Anti-Japanese War: From Becoming Chu Yunfei to Rising

Chapter 202: The enemy in Yi County was completely wiped out, Chiang Kai-shek was overjoyed, and the cavalry battalion was planned to be expanded into a cavalry regiment! (Request for subscription)
"Commander Chu, should we..."

Chu Yunfei frowned and stretched out his hand to signal Qian Bojun not to speak.

His eyes were fixed on the strategic situation map of the Xuzhou area hanging not far away.

Pondering the many possibilities.

In just a few minutes, Chu Yunfei went through his memory of the Battle of Xuzhou.

However, after thinking for more than ten minutes, he still couldn't understand why the Japanese invaders' actions were so abnormal.

The combat effectiveness of the Third Army could not inflict heavy damage on the main Japanese forces heading south.

The Japanese invaders could not quickly break through the Huaihe River defense line in a short period of time.
The Japanese invaders' strategic plan to encircle the enemy from the north and south.

It was doomed from the beginning that they could not accomplish this task.

This is also caused by the special topography of Xuzhou area.

There are many plains in Xuzhou area, and wheat fields are everywhere.

There are many production roads in the fields.

If the main force of the national army wants to retreat.

Lightly armed troops have no need to use roads or railways.

If the Japanese invaders had only blocked the roads, they would not have posed much of a threat to the Nationalist troops. However, when the Nationalist troops retreated, they were able to move as fast as the wind.

There is a high probability that there is some information that he does not have at the moment.

Chu Yunfei said, "I will go back to the headquarters and make sure to clear out the Japanese troops in Yi County. After the battle, I will rest on the spot and wait for orders."

"Yes!"

Qian Bojun and Zhang Fugui stood at attention and saluted.

After Chu Yunfei returned the gift symbolically, he took Sun Ming and Wei Dayong back to the command center.

Fang Ligong saw Chu Yunfei rushing back.

I was a little surprised for a moment.

According to Chu Yunfei's command habits.

He would not return from the front line unless it was something important.

"Muroza, what happened?"

"There's something wrong with the Japanese deployment, and I'm a little worried."

Chu Yunfei put his general's cap on the table beside him and looked down at the strategic situation map in the hands of Fang Ligong and others: "Brother Ligong, you see, if the main force of the Japanese army in Jinxiang and Yutai attacks all the way to Dangshan... and cuts off the Longhai Railway.

If the main force of the Japanese army on the Jinpu South Road advances towards Suxian, Boxian and Yongcheng.

Then the Japanese invaders will form a huge encirclement and swallow up our 400,000 troops on the Jinpu Road in one bite! "

"Isn't this an overestimation of the Japanese army's combat effectiveness?"

Fang Ligong objected to this and pointed to the 11th Army Group (Li Pinxian) and the 21st Army Group (Liao Lei) on the Jinpu South Road, as well as the 51st Army under Yu Xuezhong.

"We have 200,000 troops on the Jinpu South Road. No matter how the Japanese invaders attack, they cannot bypass these main forces. If they want to break through the Huaihe River defense line in a short period of time, I think it is unrealistic..."

Chu Yunfei shook his head and said, "Brother Ligong, the Guangxi troops in the south are not the elite of the Central Army. If the defense line collapses due to heavy losses, it will turn into a rout.

Or they may preserve their strength and retreat to the Dabie Mountains to hold their ground. By then, the situation on the entire Jinpu South Road will be out of control.

If the main force in Xuzhou is cut off from behind by the Japanese, or even surrounded and annihilated, what will the Nationalist troops use to defend Wuhan?"

"This..." Fang Ligong frowned and thought for a moment: "Or we can only abandon the Haizhou and Xuzhou lines directly, retreat to Henan and Anhui, rely on the favorable terrain, and fight step by step. The main force of our First Theater can only rely on the Yellow River defense line to stop the enemy."

"But under such circumstances, our army does not have enough troops to stop the Japanese invaders from advancing westward along the Longhai Railway. If that happens, Guide (Shangqiu) will be lost and Kaifeng will be in danger."

"The Japanese invaders can easily sweep along the Pinghan Railway... This..."

Chu Yunfei nodded and said, "The situation is getting more serious. Brother Ligong, send a telegram to the Second War Zone Commander Headquarters in my name, asking Commander Yan to make preparations and urge the transportation of more 75mm mountain artillery shells, mm field artillery shells, mm rifle shells, and Thompson submachine gun bullets. The battle consumes too much energy, and Lao Liu has already started to urge us. If we continue to fight like this, we can only hold out for two weeks."

"I also need to send another telegram to the Fifth War Zone Commander's Headquarters to inquire whether there are any new developments in the battle on the Jinpu South Road. I feel that the Japanese invaders' movements are not right."

"Yes!"

Half past ten in the evening.

The Second War Zone Commander's Headquarters was still brightly lit.

Small-scale fighting continued in Shanxi.

The main targets of the Japanese invaders' attack were Fu Zuoyi's Seventh Army stationed in the northwest of Shanxi and the main force of the 120th Division of the Eighth Route Army.

The two sides continued to fight.

The reason why Yan Laoxi has not rested yet is because he is paying attention to the war taking place in the northwest of Shanxi.

At this time, Fu Zuoyi was almost playing an open game with Yan Laoxi.

Old Yan knew it clearly in his heart.

Fu Zuoyi wanted to return to his territory in Suiyuan.

For Yan Laoxi.

If it weren't for the fact that he and Chiang Kai-shek still have a pretty good relationship and their cooperation is in its honeymoon period.

I'm afraid that at this time Fu Zuoyi has already received further support from Chiang Kai-shek.

In the telegram he sent to Chiang Kai-shek, Yan Laoxi believed that Fu Zuoyi was too close to the Red Party and was very likely to have become communist.

In the telegram, Yan Laoxi specifically asked for Fu Zuoyi to be removed from his post.

Even if there is evidence for such a telegram.

Chiang Kai-shek had no choice but to accept it.

What's more, it is impossible for Fu Zuoyi himself to become communist, let alone to defect to the Red Army.

But it is also a fact that the unit had close contacts with the Eighth Route Army.

The last person like this was Chu Yunfei in southeastern Shanxi.

Chiang Kai-shek had doubted Chu Yunfei before.

But later on, all signs showed that his suspicion was totally unfounded.

Chu Yunfei was merely cooperating with the Eighth Route Army to improve local people's livelihood and productivity.

On this basis.

In fact, Chiang Kai-shek was also looking forward to Fu Zuoyi making a name for himself in Suiyuan and northwestern Shanxi.

Just as Yan Laoxi, Chu Xichun, Yang Aiyuen and others were discussing the changes in the situation and future direction of the battle in northwest Shanxi.

Liu Tao, the director of the confidential office, stepped forward and said, "Commander Yan, Chu Yunfei's unit has an urgent message."

"Urgent call, what happened to Yun Fei?"

Yan Laoxi was quite surprised.

Although Chu Yunfei would often report to him about the military strength and situation of his troops.

The frequency is basically one telegram every 1-2 days.

It's already late at night today, and I sent an urgent telegram
Yan Laoxi took the telegram and glanced at it quickly, his face visibly turning ugly.

He handed the telegram to Chu Xichun, who was standing beside him, and then said, "Bring a large-scale combat map of North China."

"Yes!"

A few minutes later, after reading Chu Yunfei's telegram, a group of senior generals of the Shanxi-Suiyuan Army gathered in front of the battle map.

Several senior advisors under Chu Xichun quickly completed the corresponding strategic situation deployment.

In this regard, they are quite professional. After ten minutes or so, the situation became clear at a glance.

"Has the situation in Xuzhou become so bad?"

Chu Xichun frowned slightly and spoke first.

Before that, there was the Linyi counterattack.

Chu Yunfei showed his face firmly.

Media from all over the world rushed to report on this Chinese war god.

According to the previous momentum, the Battle of Xuzhou should have gone smoothly. How could it turn out like this?

"The key to the problem is Taierzhuang. There was a problem with Li Zongren's command. Tang Enbo's troops were unable to rush to Taierzhuang in a short period of time, so Sun Lianzhong's troops suffered almost all casualties." Yang Aiyuen touched his nose and pointed out the key point.

"It's hard to say whether this is a command error or some other trick." Yan Laoxi nodded.

He naturally hoped that the battle of Xuzhou could be won.

Otherwise, the Japanese would have fought all the way to Shaanxi along the Longhai Line, and the entire Shanxi region would have been worthless to fight against.

The Japs have evil ambitions. Even if he takes the initiative to ask for cooperation and serve as a dog, the Japanese army today will not return Shanxi to him.

"Pull out all the 75mm mountain artillery shells and 88mm field artillery shells in the southeastern part of Shanxi and transport them to Xuzhou to support Yun Fei's troops in their operations."

"In addition, twelve 82mm mortars will be equipped, with five thousand rounds of shells, two million rounds of shells for the six-five-gun mortars, and fifty rounds of shells for the eleven-gun mortars."

"Yes!" "Reply to Yunfei and ask him to preserve the current strength of the troops and not be foolish enough to fight to the death."

"Commander Yan, Yun Fei..."

Yang Aiyuan reminded quietly: "It's still very smart to fight a war."

Old Yan sighed: "Fighting is fighting, but Yun Fei is still too young."

"He always went to the front line to command the battle, and never considered his own future and personal safety."

"Not only have you not married yet, you don't have any property at this age, and all your troops have been wiped out. How are you going to maintain the situation?"

Xuzhou city.

The headquarters of the commander of the Fifth War Zone was also brightly lit.

Chiang Kai-shek sat in a chair, listening to Bai Jiansheng's explanation of the current strategic situation, and occasionally expressing his opinions.

Bai Jiansheng had a calm expression, as if he had long been accustomed to Chiang Kai-shek's big talk.

Lin Wei, standing by, occasionally supplemented and fine-tuned Chiang Kai-shek's views.

So that Chiang Kai-shek’s ideas would not be too outrageous and unrealistic.

"What is the situation in Taierzhuang?"

"Commander Li called and said that there are less than 800 combat soldiers left. Fortunately, the Japanese invaders did not continue to attack after nightfall, otherwise..."

"For safety reasons, order the German neighbors to retreat to the south bank of the canal."

Lin Wei shook his head. "I'm afraid that won't work, Mr. Commissioner. Officers Li and Sun have already ordered the canal pontoon bridge to be blown up."

"Burn your boats and fight to the death." Bai Jiansheng sighed, his tone full of admiration.

After a pause of a few seconds, Bai Jiansheng added: "This is Commander Li's determination."

"Where is 197B?"

"We will set off at 3 pm. We expect to reach Beiluo before noon tomorrow..."

Chiang Kai-shek's face looked a little grim: "Chu Yunfei did not follow my order."

"Chairman, Chu Yunfei called at noon and said his troops were being held back by the main Japanese forces in Zao and Lin, and were unable to move south to provide support.

Its main force, the Honorable 196th Brigade, only managed to enter the city after half a day of bloody fighting.

The consumption of artillery shells, ammunition and supplies was huge, far exceeding the consumption in the previous pursuit and annihilation battle in Linyi."

Chiang Kai-shek's brows were still furrowed.

He naturally knew what was happening in Yi County. He was the main infantry regiment of the 10th Division of the Japanese Army.

This battle is difficult, and everyone knows it.

If we are not careful, we may be attacked by the Japanese invaders on the Zao and Lin lines.

just.

If Li Kuishan’s troops arrive tomorrow at noon.

this point in time.

There is a high probability that Taierzhuang has fallen into enemy hands.

The speed is simply not enough.

But now there are no troops available in the five war zones.

The vanguard of Yu Xuezhong's 51st Army would arrive in Xuzhou at dawn at the earliest.

There was simply no time.

All the defending troops on the canal front line were deployed in the counterattack. The combat effectiveness of these counterattack troops was much worse than that of the Second Army.

If we could really defeat the Japanese troops in the direction of Taierzhuang.

Why did the Second Army fight to such an extent?
Chang Kaishen frowned and asked, "According to the original battle plan, will Chu Yunfei's main force move south tomorrow to encircle and annihilate the main force of the Japanese army in Taierzhuang?"

"This..." Lin Wei shook his head and continued, "Commissioner, to be honest, Chu Yunfei is unlikely to follow the battle plan drawn up by the Fifth War Zone."

Chiang Kai-shek was distraught.

This was the "privilege" he granted to Chu Yunfei's troops.

Chu Yunfei's troops participated in the encirclement and annihilation of the main Japanese forces on the "Yi and Zao" front.

But supporting Taierzhuang itself is the mission of other friendly forces.

It has nothing to do with Chu Yunfei.

When drawing up battle plans before the war.

Chu Yunfei did not agree to support Taierzhuang, but only expressed his willingness to participate in the encirclement and annihilation operation.

How to participate and to what extent.

Li Zongren did not make any demands on Chu Yunfei, but gave him enough respect.

According to the "axis rotation" combat plan formulated by Li Zongren.

The main force of the encirclement and annihilation battle was the Tang Corps, and Chu Yunfei's troops were only used as a reserve force on the Hanzhuang front line.

And now... after this battle, the main force has become Chu Yunfei's troops.

Although the direct command authority was indeed held by him, Chiang Kai-shek.

But Chu Yunfei was obviously not interested in Chiang Kai-shek's command.

And there are a lot of reasons for rejection.

But Chiang Kai-shek did not have sufficient reasons to refute, which made him feel quite embarrassed for a while.

"Commissioner, the latest news is that the garrison troops in Yi County have been wiped out."

Ok?
Chiang Kai-shek took the telegram handed over by Wang Shihe and read it carefully.

The siege battle was the most difficult, and it was originally estimated that it would take at least five days to finish.

It was finished within two days.

Now, the main force of Chu Yunfei's 10,000 troops have been completely liberated.

According to what Chu Yunfei said in the telegram.

Next, he will lead the Honor 196B and the th Artillery Regiment to the north to support the nd Army and flank the main Japanese forces on the Zaozhuang front.

Assist the Second Division in combat.

As for 198b, it will be deployed in the direction of Lincheng, ready to block the main force of the Japanese th Division heading south, and buy enough time to encircle and annihilate the Japanese troops in the surrounding areas of Zao and Yi.

And Chu Yunfei stated in the telegram.

He had already dispatched a cavalry battalion to rush south to support Taierzhuang overnight, and had ordered Li Kuishan's troops to march overnight.

It is expected to arrive at the outskirts of Taierzhuang before dawn and launch an offensive.

Chiang Kai-shek's bad mood was instantly swept away.

He was originally angry that Chu Yunfei disobeyed his orders.

Now it seems that this is not disobeying his orders.

Instead, he carried out his orders to perfection.

Chu Yunfei's move.

This perfectly matched Chiang Kai-shek's desire for them to support the 52nd Army, the main force of the Central Army.

We also had to ensure the safety of Taierzhuang and the safety of Sun Lianzhong and Li Zongren.

He wants this and that. Such unreasonable demands, only Chu Yunfei can satisfy him.

Chiang Kai-shek also had a deep impression of this cavalry battalion.

Just a day ago, this cavalry battalion, under the order of Chu Yunfei, raided the Japanese artillery positions on the outskirts of Yi County.

They annihilated more than 300 Japanese invaders with strong combat power and outstanding military achievements.

It's a very good troop.

After a moment's silence, Chiang Kai-shek turned his head and waved to Liu Fei.

Liu Fei walked quickly in front of him and said, "Commissioner."

"How many horses are there in the northwest?"

"1,200 war horses, 300 draft horses, and 750 pack horses"

"I understand... reserve 650 military horses."

Liu Fei reminded quietly: "Commissioner... the quota for this batch of horses has already been determined..."

"I plan to expand Chu Yunfei's cavalry battalion into a cavalry regiment..."

My hands hurt. I don't know what's going on. Maybe I typed too much on the mechanical keyboard. Does anyone know anything about this?

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