Anti-Japanese War: From Becoming Chu Yunfei to Rising

The number of Japanese combat troops in Siam was actually not that large.

Nowadays, in order to carry out corresponding defense work, the entire northern Siam, including the Chiang Mai area, has only one brigade capable of combat.

Some time ago, in order to ensure the security of the Myanmar-Siam border.

The 13th Division, which had returned to the country for rest and recuperation for less than a year, was even recalled.

Terauchi Juichi was more than just the commander of the Southern Army.

He is also a commander-in-chief that Japan Tianhuang trusts very much.

The operation, which seemed to be unplanned, was actually intended to ensure control over the Myanmar region in advance.

With the mobilization of the Japanese army.

The first to receive the news were Zhou Weiguo's troops, who were closely monitoring the movements of the Japanese army.

In the early morning of the next day.

Chu Yunfei had just woken up when he received a telegram from Zhou Weiguo.

Fang Ligong raised his eyebrows, his face strange: "If all the troops of a brigade are mobilized, can Aung San's troops withstand it?"

Knowing full well that the expeditionary force posed a great threat.

Only a brigade of troops was sent to attack.

Isn't this clearly telling them that there is a problem?
Qian Bojun calmly analyzed in his mind: "Bait?"

Chu Yunfei nodded: "It's most likely, otherwise it can't be explained at all."

The combat effectiveness of the Burma Independence Army is actually not bad, especially when they are familiar with the terrain. If it is an encounter battle, the reconnaissance battalion will also suffer.

Since Aung San Suu Kyi dared to contact them, he must have made certain preparations.

"If Aung San and his independence army are alive, it will be of some benefit to us. If they are dead, it will not have much impact on the situation in Myanmar..."

"Let Commander Du take full charge of this matter, and Zhou Weiguo and Wu Ziqiang cooperate."

"Stilwell's side?"

"Do our own thing, don't worry too much, he is a smart man..."

the other side.

On the front line of the Second War Zone, the deployment of the Japanese army is clearly visible.

Mix two, three, four, five.

The combat troops of the four brigades are not in very good condition.

At the same time, the 20th, 28th and 33rd Divisions, which were the main forces of the Japanese Army in North China, had all suffered considerable losses before launching this strategic counterattack.

If the Japanese want to hold these strategic locations, they cannot rely solely on these Japanese troops.

"Sir, the offensive launched by the 14th Army did not go smoothly. The Japanese held the commanding heights and built a large number of defensive fortifications. The attacking troops lacked sufficient heavy weapons and were difficult to eliminate. According to the previous offensive combat requirements, they did not organize the corresponding charge tactics."

Chu Yunfei nodded slowly: "Maintain a small-scale and long-term offensive. Overall, our exchange ratio is superior. After all, our equipment is better than that of the Japanese army."

"Send a telegram to Commander Liu of the 14th Army Group, telling them that they are fighting very well and to keep up the momentum."

Fang Ligong spoke up to stop him: "Mr. Yun, the headquarters has corresponding requirements for the timing, offensive requirements, and progress of our battle this time..."

If there is no encouragement or recognition, Liu Maoen will naturally find ways to speed up the progress.

If this kind of slow-moving style of fighting is encouraged and other units follow suit, then this counterattack may not meet the requirements of the mountain city.

"What the nobles in Shancheng are considering is not what we, the generals on the front line, should consider."

Fang Ligong stopped trying to persuade him, and Zhao Pengcheng turned around and walked towards the confidential room.

at the same time.

North China Front Army Headquarters.

The remaining intelligence chief, Seiichiro Muto, looked at the latest intelligence in his hand with a bewildered look on his face.

After much hesitation.

It was decided to report it intact to the commander of the North China Front Army, General Okamura Yasuji.

Naturally, Seiichiro Muto couldn't decide too many things.

But when it comes to influencing decision-making, intelligence agencies often play an important role.

Regardless of whether this information is true or false.

He would first report to the North China Front Army Headquarters.

Let Okamura Neiji decide whether to report to the Tokyo headquarters.

Things like passing on the blame.

Muto Seiichiro has always done a good job. It is not easy to work in the intelligence department.

Not long after Okamura Neiji got off the plane, he received the corresponding telegram documents.

The content of this intelligence is very straightforward.

Chu Yunfei has returned to the Second War Zone in North China from Myanmar.

At present, the entire Second War Zone is rapidly mobilizing for war.

Obviously, the Fifth War Zone is likely to cooperate with the Second War Zone to launch a corresponding strategic counterattack.

Neiji Okamura sighed.

The authenticity of this telegram is very high.

At the same time, there are big moves in the Second War Zone.

The Third War Zone was also bluffing. The battle in the Third War Zone was in full swing. Naturally, the entire expeditionary force could not put too much energy on the Fifth War Zone and the Second War Zone.

But then again.

Among the five war zones today, only Tang Enbo's troops are capable of combat.

Sun Lianzhong's troops can be considered the main force.

The rest of the troops actually had no offensive capabilities.

Under such circumstances, Okamura Yasuji could only focus on the Second War Zone.

Hesitated again and again.

It is better to inform the Tokyo headquarters of your ideas and let them decide.

Regarding the main forces in the Second War Zone that have been resting for a long time, should we make a desperate move in a strategic decisive battle, or continue the previous passive policy and focus on managing people's hearts and livelihood?

And whether it is necessary to launch a corresponding offensive in the Fifth Theater and other areas, and then launch a corresponding counterattack,

the other side.

Nankou, Lizhuang first line.

"Chirp~"

Boom!

A heavy mortar company from an infantry regiment was transferred to reinforce the attacking combat troops.

The soldiers were extremely excited after receiving artillery support.

The 107mm mortar fired several shells immediately.

"Boom~!"

"Boom!"

Two or three consecutive mortar shells fell into the village.

A thatched house was blown up.

It also ignited the surrounding firewood piles.

Two more shells fell.

The Japanese didn't even need to put out the fire themselves.

The blast created by the explosion killed four or five Japanese soldiers who came to put out the fire.

The Japanese and puppet troops were also suffering greatly at this time.

For two or three days, we basically had to stay in the trenches.

Not only did the attacking force's artillery have a longer range than theirs, but they also had plenty of artillery shells.

As for the artillery support they requested, it has not arrived yet.

Even if they arrived, they had little hope.

Instead, it was the brigade commander who asked them to hold on for another three days.

Take advantage of the cover of night to break out to the small village.

There they will receive two Type 92 infantry guns.

But, would the soldiers besieging them give them this opportunity?
Dusk.

Night gradually fell.

Just when this group of Japanese and puppet troops were about to relax.

"Beep, beep, beep~!" The loud and shrill charge horn sounded.

The group of Japanese soldiers hiding in the trenches suddenly felt like they were facing a powerful enemy.

It was as if the fear engraved in their bones suddenly lingered in their hearts.

The charge!

This is the sound that the Japanese least want to hear.

For an instant.

They just felt like the sky was falling!
Damn the Chinese, damn the national army!

If you want the position, why not wait until we evacuate!
You have clearly formed a siege on us.

Trying to attack such a defensive position without the cover of heavy weapons.

Many of you will die as well!

"Prepare for battle~!"

Following the captain's order.

This group of Japanese and puppet troops were preparing for their final struggle before death.

They quickly took their positions.

The few light machine guns that were available were also re-erected at this time.

A concealed heavy machine gun position.

At this time, the sandbag was also opened with the help of the assistant shooter.

Cleared the relevant shooting horizon.

however.

Just as they were on high alert waiting for the attack from the Kuomintang troops.

But only sporadic gunshots were heard.

Bang~! Bang~! Bang~!

The sound of dense rifle fire continued.

This is a sniper rifle used in a concentrated manner. When fighting against this group of Japanese devils, the optical sight has a great advantage.

The Japanese soldiers quickly retreated back into the trenches.

But even if it was just that short half a minute.

More than ten of these Japanese soldiers were killed again.

Rogue style of play.

The soldiers with large numbers of troops and equipment advantages lacked real heavy weapons and were unable to directly attack the enemy.

All kinds of fancy operations were used.

After learning about the battle situation.

Chu Yunfei was quite satisfied. As long as the Japanese army did not have the ability to make the final decision, this war of attrition could continue.

The longer this battle with almost no losses lasts, the better it is for them.

Of course.

The Japanese are waiting for combat troops to be drawn from the country to be formed.

The Fifth Division, which was originally scheduled to rest for half a year, was transferred to the North China Front Army after just three months of rest.

The situation of a strategic decisive battle between the two sides has been formed, and it is not possible for one side to avoid fighting if it wants to.

As the situation further escalated, field air defense forces began to be gradually deployed in various groups.

Fang Ligong stood in front of the battle sand table and continued to introduce the enemy and our situation on the battlefield: "The Nankou front-line battlefield is currently the focus of attack by both the enemy and us. We have captured and cleared some of the Japanese positions."

"The offensive on the Pingxingguan front is not urgent. Our goal is only to attract the attention of the main force of the North China Front. What really gives me a headache is the 14th Army. Their offensive is much slower than we imagined."

Chu Yunfei nodded slowly.

The combat effectiveness of the 14th Army did not improve due to Guo's departure, but continued to decline due to Liu Maoen's arrival.

This is essentially due to the quality of the troops. The overall quality of the additional troops in the past two years has declined significantly compared to the beginning of the war.

Fortunately, the same is true on the Japanese side.

The combat effectiveness of many troops on both sides can only maintain the level of initial training.

Even some Nationalist and Japanese troops could not even get an evaluation of initial training within the system.

The Sixth Army’s current combat effectiveness is very good.

The army has about 25,000 troops.

Under the leadership of Qian Bojun and the favoritism of Yan Laoxi.

Its combat effectiveness is even stronger than that of the 14th Army Group, the main force of the Central Army.

Who can I go to for justice in this matter?

Chu Yunfei knew about these troops and was not aware of the poor quality of the recruits.

In the past, it would take at least half a year to organize it, and it would take a famous general who was good at leading troops.

Although Liu Maoen is also a famous general, the quality of the current troops will take at least a year to improve.

Chu Yunfei was also reluctant to believe these old military officers from Baoding.

Too slippery, too oily, too smart.

Not to mention Yan Laoxi, he now even doubts his own people.

Just when Chu Yunfei was thinking about whether to make corresponding strategic adjustments.

Zhao Pengcheng walked over quickly.

"Sir, the High Command called to inquire about the battle situation."

"Tell the truth, and send a copy to the Second War Zone. Reports to Commander Yan should be sent once a day, and telegrams to the headquarters should be sent every other day. If there is a reply, it should be changed to once a day."

"Yes!"

Zhao Pengcheng understood and nodded immediately.

Second World War Commander Headquarters.

The third day of the second phase of strategic operations.

Yan Laoxi received the telegram sent by Chu Yunfei.

[The left-wing group's offensive went smoothly. It has been confirmed that 535 enemy troops have been annihilated, including 375 Japanese troops. The number of seized supplies and equipment has not yet been fully counted. As for the battle situation in the Nankou direction, Yun Fei is not optimistic.

The main offensive group in the middle was blocked and the enemy's firepower was fierce. They had not yet broken through the Pingxingguan line, and our side had consumed too much energy.

In addition, on the Niangzi Pass front, Fu Zuoyi's main force launched a fierce attack on the Japanese 33rd Division in accordance with the original combat plan.

The right-wing group is currently gradually encroaching on Hebei, Henan and other regions. According to reports, it has captured two county towns and killed more than a thousand enemies. 】

When he saw the battle report for the first time, Yan Laoxi was actually very happy.

At first glance, the battle was basically won.

But if you look carefully.

In fact, the Japanese army suffered almost no major losses.

Especially on the Taihang Mountain front, the coordinated operations between the Fifth War Zone and the Second War Zone were better than those on the Nankou front commanded by Chu Yunfei himself.

How is this possible?
The 100,000-strong army on the main battlefield in Shanxi made basically no progress.

Tang Enbo's troops made such smooth progress that the people in the Second War Zone Command realized that something was not right.

Otherwise, the Japanese military focused on the Second War Zone.

Or, maybe something unexpected happened to Tang Enbo in the Fifth War Zone, and Chang Ruiyuan might want to help Tang Enbo take a step further and serve as the deputy commander-in-chief of the Fifth War Zone.

Military merits are something that needs to be accumulated urgently.

The second phase of the strategic counter-offensive in the Second War Zone was a substantial ride.

Chang Ruiyuan and the other gentlemen in Shancheng gained a lot of benefits, so they were naturally willing to support this strategic counterattack.

Old Yan sighed slowly, "Once the army moves, the people and horses will have to eat and chew. How long will the food and grass accumulated last year be enough to consume like this?"

Based on previous combat experience.

The amount of food lost in logistics and transportation is an astronomical figure for them.

But now, the railways have basically been rested. Although the number of locomotives is insufficient, the consumption is definitely much less than before.

As for spare parts, even scarce products such as lubricants can be imported.

"The reform of the logistics system has been basically completed. With the smooth operation of the railway lines, the loss in our transportation process is almost negligible."

Chu Xichun comforted him, "In fact, the amount of supplies we have stored can not only support a continuous offensive for more than half a year, but can even support a longer battle because of the future autumn grain harvest."

Yan Laoxi nodded with satisfaction: "The reform of the logistics system led by Yun Fei has achieved such results to this day. It really makes people feel deeply moved."

Sun Chu slowly spoke: "The relevant military reforms were probably prepared long before the war, but the time was ripe three years ago." (End of this chapter)