Anti-Japanese War: From Becoming Chu Yunfei to Rising

Chapter 354: Dai Li comes to apologize and replenishes equipment! (Subscribe)

Shanxi.

Changzhi, the headquarters of the 88th group.

At this time, Chu Yunfei was standing in front of the sand table.

Standing opposite him were Zhang Dayun, Luo Weiguo, and a group of combat staff.

These staff officers are basically promoted from the battalion and regiment commanders below.

More than 90% of them are basically military academy students, and a few of them are from the military.

Chu Yunfei's goal was to conduct an assessment lasting less than half a month.

If qualified, he will stay in the Operations Department and assist Fang Ligong, Luo Weiguo and Zhang Dayun in their work.

It can also reduce some of their burden.

Perhaps because they had been exposed to different levels of combat before, none of these young officers demonstrated command skills that satisfied Chu Yunfei.

Perhaps they can command battles at the regiment level, with more than a thousand people.

However, when it comes to higher-level battles, they not only lack experience, but even some basic knowledge.

Come to think of it.

The military academy experience of this group of people was either the Military Academy or the Whampoa Military Academy.

The best is to graduate from the Japanese Military Officer School.

These places themselves are places for training grassroots officers.

They have not received any higher-level training that would require them to demonstrate such abilities.

It's really a bit too much to ask.

"At present, you all lack some operational thinking skills and the ability to coordinate the overall situation. But it doesn't matter. Your future training direction is to be a senior operational staff officer responsible for the formulation of some operational plans."

Chu Yunfei paused, then turned to look at Zhang Dayun, who had a bitter face.

Then he turned his gaze to Luo Weiguo: "Weiguo, Brother Ligong needs to go to the southwest for me, you can take these people with you."

Luo Weiguo stood up slightly, his face serious: "Yes, sir."

Chu Yunfei didn't have time to add anything.

Zhao Pengcheng walked quickly into the operations room.

Everyone's eyes, or even their peripheral vision, fell on Zhao Pengcheng at this moment.

"Commander Chu, Dai Yunong is here."

"Ah."

After Chu Yunfei exchanged glances with Fang Ligong.

He walked out of the war room.

Zhao Pengcheng then said the following: "He brought a lot of things, and it seems that he was planning to rescue someone, including Mr. Shou Kang's horse painting."

"Mr. Shou Kang?"

Chu Yunfei had never heard of this name.

Zhao Pengcheng had no choice but to explain: "Mr. Xu Beihong."

There are memories and impressions that quickly flash through my mind, but not many.

It seems like I learned it in class when I was a child.

Noticed Chu Yunfei's doubts.

Zhao Pengcheng went on to explain: "Mr. Shoukang is particularly good at painting horses, and his painting skills are among the best in the country."

Chu Yunfei nodded slightly, not knowing what effect this thing would have in the short term.

He has no artistic talent.

Even if it is a stunning painting, when placed in front of him, there are only two comments: beautiful or ugly.

That's it.

Chu Yunfei paused.

Zhao Pengcheng immediately looked around with extreme vigilance, his right hand already touching the gun.

“Are his paintings valuable?”

Zhao Pengcheng was silent for a long time.

I don’t know if he was estimating the price or coming back to his senses.

“Good value, but not a lot.”

With a voice saying, Commander Chu has arrived.

Dai Yunong in the reception room also stood up slowly at this time.

He was wearing a Zhongshan suit and looked serious.

This was their first meeting.

Dai Li had a long face and slightly high cheekbones.

The nose is straight and narrow, and the lips are thin and often tightly pursed.

The jawline is cold and hard, giving people a sharp and alert look.

Chu Yunfei was previously in relevant literature.

People always describe Dai Li's eyes as sharp as a knife, often described as having "an eagle-like gaze."

And this so-called falcon and the chairman's sword.

In front of him, the only difference is the clothes.

Basically, there is not much difference from ordinary soldiers.

As for the dark Zhongshan suit he liked to wear, it is indeed as recorded in historical documents and many people's memoirs.

The buttons are fastened meticulously to the collar.

Highlighting its "discipline first" style.

Chu Yunfei returned Dai Yunong's salute as usual: "Sit down."

"Brother Chu."

Dai Yunong didn't have time to say anything polite.

Chu Yunfei had already raised his hand to signal, and interrupted: "Dai Yunong, you came all the way to me, is it because of Liang Ganqiao?"

This is another unconventional way of playing.

The reason why Dai Yunong was able to gain Chang Ruiyuan's respect and favor was that he had the ability to adapt to changing circumstances.

Regarding Chu Yunfei’s directness.

He was already prepared in his heart.

But I still didn't expect that this person would start talking about serious matters as soon as he sat down.

"Yes, Senior Brother. This is my duty. I hope you can understand."

"understand?"

Chu Yunfei snorted coldly: "Do you know how many people sent me telegrams after he got into trouble?"

Dai Yunong was silent.

No matter what, Liang Ganqiao was a first-term student of Whampoa Military Academy.

Even if he left the Military Control Commission, he could still find a good way out.

He is Dai Yunong, and seems to have considerable power.

But in fact, he is just doing dirty work.

He is completely on a different level from senior commanders like him who hold actual military power.

"Is it the chairman's order to take Zhou Daxing away?"

Dai Yunong remained silent: “No”

"I know, the old man is suspicious like that!"

Chu Yunfei was very annoyed that Chang Ruiyuan was worrying about nothing.

"It's like everything is over once you get involved with the Red Party."

"If the party-state is united and full of vitality, how can the Red Party have room to survive?"

"Also, he didn't bother to deal with Wang Zhaoming's treason, but kept staring at those of us fighting on the front lines."

"Sometimes I really don't know what's going on in the principal's head."

Dai Yunong swallowed.

I didn't dare to answer.

It is true that he is ambitious.

But after Chu Yunfei said this, perhaps Chang Ruiyuan would just smile and think that Chu Yunfei was just complaining.

If he dared to say so.

The next day, the deputy director of the Military Control Commission no longer had to work.

"Brother Yunfei, I think Director Liang misunderstood my intentions for this military operation. I originally just wanted to ask Captain Zhou to go to Shancheng to learn more about the situation."

Kill me?

Chu Yunfei's eyes were cold and he pointed at his head.

"Sometimes it's better to speak openly and honestly."

"We are all working for the Chairman. It's just that I am in the army and you are his lackey."

"Now our Second War Zone is carrying out a massive strategic counter-offensive. I don't know how many people are eyeing Shanxi, not only the Japanese, but also Wang's followers and separatists."

"It was just a so-called action that caused our army's morale to waver."

Chu Yunfei looked indifferent, tapping the chair beside him unconsciously with his fingers: "Your Military Control Commission has stirred up a huge disturbance in southeastern Shanxi. If this battle is delayed and the progress of the war is affected, can your Military Control Commission bear this responsibility?"

responsible?

Dai Yunong felt quite helpless.

The implication of Chu Yunfei's words was too obvious.

just.

What else could Dai Yunong do? It was Chang Ruiyuan who insisted on doing things his own way.

Supplies are insufficient and difficult to transport, which is why this batch of aid is being delivered so slowly.

It's actually not complicated.

When the Sui-Zao Battle broke out.

The combat order issued by Chang Ruiyuan was to give priority to supplying the Fifth War Zone where a fierce battle was taking place.

After He Yingqin received the order.

Of course he won't be polite.

A batch of weapons and equipment were intercepted immediately and handed over directly to Tang Enbo's army group.

And when Chang Ruiyuan found out.

It's already too late.

These weapons and equipment, which were originally scheduled to be distributed to the Second War Zone, have now been handed over to the Fifth War Zone.

It was impossible for Chang Ruiyuan to get it back from Li Zongren or Tang Enbo.

The Fifth War Zone is also fighting, and the operations are still defensive.

The time for replenishment naturally needs to be postponed.

In Dai Yunong's opinion, how could Chu Yunfei not know about this?
All he needs to do is send a telegram and Wang Shihe will naturally tell him the whole story.

It was obvious that Chu Yunfei wanted to use this as an excuse to extort money from him.

He also planned to get enough compensation from Chang Ruiyuan.

"Brother, it is indeed our military control that did something wrong. I hope you can bear with me."

Dai Yunong smiled helplessly: "These are some gifts I prepared for you, Senior Brother."

Take the list handed to you.

Chu Yunfei took a glance.

[1903 M3000 (Springfield rifle) bolt-action rifles and million rounds of ammunition.

Five hundred M1911A1 semi-automatic pistols and five hundred thousand rounds of ammunition.

Attached: M1918 magazine pouch, leather holster (with leather strap).

Two hundred Thompson submachine guns and two million rounds of ammunition.

Note: This batch of magazines are all 30 rounds long and come with a 30 round magazine bag.

勃朗宁M1919A3重机枪50挺，弹药一百万发，附M14穿甲燃烧弹、M2穿甲弹、M1曳光弹等。

Some equipment omitted
3 new M1000 anti-personnel mines.
60 50mm mortars, rounds of various shells, with shoulder pads, seat bag, and tool bag. 】

See this list for the first time.

Chu Yunfei felt Dai Yunong.

Or rather, Chang Ruiyuan's full sincerity.

These things are not weapons included in the US aid list.

Obviously, it was Chang Ruiyuan who temporarily adjusted the supplies for him.

As for the combat troops that were supposed to receive this batch of weapons and equipment, where should they find these things?

It’s better to let Chang Ruiyuan deal with this kind of thing.

"Don't do things you shouldn't do. After all, I'm your senior, and we should still respect our friendship."

"That's what senior brother taught me."

Chu Yunfei didn't have time to continue the polite conversation with Dai Yunong, and then asked: "Did you come here by a special plane this time?"

Dai Yunong nodded.

"Well, when you go back, take my Chief of Staff Fang Ligong with you. He has to go to Shancheng for me to handle some important business."

Chu Yunfei did not give Dai Yunong a chance to refuse. As he spoke, he stood up and greeted Zhao Pengcheng who was standing not far behind him.

Walked out of the reception room.

mountain city.

Command headquarters, operations meeting room.

Wang Shihe hurriedly placed a report in front of Chang Ruiyuan and said, "Commissioner, this is the number and list of people who need to be rewarded and compensated for their contributions in this battle."

Chang Ruiyuan picked up the report and said casually: "Yun Fei took much longer to report his achievements this time than before..."

"It might be because of the Military Control Commission," Wang Shihe hesitated and reminded in a low voice.

"What happened to the Military Control Commission?" Chang Ruiyuan raised his eyebrows, as if he didn't know what happened, and asked, "What happened?"

Chang Ruiyuan's acting was too realistic.

This caused Wang Shihe to feel a little confused.

If you don’t know Chang Ruiyuan.

It's possible to be fooled by his realistic acting.

"Director Liang secretly led people into the southeastern Shanxi region and asked a group leader who had close ties with the Red Party to assist in the investigation. Some conflicts broke out between the two sides due to some misunderstandings. Chu Yunfei sent cavalry to intercept the people and detained Director Liang and his group."

"absurd!"

Chang Ruiyuan slammed the table angrily.

The sound was so loud that it attracted a lot of people's attention for a while.

He Yingqin turned around and walked to Chang Ruiyuan's side: "Commissioner, what happened?"

"It's okay, Jingzhi, you guys continue, I have something to take care of."

"Yes!"

After Chang Ruiyuan left, a group of senior staff members discussed in a low voice, speculating what had happened.

The few people who were relatively well-informed observed each other's performance and exchanged glances.

A few minutes later, He Yingqin let out a dry cough.

Everyone stopped communicating and continued to pay attention to the battle situation in the Sui Zao direction.

Inside the office.

Wang Shihe stood respectfully in front of Chang Ruiyuan: "At present, Dai Yunong has arrived in the southeastern part of Shanxi. I think he should be able to bring them back."

"However, Chu Yunfei might become dissatisfied with the central government because of this. Do we need to appease him?"

Chang Ruiyuan was silent for a moment and then nodded: "After the batch of weapons and equipment in Yangon Port arrives, give them priority."

Wang Shihe was stunned.

The batch of direct-fire artillery in Yangon Port.

Chang Ruiyuan specially ordered it from the United States in order to strengthen direct firepower.

45mm anti-tank gun.

The Nationalist government was the first customer.

The product was just successfully trial-produced and put into mass production after a simple test.

These damn American military capitalists are ready to conduct a real test through actual combat.

However, just looking at the data on paper.

This 45mm anti-tank gun.

Not only can it easily penetrate Japanese tanks.

Even the tanks that the Soviets and even the Germans are equipped with today.

It can kill with one shot at close range, and easily penetrate the side armor at long range.

As for why Americans chose the 45mm caliber.

It is also due to the needs of the National Government.

It can be regarded as the preparation made by Chang Ruiyuan and other senior commanders for the strategic counterattack.

The 45mm caliber can be used for more than just anti-armor purposes.

It can also effectively destroy the cement fortifications built by the Japanese army.

While taking into account mobility, firepower is enhanced.

Just this batch of weapons and equipment.

I originally planned to send it to the northwest.
Wang Shihe finally reminded: "What about Hu Zongnan?"

"Since Yan Baichuan doesn't want them to enter Shanxi, they should stay where they are."

Chang Ruiyuan slowly stood up from his chair: "We don't need to fight the Japanese, so we naturally don't need these good equipment. In the case of insufficient national strength, we should focus on what is most important at the moment."

Wang Shihe nodded.

"As for the officers Chu Yunfei wants to promote."

Chang Ruiyuan paced back and forth, and stopped after thinking for a moment.

Wang Shihe stood aside, waiting respectfully.

"If you have made contributions, you must reward them and discuss them. Approve first, then discuss later."

"Speed ​​up the process as much as possible, so that Yunfei won't be dissatisfied with me as the chairman."

"Yes!"

Changzhi.

After Chu Yunfei received the telegram, he couldn't help but smile with relief.

All promotion requests are approved.

A corresponding list of additional weapons and equipment has also been drawn up.

There is almost no difference from the list given by Dai Yunong.

And there are 36 more 45mm anti-tank guns.

Look at what the telegram means.

The Americans had just produced it and had only done some testing.

What is the specific performance and whether it is suitable for the domestic battlefield.

No one can tell.

In Chu Yunfei's impression.

The Americans initially used the M3-37mm anti-tank gun.
Most of the guns used later were 57mm anti-tank guns.
There is no 45mm anti-tank gun of this caliber.

He immediately found Colonel Douglas who was still staying in Changzhi and the surrounding areas.
"Mr. Colonel"

Douglas was very enthusiastic: "Chu, long time no see. I have always wanted to see you, but your adjutant kept making excuses saying that you were busy with military affairs. It's a pity."

Chu Yunfei smiled and said, "Have you ever heard of anti-tank guns before?"

"Of course, a soldier should know something about this kind of weapon." Smith Douglas was originally an artilleryman, so he was naturally familiar with conventional weapons such as anti-tank guns.

And they are very satisfied with the excellent performance and excellent cost-effectiveness demonstrated by the 37mm anti-tank gun on the Chinese battlefield.

"Have you ever used a 45mm anti-tank gun before?"

Smith Douglas immediately shook his head: "As far as I know, the caliber of the anti-tank guns we are equipped with is 37 mm."

"If you are talking about the arms sales contract, it is our latest developed new equipment, specially provided for the sake of our friendship."

just.

When Colonel Smith Douglas talked about this incident, his face was beaming with joy and he looked quite excited.

Chu Yunfei already had an idea in his mind.

These weapons are most likely foreign trade products designed specifically for arms trade orders.
As for whether it can adapt to the domestic battlefield usage environment.

They still need to test it in actual combat.

It is hoped that these weapons, which meet the paper data standards, can perform better on the battlefield.

"Chu, if this batch of weapons and equipment arrives, I hope I can also be on the front line of the battlefield and see the weapons made in our country fiercely attacking these damn invaders."

Smith Douglas still had a kind smile on his face.

Smile at your mother's expense.

The combat weight of the 45mm anti-tank gun is nearly kilograms more.

I don’t know who put forward the corresponding demand and developed such a weapon and equipment.

I also want to see the performance of the weapons.

If you don't pay, you'll see nothing.

Chu Yunfei looked down at his watch and smiled: "I hope the friendship between our two countries will last forever. I am busy with military affairs. Colonel Smith, goodbye."

"Farewell."

Chu Yunfei turned and left, quickly returning to headquarters.

Fang Ligong will leave soon.

He wanted to assign some tasks in the short time left.
(End of this chapter)