Anti-Japanese War: From Becoming Chu Yunfei to Rising

Chapter 277 Chapter 275 The vastness of the wind and clouds, the Hu horses are running wild, trying to see the southeast, drawing a sword to cut off the water, vowing to recover the broken mountains

Assault battalion station.

The soldiers lined up in neat rows and stood in front of Chu Yunfei.

Previously, it was their outstanding performance in the battle to assault Taiyuan Airport that bought time for the mortar unit to perform.

just.

The assault battalion suffered 255 casualties, including 230 deaths.

The number of casualties was huge, second only to the Battle of Teng County.

The battle itself was equally costly.

When the flag of honor was awarded to Zhou Weiguo.

Chief of Staff Fang Ligong, Adjutant Sun Ming and others applauded.

"This flag of honor is the second flag of honor awarded to you, and you are also the only battalion and regiment-level unit in the National Revolutionary Army to receive the flag of honor."

The Flying Tiger Flag currently issued by the Nationalist Government.

In addition, the 71st Army was awarded an honorary flag after being helped by Chu Yunfei because of its outstanding performance in the Battle of East Henan.

The rest of the troops have not yet been awarded.

With the example set by Chu Yunfei's troops, the threshold will become higher and higher in the future.

Unless you win a great victory or a battle of special significance, you basically have no chance of getting the flag of honor.

"Chairman, in order to commend your achievements and to encourage the troops to continue to fight bravely, from now on, the military pay of all members of the assault battalion will be doubled!"

Under the gazes of the soldiers, Chu Yunfei then added: "In addition, the one-time pension will also be doubled!"

He swept his eyes over all the soldiers present, and then emphasized: "Next, according to the needs of the command's strategic adjustment, our assault battalion will face more difficult combat tasks, and you will also face greater tests. Brothers, do you have confidence?"

Have!
Have!
Have!
The soldiers shouted in unison. It was awe inspiring.

Chu Yunfei looked pleased: "Very good, I won't say much, celebratory wine and braised pork are all prepared for you, everyone has it, dismissed!"

The soldiers looked very happy.

They walked towards the banquet in twos and threes.

Chu Yunfei, Fang Ligong and others also took their seats at Zhou Weiguo's suggestion.

"Weiguo, you were able to make decisions on the spot in this battle. You performed very well. Commander Chu thinks highly of you."

Fang Ligong started the conversation after he sat down. Zhou Weiguo was very polite and stood up with a wine bowl in hand: "I am very grateful to Chief Chu for his cultivation."

"Let's not do this, sit down." Chu Yunfei motioned Zhou Weiguo to sit back on the bench. "Here with me, as long as you perform well and focus on dealing with the Japanese, I will recommend you. What belongs to you, no one can take it away."

"Even if there is no position, I will fight for one for you, Weiguo, you are a great talent."

Chu Yunfei said with a serious look and certainty: "I hope the assault battalion is your starting point, rather than working here for a long time."

Fang Ligong also echoed and said, "What are your plans for the future?"

Both of them expressed their expectations for Zhou Weiguo.

I see that both the top leader and the nominal second-in-command are optimistic about me.

Zhou Weiguo was a little flattered for a moment.

However, he quickly adjusted himself and replied seriously, "Commander Chu, I want to take advantage of this period to conduct more small-scale battles and further explore how to inflict greater damage to the Japanese army within an effective combat scale."

"Do you want to continue studying the special operations you learned in Germany?" Chu Yunfei raised his eyebrows and got to the essence of the point.

Zhou Weiguo nodded.

Although much of what he learned in Germany was not applicable to the battlefield in Shanxi.

But he knows how powerful special operations are.

I also hope to further delve into and preferably improve these basic combat theories.

In fact, Zhou Weiguo studied the so-called special operations in Germany.

It might as well be called street fighting.

After all, in fact, Zhou Weiguo was studying in Germany.

The only special operations Germany could call mountain warfare and street warfare.

Mountain warfare is something that Germany's elite mountain divisions learned.

It is impossible for the Germans to teach Zhou Weiguo.

Germany has only a few mountain divisions of this kind, and it is a military secret that cannot be disclosed.

If it was a street battle.

Zhou Weiguo's performance in the Battle of Songhu and Nanjing was indeed quite good.

But in Shanxi, there were no big cities like in Europe for him to carry out relevant operations.

According to my memory of the plots in Snow Leopard TV series and movies.

Zhou Weiguo was only conducting guerrilla warfare with a small elite force.

It is just the prototype of modern special operations.

There is absolutely no need to force yourself to align yourself with the concept of special operations.

Even if you can.

Chu Yunfei hopes that Zhou Weiguo can become a true regular combat commander.

After thinking seriously for a moment, he said: "Small-scale continuous fighting can indeed make the Japanese bleed, but at the same time, if this combat unit gets used to small-scale fighting, when it engages in regular fighting, it often no longer has the previous combat effectiveness.

After all, habit is a terrible thing.”

Zhou Weiguo nodded: "So I plan to set up a guerrilla team of no more than 30 people, with my guard platoon leader Xu Hu as the team leader. By exploring experience in this area, we can also accumulate experience for our army to promote related tactics in the future."

Chu Yunfei shook his head and refused: "Xu Hu is currently receiving relevant training at the Changzhi Military Academy. We teach you all the knowledge of regular warfare, including but not limited to positional warfare and mobile warfare."

"Although small-scale guerrilla warfare has many advantages, it is not suitable for main forces like us. Just imagine, if our main force also uses guerrilla warfare to avoid the strong and attack the weak, and deal with the main force of the Japanese army, then our southeastern Shanxi region will inevitably be destroyed by the Japanese army."

Zhou Weiguo nodded and insisted: "But I think that at present, China and Japan have entered a period of strategic confrontation only in terms of strategic situation. Because of this, our army is carrying out a large-scale strategic counterattack under this situation. Such small-scale battles are bound to increase in the future."

Understand Zhou Weiguo's judgment on the future situation.

Chu Yunfei basically understood Zhou Weiguo's thoughts.

From Zhou Weiguo's perspective.

This is true.

Because he was not aware of the close ties between Chu Yunfei and the Americans and the Russians.

Nor did they know that the combat supplies used for the counterattack actually came from foreign aid.

In their view, the National Government after the Guangdong-Hankou Railway Line was cut off.

Basically lost the ability to continue blood production.

It is precisely because of this that Zhou Weiguo wants to further explore the experience of guerrilla warfare and special operations.

Its fundamental purpose is to keep this asymmetric war going.

Fight a protracted war of resistance and resist the Japanese invaders in the way you expected.

Chu Yunfei then explained, "I don't look down on guerrilla warfare. As a type of asymmetric warfare, when facing an enemy that is stronger than me, in the vast areas behind enemy lines, guerrilla warfare can inflict greater damage to the enemy and consume more of their war resources."

"But Weiguo, I can give you a hint."

Fang Ligong on the side reminded: "Your Excellency, this is a top military secret."

"Weiguo is one of us. I will take responsibility if anything goes wrong." Chu Yunfei waved his hand, indicating that Fang Ligong did not need to say anything more.

Zhou Weiguo, who was sitting at this table, was stunned and felt warm in his heart.

Although I didn't spend much time with Chu Yunfei.

But if there really is such a superior who trusts and values ​​me so much.

I believe that the vast majority of soldiers would sacrifice their lives for it.

not to mention.

This superior is Chu Yunfei, the military god of the current National Revolutionary Army and known as the model of the National Revolutionary soldiers!
"We have reached corresponding aid agreements with Russia and the United States."

"The first batch of aid materials from the Mao Bears is quite large and is expected to arrive in Changzhi within ten days. The value of the materials is about two million US dollars. In addition, the first batch of combat materials provided by the Americans is also worth as much as 70 US dollars."

Zhou Weiguo was a little confused. He actually didn't know the specific prices of Soviet and American equipment.

"The weapons and equipment provided by the Russians this time can ensure the equipment replacement of our 198th National Equipment Brigade and carry out the corresponding replacement work. In addition, according to the arms sales contract agreement reached between us and the Russians, the Russians will provide at least million US dollars of Soviet-style weapons and equipment every year.

These mainly include light weapons, ammunition and artillery shells.

The Americans still need to discuss the follow-up aid plan and amount.

But the American contract is mainly for tranquilizers and 107mm mortar support, mainly individual combat equipment used in guerrilla warfare, but you can rest assured that even if the Americans cut off supply or problems arise, it will not have a major impact on our military operations. "

Zhou Weiguo nodded thoughtfully: "What is the individual combat equipment used in guerrilla warfare?"

"Some sniper rifles with optical sights, high-intensity flashlights, carrying gear, pistols, and submachine guns. The quantity is not large, but they are all high-quality products produced by US military factories. You can rest assured about the quality."

Hearing Chu Yunfei say this.

Zhou Weiguo suddenly realized.

Even though Chu Yunfei hoped that he could focus his energy on regular warfare, he had already prepared the corresponding material basis for his choice.

Thinking of this, Zhou Weiguo stood up quickly and said, "Please rest assured, Commander Chu, and please rest assured, my Commander, I, Zhou Weiguo, and our assault battalion will never let you down."

"Hahaha" Chu Yunfei grinned: "Okay, then I'll look forward to your next performance, sit down and eat."

Just a few words of conversation gave Zhou Weiguo peace of mind.

The things soon arrived in southeastern Shanxi.

There was no point in keeping it secret any longer.

After all, the Japanese can't cross the Second War Zone to bomb the marching convoys of the Eighth War Zone, right?

It’s not that Chu Yunfei looks down on the Japanese army. It’s just that the aviation corps in North China currently does not pose a major threat in the short term.

With the continuous loss of aircraft, it would take the Japanese army at least three months to gain complete air superiority in North China.

During this period, Chu Yunfei had already completed the corresponding deployment of anti-aircraft artillery positions.

By that time, what threat would the Japanese air force still pose?

In the blink of an eye, two days passed.

Chu Yunfei pinched the telegram in his hand and chanted softly: "Gold-rimmed glasses, Hunan accent, French roller, Liao Yaoxiang."

Military headquarters, duty room.

Fang Ligong stood beside Chu Yunfei, as if he didn't hear clearly: "Sir, what did you just say?"

Chu Yunfei put down the telegram in his hand and said: "After the Nanyue Military Conference, the Command will organize and select observation officers to come to our Second War Zone to observe and learn our military tactics.

The people who came to observe this time were very interesting.

There was Liao Yaoxiang of the Fifth Army (New Fifth Division), Hu Lian of the Eighteenth Army (Civil Engineering Division), Huang Baitao, the Chief of Staff of the Hebei-Chahar War Zone, who was a ragtag army, Shi Jue under Tang Enbo, and Xu Bao under Hu Zongnan.

Fang Ligong was not familiar with most of them, and he had not even heard of many of their names. However, he was quite surprised that Huang Baitao, a general of the ragtag army, could have the opportunity to come and observe. "A ragtag army could have the opportunity to come and observe?"

Chu Yunfei smiled and nodded, then handed the telegram to Fang Ligong, and continued, "This Huang Baitao was previously under the command of Fengtian warlord Zhang Zongchang. After the Fengtian warlord was annihilated, he defected to the chairman. As for his background, I'm not too sure, but I remember that he previously served as chief of staff in the Sixth War Zone under General Feng Yuxiang. So when Lu Zhonglin, deputy director of the Military Law Department, served as commander-in-chief of the Hebei-Chahar War Zone, he was appointed chief of staff."

The Hebei-Chahar War Zone is half a level lower than large war zones such as the First War Zone and the Second War Zone.

There are some differences in terms of position and rank.

The so-called chief of staff of the guerrilla war zone was actually just an idle one.

He has no soldiers and no power.

As for the so-called Hebei-Chahar War Zone, its original intention was simply to fight for the leadership of the guerrillas behind enemy lines.

There were not many troops to begin with, and they had to face heavy raids and encirclements by the Japanese invaders.

The Hebei-Chahar War Zone was also one of the war zones with the largest number of traitors among the Kuomintang's combat forces.

What future can Huang Baitao have if he stays in a place like this?
But Fang Ligong couldn’t think of this.

He only saw that Lu Zhonglin decisively activated the chief of staff who had previously served under Feng Yuxiang.

"No wonder the Chairman is always on guard against them. This group of Northwestern Army soldiers really like to stick together." Fang Ligong seemed quite emotional.

Chu Yunfei didn't want to say more about this matter. He smiled and said, "I just don't know how good he is as the Chief of Staff. If he's good, maybe I can win him over and help him share some of the work with you, Brother Ligong."

"You have to know that Huang Baitao came from a ragtag army. No matter how well he performs in the Central Army, he can't be a direct descendant. Even if the chairman appreciates him, his upper limit is only a general of the Central Army's side branch."

Chu Yunfei is an extremely special existence. Furthermore, according to the Japanese army's classification, he is a direct general of the Central Army and the commander of the ace army.

To put it another way, he is the commander of the Jin faction and has a private territory in the Second War Zone.

Southeastern Shanxi is small.

But the Second War Zone is a perfect opportunity for Huang Baitao to display his talents.

The only obstacle between the two.

In fact, it’s nothing else but qualifications, age, and trustworthiness.

Also coming this time was Shi Jue under Tang Enbo's command.

Why did a person like Tang Enbo become the Tang Enbo faction in the Central Army?

The essence of it is because he is from Zhejiang.

Loyal yet willing to do the dirty work.

He had been punished during the battle in the Fifth War Zone and was given an important task during the Battle of Wuhan.

He commanded his own troops to participate in the battle for Wusheng Pass.

For Chiang Kai-shek, his merits and demerits offset each other.

So Tang Enbo was reinstated.

Because of the Battle of Xuzhou, Tang Enbo's reputation in the army was relatively poor.

But these are not problems for Chiang Kai-shek.

He uses corrupt people and honest people as well.

He uses it on people with bad reputations, and he also uses it on people with good reputations.

What's more, if we really talk about factional origin.

At this time, Chu Yunfei had already formed his own faction.

They can be called the young and vigorous faction of the Jin army.

None of his core generals Qian Bojun, Wu Ziqiang, Luo Weiguo, Zhuo Tianyu, Liang Guoqing and Fang Ligong were over 35 years old.

Huang Baitao is not that old, but he is already 38 this year. At this age, he is still serving as the chief of staff in a guerrilla war zone like Hebei-Chahar. It is difficult to say that he has any future.

As for Xu Bao under Hu Zongnan, Shi Jue under Tang Enbo, and Hu Lian from the Civil Engineering Department.

Chu Yunfei had no idea that these people would not come.

What's more, because of their origins and backgrounds, Chu Yunfei was unwilling to use them.

"He is just a chief of staff. Isn't it a bit disrespectful for him to come here to be our deputy chief of staff?" Fang Ligong pushed his glasses.

"Which of our deputy chiefs of staff is worse than him?" Chu Yunfei laughed, not seeming to care.

Fang Ligong stopped talking.

obviously.

Chu Yunfei thought that he was honoring Huang Baitao by inviting him to be chief of staff.

The first one to arrive was none other than Mr.

It was Liao Yaoxiang.

However, at this time he had already transferred to the newly formed 22nd Division and served as deputy division commander.

The newly formed 22nd Division was the unit once commanded by Qiu Qingquan.

He was supposed to be the commander of the 200th Division, but was dismissed due to his poor performance in the Battle of East Henan.

The commander of the 200th Division was General Dai Anlan.

Fang Ligong and Liao Yaoxiang are at the same level.

There is nothing wrong in hosting the reception for Chu Yunfei.

As for Chu Yunfei himself.

At this time, they went to the Construction Corps’ base for inspection.

The commander of the Construction Corps is Sun Weimou, who is also the commander of the Corps, and is mainly stationed in Yuncheng area.

The main task at this stage, in addition to integrating the labor force, will also be to further integrate the current major strategic resources.

Although the main task of the Construction Corps is construction, it is not limited to construction.

After all, the thing in your hand may really be able to do something useful.

Chu Yunfei's move is actually a disguised way to help Sun Wei in case he encounters some difficult tasks.

Then force can be used to resolve the issue.

"We need to speed up the expansion of the ferry. Also, has the exploration of the anti-aircraft artillery position been advanced?"

Sun Weimou nodded: "At present, the location of the anti-aircraft artillery position is still being selected. Due to the lack of relevant professional talents, we can only wait for Battalion Commander Ma Zhiyi to free up his hands, so there may be a slight delay in time."

"We will proceed in an orderly manner according to the current plan, focusing on deploying defenses in corresponding urban areas, ferry crossings, dams, and industrial areas within three months."

Chu Yunfei looked at the Yellow River in the distance, his eyes lost in thought.

After a moment, he was full of heroic spirit and said in a loud voice: I climbed the hill by chance and saw the Yellow River rushing down to Longmen, with rocks rolling and waves rising, and countless heroes throughout the ages were found;
The wind and clouds are vast and boundless, the Hu horses are galloping across the country, trying to spy on the southeast, drawing their swords to cut off the water, vowing to recover the broken mountains and rivers for thousands of miles!

Sun Weimou was startled and immediately took out the notebook in his arms to write it down.

"When did you acquire such a solid foundation in Chinese studies?"

Chu Yunfei came back to his senses and felt refreshed.

I accidentally plagiarized Yan Laoxi's couplet.

Forget it. After plagiarizing Chiang Kai-shek, I can plagiarize Yan Xizhi again. No one will lose out!

(End of this chapter)