Anti-Japanese War: From Becoming Chu Yunfei to Rising

Chapter 445: No risk, no gain? Chu Yunfei's bold assassination plan! (Subscribe)
"Director of Tianshui Branch?"

Chu Yunfei put down the telegram in his hand and looked aside: "Brother Ligong, what do you think?"

Apart from the two of them, the only person left in the conference room was their personal adjutant Zhao Pengcheng.

"As Commander Yan said before, the Eighth War Zone's army reorganization work is currently progressing quite slowly, and it is clear that it has encountered great difficulties."

"This actually means that Hu Zongnan does not actually have the ability to complete this task."

"Right now, the situation in the Second War Zone has just stabilized, and the troops have not yet been replenished. With a powerful enemy in front of us, we cannot divide our forces to put pressure on them."

"On this basis, if you choose to take up the post of director of this headquarters, it will appear that you have been promoted, but in reality it is a demotion in disguise."

"When we were talking with the Soviet delegation, the Soviet side put considerable pressure on the headquarters from a diplomatic perspective. In the eyes of the Soviets, the chairman's control over the northwest region was basically negligible, and they were very dissatisfied with this."

Chu Yunfei nodded slightly, and then continued: "The chairman intends to push me to the front to put pressure on the Northwest, and also to give an explanation to the Soviets. They have gone too far. They even dared to detain the Soviet delegation."

Fang Ligong was silent for a moment and then reminded: "If according to what Commander Ma of the Eighth War Zone said, it was because they discovered that the Soviets were secretly mapping the northwest, what do you think about this matter, Your Majesty?"

"The ethnic composition of the Soviet Union is basically the same as that of the previous Tsarist Russia. They have a morbid desire for homeland, so it is very likely that they would do such a thing."

"If we think from Commander Ma's perspective, even if we kill all of these Soviets, it is their reason. But from the perspective of the Generalissimo and the Second War Zone, the Northwest has caused us a lot of trouble."

Chu Yunfei sighed slightly when he said this: "The formulation of strategies often needs to take into account political influences. Even looking at the entire Far East battlefield, our every move is actually affected by the international community. The root cause of this problem is that our internal situation is not stable enough. We also need to rely on the help of the international community to resist the aggression of the brutal Japanese."

Weapons, ammunition, equipment and even the raw materials for producing weapons are largely dependent on imports.

Without assistance from other countries.

Don’t say anything else.

After the shells were fired, Chu Yunfei's artillery group became scrap metal.

Not to mention the arsenals that need to rely on anti-aircraft firepower for protection.

The Japanese knew the location of the Changzhi Arsenal.

Once these places are bombed, the weapons and equipment supply capacity of the entire World War II zone will become even more problematic.

Even in terms of firepower, it was not as good as the Shanxi Army before the outbreak of the Anti-Japanese War.

If this happens, how can we fight this war?
"Wei Mou's reporting frequency has also decreased a lot in recent times. What has he been busy with recently?"

Chu Yunfei smiled and said, "I recently arranged for him to go to Northwest Shanxi for a secret inspection. He was received by Brigade Commander Chen, so I didn't make this matter public."

Fang Ligong suddenly realized.

No wonder only two regiments from the 386th Brigade participated in the battle.

It turned out that Chu Yunfei had managed to get the remaining three core regiments to northwest Shanxi for construction.

This move kills three birds with one stone.

On the one hand, the two regiments of the Eighth Route Army with the strongest field combat capabilities and the best equipment can provide support.

On the one hand, the three core regiments basically lost their combat opportunities and could only rely on training to maintain their combat effectiveness.

In addition, the northwest region of Shanxi is close to the Shaanxi-Gansu-Ningxia base area, making border trade between the Second War Zone and Yan'an more convenient.

The 386th Brigade also had ample opportunities to contact Yan'an.

and.

We can fully rely on their help to quickly complete land reform in northwestern Shanxi.

Actually.

At this time, the landlords in northwestern Shanxi also had poor food to eat.

Chu Yunfei still has a deep impression of this aspect.

The best the landlords in northwestern Shanxi could eat for every meal was steamed buns made of wheat flour.

They can have meat twice a month, and as for the concubines and children who do not work, they actually eat sorghum noodles and steamed corn bread, which are no different from what ordinary people eat at home.

This is the case for landlords who generally own hundreds of acres of land. One can imagine what life is like for ordinary people who only have one or two acres of land.

Adjectives like pale and thin are not enough to describe their mental state.

Perhaps it would be more appropriate to describe it as having a haggard face.

"In places like northwestern Shanxi, if we want to ensure that the people have enough food to eat, we must develop and produce on a large scale."

"As for Shanxi's coal and iron resources, the only suitable candidates are the Soviets."

Fang Ligong nodded: "This is why the Soviets are willing to pay a credit loan of 7 million US dollars to build warehouses and transit stations. They just want to obtain cheap coal and iron resources and production raw materials from Shanxi."

Chu Yunfei frowned and reminded, "We still need to find a way to negotiate with the Soviets about this matter. At the very least, we have to make them bear the shipping costs."

"Our profits have been suppressed too low. I seriously suspect that the Soviets in the Second World War Zone and even the High Command have their own intelligence sources."

Chu Yunfei didn't want to sell these mineral resources at a low price, but he had no other choice.

Apart from the Soviets, who could he sell it to?

The Americans at that time had no shortage of this stuff, and it could even be said that the Soviets had no shortage of it either.

The reason why they are willing to do so is essentially to maintain a friendly and cooperative relationship between the two parties.

In addition, Shanxi Province is rich in coal and iron resources, produces large quantities and is relatively cheap.

Fiscal revenue in southeastern Shanxi.

In addition to maintaining combat troops, most of the time is spent on ensuring the implementation of pension work.

As for the stupidity of reducing production and raising unit prices.

It is naturally even more impossible for Chu Yunfei to do it.

In the not too distant future, Chu Yunfei plans to further increase steel production.

This requires the use of large amounts of coal.

As for steel production.

In this era, it is far from enough, let alone too much.

There are so many places where it needs to be used.

It's not just about producing weapons and equipment, it's also about producing steel bars to build fortifications and reinforce factories.

Even key buildings in some areas.

Reinforced concrete pouring has now begun to be gradually used.

It is to resist possible bombing situations.

Fortunately, this time the Soviets agreed to provide electric furnaces to solve the dilemma of insufficient steel quality in the Northwest Manufacturing Administration.

Plus the industrial equipment previously built with American assistance.

It can be said that after the industrial upgrading is completed.

The Northwest Manufacturing General Administration will not only have first-class production technology and complete industrial categories, but will also have the most advanced production equipment in the country today.

By that time, as long as we can solve the problems of industrial raw materials and related technologies, such as the research and development of fuse technology.

The entire Second War Zone, and even the troops in North China, will be fully self-sufficient.

Including but not limited to light weapons, also includes heavy weapons.

Even the most basic 75mm artillery, as long as it can be produced independently.

Can further improve the combat effectiveness of all troops.

And reduce dependence on the Burma Road.

Avoid being strangled by the mountain city.

Chang Ruiyuan has done a lot of weird things, and he simply won't listen to advice when he's in a rage.

We have also done many things that have led to the ruin of a good situation.

The reason why Chu Yunfei intended to be transferred to the director position was that he wanted to maintain relations with the Soviet Union.

Fang Ligong thought for a moment and then said, "Sir, if you accept this appointment, according to the arrangement of the headquarters, they will most likely promote Qian Bojun to replace you. Brother Bojun's ability is still recognized by everyone, but his prestige is far inferior to yours."

Chu Yunfei sighed: "Qian Bojun has the ability now, but it is still not enough. It is already quite difficult for him to do his job well."

"Besides, I have already arranged a place for him. The Sixth Army led by Yang Aiyuan is the position I prepared for him."

Fang Ligong glanced at Chu Yunfei and said, "That Flying Tiger..."

"Naturally, I will still be in charge of the Flying Tigers."

Chu Yunfei then tapped the table and said, "This transfer to Tianshui is also an opportunity, an opportunity to reasonably intervene in the affairs of the Northwest."

"Commander Chu had already gone to the Eighth War Zone to contact General Fu Zuoyi's troops. Not long ago, we received news that the talks had basically been concluded."

"In addition, our operation this time has tied down a large number of their troops, and we have recovered Baotou and Guisui, important towns along the Pingsui Railway."

Fang Ligong frowned: "But if they pretend to obey but actually disobey, delay the sorting time, or even contact and conspire with the Japanese, we will be helpless."

"So we need an opportunity, an opportunity to intervene in the northwest with reasonable armed forces."

Chu Yunfei slowly revealed his plan in full: "I plan to stage an assassination myself on the day I take office."

"Assassination?" Fang Ligong was obviously frightened: "Is there anyone capable of carrying out such a mission?"

"There must be people."

Chu Yunfei picked up the teacup beside him, took a sip, and said calmly, "The result of this assassination will be that Pengcheng and I will be injured, and the assassin will be killed and then confirmed by Chief Zhu or Chief Yan to be from Qinghai. This matter will better require Chief Yan's consent, and we also need the assistance of the people in the Political and Security Department."

"At least our people acted faster than the Northwest. Otherwise, I'm worried that I would die at their hands first."

Fang Ligong was startled, and slowly expressed his concerns: "Even if there is no possibility of the information being leaked, if there is a slight omission in this plan, it is very likely to be used by someone with ulterior motives. In addition, if Yang Zhenji makes a real move, wouldn't you be in danger?"

Chu Yunfei naturally knew Fang Ligong’s concerns.

The safest and most reliable method.

The natural thing is to reject such a request.

But he will still face the Northwest issue, which will make him sick!
Hu Zongnan is facing problems right now, and Chu Yunfei's appointment is the best opportunity.

As long as the plan goes smoothly.

This will allow us to divide the northwest and complete the erosion of part of the Tsing Ma territory.

Of course, the most fundamental purpose of all this is just to ensure the smooth flow of Soviet aid.

As to whether we can take advantage of this opportunity to wipe out the remaining feudal forces in the northwest.

Chu Yunfei is pessimistic about this.

The Northwest is so big that it gives him a headache.

Seeing Chu Yunfei silent, he fell into a state of hesitation and consideration.

Fang Ligong then advised: "The three Ma brothers from the northwest are of the same blood. The one they have to deal with is Ma Zixiang, who has the largest territory and the strongest power. I'm afraid the resistance they will encounter is not ordinary."

"So this matter not only requires careful planning, but also requires the selection of trustworthy people to carry out this task."

Chu Yunfei thought for a moment, and then slowly said: "If we do this without telling Chief Yan's Political and Security Department, there are also corresponding candidates."

"Sun Ming still has a few trustworthy men from good families under his command. They have received appropriate training and have good marksmanship, so they can carry out such missions."

Such sacrifice is a valuable sacrifice. Although the task is arduous, there are always people who carry out the task.

Chu Yunfei's ideas and plans, taking advantage of his assassination.

Giving Chang Ruiyuan an excuse to move in the northwest is also giving himself an excuse to deal with the northwest issues.

As for whether it is really possible to get rid of the three horses in the northwest, that is naturally impossible.

This is an old method that has been used by our ancestors for two thousand years and is also the best method today.

Win over some, suppress some, and kill some.

The person worth winning over is naturally Ma Hongbin.

The one who was suppressed was naturally Ma Hongkui, whose strength was second only to Ma Zixiang.

As for the one who needs to be eliminated, it is naturally Ma Zixiang from Qinghai.

He has the greatest power and the most extensive territory.

For the War of Resistance.

Basically, they maintain a negative attitude, do not send troops, and do not provide resources.

Even riding horses and draft horses were basically unwilling to be supplied to the mountain city government.

I don’t have the ability to fight the Japanese.

Not only did they have the ability to use the name of anti-Japanese resistance to persecute other people in the province, but they were also very capable.

This is the core point that Yan Laoxi put forward when he was fighting corruption.

There was a group of people who did not surrender to the enemy and become traitors.

But the destructive power he caused was greater than that of some traitors, and the impact was even worse!

"If you have made up your mind, this matter must be carefully planned. There is no need for Chief Yan to know about this matter in order to avoid other mistakes."

Chu Yunfei was silent for a moment and then nodded slowly: "It is normal for Brother Ligong to have such concerns. In this case, let's improve the details of this plan."

When the two of them were meeting in a small conference room.

Zhang Dayun was standing outside like a headless fly, waiting for the meeting to end.

I waited for half an hour, but there was no movement.

He simply went back to the duty room and sent a telegram to the Fifth Army in his name, asking them to stabilize the front line on Julebao and stop the offensive towards Yanggao.

The order was given.

Fifth Army Headquarters.

Zeng Wanzhong looked at the telegram in his hand and immediately ordered to stop the attack.

Although the order did not come from Chu Yunfei, but from Zhang Dayun, the Deputy Chief of the General Staff.

But the order of the Shanxi-North Front Headquarters.

It still has to be executed after all.

The Fifth Army's offensive slowed down slightly, giving the 15th Mixed Brigade a chance to catch its breath.

After Huang Baitao's troops seized the mountainous areas and the pass, they had no plans to continue the attack.

According to the plan Chu Yunfei made before the war.

After the recovery of Datong, the battle itself needs to come to an end.

After briefly discussing the details of the plan with Fang Ligong, the two then set off to return to the headquarters. Zhang Dayun saw this and immediately walked over to them: "Commander Zeng's Fifth Army and Huang Baitao's troops are attacking smoothly. At present, the Japanese Fifteenth Army has retreated to the area around Yanggao County. I have just ordered to stop the attack and consolidate the existing defense line."

Chu Yunfei glanced at the battle map not far away and nodded: "If the Fifth Army continues to attack, there is a risk of being flanked by the Japanese 26th Division. Not pursuing is just a relatively conservative way of fighting. Why are you so nervous?"

Zhang Dayun explained: "We have just completed the summary of the captured items. We lost two-thirds of our wealth in this battle."

Took the document handed over by Zhang Dayun.

Chu Yunfei also frowned at this time.

The problem that captured weapons could not fully make up for combat losses has always troubled him.

They are regular troops, not guerrilla fighters behind enemy lines.

Although we don't expect to rely on seizures for everything.

But we can make up one third or even one quarter of the loss through spoils of war.

Chu Yunfei would probably be so happy that he couldn't stop smiling.

However, after each battle, the amount of spoils was far from what was expected.

[Type 38 rifles: 3,467, Type 65 rifle bullets: 800,000 rounds.

Hanyang rifles: 3,137, Type 79 rifle bullets: 1,680,000.

Other miscellaneous rifles: 1,360 pieces, various types of bullets: 370,000 rounds.

Czech-style, Qilali-style and other machine guns: 36, various types of bullets: 200,000 rounds.

Taisho Type 11 light machine guns: 337, Type 65 machine gun bullets: 1.3 million rounds.

Type 92 heavy machine guns: 183, 18 of which were severely damaged and may be difficult to repair.

Type 92 infantry gun: four guns, 3,140 shells, including 133 smoke bombs and 270 poison gas bombs.

37mm flat-fire guns: six; forty shells.

Four Type 97 90mm mortars; four hundred and thirty-six shells.

Number of mules and horses seized: thirteen.

The number of riding horses and draft horses seized were 47 and 136 respectively.

There are also various combat supplies and food that are still being counted, but it is estimated that there will be no less than 200,000 bags. 】

Judging from the current statistical results.

Even though they raided the Shilihe material distribution center and took advantage of the situation to obtain some supplies that had not yet been destroyed, the quantity was still somewhat unacceptable.

This time, judging from the current amount of seizures, the consumption of some military supplies is even more than five times the amount seized.

The only three items of captured goods that were considered good were rifles, shells for the Type 92 infantry gun, and military rations.

Two hundred thousand bags of military rations is a considerable number.

There had never been such a seizure before.

Because the Japanese knew that resistance was futile, they would definitely set fire to the granary!
In addition, judging from the results of the seizure in this operation, the equipment of the puppet army is easier to seize.

These were puppet troops specially trained by the Japanese army.

Basically, there were Japanese instructors within the team, and even some key positions were in the puppet army units held by Japanese officers and soldiers.

Otherwise, the Locust Army would not be equipped with more ammunition during combat.

Generally speaking, the amount of ammunition distributed to the Locust Association troops depends on the combat missions they perform.

If it is a transportation mission, each person will not carry more than twenty rounds.

If it is a combat mission, the average number of rounds per person will not exceed sixty.

Its initial purpose.

It means being captured by the enemy during combat.

In addition, by the middle and late stages of the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression, the Japanese army's supply of bullets was far behind consumption, and there were many more rules for the use of combat troops that were not present in the early stages.

At least, in this battle in northern Shanxi.

The North China Front Army Headquarters should come to their senses and realize how unreliable the Locust Association Army is!
The maximum they exist is to maintain local public order and fight against guerrillas and guerrilla forces.

If you want to fight against the real ace main force, you can only be a serving of food and a flaw on the battlefield!

Seeing Chu Yunfei put down the telegram, Zhang Dayun couldn't help but say, "Several reporters asked why the number of our combat trophies was so small, and I didn't know how to answer for a while.

In order to deceive their own people and for propaganda purposes, the Japanese have already had pro-Japanese newspapers reporting back on our combat results.

"Many people questioned why the amount of our spoils was so small, which was in stark contrast to the results of other friendly forces."

"Now that the war is stabilizing, this kind of public opinion has already formed in some areas under the promotion of some people with ulterior motives. Many people suspect that this is a conspiracy carefully constructed by the Shancheng government to maintain its dictatorship."

Fang Ligong felt overwhelmed for a moment, but he still introduced: "I have seen the propaganda of the battle results carried out by the friendly forces before. They even used paper to make tanks and deceived the people that these were captured Japanese tanks."

Chu Yunfei felt a little helpless.

If they were in Shanxi or Shaanxi, they might be able to use their influence to shut down these unscrupulous newspapers.

The reason why Zhang Dayun did not mention the specific address of the newspaper.

It is most likely in the Kuomintang-controlled area or the Japanese-occupied area.

In the Japanese-occupied area, we can only engage in verbal battles.

This problem occurred in the Kuomintang-controlled areas.

Chang Ruiyuan must bear leadership responsibility.

If he had sufficient control over the place, how could something like this happen?
Of course, let’s not talk about this for now.

The main thing is to deal with the Japanese propaganda.

Chu Yunfei thought for a moment and slowly said, "Our propaganda about our battle results must be realistic. Even when we are conducting wartime propaganda to stabilize the morale of the army, we must try our best to avoid exaggeration. What the people need is confidence, not illusions. What the soldiers need is encouragement, not deception!"

Zhang Dayun straightened his body and said, "Yes!"

Chu Yunfei then added: "We can ask the reporters to release this matter. It will be our explanation to the outside world's doubts."

"Dayun, have those pro-Japanese newspapers admitted that this battle was a defeat for the Japanese?"

"The Japanese army said they were retreating voluntarily."

During the battle, these Japanese devils basically fought to the death.

The active retreat was actually an admission of defeat by the stubborn Japanese.

But I want to refute the pro-daily press statement.

Chu Yunfei fell into deep thought.

Ordinary people do not understand the actual strategic significance of advancing the front line.

not to mention.

The defeat in the early stages of the war of resistance was portrayed by newspapers and radio as a transition to victory.

Turn in, turn in.

The main force of the national army retreated without a trace.

Attack attack.

Results reverse attack
Many ordinary people simply did not believe such wartime propaganda.

Such a weak explanation may instead arouse people’s rebellious psychology and trigger a new round of doubts.

This will naturally fall into the trap of the Japanese propaganda offensive.

"When this kind of annihilation war is fought, the amount of supplies seized is far less than that of the crushing wars often carried out by the Japanese army.

For the same scale of annihilation.

The Japanese army claimed that the number of prisoners captured was in the hundreds or even thousands.

The amount of seized materials was enough to fill up the warehouse, and there was no room for them even on the open space.

in contrast.

When we publicize our achievements in battle, we often do not have much information. Even if we throw in some Type 92 infantry guns to fill the void, we are still far behind the Japanese.”

Fang Ligong touched his chin and continued, "The fundamental purpose of the pro-Japanese media in the Japanese-occupied areas to spread such propaganda is to make the people distrust our results and our victory."

Chu Yunfei raised his eyebrows and said, "Change the angle and make some articles about the commander of Shanxi's First Army, Shinozuka Yoshio."

Fang Ligong suddenly realized what was going on: "We have never promoted the Japanese commander's good fighting skills before. This time we did the opposite and promoted that Shinozuka Yoshio's strategic thinking was far superior to his predecessor and brought us great trouble in this operation. The focus of the article is to promote the Japanese army's resolute resistance, tenacious fighting will, and fearlessness of death like a wild beast."

Chu Yunfei smiled and said, "Yes, a beast!"

"We even questioned in the article whether the Japanese Army was providing the frontline combat troops with corresponding psychotropic drugs, which made them so crazy!"

Zhang Dayun's eyes lit up: "Maybe the article can also be equipped with some confiscated drugs?"

"Well, if you think along these lines, it's just throwing dirty water."

"The propaganda work is about them saying their things and we promoting ours, no matter how disgusting it is!"

Chu Yun smiled and then explained: "As for the follow-up of this matter, we still have to wait and see what the Japanese army does."

"If the pro-Japanese newspapers follow up, or even the Japanese propaganda agencies come out to refute our claims, the locust army is there to serve the locusts and be loyal to their brother country for all sorts of reasons."

Fang Ligong gave a wicked smile and took over the conversation: "At that time, we will release the news that we shot Shinozuka Yoshio dead."

"That's right. Let's bring the topic to the death of the enemy commander. The two armies are fighting, and the commander has been killed. What's the point of questioning the captured equipment at this time? Could it be that the brave and warlike Japanese army would choose to evacuate with the equipment instead of the commander?"

Things like capturing spoils of war.

Chu Yunfei had no way to solve it.

The way their troops fought basically did not allow them to seize large amounts of supplies.

After all, they were fighting a war of annihilation, not a war of crushing.

A large amount of military supplies can often be seized during a decisive battle.

Let’s take a well-known example, the Battle of Guangzhou.

During the Battle of Guangzhou.

The Japanese army found a large amount of combat supplies from the Kuomintang’s warehouses that had not yet been transported and distributed.

There was also the Battle of Southern Guangxi, which broke out in Guangxi at almost the same time as the Battle of Northern Shanxi.

After landing, the 5th Division and the Sichuan Detachment were ordered to attack Longzhou and Zhennanguan on the Sino-Vietnamese border.

Why would they take the initiative to divide their troops to attack these two places?

Because they learned that a large amount of combat supplies imported from Vietnamese ports were stored in Longzhou and Zhennanguan.

But there were not many Chinese troops guarding it.

Their combat goal is to seize these writing war materials.

Captain Ichikawa sent a small force to launch a surprise attack on Zhennan Pass, while the main force attacked in the direction of Longchuan.

We just occupied Longchuan not long ago.

The Japs found 100 cars and 500,000 gallons of gasoline and heavy oil.

There were 2,000 electrolytic copper and iron rods, 180 tons of lead and other materials. According to the Japanese war reports, there were also a large amount of industrial raw materials and hundreds of rifles.

They had just captured Longchuan and had not yet completed the search, but they had already found so many supplies.

As for why the search was not completed
It was also because on the day they captured the city, they received a telegram from the division asking them to return to Nanning for support.

The Japanese even chose to burn the supplies or throw them into the river because they were unable to take them away or count the remaining supplies.

And the main force of the National Army on the battlefield in northern Shanxi.

The Japanese devils they were facing had completely different ideas about the use of military supplies.

same.

There are no material distribution centers like Longchuan and Zhennan Pass in northern Shanxi that are exposed to Chu Yunfei's attack route.

Each so-called material warehouse was actually located in cities such as Shuo County, Huailai, Datong, and Hunyuan.

And sent heavy troops to guard it.

In addition, Yoshio Shinozuka's strategy was to distribute all ammunition, weapons and equipment to the front line.

After receiving orders, these Japanese devils were basically able to complete the combat missions assigned by their superiors very well.

Plus there is protection from fortifications.

This group of Japanese devils are often not killed in the first place.

Instead, they will be annihilated only after consuming a large amount of ammunition in continuous combat.

Even if some of the Japanese soldiers managed to hold out against the attack until they ran out of ammunition and food.

In this isolated and helpless situation.

The first thing these Japanese devils thought of was to continue fighting with bayonets instead of surrendering.

Such an opponent is quite disgusting and difficult to deal with for the attacking side.

Chu Yunfei thought for a moment and then concluded: "From a global perspective, although Shinozuka Yoshio's desperate defense failed to save Datong and the surrounding areas, it still caused considerable casualties to our attacking forces."

“The experience gained from this tough battle should be summarized as soon as possible.”

"Let's hand this over to the Operations Department. The Operations Department doesn't have any tasks right now. Let these staff officers go down and deal with the frontline staff. This will help them get to know the frontline staff."

"Yes!"

Zhang Dayun turned around and left to look for Luo Weiguo

Chu Yunfei thought for a moment, then looked at Fang Ligong on the side and said, "Brother Ligong, there is something I need you to do."

"Your Excellency may give your orders."

"Write a telegram in my name requesting a reward, hoping to get some money from Shancheng to reward the soldiers on the front line. Also, in the name of the Second War Zone Commander, transfer two million French francs from the public treasury of Southeast Shanxi and Central Shanxi to reward those who have made contributions in this battle."

Chu Yunfei raised his right index finger and added, "The compensation work should also be carried out simultaneously, and the victims should be enshrined in the Martyrs' Shrine for eternal worship."

Fang Ligong reminded: "The pension money may not be enough for the time being..."

Chu Yunfei: "Then stop using funds for local construction. The cadres of the Construction Corps and the Agricultural Reclamation Corps must explain to the people and workers that the shortfall will be made up for them within three months. Pension work is the top priority and must be given priority."

"Yes!"

(End of this chapter)