Regarding the defensive operation in Longzhou, since it has been decided to hand over the responsibility to Xu Sandao, Hu Biao will not interfere too much. Having thwarted two attacks by the Japanese army in a row, Hu Biao believed that the little devils should not be able to find any other way than to increase their troops.

Relying only on the troops currently stationed in Zongzuo City, the Japanese army absolutely did not dare to divide its troops again. The main force has advanced to a large force near Nanning, and it is unlikely that it will be able to send troops back to help, so it is only necessary to continue to draw troops from the rear to reinforce Zongzuo.

Realizing the possible operational adjustments that the Japanese army might make next, Hu Biao immediately instructed Lei Xiong, who was lurking in the occupied area, to pay attention to every move in the area occupied by the little devils. Once the little devil draws his troops, he will find a way to ambush and harass him halfway.

In short, now that the little devil has invaded Nanning, he wants to withdraw in a short time, and I believe it is not so easy. Under such circumstances, guerrilla units that have been waiting for a long time to lurk behind enemy lines in various places can naturally come out and carry out their activities.

If the occupied area is really too peaceful, the little devil will be suspicious. The attack of a small group of guerrillas is in line with the situation in the occupied area, so that the Japanese army, who is responsible for the defense of the occupied area, can find something to do and pass the time!

As for Lei Xiong's report to Hu Biao, the Japanese army that seized the coastal port began to continuously send supplies and soldiers to the shore, Hu Biao did not feel any surprise. If the Japanese army wants to control the territory it is occupying now, it is impossible not to increase its troops.

In a reply to Lei Xiong, Hu Biao confessed: "Monitor the movement of Japanese reinforcements, and try to insert our manpower in the port." If you have the chance, you can find a way to blow up a few warehouses and make the little devils anxious.

Considering that the Japanese army had just gained a firm foothold, the guerrillas in various localities were not allowed to attack the county seat without authorization, but only had to fight guerrilla warfare with the little devils around the county seat, so that the little devils did not dare to go to the countryside at will. Combat mode, refer to the base in Sioux Province! ”

Guerrilla warfare behind enemy lines was naturally no problem for Hu Biao's subordinates, who had moved to southern Guizhou at the moment. The guerrillas formed in the later period were all elite backbones in the south, and they often dealt with little devils in the south.

With a little more time and more support from the local people, Hu Biao believed that the development of his troops in southern Guizhou would not be inferior to that of the south. As for the little devils who occupy many county seats, Hu Biao is really not too worried.

Compared with the northern plains, there are many villages and roads in the south. On the southern side of Guinan, only a few counties have built roads. And the road from the county seat to the countryside is also very difficult. As for the villages, most of them are relatively sparsely distributed.

The land is vast and sparsely populated, the mountains are high and the forests are dense, which is the situation in Guinan. If the little devil really wants to control the occupied area, just patrolling the villages in the occupied area, it is possible that the little devil's legs will be thin. How easy is it to exterminate the guerrillas?

When Hu Biao arrived in the Baise Theater, the Japanese army also officially launched an offensive against Nanning. Looking at the front-line battle reports continuously sent by the reconnaissance troops, Hu Biao also sighed: "It seems that this time, Nanning will have another bloody battle!" ”

"Yes! It's just that although the little devil caught the Gui army off guard this time, we warned us in advance, and they also gathered a large number of troops here in Nanning. The little devil is attacking this time, I'm afraid he won't be able to get too much bargain! ”

"Don't be underestimated! Earlier, the reconnaissance detachment had already sent a telegram that the Guangxi-Guangdong border seemed to have found signs of a large-scale increase in troops by the little devils. If the little devil attacks from the side of Guangdong Province, the defenders of Nanning also need to be prepared to meet the enemy on both sides! ”

"The little devil wants to call from Guangdong Province, but I'm afraid it's not so easy, right?"

Listening to what Hu Biao said, Qin Tianyou looked at the map and felt that the closest place in Guangdong Province to Nanning needed to pass through a large number of county seats. In those places, the Katsura family also deployed a significant number of security forces.

But Hu Biao still said: "With the combat quality and logistics supply of the little devils, even if they don't use mechanized troops, the speed of their infantry marching on foot is not inferior to us at all." If you're not careful, you may really suffer a big loss! ”

"Then let's say hello to that side in advance?"

"No! You must know that this is the territory of the Gui family that has been operating for many years, and the little devils in Guangdong Province really called, Bai Chongxi will definitely receive the news soon. What we have to do is to ensure the flank of the defense, so that the little devils do not break through! ”

"Understood!"

Some things are done too much, which can cause misunderstanding and vigilance. In the border area with Guangdong Province, Hu Biao also asked the intelligence group to install some reconnaissance personnel in advance to collect some intelligence there. This matter should be avoided by the Gui army.

Otherwise, Bai Chongxi would also doubt and even worry about whether Hu Biao had the idea of replacing them. At the moment, Hu Biao really wants only the border area between Gui Province and the colony, and other places are not interested.

Taking the initiative to take over the defensive combat rights in the Baise region is more to ensure that the little devils will not be allowed to invade Shillong. As long as the little devils are not allowed to hit Shillong, even if the little devils send fighters to bomb, the impact they can have is extremely limited.

It's really not good, when the little devil bombing is over, then spend some time and manpower and material resources to rebuild the bombed houses. If the little devil's infantry is allowed to enter Shillong, then the factory set up by Hu Biao in Xilong will be taken over by the little devil.

If it really comes to that point, it also means that Hu Biao's investment and hard work in Xillong will go down the drain. Let the security forces in the Baise area defend against the invading Japanese army, Hu Biao was more worried. In this case, why not take the initiative to take over the right to defend and fight?

There are reconnaissance troops sent to the forward battlefield, and Hu Biao is not worried that the little devil can send troops to sneak attack. If the little devil wants to attack Nanning from Baise, he must defeat the defensive troops deployed by Hu Biao on the front line.

With the fierce battle between the Japanese army and the Gui army on the frontal battlefield in Nanning for several days, the Japanese commander Ando Toshiki, who was personally in command, said with a somewhat solemn expression: "After attacking for several days, our army has suffered a lot of losses, and the tenacity of the enemy army is somewhat beyond expectations!" ”

Listening to Ando Toshikichi's words, a general soon said: "Your Excellency Commander, the commander of the enemy army who commanded the battle against our army this time is Bai Chongxi, a general of the Gui family. This man was known for his resourcefulness, and his troops were all his direct combat units. ”

If it were to be used on other battlefields, the Gui family might not be so desperate. But the place where the Japanese army invaded this time was itself the place where the Gui family started. If you can't even keep the old nest, what will others think of Gui Jun?

After some narration and analysis by the staff officer, Ando Toshikichi, who was staring at the combat map, quickly said: "According to the information provided by the special high school, the Chinese army has learned of our combat intentions and has dispatched a large army from Hunan Province to support.

Judging from the distance, our reinforcements want to rush to the battle, but I am afraid that they will be later than the Chinese army. In this battle, the military department's operational intention was to cut off the communication between China and the Indochina colonies and cut off its overseas material transportation channels.

It's just that if we want to ensure that this plan goes well, we must take the place of Nanning, and then control the Kunlun Pass, the throat of Guinan. If we fail to accomplish this objective, even if we cut off this supply line, we will be very passive in the future. ”

After the battle attempt to raid Guinan was announced, a general soon said: "Your Excellency Commander, can you find a way to attack from the flank?" According to the information provided by the Special High Division, the unit responsible for the defense of the Baise area is the security force of the Gui department.

Compared with the troops that fought with us this time, they were all from the main force of the Gui family, and the security forces sent by the Gui family to various places had extremely low combat capability. If we can tear a hole in this, maybe we can turn the tide of the current stalemate. ”

Pointing to a place on the map, the general confidently told his battle plan. Since the frontal battlefield will not be able to open the situation for a while and a half, it is not a way to find a way to outflank it.

For the Japanese army, they are not willing to die with the elite troops of the Gui system. The reason is simple, the Japanese army at this time was very concerned about the casualties of the troops. If too many troops are lost in this battle, even if you win, it will be a miserable victory!

Listening to the battle plan told by this general, Ando Toshikichi thought about it and said, "Sakurada-kun, then you will lead the mixed brigade to command this roundabout operation." I hope that you can break through the defense line of the Chinese army as soon as possible and open a gap for our army. ”

"Hey!"

Major General Takeshi Sakurada, who had the right to fight independently, also seemed very happy. As the brigade commander of the mixed brigade, Sakurada Takeshi is very concerned about the opportunity of this battle. If he can lead the brigade to fame in the battle, he may be promoted to lieutenant general.

In addition, his mixed brigade can also be expanded into divisions. During this time, Sakurada Takeshi learned from the military department that in order to cope with the expanding war, the Japanese Cabinet also considered reorganizing some mixed brigades into divisional combat units.

For these brigade commanders at the rank of major general, who doesn't want to be promoted to the next level and become the new division commander? At these levels, every time they move up the level, it will be extremely difficult. If you don't have military achievements, it's impossible to get promoted.

In order to provide an opportunity for the mixed brigade to outflank in a roundabout way, Ando Toshikichi instructed the attacking troops on the front line to continue to put pressure on the Gui army defending Nanning. As long as the weather permitted, the Japanese would send fighter planes to support the operation and bomb the defensive positions of the Gui army.

Just when the mixed brigade, which served as a reserve, began to quietly break away from the main camp and advance towards Nong'an City, which borders Nanning in Baise. The reconnaissance unit, which had been keeping an eye on the Japanese army, quickly telegraphed the situation to Hu Biao, who was on the front line.

Receiving a telegram from the reconnaissance unit, Hu Biao said with a smile: "Originally, I thought that we might not be able to win this battle. Unexpectedly, the little devil really looked up to us, and even sent a mixed brigade over. ”

"Mixed brigades? Is it any different from the other brigades of the little devils? ”

"The difference is not too big! It's just that this kind of mixed brigade is better at mountain and jungle warfare. Moreover, its combination of arms is different from that of the Japanese army's infantry brigades. In short, don't take it lightly! ”

"Yes! Then should we send someone in advance and greet them? ”

"No need! Let them in first, and then cut them off. Before the little devil can react, I want to completely annihilate this Japanese mixed brigade. The first division has just been established, so you have to find a target to sacrifice the flag, right? ”

As soon as these words came out, Qin Tianyou also seemed a little surprised, but he was more happy in his heart. As the commander of the First Division, he naturally hoped to win a big victory to let all the combat units under the command of the Wolf Army know that the First Division is a veritable First Division!