Anti-Japanese War: From Becoming Chu Yunfei to Rising

Chapter 270 Another ambush at Pingxingguan, another great victory! Completely annihilate the Japanese army's westward support troops! (Subscribe)
"Captain Zhou~! Captain Zhou~!"

Zhou Weiguo looked back at the cavalry communicator, stood there and waved.

The cavalry messenger rode up close, quickly dismounted, and saluted in a proper military manner.

He spoke very quickly: "Commander Chu has ordered your troops to move towards Yu County. Please go to the headquarters in person. There are new orders."

Zhou Weiguo was also quite shocked when he received the notice.

Fierce fighting is currently going on in all directions, and they are advancing towards Gang County.

The original combat plan was to support Chen Zejun's troops in the 7th Infantry Regiment.

Now the battle plan has been suddenly changed, Yu County.

Could it be that the Japanese army cut off their retreat?

"Battalion Commander, what's going on?" Xu Hu asked.

"I don't know. It just so happens that you come with me, and the others will gather at Caogang and wait for orders."

"Yes!"

Two hours later.

Zhou Weiguo and Xu Hu came to the command center in Wutai Mountain area.

After entering the command center, I found that Chu Yunfei was already ready to leave.

"Report."

"Weiguo, you're here." Chu Yunfei waved to him, and then pointed to the Taiyuan Airport on the map: "The Japanese fighter planes are currently posing a great threat to our army. I plan to lead the assault battalion and a mortar reinforcement company to attack the Taiyuan Airport and blow up their planes."

"Commander Chu, did you just say that you were leading the assault battalion?"

Chu Yunfei nodded.

During the time when the message was being delivered, he changed his mind.

Japanese reconnaissance planes frequently conducted reconnaissance in northern Shanxi.

All roads leading to Taiyuan will inevitably be blocked.

There is no three-dimensional battle map for him.

Zhou Weiguo led his troops to attack the airport according to the route he planned.

There is also a high probability of being exposed.

There is a high probability that this raid will fail.

In that case, why not let him lead the team himself?

The success rate can also be greatly improved.

As an A-level commander, he led a team to carry out such a mission.

It's indeed a bit inappropriate.

only.

At this time, Chu Yunfei could see the battlefield with a radius of fifty kilometers.

Fifty kilometers is too much for the Japanese army's stretched military strength.

Chu Yunfei can now find many opportunities that he could not see before.

Whether it is mountainous area or plain area.

If the large force wants to infiltrate.

It also basically depends on paved roads.

Otherwise, it would be impossible to carry heavy weapons and supplies.

Such troops do not have the ability to attack strongholds.

This is not the biggest problem.

The most critical issue is the lack of the ability to sustain sustained combat.

Although it can tie up part of the enemy's manpower and energy.

But in this situation, they are often surrounded by heavy troops and it is difficult to evacuate.

The commando battalion is different.

There is no need to say much about combat qualities.

The 82mm mortar battery accompanying the battle can also be disassembled and carried by manpower.

Although for the sake of mobility, the amount of artillery shells carried is reduced as much as possible.

But with Chu Yunfei's skills.

It can also ensure the accuracy of its artillery fire.

This is a game that makes the most of one's own golden fingers.

Chu Yunfei had had similar ideas before.

However, the Japanese troops defending the city remained in their lurch and were unwilling to move.

After this advance into northern Shanxi.

The Japanese troops stationed in Taiyuan transferred an infantry regiment to the north to reinforce.

The remaining garrison consisted of only three battalions.

About three thousand Japanese soldiers did not pose much threat to the assault battalion.

In addition, due to the tight situation on the front line, the Japanese air force needed to take off frequently.

This is equivalent to giving Chu Yunfei the best opportunity!

"If their goal is to bombard the aircraft, how can they ensure that the shells can hit the aircraft?"

Zhou Weiguo seemed a little worried, as if he wanted to persuade Chu Yunfei to abandon this "unrealistic" battle plan.

Chu Yunfei explained: "This is left to our artillery unit to complete, and the Japanese army must have oil depots at the airport, and our target is not just their fighter planes.

The fuel depot is also one of our goals. As for the specific construction status of Taiyuan Airport, I am very clear about it.”

“Speaking of which, in order to ensure the efficiency of the artillery bombardment, I originally wanted to have the 1st Battalion of the Mountain Artillery Regiment move quickly.

But now the Japanese offensive is too fierce.

If they are withdrawn, not only will the risk of exposing the assault force increase, but the losses of the blocking force will also likely increase significantly."

Chu Yunfei paused, pointed his baton at the battle map, and added:
"I have made relevant adjustments to the battle plan. After the 4th Infantry Regiment led by Pang Junming completes the ambush at Pingxingguan, the rest of the troops will also retreat according to the original battle plan."

"In this way, whether it is the main force in the direction of Ruyuekou, or in Gang County, Dai County, and Pingxingguan, after the Pingxingguan ambush is over, they will all retreat to the Wutai area according to the corresponding retreat plan."

"Then, we will evacuate to the southeast of Shanxi according to the scheduled time."

Zhou Weiguo was silent for a moment and nodded in agreement: "I will obey your command."

Judging from the current battlefield situation.

The Japanese army did not have enough troops to surround the main force and could only follow and pursue.

And if the battle is fought in the mountains.

The more flexible participating troops will choose to engage in mobile warfare with the Japanese army.

The Japanese army's original advantage in heavy weapons firepower will be gone.

Since the main force has made corresponding arrangements, there is nothing to worry about.

So what else is there to worry about?

Nothing ventured, nothing gained; just do it!

For the first time, Chu Yunfei transferred the command to Sun Ming.

Even Sun Ming doesn't need to give any orders himself.

All you have to do is follow Chu Yunfei's preset playing style.

This battle is bound to be a great victory!
This is the military achievement that Chu Yunfei arranged for Sun Ming.

After this battle, Sun Ming's position will also move.

Before leaving, Chu Yunfei reminded again: "I have already ordered all the troops to fight cautiously this time. Do not continue to take risks. Go ahead steadily and strive for the minimum results."

"Yes!"

"When the order is given, send it in my name, and they will not fail to carry it out."

Sun Ming nodded and said seriously, "Please rest assured, Commander Chu."

Pingxingguan is a vital throat in northeastern Shanxi.

There are steep and rugged peaks on both sides. On the left are commanding heights such as Dongpaochi and Laoye Temple, and on the right are mountains such as Baiyatai.

From Pingxingguan Pass to Donghenan Town, Lingqiu County, there is a narrow channel extending from northeast to southwest. The most dangerous terrain is the middle section of the channel, which is about ten miles long and dozens of feet deep.

The passage at the bottom of the ditch is only wide enough for one car to pass, with very little room for cars to pass each other, while the north and south banks of the ditch are relatively flat mountains, an ideal place to ambush and annihilate the enemy.

Pang Junming's deployment was: the main force battalion was deployed on the edge of the mountain on the south side of the more than 10-mile-long highway from Pingxingguan to Donghenan Town.

The Second Battalion is located near Baiyatai, with the Third Battalion on the left, the Fourth Battalion on the right, the Fifth Battalion as well as the engineering company and the mortar company.

This deployment.

Basically, it can be said that 70 to 80 percent of the deployment of the seniors from the fourth batch was replicated.

It is already the best choice under the current terrain.

If any other commander were to take over, he would not be able to formulate a better battle plan due to the limitations of the terrain.

The officers and soldiers of the 4th Infantry Regiment have completed their final preparations.

A group of soldiers lay in the trenches at the rear, waiting for the signal.

Previously.

The ambushing soldiers were under the command of Pang Junming.

They buried pressure-activated mines behind rocks and assembled all light and heavy machine guns on the front line.

This is also an improved tactic against the Japanese troops.

In the past, when mines were buried in the middle of the road, it was easy to alert the enemy.

The Japanese army's firepower counterattack was relatively quick.

It happens from time to time that one loses the rice while trying to steal the chicken.

After a long period of combat, relevant combat experience was summarized.

When the combat troops ambushed, they buried the mines that were supposed to be buried on both sides of the road directly behind the bunkers.

Some were even buried in the ditches on both sides of the road.

Wait until the Japanese were ambushed.

When they first looked for cover, what awaited them was a mine.

And if you are conducting an ambush.

They were smart enough to move these "bunkers" away.

The Japanese are not stupid and they will definitely notice something is wrong.

There are many terrains in Shanxi that are suitable for ambushes, but not many that are suitable for deploying large-scale troops.

In a place like Pingxingguan, if the stones on the roadside suddenly disappeared.

Even the dumbest Japanese soldier would have sensed something and thought there was probably an ambush.

In this situation, the first choice of the Japanese combat troops must be to stop advancing and change the marching route.

As for the deployment of light and heavy machine gun firepower on the front line, it was to inflict maximum damage to the Japanese army as soon as possible.

It is also one of the conventional ideas and tactics in ambush operations.

If it were the past.

Pang Junming would not fight like this, after all, the Japanese grenade launchers are not vegetarian.

But now, these Japanese troops that came to support did not have strong firepower.

It is they who have the firepower advantage.

No need to think about it.

The ones being bullied were these Japanese devils who had light weapons and insufficient supporting firepower.

As for the artillery troops in the rear, Pang Junming didn't even take them seriously.

"Report to the regiment commander. We have discovered the Japanese advance reconnaissance force. The main Japanese force in the rear is advancing in a fast-moving formation. The situation on the defense line of Gang County must be getting tense."

"Order all troops to get ready." Pang Junming nodded slightly, raised the telescope in his hand and looked into the distance.

After waiting for more than ten minutes, there was still no sign of the Japanese army.

"That's strange, where are the Japanese?" Pang Junming frowned slightly.

"Could it be that he discovered something was wrong?"

"It's unlikely. We only placed some observers on the ambush position. To the Japanese army, our troops should not have been here. The Japanese in Daying Town were not attacked."

"Captain, look over there."

Following the guidance of the combat staff officer, Pang Junming quickly discovered the Japanese search team.

"These little devils are really cautious."

He put down the telescope and didn't worry too much.

"It seems that these little devils would never have thought that we would have another ambush at Pingxingguan." Pang Junming obviously agreed with this statement. He emphasized: "For the Japanese army, our troops should not appear here, but should appear in Shahe Town to build blocking fortifications. The Japanese army will definitely choose to pass through quickly in order to seek support and joint attack.

Be careful if the Japanese army attempts to continue their reconnaissance towards the ridge.

Open fire immediately and prioritize the safety of officers and soldiers."

"Yes!"

As combat orders continue to be conveyed.

The Japanese search squadron also completed basic reconnaissance.

Their reconnaissance seemed a little perfunctory.

After all, the stronghold on the other side of the road has not been attacked so far.

The troops to attack the reinforcements should be deployed in Shahe Town instead of appearing in Pingxingguan.

Soon, the flag signalmen of the search squadron stood on the hillside and waved flags in the direction of the main force of the Japanese army.

Another ten minutes.

The Japanese vanguard quickly entered the ambush circle.

When they saw this group of Japanese soldiers rushing into the ambush position as if they were sending themselves to their deaths.

There was no need even for further command from Pang Junming.

Gunfire sounded instantly.
"Da da da~!"

"Boom, boom!"

Almost in an instant, nearly two hundred light and heavy machine guns opened fire at the same time.

Along with it came the "mountain-shaking thunder" that rolled down the hillside.

This weapon is the latest product of Changzhi Repair Factory.

After the production of hand grenades was discontinued, attempts were made to create some of these "special weapons".

It's like an oversized hand grenade.

There were some prefabricated fragments outside, but not many.

I don't know the exact number of casualties.

But from this battle, we can already see the tremendous power it contains.

After more than a dozen thunderbolts rolled down the hillside.

The shrapnel produced by the explosion instantly killed more than a dozen Japanese soldiers.

The efficiency is very high.

Fighting in this kind of terrain, being able to kill a Japanese soldier with a dozen grenades is already a very good situation.

The efficiency of the mountain bomb is far greater than that of the grenade.

“Boom…Boom!”

Many Japanese soldiers stepped on the mines buried on both sides of the road.
In just a few minutes, the little ghosts were running around like headless flies.

There were many casualties.

Lieutenant Colonel Kiyoshi Hasegawa, who was in charge of commanding the unit, was killed in the first wave of shelling.

The other Japanese squadrons were basically in a situation of fighting on their own.

After the initial panic.

Under the command of the corresponding squadron leaders, many Japanese soldiers began to try to seize the high ground on both sides.

They were greeted by grenades and light and heavy machine guns.

With the firepower density of the 4th Infantry Regiment, these Japanese devils could not even think of seizing the high ground.

They were able to survive and rush up 150 meters even if these Japanese devils were blessed by their Amaterasu.

As for the remaining 150 meters.

The battle lasted until the end, and not a single Japanese soldier was able to rush forward.

The 4th Infantry Regiment has no shortage of ammunition and artillery shells.

Naturally, there was no need to rush down to the ambush position and engage in hand-to-hand combat with the Japanese army.

There is not much need to divide and surround the battlefield.

The enemy's and our forces' strength is basically 3:1.

After fighting for twenty minutes.

Pang Junming, who was at the command post, received the first report.

"Captain, according to the report, the first wave of firepower attack killed hundreds of Japanese soldiers, and the Japanese artillery units were also severely damaged by our army. Should we launch a charge immediately?"

"No need. Order the troops not to be stingy with their ammunition. They will be replenished by their superiors after the battle. Prioritize your own safety."

"Yes!"

Shanxi First Army Headquarters.

Mijiro Umezu lay in bed, tossing and turning all night long.

The westward support forces in the direction of Laiyuan and Lingqiu lost contact.

The radio was silent for the entire afternoon.

This made Umezu Michiro quite worried.

He felt that the Shanxi First Army had fallen into a rather passive situation at this time.

Currently, none of the offensive directions has an absolute advantage.

On the contrary, every step he took seemed to be within Chu Yunfei's expectations.

His combined attack forces suffered setbacks everywhere.

Even with the uninterrupted support of air aviation.

They were also unable to defeat the main enemy forces active on the Nantongpu Railway Line.

If the current situation continues.

This battle plan is bound to fail.

The North China Front Army was also quite worried.

General Terauchi Hisaichi basically assigned all the air force corps deployed in North China to the First Army for combat.

Even the battle to attack Wusheng Pass was affected to some extent.

With the uninterrupted support of the air force, the 20th Division performed best.

Basically, Yang Aiyuan and Wei Lihuang were defeated step by step.

We can only barely contain it in order to make progress in the direction of the Nantongpu Railway Line.

Can't sleep.

But it's not just Umezu Michijiro, the commander of the First Army of the Japanese North China Front.

Second World War Commander Headquarters.

Chu Xichun was also worried at this time.

According to the telegram sent by Chu Yunfei's troops.

They carried out an ambush in the Pingxingguan area, killing more than a thousand enemies and seizing a large amount of supplies.

Although some Japanese soldiers broke through, it had little impact on the overall situation.

But this is where the problem arises.

When Chu Xichun replied to the telegram to ask Chu Yunfei about the subsequent combat ideas.

Chu Yunfei's troops called back..
Chu Yunfei led his most elite assault battalion to carry out a top-secret combat mission.

Chu Xichun was shocked and called again to inquire.

Sun Ming said that he was not clear about the specific content of the combat.

This made Chu Xichun a little confused.
Chu Yunfei is the commander of this position.

At this time, he suddenly had to lead an extremely elite force to carry out a top-secret mission.

Wouldn't it be better to let the people below handle this kind of thing?

Chu Xichun couldn't understand it. He just felt that Chu Yunfei must have been stimulated by something.

He informed Yan Laoxi of his judgment and the specific circumstances.

I heard that we had won another great victory.

Yan Laoxi was very happy.

Chu Yunfei led his troops to carry out a "top secret" combat mission, but did not tell the Second War Zone what it was specifically.

Old Yan is not happy.

Who is most worried about Chu Yunfei's safety?

The first person on the list must be Yan Laoxi himself.

"Qingbo..Where did Yunfei go with his troops?"

The two were puzzled, and the combat staff who heard the noise discussed in a low voice.

We can't come up with a clear conclusion to the discussion.

Chu Yunfei's ideas are wild and unpredictable.

Even if he took this army to continue northward to attack Datong and even Tianzhen.

No one will be surprised.

Because this is Chu Yunfei, his fighting style destined him to take habitual risks, even to the point of taking risks.

This combat operation is very important to Chu Yunfei.

Even with the help of this three-dimensional combat map.

The risks are real.

Towards Ruyuekou.

Under the cover of night.

The two regiments began to retreat rapidly.

Luo Weiguo's troops also received the telegram sent by Sun Ming in the name of Chu Yunfei.

They were asked to fight and retreat according to the original battle plan.

The originally scattered troops quickly gathered in the Wutai Mountain area for garrison overnight.

the next day.

The 4th Mixed Brigade in the direction of Ru Yuekou quickly broke through the Ru Yuekou position.

But no trace of the defending troops was found.

the other side.

The reinforcements from Dai County and Gang County quickly repelled the rear-end blocking troops.

Under the guidance of the decoy troops, they quickly attacked towards the Wutai Mountain area.

And then encountered even stronger resistance.

The battle reports were quickly summarized and submitted to the Shanxi First Army Headquarters.

With the recovery of Fanzhisi, the Tongpu railway line was back in their hands.

"Commander, the railway line has been severely damaged. It is estimated that it will take two months to reopen to traffic."

Meijiro Umezu frowned: "We don't have that much time, three weeks."

"Commander!" Shojiro Iida was stunned.

How can you give an order like that?

Two months, you shortened it to three weeks.

How can this be accomplished?
"Immediately dispatch all troops and mobilize local people from all over the country to build roads. Quickly!"

Mijiro Umezu emphasized the word "mobilize".

Iida Shojiro immediately understood and nodded: "I understand!"

As for mobilization?

Bullshit mobilization.

It was nothing more than a group of Japanese devils and the guards forcing the people in the occupied areas to build railways with guns.

At this time, the railway could be repaired very quickly, although the workload was large.

But the rails were prepared in advance.

Stones, sleepers, etc. are generally chosen from local materials when there are many people.

If the roadbed is damaged, no matter how fast you try, it will take at least three weeks to repair it.

For the Japanese army, this is totally unacceptable.
But, for Shanxi’s First Army.

This was just the beginning of the nightmare.
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