Anti-Japanese War: From Becoming Chu Yunfei to Rising

Chapter 263: The giant spear that pierces the sky, the 76mm anti-aircraft gun! The Soviet Union's huge aid plan! (Part )

Subtitle: The US Observation Group also got involved! Chu Yunfei is popular again!

[In the memories of those so-called high-ranking officials, I was just a humble colonel who was kicked around by them.

In their eyes, I was just a person who marched in the mud, mingled with coolies, and rode in soldiers' cars.

When I came to southeastern Shanxi.

I found that I was no longer that "humble colonel".

He was an upright soldier.

Here I feel the local people's respect for a soldier.

In southeastern Shanxi.

Become a soldier, a warrior.

It is the best and luckiest profession.

He is a model of male achievement and a hero in people's eyes.

I love this place, it is one of the best memories of my life.

I don’t think these senior executives would have thought of this.

The American colonel who was ordered around by them would eventually be appointed as Chief of Staff of the China Theater by the Generalissimo.

He commanded the expeditionary force as a lieutenant general.

The world of film and television drama "Bright Sword".

March 1942, 3 - Memoirs of Joseph Warren Stilwell, a four-star U.S. Army general]

The Soviet delegation has not yet arrived.

The observation team from the United States has already arrived in southeastern Shanxi.

What followed was a telegram from the Chairman’s wife.

"Sir, we don't have an airport here, and these Americans..."

"It is a great pleasure to have a friend coming from afar. Please notify Yuncheng and send someone to pick him up."

"Yes!"

Sun Ming turned around and made arrangements.

Chu Yunfei was thinking about how to deal with this "China expert."

To be honest, he was quite happy.

Stilwell this person.

Of course he knows it.

He is not only one of the few China experts within the U.S. Army.

He had a close personal relationship with Marshall, who later became the U.S. Army Chief of Staff.

It prompted the United States to provide strong military aid to the National Government and also prompted the American observation group to visit Yan'an.

It must be mentioned that it was also because he stayed in China for too long.

He was so disgusted with the corruption of the Nationalist government.
Before serving as Chief of Staff of the China Theater, Stilwell actually did not have much combat experience, and at most had only served as commander of a second-rate corps.

This visit to southeastern Shanxi for inspection and observation was most likely ordered by the US Department of Defense.

During this period, Stilwell did not actually have much say.

But there is no harm in building good relationships for Chu Yunfei.

It is even very likely that we will be able to obtain future military assistance.

"Sir, it has been arranged. The commander will go to greet you."

"Ah."

Chu Yunfei nodded, his eyes lost in thought.

Sun Ming asked curiously: "Sir, you said this is from both the Soviets and the Americans, and Commander Yan asked us to handle it ourselves. Does this mean he wants to let us win the support of the Soviets and the Americans?"

Chu Yunfei laughed and whispered, "Commander Yan probably knows that he is too old to lead the Jin Army anymore."

"As for the successor, there is only one and a half at most."

Before Sun Ming finished speaking, Chu Yunfei asked with a smile, "One and a half?"

"That one is of course you, sir!" Sun Ming chuckled.

"What about the remaining half?"

"That's naturally Lord Chu," Sun Ming said without hesitation.

"Commander Chu is indeed very capable, but it's a pity that he is not from Shanxi." Chu Yunfei nodded: "You are too picky now. My Second War Zone has produced many heroes, but none of them are worthy of your attention..."

"That depends on who you compare it with. Compared with you, sir, it's like a firefly competing with the bright moon." Sun Ming continued to pat the horse.

Chu Yunfei nodded slightly, indeed he didn't take the Shanxi Suiyuan Army seriously.

When it comes to political means, Chu Yunfei may still be very immature.

But when it comes to military matters, Chu Yunfei is far better than them.

Who holds the gun?

Whoever speaks has weight.

Both teachers and Chiang Kai-shek practice this truth all the time.

"Nowadays, our army's reliance on Commander Yan is getting lower and lower. In other words, our army's independence is getting higher and higher. For Commander Yan, this is not a good thing..."

Sun Ming nodded, and then slowly recounted the conversation between him and Commander Yan.

[When Yun Fei wanted to set up this repair shop.

But he had a huge appetite. He wanted to build an explosives factory and also a arsenal in the southeastern part of Shanxi.

But Yunfei is not the head of the household, so he doesn't know how expensive firewood, rice, oil and salt are.

Equipment, labor, technical drawings, all of these cost money.

I still remember that I ordered people to select three engineers, twelve skilled workers, and fifty ordinary workers, which totaled sixty-five people. In the past six months, you have only developed a hundred and twenty people? 】

But Chu Yunfei didn't care: "It seems that Chief Yan thinks our development speed is a bit slow."

Sun Ming scratched his head, a little confused: "Isn't this because Commander Yan thinks you are a little greedy?"

"Greedy?" Chu Yunfei shook his head, he looked at Sun Ming, and said slowly: "Our Flying Tiger Honor Division is actually sailing against the current. If we don't advance, we will retreat. If I don't fight, Commander Yan will also want to take the original things.

If I fight for it, Commander Yan will only give me more. The same goes for the chairman."

Sun Ming nodded, not quite understanding.
In the blink of an eye, two days passed.

The US observation group arrived in Changzhi area first.

There is a huge gap in military rank and status between the two sides.

Chu Yunfei only sent his adjutant, Lieutenant Colonel Sun Ming, to greet him.

But for Stilwell, that was enough.

After a simple military salute between the two sides.

I haven't had time to speak yet.

Stilwell spoke fluent Chinese and said, "Nice to meet you, Lieutenant Colonel Sun Ming. I have read about your deeds in the newspaper and know that you are Commander Chu's most capable assistant."

"Colonel Stilwell can speak Chinese?" Sun Ming opened his mouth in surprise.

Stilwell obviously enjoyed seeing other people's surprised looks: "I studied in Peking for a period of time, and I have lived in your China for quite a while."

"This should be Lieutenant Colonel Smith. We have met before."

Sun Ming smiled and shook hands with Lieutenant Colonel Smith.

"He said he was glad to see you again."

Sun Ming smiled slightly and gestured with his hand: "Everyone, please come in, Commander Chu is already waiting for you at the military headquarters..."

"please!"

Within the headquarters.

Information about the Japanese army's frequent deployment adjustments came from the Eastern Route Army Headquarters.

This is intelligence transmitted by the 120th Division active in the northwest of Shanxi.

In the past ten days, the Japanese army has secretly deployed a lot of troops along the Beitongpu Railway.

I think some troops were drawn from the Kwantung Army or even from the Korean region.

The Eastern Army Commander-in-Chief and others made the judgment.

Its combat target should be the 120th Division active in the northwest of Shanxi.

To ensure the safety of the main force.

The Eighth Route Army decided to take relevant actions.

Putting down the telegram in his hand, Chu Yunfei frowned slightly.

It was another cleanup operation targeting the northwest region of Shanxi.

It is clear.

The Japanese army was making adequate preparations for the next major action.

They need to ensure that supplies along the Beitongpu Railway are unobstructed and unaffected to ensure that the subsequent battle can be carried out smoothly.

Combined with the Japanese army's frequent troop increases.

It is very likely that the Japanese army has made up its mind to launch a decisive battle with the main forces of the National Army in Shanxi.

Before that, they had cleared the northwest region of Shanxi.

The Japanese army is bound to attack the Wutai area.

That is to say, a new round of mopping-up operations was launched in the Shanxi-Chahar-Hebei base area.

The main force of the Eighth Route Army is no longer active in the Wutai area today.

The Japanese army will not mobilize many troops.

The vast majority of troops will be deployed along the Nantongpu Railway, as well as the Taiyue Mountain area and southeastern Shanxi.

The main force of the Flying Tiger Honor Division is active in the southeastern Shanxi region.

They will definitely be the target of the Japanese army's encirclement and suppression.

Chu Yunfei fell into deep thought for a moment, wondering where the Japanese army got the troops.

If they were drawn from the Kwantung Army, could it be that a relevant treaty had already been signed with the Soviets?
Is the efficiency of both sides so high?

"Adjutant Sun is back, and there are four or five Americans." The guard reminded.

Chu Yunfei came back to his senses and nodded.

He crumpled the telegram in his hand into a ball and threw it into the trash can.

Outside the military.

Stilwell and his men dismounted.

Soon, at Sun Ming's signal, Stilwell walked into Chu Yunfei's office.

After a symbolic military salute, Chu Yunfei smiled and nodded, indicating: "Mr. Stilwell is not from our National Revolutionary Army, so there is no need to salute."

"This is a show of my sincere admiration for Commander Chu." Stilwell then quickly opened up.

He talked about what he saw and heard in southeastern Shanxi over the past two days.

"The people in this place seem to have an extraordinary enthusiasm for the military."

Chu Yunfei smiled and nodded: "Because the local people know very well that we are the armed forces protecting the people..."

"Commander Chu, this time I came..."

Chu Yunfei smiled and nodded: "Madam has sent me a telegram, and the specific matters need further consultation."

Stilwell nodded in understanding.

He found a connection with T.V. Soong and then asked Soong May-ling for help.

After going around in a circle, I barely got on the line.

You still need to ask for instructions when necessary.

Chu Yunfei will give face, but how to do it specifically?

It also lies in him as the military commander.

"We would like to stay in your army for a while to learn about your daily training and corresponding production and living styles.
Secondly, we also want to focus on learning your army's artillery tactics, which is crucial to us.

in exchange.

We will add twenty-four 107mm mortars and one thousand shells to the original military aid plan.

Chu Yunfei shook his head: "There are big differences between the training ground and the battlefield. Your army is in peacetime, and there are huge differences between theory and war practice. Our army's combat experience is summarized from a large number of sacrifices, not from discussions in the classroom."

Stilwell knew exactly what Chu Yunfei was trying to say with his repetitive words.

It's just that the chips given are not enough.

He gave so many gifts and promised so many benefits before he met Chu Yunfei.

Even favors.

What does this have to do with Chu Yunfei? We should treat each issue separately.

"I wonder what Commander Chu needs?" Stilwell asked.

Chu Yunfei grinned: "I need a lot of ammunition, mortars, artillery and even anti-aircraft guns, even raincoats, blankets, gas masks, digging tools, field rations, and painkillers."

"We are willing to provide some blue 88s if the original conditions remain unchanged."

"Chemical sedative?" Chu Yunfei raised his eyebrows and asked.

Stilwell nodded. "Palliative care drugs. Some people habitually call them blue pills. Based on the experience of the First World War, this thing has the same great power as an anti-tank gun."

"How much can you provide?"

"Maybe one ton, maybe three tons, but it should be enough for your troops."

Chu Yunfei waved his hand: "I hope Colonel Stilwell can help us get some credit loan assistance."

Stilwell was stunned and asked in confusion: "Credit loan? For you?"

That's right?

You are just a commander, not even a warlord.
If it was a warlord like Long Yun, Stilwell might have considered it.

But Chu Yunfei
and many more.

How does he know that he has "energy"?

How could Chu Yunfei not know?
After becoming a brigade commander in 39, Stilwell jumped three levels in three years.

This is without any military achievements.

In terms of promotion speed, he and Marshall were actually on par.

Marshall was the second Army Chief of Staff without a West Point education.
After the outbreak of the European war.

Marshall believed that the United States would inevitably be involved in the war and began relevant preparations.

The then US Secretary of Defense Henry Lewis Stimson advocated support for anti-fascist countries.
The two cooperated tacitly.

As for this Henry Lewis Stimson.

He is also a strategist who has always supported the Republic of China.

After the September 18th Incident in China, US Secretary of State Henry Stimson issued notes to Japan and China.

It was declared that Japan's invasion of Manchuria was an interference in the internal affairs of Chinese territory and a violation of the Treaty of Versailles, and therefore the US government did not recognize it.

This became known as the "Simson Doctrine."

anyway.

Stilwell asked tentatively, "What do you intend to use as collateral?"

Chu Yunfei smiled and repeated, "Colonel Stilwell, there is naturally no collateral for a credit loan."

In other words.

Chu Yunfei wants money but doesn't want to give things...
As for what Americans can gain.

Observe and learn in Chu Yunfei's troops.

Isn’t that the biggest reward?
There was a battle at Lanfeng before and the situation was urgent.

Chu Yunfei didn't have time to discuss these things with the US military observation group.

Now we are back in southeastern Shanxi and have started the base construction module.

If I don't get some help for myself, I will feel sorry for coming back.
"Excuse me for asking, can you represent Commander Yan and the Shanxi Army?" Stilwell asked again.

Chu Yunfei nodded seriously: "Okay."

The two of them chatted with each other.

Lieutenant Colonel Smith Douglas standing by looked confused.

PS: This Smith Douglas is a lieutenant colonel of artillery, not Colonel Smith, the military attaché in China.

Good guy!
Stilwell himself did not expect that he would receive such a surprise on this trip.
If Chu Yunfei became a de facto separatist warlord and maintained close ties with them.

This will further enhance their interests in China.
But at the same time, this is also an extremely risky move.

It’s not that the Americans didn’t aid the warlords of the Republic of China during the period of warlord civil war.

But now it is actually unified.
They can no longer do that.

"Colonel Stilwell, you are now the highest-ranking American military officer in the Nationalist government. I think I, Chu, should not have found the wrong person. I will communicate with the principal. The principal is very happy to see us tie down a large number of Japanese combat forces in Shanxi, which can reduce the combat pressure of the Ninth War Zone."

Hearing Chu Yunfei say this.

Smith thought it was Chiang Kai-shek's instruction.

obviously.

Chiang Kai-shek hoped to use the assistance of the Americans to quickly enhance Chu Yunfei's strength.

In order to achieve the goal of Chu Yunfei replacing Yan Laoxi in the Second War Zone.

It can also be regarded as an alternative means of unification.

If you put it this way, it does make sense.

Stilwell nodded slightly. "Colonel Smith (military attaché in China) has been recalled. I am indeed the only candidate for the current US Department of Defense. My suggestion will indeed be discussed by those bigwigs in a meeting. But Commander Chu, you know that I cannot give you a guarantee. But twenty-four 107mm mortars, with a thousand rounds of shells, and enough Blue 88s for your army, are my promises that I can definitely fulfill at the moment."

Chu Yunfei nodded slightly: "There is no rush for this matter..."

The two then made some restrictions on the relevant observation content.

Under Sun Ming's arrangement.

The group stayed in the guest room temporarily.

Stilwell asked with a smile: "Adjutant Sun, where does Commander Chu usually rest? I may have something that requires me to visit him privately."

Sun Ming suddenly realized, nodded, and pointed to a room not far away: "Over there"

"That way?" Stilwell was a little confused. "If I remember correctly, that's where the soldiers live."

"Yes, Commander Chu habitually sleeps next to the soldiers and washes up with them every morning. That's also the direction of the guard camp."

Stilwell nodded: "I see."

Wuhan.

Command headquarters.

Chiang Kai-shek soon learned that Chu Yunfei wanted to take this opportunity to get more assistance.

In the telegram, he elaborated in detail on the difficulties faced by the troops under his command.

Such valuable combat experience cannot be easily shared with Americans.

"The cat teaches the tiger, the skill of climbing a tree cannot be taught to them easily."

Chiang Kai-shek nodded with emotion.

After thinking for a moment, he turned around and gestured to Wang Shihe who was standing in front of him: "Well, let Ziwen follow up on the negotiations. He likes dealing with Americans, so let him be fully responsible. You go talk to him. I'd better not meet with him."

"Yes!" Wang Shihe nodded.

The relationship between T.V. Soong and Chiang Kai-shek had not yet eased, so it was not easy for him to directly ask his "big brother" to negotiate for aid on his behalf. Chiang Kai-shek originally wanted to send T.V. Soong to the United States to concentrate on obtaining aid from the United States.

Right now, there is just this opportunity.

Yun Fei, this can be considered a lucky coincidence?

Gansu direction.

Military vehicles were speeding across the wasteland.

Originally planned.

After refueling in Lanzhou, the Soviet observation group officers will fly again to Linfen Airport in southern Shanxi.

But considering that the Japanese air force has been too active recently.

They can only change their means of transportation.

The GAZ-model trucks donated to the country became their best helpers at this time.

The guards in the observation group took a swig of liquor, roared, and stepped on the accelerator.

The engine roared like a wild beast.

An ordinary army lieutenant sitting in the co-pilot seat just frowned slightly when he saw this scene, and did not even say a word to warn.

He looked into the distance again, a little absent-minded.

Yakov Dzhugashvili, who had just graduated from the Artillery Academy, followed his father's advice.

I chose to be a member of the observation group.

As an ordinary army lieutenant.

Mixed in with the observation group.

He was very curious about the man who was called the God of Artillery by the American observation group.

An Eastern God of War who is reported by media reporters from all over the world.

What kind of character is he?
The trip of the Soviet officers' observation group went relatively smoothly.

They took a detour through northern Shaanxi, visited Yan'an on the way, and then headed south.

Finally arrived in Yuncheng area by boat.

it's here.

According to the original plan, the officers' observation group rode on the horses prepared for them by Fang Ligong.

First go to Yuncheng for a visit.

At this time, Fang Ligong, who was responsible for receiving this group of Soviet people, was also a little confused.

At this time, he was in Yuncheng in charge of the reorganization and training of the 4th Cavalry Division.

The cavalry division of less than 3,000 people consumed astronomical amounts of money and food every day.

There are still quite a few messy issues here, and it is very time-consuming and laborious to sort them out.

Chu Yunfei gave him another big job.
Fortunately, Fang Ligong didn't have to suffer for too long.

On the third day, they left Yuncheng and headed north to Changzhi area.

Chu Yunfei received the news.

At this time, he was accompanying Colonel Stilwell to visit their training ground.

"This is our army's close combat, which can also be called rural street fighting training. That is the grenade throwing point, and this is the starting point of the training. We will give the soldiers the greatest degree of fit with actual combat."

Stilwell nodded thoughtfully.

Nowadays, there are actually great differences in the armies of various countries.

Just like many people believe that "Germans are born good soldiers."

The military attachés of various countries were not unaware of the German military strength.

In fact, it is quite the opposite.

Many countries were well aware of the Germans' small actions before the war.

As for why it evolved into what it was later, it is hard to explain.

If we look at its performance during World War II.

The British tactics and behavior were rather rigid and cautious, and they put up a fierce resistance when fighting on British soil.

But when fighting in the Far East colonies, their second-line troops did not have the corresponding fighting spirit.

American soldiers are criticized for being overly dependent on material factors.

Without adequate firepower preparation, they would not launch an attack.

There is some truth to these statements.

But it affects the outcome of a battle.

There are often other more important factors, such as environment, leadership, equipment, and tactics and training.

Especially in terms of training.

Stilwell was a commander who was willing to hang out with his soldiers.

Although he has no practical experience.

But he was able to analyze Chu Yunfei's ideas on building the army from Chu Yunfei's every move and related practices.

Judging from the training ideas of Chu Yunfei’s troops.

This troop does not seem to have much experience or skills.

"The soldiers' physical condition and education level will have a great impact on the quality of the soldiers"

Chu Yunfei emphasized: "My troops receive the most actual combat training in the domestic battlefield, so they will perform well in the battle with the Japanese.

Because our army was built to fight against the Japanese.

If a war breaks out in Europe and we fight in Europe, we will face tanks, armored vehicles, large-caliber artillery, and an enemy with higher combat capabilities.

Naturally, they will not be able to exert their corresponding combat effectiveness."

Speaking of this matter.

Chu Yunfei talked freely: "The German political party's paramilitary organization, Hitler Younth, has also made a considerable "contribution" to Germany's military expansion and national health.

I have heard that members of the Imperial Labor Organization trained with shovels instead of rifles.

They demanded that it be kept clean as if it were a rifle.

The same is true of the troops under my command.

They respected each other, helped each other, and supported each other as they fought bravely on the battlefield.

Our artillery commanders all learn relevant infantry tactics to ensure that everyone understands infantry tactics.

Ensuring that our officer candidates understand what it takes to be an infantry commander before they even start officer training."

Stilwell was thoughtful.

Chu Yunfei knew some things about Germany that he didn't know.

This surprised him greatly.

In fact, this means that Chu Yunfei's command of the operation is not a complete summary of actual combat.

He has access to the current strategies and tactics of other countries in the world.

No wonder he saw some shadows of Japanese infantry tactics, German infantry tactics, and even British infantry tactics.

To sum up.

Stilwell's approach is actually very similar to the US military's infantry tactics.

After all, the "Infantry Drill Manual" used by the US Army in 1942 has always been copied from various countries around the world and has no distinctive features of its own.
Even the Japanese, who used World War I and interwar tactics, and the rigid, cowardly British were far superior to the Americans..
The American infantry tactics during World War II can actually be summarized in four words.

That is superior firepower.

The reason why Americans like to fire indiscriminately and vent their seemingly endless artillery shells is also related to the training they have received.

Stilwell asked: "About German training..."

"Some of our commanders are former students from Germany, and some have received German-style education at the Central Army Officers School. Most of our artillery commanders have studied at the Central Artillery School."

"In theory, our army's style is somewhat similar to the German army style." Chu Yunfei nodded and admitted it without any psychological burden.

"But your training method is different from the Central Army Adjustment Division we observed before."

Stilwell frowned. He had observed many training programs in the past few days.

Basically, I have a general understanding of it.

"Our training methods will be adjusted accordingly to our combat needs. Although scouts and snipers learned camouflage during World War I, the teaching of these complex skills did not become popular until after the war.

Colonel Stilwell, this is actually the biggest secret of why our Flying Tiger Honor Division is able to maintain its combat effectiveness.

There's nothing special about it.

We adjust faster than other troops, we are good at summarizing, and we don’t have any so-called army traditions.

If it is useful and suitable for us, we will use it, it is that simple. ”

"I see. Thank you for your company, Commander Chu. Can I stay here and observe your training?"

Chu Yunfei smiled and nodded: "Please go ahead, but Colonel Stilwell, I have other things to do. Sun Ming, you will accompany Colonel Stilwell in his observation work."

"Thank you for your support, Commander Chu..."

Stilwell took out the notebook he was carrying.

Write and draw quickly.

He quickly copied this close combat training ground with a strong German style into his own notebook.

As for Sun Ming on the side, he seemed not to see it and acquiesced to Colonel Stilwell's actions.

This was also something Chu Yunfei specifically instructed.

After all, they update this thing very quickly.

The training grounds for fighting in plains and fighting in mountainous areas are completely different.

It is also very easy to arrange and different.

The tactical concepts are basically the same.

"Bomb craters, sandbags, observation posts, assault training grounds, cross-country obstacle training grounds, anti-tank traps, underground rock masses, and walls with strong regional characteristics."

Stilwell breathed a sigh of relief: "Your cross-country obstacle course is the most rigorous training ground I have ever seen, far exceeding the training standards of the Central Army.

What surprised me most was that you seemed to encourage cooperation between trainees and let them jump off high walls, which seemed to be a different kind of courage training. "

Sun Ming smiled and nodded.

This Stilwell is really amazing. He understood their ideas after just observing them for a while: "If the terrain is rugged, it seems that it will be more likely to train the troops to fight flexibly."

Sun Ming smiled and nodded: "Yes, our army also has such training, but we generally call it a mountain combat training ground, not a close combat training ground."

Stilwell was shocked. It was indeed the case.

From this training ground, he could sense the differences between Chu Yunfei's troops and other troops.

Trainees are expected to learn how to apply relevant experience and what they have learned to specific exercise scenarios.

Especially those scarecrows, which are obviously imaginary enemies used to assist in training.

Just one training ground can be used to train squad assault tactics, close combat, throwing training, cross-country obstacles, and even learn how to attack field fortifications and how to use bomb craters.

It can be said that limited resources have been utilized to the extreme.

Stilwell's learning ability made Chu Yunfei a little shocked.

No wonder he was promoted to four-star general in the United States Army.

He is indeed quite capable. Listening to Sun Ming's narration, I basically got a rough idea of ​​the training ideas of the Flying Tiger Honor Division at this stage.

"Sir, I have never understood why you let these Americans see so much... Even when Commander Chu and the 18th Army Group were watching, you didn't introduce so many things..."

Sun Ming stood aside and poured a cup of herbal tea for Chu Yunfei.

"The Americans will provide corresponding assistance only after they know our thinking, just like the Soviets will provide corresponding weapons and equipment only after they know our needs..."

"Don't they give the money directly?" Sun Ming was puzzled.

Chu Yunfei shook his head: "They are not stupid. If we give them money, I don't know how much these parasites will embezzle."

"Speaking of which, Commander Chu, I heard before that Madam seemed to have deposited the money for buying fighter planes in an American bank to earn interest. If the arms aid this time goes through Madam's hands...will we suffer a loss?"

"There are still rumors like this?" Chu Yunfei raised his eyebrows and asked, "Where did this rumor come from?"

"I heard about this in the Second World War. It was said that the news came from the Aviation Committee. It seemed that the chairman was angry about it."

Chu Yunfei shook his head: "Wouldn't it be more profitable to use this money to speculate in real estate in the United States, buy a plane and collect kickbacks than to put it in the bank and collect interest?

Just think about how much money that old bastard Kong Yongzhi made from us through an arms sales contract!
Saving money to earn interest, it's a pity these people came up with this idea."

Sun Ming nodded: "Come to think of it, Director Qian, who was on good terms with you before, seems to be the director of the Air Force Committee now."

Chu Yunfei nodded: "The boring tricks of the pedantic literati are nothing more than taking a fancy to this piece of cake and wanting to get involved.

The identity of a lady is indeed not suitable for the position of the Aviation Commission. Qian Dajun is in this position, and the chairman can do things better, that's all."

Sun Ming realized it later: "Yes, how could Madam know anything about airplanes?"

This is a classic old rumor about Soong May-ling depositing her money in an American bank to earn interest.

This document is the fifteenth volume of the Selected Historical and Cultural Materials Collection published in 1965, which includes an article titled: Twenty Years of Observations of the Old Chinese Air Force, written by a former clerk of the National Government Air Force named Yang Yannian.

This article records his own personal experience, and the detail in it is that he heard that Soong May-ling deposited her money in the bank to earn interest instead of buying a plane.

Chu Yunfei, who was studying the history of the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression, was extremely surprised to hear this. How could such a low-level means of corruption be used?

Even if Soong Mei-ling didn't understand...his older sister, older brother and even his brother-in-law were all experts in this field.

He even made a special trip to the Shanghai Archives for this purpose.

The contracts and records of Soong Mei-ling's purchase of fighter jets at the time were checked.

Chu Yunfei at that time.

Only then did I realize how outrageous this rumor was.

This is the rumor Yang Yannian heard.

Soong Mei-ling felt that the world's aircraft were developing rapidly, and once an airplane crashed, a new generation of fighter jets would appear in two or three years.

It's a waste of money if you can't buy enough.

It would be better to save the air force funds.

Temporarily stop purchasing aircraft, as long as the existing aircraft can maintain regular training.

When the time comes, as long as you have money, you can buy a plane.
This pedantic writer even vividly described in this article what happened when Zhou Zhiruo accepted Chiang Kai-shek's questioning and recorded what Soong May-ling had done.

In fact, his position prevented him from having contact with Chiang Kai-shek and Soong May-ling.

He even stated in the article that this was revealed by Zhou Zhirou at the meeting, without any supporting evidence.

Typical bullshit.

As for the plane bought by Soong Mei-ling, it was indeed the best performing plane before the outbreak of the Anti-Japanese War.

What people criticized at that time was that the product was too expensive, not that it was not bought at all.

However, Sun Ming's incident also served as a reminder to Chu Yunfei.

The war has come to this point, and there are still people who want to extend their hands to this position in the Aviation Commission.

As for who it is.

Chu Yunfei actually didn’t know much about it, he didn’t have much impression.

He is an expert in war history, not a political expert.

There is not much research interest in the internal struggles and forms of corruption within the Blue Party during this period.

"You go for me.. Forget it, I'll go by myself."

Chu Yunfei stood up and walked towards the confidential room.

I have made up my mind.

At the very least, you have to meet your most basic needs.

Especially the replenishment of artillery shells must be in place as soon as possible.

Moreover, it was necessary to urge Kong Yongzhi to purchase the batch of anti-aircraft guns, but there was no movement at all.

A month had passed since Kong Yongzhi's death, and a massive Japanese attack was imminent.

If the anti-aircraft guns still have no explanation in another month, don't blame Chu Yunfei for being cruel and ruthless.

Without anti-aircraft guns, we would have suffered enormous losses in this war.

All of these will be blamed on Kong Yongzhi.

In the blink of an eye, another day has passed.

A Soviet officer observation group came to Changzhi area.

Chu Yunfei seemed to be receiving Stilwell and his entourage.

Sun Ming was sent over to communicate with them.

And they were cordially invited to taste Shanxi's specialty wine.

Chu Yunfei did not meet them on the first day, and the Soviets kept their composure and did not mention the matter.

As for Chu Yunfei entertaining them...that is almost impossible.

The status of the two sides is too different.

Even Stilwell did not receive this treatment, let alone the Soviets.

It was left aside... until the third day.

Just when the Soviet Union was losing its patience.

Sun Ming then came to inform them: "Colonel Anatoly Yevgeny, Commander Chu has returned from the front and wants to see you."

Colonel Anatoly Yevgeny smiled and nodded, then spoke to the translator beside him.

"Lieutenant Colonel Sun Ming, Comrade Anatoly Yevgeny said he needs some preparations..."

"Okay." Sun Ming smiled and nodded, then returned to the operations room.

"Huh? Where are the Soviets?" Chu Yunfei turned around after hearing the voice.

"We need to prepare"

Chu Yunfei nodded.

On the other side, Colonel Anatoly Yevgeny called the translator and Lieutenant Yakov Dzhugashvili and quickly came out of the operations room.

"Sir, they are coming."

This group of Soviet people were very polite and took the initiative to salute Chu Yunfei.

Chu Yunfei returned the greeting with a smile and extended his right hand: "Welcome to come and observe..."

The Soviets had already extended a helping hand to China before this, and their support air force was still fighting fiercely over Wuhan.

Even if the Soviets did so out of their own national interests.

But the benefits given are also real.

In this regard, Chu Yunfei also expressed his heartfelt gratitude and respect for them.

"Please take a seat, Colonel Anatoly Yevgeny."

At the translator's suggestion, Anatoly Yevgeny happened to see a battle map hanging not far away.

The conspicuous logo on it quickly attracted the attention of several people.

"Comrade Anatoly Yevgeny is very curious about what the marks on your map mean..."

“This is our military’s operational secret.”

Chu Yunfei gestured with his hand, smiling: "The Soviet Union is our staunch ally in the fight against Japanese aggression. I believe they will not reveal our military deployment to the Japanese."

"You are right. We, the Soviet Union, are your staunch ally in the fight against the brutal Japanese. Comrade Stalin sent me here this time in the hope of giving you more help."

Chu Yunfei smiled heartily and said directly: "This is the 76mm anti-aircraft artillery position set up by our army."

(End of this chapter)