Anti-Japanese War: From Becoming Chu Yunfei to Rising

Chapter 308 Confirmation of the Imperial Army Spirit Blade Diwei with Chu Yunfei as the core (Subscription Request)

"We urgently need a mountain artillery that can maneuver quickly, has an excellent range, and can fire at high and low angles to meet the needs of operations in Shanxi."

"The Type 94 mountain gun can meet the demands of the current combat troops, but the production needs to be further improved. Not only that, our front-line combat troops need to further increase the number of artillery equipment, otherwise it will be difficult for us to gain an advantage when fighting against the enemy's elite troops."

At the imperial meeting.

Behind the scenes of Japan's locust high-level bureau.

A group of ordinary army officers were conducting rounds of analysis on the current war situation.

Army Vice Minister Seishirō Sakagami is a commander who had previously fought against Chu Yunfei.

At this time, I once again took on the main responsibility of reporting.

In front of a group of old devils.

Seishirō Sakagami specifically summarized the ideas and systems of some front-line troops.

And before this meeting.

I gained an in-depth understanding of the difficulties these frontline middle and senior commanders encountered during combat.

This imperial meeting.

PS: The Imperial Conference is held in the presence of the Emperor, but when the Imperial Headquarters is discussing the use of troops for warfare and the Emperor is present in person, it is also called the Imperial Conference.

The Imperial Conference is not chaired by the Emperor, and there is no speaker or chairman. The progress of the agenda is only controlled by the Prime Minister.

The important national policies agreed upon at the joint meeting will first be reported to the Emperor, and then a question-and-answer session will be carried out between the Speaker of the Privy Council and the government and the Supreme Command to make the topics clearer and more accurate.

Only these questions were not prepared or communicated in advance and were all impromptu. All other contents were decided before the meeting.

It wasn't so much a meeting to discuss how to end the war.

It would be more accurate to say that they were meeting to discuss how to increase the allocation of Army resources.

The navy was naturally unhappy.

But this is the situation right now.

Even if the navy wanted to land on Hainan Island, the Japanese army would not be able to continue to divide its troops in a short period of time.

The landing operation was originally scheduled to take place in January.

Now the only way to postpone the landing operation is to February.

The Navy could only make appropriate concessions to ensure that the Navy's southward strategy would be supported by the Army.

Sakagaki Seishirō once again proposed his next step: "In order to enhance our army's close combat capabilities, our brother country's army now urgently needs an automatic weapon suitable for close combat, that is, a submachine gun."

"Our army has previously demonstrated in the First Battle of Shanghai, the Great Wall Battle in 35, and the recent wars between the enemy and us that this portable and powerful automatic weapon performs well on the battlefield."

It's not that Japan didn't develop submachine guns.

In fact, Japan has been very interested in the development of submachine guns since the end of World War I.

A prototype gun was produced in 1927, called the "Prototype Automatic Short-Pistol Model 1927".

However, submachine guns consume too much ammunition.

This runs counter to the military's pursuit of small resources and large achievements.

What's more.

Japan itself can directly import automatic weapons such as submachine guns from the international market.

The Marines had previously suffered at the hands of submachine guns and mortars during the First Battle of Shanghai.

It was also after that that the Japanese Navy began to make up its mind to import a large number of submachine guns.

The Japanese Army was determined to develop weapons such as the Type 97 90mm mortar.

And this time after the battle with Chu Yunfei's troops.

The Japanese also learned from their mistakes.

Start to reflect on where exactly this battle was lost.

In terms of coordination, although the various troops are not yet as close as before, they are better than before.

The support provided by the 109th Division was extremely swift.

The 108th Division's attack was equally fierce.

Heavy weapons and air-to-ground support have indeed not been able to keep up.

These things will be discussed at the army's internal meetings.

If this were told at the imperial court meeting.

It is inevitable that you will be laughed at by the navy idiots.

The Japanese side quickly adjusted its combat ideas and plans based on its war experience.

The national army is also rapidly carrying out related work such as troop reorganization, rotation, and layoffs.

Chang Ruiyuan brought with him the prestige of a great victory.

He strongly advocated the disbanding of some central and local military units that were seriously suffering from ghost soldiers.

Generally speaking, the ratio between the two sides is about 3:7.

The problems displayed by local military forces during this period were weak combat effectiveness and serious lack of pay.

Some Central Army troops were also found.

These troops were transferred to the rear for rotation training.

All officers involved were brought to justice without discrimination.

The military expenditure saved is nearly 60 million national currency per year.

When the news reached southeastern Shanxi.

Chu Yunfei himself was confused.

"Mr. Yun, if we do this at this time, will there be any problems?"

Fang Ligong saw the risk immediately.

Now the Nanjing puppet government is in full swing in its work.

Many people have already received the news.

Even if these bastards took a lot of measures such as eating empty salaries, sucking the blood of soldiers, forcibly marrying concubines, occupying people's land, lending money at high interest rates, etc.

As long as the Japanese publicize it.

Public opinion will inevitably turn into Chang Ruiyuan being abandoned after he has served his purpose.

For a time, everyone in the local army must be in danger.

The Japanese invasion was all-encompassing.

It's not just a matter of level; financial warfare and public opinion warfare are also among the means.

Chu Yunfei was well aware of the seriousness of this.

This is the most critical period and we must not allow internal unrest to occur.

Chu Yunfei's identity was not suitable for directly reminding Chang Ruiyuan, but he still sent a telegram directly to the attendant.

I hope that Director Lin Wei of the First Department can convey my thoughts on my behalf.

At the same time a telegram was sent to the headquarters of the commander-in-chief of the Second War Zone.

Complete the reorganization and training work in the Second War Zone.

Reduce the combat organization of each unit as much as possible rather than directly disband it.

Chu Yunfei's starting point was based on personnel placement considerations.

On the one hand, small units such as divisions and armies are more suitable for the upcoming battles and are more flexible to command.

The army is directly under the regiments, the commander is still the army commander, and the salary is still the same as before.

Although there are fewer opportunities for corruption.

But it's better than being tried by military court.

The situation in the Second War Zone has stabilized, and Yan Laoxi even has the opportunity to sort out the administration and speed up internal cleansing.

These guest troops had no other choice.

When the Second War Zone Commander's Headquarters received Chu Yunfei's telegram.

Old Xi Yan immediately called three or two of his trusted confidants to his side.

Among them was Xie Ming, who had just returned from further studies at Lu University.

Yang Aiyuan was the first to express his opinions and thoughts on Chu Yunfei's proposal: "As far as I know, the basic tactical units of Yunfei's combat troops are still retained at the regiment level, and we can also compress the organization.

However, our combat effectiveness is much worse than that of the 88th Group Army."

"If our army continues to use the division as the basic tactical unit, then we will inevitably need to further reduce the number of division-level troops and maintain our tactical existence with a small division system." Sun Chu expressed his opinion.

Obviously, he is unwilling to reduce his staffing.

The same is true for Yang Aiyuen and Wang Jingguo.

Fewer soldiers and fewer staff means less money.

The total amount there generally won't shrink too much, but it will be transferred from them to others.

Who is this guy?
It must be Chu Yunfei's troops.

This is not just a clash of strategic ideas, but also a dispute over interests and power among generals.

It is not impossible to reduce the power and military strength of these people, but it is difficult.

The meeting came to a standstill almost as soon as it began.

Chu Xichun gave his thoughts aloud: "As far as I know, the 18th Group Army seems to be conducting related experiments as well. Their combat units seem to be reorganized more flexibly under Chu Yunfei's suggestions."

"Oh?" Yan Laoxi said.

Signaled Chu Xichun to continue.

How the Red Army develops, how it mobilizes the people, and even how it fights.

Yan Laoxi likes to study.

Although after learning it, I will mix it with my own Chinese cultural concepts.

But it is better than other local warlords and can be considered a relatively progressive force at present.

Chu Xichun then began his own narration: "According to the reports of Chu Yunfei and Fang Ligong, Liu's unit of the 129th Division of the 18th Group Army suffered heavy casualties and was unable to sustain large-scale frontal combat. Under Chu Yunfei's suggestion, Liu's unit made corresponding organizational adjustments, canceled the division-level unified combat, and instead changed the basic tactical unit to a brigade-level combat unit."

"It is equivalent to compressing the organization one level downward. As for the original division headquarters, it has become the place where grand strategies and combat plans are actually formulated."

Yan Laoxi and others were completely confused after hearing this.

What is the difference between this and the division directly commanding the regiment?
After Chu Xichun's explanation, everyone understood Chu Yunfei's proposal.

In fact, there is a difference. After the split of the First Division and the Second Brigade, the 129th
It is like mitosis, transforming into two basic tactical units.

More flexible.

Each brigade is composed of two numbered regiments and three core regiments.

The average combat strength of each regiment is around 1,000 to 2,500 people.

It can maintain combat effectiveness to the greatest extent while ensuring operational flexibility.

The Jin army's communication means were already relatively poor.

Not to mention the Eighth Route Army.

Sending telegrams and the like only existed at the brigade level.

A core group like Li Yunlong, Ding Wei, Kong Jie and others.

He basically commanded a thousand men and three battalions.

On this basis, the equipment is complete and the supplies are sufficient.

The combat effectiveness of the 129th Division will not only not decline, but will increase exponentially.

It can also further reduce the number of casualties among soldiers.

These guys are great.

In the current situation where there are other ways to fight.

Chu Yunfei naturally didn't want to watch them sacrifice.

As for why it was not reported to Yan Laoxi.

It was also because he was mainly proposing at that time.

Whether the Eighth Route Army will accept it is another matter.

He also didn't expect that Commander Liu would report directly to Yan'an.

We even carried out adjustments and tests on the compilation process in full swing.

This was also beyond Chu Yunfei's own expectations.

In addition, Chu Yunfei knew clearly the level of Yan Laoxi and others.

Even if there are some ideas that need to be discussed on weekdays.

He would not discuss with contestants like Yan Laoxi.

There are only three or two people I like.

Chu Xichun and Fu Zuoyi.

Chen Changjie is barely qualified, and Sun Chu's level can only be considered half-good.

Chu Yunfei’s current goal is to maintain stability in the entire Shanxi region.

He needs a higher-level perspective to help him analyze and view problems.

Especially when it comes to providing advice and suggestions.

Chu Xichun would obviously consider the issue from a soldier's perspective.

After his explanation, a group of senior commanders also understood Chu Yunfei's thoughts directly.

After a moment of silence, Yan Laoxi first put forward his own idea: "Yun Fei's idea is indeed good. Although the Japanese in the Niangzi Pass area have been driven out by us, and the Japanese are unable to invade our Shanxi area in the short term, Taiyuan, Datong and other places are still occupied by the Japanese."

"Our main source of money and food still comes from the chairman. You all know how it feels to be controlled by others. It's not pleasant. Cuiya and Shancheng need someone from our Second War Zone to go to Tianshui Camp to coordinate the linkage between the various war zones. You go."

Sun Chu stood up expressionlessly: "Yes, Commander Yan."

Yan Laoxi trusted him, and although Sun Cuiya was power-hungry, he was more loyal to Yan Laoxi.

"The most important thing at the moment is to be self-reliant and self-reliant."

"The strength of the army is the top priority at the moment. In my opinion, we can also give the construction corps that Yun Fei set up in the southeastern part of Shanxi a try."

Yan Laoxi said with a smile and turned to look at Xie Ming on the side: "Yufa, go to Jindongnan and Yunfei to learn about this matter. I'll leave it to you."

"Yes!"

Then, corresponding discussions were held on other subsequent work and arrangements.

The meeting ended quickly and everyone took their positions.

Sun Cuiya was stopped by Xie Ming: "Commander Sun."

"Yufa, is there something wrong?" Sun Chu gave an ugly smile, and it was obvious that he was not in a calm mood.

He finally became the commander-in-chief of the army group.

Yan Laoxi jerked him off without saying a word.

You should know that he was in the previous battle in northwest Shanxi.

His performance is much better than Yang Aiyuen's.

Not only was he not rewarded, but he was also thrown into Tianshui.

In the past, he could understand Chief of Staff Zhu.

After all, the relationship is there.

What did Sun Cuiya do in the past?
Make room for someone else?

Xie Ming just came back.

Although the Jin army generals had a good relationship with each other privately, Sun Cuiya couldn't help feeling a little dissatisfied at this time.

"Commander Yan is calling you."

"Ok?"

The two of them went to the small meeting room next door.

Yan Laoxi and Chu Xichun were talking and laughing, analyzing the current war situation.

On their sideboard was the telegram that had just been delivered from the confidential office.

Apparently there is good news in other areas.

"Commander Yan."

"Cui Ya, Yu Fa, sit down."

Yan Laoxi walked up to the two men again with his hands behind his back, and said earnestly: "Cui Ya, I asked you to go to the camp not to change your position, but because I need the whole army to set an example."

He did not dare to move the Sixth Army, and if the Thirteenth Army moved, it would most likely force Wang to lead his troops to flee to Suiyuan.

Sun Chu's Eighth Army suffered heavy losses in the battle in northwest Shanxi.

Just then, Xie Ming came back and directly transformed the troops of the Eighth Army into the Construction Corps, which was then led by Xie Yufa.

From being a regular combat unit eating government rations, they became a local army.

It not only meets Chang Ruiyuan's need to make a big move across the country, but also meets the current need.

We have the example of the Second World War Zone here.

No matter how dissatisfied the other war zones are, they can only swallow their anger.

This is the present situation of the National Government.

The Second War Zones, which had just made great contributions, all obeyed the leadership of the Chairman.

You don't listen, what the hell!
Sun Cuiya nodded, looking very terrified: "Commander Yan, I understand."

The two of them competed with each other in acting for a while.

Yan Laoxi even sat opposite him: "The Jin army is a big ship, and we will let young people take the helm from behind. Yunfei is very suitable, and Yufa has a good relationship with him. With him around, at least we old guys can retire decently."

"Commander Yan, you are not old yet, and Yunfei is not that kind of person... He has always been grateful for your support. You are his old superior. Besides, I also heard when I was at Lu University that Yunfei has always been respectful to you." Xie Ming seemed a little flustered, and he hurriedly made up for it.

He was mentally prepared, but he never expected that Yan Laoxi would tell him this as soon as he sat down.

Yan Laoxi laughed at himself and said, "It's true that Yunfei is a grateful person, but I'm old, and when I get old I will block his way. The road he's on is not easy and full of obstacles."

"I am an old man standing in front of him to protect him from the wind and rain. I can still withstand the attacks from both sides. It won't be long before he will have to face these things on his own."

"Like those wolf cubs in the west, the Japanese, and... Never mind. You know that these are not easy characters to deal with. Chairman, do you trust him?"

Xie Ming was silent.

How can I feel at ease?
It's just that we need to rely on you now.

Isn't it uncommon in every dynasty to treat people as if they were abandoned after their rabbit has died?

Although turning the tide sounds thrilling, how many characters who become too successful to be recognized by their masters have a good ending?

Emperor Taizu of Song gave up his military power over a cup of wine
Chu Yunfei has a strong army and horses, so who should he submit to?

Apart from Yan Laoxi and Chang Ruiyuan, he has never taken anyone seriously.

"Yufa, you must be attentive when you go to southeastern Shanxi this time. Southwest Shanxi is poor and cannot compare to southeastern Shanxi. I am an old man and cannot take care of too much. I still need your support."

"Please rest assured, Commander Yan. Yufa understands."

"I understand. Yufa, you should go back and rest first. I still have something to discuss with Cuiya and Qingbo."

"Yes, I resign from my humble position."

After Xie Ming left.

Old Yan rubbed his temples slightly tiredly.

What he just said was not meant to test Xie Ming, nor was it meant for Sun Cuiya to hear.

But he is now.

He clearly knew that his position was already in jeopardy.

Follow this trend.

How long can the Japanese devils jump around?

In so many fights with Yun Fei.

These damn Japs only had a slight advantage in the Battle of Shanxi (Battle of Zhengtai Road).

As for the Changzhi battle this time, it was a huge loss for the whole family.

Now Chiang Kai-shek has been taking time to sort out the local warlords in the country.

Once Chang Ruiyuan is free, with the addition of Chu Yunfei.

The first person to be dealt with must be Yan Laoxi.

In that case, why not do your best to give way and let Chu Yunfei take a position that should not belong to him in the short term?

Power and authority will breed unlimited ambition, and as a hero of the War of Resistance, make the Shanxi Army glorious again.

If this day could really come to pass, wouldn't it be a wish come true for Yan Laoxi himself?
(End of this chapter)