Anti-Japanese War: From Becoming Chu Yunfei to Rising

Chapter 362: Using the common people as a threat? Destroy Longcheng Airport and kill Nanshan Hideyoshi! (Subscribe)

North China Front Army Headquarters.

After Sugiyama Gen received the telegram from the Shanxi First Army.

There was no better way at the moment.

Chu Yunfei's troops once again have the ability to attack tough targets.

And they captured Xinkou Town, the gateway to Longcheng on the Beitongpu Railway Line.

This means.

Next.

There will no longer be any obstacles for the main forces of the National Army in the Second War Zone to move southward.

The next battle.

It will inevitably be a direct siege battle.

And they are the North China Front Army.

At present, there is no way to withdraw any more troops.

If combat troops are forcibly withdrawn.

The lack of troops in North China will bring them greater troubles.

Chu Yunfei has never lacked the courage to "change homes".

He is very courageous, and his tactical and strategic choices are quite risky.

Abandon Dragon City.

It seems to have become the only suitable choice at the moment.

Before the fall of Xinkou Town.

Yoshio Shinozuka once vowed that the National Army troops in the Second War Zone no longer have the ability to attack strongholds.

After the 20th Division launched a major attack on the 27th Army, this seemed to be indirectly confirmed.

Fan Hanjie's troops of the 27th Army, which were on the defensive, performed very poorly.

It seems to be because of the previous offensive battle.

The troops were in poor condition and were unable to withstand the attack of the 20th Division.

But now, with the fall of Xinkou Town.

A new round of assessment of the combat forces of the Second Theater will inevitably be needed.

And now.

This is also what troubles Sugiyama Gen the most.

Countless intelligence reports previously pointed out that Chu Yunfei's troops had lost their ability to attack.

During the battle of Xiangdong.

This was pointed out in the report of the Central China Front Army.

The combat effectiveness and fighting will of Zhang Zizhong's troops in the Chinese Right Army Group were far below expectations.

According to interrogation of prisoners.

Their military salaries have not been paid in full for two months.

The fundamental reason for the decline in its combat effectiveness is most likely due to the impact of logistical supply conditions.

Supplies don’t appear and disappear out of thin air.

There was no news of this batch of weapons and equipment being sold on the black market, nor was there any other military supplies circulating.

Then the material supply for Chu Yunfei's troops to launch the attack can be explained.

But why is it always the damn North China Front Army that suffers losses?

The one who always benefits is the Central China Front Army.

That doesn’t make sense!

Before he came, during the Battle of Xuzhou, the city of Xuzhou was captured by the 13th Division.

The credit went to the Central China Front Army.

Just once.

But now two years have passed.

The tough and bloody battles were basically fought by the North China Front Army.

The ones who took advantage of the weak and reaped the credit were all the Central China Front Army.

Who can accept it?

Sugiyama Gen took a deep breath, then turned around and delivered his instructions: "Order the First Army to actively contact Shanxi and preserve its own strength as much as possible, even if it means evacuating the Longcheng area."

Now Sugiyama Gen feels that it is better to just sit and wait for death.

It is better to take the initiative and negotiate for better terms.

You can also get more information indirectly.

What Sugiyama Gen is worried about now is what might happen to the 20th Division.

The situation in the entire North China is bound to deteriorate to a level that is difficult to control.

Linfen, Shanxi.

Second World War Commander Headquarters.

On the day when I received Chu Yunfei’s good news.

Yan Laoxi was very excited.

Being able to capture Xinkou Town means that Chu Yunfei has the ability to attack Longcheng.

The bombers parked at Lanzhou Airport.

It is estimated that we will be able to rejoin the war next month and launch a direct bombing of Longcheng at that time.

During this month, some supplies in transit and corresponding additional troops can be quickly replenished.

The eighty-eight episodes and fourteen episodes built on this foundation make it entirely possible and capable of capturing Dragon City.

"Commander Yan, Yun Fei's intention is to bring artillery units to destroy the enemy's airport and basically deprive the enemy of its supply capabilities. As for offensive operations, we will take it step by step."

If the airport was destroyed, the Japanese would no longer be able to use fighter planes to bomb their troops.

Similarly, those transport planes could no longer transport supplies to the Longcheng area.

No matter how many people there are, the Japs still have more than 20,000 people.

There will always be a day when all your savings are gone.

Yan Laoxi nodded: "Yun Fei's method is safer, but how to attack specifically and how to take care of the participating troops still need to be carefully studied. But now that the enemy in Xinkou has been annihilated, we may be able to appropriately narrow the encirclement."

Just as Yan Laoxi and others were planning a detailed battle plan to attack Longcheng.

Wang Jingguo's troops from the 13th Army Group sent a telegram.

Japanese military officer representatives from the Shanxi First Army hope to meet with Yan Laoxi and conduct a new round of negotiations.

Yan Laoxi agreed.

that's it.

The next day, Lin Canghui appeared at the headquarters of the Second War Zone Commander in Linfen.

This little Japanese soldier still acted very proud in front of Chu Xichun.

It seemed as if the Japanese devils eliminated in Xinkou Town did not affect the overall situation.

But to Chu Xichun, the Japanese's performance was nothing but bluffing.

So during the negotiation process, he offered several additional demands that were difficult for the Japanese army to accept.

For example, in addition to the transfer of weapons and equipment.

The disarmed Locust Association soldiers need to stay in Shanxi area to work, etc.

Lin Canghui believed that the 20th Division needed to leave Shanxi as a whole.

But they were willing to leave the military supplies stored in the city instead of burning them all.

The value of these military supplies is self-evident.

Chu Xichun just glanced at the list that Lin Canghui handed over.

The approximate value of these materials was estimated.

Worth at least five million dollars.

Many of them are weapons and ammunition that they are in short supply.

Lin Canghui stated very bluntly that they still had 100,000 people from Longcheng at their disposal.

If they insist on launching an attack, the locust army of Great Japan cannot guarantee their safety.

An obvious threat, or even a thinly veiled warning.

These bastards are really capable of doing such a thing!
Chu Xichun's chest was instantly filled with anger. He slammed the table and stood up: "Major General Lin Cang, if you dare to harm the people of Longcheng, we will kill all the Japanese soldiers when the city is captured."

Lin Canghui looked calm, indicating that Chu Xichun was speechless and angry: "Chief of Staff Chu, this is not my original intention, but to convey the thoughts of His Excellency Prince Higashikuni Naruhiko. I believe you will make the corresponding choice."

"Prince?"

Chu Xichun raised his eyebrows and snorted coldly: "I don't believe that this prince is not afraid of death!"

The negotiations broke up unhappily.

Lin Canghui was indeed confident.

There is no way Yan Laoxi would give up these 100,000 people.

For the sake of these 100,000 fellow villagers, Yan Laoxi will inevitably make compromises.

Even Chu Yunfei would definitely give in!

This was the consensus of the entire North China Front Army and even the Tokyo Headquarters.

however.

Just when these Japanese devils thought they had secured victory.

Chu Yunfei has already led the 30th Artillery Regiment to the outskirts of Taiyuan City. The maximum range of these artillery pieces is 10,500 meters to about 11,400 meters.

With the help of artillery fire guidance skills.

It is completely possible to destroy enemy airports from a long distance.

Beside him, Ouyang Xianpeng and others were quickly calculating the shooting parameters that should be set.

But you can fire at the maximum range.

It was his first time doing it.

The pressure is huge, and it also represents Chu Yunfei's trust.

A map of the area surrounding Dragon City.

It is the most accurate map of the entire World War II zone.

The artillery angle measuring board can calculate the exact distance between the gun and the target.

What's more, the exact location has been marked on the map.

There are coordinates, just type directly.

But speaking of it.

Artillery regiments don't just rely on maps to fight.

There is also a corresponding measurement system within the system.

But because the things are too expensive.

Chu Yunfei has never been able to arrange everything for them.

Like the Zeiss theodolite, the price of this thing is even as much as half a gun.

"Xianpeng, why haven't you recovered in such a long time?"

Ouyang Xianpeng wiped the sweat from his forehead and explained, "Sir, there are many ways to shoot with artillery, and this is still shooting at the maximum range."

"In addition to precise coordinates, there are also meteorological factors that can affect the trajectory, such as wind direction, wind speed, pressure, temperature, and even magnetic deviation.

"Otherwise, our artillery fire may miss the target and alert the Japanese."

Chu Yunfei really wanted to say, "Just fight with confidence and leave the rest to me."

But the words couldn't come out.

Things that can't be explained.

the other side.

Shanxi First Army Headquarters.

The phone rang, and Kusunokichi quickly stepped forward to answer it: "What? What? This is Kusunoki."

"Your Excellency Chief of Staff, a new batch of military supplies has arrived. Please send someone to inspect it."

"well!"

Kusunoshi Hideyoshi hung up the phone and quickly walked to the side of Shinozuka Yoshio: "General, a new batch of combat supplies has arrived."

"Mr. Kusunoki, thank you for your help." Shinozuka Yoshio did not hesitate to hand the matter over to Kusunoki Hideyoshi immediately.

Hideyoshi Kusuyama, who basically shared the same ideas as himself and also liked to study Chinese culture.

I have a great affection for Yoshio Shinozuka.

Basically all things will be assigned to him.

"Hai!"

Hideyoshi Kusunokichi quickly set off for Taiyuan Airport.

There are enough weapons and equipment stored in Dragon City.

But this time.

A total of four transport planes were urgently transporting military supplies such as medicines.

These things are also hard currency for the Japanese army.

As a weak industrial country, these medicines are also quite precious supplies for them.

Although Sugiyama prefers to resolve the issue through negotiation.

But still making preparations for both scenarios.

Chief of Staff Hideyoshi Kusuyama was standing in the airport at this time.

Looking at the ground crew counting the received combat supplies, a satisfied smile appeared on his face.

Just as he turned around and prepared to leave.

Suddenly, the sound of artillery shells breaking through the air was heard above the sky.

Kusunoshi Hideyoshi's face changed drastically.

He ran towards the air-raid shelter with quick steps.

Boom~!

Violent explosions continued.

The entire airport was instantly engulfed in flames.

The tremendous force of the artillery shell explosion instantly tore apart the body of a transport plane.

Shrapnel and debris mercilessly harvested the lives of the Japanese soldiers in the airport.

Boom~!

Boom boom~!

The explosions continue.

Suddenly, a huge fireball rose from the ground!

It was the explosion that ignited the oil depot located within the airport.

Although the number is small, it is deadly enough.

For a moment, the oil pipeline buried deep underground was ignited and then exploded.

The first moment the explosion sounded.

Yoshio Shinozuka realized that something big was going to happen.

"This explosion sound is coming from the direction of the airport. What happened?"

Just as the field staff officer on the side was making a phone call to inquire.

Explosions sounded one after another.

it goes without saying.

"It seems that our negotiations are bound to fail." Shinozuka Yoshio sighed silently: "Send the military police brigade to provide support, and let all hospitals prepare to rescue the wounded."

For a while.

Inside Dragon City.

The common people were in panic.

"What's going on? Have the nationalist troops fought back?"

"My god, this cannon is like thunder from the sky."

"Zhu Laosan, do you have any food at home?"

"The Japanese have already taken everything away. When Yan Laoxi was in power, he took advantage of the land, but at least we still had food to eat. These damn Japanese devils."

"Don't talk about this. If the Japanese hear it, we will be in trouble. Go home quickly. If a war breaks out, it will be terrible if we are bombed outside."

The explosions continued one after another and lasted for three minutes.

The theoretical maximum rate of fire of the M-2 towed howitzer is 15 rounds per minute.

But even the most skilled gunner of the 8th Artillery Regiment could only barely fire rounds per minute.

There are a total of ten 105mm howitzers, eight M-2s and two Type 105 mm howitzers.

Three minutes.

He managed to fire off 250 high-explosive grenades.

In about three minutes, the entire Taiyuan Airport was basically reduced to ruins.

Half an hour later.

Operations meeting room of Shanxi First Army Headquarters.

Yoshio Shinozuka, Prince Higashikuni Naruhiko, and the commander of the 20th Division, Ushijima Sanetsugu, gathered together.

The next participants in the meeting were the regiment commanders and brigade commanders.

"According to the time, the negotiations should have just started in the first round, and the Chinese have already given us a warning."

Yoshio Shinozuka suspected that Prince Higashikuni Naruhiko had given Lin Canghui some instructions.

Otherwise, it would be impossible to explain why the Second War Zone Commander's Headquarters, which had been able to sit down and negotiate calmly, suddenly became angry.

Prince Higashikuni Naruhiko naturally could not admit it, so he used the statement of 100,000 people as a threat.

The matter was left unresolved, and we could only wait for Lin Canghui to return before asking him about it.

Yoshio Shinozuka looked serious.

Lieutenant Colonel Teruto Ishiguro, deputy chief of the Operations Section, stood up and reported: "We have received news from the airport that the bombardment caused the loss of several of our aircraft, including four transport planes, one fighter, and two light bombers."

"Forty tons of medicines were lost, and the number of casualties has exceeded seventy. In addition, Chief of Staff Nanshan is also missing in the shelling."

Shinozuka Yoshio raised his eyebrows and said, "We were careless. Yan Laoxi and his Jin army have been entrenched here for decades. I think they should know the location of Taiyuan Airport by heart."

"This shelling caused great losses to our army and also affected our army's subsequent supply."

"Our army cannot build an airport that can take off and land fighter planes in the short term." A combat staff officer was deeply worried about the future battle prospects and continued, "If the enemy really has the coordinates of the fortifications in the area around Longcheng, and they have sufficient artillery shells, our army will become a target for their fixed-point attacks."

"The enemy's defensive fortifications in Shanxi are far superior to those in other areas, and our army cannot choose to destroy their artillery positions through air strikes, which puts our army in a passive situation throughout the combat process."

"Commander, please forgive me for being blunt, but if we don't break out, it seems that we will have no choice but to accept the conditions proposed by the Chinese."

(End of this chapter)