Anti-Japanese War: From Becoming Chu Yunfei to Rising

Chapter 435 The offensive went extremely smoothly, and the battle situation far exceeded expectations! (Subscribe)

"The offensive on the front line went very smoothly. The Japanese fortifications were vulnerable to our artillery fire. The heavy artillery currently equipped by Commander Chu has excellent performance. It is not only accurate, but also extremely powerful!"

Inside the 14th Army's front-line headquarters.

As the acting commander of the 14th Army.

Chen Tiezheng was reporting the battlefield situation of the past two days with excitement.

"Although the Japanese and puppet troops in the Hunyuan area are still resisting stubbornly, our vanguard troops have crossed the Sanggan River and are currently building a defense line to cover the advance of our main force."

"If we continue to fight like this, we can start the assault on Datong City in half a month at most!"

Guo Jiqiao smiled and nodded: "What we have to do now is to first eliminate the Japanese troops in the area around Hunyuan and ensure the safety of our rear."

"However, the number of Japanese and puppet troops in the Hunyuan area is not large, but the fortifications are relatively solid and intricate, and it seems that a lot of effort has been put into it."

"If it weren't for the freezing cold weather, the difficulty in digging the land, and the supply bottleneck, I'm afraid these little devils would have built countless more semi-permanent and permanent fortifications."

"After your attack, our army has basically completed its full deployment. All we need to do next is to move forward steadily according to the original combat plan."

"According to the issued counterattack plan for northern Shanxi, our army's offensive cutoff line is the Yangyuan line. We must seize favorable terrain as soon as possible, force the Japanese army to gather around Datong, and fight a final decisive battle with our army!"

"Yes!"

After Chen Tiejing saluted, he turned around and left.

The battle is going quite smoothly at the moment.

Far beyond the understanding of the commanders of the 14th Army Group.

The resistance of the Japanese 41st and 20th Divisions was far lower than expected, and the attacks of various troops went very smoothly.

Advancing at a speed of almost twenty kilometers per day.

The search troops (cavalry) might even encounter puppet troops fleeing north in panic.

And achieved a lot of results.

Can be imagined.

This round of attack more or less caught the Japanese army off guard.

His position as commander-in-chief of the 14th Army Group was already not very stable.

If the fight continues like this.

Not to mention securing this position, you can also take this opportunity to promote more of your own people!

It will also be able to better control combat forces other than the 14th Army.

Just as Guo Jiqiao was imagining the future.

A combat staff officer walked over quickly and said, "Report."

"The former Jinbei General Command has called and ordered our army to recover Hunyuan before tomorrow evening."

"Tomorrow evening?" Guo Jiqiao looked down at the watch on his hand: "We only have less than 26 hours left."

"Yes, Commander, but Commander Chu has dispatched a battalion of heavy artillery to support us. It is likely that he intends to assign it to our troops for combat."

Guo Jiqiao's originally frowned brows instantly relaxed.

Chu Yunfei is not like commanders like Chang Ruiyuan, Li Zongren, and Jiang Dingwen.

Using a general is like using toilet paper, just throw it away after use.

Nor will there be some things that cannot be completed.

But it is a combat mission that can demonstrate attitude.

As for expressing his stance to Yamashiro and explaining this matter to the people.

Chu Yunfei would not fight such a battle in most cases.

The combat missions he issued were as close to combat effectiveness as possible.

With the current combat effectiveness of the 14th Army, conquering Hunyuan is as easy as taking candy from a baby.

If it wasn't shot down.

That must be the 14th Army’s problem.

If there is a problem, Chu Yunfei will solve the person who caused the problem without hesitation.

"Lin Cangjun, I need a reasonable explanation!"

North China Front Army Headquarters.

Tada Shun had a gloomy face.

in front of him.

Lin Canghui bowed slightly, with a hint of apology.

Facing the questioning of the commander of the North China Front Army.

Lin Canghui was not in a hurry.

All the information prepared in advance was handed over to Tada Shun.

The source of the intelligence was reliable and the code of the telegram had been deciphered by the intelligence department.

Whether it was a telegram from the Second War Zone requesting to fight.

Or it could be an offensive combat order issued by Chang Ruiyuan.

The Japanese have already mastered it.

It was just that Shancheng had just agreed to Chu Yunfei’s counterattack plan four days ago.

And the battle had been going on for a week.

Obviously, it was either a problem with intelligence, or they were tricked by Shancheng.

All in all, Tada's intentions are clear.

This is the intelligence agency's failure.

If you look at the relevant information from a normal perspective.

The difference between the three days before and after.

It really won't have much impact on the battle situation.

For example, the counterattack operations currently underway in the three war zones.

The Japanese army made preparations in advance.

They even launched a preemptive attack on the combat troops in the Third War Zone.

However, Gu Zhutong was still able to resist the Japanese attack with his strong military advantage, and even had a slight advantage to seize the initiative on the battlefield.

And in general large-scale military operations.

Intelligence advantages can make up for some gaps in hard power.

It is even possible that something like a butterfly effect will occur.

But in most cases.

A slight advantage in intelligence is unlikely to determine the outcome and direction of a large-scale battle.

Unless it is a strategic-level intelligence error.

Just like this time.

Especially when facing an opponent like Chu Yunfei, a tiny mistake could cost them half their lives!

The intelligence department of the North China Front Army has always performed very well.

Including colleagues from the Ministry of Internal Affairs' Special High Technology Department.

Even the work performance of the North China Pseudo-Autonomous Government was much worse than theirs.

"Commander, the failure of intelligence was one of the reasons for the failure in the early stages of this battle, but it was not the root cause."

Lin Canghui did not evade responsibility. He went on to emphasize: "It is obvious that there seems to be some kind of rift between the China Mountain City and the Second War Zone."

"Chu Yunfei's troops completed the battle preparations ahead of time and launched the attack without the permission of the mountain city."

"I can tell from my judgment that this incident must have something to do with the Americans' visit."

Following Tada Shun's silence.

Lin Canghui slowly spoke out his thoughts and plans: "No matter what kind of agreement the Second War Zone and Yamashiro have reached, up to now, from the battle situation reported by General Shinozuka, we can clearly feel that the enemy's artillery force is unprecedentedly strong."

"Based on the intelligence we have obtained, the American agents have already completely intervened in this war, and our country also needs to be fully prepared!"

Tada Shun nodded: "I agree with Lin Cangjun's point of view. It is always better to take the initiative than to respond hastily."

"In addition, Chu Yunfei's military strength and political power are enough to threaten Chang Ruiyuan of Shancheng. We also need to do something about this. This sudden attack is a manifestation of his disrespect for Shancheng."

"The two generals from the Guangxi clique and Li Bai have always been dissatisfied with Chang Ruiyuan. Perhaps they can show their goodwill to him and divide the forces within the mountain city. No matter what, as long as they express their stance, it will be enough to cause some problems within their ranks."

Tada Shun shook his head: "Lin Cangjun, I didn't call you here to let you express your political opinions."

"As for northern Shanxi, we may need to dispatch the newly formed 16th Independent Mixed Brigade to provide reinforcements. The strength of five independent infantry regiments may not be able to change the war situation."

"But I think there will be no problem for them to fight against the officers and soldiers of the 14th Army Group whose combat effectiveness is slightly weaker."

"With the strength of the 20th Division, the 41st Division, and the 3rd Independent Mixed Brigade, it shouldn't be difficult to stop Chu Yunfei's attack at this stage."

"With the arrival of reinforcements from the 16th Independent Mixed Brigade, we will surely be able to reverse the current situation, launch a counterattack in a local direction, and defeat the enemy."

PS: This brigade was also formed in this year in history, and its original base was Fenyang, Shanxi

The core point of Lin Canghui's words.

In fact, I am not optimistic about defeating the Second War Zone by normal means of warfare.

Instead, he attempted to eliminate this opponent through political means.

They had already done a lot of advance preparation.

Whether it was a false accusation, frame-up, or rumor-mongering, etc., the momentum of public opinion was there anyway.

As for believe it or not.

It does not depend on the grassroots people, nor does it depend on whether the matter itself is true.

After the news was released.

Those who are willing to deal with Chu Yunfei and those who are willing to make trouble will naturally take action!

And can a mixed brigade, five independent infantry battalions, and a total of less than 6,000 troops supporting the front line reverse the passive situation on the battlefield?
Tada Shun certainly doesn't believe it.

only.

He had no other choice at the moment.

A mop-up operation against the rear areas of North China is being planned.

Many military units have already formulated corresponding public security rectification combat plans.

They no longer had any extra troops to deploy to the battlefield in northern Shanxi.

As for the entire Chinese Expeditionary Force.

There were battles almost everywhere.

The operations in the fifth war zone have just ended and some siege operations are still ongoing.

The Third and Eighth War Zones are currently taking the initiative to attack.

In Guangxi, the 21st South China Army, which was directly under the command of the Expeditionary Force, was also fighting.

The war goes on like this.

The number of combat supplies and logistical supply personnel allocated to North China will naturally be subject to a certain degree of restriction!

And what about Chu Yunfei?
No matter how sophisticated Lin Canghui's tricks are, no matter how clever his methods are.

At least when fighting on the front lines.

Chu Yunfei would never be bothered by these things.

Because he was fighting in the Second War Zone, Chang Ruiyuan's arms couldn't reach that far.

The separatist warlords, who had always been regarded as China's weakness and maintained a certain degree of independence, still had certain advantages at this time.

Outside Huairen County.

Gong Yuxin, a soldier from the 9th Infantry Regiment who was in charge of the offensive operations, was standing on the front line at this time.

"Captain Meng, it seems that the fortifications of these little devils are all dug underground?"

Meng Fan nodded with some worry on his face: "Yes, Captain, otherwise our attack would cause so many casualties?"

In order to better observe the enemy situation.

Develop more effective battle plans.

Officers at the regimental and battalion levels would also often appear on the front lines.

"We used mortars to bombard them once before, but it didn't have much effect. I guess we'll have to use heavy artillery."

"105mm howitzer? I heard that thing doesn't have many shells. It's really powerful, but it's not very accurate. If you ask it to hit the Japanese fortifications, it's very likely to miss the target."

Meng Fanle observed Gong Yuxin's expression while talking, and asked tentatively: "What do you think, Captain?"

Gong Yuxin hesitated for a moment and said, "We have recently received a new batch of 155mm heavy artillery. This batch of equipment is used for attacking the enemy. I plan to ask my superiors to allow the heavy artillery to fire."

"What if the mountain artillery can't hit it? Wouldn't that be a waste of shells? Shells are very valuable."

Meng Fanle nodded thoughtfully.

No wonder the counterattack was launched so quickly.

It turned out that a new batch of weapons and equipment had arrived.

From what Captain Gong said, it seemed that it was an extra-large caliber heavy artillery.

With this thing, it will be much easier to defeat Huairen!
"After the bombardment is over, according to the original plan, your first battalion will undertake the frontal attack mission, and the third and fourth battalions will launch a diversionary attack on the flanks. Although they are not the main attackers, they will be the main attackers if the frontal attack fails."

"Yes!"

Meng Fan agreed with a serious face.

After the regiment commander left, Hao Weihao at the side spoke up: "Battalion Commander, aren't you worried that the main attack will be taken away by other battalions? This time we have heavy artillery support, and the Japanese fortifications will definitely be blown to pieces!"

"This is the nth time I've been called acting battalion commander. My official position is deputy battalion commander, not battalion commander!"

"Yes, yes, Acting Battalion Commander, what do you think of what the regiment commander just said?"

"No matter what, we will follow the previous attack rhythm. If the bombardment is not effective, I can't joke with the lives of my brothers."

"The second and fourth battalions had previously eliminated three Japanese strongholds and killed more than a hundred Japanese and puppet troops."

"Only the first, third, and fifth battalions have no combat achievements."

"The Fifth Battalion drew a bad lot and was sent out to monitor the enemy forces in the direction of Datong. The regiment commander was obviously worried that the Japanese army might have reinforcements coming, so the most they could do was to fight the reinforcements."

"Would you like to give the brothers a lecture to boost their morale? If they can lead the attack and capture Huairen County, the brothers will be rewarded a few dollars for every person they recruit."

As they talked, the two returned to the headquarters.

As Chu Yunfei's troops' offensive came to a halt.

The Japanese army felt relieved.

The Japanese Army's Tianye Regiment was responsible for defending Huairen County.

The combat strength is as high as 4,900 people.

It is not only equipped with a large number of Type 92 infantry guns.

Simultaneously.

Division Commander Niu Dao ensured the defense of Huairen County.

Two artillery squadrons were specially reinforced.

A total of eight Type 41 75mm mountain guns were equipped.

When used in a dispersed manner, the effect is quite good.

At least so far, no artillery piece has been destroyed by counter-battery fire.

Inside the wing headquarters.

The chief of staff stepped in and reported, "Your Excellency, Commander, I just received news that the enemy's entire left-wing attack force has basically stopped attacking. The enemy's central group is currently advancing towards the Sanggan River. A part of the enemy's army, about a regiment, has already crossed the Sanggan River."

"The division commander is commanding this battle. He ordered us to make sure Huairen County is in the hands of the Locust Army. After defeating the 14th Chinese Army, we will mobilize troops to fight against Chu Yunfei's troops."

Tian Ye You Gu frowned, but his mood did not relax.

He sighed, then slowly said: "The enemy's offensive is extremely swift, it is impossible for them to stop just because of our defense. It is very likely that they are planning a new round of offensive."

Yes.

Tian Yeyougu's judgment was not wrong.

Such an obvious skull.

Who doesn’t know how to fight?

After the 30th Artillery Regiment was transformed into a mechanized artillery regiment, it was the first time that Ouyang Xianpeng received a precision strike order from Chu Yunfei.

This group of artillerymen received special training from US military instructors.

He was operating the artillery with a bit of unfamiliarity and making final preparations according to the coordinates on the battle map.

Because of the long distance and the inability to observe directly.

Just to be on the safe side.

Chu Yunfei could only keep an eye on the movements of this troop.

And make sure to use the artillery guidance skill as soon as possible.

To ensure that the 155mm high-explosive bomb can play its due role.

As the shells were fired one by one.

Ouyang Xianpeng, who was commanding a mechanized artillery regiment for the first time, was also surprised at this time.

The sound was really too loud.

The vibration made his eardrum hurt.

Boom~Boom~Boom.

One shell after another whizzed towards the target location.

Ten seconds later.

Tian Ye Yougu heard the sound of breaking air in the sky.

A shell exploded not far from the command center.

Just a loud bang.

A civilian house occupied by the Japanese was instantly reduced to ruins, and the surrounding houses also looked crumbling.

Large-caliber heavy artillery!

Tian Ye Yougu has rich combat experience and naturally knows what this means.

If they run, they will definitely not be able to escape the range of artillery fire, and even commanding will only increase the risk.

He and his chief of staff quickly hid in the anti-artillery cave in the courtyard.

Not long after.

The flames shot up into the sky, and the entire command center was instantly reduced to ruins.
(End of this chapter)