Anti-Japanese War: From Becoming Chu Yunfei to Rising

Chapter 252 Zhou Weiguo is here! (Subscribe)
"Commander Chu, so what you mean is that the student soldiers we recruited this time will mainly be responsible for civilian work and will not need to participate in combat, right?"

Chu Yunfei corrected Song Wenying's words: "Ms. Wenying, it is a civilian job, but no one knows what will happen on the battlefield, so basic military training must be completed."

"Okay, Commander Chu."

Besides that, regarding the seizure of the regiment flag, which aspect do you plan to focus on promoting?"

"The focus was on the bravery of the grassroots officers and soldiers, and a passing mention of the command of Chen Zejun, the deputy commander of the 7th Infantry Regiment. As for us senior commanders, there is no need to publicize them. Just mentioning them once or twice is enough.

The villagers also contributed to this battle.

They supported our war of resistance, assisted us in our transportation work, and provided us with food and money.

Some villagers even made pancakes out of the winter rations they had left at home and shipped them to the front line. The officers and soldiers were greatly encouraged. On behalf of our Flying Tiger Honor Division and the National Revolutionary Army, I would like to express my gratitude to everyone."

Song Wenying nodded slowly, her beautiful eyes flickering as she continued, "This issue contains a lot of content. I suggest that we add a special report to highlight the annihilation of the Japanese field infantry regiment and the seizure of a large amount of military supplies."

"As for the recruitment in newspapers, it can be put together with the recruitment of related industrial talents assigned by Chief Sun. Or we can set up a newspaper specifically for recruitment in newspapers."

Chu Yunfei nodded: "Okay, the troops have been fighting continuously, and it's time to rest and replenish supplies. We really need a lot of talents. I also agree to establish a newspaper dedicated to recruiting talents. Money, people, even guards and newsboys, as long as you bring it up, we will find a way to solve it. We will give full support to improve the propaganda work."

Qian Bojun nodded: "Yes, I heard that the Japanese also imitated us in the occupied areas, published a lot of newspapers, promoted the so-called slave education, and carried out the Greater East Asia Co-Prosperity Talk. We must do a good job in propaganda, at least to be able to compete with these running dogs and traitors."

"Please rest assured, both sirs. We at Changzhi Newspaper will definitely do the corresponding work well."

Chu Yunfei nodded: "Then Miss Wenying, please say hello to Mr. Song for me."

"Well, then, the two officers, Wenying will go back first."

"Sun Ming." Chu Yunfei turned his head and said in a low voice.

"Yes!"

Sun Ming understood and stepped out: "Ms. Wenying, please."

With a slight nod, Song Wenying walked out of the reception room.

"Sir, do you feel that Miss Wenying has changed?" Qian Bojun touched his chin with a curious look on his face.

"Just say whatever you want to say. Why are you being so shy?" Chu Yunfei rolled his eyes at Qian Bojun.

"It's only been half a year. At the beginning, I always felt that the way this girl looked at you was a little strange. Now that half a year has passed, this look has changed from admiration and love to respect. Although I think this girl still has a good impression of you, Miss Wenying now seems to care more about the newspaper's business."

Chu Yunfei laughed loudly: "Alright, there's no point in talking about these gossips. I called you here this time to entrust you with a very important task."

"Yes."

The two men walked into the operations meeting room, where Chief of Staff Fang Ligong had already prepared the meeting materials.

Deputy Chief of Staff Zhang Dayun and Operations Staff Officer Gong Yuxin were also waiting in the room.

"Commander Chu"

"Everyone, take a seat."

Qian Bojun sat on Chu Yunfei's left, and Fang Ligong sat on Chu Yunfei's right.

Quite harmonious.

The two are indeed Chu Yunfei's right-hand men now, especially Fang Ligong's role, which is irreplaceable.

Not only can he offer some constructive suggestions from time to time, but he is also quite rational and calm.

Fang Ligong was ruthless and decisive, which Chu Yunfei did not possess. When he was formulating the combat plan, he pursued the ultimate efficiency.

So it will be less humane.

Chu Yunfei, on the other hand, is relatively too concerned about the casualties of a combat operation and will choose a more conservative approach.

After the two of them discussed it, they were able to come up with a combat plan that was most suitable for the Flying Tiger Honor Division.

Several people gathered together to discuss the focus of the second half of the year.

Qian Bojun is the chief officer of the Flying Tiger Honor Division.

His ideas also need to be respected.

"I gave Ziqiang a short vacation of 15 days so that he could reunite with his wife and children, and also bring people to bring his family back home."

Chu Yunfei smiled and turned to look at the people sitting there: "You guys haven't made any movement, so are you planning to do the same as me and get married after defeating the Japanese?"

Qian Bojun grinned, "Isn't there anyone suitable? When I went back home this time, the old man asked me about this matter. I'm 32 years old and I don't even have a wife. My family is already helping to arrange it, so I guess there will be some news soon."

"That's right, Brother Ligong, what about you?"

Fang Ligong pushed up his glasses and said, "I don't have any plans in this regard for now."

Zhang Dayun and Gong Yuxin looked at each other and spread their hands helplessly.

Zhang Dayun's family was considered middle class in the local village, but once he joined the army.

It is basically difficult to find a wife, especially when following Chu Yunfei.

When there is no war, the base has to be changed every six months.

I'm busy on weekdays and have no time to think about such things.

Not to mention Gong Yuxin, who is only in his early twenties this year, so he is even less anxious.

"It seems that among us brothers, only Qian Bojun needs to resolve the most important issue in life first."

Qian Bojun smiled and seemed quite happy: "My family has accumulated some savings over the years, so I think it should be enough."

"If there is a suitable one, then we must do it in a grand manner. You are not only representing yourself now, but also the Honorary Flying Tiger Division. A deputy division commander cannot marry a shabby wife."

"Yes!"

Chu Yunfei glanced at the cloth military uniform on Qian Bojun and said, "I've heard that the money given to you was used in the army. Now people call you the little cloth-cloth general in private."

“I learned this from you, sir.”

Qian Bojun coughed and scratched his head embarrassedly.

Fang Ligong and others all smiled.

at the begining of.

Qian Bojun didn't think so much about it.

Later it was discovered that Chu Yunfei's move was deeply supported by the soldiers.

Qian Bojun also gradually learned from Chu Yunfei.

Over the years, he also learned how to get along with the soldiers.

That means sharing the joys and sorrows.

He also gradually learned to take the initiative to support the soldiers below and won their support.

The cohesion of 196 improved after he, the chief officer, made the changes.

It has improved a lot again.

Chu Yunfei saw the change in Qian Bojun and felt relieved in his heart.

Compared to the traitor who sold out his country and surrendered to the enemy in movies and TV dramas.

Today, Qian Bojun can also be called the benchmark of the National Revolutionary Army.

When thinking of this, Chu Yunfei was quite pleased.

Since there is a general in small cloth.

Of course there is also a real commoner general.

Previously, this good name belonged to Feng Yuxiang of the Northwest Army.

But now this title belongs to Chu Yunfei.

The Chinese God of War, the Commoner General, the Ever-Victorious General, and the famous general of the Jin Army.

There are many titles.

However, in the southeastern part of Shanxi, the emphasis was still on promoting the commoner general.

When building good relationships with the public, you still need to be down-to-earth.

Chu Yunfei's image was exactly what they had in mind.

He is heroic, honest and simple, and victorious in every battle.

"Okay, now it's time to talk about serious matters."

Chu Yunfei cleared his throat and continued, "Our main focus in the future will be to build up the southeastern Shanxi region, defend against the attacks of the Japanese invaders, and conduct small-scale mobile warfare and guerrilla warfare to deplete the Japanese army's manpower."

As they were talking, Sun Ming walked into the meeting room and said, "Commander Chu, Sun Xinpu is back, and he brought back a lot of people."

"Who are they?"

"If it's the bandits who used to rule the mountain in Qingfeng Village, this group of people killed a lot of Japanese soldiers in the narrow gap over there, and blew up three armored vehicles. Zhou Weiguo, whom you mentioned before, was also among them."

"Go and make arrangements and have Sun Xinpu and Zhou Weiguo come together."

"Yes!"

Chu Yunfei glanced at everyone and said, "This Zhou Weiguo is the talent that Xinpu recommended to me before. He is an outstanding graduate of the ninth term of the Whampoa Military Academy and one of the best among the first batch of officers who studied in Germany. He studied special operations at the Berlin Army Academy."

"Special operations?"

"That's right. It mainly involves concentrating a small number of elite troops to carry out some unconventional combat missions. It is a new way of fighting that has been developed internationally."

Chu Yunfei explained: "We can first understand it as a special form of guerrilla warfare, the main task is to carry out infiltration operations, to complete some tasks that are difficult for conventional troops to complete."

"We can tear open the defense line on the front battlefield. We have an elite assault battalion, and each regiment can also draw elite forces to form a commando team. This method of fighting does not seem to match our combat style."

Fang Ligong touched his chin and said, "I always feel that his fighting style seems to be more suitable for the Eighth Route Army."

"The Eighth Route Army can fight guerrilla warfare, and we can do the same. In Shanxi, we, the native Shanxi people, have a greater advantage than them."

Chu Yunfei's voice had just fallen.

Sun Xinpu came to the door of the combat meeting room: "Report."

Chu Yunfei slowly stood up to greet them, and Fang Ligong and others stood behind Chu Yunfei.

"Commander Chu."

"Xinpu, thank you for your hard work." Chu Yunfei returned the military salute with a smile on his face. "This is the classmate you mentioned before, Zhou Weiguo, right?"

"Hello, sir!" Zhou Weiguo raised his hand and saluted again.

Chu Yunfei said, "We were just talking about special operations, and it's a good opportunity for you to come to the meeting."

Zhou Weiguo's eyes lit up.

Special operations.

He is familiar with this stuff.

He learned this in Germany.
"Sit here"

At Sun Ming's suggestion, he sat next to Sun Xinpu.

"Weiguo, I have retrieved your files and information from the headquarters. Right now, the 9th Infantry Regiment is still vacant, and the position of regiment commander is reserved for you."

"But at the same time, there is another unit that is also suitable for you, so I want to hear your opinion."

"Yes, sir!" Zhou Weiguo nodded.

"Brother Ligong, please introduce our assault battalion to Colonel Zhou."

Fang Ligong nodded slightly: "The assault battalion is a special field force directly under our Flying Tigers Attack Army. The scale is 800 people, and the proportion of automatic weapons in each squad is nearly one-third. Everyone's shooting level is outstanding."

"They are currently responsible for the most dangerous assaults, field battles, and breakthroughs. They are a special field force of our army that is well-known for its offensive power."

"In other words, the assault battalion was composed entirely of elite soldiers. The first battalion commander was Bian Fucheng, who was transferred to another command position after the Battle of Jingxing Station. The second battalion commander was Zhou Daxing. Both of them were recipients of the Blue and White Medal."

"Zhou Daxing can be promoted now because of his merits, but because the assault battalion currently has no suitable candidates...so the promotion has not been further promoted."

Chu Yunfei continued, "The 9th Infantry Regiment has not yet been formed. If you go to be the head of the 9th Infantry Regiment, I will select 800 new soldiers from the supplementary regiment and 30 backbones from the other regiments to support your work of forming the regiment."

Zhou Weiguo understood.

The 9th Infantry Regiment is still under construction.

What Sun Xinpu promised to his team leader was a bit of a pie in the sky, but Chu Yunfei meant that even if it was a big pie, I can let you eat it now.

But it is obvious that the position of assault battalion is more suitable for Zhou Weiguo.

For a moment, Zhou Weiguo was really at a loss as to how to choose.

As a regiment commander, if you form a commando team and train them, it shouldn't be much worse than the commando battalion.
The most important thing is the job position.

In the assault battalion, he is always the battalion commander, with a fixed number of 800 people.

Even an ordinary infantry regiment.

After all, there are 2,700 quotas.
Seeing Zhou Weiguo was a little hesitant, Chu Yunfei was not in a hurry: "There is no rush for this matter, you think about it first, and then we will continue to talk."

"Regarding the subsequent economic construction and other related work in southeastern Shanxi."

He did not hide it from Sun Xinpu, nor did he avoid Zhou Weiguo.

Chu Yunfei, Fang Ligong, Qian Bojun and others discussed the subsequent development and military construction issues.

The discussion lasted two hours.

Specifically, whether the standards of infantry squads are inconsistent among different regiments.

As the chief officer, can you make certain adjustments to the command sequence or even the organization according to your own combat style?

There were quite detailed discussions.

In principle, Chu Yunfei does not allow the establishment to be adjusted without permission.

Because this will inevitably bring greater difficulty to logistics support work.

Liu Shuzeng's current work intensity has caused him to have white hair.

Add some more intensity.

Chu Yunfei was also worried that Liu Shuzeng would become depressed and hang himself.

We will consider this matter after the reform of the logistics system is completed.

Leave it aside for now.

As for other issues, they are basically some optimizations in details.

It will take some time to implement these things.

I believe that the basic problems currently facing the various troops can be basically solved within two months.

Regarding the continued expansion of local armed forces.

Several people also agreed with Chu Yunfei's idea.

This battle.

The war potential and number of mobilized people in southeastern Shanxi far exceeded several people's estimates.

With so many young laborers, it would be better to organize them.

Bring him together in the form of something like a local organization.

Unified training and unified labor can improve troop cohesion and increase the number of reserve troops.

This group of combat troops have received corresponding training.

Even if he was training as a new recruit in the supplementary regiment.

It will definitely be better than the number of newly recruited soldiers.

Sun Xinpu and Zhou Weiguo returned to the room together.

Sun Xinpu didn't hesitate and asked directly: "Weiguo, what are you going to do?"

Zhou Weiguo expressed his thoughts.

"Originally, I was thinking of taking over the 9th Infantry Regiment and training the troops myself. Half a year should be enough."

"Later, I heard the discussion of Commander Chu and his men, and the changes in the future development of the situation in southeastern Shanxi. I may not have half a year of stable training. In this case, I might as well choose the assault battalion."

"Okay, I will report to Chief Chu. As for the follow-up arrangements, it will take some time."

Sun Xinpu comforted him, "Sun Ming has already made arrangements for Brother Zhu and the others in Qingfeng Village. You don't have to worry about that."

Zhou Weiguo nodded.

Sun Xinpu turned and left, and soon found Chu Yunfei and Fang Ligong again.

As for Qian Bojun.

He has now returned to his command center to preside over the relevant work.

"Sir, regarding the group from Qingfeng Village."

“How many people are there in total?”

"There are 138 people in the group, and the leader is Zhu Ziming. I am thinking of giving them an independent battalion of the 3rd Infantry Regiment. After they gradually adapt to military life, they will be absorbed into the army."

Chu Yunfei nodded and said, "Sun Ming, I'll leave this matter to you. Since they are willing to come all the way to Shanxi to join the army, it means that they have national hatred and family hatred in their hearts, and they are passionate about the war of resistance."

"Don't let them down, and change their gangster mentality. We are soldiers, and soldiers should behave like soldiers."

"Yes!"

Sun Xinpu went on to say: "Weiguo wants to go to the assault battalion. He thinks it is more suitable for him."

"Okay, I heard he brought a guard with him?"

"Yes. My name is Xu Hu."

Sun Xinpu nodded.

Chief Chu suddenly asked about this matter.

Did he want to place a trusted confidant next to Zhou Weiguo to monitor him?
If you do this... although it is reasonable, it is still a bit uncomfortable.

Chu Yunfei said, "In this case, this person will continue to follow him as a guard. What is Xu Hu's ability?"

"He's pretty good. He also fought his way out of Jinling City. He has certain command capabilities, but he hasn't been tempered." Sun Xinpu's evaluation was very impressive.

Chu Yunfei nodded, and in the blink of an eye he thought of a way to arrange for them: "This way, he will not have to go through the trouble of changing them. Let them come to me tomorrow to get their letters of appointment, and then have lunch together at noon before reporting to the assault camp."

"Yes."

Sun Xinpu was extremely surprised, but he controlled his emotions well.

Come to think of it.

Even he, a member of the Military Control Commission, did not shy away from it, let alone Zhou Weiguo.

I guess in Chu Yunfei's eyes.

Even if he is a Red Party member, as long as he has talent, Chu Yunfei will use him.

"Okay, if you have nothing else to do, go back and rest. We'll come together at noon tomorrow."

"Yes!"

The letters of authorization were all written by Chu Yunfei, so naturally he would come back tomorrow.

As for staying to eat together.

It's just a trick used by Chu Yunfei to win people's hearts.
He is not like the seniors from the fourth term who don't like to prepare meals.

It's just a way of expressing appreciation.

If it wasn't for the lack of time.

He is going to have dinner with Sun Xinpu and Zhou Weiguo tonight.

"Yes, sir."

After Sun Xinpu left, Fang Ligong was silent for a moment and then said, "There is some progress on the matter of the captured regiment flag."

"who is it?"

"You may not remember him, but he is the captain of Lian Bi's guards."

(End of this chapter)