Since receiving the order, the assault battalions that have been formed one after another, with the response of Xu Sandao and others, secretly arrived at the occupied area that the Japanese army had just captured and waited for help. While the combat order had not yet been issued, the assault battalions also strengthened their training for the integration of troops.

In these areas that had just been occupied by the Japanese army, there were many defeated troops by the Japanese army, and Hu Biao also ordered the assault battalion to collect these defeated troops. For these routs, it was somewhat surprising to see the appearance of the assault battalion.

But for Hu Biao, compared with those captured officers and soldiers, Hu Biao will also select these defeated defeated soldiers. The remaining unqualified defeated troops, when the battle is over, Hu Biao will also return them to the Ninth War Zone.

Compared to Xue Yue, who was dealing with the Japanese attack at the moment, he only thought about defeating the Japanese army that invaded Star City, but he never thought that Star City would become a place of a hundred battles in the future. Around the city, the Japanese army fought it several times.

Xue Yue, who is now the acting commander, naturally hopes that through this battle, he will truly become the commander of the Ninth War Zone. As the theater with the most elites under the command of the national army, it is of great significance to be the commander of this theater.

In the later period, if he wanted to maintain the land passage, Hu Biao felt that it was indispensable to deal with the Ninth War Zone led by Xue Yue. For this famous anti-Japanese general, Hu Biao is still interested in making friends. And Xue Yue, I think I've heard of the name of General Flying Fox.

As a national major general personally appointed and promoted by Lao Jiang, it is no secret that Hu Biao is among the senior generals of the national army. Compared with most of the other generals, Hu Biao, who is not yet 30 years old, is already a major general.

But no matter how popular these senior generals are, they can't find fault with Hu Biao. Based on Hu Biao's military exploits and other generals, it is estimated that a major general is not a problem at all. If it is a descendant, I am afraid that it is enough to be promoted to lieutenant general.

On the occasion of the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression, the camp of the national army is also war-only, and the generals who can win the battle will naturally be appreciated and treated favorably by Lao Jiang. If it weren't for Hu Biao's refusal to succumb to Lao Jiang's solicitation, I was afraid that Hu Biao's military rank would be even higher than it is now.

After learning more about Xu Sandao's reconnaissance, Hu Biao personally inspected the four assault battalions that had been transferred, and soon decided to attack Linxiang and rescue the thousands of prisoners of war held in Linxiang City. In addition, cut off the supply line of the Japanese army in the direction of northern Hunan.

Summoning the four assault battalion commanders, Hu Biao also said seriously: "This operation to rescue prisoners of war and attack Linxiang will be led by me to lead the guard platoon and the first assault battalion to be responsible." The rest of the assault battalions were responsible for encircling the point and sending reinforcements to block the supply lines of the Japanese army.

Remember, the Japanese certainly don't have much time left for us to react. Once the Japanese learned that there was a force like ours behind them, they would inevitably draw heavy troops to encircle and suppress them. And let's not get too entangled with them.

After the end of the battle, the troops began to move to the northern Jiangxi region according to the predetermined plan. There, we looked for an opportunity to fight the Japanese army. Subsequently, the assault battalions moved to the southwest and took the rescued prisoners of war with them.

It is important to remember that the recruitment of prisoners of war is voluntary. If the prisoners of war are not willing to go with us, then they will be replenished to the rout barracks. Find another opportunity to return to the rear of the Ninth Theater. ”

"Yes, wolfhead!"

Of the four assault battalion commanders who led the troops this time, except for Xu Mingzhi, who is considered a high-ranking commander, two of the other three assault battalion commanders were from the Anhuashan base. The other one was transferred from the Malingshan base.

The combat units assigned by the assault battalions are also the elite selected from the guerrilla units. These guerrillas had actual combat experience in fighting the Japanese army in the guerrilla areas. After a little integration, the combat effectiveness of the assault battalions is not weak.

Moreover, after Hu Biao arrived, each assault battalion was assigned a batch of American-made weapons. In addition to the Thomson submachine guns that were equipped with a small amount of various units earlier, Hu Biao also purchased a large number of Browning automatic rifles when he went to Media this time.

In Hu Biao's opinion, even if the performance of this automatic rifle is not too good, the ammunition capacity is more than that of ordinary rifles. Whether offensive or defensive, it can form a concentrated fire advantage. If there are not enough people, then the bullets will make up!

In addition, Hu Biao also purchased a batch of 60 mortars made in Menia. In Hu Biao's view, although the caliber of this mortar is not large, it is equally powerful. The heavy machine guns and grenadiers used to suppress the little devils are very suitable.

The most important thing is that the weight of this 60 is very suitable for officers and soldiers to carry. The battlefield is highly mobile and can effectively avoid possible artillery countermeasures launched by the Japanese army. As a company equipment, it can effectively improve the combat strength of the company.

All in all, looking at the weapons and equipment issued by Hu Biao, the officers and men of the assault battalions were extremely excited. In their opinion, with these weapons and equipment, whether offensive or defensive, they dare to have a good fight with the little devils.

As for rifles, the assault battalions were more equipped with Japanese-style rifles. When the future arsenal produces the rifles designed by Hu Biao, Hu Biao will also redress the troops one after another to further standardize the equipment of the troops.

After the combat order was issued, the assault battalions arrived at their respective battlefields one after another in accordance with Hu Biao's order. At the same time, Hu Biao, who was in the temporary headquarters, came to Zheng Jingwu and said: "Prepare to send a report to the Ninth War Zone!" ”

In Hu Biao's opinion, as long as he fights on Linxiang's side, the Japanese army, which is frantically attacking on the front line, will inevitably send troops back to help. This also meant that the Japanese offensive steps would be disrupted, and the Ninth Theater would be able to prepare in advance.

As long as he is properly prepared, with Xue Yue's combat command ability, he should be able to catch the little devil off guard. Relieving a little pressure on the Ninth Theater can also reduce the losses of the Ninth Theater and make the Japanese army pay a heavier price.

Xue Yue, who was commanding the front-line battle at the Star City Chief's Headquarters, suddenly saw the adjutant with a solemn and confused expression and said, "Sir, this is a secret telegram we just received, the other party has no number, only a code name!" ”

"Ugh! There is no number, only a code name? What kind of troops is this? Show me the telegram! ”

Xue Yue, who took the telegram and checked it carefully, saw the word flying fox behind the telegram, his eyes suddenly lit up and he said with a smile: "I really didn't expect him to come!" But that's right, such a big scene, if he doesn't come, he won't be a flying fox! ”

"Sir, who is this flying fox?"

"This guy is a prodigy! You don't need to know much about him. In terms of combat exploits, he is one of the few geniuses who has been promoted from sergeant to major general in less than two years just by virtue of his military exploits! ”

Hearing what Xue Yue said, a general soon said in a low voice: "Sir, is this person you are talking about, is it General Flying Fox?" ”

"That's right! That's it! From the Battle of Jinling to the Battle of Xuzhou and the Battle of Wuhan, he led his troops to participate in the battle. It's just that, except for a few high-level officials, many people don't know about his existence, even the Japanese army.

I heard that the commission admired this guy very much, but this guy was very arrogant and ignored the commissioner's appreciation of him. The troops under his command were all recruited and trained by himself. Those who have dealt with him admire his ability to train and command troops! ”

Briefly recounting some of Hu Biao's legendary experiences, Xue Yue quickly said: "Hang up the operational map of the Linxiang area, and see how many troops the Japanese army in this direction has deployed." I think this is a chance to break the game! ”

"Sir, the little devil is in the Linxiang area, and there is a brigade of troops. Together with the troops deployed on the perimeter, there should be more than one wing. General Flying Fox and his subordinates can really take Linxiang City? ”

Facing the doubts of his subordinates, Xue Yue also said directly: "People come from afar to help the field, whether he can fight Linxiang or not, it will cause panic among the Japanese army." There is no vanity under the fame, and you can't look at this guy with the eyes of ordinary people.

Not to mention, during the Battle of Wuhan earlier, he and his combat troops brutally beat a division of the Japanese army to pieces. This record is enough to show that his strength is not weak. Sending a telegram in advance should have made us prepare in advance.

In any case, we have to find a way to break the game now, and if we continue to defend against it, we will be very passive. If we can find the offensive loopholes of the little devils, I believe we can find a chance to break the game! Why gamble? ”

If it was simply one or two generals praising Hu Biao, maybe Xue Yue would feel a little unreliable. But Xue Yue knew very well that the two bigwigs of the Gui family were also trying their best to win over Hu Biao. This shows that Hu Biao does have capital worth wooing.

Even if Hu Biao didn't give Lao Jiang face several times, Lao Jiang still promoted Hu Biao and his subordinates. If he really didn't have any ability, how could Lao Jiang be so accustomed to Hu Biao? Thinking about these truths, Xue Yue naturally felt that Hu Biao should have some skills.

In response to Hu Biao's reminder, Xue Yue quickly mobilized heavy troops to prepare for a counterattack. And at this moment, the Japanese army did not expect that the Linxiang area that had just been controlled had broken into a fierce tiger and was preparing to wreak havoc behind the Japanese army.

Just as many Nationalist troops and Japanese generals have realized that the Japanese front is constantly stretching, if they want to organize a large army to fight, their dependence on supplies will be further expanded. To this end, the Japanese army must adopt a combat strategy of quick victory.

In addition, in order to ensure the supply of war materials, the Japanese army must also select some important cities in the rear of the battle as transit points for the collection of materials. After Linxiang was occupied, it soon became a transit place for rear materials and soldiers of the Japanese army.

When Hu Biao led the guard platoon and successfully solved a convoy returning from the front line, the group quickly changed into cars and camouflaged wounded, and entered the heavily garrisoned Linxiang City openly.

It didn't take long for a convoy transporting supplies from the rear to enter Linxiang City smoothly under the inspection of the officers and soldiers guarding the city. No one knew that the escort officers and men of these two convoys were actually disguised by Hu Biao and the reconnaissance detachment.

Storming a county town with a brigade garrison, in Hu Biao's opinion, was bound to cause a lot of casualties to the troops. If you can blend into the city, it should be easier to deal with the Japanese troops stationed in Linxiang City under the condition that the inside should be combined with the outside.

Obtaining the maximum result at the minimum cost has always been the combat strategy that Hu Biao emphasizes and pursues. At present, the surrounding area of Linxiang has been cleared by the Japanese army, and no organized resistance troops have been found.

This also means that the appearance of Hu Biao and his entourage was completely unexpected by the Japanese army! Surprise wins, and it becomes possible!

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