Anti-Japanese War: From Becoming Chu Yunfei to Rising

Chapter 364 Negotiation! Both parties reached a consensus to recover Taiyuan City! (Subscribe)

Let’s go back to the night when Longcheng Airport was destroyed.

North China Front Army Headquarters.

Commander Sugiyama Moto was deeply surprised when he received the telegram.

It was able to accurately strike Taiyuan Airport from at least nine kilometers away (the distance of the Japanese defense line).

It explains many problems.

First, the howitzers donated by the United States have extremely high accuracy, which is not good news for them. After all, Americans are their future combat targets and imaginary enemies.

Second, Chu Yunfei's troops now have the ability to attack again, and there is not much significance in continuing to hold on within the fortifications of Longcheng.

The artillery of Chu Yunfei's unit.

From the perspective of Japanese officers and soldiers such as Sugiyama Gen.

They are the well-deserved elite of the National Revolutionary Army.

There is no other place like it in the whole country.

Artillery was a high-tech branch of the military at that time.

It is precious to a certain extent.

What is the approximate level of the artillery of the National Army and even the Eighth Route Army?

When fighting in coordination, their shells would even hit their own people's heads.

Only the group of German elite troops who graduated from the Tangshan Artillery School performed well on the battlefield.

Had.

Yes, in most cases, they were completely suppressed by the Japanese army during the artillery battle.

In this extreme environment.

The artillery under Chu Yunfei's command naturally became the subject of research by countries around the world.

The North China Front Army was naturally no exception.

Information about Liang Guoping and Ouyang Xianpeng.

The Japanese army had already collected the information in great detail.

However, they could not find any weaknesses in this artillery unit.

Likewise, no bright spots were found.

All the reports collected.

There are two regiments: the 30th Artillery Regiment and the 31st Mountain Artillery Regiment.

Even before the Battle of Niangziguan, the 30th Artillery Regiment could not be called an artillery unit that had received extensive training.

Less than 30 percent of officers, soldiers and sergeants knew how to fire artillery.

The predecessor of the 31st Mountain Artillery Regiment was the mountain artillery battalion under Chu Yunfei, which was a relatively elite force.

But in the eyes of the Japanese.

Nothing more than ordinary artillerymen who have received extensive training.

There's nothing too surprising.

It's just that some tactical commands have been simplified accordingly, and they are basically the same as those from the Central Artillery School.

Their artillery units did not always perform well.

Sometimes good, sometimes bad (Chu Yunfei's performance is average when he doesn't use his skills)
But they were stabbed at the critical moment.

Today's Shanxi's No. 1 Army.

It was like a grown man being stabbed in the chest.

Death is actually not far away.

The 20th Division is a permanent division.

It is the key to maintaining the war situation in North China.

There must not be any mistakes.

If negotiations cannot resolve the issue.

The only way left is to persevere to the end.

As for breaking out, they are actively in a field combat state.

For the current 20th Division, it would be tantamount to suicide.

After reporting his ideas to the Tokyo headquarters.

This group of military and political leaders in Tokyo conducted relevant discussions at the first opportunity.

"When the Beitongpu Campaign was in a disadvantageous situation, your army believed that it was not at a disadvantage."

"When the newly formed 37th Division was severely damaged and even divided and surrounded, do you think Lieutenant General Fujiwara Hideki can handle the matter?"

"When the entire war situation is developing into an uncontrollable state, you say that there are no combat troops to deploy, request more military funds, and adjust our navy's budget?"

"Next, are you going to say that if you formulate a more comprehensive battle plan from the beginning and join the war, you will achieve a real victory?"

Inside the base camp.

The two sides quarreled.

But no matter how noisy.

It is a basic consensus reached by both sides that the 20th Division cannot be destroyed.

In a situation where subsequent resource supplies have basically been lost.

Can they hold out for five months, enough time for the formation of a new division and the corresponding combat operations?

No one knows, but none of these Japanese devils wanted to sit and wait for death or surrender.

They even wanted to draw out the 2nd, 3rd and 4th Mixed Brigades to launch another attack from north to south.

In order to consume the manpower of the various combat units of the National Army in Shanxi region.

late at night.

The Shanxi First Army received telegrams from the North China Front Army and the Tokyo Headquarters.

The two sides basically share the same views.

If we can't reach an agreement, then we'll keep fighting.

As to whether to massacre civilians as a deterrent.

Both the North China Front Army and the Tokyo Imperial Headquarters adopted a cautious attitude.

After all, Chu Yunfei is also a person who does not abide by martial ethics.

The two sides held their second negotiation and consultation in the afternoon.

Lin Canghui was allowed to use the telephone to contact the Shanxi First Army.

Although there was a risk of being monitored, Lin Canghui had to accept it.

He contacted the Shanxi First Army Headquarters at noon that day.

The moment the phone was connected.

Lin Canghui got Yoshio Shinozuka's request to return to Longcheng first.

Then set out for negotiations.

Although it is not stated explicitly.

But Lin Canghui felt hopeless at this moment.

Apart from the 100,000 people, they actually have no other bargaining chips in their hands.

After simply arranging the work.

The two Japanese soldiers stayed in the yard and waited.

Lin Canghui took the translator and returned to Taiyuan overnight.

Early the next morning.

Lin Canghui, exhausted, rushed back to the headquarters.

After taking a few sips of warm water, I learned that in addition to transport planes, bombers and fighter planes, the losses were relatively serious.

It is now difficult to find even a complete body of Kusunokichi Kusunoki, the Chief of Staff of the First Army.

Longcheng Airport has been destroyed in a clean condition.

If Yan Laoxi really turns ruthless, their entire North China Front Army will no longer have any strength left.

Yoshio Shinozuka was silent for a moment.

I still think it is more appropriate to resolve the problem through negotiation.

To this end, he changed the corresponding "bottom line".

Regarding the bottom line of negotiations, there is actually not much difference between them and the red lines of various countries.

The main thing is to highlight flexibility.

"If we can ensure the safety of the 20th Division and our army, we can choose to lay down our weapons and leave as a whole, but we need enough people to go with us."

Negotiations continue.

But at this time Chu Yunfei had already returned to Changzhi.

By applying through Yan Laoxi to allow Wu Ziqiang to study there, the purpose was actually simply to give Yan Laoxi some sense of presence.

In fact, before Lin Wei came to Taiyuan.

Chu Yunfei had already reached a corresponding consensus through him and Chang Ruiyuan.

This is not the first time that a transfer student has come here.

Chang Ruiyuan also has such power.

The main purpose of this trip was to give Wu Ziqiang a long vacation and to arrange for someone to pick up his goddaughter.

General Jiang Yuzhen's old mother passed away in Xi'an, leaving her children without anyone to rely on.

As a native of Shanxi, Chu Yunfei benefited from the favors of General Jiang Yuzhen and the 196th Brigade.

He would naturally pay back what he could, so he sent someone to bring it back.

Changzhi Headquarters.

Huang Hongyou (formerly the platoon leader of Jiang Yuzhen's guard platoon, the battalion commander of the first battalion of the main force of the Seventh Infantry Regiment, and the current commander of the Tenth Infantry Regiment. The Tenth Infantry Regiment was expanded after the Battle of Changzhi and has no combat record yet) has rushed back from the Jincheng Comprehensive Training Center at this time.

In the small reception room.

Huang Hongyou sat on the bench expressionlessly, waiting.

He Tianyu standing next to him was the brother who had survived together from Yuanping Town.

The two of them tapped the armrests of the chairs rhythmically with their fingers, and their moods were not calm.

Zhao Pengcheng walked quickly into the room: "Captain Huang, Commander Chu are done."

Huang Hongyou smiled and nodded, then immediately stood up and went to the duty room with his adjutant.

After hearing the footsteps, Chu Yunfei wiped away the solemn expression on his face and replaced it with a relaxed smile.

After saluting each other.

Chu Yunfei took the initiative to extend his right hand and shook hands with him: "Hong You, it's been three months since we last met."

"Yes, sir. Currently the 10th Infantry Regiment has already..." Huang Hongyou originally thought that Chu Yunfei asked him to come over to report on his work.

Before he could speak, Chu Yunfei smiled and waved his hand, "I didn't ask you to come back this time to report on your work. You are an old soldier, so you won't make big mistakes in such small matters as leading troops."

"sit."

Huang Hongyou followed Chu Yunfei's instructions and sat aside, already having some guesses in his mind.

If it is not a public matter, then it is most likely a private matter.

"Brother Lian Bi's mother was previously placed in Xi'an by Commander Yan, who also sent someone to take care of her. Due to her advanced age and excessive grief, her health has deteriorated and it is estimated that she will not live long."

"I got the news that Jiang's mother hopes to be buried with Brother Lianbi."

"I asked Commander Yan for instructions, and Commander Yan agreed, so I sent someone to bring him back."

"He has now been settled in Changzhi and his physical condition is relatively stable."

"Tomorrow morning, you and I will go visit him and let the child recognize you as his uncle."

Huang Hongyou's face was filled with excitement: "Commander Chu, you..."

Chu Yunfei has almost done his best for the families of officers and soldiers.

Basically, he tried his best to make arrangements for all the families of the officers who had connections with him.

Up to February 1939.

The treatment that every martyr's family should enjoy will be implemented without any discount.

As the intensity of the war increased, the number of casualties and sacrifices increased.

The National Government’s pension regulations no longer meet the conditions for continued implementation.

Chang Ruiyuan couldn't even afford to pay the salaries of the central army, let alone the pensions for those who had died in battle.

The finances of southeastern and southern Shanxi, including the finances of the rear areas, are no longer able to continue to support the astronomical figure of pension.

Chu Yunfei had no choice but to make adaptive adjustments.

Although the amount of pension is a little less.

However, the preferential treatment for the families of martyrs has not decreased at all, but has increased.

He has a clear conscience about this.

Changing the subject, Chu Yunfei continued, "Do you remember the headquarters at Tanzi Village two years ago? (Chapter 35, the bloody battle at Yuanping, where the headquarters of the 358th Regiment was located)"

Huang Hongyou was startled, and his heart was filled with gratitude: "Remember, it was you, sir, who commanded the battle to retake Yuanping and led the brothers to kill the commander of the 11th Independent Mixed Brigade, Seiichiro Shinohara."

"I still remember the bloody battle in Yuanping when you didn't sleep for four days and five nights. I still remember the scene when you asked me for an automatic rifle with red eyes." Chu Yunfei was also lost in memories. He had a very deep impression of Huang Hongyou: "There was a period of time afterwards when you were a little confused and not in a good state."

I don’t know if it’s because of the time traveler.

Chu Yunfei is energetic and has a very good memory.

He recounted in detail every time he met Huang Hongyou, and talked about the time when he awarded Huang Hongyou the medal.

"I know that Brother Lian Bi has done you a favor and has done the people of Shanxi a favor. As a soldier, he is worthy of his country and nation."

"I, Chu Yunfei, remember this friendship, the people of Shanxi remember it, and the people of the whole country still remember it."

"I must take good care of his descendants, just like I take good care of the families of these martyrs."

Chu Yunfei smiled and continued, "I have adopted his youngest daughter as my goddaughter. Do you know her name?"

Huang Hongyou nodded: "I sent someone to inquire, and it seems that her name is Jiang Chuchu."

Chu Yunfei laughed, took off his military cap somewhat embarrassedly, and scratched his head: "The child's name was given by Jiang's mother. When she first saw me in Yangquan, she thought I was his father. I like this child very much."

Huang Hongyou listened quietly.

The two of them talked about past events as if they were just chatting.

Early the next morning.

The two changed into casual clothes.

The adjutant and guards behind him were in casual clothes, watching the passers-by around them vigilantly.

Zhao Pengcheng and He Tianyu followed behind with gifts in their hands.

"Huh~ I wonder if you still remember me..."

There was a knock on the door.

In the courtyard, the doorman opened the door.

At first glance, I saw the tall and strong Chu Yunfei and Huang Hongyou standing beside him.

"Chu Huang."

At the suggestion of the two.

The gatekeeper did not say anything and welcomed the person into the courtyard.

Sitting in the main hall is Jiang Mu.

I am old now, and although I can’t see clearly, I can still hear some noises: “Who is coming?”

"Madam, it's Hong You and his superior who are here to see you."

He looked at the two of them, then tremblingly stood up to greet them: "Hong You?"

"You are so busy with military affairs, yet you still come to visit me?" After getting up, Jiang's mother saw the tall Chu Yunfei at first sight. She looked at him carefully and said, "You, you are Chu..."

"It's me. Don't get excited. Sit down and talk slowly."

Mother Jiang knew what was going on.

The concierge had called out the three children in the room.

"Commander Chu, the eldest daughter is Jiang Guiling. The second son is Jiang Feixiong, and the third daughter is Jiang Chuchu."

Chu Yunfei looked at the three children.

Two daughters and one son, who look very much like their father.

Jiang Guiling is the oldest and is almost seven years old now.

When General Jiang Yuzhen died.

She was not yet four years old.

Chu Yunfei touched the heads of Jiang Guiling and Jiang Feixiong as if he was teasing a child.

He turned around and took the candy that Zhao Pengcheng handed over.

It was divided among the two older children.

Then he picked Jiang Chuchu up from the ground: "Do you know what to call me?"

The child who was less than two years old back then is now almost five years old.

With a red face, she timidly called out, "Godfather."

"ai~!"

Chu Yunfei had a smile on his face: "Good boy, this is your Uncle Huang, call me Uncle Huang."

"Call someone~!"

The concierge walked up behind the other two children with great discernment.

"Godfather!"

"Uncle Huang!"

Huang Hongyou responded with tears in his eyes and red eyes: "Ai~!"

Mother Jiang looked in the direction of Chu Yunfei and Huang Hongyou with kindness.

No one stopped him, and no one made a sound.

Her heart was full of gratitude.

The children sacrificed their lives for their country and their nation.

Nowadays, I am treated with courtesy and care by my colleagues, and the country is slowly getting better.

All of this is worth it.

My son Lianbi, did you see everything in heaven?

Jiang's mother passed away shortly after Chu Yunfei went to visit her.

The three children cried for a long, long time.
I even fainted from crying.

The funeral was held quietly.

The body was buried next to General Jiang Yuzhen's tomb.

I just hope they can be reunited.

Just as Chu Yunfei was preparing for the funeral.

News also came from the Second War Zone Commander's Headquarters.

The negotiations are over.

The two sides finally reached an agreement on the ownership of the areas surrounding Longcheng.

The Japanese army only retained light weapons and support weapons for self-defense along the way.

As for the remaining heavy weapons and everything in the military supply warehouse, they were left behind.

To ensure their safety.

The Second War Zone Commander Headquarters decided to send Chu Xichun to accompany them.

same.

The North China Front Army Command also needed to send an important officer to stay in the Second War Zone.

I was thinking of sending a similar chief of staff here.

However, at this time, Kusunokichi Hideyoshi was already dead, and even his body could not be found.

There was no choice but to keep Lin Canghui, who was the representative of the North China Front Army Command who came to negotiate.

"Although the qualifications are not equal, it's better than no one sending me." Chu Yunfei picked up the teacup beside him, took a sip and drank it all in one gulp: "Ziqiang, when did you learn how to make tea?"

Wu Ziqiang sat next to Chu Yunfei and said with a smile: "I am an ordinary person, how can I drink tea? The Zejun family sent someone to deliver it. I drank too much and it did taste a bit good."

"By the way, after the recovery of Dragon City, do we really have to take action against the Eighth War Zone next?"

"The chairman is still hesitant about this matter. We can't leave him alone, and we can't let him stay out of it. If something goes wrong, Commander Yan can't bear such a heavy responsibility alone."

Chu Yunfei was somewhat helpless: "The Northwest is too big, even I am not very sure."

"That was the time when people were needed, so I went to Lu University."

"It is because we need people that we send you to Lu University for further study. You should learn well."

Chu Yunfei then instructed: "When you go there, you must do as I say. I have already informed Director Lin, and the chairman has agreed. In addition, Director Chen will also cooperate with you to open a new topic."

"I'm definitely not as good as the young people in researching new tactics and new training models..." Wu Ziqiang knows his level and also knows what kind of person he is. He is not someone that Chu Yunfei can carve just because he wants to.

Chu Yunfei waved his hand, signaling him to rest assured: "The most important thing for you to do this time is to get some experience, which will make it easier for you to be promoted later.

It would be useless to send other people there if they don't have enough qualifications. You actually represent me if you go there.

Regarding the Burmese inspection, the headquarters has already selected the corresponding candidates, but the British have not yet agreed. You don't need to worry about this matter. I will arrange it. "

Wu Ziqiang looked worried: "According to your judgment, the Japanese army will definitely choose to attack Southeast Asia, on the one hand to find the crude oil resources they urgently need, and on the other hand to cut off the Yunnan-Burma supply line."

"If the Burma Road is cut off, our war of resistance will have to rely on the northwest inland transportation line, and this line must not continue to be controlled by the three Mas..."

Chu Yunfei smiled and interrupted, "Okay, this is not something you need to worry about. I will give you a month's vacation and you will leave for Lu University in a month."

(End of this chapter)