Anti-Japanese War: From Becoming Chu Yunfei to Rising

Chapter 338: Pacification of Shanxi: Committing oneself to the game, determined to die (Part )
"It's too costly to hit us like this."

This was the first time that Zhang Dayun so directly opposed Chu Yunfei's combat deployment.

Within the headquarters.

Zhang Dayun and Bian Fucheng looked at Chu Yunfei in silence.

The atmosphere was indescribably weird.

Zhang Dayun then added his own point of view: "Since the Reclamation Corps cannot move, why not send the veterans from the Construction Corps to replenish the army? If we fight like this, I'm really worried that the 4th Infantry Regiment won't be able to hold on."

Chu Yunfei remained silent, his expression looking normal.

He took a step forward and picked up the Guanghua brand cigarettes that were placed on top of the ammunition box.

After lighting a match.

Then he lit one and put it in his mouth.

The strong stimulation made Chu Yunfei cough continuously.

I don't know if it was the smoke or something else.

At this time, Chu Yunfei's eyes were full of bloodshot.

"With one main regiment against the main force of the Japanese army, it will be difficult to effectively control our casualties." Bian Fucheng knew the pressure Chu Yunfei was under at the moment: "General Manager, why don't we wait a little longer? Wait until the Japanese army continues to consume its troops, or wait for a new batch of aid from the Soviets or Americans to arrive."

"If it doesn't work, we have to wait until the 10th and 6th Infantry Regiments are able to form combat effectiveness before attacking. The Japanese army will definitely not be able to hold out for three and a half months in its current state!"

Bian Fucheng also expressed his own thoughts.

"Three months. Do we have that much time?"

"I can tell you clearly that if we can't end the war in Shanxi before September, it will be difficult for us to have such a good opportunity again!"

"After the Battle of Nanchang, the Japanese must have enough strength to dispatch troops to reinforce the North China Front Army. They are just focusing their energy on the Ninth War Zone at this stage. Their national strength is far from being exhausted."

Chu Yunfei's words were full of worry.

You can say he was utilitarian or that he used military tactics "barbarically."

But for the Chinese people, the sooner this war ends, the better.

Besides, such a good opportunity is really hard to get again.

The Battle of Nanchang is ongoing in the Ninth War Zone.

The National Army mobilized approximately 230,000 troops, while the Japanese Army mobilized approximately 120,000 troops.

The enemy and our side have mobilized more than 300,000 troops, which can almost be said to be the limit of the current military strength of both sides.

In contrast.

The number of troops participating in the Battle of Shanxi so far has only reached 130,000.

The Japanese army had 80,000 soldiers and they had 50,000.

With their current military strength.

Even if Chu Yunfei had arranged every step of the fight.

The exchange ratio in each battle was 1:3 or 1:2, and the Japanese army still had an almost overwhelming advantage in terms of manpower.

What if we take into account this group of friendly troops that have already begun to act according to Chu Yunfei's plan?

Both Zhang Dayun and Bian Fucheng knew this very well.

Chu Yunfei's move was to rely on the officers and soldiers under his command to leverage the entire Shanxi battle.

And in this case.

After the troops are withdrawn, all fronts will inevitably face greater pressure.

Even to complete tasks that seem impossible.

He not only wanted to transfer the 2nd Infantry Regiment to the south.

Expose the flank of the 4th Infantry Regiment.

The Eighth Infantry Regiment on the Niangzi Pass front must also be transferred to support the Second Infantry Regiment to resolve the crisis on the southern front.

When everything went smoothly, they joined forces to defeat the newly formed 37th Division and secure victory in the Shanxi Campaign.

But in fact it is.

This would also result in the 4th Infantry Regiment having to face attacks from the 37th Division and the 3rd and 4th Mixed Brigades.

There are not many troops left on the long battle line at Niangzi Pass, and it is bound to be extremely thin.

The cunning Anami Korechika would never miss the opportunity to capture Niangzi Pass and cut off their retreat.

Once the Japanese troops attacking Yu County from the south line complete the encirclement with the Japanese troops attacking Niangzi Pass and Pingding line.

By then, the entire main force of the 88th episode will be surrounded by the Japanese army, like a turtle in a jar!
This kind of play is a gamble with extremely high risks, but also extremely high returns.

Including Chu Yunfei himself.

It has also become the most dazzling chess piece in this anticipated game.

"Boss, this style of play is really too radical. We only have so much capital. If something goes wrong, it is unrealistic to expect our friendly forces to be able to rescue us.

Besides, it would take five days for the troops drawn from the Fourth Army to reach southeastern Shanxi.

Their 38th Army can only relieve the crisis in Lin County."

"That's enough." Chu Yunfei said calmly, "Li Kuishan has feelings for our army. I know him very well. He will definitely fight to the death."

"It's impossible that after this battle, all of us will be destroyed, right?" Bian Fucheng took the cigarette handed over by Zhang Dayun and said, "If we come back half a year later, can we recover our fighting power?"

Chu Yunfei: "Of course!"

After he finished smoking the Guanghua brand cigarette in his mouth, he extinguished the tobacco in his right hand and calmly emphasized: "As long as we can defeat the 37th Division of the Japanese Army, recover Taiyuan, drive the Japanese invaders out of Jinzhong area, and stabilize the Great Wall front, no matter how much we spend, it will be worth it."

"But after the heavy losses suffered in the 88th episode, who can hold on to the positions that have been captured, the Sixth Army or the Fourteenth Army?"

"Their condition is not good either!" Zhang Dayun wanted to persuade them again.

Zhang Dayun and Bian Fucheng did not want to terminate the strategic counterattack plan, they just wanted to be more cautious.

Wait until the situation on any front improves before making corresponding troop deployments and mobilizations.

And everything now seems to be forced upon us all of a sudden.

Chu Yunfei can find such fighter planes in the three-dimensional combat map.

However, the corresponding intelligence and information are not sufficient to support such strategic decisions and judgments.

Chu Yunfei had no choice.

He had no choice but to patiently explain: "We are not the only anti-Japanese armed forces in this country. Even if we all die on the battlefield, our friendly forces can still drive the Japanese out of China."

"This is the only chance we can seize, Dayun. We have no choice."

"First, give orders to Qian Zhaoyou and Luo Weiguo. After the 8th Infantry Regiment arrives at the outskirts of Yu County, Liu Wang's troops of the 2nd Infantry Regiment will leave the northern battlefield and head south. At the same time, they will dispatch the assault regiment and move to the Chenjiazhuang line, preparing to flank the enemy's main attacking force."

"Also, use the original code book to inform the Second War Zone Commander Headquarters that our troops are ready to fight the enemy to the death in the Wutai area!"

The assault regiment has tied down an enemy force four times its size, and has now suffered one-third casualties.

And now, he has to take on the most dangerous task.

If Chu Yunfei's order was really carried out, the assault regiment would be defeated in this battle.

Zhang Dayun, the "chief", sighed silently: "Our officers and soldiers are brave, tenacious and not afraid of sacrifice, but I don't understand why we have to fight this battle like this."

Chu Yunfei's eyes were lost in thought. He no longer had the patience to explain: "This is our best chance, Dayun. You will figure it out in a few months. It doesn't matter if you don't figure it out now. Just follow my orders. If there are any problems, I will bear the corresponding responsibilities."

"Yes!" Zhang Dayun straightened his body, walked with firm steps, and quickly went to draft a telegram.

Chu Yunfei knew clearly how many troops the Japanese army had after they shifted their strategic focus to North China.

We also clearly know the limits of the Japanese military's national strength.

Their previous victories indirectly led the Japanese army to start looking for ways to extract some resources from the navy and give them to the army.

This will result in Japan's army strength inevitably increasing over time.

Chu Yunfei knew clearly that the oil resources that Japan urgently needed were in Southeast Asia, not in the country.

Just like the Japanese cabinet and a number of military and political leaders are aware of this, that is why they are developing the navy so vigorously.

There will be a land and sea dispute.

The war of aggression against China was a complete loss-making business for the Japanese army.

The so-called non-expansionists in the country are not the pacifists as people imagine.

Instead, they believe that a full-scale war of aggression against China would not bring about comprehensive and substantial war benefits.

A more important point.

Chu Yunfei knew clearly how destructive the entire Japanese army, this violent group, was when they implemented the Three Alls Policy from top to bottom. Their behavior was so evil that they were even worse than beasts.

If there is war, there will be sacrifices.

Sacrifice is the cornerstone of victory in war.

War is also the greatest test of a nation's endurance.

Chu Yunfei is not made of iron either.

It was also very painful for him to make such a decision.

Three-dimensional combat maps are not omnipotent.

Even if you drive 50 kilometers across the entire map.

Chu Yunfei also only found one chance to defeat the North China Front Army at this point in time.

The risk is very high, so high that there is a certain probability that everyone, including Chu Yunfei, will die on the battlefield.

But he was reluctant to give up, and even more so, he didn't dare to give up.

Everything he did.

It's all for this country, this nation, and the people living on this land.

Moreover.

If the soldiers don’t go, who will?

The duty of a soldier is to defend his country.

As soldiers, they must not retreat if they have a chance to win.

If they retreat, what will happen to the people in Shanxi?
If you retreat, you will lose, a miserable defeat!

Is it possible that the tragedy of the fall of Taiyuan will happen again?
This is absolutely not okay!
He, Chu Yunfei, is here with his brothers.

Using themselves as bait and the most elite ace attack force of the National Revolutionary Army as bait.

He just didn't believe that these damn Japanese devils could withstand such a great temptation.

Niangziguan area.

Mohetan Command Post.

Qian Zhaoyou's military uniform looked as if it had just been taken care of, and was spotless.

In the entire army, he has the best military image.

Even if you have to fight in the midst of war, you will have time to take care of yourself.

Qian Zhaoyou always looks clean and tidy.

"Sir, there is an urgent message from the General Headquarters."

"Put it on the table." Putting down the steamed bun in his hand, Qian Zhaoyou quickly picked up the telegram next to him.

After looking at the content of the telegram sent from the general headquarters.

Qian Zhaoyou frowned for a moment and felt uneasy.

He immediately requested a reply to the command center to verify whether the content of the telegram was correct. At the same time, he ordered people to call the commander of the 7th Infantry Regiment Chen Zejun and the commander of the 8th Infantry Regiment Guo Yanzheng to the command center.

Forty-five minutes later.

The confidential clerk handed the verified telegram back to Qian Zhaoyou.

After taking a careful look, Qian Zhaoyou realized Chu Yunfei's determination.

We also feel the urgency from this strategic choice.

he guessed.

There was a high probability that Chu Yunfei realized that something was not right.

In order to confirm his guess, he immediately sent someone to call Colonel Smith Douglas, the American military attaché stationed in Niangziguan area, to the headquarters.

After a few simple greetings.

Qian Zhaoyou went straight to the point and said, "Colonel Smith, we have known each other for almost a year, so we can be considered old friends."

Colonel Smith grinned. With his understanding of Chinese culture, he had guessed what Qian Zhaoyou wanted to say: "Of course, General Qian, just say it."

"The international situation has been a little tense recently. Will Europe make any big moves?"

After the translator finished speaking, Smith stopped smiling and said in a businesslike manner, "I'm sorry, General Qian, this is not part of our cooperation agreement. I cannot reveal our secrets to you."

Qian Zhaoyou's guess was now confirmed.

The more serious Smith appears, the more tense the situation in Europe becomes.

After asking a few questions indirectly.

Guo Yanzheng arrived at the command center first.

Smith was sent away on the pretext of a military council being held.

He also handed the telegram in his hand to Guo Yanzheng, commander of the 8th Infantry Regiment.

"This..." Guo Yanzheng glanced at it and was also puzzled: "If we withdraw, the 7th Regiment will have to abandon the existing defensive position. How can we fight against a Japanese division with one main force regiment?"

"The fighting in the north is intense. Commander Chu's meaning is very clear. Priority should be given to ensuring the defeat of the 37th Division. This is the only way to revitalize the entire battlefield."

"Wasn't all our previous efforts in vain?" Guo Yanzheng obviously couldn't understand.

Soon Chen Zejun also arrived at the command center.

"Report."

"Come in." Qian Zhaoyou glanced at Chen Zejun and asked in a low voice, "Where's your military cap? Why is it gone?"

"Before receiving the notice, I was observing the enemy's situation at the front line and was shot by a sniper. Fortunately, I was lucky and only my hat was blown off." Chen Zejun seemed to be still in shock.

Qian Zhaoyou had no choice but to remind them: "Even when observing the enemy situation, you must pay attention to safety and don't get too close to the front line."

"In addition, Commander Chu is preparing to dispatch the Eighth Regiment to support the Second Regiment to relieve the siege on the northern line."

"That means our Seventh Regiment has to fight against an entire division?" Although Chen Zejun is good at defensive combat and earthwork.

But this task sounds a bit outrageous.

"Back then, our 358th Regiment had the same number of troops as you, and we fought all the way from Falu Ridge to Shouyang, relying on favorable terrain and fighting step by step."

Chen Zejun shook his head: "At that time, Commander Chu had nearly 30 mountain artillery and field artillery, but we don't have any. Now the whole regiment has less than 14 direct-fire artillery, and 10 of them are 37mm caliber anti-tank guns."

Qian Zhaoyou tried to get Chen Zejun to change his mindset: "We should not fight with the Japanese army in a consumption war. We will withdraw when we can get an advantage. As long as we don't lose money, even if we lose Niangzi Pass in the end and Commander Chu blames us, I will take the responsibility."

Chen Zejun was somewhat helpless: "Chief of Staff, we have a total of 105 people, and the enemy's division is conservatively estimated to have people. The enemy also has mm caliber howitzers and a large number of mountain and field artillery. How can we fight..."

"It's not that there are no reinforcements. The Eighteenth Army is currently taking the initiative to attack. They will also contain the 108th Division. The main force of their 115th Division is moving to the rear of Shijiazhuang, pretending to attack."

Eighteenth Group Army?
Given their fighting strength, the Japanese might not come back to support us even if we really attack.

Chen Zejun was also familiar with the 18th Group Army.

He remained silent.

If the 8th Infantry Regiment is withdrawn, we will not be able to hold the Niangzi Pass even if we fight to the death.

Seeing Chen Zejun didn't say anything.

Qian Zhaoyou also got angry, which was quite rare: "You can say whatever you want to say, but before you speak, you should touch yourself first to see if you still have balls and whether you are a man!"

Chen Zejun is still a young man, and even though he has become more stable after gaining experience, he will not shrink back at this time.

"The order has been issued. I want to make it clear here that as long as there is still one man in my 7th Infantry Regiment, no Japanese soldier will get past Niangzi Pass."

"Sit down!" Qian Zhaoyou glared at Chen Zejun who stood up.

"I still say the same thing. Relying on favorable terrain, we fight step by step, achieve small victories, and win steadily. Why have we built so many defensive fortifications along the Niangzi Pass?"

Chen Zejun nodded: "Give us at least half a day to adjust and retract our forces. Otherwise, once the Japanese army notices something is wrong, they will easily concentrate their forces and attack us all at once."

"Okay, that's it."

Shaanxi.

34th Army Headquarters.

Hu Zongnan looked at the handwritten order in his hand.

I had mixed feelings for a while.

Chu Yunfei was determined to use his own troops as bait and launch a strategic decisive battle with the Japanese army in the Wutai area.

This determination could not be changed by Chang Ruiyuan's previous orders.

It's like he was overwhelmed by victory, or like a gambler who is risking everything.

However, Hu Zongnan thought about it for a long time, but still couldn't figure out the reason why Chu Yunfei was going all in.

If you look at it from another angle.

For Yan Laoxi, the entry of the 34th Army into Shanxi was tantamount to inviting a wolf into the house.

But nowadays, Yan Laoxi can no longer care about so many things.

As long as we can get reinforcements and drive away the Japanese devils.

What if Hu Zongnan and the Central Army under his command refuse to leave Shanxi?

"What's this, Chief Yan Baichuan?" The Chief of Staff Luo Lie standing beside him did not have much respect for Yan Laoxi.

He was a graduate of the fourth class of the Whampoa Military Academy and one of Hu Zongnan's main aides and confidants.

He has always held a hostile attitude towards local powerful figures like Yan Laoxi.

Hu Zongnan calmly analyzed: "The situation in the Second War Zone is tense, and Chu Yunfei's troops are in danger of being overturned."

"Although it is not the right time to enter Jin to fight, we still need to follow the old man's military orders." Luo Lie reminded loudly.

Hu Zongnan looked at the telegram in his hand, thought for a long time and finally made a discount: "Move Fan Hanjie's 27th Army to Shanxi to provide assistance and put it under the command of the 14th Army Group."

"Think twice, Commander. If we let Commander Bai take command, the 27th Army might be wiped out after one battle. It would be better to let Commander Yan take command. It would be a favor to him. After the battle, both sides can communicate better."

"Well, send a telegram to the Second War Zone Commander's Headquarters and Fan Hanjie. They will be under the command of Commander Yan of the Second War Zone. We look forward to inflicting heavy damage on the Japanese 20th Division and achieving excellent results."

"Yes!"

North China Front Army Headquarters.

As the actions of the Second War Zone and the Eighth War Zone continued one after another.

Sugiyama Gen, who should have had some concerns and even been afraid to take action, was now excited as if he had seen the dawn of victory.

"Our opponents seem to have lost their patience, like a drowning swimmer making his last struggle."

Yamashita Tomoyuki didn't say anything.

His tall figure stood aside, still remaining silent.

Under the watchful eye of Sugiyama Moto.

After a while, Feng Wencai said in a muffled voice, "The enemy army seems to be shrinking its forces. Once they occupy the terrain of the Wutai Mountain area, it will inevitably affect the subsequent war situation. I suggest that we give priority to defeating the enemy in Yu County and Niangzi Pass and achieve encirclement."

In the view of Sugiyama Gen, Yamashita Tomoyuki and others.

These other combat units of the National Army and the Eighth Route Army should have continued to maintain a standoff.

The fundamental reason for taking the initiative to attack at this time is: under their siege, the 88th Army will definitely not be able to hold on!
You must know that the Japanese army consumed a lot of strategic resources and military supplies reserves for this war.

The fighting lasted for half a month, and in the last seven days alone, 75 artillery shells with a caliber of mm and above were fired.

This does not include their Type 92 infantry guns, support weapons such as grenade launchers, and air force units that drop aerial bombs from the sky.

How many troops does Chu Yunfei have to withstand such heavy bombardment?
(End of this chapter)