The plan was very careful and almost all possibilities were calculated. Guo Jiqiao put down his telescope and turned his head to look behind the footsteps.

The confidential staff came hurriedly and saluted, "Sir, telegram from the war zone."

Guo Jiqiao reached out to take the telegram and copied the paper. He read it briefly, smiled faintly, put the telegram into his pocket, and greeted the guards next to him, "Go and invite General Yang and tell him that the Military Commission's commendation and appointment have been completed."

The report of the bloody battle in Huaiyang was submitted to the Military Commission for the award of medals and commendation was simple, but Yang Tianfeng had to consider the promotion. Before the Military Commission could find the results, Shangqiu was restored and the victory of the Japanese army and Zhang Lanfeng's troops was sent again. Then there was a telegram to ask about the results of Wei Lihuang, the First War Zone.

The Military Commission did not dare to delay any further, and there was no reason to delay any further. The result was agreed to report to Chairman Jiang. As a result, Chairman Jiang signed and agreed to the promotion of Yang Tianfeng to Lieutenant General, served as deputy commander-in-chief of the Henan-Anhui Border Region, and also rewarded the third column's participating troops with 200,000 yuan. Moreover, Yang Tianfeng, Ma Biao and Zhang Zhankui also won the second-class treasure tripod medal.

At the same time, the officers and soldiers of the First Cavalry Division and the 14th Cavalry Brigade were also rewarded. The officers above the battalion who made meritorious service in the First Cavalry Division were awarded the "National First" medal. The officers of the 14th Cavalry Brigade, the battalion, the company commander and other officers also recorded their military achievements, awarded medals, and awarded several cash.

In Guo Jiqiao's opinion, this seems reasonable, but it is somewhat unexpected. Based on the third column's record, it is not an exaggeration to receive this award and be promoted. However, it is unprecedented for a local guerrilla army to serve as the deputy commander-in-chief of the border region in the country.

In any case, Yang Tianfeng was already a lieutenant general, and was at the same level as Guo Jiqiao, Ma Biao, Liu Chen, and He Cuizhi. He finally had an equal position in the official ranks within the joint command. Moreover, such a young lieutenant general was rare in the National Army. Although the value of major generals and lieutenant generals dropped significantly after the War of Resistance Against Japan, no wonder the Military Commission could make it difficult for him to decide.

"Because the green veil account has been launched, the Japanese did not have plans and preparations for the near-term sweep, and there would not be many troops to be mobilized in haste." Yang Tianfeng and Zhang Zhankui inspected the position and came to the city, saying as they walked, "If you want to prepare for more time, you are afraid that we will gain a foothold. The more than 5,000 Japanese in Xuzhou and the small groups of troops that can be mobilized by Longhai Road North are not enough to gain an advantage, but they are suspected of gradually adding troops."

"Successively increase troops is a taboo for military strategists." Zhang Zhankui agreed with this and said: "If small groups of people do not gather together, they can defeat them one by one by one if they take advantage of the maneuverability of the cavalry."

"The devils are not arrogant!" Yang Tianfeng smiled faintly, "Five thousand men, nearly one brigade, hehe."

During the War of Resistance Against Japan, a division with strong squadrons in the National Army may not be sure to resist a Japanese army. The miscellaneous division that was dissatisfied with the organization could not even defeat a brigade.

The Japanese army dared to attack with more than 5,000 troops. First, they relied on the combat power of the soldiers who relied on their firepower, second, they also mobilized the garrison forces in Danxian, Caoxian, Fengxian and other places north of Longhai Road, and third, the Longhai line was not completely interrupted.

Yang Tianfeng deliberately did not completely cut off the Longhai Road, and made this gesture, as if challenging the Japanese to demonstrate, meaning "Come on, come and beat me, I'm not afraid of you." Obviously, this made the Japanese very angry and angry. Although the Jinpu Line was also facing great pressure, Xuzhou still tried his best to mobilize all the mobile forces that could be mobilized.

Yang Tianfeng also mobilized all his forces, and even the two-seater reconnaissance planes were dispatched for reconnaissance, and the Japanese army's logo was repainted on the plane, preparing to take advantage of the troubled waters and attack Japanese planes. In addition to the steel fist and anti-tank mines, there was also a combat defense artillery company (six) supported by the Third Army, as well as two newly imitated 37mm anti-aircraft cannons from the arsenal.

As an attempt, the successful imitation of the 37mm anti-aircraft gun is a breakthrough in military technology. It is undoubtedly a milestone that the arsenal was able to build a pipeline rifled artillery.

As for the several heavy Japanese artillery captured in the bloody battle in Huaiyang, Yang Tianfeng was not ready to use it. The target was large and the movement was slow. It was better to hide it in the air without air superiority so that the Japanese could suddenly strike at the right time.

Although Zhang Zhankui knew that Yang Tianfeng might have to wait until the enemy arrived before breaking the railway, cutting off the enemy's supplies and the fastest way for reinforcements, he did not know how many troops would participate in the war.

Yang Tianfeng not only ordered the Chen Detachment to be prepared to attack from Dangshan, but also seconded a strengthening regiment from Liao Lei, and liberated a half-group of the Tong Detachment on the Eastern Front by replacing defense. If the joint defense team was added, the number of troops that cut off the enemy's retreat was nearly 10,000.

This is why he is full of confidence. Not to mention more than 5,000 Japanese troops, even if there are two or three thousand more, he still needs to implement the plan, which involves the strategic issue of industrial migration.

The Yongcheng base area has the Longhai Railway in the north and the Jinpu Railway in the east, especially the Japanese army's heavy troops in Xuzhou, which can be said to be the place of four battles. The Japanese will pay more and more attention to the Third Column, and future wars will be frequent and fierce. Despite the favorable terrain of the Mangdang Mountain Group, Yang Tianfeng has already gradually moved military industry, coal chemical and other industries to safer places.

With the significant increase in the territory occupied, this idea has the possibility and necessity to be realized. Yang Tianfeng was interested in Haozhou and has sent people to investigate, clean up and transform the Cao Cao army transport road underground in the old city of Haozhou.

The Cao Cao's military transport road was built in the late Eastern Han Dynasty. It was an underground military war road specially built by Emperor Wu of Wei Cao Cao for his military needs. In the fourth year of Jiaxi (1240), the Yellow River broke its mouth, Bozhou City was flooded, and the military transport road was silted. Since then, it has been buried deep underground for hundreds of years and has not been discovered.

The troop transport road has three types: civil structure, brick-earth structure, and brick structure. There are four forms: single-way road, turning road, parallel double road, and two upper and lower roads. It winds and extends underground, like endless heads and crisscrossing, like an underground Great Wall, very spectacular.

With this ready-made underground Great Wall, if the arsenal is relocated, air strikes will not be a concern. Moreover, Haozhou is more in the rear than Yongcheng, and it is difficult for the Japanese to attack here. At the same time, Haozhou is also rich in coal, reducing the difficulty of supplying raw materials.

Of course, the migration will not be completed in a short period of time, nor will it be all relocations, and perhaps a new factory will be built. Not putting eggs in one basket is also due to Yang Tianfeng's caution.

"The Japanese are very arrogant, but their strength is not too weak." Zhang Zhankui was still cautious about this battle. "If a small number of Japanese troops in other regions can be gathered, the troops may be strengthened."

"Our army will also strengthen." Yang Tianfeng did not want to tell Zhang Zhankui the troops of the Yongcheng base where he was waiting for a while. He just said confidently: "All friendly forces are moving when they hear the order. The Japanese cannot send troops to the north of Longhai Road with confidence."

While he was speaking, the messenger sent by Guo Jiqiao arrived and saluted and asked Yang Tianfeng and Zhang Zhankui to the city command center.
Chapter completed!