Anti-Japanese War: From Becoming Chu Yunfei to Rising

Chapter 173: Every inch of land is shed with blood, one hundred thousand young men and one hundred thousand soldiers! (Subscribe)
Eighth Route Army Headquarters.

The Deputy Chief of General Staff called various units that night and asked if they had any information about the prisoner-of-war camps.

I was busy until midnight before returning to the duty room.

"Are you done with this?"

"Boss, you haven't rested yet?"

The deputy commander nodded and said, "Come on, Yan'an has instructed us to conduct a few small-scale raids on the Zhengtai Road to see if the Japanese invaders are planning a large-scale attack in Shanxi."

"Break the attack?"

The deputy chief of staff frowned slightly and said, "Perhaps we can blow up some tracks at night to see how the Japanese army reacts."

"Well, the scale and direction should be moderate, so we need to find a few good positions to facilitate our retreat, so as to make the little devil feel uncomfortable but not really hurt him."

As the deputy commander spoke, he pointed to the current locations of the main forces of the 129th Division and the 115th Division on the map.

"Our main forces now have only half the strength they had before the war. We need time to repair and replenish supplies."

"I understand. This place is not easy to find."

Qian Bojun after receiving the order.

He immediately ordered the second and third battalions under his command to go for reconnaissance.

Their goal was to cross the Zhengtai Railway Line and search into Yu County and Yangquan.

As for whether he could find it, Chu Yunfei didn't hold much hope.

His goal is to rescue these veterans of the war.

Many of them are quite skilled.

After being rescued, they were added to the team.

Naturally, it is much faster than training new recruits from scratch.

Up to now, Chu Yunfei still doesn’t know when he will go out to fight.

But before leaving southeastern Shanxi.

There are two things to do.

The first thing, naturally, is to maintain domestic stability.

Old Man Yan wants to keep out foreign aggressors and maintain domestic stability.

He, Chu Yunfei, also needs to defend the country from external harassment and maintain domestic stability.

Fang Ligong has always been by his side, but has no command authority.

There's not much you can do, and Fang Ligong has always seen it clearly.

The cooperation between Chu Yunfei and I became increasingly smooth, and our relationship was further improved.

Fang Ligong is different from Luo Weiguo.

Fang Ligong knows what should be reported and what should not be reported.

Luo Weiguo.

Even if he doesn't have this intention, he may be taken advantage of by others.

The reason why Chu Yunfei sent him to the supplementary regiment to lead new recruits.

It is based on this consideration.

Chu Yunfei seems to be very good at dealing with people and doesn't offend anyone.

But except for Xie Ming who went to Lu University for further studies.

The only person he could rely on in the Second War Zone was Yan Laoxi.

Once Xie Ming left, if there was any problem, the only person who could speak a few words for him would be the Deputy Chief of General Staff.

As for other people.

Not kicking someone when they are down is already a humane act.

The recent anti-corruption campaign and land reform in southeastern Shanxi.

He has offended many people.

Of course, these people are not stupid.

Everyone knows that it is impossible to bring down Chu Yunfei and it is unrealistic to kill Chu Yunfei.

On this basis, let them seize the opportunity.

At most he could cause some trouble, which would make Yan Laoxi more wary of him.

After all, no matter what.

To Yan Laoxi, they are also his own people!

At that time, Chu Yunfei wanted to return to Shangdang area.

It is not easy to have the current status.

This time's list of merit reports and promotions.

Chu Yunfei studied it carefully for two days and made some slight modifications.

What is slightly different from before is that Cao Potian, the battalion commander of the 197th Battalion of the 197th Regiment, was promoted to deputy commander of the th Regiment and concurrently served as the commander of the th Battalion.

This battle also earned the battalion commander a fifth-class Yunhui Medal.

He is also quite experienced in the combat sequence of the National Army.

As for the promotion of junior officers.

If there is a position in the unit, promotion will be given priority.

If there is no suitable position, the person will be promoted half a level or transferred horizontally.

For example, a soldier who has made meritorious service will be promoted to deputy squad leader even if the squad leader has not died.

If there is no place in your class, you will be transferred to the next class.

This kind of thing has happened before, which has led to the current situation of "you are in me and I am in you" in each class.

It turned out to be a blessing in disguise and was relatively effective in avoiding the situation of small circles at the grassroots level.

As for the new soldiers recruited from the same place.

Even the new recruits from the Second War Zone would be assigned to the replenishment regiment or the newly formed infantry regiment for training.

When they are divided into two numbered groups, some adjustments will be made accordingly and they will basically be divided together.

For fellow countrymen, the level of trust on the battlefield will be better, but it is inevitable that they will form cliques.

But as long as they don't disturb others and fight occasionally, Chu Yunfei can accept it.

There are young guys here who are very brave and quarreling and fighting are common.

Chu Yunfei doesn't like cowards and weaklings.

In the military, strength is everything.

Although the troops under Chu Yunfei's command do not meet the standards of the People's Liberation Army in the new era.

But in this era, it can be called a formal benchmark force.

Since the second year since he traveled through time.

There were no more deserters in his troops.

Even the bloody battles after the Anti-Japanese War.

So many brothers and officers died.

There wasn't a single coward.

A general must be prepared to die, and a soldier must not even think of living a cowardly life. This saying is not just talk.

It is the most realistic portrayal of the battlefield.

Some soldiers who were wounded or missing on the battlefield.

Even though we got separated when we turned in.

After a while, I will spontaneously find my old unit and report back.

Getting separated is very normal in this era.

There are various factors that influence the transition process.

Those who can voluntarily find their way back are not actually deserters.

After Chu Yunfei finished working on the promotion list and commendation list.

He asked the confidential office to send a telegram to the headquarters of the commander-in-chief of the Second War Zone.

As for himself.

At this time, the security guard Xiao Sun was sent to invite two reporters, He Manli and Song Wenying, from Changzhi Newspaper.

He still needs to pay some attention to the construction of the artillery school.

The Central Artillery School at this time - Southeast Shanxi Branch.

The establishment is in full swing.

At present, the personnel arrangements have been finalized, and Chu Yunfei will serve as the principal.

Liu Haibo from Shancheng served as the dean of education and chief instructor.

Feng Chunhua, a colonel staff officer at the Second War Zone Command Headquarters, served as the admissions director.

Ouyang Xianpeng, commander of the 30th Artillery Regiment, and Liang Guoping, commander of the Mountain Artillery Regiment, were appointed as deputy chief instructors respectively.

This time, He and Song were invited.

It was also to personally draft relevant copy and reports on recruiting educated youth in the entire southeastern Shanxi region.

According to the current conscription laws of the Republic of China.

Students and the corresponding general population can be exempted from tax or collected later.

The soldiers in Shanxi region are highly educated.

But the quality of additional troops from other regions is hard to describe.

There were many soldiers who looked like wooden chickens and idiots and could not learn to shoot in three months.

Compared with the current policy of the Eighth Route Army, it is to incorporate local miscellaneous armed forces or armed peasant guerrillas.

Chu Yunfei would rather recruit relatively elite soldiers to improve the combat effectiveness of his troops.

Chu Yunfei, who is well-versed in military history.

Naturally, we know the disastrous consequences caused by the rapid development of the Eighth Route Army.

October 1938, a little over a year.

The regular troops of the Eighth Route Army grew to 150,000 people.

By the end of 1938, the New Fourth Army and the Eighth Route Army had grown to people.

There are a lot of people, but their fighting effectiveness is very poor.

After the War of Resistance entered a period of stalemate.

The Eighth Route Army also noticed many problems.

So they simply started to streamline the bureaucracy.

Within a year.

In just one year, the Shanxi-Chahar-Hebei Border Region disbanded 120,000 regular troops.

And we must resolutely cleanse the army of hooligans, ruffians, bandits who have infiltrated the army due to rapid development...there are even a large number of anti-communist members among them.

Chu Yunfei knew these consequences.

Knowing what to do, under such circumstances, it is naturally impossible to pursue quantity.

Under the premise of pursuing quality, it can not only improve the combat effectiveness of the troops, but most importantly, it can also reduce its own logistical pressure.

The educated young people in southeastern Shanxi are the focus of current competition.

Chu Yunfei knew it clearly in his heart.

Even if there was an order from the commander-in-chief or Commander Liu and others.

But Chu Yunfei knew all the intricacies of how the people below did their work.

It is likely that these propaganda teams will continue to work in the same old way.

If our propaganda staff do not make progress, it is very likely to be affected.

This is where the propaganda front is.

If Chu Yunfei doesn't grab it, someone else will naturally occupy it.

This would have a great impact on the subsequent plans he had already made in his mind, so he naturally didn't want to do that.

As for the reserve troops in the southeastern Shanxi region, they must be firmly grasped in our own hands.

Didn't have to wait long.

He Manli and Song Wenying came to the brigade headquarters.

After hearing the noise, Chu Yunfei stood up and responded.

"Ms. He, Ms. Song, please come in."

After not seeing each other for a few days, Chu Yunfei felt that the two of them had become much more capable.

"Commander Chu, please."

"How is your newspaper doing lately..."

Chu Yunfei looked at He Manli, but it was Song Wenying who responded to Chu Yunfei.

This surprised Chu Yunfei a little.

“Although only four issues have been released so far, the sales of each issue have increased significantly compared to the previous ones.

Now, there are more than 700 townships (during the Republic of China period, a township was defined as one with more than 100 households) and villages that have subscribed to our newspaper.

And Shancheng seems to be very satisfied with our previous content.

The chairman sent someone to provide a lot of funds. "

Chu Yunfei turned to look at Song Wenying and praised her, "The fact that you have been praised by the principal shows that you two have made great contributions to the establishment and development of the newspaper. To be honest, I asked you two to come here for the next issue of the newspaper."

"Commander Chu, please speak."

He Manli and Song Wenying took out the small notebooks from their briefcases and prepared to take notes.

Chu Yunfei then continued, "I plan to publish a call for educated youth to join the army in the newspaper, hoping that the vast number of educated youth in southeastern Shanxi will enlist."

"Commander Chu, what are you doing?"

Chu Yunfei smiled and explained briefly: "To reserve corresponding talents for our army's technical arms is also to improve the combat effectiveness of the troops."

"So what are the criteria for recruiting young intellectuals this time?"

He Manli is very professional and the questions she asks are very crucial.

"Anyone who is over 1.55 meters tall, aged between 18 and 35, is not an only child, has received secondary education, has no other infectious diseases, and is physically fit can register."

"For only children, this cannot be compromised. For those who are excellent in other aspects, the height can be lowered to 52 meters."

"Students in Shanxi who have served in the military can retain their student status, and after discharge can be exempted from examinations for further study, have their semesters shortened, and receive priority admission and other preferential treatment."

"The pension for those killed in the war is the same for all, and each person will receive an additional two yuan per month for food expenses."

"Students who have received higher education can not only enjoy policy benefits such as free rent and interest, but also receive a one-time bonus of 50 yuan and be admitted to the basic class of the Central Army Artillery School-Jindongnan Branch without taking an entrance exam.

During the study period, all expenses will be covered by the school, and each person will be given a subsidy of 5 yuan per month for daily use and pocket money. "

Chu Yunfei paused for a moment and then said, "As for the title of this edition of the newspaper, I think we should use 'One Inch of Land, One Inch of Blood; One Hundred Thousand Youths, One Hundred Thousand Soldiers' as the title."

"Every inch of land is soaked in blood, and 100,000 young men are 100,000 soldiers"

Song Wenying murmured for a moment and praised: "This sentence is very suitable as a propaganda slogan for this recruitment activity."

He Manli nodded: "Yes, Chief Chu, this title is really very good."

It's just plagiarizing Chiang Kai-shek's political slogans.

Chu Yunfei has no psychological burden.

Since you are the principal's student, what's wrong with using the principal's slogan?
"Also, Miss Song, Miss He, there is one more thing that needs your publicity."

"Commander Chu, please speak."

"I plan to set up Women's National Salvation Associations, Youth National Salvation Associations, Children's Youth Leagues and other organizations in various places, and I also need to use this newspaper to promote them."

Song Wenying shook her lips and said, "Chief Chu, there is a lot of content that needs to be printed in this newspaper..."

"How specific?"

“Improvement of production and living conditions of workers in Changzhi and Yangcheng areas.”

"The publicity of the rent and interest reduction policy in Shangdang has improved the living standards of farmers compared to before."

"There are also policy propaganda for the anti-enemy and defense militia, etc...."

Chu Yunfei frowned, and continued, "Well, you guys follow your own pace. For the content I just mentioned, you guys should publish a special issue of the journal to promote this event."

"can!"

Song Wenying nodded in agreement.

He Manli naturally had no objection.

After discussing some policies and details of the Women's National Salvation Association and the Children's League.

The two also understood Chu Yunfei's intentions and related policy directions.

"Women hold up half the sky. Commander Chu is right. Although we women are not suitable for going to the battlefield, we can still be useful in battlefield rescue training, teaching, and other work."

"Even if it's just cooking a meal for these soldiers, it would be a contribution."

Song Wenying nodded: "Yes, let's do it this way."

After the two left.

Chu Yunfei found Fang Ligong to discuss how to report to Commander Yan and implement relevant policies.

Keep your student status or something.

These are not decided by Chu Yunfei just by saying it.

We also need Yan Laoxi's approval, otherwise these are just empty talk.

Fang Ligong drafted a telegram and sent it directly to the commander-in-chief of the Second War Zone. All that was left was to wait.

As for Chu Yunfei.

Also this morning, a phone call came into the Southern Route Army Headquarters.

After a brief exchange with General Wei Lihuang.

General Wei expressed his full understanding and had no objection to Chu Yunfei's temporary assignment.

He naturally knew that Chu Yunfei would soon go out to Jin to fight, and he said many words to encourage morale.

The first direct communication between the two went pretty well.

I have gained a preliminary and intuitive understanding of this famous general under Chiang Kai-shek.

I don’t know if it’s because my status has improved.

Chu Yunfei just felt that these generals were actually quite easy to get along with.

Time passed quickly in Changzhi.

In the blink of an eye, three days passed.

Xue Jie reported that the prisoner-of-war camp had been found.

They borrowed the radio station of Duan Shuhua's unit of the 72nd Division of the 61st Army in Jinzhong area and reported the situation in the prisoner-of-war camp in detail.

The number of prisoners was not very large, and the garrison was not large.

The configuration is quite different from what we imagine in movies and TV dramas.

The prisoner-of-war camp in the original plot of Bright Sword was set some time later in February 1940.

If calculated according to the winter in Shanxi region.

That time should be before April.

And the current time point is January 1938, 1.

It is inevitable that there will be some mismatches.

The Yamamoto special forces team, which occupies a lot of space in film and television dramas, may not have been formed at this time.

Chu Yunfei immediately called back and asked them to confirm the situation in the prisoner-of-war camp again.

After getting a definite answer.

Chu Yunfei did not hesitate and gave the order immediately.

Xue Jie led a team to launch a raid to rescue the soldiers and officers in the prisoner-of-war camp.

Headquarters of the 72nd Division.

After receiving the call back, Xue Jie said goodbye to Duan Shuhua, the commander of the 72nd Division.

That night he led the team to the outskirts of the prisoner-of-war camp.

At this time, Liu Wang, who was also the commander of the third battalion, and Xue Jie got together.

Discussing further investigation.

Liu Wang rubbed his hands and said, "Fake monk, I feel something is not right. Didn't Commander Chu tell us to be careful of the elite troops of the Japanese stationed in the prisoner-of-war camp? I feel that these Japanese are no different from other Japanese."

"It would be good if there is no difference. As far as I know, the area is less than 40 kilometers away from Taiyuan and there is no guerrilla activity. The Japanese have been at ease for so long and are probably not prepared. I plan to mobilize the commandos of the Second Battalion to launch a night attack."

Liu Wang nodded: "Okay, I will lead the attack myself."

Xue Jie was silent for a moment and then nodded: "Pay attention, we don't have many flares with us, so we should resolve the battle as quickly as possible. If something unexpected happens, the brothers in the prisoner-of-war camp may be implicated by our attack."

"Don't worry, I will never give the devils a chance to slaughter our brothers."

"Check the watches. Launch the attack in one hour."

"Um!"

After briefly discussing the details, the two made corresponding arrangements.

The commando team was drawn up and all members were equipped with Jin-made Thompson submachine guns.

In close-range combat, it can unleash powerful firepower.

The second battalion is also full of tough guys.

The soldiers were also aware of the level of the Japanese army, so they were extremely cautious in this battle.

According to the combat plan, flares will be launched once a firefight occurs.

Use blasting to break into the prisoner-of-war camp.

The main attack direction was the south gate of the prisoner-of-war camp.

Under the observation of the telescope, the Japanese devils' two searchlights swept around.

Because it is located in a valley, there are many blind spots around.

It is very convenient for the commandos to hide themselves.

As for the garrison troops.

The Japanese soldiers who were standing on high ground, looking out and on guard, were frozen like grandchildren.

Under such poor visibility conditions, the probability of discovering the attacking troops approaches zero.

Led by Liu Wang, the commandos quickly moved forward and reached the gate of the prisoner-of-war camp.
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