Anti-Japanese War: From Becoming Chu Yunfei to Rising

Chapter 75 Chu Yunfei's troops arrived in Yangquan, Jiang Mu asked about courage (please subscribe)

Yangquan.

It was called a mountain city in ancient times.

This place is connected to Taiyuan in the west and faces Hebei region across Taihang Mountain in the east.

Less than 45 kilometers east of Yangquan is the Niangziguan area.

What made Yangquan most coveted by the Japanese army was not its geographical location.

This is because there are a large number of coal mines and iron mines in its territory.

Mr. Sun once went to Yangquan for a field investigation.

He attached great importance to the rich mineral resources and development value of Yangquan area, and left behind the famous saying "Use Pingding coal to cast Taihang iron".

In Yangquan area today, there are more than 30,000 mining workers alone.

The Yangquan Baojin Iron Works, standing on the north bank of Taohe River, is known as one of the three major national metallurgical enterprises in modern times.

If Yangquan could be saved.

If we can guarantee a portion of the production materials for the Taiyuan Arsenal, we will be able to persist in the protracted war of resistance and enhance the strength of the Shanxi Army.

Defeat the 20th Division, or the 14th Army on the Xinkou front defeat part of the 5th Division.

This will buy Shanxi region half a year of breathing time.

By then, reinforcements will arrive and Shanxi can be saved!

The next day at noon, Yangquan Station.

Chu Yunfei and his men got out of the car quickly.

"Each battalion will go to the station outside the city to rest briefly and wait for further reinforcements."

"Yes!"

The soldiers were in good order.

The traitors and Japanese spies who were gathering intelligence at the station had never seen such a well-trained force.

Except for the sound of footsteps and occasional commands.

It hardly disturbed the residents in the surrounding areas or the people who were evacuating westward by car.

"Brother Ligong, this is the ammunition depot that Commander Yan mentioned. Please count and pick up the goods according to this list."

Fang Ligong took the documents handed over by Chu Yunfei, saluted, and turned to leave.

As early as in Xing County, Chu Yunfei asked for battle.

Yan Laoxi prepared military equipment and supplies for them.

After Fang Ligong left, Chu Yunfei turned around and told Sun Ming: "Gather a guard platoon and prepare to follow me into the city."

"Going into town?"

Sun Ming was a little confused and asked, "Captain, why are we going into the city?"

Chu Yunfei glanced at Sun Ming and said, "I am still the commander of Yangquan City Defense. How can I not go into the city to take a look?"

"Then I'll make arrangements right now!"

"Go!"

Half an hour later, Chu Yunfei arrived in Yangquan City with dozens of people carrying automatic rifles.

At this time, Bao Zhishan, the head of Yangquan's security team, was standing not far away with his men to greet them.

Many Yangquan residents knew that many soldiers from the Shanxi-Suiyuan Army had come down from the station.

At this time, I was also very curious about who the person coming was.

See Chu Yunfei walking towards me.

Bao Zhishan trotted to Chu Yunfei and saluted: "Commander Chu, I am the leader of the local security team, Bao Zhishan."

Chu Yunfei raised his eyebrows and said, "Bao Zhishan? I remember that your father Bao Yongsheng was a well-known local businessman and was known for his charity?"

The situation in Yangquan City that Fang Ligong had introduced to him echoed in his mind.

Apart from the county magistrate and others in the city, the Bao family is the most powerful family in the area.

My ancestors were businessmen, and now they are big landowners.

There had been Red Party activities in Yangquan before, but they were unable to eradicate these people.

This is enough to illustrate the capabilities of the Bao family.

The head of the security team is quite interesting.

Bao Zhishan raised his head cautiously and glanced at Chu Yunfei's expression.

Seeing Chu Yunfei staring at him with a smile.

Bao Zhishan mistakenly thought that Chu Yunfei knew his father, so he became a little bolder and said, "Yes, our family once had some business experience. Chief Chu, the wine and food in the mansion are ready. Do you want to see?"

Chu Yunfei nodded: "In that case, let's go and take a look."

"A long line!"

"To!"

"Take two people to see County Magistrate Wang and get some local maps."

"Yes!"

Bao Zhishan bowed slightly and led the way: "Commander Chu, please!"

Some of the onlookers were whispering, and no one knew what they were mumbling.

Although Yangquan is a city, its area is much smaller than that of Taiyuan.

It is estimated that the number of people in the city will not be too large.

There are still some military facilities in the city, which seem to have been repaired by the local garrison.

As if he had noticed Chu Yunfei's gaze, Bao Zhishan said, "Commander Chu, these are the national defense works that my father funded the repair."

"Oh?"

Chu Yunfei raised his eyebrows, he didn't know that these big landlords would have such awareness.

Bao Zhishan gnashed his teeth as he spoke: "My father has always hated foreigners, especially the Japanese. This time he went to Taiyuan to discuss with Director Sun of the Military Food Bureau about donating supplies and money to support the army in fighting the Japanese invaders."

"Captain Bao must also be aware that we are responsible for the defense of Yangquan City."

Bao Zhishan patted his chest and said, "Please rest assured, Commander Chu, our security team will absolutely obey your orders. If you tell me to go east, I will never go west!"

"Okay, let me ask you again, where is the Jiang family?"

"Jiang Yuzhen."

Bao Zhishan hesitated a little: "Are you talking about Brigadier General Jiang?"

"Ok!"

Chu Yunfei looked at the surrounding buildings with an expressionless face.

"It's on the way, but Commander Chu, Jiang's mother is not in a good condition after learning that Brigadier General Jiang died in battle." Seeing Bao Zhishan hesitating, Chu Yunfei frowned slightly and said in a dignified manner: "Lead the way!"

"Sun Ming, go buy something."

"Yes!"

Jiang family.

Before this, Jiang Yuzhen's mother was old and his deceased wife was frail and sickly.

Jiang Yuzhen was busy with military affairs, so she hired two or three servants to stay at home.

Take care of his family.

However, less than three months after arriving in Yangquan from my hometown, my daughter-in-law passed away due to illness.

The head of the family, Jiang Yuzhen, also died in the anti-Japanese battlefield.

You can't take care of both your family and your country, and it's difficult to be both loyal and filial.

The old woman only knew that her son was a loyal minister and a hero who fought against the Japanese.

After his death, the National Government posthumously awarded him the rank of Army Lieutenant General.
Yan Laoxi gave him a grand funeral.

Mourns were expressed in different forms across the country.

Chiang Kai-shek even personally ordered the Ministry of Military Affairs to make preferential treatment for the deceased.

Chu Yunfei looked up and sized up this ordinary house.

He motioned to Sun Ming to go forward and knock on the door.

After a while, there was a noise in the yard.

An elderly doorman opened the door and took a look.

After seeing Sun Ming in military uniform.

Quite surprised.

After taking a glance at the troops of the Shanxi-Suiyuan Army behind him, he hurriedly opened the door and saluted: "Sir, what are you doing?"

"We are the Shanxi-Suiyuan Army, and this is our commander Chu Yunfei."

"Commander Chu, you are polite!"

The concierge hastily bowed again.

Chu Yunfei didn't hesitate: "Captain Jiang and I were old friends, and I came here to visit my aunt..."

"Commander Chu, please come in."

Chu Yunfei gestured to Sun Ming.

Sun Ming followed Chu Yunfei with his bodyguard Xiao Sun.

In the courtyard, three children were chasing and playing with each other.

"Da da~!"

Chu Yunfei was wearing military boots, and his footsteps made loud noises as he walked on the bluestone road.

The three children looked over in the direction of the sound.

Chu Yunfei was walking towards him.

When the three little kids saw Chu Yunfei, Sun Ming and the others, they couldn't help but stop playing and look at them.

Without him.

Their fathers who died in battle also wore uniforms of the same color.

Chu Yunfei nodded slightly at them with a smile on his face.

The girl among the three children suddenly said in a soft voice: "Daddy!"

"Daddy?"

Chu Yunfei paused when he heard that, smiled, half squatted down and touched her head.

"Daddy, hold me~!"

The old man at the door hurried forward and advised: "Xiao Ni, this is not Daddy, it's a guest."

"It's Daddy. He's wearing the same clothes as Daddy, and Daddy is this tall too!"

The old man at the gate was also at a loss at this time, and looked at Chu Yunfei with an apologetic expression: "This Chief Chu, the child is still young."

The little girl's eyes were soon covered with a layer of mist.

Chu Yunfei leaned over and squatted, holding the girl in his arms.

"Xiao Li, go buy some candy!"

"Yes!"

She followed the doorman holding the child.

"Commander Chu, please wait a moment..."

Chu Yunfei nodded, and the maid came forward to serve him tea.

After a while, Jiang's mother came into the reception room with the help of the doorman.

Chu Yunfei stood up and responded: "Hello, old lady."

"I don't recognize Commander Chu. I have never seen him before. But I have heard of him before. Commander Bao is a well-known figure in Yangquan."

Chu Yunfei turned his head and glanced at Bao Zhishan beside him.

Then he introduced himself: "I am from the direct military unit of the theater. I have fought in Yuanping before and now I am transferred to Yangquan City Defense Commander..."

"Yuanping."

Mother Jiang was silent for a moment and said, "I have never seen what Yuanping is like. I only know that my son died in the battle there."

Chu Yunfei was startled, then continued: "Yes, he died in Yuanping City, buying enough time for the main force in Xinkou area to assemble and deploy defenses."

"Commander Chu, I heard that you avenged my son in Yuanping City and killed the Japanese who killed my son?"

The doorman was quite surprised and looked up at Chu Yunfei with surprise in his eyes.

Before Chu Yunfei could reply, the little girl in his arms called out again: "Daddy..."

Chu Yunfei was full of emotion: "What a lovely child."

Sun Ming took the opportunity to speak up: "Aunt, the battle of Yangquan is about to start, and our brigade commander came here to see if there is anything he can do to help."

Mother Jiang shook her head and said, "I am an old woman, there is nothing I can do to help. Many people came to our house last time, but they were all officials in Taiyuan City. They gave us a lot of money, enough to raise several children to adulthood."

Mother Jiang looked at Chu Yunfei with burning eyes: "I don't think they are carrying guns, so I ignored them. Brigade Commander Chu, I want to ask you one more question, how is my son Yuzhen doing in the battlefield, killing enemies and serving the country?"

Chu Yunfei's face was solemn, and his tone was full of admiration. "Brother Yuzhen has been in the army for a long time and is known for his loyalty and bravery. This time he was ordered to fight against the enemy. He fought hard for a long time and held on to the siege. He was the bravest of the three armies. He died to protect Yuanping. I really admire him."

"Aunt, the battle of Yangquan is about to start, and the people in the city will be evacuated. You have three little kids here."

Bao Zhishan also advised: "Yes, aunt, your body is not suitable for being with everyone. If the Japanese attack, the big iron bird in the sky will drop bombs. You have to consider the children, right?"

(End of this chapter)