Calatrava on Negros Island, the temporary headquarters of the Second Expeditionary Army, received a series of telegrams from Guangzhou. Because it was related to the reorganization of the troops and related personnel adjustments, Guo Kui first summoned all officers above the brigade commander level.
He came over and held a briefing, and ordered Huang Hua to find a way to obtain the Japanese military intelligence required by the general headquarters. The flight then issued a series of orders, requesting the expeditionary fifth division (formerly the 1st Mountain Division) and the sixth expeditionary division (formerly the 10th Expeditionary Division)
Seventh Division - Correspondingly, Xu Zhi's original First Guerrilla Division and Feng Lanshan's original Second Guerrilla Division were renamed Expeditionary Seventh Division and Expeditionary Eighth Division respectively) choose their own assembly point, from Kapatagan to
Mindanao retreated deeply. After everyone dispersed, he asked Zhang Liang to secretly call Huang Hua and Guo Da over, take out the secret message from the headquarters about "dividing territories and guarding", and circulated it to the two of them.
Fen went and said: "Washington has put pressure on the General Headquarters and asked us to accept MacArthur's command. The Commander-in-Chief and we have come together and want to secretly establish a local armed force similar to the 'National Independence Liberation Army' in the local area, so we are
Striving to divide territories and defend them separately - MacArthur is seeking a decisive battle with the Japanese army in the northeastern part of Mindanao. I estimate that it is impossible for them to win. Therefore, in the end, they will probably have to ask for help from us..."
"Commander, as you said, the Commander-in-Chief really wants to develop pro-US armed forces in the Philippines," Guo Dadao said.
Huang Hua asked: "The Fifth Division and the Sixth Division are retreating deep into Mindanao. What should we do? The Japanese army has already captured Siaton and Sambo Angita. If they attack along the way, we may be entangled.
Can't get away."
Guo Kui shook his head and said: "There is no need to worry about this problem in the short term. Hatton's mixed fleet and Brereton's air force have not yet been dispatched. There should be a series of naval and air battles between the Japanese and Americans.
As for us, I think we can’t be idle. Let’s take advantage of this period to form a political team. Xiao Huang, you are our scholar, and you will be specifically responsible for this matter. What resources are needed to do this? You can
Tell me, we will try our best to be like the Commander-in-Chief and form a pro-China government in the Philippines."
Huang Hua nodded and agreed, and then left with Guo Da. After they left, Guo Kui took out the map and saw Labazong from Zamboanga all the way to Labazon by the light of the flashlight, and his brows gradually furrowed.
After Huang Hua and Guo Da left, Zhang Liang, who was on guard outside, inspected the defenses near the temporary headquarters and confirmed that there were no problems with the open posts and hidden posts. Then he headed towards the Great Wall light off-road vehicle that served as the temporary headquarters.
Walked over.
He knocked on the car door outside, and Guo Kui's voice immediately came from inside: "Is it Xiao Zhang?"
"yes!"
"Click -" the car door opened and Guo Kui said: "Come in!"
Ouyang Yun sent Zhang Liang to Guo Kui just out of his trust in Zhang Liang and hoped that he could ensure Guo Kui's safety. Guo Kui, because he was a martial arts master, did not think that anyone could harm him at close range.
So instead, he thought that the commander-in-chief wanted to cultivate Zhang Liang deliberately, so he entrusted him with important tasks. He not only ordered him to be responsible for the daily security matters of the headquarters together with Da Shan, the leader of the second regiment of the Jungle Special Forces Brigade, but also promoted him to be his adjutant.
Because the Japanese army suddenly landed in Labazon, it can be said that the retreat route of the Zamboanga defenders was blocked immediately. Therefore, Guo Kui was very worried about whether Xiao Anbao's brigade could successfully withdraw. At this time, he seemed worried about this matter.
Zhang Liang entered the car, closed the door first, then took out the water bottle and took a sip. Then he glanced at the map in front of Guo Kui and asked, "Commander, are you worried about the Second Brigade?"
Guo Kui turned off the flashlight, sat down on the flat seat, and responded: "Yes, if Xiao Anbao and the others retreat from the eastern front, they must pass through Ypil. Even if the Japanese army takes the main road, it will only take them sixty miles to Ypil.
Kilometers, they must have captured Ipil now. The Second Brigade has no heavy weapons and no friendly forces to support it, so it will be very difficult to break through from Ipil!"
"Commander, do you want to take a rest?"
"I'm not sleepy yet."
"Oh, can I take a look?"
"Of course. Someone trusted by the commander-in-chief will definitely have good strategic vision. Take a look and see if he has any good ideas."
Zhang Liang smiled brightly, fumbled for the flashlight, unscrewed it and lay down on the map to read it. About five minutes later, he said: "Commander, I have an immature idea."
Guo Kui opened his eyes and asked with interest: "Tell me about it."
"Why does the Second Brigade have to withdraw? There is a vast mountainous area between Zamboanga and Ipil, which is suitable for guerrilla warfare. Aren't Brigadier Xiao and others mainly engaged in guerrilla warfare in the northwest? Although the Philippines is not as good as in China, I think
, they will definitely have no problem holding on for ten days and a half. By that time, the main force of the Japanese army should have advanced deeply into Mindanao, and it will be much easier for them to break through by then."
Guo Kui was also using his brain too much today, so he didn't notice this for a moment. He touched his head when he heard this, and laughed: "I forgot about this, yes, why do they have to withdraw? Xiao
Zhang, that’s good, he has a very unique vision!”
"Hey, Commander, I made you laugh."
"Xiao Zhang, please work harder and go to the staff headquarters and ask them to send a secret telegram to Mr. Huang immediately - hurry, otherwise Xiao Anbao and the others may be able to break through from Ypil."
"Yes, I'll go right away!"
"By the way, the Second Brigade has now been renamed the 14th Expeditionary Brigade. Please pay attention to the wording!"
While Guo Kui was worrying about the Xiao Anbao Brigade, Huang Haifu, the highest official in the department, was also worried about the 14th Brigade. Originally, if the main force of the 5th expeditionary division was still in Kapatagan, because from now on
The distance from Kapatagan to Ipil is only 150 kilometers. If you march quickly, you can get there in a day and a night. He felt that even if the 14th Brigade was trapped by the Japanese army, they could rush to the battlefield in time to rescue them. However, just now
After receiving the order, the headquarters asked them to withdraw further to the southeast, which meant that they would not be able to rescue the 14th Brigade in time, which made him deeply worried about the fate of the 14th Brigade. "MD, a brother of a brigade.
, the harsh environment in the northwest has come back to life, do you want to bury your bones in this foreign country?" Just as he was thinking angrily, the secret message dictated by Zhang Liang arrived, and after seeing it, he suddenly became enlightened: Yes, fourteenth
Why did the brigade have to forcibly break through? His high-hanging heart finally fell into reality. He immediately ordered the staff to send a secret message to Xiao Anbao, telling them not to retreat in a hurry, but to fight guerrillas in the surrounding areas of Zamboanga to wait for the best opportunity.
Breakout time.
For the cadets of the 14th Expeditionary Brigade, the confidential message forwarded by the division headquarters was too timely. After Xiao Anbao learned from the division headquarters that Labazon was captured by the Japanese army, he was worried that the escape route of Ipil would be cut off by the Japanese army.
They also ordered the troops to speed up their march, so when they received the secret message, they were only seven or eight kilometers away from Ipil. It was foreseeable that if they forced a breakout, they would definitely suffer casualties even if they were not surrounded and annihilated by the Japanese army.
It won't be small. And if the Japanese army bites and drags it until dawn, it will be too dangerous if the Japanese army has aviation support.
"Brothers, stop, turn back, run away!" Xiao Anbao burned off the secret power, breathed a sigh of relief, and ordered the entire army to turn south. Soon, they disappeared into the night that was about to break...
(Old Poisoner: Some brothers said that my recent updates have been irregular. In fact, it has something to do with my shift. There is no other way. I can only try to post one chapter each at 11 o'clock in the afternoon and 4 o'clock in the afternoon, and then try my best to post one chapter on Monday.