After receiving a telegram from the defenders of Yicheng, the division commander Ryosuke Isoya, who was on the front line, also realized that the situation was not good. The main force of the division and regiment is fighting on the front line, and the amount of materials consumed every day is also massive, and many times the rear needs to provide material supplies.

This time, in order to take Taierzhuang, which had a heavy defense, the Japanese army also supplemented the 10th Division with two independent light armored squadrons. Its intention was also very simple, that is, it hoped to strengthen the 10th Division's positional attacking force.

Although light armored vehicles are easy to use, they are very dependent on logistics and supply, and fuel and ammunition need to be replenished in time. In front-line operations, it is impossible for armored vehicles to carry all the fuel to the position, and most of them are replenished before going to the battlefield.

Originally, Ryosuke Isoya wanted to wait until dawn before retreating, in which case he could call the air force to provide air cover, retreat to Yicheng to rest for a while, and wait for the rear supplies to be delivered, and then reformulate a new offensive plan.

As a result, to his surprise, Li Zongren in the Fifth Theater seemed to have been showing weakness to the enemy, and many elite troops had already rounded back to the periphery of Taierzhuang, preparing to encircle and annihilate the 10th Division, so as to thwart the Japanese army's battle plan to attack Xuzhou.

After receiving an urgent telegram from the brigades and wings under the division, a large number of main forces of the national army were found near the attack area, and Ryosuke Isoya also realized that this was a full-scale counterattack by the national army. If the supplies are sufficient, the 10th Division will be able to hold on and wait for reinforcements.

However, at present, the divisions and regiments have limited supplies in stockpiles, and in order to cope with the all-out counterattack of the national army, the rate of ammunition consumption will inevitably increase. In the absence of supplies from the rear, there is a real possibility that the division and regiment will run out of ammunition and food.

In order to avoid such an unexpected discovery, Ryosuke Isoya immediately ordered his troops to move closer to the main force, using the powerful attack and defense capabilities of the division to break the encirclement of the national army, and at the same time send chariots and cavalry to ensure the safety of the retreat road.

Although Ryosuke Isoya adjusted the operational deployment very quickly, Li Zongren gave the 40th Army the task of breaking off the posthumous task earlier. In addition, Pang Bingxun wanted to seek revenge on the 10th Division, separated the recruit units from the veterans, and directly led the remaining main force to march forward in a hurry.

When the independent chariot squadron and cavalry brigade sent by Ryosuke Isoya arrived at the road section, the elite of the station commanded by Pang Bingxun arrived first. Receiving the telegram from Hu Biao, Pang Bingxun was somewhat surprised.

looked at the chief of staff beside him and said, "The little devil reacted so quickly?" A company, will there be too few troops? ”

"Junzao, since they dare to ask for this, they must be sure. On top of that, the brothers marched in a hurry overnight, which would be tiring. If you want to attack Yicheng, you must let them rest and adjust. You see? ”

"Okay! Let the military guard battalion go with me, I will go to the front to see in person and meet with Captain Hu. You watch the things here first, so that the brothers can have a good rest. I know the brothers are suffering, but the big guy must persevere! ”

"Yes, Throne! Then be careful! ”

"It's okay! There is a guard battalion to protect me, and it is in the mountains, and the little devil can't hurt me! ”

After saying this, Pang Bingxun quickly brought the most elite guard battalion around him, adjusted a lot of light machine guns from the downsized main regiment, and quickly followed Tian Tiezhu, who came to meet him, with ammunition, and arrived at the ambush position where Hu Biao was.

Listening to the scattered gunshots coming from time to time in front of him, Pang Bingxun's first sentence was to say: "Captain Hu, is your unit in front?" ”

"Hmmm! It's my scout team that's harassing the little devils and slowing them down. Fortunately, I arrived in time, and the ambush position has been built. As soon as these little devils arrive, we can start work. ”

"How many troops are there for the little devils?"

"A squadron of chariots and a squadron of cavalry! It seems that it should be the vanguard sent back by the Japanese army. If we really let this army return to Yicheng, then it will be much more difficult for us to take Yicheng. General Pang, how many troops did you bring here? ”

"Less than ten thousand! In the battle of Linyi, our army fought less than one division, and finally had no choice but to retreat to the rear to rest. Although a regiment of recruits was replenished, this time the military situation was urgent, so I asked them to act as a reserve, and then rushed in! ”

Looking at Pang Bingxun with a bitter face, Hu Biao also knew the truth of 'one will succeed and ten thousand bones will wither'. As a veteran general on the battlefield, the 40th Army commanded by Pang Bingxun can also be said to have suffered heavy losses this time, and it will be very difficult to recover its original strength.

Fortunately, Hu Biao didn't say much, and said directly: "Enough!" Time was pressing, and if General Pang didn't mind, he would transfer a machine gun company into the position. The rest of the troops, temporarily serving as reserves to watch the battle, will join the battle if necessary. ”

"Good! Before I came, Chief Li sent a telegram asking me to fully cooperate with your actions! ”

"It's serious! It's just that if I want to take Yicheng, I still have a plan, whether it can succeed or not depends on how well we attack this ambush. If the plan can succeed, maybe we will lose very little if we take Yicheng this time. ”

"That's good! Brother Hu, it looks like I'm going to touch your light again this time! ”

"How dare you! It's all your own family, so why bother talking about two families? The gunfire is near, let's go to the battlefield! ”

Listening to the gunshots coming from a distance getting closer and closer, Hu Biao knew that the reconnaissance team's attack was about to end. With a machine gun company selected by Pang Bingxun, he quickly entered the dug ambush trench under the cover of night.

Looking at the soldiers lying in the trenches in advance, Pang Bingxun was also surprised and said, "Brother Hu, you just have this manpower?" ”

"Yes! The rest of the troops were sent out, and I only had a platoon or so on my side. On the opposite hill, there were also two squads of troops. It's precisely because of the limited number of troops at hand that you need to bring people to support! ”

"Is that enough? The chariot troops and cavalry of the little devils are all elite, and their combat effectiveness is very strong! ”

"Enough! The troops you brought, then you can directly outflank and encircle them. Without further ado, the little devil is coming! ”

Hu Biao, who was lying in the trench, did not tell Pang Bingxun much. Looking at the engine and headlights coming from the road ahead, he quickly gave the order to silence the sound. Just when the little devil was about to enter the position, Hu Biao called Sun Erxi and gave two orders.

Pointing to the little devil cavalry in front, Hu Biao said in a low voice: "Erxi, take a few people and go to the front to snipe the little devil's cavalry." When the little devil counterattacks, you will take the men around to the machine gun position. Remember, don't dwell on it for too long, you know? ”

"Yes, Captain!"

Pang Bingxun, who was staying on the side, said unexpectedly: "Brother Hu, do it at this time, will it startle the snake?" ”

As a veteran general on the battlefield, Pang Bingxun's command ability is naturally not bad, otherwise he would not have been promoted to lieutenant general. Listening to Hu Biao asking people to attack the little devils who appeared on the road, wouldn't it expose their ambush attempts?

Facing Pang Bingxun's incomprehension and questions, Hu Biao smiled and said: "General Pang, you are a veteran of the battlefield, you should know that the little devil has a lot of doubts." These little devils were ordered to return, and they must have worried about an ambush on the road.

Earlier, in order to gain more time to set up an ambush position, my reconnaissance team attacked and harassed along the way, which was bound to make these little devils worry about the safety of Yicheng. It was not yet dawn, and the cavalry and chariot units had to cooperate with each other.

The terrain here is very suitable for ambushes, and if the little devils send cavalry to reconnoitre, we will not be able to block the chariot troops that follow up. Only by convincing them that there are no ambushes here, only by harassing the troops, will they continue to advance.

As you say, if there is an ambush here, how can it be exposed in advance? You will think so, and I believe that the commander of the little devils will think so too. The sniper team will only make the little devils think that we are delaying their return to the city.

In front of the ambush position, one of my machine-gun squads had already set up a position, and in the event of a cavalry attack, the following chariot units would inevitably move forward. And the best position is in front of the position we are in. ”

With Hu Biao's explanation, Pang Bingxun suddenly realized: "Fiction is real, reality is virtual, amazing!" ”

"The general is a battlefield general, my little trick can't afford the general's praise!"

Hu Biao, who smiled, did not take Pang Bingxun's praise seriously. As far as Hu Biao was concerned, if he did not need the cooperation of the 40th Army, he would not have invited the troops of the 40th Army to cooperate in the battle. After explaining, Hu Biao emphasized it to the soldiers on the battlefield.

That is, without his orders, no matter what the little devils on the road do, they must stay in the trenches and not probe and shoot. As Pang Bingxun, who was watching the game, he naturally would not lag behind at this time.

Accompanied by Sun Erxi led a few snipers to start sniping the little devil cavalry walking in front of the chariot, the little devil cavalry who had been attacked earlier was also very annoyed: "Baga! There is an enemy on the hill on the left, a small team, drive it away! ”

With a little devil cavalry squad, they began to dismount and shoot at Sun Erxi and others. The chariot that followed behind the cavalry also began to adjust the angle of the headlights, illuminating the position of Sun Erxi and the others, providing light for the cavalry squad.

In this case, Sun Erxi said without hesitation: "Withdraw, don't let the little devil's headlights shine, alternately cover forward." ”

Looking at Sun Erxi and the others, who had shifted their positions with one shot, running on the hillside next to the highway, the little devil cavalry who was responsible for driving away naturally followed closely. The main force of the cavalry and the squadron of chariots also moved forward slowly.

The leader of the Japanese cavalry squadron, who was sitting on a war horse, looked at the slopes on both sides of the road and said with a little worry: "Quickly pass this place!" If there were an ambush set up by the Chinese army, it would be very difficult for us to get through. ”

The leader of the cavalry squadron who was talking looked at the enemy who was fleeing forward, and also ordered the cavalry around him to follow the chariot to move forward quickly, and before he knew it, the team entered the ambush area.

And at this moment, the cavalry team responsible for driving away also hated the enemy who was quickly fleeing. Just when they were chasing after them, Sun Erxi, who had already joined the machine gun squad, immediately ordered the machine gun squad to open fire.

The roar of machine guns startled the cavalry squadron and the chariot squadron that had just stepped into the machine gun position. After a while, it was confirmed that there were not many enemies blocking the attack, and the cavalry squadron and the chariot squadron immediately moved forward and prepared for battle.

But they didn't know that when they sped up and moved forward, they had already stepped into the death trap that Hu Biao had prepared for them in advance. Waiting for the results of this batch of little devils, they will inevitably become another batch of new souls under Hu Biao's gun!