Anti-Japanese War: From Becoming Chu Yunfei to Rising

Chapter 419 How can a hero linger in a gentle place? When the war breaks out, Chu Yunfei rushes to the front line to command the battle!
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What should be given has been given.

As for whether they would listen to advice or stick to the pride of their own ace troops.

The choice was given to Du Guangting, the commander of the Fifth Army.

But this is using the trump card to attack the weak team.

It is the most suitable for the Fifth Army to perform.

There are only a few mechanized combat troops.

If used in a bad upside-down attack terrain like Kunlun Pass.

In essence, it is also a waste of military strength.

The Battle of Southern Guangxi was generally a failure.

Even this battle is not as remindful as other battles.

Can intervene.

Just the fact that Bai Jiansheng mobilized the 31st Military Region to seize southern Guangdong.

It's not something that can be persuaded by Chu Yunfei's suggestions.

This is a place where there is no central army or Japanese troops stationed.

This is where the New Guangxi Clique expanded.

How could Bai Jiansheng listen to him?

After the Fifth Army fought a bloody battle to recapture Kunlun Pass and killed the brigade commander Masao Nakamura.

Kunlun Pass failed due to Bai Jiansheng's command.

Once again lost to the Japanese.

His command performance in the Battle of Kunlun Pass.

Overall, it is also disastrous.

Of course, he also paid a certain price.

This battle.

Chu Yunfei only remembered that the commander-in-chief of the 35th Army Group, Deng Longguang, was commended once, and two army and division commanders were also commended.

Including the Fifth Army.

Many others were punished, demoted or even dismissed.

This was also the battle in which the most penalties were imposed on middle and senior generals since the July 7 Incident.

For example, Bai Jiansheng, director of the Guilin camp, was demoted for improper command, and Chen Cixiu was demoted for poor supervision of the battle.

Two group army commanders and a number of army and division commanders were dismissed and investigated.

They were merely punished, while the soldiers lost their lives.

In addition to the bloody battle at Kunlun Pass, the Battle of Southern Guangxi also performed well.

The rest of the battlefield performance basically also reflects many problems that have not been exposed before.

Overall, it can barely be considered a victory in the tough battle.

After bidding farewell to the generals of the Five Armies and One Division, Chu Yunfei returned to Changzhi again.

Before he could rest.

A telegram had already been sent from the front.

The Japanese army intensified its offensive.

There seems to be an intention to achieve a positive breakthrough.

Chu Yunfei also knew it.

There is not much time left for yourself.

These Japanese devils suffered a defeat, so naturally they needed a victory to boost their morale.

Changsha could barely be considered a victory for the Japanese army.

But they retreated back to the attack line without occupying any captured towns.

As the Japanese commander of this battle, General Okamura Yasuji was naturally aware of this.

In terms of public opinion and propaganda, they are at a great disadvantage.

The Central China Front's offensive stopped.

The North China Front Army naturally wanted to seize this opportunity.

Especially the newly appointed commander of the North China Front Army, Tada Shun.

I am even more eager to achieve some results.

Chu Yunfei, who had just gotten married two days ago.

I just spent two nights with my newlywed wife.

Then he set out for the front again.

He is the groom.

Even earlier than the time when the important officials left.

When Chang Ruiyuan and others learned the news.

For a moment, I felt mixed emotions.

The praises of the generals rang in his ears from time to time.

But no one noticed Chang Ruiyuan's clenched right fist.

And his turbulent heart.

When we arrived at the front line of northern Shanxi.

Chu Yunfei immediately entered the three-dimensional combat map in his mind and confirmed the specific situation of the Japanese army.

Look at the numbers of these newly formed security divisions.

I was also quite surprised.

41st Division?

[Unit name: Japanese Army 41st Division]

【Organization: 84%】

[Current number of combat officers and soldiers: 13799 (14600)]

[The main light weapons currently equipped are: Type 38 rifle and Type 38 carbine. ]

[The main machine gun models currently equipped: Type 99 light machine gun; Type 92 heavy machine gun. ]

[Currently the main equipment support weapon models: Type 92 infantry gun, Type 97 mortar. ]

[Currently the main heavy weapon equipped: Type 75 mm mountain cannon. ]

[Current equipment status: good]

[Current logistics supply situation: good]

[Current training level of the unit: Initial training]

36st Division?

As far as Chu Yunfei could remember, the numbers of these two divisions were established in early 39.

A security division consisting of three infantry regiments was deployed to the Shanxi battlefield to maintain public security and alert.

How could the northern Shanxi region appear?
Chu Yunfei had a guess.

I'm afraid it was because of the several battles he had led before.

It caused great losses to the Japanese army's reserve troops.

This meant that they should have formed a security guard division in the first half of the year, and the independent brigade responsible for carrying out mopping-up missions was only formed in the second half of the year.

In his memory.

At the beginning of 39.

The Japanese military headquarters decided to establish 11 new security divisions and 14 independent mixed brigades to carry out the task of "security maintenance".

The vast majority of these combat troops will be deployed in North China.

It's just about the current status of the Japanese army and the direction they may be deployed.

Chu Yunfei really didn't dare to draw a conclusion.

Because this is a comprehensive film and television world, he doesn't know what will happen in this world.

There was a huge deviation from the situation of the Japanese army in his memory.

I only remember that one security division and three mixed brigades were used to maintain public order in Shandong and Jiangsu regions.

And confronted the main forces of Han Deqin and Yu Xuezhong in the Lu-Su war zone.

And carry out corresponding mopping-up tasks.

These troops are also old rivals of the New Fourth Army and the 18th Group Army.

What is the situation now?

Chu Yunfei needs to rely on all the information he can obtain to make judgments and sort out the information.

Otherwise, it would be hard to figure out the Japanese army's specific plans for a while.

Chu Yunfei walked quickly into the command center.

Zhang Dayun stood in front of Chu Yunfei with a worried look on his face: "Your Excellency."

"Yeah." Chu Yunfei nodded slightly, sat aside, and looked at the battle map in front of him.

Waiting for Zhang Dayun to report on the battle situation.

Zhang Dayun said, "Sir, you won't blame the brothers, will you?
"Ok?"

Zhang Dayun looked serious and didn't seem to be joking.

Chu Yunfei nodded and said, "Why, do you think that I, Chu Yunfei, only care about my wife and children and my brothers?"

"That's not what I meant, Your Excellency. During the ten days since I left the front line to attend your wedding, there have been three new combat unit numbers at the front line."

"And these little devils are basically equipped with a certain number of mountain and field artillery."

“The offensive method is completely different from before.”

"It's obvious that they have changed their combat thinking. Even the composition of their combat units is different from before."

Chu Yunfei nodded.

"Dayun, draft a telegram and ask the superiors for their opinions in the name of the Jinbei Front Command. Also ask the 18th Group Army and the Supreme Command for any relevant intelligence."

"Also, order all frontline troops to act with caution and not to launch large-scale offensives above the regiment level without authorization."

"Yes!"

telegraph.

They were sent to Shancheng, the Second War Zone Commander's Headquarters, and the 18th Army Group Headquarters.

As for local warlords like the Guangxi clique and even the Shaanxi Army.

In fact, they also have their own sources of intelligence.

But Chu Yunfei was unable to bypass the headquarters and ask the Guangxi clique for intelligence.

What's that?
However, not every inquiry will receive a corresponding response.

This time.

Whether it is Shancheng, the 18th Group Army, or the headquarters of the Second War Zone Commander.

There was no intelligence about the Japanese army's newly formed combat units.

Strange things!

The Japanese Army, which has always been arrogant, high-profile and reckless, has done such a good job in intelligence work.

"The main force currently fighting on the front line is the 14th Army. In the past ten days or so, their casualties have exceeded 800. The field hospitals on the front line are now close to saturation and need to re-activate the corresponding transfer work."

"We need to further arrange and sort out the rear contact lines and do a good job in arranging the wounded."

"We are a little short of manpower right now, Your Majesty, do you think we should move the troops in the rear forward?"

Chu Yunfei nodded: "Immediately send an order to the 8th, 9th, and 13th Infantry Regiments to be deployed to Huairen County, Shuo County, and Jingerwan respectively."

"Yes!"

A transfer order.

The three infantry regiments, which had rested for less than half a month, set out again on the journey northward.

But, compared with other combat forces.

While they were stationed at Niangzi Pass, they did not engage in large-scale fighting.

The structure of each regiment is maintained relatively intact, and their combat effectiveness is naturally impeccable.

You can just pull it up and hit it, and you can hit it beautifully.

Chu Yunfei has this confidence.

After the telegram order was issued, Zhang Dayun returned, followed by Fang Ligong and Luo Weiguo who had already arrived at the front line.

A group of officers and soldiers at all levels on the front line.

We also received a pay raise from the Second War Zone Commander Headquarters, two dollars per person, and everyone was treated equally.

Although it’s not much, fortunately everyone can get it.

It can be said that Yan Laoxi was being willful on purpose. The reward he provided could also be considered as wedding money on the occasion of Chu Yunfei's wedding.

As long as you don't cause him any trouble.

A semi-retired state.

For Chu Yunfei, tens of thousands of national currency really didn't mean much.

"My Lord, what happened on the front line?"

"According to the intelligence we have learned before, the reason why the Japanese army did not mobilize heavy artillery units in the Battle of Beitongpu Road and the Battle of Northern Shanxi was because before the Battle of Nanchang, the North China Front Army deployed two heavy artillery brigades under its command to the Central China Front Army."

"With the end of the Battle of Nanchang, the outbreak of the Battle of Sui-Zao and the Battle of Changsha, even though the North China Front was in a tight situation, the Central China Front still managed to intercept a heavy artillery brigade. This is the fundamental reason why our army's combat pressure is less than before."

Chu Yunfei took the baton handed over by Zhao Pengcheng while speaking: "Look..."

"If the enemy deploys its forces head-on."

"Deputy Battalion Commander, the regiment commander has given the order. Move out immediately and head towards Shuo County."

The messenger walked quickly, raising a cloud of dust behind him.

Meng Fan, who was lying on the side basking in the sun, suddenly felt extremely upset: "I know, I know, damn it, it's like you've been hit by a plague, why are you so anxious!"

"Pass my order, all companies assemble immediately, I'm going to find the battalion commander!"

"Yes!"

Such combat orders were quickly issued to each regiment in an extremely short time.

And war preparations were completed in a very short time.

Jinzhong led his troops to northern Shanxi without the support of railways.

Walk to support.

It will take at least six days for all to arrive.

During these six days.

How will the battle situation develop on the front line?

Even Chu Yunfei himself was unsure.

As the first batch of support troops set out.

The mobilization order for the second batch of combat troops was also issued soon.

In addition to the reorganization and adjustment of the original first and fourth troops.

All remaining combat troops have entered a state of combat readiness.

Huang Baitao, Zhang Dongkai, Sun Ming and others also immediately set out to return to the Pingxingguan front line.

At the same time, Fan Hanjie's troops stationed at the main position of Pingxingguan also received a telegram from the headquarters of the commander of the Second War Zone.

They were required to remain vigilant and proactively seek opportunities to fight as much as possible in order to reduce the pressure on the front-line combat troops.

The battle situation on the front line.

With Chu Yunfei arriving at the front line.

The initiative of the troops has been greatly improved.

Micro-control calls from the front headquarters would occasionally come into the command centers of various combat units on the front line.

At Chu Yunfei's request.

His calls were even connected to the various divisions under the 14th Army.

This also includes the 14th Army Headquarters.

"Commander Chu asked you to take over the phone line?"

Zhao Pengcheng saluted and replied in a neither humble nor arrogant manner: "In reply to Chief Guo, it was your Excellency's request."

After the phone is debugged.

Zhao Pengcheng immediately saluted again: "Now that the installation is complete, I will take my leave."

"Okay, Adjutant Zhao, be careful on the road."

"Chief of Staff Chen, please see me off."

"Yes!"

Chen Tie immediately stepped forward, and Zhao Pengcheng felt mixed emotions for a moment.

A chief of staff from the first class of Whampoa Military Academy came to see him off because he was Chu Yunfei's personal adjutant.

This feeling.

Indescribably comfortable.

"Chief of Staff Chen, please stay. Thank you for your kindness. I am busy with military affairs, so please stay."

"polite!"

Chen Tie naturally wouldn't be too polite, as he had a lot of military affairs to deal with: "Adjutant Zhao, have a safe trip."

"Goodbye!"

Zhao Pengcheng jumped on his horse and started to leave.

Chen Tie quickly returned to the headquarters.

"Commander Chu really connected the telephone line to my headquarters."

"After the Battle of East Henan ended, I heard that Chu Yunfei sent someone to connect the telephone line to the headquarters of Li Hanhun and Song Xilian. Now it seems that the rumor is true."

"Why is he the principal's most proud student?"

Ten days passed in the blink of an eye.

The Japanese army's numerous attacks were all resisted by the front-line combat troops.

Casualties in the 14th Army and all combat units, including the 7th Infantry Regiment, were also increasing.

Ten days of fierce fighting.

Not only did the Japanese army not stop to adjust their offensive, but they increased the intensity of each attack.

However, the fight between these Japanese devils was also very uncomfortable.

The national army troops in a defensive posture can unleash combat capabilities far beyond those in an offensive posture.

When attacking, it is generally difficult to achieve victory due to the lack of heavy equipment for siege.

When it's defensive.

The morale, organization and tenacity of the Central Army are so high that even the Japanese would give them a thumbs up.

The so-called locust army certification.

Not to mention the 7th Infantry Regiment.

They have even launched sporadic small-scale attacks and counterattacks.

Geotechnical excavation and other combat methods are not included.

He even received commissions from the rear to experiment with "heartless cannons" on the front lines.

Chu Yunfei watching the combat troops in three dimensions.

This method of warfare was discovered, which involved digging a pit, burying gasoline barrels, and then using propellant to launch explosive packs.

I was extremely surprised for a moment.

Heartless cannon!

this thing.

I even figured out how to use it.
Damn, even if there are relevant standards.

The conscienceless cannon is essentially just something that can be used, but it is definitely not something that is useful.

When did this thing appear in their main force?
Chu Yunfei fell into reflection for a moment.

I even feel a little guilty.

Is it because the number of supporting artillery equipped to the 7th Infantry Regiment was too small?

Or is it that the frequency of support from the 30th Artillery Regiment has decreased, causing their combat pressure to increase?

How come the excess explosives production capacity is being consumed?

Think of this.

Chu Yunfei immediately called the 30th Artillery Regiment: "Hello, is this Xianpeng?"

"It is my Lordship. Please give the order."

The call was disconnected after a moment.

Artillery fire roared.

For a moment, the Japanese soldiers who had just organized their troops to resist the attack were all confused.

Come again?

Under the guidance of artillery fire guidance skills.

One shell after another hit with incredible accuracy into the second-line deep positions where the main force was gathering.

The little devils suffered heavy casualties in a short period of time.
Chu Yunfei today.

Immediately, his consciousness switched back to a God's perspective.

And he looked at the 41st Division, the main opponent of the th Infantry Regiment.

Moritake Tanabe was the supreme commander of this unit.

The reason why Chu Yunfei knew something about this person.

This is also because he served as the chief of staff of the 10th Army during the Nanjing Massacre.

In other words.

This old devil is also one of those beasts.

The 41st Division was recently formed as a security division.

The main combat units are the three subordinate infantry regiments, namely the 237th, 238th, and 239th Infantry Regiments.

As a normal guard division.

It is composed of the 41st Cavalry Regiment, the 41st Engineer Regiment, the 41st Mountain Artillery Regiment, two field hospitals, a search team, a communications team, an weapons service team, and a sick horse factory.

Basically, the Security Guard Division will be organized according to this template.

Although I have some guesses in my mind, I can't be completely sure.

After all, even if they are combat units with similar numbers.

There are also countless ways to combine combat structures and command structures.

What about the Japanese army?
When the Japanese were exploring organization during World War II.

All kinds of strange and bizarre arrangements have been made.

Speaking of adjustments, these bastards are not slow at it.

But after a round of shelling.

The original combat strength of the Japanese 41st Division quickly dropped from 12,700 to 12,400.

One round of shelling resulted in the loss of 300 Japanese soldiers, most of whom were permanent casualties, that is, they were killed by shelling.

The degree of organization also decreased by 5%, which is visibly visible to the naked eye.

[Unit name: Japanese Army 41st Division]

【Organization: 74%】

A loss of just three hundred men could have such a huge impact on morale.

Chu Yunfei had a guess in his mind, but he was not sure.

But no matter what.

He really was organized into a security guard division and rushed into the battlefield because of the headquarters' optimistic battlefield assessment.

Or maybe the Japanese army was doing something fancy, experimenting with small-unit combat divisions.

That has little to do with Chu Yunfei.

Fight anyway.

It's simply that the organization of the Security Guard Division means that they can only undertake short-range offensive missions and cannot fight for long periods of time.

This defect is not unremedyable.

That is to rely on a strong logistical supply line, reasonable combat planning, and troop replenishment.

This is also the fundamental reason why the Japanese army was able to continue the offensive.

There was no chance for support troops to reach the front line.

The Japanese army launched a full-scale offensive.

Under the cover of bombers and heavy artillery.

The direction of attack they chose was not Chu Yunfei's troops, whose strength was relatively small.

Instead, it was the direction of Wang Kejing of the 98th Army (formerly a subordinate of Wu Shimin) and Wu Tinglin of the 15th Army (from the Shaanxi Army, studied at the Army University).

After more than ten days of hesitation, the Japanese finally found the soft persimmon that belonged to them.
(End of this chapter)