Anti-Japanese War: From Becoming Chu Yunfei to Rising

Chapter 397 Huang Baitao: Commander Chu's kindness is not over yet! The Japanese army will fight to the death (please subscribe)
North China Front Army Headquarters.

Yamashita Tomoyuki walked quickly, and as he was tall and strong, he looked a little flustered at the moment.

Sugiyama Gen looked back at Yamashita Fengwen and said, "Yamashita-kun, slow down. The sky won't fall."

"Commander, the enemy took the initiative to attack during the day, assembled at least dozens of artillery pieces, and fired thousands of rounds. Our Second Independent Tank Brigade suffered heavy casualties."

"Currently, the loss of tanks and armored vehicles alone has reached dozens."

"Colonel Fuyuyama Hideya died in battle. In addition to the tank battalions, the infantry regiments assigned to the 2nd Tank Brigade lost more than 60% of their infantry command authority at all levels."

When they learned that the Japanese Army's 2nd Independent Tank Brigade had suffered heavy losses and was even at risk of being surrounded and annihilated.

Sugiyama Gen did not immediately doubt whether the telegram contained any exaggeration.

But
What the hell is going on when the infantry commander loses 60% of his troops?

Sugiyama's eyes gradually turned cold: "What happened? Are our imperial warriors lined up to be shot and killed by enemy snipers?"

Yamashita Fengwen put his feet together and bowed slightly: "Private Marseille, Commander."

"We don't know the specific situation yet, but the enemy is currently gathering heavy troops to close the encirclement. In addition, more than half of the Manchukuo cavalry troops have been killed or wounded, and the Mongolian cavalry division has been surrounded in Daguan Town. Commander, if our army does not break out, it is very likely that the whole army will be wiped out!"

Again.

When you copy someone else's back road.

You have to consider whether your retreat might be stolen.

There is a possibility of being surrounded and annihilated.

This was what Sugiyama Gen had anticipated in advance, and it was also the worst possible development and change in the war situation.

Times of Day.

The armored forces lost one-third of their strength.

More than half of a Manchukuo cavalry division suffered casualties.

The Mongolian cavalry was completely surrounded.

Such a loss was hard for Sugiyama Gen to accept.

Although the number of our supporting artillery is not as large as that of Chu Yunfei's troops.

But overall, the number of direct-fire artillery and field artillery was not much less than that of Chu Yunfei's troops.

It’s just that these troops are not equipped with 105mm caliber howitzers.

"The heavy artillery units directly under our army were assigned to the Pingxingguan front and could not be quickly deployed to the northern Shanxi front. In addition to the reserve forces in Datong City, there was only one artillery regiment left, which was assigned to the 26th Division..."

The Eighth War Zone and Fu Zuoyi's troops were also elite forces.

He is not a good person.

The offensive has been fierce in the past month, and the two sides have been fighting continuously.

It seems that they will not give up until they take over Baotou and other places.

Otherwise, Sugiyama Gen would not have strengthened the garrison forces in Suiyuan area.

Japanese North China Front Army.

In fact, it is also a three-line battle.

Otherwise, this battle in northern Shanxi would not have gone so smoothly.

Fu Zuoyi's troops in the Eighth War Zone tied down a division.

The National Army, the Eighth Route Army guerrillas, and various local armed forces in North China also tied down a number of Japanese troops and the Locust Association.

Sugiyama Gen in fact.

At this point, the situation had reached a point where there were no more troops to deploy.

Yamashita Tomoyuki gave his own advice: "Commander, in this situation, our army should preserve its own strength."

If it is normal.

The commander who is caught in a dilemma will most likely follow the lead given by the chief of staff.

But now Sugiyama Gen.

Don't believe this evil.

Could it be possible that the powerful armored cavalry group would be annihilated just like that!
Chu Yunfei's troops are truly invincible.

"Mr. Yamashita, the situation between us and the enemy on the front line in northern Shanxi is still tense."

"The two sides have been fighting over positions repeatedly, but in essence the battle line has not changed much overall."

"We can never tolerate a defeat like this."

Yesterday.

Sugiyama Moto also gave a special order.

Requested the Japanese Army's 3rd Independent Mixed Brigade and the Japanese Army's 4th Independent Mixed Brigade.

Two infantry battalions were dispatched to maintain the position on the Xiaobaozhuang front line.

In fact, all the battles were basically carried out around Xiaobaozhuang.

In Sugiyama's opinion.

Up to now.

The initiative of this battle still lies in the hands of the Japanese army.

The so-called retreat.

It's always there.

If this battle really cannot go on.

Just retreat.

It’s still not too late!

Flat pass.

Tuanchengkou position.

Sun Ming was hurriedly inspecting the construction of fortifications on the front line.

beside him.

Following him were Chen Feng, deputy commander and supervisor of the 11th Infantry Regiment, and Li Jingzhong, who had previously served as Sun Ming's bodyguard for a period of time.

Because of Li Jingzhong.

Sun Ming had a good impression of Chen Feng.

After Chu Yunfei went to northern Sichuan, he could hand Li Jingzhong over to Chen Feng to keep him by his side.

In essence, it is also a recognition of Chen Feng himself.

not far away.

Chen Feng is personally instructing several soldiers to reinforce the machine gun positions.

Li Jingzhong stood obediently beside Sun Ming.

"Jingzhong, how does it feel to be with Supervisor Chen?"

"Commander Chen looks a lot like you."

After hearing this answer, Sun Ming couldn't help but smile: "How is it similar?"

"Commander Chen is quite strict in his military discipline, but he is actually a kind person. He makes rules without regard for relatives. Even if Captain Wu asks him to plead for him, it will be useless. But everyone knows that he is a good person."

"Lift high and put lightly?"

Li Jingzhong scratched his head and explained, "No, Commander Chen really punished us, but the brothers rarely made mistakes."

"When everyone is not making mistakes, Commander Chen will often invite the brothers below to smoke and drink to relax."

"He would also tell us stories about how he killed Japanese invaders in Songhu and Nanjing, and encouraged us to kill more Japanese invaders and avenge the 300,000 innocent souls in Nanjing."

Sun Ming nodded solemnly and raised the telescope in his hand.

far away.

Japanese scouts in shit-yellow uniforms were probing the area.

"These little devils are probably starting to look for a breakthrough."

Deep down, Sun Ming still hoped that these Japanese devils would give up and attack the 27th Army's position instead.

In this way, the newly compiled eleventh volume, which is not very strong, can be preserved.

Of course.

Sun Ming didn't want to stand idly by and watch his friendly forces get beaten.

It is time to take action. Naturally, we need to take action.

Tuanchengkou position.

A secondary core position on the Pingxingguan line.

The main force of Huang Baitao's troops, that is, the most elite 11th Infantry Regiment under his command, was for defense.

The combat force is not large.

But it was a main force regiment after all, equipped with a full set of American weapons, and it was fighting a defensive battle.

It wouldn't be a big problem to fight against a brigade of Japanese troops.

The 13th Infantry Regiment of Bao Zhishan was previously used to monitor the Lingqiu direction.

It was deployed by Huang Baitao on the Majiagou line in the north direction.

At the same time, the corresponding evacuation route was planned as soon as possible.

The 12th Infantry Regiment had previously undertaken offensive combat missions.

It is used as a reserve team at this time.

It is located in the southeast of Tuanchengkou position.

The more important ones are Dongpaochi, Xipaochi (place names), Xingzhuang and Guangou.

It is the defensive fulcrum of the Pingxingguan line and also the location of the delay.

The 27th Army under Fan Hanjie was responsible for the frontal defense.

Overall.

The forces under Huang Baitao and Fan Hanjie were relatively sparse.

Before Yan Laoxi issued the order and took over the command of the battle.

Defense of the Pingxingguan front line.

It was Huang Baitao and Fan Hanjie who discussed it.

The age and qualifications are basically consistent.

It’s just that Huang Baitao is slightly inferior in terms of background.

But Fan Hanjie was recommended by Hu Zongnan and served under Hu Zongnan.

same.

Huang Baitao served as a senior commander in the equally ace Flying Tigers.

Chu Yunfei's qualifications may not be as good as Hu Zongnan's.

But in terms of military exploits.

No matter who is in the entire Republic of China, no one can beat him.

And now he is in the limelight.

Even though Fan Hanjie looked down on Huang Baitao, a "traitor".

Don't look at the monk's face, look at the Buddha's face.

Fan Hanjie also has to show some courtesy to Huang Baitao.

Plus.

In theory, both sides are central armies, and there is no situation where local armies and central armies are pulling each other back.

However, there can be no talk of sincere cooperation between the two parties; at best they are just discussing things.

Such a combination.

During the entire Anti-Japanese War period, it was considered a high-end configuration.

In the vast majority of cases.

When many troops fight together, they always hold each other back.

Chu Yunfei firmly believed.

Have a battle.

Who is in charge and who is in charge at the command level.

It has to be decided at the beginning.

Otherwise, when the situation on the battlefield changes, the two people will have different ideas.

If you don't care about the snow in front of other people's doors and only clean up the frost on your own roof, you won't be able to win the battle.

The reason why Chu Yunfei directly asked Yan Laoxi to come out and command the battle.

There was no direct order given to Huang Baitao to take command.

This is also because of a certain degree of favorability towards this "bold general" and the Taihang Barrier.

As a guest army, they took measures to preserve their strength during the siege of Fenyang.

But overall, the performance is still good.

He also performed outstandingly during the siege of Longcheng.

It’s a pity that I didn’t get a medal of sufficient weight.

Fan Hanjie is not Chu Yunfei's man.

Hu Zongnan should have fought for the award of honors.

If he didn't receive it, it was because Hu Zongnan was incompetent, and it had nothing to do with Chu Yunfei.

The enemy on the Pingxingguan front was the Japanese Army's regular division, its elite main force.

Chu Yunfei naturally hopes to eliminate all unfavorable factors that can be resolved.

The defenders' forces were actually quite sparse.

Previously in 37 years.

When the Japanese army launched a massive attack on Shanxi.

The combat forces defending the Pingxingguan area include four infantry divisions and two independent brigades.

There will be subsequent support from the 34th and 33rd Armies.

The military force is relatively abundant.

nowadays.

There are less than 30,000 troops on the entire Pingxingguan front. Even if the combat troops coming for subsequent support are included, the maximum combat force is only 40,000.

Although the combat effectiveness has been greatly improved compared to before.

But in terms of heavy weapons, they were still far behind the Japanese army.

Forty thousand elite troops of the standing division against thirty thousand.

The pressure is actually very great.

Huang Baitao's command center was set up in Jiantou.

The front line was only a few kilometers away.

It is also for the convenience of timely adjustments.

As for the artillery position, it was set up not far from the command center.

In fact, it is less than four kilometers away from the front-line positions.

The range of our artillery is essentially not much different from that of the Japanese.

Everything Huang Baitao arranged was based on the principle of stability.

It's not a very sophisticated defensive skill.

After inspecting the front line, Sun Ming quickly returned to the command center.

After hearing the footsteps, Huang Baitao and Zhang Dongkai looked up at Sun Ming.

"how is the situation?"

"The defense line is currently being reinforced. I just don't know if the Japanese army has mobilized heavy artillery with a caliber of 105 mm or more. If the Japanese army uses heavy artillery in this offensive, I'm afraid..."

Sun Ming shook his head, a little worried.

At best, their fortifications could withstand bombardment from 105mm howitzers.

Against the aerial bombs of Japanese bombers and heavy artillery above 150 mm.

Basically, all we can do is reduce casualties.

Zhang Dongkai pondered for a moment and said, "If there is no advance preparation, it will take at least five days for the Japanese heavy artillery to be deployed to the front line."

Huang Baitao was filled with emotion: "General Yan's personal visit to Wutai to supervise the battle was most likely done by General Chu, but he just didn't say it."

A few days ago, he was still racking his brains over how to coordinate with Fan Hanjie's troops.

Chu Yunfei solved his biggest trouble quietly.

Commander Chu's kindness is like spring rain.

Moisturizing is silent.

Everyone knows that Chu Yunfei is protective of his subordinates and that Chu Yunfei is good to them.

But Huang Baitao didn't expect it.

He has reached this position.

Chu Yunfei could still do this for him.

He was not treated as an outsider at all.

Yan Laoxi, who is in charge of Longcheng and is even semi-retired, will be invited to take command.

Commander Chu’s kindness can never be repaid!

Sun Ming glanced at Huang Baitao's face and said to himself: "Commander Chu's attitude is actually very clear. He certainly hopes that we can hold the Pingxingguan line. After all, this is what the people of Shanxi expect."

Huang Baitao also nodded seriously: "This battle has been going on for almost two months, and it is now coming to an end. If we hold Pingxingguan, we will be able to truly win this battle and establish Shanxi's victory."

"Chief of Staff Sun."

"Have!"

Huang Baitao smiled carefreely: "Draft a telegram for me to express our attitude and determination."

"Yes!"

39 years.

The third day of the encirclement and annihilation campaign.

Northern Shanxi, the front-line headquarters.

Chu Yunfei rubbed his cheek.

Slightly numb.

I can't even close my eyes.

It's like having facial paralysis.

Fang Ligong bent down to take a look and confirmed Chu Yunfei's judgment: "Your Excellency, it seems that it really can't be closed."

"Evil wind has entered my body." Chu Yunfei took the tea handed over by Zhao Pengcheng and said, "Pengcheng, send two people to the back to help me find an old Chinese doctor who knows acupuncture."

"Yes."

There are no acupuncturists on the front lines.

Before the doctor was called.

Chu Yunfei could only endure like this.

Except for him.

Fang Ligong and Zhang Dayun are in slightly better condition.

Chu Yunfei set up the Operations Department mainly to relieve the pressure on these two people.

Luo Weiguo took on more tasks.
After Wu Ziqiang comes back from further studies.

Luo Weiguo will also be sent there for further study.

After all, he is not a staff officer.

After leading troops for a long time, there are still many things I am not used to in the work process.

After Chu Yunfei took a short nap, he took the telegram from Fang Ligong: "Why are prices rising so high? Didn't we release grain to stabilize the price?"

"It is said that a week ago, Commander Yan sent some food to support the Eighth War Zone. Because of the drought there, I am afraid it will be difficult to have a good harvest."

Chu Yunfei frowned slightly.

Lack of food.

Needless to say, Sichuan suffered from drought throughout the entire War of Resistance.

The situation in Hubei is relatively better, but there is still a war in Hunan.

It’s hard to say whether we can survive this year.

Importing from the Soviet Union?

Even the Soviets themselves were not able to get enough to eat.
We also have to ask the Americans for help.

What a fucking fuck.

Fang Ligong couldn't help but persuade him: "Do you want to take a rest? You haven't closed your eyes for a whole day and night."

Chu Yunfei shook his head, and his consciousness immediately immersed in the three-dimensional combat map.

When I saw that the 1st and 4th Regiments were still organizing commandos to attack Xiaobaozhuang.

I couldn't help but ask, "Has Xiaobao Village not been recaptured yet?"

Fang Ligong shook his head: "The battle is still going on."

Chu Yunfei frowned, with some anger in his tone: "What's wrong with Zhang Fugui and Pang Junming? They can handle an offensive battle, but it's so hard for them to fight a field defense position?"

"The Japanese are like crazy, constantly sending more troops. The Locust Army troops on the periphery also seem to have received death orders. They are actively attacking and harassing at all costs, just to tie down my two main regiments."

"There is fierce fighting for positions in all the surrounding areas..."

"However, fortunately, the supply situation of the two regiments is still good."

good?

Chu Yunfei didn't say anything.

But I was already starting to feel anxious.

The 1st Regiment launched the attack after the 2nd and 5th Regiments.

The supply line has basically been opened up.

At least a lot of ammunition and artillery shells were sent there.

As for the Fourth Regiment.

The logistics supply lines are basically interrupted.

When the Third Regiment was desperate to cut off the Japanese's retreat and surrounded Daguan Town.

In essence, there were no soldiers to maintain the Fourth Regiment's logistics supply line.

In a three-dimensional combat map.

The situation shown on the card representing the 4th Infantry Regiment was quite grim.

But Pang Junming did not report it to his superiors.

This made Chu Yunfei feel a little dissatisfied.

"Your Excellency, are you worried that they are having difficulties in the battle but haven't reported it?"

"It's a good thing to want to overcome difficulties on your own, but you can't force yourself. Many things can be easily solved at a higher level. That's not overcoming difficulties, it's asking for trouble."

Chu Yunfei turned around and continued to order: "Brother Ligong, send a telegram to inquire about the specific situation of the Fourth Infantry Regiment, especially the number of guns and ammunition. Pang Junming must have encountered trouble. This is not due to their attack speed or their combat effectiveness."

"Yes!"

[Unit name: Newly-formed 13th Division (Cao Potian)-4th Infantry Regiment (Iron Fist Regiment)]

[Combat Strength: 3478]

[Current Organization Degree: 43%]

[Currently the main light weapons models: Jin-made Type 65 rifle, Type 38 rifle]

[The main machine gun models currently equipped: Jin-made Czech-style 65 machine gun, Jin-made 38-type heavy machine gun..]

[Currently the main equipment support weapon models: 81mm mortar, 107mm mortar, 2mm mortar, M45-mm anti-tank gun, Type infantry gun. ]

[Currently mainly equipped with heavy weapons: None]

[Current equipment status: moderate]

[Current logistics supply situation: poor]

[Current training level of the unit: well-trained]

The logistics supply situation has reached the lowest rating.

The rate of decline in organization is also rapid.

The most important thing is the officers and soldiers that Chu Yunfei values.

There is a huge reduction in staff every day.

Perhaps for Pang Junming, this is an acceptable price.

After all, the mid-term goal of this battle was to annihilate the main force of the Japanese army.

As long as the battle objectives are achieved, it is actually a battle victory.

But this is not the case for Chu Yunfei.

He not only has to win this battle.

You have to win beautifully!

Only in this way can he support his subsequent military operations and achieve his strategic goals more quickly.

Only then can this damn war be ended as soon as possible.

After Fang Ligong turned around and left.

Chu Yunfei then turned around and asked, "Weiguo, how is the progress of the Puppet Mongolian Cavalry Division?"

Luo Weiguo put down the pencil in his hand, walked over and responded: "At present, the reorganization and reception work has been completed more than halfway. In addition, the vanguard of the 7th Infantry Regiment has arrived at Yangfangkou. The corresponding combat plan has been issued. It was originally scheduled to enter the front-line position in three days, take over the counterattack mission of the 4th Infantry Regiment, and launch an attack in the direction of Huairen."

Yangfangkou is less than fifty kilometers away from the current second-line encirclement and annihilation battlefield.

If the speed is faster.

You can join the battle in two days.

Two days is a bit long.

The four regiments are struggling every day.

It would be better if the support arrived as soon as possible.

Chu Yunfei then issued a new order: "Send a cavalry messenger to quickly notify the first part of the 7th Infantry Regiment to move forward lightly and be sure to join the battle within 22 hours."

"Yes!"

"Dayun, draft a telegram to urge Sun Xinpu to speed up the process."

(End of this chapter)