Anti-Japanese War: From Becoming Chu Yunfei to Rising

Chapter 293: The Eighth War Zone launched a simultaneous counterattack! The encirclement and annihilation campaign started, which was enough to give the Japanese a hard time (Subscription Request)
North China Front Army Headquarters.

At this time, Umezu Michiro received a telegram from the Shanxi First Army.

He immediately went to the large combat conference room and held a combat meeting on this battle.

A group of combat staff expressed their own opinions.

They all think.

Ordering the 114th Division to attack the southeastern Shanxi region at this time was the right choice.

This was clearly pointed out in the report of Shanxi First Army.

One of Chu Yunfei's main forces advanced into the Wutai area, and another part of his main force was attacking Shouyang, and they defeated the 77th Infantry Regiment that wanted to go to Shouyang for support.

This means that their combat troops in the southeastern Shanxi region cannot be the elite troops under Chu Yunfei.

This is an excellent opportunity to destroy the resistance forces in southeastern Shanxi.

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Some combat staff also pointed out.

The main force of Chu Yunfei's troops would never attack rashly, and there would certainly be garrison troops left in the southeastern part of Shanxi.

In addition, the corresponding intelligence received earlier clearly pointed out that the Ninth Army had left its base and its whereabouts were unknown.

Now that I think about it, it is very likely that he was transferred to Changzhi area for garrison.

Ninth Army.

They had performed well before during the Battle of Xinkou.

The Japanese military evaluated it as the main force of the Central Army with a strong fighting will and outstanding style.

In previous consecutive battles, the 9th Army and the 20th Division fought several times.

All of these indicate that although the combat effectiveness of this force has declined, it still has combat capability.

Moreover, the Ninth Army was previously in an offensive posture.

The current Ninth Army is holding on to the defensive fortifications built by Chu Yunfei's troops, which is bound to be more difficult to deal with.

Many combat staff members are pessimistic about this.

It was believed that the 3rd Mixed Brigade needed to be urgently allocated to support Taiyuan City in order to ensure that Taiyuan was not lost.

Not to mention that Taiyuan City was lost, it was even attacked.

This was a major blow to the North China Front Army at that time.

When Japan occupied Taiyuan, the whole country celebrated.

Just like this time when Japan occupied Wuhan.

Blow the whistle and issue an exception.

Just like the Manchurian Incident, the Japanese locusts appeared in front of the masses in full military uniforms and riding white horses.

However, almost all military and political leaders actually knew it.

The Japanese army's offensive capability has reached its limit, and such extreme military pressure has reached the point where it can no longer continue.

They have lost the ability to continue to control the Republic of China.

Britain and the United States, which had been waiting and watching, also began to lend a helping hand to the Republic of China.

They were no longer able to quickly end this endless war in a short period of time.

In Mijiro Umezu's opinion, what these combat staff said made sense from their own perspectives.

There is indeed no more appropriate way to deal with the situation than what Yoshio Shinozuka is doing now.

The core logic behind its approach is to ensure that Taiyuan is not lost.

Everyone in the North China Front Army Command believed this.

Not to mention that Taiyuan was captured by Chu Yunfei's troops, it was actually attacked.

It is a great shame for the North China Front Army and the entire Japanese Army!

With the end of the Battle of Wuhan.

The Japanese Army's two permanent divisions, the 5th Division and the 10th Division, were all transferred back to the country for rest and recuperation.

The return of two standing divisions.

As a result, it was extremely difficult for Umezu Mijiro to launch a decent offensive from other places at this time.

If they want to attack the Shaanxi area to relieve the pressure on the First Army.

In that case, they could only mobilize the 16th Division, which had just been replenished less than two months ago, and the 104th Division.

Chief of Staff Naosaburo Okabe agreed with Umezu Mijiro's idea.

That evening, the telegram was sent to the Tokyo headquarters.

The next morning.

The North China Front Army Headquarters received a telegram strictly ordering them not to attack Shaanxi.

The headquarters now also knows that the North China Front Army likes to attack on its own initiative.

They directly threw out a series of data in an attempt to convince Umezu Mijiro.

Since the three large-scale mobilizations.

Among each unit, less than 10% of the troops are in active combat duty.

The reserve force accounts for 23 percent, and the reserve force accounts for 45 percent.

Supplementary troops account for the remaining proportion.

This deformed troop structure has begun to affect the combat effectiveness of the current Japanese combat forces.

And Umezu Michijiro was also clear about the current strategic situation of the 11th Army.

As the most elite combat force of the Japanese Army.

They are like big heads that have penetrated deep into the heart of the Republic of China.

Surrounded by more than 100 divisions of the Nationalist Army.

A "deformed person" whose body is so thin that he can only rely on the Yangtze River for water supply

Rather than capturing Shaanxi, the Tokyo Headquarters decided to prioritize the safety of the 11th Army.

After all, the National Army still has a considerable number of reserved troops, and the main forces of the Central Army are mostly deployed in Hunan, Jiangxi and Guizhou.

Two powerful ace troops are deployed in Shaanxi.

If we attack Xi'an with only two divisions, we will most likely fall into a new quagmire of war.

The Tokyo headquarters was not optimistic about this offensive operation, nor did they believe that Chu Yunfei's troops could truly capture Taiyuan with their existing combat forces.

The news reached the Shanxi First Army Headquarters.

As the commander, Yoshio Shinozuka is anxious!

The bureaucrats at the Tokyo headquarters did not need to face Chu Yunfei's attack on the front line.

What a fucking fuck.

With no other options available, Yoshio Shinozuka could only continue to order the 114th Division and the 108th Division to speed up their offensive and force Chu Yunfei's troops to return to the southeastern Shanxi region for support.

After receiving the order, Shigeharu Suematsu had a blank expression on his face, but he sighed repeatedly in his heart.

His fingers unconsciously pinched the telegram in his hand.

Something is very wrong.

This kind of operation was not something they had planned in advance.

Every step was unplanned.

They should have held the Yangquan and Niangziguan lines instead of actively attacking in the direction of Changzhi.

The more successful the offensive, the stronger this premonition becomes.

After thinking for a long time, he decided to send a telegram to remind the commander of the First Army, Yoshio Shinozuka.

Shanxi First Army Headquarters.

Hideyoshi Kusuyama not only received a telegram from the commander of the 114th Division, Shigeharu Suematsu.

A telegram was also received from the commander of the 108th Division, Motojiro Taniguchi.

Towards Shexian and Licheng.

The 108th Division encountered stubborn resistance from the Central Army wearing grass-green uniforms.

These troops have strong firepower and tenacious fighting spirit.

There is absolutely no possibility of a breakthrough in a short period of time.

Request aviation support.

However, the corresponding unit was the 114th Division under Shigeharu Suematsu.

Their offensive was going relatively smoothly, and they have now advanced 45 kilometers and arrived at Heshun Town.

At this rate of attack, it is very likely that they will reach Changzhi, Chu Yunfei's core area in southeastern Shanxi, within two or three days.

One is unable to move forward, the other is attacking smoothly.

Yoshio Shinozuka was increasingly inclined to believe that the Ninth Army appeared in the area around Changzhi.

Shouyang direction.

As soon as day breaks and visibility conditions are good.

The main force of the 4th Infantry Regiment launched another attack.

The 7th Infantry Regiment was under the command of Chu Yunfei.

Together with the main force of the 4th Artillery Brigade, the 31st Mountain Artillery Regiment, they advanced towards Pingding.

The 1st Infantry Regiment, together with the 30th Artillery Regiment of the 4th Artillery Brigade, remained in Qin County on standby.

When the further movements of the Japanese army could not be determined.

Chu Yunfei himself did not dare to deploy at will, as the range of the three-dimensional combat map was only a radius of fifty kilometers.

It can only barely cover the city of Taiyuan.

At present, the Japanese army still has not mobilized troops to return to defend Taiyuan. Chu Yunfei prefers to fight first!
The sensation caused by the previous attack on Taiyuan Airport is still vivid in our minds.

If we could directly attack Taiyuan City.

Even if it is just a symbolic attack, it will surely boost the confidence and morale of the military and civilians across the country in the war of resistance.

Within the headquarters.

Bian Fucheng sighed, "These kids ran too fast. It's a pity that we couldn't catch up with them."

"With so many captured guns, how many shells are there?"

Bian Fucheng reported honestly: "Not many, less than 1,500 rounds, the 1st and 7th Regiments split it in half."

"How many heavy machine guns are missing from the regiment?" "Based on the current number of soldiers, it's enough, but if we want a full complement, we need at least thirty more."

Chu Yunfei raised his eyebrows and asked, "How many machine guns does the regiment have now?"

"Three hundred and forty," Bian Fucheng answered fluently.

"You have more than an infantry division..."

Chu Yunfei now understood why others treated the 358th Regiment as an infantry division.

A combat unit with such a large amount of equipment.

Chu Yunfei has two more under his command.

The equipment is slightly less, and the quality is slightly worse..
He had also made up his mind that this time he must destroy the 114th Division.

"Sir, are you really planning to attack Taiyuan?" Bian Fucheng asked curiously.

"You don't want to fight?" Chu Yunfei laughed.

"Yeah." Bian Fucheng pointed to Taiyuan City on the battle map and explained, "After all, I've been to Taiyuan City before. It's too difficult to attack Taiyuan and take it. It's better to go north to cut off the food supply of the Japanese. It's better to wear them out than to fight them directly."

"You are right, so we are only attacking Taiyuan symbolically, not taking it down."

While the two were talking.

On the other side, Zhou Weiguo's troops had successfully crossed Pingxingguan and advanced towards the northeast of Shanxi.

They also fought a skirmish with the puppet army stationed in Nanshilou (Yixian area).

After confirming that this place is basically full of easy targets.

Zhou Weiguo immediately led his men to stir up chaos around Yi County.
Battle reports from various places are constantly being compiled.

Chu Yunfei also received the report quickly.

But the old devil Yoshio Shinozuka remained unmoved.

It seemed that he had made up his mind and would never send reinforcements.

If the 3rd Mixed Brigade does not move south.

The offensive of the Eighth War Zone was bound to encounter problems, and the Eighth Route Army in the Shanxi-Chahar-Hebei Border Region would be unable to launch effective raids.

Although it was clearly stated in the second phase of the anti-Japanese war program promulgated by the National Government.

The Eighth War Zone should strengthen the defense of Suixi, Wuyuan and Linhe, and gather powerful troops in the vicinity of Ningxia to the north to ensure the safety of important international transportation routes.

The counterattack operation of the Eighth War Zone was only for a surprise attack on Baotou.

But if the Japanese army did not mobilize, the Eighth War Zone would not even have a chance to launch a surprise attack.

The Second War Zone requires the Eighth War Zone to assume greater responsibilities and share greater pressure.

Under such a strategic situation and this major premise.

Chu Yunfei actually had no choice.

Only by going one step further can Yoshio Shinozuka be forced to make a decision as soon as possible.

Just as Chu Yunfei and Bian Fucheng were further discussing the strategic situation.

Pang Junming returned to the headquarters.

"Report to the commander, the Japanese troops in Shouyang City have been basically cleared out, and we are launching an attack towards Taiyuan according to the original battle plan. Our army suffered a total of 879 casualties and 743 sacrifices. We are expected to annihilate 1,300 Japanese and puppet troops, but the number of captured items is not large. The preliminary estimate is:"

The battle is over!
The ensuing battle lasted another six hours.

The entire Shouyang city was reduced to ruins in the brutal street fighting.

The Shouyang garrison battalion and the Locust Association troops in the city were completely wiped out.

The amount of seized supplies was not large.

It was not known whether the warehouses in the city were burned down due to artillery bombardment or arson by the Japanese invaders.

"That's right. Pay attention to the rhythm of the attack and take anti-aircraft measures. No matter what the Japanese do, leave one infantry battalion behind and the rest of the troops retreat to Qin County."

"Yes!"

Shanxi First Army Headquarters.

With the fall of Shouyang, Yoshio Shinozuka really felt the pressure.

After Shouyang, the attack along the railway line will be Xiluo and Yuci.

Chu Yunfei's troops did not rely on railway supply lines and could launch an attack directly in the direction of Taiyuan.

The Japanese garrison regiment engaged in a battle with Chu Yunfei's vanguard troops that afternoon.

The 3rd Mixed Brigade and the 4th Brigade received the relevant relocation orders that evening.

To ensure that Taiyuan is not lost.

Commander of the North China Front Army, Michijiro Umezu, quickly made relevant combat arrangements.

PS: The North China Front Army now has the Mongolian Garrison Army, the First Army, as well as various directly affiliated divisions, independent field artillery regiments, etc., so he can directly command the Mongolian Garrison Army.

And when night falls.

The main force of the 4th Infantry Regiment, the 1st Infantry Regiment and the 30th Artillery Regiment, led by Chu Yunfei, rushed to Yushe County overnight.

At this point, the encirclement of the Japanese 114th Division has basically taken shape.

Hebei, Zanhuang.

A county in the Taiyue Mountain area.

Qian Bojun finally received the telegram from Chu Yunfei.

Luo Weiguo, who was standing by, quickly stood up and stepped forward after hearing the noise: "What did the commander say?"

"We are currently heading towards Pingding and are expected to launch an attack towards Pingding County in two days."

"I just don't know if the 9th Army and the 87th Division have been deployed. If everything is in place, the 114th Division will definitely not be able to escape!"

"Lao Luo, we only have two regiments with more than 5,000 soldiers. The pressure is not small."

As soon as Qian Bojun's excitement wore off, he immediately felt unprecedented pressure.

Luo Weiguo joked, "Old Qian, you were praised by the Central Daily News as the number one general under Commander Chu and the number two in the Jin army. Are you afraid of that?"

"Afraid?" Qian Bojun grinned, "I am not a useless person. Besides, we are not fighting alone. After all, we have the support of the 129th Division of the Eighth Route Army. Even if their combat effectiveness is weak, they still have more than 8,000 people. We are in the mountainous area, which is their home ground. I think it will be enough to give the Japanese a hard time!"

The progress is quite smooth.

Every step of Yoshio Shinozuka was within Chu Yunfei's expectations.

Even every choice made by Umezu Mijiro.

They all fell into Chu Yunfei's trap.

The only slightly regrettable thing is.

Although the Eighth Army successfully completed the corresponding tactical and strategic arrangements, it did not achieve further outstanding performance due to its own insufficient combat effectiveness.

Sun Cuiya can also be called a famous general.

However, the combat effectiveness of the Jin Army has not been improved since the Battle of Taiyuan.

It's useful, but not very useful. It's okay for defense, but it can't be relied upon for offense.

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Command headquarters.

At this time, Chiang Kai-shek was still troubled by public opinion.

It has been less than a week since the second phase of the combat guidance plan was sent to each war zone.

Chinese and foreign journalists are like sharks smelling blood, constantly hoping to get a reasonable "explanation".

Anyone who has read this battle plan can clearly find a very simple problem.

The guidance plan is vague in content and negative in strategy.

The writing is shockingly crude.

Compared with the heroic spirit at the previous Nanyue Military Conference.

Chiang Kai-shek's combat guidance plan seemed to have a broken backbone.

Yes, the Nationalist government had no money, no food, no soldiers, no weapons, and no equipment.

But it's gradually getting better.

This battle plan summarizes two points of information.

First, on the front battlefield, except for the Second War Zone, maintaining and consolidating the original strategic situation can be considered a military success.

Second, the battlefield behind enemy lines will become an important combat area, so Chiang Kai-shek once again emphasized the need to strengthen military and civilian forces and maintain guerrilla bases.

Moreover, any discerning person can see that the newly established 10th War Zone is not for fighting.

It was to restrict the development of the Shaanxi-Gansu-Ningxia Border Region.

This time, the public opinion was so overwhelming that Chiang Kai-shek, who had just recovered from his stress, became extremely anxious.

Dai Yunong walked in a hurry.

After Wang Shihe knocked on the door and asked for instructions.

Dai Yunong was invited into the office.

"headmaster."

He stepped forward and stopped about seven steps away from Chiang Kai-shek.

Stand at attention with a respectful look on your face.

"The investigation results for this matter came out so quickly?"

"It's basically what you thought, but to your surprise, Chu Yunfei and his related personnel were not involved in this matter."

Chiang Kai-shek raised his eyebrows and asked in confusion, "Isn't he very dissatisfied with this operational guidance plan? I also heard that he scolded me, Chiang, for being short-sighted in the headquarters."

Dai Yunong denied it, saying, "Principal, according to the current investigation results, although Chu Yunfei was dissatisfied with the second phase of the Anti-Japanese War operational guidance plan you personally formulated, he also strictly ordered the commanders at all levels under his command to discuss the matter, and stated that the Second War Zone was the strategic counterattack zone personally determined by you, the principal, and would never proceed according to this so-called guidance plan."

"It is said that your move is actually to paralyze the Japanese in order to cover up the subsequent strategic counterattack."

Chiang Kai-shek's slightly frowned brows instantly relaxed: "Yun Fei is still sensible, and he is an obedient student.

I always felt that Yunfei would never oppose me as the principal in this way."

Chu Yunfei usually goes against him openly.

It is unlikely that he would be coerced by such a despicable trick.

What’s more, the driving forces behind this include foreign forces such as Britain and the United States.

They urgently needed the Nationalist government to attack at all costs to keep the Japanese firmly on the Asian battlefield.
This way they would be better able to deal with the Germans.

"You two are my most valued students. After the Shanxi War is over, you should go to southeastern Shanxi and make more contacts. You know what I mean?"

"Students understand..." Dai Yunong nodded seriously.

(End of this chapter)