Anti-Japanese War: From Becoming Chu Yunfei to Rising

Chapter 319: Year-end Summary Meeting (I); They are smuggling, we are trading! (Subscribe)

Subtitle: This is our glory.

The second day of the new year.

Chang Ruiyuan, Yan Laoxi and others received Chu Yunfei's New Year's greetings telegram.

The third day of the new year.

Yan'an sent a telegram to congratulate the New Year, and Chu Yunfei replied. Both sides were very happy and had further discussions on trade in North China.

The fourth day of the new year.

A meeting of all local military and political cadres was held in Changzhi area.

Chu Xichun, Chief of the General Staff of the Second War Zone, attended the meeting on behalf of the Commander-in-Chief of the Second War Zone.

Chu Yunfei and Fang Ligong spoke on the relevant annual goals and set the tone.

And give corresponding commendations and honors for the battles in the previous period.

Colonel Zhou Weiguo, commander of the assault regiment, was promoted to the rank of colonel.

Colonel Chen Zejun, commander of the 7th Infantry Regiment, was promoted to the rank of colonel and awarded the fourth-class Baoding Medal.

Besides.

There are also some corresponding honors and awards.

Basically, they are some Gancheng Medals and Yunhui Medals.

As for the higher level blue and white medal.

Not many people were awarded.

Some time ago, Guo Jiqiao was promoted to deputy commander-in-chief of the 14th Army Group and Song Xilian was promoted to commander of the 71st Army.

Their subordinates, the commander of the 54th Division Kong Fanying and the commander of the 87th Division Shen Fazao, were both awarded the Blue and White Medal.

Basically, all units have also received medals in other areas.

Senior commanders value honor, which is of great benefit to their subsequent development.

But these are not the case for the officers and soldiers of the participating troops.

The French francs and silver dollars awarded as rewards are what the officers and soldiers below value most.

These can not only improve their lives, but also make their families live a little better.

The main purpose of Chu Xichun's visit was to discuss with Chu Yunfei the main development direction of the Second War Zone in the coming year.

The morning after the conference ended.

The officers at each regimental level returned to their bases to carry out the following honorary commendation and medal awarding ceremony.

And in accordance with Chu Yunfei's requirements, we vigorously selected officers and soldiers with special skills.

For example, grenadiers and sharpshooters, with the focus on selecting relevant special shooters.

Make plans for the subsequent large-scale replacement of American equipment.

As for the senior commanders.

In addition to Qian Bojun leading a team to train senior officers in Linfen area.

The rest of the senior officers are in place.

Wu Ziqiang had already brought his family back at this time.

Chu Yunfei even sent someone to bring Brigade Commander Jiang Yuzhen's old mother and children back to Changzhi for support.

Brigade Commander Liang, Regiment Commander Wang and many other heroes of the War of Resistance.

Local staff and resident staff were dispatched to visit and express condolences to officers at or above the regimental level who died in the southeastern region of Shanxi.

Village cadres from all over the country will also visit the families of the fallen soldiers to express their condolences and present them with some New Year's goods.

Maybe some people will forget them.

But Chu Yunfei will never forget these soldiers who sacrificed their lives for their country and the people.

As long as he has the energy to spare, he will continue to do this work unswervingly.

In the conference room.

Chu Yunfei and Chu Xichun sat at the front.

On the left and right sides are Fang Ligong, Huang Baitao, and Liu Shuzeng.

They were followed by Wu Ziqiang, Zhuo Tianyu, Luo Weiguo, Sun Weimou, Zhang Dayun, Wang Qifeng, Zhang Dongkai, Liang Guoping and Ouyang Xianpeng.

Further down the list were Sun Ming, Bian Fucheng, Xue Jie, Guo Yanzheng, Cao Potian, Pang Junming, Ma Keying, Song Ming, Xu Hongxuan (director of the First Field Hospital), and others.

The 88th episode of National Revolutionary Army.

Gather the stars.

All the participants in the meeting were famous generals with prominent reputations.

As for the leaders of the main groups.

Naturally, there is no way to attend a meeting of this level.

Even Chu Yunfei's current personal adjutant, Zhao Pengcheng, could only sit on a high stool not far away to take notes of the meeting.

Following the entry of Chu Yunfei and Chu Xichun.

A group of generals stood up and stood at attention in a serious manner.

"Everyone, sit down." Chu Yunfei gestured.

"Okay, let's have the meeting."

Fang Ligong cleared his throat and continued, "In the past year, our army has fought 173 battles, killing or wounding 87,600 Japanese soldiers, including three lieutenant generals, four major generals, and 93 lieutenant officers. This is a glorious achievement and a part of the history of the National Revolutionary Army since its founding."

"We, the 88, are the role models of the National Revolutionary Army."

"Each of us is a model officer for others."

As soon as Fang Ligong said this.

Even Huang Baitao, Wang Qifeng, Zhang Dongkai and others who had just joined could not help but puff out their chests with pride.

What an honor!

This is what they deserve.

"Our tactics are the benchmark and textbook for the entire army."

“Our strategic guiding ideology is the strategic guiding ideology currently used by the National Revolutionary Army.”

"Even the Western powers need to learn from our army."

Fang Ligong's tone was sonorous and very contagious: "This is our pride and glory."

After a pause.

Fang Ligong then added: "Last year, our army went through several major battles, suffered serious losses in personnel and equipment, and most troops suffered heavy casualties. Even after replenishment, there were still too many shortages."

"Combat effectiveness has generally declined and needs to be sorted out and replenished."

"In response to the military order of the Supreme Command and the Chairman's call at the Nanyue Military Conference, after consultation with the Second War Zone Commander's Headquarters."

"Our 88th Army now issues the following military orders."

"The newly formed 13th Division Pang Junming and Cao Potian's troops are the first batch of rotation training and replenishment troops. They will lead their troops to the large-scale training ground in Jincheng for a three-month rotation training. In principle, they will not participate in or undertake corresponding combat missions during this period."

"The second phase of the rotation training plan is for the 7th, 8th, and 9th Infantry Regiments of the Flying Tiger Honor Division. The 10th Infantry Regiment is currently in a state of being built and will also participate in the corresponding rotation training and rest plan at that time."

"The third round of training is to be determined based on the recovery of the combat effectiveness of each unit."

Fang Ligong finished speaking.

Chu Yunfei asked, "What ideas and opinions do you have? Please speak freely as much as possible."

The generals had no expression on their faces and no one spoke.

"If you have no objection, let's discuss the next matter."

Seeing his eyes looking at him.

Sun Weimou cleared his throat and continued, "Based on the current economic situation in southeastern Shanxi and the Shanxi Pacification Office, after obtaining the approval of the relevant departments such as the military administration and military command, as well as the chairman."

"We have made corresponding changes to our military pension regulations. This is currently in the trial stage. The document has been placed on the table. You can read it carefully."

Zhuo Tianyu and others picked up the documents on the table and read them carefully.

Take a general look at the corresponding policy adjustment direction.

In addition, relevant regulations have been added to the pension work, which will also provide pensions to the Construction Corps, the Agricultural Reclamation Corps, and local armed forces when they sacrifice their lives in construction tasks.

Overall, in the next at least five years.

At least about 48 million national yuan in pensions can be saved, which is equivalent to more than 10 million US dollars.

This amount of money is enough to replace six infantry regiments and support a small- to medium-sized battle. Chu Yunfei said in a deep voice: "Everyone, the change in the pension regulations is a helpless move at the moment. If the National Government's finances continue to deteriorate, the next step may be to cut the salaries of officers and try out the National Government's national crisis salary standards."

Sun Weimou nodded: "The estimated tax revenue for the southeastern region of Shanxi next year is about 23 million national currency, but the estimated expenditure for the first half of the year alone has reached 16 million."

Chu Yunfei continued, "So we still need to work harder on increasing revenue and reducing expenditure. At present, the plan for the Jibei and Jidong regions of our Second War Zone has been approved by Commander Yan. The headquarters is still studying it. I have already informed Secretary-General Lin, and there shouldn't be any major problems."

"Our Second War Zone should do its utmost to mediate the relationship between Yan'an and Shancheng, ensure the maintenance of the anti-Japanese national united front, support and do its utmost to implement the established policy of the whole nation's united resistance to the war."

"This trade operation is expected to provide a profit of 31.5 million national currency throughout the year, which is expected to greatly improve the current fiscal revenue situation in southeastern Shanxi."

"31.5 million national currency?" Zhuo Tianyu was stunned for a moment, and asked, "Wei Mou, why is the money calculated to be so much?"

"This is just the estimated profit from the export of Shanxi salt. If we can ship it stably, our army will be able to make so much profit."

"But didn't the Japanese try out the new currency in the areas they controlled?"

"The guerrilla zone of the 115th Division not only has the pseudo-government's Union Silver Notes, but also Border Region Currency, but it is not widely recognized. After investigation, it is found that the main currency for private transactions among the people is still the silver dollar used as a precious metal."

Chu Yunfei emphasized: "Master Lin and his men will trade with grain, so you can rest assured."

Zhuo Tianyu understood and nodded: "If that's the case, then I have no doubts."

"As for how to expand trade and even strengthen our Jin army's infiltration and economic control over North China, this is still under study. If you have any new ideas, please feel free to speak up."

Huang Baitao hesitated and said, "If we interfere with the voices in North China, will it affect other war zones? As far as I know, many army, division, and even war zone commanders are doing similar business."

Chu Yunfei chuckled: "We call it trade, and they call it smuggling. As long as we find a batch of them within the jurisdiction of our Second War Zone, we will confiscate them."

He knocked on the table and emphasized loudly: “Any trade action that does not go through the Chairman and the High Command will be regarded as treason.

No matter who they belong to, send them all to the military court. I want to see which big Buddha is behind these people."

Chu Xichun also emphasized: "In principle, controlled resources such as edible salt are not allowed to flow into the Japanese war zone. The actions of our Second War Zone are basically certain to be supported by the Chairman."

Chu Yunfei looked at Sun Ming: "Sun Ming."

"Have."

"I'll leave this matter to you. After it's over, you will accompany Brother Huanran to continue recruiting soldiers in northern Sichuan. First, block the opening in northern Sichuan for me. I will assign Zhu Xinlei's company to you as a guard."

"Yes!"

Sun Ming sat down.

There is a saying in southeastern Shanxi that has been around for a long time.

When in the 358th Regiment, many soldiers had heard of it.

If Chu Yunfei wants to kill someone, Sun Ming, as his adjutant, can come forward to guarantee that person's life will be spared.

But Sun Ming wanted to kill someone.

No one can stop it.

This is true even for the chief officers at all levels, including Chief of Staff Fang Ligong.

As for why there is such a strange statement.

In fact, many people have hearts as clear as a mirror.

The person Chu Yunfei wants to kill may not necessarily deserve to die, nor may he be the person he wants to kill.

So if Sun Ming can be saved, Chu Yunfei will go with the flow and keep his life.

But Sun Ming wanted to kill someone.

This must be the person Chu Yunfei wants to kill.

As a personal adjutant, Sun Ming is the one who takes the blame, so no one can stop him.

at the meeting.

Chu Yunfei once again took out Sun Ming's knife.

In northern Sichuan, Sun Ming actually represents the Second War Zone and represents Chu Yunfei.

Chu Yunfei has offended many people.

But I also made a lot of friends.

Something really went wrong, or the interests of one party were affected.

It is very likely that Chu Yunfei himself does not even need to intensify the conflict between the two sides.

A third party will provoke conflict between the two parties.

And those parasites that bring harm to the country and the people will be exposed.

To kill or not to kill?

Chang Ruiyuan actually had no choice.

The reason why he dared to start taking action against these "powerful" local military officers at this point in time.

In essence, it was Chu Yunfei who gave him the courage.

Instead of the central army under his command!
There were a large number of factions under the Central Army, with different ideas, and they even pretended to obey Chiang Kai-shek's orders but actually disobeyed them.

But Chu Yunfei is different.

He is the fighting version of "Hu Zongnan", and his ability to lead a team is also maxed out.

And its organization is not inferior to that of the Red Party.

ZZ ideological education keeps up, and the entire team is a completely iron army.

Water cannot be poured in and rain cannot get in.

Anyone who is sent in by the Military Control Commission or the Central Control Commission can be persuaded to defect.

In addition, Chu Yunfei himself is loyal.
You can also attract a group of people to be "loyal".

As long as Chang Ruiyuan is mentally normal, he will never let go of this life-saving straw.

Why are Americans and Soviets now willing to take the initiative to contact the National Government?

Even take the initiative to offer corresponding favorable conditions to win over?
It all comes down to four words.

United Front value.

Where does the value of united front come from?

That was achieved through hard work, battle after battle!
If these metal mineral resources of the Republic of China were provided to the Soviets.

It will become the raw material for them to cast armor-piercing shells and tanks.

Provided to the Germans.

These would become shells fired at the Soviets.

The Soviets naturally hoped to obtain more metal raw materials from the Republic of China.

As for the Americans, needless to say, they are actually eyeing this huge market of 400 million people.

And with Stilwell's return and the efforts of a group of overseas Chinese.

More and more Americans learned about the war in the Far East.

I learned that there is a country called Japan that is ambitious and wants to dominate East Asia.

Once Japan succeeds.

Their interests will be directly damaged, and the giants that have just escaped from the quagmire of the financial crisis will fall into the quagmire again.

It would be strange if these old white people could accept it!
"Okay, let's move on to the third thing."

Chu Yunfei signaled to Fang Ligong.

Fang Ligong then spoke up: "Suggestions on further standardizing tactical actions and creating a distinctive combat group and corresponding equipment replacement plan."

"The list of the second batch of American-equipped infantry regiments to be equipped is as follows: the first infantry regiment led by Zhang Fugui, the second infantry regiment led by Liu Wang, and the third infantry regiment led by Sun Xinpu."

"Pang Junming of the 4th Infantry Regiment and Zhou Daxing of the 5th Infantry Regiment are the third batch of infantry regiments to be equipped with a full set of American weapons."

"Then there are the 6th and 10th Infantry Regiments that are yet to be established."

"In order to ensure long-term combat, the 7th, 8th, and 9th Infantry Regiments will undergo a second adjustment. The 7th Infantry Regiment will keep a full set of domestic weapons, while the 8th and 9th will be equipped with Type 38 rifles or Type 65 rifles made in Jin, in order to unify the caliber of relevant weapons."

Chu Yunfei knocked on the table and continued, "The proposed commander of the 10th Infantry Regiment is Huang Hongyou."

"Do you have any recommendations for the position of the head of the Sixth Infantry Regiment?"

Chu Yunfei has already secured the position of commander of the 10th Infantry Regiment.

Naturally, there is nothing much to say.

Who should take over the position of the current commander of the 6th Infantry Regiment?

There are some explanations here.

Luo Weiguo was the first to speak up: "I suggest that the head of the Guard Regiment, Guo Lingfeng, be appointed as the head of the Sixth Infantry Regiment."

(End of this chapter)