Anti-Japanese War: From Becoming Chu Yunfei to Rising

Chapter 102: Chang Kaishen’s commendation; Chu Yunfei: This is our chance! (Subscribe)

"I have received Jian Shen's telegram. I am deeply relieved to hear the victory report from the south. I hope you will order a detailed investigation of the above battle and the officers and soldiers who contributed to it, so that we can reward them accordingly."

A telegram from Nanjing was sent back to the 358th Brigade late at night.

Chu Yunfei handed it to Fang Ligong who was standing beside him: "Brother Ligong, you must keep this telegram well. If the war is over and the Chairman denies it, we will have an explanation."

Fang Ligong pushed his glasses and turned his head to look at Chu Yunfei who was smiling.

This host is really getting bolder.

First, he asked the commander-in-chief of the Second War Zone for the command of the teaching regiment and the combat sequence of the 30th Artillery Regiment.

Now he even dares to tease his leader in front of him, asking him what he wants to do next.

We couldn't even think about making any contribution, it was really too terrifying.

"Commander, the Japanese troops on the enemy's left wing have been making frequent movements recently. They have been conducting continuous firepower and manpower reconnaissance on our frontier units, and reconnaissance aircraft in the air are also constantly approaching our hinterland."

Chu Yunfei nodded and didn't care: "Calculating the time, their logistical supplies should be delivered."

"They are really fast. Just relying on road transportation, they can supply 30,000 people in just three days... If they are pushed to the limit, will they mobilize transport planes for airdrops?"

Chu Yunfei seemed to be remembering something pleasant and grinned: "If they are pushed to the limit, they will not airdrop supplies, but airdrop officers."

Airdrop officer?

Fang Ligong was very confused and pushed his glasses: "You mean, if the casualties of officers in the unit are heavy, the enemy will choose tactics like airborne?"

"I guess so, Brother Ligong, how is the distribution of supplies in Niangzi Pass?"

"The vast majority of supplies have been delivered to various front positions, and all troops have been replenished with weapons and supplies."

Fang Ligong then emphasized: "The most important thing is that about 4,000 new troops have been added to the frontline troops."

"Ok!"

The two were discussing.

From the direction of Zhangjiazhuang, explosions were heard one after another.

Chu Yunfei turned around and gestured to Sun Ming.

Sun Ming bowed slightly and walked quickly to the phone: "Connect to the front-line observation post. Hello, what's the situation at the front line?"

"Okay... got it!"

After Sun Ming hung up the phone, he quickly reported: "Commander-in-Chief, Commander-in-Chief... the Japanese army launched a large-scale offensive on the Niangzi Pass front..."

"Order the 30th Artillery Regiment to fully support Division Zhao and beat that son of a bitch up hard!"

"Yes!"

Zhangjiazhuang position.

Except for the front-line positions.

More than 4,000 soldiers from the 17th Division of the Shaanxi Army were gathered on a battle line of about two kilometers in depth and three kilometers.

Just in terms of manpower and light weapons firepower.

The Japanese army did not gain any advantage at all.

After more than ten minutes of artillery preparation.

The Japanese invaders quickly jumped out of the trenches and deployed an attack formation.

At a glance, the whole mountain and plain were covered with khaki military uniforms.

These little Japanese soldiers formed groups and covered each other.

With the support of grenade launchers, they continued to move forward.

The front line position.

The soldiers ran into the trenches at a quick trot.

"Damn it, the Japanese bombed it all, how can we fight it?"

"Stop talking nonsense, come and help me move this guy away, he's blocking my machine gun!"

"Unscrew the grenade, unscrew the grenade!"

"Brothers, the Japs are coming up, only a hundred meters away!"

With the loud warning from the observation post, the next second.

"Boom!"

The explosion of the early warning mine was heard.

After a landmine buried about a hundred meters in front of the front-line position was stepped on by the unlucky Japanese, the broken shrapnel flew around.

Three or four attacking Japanese soldiers were injured instantly!

After hearing the noise, the platoon leader leaned over to confirm it, then raised his pistol, aimed at the charging Japanese soldiers and pulled the trigger: "Brothers, shoot!"

The soldiers in the front trenches were under the command of the platoon leader.

Dozens of people moved in almost unison, leaning forward in an instant and pulling the trigger almost at the same time.

This tactic is called volley gun or volley gun.

Although it was World War I, and even the tactics before World War I, were somewhat backward.

But when on defense.

It can also play a significant role.

Its essence is to compensate for the lack of rifle firepower and concentrate firepower to cause greater damage.

After firing dozens of bullets, four or five more Japanese soldiers were killed.
The attacking Japanese soldiers quickly lay down on the ground under the order of the squad leader.

The intention was to use a support system centered around grenade launchers to suppress the defenders in the trenches.

"Lao Wang, you can open fire with the light machine guns. Hold them down!"

"Xiao Zhang! When the gunfire stops, open fire over there. Don't let the Japanese rush in too fast!"

"Everyone else, get ready for a bayonet fight. Put on your bayonets, get ready for a bayonet fight!"

The platoon leader on the front line gives commands entirely by shouting.

Whoever has the loudest voice is more likely to be a capable grassroots commander.

As long as you are not a fool, you will learn how to fight after serving as a soldier for a few years.

What's more, all the soldiers of the current 17th Division have basically survived the bloody battles at Xuehua Mountain and Falu Ridge.

There was no shortage of combat experience, and light machine guns, ammunition, and grenades were all replenished.

Although the Japanese army had the upper hand, they were unable to break through the Zhangjiazhuang front line in a short period of time.

"Fire! Fire!" Under the orders of each team leader and even the sergeant.

The grenade launcher, the core weapon of the Japanese light infantry tactics, played its role.

These experienced grenade launcher shooters had a very high shooting accuracy. Their precise grenades landed in trenches or near firing points, causing heavy casualties among the soldiers.

After half an hour of fierce fighting, the attacking Japanese troops were finally defeated.

The troops on the front line have not yet had a chance to catch their breath.

The roar of an engine was heard from the distant sky.

Neatly arranged Japanese fighter planes swooped down.

The machine gun on the nose of the aircraft was spitting out fire snakes crazily.
The soldiers on the position were completely in a passive situation.

The sacrifice of countless soldiers has caused great pain to the commanders on the front lines.

"Organize anti-aircraft fire!"

"Put up all the damn light machine guns!"

A company commander snatched the Czech-made machine gun from the machine gunner: "Ahhh! Damn it! These little devils!"

"Da da da da~!"

"Da da da~!"

"Kill~!"

The vigorous, brave and fearless machine gunners were assisted by the assistant gunners.

Some set up machine guns and bravely fired back at the enemy planes in the sky.

Some of them held machine guns, stood still, and fired head-on at the Japanese army without fear of death or injury.

The Czech-made machine guns made in Jin that Yan Laoxi emptied his family's savings to support the front line played a huge role at this moment.

Dozens of light machine guns intertwined to form a dense firepower network.

Soon the fuel tank of one of the fighter planes was damaged.

After a while.

It turned into a fireball and exploded!
"Boom!"

Seeing that the situation was not good, the Japanese soldiers no longer had their previous arrogance. They hurriedly dropped bombs and then retreated.

"Come on, little devils!"

"These idiots!"

"Fuck you, these Japanese bastards!"

Before the soldiers could get excited
One shell after another hit the front line positions again.

After the fighter jets left.

The five telephones at the 358th Brigade's forward command center were ringing almost non-stop.

With the continuous reports from the forward observation posts.

Chu Yunfei's consciousness quickly entered the battle map.

After seeing that the Japanese army had completed its assembly.

With a murderous look on his face, he answered the phone call from the Mountain Artillery Battalion: "Is that Liang Guoping?"

"Brigade Commander, our mountain artillery battalion is ready for support!"

"Launch a fire strike on the enemy's No. 2 forward position. Pay attention, after hitting half of the base, extend the firepower backwards and destroy their supporting position!"

Chu Yunfei's tone was cold, just like the judge in the underworld.

It was like a death sentence for this Japanese army brigade.

"Yes!"

Sun Ming was also standing in front of the phone at this time: "Hello~! Cannon 1, cannon 1, can you hear me?"

"Order from the brigade commander. Immediately move forward 500 meters and support the 17th Division's frontline positions with powerful firepower!"

"Yes, we must support them at all costs, even if we have used up all our shells!"

"Captain Wang, I'm Chief of Staff Fang Ligong. The brigade commander has ordered us to suppress the enemy's left wing frontier positions with firepower..."

"Yes, it's the front line of the left wing. Look for it on the map. It's Hill No. 4 on the left wing. Knock out their heavy machine guns!"

"Fourth Artillery Company, Fourth Artillery Company, I'm Zhang Dayun. The brigade commander has ordered us to move to Hill 1103 immediately and provide fire support to the th Division on the flank. They're under a lot of pressure over there!"

"Yes, you heard it right, full support!"

Chu Yunfei turned to look at the staff officer Sun Weimou and said, "Go back to Yangquan City, learn about the defense situation, and organize the transfer of the wounded..."

"Travel seat..."

Chu Yunfei raised the telescope in his hand and looked in the direction of Zhangjiazhuang: "Don't worry, the current development of the war is under control!"

Seeing the confident smile on Chu Yunfei's lips.

This smile seems to have magic.

Several combat staff officers led by Fang Ligong, including Sun Weimou and Zhang Dayun, also felt much more at ease.

He is Chu Yunfei!
All the middle-level officers privately regarded Chu Yunfei as the god of war of the Jin army.
There's a hostel, so what's there to worry about? It's really useless to worry about anything.

"Yes, I'll organize it right away!"

After Sun Weimou saluted, he selected three guards from the guard company and headed to Yangquan City.

Chu Yunfei put down the telescope in his hand and explained: "I have a deep study of the Japanese army's tactics.

There is a pattern to their attack, perhaps an old-fashioned rule.

If their commanders do not change, they will most likely continue to use the tactics they have used before.”

"And if the new commander does not have the qualifications and military achievements of his predecessor, he will most likely not be able to break through the strategies and tactics of his predecessor."

"However, we can't be happy too soon. Our opponents are still old rivals, but these little devils are getting anxious!"

Chu Yunfei smiled and pointed to the position in the distance: "It was just a tentative fire reconnaissance, but they used large-caliber howitzers and air support."

"There are not many possibilities that could lead to such a situation. First, these little devils have probably received death orders, orders from a higher level, requiring them to break through the Niangzi Pass within a few days.

Second, it is possible that the battle situation somewhere in North China suddenly changed subtly, affecting the overall deployment of the Japanese army. I personally prefer the second possibility. These little devils are anxious to seek a breakthrough on the Niangzi Pass line, and they are likely to suffer losses again! "

"No matter what, once the commander is affected by the outside world, there will inevitably be flaws in the command process. Since there are flaws, that is our opportunity."

I have to take the bus all afternoon, so I think it will be updated in the evening.
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