Anti-Japanese War: From Becoming Chu Yunfei to Rising

Chapter 368: A hodgepodge! Is this still considered a military meeting? (Subscribe)

"The German army is approaching. According to the Ministry of Defense, they are likely to launch an attack on Poland within three months."

Chu Yunfei nodded calmly and then asked, "Colonel Douglas, as far as I know, Britain and France are actively seeking assistance from the Soviet Union. This war shouldn't happen so soon, right?"

Colonel Smith Douglas shook his head and said honestly, "I don't know much about the specific situation in Europe. I think the judgment of these officers from the Ministry of Defense should not be too far off."

"Chu Jiangjun, I've looked at your material request list. It's basically based on ammunition, shells, and medicines. It looks like you won't be launching a counterattack in the short term."

Chu Yunfei smiled and said, "Whether to counterattack or not still depends on the command of the headquarters. The strategic counterattack plan previously drawn up has been successfully completed by our Second War Zone."

"As for which region or direction the Chairman intends to target for the next counterattack, that is also the headquarters' own consideration. We, the commanders of the troops, will..."

Having said that, Chu Yunfei shook his head, the meaning was self-evident.

It is basically impossible for Americans to get any valuable information from him.

Colonel Douglas was not a fool. He smiled and then turned the topic to Chu Yunfei's private life: "Chu Jiangjun, I heard that you will marry your lover in October?"

The translator, Colonel Douglas, was also quite cautious in his choice of words.

Chu Yunfei smiled and nodded: "Yes, it is Miss Song Wenying, the president of Changzhi Weekly."

Douglas smiled and nodded: "I hope to receive your invitation on that day. We will also send you our blessings."

"Of course, you are my best American friend."

The recovery of Longcheng affected all aspects.

While completing contact with the Americans.

the other side.

Sun Ming was also transporting a batch of weapons and equipment.

And their direction was exactly the direction of the headquarters of the 129th Division of the Eighth Route Army.

Although Sun Ming's qualifications at this time were slightly insufficient.

His military rank and actual position were only half a level lower than Commander Liu's.

"Commander Sun, I actually don't quite understand why you don't let the Eighth Route Army send people to pull it over, but let us deliver it ourselves."

"It's one thing for us to deliver the weapons and equipment to them, and it sounds different to the chairman."

Sun Ming looked around with a hawk-like gaze, quite alert: "This place is very suitable for an ambush."

"There are too many places like this in Taihang Mountain. I heard that Chief Chu plans to relocate some villagers from the deep mountains. I wonder if it's true."

"Many people went into the mountains to escape the war. With poor transportation, it was difficult to have any productivity. The lives of these people were too hard."

Sun Ming paused, and stood on the hill with his guard Xiao Li, looking into the distance: "Now that Jinzhong and Jinnan areas are basically pacified, the next target is likely to be Jinbei area."

"Counterattack northern Shanxi? I ​​don't know if our current combat strength is sufficient."

During the battle in northern Shanxi.

The Shanxi-Suiyuan Army had a strength of about 160,000 troops, but still failed to stop the Japanese attack.

And with the arrival of support troops such as the 14th Army and the 22nd Army.

At its peak, the number of Nationalist troops in the entire Shanxi region reached 270,000.

Still failed to stop the attack of 60,000 Japanese troops.

nowadays.

The combat force in the entire Shanxi region was only a mere 100,000 men.

It is already a struggle to maintain the current front.

Then counterattack?

Sun Ming sighed in his heart.

This is almost impossible in the short term.

There is a shortage of troops, weapons and ammunition, and the army and commanders also need corresponding rest.

What's more, the Japanese army, which was focused on fighting a defensive battle, was very difficult to deal with.

After these battles, all the officers had a clear idea of ​​what was going on.

It's no longer like before, clamoring to take the lead and be the main force.

Fighting a tough battle is never an easy job.

The Japanese are not easy to get.

So many shells were dropped on the town of Xinkou alone.

If we really fight to the death with the 20th Division of the Japanese Army originally stationed in the Longcheng area.

I don’t know whether we can defeat the Japanese.

Fortunately, the attack on Xinkou Town went smoothly, which made the Japanese invaders afraid to act rashly and facilitated negotiations between the two sides.

Sun Ming continued, "The specific arrangements will only be known after I return to attend the mid-year work meeting."

"Before this, I actually couldn't guess what Commander Chu wanted to do."

Taking the map handed over by the guard, Sun Ming carefully compared the surrounding terrain: "It's about ten miles to our destination, and it will take about two hours."

The guard was very puzzled. He scratched his head and complained, "I don't understand what's so good about hiding in this deep forest. The Eighth Route Army always likes to place its main forces in places like this."

"If it were a plain, do you think they could withstand the Japanese encirclement and suppression?"

The guard shook his head: "That is definitely impossible."

"Then do you think Commander Yan will give his territory to the Eighth Route Army and let them develop it?"

The guard then shook his head and said, "It shouldn't be possible. I have always heard that Commander Yan is the commander-in-chief of the war zone who values ​​territory the most. Some people also say that Commander Yan has the habits and style of a warlord."

Sun Ming was somewhat helpless: "Some people also say that Commander Chu has warlord habits and patriarchal style."

"Think about it, do these people dare to say that in front of Chief Chu?"

“I definitely wouldn’t dare to do that.”

"That's it, if you want to say it, just say it. Commander Yan won't take it seriously if he hears it, and Commander Chu is the same."

The two chatted and soon discovered the sentries along the way.

After revealing their identities, two cavalry communicators quickly came forward and saluted.

"Commander Sun, the division headquarters is just ahead, please follow us."

Under the guidance of the cavalry communicator, the group walked forward for about three miles.

All you see is emerald green.

The small village surrounded by green mountains and clear waters is quiet and peaceful.

It looks like there are only a few dozen households.

"Commander Sun, our division headquarters is ahead. The division commander and others are waiting for you in the village."

Sun Ming nodded, then handed the whip and horse to the Eighth Route Army soldier who was stepping forward.

He walked quickly towards the division headquarters with his guards.

While the other soldiers, under the guidance of the Eighth Route Army soldiers, transported weapons and supplies to temporary warehouses.

After walking into the village and turning several corners, I saw Commander Liu standing at the door waiting for me.

Sun Ming stepped forward quickly and saluted first: "Captain Liu."

"Adjutant Sun." Commander Liu also returned the salute.

The two then shook hands again.

At the signal from Commander Liu, Sun Ming stepped into the headquarters of the 129th Division.

Although it is the division headquarters, it is actually just a slightly larger courtyard and rooms.

It seems to be rented from ordinary people, and there are still some traces of life everywhere.

A wooden electric pole stood on the roof. The confidential room and the division headquarters were adjacent to each other, located in a courtyard.

"I also want to thank you for your support. Adjutant Sun also knows that what our Eighth Route Army lacks most is this kind of support weapons."

Sun Ming smiled and said, "This is what we should do. After all, the 18th Group Army is a combat sequence under our Second War Zone and is China's national defense force. Commander Yan will naturally treat us equally."

Commander Liu smiled and said: "In fact, what we lack most is the direct-fire artillery that can attack the Japanese bunkers and artillery towers. In view of the fact that our army lacks heavy weapons for attacking, the Japanese army began to dig trenches, build bunkers and station troops in artillery towers in Hebei Province.

Armored vehicles and trains are used for patrols to curb the development of our anti-Japanese base areas. Since this month, the two sides have had seven large and small battles, and we have suffered many casualties."

Sun Ming sighed, his tone full of regret: "We just learned about this matter, but since Commander Liu has brought it up, our Second War Zone will definitely find a way to help you solve it."

"We are also short of direct-fire weapons like the Type 92 Infantry Cannon, but if we allocate two more Type 92 Infantry Cannons to support friendly forces in combat, it shouldn't be a big problem."

Sun Ming said as he took the hot water handed over by Chief of Staff Zhang Hao: "Thank you."

"With the recovery of Dragon City, our Second War Zone currently has a slight surplus of combat supplies."

"Commander Chu sent me here this time to understand what your department is currently lacking so that we can solve it in a targeted manner." Chief of Staff Zhang was not polite after hearing this, and smiled and continued: "If you want to say what is lacking, then it is indeed lacking everything, but the most lacking is not anything else, but medicine."

At this point, Commander Liu also sighed: "Many of our veterans who followed us through the Long March died in the hospital due to lack of medicines, which has had a great impact on our combat effectiveness. If possible, we hope to get some medicines, even bandages, medical alcohol, etc."

Sun Ming nodded, took out the small notebook on his body and carefully wrote it down: "We also brought some anti-inflammatory drugs and related medical equipment this time, they are on the carriage."

"I think it will be enough for you to use for some time. To be honest, we are also short of this stuff. Before the next batch of US aid arrives, we can't do anything else."

"We have so much work to do now. The resettlement of refugees and the sacrifice of compensation alone involve a large amount of our financial budget."

Commander Liu fully understands the current situation in the Second War Zone.

It is also clear what kind of situation the national army as a whole is facing.

"Regarding the transportation and collection of food, please rest assured that both the Taihang Mountain Anti-Japanese Base and the Hebei Anti-Japanese Base will fully support this work."

The recovery of Longcheng was indeed an unprecedented victory.

But things that are lacking will not appear out of thin air.

Except for some of these things seized in Longcheng, there is still a shortage of them.

same.

As the war situation in central and southern Shanxi stabilized, coal and iron production increased.

Corresponding increase in the output of steel industry derivatives.

It can bring considerable development to related military industries.

However, after the liberation of Longcheng, a series of problems also arose.

Just re-counting the civil affairs situation in the surrounding areas and resuming production and other related work will require a lot of energy, money and time.

Before hiring, the identities of previous staff must be identified and sorted out accordingly.

All these tasks combined are enough to give Yan Laoxi and others a headache for a while.

Not to mention that Chu Yunfei is also proposing to improve the current infrastructure in Shanxi.

The overall logistics system of the current Second World War zone must also be improved.

Even if there is, there is still a large funding gap to be filled.

I don't know where the money will come from.

Medicines are extremely precious and all of them have to be imported.

Without foreign exchange, there is basically no hope.

As for Chinese medicinal materials.

It is also the focus of control by both parties, and Chu Yunfei himself is in a very difficult situation.

Not to mention providing these precious supplies to the Eighth Route Army troops.

Sun Ming's arrival.

This also allowed the leaders of the 129th Division headquarters to enjoy some delicious food.

The squad leader of the kitchen team personally took charge of the cooking and prepared several of Sun Ming's signature dishes.

Sun Ming was so spicy.

After asking around, I found out that the old squad leader was from Hunan.

He brought out his unique skills.

three days later.

The lobby of the Changzhi County Government in Shanxi Province was bustling with activity.

Officers wearing uniforms of various colors arrived soon.

Under the guidance of adjutant Zhao Pengcheng and others, they walked into the semi-open courtyard.

Here.

It was temporarily borrowed for the 88th episode and converted into a large conference room.

If it was before, there would be no need to go through so much trouble.

It’s just that there are too many people attending this conference.

Not only the officers from Chu Yunfei's unit were invited to attend the meeting.

There were also representatives of the 18th Group Army and all officers above the division level of the 14th Group Army.

Deputy Commander-in-Chief of the Sixth Army and relevant division-level representatives.

Commander-in-chief of the 13th Group Army Wang Jingguo and relevant military officers.

Cavalry Commander-in-Chief Zhao and his representatives.

A delegation of representatives from the Second World War Commander's Headquarters.

And the special envoy from the Yamashiro Command.

The number of officers attending the meeting from Chu Yunfei's unit alone reached more than 30.

Old acquaintances greeted each other.

"Old classmate, long time no see"

"In the Xinzhuang blocking battle, it was thanks to your help, otherwise one of my main regiments would have been wiped out by the Japanese."

Many people haven't seen each other for a long time, so naturally there are many things to discuss.

"Speaking of which, why didn't this meeting take place in Longcheng? There's no place in Changzhi..."

"Longcheng has just been liberated, and no one knows what tricks the Japanese have left behind. If they are wiped out at once, it will not only be a loss for the Second War Zone."

"That makes sense. Think about it. The chairman always used to use the church to hold meetings. Wasn't it because the foreigners' place was big enough? But why is this place half-leaked? It looks like it was just renovated."

"Who knows? After all, it's someone else's land, so it's better not to say anything."

"That makes sense, that makes sense, please~!"

This is the 18th Group Army.

Leading the team to the meeting were the Deputy Chief of Staff of the Eighth Route Army and Brigade Commander Chen.

Qian Dajun, dressed in a Zhongshan suit, walked into the venue.

The noisy conference room suddenly became much quieter.

"Why is he here"

"I heard that he was invited by Chief Chu, and he is attending this collective meeting as a special envoy on behalf of the chairman."

Many people know Qian Dajun.

Especially the student officers from the Whampoa Military Academy.

Not to mention that Shancheng also sent people to participate in this meeting.

He is also the former chief of the attendant's office and a close associate of Chang Ruiyuan.

The current Director of the Aviation Commission.

Basically, he can be considered half the Minister of the Air Force.

Brigade Commander Chen whispered, "Since Director Qian, Longcheng Airport may not only need to be repaired, but also some fighter jets may be dispatched to support the possible counterattack."

The deputy chief of staff shook his head: "How long will it take to repair the airport?"

“I heard that it was only bombarded and the damage was not serious. It can be completed in one month at the fastest and three months at the most. However, the subsequent aviation fuel and other corresponding spare parts, and even the transfer of fighter jets will take a lot of time,” the Deputy Chief of the General Staff added in a low voice.

Following the sound of clanging footsteps.

The thirteen group leaders who entered the venue in an orderly line attracted everyone's attention.

Each of them wore a medal on his chest.

It sparkles brightly under the sunlight, looking extraordinary and majestic.

For a while.

The originally noisy discussions disappeared in an instant.

Many officers subconsciously looked up at the semi-open auditorium.

Suddenly I understood why we chose this place to hold the meeting.

"Everyone, take a seat."

As Bian Fucheng gave the order.

The group leaders sat upright in their seats.

It was at this time that the officers saw Bian Fucheng, the commander of the Flying Tiger Honor Division, standing beside them.
(End of this chapter)