Anti-Japanese War: From Becoming Chu Yunfei to Rising

Chapter 317 The Clown Humiliates Himself (Subscription Request)

"Has it been confirmed that the enemy's 14th Army headquarters has been destroyed?"

Yamamoto Ikki nodded solemnly, "Indeed, more than ten enemy soldiers were destroyed and killed. Their ranks ranged from major to lieutenant general. The leader looked like a military officer who had been in battle for a long time. He was very tall."

"Yes, I will immediately send someone to publicize this matter and report it to the North China Front Army Headquarters."

"Hai, thank you, General." Yamamoto Ikki bowed slightly.

Shinozuka Yoshio waved his hand, signaling Yamamoto Ikki that there was no need to say more: "Yamamoto-kun, there are still a large number of combat targets in the Wutai Mountain area and the Taiyue Mountain area. You need to continue to work hard. The Chinese New Year is approaching, and they are bound to relax their vigilance. This is our opportunity."

"Go!"

"Hai!" Yamamoto Ikki walked with firm steps and turned to leave.

Kusunoki Hideyoshi, who was standing by, waited until Yamamoto Ikki turned around and left before whispering, "General, according to Major General Lin Canghui's intelligence, the 14th Army Headquarters seems to be just an empty shell."

"I know." Shinozuka Yoshio put his hands behind his back, looking somewhat helpless: "We need to give an explanation to the dozen officers who died, the hundreds of locust soldiers, the North China Front Army Headquarters, and the Tokyo Headquarters."

"Whether the enemy's 14th Army Headquarters is really the 14th Army Headquarters or not, Yamamoto-kun and his men did fight a battle and destroyed the target of this '14th Army Headquarters'. That's enough."

Kusunokichi did not say anything more, but continued: "General, the 11th Army's combat operations will begin soon."

"I hope they can win this battle. Otherwise, our army will not be able to give an account to the entire nation."

Shinozuka Yoshio then asked, "Kusuyama-kun, have you made any progress in recruiting soldiers for the Locust Alliance?"

"We have recruited about 30,000 soldiers in North China, but their education level is very low. It will take at least half a year to a year for them to become combat-ready."

"It's enough to maintain local law and order. We can't expect these people who betrayed their motherland to fight for our brother country, the Locust Army of Great Japan."

Yoshio Shinozuka was very sober.

He even knew clearly what kind of people these so-called "Locust Army" soldiers were.

When they are making great strides, a large group of speculators will emerge.

After they saw no hope of defeating Japan, they would naturally choose to "abandon darkness and join the light."

And now.

Because the Anti-Japanese National United Front was successfully maintained.

As the Nationalist government resolutely resisted Japan, there were far fewer such speculators.

As for the local people, if given a choice, most of them would not want to be dogs for the Japanese, right?

Just as the war in the entire Shanxi region was gradually calming down.

The Japanese army frequently mobilized various units of the 11th Army.

It seemed that they were planning to launch an attack on Nanchang to seize the city of Nanchang.

It's just too far away.

Before the fight started, Chu Yunfei wouldn't pay too much attention to it.

Now they have more pressing problems to solve.

"As the Japanese army adjusts its current strategy, it is currently implementing a strategy of using China to control China and using war to support war in North China. Its so-called active guidance of the construction of the new ZG is actually the construction of a pseudo-regime."

"The fundamental purpose of its oppression of the people in North China and direct economic plunder was to meet the needs of a prolonged war of aggression against China and to supplement its national strength."

"According to reliable intelligence, and based on relevant documents and requests from Japan, the North China Front Army is required to strive to achieve long-term self-sufficiency."

"So far, the establishment of maintenance associations, autonomous associations, and autonomous governments in various places has been put on the agenda."

"Their means of economic plunder are mainly issuing currency and providing high-interest loans to support local economic development."

After everyone listened carefully to Sun Weimou's introduction.

Chu Yunfei and Fang Ligong looked at each other.

Fang Ligong signaled: "At present, are there any corresponding countermeasures?"

"The printing of more legal tender and the increase in national and public debts have already had a real impact on the entire economic system in the rear areas of the war. This has improved slightly since Mr. Song became the Minister of Finance, but now the Japanese are clearly trying to achieve their goal of blockading our national government through economic means."

"Shanxi is still doing well, and is basically self-sufficient in major agricultural products and necessities. But in the rear, there is a shortage of salt and sugar, and the prices of controlled products such as cotton, coal, cigarettes, and alcohol have soared."

"It is said that some military officers were involved in this. Our products from southeastern Shanxi were exploited and blocked at every level when they entered the rear market. Even when they reached the hands of ordinary people, our products became high-priced commodities that ordinary people could not afford..."

Chu Yunfei raised his eyebrows and asked, "Do you know who did it?"

Sun Weimou hesitated for a moment, but still reported truthfully: "There are quite a few people involved, basically all local executives, even provincial governors and secretaries-general. There are also a large number of officers involved, not only local troops, but also central troops."

"Even the deputy commander of the war zone was involved in the smuggling of large ship logs, hardwood, and opium to the former occupied areas."

“Do these transport lines pass through Shanxi?”

Sun Weimou shook his head: "It seems that they are afraid of Commander Yan and you. They did not choose to pass through the Second War Zone... But the 14th Army Group also has this idea and wants to sell some Shanxi salt into the Japanese-occupied area."

"How can we make money now that the blockade is so severe?" Fang Ligong was puzzled: "Aren't there enough salt mines in the Huaibei area to supply?"

"Edible salt has become a means for the Japanese to rule the people in the occupied areas. The supply is strictly enforced and will be stopped if there is any disobedience. That's why Deputy Commander Guo wants to get involved in this business."

"The bigger the waves, the more expensive the fish." Chu Yunfei knocked on the table and sighed: "In Hebei, how many bases are there for the 18th Army?"

Fang Ligong walked to the battle map and drew a big circle: "It has an area of ​​about 23 counties and a population of up to 3.5 million."

"Please consult Commander Yan on this matter. If Commander Yan agrees, please do so."

“Let’s consider facilitating tripartite cooperation.

The 14th Army Group should not get involved in this matter. After all, they are guest troops, not the Central Army.

Commander Yan is superstitious.

If this thing can be accomplished, give them 10% of the profit as food, uniforms, and combat allowances for their stay in Shanxi."

Chu Yunfei was silent for a moment, then began to arrange the tasks directly: "Brother Ligong, go to the Second War Zone Commander's Headquarters after the Chinese New Year and bring some gifts to Commander Yan and his men for me. Sun Weimou, you go talk to the 14th Army Group. I will contact Senior Lin for the 18th Army Group. Do you have any other suggestions?"

Everyone shook their heads.

Chu Yunfei knocked on the table: "Okay, now let's talk about the next thing."

"Yes!"

"Regarding the report by Chief of Staff Fang some time ago, the Japanese army launched a new round of propaganda offensive against our 88th episode. The main propaganda platform was still some paper media in North China. The effect was very general, but it has affected some refugees who originally planned to settle in southeastern Shanxi. What is the current situation?"

Chu Yunfei finished speaking.

Sun Weimou then added: "At present, I have asked Changzhi Newspaper, Fuxing Newspaper and Guanghua Newspaper in Shaanxi to carry out corresponding key publicity work. This matter still needs to see the subsequent progress.

I suggest that all combat units should also pay attention to this in their daily work.

We must build good relations with the people, pay close attention to the generation and spread of rumors, and solve this problem at the source. We must also continue to prevent enemy agents, Japanese puppets, and traitors, especially combat troops near enemy-occupied areas. "

"Yes, what do you think?"

Luo Weiguo hesitated for a moment, then said, "Let me add one thing. I suggest that each regiment set up a special security department to coordinate with the local authorities. Although the workload may increase slightly, we can assign someone to be responsible for it."

“How about according to the regional plan?”

"Each county can also send a dedicated person to take charge..."

"I agree."

"Okay, since most people agree, let's do it this way. Weiguo, you need to come up with a set of rules for this matter, and you will be responsible for the initial personnel selection."

"Yes!"

Chu Yunfei is in a meeting here.

A meeting is also being held in Shancheng.

As the Japanese army frequently adjusted its deployment, the 1st Department of the Military Affairs Department of the National Government's Military Commission (headed by Liu Fei) accurately judged that the Japanese army intended to attack Nanchang based on intelligence from various sources.

Corresponding opinions were put forward.

After learning about this, Chang Ruiyuan immediately called Xue Yue, commander-in-chief of the Ninth War Zone.

In order to secure Nanchang and the rear communication lines, we must take the initiative to defeat the enemy, take the offensive and defeat the enemy.

Preparations for the attack should be completed by March 8th.

If Chang Ruiyuan's telegram only gave Xue Yue a rough strategic goal.

Perhaps the course and outcome of the Battle of Nanchang would have been somewhat different.

At this time, in the headquarters of the commander of the Ninth War Zone.

After Xue Yue received the telegram from the headquarters, the first thing he thought about was not how to execute the order.

Instead, they were urgently looking for reinforcements.

As the truly powerful army of the National Government, that is, the attacking army, there are actually only a few of them.

He could not mobilize Du Yuming's troops in the Fifth Army, and it was impossible for them to participate in the front battle in a short period of time.

The only hope is Wang Yaowu's 74th Army. If the Ninth War Zone wants to attack with the so-called offensive warfare, it will definitely need a main force in the absolute sense.

In Xue Yue's opinion, the only combat force that could undertake this important task and could be mobilized and commanded was Wang Yaowu's force.

that's it.

The 74th Army was transferred by Xue Yue to the Zhejiang-Jiangxi Railway, ready to be used as the spearhead of the attack.

The 19th Army held its position and prevented the enemy from crossing the river to attack.
As the amount of ammunition supplies in the rear decreased.

Chu Yunfei and others naturally keenly realized that the war in the Ninth War Zone was about to reignite.

The Nationalist government was like this. Its limited national strength could only guarantee a local battle, and it could not even fully confirm the supply during a local battle.

Battles based on this will often encounter various problems.

There are too many reasons such as poor communications, slow troop movements, and poor coordination.

Chu Yunfei didn't hold out much hope. It was already very good that the Ninth War Zone could maintain its position and maintain a stalemate with the Japanese army.

As long as Xue Yue doesn't indulge his temper too much, there will be no problem in achieving such a strategic situation.

As the New Year approaches.

The streets of Changzhi also began to feel a bit of the New Year atmosphere.

Maybe it was because of the war.

It’s a pity that many families were unable to post Spring Festival couplets.

The streets and alleys were filled with people coming into the city to buy New Year's goods.

Local staff wearing market management sleeves maintain basic order in the market, ensuring that prices remain stable and that customers are not overcharged.

Chu Yunfei was dressed in casual clothes at this time, and followed a few guards into the crowd and rushed into the street corner.

Several local Eighth Route Army soldiers stood by the road, calling on the people to donate generously to save the people in danger.

In just a short period of time, we were able to collect a lot of things.

Chu Yunfei stood not far away and watched for a while, as if he had noticed his extraordinaryness.

One of the female students bravely handed over the tray in her hand and said, "Sir, would you like to donate a little?"

"You..." Zhao Pengcheng was about to step forward and scold.

Chu Yunfei stretched out his hand, took out sixty yuan of French currency from his pocket and put it on the tray.

Sixty yuan of French currency was the monthly income of a normal bank clerk.

At this point in time, a fine Swiss watch is the best.

Equivalent to twenty dollars.

It can buy twenty kilograms of pork, or three stone of rice.

It can be considered a big deal.

"Thank you, sir. You can register here. When the war is won, our Youth National Salvation Corps will find a way to return your money to you."

"Oh?" Chu Yunfei laughed: "Are you planning to return the money to us donors?"

"Yes sir, please rest assured, the war of resistance has been won"

"Forget it, a Chinese person without a name."

Chu Yunfei led his men and turned away.

Seeing this, a young student walked over and asked: "Did that person leave his name?"

"No, but he gave sixty francs."

"Sixty French francs, damn, I can only get this much salary every two months. I guess he must be a local rich young man, right?" The young student grabbed the coin and looked at it carefully, then nodded with satisfaction: "It's real money."

"They don't look like them. They are tall and strong, and look more like soldiers." The female student holding the tray recalled: "There are bulges on their waists, and they seem to be carrying guns."

"Where is it? Show me."

Following the perspective of his female companion, the young student was extremely surprised: "That person seems to be Commander-in-Chief Chu!"

"Really? Didn't you say you only met Commander Xu? (Xu Youlan, former director of Changzhi Recruiting Department, Chapter 155)"

"I've seen him in the newspaper, why is he here?" The young student was extremely surprised and looked at the Changzhi Newspaper Office not far away: "I have a good idea!"

"What new ideas do you have?"

"Commander, the relevant propaganda offensive is already ongoing, including but not limited to fabricating that the Chu Yunfei family, the Qian Bojun family, and the Sun Weimou family have monopolized edible salt, coal and iron resources, as well as corresponding consumer goods resources such as tobacco and alcohol, etc."

"The news has already spread to Shanxi and other areas in North China."

"This news was spread through the establishment of a corresponding newspaper company by sending special personnel to inject capital."

"It is almost impossible for anyone to know that this is related to our great brother country of Japan."

"As for the North China Autonomous Committee, I have already sent someone to make arrangements, and the corresponding propaganda offensive will be further enhanced."

Sugiyama Gen was silent for a moment.

Then he looked at Lin Canghui, the major general who was quickly promoted from the Shanxi First Army to the North China Front Army, and slowly asked, "Lin Cangjun, does the Second War Zone have any other countermeasures at present?"

"At present, they mainly want to carry out targeted rumor-busting through the same propaganda. Our propaganda offensive has made good progress in North China, but the propaganda effect in Shanxi is relatively poor."

"The key point in discrediting a hero in the eyes of the Chinese people is to widen the gap between the two sides, especially in terms of survival resources, which they care most about."

Regarding how to conduct propaganda warfare.

As the head of an intelligence department, Lin Canghui has his own unique insights.

Based on his work experience.

He deeply understood the idea and thoughts deep in the hearts of many people that they are not worried about scarcity but inequality.

We also know that the vast majority of ordinary people are living in dire straits.

All we need to do is to establish Chu Yunfei's image of being extravagant and licentious among the vast number of poor Chinese people.

Even if he really is a hero.

It will also completely stink up the streets.

"Lin Cangjun, I need an explanation."

Sugiyama Moto put the newspaper in his hand on the desk in front of him.

Lin Canghui looked calm and did not show any panic because of the anger of Sugiyama Gen, the commander of the North China Front Army.

Pick up the newspaper on the table.

Changzhi Weekly, eight big words were clearly written on the front page of the newspaper.

A clown who brings disgrace upon himself.

The content published on it not only includes the detailed process and expenses of Qian Bojun’s wedding.

There are photos from the wedding, and even the Qian family’s current industries, occupations, and incomes.

Not only that.

It is an even more direct expenditure. The current propaganda campaign against the generals of the Jin army is even deliberately done by the Japanese.

good news.

These rumors did spread to southeastern Shanxi and even to the core hinterland, namely the Changzhi area.

bad news.

The Second War Zone seemed to have been well prepared for the propaganda war launched by the Japanese army.

No matter how hard they tried to fabricate negative information about Chu Yunfei and his generals.

Or maybe they fabricated a story that Chu Yunfei was secretly contacting the Japanese locust army with the intention of surrendering and jointly building the Greater Japan Co-Prosperity Belt.

Or.

Incite the Supreme Command and Shancheng to judge Chu Yunfei's troops, and portray Chu Yunfei as a warlord who is truly out of the control of the central government and a spokesperson for the interests of the Soviets in China.
All these publicity methods have failed to achieve good results.

It even had a counterproductive effect in Shanxi and southeastern Shanxi.

Lin Canghui met Sugiyama Yuan's questioning gaze and said slowly: "Commander, I think it is precisely because our propaganda has played a real effect, otherwise the enemy would not be so anxious to refute the rumor."

"Not only do we not need to stop our propaganda, we even need to intensify it. We need to not only fabricate the rift between Chu Yunfei and the Second War Zone Commander Yan Xishan and Chang Ruiyuan, but also between him and the Red Party and the 14th Army Group of the Central Army."

"In short, no matter whether it is true intelligence or false rumors, some people will believe it, and their control over southeastern Shanxi will inevitably be affected."

"Now that the New Year is approaching, maybe we can take advantage of their traditional Spring Festival. The main forces of the North China Front Army may take this opportunity to launch a siege against the Eighth Route Army and the areas where the guerrillas are active, and then launch propaganda to portray it as a rift between the various forces."

(End of this chapter)