Anti-Japanese War: From Becoming Chu Yunfei to Rising

Chapter 144: The establishment of the repair shop; the difficulty of reorganizing the 197th Regiment, Chu Yunfei's methods. (Subscribe)
"In terms of food, according to the land reclamation plan, we have roughly determined the direction and scope. Just in the area around Changzhi, we expect to increase the arable land area by about 5,000 mu."

"In addition, in terms of industry, more than 90% of the factories in Changzhi were not affected by the war... But many factory owners reported that their sales channels were cut off, and they may need coordination work at a higher level."

Fang Ligong said it very tactfully.

Based on the latest news and intelligence collected in recent days.

The Japanese army has now begun a blockade of the entire southeastern Shanxi region.

The main work is to build fortifications and set up checkpoints along railway lines, as well as at intersections, passes and key commanding heights.

A complete embargo is imposed on some key materials.

For example, food, medicine, cloth, sugar, salt, even finished cloth shoes, industrial raw materials, etc.

The Japanese reacted faster than many people expected.

Not only that, these Japanese troops also recruited local laborers.

Repair bunkers, watchtowers and build military stations in key areas along the Zhengtai Railway.

Internal problems in southeastern Shanxi have not yet been properly resolved.

The heavy pressure from the Japanese invaders once again loomed over the southeastern part of Shanxi.

This pressure is multifaceted.

Affects everyone.

First it starts with the factory owners, and then it will be passed on to the workers who work in them.

Fortunately, the market was relatively closed during this period, and simply supplying the local area could ensure that factories and enterprises would not go bankrupt.

Agricultural problems need to be solved step by step, and corresponding experts need to be hired.

In terms of industry, maintaining the current scale and form and slowly resuming production will be enough to drive local economic development.

The work on reserve troops is also progressing gradually according to the current progress.

It will take about half a year at most to complete the construction of a preliminary mobilization system in southeastern Shanxi.

Everything is developing in a good direction.

"Regarding the construction of the explosives factory, is there any news from Chief Yan?"

Fang Ligong sighed: "We have submitted the plans for the repair shop, explosives factory, and Jindongnan Arsenal."

"Currently, the Second War Zone Commander Headquarters has approved the construction of the repair shop."

"In the first phase, we will send three engineers, twelve skilled workers, and fifty ordinary workers to transport the corresponding equipment with the assistance of the special forces battalion. It is expected to meet the needs of the repair and maintenance of the Jin-made Czech-style and Jin-made Type 65 rifles."

"But the Second War Zone Command Headquarters explicitly rejected our plans to set up an explosives factory and the so-called Jindongnan Arsenal, and said they had no support in terms of funds, equipment, etc."

Chu Yunfei frowned slightly: "We can take a step back on the matter of the arsenal, but we still need to fight for the matter of the explosives factory. If Commander Yan doesn't work, send a telegram to the chairman to see if we can get their support."

"Yes."

Fang Ligong nodded.

The threat from the Japanese army increased day by day.

The establishment of an explosives factory is crucial, even if it is just black powder or even just homemade grenades such as "made in the border area".

For the second-line troops and the militia.

It is also a powerful weapon for guerrilla warfare.

There is a saying that Chu Yunfei agrees with very much.

If it can draw out pus, then it’s a good plaster. No matter what.

There were about 700 to 800 Jin-made Type 65 rifles that were damaged in battle.

There are also more than a dozen Czech-style guns made in Jin.

If they can all be repaired, the firepower of the current troops can be greatly enhanced.

There are still more than a hundred heavy machine guns that have not yet been distributed.

The main reason is that the reorganization of the 197th Regiment is still proceeding with difficulty.

Dismantle the troops.

It sounds easy, but it is actually very difficult to do.

The cadres under Li Kuishan went to the 196th Regiment and the newly formed Infantry Regiment, and their positions were directly promoted half a level.

If you are willing to go to the recruit replenishment regiment, your position will be directly promoted to the next level.

This treatment is already very good.

However, many cadres of the 197th Regiment had concerns in their hearts, and Li Kuishan continued to work on it during these days.

Chu Yunfei doesn’t know what stage the situation has reached now.

Just as he had almost finished dealing with the matters at hand, he immediately took Sun Ming and a squad of guards to the 197th Regiment’s base to learn about the current situation.

Two hours later, at Shangcun Township, the headquarters of the 197th Regiment.

Chu Yunfei stepped into Li Kuishan’s regiment headquarters.

"Commander Chu, you are here."

"Brother Kuishan, I came to see how the reorganization work is going."

Li Kuishan smiled bitterly: "The work is going smoothly at present, but the overall acceptance is not high. Only about ten officers are willing to transfer to other troops. The officers of the Jin Army who were transferred here also had some conflicts with the soldiers below."

"Is there anything I can help you with?"

Hearing Chu Yunfei's words, Li Kuishan quickly said, "No need, Chief Chu, please rest assured, I will definitely be able to handle this matter, give me another week."

"At present, our regiment has been reorganized into five infantry battalions, with a mortar support company (artillery company 3) and an engineering company under its command."

"The reorganization of the soldiers is currently going smoothly..."

"We are still short of some equipment, especially marching equipment, raincoats, and satchels. The engineering company is also short of pack horses and draft horses."

Chu Yunfei nodded: "What about weapons?"

"We have already made some initial changes to our weapons. The 1st, 2nd and 3rd Infantry Battalions have all been equipped with 6.5mm caliber firearms.
All our previous weapons and equipment have been handed over to the Logistics Department, and Director Liu has already received them."

Li Kuishan's work ability and ability to lead troops are also excellent.

In just half a month, the corresponding officer adjustments have been basically completed.

As for dismantling the troops, Li Kuishan himself must have been somewhat reluctant, otherwise the process would not have been so slow.

Chu Yunfei immediately said, "This time, we are here to allocate forty Type 38 heavy machine guns to you to increase your heavy weapon firepower. We will also set up a heavy gun company under each infantry battalion to centrally maintain and service the light and heavy machine guns..."

Li Kuishan nodded: "Thank you, Commander Chu."

"We are currently adopting the practice of centralizing the training of machine gunners when light machine guns are assigned to infantry platoons for training."

“You can’t practice like this.”

Chu Yunfei spoke out.

Li Kuishan’s way of training troops is still the same as before.

but now.

What Chu Yunfei pursues is the coordination between various infantry arms.

It won't work if we train separately.

A machine gunner not only needs to be able to shoot a machine gun, but also needs to coordinate with the charging rifleman to shoot the machine gun.

Train separately.

This effect cannot be achieved.

Riflemen must get used to the machine gunners' fighting style, and machine gunners must also learn to avoid the infantry's charge routes.

Provide the most direct and effective support, which is the so-called tacit cooperation.

According to Chu Yunfei's idea of ​​building an army.

It would be best if there is a light machine gun in an infantry squad and a heavy machine gun or two to three grenade launchers in an infantry platoon.

It is best for an infantry company to be equipped with two or more mortars for accompanying operations.

In terms of light weapons firepower, our army is not inferior to the Japanese army, our supporting firepower is better than that of the Japanese army, and our artillery firepower is basically the same.

Under this situation.

With the help of Chu Yunfei's war command and three-dimensional combat maps.

It can minimize the loss of experienced soldiers on one's side.

Maintain the combat effectiveness of the troops as much as possible.

According to the infantry squad tactics that Chu Yunfei is currently promoting throughout the brigade.

If an infantry company is fully deployed, it can cover a battle line of about two kilometers in length.

When attacking the hill where the Japanese troops were stationed.

One platoon can undertake offensive missions and minimize casualties.

"Commander Chu, we have trained like this before."

Li Kuishan was also stunned at this time. Seeing Chu Yunfei frowning slightly, he continued, "And when we were in Huangpu, didn't the instructor teach us the same way when we were training?"

"Our instructors were mostly Japanese students, so their infantry squad tactics were relatively backward. The Japanese infantry drill manual was improved by elite officers who studied in France and Germany, such as Katsuki Seiji, and was very different from the squad infantry tactics we used at the beginning."

"It is true that we should learn from the enemy to defeat them, but we should learn better infantry squad tactics and not compete with our enemies."

Chu Yunfei continued: "Combining the advantages of all parties, learning from each other's strengths and weaknesses, we can find a path that suits us..."

"Previously, with everyone's efforts, we have found a team tactical system that is most suitable for the current operations of the Shanxi-Suiyuan Army."

Li Kuishan was silent.

He thought that the old teaching regiment under his command was no worse than Chu Yunfei's old 358th Regiment.

But...the results are here.

Chu Yunfei is not just a name, and the soldiers under his command are all very strong. But if you ask him to change to Chu Yunfei's style now, Li Kuishan is unwilling from the bottom of his heart.

Doesn't this mean that our 197th Regiment is not as good as the old troops under your command?

Soldiers are brave and proud.

Naturally, people are unwilling to admit that they are inferior to others.

Even if the person in front of you is your superior.

What's more, Chu Yunfei is Li Kuishan's junior.

"so.."

Chu Yunfei did not give Li Kuishan a chance to refuse: "I will send an instructor group to the 197th Regiment to let the officers below learn as quickly as possible. They must transform their previous training style, skills and experience in the shortest possible time to maximize their combat effectiveness."

"But."

"No problem. If anyone doesn't want to learn something new, let him come to me and I'll find him a place to go."

Li Kuishan was stunned for a moment, and asked as if he was possessed by a ghost: "Where are you going?"

Chu Yunfei said coldly: "The logistics department should go and feed the pigs and horses. If such officers stay in the team, it would be irresponsible for the lives of the soldiers!"

Li Kuishan did not hesitate and immediately retorted: "Chief Chu's subordinates already have their own opinions. If we do this, they will not be convinced. I am worried that there will be a commotion below. Otherwise, do you have any relatively compromising ideas?"

Chu Yunfei also knew that it was inappropriate to give orders forcefully, and he said this just to let Li Kuishan see his attitude.

"Then pick out an infantry company from your regiment, and then pick out an infantry company from the 196th Regiment, and let the two sides compare and you'll know."

"Compare?"

Li Kuishan was a little worried: "Will this hurt the harmony? Besides, we are the ones who choose, while Captain Qian's group is the one who draws. Why don't we treat everyone equally? Both sides should draw a company and compete."

The sharp knife in Chu Yunfei's hand.

He had not only heard of it, but also seen it.

The fighting power is really strong!
Each fighter is worth ten.

The equipment is also the best in Chu Yunfei's army, and he also has the best company commander in the whole aluminum industry.
If Qian Bojun didn't have any martial ethics, he would have picked out a sharp knife to fight.

Then what's the point of their 197th regiment?
"There is nothing inappropriate, Brother Kuishan. If the Honor 196th Regiment loses this time, I will never interfere with the training of your 197th Regiment in the future. If the 197th Regiment is defeated, then do as I say, change your current thinking as soon as possible, recruit new soldiers, and recruit instructors to the company, and run in as soon as possible."

"Yes!"

Li Kuishan nodded and said, "Please rest assured, Commander Chu. Regardless of whether we win or lose in this exercise, Kuishan will definitely follow your instructions!"

Chu Yunfei came quickly and left quickly.

It seems like a brief contact.

Chu Yunfei believes that this is the reason why the reorganization work is progressing so slowly.

The problem does not lie with the junior officers.

But the problem lies with Li Kuishan himself.

There is something wrong with the mind.

For Chu Yunfei.

Li Kuishan was willing to try to believe it.

But I don’t dare to believe it too much.

That's why we do things very slowly.

after all.

Chu Yunfei's identity is really too sensitive.

No one knows whether Chu Yunfei has received orders from Chongqing.

There is no other way.

Li Kuishan could only resort to the tactic of procrastination.

Until Chu Yunfei thinks this matter cannot be accomplished.

The officers under his command will naturally not leave their old units.

In this era.

Such reorganization failures are common.

In the end, the situation will develop where the chief officer will be unable to interfere in the appointment and dismissal of personnel below.

but.

Chu Yunfei is different from other troop commanders. He will not tolerate such a thing happening.

The situation of obeying orders and not following announcements must never happen in the troops under his command.

He could disobey the orders of Yan Laoxi and Chiang Kai-shek.

But he would never allow those below him to disobey his command or his orders.

First use courtesy, then force.

If after this time, the 197th Regiment remains the same as before.

Then don't blame Chu Yunfei for killing a chicken to scare the monkeys and sending several battalion and company commanders to military courts!

That afternoon.

Li Kuishan summoned the six infantry battalion commanders under his command.

These people are old people who have followed him for a long time.

He frowned slightly and told Chu Yunfei everything he had said.

"Isn't it a bit too contemptuous of Commander Chu to do this... Picking a random company and comparing it with our best?"

"That's right. If we win, it's not glorious. If we lose, it's also shameful..."

Second Battalion Commander Pang Junming analyzed: "In my opinion, Commander Chu's move is to force us to reorganize quickly.

Captain, has something happened again? Commander Chu doesn't seem like an impatient person."

Li Kuishan nodded and said, "I just got the news today. The Japanese army has begun to blockade the southeastern part of Shanxi. Except for the Yellow River ferry, there are Japanese troops stationed between us and other areas. This means that except for the south, we have lost all direct contact and material exchanges with the outside world."

Pang Junming touched his chin and said, "If that's the case, no wonder Commander Chu is so anxious all of a sudden. The Japanese made such a big move, there must be corresponding military actions. I guess Commander Chu is also worried that the Japanese will take advantage of the New Year or the beginning of spring to launch an attack."

"I say, Lao Pang, why are you still speaking in favor of outsiders?"

"That's right, I feel like the Shanxi-Suiyuan Army has nothing good to say!"

Pang Junming thought about the problem from Chu Yunfei's perspective.

This is a common way of thinking for a staff officer.

They will think from the perspective of the overall situation and even the entire army.
Li Kuishan frowned and rebuked, "What outsiders? We are now the 197th Regiment, not the th Army Training Regiment. Have you forgotten that we have been reorganized and re-affiliated?"

"Commander Chu treats everyone equally and has ordered the transfer of 40 Type 38 heavy machine guns to strengthen the firepower of our regiment's infantry machine guns. And don't forget who assigned us a mortar company..."

"Captain, that's not what we meant!"

"right"

"I gave you a promotion but you guys didn't want to go. What's going on now?"

Li Kuishan took the opportunity to reprimand them for a few words, and then said, "Pull out the backbone members of each class and organize them together. We must not let Qian Bojun and his group lose out."

"that is!"

"That's right, the captain has seen Qian Bojun before. He is also very arrogant. He almost looks down on others. We can't let this bastard..."

As if realizing that there was something wrong with his words, the battalion commander hastily tried to make amends: "We can't let our brother troops look down on us."

Seeing everyone's opinions, Li Kuishan continued, "After this matter is over, don't do the same thing as before, fully cooperate with Chief Chu's work, and complete the reorganization as soon as possible."

"Looking at this situation, the Japanese will most likely attack again in the near future. If we are slow and it affects the subsequent battle, don't blame me for turning my back on you."

"Give us face...we have to hold on to it."

"If you don't cooperate at this time, wouldn't that be shameless?"

"Yes, leader!"

Pang Junming asked: "Captain, who will command this company?"

Li Kuishan looked at him.

The eyes of several other battalion commanders also fell on Pang Junming.

Pang Junming.

He has an ordinary appearance, is less than 1.65 meters tall, and wears small glasses.

However, he himself was a graduate of Shaanxi Military Academy and was both literary and martial.

He previously served as a company commander in the regiment and was later promoted to combat staff officer due to his military achievements and injuries.

Now he is the battalion commander of the Second Battalion, which is considered a lateral transfer and also a promotion.

This also depends on personal understanding.

"Is it appropriate for me, a battalion commander, to command a company in combat?"

Li Kuishan asked back: "Then how about I go?"

"How can it be done?"

Seeing Li Kuishan's firm attitude, Pang Junming gritted his teeth and said, "I'll go if I want to. Anyway, it hasn't been announced who will be in charge. Maybe it's Commander Chu himself who is in charge."

"By the way, Captain, did you say what you were competing for this time?"

"What else can we compare? Normal military training is not much different from what we practiced before. It's mainly about shooting on the move, testing the coordination and tacit understanding between our teams..."

This afternoon, I invested all the royalties from several books under this account into the stock market.

It’s not much money, but it’s all my savings.

Then, three minutes later, he jumped into the water.
I said so much because I regretted buying stocks after drinking. I want to take a leave...I will make it up tomorrow, is that okay?
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(End of this chapter)