Anti-Japanese War: From Becoming Chu Yunfei to Rising

Chapter 50: Using stillness to control movement? Taking the initiative!
Fang Ligong took a deep breath, thought for a moment, and then put forward his own suggestion: "Commander, there are some problems with the defense lines of the third, second, and fourth battalions. I suggest that the cavalry company be transferred out to patrol the defense lines, conduct search operations, and guard against the infiltration of Japanese invaders."

Chu Yunfei nodded and then asked, "Brother Ligong, do you have any thoughts on the support troops of the First Independent Mixed Brigade?"

Fang Ligong sighed and said, "Commander, I suggest that we wait and see what happens. After the Japanese army makes adjustments, we will make corresponding deployments..."

Chu Yunfei shook his head, somewhat disappointed with Fang Ligong's conservative approach.

But he still understands Fang Ligong very well in his heart.

If everyone in a unit is as radical as Chu Yunfei, that would be a problem.

Take risks to flank, encircle, and annihilate.

Wait and see what happens, and continue to hold on according to the original battle plan.

It's nothing more than weighing the pros and cons.

If there was support from the 386th Brigade, Fang Ligong would naturally agree to send the third battalion to attack from the flank.

Chu Yunfei immediately waved to Sun Ming who had just walked over and said, "Send a message to Ma Keying to withdraw the cavalry company from the defense line and patrol inside the defense line to guard against the infiltration of the Japanese invaders. Tell him to organize the battle well and make no mistakes!"

"Yes!"

After Chu Yunfei finished giving the instructions, he walked towards the confidential room.

"Commander, what are you doing?"

"Go send a telegram to your senior and see what he thinks!"

"Commander?"

Fang Ligong pushed his glasses up, a little puzzled: "Commander, do you want to join forces with the 386th Brigade to eat these little devils?"

Chu Yunfei nodded, without any explanation, and walked towards the confidential room.

Fang Ligong stopped and looked silently at Chu Yunfei's back.

Group seat, group seat...
Although it was a period of cooperation, getting too close to the Eighth Route Army would inevitably lead to trouble.

Why don't you understand?
Fang Ligong sighed silently in his heart and turned back to the battle map.

386 Brigade.

Brigade Headquarters.

A telegram from Chu Yunfei.

Very straightforward, without even a word of politeness.

He described his battle plan in a few words.

He also clearly expressed his hope to get support from Brigade Commander Chen.

After receiving this telegram, Brigade Commander Chen was also a little hesitant.

He immediately sent a telegram to the Eighth Route Army headquarters, asking for the opinions of the leaders of the headquarters.

Wutai area.

Eighth Route Army Headquarters.

The Deputy Chief of General Staff took the telegram in his hand and walked to the side of the Deputy Commander-in-Chief.

"Brigade Commander Chen's telegram. Chu Yunfei of the 358th Regiment sent him a telegram, hoping that he could assist their Third Battalion in flanking the Japanese Independent Mixed First Brigade at Zhuanshui Village to relieve their pressure."

"Oh?"

The deputy commander took the telegram and then turned to look at the deputy chief of staff standing beside him: "I remember that this guy was a fifth-term student of the Whampoa Military Academy. So, he is your junior?"

The deputy chief of staff laughed and said, "So this guy thought of Brigade Commander Chen first and didn't look for anyone else..."

"Besides Chen Changjie's 386st Army, the only friendly force closest to them is the th Brigade."

The deputy commander-in-chief was still a little undecided for a while.

Since crossing to the East to fight the Anti-Japanese War.

The total casualties among all units have reached more than 8,000.

The number of casualties exceeded 4,500.

In other words, the casualties among the Eighth Route Army were very high.

After a series of battles, the troops were exhausted and their combat effectiveness declined.

The 386th Brigade suffered more than a thousand casualties just by ambushing the Japanese invaders' baggage train.

To fight or not to fight?
The deputy commander was also a little hesitant for a moment.

If they fight, the losses of the 386th Brigade will definitely not be small.

It may even affect subsequent plans to establish anti-Japanese bases.

Do not hit?

The battle of Yuanping is of great importance to the overall situation.

This is a great opportunity.

If we can further eliminate the Japanese invaders' vitality.

The Battle of Xinkou would increase our chances of victory and Shanxi could be saved.

The deputy commander thought for a moment and said, "I am inclined to take the initiative, but I still need to consult Yan'an and listen to their opinions."

"Yes!" The Deputy Chief of General Staff stood in front of the Deputy Commander-in-Chief again in less than an hour.

"Yan'an called back."

"What did you reply?"

The deputy commander-in-chief raised his eyebrows and took the telegram handed over by the deputy chief of general staff.

There seems to be only one word on it.

"beat."

386 Brigade, Brigade Headquarters.

After receiving the order from headquarters.

Brigade Commander Chen immediately unfolded the battle map and made corresponding arrangements.

Zhuanshui Village is indeed the most suitable location for a flanking attack, but it is impossible to deploy all the troops.

Brigade Commander Chen and others quickly discussed the results and made a decision.

"Order, the 771st and 772nd Regiments immediately assemble their troops and move quickly to Zhuanshui Village, Zhangjiayuan, Guojiadu, and Chenjiaba."

"The New 1st Regiment, stay as a reserve, go to the Chenjiaba front and wait for further orders!"

"Yes!"

Brigade Commander Chen looked up at the Chief of Staff and said, "Call Chu Yunfei back. My 386th Brigade will cooperate with them in the battle!"

The message delivery rate is relatively slow at this time.

Even if it is an emergency, one or two hours is normal.

It was not until the afternoon that Chu Yunfei received a call back from Brigade Commander Chen of the 386th Brigade.

After agreeing to work together.

Chu Yunfei felt relieved.

He immediately walked out of the duty room and came to the phone.

"I'm Chu Yunfei, taking over the Third Battalion Headquarters."

[Commander, please speak.]

"Immediately lead the main force of your troops to the Zhuanshui Village front. The 386th Brigade of the Eighth Route Army will cooperate with you in the battle!"

[Yes, thank you, Captain! ]

"Perform well and wipe out all the Japanese invaders. After the war, I will personally recommend you for merit."

[Yes, thank you for your cultivation! ]

Hang up.

Luo Weiguo let out a long sigh. He was extremely excited at this moment.

After such a long time, he finally got the chance to make a contribution.

"Camp seat..."

"Pass the order down, execute the battle plan and quickly head to Zhuanshui Village!"

"Yes!"

The 358th Regiment was frequently transferred.

The Japanese breakout troops engaged in a firefight with the second battalion's ambush troops on the Shuigouzi line.

After attempting to attack twice, they retreated.

The Japanese attacked quickly and retreated even faster.

After the gunfire stopped, in less than a few minutes, they had run several hundred meters away.

Just as Wu Ziqiang was about to order a counterattack, he could not find any trace of the Japanese invaders.

Well-trained, that's probably what it means.

Less than three kilometers east of Shuigouzi is the river valley.

After confirming that there were a large number of Shanxi-Suiyuan troops blocking the way in Shuigouzi.

Part of the 15th Independent Mixed Brigade immediately decided to break out along the river channel in the valley.

After the reconnaissance team repeatedly confirmed that it was safe.

The breakout troops thus plunged into the encirclement carefully prepared by the Second Battalion.

Following the order from the third company commander Wu Dabao.

"Da da da~!"

Light and heavy machine guns and submachine guns opened fire at the same time.

The bullets were fired as densely as raindrops.

Most of the Japanese soldiers in the encirclement were killed in just a few seconds.

Roaring, screaming, and explosions were heard everywhere.
(End of this chapter)