Anti-Japanese War: From Becoming Chu Yunfei to Rising

Chapter 406: Reform of the Army's Multi-Service Combat System! Chu Yunfei's Army Reorganization Plan (Part )
Subtitle: The idea is good, but whether it can be implemented still needs further discussion!
Wutai, Shanxi.

Yan Laoxi's command center.

Sitting in a rocking chair, Yan Laoxi, who was drinking tea and reading a newspaper, heard a heated discussion not far away.

Yan Laoxi just felt his brows tighten.

This command center basically did not play any significant role.

For the battle on the front lines.

The best I can do is to receive a battle report.

He also did not interfere with the command of the front line.

Ever since Chu Yunfei arrived in Fanzhisi.

The most talked thing by Yan Laoxi was asking about Chu Yunfei's physical condition.

Even several groups of people have been sent to visit.

I don’t know where I got the nutritional supplements from.

All were sent over.

After knowing that there is nothing serious.

Only then did Yan Laoxi feel relieved.

Continue to drink tea, read newspapers, fish and bask in the sun.

Waiting for changes in the situation on the front battlefield.

My life is basically like a semi-retired state.

After a while.

The discussion soon died down.

Footsteps sounded.

Xie Ming walked quickly towards him with a report.

Yan Laoxi looked at him: "Yufa."

"Commander Yan."

Xie Ming stood respectfully a few steps away, with his posture upright.

"How's the battle going on up front?"

"Everything went smoothly. The Japanese army began to retreat on their own initiative and stopped attacking."

Yan Laoxi slowly stood up from the rocking chair: "What's that?"

Xie Ming did not hesitate and said immediately: "Commander Yan, Commander Chu submitted a plan for the reorganization of the Second War Zone Army and proposed the establishment of a Second War Zone Army Reorganization Office."

Yan Laoxi raised his reading glasses and asked, "The army is organizing the plan, at this time?"

"Yes."

Xie Ming nodded: "According to the news from Hong Kong, the Japanese North China Front Command has just changed its commander, and there is a short window of strategic adjustment. In addition, Commander Chu believes that the Japanese army will not have substantial strategic offensive capabilities in the future, so there is no need to worry."

Yan Laoxi took the army compilation report handed over by Xie Ming and read it carefully.

Chu Yunfei mainly organized special forces rather than ordinary infantry.

The organization plan for ordinary infantry is actually quite concise.

That is to abolish the regiment-level unit system.

Switch to brigade-camp.

The original small regiment was replaced by a large camp to form a tactical group that combines various arms for combat.

To meet the needs of independent operations that will need to be conducted and faced in the future.

Every basic combat brigade.

They all need to be equipped with corresponding heavy weapons.

Possess independent combat capability.

In addition, the manpower, weapons and equipment need to be further strengthened.

If the previous regimental-level tactical units were fledglings that were able to grow under Chu Yunfei's careful care.

So if the battalion-level tactical group is taken as the basic combat unit.

It is a true eagle.

Special forces at this time.

It refers to the cavalry, artillery, armored troops, engineers, communications troops and other units assigned to infantry combat.

The construction of special forces began during the Republic of China period at the suggestion of the Germans.

In order to change the backward situation, we have sent people abroad for inspection many times and hired foreign consultants to come to China to train special forces.

Purchase advanced foreign weapons and equipment, and study and formulate draft plans for the development of the Chinese Army on many occasions.

It was not until 1935 that the development of special forces in China began to take shape.

Before that, there wasn't even any concept of it.

As soon as he saw the cavalry, he frowned.

He originally guessed.

Chu Yunfei might take this opportunity to request an additional cavalry division.

After all, the puppet Mongolian army needed some officers to be placed in the rebellion.

But in this plan.

Chu Yunfei not only did not expand.

Instead, it directly reduced the size and structure of the cavalry.

He stated it very bluntly: in the absence of direct supply from the Northwest region.

Today's combat forces are unable to maintain the size of cavalry units and can only reduce them.

According to Chu Yunfei's sorting plan.

The first to be sorted out is the 4th Cavalry Division commanded by Wang Qifeng.

The Second War Zone Cavalry Unit after reorganization.

Except for the cavalry regiment directly under the headquarters of the Second War Zone Commander.

There is only one combat designation, the 4th Cavalry Division.

It has two cavalry regiments under its command, each regiment is reorganized with a strength of 2,500 people.

As for war horses, there were barely enough because of the rebellion of the pseudo-Mongolian cavalry division.

As for the Sixth Cavalry Army, which originally belonged to the Second War Zone, its number was revoked in February 39.

The various combat units under its jurisdiction.

The 7th Cavalry Division and the newly formed 5th Brigade are directly under the headquarters of the commander-in-chief of the 8th War Zone.

That is, under the command of General Fu Yisheng.

If we only look at the number of the 4th Cavalry Division, we can roughly see the evolution of the number series.

Perhaps many people would mistakenly regard him as the 4th Cavalry Division commanded by Wang Qifeng.

But this 4th Cavalry Division.

In fact, it was the newly formed 4th Cavalry Division led by the puppet Mongolian army brigade commanders Jin Xianzhang and Shi Yushan.

It actually has nothing to do with Wang Qifeng’s 4th Cavalry Division.

Because of Chu Yunfei's existence.

The Cavalry 4th Division, which was supposed to be reorganized into the Provisional 24th Division by Zhu Huaibing due to insufficient war horses, has now been preserved intact.

"Yun Fei's idea of ​​organization may have more far-reaching considerations."

Yan Laoxi pondered for a long time and blurted out this sentence.

Xie Ming expressed his thoughts: "Without war horses, even if it is a cavalry organization, it actually doesn't make much sense. This is probably the original intention of Chief Chu."

"The artillery organization is probably even more difficult. It's not easy to get each unit to truthfully report the number of artillery pieces and provide corresponding support and centralized use."

Yan Laoxi is telling the truth.

Not to mention far away.

Take the Eighth War Zone next door for example.

Fu Zuoyi and Hu Zongnan, Fu Zuoyi and Zhu Shaoliang, Zhu Shaoliang and Hu Zongnan.

One theater commander-in-chief and two deputy commanders.

Basically, they all stay in their own areas and don't interfere with each other.

Although it is nominally a war zone, what is it in reality?
Is the situation in their Second War Zone simple?
After the recovery of Shanxi.

A Jin-Cha-Ji Border Region belonging to the Red Party still existed in the area around Wutai.

He, Yan Laoxi, was even under the nose of the Red Party.

Could it be possible that he, the commander-in-chief of the Second War Zone, would go to the Ministry of Military and Political Affairs to apply for the cancellation of the legal status of the Shanxi-Chahar-Hebei Border Region?
Isn't this destroying the cooperation between the Kuomintang and the Communist Party and the anti-Japanese national united front?

But Chu Yunfei not only has to reorganize the artillery units of the Central Army.

The artillery units of the 18th Group Army also need to be reorganized.

Completely equal treatment.

This organization plan, which covers various details, not only takes into account equipment, horses, personnel relations, different organization, and complex artillery types.

Even the subsequent artillery training plans were listed one by one.

Old Yan was so frightened by what he saw.

Although he could accept Chu Yunfei's boldness and wild imagination.

But can such a plan really be implemented?
For a moment, Yan Laoxi even felt a little bit expectant.

The reorganization of cavalry and artillery is the bulk of this reorganization plan.

As for anti-aircraft artillery, the formation of direct-fire artillery was included in the artillery reorganization plan.

In addition, there is the recruitment and training of armored troops, and the organization, training and reorganization of engineers.

There are also corresponding training plans.

Chu Yunfei's reorganization plan is a promax version of the National Army's reorganization plan.

If.

Chen Cixiu's army reorganization enabled the National Army of this period to enter a new era of multi-arms combined operations.

Then, Chu Yunfei had to lead such a national army to move forward in small steps and quickly, and complete the new organizational reform as much as possible to adapt to the current era and the current weapons and equipment allocation.

The defense industry is weak and lacks the spirit of self-reliance (it is better to buy than to make).

Chu Yunfei thought about this for a long time, but he couldn't find a good solution.

The construction of an industrial system cannot be achieved overnight.

All important weapons and equipment are currently supplied by foreign countries. Once the source is cut off, they cannot be replenished.

The weapons also come from different countries, are of different types, and have different operations, which also limits their performance.

If it is to be compiled effectively and if it is to be done in all aspects, it is indeed a great art.

At least.

Only Chu Yunfei seems to be able to accomplish this task.

Yan Laoxi picked up the pen that was placed not far away.

He quickly signed his name.

And it was accompanied by two words: Read.

"This organizing plan is well-detailed and very thoughtful. It's very good. Let's file it first."

Xie Ming nodded, and then asked, "What about Chief Chu?"

Yan Laoxi smiled and said, "Although the idea is good, we still need to talk to Qiren to see whether it can be implemented."

"It's best not to rush this matter, but the infantry part of this reorganization plan should be sent to the headquarters in the name of Yun Fei and me to see the chairman's opinion."

Xie Ming nodded: "I understand, Commander Yan."

mountain city.

Command headquarters.

Chang Ruiyuan waited for nearly a week.

Finally I saw the so-called telegram commending meritorious service.

Along with the army reorganization plan.

After reading it carefully.

Chang Ruiyuan basically had a preliminary impression and concept in his mind.

"Chairman, this matter involves a wide range of issues. If it can be accomplished, the rest of the theaters of operations can basically follow this reform plan, completely eradicating the influence of local power groups on the military, truly achieving centralization, and effectively improving the combat effectiveness of each unit."

"But everything is difficult at the beginning. The situation in the Second War Zone is more complicated and is no less complicated than any other war zone in the country."

"Even with the full support of the command, this matter may not be able to be carried out smoothly."

Chang Ruiyuan nodded: "It is probably not that easy for the 18th Army to reorganize them, but the 14th Army, the 7th, the 8th (the numbers have not been withdrawn, but Yan Laoxi has been adjusted to the Construction Corps, and the Military and Political Department relies on this to pay salaries), and the 13th Army should be easy to adjust."

Lin Wei nodded, and then continued to analyze: "In addition to mobilizing the main force under his command, the remaining backbone groups have also been classified into corresponding levels."

"The Type A Infantry Regiment was reorganized according to its basic regiment, while the Type B Infantry Regiment basically eliminated heavy weapons, but was equipped with a large number of mortars. It seems that they are considering replacing mortars with grenade launchers."

"The strategic positioning of the Type A Infantry Regiment should still be used as an offensive force, while the Type B Infantry Regiment seems to be just for maintaining the organization?"

Wang Shihe expressed his thoughts quite rarely: "I am afraid that Chu Yunfei's troops will not be organized in this way just to place the candidates for local generals, or they will be organized in very few places."

"In any case, if all these positions can be filled, at least in North China, our army's combat effectiveness will be better than that of the Japanese army."

"What I am more worried about is that the combat organization has only been adjusted for less than a year. Reorganizing it again may arouse the resentment of local powerful groups."

Chang Ruiyuan said bluntly: "Although Yunfei is a fierce horse, I have already found the tie-up post."

"This hitching post is the righteousness of this country. In the name of righteousness, Yun Fei will never stand idly by."

"With him here, this army reorganization and organizational reform will surely succeed."

Chang Ruiyuan is still very confident about how to control Chu Yunfei.

If he lets the muzzle of the gun point inwards.

I'm afraid they will just treat his words as nonsense.

But it must be for the country, for the nation, for the people, and for the entire national army.

If some local troops want to cause trouble.

Even if Chang Ruiyuan intended to let them go, Chu Yunfei would find a way to deal with them.

Just like killing Liu Ziliang and Gui Luzhen before.

Wang Shihe frowned and expressed his concerns: "But if we push them too far and make them surrender to the Japanese, the favorable anti-Japanese war situation in North China and Central China will most likely deteriorate."

"The will of these people to resist the Japanese is relatively weak, especially now that the Japanese are offering huge profits and buying their bones for a fortune. If someone sets a precedent, I'm afraid..."

Chang Ruiyuan was very optimistic about the progress of this matter. He smiled and said, "Shihe, this world is a world for young people after all. All of us are already suitable for old men."

"If young people lose their vitality and become as cautious as us old men, do you think it's appropriate?"

"Commissioner, you are right."

"Okay, let's make arrangements. Let Cixiu, Jingzhi and the others come to my place in three days to discuss the current army reorganization and how to continue the reorganization during the war."

"As for the war report from the Second War Zone, do we need further verification?"

"No need, do it as soon as possible."

"in addition."

Wang Shihe was about to leave, but now he stood back in place. Chang Ruiyuan was silent for a moment and then slowly said, "The process at the Personnel Office should also be done as soon as possible, so as not to let the soldiers feel cold."

"In addition, two-thirds of the annual pension budget will be allocated to pensions for those fighting in the Second War Zone."

Lin Wei reminded him at the right time: "Chairman, the relevant pension budget was used up in March."

"Why so fast?"

Lin Wei smiled bitterly and hinted, "You previously ordered the establishment of special pension offices in various provinces. Four have been added so far, one of which is in the Second War Zone. Our budget is basically used to make up for the pensions of generals and soldiers who died in 37 years, which is still insufficient."

In 39, the army was still providing pensions to the officers and soldiers who died in 37.

How many of them can no longer be contacted?

How many people’s hometowns are in the Japanese-occupied areas?

How much of this money is lost meaninglessly?
Chang Ruiyuan thought a lot for a while, then turned around and ordered: "Shihe, go see Xu Enzeng and ask him to send someone to carefully check the use and flow of the pension amount."

"Yes."

the other side.

Chu Yunfei has already left Fanzhisi and set out to return to Changzhi.

As for the evil wind that had entered the body before.

In other words, the facial nerve paralysis has been almost cured under the doctor's treatment.

There is no need to continue acupuncture.

Apply hot water to your face every day.

This is enough to stimulate the facial nerves to heal themselves.

The reason for his trip back was also to reorganize the army and meet with Zeng Wanzhong, commander-in-chief of the Fifth Army.

On the other hand, it is also for my own marriage.

It is now mid-September.

There is less than a month left until his wedding.

Under the management of Mrs. Song and the involvement of Mr. Yan.

Although small-scale battles still break out from time to time on the front line.

But there is nothing left to do.

Wedding planning.

Not only celebrities from the Shanxi region were invited.

It is also necessary to invite some generals from the Shancheng area, Shaanxi Army, Sichuan Army, Northeast Army and Northwest Army.

Regarding whether Yan'an will participate.

At present, Chu Yunfei has not received any definite news.

As for who will come.

To be honest, Chu Yunfei is still very much looking forward to it.

In fact, I am very, very satisfied to be able to meet the commander-in-chief.

It's been a long time since I came to this world.

That kind of awe and expectation has actually been set very low.

But for these well-known predecessors.

Chu Yunfei will still look at it through such filters.

There is nothing we can do about it.

This wedding.

It's not just a simple wedding.

Many people take advantage of the wedding opportunity to meet people from different forces.

As for what can be discussed.

That’s not something Chu Yunfei should worry about.

Headquarters location.

Chu Yunfei got off the horse and the first thing he saw was the car parked at the door.

It seemed like he knew he was coming back.

Wipe it very clean.

Chu Yunfei chuckled when he saw this: "When did Zhao Daxuan learn how to clean a car?"

Zhao Pengcheng smiled and didn't respond: "My Lord, how about taking a rest and going into the city tomorrow?"

"Of course, Pengcheng, go and help me prepare some casual clothes."

"You're smelly after running around all day. Change your clothes before going to see Wenying."

"Yes!" Zhao Pengcheng left.

The guard who was following him followed Chu Yunfei and walked towards the headquarters.

Although most people left during the battle.

However, units such as the Political Department, Adjutant's Department, and Confidential Office will basically still leave some people to work on the spot.

"Commander Chu."

"Commander Chu, you're back."

Chu Yunfei smiled and nodded to the officers and soldiers, and responded to them from time to time: "Xiao Cao, pay attention to your collar."

"Yes, sir."

"The rectification report from your confidential office will be sent to my room later."

"Yes, sir."

After Chu Yunfei left.

A familiar second lieutenant officer walked over and said, "Haha, your confidential office is going to be in trouble again."

"Don't be complacent. Your guard group will be busy next month."

"What are you afraid of? Commander Qian has already started making arrangements. By then, the security level will be said to be that of Japanese and puppet enemy spies. Even a mosquito won't be able to fly into Changzhi City."

Chu Yunfei was in a good mood and walked into his room with brisk steps.

Not long after.

Confidential clerk Xiao Cao stood at the door of the room.

Zhao Pengcheng had just put down his clothes and walked out of the room when he saw Xiao Cao taking deep breaths. "What are you standing there for? Just report in and go in."

"Yes!"

"report!"

"Put the report on the table."

"Yes!"

The so-called report.

It's not a rectification report.

It’s just that there are a lot of people outside, so Chu Yunfei said that.

essentially.

This is a plan for the establishment of an intelligence department.

It not only involves the confidential room.

It also involves the establishment of a new intelligence department.

Regarding intelligence, Chu Yunfei is not on guard against the Japanese.

Because for him.

The Japanese are nothing to worry about.

It's your own people that you have to guard against.
Chu Yunfei was well aware of how many people he would offend with this army reorganization plan he came up with himself.

The saying "Don't be afraid of itching when there are too many lice" is actually a psychological comfort.

Chu Yunfei was not so calm.

Naturally, adequate preparation is required.

He glanced at Chu Yunfei who was cleaning the room.

Confidential clerk Xiao Cao asked curiously, "Sir, you don't want the guards to help you clean up?"

"I'm not busy now, I'll just do my own things as long as I can." Chu Yunfei didn't even turn his head and tidied his bed by himself: "If I'm busy, the guards will naturally help me clean up."

Xiao Cao stepped forward to help. Chu Yunfei looked back after hearing the footsteps and asked, "Are you busy?"

"It's really not busy here. The information about the war has basically been sent to the former general commander. And as you know, I am actually just a temporary position in the confidential room. If it weren't for your previous arrangement, I actually don't want to be there. It's meaningless."

After Chu Yunfei made the bed.

He straightened his sleeves and glanced at the rectification report of the confidential room: "Sit down, I just want to talk to you about the confidential room."

"The plan is very well written, but I don't know how it will be implemented. In addition to funding requirements, are there any other needs?"

Xiao Cao was a little shy and pushed his glasses up: "It is currently limited by the current equipment."

"We can't do more. Even the training of confidential personnel may require us to rely on the theater headquarters and the mountain city. Not only is it inefficient, but it is also easy for us to be trapped."

Chu Yunfei chuckled: "So you have to pay more attention to this matter. You are the only one in the entire confidential room who has returned from studying abroad and has systematically studied this knowledge.

Xiao Cao, Commander Yan trusts you, and I trust you too.

Let me tell you something. I actually knew that you secretly joined the Communist Party last year."

Cao Huaiyi denied it with a look of shock: "Commander Chu, this is not true. I have never offended anyone in my work. How could this happen?"

"The entire headquarters is full of my eyes and ears. Even if the Special Operations Department is very cautious, there will always be clues."

"As you have been influenced by the Soviet Union's Marxist-Leninist theories, you are naturally the target of their efforts."

"I am willing to hire anyone, as long as you can do the job and know how to do it."

Cao Huaiyi was a little ashamed and remained silent: "Commander Chu, I..."

"Are you disappointed with what Commander Yan did before?"

Cao Huaiyi nodded silently: "Commander Yan's rural grassroots policy is essentially just a kind of reformism, which can only ease the contradictions, but cannot truly realize the principle of "land to the tiller"."

"To be honest, I have a lot of opinions about Commander Yan."

Cao Huaiyi looked at Chu Yunfei in shock: "Commander Chu, you..."

"You don't think I'm a Red, do you?"

"Then you?"

"It's a pity, but I do agree with his ideas and revolutionary ideals."

Chu Yunfei smiled and explained, "Seeking common ground while reserving differences is the way to deal with most problems in the world. I have always adhered to this concept. Their ideas are good, but not now."

"The chairman will not sit idly by and watch them continue to expand. This will inevitably further provoke friction between the two sides. Even after their strength expands to a certain extent, friction will intensify."

"But you can rest assured about one thing. At least in the Second War Zone, such a thing will not happen."

Cao Huaiyi was silent: "Commander Chu, I don't understand why you want me to be the head of this intelligence department. You obviously have more suitable candidates."

"Why did I choose you? The reason is actually very simple."

"Because of your identity and position, you definitely don't want anything to happen to me, your superior."

Chu Yunfei smiled and said indifferently: "Sun Ming is indeed more suitable."

"But he doesn't want to take this path. I hope he can lead his soldiers to fight on the battlefield and defend the country. I previously trained him to be a senior commander, not the head of an intelligence organization."

"Commander Yan's intelligence organization is actually spread all over Shanxi, but the personnel structure is too complex, and even includes all kinds of people."

"Such an organization may be useful in controlling the grassroots, but it is not worthy of the Military and Central Bureau of Investigation and Statistics."

Cao Huaiyi seemed to understand Chu Yunfei's intention.

He wanted to use the Special Operations Department as a shield against the Military Control Commission and the Central Control Commission, and also as a means of achieving a balance.

And this intelligence department is most likely just a decoration.

When money is needed everywhere, Chu Yunfei's great efforts to set up an intelligence department are actually very low in cost-effectiveness.

The reason why he was appointed as the "head of the intelligence department" was also because of his identity.

After all, it is impossible for Chu Yunfei to use his own people to deal with the Central Bureau of Investigation and the Military Bureau of Investigation.

Cao Huaiyi was a comrade of the Special Operations Group.

The Special Operations Department will naturally provide assistance to them.

Especially since he is in this position.

Based on the Anti-Japanese National United Front and the corresponding revolutionary stance.

Chu Yunfei is also bound to become the target of competition.

This is actually equivalent to giving yourself a BUFF.

Same as stacking armor.

From Chu Yunfei's perspective.

It’s hard to say whether Mr. Yan agrees to the sorting out.

But Chang Ruiyuan will definitely agree.

He knew Chang Ruiyuan too well.

Once you do this kind of thing.

Someone will definitely push him to the opposite side of the vast majority of local military generals.

Whether Chu Yunfei is willing or not.

They all have to face the questioning from this group of people, even open and covert attacks.

Of course.

The Central Bureau of Investigation and the Military Bureau of Investigation.

No one, including Chang Ruiyuan, wants him to have any problems.

And as the situation changes.

Even after dealing with the local powerful factions.

Will Chang Ruiyuan continue to treat him the same as usual?

It’s hard to explain and it’s hard to put it into words.

Does Chang Ruiyuan have the magnanimity to tolerate others?

From a historical perspective, sometimes there is and sometimes there isn't.

Let’s talk about the experience of fighting against the Central Bureau of Investigation and the Military Bureau of Investigation.

Special technical department is undoubtedly the most abundant.

Chu Yunfei would naturally not gamble with his freedom for the rest of his life.

Cao Huaiyi stood there in a daze, speechless for a long time.

It seemed that he found it difficult to accept his own honesty for a moment.

Chu Yunfei changed the subject: "I will think of a way to deal with the equipment. You make a list and improve the encryption level between combat units as soon as possible."

When it comes to professional matters, Cao Huaiyi no longer remains silent: "The manual translation we used before was bound to be known and deciphered by the Japanese after too many times."

"And the Germans have invented a cipher machine called the Engelhard code, which is very advanced and almost impossible to decipher."

Chu Yunfei nodded happily: "I will find a way to deal with this matter. A year ago, I reported to Chairman Yan about the radio's usage specifications and corresponding procedures, as well as the purchase of corresponding equipment. As far as I know, Dai Yunong seems to have imported it before. I will try to contact him."

(End of this chapter)