Anti-Japanese War: From Becoming Chu Yunfei to Rising

Chapter 370 Chang Ruiyuan's attitude; adapt to future organizational adjustments! (Subscribe)

After Wang Jingguo finished his speech.

The meeting also had a break.

The arranged officers and soldiers served tea to the generals attending the meeting.

People gathered in groups of three or four to discuss what had just been said.

In the front, Chen Cixiu, Chu Yunfei and Wang Jingguo also gathered together.

Chen Cixiu spoke first: "In this war, our civilians bear the same risks as soldiers. The so-called military offensive by the Japanese army is actually indiscriminate bombing and indiscriminate massacre."

Chu Yunfei nodded in agreement: "The Japanese Army is already an out-of-control beast group. There is not much we can do. Only by completely killing this beast can we win this war."

"Yes, this is a long, protracted war that tests the will of both sides. Spiritual mobilization is necessary and will be the focus of our next work."

Chu Yunfei nodded: "After communicating with the staff of the 18th Group Army, I learned that in the occupied areas, even though there are "traitors everywhere", various maintenance associations have emerged in various places, and many local tyrants have served as the so-called maintenance associations."

"But in fact, no matter which region, there are active anti-Japanese armed forces. Even those so-called "good citizens" will kill the Japanese if they are alone and can escape."

"The cost of maintaining the Japanese presence in the occupied areas is rising steadily, which is the fundamental reason why the Japanese army is willing to withdraw from Longcheng in the form of negotiations,"

Seeing Chu Yunfei bring up the matter, Chen Cixiu took the opportunity to say, "Regarding the development of the anti-Japanese base areas behind enemy lines, the Chairman once proposed "dissolving the Communist Party", "preventing the Communist Party", and "limiting the Communist Party."

Chu Yunfei immediately interrupted: "Chief Chen, don't mention this kind of thing in the Second War Zone."

Chen Cixiu was puzzled: "Yunfei, this is the established policy of the Central Committee. The conflict between the two sides is inevitable when entering the second stage of the war of resistance."

"Just because it is unavoidable, we must do our best to avoid possible conflicts between the two sides. No matter what, both sides are our country's national defense forces. There are only two paths before us: one, unite to fight the war, and the other is to split and surrender. Chief Chen, if it were you, which one would you choose?"

Chen Cixiu shook his head: "Yun Fei, how are you going to deal with the Northwest?"

Chu Yunfei immediately stated: "We will naturally strike hard at the local forces that chose to preserve their strength during the Anti-Japanese War and refused to obey the chairman's orders."

obviously.

What Chen Cixiu wanted to express was that the Three Ma Army of Northwest China were actually not much different from the Eighth Route Army.

But in Chu Yunfei's eyes.

The 18th Group Army took the initiative to fight against the Japanese and tied down a large number of Japanese troops in the rear.

During the battle in the Second War Zone.

At the same time, the Japanese army was also using the 27th Division, the 7th Mixed Brigade, and many puppet troops to sweep the entire Hebei region.

Chen Guang Brigade (In the Battle of Yuncheng, more than 400 Japanese and puppet troops were killed, mainly puppet troops, and a puppet army commander was captured).

Lu Zhengcao's Third Column (in the battle of Ji Zhong base area and Heima Zhangjiazhuang Village, it killed more than 200 Japanese and puppet troops and suffered more than 100 casualties of its own).

Chen Zaidao's Eastward Column (Comrade Deng Yonghui, Director of the Political Department, was killed, and 600 people including the battalion commander were killed or wounded).

Xiao Hua's Eastward Anti-Japanese Advance Team (fighting in Ling County, annihilating 50 Japanese troops and more than 300 puppet troops of Yu Zhiliang's troops) fought one battle after another.

Nominally, the 18th Group Army still belongs to the combat sequence of the Second War Zone.

Yan Laoxi and even Chang Ruiyuan actually knew all these battle reports clearly.

Although it failed to cause heavy casualties to the Japanese army, it did turn the entire Hebei region upside down.

And the four horses in the northwest.

Even during the entire Anti-Japanese War, only a few people fulfilled their military duties and obligations.

For example, Ma Bingzhong (the bloody battle of Huaiyang, which is rarely recorded but was a very heroic battle. Brigade commander Ma Bingzhong died, and his troops suffered more than 2,000 casualties, killing more than 1,000 Japanese and puppet troops), Ma Hongbin, Ma Biao, etc.

Not to mention bastards like Ning Ma and Ma Hongkui who didn't make any effort to resist the Japanese.

Chen Cixiu shook his head and sighed slightly: "The three horses of the Northwest are of the same blood. It's not that easy."

"This matter does require long-term consideration." Chu Yunfei nodded and did not choose to confront Chen Cixiu.

the other side.

When the three members of the 18th Group Army saw Chu Yunfei and Chen Cixiu standing together and communicating.

Can not help but worry.

Brigade Commander Chen nodded slightly without saying anything.

Although the junior chairman's views are different from those of the chairman.

But the problem is that once the two sides encounter differences.

Chen Cixiu habitually chose to reserve his opinion.

“It doesn’t feel like a good thing.”

"The Jin Army has a close relationship with us. Commander Yan did not attend this meeting. I am afraid that the command also intends to crack down on the Second War Zone."

After the intermission, the meeting continued.

The originally lengthy content was completed in just two hours.

Chen Chixiu not only commended the combat troops in the Second War Zone on behalf of the Chairman.

Wang Jingguo also gave a brief introduction to the current financial situation in Shanxi on behalf of Yan Laoxi.

Overall, fiscal revenues were down about 40 percent from pre-war levels.

I hope all the soldiers can overcome the difficulties together.

Every country becomes poorer as a result of war.

Including big countries like the Soviet Union and Germany.

This is even more obvious in Japan and the Republic of China.

Of course.

The data reported by Wang Jingguo mainly covers southern Shanxi Province. Some areas in central Shanxi Province are now mainly controlled by the Red Party.

Naturally, it is impossible to have very detailed fiscal revenue data, and the two sides will have to conduct a new round of negotiations on this matter.

But this is not something Chu Yunfei should worry about.

End of the meeting.

Chen Cixiu did not stop: "Yunfei, the chairman has assigned me other tasks, I will not stay in Changzhi."

"Commander Chen, for your safety, I have arranged a cavalry reinforcement company for you, led by the commander of the 3rd Cavalry Regiment, Ma Keying, to escort you and ensure your safety."

Chen Cixiu was startled: "Shanxi territory."

Countless possibilities emerged in my mind, but I eventually ruled them all out.

Chu Yunfei emphasized: "It is better to be cautious."

After a light laugh, Chen Cixiu nodded slowly.

He stepped into the car and immediately set off for Longcheng.

Chu Yunfei turned around and went back to the meeting place, where he met his colleagues from the 14th Army and the 6th Army who had come to attend the meeting.

We have dealt with each other more or less before.

The not-so-familiar officer now looked familiar in front of Chu Yunfei.

After sending them all away.

The Deputy Chief of General Staff and the Brigade Commander then walked over.

"Commander Chu"

Chu Yunfei smiled and returned the greeting: "Don't leave yet. I will ask Pengcheng to arrange accommodation for you. After our military meeting is over tomorrow, we will further discuss the previous details."

"Okay." The brigade commander and the deputy chief of general staff nodded slightly.

There were so many people and there was no further communication.

In the eyes of others.

The two sides just met each other.

Chu Yunfei, a junior from Huangpu Military Academy, exchanged a few brief greetings with his seniors.

Wait until all these people leave.

Chu Yunfei then walked towards Qian Dajun: "Director Qian."

"Yunfei."

"I have arranged accommodation for you and a welcoming banquet. Please come tonight..."

Qian Dajun nodded slightly: "That's for sure."

Chu Yunfei waved at Sun Ming and said, "This is my former adjutant, Sun Ming. He is now the deputy chief of staff under Huang Baitao."

Qian Dajun nodded appreciatively. Sun Ming came over quickly: "Director Qian, please follow me."

"it is good!"

After sending away all the outsiders.

Fang Ligong, Qian Bojun and Huang Baitao also walked over.

Fang Ligong was even more blunt: "Do we still need to invite Director Qian to tomorrow's meeting?"

"Do not."

"What about the Eighteenth Army?"

Chu Yunfei shook his head: "We will open it ourselves."

From Chen Cixiu's attitude.

He could clearly feel that the high command was not enthusiastic about his proposal to move westward.

Chen Cixiu came here in such a hurry to go to the headquarters.

I'm afraid that Yan Laoxi and the headquarters have probably reached some deal without telling him.

the next day.

Chu Yunfei, Fang Ligong, Qian Bojun, Huang Baitao and others held a collective military meeting at the headquarters.

All those attending the meeting are our own people.

However, the atmosphere of the meeting was not as relaxed as the previous mid-year meeting.

Chu Yunfei sat in the front row.

Fang Ligong sat on the left, and on the right were Qian Bojun and Huang Baitao.

Then, Wang Qifeng, Liu Shuzeng, Luo Weiguo, Zhang Dayun, Sun Weimou, Zhuo Tianyu, Liang Guoping, Ouyang Xianpeng, Bian Fucheng, Zhang Dongkai, Sun Ming and others lined up in order and gathered together.

Chu Yunfei got straight to the point and said, "During the meeting yesterday, the Shancheng side was cautious about whether our army would move westward in the second half of the year, but what we can confirm is that the command will most likely not support our actions at this point in time."

"Therefore, our army needs to be patient until the border trade routes in our second war zone are directly affected."

Chu Yunfei finished speaking.

Fang Ligong immediately said, "Regarding the previous communication with the Eighth War Zone regarding the cost of borrowing the road, we will appropriately put some pressure on the Second War Zone in the new year to avoid this unnecessary support."

"In addition, the Supreme Command also strictly ordered the commander-in-chief of the Eighth War Zone, Hu Zongnan, to ensure the smooth flow of Soviet military trade routes."

"No matter what, the corresponding organizational reform and the construction of the cavalry unit are still the top priorities next."

Chu Yunfei nodded and said slowly, "We still have to continue our preparations for war against Japan. It's rare for us to be together like this. Let's talk about the current situation of each regiment."

There is also a competitive relationship between the leaders of the main groups.

The leaders of the core groups also have the intention to compete with each other.

Some people have long called the current thirteen colonel-level commanders the Thirteen Guardians.

Who is the boss is not determined by age or seniority.

But it is real military achievement.

Chu Yunfei looked at Zhang Fugui, the head of the First Infantry Regiment, and said, "Zhang Fugui, you go first."

"Yes."

Zhang Fugui nodded, quickly stood up and reported: "Currently, our First Infantry Regiment has 4,300 combat troops.

The main rifles equipped were the Type 38 rifle and the Jin-made Type 65 rifle.

In terms of machine guns, the main ones used now are the Shanxi-made Type 65 light machine gun, the Japanese-made Type 96 light machine gun, and the Type 99 light machine gun, totaling 138 guns, with a shortage of 12.

The heavy machine guns equipped were Type 92 heavy machine guns, Browning and Type 24 heavy machine guns, a total of sixty, with a shortage of forty-eight.

Support weapons:

There are currently six Type 36 infantry guns, four Soviet mm direct-fire guns, and two PAK anti-tank guns.

There are 43 60mm mortars and 24 81mm mortars, and a shortage of 5 60mm mortars.

There are currently eleven 107mm mortars equipped, and one is still missing.

But there was a shortage of artillery shells, and there were also insufficient grenades, engineering shovels, raincoats and cloth shoes.

There are still some rifles left.

After the arrival of the additional troops, the estimated combat strength with the existing weapons and equipment can reach 5,300 people."

Chu Yunfei nodded and looked at everyone: "I called you here this time to help the various troops solve the problems as much as possible."

"Northern Shanxi is also a strategic location that needs to be recovered in the second half of the year. Many of you have also known and understood the area around Datong. It is not that easy to fight."

"However, the amount of supplies seized on Beitongpu Road this time was quite large."

"Especially after we recovered Longcheng, we obtained a large amount of military supplies and combat materials from the remaining military warehouses."

"Commander Yan has already issued relevant instructions. More than 50 percent of the supplies and equipment will be handed over to our army."

Chu Yunfei paused, and then continued: "Everyone present should be aware of the strategic position of the First Infantry Regiment within our organization. It is the main force and hero regiment in the absolute sense. It is also the old unit where we started. Now it is also confronting the Japanese Army's Second Mixed Brigade on the front line in northwest Shanxi."

"At this stage, the order of replenishment for our army will also be based on the 1st, 4th, 7th, and 11th main regiments, followed by other core regiments on the front line."

"When the groups below report, they must also directly report what is missing and how much is missing."

Just when Pang Junming wanted to get up.

Chu Yunfei gestured with his hand, then turned to look at Liu Shuzeng: "Old Liu, these people should have reported the shortage to you. Are there any pressures on the inventory at the moment?
Liu Shuzeng shook his head and responded immediately: "The heavy machine guns are a bit difficult to provide, but the distribution rate of other weapons and equipment can reach 75% after the arrival of the new batch of aid materials."

"Okay then, Junming."

Pang Junming quickly stood up and reported: "The existing weapons and equipment can equip 60 people, and we are currently short of 81 light machine guns, heavy machine guns, four mm mortars, and three mm mortars.

There are too many shortages of shells, ammunition and other related weapons and equipment, and the statistics have been compiled and reported to Minister Liu."

Chu Yunfei nodded and motioned Pang Junming to sit down.

His eyes turned to Chen Zejun, commander of the Seventh Corps.

"The current weapons and equipment are estimated to be able to equip 82 combat troops. The current combat force is 107. We are still short of heavy machine guns, and there is a large shortage of direct-fire artillery, with a shortage of six guns. There is a shortage of four mm mortars, two mm mortars, and one mm mortar."

Chu Yunfei saw that Liu Shuzeng seemed to be hesitant to speak.

He simply turned around and looked over: "Old Liu, go ahead."

Liu Shuzeng stood up slowly: "I have the data on the shortage of supporting weapons for each regiment."

"Well, just tell me directly."

"The 11th Infantry Regiment is currently short of three direct-fire artillery pieces, and four 60mm and 82mm mortars."

"The Second Infantry Regiment is currently short of six direct-fire artillery pieces and three 107mm mortars."

"The 13th Infantry Regiment is currently short of eight direct-fire artillery pieces, fourteen 60mm mortars, twelve 81mm mortars, and three 107mm mortars."

"The total shortage of infantry regiment support weapons in the entire army is as follows: 37 direct-fire artillery pieces of various types, 84 60mm mortars, 36 81mm mortars, 13 82mm mortars, and 21 107mm mortars."

"After deducting the number of weapons and equipment in stock, the current number of supporting weapons and equipment is insufficient."

"Plus the shortage of cavalry units, assault regiments, and local armed forces."

"Our army will need to add 45 mortars of various types to the total number of equipment it lacks. According to the previous replenishment plan of the command, our army is short of mortars and direct-fire artillery."

Chu Yunfei nodded and thought for a moment: "Our future direct-fire artillery will most likely only have two calibers, one is the 45mm American weapon, and the other is the Japanese Type 92 infantry gun."

"The latter's shortcoming is that it cannot fire armor-piercing shells, which is inconvenient in anti-armor operations."

"In this way, the direct-fire artillery companies of each basic regiment will be reduced to reinforced platoons, with four 45 or 37 mm anti-tank guns and two Type 92 infantry guns as standard equipment."

Chu Yunfei finished speaking.

The group leaders below looked at each other.

Although they won't whisper to each other directly, eye contact is still necessary.

Rather than downsizing, they would naturally prefer to be equipped with more heavy weapons.

During an offensive operation, the power that a direct-fire artillery can exert is truly enormous.

A whole day's charge by infantry is often not as effective as a single direct-fire artillery shot.

Fang Ligong reminded quietly: "Mr. Yun, each regiment is basically conducting artillery talent training and building a corresponding talent pool. It is better to retain the relevant benefits and ranks, and when a new batch of weapons and equipment arrives, you can directly expand..."

Chu Yunfei approved Fang Ligong's proposal, and then continued: "The treatment, ranks and command structure of each sergeant and officer will remain the same. We have also made some progress in terms of supporting weapons. The Soviet delegation is expected to arrive this month. If the price is right, we can also import Soviet mortars for corresponding replacement."

(End of this chapter)