Anti-Japanese War: From Becoming Chu Yunfei to Rising

Chapter 67 Yan Laoxi: Chu Yunfei is like me! (Subscribe)

"During this operation, your unit cooperated closely with Brigade Commander Chen of the 129th Division. Brigade Commander Chen also graduated from the Whampoa Military Academy."

Chu Yunfei nodded. Speaking of this topic, he naturally opened up: "Thanks to your army's assistance, we were able to annihilate the reinforcements of the First Independent Mixed Brigade this time."

"Although these little devils are few in number, once they arrive, they can form a pincer attack on our blocking troops."

"If we rely solely on our Third Battalion to conduct blocking operations, the outcome of this battle is uncertain."

"Brigade Commander Chen is one of the three heroes of Huangpu Military Academy. I have heard his stories since I entered the school."

"Carry forward the Huangpu spirit, don't care about money, don't care about life, love the country, love the people!"

Chu Yunfei paused, then continued: "After all, I will always remember Mr. Sun's couplet in my heart."

"If you want to get promoted and make money, please go elsewhere. If you are afraid of death, don't enter this door."

Mr. Zhao nodded. Seeing that Chu Yunfei was interested in this kind of topic, he simply struck while the iron was hot and asked, "Regarding our army's combat mode and thinking, I wonder if Captain Chu has any suggestions or opinions."

Chu Yunfei was silent for a long time.

"I can't say I have any suggestions. I admire your army's fighting spirit and patriotism, but your army's weapons and equipment are too poor. If we engage in a regular battle head-on...I'm afraid the situation will not be very optimistic."

Mr. Zhao nodded.

At this time, he had a direct understanding of Chu Yunfei.

Chu Yunfei was very modest when discussing with his predecessors.

But if we discuss war, strategy, and tactics.

Chu Yunfei was extremely arrogant, as if he looked down upon everyone.

"Our army has always advocated persisting in the war of resistance by the entire nation and persisting in a long-term war of resistance."

As Mr. Zhao spoke, he took out a booklet from his pocket.

Chu Yunfei took it and glanced at it.

Written clearly on it are the Ten Principles for Resisting Japanese Aggression and Saving the Nation.

After reading it carefully.

Under Fang Ligong's gaze.

Chu Yunfei handed the booklet back to Mr. Zhao, who placed it on the table beside him.

"Mr. Zhao, I, Chu Yunfei, am a soldier and I don't have much interest in politics."

"But I think your party's proposals have many merits. I suggest that you communicate with our Chief Yan in this regard."

After Chu Yunfei stood up, he put his hands behind his back and glanced at Fang Ligong.

Mr. Zhao still had the same expression on his face. He smiled and looked at Chu Yunfei. He also stood up and said, "Commander Yan is very supportive of our proposal."

Fang Ligong stood up and stepped forward, whispering: "That couldn't be better, Mr. Zhao, I'm really sorry, our leader has to be interviewed later."

Mr. Zhao nodded: "Okay, then I won't bother you anymore!"

"Mr. Zhao, please!"

Chu Yunfei and Fang Ligong escorted him out of the reception room.

After Mr. Zhao leaves.

Chu Yunfei then handed the booklet in his hand to Fang Ligong: "Brother Ligong, take a look."

Fang Ligong opened the booklet in his hand with some suspicion.

After reading it carefully, Fang Ligong let out a long sigh.

There are mixed feelings in my heart.

As long as you are a normal person, how can you not agree with such political proposition?

But, red is red.

Blue is blue.

Even during the period of cooperation, the two forces were clearly divided.

"Commander, although I agree..."

The words are not finished yet.

There was a knock on the door.

Fang Ligong immediately placed the booklet on the table beside him.

Chu Yunfei then said, "Please come in."

Xie Ming looked apologetic: "Yun Fei, you have made a great contribution. Commander Yan has a combat meeting to attend next. I guess we don't have much time today."

Chu Yunfei's eyebrows moved slightly: "Thank you, sir, what about us?"

"I just asked Commander Yan, and Commander Yan asked you to return to the camp first. The reward money for the previous battle of Ruyuekou and the reward money for this battle of Yuanping have been prepared and sent to the camp first."

Xie Ming naturally knew what Chu Yunfei was most concerned about.

He paused, then immediately added: "In addition, weapons, equipment, military pay, and other supplies, Commander Yan has already ordered that these will be fully supplied."

Chu Yunfei stood up and said goodbye: "Well, thank you, sir, we'll take our leave now!"

"Thank you, sir. Please stay."

In front of the car.

Fang Ligong stepped forward and opened the car door for Chu Yunfei, and then got into the car from the other side.

After seeing off Chu Yunfei and Fang Ligong.

Xie Ming returned to the reception room with a gloomy face.

Picked up the booklet that was on the table.

The manual shows signs of having been read.

Mr. Zhao didn't stay in the room for long.

As soon as he entered, he received the report.

When he arrived at the reception room.

The total time was just over six minutes.

No more than seven minutes, such a short time.

The communication between the three people is unlikely to be pleasant.

not to mention.

Fang Ligong was also in the room.

He is a direct descendant of Commander Yan, who graduated from the Shanxi-Northern Military Academy.

There is a slight difference between Fang Ligong and Chu Yunfei, who both graduated from the fifth class of Whampoa Military Academy.

He never had any contact with the Red Party from beginning to end.

There is naturally no possibility of problems with loyalty.

Things were randomly thrown here.
Xie Ming thought that the two probably didn't take it too seriously.

Although Xie Ming also agreed with the ten principles for resisting Japan and saving the nation.

But he was a member of the Shanxi-Suiyuan Army.

He eats Yan Laoxi's food and works under Yan Laoxi.

Re-identify.

These things cannot be allowed to appear below the surface.

He handed the booklet to the guard beside him and said, "Take it away and burn it secretly. Don't let anyone else see it."

"I will explain this matter to Commander Yan."

"Yes!"

Xie Ming frowned slightly and walked quickly towards the stairs to the second floor.

Times are tough right now.

The Shanxi-Suiyuan Army can no longer withstand any storms.

The most important thing right now is to stick together and overcome the difficulties.

He walked and stood in front of the door of Yan Laoxi's office.

"Report, Commander Yan, Staff Officer Xie wants to see you."

"Invite him in."

There is basically nothing in Yan Laoxi's office.

In addition to the desk, bookcase and a few pots of green plants.

There is nothing else.

The most eye-catching place in the office is the large-scale map of Shanxi hanging behind him.

It indicates the current location of each unit and the direction of the Japanese invaders' attack.

Before stepping into the room, Yan Laoxi was standing in front of the map, frowning and looking worried.

After getting the answer.

Only then did Xie Ming step in.

At this time, Yan Laoxi had already sat back at his desk, with a blank expression and a calm face.

His desk was filled with documents waiting to be processed, and he looked very busy.

Xie Ming stood in front of Yan Laoxi respectfully: "Commander Yan."

Yan Laoxi nodded, stood up and came to Xie Ming's side: "Yufa, you have always supported Chu Yunfei to command this army, why do you suddenly have new ideas?"

Xie Ming organized his words and continued, "Commander Yan, as you know, Chu Yunfei and I have a good personal relationship. In fact, we can be said to be like-minded.

Since he has been commanding operations, no matter it is the local bandit suppression, the Central Plains War, or the current war against Japan.

Yun Fei has never been defeated."

Commander Yan nodded. When he talked about Chu Yunfei, his heart was filled with pride.

"Yes, Yun Fei is an excellent commander and an excellent soldier."

There is a big difference between Chu Yunfei and Yang Aiyuen, Sun Chu and others.

He can speak Wutai dialect and carry a foreign sword.

Although Mr. Yan values ​​people from Shanxi, he is also willing to employ people from his hometown.

But that doesn't mean he likes trash.

Even the relatively "mediocre" Yang Aiyuen.

He was also an officer of the Shanxi Suiyuan Army who loved his soldiers like his own sons and was relatively honest.

The previous period was a period of warlords fighting each other.

Chiang Kai-shek used his "cash power" to bribe Yang Aiyuan several times.

But it's like throwing meat buns at a dog, nothing comes back.

Xu Cichen, Chu Yunfei's mentor, once commented on Yang Aiyuan's integrity, saying, "Xingru is a very honest person."

Later, even after the Shanxi-Suiyuan Army failed in the battle and Yan Laoxi stepped down.

But he still remained loyal to Yan Laoxi.

People like Yang Aiyuan, Sun Cuiya, and Xie Ming.

On the one hand, they are talented, and on the other hand, they are loyal.

However, in Yan Laoxi's opinion.

Chu Yunfei is not only loyal, brave and good at fighting, but also a genius commander.

A helmsman will eventually grow old.

Yan Laoxi cannot steer the Jinsui Army for the rest of its life.

In his opinion.

Chu Yunfei is very similar to myself when I was young.

He was not greedy for money, was not lustful, did not drink, and did not smoke. His only thought was to train soldiers, fight wars, and kill the enemy.

Where can we find such a general?
Yan Laoxi considers himself a man of action.

Just focus on doing practical things.

The popularization of compulsory education and the construction of a basic industrial system have greatly improved the infrastructure in Shanxi.

Vigorously develop the rural economy and absorb disaster victims.

In the early stage, the basic idea of ​​protecting the country and the people was implemented, and then the policy of keeping a low profile was adopted while expanding the military and preparing for war.

Just like Chu Yunfei today.

Give him a 358th regiment organization.

He managed to put together a team of nearly 10,000 people.

There were more than 5,000 combatants.

If we count all those who can hold guns, the number could even reach seven or eight thousand.

It is similar to the expansion of his four brigades into seventeen divisions.

The expansion of the 358th Regiment is basically a done deal.

He and Chiang Kai-shek had been exchanging telegrams for three days regarding this matter.

Based on his understanding of Chiang Kai-shek, Yan Laoxi was confident that he could accomplish this task.

"Commander Yan, it is precisely because Brother Yunfei has never lost that I am so worried."

Xie Ming frowned slightly. When he saw Yan Laoxi turned his head to look at him, he stepped forward and continued, "Commander Yan, the combat effectiveness of the Japanese army is obvious to all. The 358th Regiment is indeed the trump card of our Shanxi Suiyuan Army, but after a series of battles, his available troops are less than half of what they were before."

"Even if we fully replenish the Provisional Third Regiment into the 358th Regiment, we will not be able to restore its combat effectiveness directly."

The three regiments are temporarily organized into the first, second and third regiments.

It is Yan Laoxi's pilot unit.

They are an elite force trained using Chu Yunfei's methods.

Although the number is temporary, it has always been used as a reserve team.

But ever since the Battle of Lugou Bridge, Yan Laoxi knew what was going on, so he simply never arranged for anyone to be the regiment leader.

After the fighting broke out in Shanxi area.

Sure enough, everything was just as he had expected.

It’s not that Yan Laoxi didn’t make the worst-case scenario plan, but the 358th Regiment won two victories.

It gave him a lot of hope and expectation.

Small victories add up to big ones.

Revitalize the overall situation through victory in local battlefields.

The Battle of Ru Yuekou was the turning point of the battlefield in northern Shanxi, but this good opportunity was wasted by the 33rd Army.

Didn’t the Battle of Yuanping also create opportunities for the 14th Army?

If we can continue fighting like this, Shanxi will have a chance to defend itself!
"This time we are going to fight in the Yangquan area, and we are also facing the main force of the Japanese army, the 20th Division."

"Their combat effectiveness is no worse than the Japanese troops we fought before."

"I suggest that he be put in charge of commanding the battle first, and as brigade commander, a relatively stable and good-tempered veteran should be selected."

Old Yan understood what Xie Ming meant.

Just as he worried.

It is easy to break when one is too strong. Chu Yunfei is too arrogant and too proud.

He led the 358th Regiment to engage in a head-on confrontation with the main force of a Japanese brigade.

But this guy was able to lead his 358th Regiment to victory.

This Yuanping blocking battle, according to post-war intelligence analysis.

They faced attacks from both the Japanese support forces and the breakout forces.

The enemy is twice as large as yours.

The Japanese support forces were the Shibuya Regiment of the 5th Division and the 1st Independent Mixed Brigade.

The Shibuya Regiment is an elite infantry unit, and they had fought against each other before at Ruyuekou.

You should know that the 358th Regiment captured Yuanping City before the blocking battle started.

More than a thousand Japanese troops were wiped out and the brigade commander Seiichiro Shinohara was killed.

The predecessor of the 15th Independent Mixed Brigade was the 15th Brigade of the 2nd Division.

The elite troops of the Kwantung Army represent the highest level of the Japanese Army.

In this way, the 358th Regiment also fought a fair battle with them in Yuanping City.

It is true that the 20th Division was the main force of the Japanese Army.

But compared to the 2nd Division and the 5th Division?

If it were the 358th Regiment in its heyday, they would naturally not be afraid and might even fight.

Yan Laoxi firmly believed that Chu Yunfei would still take the initiative on the battlefield.

This is where the problem lies.

The current 358th Regiment is no longer in its heyday.

More than half of the regiment suffered casualties. Although the organization is still there, its combat effectiveness will naturally be affected.

If Chu Yunfei were to lead such a force to fight against the 20th Division...
I'm afraid I'll suffer a great loss!
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2023.9.23, revised version after being reported (Part )

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