Anti-Japanese War: From Becoming Chu Yunfei to Rising

Chapter 314: Damn it, Chu Yunfei is also eating empty salary! News from the North China Officers Observation Group (Subscribe)
Chu Yunfei, who was hosting a wedding for the first time, completed the task of being the witness successfully.

Although he had never done it, Chu Yunfei had seen all kinds of scenes.

The shell almost sent him flying into the sky, but he remained calm.

Not to mention this little scene.

The night Qian Bojun’s wedding ended.

Chu Yunfei took Zhao Pengcheng and others and left Lin County and returned to Changzhi.

Two days later.

Changzhi, headquarters.

Sun Weimou from the Construction Corps quickly came to the outside of Chu Yunfei's office.

"Bang~bang bang!"

"Come in." Chu Yunfei put down the pencil in his hand and looked out the door.

Sun Weimou walked quickly into the office with a smile on his face.

"Everything is arranged?"

"The trial production was successful. After adding a small amount of charcoal powder and straw to these low-quality coals, the cost of using them is at least much lower than before. However, it is still more troublesome to start the fire, and there is no way to save related materials for the time being."

At Chu Yunfei's signal, Sun Weimou sat on the chair in front of his desk: "According to your instructions, we will find ways to make relevant improvements in the future. We have summoned a group of relevant technical experts and production workers. If we can really produce the honeycomb coal you mentioned, it will definitely increase the use of low-quality coal and benefit the people."

Chu Yunfei smiled and nodded: "This is a major issue related to the well-being of the people, we must follow up."

"Sir, how did you come up with this idea? When I discussed it with these workers, it was the first time they heard of it."

Facing Sun Weimou's doubts, Chu Yunfei added with a smile: "Have you heard of coal cakes?"

"We used it at home before. It's better than burning coal."

"What is the difference between coal cakes and original coal?" Chu Yunfei pointed out.

As a smart man, Sun Weimou naturally thought of the reason at the first time.

It's nothing more than an increase in surface area.

It just allows the coal to burn more fully.

I have never eaten pork, and I have seen pigs run.

Although no one knows how Sun Weimou was dealt with specifically, there are many workers in Shanxi Province engaged in related industries.

Three cobblers are better than one Zhuge Liang, and if three are not enough, three thousand Sun Weimou can be found.

Besides, there are chemical plants in Changzhi.

There are still many experts, so we will be able to figure it out eventually.

Shanxi is very cold, and the low temperatures last for about four and a half months.

During this period, many refugees poured into Shanxi area.

This thing can effectively reduce heating costs, which is not a small amount in the long run.

The most important thing is that the cost is reduced.

The southeastern Shanxi region will be able to absorb more refugees into the Shanxi region.

It is quite beneficial for a long and protracted war of resistance.

"This is the steel furnace transfer plan. It has basically been arranged. I have also communicated with the Changzhi Iron and Steel Plant. It is expected to arrive at the end of February and be installed in March. The first batch of steel will be produced within at least half a year."

"The Changzhi Guanghua Arsenal is expected to start production in March next year, and will also trial-produce corresponding mortar shells and bullets in the second half of this year."

Chu Yunfei nodded, already having an idea in mind.

Such speed was beyond Chu Yunfei's expectations.

He expects to solve the problem of replenishing mortar shells within three years.

But now it seems that the time can be shortened to two years.

Focus your efforts on accomplishing major tasks.

The people living around Changzhi area, especially those in the Construction Corps, are absolutely unambiguous.

After briefly discussing with Sun Weimou the main production plans and corresponding estimated output in southeastern Shanxi in 1939.

Chu Yunfei picked up the pencil beside him and started writing and drawing on the white paper in front of him.

Sun Weimou's report was placed in front of him.

After about forty-five minutes of calculation.

Chu Yunfei got the number he wanted.

"That is to say, even if everything goes well this year, we will not be able to continue to expand our troops and can only maintain the basic structure of fifteen infantry regiments?"

"Yes, according to the relevant agreement reached with the 18th Group Army, we also need to provide them with food and fodder for three regiments, which will inevitably increase the burden on the southeastern Shanxi region."

Sun Weimou hesitated for a moment, then tentatively suggested: "Sir, why don't we discuss with them and reduce the supply? If nothing else, we really can't supply cloth shoes."

"I will try to find a way with the Americans to get a batch of sturdy and durable combat boots to reduce the loss of cloth shoes."

The main force responsible for field operations consumes an average of twelve pairs of cloth shoes per year.

Ordinary combat troops use about 10 pairs a year.

This amount of losses plus the number of troops under his command.

This is actually a very heavy burden for the Republic of China, which has relatively low productivity at the time.

Not to mention that Chu Yunfei's troops also need a large number of other weapons and equipment.

Equipment such as raincoats and gas masks were never fully equipped.

Many soldiers of the Jincheng detachment, which performed quite well this time, also want to transfer to the field troops.

While replenishing troops, they also need to be equipped with corresponding weapons and equipment.

As for weapons, Chu Yunfei still has a lot of light weapons in stock.

However, the shooting training of the new recruits and the corresponding carrying equipment they need to be equipped with are a huge headache for the commanders of each unit.

It’s not enough, absolutely not enough.

The spoils were completely consumed, and as the number of casualties increased, the amount of pensions continued to increase.

If no new way to increase revenue is found, the finances of southeastern Shanxi will soon collapse.

Chu Yunfei thought of this and tapped the table in front of him gently: "Regarding your previous suggestion to build more agricultural reclamation corps, I have seriously considered it and decided to try it out in non-main corps to see if I can find a way to improve the current situation of the troops."

While the two were talking.

Zhao Pengcheng walked to the door: "Report."

"Enter."

"Captain Zhou sent a telegram saying that the ambush was successfully concluded and a large amount of spoils were captured..."

Chu Yunfei nodded, indicating that he understood the matter, and turned to look at Sun Weimou beside him: "When the assault regiment is fighting, except for the large loss of ammunition, it can basically seize a lot of things, but the Japanese transport team does not appear every day."

"Think about it, is there any other way..."

After thinking for a moment, Sun Weimou gave his own ideas and suggestions: "Control the number of troops in the current army and give priority to replenishing combat troops. Stop recruiting soldiers from Huang's army. At least we can reduce the resettlement fee and a large amount of military pay. If this money is used to supply the main force, it will be barely enough."

"Okay, I'll give the order right away. The Sichuan Army will only recruit one regiment and give priority to ensuring the training of the troops."

"Commander Chu, are you asking us to go back home for the New Year?"

Huang Baitao asked pretending to be stupid.

Zhuo Tianyu and Sun Ming looked at each other and sighed.

"I'm afraid it's because we have no money." Zhuo Tianyu told the truth.

Huang Baitao raised his eyebrows, the thing he was most worried about had indeed happened.

It's not that he doesn't know the situation in the Republic of China.

Before this, he always thought that things would be much better after staying with Chu Yunfei.

American-equipped infantry reinforced regiment.

In terms of combat effectiveness and firepower, it is second to none in the country.

Under the command of Huang Baitao.

Now that his recruitment work was suddenly stopped, Huang Baitao was naturally full of opinions: "Can't the Nationalist government even afford to pay the soldiers now?"

Sun Ming explained: "Please calm down, Your Majesty, even if it is the 88th Army Group.

It is now difficult to ensure supply in the rear.

Especially in terms of weapons and ammunition, we often rely on assistance from the Soviet Union and the United States.”

Zhuo Tianyu added: "Yes, the 65mm rifle bullets produced by the Northwest Manufacturing Bureau were difficult to supply to the troops during the war."

"Another and most critical point is that our combat intensity is quite high. The strategic reserves in the rear have been essentially exhausted. If we only rely on imports to replenish them, it is naturally impossible to support the combat."

The two sang together.

Huang Baitao couldn't find a reason to refuse Chu Yunfei's order, and he didn't have the courage to go against Chu Yunfei.

The recruitment of soldiers went smoothly.

The 11th Infantry Regiment is already fully staffed, with 4,600 combat troops and a total of 5,800 including non-combat personnel.

There was one regiment of Sichuan troops, with 1,080 combat soldiers and a total of 1,353 people including non-combat personnel.

If we go back for training and carry out a second split, the economic situation will improve once the troops arrive.

I think it will continue to expand, right?

Huang Baitao was a little unsure for a moment.

When Chang Ruiyuan saw the telegram, he was also confused.

Although he paid military salaries according to the normal establishment.

But Chu Yunfei was different from others. He reported all the difficulties he was facing to Chang Ruiyuan in a telegram.

The current total number of combat troops: 20,780.

Combat force shortage: 24,750
Shortage of riding horses: 4,365.

Shortage of draft horses: 1,047.

The main equipment and light and heavy weapons shortages are: 1,375 light machine guns and 436 heavy machine guns.

Mortar shortage: one hundred and thirty-five.

Field anti-aircraft guns/machine guns shortage: 48. This telegram was handed to the Chief of the General Staff, He Yingqin.

This was accompanied by a strategic plan to counterattack Taiyuan.

The two were silent for a moment.

At Chang Ruiyuan's suggestion.

This telegram was circulated to Gu and Chen Cixiu.

All the way to all the senior generals attending the meeting.

The group of generals attending the meeting didn't know what to say at this moment. They just sat upright, hoping that Chang Ruiyuan would not look at them.

If this was an investigation report, Chu Yunfei would have received so much salary without any evidence.

Then everything is easy.

But damn, this is the telegram sent by Chu Yunfei himself.

The article points out in detail the problems and shortcomings existing in the current National Revolutionary Army.

What does it mean?
Drag everyone to die together?
Even if he wanted to self-destruct, he should have chosen a good time. With the current internal and external troubles, do you think the conflict between the local army and the central army is not serious enough?

If this contradiction continues to intensify, what will happen if those wavering local military leaders surrender to the Japanese?
Many people couldn't help but curse Chu Yunfei in their hearts, saying that he was a fool and didn't understand politics.

Although the participants were mainly members of the Military Commission.

However, after the Military Commission was restructured in 36, it focused on the military level.

However, after the adjustment of appointments, the proportion of non-military personnel is still relatively high.

Chang Ruiyuan pays attention to military appearance, even though he is not a military man.

At this time, they had no choice but to act like soldiers, but they did not dare to look up in the direction of Chang Ruiyuan.
Many people attending the meeting, including Chang Ruiyuan himself, knew exactly where the money that disappeared out of thin air had gone.

After Chang Ruiyuan stood up and began Jiang's long-winded speech, everyone thought that the matter was over.

Until I listened for more than ten minutes.

Chang Ruiyuan suddenly blurted out, "If it's still like this in episode 88, what's the situation in other troops across the country?"

Many people present were drenched in cold sweat.

Is this crazy?

It is not enough to disband some local and central troops.

If there is another big fight.

Who will fight for you, Chang Ruiyuan?
In the blink of an eye, another five days passed.

There were few wars across the country.

As the end of the year approached, a group of former military officers immediately set out to report for duty in Changzhi after returning home to visit their families.

It is difficult to be both loyal and filial if you don't take care of both your family and your country.

As a soldier, Chu Yunfei was very kind to give them a short home visit leave.

These officers basically came from their respective local armies.

About twenty-five days after Chu Yunfei proposed the need for officers.

These officers have basically arrived in Changzhi area to report for duty.

Suburbs of Changzhi.

Episode 88 Headquarters, Chu Yunfei’s office.

Fang Ligong was holding the list in his hand at this time.

And the list of people who refused to report stood in front of Chu Yunfei to report the situation.

Chu Yunfei put down the documents he needed to process, put the pen back into the cap, and looked up at Fang Ligong.

"Among the registration list, some are graduates of the Military Academy and some have never received military school education. The list given by the Military and Political Department has a total of 48 people, but in fact only 37 of them showed up. The whereabouts of the rest are unknown."

He took the documents handed over by Fang Ligong.

Chu Yunfei took a quick glance.

The personnel have undergone preliminary screening.

It can barely be considered to meet Chu Yunfei's basic requirements.

Graduates of these so-called military academies are basically small military academies in various places.

What is taught are some basic knowledge.

Books like Clausewitz's On War and Theory of Land Power.

The tactics taught are basically still at the level of World War I or even before World War I.

It's hard to keep up with the times.

But these backward fighters do have some useful combat skills.

For example, the volley gun, a tactic that was still used in the era of line infantry, is still used by all troops today.

The guerrillas of the Eighth Route Army were especially good at it.

After three volleys of bullets, the charge would be sounded, and with each veteran having only five bullets per person, they had to ensure that the spoils of war were captured.

This is how the name of the Three Guns and Eighth Route Army came about.

Chu Yunfei's troops are not good at fighting such wars.

It's not that they are not good at close combat or hand-to-hand combat.

But people are all made of flesh and blood.

If there are no conditions, forget it.

Under certain conditions.

Chu Yunfei naturally wanted to do better as much as possible.

Just as the two were having a brief exchange on the issue of officer placement.

Zhao Pengcheng pushed open the door and Huang Baitao also walked into the office.

"Boss, Huang Baitao has arrived on orders."

"Brother Huanran, please sit down." Chu Yunfei and Qian Bojun both stood up.

Chu Yunfei returned with his military force.

"Brother Huanran, here is the list of officers, is there anyone familiar with them?"

As soon as Huang Baitao sat down, Chu Yunfei handed him the list.

Huang Baitao took a few careful glances and then shook his head: "Many of these people's troops I haven't even heard of, their level may not be enough..."

"So I plan to keep these officers in Changzhi to participate in this training group for senior and mid-level officers to see what their specific combat capabilities are. If they are okay, then we will recruit them directly. If not, we will transfer them after they finish their training. What do you think, Brother Huanran?"

"All arrangements are subject to the general manager."

Chu Yunfei then turned to look at Fang Ligong on the side and said, "Brother Ligong, you still need to worry about the matters of the middle and senior officers training corps. Bojun will also take people to the Second War Zone to train middle and senior cadres of the Jin Army."

"it is good."

Fang Ligong turned around and left.

Chu Yunfei opened the drawer in front of him under Huang Baitao's gaze and handed the report in his hand to Huang Baitao: "Brother Huanran, take a look at this."

Huang Baitao nodded and took the report handed to him.

As he read further, Huang Baitao's brows furrowed more and more.

The situation of the 88th Group Army was actually much worse than he had imagined.

It is difficult to sustain the supply of ammunition for an absolute main force like the First Infantry Regiment.

Only the 7th, 8th and 9th Regiments received priority supplies because of their rotation training and combat missions.

"The strength of our army's combat effectiveness is based on sufficient firepower and tacit cooperation. In close combat, our army's tactical style consistently emphasizes that firepower is king. The reason why we let you come back is also based on this consideration."

As Chu Yunfei spoke, he handed Chang Ruiyuan's call back to Huang Baitao.

The situation of the 88th Group Army is relatively good.

This telegram was most likely sent by Lin Wei, hoping that Chu Yunfei and his men would not start another war within three months.

nowadays.

The Ninth War Zone, as the second strategic counterattack war zone.

The pressure is extremely high.

"The Supreme Command has determined that the enemy is likely to attack Nanchang, and it will be difficult to transport supplies in the short term."

"The national strength of the Republic of China has declined to this extent." Huang Baitao sighed silently.

"Brother Huanran, your new eleventh division's current work should focus on training soldiers. The subsequent combat unit organization will still exist, and the military pay will not be reduced, but the money will be temporarily used for other purposes."

“This is the projected usage plan.”

Chu Yunfei received empty salaries from five core regiments.

In three months, the total amount is about 7.5 million national currency.

Two-thirds of the money was used to expand production at the Changzhi Explosives Factory.

The remaining one-third was used to pay off the debts of the cement and iron plants.

After the Americans injected capital, the bulk of the cost for the construction of steel and related industries.

They are basically in charge.

The news Chu Yunfei received was.

The first batch of industrial assistance programs amounted to as much as 84 million US dollars.

Equivalent to three months of the current fiscal revenue of the Republic of China.

This number is just a drop in the bucket for Americans.

After Huang Baitao talked about the prospects of southeastern Shanxi for more than ten minutes.

Zhao Pengcheng stepped into the office and reported the new situation: "Sir, we have received the latest news."

Huang Baitao also tactfully stood up and left.

Zhao Pengcheng reported in detail: "Many officers from the North China Front Army have set off for Taiyuan, Shanxi. It seems that there is something big going on."

(End of this chapter)