Anti-Japanese War: From Becoming Chu Yunfei to Rising

Chapter 274: Establishing a military school and cultivating confidants; Chu Yunfei was charged a transit tax and there was a conflict with the Eighth War Zone.

"Captain Bao, this is a transfer order. Please report to the Changzhi Anti-Japanese Military and Political University within three days."

The military correspondent handed the transfer order to Bao Zhishan.

Bao Zhishan, who had just been promoted to lieutenant colonel and deputy regiment commander, looked confused.

He opened the transfer order in his hand and read it carefully.

"First period, first class." Bao Zhishan raised his eyebrows.

The guard at the side whispered, "Deputy Commander, this Military and Political University seems to have been established recently?"

"Yes, I've heard about it before, but it has never been done. Its predecessor existed in the form of an officer training class. Go and help me pack it up. We will set off tomorrow after Deputy Regiment Commander Gong arrives."

"Deputy Captain Gong, who is that?"

"Gong Yuxin, the former operations officer of the military."

The guard suddenly realized: "It seems that Commander Chu wants to promote you..."

Bao Zhishan thought carefully.

This military academy previously existed in the form of an officer training class.

It wasn’t so formal before.

Now, it is named Changzhi Anti-Japanese Military and Political University.

It is obvious that we are taking steps towards formalization.

Since Chu Yunfei wants to set up this military and political university, he will definitely promote these "own people".

Bao Zhishan grinned: "I haven't even started yet. I didn't come from a military academy before, so I'm just an amateur when it comes to fighting. Now that I have the opportunity, it would be a good idea to learn how to fight."

Changzhi Anti-Japanese Military and Political University. (For training reserve regimental-level cadres.)
Changzhi Anti-Japanese Military Officers School. (For training of battalion and company officers.)
Central Artillery School Jindongnan Branch (for the reserve of corresponding artillery talents)
The three schools have different functions.

All of them were led and constructed by Chu Yunfei.

This was inseparable from the strong support of Chiang Kai-shek and Yan Xizhi.

Yan Laoxi has now faced the reality.

In fact, the group of old brothers under his command are basically unable to keep up with the times.

Whether in terms of conservative ideas or in other aspects, they are no match for this group of new progressive forces.

It is precisely because of Chu Yunfei's loyalty that Yan Laoxi is increasingly inclined to allocate resources to him.

Needless to say, Chiang Kai-shek spent money on Chu Yunfei, which was really helpful.

Chu Yunfei would not spend money indiscriminately. He would either use it to fight the Japanese, or to build up the military and develop the economy.

One hundred yuan in Chu Yunfei's hands can do a thing worth one hundred yuan and get a return of two hundred yuan.

Chiang Kai-shek himself is a very shrewd gambler.

He also knows how to place a bet.

The Anti-Japanese Military and Political University and the Military Academy actually didn't cost much money.

That is to gather people in Changzhi, and Chu Yunfei will personally provide guidance and teaching.

The original intention was to push the troops under his command towards regularization and modernization as quickly as possible.

At the same time, promote your own people and cultivate confidants.

Take the first batch of students of the Anti-Japanese Military and Political University as an example.

Received corresponding notification.

There are not only Jin army confidants like Bao Zhishan.

There are also many talented people from the Whampoa Military Academy.

There were a total of ten students in the first class of Changzhi Anti-Japanese Military and Political University, and they were divided into one class.

Even if he is transferred to other troops to hold important positions in the future.

When we meet again, there will be an extra sense of classmate friendship.

Chu Yunfei also had related plans in his mind.

The seniors of the first class of the Anti-Japanese Military and Political University.

Each after a short training period.

When they return, each of them will be promoted half a level.

The battalion commander will be promoted to deputy regiment commander or chief of staff.

As a reserve of subsequent regimental-level cadres.

Although there is no direct teacher-student relationship between me and Chu Yunfei, it can be considered half one.

Although Chu Yunfei's qualifications and seniority are relatively low, his position and military rank are real.

Not to mention the seniors from Huangpu.

That’s the group from Baoding. There are those who have higher positions than Chu Yunfei, but there are none who have more military achievements than him.

As for the first batch of students in Changzhi Anti-Japanese Military Academy, there were a total of thirty people.

Also formed into a class.

Conduct training in a unified manner.

If Changzhi Anti-Japanese Military and Political University requires careful selection.

The Changzhi Anti-Japanese Military Officers School has even more distinctive characteristics.

That is to treat everyone equally.

Previously, one could be a company or platoon leader, or even a squad leader, as long as he had outstanding performance.

And demonstrate corresponding command and combat capabilities.

You can then be recommended by the regimental commander of your unit.

Selected for the first batch of students.

In terms of personnel selection.

Basically all the troops under Chu Yunfei were given quotas.

There are fifteen places for the three main regiments and twelve places for the six core regiments.

One assault battalion, one tax police brigade, and one guard battalion.

Yes.

Even the tax police brigade was reorganized from the outlaws.

Because of their outstanding performance in the past month, they were allocated a quota.

After all, Chu Yunfei could see it clearly.

In his system panel.

[Estimated GDP: 7700 million (national currency)]

[Current estimated annual revenue: 1300 million (national currency)]

Current tax capacity: 74%

The tax collection capacity of the southeastern Shanxi region has improved visibly.

This is indeed due to the contribution of Zhong Zhicheng and other Eighth Route Army staff.

But the tax police brigade, which has a large number of members and bears a heavy burden, will inevitably be the first to achieve success, and can only be the first to achieve success.

As for the further increase in gross domestic product.

It may have something to do with post-war reconstruction.

After all, building houses and the like can provide a lot of gross domestic product through an industrial chain.

It’s a pity that the tax revenue cannot be increased much.

When Zhu Ziming, captain of the Tax Police Brigade, received the notice.

After careful consideration, he decided to give this position to Zhao Shoutian.

He was one of the Four Heavenly Kings when he was a bandit.

The four team leaders now have their own characteristics.

But if you look closely, only Zhao Shoutian is relatively well-behaved, polite, and doesn't swear too much.

More importantly, he knows Braille.

Going to the Anti-Japanese Military Officers School for training should not bring shame to their Tax Police Brigade.

Whether it is the Anti-Japanese Military and Political University or the Anti-Japanese Officers School.

The principals of all the military officers were Chiang Kai-shek and the honorary principal was Yan Laoxi.

The Military Academy’s acting director of education – Chu Xichun.

Chu Yunfei serves as vice president.

As for the specific teaching content, Chu Yunfei still led them to analyze some battle cases.

Cultivate their tactical and strategic thinking.

Chief of Staff Fang Ligong will guide them in some military history, combat experience knowledge, and map operations.

There isn't much to teach.

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

Many people understand the truth.

Since 37, Yan Laoxi has been leading people to study the guerrilla warfare of the Eighth Route Army.

Chiang Kai-shek even started to lead people to study the Red Army's mobile warfare in 32.

There is a huge gap between understanding, knowing, and using.

After all, Chu Yunfei was also using cheats. If he didn’t, he wouldn’t have been able to perform these classic battles.

To put it simply, this group of students who graduated from Huangpu Military Academy don't even need Chu Yunfei to teach them.

This group of officers also knew that they had to seize the commanding heights during combat.

They also knew that they should build fortifications.

The current focus of the training is to enable them to do the things that should be done better while developing strategic thinking ability.

"Commander, the Martyrs' Shrine is almost finished. Commander Yan will also attend the enshrinement ceremony in seven days."

"I understand." Chu Yunfei nodded.

Then he asked, "How are the arrangements for the trainees who are receiving officer training this time?"

"Everything has been arranged. Currently, the commander has already given them relevant instruction."

Chu Yunfei nodded.

Sun Ming continued to report: "The wounded soldiers who were previously injured in combat are now gradually returning to the team, especially those who were previously injured in combat in the Fifth War Zone. Hundreds of them have returned in the past half month. It is expected that before the end of the month, the wounded soldiers who were stranded in the Fifth War Zone will basically return to the team one after another."

"Regarding the recruitment of soldiers, what stage has it progressed to so far?"

Sun Ming had obviously done his homework. When Chu Yunfei asked, he immediately replied: "The work of replenishing the regiment is currently underway, and the first batch of replenishment troops have been added to the various units."

"However, at present, whether it is the main force regiment or the backbone regiment, the gap in the number of soldiers is still large."

"Based on the current speed of recruiting, training, and replenishment, even if our army's weapons and equipment are all in place, it will take at least six months to reach the theoretical maximum strength."

"But on the other hand, if the maximum force is really reached, our food and military pay will be stretched to the limit, and it may even be difficult to support them."

Chu Yunfei nodded: "That's right. The first batch of weapons and equipment donated by the Soviet Union will arrive in southeastern Shanxi before the end of the month. By then..."

The two were talking.

Zhang Dayun walked over in a hurry: "Sir, something happened."

"Hmm?" Chu Yunfei raised his eyebrows: "The Japanese are causing trouble again?"

Zhang Dayun looked helpless: "It was the Ma family army. They intercepted a batch of our machine guns, saying that they were going to equip their troops."

"We intercepted a batch. What does that mean?"

"They said it was a transit tax." Zhang Dayun was somewhat helpless. He spread his hands and explained, "They said they hoped to give them some equipment from our supplies."

Chu Yunfei frowned.

There is no enmity or grudge between him and the four horses from the northwest in the past or present.

What's the point of blocking his equipment?
Or are these damn old guys hanging themselves simply because they are tired of living?
"Could it be related to the recent order from the Supreme Command to the Eighth War Zone to organize a counterattack in Suiyuan?"

Zhang Dayun provided Chu Yunfei with an idea. "It's not impossible... they are planning to use your equipment to deceive the chairman." Sun Ming said.

The situation in Wuhan is critical.

Chiang Kai-shek was also desperate and tried every possible means to cure his illness.

There is an urgent need for each war zone to launch an offensive and organize relevant strategic counterattacks.

The purpose was to tie down the Japanese troops and consume their strategic resources.

Fu Zuoyi had just been appointed commander-in-chief of the Eighth War Zone.

Chang Kai-shen wanted Fu Zuoyi's Eighth War Zone to counterattack Suiyuan.

Once Fu Zuoyi made a move, it was naturally impossible for him to fight alone.

The 81st Army, which was relocated to Suiyuan and other places, must have been one of the participating troops.

Ma Ziyin doesn't seem like a brainless person.

But damn, how could the Ma family army do such a thing?
"Which troops are the main combat forces?" Chu Yunfei asked.

"The Seventeenth Army Group, and the Thirty-fifth Army Group of the Seventh Army Group."

Chu Yunfei couldn't figure it out.

But this incident made him extremely upset.

Kong Yongzhi extorted some money from him, and the Ma family army also joined in the fun.

I was a little annoyed that I didn't get a horse from this group of people.

These sons of bitches.

Chu Yunfei hadn't found a reason to cause trouble for them yet, but now something happens.

Anyone who dares to stop him is seeking death!
"What did Commander Yan say?"

"Currently, the two sides are in negotiations, and the command has been informed of the matter. We don't know how to resolve it next."

Chu Yunfei snorted coldly: "These feudal warlords will be dealt with sooner or later."

"Sir, what do we do now?"

"Send a telegram to Commander Yan and the headquarters, stating that the source of this batch of equipment is arms sales. If the Ma family army insists on intercepting it, I, Chu Yunfei, will never suffer this loss in silence. Let them bear the consequences themselves. Don't say I didn't warn you!"

"Will it be"

"What are you afraid of? These bastards dare to stop me from doing things. Aren't you afraid of exacerbating the conflict between the Second War Zone and the Eighth War Zone? Since the Ma family army doesn't follow the rules, then I'll beat them up."

Chu Yunfei said coldly.

Do you think he is a soft persimmon that is easy to squeeze?
After tolerating him once, will we still do business with the Soviets in the future?

The three horses from the northwest are of the same blood.

Once Yan Laoxi and Chu Yunfei swallowed their anger.

This group of people will inevitably get involved in the subsequent military trade.

Then how can Chu Yunfei continue to fight this battle?
The Second World War zone that had just experienced a war.

Now is the time to be weak.

The main force of Yan Laoxi's Shanxi-Suiyuan Army suffered heavy losses.

The Central Army in the Second War Zone was the only dominant force.

Chu Yunfei's troops also suffered heavy casualties, although they managed to defend southeastern Shanxi.

But when can we recover our fighting strength?
In the eyes of several people in the Ma family army, it seems unlikely in the short term.

under these circumstances.

If Yan Laoxi wants to continue to maintain a delicate balance with the Central Army.

We will definitely not choose to plan conflicts with the Northwest at this time.

The wishful thinking is ringing in the air.

This kind of beast has not directly committed treason.

But it is more destructive than rare.

Nausea.

Zhang Dayun went to send a telegram.

Sun Ming went to Changzhi Newspaper Office under Chu Yunfei's arrangement.

Use the propaganda machine.

Encourage people to launch a mass production campaign.

Chu Yunfei's words are still very effective in the southeastern part of Shanxi.

Before, various places were fighting to support the main force.

Many outstanding civilian workers who supported the front were selected, and all of them received real material rewards.

As well as corresponding three-year tax exemption rights, children have priority in admission to schools, and family members receive preferential treatment.

Even at the main entrance, there is a small plaque that reads "Home of Outstanding Migrant Workers Who Supported the Front Line."

The spiritual needs corresponding to honor are maximized.

Material rewards and special treatment.

All provided in the southeastern part of Shanxi Province are at the top.

Southeastern Shanxi after the war.

If you look at it from the panel of the base construction sub-module.

Instead of decreasing, the total population increased by tens of thousands with the influx of refugees from other areas.

[Current base: Southeast Shanxi]

Current population: 354 million

[Estimated GDP: 8100 million (national currency)]

[Current estimated annual revenue: 1330 million (national currency)]

Current tax capacity: 75%

[The current estimated number of recruits is: 18 (35)]

[Current base development rating: 10 (out of )]

[Current pillar industries of the base area: tobacco industry; mining industry]

Current literacy rate: 47%

[The current base construction submodule upgrade from LV2 to LV3 requirements are as follows: the current tax capacity is increased to 80%]

The gross domestic product has increased significantly.

It is also related to the further exploitation of mineral resources in Changzhi and other areas.

Chu Yunfei knew what the production and living environment of the miners was like.

Sun Weimou has also been focusing on this matter in the past two months.

For this purpose, we specifically went through some mine owners in the Chamber of Commerce.

Southeast Shanxi Energy and Minerals United Co., Ltd. was established.

The treatment of all grassroots workers will be equalized, and semi-militarized management will be implemented during production.

Even all the supplies for eating, drinking, defecating and urinating are provided.

All are provided by corresponding local troops.

This puts an end to the situation where capitalists deduct money from workers and exploit them.

In other words, this approach is actually somewhat similar to nationalization.

Chu Yunfei still gave them some transition time.

Allow this group of businessmen to participate in production management in the form of a chamber of commerce.

It does not directly deprive them of their power.

The increase in output value is most directly related to the increase in production enthusiasm.

The coal and iron resources produced in Changzhi area.

It will directly supply Changzhi Iron and Steel Plant and Coal Yard.

Coal and other resources.

It will also be sold to the rear later.

Used for processing and producing industrial products.

It is time to put the unified purchase and sale of strategic resources in southeastern Shanxi on the agenda.

In August 1937, in accordance with the requirements of the Trade Committee and the Resources Committee established by the National Government.

It is also the relevant strategy they have formulated.

For example, silk, tea, tung oil, bristles, cotton, yarn, cloth and other metals are all purchased and sold in a unified manner.

That is, unified purchase, unified pricing, and unified sales. Private circulation and sales are not allowed among the public.

For consumer goods such as salt, sugar, cigarettes, matches, tea and alcohol.

Implement a monopoly.

A monopoly is implemented on products such as copper, iron, coal, charcoal, gasoline, kerosene, cement, etc.

The initial purpose of this series of measures was to take war into consideration.

Before the war, Yan Laoxi's Second War Zone specialized in tobacco and alcohol.

The last time Kong Yongzhi came, the two sides also reached an agreement on relevant taxes.

Can be used in southeastern Shanxi.

However, no relevant policies have been implemented in other areas.

There has just been enough breathing time in the past six months, and Chu Yunfei has been vigorously promoting the current policies.

Ensuring that these resources are put to good use will also help reduce the burden on the people.

In terms of military construction.

Although each unit lacks effective troops.

But in the last half month.

The soldiers who were injured in the battle also began to return to the team one after another.

There are about two thousand warriors in this group.

After entering the supplementary regiment and completing simple adaptive training, they can be directly added to the combat forces.

And the corresponding grassroots military cadres can also be selected and promoted from them.

perfectly worked.

In terms of weapons, the current strategy and idea is to wait for Soviet aid, and conduct small-scale rotation warfare and harassment training to see if we can find a way to deal with the Japanese transport convoys.

Taihang Mountain area, and the Shanxi-Chahar-Hebei Border Region.

The Eighth Route Army's guerrilla warfare made the Japanese devils suffer terribly.

But it is also because these guerrillas have poor weapons and equipment and poor combat effectiveness.

When the Japanese were facing harassment from the Eighth Route Army, they would be shocked when they heard these antique gunshots from the last century.

They will speed up the pursuit.

Often a squad or a company would dare to engage in field combat or even a counterattack.

Chu Yunfei is ready to focus on this.

Through small-scale continuous combat and other related means, the manpower of Shanxi First Army was further depleted.

Lay a solid foundation and make preparations for the subsequent strategic counterattack.

They can also use such low-intensity continuous combat to maintain the team's combat effectiveness.

This can achieve multiple combat objectives.
Just as Chu Yunfei was brainstorming.

Chiang Kai-shek, who was boarding a plane to evacuate Wuhan, also received a telegram from the Second War Zone.
(End of this chapter)