Anti-Japanese War: From Becoming Chu Yunfei to Rising

Chapter 461 Expedition! Chief Advisor of the Yunnan Advisory Group? (Subscribe)

The second month after Chu Yunfei arrived in the mountain city.

The baby in Song Wenying's belly was born safely.

It is said that he is a very healthy boy.

After Chu Yunfei learned about it, he immediately sent a telegram and named it Guanghua, meaning to glorify the Chinese nation.

In the blink of an eye, more than a year has passed.

At this moment, Chu Yunfei was like Liu Zhi who failed in the Battle of Pinghan Road.

He has been sitting on the bench for more than a year, and there is no intention of being reactivated.

And since coming to the mountain city.

All parties were very caring towards him.

After recovering, Sun Ming was selected by Shancheng to study at Lu University.

As for the original combat troops, they also fully respected Chu Yunfei's opinions.

The new commander of the Flying Tigers was the former chief of staff Fang Ligong.

The new acting commander-in-chief of the 14th Army is Liu Maoen.

Guo Jiqiao was transferred to the First War Zone and served as the Chief of Staff of the War Zone, continuing to work with Wei Lihuang.

The position of Director of the Military Law Department was held by Cao Potian.

Qian Bojun was also appointed as the acting commander-in-chief of the Sixth Army.

As for the newly established North China Mobile Corps, it was handed over to Zhao Chengshou, the old military affairs officer of the Second War Zone.

The four divisions of Zhang Fugui, Pang Junming, Wu Sizhong and Chen Zejun were assigned to become combat units directly under the Second War Zone.

In addition to Chen Zejun's troops guarding the Soviet aid channel.

The remaining units are special forces with "independent command authority" and are active on the front line against the enemy.

The Flying Tigers, once feared by the world, almost disappeared.

This special situation caused quite a stir at the beginning.

It was not until Chu Yunfei was quite "sensible" and held a press conference in the mountain city that he informed the people and the outside world truthfully.

The shot had a great impact on his body. He has been recovering to this day and is really unable to command the battle.

Public opinion subsided.

The pressure was put on other generals in the Second War Zone.

Without the strong support of Chu Yunfei's command and skills.

Overall, the Second War Zone was still able to maintain the front line, but it had more defeats than wins, and was no longer as impressive as before.

The various direct troops in the Second War Zone seem to have lost their former glory.

Instead, there were troops that had close ties with the Flying Tigers.

October 1940.

The British announced the reopening of the long-closed Yunnan-Burma Passage, and the two sides negotiated on a military alliance between the Republic of China and Britain.

41 spring.

The United Kingdom invited the "China-Myanmar-India-Malaysia Military Investigation Team" to conduct a military investigation in Myanmar, India and Malaysia.

On December 12 of the same year, China and Britain signed an agreement to jointly defend the Burma Road, becoming a de facto military alliance.

Fall 41.

Song Wenying brought her children to the mountain city to visit Chu Yunfei who was "busy with work".

Zhao Pengcheng wisely turned around and left, closing the door.

Inside the office.

Chu Yunfei and Song Wenying looked at each other in silence.

Before coming here, Song Wenying had a thousand words in her heart and felt extremely aggrieved, but after seeing Chu Yunfei in the end, she said nothing.

The moment she saw Chu Yunfei stepping forward, tears welled up in her eyes: "This is not fair. This is not fair at all~"

Chu Yunfei took her into his arms, patted her shoulders gently and said soothingly: "It's my fault."

His identity as a soldier constrains him, and his philosophy of dying for one's friends influences him.

Even in the mountain city, Chu Yunfei was still not idle.

As a senior military adviser in a special sense.

In theory he has no position.

But because of his special status, he was able to serve as deputy chief instructor in the Army University.

And take advantage of this time of sitting on the bench.

Based on his combat experience and insights, Chu Yunfei compiled several books for use by senior military commanders.

They are respectively a summary of the operational command outlines of the German Army's tactics.

A "total defensive war" that draws on the essence of U.S. and British military tactics and integrates the current combat habits of the national army.

Because the conflict between the local army and the central army became more acute after he left the front line.

Even small-scale battles broke out between local and central armies in some areas.

The idea that it is better to let my friend die than to let me die has become the mainstream.

There are more and more cases where people sit back and watch their friendly forces bleed and sacrifice while they themselves remain unmoved.

The overall defensive war is the "right prescription" based on the current situation.

originally.

If Chu Yunfei's reorganization plan was followed, the centralization of the local army should have been completed within two years.

Disarmament, demobilization and reorganization should be completed within three years.

But unfortunately, human power is limited.

There are many things that he doesn't want to do, but that he can't do them.

But now.

He can only be without a "position".

Be an idle consultant and publish a teaching book in order to provide a reference for the patriotic generals.

Song Wenying stayed in Chu Yunfei's office for the entire afternoon.

within this time.

Zhao Pengcheng is like a door god, faithfully performing his duties.

It's approaching evening.

A car stopped outside the office building.

The sound of clanging footsteps was heard.

Huang Baitao, dressed in military uniform, walked towards the office. Seeing Zhao Pengcheng standing at the door, he couldn't help but stop and said, "Adjutant Zhao."

"Captain Huang, President Song is here, so I may not be able to see you today."

Huang Baitao was stunned for a moment, then smiled knowingly: "Then I will go to Director Zhang to report the progress of my work first, and then come to visit you tomorrow."

"Ah."

Zhao Pengcheng smiled and nodded, but did not see him off. He just stood there.

Another half hour passed.

After fixing her makeup, Song Wenying walked out of the office holding her child.

Chu Yunfei said, "Pengcheng, go and help me arrange it."

"Yes, sister-in-law, this way please."

"Yeah." Song Wenying said softly and followed behind Zhao Pengcheng. After the two left.

Chu Yunfei picked up the phone on the table: "This is Chu Yunfei, connecting to the headquarters."
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Early the next morning.

Huang Baitao and Wang Shihe came to Chu Yunfei's office together.

"Your Excellency."

"Commander Chu."

"Please take a seat, both of you." Chu Yunfei said with a slightly sad expression, "I am just a strategic military advisor now."

"Commander Chu, there is no need to belittle yourself. The chairman did this to protect you. The chairman also carried out the series of plans you had drawn up earlier according to your wishes."

Wang Shihe continued: "In addition, the headquarters would like to invite you to take command again, sir."

"My left chest hurts badly when the weather is humid. I'm afraid I can't continue to go to the front line to command the battle."

As Chu Yunfei spoke, he took out a well-organized notebook from the drawer: "This contains the advanced military command textbook that I promised the principal to compile. If you think it is suitable, you can try to promote it in the branches of the Central Army Officers School first, at least so that these teachers can teach the students."

"This"

Wang Shihe turned his head to look at Huang Baitao beside him, with a slightly helpless look in his eyes.

This benching was planned to last only one year.

At the beginning of 41, the headquarters planned to let Chu Yunfei directly take over the Sixth War Zone (a new war zone set up after the end of the Zao-Yi battle to defend the secondary capital Shancheng, which was concurrently held by Chen Cixiu.)
He also served as the deputy senior commander of the Jiangnan Joint Command.

Chu Yunfei refused the appointment from the headquarters without even thinking about it.

He believed that his body was no longer able to organize a battle of a larger scale.

As a consultant, I can only provide some appropriate ideas and suggestions.

Even though the headquarters did not follow his ideas, Chu Yunfei did not make any statement.

obviously.

Yan Laoxi and Chang Ruiyuan and others who thought they were familiar with Chu Yunfei quickly made an accurate judgment.

That means Chu Yunfei got angry.
Since the assassination took place, the investigation lasted for more than half a year, but in the end the real culprit behind it was not found.

In order to appease Chu Yunfei, the headquarters also did a lot of work.

For example, according to the results of the previous command meeting.

There is no way that Fang Ligong would be the commander of the Flying Tigers.

This is precisely because of the consideration of appeasing Chu Yunfei and these officers.

Only then will they compromise again and again.

"Your Excellency, Director Wang is not here to ask you to transfer to the Sixth War Zone as the Commander-in-Chief of the War Zone."

Chu Yunfei raised his eyebrows and looked at Huang Baitao.

Huang Baitao then slowly introduced the current situation: "The Kunming-Anning section of the Yunnan-Burma Highway was opened to traffic three months ago. After Minister Yu took office as the director of the Yunnan-Burma Transport Bureau, corruption has been curbed slightly, but overall the people are still exploited and squeezed to a certain extent.

According to your wishes, after reporting this matter to the chairman, a group of illegal officials were indeed brought to justice, but..."

After shaking his head with a slightly helpless look, Huang Baitao did not continue speaking.

Treating the symptoms but not the root cause, and killing every one you see will inevitably leave some fish slipping through the net.

This matter is not Yu Feipeng's responsibility, but the problem of Song Ziliang, the former director of the Yunnan-Burma Transport Administration.

His ability was indeed not enough, much worse than that of T.V. Soong. However, despite his prominent background, he had close ties with officials at all levels.

In addition, Long Yun always maintained the independence of Yunnan, insisted on his own warlord rule, and monopolized Yunnan's political and economic work.

It was even less likely that Song Ziliang would be able to achieve anything in the local area, so that the entire Yunnan-Burma Highway transportation system was in a mess.

Even later on, with the help of American connections, it was sorted out.

I couldn't come up with anything.

Chu Yunfei frowned slightly: "I heard that the principal sent a lot of people to smooth over Long Yun's relationship, but what was the result?"

"For such a long time, there wasn't even a main force of the Central Army that could enter Yunnan for training."

"Commander Long really does not consider the overall situation." Zhang Shihe sighed.

Going to Yunnan for training is a matter of national justice, after all, there is a need for expedition here.

The troops entering Myanmar to fight have never received adaptive training. How can they adapt to Myanmar’s hot and humid climate?

The non-combat casualties alone are enough to make the soldiers feel overwhelmed.

"However, a number of combat troops are currently concentrated on the borders of Yunnan-Guizhou, Yunnan-Kang (Xikang), Yunnan-Sichuan, and Yunnan-Guangxi. The Command intends to incorporate these combat troops into the Expeditionary Force's combat sequence."

"Currently, the negotiations are going smoothly. Peng Bisheng's unit of the 49th Division of the Sixth Army has already gone to the Yunnan-Burma Road to prepare for the task of protecting the road. The Fifth Army has also entered Yanglin, Qujing and other places in Yunnan for adaptive training."

"In addition, the 198th, 76th, and 33rd troops of Wang Lingyun's Second Army have already arrived in Sichuan and Guizhou, and there are plans to use them as expeditionary forces."

"The headquarters has decided to establish a military advisory group in Yunnan, and would like to appoint you, Chief Chu, as the chief advisor. However, the headquarters is concerned about your health."

The Burma Road is related to the overall situation of the War of Resistance. This is something Chu Yunfei has always cared about and promoted.

Chang Ruiyuan's few political skills were actually mostly used against his own people.

The senior commander of the Jiangnan Joint Operations Command had no way of getting him out of retirement.

A more attractive price was offered.

If the expeditionary force can fight successfully, the benefits will naturally be self-evident.

"Expeditionary Force"

Chu Yunfei touched his chin and seemed to be in a dilemma: "Director Wang, I need to think about this matter again. After all, my physical condition is not as good as before."

Wang Shihe understood and said, "Since your message has been delivered, I will go back and report. Commander Chu, Brother Huanran, goodbye."

"please"

After a few minutes.

Huang Baitao then spoke slowly: "Your Excellency, the combat effectiveness of the three divisions (49th, 93rd, and 55th) under Gan Lichu of the Sixth Army is also quite good. With the addition of elite troops such as the Fifth Army and the New Eleventh Army, it will be no problem to defeat the Japanese."

"Brother Huanran, fighting in Burma is not fighting at home. You have to understand clearly that for the locals, the Japanese are helping them get rid of British colonial rule. What does it look like to fight on this basis?"

Huang Baitao sighed silently: "When the enemy army has a mass base, they will often have an absolute terrain advantage. Our army is likely to suffer heavy casualties and costs as a result."

"Yes, each of them could be an eyeliner for the Japanese army, or even a spy. I think Brother Huanran should know what kind of people the British are."

Because Huang Baitao's troops were withdrawn and adaptive training was carried out in advance.

The officers and soldiers of the newly formed 11th Regiment are also looking forward to their upcoming mission.

It's clear to everyone.

They were not simply being trained; they were a trump card of the Nationalist government.

A trump card heading south.

Huang Baitao's troops consisted of only a small number of Shanxi officers, and the rest were mostly from Sichuan, Yunnan and Guizhou.

It has six regiment-level combat units under its jurisdiction.

There are six groups, namely the 11th, 12th, 13th, 14th, 15th and 16th.
Wu Sizhong's troops, which were originally the most elite, were left in the Second War Zone for the purpose of reorganization.

The 11th Regiment, led by Chen Feng.

The 12th Regiment, led by Bai Yongqiang.

The 13th Regiment, led by Bao Zhishan.

The 14th Regiment, led by Feng Wenxiang
The 15th Regiment, led by Jiao Zhiyong
The commander of the 16th Regiment is concurrently served by Deputy Commander Zhang Dongkai.

Except for the infantry units.

The position of Chief of Staff is vacant and will be filled by Sun Ming, who has just graduated from the Army University, and an operations department will be established on this basis.

Sun Ming also serves as the head of the Operations Department.

The newly formed 105th Huang Baitao Division will also have other directly affiliated combat units under its command, including the Heavy Artillery Regiment (), the Engineer Battalion, the Field Reconnaissance Battalion, the Field Hospital, etc.
(End of this chapter)