Anti-Japanese War: From Becoming Chu Yunfei to Rising

Chapter 119: The press conference encountered unexpected changes, Chiang Kai-shek was embarrassed, and Lin Wei criticized the Japanese reporter. (Subscribe)
"Captain Wu, where are your people?"

"Wu Ziqiang~!"

"Old Wu!"

Zhuo Tianyu's voice was getting louder and louder, and he was about to break into Wu Ziqiang's bedroom.

Only then did Wu Ziqiang put on his coat and walked out of the room.

"What are you shouting about? What time is it now?"

"Look at this quickly!"

Zhuo Tianyu was quite excited and raised the newspaper in his hand and handed it over.

Wu Ziqiang rubbed his sleepy eyes and looked at the newspaper in his hand.

"Promote General Shao and award him a Blue and White Medal"

"Oh my god, the brigade commander and his men killed another infantry regiment of the Japanese?"

Zhuo Tianyu nodded heavily and urged, "Old Wu, we have to do things better here."

Seeing Wu Ziqiang silent.

Zhuo Tianyu urged anxiously, "Old Wu, think about it carefully. If Taiyuan cannot be defended and the brigade commanders retreat and see a mess, we won't be promoted to regiment commanders, and we may not even be able to continue to be battalion commanders..."

"What did Staff Officer Sun say?"

"That bastard Sun Weimou is so anxious. The troops have been arranged and they are just waiting for your approval."

Wu Ziqiang seemed a little worried, and then asked: "Is the information accurate? If it is wrong, it will be troublesome. Not to mention being punished, it may even lead to being shot!"

"Are you still not confident in Sun Weimou's work? Don't you think about what he does and how he knows all the ins and outs here?"

Zhuo Tianyu seemed to be feeling a little guilty, looking around with a sly look in his eyes, and emphasized in a low voice:

"Besides, if anything goes wrong, that bastard Sun Weimou will have to take the blame for us."

Seeing what Wu Ziqiang wanted to say, Zhuo Tianyu quickly added: "Even if he is shot, he must die before us!"

Wu Ziqiang sighed: "Are you really going to do it?"

Zhuo Tianyu nodded firmly: "Do it!"

"Okay then. I agree. We must do it beautifully."

"Your company must quickly take over the local order, maintain local law and order, and resolutely kill any fish that have escaped the net."

Zhuo Tianyu patted his chest and assured: "Just watch it, don't worry!"

358 Brigade Headquarters.

Qian Zhaoyou is still wearing the same pair of glasses as he was a month ago.

It's just that the originally neat short hair is now a little longer.

The major's uniform he was wearing was still spotless.

Sitting next to Chu Yunfei, the two chatted about the battle.

As they talked, they came to the topic of rewards and meritorious service.

"Brother Wu Guan, our army performed well in this battle. The two infantry regiments under the 358th Brigade will be reorganized into the 196th and 197th Regiments respectively."

Qian Zhaoyou smiled and said, "I already know about this matter... I also want to congratulate Brother Yunfei."

"Let's get down to business. I'm going to promote you to deputy commander of the 197th Regiment. What do you think?"

"Brother Yunfei, during the Guangou blocking battle, I also personally felt the lack of command experience. My current abilities are not suitable for such an important position."

Qian Zhaoyou didn't hesitate at all, as if he knew why Chu Yunfei called him here, and he immediately rejected Chu Yunfei's kindness.

Chu Yunfei was slightly stunned, and saw that Qian Zhaoyou's eyes were firm and he didn't seem to be being polite.

But after the reorganization of the 197th Regiment, all the people were Li Kuishan’s men.

It won't work without Chu Yunfei.
After thinking for a moment.

Chu Yunfei continued, "The deputy regiment commander often needs to take on the responsibility of command. I have created a position for the chief of staff in the 197th Regiment. How about you serve as the chief of staff?"

Qian Zhaoyou still refused: "Brother Yunfei, in this battle, I, Qian Zhaoyou, can only say that I have fulfilled my duty as a soldier and performed my job. The combat staff officer Sun Weimou is more suitable for this job. Although I have not worked with him for a long time, his ability and character have impressed me deeply."

"I have other plans for Sun Weimou, Brother Wuguan, you go back first and I will think about it."

"it is good!"

Chu Yunfei touched his chin.

If Qian Zhaoyou is unwilling, then Zhang Dayun can only be arranged.

The problem is that Zhang Dayun also graduated from the Northern Military Academy, unlike Qian Zhaoyou who graduated from the fifth class of Whampoa Military Academy.

Qian Zhaoyou used to...do so out of consideration for his status as a Whampoa alumnus.

Even if you don't buy it, you won't be angry.
Zhang Dayun came from the Shanxi Army... and he and the Shaanxi Army were not in the same league.

Li Kuishan is most likely unwilling to do so.

Before this, Li Kuishan was the only one who had the final say in the regiment.

Suddenly, we have to appoint a deputy head of the regiment and a chief of staff.
There is a high probability that you are still very dissatisfied in your heart.

With one order from Chiang Kai-shek, Chu Yunfei was transferred from the 38th Army to his post.
Yang Hucheng is still abroad and has not returned.

What would Sun Weiru think?
After the Leima incident.

Yang once recommended Sun to Chiang Kai-shek as the governor of GS Province.

They wanted to take advantage of the opportunity to encompass the two provinces of Shaanxi and Gansu.

Chiang Kai-shek naturally could not agree, and only appointed Sun as the envoy to Gansu.

And Shao Lizi was the chairman.

Sun Weiru was quite dissatisfied with this.

To put it harshly.

This used to be a festival.

Chu Yunfei is well-versed in military history, how could he not know the twists and turns here?
If it weren't for the powerful enemy at hand.

Li Kuishan received a secret order from Sun, and it was possible for him to leave the team.

He, Chu Yunfei, is not an omniscient and omnipotent God.

It is not clear what Li Kuishan is thinking now.

What he didn't know was that after Sun Weiru found out about this, she was so angry that her teeth were almost broken.

Originally, Sun Weiru was grateful to the 358th Brigade.

Previously.

The 38th Army Training Corps retreated and lost contact, and then went to Niangzi Pass to provide support.

If the command power was just a little bit off, it would have fallen into Feng Jingye's hands.

Sun Weiru was heartbroken to see so many people die at Niangzi Pass.

Chiang Kai-shek even wanted to reorganize the army on the grounds that the troops had been depleted and needed to be reorganized.

There have been similar situations before.

The establishment number will be cancelled after the establishment is emptied.

Or maybe the number was taken over by other units of the Central Army.

He was placed under the command of a group of generals such as Chen Cixiu and Hu Zongnan.

Even if the 38th Army Training Corps was annihilated, Sun Weiru would not feel so miserable.

Now he has sent someone to contact Li Zhenxi.

He has made up his mind. Even if he really doesn't want the number anymore, he will find a way to get these people back!
These are the elite troops of the 38th Army.
anyway.

Just as Chu Yunfei frowned and thought.

Sun Ming brought new news.

"Captain Chu, do you still remember the Yangquan Security Group?"

Chu Yunfei nodded: "I was thinking about this. Liu Shugao told me that they performed well and later stayed in the city and decided to cooperate with the Sichuan Army in the battle."

"Bao Zhishan is still alive. There are less than a hundred people left in the security team. The remaining two hundred were killed in the battle."

"Where is he now?"

Chu Yunfei raised his eyebrows, and had already started to think about recruiting him.

I can’t go back to Yangquan.

This Bao Zhishan is quite brave. Why don’t he just follow me, Chu Yunfei?

"He's just outside.. I just happened to run into him when I was out on some business. I was thinking that there are only so few people left in their security team, so why not recruit them all."

Chu Yunfei laughed, patted Sun Ming on the shoulder and encouraged him: "Since you have such thoughts, I'll leave this matter to you... Don't force them. If they are willing to work with us, we will reorganize them into the 197th Regiment. I will recommend them to the rank of major."

"For those who are unwilling, we will calculate their remuneration according to the normal labor recruitment. We will give them at least one dollar a day. This is what they deserve!"

"Yes!"

There is virtually no official pension for members of the security corps who died in action.

Because they are actually local armed forces, but they only belong to the Shanxi-Suiyuan Army in name.

Yangquan City has been reduced to ruins.

Even the Japanese army will take some time to rebuild.

There are actually only two paths left for them.

Put down the gun and work as a laborer in Shouyang City.

After working for a while, he would receive some travel expenses and wages to go look for his relatives.

Of course.

You can also get three dollars for travel expenses and go home directly.

There is another option, which is what Chu Yunfei said: "Reorganize and join the 197th Regiment."

Carrying a gun to fight the Japanese, you have dignity because you have a gun, and if you die, you will also have compensation.

After Sun Ming received Chu Yunfei's order.

He immediately walked out quickly.

In the reception room of the brigade headquarters, Bao Zhishan was feeling very uneasy.

From time to time he stood up and paced back and forth, and from time to time he looked outside the room.

Fortunately, Sun Ming was out for less than a few minutes and then returned.

"Brother Sun Ming, what did Commander Chu say?"

"The commander has considered your contribution in the Battle of Yangquan and has agreed to your reorganization into the 358th Brigade. You and your brothers will be reorganized into the 197th Regiment. Commander Chu will recommend you to the rank of major."

"really?"

Sun Ming nodded: "How can I help you? Just get this done. Next time we meet, I will address you as Commander Bao."

Bao Zhishan grinned and said, "No, no, Brother Sun Ming, there is no time to lose. The brothers just told me about this yesterday. In my opinion, why not strike while the iron is hot?"

"Okay, then I'll wait for good news at the brigade headquarters!"

Sun Ming stood up to see him off, then returned to Chu Yunfei.

The next step of work will mainly be done by Bao Zhishan, not Sun Ming.

"Why are you back so soon?"

"They had this thought and idea before."

Nanjing.

At the press conference, media from all over the world gathered together.

Chiang Kai-shek stepped onto the stage.

Warm applause broke out.

Before this.

He had learned the details of the battle.

The Chief of Staff of the 20th Division of the Japanese Army has also been identified.

This press conference can be summed up in two words: stable!
"Mr. Chairman, I am a reporter from Maoxiongtasi. I heard that your army wiped out more than 8,000 Japanese main forces in Yangquan. Do you think this will have a beneficial impact on the SX war situation?"

Chang Kai-shen nodded and said: "I am still quite optimistic about the situation in Shanxi. Now the main force of the Japanese 20th Division has been blocked by our army at the Yangquan line.

The Japanese troops in the north still had not broken through our Xinkou defense line.
I believe that these two points are enough to explain the most critical issue.
That is, the Japanese troops on the Shanxi battlefield are still weak in succession."

Just as Chiang Kai-shek was making an impassioned speech.

When you are ready to make bold statements.

A Japanese reporter suddenly raised the telegram in his hand and interrupted Chiang Kai-shek's speech loudly: "Mr. Chairman, our newspaper has just received the latest news from the Japanese military... At present, the Xinkou line has been broken through by our Imperial Army."

Two guards stepped forward and tried to forcibly take the Japanese journalist away.

Chiang Kai-shek frowned slightly and waved his hand.

"Let him finish..."

"Yes!"

Two guards stood beside the Japanese reporter.

Reporters from all countries turned around and looked at the Japanese reporter.

"We are reporters from Tokyo Weekly. This is a photo of our Japanese National Army (the Japanese army at the time also called itself the National Army) capturing the key defense node position of the Chinese Army.

The national flag of our country Japan is clearly visible on it.

According to the information we have received, this is the key position of your army's central defense position, the Nanhuaihua position."

Good press conference.

In an instant, the whole place was thrown into chaos by a Japanese soldier.

After waiting for it to finish showing the so-called photos.

Ben was accompanying him.

Lin Wei, who was preparing to answer other questions, stepped forward without Chiang Kai-shek's signal.

His tone was a little flat: "Mr. Reporter, I would like to ask, since your Japanese army has broken through our army's defensive positions on the Xinkou front, where are they now? Have they occupied the important town of Xinkou?"

"Was it the left wing defense line, the center defense line, or our army's right wing defense line that was breached?"

The Nanhuaihua position is only the key to the central defense position.

If they lose this place, the troops will simply lose the chance to counterattack.

It's not a total defeat.

For General Wei Lihuang, who just wanted to buy enough time, it actually didn't have much impact.

What's more, at this time, the Xinkou front had already had a retreat plan.

It's just that the time point has not yet been reached, that's all.

It's obvious...this reporter is not a trained professional.

"This is a military secret of my Japanese army, so I naturally don't know it."

The reporter from Japan hurriedly added: "I think within three days, the front line will naturally report your defeat. Our locust army is invincible!"

Lin Wei smiled, raised his eyebrows and asked, "Three days? Mr. Reporter, I still remember that three days ago, your domestic newspaper published the news that the 4th Brigade broke through the Wutai front-line defense position."

"and then?"

"The day after the news appeared in the newspaper."

"I guess you have already received the news that the 4th Brigade's Black Island Cavalry Regiment was completely wiped out by our army in Yu County?"

Don't even give the little devil a chance to speak.

"Let's not discuss the authenticity of this photo for now, let's assume it's real."

“Just capturing a key defensive position can be called a breakthrough.”

"Then if we completely wiped out an infantry regiment, can that be considered as the complete annihilation of your 20th Division?"

"That's obviously impossible!"

Lin Wei smiled, looked around the room, exchanged glances with Chinese and foreign reporters, and continued, "One day ago, one of your division chiefs of staff was captured alive by our army."

"In less than ten days, two elite squadrons were completely annihilated by our Second War Zone."

"In the battle at Niangzi Pass, we have confirmed that the commander of the 77th Infantry Regiment, Colonel Kobayashi Hengyi, and the commander of the 78th Infantry Regiment, Colonel Li Dengxing, were killed."

As Lin Wei spoke, he stepped up his efforts at the signal of Chang Kai-shen: "By the way, according to what we learned from the captured 20th Division Chief of Staff Kimura Hisazo, Major General Takagi Yoshito, the commander of the 39th Infantry Brigade of the 20th Division, has been relieved of his post due to poor performance in combat."

"According to the Chief of Staff Colonel Kimura Hisazo, the 20th Division Commander Kawagishi Fumisaburo's use of troops is not good at all. He only knows how to attack and attack. At present, your army has lost more than 10,000 troops and is no longer able to launch another attack.

If nothing unexpected happens, the 20th Division should still be staying where it is to repair and wait for the arrival of supplies and troops.

Hisazo Kamura cooperated quite well during the interrogation.

It took the initiative to provide some key intelligence.

I believe you will be very interested in this.

Kumura Hisazo believed that the First Army Commander, Katsuki Seiji, was even more incompetent.

Because he is totally unqualified as a commander, he can't even influence Kawagishi Fumisaburo's battle plan."

Hot news!
Although these reporters will not publish such unverified news.

But listening to gossip is natural to many people.

At this point in time, you can become an international journalist.

Being proficient in two or three languages ​​is basically the norm.

Some reporters didn't know what the Japanese were talking about.

But there are always people who understand it, and those who are curious will naturally translate it.

The commander of the First Army, Kiyoshi Katsuki, is already the center of public opinion.

In Japan, his ability itself is questioned by many people.

For a while.

Even the other Japanese journalists present and the Italian journalists whose country is pro-Japanese could not find a suitable reason to refute.
Because of these people.

I also subconsciously think that Seiji Kazuki is a poor student.

He thinks that the commander of the 5th Division, Seishirō Sakagami, is a stupid pig.

After fighting for so long with superior forces and firepower, we still couldn't break through the defense line...
Its combat capability is worrisome.
Lin Wei smiled and continued, "If your so-called locust army in Japan really had the fighting power to break through our defense line in three days, how could they suffer repeated defeats at Niangzi Pass?"

Not to mention the defeat in the Battle of Shanghai, the rout in the Pinghan Railway, or the Japanese army's unstoppable momentum in North China.

Lin Wei emphasized the Niangzi Pass several times in just three minutes.

It was also to draw everyone's attention to the battlefield in North China.

Reporters who can enter the venue.

Basically, there is no problem with identity.

This Japanese journalist was previously an anti-war journalist in Japan.

Otherwise, you won’t receive an invitation.

Such abnormal behavior.

He must have received some new "task".

The Military Control Commission is not there to just sit there and do nothing.

It's not enough to distinguish the identity of a reporter and an agent.

Regardless of whether he had any difficulties or was under duress.

After the press conference.

These Japanese journalists deserve to die.

Under Lin Wei's relentless pressure and questioning.

The Japanese reporter was unable to explain for a moment.

Why the Fifth Division captured the key defensive node.

But still failed to break through the Xinkou line of defense?

Why is your locust army invincible, but why is it always defeated in the Niangzi Pass area?

Lin Wei's retort left the Japanese reporters speechless.

After waiting for half a minute, the Japanese reporter slumped down on the bench.

Lin Wei smiled slightly, then took a half step back and gestured to everyone.

There was a burst of applause in the conference hall.

What is the reason why Lin Wei is so confident?

Quite the opposite in fact.

There is nothing wrong with this photo.

The Japanese army actually captured the Nanhuaihua position.

Even if we really break through the Xinkou defense line tomorrow and attack towards Taiyuan.

But now, the defensive positions on the Xinkou line are still firmly in the hands of the frontline soldiers.

not to mention.

The soldiers and generals on the front line are achieving phased victories.

The initiative and the right to speak are in Lin Wei's hands.

As Chiang Kai-shek's future military steward.

Lin Wei's abilities would have already been revealed, if it weren't for his own reasons.

At this time, he had already been promoted to the rank of general.

Even Terauchi Hisaichi showed up at the press conference.

Lin Wei is also confident.

This left Terauchi Hisaichi speechless.

This is everything the reporter said.

At this moment, everything is pale and powerless.

Battle damage can be falsely reported, battle results can be falsified or inflated.

But the battle lines of this period are not deceiving.

Fierce fighting lasted for nearly a month on the Xinkou front.

The Japanese army merely had the upper hand but was unable to make the slightest breakthrough.

You, a Japanese journalist, took out a photo and said that you broke through the defense line.

Naturally no one would believe it!

Chiang Kai-shek smiled and signaled everyone to be quiet: "Ladies and gentlemen, now that the doubts of this Japanese journalist friend have been resolved, the press conference will proceed as usual."

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