Everyone who has contacted Hu Biao knows that if you want to contact Hu Biao for an urgent matter, you can only send a telegram. As for private meetings, Hu Biao often invites you. If you want to grasp Hu Biao's whereabouts, unless you are the person who follows him.

After inspecting the Zaozhuang base in the north and the last, Hu Biao had a conversation with the Eighth Route Army all night. The next morning, he saw off the relevant personnel who came to meet, and he also took the accompanying guard platoon and quickly left Zaozhuang.

In this case, even if someone informed the Japanese army, he was afraid that before the Japanese had arrived, Hu Biao would have left without a trace. If you want to track Hu Biao's whereabouts, you can imagine how difficult it is.

Although Hu Biao also wanted to go to the north and see the future capital city. Hu Biao knew very well that the capital city today was also under the control of the Japanese. There were also certain risks to go there.

In contrast, although the inspection of various guerrilla areas along the way was also in the territory occupied by the Japanese army, if there was any accident, the accompanying troops could not solve it, Hu Biao could also mobilize surrounding troops to aid in a short time.

At least in Hu Biao's opinion, he gradually understood the principle that the higher the position, the greater the responsibility. In the past, he would not be afraid of going there. Although he is not afraid now, his subordinates would be worried. If something really happens, the consequences are unimaginable.

Everyone knows that if the wolf army is missing, anyone can continue to operate. Only Hu Biao, the wolf head. If the wolf headless, how can it surround the mountains and fields and be proud of the jungle? It doesn’t mean that everything can be done by one’s own nature!

Just three days after Hu Biao left the Zaozhuang base, an elite Eighth Route Army main force came to the Eighth Route Army guerrilla area in Zaozhuang. After this force arrived, he soon arrived at a nearby valley led by the liaison officer.

Looking at the Eighth Route Army officers and soldiers who were on duty in the valley, I felt a little curious. The reason was very simple. These soldiers wearing people's clothes should all look elite, but they are different from them.

Before entering the valley, Lin Dingyuan, who was in charge of leading the team, also said seriously, "Tell the soldiers clearly, don't contact each other at will, and don't ask who the other party is casually. If you perform this escort mission, you will be considered a meritorious service!"

"Yes, the leader!"

Thinking of the private meeting with Hu Biao in the previous episode, and then the instructions of the army leader, Lin Dingyuan knew very well that being able to be promoted to the current main regiment commander should have a lot to do with that he is Hu Biao's second brother-in-law.

Although he didn't want to admit it, Lin Dingyuan knew in his heart that Hu Biao gave his second brother-in-law a good face. Even if the task of receiving materials was taken by Hu Biao, he would take the initiative to take over it, hoping that he would escort him to the headquarters.

Looking at the wooden boxes piled in the valley and several cannons that could be seen at a glance, the officer who followed him to receive the supplies said happily, "Captain, are these cannons ours?"

"Don't dream! These artillery must be handed over to the headquarters. However, our column can also be assigned some. As for our regiment, we should be able to organize an artillery company. We can also divide the mortars and infantry artillery into several of them!"

"Really! That's OK! With the artillery company, we will fight with the Japanese in the future and there will be artillery fire support!"

As officers of front-line combat troops, they know the importance of artillery more than anyone else. Unfortunately, many of the Eighth Route Army's equipment can only be seized through the battlefield. When the artillery is seized occasionally, most of them need to be handed over.

At least many regiment-level combat units cannot form direct artillery units. Only combat units at the brigade level have direct artillery units. The less there are, the more eager the officers are. Now seeing so many artillery, how can they not be moved!

Just as many generals who have come into contact with Hu Biao, Hu Biao is a generous person. Originally, this time, Hu Biao only wanted to meet Lin Dingyuan, but the leader Xu came uninvited to meet with Hu Biao on behalf of the Eighth Route Army.

After the meeting ended, Hu Biao also said directly, "This time itinerary is a bit tight. After you leave, I will leave Zaozhuang. The Chinese New Year is coming soon. To thank you for your friendly cooperation over the past period of time, I have also prepared a New Year's goods for you.

In two days, you can just send someone to accept it. As for how to distribute the New Year goods, I can't control it. It's just that some New Year goods are, I hope you can hand them over to Mr. Zhu and several leaders in Yan'an on their behalf.

I know that your Eighth Route Army is hard and simple, but the New Year is about to be held, so you always have to buy new clothes and have a good meal? I’ll just have to send those New Year’s goods and supplies on your behalf, which is my personal wish!”

"Thank you! Although I always take your things for nothing, I feel a little embarrassed. But I believe Mr. Hu knows the situation of our Eighth Route Army. I will thank you for this kind of thought, my boss and the leaders of Yan'an, first!"

But what Lin Dingyuan did not expect was that the so-called New Year goods would actually have a batch of artillery that the Eighth Route Army lacked the most. In addition to the light artillery suitable for regiment-level combat troops, Hu Biao also prepared ten mountain cannons with a caliber of 75.

Although it is time-consuming and laborious to transfer these artillery, the officers and soldiers who came to receive the materials have decided that even if the person lifted his shoulders, they would still move these mountain artillery back to the army. I think these mountain artillery will stay on the column.

After all, if you want to transfer the relatively heavy mountain cannons to the headquarters hundreds of miles away, the chances of being discovered by the Japanese army along the way are very high. Once discovered by the Japanese army, you will definitely intercept them. By then, it will be difficult to save these mountain cannons.

In contrast, most of the mortars and infantry cannons can be disassembled and assembled. As long as there are enough personnel, be careful to avoid places where the Japanese army inspects them, they can be sent to the headquarters safely. The headquarters should also know this.

In addition to artillery, there are also many light and heavy machine guns equipped by the Japanese army, plus 300 Thomson submachine guns. The officers who unboxed the box to check these weapons, most of them thought that it would be great if they were all owned by their regiment!

Putting aside these weapons and ammunition for the troops, the other things contained in the wooden boxes are real New Year's goods. Needless to mention tobacco and alcohol, they were all prepared by Hu Biao for the heads of the headquarters, as well as some daily necessities.

What surprised Lin Dingyuan the most was that among the so-called New Year's goods, there were actually ten brand new radio stations. Although the Eighth Route Army has always cooperated with Hu Biao to purchase radio stations, the price of each radio station is indeed not cheap.

In addition, the Eighth Route Army's expansion of its troops is very fast. Even though some people thought that the radio station could be equipped with regiment-level combat troops. As a result, the number of radio stations purchased still could not meet the radio needs of all main regiments.

Now there are ten new radio stations, and I believe there are ten new main groups that can all be equipped with radio stations. As the main group leader, Lin Dingyuan is very clear that a radio station is indeed very important for regiment-level combat troops.

Especially those regiment-level combat troops that are far away from the brigade or column can only rely on horseback notifications for any combat tasks. This communication method will undoubtedly bring significant losses to the combat. With a radio station, you can communicate in time!

"Good stuff! These ten radio stations must be kept properly!"

"Yes, the leader!"

After counting the materials handed over on the list, the guerrilla captain who was in charge of contacting Lin Dingyuan also smiled and said, "Captain Lin, I have a lot of things on this list. You sign a letter and I can report to the captain at that time!"

"Thank you! Please trouble you!"

"It's okay! Although I was a little jealous of these weapons and equipment. But I know that your Eighth Route Army needs these weapons and ammunition more than us. I just hope that if there are any difficulties in the future, you can lend a helping hand in time!"

"This is naturally! We are all anti-Japanese troops. When we really need it, we will definitely help us!"

For many Eighth Route Army behind enemy lines, they often need to be extra cautious when cooperating with other friendly forces. However, on Qilu, the Eighth Route Army is willing to cooperate with Hu Biao's troops.

First, when distributing spoils, both sides can discuss in advance. Second, when cooperating, they cooperate sincerely. Compared with other so-called friendly forces, it always feels awkward to cooperate, and even more careful.

Lin Dingyuan, who took this list and notified the troops to start transporting the supplies, was also very clear about the importance of this batch of supplies. Even the leader surnamed Xu, who had not come here in person, said bluntly when he saw this list, "This guy is so generous!"

Putting aside the value of this batch of materials, Hu Biao's intention alone is enough to make many people admire him. No matter what Hu Biao's intentions are, at least until now, the Eighth Route Army has not noticed any unreasonable requests made by Hu Biao.

In short, when I received a telegram from the Qilu Column, the bosses far away from northwest Shanxi and several leaders in Yan'an all thought that Hu Biao was a good person and a very generous person.

The only thing I felt was that the Eighth Route Army had released its kindness and hoped that Hu Biao would join, but Hu Biao refused tactfully. In fact, in the eyes of many people who know Hu Biao, there was nothing wrong with Hu Biao not joining.

Today, Hu Biao is already a major general appointed by the National Government. When it comes to the Eighth Route Army, what position should he be given? Even if Hu Biao is willing to join, are his subordinates who are mostly prisoners of war willing to join?

In short, with Hu Biao's current strength, it is indeed difficult to talk about joining. Being able to maintain the current cooperation is not a wise choice. As for the future, it can only be left to be discussed in the future!

Hu Biao, who was rushing on the road almost every day, was naturally not very clear about these arguments. For Hu Biao, as a soldier in later generations, he respected these anti-Japanese heroes very much and hoped to do his best.

If the Eighth Route Army had more strength, it would have more ability to counterattack and self-defense when dealing with the Japanese encirclement in the future. As long as these weapons and equipment could be used for anti-Japanese matters, Hu Biao would think it was worth it.

At this stage, the Eighth Route Army can be seen almost everywhere in the anti-Japanese battlefield behind enemy lines in the occupied northern areas. Hu Biao, who had no time to take care of the north, could only use this method. I hope that the Eighth Route Army can eliminate more Japanese devils for the people in the north!
Chapter completed!