Anti-Japanese War: From Becoming Chu Yunfei to Rising

Chapter 288: The counterattack begins, and Lishi County is recovered! Attack towards Shouyang! (Subscribe)

"From the current strategic situation between the enemy and us, although our army has withdrawn some troops to Shaanxi for rotation training, there are nearly 25 divisions of troops deployed in southern Shanxi and southeastern Shanxi."

"In the southeastern part of Shanxi, our army has two infantry divisions, one cavalry division, two infantry divisions of your army, plus the two infantry divisions under Commander Wu, which makes a total of seven infantry divisions."

"The main force of the Central Army is also deployed in the Taiyue Mountain area, including one group army, three corps and 13 infantry divisions, and three group armies, six corps and 19 infantry divisions are deployed in southwest and southern Shanxi."

"In addition, there are a number of special forces and local guerrilla forces in the war zone, and the above forces are in a strategic standoff with the current Japanese army."

"To the north of the Second War Zone is Fu Zuoyi's Eighth War Zone, which has one army group, two corps, one cavalry division, six infantry divisions and three infantry brigades, which can coordinate with the Second War Zone's counterattack."

Deputy Chief of Staff Zhang Dayun stood in front of everyone and introduced: "In order to consolidate their control over Shanxi and ensure that they can plunder the mineral resources in Shanxi to supply their war needs, the Japanese Army Headquarters and the North China Front Army Command stationed the First Army in Shanxi. There are currently five divisions and two mixed brigades in its sequence."

"Looking at the Chinese battlefield at that time, apart from the 11th Army led by General Okamura, which had more mobile forces, the First Army under Yoshio Shinozuka had the strongest forces and was the main force to continue to strike at the Chinese front battlefield."

"According to the established strategy of the Tokyo headquarters, Shanxi is bound to be the main offensive area of ​​the Japanese army. The strategic resources such as salt, tobacco, coal and iron ore in southern Shanxi are all needed by the Japanese army to expand the scale of the war."

"Therefore, the Japanese army will definitely not easily give up its occupation of Shanxi."

"The goal of our counterattack this time is to weaken the manpower of this unit as much as possible and ensure that we can establish our own advantages in subsequent operations."

Zhang Dayun paused, then turned and looked at Chu Yunfei.

"According to the military order of the Supreme Command and the Second World War Commander Headquarters."

"This strategic counterattack plan integrated intelligence from various sources from the First Department of the Military Affairs Department, and determined that the Japanese army had recently intended to attack the Eighth Route Army guerrilla forces in the northwest of Shanxi, and launched a mopping-up operation against the Shanxi-Chahar-Hebei border area before the New Year."

"The Japanese army even released news that they would only attack the Communist army and not the Shanxi army or the Central Army, with the intention of destroying the Chinese nation's anti-Japanese united front and alienating the good cooperative relationship between the two sides."

"For this reason, General Yan specifically asked the Supreme Command and discussed the relevant combat details with the commander-in-chief of the 18th Army Group. Yesterday, the Chairman replied by telegram, instructing that the Japanese army must not be allowed to succeed, and that the key is to ensure a long-term attack on the enemy-controlled Beitongpu Railway Line."

"The 88th Group Army has drawn up the first phase of the strategic counterattack plan. We invited Commander Wu and Division Commander Liu to Changzhi to discuss the plan."

Wu Shimin immediately spoke out: "The troops under my command are currently still in the supplementary training stage, with less than 8,000 troops.

Our army still lacks the corresponding weapons, equipment, ammunition, and personnel. Even if everything is ready, it will take at least two months to have a certain combat effectiveness. "

Chu Yunfei could understand the difficulties faced by the 69th Army.

Not all troops can be replenished as quickly as he is and fight almost the entire field.

Wu Shimin's troops have a pretty good reputation.

It is relatively convenient to replenish troops.

If it were any other local military unit, they might not even be able to recruit soldiers in Shanxi.

As for the troops transferred by the National Government, they often had significant problems.

It will take three months to half a year to train these able-bodied men and soldiers.

Only then can they barely possess basic combat capabilities.

In fact, there were major problems with the transportation of able-bodied men during this period.

This matter was even brought up for discussion at the Nanyue Military Conference.

But, the period between the end of 1938 and 1941 was only three years.

During these three years.

The key issues raised at the Nanyue Military Conference.

In fact, there has been no improvement at all.

Why do we need to mention the key point of 1941?

It was because Chiang Kai-shek was deeply shocked after reading Chiang Menglin’s report that he claimed: “I feel ashamed and feel sorry for our people” and admitted that “the poor management of military service is indeed the biggest reason for the deterioration of our military discipline and the decline of our combat power.

However, the systemic issues of military service and conscripted men cannot be changed overnight.

As for whether changes can occur under his influence.

Chu Yunfei is pessimistic about this.

He can be neither greedy nor take advantage of others, and can even take the initiative to pay money to support his officers and soldiers.

However, many generals of the National Army were masters at concealing information and writing off accounts.

This kind of thing has been mentioned in many people's memoirs and is a very common thing.

In Chu Yunfei's memory.

It was during this period that conscription fraud surged.

Problems such as illness and death caused by abuse of able-bodied men have become increasingly prominent, causing serious social security problems.

As for this serious public security problem, it actually occurred in the northern Sichuan region within the SC province.

As the designated divisional command area, how could Chu Yunfei sit idly by and watch such a situation happen?

Huang Baitao and Sun Ming were going to northern Sichuan to recruit soldiers and they were going with the 6th Infantry Regiment because they were worried about problems.

The corruption among military officers at all levels is an indisputable fact.

However, the senior commanders tacitly did not break this window paper.

People like Chu Yunfei, who are "stupid", would often send telegrams to the headquarters to complain about soldiers and senior commanders.

In fact, it’s the only one.

In accordance with the regulations of the National Government.

The food for the able-bodied men was allocated by the local county government’s grain warehouse, eight taels per person per day.

Although the amount was not much, it was enough for the able-bodied men to reach the military base alive.

Under such circumstances, large-scale deductions occurred.

Eight taels a day became three taels a day, and they even call it cultivating fighting spirit.

What kind of performance can such a force achieve if it is sent to the local area?

"I am naturally aware of your difficulties. I have already reported this matter to the headquarters. The investigation results will be available soon, and the corresponding rectification measures will be implemented as soon as possible."

"But I don't know how many troops in the Second War Zone are in the same situation as the 69th Army." Brigade Commander Chen was quite worried about this: "The Japanese's combat forces are all real."

"Yes, our combat objectives also need to be pragmatic. As for annihilating the main force of the Japanese army, there is naturally no need to consider it..."

Chu Yunfei sighed, turned to look at the commander of the 69th Army, Wu Shimin, and instructed: "Your army should complete the corresponding manpower, weapons and equipment verification as soon as possible, and report directly to the Second War Zone Commander Headquarters. The corresponding weapons and equipment should be allocated as soon as possible."

"Yes!"

After the Lu Army's command sequence was cancelled in the Second War Zone.

Chu Yunfei's position is one of the best in the entire southeastern Shanxi region.

The 69th Army under Wu Shimin's command will be under the command of Chu Yunfei's army during combat.

This is also the reason why he will attend the meeting in Changzhi.

After Zhang Dayun sent Liu and Chen away.

Chu Yunfei kept Wu Shimin in the meeting room.

Although he is not his direct superior.

But after all, he also serves as deputy chief of staff of the theater.

Naturally, the power has a specific understanding of its current situation.

As to whether this is what Wu Shimin said.

Chu Yunfei would naturally send someone to conduct further investigation.

The two of them agreed on the matter of strengthening the military strength of Wu Shimin's troops.

That night.

Chu Yunfei called his adjutant Zhao Pengcheng and made the corresponding arrangements: "Allocate 129 Hanyang rifles and four grenade launchers from our inventory, along with rounds of ammunition and grenades, and transport them to the Taihang Mountains and hand them over to the th Division of the th Group Army."

"Sir...what are you doing?" Zhao Pengcheng was confused.

Commander Liu and Brigade Commander Chen of the 129th Division had just left.

Chu Yunfei was about to deliver the equipment.

Although Zhao Pengcheng knew clearly in his heart that this was actually nothing.

But once the news reached Shancheng...
There may be some problems, and there are also many people who want to find trouble with Chu Yunfei.

This is the limited resources the Nationalist government has.

If more is given to Chu Yunfei's troops, the other troops will naturally receive less resources.

Chu Yunfei saw that Zhao Pengcheng had some concerns, so he immediately motioned for him to sit aside and asked, "Is there anyone in the southeastern Shanxi region who doesn't want to see the Japanese invaders invade us like we do?"

"Commander Yan, Chairman."

"anything else?"

Zhao Pengcheng suddenly realized: "Eighth Route Army?"

Chu Yunfei shook his head: "Neither is right. It is the people in southeastern Shanxi and even the people across the country who do not want southeastern Shanxi to fall."

Zhao Pengcheng scratched his head, as if he didn't understand what Chu Yunfei meant.

Chu Yunfei explained: "The Eighth Route Army was able to take root in the battlefield behind enemy lines because they were not so dependent on the logistics supply lines, the battle zone, and the headquarters. They fought a guerrilla war, not a regular war."

"The fighting mode we are carrying out requires far more reliance on the masses than theirs. What do the people want most?"

Zhao Pengcheng suddenly realized: "Eat well, dress warmly, and stay alive."

"Yes, so the people in southeastern Shanxi hope that we can defend southeastern Shanxi. Once the Japanese invaders come, they will never have a good life again."

Chu Yunfei emphasized: "As for why we need to send guns, ammunition, and grenades to the 129th Division of the Eighth Route Army..."

"The commander wants them to effectively contain the main force of the Japanese army in the Taihang Mountains, forcing the Japanese army to not use all its forces to attack the southeastern Shanxi region."

Zhao Pengcheng reacted very quickly.

After all, they were the first batch of outstanding graduates jointly trained by the Eighth Route Army and the Shanxi-Suiyuan Army.

He went on to say: "The Second War Zone and the Chairman both advocated launching an attack on the northwest of Shanxi. For the Eighth Route Army, this is to help them. You must know that it was the Eighth Route Army that was encircled and suppressed in the northwest of Shanxi, not us." Chu Yunfei patiently guided: "Pengcheng, the Eighteenth Group Army is also the National Revolutionary Army. Their annihilation is ultimately a loss of China's national defense. As a soldier, how can you stand idly by?"

Zhao Pengcheng nodded seriously: "Sir, you are right. No matter what army they are, as long as they fight the devils, they are our brother troops."

"The vast majority of friendly forces are trustworthy. You will naturally be able to tell these things later. The 129th Division had a pleasant cooperation with us before and is a trustworthy force."

"Just giving away 500 guns at once, isn't that a bit too much?" Zhao Pengcheng felt a little distressed.

Chu Yunfei laughed: "Five hundred guns are enough for them to arm a regiment. Such a regiment also depends on who is in command."

"Is this regiment commanded by a famous general of the Eighth Route Army?" Zhao Pengcheng asked with some excitement in his eyes.

"Famous general?" Chu Yunfei thought seriously for a moment.

Is Ding Wei considered a famous general?

If we follow the description in the TV series "Bright Sword".

During the War of Liberation, Ding Wei's performance far exceeded the level of famous generals.

As for how much Ding Wei can grow in the continuous war.

Chu Yunfei was still very much looking forward to it.

In his impression, Ding Wei's command ability is greater than Li Yunlong's and Kong Jie's. He is the only one among the iron triangle in northwestern Shanxi who he is optimistic about and who possesses certain strategic thinking ability.

This can be seen in the drinking scene of several people in the original drama.

And this can be seen from the following papers.

"A famous general is made through fighting, not boasting. Whether it is a mule or a horse, it must be pulled out for a walk eventually."

During the conversation between the two.

The confidential clerk walked hurriedly to Chu Yunfei.

"Sir, an urgent message from the Second World War Commander Headquarters."

"Read!"

"The headquarters of the 217th Regiment of the Central Army was attacked by a small enemy unit, resulting in heavy casualties. The commander-in-chief believes that the Japanese army has dispatched a small elite unit to attack our command structures at all levels."

"Got it. Call back to the Second War Zone. We will catch all these rats when we find an opportunity."

"Yes!"

Chu Yunfei turned his head and looked at his adjutant Zhao Pengcheng: "Call Wei Guo, he has an opponent."

"Yes!"

According to the request of the High Command.

The division will directly command the regiment.

There is no brigade-level organization.

These generals under Chu Yunfei's command can directly break the original rules of qualifications and potential.

Direct promotion.

Now he is under Chu Yunfei's command.

Qian Bojun was directly promoted to commander of the attacking army.

The deputy commanders were Wu Ziqiang and Luo Weiguo.

Qian Zhaoyou served as Chief of Staff.

The cavalry unit is directly under the army group.

Theoretically, there are a total of six infantry D units.

There were twenty-two regiments, including three cavalry regiments, which were incomplete.

There are also nine infantry regiments to be built.

The combat forces that can be mobilized for this battle.

In fact, there are only steps one, two, three, four, five, seven, eight, and nine.

And the 3rd Artillery Brigade, which has just completed partial equipment replacement.

Chu Yunfei's troops seem to have more soldiers and generals, but compared with the troops deployed by the Japanese army.

In fact, we are completely at a disadvantage.

In order to fight against Chu Yunfei's troops, the Japanese army always maintained a force of more than three divisions.

Even the Eighth Route Army could tie down an infantry regiment or an infantry brigade.

In this battle, Chu Yunfei's troops also had to face at least five brigades of Japanese troops.
Under this situation.

Chu Yunfei also needs to lead his troops to launch a strong attack on the Beitongpu railway line.
In fact, it is an adventure in itself, and it can even be called dancing on the edge of a knife.

Standing in front of the battle map, Chu Yunfei looked down at the watch in his hand.

Calculate the time.

Today is the day when the Eighth Army under Sun Chu will launch an attack.

It was already eight o'clock in the evening, but there was still no news from the Second War Zone Commander's Headquarters.

This made Chu Yunfei a little nervous.

The success or failure of the attack on the Li-Fen Highway.

It can be said that it concerns the overall situation.

If our friendly forces cannot even complete such combat missions.

Then this so-called strategic counterattack will become a complete joke.

All the original combat plans could not be completed, let alone depleting the Japanese army's manpower.

The Second War Zone was lucky if they were not beaten up by the Japanese army!

Second World War Commander Headquarters.

Yan Laoxi, Chu Xichun and others also had the same feeling.

Liu Tao, the director of the confidential office, hurried to Yan Laoxi and said, "Commander Yan, Lishi County was successfully recovered half an hour ago. The main four regiments of the Eighth Army have launched an attack in the direction of Xing County."

"Is there any movement by the Japanese 27th Division?"

"There is no latest news at the moment. Commander Sun said in the telegram that their casualties are around 1,500."

"Fifteen hundred people?"

In the entire Lishi County, there was only one squadron of Japanese soldiers stationed there, even if the puppet Manchukuo troops stationed there were included.

All together there are no more than 600 people.

The Eighth Army of the Jin Army paid such a heavy price just to recover Lishi County.

How will the next battle proceed?
While Yan Laoxi was hesitating, Chu Xichun had already given a corresponding solution: "Commander Yan, judging from the current combat effectiveness of the Eighth War Zone and the Japanese army, if we engage in positional warfare, our army will inevitably pay a huge price. I suggest that we immediately switch to a strategic posture of mobile warfare and guerrilla warfare."

"Well, after observing the Eighth Route Army's battles three times, I think Sun Cuiya must have learned a lot from the Eighth Route Army. He ordered the Eighth Army to use guerrilla warfare to tire out and harass the enemy, forcing the enemy's 27th Division to withdraw from the northwest of Shanxi."

"Yes!"

"Also generate electricity for Yunfei"

"The telephone line has been reconnected." The combat staff officer on the side reminded in a low voice.

Yan Laoxi said, "Oh," and walked to the phone: "I want Chu Yunfei."

Jingle Bell.

Changzhi, resident headquarters.

The phone rings.

Fang Ligong, who had just returned to the base, and Chu Yunfei, who was discussing the details of the battle with him, both looked up at the same time.

At Fang Ligong's signal, Zhao Pengcheng quickly stepped forward and answered, "Commander, please speak."

"Yes, I understand."

Zhao Pengcheng raised his head and looked in the direction of Chu Yunfei: "Your Excellency, Commander Yan called."

Chu Yunfei quickly stood in front of the phone: "Commander Yan."

[Is it Yunfei? ]

"Chu Yunfei, wait for instructions."

【The battle in Cuiya has already begun. Lishi County has been recovered. The main force is advancing towards the northwest of Shanxi. Although the plan is going smoothly, the casualties are not optimistic. The initial estimate of casualties is around 2,000 people, and the 27th Division of the Japanese Army has not been fully mobilized. I think the Japanese army may think that my combat troops infiltrated into the northwest of Shanxi do not pose much of a threat. According to the original combat plan, we will launch an attack on the area around Shouyang County to find out what the Japanese want to do.】

"I immediately mobilized the troops according to the original battle plan."

[Yun Fei, I know your combat style, but the situation is different now. The Japanese are more powerful. If you notice something is wrong, you must adjust as soon as possible and don't stick to the combat plan drawn up by the commander's headquarters.]

Chu Yunfei laughed and said loudly: "Please rest assured, Commander Yan!"

[I don’t think I need to emphasize the importance of this battle. The whole country needs such a victory to welcome the New Year and to carry out a long and lasting war of resistance! ]

Chu Yunfei said in a very serious tone: "Please rest assured, Commander Yan, the soldiers under my command will never let you down, and will never let down the expectations of the people of Shanxi!"

[Okay, okay, then I will wait for your good news. If you encounter any special circumstances, please report them in time! ]

"Yun Fei understands!"

With a click, Chu Yunfei hung up the phone.

He turned around and gave the corresponding order with full energy: "Pass my order, Zhang Fugui's 1st Infantry Regiment, Pang Junming's 4th Infantry Regiment, Chen Zejun's 7th Infantry Regiment, and the 1st and 2nd Regiments of the Mountain Artillery Brigade, immediately attack in the direction of Shouyang."

"Yes!"

(End of this chapter)