Anti-Japanese War: From Becoming Chu Yunfei to Rising

Chapter 120: One Person's Success Brings Success to Everyone (Part )

Outside the security team’s base.

Bao Zhishan just came back.

Just at the gate of the base, he met Zhao Weibin, Major General Chief of Staff of the 122nd Division.

Bao Zhishan was extremely surprised and hurried forward.

"Captain Bao"

"Chief of Staff Zhao, what are you doing?"

Zhao Weibin smiled but said nothing.

Bao Zhishan understood: "Chief of Staff Zhao, please come in..."

Zhao Weibin smiled.

Then, at Bao Zhishan's signal, he walked into the courtyard of the base.

In addition, the cleaning tools are neatly placed in the corner.

Only a few stone benches and stone tables were left.

After all, both of them are soldiers.

The harsh conditions in the front-line trenches and command posts were bearable.

I don't care about these.

This is just a matter of finding a suitable place to sit and talk.

After a few simple greetings.

Zhao Weibin did not waste any time and immediately explained his purpose.

"During the previous battle in Yangquan, your security team fought very well... I came here this time to talk to Captain Bao about reorganization."

"Reorganization?"

Bao Zhishan was stunned for a moment: "Chief of Staff Zhao wants me to lead my brothers to fight against Commander Wang?"

Chief of Staff Zhao Weibin looked pleased.

Talking to smart people makes you worry less.

"Yes, I am here on behalf of the King's Master to invite you. What do you think, Captain Bao?"

After all, he is a lieutenant general and a division commander... Bao Zhishan still has a little hesitation.

After a moment, Bao Zhishan refused: "Chief of Staff Zhao, if you had come to me yesterday, I would have really joined your Sichuan Army to kill the devils, but not now."

"Oh? Why is that?"

It worked yesterday, but not today.

What happened?

Zhao Weibin had a bad feeling in his heart.

At this time, it is very difficult to replenish soldiers with combat experience.

As soon as I thought about it, I guessed it.

Most likely, the Shanxi-Suiyuan Army also had its eyes on them.

Bao Zhishan said apologetically: "We just discussed the reorganization with Chief Chu today."

"We will be reorganized into the 197th Regiment under Commander Chu..."

"I see.."

Chief of Staff Zhao Weibin laughed and said, "This time, we can defend Shouyang and our two troops can still fight side by side."

"Kill the devils quickly!"

Bao Zhishan nodded, still very excited when talking about this matter: "The Battle of Yangquan."

The third day in Shouyang.

Chu Yunfei also made a complete count of the soldiers and officers who performed well in this battle.

Fang has made great contributions and is expected to be promoted to the rank of colonel and serve as chief of staff.

Qian Bojun is expected to be promoted to the rank of colonel and serve as the commander of the Honorary 196th Regiment.

Luo Weiguo is expected to be promoted to the rank of lieutenant colonel and serve as deputy commander of the 196th Honor Regiment.

Wu Ziqiang is expected to be promoted to the rank of colonel and serve as the commander of the newly formed first regiment.

Zhuo Tianyu is expected to be promoted to the rank of lieutenant colonel and serve as deputy commander of the newly formed first regiment.

Sun Weimou is expected to be promoted to the rank of lieutenant colonel and serve as chief of staff of the newly formed first regiment.

Liang Guoping is planned to be promoted to the rank of lieutenant colonel and serve as the commander of the mountain artillery regiment.

Bian Fucheng is expected to be promoted to the rank of major and serve as the battalion commander of the 196st Infantry Battalion of the Honorary th Regiment.

Xue Jie is expected to be promoted to the rank of captain and serve as the battalion commander of the 196nd Infantry Battalion of the Honorary th Regiment.

Liu Wang is expected to be promoted to the rank of captain and serve as the deputy battalion commander of the 196nd Battalion of the Honorable th Infantry.

Ma Ke Ying is expected to be promoted to the rank of lieutenant colonel and serve as the battalion commander of the cavalry battalion directly under his unit.

Liu Shugao is expected to be transferred to the position of Director of the Logistics Department and concurrently Commander of the Quartermaster Battalion. His official military rank is colonel, and his official rank has not yet been promoted.

Rewarding people based on their merits is a very complex and arduous task.

Fang Ligong, Zhang Dayun and the military commanders at all levels were busy for more than two days.

Only then did I sort out the lists and materials.

Then someone was sent to Taiyuan.

Shouyang is just east of Taiyuan City.

It’s only a little over 70 kilometers.

That night.

Yan Laoxi received this list of requests for commendation and promotion.
After Yan Laoxi took a closer look, his pupils shrank slightly and he smiled: "This Yun Fei is really arrogant. So many people are going to be promoted, which is not much different from all officers being promoted by one level."

After a moment, everything returned to calm again.

Chu Xichun on the side took the list and documents handed over by Yan Laoxi.

He glanced at them, smiled slightly, and reminded them in a low voice: "This Chu Yunfei, it seems that he wants to command a lot more people."

Yan Laoxi couldn't laugh anymore at this time.

Chu Yunfei's promotion speed was too fast.

It's been less than forty days.

The speed at which his military merits were accumulated far exceeded that of anyone else.

The two infantry regiments under his command are both elite.

Plus the 30th Artillery Regiment and the Mountain Artillery Battalion.

There are so many people and horses, they are very strong.

The defense line east of Taiyuan City still needs Chu Yunfei to defend...
this point in time.

Yan Laoxi didn't know whether he was overthinking it or not.

But..he always had the feeling that Chu Yunfei was being spoiled (ykzz).

After a while.

This bad idea was thrown out of Yan Laoxi's mind.

He thought about it carefully.

It just seems a little unlikely.

Now he has two right-hand men, Yang Aiyuan and Fu Zuoyi, and tens of thousands of men and horses.

The staff team also includes talents such as Zhu Shouguang, Chu Xichun and Xie Ming.

The chief of staff Fang Ligong and the deputy commander of the 196th Regiment Luo Weiguo, whom Chu Yunfei relied on, were both Yan Laoxi's men.

Although Li Kuishan of the 197th Regiment is from the Whampoa clique, he is from the Shaanxi Army and is Hu Chen's man!
These Shaanxi troops have closer relations with the Eighth Route Army and are not on the same side as Chu Yunfei.

No matter what.

I, Yan Laoxi, will not step down from office until the next day.

Chu Yunfei can only be the crown prince.

"Commissioner Yan is expected to arrive in an hour."

"Is Jiang Gong really coming?"

Yan Laoxi was also shocked at this time.

"Yes, the entourage also includes Director Lin, Director Qian and others. Please prepare for their reception and entertainment."

"Why didn't you say hello before you came?"

Yan Laoxi is a bit flustered now. Have you arranged security, air defense, and escort work?
What if Chiang Kai-shek has problems in his territory?
That's it!
"Qingbo, hurry up and make arrangements for Yunfei and the others to come back."

"Yes!"

Chu Xichun received a phone call.

They directly attacked the command center far away in Shouyang.

When he learned that Chiang Kai-shek and Lin Wei had personally flown from Nanjing to award him medals and promotions.

Chu Yunfei frowned slightly: "Are you kidding me?"

"The Japanese vanguard was less than 30 kilometers away from Shouyang.

If they attack directly, the battle will start within three hours.

Why are you pulling Commander Wang and me back to hold a medal ceremony at this time? How can we fight this war without a chief officer?"

"Yun Fei, the chairman will arrive in Taiyuan in two hours."

Chu Xichun's tone was flat, as if he was making a routine announcement.

Chu Yunfei frowned and refused: "Then please tell the principal that the battle on the front line is tight and I can't get away!"

Chu Xichun was also a little confused when he heard what Chu Yunfei said.

He didn't expect that Chu Yunfei would actually refuse.

Why did the Chairman and Director Lin fly all the way here?
Isn't it just to personally award you honors and promotions?

Is it reasonable that you, the protagonist, are not here?
"At this time, you need to know the priorities...what is important and what is not important."

"Even if the chairman doesn't understand, doesn't the deputy chief understand? Shouyang's importance to Taiyuan's defense is immeasurable."

"If the principal is unhappy, I will personally apologize to him after the war!"

There was a snap.

Chu Yunfei hung up the phone.

Fang Ligong, Qian Bojun and others looked at Chu Yunfei with horror in their eyes.

Bye?

That was the deputy chief of staff, how could he just hang up the phone like that?
Chu Yunfei put his hands behind his back, his brows knitted into a frown: "Brother Ligong, continue!"

Fang Ligong pushed up his glasses.

Are you not going to attend the awarding and promotion ceremony that the Chairman flew over specially for?

What does it mean.
Taboos for a general of the Shanxi-Suiyuan Army?

Commander Yan wouldn't be suspicious of Chu Yunfei, a Wutai native, because of this kind of thing, right?

It seems hard to tell..
The brigade commander refused so bluntly, could it be that he was trying to make his attitude clear to Commander Yan?

Fang Ligong couldn't guess what Chu Yunfei was thinking. After hesitating for a moment, he continued to arrange the battle plan.

"The artillery positions of the 30th Artillery Regiment will be deployed at."

Operational meetings and planning continued.

Chu Xichun was also stunned after the call was hung up.

This Chu Yunfei is really crazy.

Seeing Chu Xichun's embarrassed expression, Yan Laoxi immediately stepped forward and asked, "Qingbo, what's wrong?"

"Chu Yunfei said that the Japanese vanguard was less than 30 kilometers away from Shouyang and could launch an attack at any time. He will not come back."

Naturally, Yan Laoxi’s thoughts became more profound.

Chiang Kai-shek thinks so highly of Chu Yunfei.

This is also because Chu Yunfei is a member of the fifth class of Huangpu Military Academy.

This time, I came here with no intention of winning over...
And now, Chu Yunfei has clearly refused. Is he rejecting Chiang Kai-shek's solicitation?

Once you think about it in this way.

Yan Laoxi couldn't control himself..
Loyal! Sincerity!
Chu Yunfei is indeed loyal beyond words!

Yan Laoxi thought for a moment and then said, "Since you can't get away... then forget it!"

"Get ready, let's go meet the chairman."

Chu Xichun nodded: "Yes!"

After Chu Xichun and Yan Laoxi left.

Xie Ming came to the phone silently: "I am Xie Ming, I want to call Chu Yunfei's headquarters."

"Hey?"

"I'm Xie Ming, looking for Brother Yunfei!"

Chu Yunfei frowned slightly and answered the phone: "Brother Yufa, what's the matter?"

Hearing Chu Yunfei's name.

Xie Ming was stunned.

It took me a while to react.

Thank you, sir → Brother Yufa.

Change of name.

It represents a change in the status of both parties.

Before this.

Xie Ming has always treated Chu Yunfei as his younger brother and junior.

And now.

This junior, who was less than 30 years old, had already grown to the same military rank as him. In terms of power and authority, even Xie Ming felt inferior to him.

It’s really fast!
"Brother Yunfei, the Chairman has come all the way here..."

"The Japanese offensive is swift, like a violent storm. Brother Yufa... I am not at the front line, and I am worried."

I heard Chu Yunfei refuse so decisively.

Xie Ming then changed his mind and advised: "Brother Yunfei, I won't say anything if you don't come back, but you should at least send the chief of staff of the 20th Division of the Japanese Army and the two meritorious soldiers to Taiyuan City, right?"

"Otherwise, who would the chairman be honored for after coming all this way?"

What Xie Ming said makes sense.

We are too busy with reorganization and drawing up battle plans.

Chu Yunfei also put this matter behind him.

These so-called medals are of great significance to Chu Yunfei.

It's actually just a decoration, a collectible.

It has no substantive effect.

If he could exchange weapons and ammunition for fighting the Japanese, Chu Yunfei might be more excited.

He looked up at Liang Guoping and asked, "How was the interrogation of that little devil going?"

Liang Guoping learned artillery at the Japanese Army Academy.

Japanese is naturally child's play for him.

Hearing Chu Yunfei's question, Liang Guoping immediately looked up and said, "The little devil is still the same, unwilling to say anything. I guess there is nothing of great value on him."

Chu Yunfei continued into the microphone: "Well, Brother Yufa, I will make the arrangements. I expect to arrive in Taiyuan City before noon tomorrow."

"it is good!"

Chu Yunfei hung up the phone and then asked, "Qian Bojun, how is Bian Fucheng doing?"

"I've returned to the team. After losing an arm, I'm not as energetic as before."

Chu Yunfei nodded and continued, "Zhang Dayun, you, Bian Fucheng, Wang Weiguo, and Li Baojia, go to Taiyuan City together."

Zhang Dayun pointed at himself with his right hand, seeming reluctant to believe it.

"I?"

"Take a platoon of guards with you. Don't let anything go wrong on the way...especially the Japanese. Don't let them die on the way."

"Yes!"

An hour and a half later.

It's getting late.

Dusk always makes people recall the past.

He fought openly and secretly with Chang Kai-shek for more than ten years.

As the Japanese invaders invaded Shanxi and destroyed his base.

At this moment, Yan Laoxi was like the setting sun.

Full of old age.

Yan Laoxi and Chu Xichun stood quietly by.

His eyes were lost in thought, looking into the distance.

Waiting for Chiang Kai-shek's plane to arrive.

After a while.

The roar of the engine sounded.

Soon, the plane landed smoothly.

Chiang Kai-shek, still wearing a cloak, walked out of the plane.

The officers, who had long been lined up in neat rows, were in unison.

"Stand at attention and salute~!"

After Chiang Kai-shek waved his hand.

Yan Laoxi and others immediately stepped forward to greet him: "Chairman, thank you for your hard work!"

Chiang Kai-shek nodded slightly and shook hands with Yan Laoxi.

"Brother Baichuan, long time no see."

"Weiwen!"

"Brother Weiwen"

"Brother Harumami"

Chiang Kai-shek walked in front.

Yan Laoxi and Chu Xichun followed behind him.

"Are you sure about the defense of Taiyuan this time?"

"Chairman, forgive me for being blunt, although Taiyuan is very likely to be lost, our Second War Zone is still confident that we can win a few small victories, further deplete the Japanese army's manpower, and slow down their pace of attacking southward."

"For the Taiyuan Campaign, I have two more requests. Chairman, please agree to them."

Chiang Kai-shek smiled and said, "As long as it is beneficial to the overall situation of the war of resistance, you can make any request."

"Chairman, can you please forgive me for being frank?"

"Go ahead, you're welcome."

"During the Battle of Taiyuan, if the Chairman has any military orders to issue, please send them directly to our Second War Zone Command Headquarters. Don't..."

Yan Laoxi naturally knew about Chiang Kai-shek's micro-manipulation.

Not only did he issue military orders to Chu Yunfei.

Wei Lihuang, Li Mo'an and Li Xianzhou have all received it.

Some were executed, and some were not.

Yan Laoxi likes micro-control and gives the order to go all the way in.

Naturally, I don’t like others to micromanage.

Just as Chu Yunfei was very disgusted with Chiang Kai-shek giving him orders.

Chiang Kai-shek nodded, smiled, and said, "Yes, yes."

While turning his head to look at Lin Wei beside him, he said with a hint of meaning: "I still trust Brother Baichuan."

"Hehehe~!"

To show his affection, Chiang Kai-shek patted Yan Baichuan on the shoulder.

Several people were smiling.

They are all thousand-year-old foxes, but they want to play Strange Stories from a Chinese Studio here.

"Another thing is that the troops in the Second War Zone have been fighting for days and now have suffered heavy losses. Not to mention weapons and equipment, but also in terms of manpower..."

"You need to replenish it."

Chiang Kai-shek seemed to have expected this. He smiled and said, "I have ordered the security groups in Shaanxi, Sichuan, and Hubei to board buses and trains and rush to the Second War Zone overnight..."

"Please rest assured, Brother Baichuan, I will take care of this matter..."

Lin Wei smiled and added.

He walked up to the car and the adjutant opened the door.

The topic was interrupted, and Yan Laoxi, Chu Xichun and others waved their hands.

After the car started, Yan Laoxi walked towards the car parked not far away.

"What is this, Chairman Yan?"

"I haven't figured it out yet, but I don't think it's that simple."

"Even if these troops are finally supplemented by General Wei, it will be beneficial to the overall situation of our Shanxi Anti-Japanese War."

Yan Laoxi's vision is getting bigger and bigger.

after all.

He no longer had a choice.

The family fortune accumulated over twenty years is almost gone.

Even Chiang Kai-shek.

Before the war, there was only one year's worth of strategic reserves.
The poverty and hardship of the Republic of China cannot be explained in a few words.

Now, the only person Yan Laoxi can rely on is Chiang Kai-shek!

Second World War Commander Headquarters.

Chiang Kai-shek has rested.

Lin Wei is responsible for coordinating with Chu Xichun on relevant matters for tomorrow.

"Brother Weiwen, why didn't you inform us in advance when you came here?"

"The code book of the Second War Zone may have been leaked. For the sake of safety, we have to resort to this desperate measure. I hope Brother Qingbo and Commander Yan will forgive us."

After chatting and talking for a few minutes.

Lin Wei then got down to business.

"The reason why the chairman came here is to learn more about the Second War Zone's plan for organizing the Taiyuan Defense War."

"Secondly, for this medal-awarding and promotion ceremony, the chairman hopes to give it a strong publicity to boost the morale of the military and civilians in the country in the war of resistance."

"How long does the Chairman plan to stay?"

"Three days."

Yan Laoxi and Chu Xichun looked at each other.
"Brother Baichuan, do you have any requests or difficulties?"

"The Japanese vanguard is less than a hundred kilometers away from Taiyuan City... and less than thirty kilometers away from Shouyang City. The front line is tight and Yunfei can't get away.

"Can't get away?"

Lin Wei smiled and said, "Time flies, it will only take a day at most."

"The frontline defenders in Shouyang are the 122nd Sichuan Army Division and Chu Yunfei's troops who retreated from Yangquan... They are under-strength and suffered heavy casualties."

"Yun Fei is also concerned about the safety of the chairman."

Considering the safety of the chairman?

Having said that, Lin Wei also knew it.

There is a high probability that Chu Yunfei will not be able to attend this awarding ceremony.

If the main characters don't even attend, then what's the point of holding this awarding ceremony?
Chu Xichun smiled and added, "Although Yunfei is busy, the two soldiers who captured the Japanese Chief of Staff, Kumura Hisazo, and the commander of the 196st Battalion of the th Regiment, Bian Fucheng, will participate in the award ceremony."

Wang Weiguo and Li Baojia.

These two young warriors, who were less than eighteen years old, accomplished such a feat.

The name is also very suitable for this promotion.

The two little guys will be awarded a seventh-class Yunhui Medal.

As for this person Bian Fucheng.

Lin Wei also knew it.

The front-line commander who attacked Jingxing Station was wounded in the battle and lost an arm.

Previously, he was the captain of the commando team under Chu Yunfei.

He is very capable and has made outstanding military achievements.

Chiang Kai-shek had already made relevant instructions and decisions before this.

Bian Fucheng will be awarded a Blue and White Medal in recognition of his outstanding performance in past battles.

With three heavyweights here, I think we can give the chairman an explanation.

The next morning.

Chiang Kai-shek, who was having breakfast, listened to the report from his accompanying aide Zhu Peiji.

"Is Yunfei not coming over?"

"Yes, Commander Lin said that the Japanese army is less than 30 kilometers away from Shouyang City, and the battle may break out at any time. Chu Yunfei is worried about your safety and decided to stay in Shouyang County to command the battle."

"You can let his adjutant take charge. It won't take too long to come to Taiyuan City."

Out of understanding of Chiang Kai-shek.

Zhu Peiji didn't dare to speak and stood aside in silence.

After Chiang Kai-shek peeled the eggs, he asked, "If he, the protagonist, doesn't come, what will the Second War Zone do with this medal awarding and promotion ceremony?"

"The Second War Zone has arranged for Li Baojia, Wang Weiguo, and the battalion commander Bian Fucheng who led his troops to attack Jingxing Station to participate in the award ceremony."

Chiang Kai-shek had no expression on his face.

Seems to have anticipated the current situation.

Although Chu Yunfei was a graduate of the fifth class of Huangpu Military Academy, he was also from Wutai after all.

A direct descendant of Yan Laoxi and a fellow villager from Wutai.

In his opinion.

Chu Yunfei respected him immensely and addressed him as the principal in telegrams.

Anything will be reported to him.

Although they may occasionally disobey orders, it is likely due to military considerations.

He is far away in Nanjing, so it is impossible for him to be aware of every detail.

It is normal for Chu Yunfei to have his own ideas.

I will not be attending the awarding and promotion ceremony this time.

Chiang Kai-shek believed that it was most likely Yan Xizhi's doing.

He was worried that his capable soldiers would be won over by him, thus losing a helping hand.

"Forget it, since I can't come, then there's no need to come. Let Brother Baichuan award me the medal after the battle."

"Commissioner... there is one more thing. Commander Yan hopes you can decide."

Zhu Peiji said as he handed Chu Yunfei the list and materials to the Second War Zone Commander's Headquarters.

Slowly placed it on Chang Kaishen's desk.
(End of this chapter)