Anti-Japanese War: From Becoming Chu Yunfei to Rising

Chapter 161 Chiang Kai-shek sends a telegram to the whole country!

When Kiyoshi Kazuki received the news.

The 77th Regiment has retreated twenty kilometers.

And built a defense line on the spot.

originally.

They will take an offensive stance to support friendly forces within the encirclement.

just now.

However, they were defeated by the defenders who relied on the advantageous terrain for defense.

For a time, Japanese commanders at all levels who received the news felt mixed emotions.

Listening to Takehiko Oya's report over the phone line.

Not only did Katsuki Seiji not scold or blame Ooya Takehiko at the first moment.

On the contrary, I am somewhat glad that Takehiko Oya was decisive.

Fortunately, they retreated quickly enough.

Otherwise, there is a high probability that we will be defeated by the enemy, which will bring us even greater trouble.

After Kazuki Seiji knew about this battle.

There is a high probability that I will be dismissed from my position because of this.

Even to a military court.

But we can retain more troops.

It's not too late to make amends.

Judging from the current bad battlefield situation.

And the report from the 77th Regiment Commander Takehiko Oya.

It's not difficult to tell.

A troop that had fought against Chu Yunfei's troops of the Shanxi-Suiyuan Army.

He was well aware of the terrifying combat effectiveness of Chu Yunfei's troops.

Otherwise, how could they flee at the sight of the enemy and retreat twenty kilometers?

Someone has to pay for the loss of this battle.

Oya Takehiko is not qualified yet.

This responsibility lies only with him, the commander of the First Army.

The next morning.

Under the cover of artillery fire, the Eighth Route Army troops launched round after round of attacks.

Somewhere under a hillside.

Li Yunlong asked Wang Chengzhu to bring over the newly captured 90mm mortar.

Pointed to the machine gun position on the top of the hill.

"Pillar, did you see it?"

"Captain, have you seen him? Kill him?"

"That's right. If you take down this heavy machine gun position, I'll reward you with half a pound of sweet potato stew after the battle."

Before he finished speaking, shells covered the entire hilltop.

Li Yunlong and others were dumbfounded.

Wang Chengzhu swallowed his saliva and asked in a low voice: "Captain, do you still keep your word?"

"Bullshit!"

Li Yunlong cursed angrily: "Damn it, this Shanxi Suiyuan Army is so damn generous. The general offensive hasn't even started yet, but they're throwing shells at the Japanese positions like they don't need any money."

Guan Dashan on the side grinned: "This mountain is full of rocks. The Japanese can't dig any trenches in just one night. How many Japanese can be killed with this round of artillery fire?"

Li Yunlong looked towards the direction of the artillery position in the distance, almost drooling with envy.

At once, twelve mortars fired at once, and these were real elite artillerymen.

Orders and prohibitions, well-trained.

Check out your new group.

Damn it, there is only one Wang Chengzhu who used to work in the artillery.

They were the wounded soldiers who had been defeated in the Xinkou battlefield.

He joined the Eighth Route Army only after being rescued by their New 1st Regiment.

Seeing Wang Chengzhu also looking towards the direction of the Shanxi-Suiyuan Army with envy.

Li Yunlong felt something was wrong.

A sense of crisis instantly enveloped my heart.

"What are you looking at? Why do you want to join the Shanxi Suiyuan Army?"

Wang Chengzhu remained silent, but his attitude was very clear.

Li Yunlong admitted that he was a little flustered, and immediately advised earnestly: "Zhu Zi, you bastard, touch your conscience and ask yourself, how did I treat you?"

Wang Chengzhu lowered his head even more.

Li Yunlong saw this and said, "Just think about it, if we go to the Shanxi-Suiyuan Army, all their artillerymen are like this!"

As he spoke, he gave a thumbs up and gestured with his hands.

"But if you were in our new group, would there be anyone else who could use this thing better than you?"

"Let me put it this way. Our regiment now has four mortars. After this battle, you will lead new soldiers for me. If you can teach a squad, I will let you be the squad leader directly."

"I'll teach a platoon and let you be the platoon leader. I'll also give you two kilograms of Lao Fen Liquor as a reward. How do you think?"

Wang Chengzhu was no longer troubled at this time.

Yes, Captain Li was really nice to him.

Not only did they send someone to take care of him, they also valued him very much.

Although he is a little rude and likes to curse, he still has many good qualities.

Isn’t there an old saying?

It is better to be the head of a chicken than the tail of a phoenix.

He can be a squad leader and a platoon leader in the new regiment.
Thinking of this, Wang Chengzhu asked tentatively: "Captain, what if I teach a company?"

"Then you better get out of here as soon as possible. I don't want any soldiers who are firing blanks!"

Li Yunlong laughed loudly, and Wang Chengzhu's mouth corners also rose slightly.

Old Li also knew in his heart that the talents had been retained.

As for how to use it later.

That depends on his own level.

He raised the telescope in his hand and looked at the battlefield in the distance.

Zhang Dabiao has led the commandos to charge.

Regarding the second battalion commander under his command.

Li Yunlong also liked it sincerely.

He is good at training and leading soldiers, and has good tactical skills.

The most crucial point is Li Yunlong’s temper!

Such battles took place simultaneously in various parts of the battlefield.

The newly formed infantry regiment defended Nanguan Town.

The other troops can focus on eliminating the remaining enemies on the battlefield.

At noon that day, Chu Yunfei ordered the 197th Regiment, the th Artillery Regiment, and the Mountain Artillery Regiment to retreat towards Qincheng first and await further orders.

The 196th Regiment of Honor stayed where they were and acted as battlefield scavengers.

Wherever the Eighth Route Army's attack is not going well, they will join the battle in that place.

Under the cover of artillery fire.

With the strong support of the Shanxi-Suiyuan Army, the battle went more smoothly.

Until 3pm.

The 4th Brigade's approximately 8,000 combat troops were completely wiped out.

More than 370 Japanese soldiers were captured.

This is the highest number since the war began.

Soldiers all over the mountains and plains quickly cleaned up the battlefield.

The captured supplies were piled together, and the first things to be cleared were the bodies of the soldiers from both sides.

At this time, in the Eastern Army Command.

The seniors from the fourth term are reporting what they have seen and heard to the deputy commander.

"They used a tactic of split infantry squads that was very similar to that of the Japanese army, and the teams worked very well together."

"Especially their artillery units, which are well-trained. They are able to skillfully use even some uncommon artillery tactics, and they can coordinate with the infantry almost perfectly."

The deputy chief of the general staff said, "Their artillery officers are basically elite German artillerymen who have been trained in Tangshan Artillery School, so it is normal for them to have such combat effectiveness."

"The ones trained using the German training method?"

The deputy chief of staff nodded and continued, "The artillery troops under Commander Yan are basically returned from studying in Japan, and they don't get along well with this group of officers who went to Tangshan Artillery School for training.

Chu Yunfei gathered them together and formed a mountain artillery battalion. Of course, it has now become a mountain artillery regiment.

An interesting point is that this regiment commander, Liang Guoping, was a graduate of the Japanese Army Academy, a regular artillery graduate, and an artillery commander who studied in Japan.

The fourth-term senior frowned slightly.

Chu Yunfei studied infantry at Huangpu, which was, after all, only a place to train middle and lower-level officers, and there was little cross-fertilization between the different arms. In fact, the most common courses were political courses.

There is actually not much training in terms of strategy, tactics, or even other aspects.

Chu Yunfei's strategic awareness and combat command capabilities are much stronger than those of ordinary Whampoa students.

Could it be that Chu Yunfei is really a genius?

The deputy commander interrupted his thoughts and said, "Since you think their offensive tactics are good, after the battle, go back and write a summary and hand it in. We will study it and see if it can be promoted throughout the army."

“It may not be appropriate to promote it across the entire army, but I think it is feasible to conduct experiments with some regiment-level combat units.”

"Perhaps we can ask Brigade Commander Chen to discuss this matter with Chu Yunfei. I think given the relationship between the two of them, Chu Yunfei will not hide it."

The fourth-term senior nodded expressionlessly.

Chu Yunfei at this time.

I was inside the command center when I met the company commander who had driven the Japanese away twenty miles with one counterattack.

Gong Yuxin stood obediently beside Chu Yunfei.

hard to imagine.

A company commander who looks like an old farmer actually has such courage.

He also has a very keen sense of the battlefield.

When Chu Yunfei asked him why he did this.

Gong Yuxin's answer made everyone laugh.

Gong Yuxin: "Sir, you said that offense is the best defense! I felt it was time to counterattack, so I led the troops out."

"Then aren't you worried that the Japanese will gather a large number of troops to counterattack you at the same time, then defeat you and seize your frontier positions?"

Gong Yuxin shook his head and looked at Fang Ligong: "In reply to the commander, I think the fighting opportunity is fleeting. I have assigned all the Jin-made Thompson submachine guns to the first platoon, in case the situation gets bad.

Our company can also rely on the firepower advantage of light weapons to support and block the enemy's attack. After the regiment commander receives the news, he will definitely strengthen the defense, which can also serve as an early warning. "

The reason must have been found later.

This reason cannot convince old foxes like Chu Yunfei and Fang Ligong.

However, it is already very good for a company-level commander to have such a battlefield sense.

The sense of battlefield is innate.

This thing cannot be cultivated.

"Have you ever been to military school before?"

"Sir, no."

"Where are you from?"

"Report to the commander, we are from Jincheng."

"Yes, I am also from Shanxi. You and I are from the same hometown, born and raised in Shanxi."

Chu Yunfei still has great trust in the people of Shanxi.

Since the Beiyang government period, everyone has been the same in liking to use fellow villagers.

Whether it is Yuan Shikai, Yan Laoxi, Feng Yuxiang, Zhang Zuolin, or even Chiang Kai-shek.

After all, for many fellow countrymen from the same place, interests are one and the same.

It is also more assured to use.

Chu Yunfei nodded, then turned his head to look at Fang Ligong who was standing beside him: "Notify Wu Ziqiang to transfer Gong Yuxin to the brigade headquarters as a staff adjutant."

"Yes!"

"Zhang Dayun!"

"Have!"

"This kid will follow you from now on. You have to teach him a lesson for me."

Zhang Dayun was a little confused and subconsciously asked, "What do you want to teach?"

"Teach a combat staff what they should know!"

Zhang Dayun nodded and smiled at Gong Yuxin: "Yes!"

After Chu Yunfei finished making the arrangements, he added, "You should go back first. It will probably take some time for the work in the group to be handed over."

"Yes!"

After Gong Yuxin left.

Sun Ming took a half step forward and whispered, "Sir, are you planning to..."

"This kid's ceiling may be very high. Keep him around to see if he has any potential. If he doesn't have potential, transfer him back. He can also become a battalion commander."

Sun Ming frowned slightly and fell into deep thought.

As Chu Yunfei's adjutant.

Sun Ming actually didn’t know what he had learned in the past three years.

But I always feel that I have learned something from everything.

He is an all-rounder who barely exceeds the average in all aspects.

It’s a bit like a bankrupt version of Chu Yunfei...still lacking some experience.

He is qualified to be a group leader or something.

"Sun Ming."

"Have!"

"After this battle, you have to move to another position."

Sun Ming opened his mouth slightly, wanting to say something but stopping himself: "But sir... I'm transferred, who will take care of the guards?"

"You should be the leader, combat staff officer, adjutant, and guard company commander..."

"I"

Sun Ming felt helpless for a moment, and half-jokingly refused: "Sir, I am doing three jobs, can you give me three times the salary?"

Chu Yunfei smiled and turned to look at Sun Ming behind him: "Of course you can, I am very optimistic about you, you have grown a lot in the past few years with me.

But it is also because you have always been by my side that you have not had many opportunities. I did not consider this matter carefully. But you don’t have to worry, you will fight the battles in the future!"

Sun Ming simply stopped refusing and nodded in agreement: "Yes!"

Chu Yunfei was very satisfied with Sun Ming's attitude.

Then he ordered: "Go and arrange for Miss Manli to enter the battlefield to take pictures. Pay attention to protecting their safety. The real battlefield scene is the best publicity material."

"Yes!"

New Year’s Day of the 27th year of the Republic of China.

morning.

Japan Tokyo Headquarters, and radio announcement.

They have captured Nanjing, the capital of the Republic of China.

noon.

Chiang Kai-shek sent a telegram to the whole country.

The following points are emphasized again.

1. The center of the final decisive battle of China's protracted war of resistance will not be in Nanjing or any of the major cities, but will be in the countryside and the hearts of the people across the country.

Second: As long as the spirit survives, our nation will not perish! If we are willing to give in, the spirit will be gone and the nation will perish. The humiliation of being a slave or an ox or a horse will be ten times greater than the pain of war today!
Three: Fighting the war to the end is our primary mission, so no matter how the current situation changes, we have no choice but to move forward and there is no reason to surrender halfway!
That afternoon.

Chiang Kai-shek once again sent a telegram to the whole country.

Japanese Army's North China Expeditionary Force, the 4th Brigade of the 1st Army in Shanxi.

They were completely wiped out in Jinzhong area!

For a time, public opinion across the country was in an uproar.

Just when the people of the whole country were still immersed in the grief of the fall of Nanjing.

News of the complete annihilation of the Japanese Army's 4th Brigade.

It also spread all over the country.

following.

It's the details of the battle.

It was overwhelming broadcasting and propaganda.
The Nationalist Government clearly pointed out.

The commander of the 4th Brigade, Major General Isamu Hirata, and Colonel Nobutsu Sakata were killed by artillery shells.

Colonel Kasahara Koizumi was killed on the spot by Cao Yuncheng (beheaded with one knife).

One major general and two colonels.

Plus a group of Japanese officers including the combat staff officer and the deputy regiment commander.

A total of seventeen officers above the rank of major were killed.

Before this battle.

There was no record of annihilating the Japanese troops at the brigade level or above.

This battle is the first of its kind!
First of all, I would like to thank the big brother on the list for the reward. Thank you very much.

The content of Chiang Kai-shek’s first telegram.

Actually it was December 1937, .

A summary of the contents of the "Letter to the People on Our Army's Withdrawal from Nanjing" it issued.

There is a paragraph in it.

The young author likes it more.

Sincerely, our compatriots across the country will be indomitable, one after another, and launch strong resistance at any time and place. When the enemy's military force is exhausted, the final victory will belong to us. This is what we call the resolute confidence in the victory of the Baoding War of Resistance!

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(End of this chapter)