The Japanese army has very strict control over intelligence. None of them is allowed to have access to it. It is even more difficult for Chu Jie and others to obtain information from the Japanese army.

"Commander, if those two divisions were not intercepted by the Japanese army, how long would it take for them to withdraw to the vicinity of Pingcheng?" Zhao Zhiguo asked.

"The plan has failed. The troops will definitely throw away all the materials that hinder the retreat and can only retreat lightly. If the speed is fast, they can completely evacuate to the vicinity of Pingcheng in eight hours." Chu Jie estimated.

"Division Commander, the general situation you mentioned is that the troops took the main road and retreated to Pingcheng in an almost straight line!"

Zhao Zhiguo reminded Chu Jie that the main transportation routes leading to Pingcheng were all controlled by the Japanese army. The two retreating divisions could only make a detour to the north and then retreat to the west. There were still some high mountains along the way, and the marching speed was certain.

will be very restricted.

"I estimate that the time will be doubled, maybe even more." Zhao Zhiguo said.

The situation on the battlefield has undergone earth-shaking changes. Naturally, the retreat cannot follow the old plan. The commander-in-chief asked them to hold on for eight hours. That was when Pingcheng was not lost.

Chu Jie nodded. He agreed with Zhao Zhiguo's statement that walking on mountain roads and walking on gentle roads are completely different concepts.

"Assuming it takes sixteen hours, division commander, do you think the Japanese army can replenish the supplies? After the Japanese army replenishes the supplies before setting off, can they still block the retreating troops on time?"

The Japanese army in Pingcheng currently has two options. The first option is to wait for their supplies to be replenished, and then accurately arrive at the designated location to intercept the retreating Chinese army based on the intelligence returned. The second option is to send elite troops now.

They go into the mountains to relax and wait for work. If the supplies can be delivered in time, they will have a good fight. Even if the supplies cannot be delivered in time, they only need to block the way of this army and wait for the follow-up troops to arrive.

The retreating Jinsui army was completely wiped out.

"If the Japanese army's rear supplies are fully prepared, the supplies can be delivered to Pingcheng and distributed to all troops within 16 hours," said a regiment leader.

The little Japanese used trucks and took roads. If they moved forward at full speed, the Japanese army would have enough time.

"The Japanese army also needs to rest and recuperate, and also needs to set up defenses in Pingcheng to prevent our troops from having the strength to counterattack!" Chu Jie began to calmly analyze the situation in Pingcheng.

The Japanese army has just occupied Pingcheng and has not yet established a stable foothold. In the past few days of fighting, the Japanese division has suffered a lot of casualties. Although the Japanese army constantly has reconnaissance planes in the sky to detect whether there is the main force of the Chinese army in Pingcheng, the commander of the Xiaoguizi Division

Don't dare to be careless.

Last time, their troops successfully captured Pingcheng, and then were taken back by the Chinese army, which led to the failure of the first attack on Pingcheng. This time, the Japanese division commander did not want to spit out Pingcheng again.

"In this case, the Japanese army will definitely not be in a hurry to send troops into the mountains to intercept our retreating troops, so we don't have to worry and arrange scouts to keep an eye on the Japanese army. As long as the Japanese army takes action, it will not be too late for us to take action." Zhao Zhiguo suggested.

"You mean to let us follow the Japanese army into the mountains?" the regiment leader continued.

"This is a good idea. Let's follow the Japanese army into the mountains!"

"But... before following the Japanese army into the mountains, how we can avoid the Japanese army's search is the most important thing."

There will be Japanese troops around Pingcheng at any time. As long as they are discovered by the Japanese troops, there will definitely be a firefight, and the Japanese troops in Pingcheng will definitely provide full reinforcements.

"Then let's take the troops into the mountain first!" Chu Jie made a decision immediately.

Chu Jie sent out capable scouts who were responsible for keeping an eye on the Japanese troops around Pingcheng. If the Japanese troops made any moves, they would report to him immediately.

The main force of the 68th Division withdrew into the mountains, waiting for the next move.

"Captain, it's easy to enter the mountain but hard to get out!" Qin Dongsheng and Gao Cang came to Zhao Zhiguo's side.

The mountains near Pingcheng are very steep, and it is not possible to climb out of them. There is a lack of food and grass in the mountains, and more than 2,000 people have no logistical supplies. What can they eat and drink? Where can I replenish ammunition?

Once the Japanese army discovered their whereabouts, as long as a squadron of troops was placed at the mountain pass, the remaining 2,000 people of the 68th Division would never be able to leave the mountain again.

"What can be done? Our division commander only recognizes the orders of the commander-in-chief. As long as the commander-in-chief issues an order, he will carry it out until his death."

It is the duty of soldiers to obey orders. This sentence is vividly reflected in Chu Jie. Although Chu Jie sometimes objects to the commander-in-chief's ideas, as long as the commander-in-chief gives an order, he will execute it regardless of whether it is right or wrong.

It would not hesitate to bring in all the remaining 2,000 men of the Sixty-Eighth Division.

"Captain, do you have any good ideas? The supplies our soldiers bring are very limited, especially food, which is not enough to last for two days."

Every time he fights, even if he faces a desperate situation, Zhao Zhiguo will think of the best escape route for the troops. This time Gao Cang came to ask Zhao Zhiguo if there is any escape route. What if they are blocked in the mountains?

"Eat the bark and chew the roots!"

Entering this big mountain, if it's just one person, it's okay! But if two thousand people don't have food and are hungry, they can eat up the grass roots on a small mountain in one day.

"Ah?" Gao Cang was shocked. Their group had never suffered like this during the most difficult period.

Zhao Zhiguo walked forward with his head down. After entering the mountain, he asked Yao Pengju to arrange a sniper group of soldiers near the mountain pass.

After the troops entered the mountains, Chu Jie and his three regiment commanders became a little anxious, but the soldiers felt very relaxed. The officers thought more long-term. The food and ammunition in the hands of the soldiers could still last for a while, and there was no battle.

All soldiers are much more relaxed than officers.

"Captain, look what I brought you!" Yao Pengju took out several cans from his arms.

"Hey, you kid actually has some private goods hidden. Come on, open it up and let me have a taste. I've suffered a lot from fighting with the kid these days!"

When Gao Cang saw Yao Pengju taking out the can, he immediately came up to snatch it, but Yao Pengju withdrew his hand and almost threw him into a dog's mouth.

"The supplies for your special team are an independent system of our regiment. You can keep the good things for yourself." Zhao Zhiguo said to Yao Pengju.

"Captain, we still have many more!" Yao Pengju didn't understand what Zhao Zhiguo meant.

"If everything goes well, we can leave this mountain tomorrow night or the morning after tomorrow. If the war doesn't go well..." Zhao Zhiguo looked at Yao Peng holding up the can in his hand, "At that time, the can in your hand was more valuable than gold... Special Forces

They are elite troops, and if necessary, your consumption will be far greater than that of ordinary troops."
Chapter completed!