Anti-Japanese War: From Becoming Chu Yunfei to Rising

Chapter 172: To resist foreign aggression, we must first stabilize the internal situation. Chu Yunfei: Damn, how did I become the "internal"! (Subscribe)
Two and a half days.

Chu Yunfei led the guard platoon and Sun Ming back to Changzhi area.

After a hurried meeting with Sun Wemou.

Chu Yunfei returned to the brigade headquarters.

Fang Ligong, who had just received the news, hurried back from the city.

"Commander Chu, you're back. Did the Kaifeng meeting end so soon?"

"The meeting held to rectify military discipline ended quickly after Deputy Commander-in-Chief Han was taken away."

Chu Yunfei smiled and nodded, motioning Fang Ligong to sit beside him: "Brother Ligong, how is the progress of various tasks at present?"

"Except for the slight progress in spring ploughing, other work is generally progressing at a relatively slow pace."

"As for the recruitment propaganda work, there are many applicants, but few who meet the criteria."

Fang Ligong said, "Chief Chu, please wait for me for a moment."

After saying that, he stood up, walked to the duty room, and found the report on the conscription work.

"The recruitment of ordinary infantry soldiers is going smoothly, but the recruitment of soldiers with secondary education is not going smoothly at present."

"According to the commander's request, we need to recruit more than 70 students from society for the first batch of students for the Qi Artillery School. So far, the number of applicants in Changzhi area is only 130, and only 35 of them meet the requirements, which is just half of the requirements."

Fang Ligong then turned to the next page, paused and continued: "As for the 3,000 new recruits recruited according to Commander Yan's instructions, the policy of combining soldiers with farmers is adopted. These troops can only be trained part-time."

"In addition, according to the notice issued by the Military Commission, the war zones have been divided twice."

"At present, the combat scope of our Second War Zone has been changed to focus on Shanxi, northern Shaanxi and Suiyuan."

The Shanxi-Suiyuan Army now has only 50,000 troops.

Especially during the battle in southeastern Shanxi.

The Shanxi-Suiyuan Army cooperated in some proactive attacks and raids, and also lost some troops.

The actual strength of the Shanxi-Suiyuan Army today can only maintain the organization of three armies.

They are the basic organization of the 19th Army, the 35th Army, and the 61st Army.

Yan Laoxi was involved in the reorganization in December 37.

He also deeply realized the lack of strength of the Shanxi-Suiyuan Army at this stage.

That is why the corresponding recruitment requirements were issued. Brigade-level units such as the 358th Brigade have a recruitment task of .

As for the rest of the troops, the number will be even greater.

The situation in southeastern Shanxi where Chu Yunfei is is not bad.

Soldiers all signed up for enlistment on their own initiative.

A remote area in western Shanxi.

Yan Laoxi could only order forced conscription.

Otherwise, the demand for reserve troops cannot be met.

But he couldn't be too drastic, after all, the recruits were all from Shanxi and they were fighting in Shanxi.

Therefore, the so-called policy of combining military and agriculture, which has existed since the Zhou Dynasty, is still adopted.

It is somewhat similar to the military farming system, but also has the characteristics of that era.

These newly recruited temporary troops are equivalent to local armed forces.

Concentrate training and unify production in peacetime.

During wartime, they will fight alongside the field troops and be incorporated into their combat sequence.

Except for Wang Jingguo who has newly taken office as the commander-in-chief of the Second Army of the Northern Route Army.

The rest has basically not changed much.

The commander-in-chief of the Eastern Route Army was also the commander-in-chief of the Eighth Route Army.

The deputy chief of staff of the Southern Army is still Chu Yunfei.

It’s just that Chu Yunfei doesn’t need to report to the Southern Route Army Command to take up his post.

"Brother Ligong, I heard that General Fu's headquarters is across the river from the 120th Division of the Eighth Route Army, and the two sides have close contacts?"

Fang Ligong nodded silently.

Chu Yunfei asked again: "Does the Second War Zone have any comment?"

"I heard that they received some political books donated by the Eighth Route Army, and also imitated the Eighth Route Army's three major disciplines and eight points of attention to compile a new ten disciplines."

"It is said that he also established the Northern Army Political Work Committee... He was appointed as the chairman and Zhou Beifeng as the secretary and committee member. Commander Yan was very dissatisfied with this."

Chu Yunfei smiled and then asked, "This man Zhou Beifeng is very likely a member of the Red Party. Is General Fu planning to turn the troops into communists?"

Fang Ligong's face changed: "Sir... How could Professor Zhou Beifeng be a member of the Red Party? And General Fu Zuoyi..."

"Then I, Chu Yunfei, would definitely not be one of them. I heard that there have been some rumors in the Second War Zone recently, saying that I, Chu Yunfei, am preparing to secretly join the Communist Party. Brother Ligong, do you know about this?"

Fang Ligong was stunned for a moment, then nodded: "Such news has been reported, and Commander Yan has ordered a thorough investigation."

Chu Yunfei sneered.

Thorough investigation?

When Chu Yunfei returned to Changzhi and heard the news from Sun Wemou.

He sensed something was wrong.

Combined with the methods used by Yan Laoxi to deal with Fu Zuoyi.

Chu Yunfei also knew it at this time.

The person who did this is most likely Yan Laoxi.

It is very likely because of the good relationship between himself and the Red Party.

He was suspected and feared by Yan Laoxi.

Combined with this trip to Kaifeng.

Advice from Chief of General Staff Zhu Peiji and Zhu Shouguang.

It is highly likely that Commander Yan reached some kind of agreement with Chiang Kai-shek.

Chu Yunfei guessed that the most likely scenario was adjustments in terms of organization, personnel, and powers.

Fang Ligong remained silent.

He guessed that Chu Yunfei was probably very angry, so he simply kept silent.

So as to avoid being criticized.

Chu Yunfei stood up and walked to the phone: "I am Chu Yunfei, I want to call the Second War Zone Commander Headquarters."

"Hello, Yunfei, I'm Chu Xichun."

"Deputy Chief of Staff, I am Chu Yunfei. I plan to learn from the Red Party's thinking on military construction and set up a political training department in the 358th Brigade. Please approve it, Commander Yan."

Chu Xichun on the other end of the phone was stunned for a moment, and hurriedly advised: "Yun Fei, this is not a joke..."

"Deputy Chief of Staff, the rumors in the Second War Zone have spread to Changzhi. Since these people want to destroy the relationship between me and Commander Yan, I will do as they wish. I want to see which clowns are willing to spread such despicable rumors."

"Yun Fei, don't worry about this matter. Commander Yan has ordered a thorough investigation. I am fully responsible for this matter. I will definitely give you an explanation."

Chu Yunfei hung up the phone and put on the military cap on the table: "Sun Ming, go and prepare the horses."

"Yes!"

Fang Ligong stood up and said, "Captain Aluminum, where are you going? At least give the Deputy Chief of Staff some time. If you go to the theater commander's headquarters at this time... won't that cause trouble?"

Chu Yunfei shook his head: "Brother Ligong, at this critical moment, Commander Yan is probably very busy. I just went to the supplementary regiment to check the situation."

Hearing Chu Yunfei say this.

Fang Ligong also felt relieved.

I just killed so many people that I’m too busy to handle the work.

He was really worried that Chu Yunfei would go to the Second War Zone Commander's headquarters to cause trouble again.

If some other trouble is discovered by then, how many officers will be left in the Second War Zone Commander's headquarters?
After getting on the horse.

Chu Yunfei took Sun Ming directly to the supplementary regiment’s headquarters.

Luo Weiguo, who was personally leading the troops in training, was sweating profusely at this time. He stood on the hill and encouraged: "Brothers, follow me and keep charging."

"The Japs won't crawl into your bed to fight you!"

"Do you remember what Chief Chu said?"

"Sweat more in peacetime, bleed less in war."

"Run them all for me!"

A group of new recruits continued to run behind Luo Weiguo and others, shouting.

Everyone was fully armed.

From a sports training perspective.

If you are willing to endure hardships during winter training, you will be as fierce as a tiger in spring.

The army must train hard in the coldest days of winter and the hottest days of summer.

If you can't adapt to the cold climate, how can you fight in winter?
"Report to the commander, our company of new recruits is currently undergoing physical training. Please give us a lecture."

Chu Yunfei shook his head and carefully looked at the lieutenant in front of him: "Are you the third company commander? Why do you look familiar to me?"

"Reporting to the commander, I am Huang Hongyou, the former platoon leader of the special forces platoon of the 196th Honor Brigade."

Chu Yunfei patted him on the shoulder and said, "No wonder. Commander Yan has already sent people to take care of the families of Brigadier General Jiang and others. You don't have to worry about that. You just need to work hard here. There will be plenty of opportunities to kill the enemy and make merit in the future."

Huang Hongyou nodded expressionlessly, "Yes, sir."

"Go and call your captain over."

"Yes!"

Chu Yunfei turned his head to look at Sun Ming beside him: "How do you feel?"

"You mean the reinforcements?" Sun Ming withdrew his gaze from Huang Hongyou and looked at Chu Yunfei. "What else?"

"It feels good. Judging from the current training speed, it will be enough for them to be used as reserve soldiers in three months at most."

Chu Yunfei was still very satisfied with Luo Weiguo's abilities.

"Sir, Luo Weiguo has arrived on orders. Please give him a lecture."

"Come for a walk with me?"

Luo Weiguo nodded.

Sun Ming and Xiao Liu, the adjutant of the supplementary regiment, were hanging far behind.

"I heard from Brother Ligong that the current strength of the supplementary regiment is 3,000 people?"

Luo Weiguo shook his head and denied it, "There are only 1,500 people training here, with a standard regiment-level organization. The remaining 1,500 people are relatively weak and have not yet been trained. They are prepared to take on the work of reclaiming wasteland in the spring."

"Yes, that's right. Land reclamation work is indeed a top priority, and there is no shortage of qualified soldiers in the southeastern part of Shanxi."

Chu Yunfei first expressed his affirmation, then stopped where he was, frowned and thought for a moment, then sighed.

"After a while, I will try to suggest to Chief Yan that we set up an administrative inspection commissioner's office in Changzhi. Otherwise, our work will be somewhat inconvenient."

Set up an administrative official inspection office?

The Administrative Officials Inspectorate belongs to the SZF.

But they have great power and have the right to veto administrative orders issued by the district, county, or mayor.

Supervise local finances and serve as security commander, able to command the police, water police, security teams in the area, local militia, etc.

However, wasn't this power institution established before to deal with the Red Party? And after the Anti-Japanese War broke out, all of them were abolished.

Why did Chief Chu mention this matter in front of him?
Luo Weiguo looked at Chu Yunfei deeply and said, "Commander, the Red Party has developed too quickly. Although you only let them be responsible for the propaganda work of resisting Japan and saving the nation... many people have already known about their Eighth Route Army and that they are a team fighting the Japanese invaders."

"I think that these people's activities in the southeastern part of Shanxi may have some impact on our recruitment work, and there is a high possibility that there will be sand in the team."

"Mixed with sand?"

Chu Yunfei sighed and shook his head, saying, "After a few battles, the team has been replaced by new and old soldiers. Will the Red Party send their people to a frontline force like us?"

During this period, all counties were directly under the SZF, or even the Pacification Office.

If you want to control southeastern Shanxi, you need to change the blood from top to bottom.

Before this, Yan Laoxi killed officers from the Second War Zone Commander's Headquarters and officials from the relevant pacification office.

At the local level, only Changzhi area has completed some blood transfusion.

Does this mean that Chu Yunfei has now taken control of the Changzhi area?
To be honest, no.

All power organs, including the county governor and even the grassroots level, will be replaced with suitable people.

It takes some time and process.

Now, Yan Laoxi and Chiang Kai-shek are getting involved.

After Chu Yunfei went out to Jin to fight.

This matter is bound to be interrupted.

This is not what Chu Yunfei wants to see.

He came to find Luo Weiguo as soon as possible and heard the corresponding news.

I just want to get some information from him.

How could Luo Weiguo not understand Chu Yunfei's thoughts?
It can be noticed just from this incident.

Even at this time, this kid is still on the same page with Old Man Yan.

Loyalty is a virtue and a good thing.

Chu Yunfei is extremely loyal.

Be loyal to Yan Laoxi, be loyal to Chiang Kai-shek, and be loyal to the country and the people.

But Luo Weiguo's loyalty was clearly to the wrong person.

Working under Chu Yunfei, it would be wrong if you are not on the same page with him at this time.

"Even so, sir, we'd better be on guard."

Chu Yunfei nodded and accepted the advice: "You are right. I will talk to Zhong Zhicheng about this matter and ask them to give an explanation."

After a brief inspection of the training and bases of some supplementary regiments.

At this time, Chu Yunfei was also in a dilemma.

Luo Weiguo's abilities are pretty good.

The two things Chu Yunfei admired most were that he was capable, not greedy for money, and willing to delegate power and let his subordinates do things.

This is the point that makes Chu Yunfei most dissatisfied.

That is, at this time, he has not changed his mind and has not understood Chu Yunfei's intentions and plans.

sit on the chair.

Chu Yunfei tapped the table rhythmically with his fingers, his eyes blankly fixed.

He thought about many possibilities and did not think that Luo Weiguo was blindly loyal.

Could it be that Luo Weiguo is really insensitive to these things?
If that's the case.

Then it all makes sense.

After knowing that Chu Yunfei used the Red Party’s grassroots policies.

And he said this in front of Chu Yunfei.

It is very likely in Luo Weiguo's opinion.

He said all this was for Chu Yunfei's own good.

It is also to remind Chu Yunfei.

I was worried that Chu Yunfei would cause some misunderstanding with Yan Laoxi.

Following this logic, Luo Weiguo's behavior would make sense.

the other side.

Second World War Commander Headquarters.

Chu Xichun stood in front of Yan Laoxi at this time and conveyed Chu Yunfei's resentment to Yan Laoxi.

At this time, Yan Laoxi held his forehead with his hand, looking helpless, and said with emotion: "It's hard for Yunfei, and the infamy will be borne by our Second War Zone Commander Headquarters."

"After the notice from the Ministry of Military Affairs is issued, we will immediately stop the spread of rumors and complete the expansion and reorganization of the army as soon as possible to prevent any unexpected events from happening in Shancheng."

Chu Xichun also had a complicated look at this time: "Commander Yan, do you think you should say hello to Yun Fei? In case this kid really doesn't react...it is very likely that he will be dissatisfied with the commander of the war zone."

Yan Laoxi shook his head: "Don't worry about this. Yun Fei's call is just to express his attitude. After all, fighting outside Jin is full of difficulties."

"If the Jin army wants to increase its influence across the country, it will definitely need a leader. Yun Fei is the key point for us to break through the current situation and also our only chance."

"We are the Shanxi Army and we are defending our hometown in Shanxi. This is what we should do. The Shanxi Army went out to Shanxi to fight the war, and that is truly serving the country and the people."

Chu Xichun nodded thoughtfully: "Director Qian is coming this time..."

"Don't worry, Yunfei still recognizes me as his old superior."

"Yes, it's just the organization of the five newly formed infantry divisions."

"Mr. Jiang naturally agreed." Yan Laoxi laughed: "Chu Yunfei can take on five divisions by himself!"

Good news, Yan Laoxi has rekindled his ambition and the anti-Japanese war situation in Shanxi will improve.

Bad news, Yan Laoxi is not interested in this.

The 358th Brigade at this time, the brigade headquarters.

Chu Yunfei sat with Zhong Zhicheng and said, "Brother Zhicheng, the officers under my command reported that you recruited quite a few members of the Red Party during your propaganda activities?"

Zhong Zhicheng immediately denied it, saying, "The chief has already ordered that in the southeastern Shanxi region, the agreement reached between the two sides must be fully observed."

Seeing that Chu Yunfei was still looking at him expressionlessly.

Zhong Zhicheng also knew that Chu Yunfei would never be fooled by just one explanation.

Then he continued, "Don't worry, I will order each work team to conduct a self-inspection tomorrow to determine whether similar incidents have occurred. If so, I will ask them to change their previous working methods."

Chu Yunfei nodded in satisfaction: "Brother Zhicheng, I believe you know in your heart that this place in Southeast Shanxi is not a place where I, Chu Yunfei, have the final say. I don't want such things to happen again in the future."

"Please rest assured, Commander Chu."

"Then Brother Zhicheng, I won't see you off. Sun Ming, please see me off for me."

"Yes!"

"Commander Zhong, please."

Not long after Zhong Zhicheng left.

Sun Ming walked back and saw Chu Yunfei standing in front of the battle map: "Sir, what are you looking at?"

"During the Battle of Xinkou, many of our soldiers were captured. I wonder where the Japanese would set up the prisoner-of-war camp..."

"Prisoner of War camp?"

Sun Ming was somewhat puzzled: "The Japanese would also make something like this?"

"For the Japanese army, these soldiers can be used as laborers and to train opponents."

"Then should we exchange the Japanese prisoners of war with them?"

Chu Yunfei shook his head: "The Japanese won't reason with us. I have just contacted the Eighth Route Army Headquarters and asked about the relevant matters. As for the Central Army, there is no contact yet."

"General Wei?"

Chu Yunfei hesitated for a moment and sighed: "It won't be too late to call tomorrow."

I just reviewed it and asked my elder brother to make corrections. Everyone, I am very sorry that the update will be late tonight.

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