Anti-Japanese War: From Becoming Chu Yunfei to Rising

Chapter 285: Promoted to Corps Commander! troops participating in the war, divisions attacking! (Subscribe)
After the strategic counter-offensive operations meeting in the Second War Zone ended.

Senior commanders led by Chu Yunfei also formulated corresponding offensive plans.

The troops mainly responsible for the counterattack mission were naturally Chu Yunfei's troops, who had a large number of soldiers and generals and sufficient weapons and ammunition.

Chu Yunfei, who was preparing to return to Changzhi, also learned from Colonel Smith Douglas that the Germans had occupied the Sudetenland.

obviously.

The appeasement policies of Britain and France enabled Hitler's tough measures to succeed frequently.

The Japanese especially saw that Britain, France and other countries were unable to look eastwards under the aggressive pressure of Germany.

This shows that the United States’ war preparations are far from complete.

They are likely to adopt a more radical policy toward China.

as predicted.

The Japanese then issued a new statement, proposing a final goal besides conquering China.

That is, building a new order in East Asia.

This news soon appeared in the form of a telegram in the hands of Chu Yunfei who was reviewing the troops.

Looking at the telegram in my hand.

Chu Yunfei frowned and said seriously: "These damn Japanese..."

Wu Ziqiang took it and glanced at it, then immediately said, "Sir, the Japanese are too arrogant. Not only do they say that our National Government is just a local government, they also say they will fight us until we collapse."

Chu Yunfei nodded. He wanted to train his new adjutant Zhao Pengcheng. He asked in a slightly testing tone, "The so-called new order in East Asia that the Japanese are talking about is based on the cooperation between Japan, China and the puppet Manchukuo, and is based on mutual assistance in politics, economy and culture."

"This statement is not only for us, but also for Western countries such as Britain and the United States that have interests in Asia."

"What does it mean that the government has announced this national policy to the world for the first time in the form of a public statement?"

Zhao Pengcheng was silent for a moment and then responded: "Maybe these Japanese are confident that they will win the war between China and Japan?"

Chu Yunfei did not express his opinion. He put the telegram in his hand aside and turned to look at the leaders of the 198th regiment standing beside him.

"What do you think?"

The head of the Seventh Regiment, Chen Zejun, calmly analyzed: "The Japanese government seems to still have the energy to sustain this war. This is not good news for us. I suggest that we should speed up the consumption of Japan's war resources."

The head of the 8th Regiment, Guo Yanzheng, gave a completely different idea: "Sir, are the Americans and British just going to watch us fight the Japanese? Aren't they worried about their interests in Asia being damaged?"

"The British are weak, and the Americans are sitting on the mountain watching the fight between the two tigers. No one can be trusted..."

The head of the 9th Regiment, Zhou Daxing, was somewhat puzzled: "Then who should we rely on? The Soviets?"

Chu Yunfei shook his head: "These are all external forces. In the final analysis, we still have to rely on ourselves. With the war in Europe about to reignite, the Soviets can't continue to provide assistance like this."

The Japanese defeat at Zhanggufeng forced them to be intimidated by the Soviet Union's heavy military presence in the Far East.

Therefore, no matter how the Japanese army withdrew its troops, it always maintained a strategic presence in the Northeast region with about ten divisions.

It cannot be used directly in combat within the Great Wall.

In fact, it also alleviated the pressure on various battlefields within the Great Wall and played a positive restraining role in the domestic war of resistance.

"There are a total of 34 divisions, 32 of which are deployed on the domestic battlefield. More than 70% of the troops are deployed in North China, Central China and South China, covering a battle line of 4,000 kilometers.

They all need to station troops at key highway nodes, railway nodes, and important cities.

This is a very simple calculation problem.

If you calculate it.

Their military strength was actually insufficient.

The Shanxi First Army, which we are confronting in the Shanxi region, has now become a substantial military group.

This group of Japanese troops in the North China Front Army was the basis for maintaining the rule of the Japanese-occupied areas in North China.

Our proactive offensive will force them to be unable to maintain the current standoff with their current bargaining chips.

The Japanese-occupied area will continue to shrink under our attack, and their so-called main force will only be able to retreat to the fortified city."

Chu Yunfei turned to look at Zhou Daxing and Guo Yanzheng, and paused: "Your two regiments have weak foundations and poor equipment. This time, the headquarters sent a thousand new Zhongzheng rifles and sixty Czech light machine guns. They also provided a lot of ammunition, but these are the limits of what the headquarters can support. You should think about how to use them."

"Yes!"

After inspecting the last troop on the way, Chu Yunfei immediately set off to return to Changzhi area.

After the combat plan from the Second War Zone was reported.

It was quickly approved by the High Command.

Of course, it is just like the battle plan formulated in the previous Shanxi battle.

The headquarters reported a real combat plan, which was generally consistent with the actual situation.

How to fight specifically depends on how each commander performs.

The Shanxi Army fought the Shanxi Army, the Central Army fought the Central Army, and the Eighth Route Army fought their own guerrilla warfare.

The main force of the counterattack was still their Flying Tigers.

Other troops can only fight to block the attack, and it is not realistic to expect them to attack.

The emperors in ancient times all knew that there was no shortage of hungry soldiers.

Yan Laoxi would not be so crazy as to command an army that was not well-equipped with food, weapons and ammunition to fight.

Shanxi.

Changzhi Military Headquarters.

Chu Yunfei's office.

Fang Ligong hurriedly handed the investigation report in his hand to Chu Yunfei: "Your Excellency, this is the investigation result compiled by Huang Baitao."

Chu Yunfei took a glance and chuckled: "He dared to do it, and it involved quite a few people."

"What are you going to do?"

"Those who should be killed should be killed, and those who should be imprisoned should be imprisoned, according to the rules." Chu Yunfei made a decision after carefully reading the investigation report.

"Why don't you reconsider this? There are many people involved in this."

Chu Yunfei waved his hand to signal Fang Ligong that there was no need to say more: "Aren't there quite a few students among the refugees? We should test them in a targeted manner and send them to the grassroots for training. Those who perform well, are willing to work and have principles in doing things should be promoted to higher levels."

"Also, regarding the issue of reducing staff, you should talk to Sun Weimou again. Take this opportunity to eliminate all local departments that should not exist."

"Yes!" Fang Ligong turned around and went out to do his work.

Chu Yunfei clasped his hands together, placed them on the desk, and fell into deep thought.

In troubled times, important codes should be used.

Not only were there people from the Shanxi Pacification Office, but also county governors and local officials promoted by Yan Laoxi.

There were even people that Sun Wei wanted to employ.

But so what?

If you make a mistake, you must accept the punishment.

Especially the corruption in times of national crisis was even more unacceptable to Chu Yunfei.

Compared with those in the rear areas where many salaries had not been paid, some had been suspended, delayed, or had never been paid at all in the Japanese-occupied areas.

Southeast Shanxi is currently the only place in the country that has not reduced the salaries of administrative personnel.

This money is enough for their family of five to live a relatively comfortable and easy life, and is also enough for a family of eight to have enough food and clothing.

In this situation, extending your hand where you shouldn't be is tantamount to seeking death.

The area of ​​southeastern Shanxi, after Huang Baitao sorted it out.

The most critical Jincheng area has basically been stabilized.

How to reward Huang Baitao really made Chu Yunfei a little entangled for a while
the other side.

The Japanese army as the war in Wuhan subsided.

A new round of personnel adjustments was soon carried out.

The Tokyo Imperial Headquarters sent the commander of the North China Front Army, Terauchi Hisaichi, to Germany.

He became the Japanese ambassador to Germany and a bridge of communication between the two fascist countries.

The former commander of the Shanxi First Army, Michijiro Umezu, was awarded for his outstanding command performance in the Shanxi region.

Promoted to commander of the North China Front Army.

Yoshio Shinozuka, the commander of the 10th Division of the Central China Expeditionary Army, was appointed commander of the Shanxi 1st Army.

The former Chief of Staff of Shanxi First Army, Shojiro Iida, was transferred to the Central China Front Army as a brigade commander. The former Chief of Staff of the 9th Division, Hideyoshi Kusuyama, was promoted to Army Major General and served as Chief of Staff of Shanxi First Army.

After the mountain city received the relevant information.

The relevant information was summarized in the Second War Zone as soon as possible and then distributed to senior commanders.

When you receive the message.

Standing in front of Chu Yunfei were Sun Ming and Huang Baitao.

"Brother Huanran, you did a great job in this matter in Jincheng."

"You have done a great job. You will get all the rewards you deserve. Do you want to lead the troops or stay in the position of deputy chief of staff for the time being?"

Huang Baitao was stunned.

He had never seen a commander speak so bluntly.

Chu Yunfei seemed to be giving him time to think about it. He turned to look at Sun Ming on the side and said, "According to the command of the headquarters, our army plans to upgrade its corps structure.

Two new infantry divisions will be established. I plan to send the two of you to northern Sichuan to recruit soldiers, and as Sichuanese, to form two Sichuan Army units. "

While talking.

Zhuo Tianyu walked to the office door in a hurry.

"Report."

"Come in."

Zhuo Tianyu quickly came up to Chu Yunfei and saluted him with a serious face.

"Tianyu, I have an important matter for you to do..."

Chu Yunfei found the information and documents of the division’s control area, as well as some of his own suggestions, from the drawer in front of him.

"This is our divisional command area. Logically, we don't need to worry too much about it, but you have seen the troops sent over. We sent 2,000 people, 1,500 of them were old and weak, 300 died on the way, and 200 fell ill."

"We will build the military depot and transfer supply center on the Sichuan-Shaanxi Highway. Commander Sun and I have already agreed on this. We will supply money and food. They can use the road, and we will send troops to help them defend Shaanxi when necessary."

Zhuo Tianyu looked embarrassed: "Going to Sichuan... this is a bit difficult."

Chu Yunfei turned his head and looked at Huang Baitao beside him. After thinking seriously for a moment, he took out a blank document from the table.

Letter of Appointment.
Hereby, Huang Baitao is appointed as the commander of the newly formed 11th Army of the 88th Corps.

"shu~!"

Chu Yunfei blew on it and then put the letter of appointment aside.

Huang Baitao was extremely jealous.

"Originally, the chairman wanted to transfer you back to the Ministry of Military Affairs and let you serve as a senior advisor. He would most likely send you to the Third War Zone, the Eighth War Zone, or somewhere like that to stay for a few years to gain experience. But I know your personality, and you'll probably have to work hard after you go there."

"Brother Huanran, you and I are actually the same kind of people. You want to do something, and I, Chu Yunfei, also want to do something."

"So, I sent a telegram to the principal and kept you here."

Chu Yunfei chuckled: "I hope you don't mind."

"Thank you, my Lord!" Huang Baitao stood tall and straight.

Chu Yunfei turned to look at Sun Ming at the same time: "Have you decided whether to continue to be my advisor or to work with Brother Huanran to build a career?"

Sun Ming has followed Chu Yunfei for such a long time.

Although his position changed, he also had many military achievements.

But a staff officer is a staff officer after all, and it is difficult for it to enjoy the highest honor like the military chief of a team.

Since the outbreak of the war, he has been Chu Yunfei's most trusted personal adjutant.

Sun Ming never won a medal.

"Sir, I've thought it over." Sun Ming's eyes were firm.

Chu Yunfei nodded with a smile on his face: "A wise choice."

He quickly wrote Sun Ming's name on the letter of appointment.

Deputy Chief of Staff and Commander of the Main Brigade.

It belongs to the newly formed 11th Army under Huang Baitao.

The army currently doesn't even have an empty shell, but Chu Yunfei was able to squeeze Sun Ming into this army.

This is enough to show the expectations and optimism towards this force.

Seeing Chu Yunfei's eyes on him, Zhuo Tianyu stepped forward and said, "Please rest assured, Your Majesty, I will complete this task beautifully."

"Old Xu from the Recruiting Office will go with you. You two are old partners. I think you should be aware of his bad back. Although the three of you are doing different things, you will end up in the same destination.

Wu Sizhong's troops from the Sixth Regiment have already gone to Jincheng Ferry one day in advance and will cooperate with you in the relevant work. If you encounter someone you cannot handle or cannot afford to offend, do not act recklessly. Send me a telegram as soon as possible and let me handle it. "

"Yes!"

Huang Baitao, Sun Ming and Zhuo Tianyu all looked serious.

"Okay, I have something else to do later, go ahead."

"Yes!"

Zhao Pengcheng, who had remained silent, waited for them to leave before whispering, "Captain Chu, are you really going to play chess in the guard camp later?"

Chu Yunfei shook his head: "After Sun Ming is sent over by me to train the troops, you have to share more of the work of the guard regiment."

"Guards?"

"Yeah." Chu Yunfei slowly stood up, walked to the door of the office, and looked at the blue sky above his head: "After Sun Ming leaves, you have to grow up quickly. I am also optimistic about you among this group of young people. Don't let me down."

"Please rest assured, sir."

"Jingzhong!"

"Have!"

"Go make a phone call and ask Captain Zhou if the main force of their assault regiment has returned."

"Yes!"

Originally, Chu Yunfei planned to let Li Jingzhong follow Sun Ming and train him in the direction and perspective of a staff officer.

But plans can never keep up with changes.

The chairman's emphasis on the Second War Zone even exceeded Chu Yunfei's expectations.

Not only did he promote Flying Tiger against all odds.

Even a Type B army was added.

Chu Yunfei knew exactly what the financial situation of the National Government was like.

Entering this period.

If the Nationalist government wanted to sustain a battle without losing, it would need to deploy ten times more troops.

This figure was three times at the beginning of the war, and then five times and eight times.

Until now, there has been a truly combat-ready army.

In fact, the total amount did not even reach 400,000.

This combat effectiveness is slightly inferior to that of the main division of the Japanese army.

How to maintain the war situation is really a very difficult problem.

After putting himself in the other person's shoes, Chu Yunfei felt like his head was about to explode.

Forget it.

The Nationalist government was rotten to the core and was not something a little Karami like him could handle.

Just do what you should do at the moment.

This time, the command plans to mobilize 800,000 combat troops after the winter.

An offensive operation was launched against the Japanese army as a prelude to the counterattack in the "Second Phase of Operation".

The number of troops involved in the battle reached 67 infantry divisions.

The high command finally came up with an approximate number.

This combat operation was named: Hundred Division Offensive!
After receiving the telegram, Chu Yunfei also felt somewhat relieved.

What will the first large-scale offensive operation, which was launched a year in advance, look like?

(End of this chapter)