biao's view, population is also a war resource in a sense. If all the people in the areas occupied by the Japanese army are removed, I believe that the little devils will also go crazy. Guarding the empty city, the Japanese army will be tied to whatever they want to do.

Of course, Hu Biao also knew very well that in recent years, many people have the mind that they are unable to leave their homeland, and it is also a difficult thing to persuade these people to escape from the occupied areas. But there are some things that can be done in the end, and there will be some effect in the end.

For safety reasons, Hu Biao did not inform either party that he had arrived at the Xuzhou border. really let the little devil know that in the later stage, Hu Biao would become extremely dangerous if he wanted to cross the Japanese defense line to Malingshan.

It was precisely because of this consideration that Hu Biao told Bai Chongxi in his reply to Bai Chongxi that he had some views and suggestions on the war situation, and also said that he would contain the attention of the Japanese army at an appropriate time and buy more time for the Fifth Theater.

In the final analysis, the Japanese army used a lot of troops in the Battle of Xuzhou this time, and even if the Japanese army successfully occupied Wuhan, those troops who participated in the battle were also exhausted. In this hurry, I was afraid that the Japanese army would also worry about the fatigue of the troops.

What Hu Biao wanted to do was to divert the attention of the Japanese army and make the Japanese army turn their attention to Xuzhou. Compared with Bengbu, which has been recovered at the moment, I believe that many people will feel that the strategic significance of Xuzhou is heavier and cannot be lost.

Taking advantage of the time to recuperate, Hu Biao also tested the combat effectiveness of the commando. Using the previously seized weapons and ammunition, the commandos were collectively reloaded. In this way, the combat effectiveness of the commando team has naturally increased a lot.

Through the cooperation of the rescue team and the intelligence team, Hu Biao already knew that the Japanese army had deployed a number of checkpoints and warning points in Suzhou and Xuzhou. Most of these checkpoints are deployed near roads, while warning points are set up near railways.

Looking at the hanging map and the marked map of the Japanese strongholds, Hu Biao also said seriously: "I believe you all know that the little devil will definitely launch a round of crazy sweeps to recapture the cities that we have recovered."

Although we can't take the initiative to get involved, we can support it later. I hope that after the operation is launched, all the marked Japanese strongholds will be removed overnight, so that the Japanese army will become completely deaf and blind.

At the moment, the reinforcements of the little devils have not yet arrived, and our anti-Japanese troops need more time to rest and arm. Before leaving, all these strongholds will be removed, so that the little devil will be completely nervous, and it will be easier for us to hurry next! ”

"Sir, give the order! We assault the battalion and promise to resolutely complete the mission! ”

"Good! Task forces, in platoon units, were responsible for cordons along the railway. Those little devils hiding in the bunker will also be killed by me. After dealing with the little devils, those bunkers will be blown up for me, and the railroad will be blown up for me.

The task of the assault battalion is to use the company as a unit to solve the checkpoints deployed by the little devils outside the city. During the operation, remember to be careful in case the Japanese army may send reinforcements out of the city for reinforcements. When operating, first deploy the raiding team outside the city to stand by. ”

"Yes, detachment commander (chief)!"

Judging from Hu Biao's operational deployment, the combat tasks undertaken by the task force are undoubtedly more difficult. Correspondingly, the combat capability of the task force is also stronger. For this operation, Hu Biao also prepared a lot of materials.

The largest number of them are mortars for offensive and defensive purposes, as well as a large number of explosive packs. The time of action was also chosen in the early hours of the morning. At that time, I believe that most of the little devils will let their guard down and will not think of a surprise attack.

If the Japanese army had collected intelligence on the anti-Japanese war troops, then the Japanese army would have known that the national army's deployment was focused on Bengbu, and Yongcheng, which was still playing against each other, was also a key area of concern for the Japanese army, and Suzhou was fine.

As for the territory of Xuzhou, although the Japanese army strengthened its vigilance. But after the assault battalion operation, Xuzhou seemed calm, and the Japanese army did not find any anti-Japanese army activities. I believe that the Japanese army would never have imagined that the commandos would make a comeback.

Even this time, in addition to the commandos, there is also the most powerful task force. A large number of machine guns and mortars were added to the commando team, and the strength of each company was also greatly improved.

Even against a squadron of little devils, Hu Biao believes that the commandos can also win. After being trained in Malingshan for so long, all the officers and men of the assault battalion were selected through a large-scale competition, and their individual combat ability was not inferior to that of the little devils.

The task force, which has been resting for two days and has recovered physically and mentally, and the commandos who have been resting for many days and actively asking for battle, can be said to have unlimited energy. Moreover, after the end of this raid, both teams will leave Xuzhou, so it is natural to leave some souvenirs for the little devils.

After cooking in advance and having some supper before leaving, the two teams took advantage of the night to leave the camp where the rescue team was located. Before leaving, Hu Biao also left a lot of supplies, weapons and ammunition for the rescue team.

Looking at the rescue captain who came to see him off, he said, "In the next period of time, the surrounding situation will become very dangerous and complicated. What you have to do is to keep a low profile as much as possible, send more reconnaissance and alert troops, and be vigilant about the situation around you.

Unless you are absolutely sure, you are not allowed to easily disturb the little devils. If any people flee into the mountains, help as much as you can. But there is one thing, you must not let outsiders know your true identity! ”

"Yes, detachment leader!"

"If you encounter other anti-war troops, you can play the banner of the rescue army. As for the true identity of the rescue army, the anti-Japanese war troops did not know much. Those who are qualified to know are some military officers, and it is not very likely that they will leak secrets.

In addition, the true identity of the rescue army, I believe that all forces are actually confused. It is used to save the people and harass the little devils, I believe this number is still very effective. In short, it's all about safety! ”

"Please rest assured, the detachment leader, we will definitely take care of ourselves!"

"Take care of yourself, don't forget to train. Before, you complained that I didn't let you expand, but now I give you a battalion number, then train and select well, and strive to expand more assault battalions! ”

"Yes, detachment leader!"

The combat effectiveness of the Malingshan assault battalion may not be comparable to the task force trained by Hu Biao himself. But the officers and men of the rescue team all understood that if they wanted to train the expanded battalion into an assault battalion, they really needed to work hard!