Anti-Japanese War: From Becoming Chu Yunfei to Rising

Chapter 123 Chu Yunfei retreats to Changzhi; Chiang Kai-shek: Dare to desert the battlefield, kill! (Subscribe)

Chiang Kai-shek had just left not long ago.

The enemy spies and traitors lurking in Taiyuan City fired shots everywhere to create chaos.

The police and military forces protected by the city defense commander were overwhelmed and even suffered from cold weapons.

"Commissioner Yan has boarded a plane to Xi'an."

Old Yan picked up his handkerchief and wiped the sweat from his forehead.

At this time, he was quite glad that he let Chiang Kai-shek leave the venue early and rush to the airport.

Reports of shootings in the city continued to pour in.

This is the city of Taiyuan, where more than 60% of the population has been evacuated.

The Japanese soldiers couldn't hold back and took action ahead of time.

If such a chaos had occurred during the defense of Taiyuan City, one can imagine the morale of the defenders!

"From today on, the city will be under martial law after nightfall~!"

"Immediately send people to the streets to spread the word..."

Yan Laoxi did not hesitate at this time, and his murderous intent was overflowing: "Once night falls, no matter what causes you to go out on the street, I will kill you without mercy!"

"Yes!"

After Chiang Kai-shek left.

Old Yan seemed to have become the arrogant King of Shanxi who looked down on the world.

However, after Chu Xichun walked away.

His originally straight chest hunched again, and he slumped down on the sofa, his eyes lost in thought.

Although it is not stated explicitly.

But judging from the latest battle situation on the Xinkou front.

There were only a few people left in the Shanxi-Suiyuan Army.

Now gather the troops along the way.

Even if we count Fu Zuoyi's 35th Army
The Shanxi-Suiyuan Army that Yan Laoxi relied on.

Excluding Chu Yunfei's troops, the number was less than 30,000.

This also includes the miscellaneous garrison regiments, security regiments and other miscellaneous troops in southeastern Shanxi.

The battle is over.

Yan Laoxi's spine had been broken by the Japanese army.

The main force fled to southeastern Shanxi like a stray dog ​​without looking back.

Embarrassed.

Yan Laoxi himself also began to prepare for evacuation at this time.

At the Second War Zone Commander's Headquarters, the last city defense operations meeting has been held.

PS: There is another paragraph here. Among the words that are being said, nothing is older than SH.

The Eighth Route Army's Taiyuan office evacuated that night.

Yan Laoxi, Chu Xichun, Xie Ming and other people from the General Staff Office mixed into the team leaving the city and evacuated.

Then came General Wei Lihuang, General Huang Shaolong and others.

Taiyuan City.

Air Defense Command.

"Report, the Japanese army is less than 50 kilometers away from Taiyuan City."

General Fu Zuoyi raised his eyebrows, put his hands on the sand table, and asked, "How is the evacuation work going now?"

"It has now reached the final stage, with less than 15% of the people still stranded in the city."

The staff officer pushed up his glasses and emphasized, "Because of the interference from Japanese spies and secret agents...we will need at least two more days."

"According to the military order of the former general, Meng Xianji's 8th Independent Brigade, Guo Zongfen's 71st Division, Ma Yanshou's 7th Independent Brigade and other troops are stationed outside the city. In addition to the outer positions of Taiyuan... the combat forces in the area around Taiyuan alone have reached 50,000."

Excluding some military police forces, logistics and non-combat personnel.

There are currently about 20 infantry battalions in the city, totaling about 15,000 people.

It is unwise to be trapped in the city.

According to the previously drawn up battle plan, Fu Zuoyi only needed to hold on for three days.

After three days, you will be able to break out on your own.

Under the circumstance that Shouyang City can be preserved.

The Japanese invaders naturally could not raid behind us.

What's more, there is Sun Lianzhong's Second Army in Yuci to strengthen the flank defense line.

Then Taiyuan cannot be considered an isolated city.

Hold on for three days.

As a famous general defending the city, Fu Zuoyi was still full of confidence.

North China Expeditionary Force.

First Army Headquarters.

Seiji Katsuki and Seishirō Sakagami saw Taiyuan City right before their eyes.

A combat plan was immediately drawn up for air fighters to attack the city walls with giant aerial bombs.

However, due to weather reasons, the bombing operation was postponed a lot.

But the plan of attack remained unchanged.

These little Japanese devils thought they were about to achieve a glorious victory.

Simply speed up the pace of attack.

What greeted them was the group of bunkers that Yan Laoxi had painstakingly built.
Although these bunkers could not withstand the bombing of Japanese heavy artillery and bombers.

But the number is too large..
Almost all the commanding heights and mountains around Taiyuan were now garrisoned by Chinese troops.

The Japanese attack was quite difficult...as if they were back at the Xinkou front line fighting.

The snow came very suddenly and the temperature dropped a lot.

the other side.

358 Brigade Headquarters.

Chu Yunfei was carefully studying the plan Liang Guoping mentioned.

Take advantage of adverse conditions such as heavy snow blocking the mountains and muddy roads.

Unexpectedly, the mountain artillery regiment quickly maneuvered to the flank.

Cooperate with a main force of the infantry.

Fiercely attack the Japanese flank guard troops.

The actual intention was to avoid the Japanese main force, the 40th Brigade, and attack the 39th Brigade.

Pick out the soft persimmons and pinch them.

Kick the lame man's good leg hard.

The Japanese 20th Division must rely on flank guard forces.

Otherwise, he would be surrounded if he went alone deep into the enemy's territory.

The reason why Kawagishi Fumisaburo is so cautious now.

It’s also because I’ve suffered losses.

Before the Yangquan encirclement and annihilation campaign began.

He did not believe that the Chinese army had the strength to launch a frontal attack.

Even launch a unique pursuit and annihilation battle.

Although the 27th Army captured Feng Jingye and fought fiercely, it still could not hide the defeat in the frontal combat.

But now Kawagishi Fumisaburo is afraid to act rashly.

I am very worried that the Chinese military will repeat the same old tricks.

They also turned a blind eye to the intelligence transmitted by the North China Expeditionary Army Headquarters.

Damn Chiang Kai-shek fled in a hurry. Damn insufficient troops.
The shitty World War II zone is out of ammo and there are so many shitty factions..
The drama that took place in the Battle of Northern Shanxi and the Battle of Xinkou.

On the front line east of Taiyuan.

Kawagishi Fumisaburo had never seen him once.

What he saw was the concerted efforts of the Chinese military.

They were the "Sichuan Army" who wore the uniforms of the Jinsui Army, were extremely brave, and fought to the death!

It was the Northwest Iron Army that fought to the death despite suffering heavy casualties.

The Shaanxi Army is like a jade pillar that can never be defeated.
There are also those who arrived first and left the battlefield last.

The Yunnan Army was chased for dozens of kilometers by the Xiyang Detachment but still dared to turn back and cooperate with the Eighth Route Army in the counterattack.

how?

All you guys on the Xinkou front are fighting against cowards, while all I am fighting against in my 20th Division are the elite troops of the Party and the country?
Intelligence from the Ministry of Internal Affairs' Special High Technology Department?
Go to hell!
If you continue to believe in the intelligence from the Special High Technology Department, I, Fumisaburo Kawagishi, would be a fool!
How to break through the Shouyang defense line.

Yamashita Tomoyuki's proposition was.

Use poison gas bombs in large quantities to break through the Shouyang defense line as quickly as possible, attack Yuci, and cut off the retreat route of the Taiyuan defenders.

The 20th Division was equipped with a large number of poison gas bombs.

Not only is there a large amount of tear gas that has not been used, but there is also a lot of mustard gas.

These were originally planned to be used in Taiyuan City.

But now.

The vanguard of the Fifth Division was still fifty kilometers away from Taiyuan City.

In order to gain the upper hand, they captured Taiyuan City.

Kawagishi Fumisaburo then did not hesitate and ordered his troops to continue using "holy war gas."

Tear gas bombs were fired one after another at the current target.

The 197th Regiment commanded by Li Kuishan was not equipped with gas masks.

In this situation, you can only cover your mouth and nose and continue fighting.

Soldiers from the 196th Regiment wearing gas masks quickly arrived at the front line to provide support.

The soldiers of the 197th Regiment were replaced.

The fully armed Japanese soldiers rushed forward one after another.

Intends to take over a position that is most likely already empty.

"Bang~!"

A gunshot was heard, but the Japanese soldiers didn't take it seriously.

Sporadic resistance is normal..
next second.

"Da da da~!"

"Dong dong dong~!"

"Boom!"

"Pick a hook!"

Gunshots rang out, one after another, accompanied by explosions.

The Japanese army organized another attack in a short period of time.

At this time, Chu Yunfei also strengthened his determination to attack the Japanese invaders from the side.

"Orders: mobilize the 1st, 2nd, and 4th companies of the 1st Battalion, and the 14th, 15th, and 16th companies of the 3rd Battalion."

"Together with the First and Second Artillery Companies and the Mountain Artillery Regiment, they will be under the unified command and dispatch of the 196th Regiment Commander Qian Bojun."

"Move immediately to the line between Ximazhang Village and Bishi Village."

“Once you arrive, be sure to wait until daybreak the next day when the visual conditions are good before taking action.”

"After detouring to Hougou and Kucang Village, they launched a fierce attack on the Japanese army's left-wing guard force."

"After the battle, quickly pick up equipment, rescue the wounded, and retreat to Changzhi without cleaning up the battlefield."

"If the offensive is blocked and the attack is not going smoothly, there is no need to engage in a fight with the enemy. The main focus is to kill the enemy's living forces, attract the Japanese army to split up, and go deep into the mountains to reduce the pressure on the front line of defense."

Qian Bojun stood at attention and accepted the order: "Yes!"

Chu Yunfei put down the pencil in his hand and exhaled a breath of hot air.

"No matter what the outcome of the attack is, the Japanese will definitely think too much..."

"What I'm worried about is, after the Mountain Artillery Regiment is withdrawn, will the 30th Artillery Regiment be able to take on the heavy responsibility?"

Zhang Dayun muttered softly.

Ouyang Xianpeng's pupils shrank when he heard the questioning voices. Hearing the doubts, he quickly spoke out: "Please rest assured, our 30th Artillery Regiment will never let us down. As long as Commander Chu gives the order, we will beat these sons of bitches severely."

Chu Yunfei smiled and said, "Captain Ouyang, you don't have to think too much. Most of the officers of the Mountain Artillery Regiment have received corresponding cold-resistant training before. So they have the ability to fight in bad weather.

This is not a lack of trust in you.

As for your twelve artillery pieces, they will naturally play a greater role on the front battlefield."

"Yes, Commander Chu!"

The attack was blocked and failed.

Terauchi Juichi has received countless telegrams like this.

He now only hopes to hear some good news from Kawagishi Fumisaburo.

Since the last capture of Yangquan.

It has been two days since the attack on Shouyang.. There is only one day left before the deadline he gave..
Terauchi Hisaichi wanted to see how Kawagishi Fumisaburo would complete the order he gave!
The next day, the sky cleared up.

It was as if the howling north wind and heavy snow last night had never existed.

The earth is covered with silver and white is everywhere.

The soldiers who were holding on in the trenches stood up trembling.

In such a harsh combat environment, non-combat casualties continued to increase, and many soldiers had already suffered from mild frostbite.

How to treat frostbite.

Although the medical soldiers are experienced, the conditions on the front line are extremely harsh.

The only thing they could do was to send these wounded soldiers to Changzhi area first.

A part of the medical team was also sent to Changzhi City to build a field hospital.

It's true that the weather is bad.

But the Japanese army will not stop its attack.

Although the snow is not piled too deep, it has even shown signs of melting.

But in the short term, the hard ground still made it convenient for the attacking Japanese troops.

Accompanied by a cannon shot in the early morning.

The battle between the two sides started again.

The Japanese army seemed to have used all the means available.

Poison gas bombs, incendiary bombs, and aerial fighter planes.

Long live the charge, armored impact, and human bomb.

However, the defense line remained unmoved under Chu Yunfei's precise micro-manipulation.

The casualties were naturally heavy, but it was impossible for the Japanese army to break through the defense line.

Command Headquarters of the 122nd Division of the Sichuan Army.

Chief of Staff Zhao hurried to the command center in Shouyang City.

"Master..."

"I'm back. What did Chu Yunfei say?"

"The wounded can be transferred to Yuci or Changzhi, but don't send them to Taiyuan City... Chu Yunfei received news that Fu Yisheng plans to seal off the city!"

"Lock down the city?"

Wang Mingzhang frowned and said, "There is no need to seal off Taiyuan. What is General Fu doing?"

"It seems that in order to purge the traitors and Japanese spies in the city, the Japanese army is fiercely attacking the pre-set positions outside the city. "

"The bombers blocked out the sky... I heard that the 36-foot-high city wall of Taiyuan City has been blown down in several places."

The city of Taiyuan is high and strong.

But in front of the Japanese bombers, it seemed a little powerless.

Huge aerial bomb.

If one of them falls into the city, it will inevitably cause heavy casualties.

If it hits the city wall, it will also break it.

One, two, countless.

Dozens of planes took turns bombing.

The buildings in the city collapsed one after another and huge fires broke out everywhere.

Most of the already chaotic power supply and communication lines were destroyed.

Almost all the shops in the city were looted by the people who had not yet had time to leave the city.

Traitors and Japanese spies mixed in with them, instigating the people to loot shops and spreading rumors that the city gates were about to be closed.

The already chaotic city became even more chaotic amid the sound of gunfire.

In times of chaos, severe punishments should be used, and extraordinary measures should be taken in extraordinary times.

All the stragglers who were instigated to join in the looting were either shot dead by the gendarmes or had their arms and legs broken.

Now, there is no time to verify whether he was forced to do something or was innocent.

All those involved in the riots will be treated equally.

Under the powerful suppression of General Fu Zuoyi.

Order in the city is gradually restored and evacuation work is proceeding in an orderly manner.

That afternoon.

The Japanese troops launched a larger-scale attack across the board.

The heavy artillery regiment on the northern front opened fire with all its might.

For a moment, blood and flesh flew everywhere on the battlefield, and the defensive position was blown to pieces.

Without a systematic fortification system, they naturally could not pose much threat to the attacking Japanese invaders.

Fu Zuoyi sent Deputy Army Commander Zeng Yanyi to the front line to inspect and supervise the battle.

Everywhere I go, it's shocking.

The outer city defense forces suffered heavy casualties.

What is even more difficult for these soldiers to accept is that many people did not die directly in battle.

Rather, he died of injuries due to poor logistics and medical care.

Morale was shaken, and more and more troops spontaneously collapsed and retreated.

This was the trend of the times. Zeng Yanyi shot and killed several commanders, but still failed to stop the troops whose morale had collapsed.

He rode back to the city and quickly reported to Fu Zuoyi who was in the air defense command center.

This time.

After he came out of the command center.

He did not return to his command position.

The brutal battle to defend the city has shaken the general.

Knowing that Taiyuan City was a coffin with a lid, he was unwilling to die here and truly live and die with Taiyuan City.

The deputy army commander Zeng Yanyi ran away!

When he ran away, he was flying the flag of the deputy commander of the 35th Army.

Fu is homophonic with the "Fu" in Fu Zuoyi's name.

As he ran, the deputy commander of the city defense, Ma Bingren, was unwilling to be left behind, so he immediately rode the Li Mu armored vehicle to the South Gate, used the artillery bunkers to get out of the city, and fled for his life.

The deputy commander is gone!
Became the so-called "Commander Fu".

Rumors are scary, and the army's morale immediately began to waver.

Fu Zuoyi himself was still holding out in the city.

The troops on the city wall had already fled in all directions, and some sections had even disappeared.

What a shame!
What a shame!
Fu Zuoyi immediately sent a telegram to report the situation.

After the two deputy commanders ran away, he and the commander-in-chief were very uneasy and their faces turned pale.

But the word "retreat" was never uttered.

After Nanjing received the telegram.

Chiang Kai-shek looked quite embarrassed.

Someone was sent to call Dai Yunong immediately.

He slammed the telegram in his hand on the table and said in a cold voice: "They escaped temporarily and should be killed. Send people to find them, take them to Wuhan, and then hand them over to the military court for trial."

"Yes, principal."

"Commander... the military morale in Taiyuan is bound to be in turmoil. Yisheng already has insufficient troops. Should we retreat immediately?"

Chiang Kai-shek frowned and was unwilling to give the order to retreat.

Now is a critical moment in the political and diplomatic confrontation with Japan.

The fall of Taiyuan City will inevitably lead to the Japanese army further raising its negotiation conditions.

The political advantages accumulated previously will also be wiped out.

Chiang Kai-shek knew he would lose, but he was unwilling to admit defeat.

He immediately turned sideways and asked, "How is the situation over there with Chu Yunfei?"

"Fighting is still going on in Shouyang... The Japanese army used unconventional weapons such as poison gas bombs and incendiary bombs."

"It is reported that tanks, combat vehicles and other heavy weapons were used to attack."

Chiang Kai-shek was silent for a moment, then issued a new order: "Send a telegram for me, ordering Yisheng to retreat immediately."

"Yes!"

Shouyang first line.

The Japanese army's combat strength far exceeded that of Chu Yunfei's troops and the 122nd Division of the Sichuan Army.

There were planes bombing in the sky and cannons hitting the ground.

The unsportsmanlike Japanese devils used poison gas bombs much more frequently than before.

The original battle plan was to counterattack the front-line positions.

It went bankrupt before it was even implemented.

The Japanese army's poison gas bombs completely covered the second-line positions.

In order to avoid greater casualties.

Chu Yunfei, Wang Mingzhang and others immediately issued the order to retreat.

The second line position was at five o'clock in the afternoon of the same day.

Broken by the Japanese army.

The mortar ammunition of the third and fourth artillery companies was completely used up.

The first and second companies and the mountain artillery battalion were mobilized.

Only one heavy mortar battalion was left, which was unable to support the team on its own.

The 30th Artillery Regiment also quickly withdrew from the battle under Chu Yunfei's order.

Move position and retreat towards Changzhi County.

Before this.

Under the command of Chu Yunfei, the 30th Artillery Regiment successfully destroyed two Type 92 artillery positions of the Japanese army.

Many Japanese soldiers were killed or injured by the explosion, but unfortunately it still failed to stop this group of crazy Japanese soldiers.

Wang Mingzhang urgently sent a telegram to Fu Zuoyi (the telephone line was blown off) to report the current situation in Shouyang.

And at this time Fu Zuoyi.

We have received an order from Nanjing to retreat immediately.

So he immediately ordered a telegram back to Wang Mingzhang: "Retreat to the direction of Yuci"

Commander Wang immediately reported the matter to the 358th Brigade.

When Fang Ligong received the news, he reported the situation to Chu Yunfei.

"Commander, if we continue to retreat, we will most likely have to continue fighting. I suggest that we retreat according to the original battle plan."

Chu Yunfei nodded: "At present, the 30th Artillery Regiment is on its way to Changzhi."

"Now our army's ammunition supply has been consumed by nearly half...especially the most critical artillery shells are extremely scarce."

"If we continue to fight like this, we will only sacrifice lives in vain. Send a message to Commander Yan and General Fu that our army will withdraw to the Changzhi area."

"Yes!"

Fang Ligong turned around and left for the confidential room.

Chu Yunfei immediately made corresponding evacuation arrangements.

"Brother Kuishan, your 197th Regiment is in a slightly better condition, so you will serve as the rear guard to block any cavalry pursuit that may appear."

"There is no need to engage in a fight with the enemy. If a battle occurs, we can retreat on our own after blocking the enemy for three hours. In other words, by 3 pm tomorrow at the latest, even if there are no Japanese troops pursuing us, we can evacuate on our own and head to the Changzhi area."

"Yes."

"But Commander Chu, I think we can still buy another day."

Because of the reorganization, Li Zhenxi's name was also changed accordingly.

Chu Yunfei shook his head: "Our firepower is far inferior to that of the enemy at this stage. We can't make up for it by relying on fighting will and quality."

Li Zhenxi still wanted to fight for it: "But..."

Chu Yunfei frowned and emphasized: "Brother Kuishan, the troops under our command are all the best in the national army. Each of them has undergone years of training."

Seeing Li Zhenxi's conflicted look.

Chu Yunfei paused, then emphasized: "I know Kuishan and his brothers are not afraid of sacrifice, but we should not die on a battlefield like this."

"Even if we have to sacrifice, we have to make it more valuable. The troops are exhausted and the logistics are worrying. Regrouping and fighting again is the best option."

Li Kuishan sighed and said no more.

Seeing that he no longer insisted, Chu Yunfei said confidently: "But I guess that old devil Kawagishi Fumisaburo won't have the leisure to do so."

"According to the time, two nights and one day have passed. Qian Bojun and his men should have reached the Japanese flank... They will launch an attack early tomorrow morning. By then, the Japanese will be unable to withdraw."

Chu Yunfei has this confidence.

It can be seen on the battle map.

At present, the green bar of the 40th Brigade has not dropped much.

However, the yellow bar representing the logistics situation and ammunition supply has been consumed by more than half.

The 35th Army Group held the city of Taiyuan.

Strong soldiers and strong generals.

The already exhausted Fifth Division and the various units of the Kwantung Army naturally could not take the city on their own.

In addition, there is the tradition that "whoever enters Guanzhong first becomes king".

It also exists in the Japanese army.

Compared with pursuing the 358th Brigade, it can expand the possible results of the battle.

It is highly likely that Kawagishi Fumisaburo is more interested in Taiyuan City.
Before leaving, Mr. Zhou met with General Fu Zuoyi again: "On behalf of the Communist Party of China and the entire nation, I would like to say something to you sincerely. The foundation of victory in the War of Resistance Against Japan lies in the profound and great power of the broad masses of the people. Please take care of yourself."

From the biography of Zhou Enlai, compiled by the zgzy Literature Research Office, edited by Jin Chongji, CCP Literature Publishing House, P470
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