Anti-Japanese War: From Becoming Chu Yunfei to Rising

Chapter 360: Yan Laoxi ordered to learn from the southeast of Shanxi; Xinkou Town launched a general

Chapter 360: Yan Laoxi ordered to learn from the southeast of Shanxi; Xinkou Town launched a general attack to completely wipe out the Japanese invaders! (Part )

Shanxi.

Linfen.

Second World War Commander Headquarters.

Yan Laoxi, Chu Xichun, Yang Aiyuan, Yang Chengyuan, Wang Jingguo, and Zhao Chengshou gathered in front of the sand table.

Yang Chengyuan said: "We have been attacking Xinkou Town for two weeks, but there has been no progress so far."

"Based on what Huang Baitao reported earlier, the defense system of Xinkou Town is just a small-scale Dragon City, but it lacks the support of surrounding positions." Wang Jingguo added, "If we can't take down a place like Xinkou Town, how can we attack Taiyuan?"

"I think you all should know that this is simply impossible to accomplish."

Yang Aiyuan put forward his own idea: "The Japanese seem to want to make use of Xinkou Town to make us give up and accept their negotiation conditions, allowing the 20th Division to leave Longcheng as a whole. Commander Yan, we need to think about this carefully, otherwise it is likely that both sides will suffer losses and the Shancheng side will take advantage of the opportunity."

Attack Xinkou Town.

Chu Yunfei didn't greet him.

After routine inquiries and communication.

Chu Yunfei merely expressed his hope that they could maintain the blockade of the areas surrounding Longcheng.

Once the Japanese army wants to send reinforcements from the direction of Longcheng.

The Sixth Army Group needs to take the initiative to attack from the flank in order to contain the enemy.

If the recovery of Longcheng is a dish.

Defeating and annihilating the 37th Division would be like eating a delicious fish.

It has been eaten up completely in episode 88.

The most delicious fish eyes are from Xinkou Town.

They were not called the Sixth Army when they started eating twice.

In Yang Aiyuan's opinion.

Even though their Sixth Army's combat effectiveness was slightly weaker, it was unable to undertake heavier offensive tasks.

It is entirely possible to give them some of the credit.

Every time they fought, they were awarded medals and gained substantial benefits.

And what about them?

So many battles were fought.

The commendations and rewards they received for the six episodes were basically given by the Second War Zone, not by Yamashiro.

If it weren’t for the Northwest Manufacturing General Administration supporting us from behind.

Their Sixth Army Group might have lost its combat effectiveness long ago.

If Chu Yunfei hadn't been so arrogant and wanted to take all the credit, he would have been unwilling to share the credit with their Sixth Army.

Has the Sixth Army really reached this point?

A gleam of light flashed in Yan Laoxi's eyes. He naturally knew Yang Aiyuen's resentment.

He shook his head slowly: "No, if we can't take Xinkou Town, it means that we don't have the ability to attack just as the Japanese army judged."

"Under such circumstances, the Japanese army will never continue to negotiate with us, but will choose to defend Longcheng and wait for reinforcements from the country."

"In this way, our counterattack will most likely fail due to the Japanese reinforcements, and we will have no chance of recovering Longcheng again in the short term."

Chu Xichun was also worried: "If this is the case, we will not see any hope of defeating the brutal Japanese. How should this war continue?"

It’s not that people can’t stand the darkness.

What I’m afraid of is that they have seen the light.

If you fail at the beginning, you can comfort yourself by saying that everything is difficult at the beginning.

The success was at hand, and he failed at the last step.

It is something that is difficult for everyone to accept.

The two sides are not only competing in military strength, but also in the support of their respective nationals.

It is a great test of the nation's endurance.

Everyone has the potential to be a victim.

Decisions based on this will inevitably need to be more cautious.

"However, having said that, if the war continues like this, both our Jin Army and the Japanese will suffer losses." Yang Aiyuen's words were full of worry.

"The Central Army also suffered heavy casualties."

"The casualties of the 14th and 27th Armies reached 13,000."

"In addition, Tang Enbo's troops also suffered nearly 10,000 casualties in the Sui-Zao battle in the Fifth War Zone, and their combat effectiveness is not as good as before."

After Wang Jingguo finished speaking, he added helplessly: "It is obvious that the Japanese army's targeted attack was still against the Central Army."

Chu Xichun frowned and nodded: "As far as the North China region is concerned, rather than facing such a strong opponent as the Central Army and such a tough kid like the Eighth Route Army, they prefer to fight with our Jin Army."

"Our tactics are not flexible enough and relatively backward. The reserve of officers at all levels is small. It is difficult for Shanxi Military Academy graduates to quickly replenish losses. It is often not easy to promote officers who come from the military."

"People below them also like to use people who are related to them, or they like to use people who are from the same place as them."

When Yan Laoxi heard this, he became angry: "I have emphasized countless times that we want to build a new type of army. What is new about the new army?"

"We need to abandon our previous warlord habits. This has been emphasized for a full year. Ask yourselves, have you, the senior commanders, taken the lead in making corrections?"

"If we want the Jin army to exist in Shanxi for a long time, we must rely on the masses, mobilize the masses, serve the people, and solve problems for the people."

"Don't always look at things with the old perspective. That era is gone forever!"

After Yan Laoxi finished scolding, he still felt that there were some things he hadn't said.

He slowly stood up, turned his head, and glanced at everyone present: "The report in front of you is the report submitted by Yufa after its investigation in southeastern Shanxi."

"Many of you have worked in local government before, take a look."

"To what extent has the southeastern Shanxi region developed today?"

At Yan Laoxi's signal, everyone opened the documents in front of them.

Yan Laoxi was excited and emphasized: "After canceling most of the excessive taxes and fees and reducing the tax burden on the people as much as possible, look at what the people give us in return!"

"It's more food, more industrial products, and more legal currency!"

"In the words of the Red Party, that's productivity!"

"We have made mistakes in this regard before!"

Yan Laoxi knocked on the table and emphasized: "We can't keep making mistakes!"

"I will rectify the administration of officials, set up a public treasury, and abolish all excessive taxes!"

"Just do as Yun Fei said!"

The generals looked at each other.

They came to see how these things were discussed at the military meeting.

It seems that Commander Yan had made special preparations for it.

It's strange that I didn't hear any news at all.

All of these generals were senior generals of the Jin Army who were dependent on Yan Laoxi.

It is naturally impossible to contradict him on such a matter.

What's more, if it is really possible to greatly increase fiscal revenue.

Wouldn’t the military pay for their various troops be secured?
Why did Yan Laoxi implement the mixed system of soldiers and farmers before?

It is to solve the dilemma of insufficient food and insufficient soldiers.

The fundamental purpose was to maintain the influence of the Jin army in the Shanxi region and maintain its rule.

In terms of implementation method, "integration of soldiers and farmers" is centered on "share of land".

The land was divided into several "lots" according to certain standards, each of which was about 15 mu. Every three households were organized into a group, one of which sent a man to serve as a soldier, called a "standing soldier", and the other two households were "national soldiers".

Families of "standing soldiers" could cultivate "shared land" and were exempt from land taxes and other labor service;
The "National Guard" was responsible for assisting in cultivating the "share land" and receiving military training during the slack season.

In this way, the stability of the military supply is ensured and agricultural production is maintained.

And the reason why the question is raised.

It was also because Yan Laoxi discovered the problem after Xie Ming's reminder.

In the actual division of arable land.

Local wealthy families and local tyrants and evil gentry used their power and their close ties with the local area.

They were given good land, while the poor were given barren land.

If this continues, the problem will inevitably become more acute.

The population of southwestern Shanxi is small, and after the establishment of the Shanxi Second Construction Corps.

It is already difficult to form a reclamation corps.

Yan Laoxi’s idea is to let the Construction Corps, that is, Xie Ming, take on more functions.

Just wait until everyone has finished reading this financial investigation report.

Yan Laoxi said slowly: "This tax police brigade is also a very creative organization."

"Hearing the name, I would have thought that it was not much different from the Tax Police Corps run by Finance Minister Song. I never thought that a group of heroes born in the outlaws could accomplish so many things."

"We need to learn in all aspects. I plan to let Shen Huaizhong (Major General Senior Advisor, mentioned in the previous article, you don't need to care) be in charge of this aspect."

Yang Aiyuan immediately agreed: "And I suggest that the assessment system of the southeastern Shanxi region be copied here as well, delegating power as much as possible, and see what the effect is."

"That's true. Apart from Jincheng and Changzhi counties, the development of the local areas depends entirely on the choice of local officials. Chu Yunfei did not interfere too much."

"But the tobacco industry in Quwo and other places will be given priority support and will be purchased and marketed under a unified system. The Soviets still have great demand, and this year they have expanded the tobacco planting area and are preparing to sign a new border trade agreement."

Good news keeps coming.

The senior generals of the Jin army, who had originally been slightly shaken in their hearts, now became much more resolute.

Liu Tao walked quickly into the meeting room.

Everyone's eyes turned to him.

I already have an idea in my mind.

I'm afraid it's good news again.

as predicted.

After Liu Tao turned and left.

Yan Laoxi could not wait to announce: "I just received a telegram that Yunfei has already left for the front line to take over the command of the battle of Xinkou Town from Huang Baitao. Everyone, we don't have to worry about anything more." "Yunfei is commanding personally?"

"Didn't he have some health problems some time ago?"

At this time, Yan Laoxi was full of confidence, but he did not directly answer the question about Chu Yunfei's physical condition.

"Now that we have the support of the Soviet Union and the Americans, and the full support of the Shancheng, we don't have to fear the Japanese! If the Japanese want to negotiate and withdraw from Shanxi, they can lay down their weapons and surrender, otherwise there will be no negotiation!"

Just as this group of senior commanders in the Second War Zone gathered together.

Xinkou Town front line.

One shell after another flew rapidly towards the Japanese positions.

Followed by.

The deafening roar of artillery fire continued.

In a three-dimensional combat map.

Chu Yunfei could see it clearly.

The organization level of the 65th Division's Kimura Special Battalion has dropped to %.

And as the heavy artillery stopped bombing.

The Japanese army suffered fewer casualties per unit time.

The degree of organization is slowly recovering.

I don't know if the commander has once again given these Japanese devils a boost.

Or maybe these little Japanese devils really deserve the title of elite.

You can also brainwash yourself and boost your morale.

This is not a good sign.

However, this is what Chu Yunfei is best at.

It’s the finishing touch.

As the 105th Artillery Regiment's mm howitzers were finishing up the work.

The artillery guidance skill is activated again.

For the Japanese soldiers in the second-line defense.

The shells, which were originally sparse, suddenly became dense and extremely accurate.

The two lines of defense outside Xinkou Town were basically shattered by artillery fire.

The focus of the 30th Artillery Regiment's bombardment this time was the Japanese devils' second-line defense positions.

The Japanese's carefully constructed fortifications were designed to be strong enough to withstand the bombardment of 75mm mountain artillery shells.

Under the bombardment of the 105mm howitzer, it is naturally not enough!

Sandbags were blown to pieces and wooden boards were torn into pieces and flew everywhere.

The shrapnel mercilessly harvested the lives of the Japanese devils.

Those originally sturdy bunkers have now turned into piles of ruins.

The Japanese soldiers hiding in the anti-artillery caves were overwhelmed by the massive artillery shells and buried under the collapsed fortifications, and their lives and deaths were unknown.

Huang Baitao put down the telescope in his hand and said with emotion: "Large-caliber artillery can effectively destroy the enemy's fortifications."

"I had previously applied to the headquarters for the allocation of 150mm heavy howitzers to be under my command, but unfortunately they were transferred away after the Battle of East Henan. The chairman did not want such a treasure to be sent to the Second War Zone."

Huang Baitao smiled slightly and did not respond.

Nowadays, are there still twenty 150mm howitzers in the whole country?
Even if we count the few old 150mm howitzers donated by the Soviets, the number of heavy artillery in the army of more than two million is almost negligible.

The vast majority of friendly forces.

Even at the division level or independent brigade level.

At that time, it was not even equipped with a towed artillery or mountain cannon.

What's worse, some local troops were so disorganized that they didn't even have a mortar.

In the 150th episode, while we already have about artillery pieces, we also need mm caliber heavy artillery.

Where can such a good thing happen?
Even Chang Ruiyuan’s biological son does not receive such treatment.

not to mention.

Chu Yunfei never knew what saving meant when he was fighting.

Habitually make use of your own superior firepower.

And now.

They besieged a town called Xinkou, after Chu Yunfei took over command.

The infantry had not yet launched their attack;

More than 105 mm caliber artillery shells have been fired.

This does not include 75mm mountain artillery shells and 107mm and other caliber mortar shells.

It was hard for Huang Baitao to imagine that he could actually take over Xinkou Town.

When annihilating this group of more than a thousand Japanese troops.

How many shells are needed?

Can their national strength really support such a style of play?
"Why, do you think we used too many shells?" Chu Yunfei also noticed Huang Baitao's silence and asked immediately.

Huang Baitao smiled and nodded: "After all, shells are precious, especially the technology for making seals. We haven't mastered it yet in China, so we can only import it."

"Compared to rebuilding the Xinkou and Beitongpu railway lines and reopening them to traffic, this amount of money is actually a small amount. The artillery shell fuze technology is provided by the Americans. The Northwest Manufacturing General Administration will resume production of artillery shells as soon as possible, and the cost will be further reduced."

"When the entire industrial system is fully built, the price of a 105mm artillery shell may be less than national currency, which is very cheap."

Chu Yunfei's eyes were lost in thought.

He focused on the Japanese soldier's badge: "Brother Huanran, you should know that fighting in our own territory actually consumes our manpower and material resources, and causes the greatest damage to the people."

"Just think about it, if Xinkou Town is in such a mess, what will happen to the common people?"

"They will eventually have to come back to live here, so a lot of financial budget will have to be spent to help them rebuild their homes."

[Unit name: 20th Division-Kimura Special Battalion. ]

[Current combat strength: 614]

[Current Organization Degree: 48%]

[Current main equipment support weapon model: None]

[Currently mainly equipped with heavy weapons: None]

[Current equipment status: good]

[Current logistics supply situation: poor]

[Current training level of the troop: Elite in battles]

The combat force alone was reduced by 48 people, and the degree of organization dropped to %.

Judging from past experience.

When the organization level of a unit is lower than 30%, it basically does not have much combat effectiveness.

The data on the soldier's card represents death.

The casualties are likely to be much higher.

The Type 92 infantry gun in the support weapons column also disappeared.

It was most likely destroyed by the continuous bombardment.

The infantry charged for three days, suffering 400 casualties.

Better to bombard for three hours.
This is the gap caused by technical equipment, and it is also the biggest advantage that Chu Yunfei’s troops currently have.

As soon as the shelling ended.

Less than two kilometers behind the attack line.

A red flare quickly rose into the air.

Beep, beep, beep~!

The loud charge horn sounded instantly.

The mortar platoons of each battalion also quickly carried out corresponding smoke shielding and support work.

As for the light and heavy machine guns of each combat platoon, they were also rapidly spitting out flames to suppress the Japanese army's counterattack firepower.

The distance between the two sides' positions was only one hundred meters.

In just ten seconds, the soldiers had rushed into the Japanese trenches.

"Demoman! Blow up the Japanese bunker for me!"

"Yes!"

"Each squad, pay attention to the enemy's flanking fire and the mines buried in the communication trenches."

"The Japanese army has marked the communication trench. Pay close attention and move forward after the markings are made."

A young platoon leader spoke in a loud voice and issued combat orders that were concise and efficient.

As soon as the voice fell.

The squad leaders of each combat squad quickly took over basic command.

At their request, the soldiers of the assault group took the lead.

Support firepower is in the center, ready to support at any time.

The combat medics also jumped into the trenches at this time.

The troops advanced very quickly. Within less than a minute of the attack being launched, they had advanced a full 300 meters.

The Japanese soldiers on the second line of defense and in the trenches were suffering terribly.

Their artillery had been destroyed.

Faced with the powerful firepower of small arms, only the machine gunners in the bunker could barely fight back.

For the 11th Infantry Regiment, which has a strong advantage in manpower and can use smoke bombs as a covert tactic, there are basically no major obstacles.

that's it.

The soldiers were unstoppable and the three infantry companies that attacked first quickly advanced into Xinkou Town.

A street fight with the Japanese invaders broke out.
(End of this chapter)

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