Anti-Japanese War: From Becoming Chu Yunfei to Rising

Chapter 433 Chang Ruiyuan: Let them fight, beat him to pieces!
The Americans said nothing.

Naturally, the Americans would not be informed of the location of the new training ground and the corresponding arrangements.

Unless Americans are willing to pay.
This is actually related to their original plan to build an army.

just.

There was no way that Shancheng would agree to the command authority requested by the Americans.

Chang Ruiyuan also discussed this matter with Chu Yunfei in detail.

The thing called command.

In Chu Yunfei's opinion, even if Chang Ruiyuan was in micro-control, it would be better than American command.

After all, there is a real possibility that the Americans will use these newly formed combat troops as cannon fodder.

Moreover, the American military command level during World War II was really average.

Chu Yunfei also found it difficult to trust Americans.

There's no problem in dragging the Americans into this and making some money from these foreigners.

But let them suffer.

There was no way Chu Yunfei would agree to that.

Fang Ligong first expressed his thoughts in front of everyone: "It is difficult for the Japanese army to reorganize its defense system in northern Shanxi in a short period of time. Our counterattack here will definitely achieve quite good results. Our goal is not only Datong and the surrounding areas, but more importantly, to ensure Datong."

"This means that we cannot devote all our manpower and energy to the frontline battlefield, and we must reserve a combat force to resist the Japanese counterattack."

"After the Fifth Army Group has finished its reorganization, it will go to Pingxingguan to take over the defense of the 27th Army led by Fan Hanjie. Fan Hanjie's troops are very suitable for such a role."

"As for the fact that the defense line is too long and the troops are relatively sparse, other combat units will fill in the gaps. We can also play a corresponding role in the corresponding defensive operations."

Chu Yunfei leaned forward slightly and adjusted himself: "After all, the Fifth Army lacks heavy weapons. Fighting independently at Pingxingguan is too disadvantageous."

"In my opinion, it would be better to transfer the Fifth Army directly to the front line in northern Shanxi."

"agree."

"Well, not much of a difference."

"We just happened to be there to cover it."

Everyone also reacted at this time.

Chu Yunfei's move was also intended to help the Fifth Army.

After all, Commander Zeng was the first commander to respond to the army's reorganization.

In addition, there are now many new officers from the Whampoa Military Academy and Shanxi Military Academy in the Fifth Army.

These trainee officers want to become regular officers or move up in career.

Naturally, military merit is required.

What's more, Zeng Wanzhong, Tang, Wu and others also need military achievements to promote their own people.

Rather than sharing part of the credit for the counterattack in northern Shanxi with the 27th Army.

It would be better to leave it to the Fifth Army.

As for the hard work of garrisoning Pingxingguan.

Fan Hanjie also received corresponding merits.

There is no need to let the Whampoa direct lineage take all the benefits.

Just because Chinese people have no objections doesn’t mean Americans have no objections.

From Stilwell's perspective.

No matter how the Fifth Army is reorganized, it is still a warlord force.

The old officers' nepotism permeates the whole
Stilwell was somewhat puzzled: "Chu, if we evaluate it according to the combat effectiveness level of the Military and Political Department, the combat effectiveness of the 27th Army should be first-class. Why not dispatch the 27th Army to participate in this attack?"

"It is precisely because the Fifth Army's combat effectiveness is slightly weaker that we let the 27th Army hold the Pingxingguan line so that our flanks will not be at great risk."

Chu Yunfei originally wanted to express that the current combat effectiveness of the Fifth Army is much better than before.

But when the words came to his lips, they were not spoken in the end.

His purpose was not to refute Stilwell.

Instead, shut him up with his point of view and avoid conflicts.

Chu Yunfei knew something about Stilwell, and everything would be easy if he could please him.

If you stand against him, it will be troublesome.

Stilwell is not an easy person to deal with.

His temper is as bad as a rock.

After hearing what Chu Yunfei said, Stilwell stopped talking.

It is normal to have such concerns.

The Japanese army's route of attacking Shanxi was not much different from that in 37.
These places basically already have troops stationed and defending.

Moreover, the cement and steel bars produced in Changzhi and Longcheng areas were basically used for the construction of defensive fortifications in these places.

There is absolutely nothing to worry about.

The Pingxingguan line was the original attack direction of the right-wing combat troops in the previous counterattack in northern Shanxi.

There are not many fortifications, and we do need more powerful combat troops.

Chu Yunfei cleared his throat and continued, "The offensive plan drawn up by the command is not much different from the central breakthrough tactics we used before.

However, this time I decided to use the method of outflanking the flanks and sticking to the middle to seek the opportunity to annihilate the main force of the Japanese 41st Division.

Last time, we hit it hard.

Even after adjustments, the 41st Division is still a soft persimmon that is easy to bully compared to the 20th Division.

Kill them first.

Then find a way to defeat the standing elite forces like the 20th Division."

"As for the defensive operations, we can rely on the national defense fortifications left over from before for a second rest. However, I am optimistic about this battle. If the timing is right, we can continue to attack northwards."

"Commander Chu has already left for the Eighth Theater, Seventh Army Group, to discuss the matter. As for the outcome, we still need to wait and see."

Just as Chu Yunfei's troops were discussing the details of this battle.

The winter offensive operations in the five war zones are basically coming to an end.

A telegram.

It was also sent from the headquarters of the commander of the Fifth War Zone to the Shancheng Command.

Fifth War Zone.

It is the war zone that Chang Ruiyuan cares about the most.

The Military Commission specially dispatched Wei Gaocan to serve as military supervisor and report the battle situation to him every day.

But it is also the worst performing theater so far.

The Fifth War Zone has a total of 45 divisions and a total combat force of 300,000.

A total of thirty divisions were deployed in this operation.

The largest counterattack was launched by the right-wing army group commanded by General Zhang Zizhong.

The opponent was the 13th Division of the Japanese Army.

The troops are quite dispersed, and the defense is basically configured in a first line.

After the battle started, they were quickly divided into isolated strongholds.

What Chang Ruiyuan didn't expect was.

The Japanese army was able to endure the situation of lack of food and ammunition and put up a tenacious resistance for a month.

Although we know that the troops in the Fifth War Zone lack the ability to attack tough enemies.

But I never expected that the ability to attack was so poor.

For a month, no Japanese stronghold was captured.

The battle reports of various troops were full of inconsistencies.

Chang Ruiyuan, whose original intention was to deplete the strength of the local army, was quite shocked and helpless when he saw the corresponding summary of the battle results.

"In the battle on the east bank of the Xiang River in the Fifth War Zone, the armies advanced or retreated, and the number of victories and defeats varied. Although the military exploits were superior to those in other war zones, we also carefully examined the strength and situation of the enemy and our own troops at the time, as well as the exact number of our casualties and parents after the battle.

The advances and retreats, fronts and backs, bravery and cowardice, strength and weakness, merits and demerits of each army must also be reported in detail.

The severity of rewards and punishments is determined by the magnitude of merits and crimes."

in other words.

Chang Ruiyuan was unable to confirm the battle report of the Fifth War Zone and believed that the war zone had not completed its counterattack mission.

He originally wanted to rely on this counterattack to deplete the strength of the local army and advance the subsequent army reorganization work.

Instead, he was tricked by his subordinates. They didn't know how many troops they had after the battle, how many were concealed and had received empty salaries, or some other questions.

I can't figure out anything anymore, it's like trying to steal a chicken but losing the rice.

It's a pity for these soldiers who didn't deserve to sacrifice their lives.

Because of the intrigue between local military leaders and Chang Ruiyuan, he died in vain on the battlefield of the siege.

The Fifth War Zone failed to complete its mission and its control over the local areas was further reduced.

Chang Ruiyuan was sitting on a recliner thinking about something.

I couldn't help but think of Chu Yunfei's advice.

There is really not much need for a winter offensive nowadays.

With sufficient resources, the army can be further trained. There is no need to launch a full-scale counterattack at this time. Even if it is to consume the Japanese army's strength, it should be carried out with small-scale infiltration operations and guerrilla warfare.

An offensive battle should be avoided.

It was a very stupid thing to let the national army fight an offensive battle at this time.

The sound of clanging footsteps was heard.

Then there was a knock on the door.

Chang Ruiyuan slowly stood up and looked at Wang Shihe standing beside him.

Wang Shihe understood what he meant and quickly walked forward and opened the door.

General Liu Fei quickly walked towards Chang Ruiyuan: "Chairman, Nanning has fallen."

"what?"

Chang Ruiyuan was also horrified at this time.

Since landing in Qinzhou Bay, the Japanese attack can be described in one word.

That is unstoppable.

Just a week ago, Nanning was surrounded on three sides.

He even issued a death order for this, requiring that Nanning must be defended!
Nanning is an important city in southwest China.

If Nanning and even the entire Guangxi Province were lost.

So!

Not only will all external supply lines be cut off, but it will also directly threaten Yunnan and Sichuan in the rear!

"What the hell is going on?"

After Chang Ruiyuan handed over the command of the southern Guangxi battlefield to Bai Jiansheng.

He and other senior commanders in the High Command were mainly concerned with the winter offensive that was in full swing in various places.

He was extremely surprised to hear that Nanning had fallen.

"Five days ago, Xia Wei's 16th Army not only changed its regiment number to a division, and then a division to an army, but also ordered all Guangxi militias to assemble and prepare to join the battle."

"But before the corresponding adjustments were completed, the vanguard of the Japanese army had already arrived near Baekje."

The adjustment has not been completed in four days.

The Japanese vanguard has launched an attack.

Tell the truth.

The combat effectiveness is really poor.

Post-war statistics.

If we do not count the Japanese casualties caused by the Fifth Army's attack on Kunlun Pass.

Then.

In this Battle of Southern Guangxi, the casualty ratio between the two sides was close to 100:1.

Even though we can’t win, there are still many cowards (deserters).

Of course there are also brave soldiers.

The 170th Division was hastily engaged in the battle, and the officers and soldiers fought tenaciously, making the battle extremely fierce.

among them.

The entire Second Battalion of the 509th Regiment died on the battlefield without retreating a single step.

In addition to Xia Wei's troops, there was another troop that came to reinforce Nanning City.

That was part of the 200th Division of the Fifth Army under Du Yuming, after they got off the train in Guilin.

We immediately took a bus to Nanning.

The defenders of Nanning only had one regiment from beginning to end.

That is the 40th Regiment of the 135th Division.

"How many casualties did our army suffer in the Battle of Nanning?"

“The Japanese army occupied Nanning without encountering any resistance.”

Chang Ruiyuan's face turned pale, and he asked again: "Without resistance?"

"The commander of the 405th Regiment defending the city, Wu Zongjun, abandoned Nanning City."

"I remember that the vanguard of the 200th Division has already arrived, right?"

"Shao Yizhi's mission in the 600th Regiment of the 200th Division was to cover the main division's advance, and he did not rashly head to Nanning."

Chang Ruiyuan suppressed his anger and asked, "What did Jiansheng say in the telegram?"

"Part of the enemy sneaked to the vicinity of Maoqiao Ertang and had a small contact with the 600th Regiment of our 200th Division. The 600th Regiment retreated towards Wutang."

"Send a telegram to Guang Ting and ask him how he leads his troops."

Wang Shihe turned and left.

Chang Ruiyuan was still angry: "I remember Shao Yizhi was a student of the sixth term of Huangpu Military Academy, right?"

"Yes principal."

"I will severely punish those who are afraid of death!"

"I will severely punish Wu Zongjun, this cowardly person!"

Chang Ruiyuan looked at the investigation report in his hand and became extremely angry.

He originally thought that he was a coward.

Captain Shao Yizhi had died in the battle near Ertang.

Small contact reported by Bai Jiansheng.

In fact, it was a desperate battle fought by the 600th Regiment of the 200th Division to block the Japanese army's advance to the north.

After two days of fighting, one third of the officers and soldiers of the 600th Regiment were killed or wounded.

Regimental Commander Shao Yizhi, who was in the sixth infantry class of Whampoa Military Academy, and his regimental adjutant Wu Qisheng were both killed in the battle!
The situation in Nanning deteriorated rapidly.

This forced Chang Ruiyuan to focus his limited energy again on the battlefield in southern Guangxi.

Even Chu Yunfei sent several telegrams requesting to fight.

No response was received.

"Since the Japanese troops landed, more than 2,700 officers and soldiers have been killed or wounded, many of whom are missing (have escaped)."

"Where are the Japanese?"

"According to the battle reports of the participating troops, the Japanese army suffered more than 3,000 casualties."

Three thousand?

Chang Ruiyuan naturally couldn't believe it.

And only two days have passed.

The Japanese cavalry unit and Nakamura detachment had already begun to make a detour.

The 200th, 170th and 135th Divisions were forced to evacuate towards Gaofengai, but were intercepted again. In the chaos, the casualties were certainly not small.

The Japanese Army's Moves and Speed ​​of Attack
It doesn't look like it has been seriously injured at all.

Instead, it seemed as if there was no effective resistance at all along the way.

This attack speed is more like the speed of a march.

"This Jiansheng likes to lead troops but he is not good at it. The same is true for Cixiu. I asked him to supervise the battle, and this is how he supervised the battle!"

Chang Ruiyuan has rarely gotten angry since the Battle of Wuhan.

He had even become accustomed to hearing news of victory and triumph.

And now, the winter offensive has failed.

The Battle of Southern Guangxi is a failure at this stage.

This has completely torn off the fig leaf of the national army's overall combat effectiveness being quite good.

The tragic reality stimulates Chang Ruiyuan all the time.

It's like the Japanese often send people to contact him to express their views.

Urging Chang Ruiyuan to accept reality.

The combat effectiveness of the vast majority of the national army troops is not good enough!
There is no possibility of defeating Japan!
Niang Xipi!
Chang Ruiyuan became very angry when he thought of this.

If he could accept this reality.

What's the point of carrying out the Nanyue training and spiritual mobilization?

It is because he urgently wants to change this terrible situation.

However, the facts of the Battle of Southern Guangxi told him that everything he had done was in vain.

Two words: tired!

Lin Wei's voice came from the side: "Commissioner."

"whats the matter?"

"Chu Yunfei's troops called for the third time to request to fight, and the Second War Zone Commander Headquarters also claimed that they were fully prepared for the battle."

Chang Ruiyuan no longer hesitated at this time: "Let them fight, beat him to pieces!"

(End of this chapter)