Anti-Japanese War: From Becoming Chu Yunfei to Rising

Chapter 176: The first battle outside Jin, showing the army's prestige! Putting out the fire on the north bank of the Huai River, shocking the Northeast Army! (Subscribe)
In the blink of an eye, another five days passed.

The newly formed infantry regiment set out first.

However, Deputy Regiment Commander Zhuo Tianyu and Chief of Staff Sun Weimou were left in Changzhi area by Chu Yunfei.

And he explained it to the two of them.

Before leaving.

Chu Yunfei also met with Brigade Commander Chen.

The discussion took place during Chu Yunfei's battle in Jin.

The specific work of the various units of the Eighth Route Army and the corresponding propaganda teams.

After everything is basically arranged.

Chu Yunfei's main forces also set out secretly according to the original plan.

In the blink of an eye, another five days passed.

All of Chu Yunfei's troops crossed the Yellow River and arrived in Shaanxi.

Here, they will board the military train prepared for them in advance.

According to the original marching plan, we headed eastward.

Until Tongshan Station in Xuzhou.

Along the Longhai Railway.

Traffic is congested and trains are extremely busy.

Longhai is a single-track railway and trains heading east need to be prepared by the Railway Transport Commander.

Chu Yunfei had previously read Dr. Li Zhen of Xi'an University of Posts and Telecommunications' article on the operation of the Longhai Railway Line during the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression.

Until Japanese planes bombed the Longhai Railway.

I also know that trains usually run at night.

But when he took the train to attend meetings before, he had never seen such a chaotic and busy railway line.

The guard company under his command had to help the station’s garrison company to maintain order.

The packed crowds of people were driven off the bus as planned.

They need to wait in the station for the arrival of the next train, which will be requisitioned and go to Xi'an empty.

After transporting a batch of supplies, we headed to Xuzhou
Passenger transport is given such low priority that it can be ignored.

After the outbreak of fighting in the five war zones, all passenger and freight transportation had to give way to the war effort.

That night.

All of Chu Yunfei's troops boarded the military train and the train whistle sounded.

This train, carrying the expectations of countless people, slowly started and accelerated, heading towards Xuzhou.

In the blink of an eye, another two days passed.

Only a few dozen kilometers are left to Xuzhou.

The closer we got to Xuzhou, the more frequent the Japanese bombings became.

The train stopped. Chu Yunfei put down the telegram in his hand and asked with a frown, "Sun Ming, go and ask what's going on. Why did it stop again?"

Ten minutes later.

Sun Ming returned and whispered, "The railroad tracks ahead were blown up by the Japanese, and the railway engineering team is repairing them. They had already been repairing them for four hours before we arrived, and it will take about twenty minutes."

The emergency repair work of the railway tracks was undertaken by the newly formed railway engineering team before the outbreak of the Anti-Japanese War.

To ensure the smooth progress of the war.

This group of unsung heroes are silently making contributions in places that are ignored or even invisible to many people.

Why is it said that the 14-year war of resistance was a war of resistance by the entire nation? In essence, it was this kind of dedication and sacrifice that occurred all over the country.

It is precisely because of this that the great Chinese nation can stand tall among the nations of the world.

Chu Yunfei looked down at the watch in his hand.

It would take at least another hour and a half to get to Xuzhou, and there would be another hour and forty minutes until daybreak.

The risk of driving during the day is too high, even if the risk time is less than half an hour.

Chu Yunfei was also reluctant to do so in case the Japanese launched an air raid.

If an aerial bomb were to overturn even a canned truck, it would cause the death of many soldiers and officers.

"It's almost dawn. I'm worried that the Japanese planes will bomb. Take a platoon of guards to help. Also, tell them to speed up. When they finish, give them two boxes of canned beef."

"Yes!"

Sun Ming turned around and got out of the car, then rushed forward quickly with a platoon of guards.

Wang Weihua, the leader of the Eighth Engineering Team, was confused: "Soldier, what are you doing?"

"Come and help, see if there's anything we can do."

Wang Weihua smiled and said, "How can that be possible? You can just watch from the side."

"Stop talking nonsense. Our superior said that if you finish the work early, we will give you two boxes of canned beef."

"Canned beef?"

"real or fake?"

"There's still meat to eat. What kind of people are on this bus? They're so nice."

"I've never seen this kind of uniform before. Could it be the Northwest Army?"

After hearing the discussion, Sun Ming said loudly: "We are not the Northwest Army. We are now the 358th Brigade directly under the National Revolutionary Army Theater. There is no so-called Northwest Army, Shanxi-Suiyuan Army, or Eighth Route Army. We are all the National Revolutionary Army now!"

"I know, they must be the Shanxi-Suiyuan Army!"

Some workers responded fairly quickly.

"Brothers, I read in the newspaper before that they killed a lot of Japanese devils. They are truly heroic troops fighting against the Japanese."

"What else can I say, brothers? Work hard!"

Wang Weihua handed over a crumpled cigarette: "General."

Sun Ming took a look, sighed, then turned around and signaled the guard platoon leader beside him to take out a pack of old knives from his pocket.

"Take this. You guys have worked hard."

"No, no, no..."

Wang Weihua looked at Sun Ming with some fear as he slapped the cigarette in his hand into his.

"Don't worry, just wait and see how our 358th Brigade will deal with these damn Japanese devils."

Sun Ming grinned and continued, "Come on, brothers, give us a hand and speed up!"

"Yes!"

Wang Weihua also relaxed a little at this time and continued to direct the workers on site.

Fang Ligong stood not far away, smiling with satisfaction.

They are not currently affiliated with the Second World War Zone.

The term "Jinsui Army" must be changed outside.

No wonder Chu Yunfei likes to use Sun Ming so much. He is efficient and does not need to explain many things.

He can fight and also do the work of a staff officer.

Fifteen minutes later, the emergency repairs were completed and the train started again.

"Brothers, thank you for your hard work!"

Sun Ming asked someone to put down the canned beef.

While giving a solemn military salute, Wang Weihua returned a "military salute" with a confused look on his face.

The train started slowly.

A worker nearby came over and opened the box.

"Captain..are we going to split up?"

"It's divided!"

Wang Weihua was very anxious.

He took out a cigarette and put it between his lips.

I have been working on the Longhai Railway Line for several years, but this is the first time I have seen such polite troops.

This matter was enough for them to talk about for a long time.

So much so that later all the train crews, engineering teams, and even stations along the entire Longhai Railway had heard of this incident.

Of course, these are all things for later.

As the train slowly pulled into the station, the sun's rays playfully pierced the sky and slowly rose.

Chu Yunfei stepped out of the car.

The Chief of Staff of the Fifth War Zone, Xu Yanmou, was already waiting early at this time.

Just when the soldiers were about to come out to take a breath.

Xu Yanmou walked hurriedly forward.

"Commander Xu."

"Deputy Chief of Staff Chu, the situation on the southern Jinpu line is critical. Commander Li has ordered you to move south immediately to support the 31st Army."

Chu Yunfei frowned slightly when he heard this, looking embarrassed.

We haven't even figured out the situation yet, and you're asking him to go south to provide support?
how can that be possible?
Although Chu Yunfei admired Li Zongren very much, he also respected Li Zongren and recognized his talent and command ability.

But that doesn't mean he will obey orders unconditionally.

Under Xu Yanmou's gaze, Chu Yunfei turned around and signaled to the soldiers behind him, looking a little embarrassed.

"Commander Xu, our soldiers have been marching for days, and many of them are feeling unwell while riding the train."

"I am really exhausted and cannot take on this important task."

"If the rescue is ineffective, it may affect the war situation."

Chief of Staff Xu nodded.

Although Xu had a good relationship with Li, he was from the Central Army, not the Guangxi Clique.

Even with Li Zongren's order.

Xu Yanmou did not immediately plan to send the 358th Brigade to the south for support.

The reason why I came up to talk about this.

It’s also a reminder to Chu Yunfei.

Just say it was Commander Li’s order.

In fact, it is also to illustrate a point.

This order was not given by Chiang Kai-shek.

Chu Yunfei didn't even need to ask in detail. At least from the first contact they made, Chief of Staff Xu seemed to be on the same front as Chu Yunfei.

As for Chu Yunfei himself.

How could he not guess the situation on Jinpu South Road?

The 31st Army is a Guangxi clique army.

Asking him to support the 31st Army was actually to help the Guangxi clique's troops.

To clean up the mess left behind by the 31st Army.

The 31st Army fought very well in the early stages.

But after the Japanese army transferred heavy weapons from the city of Nanjing, they continued to attack under the cover of tanks, artillery and fighter planes.

The 31st Army basically couldn't hold on any longer, and casualties were increasing every day.

The reserve team is also being depleted very quickly.

This group of Gui troops has no lack of fighting spirit.

But with the miscellaneous rifles in their hands, they tried to withstand the fierce attack of the Japanese army.

Of course it is unrealistic.

In February, they occupied Huaiguan, followed by Bengbu, Fengyang and Dingyuan. The only defensive terrain that the entire Jinpu South Road could rely on was the Huai River.

This support is actually also to strengthen the Huaihe River defense line.

The troops got off the vehicles and prepared to set up camp outside the city to rest.

As for Chu Yunfei.

He followed Chief of Staff Xu to a wooden box not far away.

On it is placed a strategic situation map of the southern section of the Jinpu Road.

"Currently, Yu Xuezhong's troops are defending between Wuhe and Bengbu. A group of Japanese soldiers have already crossed the Huai River. The number is unknown, but they are not the main force. According to reports, when they were repairing their fortifications, this group of Japanese soldiers who crossed the river engaged them."

"It is reported that after four hours of fierce fighting, the group of Japanese soldiers were repelled. The casualties of the 114th Division were not optimistic either. In less than four hours, there were nearly 200 casualties. This was just a small group of Japanese soldiers."

"What about the Japanese casualties?"

Chu Yunfei asked.

"According to reports, three to four hundred people were killed in the Huai River."

Chu Yunfei naturally didn't believe it when there were three or four hundred people.

According to the Japanese army's offensive habits.

This kind of tentative attack is most likely carried out by squadrons.

Even if we wipe them out completely, there are only more than a hundred people.

While the two were talking, a combat staff officer came over quickly and reported the situation: "Report, Chief of Staff Xu, the latest news from Commander Yu is that most of the Japanese invaders successfully crossed the Huai River, and part of the 26th Brigade of the Japanese Army bypassed west of Bengbu, successfully crossed the river, captured Huaiyuan, and reached Wohe River."

"Yu's troops have urgently adjusted their deployment. The 113th Division and the 2nd Anhui Security Regiment are to defend the line from Xiaobengbu Town to Huaiyuan and Wohe River. The 114th Division is ordered to defend the position from the north bank of Linhuai Pass to Ximendu on the left wing of the 113th Division."

"Xiaobangbu Town?"

Chu Yunfei nodded at the location on the map: "On the north bank of the Huai River north of Bengbu, there is no favorable terrain except for some houses. It is really disadvantageous to fight in such terrain.

The Japanese army only needs to concentrate their artillery fire and fighter planes to carry out uninterrupted bombing, and our army’s casualties will definitely not be small.”

Xiaobengbu Town is currently one of the fulcrums of Yu Xuezhong’s defense line.

If it is lost, it must be taken back, and the casualties will definitely not be small.

But in order to maintain the defense line, this is a necessary decision and choice.

Chief of Staff Xu and Chu Yunfei also frowned at this time.

Many people who watch the Battle of Xuzhou generally only focus on the northern battlefield.

Because on the northern front, there was Tang Enbo who was paralyzed by electric shock, there was Commander Wang who died heroically, there was the Linyi victory, there was the Taierzhuang victory
Chu Yunfei sighed and dropped the pencil he had just picked up: "If the Huaihe River defense line is lost now, the war will be over."

"Sun Ming."

"Have!"

"Go, send a telegram to the Chairman, requesting that the 358th Brigade move south along the Jinpu Line to support Yu Xuezhong's troops and strengthen the Huaihe River defense line."

"Yes!"

Commander-in-Chief of the Fifth War Zone.

Xu Yanmou came to the war room with a smile on his face: "Duke De, Yunfei took the initiative to ask for support on the southern battlefield."

Li Zongren smiled happily when he heard this.

Chu Yunfei's move undoubtedly gave him peace of mind.

With the elite 358th Brigade, let alone a small th Brigade.

Even if the main force of the Japanese army attacks, there is no need to worry.

These senior commanders know Chu Yunfei's troops better than anyone else.

Their firepower, manpower, and equipment.

It is already stronger than some of the main forces of the Central Army.

Even some second-rate army groups, if they really confronted on the battlefield, would only be beaten by Chu Yunfei and flee in panic.

With elite soldiers and strong generals under his command, plus the talented commander Chu Yunfei, he will be the commander in the future.

The Huaihe River defense line must be extremely solid.

"Duke De, it's over there, Minister Xu."

"The 59th Army has just been transferred, and Xun Chen has just returned to the 59th Army. The morale of the army is greatly boosted. In my opinion, we should follow the original plan and have the 59th Army also go to provide assistance and formulate a new offensive combat plan."

"it is good!"

The next morning.

Sun Ming, who heard the noise in the house, knocked on the door.

"Come in."

Chu Yunfei propped himself up and looked at the newspaper in Sun Ming's hand: "What do you mean?"

"According to your instructions, I have sent a telegram to Commander Yan to report that I am safe."

"In addition, the chairman called back and agreed to go south to support the 51st Army."

"And the chairman said that all combat operations do not need to be consulted with him, and can decide whether to participate in the war on their own."

Chu Yunfei was greatly surprised and took the telegram.

Yeah.

This is just like the three rules between Yan Laoxi and the Eighth Route Army.

The Eighth Route Army can decide whether to participate in this combat operation.

If you don't want to participate, you won't be forced.

If you choose to participate in the battle, you must obey orders and commands.

But for Chu Yunfei, without the tight ring around his head like Chiang Kai-shek, he would naturally make a big fuss in the Heavenly Palace.

The Fifth War Zone seemed to urgently need Chu Yunfei's troops to provide support.

The train was soon ready.

It will be transported and deployed in three days.

The 196th Honor Regiment and the Mountain Artillery Regiment were the first batch of troops.

The second batch of troops consisted of the newly formed infantry regiment and field artillery regiment.

The third batch of troops is the Honor 197th Regiment and its direct-affiliated teams.

The support troops had not yet arrived, but at this time the town of Xiaobengbu had already completely fallen into the hands of the Japanese.

Prior to this, in order to recapture Xiaobengbu Town.

Zhou Xianlie, commander of the 133rd Division, ordered Liang Zhongwu, commander of the 674th Regiment, to lead his troops in a counterattack. After retaking the position, they held the position for a day, but the position was lost again.

Commander Yu Xuezhong went to the front line in person and ordered the 339th Brigade to organize a death squad.

Brigade Commander Dou Guangdian personally led the death squad and fought the Japanese army at close range. The two sides even engaged in a brutal hand-to-hand combat.

After several hours of fierce fighting, hundreds of Japanese soldiers were killed, and even more than a hundred Japanese soldiers were chased into the Huai River and drowned.

While the counterattack was going on, the Japanese army also forced a crossing of the Huai River again from Linhuai Pass not far to the east.

At one point, they captured several villages on the north bank of the Huai River.

Mou Zhongheng of the 114th Division and Li Yulin, commander of the 342nd Brigade, led their troops to retake the position.

The small-scale battles lasted for half a month, and the large-scale fierce battles lasted for two days.

The 51st Army suffered heavy casualties, with casualties in its two divisions exceeding 2,000 each.

On the 18th, the Japanese army assembled a large number of troops, aircraft, heavy artillery, and tanks to continue bombarding and attacking.

Xiaobengbu Town was lost five times and recaptured five times, but finally fell into the hands of the Japanese.

Including Army Commander Yu Xuezhong, two division commanders and four brigade commanders under his command all arrived at the front line.

Just as the position was torn to pieces by the Japanese invaders.

Commander Yu Xuezhong called together all the officers above the regimental level. He said, "The pain of the loss of Northeast China hangs over our hearts. If we want to survive, we have to fight the Japanese army to the end. We are determined to die. We can all die, but we must make the Japanese army pay the price!"

"Fuck these bastards!"

"Kill all the devils!"

"kill!"

The next day, the 51st Army launched a full-scale counterattack, and the 113th Division in the direction of Xiaobengbu Town fought a desperate battle with the Japanese army.

The brutal tug-of-war lasted for eight hours, and both sides were still in a stalemate.

The 114th Division in the Linhuai Pass direction suffered more than a thousand casualties and recaptured part of the position.

But when the Japanese follow-up troops arrived to support them, the 114th Division could no longer hold on.

With many positions lost, the desperate counterattack soon came to the brink of failure due to the heavy support of the Japanese invaders.

At this critical moment.

A group of Jinsui Army troops wearing indigo uniforms suddenly appeared on the battlefield.
The main forces of the three battalions, led by the first battalion commander Bian Fucheng, the second battalion commander Xue Jie, and the acting third battalion commander Liu Wang, rushed forward to meet the enemy.

Facing the Japanese support forces, they launched a very swift counterattack.

The mountain artillery regiment was also under the command of Chu Yunfei.

They even adopted concealed shooting against the subsequent main forces of the Japanese invaders.

The Japanese armored unit that posed the greatest threat was blocked five kilometers away.

For a moment, the entire battlefield was filled with the sound of artillery fire!
The attacking soldiers had powerful firepower and coordinated well.

The sound of gunfire was dense and crackling, and some soldiers of the Shanxi Suiyuan Army were wounded and fell to the ground.

None of the attacking soldiers stopped for this, and the subsequent medical soldiers also quickly stepped forward to support the rescue.

This group of Shanxi-Suiyuan Army soldiers were not affected at all by the defeated troops.

The mortar companies that had been deployed in advance launched a fierce artillery fire on the Japanese's follow-up troops.

The elite troops of the 358th Brigade of the Japanese Army and the th Brigade of the Shanxi-Suiyuan Army.

Just like two ferocious beasts preparing to fight in the arena.

After their eyes met, the most brutal fight ensued!

The defeated Northeast Army looked at this group of reinforcements that appeared out of nowhere.

He stood there for a moment.

"Bros"

"Is there anything else you want to say?"

"Fuck the Japanese ancestors! Fuck them! Charge!"

The bloodiness of this group of Northeastern men was instantly aroused again.

With the bayonet raised, they charged forward again!

The Japanese were dumbfounded when fighting with the 51st Army.

I know that the Northeast Army is difficult to deal with.

But these Chinese troops suddenly appeared.

The fighting power is so strong that it is simply terrifying.

A round of artillery fire not only destroyed their three tanks.

It also caused heavy casualties to the tank squadron that was resting in the village.

Yu Xuezhong and the commander of the 113th Division Zhou Xianlie were shocked when they received the news.

"Commander, why didn't you tell your brothers about the reinforcements?"

Yu Xuezhong was also confused at this time.

motherfucker.

The 51st Army made a desperate effort to fight back, and he himself fired several rounds with a submachine gun!

He was even prepared to sacrifice himself on the Huaihe battlefield.

How could we know that reinforcements would come?

Thanks to the big brother in the book club V50 for adding words today to show my respect.

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(End of this chapter)