Just when many people thought that the Japanese army had just been defeated in the Battle of Star City, it should have stopped for a while, but the Japanese army once again showed its hideous side, sending a large number of naval and air force forces to cooperate with the army to raid Qinzhou Bay.

To the surprise of the landed Japanese troops and the defenders, the combined fleet dispatched by the Japanese army had just entered the waters of Qinzhou Bay when someone informed the commander of the local garrison. But the final result still ended in the defeat of the defenders.

The reason is very simple, in the face of the Japanese army's large-caliber naval guns and a large number of landing troops, the garrison in charge of defense is not an opponent of the little devils at all. In this case, even if there is stubborn resistance, the final result can only be heavy losses.

Receiving a telegram from the front-line reconnaissance unit, Hu Biao also said helplessly: "In the final analysis, any conspiracy and trickery is a paper tiger in the face of absolute strength. This time, the little devil seems to be really iron-hearted! ”

"Wolf head, let's just stay here, don't we go to Qinzhou?"

"With our little strength, what can we do over there? Don't look at the fact that our troops have expanded a lot, but if we really start a positional war, even if we can win in the end, how much will it cost?

Besides, now that the little devil is in full swing, let's not touch that mildew easily. On the Gui army's side, we will provide them with a little more timely information, and we will also do our part as a friendly army. As for going to war, wait and see! ”

Considering that at present, the little devils are only launching an offensive in the Qinzhou area, and their fundamental purpose is to cut off the international supply line of Gui'an. Although they did not dare to attack the colonial port for the time being, the Japanese army hoped to destroy this southwestern supply line.

Without the rear of the transshipment materials, even if the national government takes back the materials, how can they be transported back to the country? Compared with Qinzhou, which was defended by the Gui army, it is undoubtedly better to bully the former to fight the Haiphong Port, which is currently controlled by the colonial army.

Although the war in Europe has begun, at least as far as the current situation is concerned, the contest between the British and French allied forces and the German allied forces is not yet a winner. Even if the little devil wants to start, he must let them see hope.

At least one thing Hu Biao knows very well, that is, after the Anglo-French coalition forces have lost in the European battlefield, the little devil definitely doesn't mind being a person who falls back into the well. These Asian colonies will become the spoils of war for the Japanese army.

In the face of the Japanese army that gathered 40,000 or 50,000 elites, even the Gui army, which had been prepared for a long time, was still difficult to resist the edge of the Japanese army. The defenders deployed in the forward defensive positions were still powerless to resist the fierce artillery fire and air strike force of the Japanese army.

As a bystander, although Hu Biao was very anxious, he still did not make a move. After seeing that the Japanese army occupied Qinzhou, they began to divide their troops to raid Nanning and the surrounding counties. In particular, Longzhou, which was previously used as a material transfer station, was also in the plan for the Japanese army to occupy it.

After receiving the information sent by the reconnaissance detachment, Hu Biao quickly said: "Notify the Longzhou side and quickly prepare for evacuation!" The materials left in Longzhou have not yet been transported, and they will find a way to get them. Hide it first, then figure out how to transfer it! ”

"Yes! Wolf head! Then we are here in Longzhou, are we fighting with the little devils? ”

"It's nature! Let the task force attack! These bunnies have just changed their equipment and military uniforms, and they can't wait for anything. Find the right opportunity to deal a fatal blow to the little devil. Let the little devil know that Gui Province is not very peaceful! ”

"Understood!"

In order to ensure the safety of Shillong, most of Hu Biao's troops assembled in the southwest at the moment were deployed at the junction of Nanning and Baise. There, Hu Biao had already built permanent fortifications in advance, and as long as the Japanese army dared to attack, Hu Biao would resolutely block it.

In addition, the two newly formed independent regiments commanded by Lei Xiong will be hidden in the occupied areas occupied by the Japanese army one after another. Once the Japanese army launched an offensive against Baise, Hu Biao would also instruct Lei Xiong to disrupt the Japanese army's operational deployment behind enemy lines.

Seeing that in less than three days, the Japanese army had completed the occupation of the entire territory of Qinzhou, Bai Chongxi, who had returned to the town after hearing the news, was also extremely shocked. In his opinion, the Gui army had taken precautions in advance, but it was still unable to stop the Japanese invasion.

Although he was dissatisfied with the results of the front-line defense troops, he could see that most of the troops had lost their troops, and Bai Chongxi also knew that the troops had done their best. Compared with the Japanese army's meticulous preparation and well-equipped, the strength of the Gui army's defensive combat units is indeed much inferior.

Receiving the telegram from Hu Biao, Bai Chongxi said with a little joy: "Sure enough, General Feihu said that the little devil will not let us get international support materials from Haiphong." This time, we have also invited disaster! ”

"General, look at the frame of the little devils, their next step should be towards Nanning. What's next? ”

"What else can I do? The little devils are all coming to the door, and we can only fight with them to the end! If you really let the little devil drive straight in, the consequences will be unimaginable. Fortunately, we were prepared in the early stage, and we didn't catch the little devil off guard. ”

With Hu Biao's warning in advance, Bai Chongxi also deployed many elite troops around Nanning in advance. On the left and right flanks of the south, other elite units of the national army were also assembled. Its purpose was only one, hoping to stop the Japanese army from continuing to attack in Nanning.

If possible, Bai Chongxi even hoped to inflict heavy damage on the Japanese army and drive the Japanese army back into the sea again. It's just that this kind of thinking is somewhat unrealistic in Bai Chongxi's opinion. How could the Japanese army, which controlled air and sea supremacy, be so easy to drive away?

Looking at the telegram sent by Hu Biao, Bai Chongxi immediately said: "Order the front-line combat troops to block the Japanese army step by step, delay the speed of the Japanese army's march, buy more time for the rear to strengthen the fortifications, and first frustrate the spirit of the little devil."

Secondly, the troops stationed in Baise were ordered to obey the dispatch and command of the special task force in wartime. There is General Flying Fox sitting on one side, and if you want to come to Baise, we can rest assured and focus on the deployment around Nanning! ”

Listening to Bai Chongxi's words, some subordinates quickly said, "General, will there be something wrong with handing over our troops to the other party's command?" The most important thing is that there don't seem to be many troops stationed in Baise! ”

"It doesn't matter! Since General Flying Fox took the initiative to take over this task, I believe that he will definitely stop the Japanese attack. Don't look at Gui Province as our territory, but at the moment, General Feihu knows every move of the Japanese army better than us.

If nothing else, General Flying Fox should also be arranged behind the Japanese army. Although there is no movement now, I believe that once he starts to do it, the little devil will definitely feel uncomfortable. With him by my side, I can rest assured! ”

Although he already knew that Hu Biao had moved a lot of troops from the inland, Bai Chongxi also knew that these troops under Hu Biao's command did not seize the territory belonging to the Gui family except for Xilong. On the contrary, after Hu Biao arrived in Xilong, the Baise area changed very much.

In the past, Baise could also be described as rampant bandits, and since Hu Biao appeared, the bandits have almost been wiped out. Relying on the material transportation line from Longzhou to Nanning, many goods are now being transported to Xilong.

Some of the counties and towns through which the goods passed could collect a lot of taxes just by receiving these caravans, and the business of some inns and restaurants was much better than before. The income of the people in the territory is also much higher than before.

What really reassured and curious Bai Chongxi was that he had already received some secret reports that many of Hu Biao's troops drawn from the inland had now entered the colonies controlled by Britain and France, and even planned to stay in the British and French colonies for a long time.

Although I don't understand the significance of Hu Biao's actions, it can be seen from Hu Biao's judgment that the Japanese army will invade Gui Province, and Hu Biao knows the Japanese army very well. The deployment of military forces in Southeast Asia in advance also has its intentions.

Knowing Bai Chongxi's temporary authorization, Hu Biao also felt quite relieved. Judging from Bai Chongxi's statement, his cooperation with the Gui Department is still very successful. In a short period of time, he shouldn't have to worry about Gui turning his face and stabbing him in the back.

With Bai Chongxi's authorization, Hu Biao immediately said: "Send a report to the old wolf, deploy the two regiments of the first division that have not yet been reequipped in all counties in Baise, temporarily take over the city defense fortifications in these county towns, and step up the training of local city defense troops." ”

"Yes, wolfhead!"

As the first division commander appointed by Hu Biao, Qin Tianyou also became Hu Biao's agent in Gui Province. For the defensive operations in the Baise area, Hu Biao was also given full authority to Qin Tianyou. What Hu Biao has to do is to direct behind the scenes.

At present, Hu Biao is around, although there is only the task force. But Hu Biao knew that the combat capability of the task force was much stronger than that of the First Division under certain circumstances. After all, today the task force already has six companies.

The two oldest companies, the two companies that have been trained, and the two newly expanded companies. The combined strength of the six companies already has the combat capability of nearly one regiment.

If he really wants to confront the little devils, Hu Biao believes that the combat effectiveness of the task force will really shock the Japanese army. What's more, Hu Biao never thought of competing head-on with the little devil, and it was his plan to engage in jungle warfare with the little devil.

When he learned that the Japanese army had sent an infantry brigade to begin its march in the direction of Longzhou, Hu Biao decided to knock out the vanguard sent by the Japanese army first. Always losing and retreating, it will only boost the morale of the Japanese army, and occasionally winning a second battle can also boost morale.

Just after the Japanese army occupied the city of Zongzuo, which was closest to Longzhou, the Japanese brigade began to divide its troops and try to occupy the entire territory of Zongzuo in the shortest possible time. Among them, Longzhou, the most prosperous, is undoubtedly a military important place for the Japanese army to attack.

Even according to the operational deployment of the Japanese army, the commander of the Japanese infantry brigade in charge of the operation in the Zongzuo area planned to encircle and annihilate the national defense troops stationed in the territory of Zongzuo. Taking Zongzuo meant that the Japanese army cut off the passage from Longzhou to Nanning.

Hearing this news, the national army security regiment stationed in Longzhou also seemed a little panicked. As for the traders staying in Longzhou, they became even more panicked, and many people even began to think of ways to sell the materials they had gathered in their hands.

After receiving a telegram from Liu Shixing, Hu Biao, who was sitting outside Longzhou City to command, quickly said: "Sandao, you take a company into the city and take over this security regiment." Tell the commander of the security regiment that if he dares to abandon the city and flee, he will be punished by military law! ”

"Understood!"

Then let Lao Liu find those vendors in the city and buy some of the goods in their hands at a low price. Take advantage of our shipping channels to get those goods away as quickly as possible. When appropriate, let our Guardian Dart Bureau step in and escort the vendors away. ”

"It's a take-it-all game!"

Listening to the arrangements made by Hu Biao, Xu Sandao also knew that Hu Biao planned to transfer all the materials gathered in Longzhou before the Japanese army arrived. If it was the materials of the national government, Hu Biao did not plan to pay for them at all.

The reason is simple, these materials are either destroyed on the spot, or they can only watch them fall into the hands of the little devils. After taking over the defense of Longzhou, Hu Biao wanted to get rid of these materials, but I believe it was still very easy.

In contrast, Hu Biao didn't want to take the materials collected by those vendors. It's just that Hu Biao feels that it is still very necessary to let those traders make a small fortune. In order to transfer this batch of materials, Hu Biao also prepared a lot of manpower.

Even if the Japanese army then wanted to follow the pursuit, it was believed that the troops deployed on the secret transportation line would continue to surprise the little devils. Unless the little devil is willing to continue to increase his troops here, this point of strength will not be enough to see once the troops are dispersed.

After receiving Hu Biao's order, Xu Sandao changed into a colonel's uniform that he rarely wore, and led a task force company and three combat companies, with a total strength of one battalion into Longzhou openly. Seeing the appearance of this unit, the head of the security regiment in Longzhou also breathed a sigh of relief.

He had already received a telegram from Shangfeng, and the head of the security regiment also knew that he could not evacuate Longzhou. If he dared to abandon the city and flee, then Bai Chongxi would definitely kill him. Since the Japanese invasion, several security chiefs have been court-martialed.

"Commander Zhou, you must have received a telegram from Shangfeng, right? I am Colonel Xu Sandao of the Special Operations Team, and I was ordered to temporarily take over Longzhou City. Next, whether you can hold Longzhou or not, you still have to worry about the cooperation of Head Zhou! ”

"Chief Xu's words are serious! Where it is useful, the lowly will do its best! ”

After successfully completing the transfer of power, Xu Sandao quickly issued an order: "In order to prevent the Japanese army from spying on our army's intelligence, from now on, all non-combatants in the city must leave in the shortest possible time." Otherwise, once the battle starts, you will bear the consequences! ”

After this order was reported to the whole city, many vendors were even more anxious. At this time, many merchants in the city knew that there was a wealthy merchant in the city who was willing to buy the goods they collected at a low price. At first, some people were reluctant to sell.

Now seeing that the little devils are constantly forcing into Longzhou City, these traders who are trying to gamble have begun to go to Liu Shixing again, hoping to sell the goods in their hands, but Liu Shixing also said directly: "The price will be reduced by two percent!" Otherwise, I don't want to! ”

In the face of Liu Shixing's purchase at a reduced price again, many traders naturally seemed unhappy. But Liu Shixing also said directly: "This time is different from the past, the little devil has taken Zongzuo City, I want to transport the goods out, and I have to take a greater risk."

If you don't want to sell, leave it. When the little devil calls, maybe the little devil will buy your goods at a high price. It's just that when the time comes, let people treat you as traitors, and I don't need to say more about the consequences, right? ”

Money or death! This is the choice that Liu Shixing gave them!

If it weren't for their greed, they would not have lost another 20% of the price if they sold the goods in advance. In Liu Shixing's view, the price of another two percent reduction is also the price they pay for their greed!