Anti-Japanese War: From Becoming Chu Yunfei to Rising

Chapter 373: Yan Laoxi was crowned as the emperor! Chu Yunfei's position was adjusted to the commander-in-chief of the front line. (Seeking monthly votes)
Arrival of the Soviet delegation.

The Changzhi headquarters, which had just fallen silent, became lively again.

Colonel Anatoly Yevgeny and Captain Yakov Dzhugashvili brought their team to China again.

Every officer and soldier at the headquarters made these Soviet people feel at home.

Chu Yunfei entertained them very warmly.

And they prepared meals for them that were more in line with Soviet eating habits.

On the dining table.

Chu Yunfei, who was not good at drinking, called Zhou Weiguo and Zhao Pengcheng, who were good at drinking, to join him.

In the hope that these Soviet people could enjoy drinking.

"Comrade Colonel Anatoly Yevgeny, I wonder if Comrade Star.Lin has agreed to our previous application?"

Colonel Anatoly Yevgeny's beard trembled slightly, and he nodded: "Of course, Chu Jiang Army."

"Comrade Star.Lin is very concerned about China's war of resistance against Japan and is happy to support you in your great war against aggression."

"In addition, it is worth mentioning that the tobacco leaves you supply are very good in both quantity and price, which helps us ease the pressure on cigarette demand."

"Based on the amount of tobacco leaves you provided this year, we are willing to increase the price by 30% and provide you with more advanced weapons."

If it increases by 30%, based on today's productivity.

That’s roughly equivalent to $1.5 million worth of weapons and equipment.

Moreover, the Soviets delivered goods much faster than the Americans.

The cycle of the land aid channel is about 30 days.

Even if they are sorted and transported from the warehouse, it will not take more than thirty-eight days to reach the front line.

However, Chu Yunfei did not feel happy too soon.

Historically, the weapons and equipment given by these Soviet guys were basically obsolete.

All kinds of problems arise one after another.

Now Chu Yunfei is qualified to be picky.

After all, they are serious border trade.

Naturally, they would not be willing to be cheated by the Soviets in terms of weapons and equipment.

Took the list of weapons aid handed over by Colonel Anatoly Yevgeny.

Chu Yunfei already had an idea in his mind.

As for heavy weapons, they are basically some junk that is not really needed.

Even some heavy weapons that are not suitable for the national conditions.

There is basically no need to choose these things.

Instead of hoping for the Soviet Union to support heavy weapons, it would be better to import some necessities such as artillery shells and bullets.

After quickly checking the ammunition, shells and related equipment.

He handed the list back and asked, "Comrade Star.Lin, what do you think of the submachine gun made by stamping technology that I proposed earlier?"

Let’s talk about serious matters.

Colonel Anatoly Yevgeny raised his hand to refuse Zhao Pengcheng's toast and took a quick glance at the aid list.

He changed to a serious tone and reminded: "Our weapons research and development department has already conducted relevant research. However, although such weapons are low-cost, their performance is much worse. It is difficult to hit the enemy from a distance of 100 meters."

"Chu Jiangjun, if it is really necessary, after I return this time, when I meet the great Comrade Star.Lin, I will raise your demands again."

"However, the heavy weapons we provided this time should be of great help to your unit in increasing its overall firepower."

Chu Yunfei smiled but said nothing.

The heavy weapons given by the Soviets were crappy. Artillery with a caliber above 105mm was so heavy that it was difficult to even cross the bridge.

But this is not just a problem for the Soviets themselves.

The fundamental reason is that the current infrastructure of the Republic of China is too poor.

However, this situation is currently improving rapidly in Shanxi.

In the not too distant future, Chu Yunfei's troops will soon be able to equip themselves with heavy artillery with a caliber of 105mm or above.

As for the submachine gun mentioned by Chu Yunfei, it was so-called made by stamping technology.

In fact, what he knew was PPS43.

The weapon itself was developed under the harsh conditions of the Siege of Leningrad.

Now that the Soviets are no longer in a state of war, they naturally look down on this thing.

Chu Yunfei would naturally urge them when he had the chance, just as he would often urge Americans to develop cheap submachine guns like the Grease Gun.

PPS43 compared to PPS42.

Working hours were reduced by more than 30 percent.

The material cost has also been reduced significantly.

But the same thing.

PPS43 has relatively higher reliability, portability and safety.

The price-performance ratio is very high.

The disadvantages are equally obvious.

Just as Colonel Anatoly Yevgeny said, the range is short.

It is said that the effective range is about 150 meters, but in actual use, the range is basically around meters.

It is also commonly referred to as a "trench sweeper".

This thing is useful for close-range combat of troops and the possible siege of Datong.

It is a very good firearm to choose from.

"Compared to the expensive Thompson submachine gun, we naturally prefer such new submachine guns. Their cost is low enough that we can equip more troops to fight against the brutal Japanese.

Mr. Colonel Anatoly Yevgeny, the situation in Europe is tense, and the Japanese still have 700,000 combat troops stationed in our three northeastern provinces.

This posed a certain degree of threat to the Soviet Far East.

If we continue to maintain our offensive, I believe the Japanese will not choose another strong opponent for us.

Your country will also be able to focus more of its energy on Europe.”

Colonel Anatoly Yevgeny smiled and nodded: "In order to cope with the war that is likely to break out, we hope that the Chujiang Army can produce more tobacco leaves."

"It's natural."

Chu Yunfei made his promise as he spoke: "In the next two years, the supply of tobacco will increase by more than 80% from the original level."

"In addition, in order to deepen our friendship, the tobacco production in the entire Shanxi region will be given priority to our Soviet friends."

"If that's the case, then it couldn't be better."

The Soviets got what they wanted, and Chu Yunfei also got ammunition and artillery shells.

Both parties were happy and enjoyed themselves to the fullest.

Chu Yunfei didn't drink.

After leaving the restaurant, they immediately returned to the headquarters.

As soon as I returned to the duty room.

Zhang Dayun came over and reported the situation: "The latest news from the Command Headquarters and the Second War Zone is that Commander Yan was awarded the National Glory Medal for his contribution in the recovery of Longcheng.

And your position will be adjusted from Deputy Chief of General Staff to Commander-in-Chief of the Front.

You will be in charge of the unified command of this counterattack in northern Shanxi."

"Is there any movement from the 14th Army?" Chu Yunfei walked towards the battle map.

Zhang Dayun followed closely behind: "At present, the main force of the 14th Army has been stationed in the surrounding areas of Fanshi after being supplemented."

"The combat forces of our 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 5th Regiments and the 1st Battalion of the 31st Mountain Artillery Regiment have formed a left-wing battle group in accordance with your orders. Commander Qian is in charge and has been deployed at Yangfangkou. They are ready to rush forward at any time."

"The commander-in-chief has already accepted our suggestion."

"Draw about 4,000 troops from the Sixth Army, commanded by Deputy Commander-in-Chief Zhao Chengshou, to garrison the areas around Jingxing and Niangzi Pass."

"I will transfer the 8th, 9th, and 10th Infantry Regiments to take over the defense work of the 7th Infantry Regiment."

"The 7th Infantry Regiment will return to the Changzhi Comprehensive Training Ground for replenishment and carry out corresponding equipment replacement and integration according to the original combat plan."

Chu Yunfei turned around slowly and asked, "Early tomorrow morning, order the 8th, 9th, and 13th Infantry Regiments to transfer command to the 6th Army according to the original combat plan."

"And strictly order General Zhao Chengshou to refrain from taking the initiative to attack and ensure the safety of the flanks and rear of our combat troops."

Zhang Dayun nodded.

Chu Yunfei was silent for a moment and then spoke out: "Be more gentle in your tone. General Zhao is also an old senior of my Wutai faction. He has taken good care of me before. If it is not necessary, do not issue orders with a tough tone."

"Yes!"

Zhang Dayun then asked, "Also, Huang Baitao called and said that the combat units under his command have basically completed the corresponding reorganization work. He called to ask whether we should assemble at the Pingxingguan front according to the original combat plan?"

Chu Yunfei nodded slightly: "Reply to Brother Huanran, his chance to make achievements has come."

Chu Yunfei's promotion.

Exceeded everyone's expectations.

Especially for Zhao Chengshou, who received the order from Yan Laoxi, it was even more difficult to accept.

The young man he had high hopes for now holds a high position of power in the Second War Zone.

Even "second to none" may not be enough to describe such power.

To put it bluntly.

Nowadays, Yan Laoxi is just a decoration.

But their commander Yan was wearing the Medal of National Glory at this time and looked like he was planning to retire.

He saw Yang, Zhao, Wang and others looking at him.

Yan Laoxi said lightly: "You can't sit still anymore? Haven't you already prepared yourself mentally?"

Zhao Chengshou just felt a little embarrassed: "Commander Yan, Chu Yunfei has such a close relationship with the Red Party. I didn't expect that Shancheng would trust him so much." "Aren't there also some tensions between you and the Red Party? Don't I trust you the same way?"

Yang Aiyuan said again: "Commander Yan, is Chief Chen here also for this matter?"

"Many people don't want to see Yun Fei reach this position, and they also think that I don't want to see this scene."

"They are just a bunch of narrow-minded people." Wang Jingguo flattered: "The Six Dynasties were all about their own private interests. How can they be compared with you, Chief Yan?"

Wang Jingguo added cheerfully, observing Yan Laoxi's expression, "Now that Yun Fei has stepped forward, we old officials will assist him wholeheartedly."

Seeing that Yan Laoxi's expression was still calm and his face was normal.
Only then did I finally relax.

Out of my understanding of Mr. Yan.

He even worried that this was a choice that Yan Laoxi had no choice but to make.

Fortunately, everything went so smoothly.

As long as Yan Laoxi doesn't get in the way.

The entire Second War Zone will naturally be able to unleash greater combat power.

The news is out.

The first person to be confused was Guo Jiqiao, acting commander-in-chief of the 14th Army Group.

A year ago, I would salute him when I saw him.

Now he takes the initiative to salute.

The most crucial thing is that Chu Yunfei will be the commander of this battle in northern Shanxi.

How is Chu Yunfei's command ability?

Guo Jiqiao was naturally aware of this, but he never expected it.

The high command actually let this young man take charge.

Instead of letting Yan Laoxi serve as the nominal commander.

Pei Changhui was silent for a moment, then whispered, "There are too many implications here. At least the chairman is willing to let Chu Yunfei prove himself."

"General Chen came here a while ago, most likely because of this incident. We were supposed to be sent to the rear for corresponding reorganization, but we didn't expect that we would be placed on the front line."

Guo Jiqiao nodded: "But if the 15th Army is assigned here, it is not impossible to just take on the task of supporting the attack."

The 14th Army Group had previously undergone major adjustments.

With the end of the Nanyue Military Conference.

The first to be disbanded were the 33rd and 35th Corps.

The 14th Army was incorporated into the combat sequence of the 14th Army Group.

In other words, Guo Jiqiao currently commands three troops: the 14th Army, the 93rd Army (Liu Kan), and the th Army.

The 14th Army was a truly elite force at that time, organized according to the 27th Army Division.

The total strength of the army is 28009 people.

among them
Army-affiliated troops: 602 people.

Military Field Supplementary Regiment: 1966 people.

It has two main divisions under its command: the 83rd Division and the 85th Division.

第83师（陈武）：建制部队编制9216人，战增部队编制1898人，野补团编制1966人，共13080人。现有11423人。

There are 2707 rifles, 232 light machine guns, 64 heavy machine guns, and 22 mortars, all of which exceed the allocation standards.

第85师（陈鸿远）：建制部队编制8694人，战增部队编制1701人，野补团编制1966人，共12361人。现有11683人。

There are 3024 rifles, 221 light machine guns, 59 heavy machine guns, and 21 mortars, all of which exceed the allocation standards.

In addition, the 83rd Division retained a mountain artillery battalion.

The 85th Division's mountain artillery company was expanded into a battalion.

In other words, the few heavy weapons of the 14th Army are now basically in the hands of Li Mo'an's 14th Army.

Although Li Mo'an was a student of the first class of Whampoa Military Academy.

But at the same time, Guo Jiqiao was a graduate of the Baoding Military Academy and is currently a powerful general from the Baoding faction in the national army.

When Guo Jiqiao took over as commander-in-chief of the 14th Army Group.

Li Mo'an, commander of the 14th Army, was the acting deputy commander-in-chief.

obviously.

In this battle in northern Shanxi, there are always many opportunities for the two to perform.

Otherwise, how should they remove the word "代" from their names?

Except for the 14th Army.

The Ninth Army was in poor condition.

The battles in Lin County and Hebei resulted in heavy casualties for them. Currently, they have less than 10,000 troops and are consolidating their defenses in the Fanshi area.

The troops that attacked northward through Fanzhisi and Ruyuekou this time were none other than the 14th Army, under Li Mo'an.

As for the 83rd Army. Note: The original main force, the rd Division, whose commander Chen Wu has been transferred to the th Army.

He had made considerable efforts in the battle of Shouyang before.

There were also heavy casualties at this time.

The entire army consists of two main divisions, plus direct-affiliated units and supplementary troops, totaling 13,000 people.

The newly formed 8th Division, led by Jiang Zaizhen, was in better condition, with a total combat strength of more than men.

The 10th Division, commanded by Wang Jinxiu (newly transferred), had been severely damaged by the Japanese army and had less than combat troops.

As for the Fifteenth Army mentioned by Guo Jiqiao.

They just received the news that they would be transferred.

What is the specific time of departure and when will the order be given?

Guo Jiqiao himself doesn't know.

At the moment, the number of troops he could mobilize was actually only 30,000.

Just these three people are ten thousand people.

In Chu Yunfei's plan, he was responsible for the most important task of breaking through the middle.

After all, they have the largest number of troops and a considerable number of heavy weapons.

But to Chu Yunfei, the task allocation seemed reasonable.

When the crisis really came to the Fourteenth Army, Guo Jiqiao couldn't help but feel a little worried.

They had previously fought with superior forces.

At present, the Japanese puppet army garrison has 2 troops in Datong ( Japanese troops and puppet troops).

"From the intelligence we have obtained so far, the enemy and our forces are now almost 1:1. This battle will not be easy to fight!"

"Chu Yunfei must have a backup plan for making such an arrangement. It is very likely that it is just to let us attract the attention of the main force of the Japanese army in front, while his troops will attack the county town and strategic locations where there are not many Japanese and puppet troops stationed by detours."

"Then who gets the credit for this victory?"

"Is there any need to ask? When has Chu Yunfei ever suffered a loss? It must have been theirs."

"This"

A group of division commanders looked at Guo Jiqiao who was standing in front of the battle map for a long time without saying a word.

Jincheng Comprehensive Training Ground.

A group of recruits gathered neatly in front of an open space.

Not far from them.

A group of soldiers from the kitchen squad were adding firewood to the iron pot.

The braised pork with rich red sauce is bubbling in the black iron pot.

The trembling piece of meat was wrapped in gilded sugar color, and the aroma of star anise broke through the lid of the pot.

Not to mention the soldiers, even the veterans and officers who were training them were drooling at this moment!
Bao Zhishan, the commander of the 13th Infantry Regiment, stepped forward and said, "Brothers, I am your future commander. My name is Bao Zhishan."

"Many people may not have heard of me. After all, compared to my brothers, I, Old Bao, have not made the headlines of newspapers many times."

Having said this, Bao Zhishan's slightly self-deprecating tone brought the two sides closer together.

"I know that many of you were deserters before. Some of you were deserters from the Battle of Songhu and never fought again. Some of you were deserters from the Battle of Xuzhou and were taken in."

"Most recently, there were some Wuhan battles, and even students who had just graduated from military academies."

Having said that, Bao Zhishan looked at the members of the Officer Training Corps in the crowd.

Chu Yunfei specifically entrusted him with this.

He took special care of this.

turn out.

Among this group of people there were even colonel-level officers who had never fought in a war.

This made Bao Zhishan feel a little unbalanced.

In order to get a proper title of major, he and his father donated most of their property in Yangquan, and even led a security team to maintain law and order and hold their ground.

nowadays.

These "bastards" can get the official rank of major by just attending an officer training corps and learning some theoretical knowledge.

Even before the war started.

How could he not be jealous?
This time I came to replenish the troops.

We also need to see how capable the officers who come out of these officer training corps are.

As he spoke, Bao Zhishan took out a note from his pocket.

Written on it were the names of the outstanding officers assigned to him.

Name: Lin Yi - Rank: Major - Age: 21 - Overall evaluation: Excellent
Political status: Member of the Three Youth League
Name: Ping Zhiheng——Military Rank: Major——Overall Evaluation: Good
Political status: Member of the Three Youth League
"Lin Yi, Ping Zhiheng, the two of you, step out!"

(End of this chapter)