Anyone with military common sense knows that fighting a war is, in a sense, fighting logistics. In the implementation of logistics support, material reserves are the foundation, and transportation is the key. No matter how abundant and abundant the materials are, but they can't be delivered, the logistics support is equal to zero.

In order to break the determination of the Nationalist Government to resolutely resist the war as soon as possible, the Japanese army, which sent heavy troops to besiege Nanjing, undoubtedly had higher requirements for logistical support. After seizing sea supremacy, the Japanese army also used steamships to transfer supplies and supplies.

Compared with the transportation network composed of air, railways and highways in later generations, there were not many roads suitable for traffic during the Republic of China. The Japanese army only carried a certain amount of materials and ammunition in combat, and later supplies had to rely on the rear to transport.

In the face of the stubborn resistance of the defending troops, the daily consumption of artillery shells by the Japanese army alone was a heavy burden for the Japanese baggage troops. With food, clothing, and ammunition, the daily necessities are unimaginable.

Due to the urgent needs of the front-line combat troops, the garrison units responsible for the rear of the town also knew that their first priority at the moment was to ensure the safety of the vehicles of the baggage troops, so that the materials urgently needed by the combat troops could be transported to the front line as soon as possible.

After the capture of Runzhou City, the Japanese army who forcibly occupied the port terminal soon used it as a logistics transfer station. Using the port and railroad of Runzhou City, a large amount of necessary war materials were transported to the Japanese army fighting on the front line.

The previous railway line had not yet been opened, and the Japanese army did not dare to use railway transportation easily. Now that the Japanese army had captured the defensive positions on the outskirts of Nanjing, and had also captured a few small railway stations, it felt that the time was ripe for the use of railway transportation.

The military commander's spy personnel lurking in Runzhou City were still relatively clear about the fact that the Japanese army transported a large number of materials to the station and then hired people to load the materials. But it is very difficult to carry out sabotage.

After all, the Japanese garrison officer who guarded Runzhou City was also very aware of the importance of supplies. Once people cause destruction, these materials will be destroyed. As a garrison officer, he will also face serious consequences of being dealt with by military law.

Knowing that the last batch of supplies was successfully loaded, the intelligence officer who had been staring at the station for the past two days said, "The little devil has already loaded the car, and it is estimated that it will not be long before the train will depart." Captain, what to do? ”

"What can I do? It's not that you don't know how strict the little devil's precautions are. Damn, it's hard to get close to reconnaissance by building a machine-gun position on a train. Report the situation and wait for the instructions above! ”

As the remaining military commanders and spies, they also want to find an opportunity to blow up the little devil's warehouse and even the train full of supplies. But these spies know better that the little devils are well guarded, and strangers will be arrested once they get close.

What is even more hateful is that once the little devil feels that he is in danger, the Japanese soldiers in charge of the guard will shoot. In this case, he was beaten to death by the little devil, and it was basically a vain death, and the little devil would not explain much at all.

"Head, I heard that we have troops, rescued the prisoners of war in Juxian and Lincheng, and killed the little devils of the two squadrons? Is this news true? Early this morning, two or three hundred devils were sent out in the city! ”

"What do you ask these for? We are only responsible for gathering intelligence, and the matter of fighting a war should be left to Shangfeng to consider! ”

As for the cooperation between the military commanders and Hu Biao, only a few people know about it. More often, the information of the military commander near Nanjing was first sent to the military commander for aggregation. Then the military commander selected some information and fed back to the Snow Shame Battalion.

Fully cooperate with this kind of words, say that it is no problem, as for wanting to do it, it is simply impossible. For the sake of each other's interests, limited cooperation is in the interests of the military command. At this moment, Hu Biao is not qualified to let the military commander fully cooperate.

In fact, Hu Biao is also very clear about this. When the secret camp was formed in the later stage, Hu Biao would also select a group of people to form his own intelligence collection team. As for the moment, let's talk about the reputation first.

It is unimaginable to build a professional and trustworthy intelligence network. As far as Hu Biao is concerned, he really can't do this. Cooperation with the military command is undoubtedly more time-saving and labor-saving.

Even after the establishment of Wang's puppet government in the later period, a large number of military commanders and spies who remained in the occupied areas were betrayed or even betrayed. However, Hu Biao still believes that there are still a large number of loyal people among these spy personnel trained by the military command.

The confrontation on the intelligence front may not be as roaring as the artillery fire on the front line, but the smoke of gunpowder has never disappeared. As a provider of intelligence for the Japanese army, the spy personnel of the special high division of the Japanese army have been trying to find ways to dismantle the intelligence liaison stations set up by the dismantling army in various places.

Choosing the location of the battle of the robbery train, Hu Biao asked Xu Sandao to stay where he was, paying attention to the movements along the railway. In Hu Biao's opinion, once the military train is sent out from Runzhou City, the little devil should send a locomotive to reconnoiter along the way in advance.

As for the ironclad train that patrols the railway, the little devil has not yet built it at the moment. However, in order to ensure the safety of the military trains, it is also a very normal warning measure to send locomotives to reconnaisance and guard along the way in advance, which can ensure the safety of the military trains.

These days, the speed of the train is not fast. Once the locomotive on guard in front discovers the enemy situation and fires a gun or whistle to warn, the military train following behind can also brake as soon as possible. The escort troops can defend on the spot.

Not long after returning to the mountain, Hu Biao, who was inspecting the fortifications, saw Zhao Xian looking over with an excited face. guessed that there should be news from the military train, Hu Biao said: "The little devil's train, is it about to leave?" ”

"Yes! The telegram I just received that the little devil has been loaded, and it is estimated that it will be off soon. ”

"Good! I know! Wait a minute, you take the radio and move with the troops. On the base side, just let Xiao Wu and them stay. Second, notify the five company commanders to immediately go to the battalion headquarters for a meeting, and the speed should be fast! ”

"Yes, Battalion Commander!"

As Hu Biao's personal guard and communicator, he had been to Huang Erzhuan on the railway line earlier, and he also knew that there would be a big battle to be fought next. Running quickly, the five company commanders of the Snow Shame Battalion, together with the deputy battalion commander Xu Mingzhi, were gathered.

When Hu Biao returned to the temporary battalion headquarters and announced the combat mission, Zhou Hao, the commander of the fourth company, blushed a little and said: "Battalion commander, the fourth company requests to participate in the battle!" We are also a combat company, and we also want to go to the front line to fight devils. ”

"Not bad! Battalion commander, our logistics company must also go to the battlefield to kill the enemy! ”

Looking at the two company commanders who asked for battle, Hu Biao scolded with a smile: "Leaving the two of you companies is more about your importance." The commander of the fourth company, the soldiers of your company, have been imprisoned for a longer time, and most of their bodies have been left with dark wounds.

The forced march took such a long way last night, and the soldiers were already very depleted. Next, we are going to the place of battle, which is also a short distance away. When I came back, I had to carry a lot of supplies on my back, which was very physically demanding.

What's more, leaving your two companies behind is also to meet and ensure the safety of the troops' return. You can't lose the territory you're building for the sake of war! When you recover, I'll give you a combat mission. ”

It is clear that the two company commanders will take the initiative to ask for battle, and it is more for the sake of the soldiers under their command. The reward salary issued in Lin Cheng the previous time has made many soldiers taste victory. Soldiers who can make meritorious contributions can receive an extra reward in the end.

They are all warriors, and who doesn't want to receive an extra reward? It's not that the extra oceans are too gluttonous, but more of this honor. But after listening to Hu Biao's explanation, the two company commanders also knew that this was the truth.

Compared with the soldiers of the first to third companies, although they have also been imprisoned, they can not be held for as long as the fourth company. A large part of the soldiers who were left behind in the forced march earlier were from the fourth company. After returning to the mountain, he is still resting.

In addition, Hu Biao emphasized that this time the bombing of the railway and the robbery of the military train is more important than the transportation of materials. Therefore, in addition to staying at the base, the Fourth Company and the Logistics Company were also responsible for guarding and responding at the mountain pass. The task is relatively easy.

After appeasing the two company commanders who asked for battle, Hu Biao also quickly said: "After the meeting is adjourned, each company will carry weapons and ammunition and set off immediately!" ”

"Yes! Battalion commander! ”

"That's right! There are soldiers in the company who wear military uniforms, and ask them to find someone to change into the military uniform of the little devil. Although it is not early, it is inevitable that you will meet people on the road. Marching in the military uniform of a little devil is also easy to scare off those who try to get close! ”

"Understood!"

Hu Biao, who is temporarily unable to unify military uniforms, is well aware of the importance of uniform uniforms. It is a pity that although there are many of these prisoners of war, they are still wearing military uniforms issued by the national army. But many military uniforms look a little tattered.

After entering the mountain, many soldiers washed their military uniforms and changed into the clothes of ordinary people. And many of the soldiers chose to wear the little devil uniforms issued to them by Hu Biao. The troops do look a little untidy!

As the three combat companies were quickly assembled, Hu Biao still sent a guard platoon to take charge of the front guard. The three combat companies, still taking the company as a unit, set off at intervals of time before and after, and rushed directly to the valley near the detonation point to hide and wait!