Anti-Japanese War: From Becoming Chu Yunfei to Rising

Chapter 411 The shocking command, Chang Ruiyuan points his sword to the northwest! (Subscribe)
Dragon City.

Chu Yunfei sat quietly in the back seat of the car, constantly simulating the possible next inquiries in his mind.

and other situations that may arise.

The 14th Army reached an agreement at the very beginning.

Then came the Fifth Army and the Eighteenth Army.

Next.

It is the Thirteenth Army Group and the Sixth Army Group of the Shanxi Army.

The Jin Army's military faction is also the most difficult faction for Chu Yunfei to deal with.

After Zhao Pengcheng got out of the car, he looked around with a vigilant look. After checking for a while, he opened Chu Yunfei's car door and said, "My Lord, be careful."

Chu Yunfei walked out of the car and stood aside.

He turned around and looked at Qian Bojun, Huang Baitao, Fang Ligong and others who were not far behind him.

Chu Yunfei's face was filled with smile at this moment.

Quite sunny.

He looks like he's in a very good mood.

Speaking of which, this was after the liberation of Longcheng.

They came back here for the first time.

Chu Yunfei needs to further discuss with Chu Xichun, Wang Jingguo and others the specific content of the collective military meeting to be held the day after tomorrow.

Considering the time, the convening of this military conference can be considered rather hasty.

Although the battle in northern Shanxi was settled ahead of schedule.

But no one can predict the next move of the Japanese army.

This tug of war is not over yet.

And with Fang Ligong's return.

The command was handed over to Luo Weiguo.

Chu Xichun and Wang Jingguo were waiting early.

"Commander Chu, Commander Wang."

"Commander Chu."

Everyone calls each other by their own name.

Relatively official.

After saluting each other.

Chu Xichun asked quietly, "How is your health?"

Chu Yunfei smiled and said, "Much better. I'm fully recovered now."

"Commander Chu, Commander Wang, time is short and there are many things to do. Let's talk about business."

"Haha, Yunfei is still that impatient person." Wang Jingguo smiled, half turned his body and made a gesture of invitation: "Please."

"Commander Wang, please..."

The three of them walked quickly towards the small conference room.

As for Fang Ligong, Qian Bojun and Huang Baitao, they were led by an adjutant to the reception room and waited.

It's not that they are not qualified, but that they don't need to.

Chu Yunfei came this time.

It is to confirm that this plan will be implemented.

Instead of coming and discussing it with them.

The deal has been reached with the 18th Group Army. What will it matter if it gets stuck with the 13th Group Army and the 6th Group Army?
Chu Yunfei smiled and walked into the small conference room with his two seniors.

I just sat down.

After a brief greeting.

Wang Jingguo directly expressed his opinion: "Yun Fei, isn't your so-called reorganization plan a little too radical?"

"It's not radical. This is a gradual process of change, not something that can be achieved overnight. Commander Wang can rest assured about this."

The comprehensive army reorganization plan submitted by Chu Yunfei.

The first person to report to was Yan Laoxi.

After all, the main body of the reorganized army was the "Jin Army" combat sequence.

The other troops were essentially just incidental.

This was essentially uprooting the Jin army and killing Chu Yunfei himself.

From a more progressive perspective.

The original military organization.

There are also various problems in personnel appointments.

The Jin army was rife with all kinds of nepotism.

The commander's loyalty is indeed good, but his ability is not enough.

Moreover, when fighting, commanders at all levels habitually conserve their strength.

Leading to every major battle.

There will be some problems.

For example, the Beitongpu Road encirclement and annihilation campaign was fought because of the Sixth Army.

This enabled the remnants of the Japanese 36th Division to break out.

It is also a basic fact that the overall combat effectiveness of the Sixth Army is not as good as when the Anti-Japanese War broke out.

Not to mention the Thirteenth Army.

In each operation, it can only undertake sporadic marginal OB combat tasks.

Basically, it is not presentable.

At present, Shancheng’s attitude is very clear.

Let’s start with the Second War Zone.

After all, the Ninth War Zone, which is also a strategic counterattack zone, is still carrying out the first Changsha Battle.

Such an army reorganization is not just for subsequent counterattack operations.

It is also for the overall improvement of the anti-enemy forces in the Second War Zone.

At the same time, Chu Yunfei was also seeking greater political benefits for himself.

Tell the truth.

Including the commander of the 13th Group Army, Wang Jingguo himself.

He is also one of the beneficiaries of this reorganization plan.

As for who suffers the loss?
Actually there is only Yan Laoxi.

His "local emperor" and separatist regime will no longer exist.

This is a relatively mild improvement measure.

Chang Ruiyuan will not fall out with Yan Laoxi.

At the very least, a position as a member of the Military Commission will be reserved for Yan Laoxi.

As for the power structure of the Jin army, it was disbanded and his old troops were dismantled.

In fact, Yan Laoxi no longer cares that much.

I just hope Chu Yunfei can take better care of his old brothers and subordinates.

After this reorganization.

The Jin army existed in name only.

Some only have the Central Army in the Second World War Zone.

Of course.

It is the central army commanded by Chu Yunfei.

"Regarding the 13th Army, while maintaining the first-level organization, it will consist of four Type B infantry divisions, each of which will consist of two basic regiments, a replenishment battalion, a heavy mortar support company, an engineering company, and a logistics company."

"Each division has a fixed strength of 5,600 personnel, and no additional combat personnel or logistics personnel may be added."

"As for the original personnel appointment and dismissal authority, it will follow Chief Yan's opinion and be adjusted by Chief Wang himself."

"Extra equipment does not need to be handed in, and the insufficient equipment will be replenished in the theater."

Chu Yunfei knocked on the table and emphasized: "The reorganization work will be in charge and supervised by personnel sent from the theater, and the reorganization work of the 13th Army Group will be in charge of our Deputy Chief of Staff Qian Zhaoyou."

"Qian Bojun will be in charge of the Fifth Army."

Wang Jingguo was stunned for a moment: "What about the Eighth Route Army?"

"I will be in charge of the 18th Army's reorganization work. Commander Wang, please rest assured."

"In that case, I have no objection. For the current 13th Army, the Second War Zone, and the National Government, this is beneficial to the country, the national defense, and the people. I definitely support it."

The Thirteenth Army currently has less than 9,000 combat troops.

The conscription work is difficult to advance.

Compared with the Flying Tigers, the 13th Army really has no appeal to the people of Shanxi.

Although they say that they treat everyone equally, all troops are the same.

But who doesn’t want to join the famous Flying Tigers, who doesn’t want to join the heroic troops.

Thirteenth Army?
I haven't heard of it, I don't want to go
This is also the reason why the recruitment work of the Sixth Army and the Thirteenth Army did not go smoothly.

The most eye-catching aspect of Chu Yunfei's organization of the Second War Zone Army this time.

It is to recruit soldiers in a unified manner, train them centrally, and then redistribute them.

As for where the trained soldiers will be assigned.

no one knows.

But since we are doing this, we must definitely do these four things.

That is fairness and justice!
The Military Court in the Second War Zone also needs to be reorganized.

When he thought of this, Chu Yunfei couldn't help feeling a little regretful.

Wang Jingguo actually deserves to die.

But because of Mr. Yan.

He managed to survive and had a pleasant chat with Chu Yunfei here.

This kind of thing can actually be explained from the perspective of Yan Laoxi and the Jin Army.

"The most important part of the Army's reorganization plan is the reorganization of the Military Law Department."

"I have suggested to Commander Yan that I take on the concurrent role."

"The newly appointed 13th Commander of our army, Cao Yuncheng, and the Deputy Chief of Staff of the 18th Group Army will serve as Deputy Directors of the Military Law Department of the Second War Zone."

"Commander Yan and Shancheng have agreed, and the appointment letter will be issued soon."

"Cao Potian?"

Chu Xichun was stunned.

this location.

Chu Yunfei is the most suitable one at the moment, but it is obvious that this progress makes him a little uncomfortable.

The same is true for Wang Jingguo.

At first I thought the tidying up plan was a bit drastic.

After receiving tangible benefits and promises, they turned to support.

But I didn't expect it.

Chu Yunfei suddenly mentioned something other than the army's reorganization plan.

Reorganization of the Military Court.

They were not particularly friendly to the Jin army commanders who were accustomed to conserving their strength on the battlefield.

"He was born in the Shaanxi Army, has made great military achievements, is good at managing the army, enforces the law strictly, has an upright character, and is well-known. From what I know about him, this position is very suitable for him."

The reorganization of the Military Law Department was naturally Chu Yunfei’s own idea.

Although he promised Yan Laoxi that he would take care of his Jin army predecessors.

But he didn't say that he would show leniency when something really happens.

With their command ability.

Now they are still kept in the command position. It is already very caring.

It’s not that there aren’t more suitable commanders in the Second War Zone.

Don’t say anything else.

Chen Tie, the Chief of Staff of the 14th Army, who I had dealt with before.

The command ability of Li Mo'an, commander of the 14th Army.

It can also leave Wang Jingguo and Yang Aiyuen far behind.

Li Mo'an performed relatively well during the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression.

According to his memoirs written in the United States.

Huangpu Phase I had a corresponding jingle before.

In terms of literature, there is He Zhonghan, and in terms of military affairs, there is Hu Zongnan.

The saying that Li Mo'an was both civil and military also came from his own oral account: Shoes of the Century - Memoirs of Li Mo'an
Objectively speaking, Li Mo'an's abilities are pretty good.

He was capable of commanding regular battles and was also good at guerrilla warfare, but the more troops he controlled, the worse his performance became.

Moreover, it was impossible for the Central Army generals to let him become the commander-in-chief of the 13th Army Group.

There really is such an appointment.

The entire Second World War zone was in an uproar.

Even if Qian Bojun were to take over, the Jin army might not have such a big objection.

Of course.

Qian Bojun’s current ability is still insufficient, but he will definitely do better than people like Wang Jingguo.

Because he is obedient.

Chu Xichun and Wang Jingguo fell into a long silence.

Chu Yunfei mentioned the matter of the Military Court at this time.

In fact, it was also a hint to these Jin army predecessors.

Either.

Do your job well and don't have any problems.

Either.

Get a sinecure early and collect a salary, preparing for retirement.

Because of the previous affection.

At least no one will embarrass them.

But what Chu Yunfei thought in his heart was that it was a pity for General Zhang Peimei.

He is the most suitable person for this position.

But nowadays he is really too busy.

Regarding the issue of enforcing military discipline.

He really couldn't spare much energy.

So he needs an assistant to do this for him.

Originally, the most suitable candidate for this position was Sun Ming.

But Sun Ming was relatively too young and his rank was insufficient to convince the public.

Chu Yunfei had no choice but to take up the post himself.

Mountain city, headquarters.

Chang Ruiyuan looked at the army reorganization plan in his hand, with a cold light flashing in his eyes.

And in front of him.

Seated there were senior commanders from several other war zones.

The same goes for other senior generals in the high command.

This time's meeting.

Chang Ruiyuan actually also bears a lot of pressure.

This army reorganization plan did not come from Chen Chi-xiu.

But it was Chu Yunfei.

original.

Chu Yunfei plans to give priority to adjusting the combat sequence of the Second War Zone and completing the corresponding reorganization plan.

This is the small step, fast run mode.

According to Chu Yunfei's report.

He not only convinced the Fifth Army, the Eighteenth Army, and the two armies of the Shanxi Army.

Even the 14th Army Group, which was led by General Wei Lihuang, agreed to accept the reorganization plan.

In Chang Ruiyuan's eyes.

Chu Yunfei's plan was bold and fantastic, even with the support of him and Yan Laoxi.

It will take at least half a year to move forward, and at least half a year to complete the sorting.

Never imagined.

It turned out to be so smooth.

When the news came out at the meeting.

The generals looked at each other in bewilderment.

"It's a little strange that the cleanup work in the Second War Zone went smoothly..."

Chang Ruiyuan nodded: "We have promised a lot of things, including the appointment and removal of personnel, as well as the provision of corresponding weapons, equipment and ammunition. Basically, the Second War Zone and the Central Government will provide supplements, so it will go so smoothly."

"If such conditions can convince Yan Baichuan, Zeng Wanzhong and the 18th Group Army."

"The Eighth War Zone can also order Hu Zongnan to start sorting things out at the same time."

"Then we will move to the Hebei-Chahar War Zone, the Shandong-Jiangsu War Zone, and the Fifth War Zone in that order. While the North China Front Army is weak, we will quickly eliminate the army's ills."

Chen Cixiu leaned forward slightly and asked, "Commissioner, do you want to follow Yun Fei's idea and use the power of personnel appointment and dismissal to retain the respective chief officers as bait, promise equipment and replenishment, conduct a comprehensive survey of all troops, and thoroughly investigate corruption?"

Chang Ruiyuan nodded slowly: "Every time we ask them to leave their own territory to fight, they always find various reasons. Now, with the resolution of the army's reorganization, we must at least find out how many troops these people have."

He Jingzhi continued to remain silent.

Jiangbei area.

The vast majority of combat troops are local military units.

Many officers are counting on making some money from military spending.

The problem of eating empty salaries and sucking the blood of soldiers is quite common.

It is quite difficult to check it out.

Tell about it.

He Jingzhi considers himself to be incorruptible.

Ruiyuan liked to curse people in his diary, but he never mentioned He Yingqin's economic problems.

I just think it is too conservative and afraid of Japan.

He Jingzhi was not like the Kong and Song families who directly amassed wealth.

Its power depends more on political status than on economic networks.

in short.

He Jingzhi condoned systemic corruption and was unwilling to interfere in order to maintain his own power.

The second war zone is difficult to sort out and the situation is complicated.

Can succeed.

This has already surprised He Jingzhi quite a bit.

In his opinion.

The reason why it is successful.

That’s because Chu Yunfei is in the middle.

Like the Eighth War Zone, the situation is also quite special.

Even if the military leaders in the Northwest directly rejected the central government's reorganization order, there was no effective way to deal with it.

We can't use guns and knives in the northwest while we are fighting the Japanese.

Very inappropriate.

He Jingzhi was unwilling to speak.

Chang Ruiyuan still took over the conversation and then asked: "Jingzhi, what do you think about this matter?"

"Chairman, we should take our time at this time. Perhaps we can start with the troops left behind in the rear. First, it will be easier to control, and second, we can directly rotate the front-line troops. This is in line with the tone set at the previous Nanyue Military Conference, and it will not affect the combat effectiveness of the front line."

The reason why the Second War Zone dared to carry out the reorganization at this time.

This is probably because the Flying Tigers' combat effectiveness has been largely preserved intact.

Plus Chang Ruiyuan agreed.

Willing to transfer the 61st Army to garrison there.

Even if the Japanese army really launched an attack after a simple adjustment.

There are also people who deal with it.

In this way, the security of the entire Second World War zone will naturally be guaranteed.

The reason why He Jingzhi avoided talking about the Eighth War Zone was actually because the Eighth War Zone included not only the Ma family army and Fu Yisheng's troops, but also the Shaanxi-Gansu-Ningxia Border Region.

This is a huge landmine, and once it is touched, there will be no end to it.

The meeting sounded like a discussion.

But in fact, Chang Ruiyuan was basically in a dictatorial state at this time.

There are many things he wants to push forward.

Others can only execute and obey even if they are unwilling.

This is also why other senior commanders remained silent.

Fortunately, we will only move to the Jiangbei area first.

Just the five war zones alone would probably take three to five years if everything went well.

Once the information is sorted out to other war zones, it is still unknown how the situation will change.

These people are naturally willing to support it.

Chang Ruiyuan patted the table in front of him and said, "Since no one has any objections, let's follow this idea and start sorting out the eight war zones simultaneously."

"Shihe."

"Chairman."

"Draft a telegram and send it to Zhu Yimin and Hu Zongnan, informing them of this matter and asking them to draft a specific set of rules."

"Yes!"

After Wang Shihe turned and left.

Chang Ruiyuan cleared his throat and continued, "Let's talk about some specifics. After the Second War Zone has sorted out the estimated shortage of mortars and grenade launchers, does the Military Industry Department have any plans?"

Yu Dawei seemed to have been prepared: "According to the army reorganization plan this time, we have also made some preparations."

"For example, the mountain artillery that is currently lacking is too expensive to manufacture, so according to this army reorganization plan, it should be replaced with heavy mortars."

"It is indeed a good idea to mass-produce grenade launchers to make up for the shortage of mortars. We will come up with a corresponding expansion plan as soon as possible, but it may affect the production quantity of direct-fire artillery and mountain artillery."

Chang Ruiyuan nodded: "There is no rush for anti-tank guns. The Americans have specially designed and produced 45mm anti-tank guns, which cost a lot of money. In addition to the Russians, who are potential big customers, we will also purchase some appropriately."

"According to previous battle reports, this 45mm direct-fire artillery performed very well on the battlefield. It has mobility and can destroy most of the Japanese fortifications."

"This weapon can be very effective against Japanese tanks if the tactics are appropriate. The defensive tactics used by Chu Yunfei's troops are indeed suitable for promotion."

"Speaking of the promotion of meritorious personnel in this battle in northern Shanxi."

"What do you think?"

Chang Ruiyuan signaled to the adjutant standing nearby to distribute the documents that had been prepared long ago to each senior general one by one.

Chen Cixiu asked tentatively: "Chairman, regarding the reform of the new integrated combat unit, the initial tone is to have two units, what about the follow-up?"

“Promote as appropriate”

(End of this chapter)