Anti-Japanese War: From Becoming Chu Yunfei to Rising

Chapter 36: Brother Ligong, we have no choice but to attack!
"Commander, this is indeed a good opportunity. If we can severely damage the 15th Independent Mixed Brigade according to the plan, we can reduce the pressure on the Xinkou defenders. It is even possible to launch a comprehensive counterattack with the cooperation of the 14th Army Group!"

Fang Ligong admired Chu Yunfei's battle plan: "But Commander, with the strength of my regiment, can I effectively block the enemy's reinforcements while dispatching the main force of the first battalion to participate in the battle of encirclement and annihilation?"

"As far as I know, the enemy's firepower is not weak."

Chu Yunfei nodded, and then introduced: "Well, the predecessor of the 15th Independent Mixed Brigade was the 2nd Division. Their soldiers are elite veterans who have received more than two years of systematic training. They are not a pure infantry brigade, and their combat effectiveness is not much inferior to ours."

"The most important thing is the surrounding terrain. We don't have any terrain advantage. When fighting in the plains, firepower is the most important thing!"

Even his own regiment commander thought that the enemy was difficult to deal with. Fang Ligong hesitated for a moment: "Commander, should I ask the commander's headquarters for instructions?"

Chu Yunfei pretended not to hear and continued, "The most difficult thing for me is their commander, Shinohara Seiichiro. He is not a simple person. Compared with Suzuki Brigade Commander Suzuki Shigeyasu, he is not a regular opponent."

Seeing that Chu Yunfei seemed to "not hear" his suggestion.

Fang Ligong wisely kept his mouth shut.

Chu Yunfei looked solemn: "For this kind of madman, we can't predict his actions, so we must make this battle enter our rhythm. If we want to take the initiative in this battle, there is only one way."

Fang Ligong, Luo Weiguo and Ma Keying all looked at Chu Yunfei.

"attack!"

"Only by continuous attack can we ensure that the initiative of this battle is firmly in the hands of our 358th Regiment!"

Fang Ligong took a deep breath and advised: "Commander, this is bound to cause a large number of casualties."

"Brother Ligong, we have no choice!"

"Please help me draft a telegram and send it to Commander Wei, asking his 14th Army to assist our regiment in its attack. Our army will cut off the logistics supply line of the 15th Independent Mixed Brigade and prevent the enemy from reinforcing it by 3 pm tomorrow at the latest."

Chu Yunfei paused, as if he was thinking about his words. He hesitated for a moment, and finally made up his mind: "Please ask Commander Wei to use the main force of the army group to attack the enemy in front of us, and strive to completely wipe out the main force of the 15th Independent Mixed Brigade, and lay the foundation for victory on the Xinkou front."

"Group seats..."

The Second War Zone Commander's headquarters was infiltrated by the Japanese like a sieve.

Chu Yunfei really didn't dare to take a gamble.

He would rather take thousands of brothers to fight against the 15th Independent Mixed Brigade.

They did not dare to report the detailed battle plan and jump into the encirclement prepared by the Japanese in advance.

After much hesitation, Chu Yunfei decided to give a heads-up: "Brother Ligong, whether Commander Wei will agree to our battle plan is another matter."

"Well, first send a telegram to the Second War Zone, saying that our army has a major military operation, and the detailed combat plan should not be included in the telegram."

"Yes!"

Soon, the commander of the first battalion Qian Bojun, the commander of the second battalion Wu Ziqiang, the commander of the supplementary battalion Zhuo Tianyu, the commander of the artillery battalion Liang Guoping, and the company commander of the first company of the first battalion Bian Fucheng also arrived outside the regiment headquarters compound.

"report!"

"Come in!"

After hearing Qian Bojun's voice, Chu Yunfei immediately dropped the pencil in his hand and walked over.

"Duanzao!"

Chu Yunfei returned the greeting and glanced at the Third Battalion Commander Luo Weiguo and Ma Keying: "You two come over here too."

"Yes!"

Everyone gathered around the table.

The oil lamp was not bright enough, and there was no electric light in the compound.

It was a little bit hard to see clearly at the beginning, but after waiting for half a minute, everyone got used to it.

"You can all see that the current enemy and our own situation has been marked on the map."

"Although the Japanese invaders are at their peak and have a large number of troops, our army is in the dark and they are not aware that our main force has moved right under their noses."

Qian Bojun asked for a fight: "Commander, this is a great opportunity. If we seize this opportunity, we may be able to inflict heavy damage on them!"

Zhuo Tianyu also expressed his attitude very urgently: "Commander, let's do it!" Wu Ziqiang and Liang Guoping looked at each other with burning eyes, which obviously showed their attitude.

As for a rough man from Northeast China like Bian Fucheng, he was even more eager to try at this time.

If he hadn't been a company commander and it wasn't easy for him to speak directly, he would have probably already started cursing and asking for a fight.

Soldiers are united and their morale is high!

Chu Yunfei immediately made a battle plan: "Next, I will make the following action arrangements!"

"Captain Bian Fucheng of the First Company of the First Battalion!"

"To!"

Chu Yunfei paused and drew an attack route on the map: "Use your company as the backbone and organize a death squad to infiltrate the city. There is a passage here that was blown open by the special forces platoon. Your mission is to take back the heads of the Japanese soldiers hanging on the south wall."

"After you succeed, quickly evacuate the county town. After you retreat 200 meters outside the town, fire three red flares into the sky."

"Yes!"

Chu Yunfei paused, then turned to look at the mountain artillery battalion commander Liang Guoping, "Mountain artillery battalion commander Liang Guoping."

"To!"

"After the observers saw the signal flare go up, they opened fire and bombarded the Japanese invaders in the city to support the suicide squad's evacuation."

The commander of the first battalion, Qian Bojun, suggested: "Commander...why not save some mountain artillery shells and provide cover for the attacking troops when the day breaks? The heavy mortar company should be able to take on the corresponding support mission."

Chu Yunfei looked at Bian Fucheng standing aside.

Seeing Bian Fucheng nodded slightly.

Chu Yunfei agreed immediately: "Okay, Qian Bojun, I will assign the heavy mortar company to you to command."

"The First Battalion will take on the main attack mission this time, but time is tight. I can only give you six hours. Before midnight tomorrow, you must capture Yuanping City at all costs."

Qian Bojun stood tall and straight, and said, "Please rest assured, Commander, I, Qian Bojun, will lead the troops and take down Yuanping City in six hours!"

"very good!"

Chu Yunfei gave Qian Bojun the greatest command authority and trust.

"Captain Luo Weiguo of the Third Infantry Battalion, Captain Ma Keying of the Cavalry Company."

"To!"

"I order you to assist the First Battalion in launching an attack on Yuanping County!"

"Yes!"

Chu Yunfei paused and emphasized: "You must know your shame!"

Luo Weiguo saluted with a firm step, "Yes, Commander, I promise that in this battle, we will show the might of our Third Infantry Battalion!"

Ma Keying stood aside, stunned for a moment: "Commander, our cavalry company is the same!"

Chu Yunfei then turned to look at Wu Ziqiang: "Captain Wu Ziqiang of the Second Infantry Battalion."

"To!"

"Go to Hanzhuang and Shuigouzi to build defensive fortifications to prevent enemy reinforcements. The main force of the enemy's 15th Independent Mixed Brigade will retreat northward!"

"Yes!"

"Captain Zhuo Tianyu of the Supplementary Battalion."

"To!"

"I'm assigning the 4th Infantry Battalion to you for command. Lead your troops to Daniudian to build a defense line and form a pincer attack with the 2nd Battalion to prevent the enemy from reinforcing!"

"Yes!"

(End of this chapter)