Anti-Japanese War: From Becoming Chu Yunfei to Rising

Shancheng, Military Commission.

In the chairman's residence, Chang Ruiyuan frowned as he looked at the reports summarized by all parties and the joint "Opinion Letter" submitted by Zhang Zhizhong, director of the secretariat, on the commanders of various war zones on the distribution plan of American weapons.

The dissatisfaction of Xue Yue that Zhang Zhizhong had worried about before was not limited to the Ninth War Zone.

Gu Zhutong of the Third War Zone and Hu Zongnan of the Eighth War Zone.

Even other war zone commanders who were still fighting hard called Shancheng after learning that the distribution of American weapons was still heavily tilted towards the expeditionary force.

His words were full of doubts about the allocation plan and descriptions of the plight of his own troops.

For a while.

The Shancheng Command was once again overwhelmed by the "petition" and "complaint" messages that came in like snowflakes from various war zones.

The internal atmosphere had just been slightly eased due to the distribution of Japanese weapons.

Once again, tensions arose over the uneven distribution of the cake.

There is no way, there are simply too many supplies on the Yunnan-Burma Highway.

There are so many that only one third of them is needed to turn a war zone from passive to active.

Chang Ruiyuan muttered to himself with a complicated tone: "It seems that the compromise proposed by Yun Fei cannot satisfy them."

Zhang Zhizhong said softly, "Mr. Chairman, the concerns of Mr. Xue Boling (Xue Yue's style) and Mr. Gu Mosan (Gu Zhu's style) are not groundless.

Domestic battlefields are indeed in urgent need of new weapons to make up for losses and enhance combat effectiveness.

If we favor one over the other, it may hurt the hearts of the soldiers at the front, which will be detrimental to unity in the war of resistance."

He Yingqin and Chen Cheng were also present.

Everyone held their own opinions on the matter and the argument was unresolved for a while.

At this moment, a telegram sent by Chu Yunfei from the Joint Command on the northern Burma front, countersigned by General Stilwell and sent to the Chairman at the highest level of secrecy, arrived on the desk.

Chang Ruiyuan unfolded the telegram and read it carefully.

As his gaze moved, his tightly furrowed brows slowly relaxed, and a barely perceptible hint of approval and relief flashed in his eyes.

In his telegram, Chu Yunfei did not directly respond to the complaints of the various war zones, nor did he take credit for or blame the Expeditionary Force. Instead, from the perspective of the country's overall war of resistance and long-term strategy, he proposed a new and systematic set of principles for the acceptance, training and distribution of American equipment - "tiered configuration, key testing, gradual promotion, and taking the overall situation into consideration."

The core contents are as follows:
1. The Expeditionary Force is a "testing ground for American equipment" and a "tactical incubator": recognizing the uniqueness and priority of the Expeditionary Force in overseas operations.

The newest and most systematic American equipment will be distributed first to the main forces of the expeditionary force (such as the Fifth Army, the New First Army, the New Eleventh Army, the New Twelfth Army, etc.).

Its purpose is not only to enhance its immediate combat capability, but also to turn the expeditionary force into a "test field for American equipment" and a "modern tactical incubator."

Here, the expeditionary force will be responsible for comprehensively testing the effectiveness of various types of American equipment in actual combat environments, exploring the training and combat regulations that are most suitable for Chinese soldiers, summarizing logistics support and maintenance experience, and training a large number of backbone talents who can skillfully operate and command American-equipped troops.

2. "Echeloned deployment and gradual promotion" to domestic theaters of war: After the expeditionary force has gained mature experience and a certain type of American equipment has been proven to be effective and suitable for the Chinese battlefield, the high command will then make a unified plan and carry out "echeloned deployment" and promotion in a planned and phased manner to the backbone troops in key domestic theaters of war.

The priority of promotion will be determined based on the strength of the enemy in each theater of operations, the importance of the strategic tasks undertaken, and the quality and absorption capacity of the troops themselves.

Ensure that every precious piece of American equipment can play the greatest role where it is most needed.

3. Coordinate Soviet aid, focusing on the battlefield behind enemy lines: Given that US aid is mainly heavy equipment for regular combat troops, Chu Yunfei also suggested that the command should actively coordinate with the Soviet side (making use of the good relationship established by the previous introduction of submachine gun technology).

We should strive to focus the military aid provided by the Soviet Union on light weapons, communication equipment, medical drugs and blasting equipment that are more suitable for guerrilla warfare behind enemy lines.

These supplies can be used specifically to support the central army and local guerrilla forces deep behind enemy lines, and even under specific conditions, through the principle of "united front", to moderately support other anti-Japanese armed forces behind enemy lines, in order to maximize the consumption of the Japanese invaders, destroy their rear, and support the front battlefield.

4. Establish a unified supervision mechanism for the training and distribution of U.S. weapons: In order to ensure the fairness and efficiency of the distribution of U.S. weapons and avoid waste and fraud, it is recommended that a "U.S. Equipment Training and Distribution Supervision Committee" be established under the Military Commission, composed of representatives from both China and the United States (which may include General Stilwell's representative), to be responsible for the review of specific plans, supervision of the implementation process and evaluation of subsequent results.

Chu Yunfei's "tiered configuration" proposal is well thought out and comprehensive.

It not only affirmed the core position and priority of the expeditionary force, but also met Stilwell and the US's expectations for the effectiveness of the aid;
The "gradual promotion" also provided a visible and tangible "pie" for the war zones in various countries, giving them enough hope and effectively alleviating the pressure of immediate distribution.
It also cleverly incorporated Soviet aid into overall strategic considerations and proposed the idea of ​​"differentiated allocation".

Its proposal to establish a joint supervision mechanism also demonstrates a certain degree of "fairness".

After reading the telegram, Chang Ruiyuan remained silent for a long time.

He handed the telegram to Zhang Zhizhong, He Yingqin, Chen Cheng and others for circulation.

Zhang Zhizhong was the first to praise: "Commissioner, Yunfei's strategy is far-sighted and indeed a mature and wise strategy for the country. 'Echelon deployment' not only focuses on key points, but also takes the overall situation into consideration;

"Experimental promotion" means being pragmatic and seeking results, and avoiding blindness.

If this method can be implemented, the disputes over the distribution of American weapons may be largely resolved."

Although He Yingqin and Chen Cheng each had their own factional considerations, they found it difficult to raise stronger objections to a plan that had clear logic, distinct pros and cons, and took all parties' reputations into consideration.

After being informed of Chu Yunfei's suggestion, General Stilwell praised it highly. This not only coincided with his idea of ​​making the expeditionary force a "model", but also provided an excellent platform to show Washington the effectiveness of the aid and win more follow-up support.

The most scientific and efficient way is undoubtedly for the expeditionary force to conduct experiments first, summarize experience, and then promote it domestically.

So, with the Chairman's approval and Stilwell's secret support.

Chu Yunfei's "tiered configuration" principle soon became the guiding principle of the National Government Military Commission on the distribution and use of American equipment.

When the news reached various war zones, although commanders-in-chief Xue Yue and Gu Zhutong still complained about not being able to immediately obtain a large number of American weapons, the strategic vision shown in Chu Yunfei's plan, his concern for the domestic battlefield, and his clear commitment to "gradual promotion" also allowed them to temporarily suppress their dissatisfaction.

They understood that the better the expeditionary force fought in Burma and the more experience they gained, the more sophisticated the types of American equipment they would obtain in the future and the faster it would be.

This invisibly made them have a secret expectation and recognition of the expeditionary force's achievements.

Shanxi, Second War Zone, temporary meeting room.

Chu Yunfei put down the telegram in his hand and breathed a sigh of relief.

It can be said that he single-handedly resisted the pressure from the headquarters of the Second World War Commander.

Although Chu Yunfei had a pretty good private relationship with Li Zongren, Wei Lihuang and even Xue Yue.

But in this situation, personal relationships are personal relationships, and no one will not fight for it.

If you fight, you may get it, but if you don’t, you definitely won’t get it.

There are a bunch of generals and soldiers below who are crying out for food. Who dares not to fight?
Although Chu Yunfei was in North China at this moment, planning the upcoming second counterattack against Japan, his strategic vision had never left the humid land of Myanmar.

When the encrypted telegram sent by General Du Yuming from Myanmar about secret contacts with Aung San's envoy reached his desk, Chu Yunfei's face did not show much surprise.

Aung San Suu Kyi's change of direction was within his prediction.

However, his primary concern was not the negotiation conditions with Aung San Suu Kyi, but the huge security risks hidden behind this matter.

He read the telegram carefully twice, and then said to his adjutant Zhao Pengcheng, "Brother Guangting's response this time was calm and sophisticated, and he has the demeanor of a great general.

However, he seemed to have overlooked a most fatal problem." "Your Excellency, what do you mean?" Zhao Pengcheng was somewhat puzzled.

"Intelligence is safe." Chu Yunfei's eyes became sharp. "This is a serious matter. There are many people in Du Guangting's headquarters, and there are many people coming and going. How do you know that there are no spies lurking among the Japanese invaders?
Aung San Suu Kyi's move is tantamount to hanging his own head on his belt.

Once the news leaked out, the Japanese army would kill Aung San at all costs in order to make an example of him.

By then, our army will not only lose a great opportunity to divide and disintegrate the enemy camp, but will also fall into a strategic passive position! "

Chu Yunfei knows very well that to fight the enemy, one must not only fight with courage, but also with wisdom and details!

A seemingly insignificant omission may lead to the collapse of the entire battle situation.

He paced around the room with his hands behind his back, his mind racing.

How can we ensure Aung San's safety and catch the poisonous snake hiding inside when the Japanese army may have already noticed?
Conventional internal screening and investigation is time-consuming, labor-intensive, and can easily alert the enemy.

We must find another way and use thundering means to hit the target with one strike!
"Pengcheng, prepare paper and pen immediately, and send two top-secret telegrams to Burma in my name!"

The first letter was sent to Du Yuming, acting commander-in-chief of the First Route Army: "Brother Guangting, the Aung San incident is extremely risky and the Japanese invaders must have noticed it.

In order to prevent any unexpected events, I intend to use the same trick as the enemy and "lure the snake out of its hole".

Please cooperate with the reconnaissance brigade's Zhou Weiguo's actions and pretend to leak some false information about the "formal meeting between the two sides' high-level officials". The location and time can be determined by Zhou Weiguo at his discretion.

This matter concerns the overall situation, so please be cautious. "

The second letter was sent directly to Zhou Weiguo, captain of the reconnaissance brigade.

The content of this telegram is much more detailed.

In the telegram, Chu Yunfei not only explained his judgment that the Japanese army might have learned the intelligence and would take extreme measures.

At the end of the telegram, Chu Yunfei’s instructions were clear and murderous: “In my opinion, the Japanese invaders must have known about this matter and will certainly instruct their hidden spies to continue to spy on the specific time and place of our meeting with Aung San Suu Kyi in order to assassinate or sabotage it.

Cooperate with General Du Yuming, set up a trap, use false information, and catch this poisonous snake hiding inside our army!
At the same time, we must be fully prepared for the action teams that the Japanese invaders may send out, and make sure to catch them all in one fell swoop! "

Myanmar, temporary headquarters of the reconnaissance brigade.

When Zhou Weiguo translated the telegram sent by Chu Yunfei, even a special warfare expert like him who had seen many storms could not help but gasp.

He was deeply impressed by Chu Yunfei's ability to make such accurate predictions and detailed deployments of the ever-changing war situation in Myanmar despite being thousands of miles away.

In particular, Chu Yunfei was 100% certain that the Japanese army would use unconventional means to disrupt the meeting, which was in line with Zhou Weiguo's inner concerns.

Zhou Weiguo then went to Du Yuming's command post in person, and the two had a secret conversation for a long time. A dragnet targeting Japanese spies and action teams was quickly and quietly set up.

They deliberately leaked an "explosive" piece of intelligence through some "non-core" but "seemingly reliable" channels.

"General Du Yuming, the Chinese representative, will hold a historic meeting with Aung San Suu Kyi, the commander-in-chief of the Burmese Independence Army, in an abandoned Buddhist temple 15 kilometers outside of Pyay in the middle of the night three days later."

This piece of information was a mixture of truth and falsehood, and the location was chosen just right, meeting the conditions for a secret meeting and facilitating an ambush.

Two days later, late at night.

Outside Du Yuming's headquarters, in a remote corner used as a storage area for sundries, the Japanese spy codenamed "Gecko" quickly took out his miniature transmitter from the cracks in the bricks in the corner of the wall after confirming that no one was around.

He has successfully stolen the "accurate" information about the "Duang Meeting". At this moment, he must immediately send out this important information that can change the situation of the war.

He skillfully set up the antenna, put on headphones, and began to tap the keys at a very fast speed, sending out a series of short but deadly codes.

However, he didn't know that the moment he pressed the first key.
The three receiving stations of the Military Intelligence Bureau's spy warfare team, which were several kilometers apart and disguised as ordinary military radio stations, had their direction-finding antennas turned simultaneously and accurately locked onto the weak radio waves.

"Report! Direction finding team, azimuth 32-15! Signal source locked!"

"Report! Direction Finding Team 19, Azimuth 40-! Signal clear!"

"Report! Direction finding group three, azimuth 08-25! Synchronization confirmed!"

Inside Zhou Weiguo’s temporary command tent.

A staff officer drew three red lines on the map that quickly crossed each other and finally converged at one point!
Yin Hansi stood up suddenly and reported: "Report! The location has been locked! It's in an abandoned warehouse area about three kilometers east of the headquarters!"

Zhou Weiguo's eyes flashed coldly, and he picked up the radio and gave an order without any emotion: "'The target has been locked, act immediately! Remember, I want to live!"

"Yes!"

More than a dozen dark shadows, like cheetahs in the dark night, silently pounced on the abandoned warehouse.

When "Gecko" had just sent the last byte and was about to pack up its equipment and evacuate, the door of the warehouse was suddenly slammed open!

Several gun muzzles were pointed at him! Before he could react, a scout pounced on him like a tiger and pinned him to the ground with a clean grab.

Me Cao?

The "gecko", who had received rigorous training, found it difficult to accept at first.

In just a short moment, he lost his ability to resist.

This is simply outrageous!
Almost at the same time.

Around the abandoned Buddhist temple outside Pyay.

A special operations team composed of more than 20 elite Japanese troops, under the cover of night, sneaked into the Buddhist temple like ghosts, ready to set a death trap, waiting for the arrival of Aung San and Du Yuming.

However, what greeted them.

However, it was not the expected target, but a special operations team drawn from the reconnaissance brigade that had been waiting here for a long time.

When this Japanese squad completely entered the ambush circle.

Zhou Weiguo personally issued the order to attack.

"Fire!"

In an instant, flames burst out in the jungle, and the sound of popping gunshots and grenade explosions completely tore through the tranquility of the night! Heavy machine guns, submachine guns, and mortars.

The crossfire network with all the shooting elements already marked covered the entire Buddhist temple in an instant in a destructive manner!
The Japanese action team was caught off guard and was unable to organize effective resistance. They were torn to pieces by the violent firepower and suffered heavy casualties.

A raid intended to kill and destroy instantly turned into a one-sided massacre.

After the battle.

Zhou Weiguo looked at the code book in his hand that he had found from the captured "Gecko".

As well as the victory report from the Buddhist temple on the complete annihilation of the Japanese action team, a smile appeared on his face.
"Now I can report to Chief Chu, right?"

Yin Hansi nodded at the side: "Our action this time is completely comparable to the textbook. The first use of the telecommunications detection device has achieved such a result. It is really amazing!" (End of this chapter)