Anti-Japanese War: From Becoming Chu Yunfei to Rising

Chapter 436: When the cannon goes off, a ton of gold! How can the Japanese army stop the krypton gold-style attack? (Subscribe)
"The wing headquarters was reduced to ruins. Except for the wing commander Tian Ye, the guard squadron also suffered heavy casualties, with only five people surviving."

"According to the inspection of the craters at the scene, the weapons used by the enemy should be of a caliber that has never been seen before, and the range is over ten kilometers."

"Based on the intelligence gathered from the intelligence department and Tokyo Headquarters."

"The enemy is likely to be using the American M1918 155mm howitzers, and the number of their equipment should be more than two battalions."

"At the same time, based on the aid contract amount and material ratio we learned earlier, we can infer that the enemy's large-caliber artillery shells are not many, estimated to be only 3,000."

Each battalion of the US Army has twelve heavy artillery pieces, and two battalions have twenty-four.

Yoshio Shinozuka was not unfamiliar with this type of artillery.

in contrast.

These Japanese generals were quite clear about the imaginary enemy, the United States.

This weapon can only be towed by a truck.

The maximum range is fifteen kilometers.

The theoretical rate of fire is one to two rounds per minute, and the maximum rate of fire is three rounds.

The larger the caliber, the greater the power.

The design and construction standards of the temporary fortifications on the front line were only able to withstand the bombardment of 75mm mountain artillery and 82mm mortars.

If they can't even withstand the 105mm howitzer, it's naturally impossible for them to withstand the 155mm heavy howitzer!
When the wing headquarters was taken down.

It is unrealistic to expect the remaining defenders to hold on to Huairen County.

But if we retreat.

It will inevitably lead to the defeat of the entire battle.

But now, he actually has no reserve troops to send to the battlefield.

As for the 16th Mixed Brigade promised by the North China Front Command, what can it do even if it is already in Datong?
"Commander, in the direction of Huairen."

Huairen cannot be lost!

If it is lost.

Datong’s outer defense line is bound to collapse as a result.

Rely on the Datong field battle, but do not defend Datong to the death.

Otherwise, no matter who is in command, it will be impossible to hold on!

Datong’s defensive operations would naturally come to nothing.

"Order the defending troops to defend the positions around Huairen to the death!"

"Hai!"

Yoshio Shinozuka was betting that the headquarters' judgment was correct.

Chu Yunfei's troops did not have enough artillery shells.

if not.

How can they achieve victory in the face of such a highly efficient artillery unit?
If we only rely on the semi-permanent and permanent fortifications outside Datong city.

It is totally insufficient.

Chu Yunfei's troops are not only good at using artillery to attack strongholds.

Among the infantry tactics of attacking and sieging, the smoke screen tactics for fire points are also used very skillfully.

The defending troops could only rely on fortifications to resist and had no chance to counterattack!
There is no advantage in firepower, and there is no advantage in manpower either.

The intelligence advantage was of little use when facing Chu Yunfei's troops.

Even if he knew Chu Yunfei's main attack direction and the strategic deployment.

Still can't resist.

This is the reality that makes Yoshio Shinozuka most despair.

For a moment, Yoshio Shinozuka once again considered retiring. This feeling of being completely suppressed made him lose all hope of winning!
Boom, boom!
The 155mm shells are indeed expensive and there are few of them.

If it wasn't for the purpose of attacking the enemy, Chu Yunfei would rather have them be just a decoration.

It’s better to save this thing for use at critical moments.

Regarding the Japanese army's first-line semi-buried defense position.

The artillery group was immediately called in to provide all-round fire coverage to the Huairen front line.

Twenty-four 105mm howitzers.

Twelve 75mm Type mountain guns.

Twelve 75mm Type mountain guns.

The shells are like raindrops, but they are not as gentle as rain.

Because these shells are like a violent storm!
It hit the Japanese positions almost non-stop.

Frontline Command.

"It really is a sea of ​​fire. It's very spectacular."

Chu Yunfei and Fang Ligong put down the telescopes in their hands.

The shelling lasted only ten minutes before stopping.

There are now more artillery pieces.

The number of shells that can be fired per unit time has also increased a lot.

The artillery preparation just now consumed nearly two thousand rounds of artillery shells.

The Japanese troops stationed in Huairen area suffered heavy losses that were visibly visible to the naked eye.

The shelling alone caused nearly 600 casualties.

Organization has dropped by thirty percent.

The first-line defense positions were bombed to pieces.

The fortifications and bunkers visible to the naked eye were basically reduced to ruins.

As the offensive whistle sounded.

Red flares quickly took off into the sky.

The 9th Infantry Regiment responsible for attacking this place and the 10th Infantry Regiment responsible for covering the flank both launched attacks on the enemy in front of them.

The reason why Chu Yunfei focused on this battlefield.

There is really only one reason.

Huairen, located along the railway, is an important fulcrum.

Take here.

A gap will be torn in the Japanese army's outer defense line.

The main force on the left wing can then attack Datong directly.

The combat troops in the middle only need to continue to maintain pressure on the Sanggan River line.

It is enough to give the Japanese troops a headache!

Because even the 14th Army could not be defeated by them in a short period of time.

in contrast.

Chu Yunfei's heavy troops can defeat the defenders on their defense line.

The advantage of attacking is that you can seize the initiative on the battlefield.

Be able to actively use your superior forces to annihilate the enemy's inferior forces.

Making the entire battlefield move was what Chu Yunfei had been doing before.

We fought like that before.

It is also to seek to annihilate the enemy in mobile warfare.

Nowadays, while military strength has an absolute advantage, firepower and light weapons firepower also have an absolute advantage.

There is no need to pursue such a flexible combat method anymore.

A heavy sword has no edge, and a heavy sword has no skill.

In the face of absolute strength, the Japanese army's resistance was tantamount to a mantis trying to stop a chariot. It was ridiculous and overestimating their own capabilities!

The only regret is.

It is impossible to fight such a war of wealth frequently.

Almost half of the US military aid was invested in the front battlefield in northern Shanxi.

The rest of the war zones can basically only drink some soup and water.

If Chu Yunfei cannot give a satisfactory answer.

Even he himself found it a little hard to justify.

"Your Excellency, I'm afraid this round of attack will be enough to clear all the positions outside Huairen."

"Of course you can. The street fighting after clearing the periphery will be the next focus."

"Huang Hongyou's group has no similar combat experience so far, so they will play a supporting role in this battle, and the main combat mission will still be handed over to Gong Yuxin and his group.

In addition, Sun Xinpu (3rd Infantry Regiment) was ordered to completely block the breakout route to the north of Huairen. Since the Japanese want to hold on to their utmost, let them die here. "

"Yes!"

Zhao Pengcheng immediately set out to pass on the order.

Not long after.

In a three-dimensional combat map.

The 2nd Infantry Regiment, which served as the siege reserve, responded quickly.

In a wedge-shaped battle formation, they quickly bypassed Huairen County and completed the final encirclement of Huairen County.

This is the end.

The more than 2,000 Japanese soldiers who had managed to survive in Huairen County now had no chance of survival.

The attack continues.

The sound of gunfire on the battlefield never stopped.

The Japanese army fought desperately, but their performance was somewhat weak.

The 9th Infantry Regiment’s fighting style is very cunning.

Especially the first infantry battalion which serves as the main force.

If they encounter the slightest obstacle, they will use smokescreen tactics and crawling blasting.

Or they could call for artillery support or even direct artillery fire at close range.

The two sides fought fiercely for more than half an hour.

9th Infantry Regiment.

The First Infantry Battalion suffered only thirteen casualties, while the Japanese army's outer defense line fulcrums and machine gun positions in the south direction were completely destroyed, and the casualties also exceeded one hundred.

A textbook style of play.

After Zhao Pengcheng returned.

Chu Yunfei then picked up the pen and continued writing.

The sound of gunfire gradually subsided in the direction of Huairen County.

After receiving the news, Gong Yuxin hung up the phone and stepped forward quickly: "Your Excellency, I just received the latest news. The Japanese resistance is gradually weakening and the number of troops has been greatly reduced. It is estimated that the battle can be ended within 24 hours."

Chu Yunfei nodded, and then instructed: "Don't forget our combat principles. When attacking, we should rely on our existing heavy equipment as much as possible to reduce the loss of manpower as much as possible."

"In the past, we were poor and lacked weapons and equipment, so we had no choice but to use explosive packs to charge and blast. Now we have such weapons and equipment, and we can reduce the frequency of using such tactics as much as possible."

"Yes!"

Chu Yunfei then instructed: "Call and ask about the casualties of each unit in my name, and summarize them to me. You will handle this matter."

Gong Yuxin tapped his heels and nodded immediately: "Yes!"

Chu Yunfei finished speaking and then turned to look at Zhao Pengcheng on the side: "Go and tell the troops of Zhou Daxing (Fifth Infantry Regiment), Chen Zejun (Seventh Infantry Regiment) and Guo Yanzheng (Eighth Infantry Regiment) to attack northeastwards according to the original battle plan, defeat the defenders of the 41st Division, and join forces with Chen Tie's troops of the 14th Army on the banks of the Sanggan River! In addition, reinforce the 31st Mountain Artillery Regiment in this direction to make their attack easier."

"Yes!"

Chu Yunfei sat back on the ammunition box and chatted with Fang Ligong.

At the same time, the terminology used in the textbook on infantry-artillery coordination was revised.

He wanted to use the simplest explanations and the least controversial terms to perfect this tactical textbook that could be used by middle and senior commanders.

This battle.

Meng Fanle's playing style is the most perfect practitioner of his tactical ideas.

Chu Yunfei himself did not expect that this student soldier's brain was so useful.

Not only did I absorb most of the knowledge he taught me, but I even came up with some of my own things and ideas.

In the blink of an eye.

It was dark.

The fighting stopped, and both sides tacitly began to resupply, rest, and be on guard.

As for night raids, there is no need to organize them nowadays.

A phone call was made to the command center.

Fang Ligong stepped forward and answered the phone: "Hello, this is Fang Ligong."

"Commander-in-Chief, I'm Huang Baitao. Everything is going well on the front line. Can our troops advance to Datong in advance according to the original battle plan?"

"Brother Huanran, wait a moment. I need your instructions."

He put the phone together and looked at Chu Yunfei who was standing in front of the battle map not far away.

If it were a normal person.

Such a loud noise.

You must have heard it.

But this person is Chu Yunfei, and Fang Ligong really doesn't dare to take a gamble for the moment.

Because most of the time, when Chu Yunfei was thinking about a problem, he subconsciously blocked out all the movements and sounds around him. Fang Ligong really didn't dare to gamble on this kind of thing.

"Brother Huanran, I'll call you back later. Junzuo is currently thinking about taking the position."

"Okay, thank you, Brother Ligong!"

Chu Yunfei was immersed in the three-dimensional combat map at this time, observing the current battle situation and trends between the two sides.

The attention was not on Fang Ligong.

Ten minutes passed.

After Chu Yunfei had a new battle idea in his mind, he slowly moved and walked towards the camp bed not far away.

Fang Ligong then asked, "Huang Baitao called and asked whether we should implement the attack plan in advance and advance towards Datong."

"Don't be in a hurry. First, we need to wipe out the salient before advancing. We don't need to resort to surprise attacks right now. Steady and steady actions are enough to win this battle. Minimizing the loss of combat forces as much as possible is the current focus."

Chu Yunfei slowly sat on the camp bed: "As for food, this year is a bumper year, we won't be able to eat much, let alone go bankrupt!"

"I see. I'll call you back."

Chu Yunfei continued, "Brother Ligong, draft a telegram and send it to the Second War Zone Commander Headquarters and forward it to the Supreme Command, then you can rest. Neither side will make any moves tonight, and the battle situation will not change."

"Yes!"

After Fang Ligong agreed.

Chu Yunfei immediately covered himself with the small quilt beside him, closed his eyes and fell asleep.

After the summarized telegram was sent to the headquarters.

Lin Wei couldn't wait to give it to Chang Ruiyuan.

Just a glance.

Chang Ruiyuan couldn't help but reveal a relieved smile on his originally tense face.

It was only a week since the attack was launched.

All the positions that had been abandoned in the first attack were recovered.

And now a strategic situation for attacking Datong City has been formed.

On this basis.

On the Japanese side, whether it is the main force of the 20th Division or the 41st Division.

None of them were able to form a unit that could withstand the recommendation of a combat unit.

The advance speed of twenty kilometers per day even exceeded the average attack speed of the Japanese army.

This also confirms a statement from the side.

That is the offensive capability of the National Army, which may even have surpassed the most powerful mechanized combat forces of the Japanese Army.

Chang Ruiyuan turned to the next page of the telegram and frowned for a moment: "So few casualties?"

"Chu Yunfei's troops are currently experimenting with a new type of infantry-artillery coordinated tactics, and there are reports that he is compiling a military textbook for senior commanders, titled Infantry-Artillery Coordination."

"Chu Yunfei originally planned to use this book in the training of senior army commanders in the Second War Zone. It is the essence of his tactical guiding ideology."

"However, I think with this kind of fighting style, the number of casualties will not be too small. After all, they are now equipped with large-caliber heavy artillery."

After the attack was launched.

As of the time when the telegram was sent, the casualties of Chu Yunfei's troops were less than 800.

The number of Japanese troops killed and annihilated exceeded four thousand.

This is a terrifying proportion.

The casualty ratio was 1:5, even if calculated based on the number of casualties.

The casualty ratio between Chu Yunfei's troops and the 1th Division reached 10:.
The 14th Army suffered 3,000 casualties, but it is estimated that it achieved more than 2,000 results.

The overall damage ratio is basically 2:1.

When conducting offensive operations or even siege warfare.

Such a battle loss ratio can be described as quite excellent.

Chang Ruiyuan was naturally very satisfied.

just.

Look at the last page.

Chang Ruiyuan saw the combat consumption amount in the past week, and Chu Yunfei considerately estimated the total consumption in corresponding legal currency.

His face changed drastically in an instant, he was horrified.

this.
The amount of military supplies consumed by Chu Yunfei's troops alone is an astronomical figure.

65 Bullets: 1.4 million rounds.

79 bullets: 1.58 million rounds.

Various types of grenades: 30,000 pieces.

37mm direct-fire artillery shells: 473

45mm direct-fire artillery shells: 258

1436mm mortar shells: rounds.

768mm mortar shells: rounds.

1233mm mortar shells: rounds.

786mm mortar shells: rounds.

75mm caliber mountain and field artillery shells: 2247 pieces.

105mm howitzer shells: 789 pieces.

155mm howitzer shells: 894 pieces.

This is just a list of the bullets consumed.

This does not include the loss of firearms, equipment, etc.

Chu Yunfei was even more considerate and performed the corresponding calculations using legal currency.

The total estimated cost is around US$3 million.

Converted into French francs, it would be 14 million.

In other words.

The money spent in a week was enough for Chang Ruiyuan to form a new infantry division of 6,000 people.

When the cannon is fired, there is a thousand taels of gold.

The attack was swift and unstoppable.

Funds are also burning like crazy.

The 40-year fiscal budget has just been allocated.

Various departments, military services, and even war zones were scrambling for it like hungry wolves.

Although the Second War Zone had its own local financial system, its own tax policy, and even a public treasury for local financial investment and construction.

Coupled with external inputs such as Soviet aid and American aid, it can be said to be the richest war zone.

Even the Ninth War Zone, which is mostly composed of the main forces of the Central Army, cannot compare.

But won’t the Second War Zone ask for money?
Naturally it is impossible.

The existence of Zhu Shouguang and Sun Chu is to fight for the distribution of materials from the mountain city.

Old Man Yan is not a good person.

Especially now that things are going smoothly.

They continued to put pressure on the mountain city.

To demonstrate one’s own existence.

In essence, it is just for self-protection and money.

Chang Ruiyuan knew this clearly and never regarded Yan Laoxi as a threat.

He also does not think of himself as a "ruler" who is heartless and would abandon his own people after their own death.

"Wei Wen, have you calculated how much money Chu Yunfei would spend if the offensive lasted for more than a month?"

Lin Wei nodded silently: "It is estimated that it will consume a quarter of the annual fiscal revenue."

"That is to say, if such a large-scale offensive operation lasts for more than three months, we will have no tax budget this year?"

Lin Wei nodded: "Now it is basically difficult to distribute the salaries of officials in various places. Except for the budgets for education and scientific research, which are relatively sufficient, the total amount of military pay this year is also being reduced. Commander He's suggestion is to further reduce and lay off troops."

"Disarmament, disarmament, it's easy for Jingzhi to say, but how can it be so easy to disarm?"

Chang Ruiyuan sighed: "Yun Fei is now basically fighting with stockpiled supplies. If there is no support from the Americans, such an offensive will naturally not be able to continue."

"If we can recover Datong and drive the Japanese out of northern Shanxi in one fell swoop, it will be worthwhile."

"If we can control the Shanxi region, at least the rear areas such as Shaanxi will no longer face threats, and Hu Zongnan's troops may continue to draw troops to the front line to fight."

Lin Wei's pupils shrank slightly, and he didn't say much.

Chang Ruiyuan has a new idea every day, so he would not be too surprised even if Hu Zongnan's troops were used.

"Forget it, let them do whatever they want over there, as long as we can win the battle."

"Yes, commission."

After a moment of silence, Chang Ruiyuan slowly asked, "Wei Wen, we have discussed the rural land issue many times before. Yun Fei once told me in person that the rural land issue was not as optimistic as I thought. Even the reform policies that were previously implemented were not actually implemented. Do you know about this?"

Lin Wei remained silent and did not respond.

This actually represents a response.

"If that's the case, it seems that it is indeed my fault. Yunfei has sent me telegrams several times before to tell me that Yongzhi's economic policy is to drain the pond to catch fish."

"Now it seems that this is indeed the case."

Chang Ruiyuan then took out a report from the table and put it on the table: "Weiwen, take a look at this. After reading this, I will send you to the Second War Zone Command Headquarters in the name of supervising the war. You go to Shanxi for me and take a look. I want to know the real situation in Shanxi."

"Yes, Chairman."

Lin Wei stepped forward and picked up the report on the table.

It contains an explanation of the situation in Shanxi Province.

There isn’t just one document, there are multiple documents.

The secret reports from the Central Bureau of Investigation and Statistics, the Military Bureau of Investigation and Statistics, the Second War Zone, Chu Yunfei's troops, Qian Dajun, and even the telegrams from the 18th Group Army were all sorted out and put together.

Shanxi from different perspectives.

A place full of strangeness was built in Chang Ruiyuan's heart.

It's not like he hasn't been there.

Been there many times.

His own feelings were completely different from the feelings given to him by these reports.

It was naturally impossible for him to go and see it himself.

There are too many things to do and I can never finish them.

He could only find someone who was worthy of his trust and who had certain talents and experience in local government affairs.

It must also be done by someone who will not arouse the vigilance of others.

It’s a good choice to choose such a person.

Chang Ruiyuan still trusts Lin Wei more.

"Take it back and read it again. Remember to burn it after you finish reading it."

"Only the three of us know about this matter."

"Yes, commission."

It was a long time after Lin Wei turned and left.

Chang Ruiyuan then put down the pen in his hand that was reviewing the documents: "Shihe, did we really do something wrong before?"

"Chairman... the current situation has changed a lot from then on. Right and wrong are no longer important. I think that focusing on the present and looking forward to the future is what you should do, right?"

Chang Ruiyuan nodded slowly: "That makes sense. If the Shanxi model is feasible, I plan to promote the corresponding model in the rear. Since it can be done in Yan Baichuan's territory, there is no reason why it cannot be done in other places."

Wang Shihe was silent.

I'm afraid that's not possible.

"A place like Guangxi is considered a province with very good education, but Commander Bai is a sinister person who is secretive, unlike Commander Li. The Guangdong troops do not trust him much when he commanded the Battle of Southern Guangxi. Some people say that if Commander Li was in charge of this battle, this situation would never have happened."

"Shihe also has a bad impression of Jiansheng?" Seeing Wang Shihe nod slightly, Chang Ruiyuan continued, "There were two model provinces during the Republic of China, one was Shanxi and the other was Guangxi, where the people and children had a high literacy rate and a high level of education.

Bai Jiansheng and Li Delin established a large school in Guangxi.

The implementation of the "Three Selfs" (self-defense, self-government, and self-sufficiency) and "Three Abodes" (abode soldiers among the people, abode generals among students, and abode conscription among recruits) policies has actually made contributions to the people of Guangxi."

"Li Bai's influence within the party is profound. His methods of controlling Guangxi are essentially the same as Yan Baichuan's. They both strengthen internal management, win over key military officers, and form a group of followers. His economic construction is much worse than Yan Baichuan's."

PS: During the Xi'an Incident, the teacher also commented on Guangxi's economic development.

"I have thought about this before. Why did Chu Yunfei dislike Bai Jiansheng's command and was willing to follow Li Delin's orders?"

"He clearly knew that Li Delin's command was wrong and he shouldn't fight like that, but he still resolutely followed the order."

"Sometimes, I made mistakes in commanding operations, and Yunfei ignored my orders as if he didn't receive the telegram."

“It’s a very strange thing.”

Li Zongren is better than Bai Jiansheng and Yan Laoxi in one respect.

That is magnanimity.

He does not have the slightest warlord style, treats people peacefully, and is able to humbly accept other people's opinions.

Doing things is fair.

But Bai Jianshen is not like that. He is willing to listen to opinions but will not adopt them.

This is also the fundamental reason why Chu Yunfei is willing to fight in the Fifth War Zone and is willing to try to trust Li Zongren.

"Since you are confused, why don't you ask Chief Chu directly? If you ask, Chief Chu will never hide anything from you."

(End of this chapter)