Anti-Japanese War: From Becoming Chu Yunfei to Rising

Chapter 243: If you don’t have money, I’ll find a way! Expand to Shaanxi! (Subscribe)

"We are soldiers. We can eat well, dress well, and our families can use things well, but we cannot get rich."

Chu Yunfei glanced at the layout of the room and nodded with satisfaction.

"After all, we are human beings, not gods. We all have emotions and desires. Once this person gets rich, he will probably be afraid of death. What will happen if he is afraid of death?"

"I don't dare to go to the battlefield." Bai Yongqiang continued.

Chu Yunfei laughed and looked at Bai Yongqiang approvingly: "Yes, that's right. We are revolutionary soldiers. The revolution has not yet succeeded and the Japanese invaders have not yet been driven out. If we are all afraid of death, how can the revolution continue and how can the war of resistance continue?"

"The commander is right." Sun Ming nodded in agreement.

"Your Jincheng detachment should keep a sufficient distance from local businessmen. Even if they offer gifts to you, you should learn to distinguish and accept them. You can accept gifts that support the construction and operation of the entire detachment and give you personal gifts."

"Commander Chu, rest assured. I will never accept anything that I shouldn't accept, and I will build and organize this future anti-Japanese iron army according to the rules of our old 358th Regiment."

Chu Yunfei became more and more satisfied: "Yes, this is what I want. You are all veterans brought up by me. I still have unlimited trust in you. What these local businessmen can give you, I can also give you. Work hard, and I will come back to see you in two months."

"Yes!"

"Brother Ligong, do you have any new suggestions regarding the construction and adjustment of the Jincheng detachment?"

Fang Ligong had obviously thought about it for a while before blurting out, "In view of the current situation of the unit, we should continue to increase the proportion of combat veterans and carry out ideological education in advance."

"Supervisors should also be appointed in each detachment..."

As if thinking that supervision can only be set up at the regiment level, Fang Ligong pushed his glasses and then changed his words: "At the very least, we must have a chief and deputy instructor, and some assistants to carry out corresponding political education work, so that the soldiers can strengthen their confidence and determination in the war of resistance."

"For this type of troops, the personnel need to be further selected. Some people who are not determined to fight the war should be eliminated as combat team candidates as soon as possible, and then selected for training in local self-defense organizations."

"In addition, in terms of weapons, they may be equipped with an appropriate number of light and heavy machine guns to train reserve machine gunners, and those with outstanding performance will be selected and sent to the garrison for relevant officer training."

"You, sir, or the General Staff can be responsible for the corresponding officer training."

Chu Yunfei nodded: "Yes, Brother Ligong's suggestions are very constructive. Sun Ming, write them down. I will study them carefully when I get back."

"By the way, Brother Ligong, I remember the Artillery School should be not far away." Chu Yunfei said as he looked down at the watch in his hand.

"Why not take this opportunity to go to the Artillery School for an inspection together?"

"Alright."

Fang Ligong didn't know where Chu Yunfei got such great interest from.

Anyway, the group spent most of the day on horseback.

Chu Yunfei's control over the southeastern Shanxi region mainly relied on the Japanese army and the 14th Army Group to separate the main force of the Shanxi-Suiyuan Army.

This meant that Yan Laoxi did not have much spare energy to extend his hand back to southeastern Shanxi.

This provided him with a lot of convenience. Under Sun Wemou's leadership, many local officials were promoted from the grassroots level.

Basically they are all Chu Yunfei's people.

As for abilities, they have them, but not much.

This is also one of the current problems.

These are the corresponding talents who were promoted through so-called nepotism.

In fact, he is not the real talent that Chu Yunfei has in mind.

How to govern a place is a science, and how to ensure the independence of the southeastern Shanxi region is also a science.

Chu Yunfei today.

You need to ensure how you deal with these three aspects.

Clarify the intricate connections between these three parties.

For Chu Yunfei, this kind of invisible confrontation is much more difficult than that on the battlefield.

He was not good at handling these things, he was just more "loyal".

"Commander Chu, the Shizhuang Township should be ahead."

Shizhuang Township.

This is the site of the Jindongnan Artillery School and also its headquarters.

It was already six o'clock in the afternoon when we arrived at the Artillery School.

Training has been stopped at this point.

Even Ouyang Xianpeng, who could be considered diligent, returned to his room at this time.

He was not at all prepared for the arrival of Chu Yunfei and his group.

That's why he hurriedly brought a few people to Chu Yunfei and his group.

"Why are you so nervous? We just stopped by today to see how the artillery school is doing."

Ouyang Xianpeng saluted and said, "I didn't expect that the commander would remember our artillery school despite his busy schedule. I am already preparing to rest."

"Please introduce your colleagues first," Chu Yunfei interrupted Ouyang Xianpeng's attempt to flatter him.

"This is Liu Haibo, the dean of education, and Feng Chunhua, Director Feng, who is mainly responsible for enrollment."

Chu Yunfei shook hands with the two men and said, "Yes, the first batch of students who joined the team performed very well on the battlefield and received praise from the battalion commanders. This is all thanks to you."

The arrival of Chu Yunfei and his group attracted the attention of many students.

They were standing in a bustling crowd not far away, looking at Chu Yunfei and his group, seemingly very curious.

"Now, how many teaching guns are there in the school?"

"Commander Chu, currently, apart from the six 88mm field guns that can be used normally, no other types of artillery are equipped. There are twelve 60mm mortars and four 82mm mortars, which are in good condition. They have been organized into three cadet artillery companies and have completed basic training."

"As for some basic tactics of mortars, we have also provided them with corresponding guidance. At present, this group of trainees is expected to complete the corresponding preliminary training within two months and be added to the various combat teams."

"How is the subsequent enrollment work arranged?" Chu Yunfei turned around and asked again.

Feng Chunhua took a half step forward and said, "Commander Chu, due to objective reasons such as insufficient teaching aids and insufficient funds, our school has not yet expanded its enrollment scale. There are quite a lot of students who have signed up. We have even set up three theory classes to prepare for subsequent theoretical and tactical learning and training, and then practical operations..."

Chu Yunfei nodded, but did not respond. He turned to look at Liu Haibo, whose presence was not very high: "Dean Liu, is there anything else the school needs now?"

"Reporting to the principal, the primary problem of the Artillery School at present is insufficient funding."

"More than half of the initial three million yuan has been used. Without new funds, we can only maintain the current situation until the end of the year."

"The second problem is the lack of teaching aids. The number of training bullets is too small, and even the second batch of trainees have not yet met the minimum training standards."

"Finally, the accommodation conditions in our school are not very good, and even the hardware facilities in the classrooms need to be improved accordingly."

Chu Yunfei nodded.

How could he not know that the Artillery School was short of money?
But he needed Liu Haibo, the dean of education sent by the mountain city, to take the initiative to propose it.

"Sun Ming, remember this."

"The school has limited funding, and the government cannot do anything about it. However, there are areas that need improvement, such as insufficient teaching aids, teaching environment, and accommodation. I will do my best to fight for them. First of all, there is a shortage of training shells and mortars. I will prepare for these two areas."

"But the improvement of the accommodation environment requires you to think of ways on your own. Although the funds are limited, the energy of these students is unlimited. You can think of ways on your own."

Chu Yunfei turned his head to signal the group of students who were still watching not far away, and said with a smile.

The meaning is actually very obvious.

Chu Yunfei had no money and didn't want to pay for it.

These brats still have the energy to watch the fun here after studying all day. Let's just give them something to do.

"I understand Headmaster."

"Director Feng, regarding the recruitment you mentioned, we can consider giving students who are temporarily unable to start practical training some theoretical knowledge and corresponding training on barreled artillery to create compound talents, so that they can not only use mortars, but also mountain artillery and field artillery."

"The 88mm artillery shells have not yet been re-produced, and the import of training shells will take some time. It would be good to teach them how to find the artillery positions and practice how to dig artillery positions first."

"Yes."

Ouyang Xianpeng was extremely shocked when he heard what Chu Yunfei said.

Only Chu Yunfei could come up with this idea, letting a group of students dig artillery positions without doing anything else, and they haven't even started firing yet.

“After one or two times, the students may not have any idea about it, but they will get bored after a while. We need to intersperse theoretical teaching with interesting teaching, and even arrange for the third batch of students to watch the practical training of the second batch of students.

We select those who have excellent theoretical scores or those who are serious about civil engineering to give them hands-on experience and practical operation. "

Speaking of this, Chu Yunfei also felt a little helpless.

Mortars, his main force has not yet been fully equipped according to the organization, and there is a large shortage.

As for the Artillery School, we want to make it really work.

Three million a year is just the basic amount...the right thing to do is to continue to increase investment.

Who will pay for this?
Chu Yunfei definitely couldn't come up with so much money on his own.

The financial income of southeastern Shanxi is more than enough to support an artillery school.

However, the fiscal revenue of southeastern Shanxi is mainly invested in local production development, promoting a virtuous circle.

After much thought, I can only make Chiang Kai-shek suffer a little more.

"Also, don't worry about recruiting students because of insufficient funds. Recruit three or four batches first. It doesn't matter if they graduate later. Arrange theoretical knowledge first. As for accommodation, you can temporarily stay at the homes of fellow villagers. You can come back after the rear building is built."

"Isn't this too bad? Our daily training has affected the daily lives of the people in Shizhuang Township."

"Don't worry about it. As long as we do a good job in ideological work, the people will definitely understand us!" Chu Yunfei waved his hand: "We are a team fighting the Japanese invaders, the people's armed forces, not unreasonable bandits. Even if we have enclosed these barren mountains and wilderness as training grounds, haven't we compensated them?" Having said that.

Everyone understood Chu Yunfei's meaning.

At least the Flying Tiger Honor Division now has an extremely urgent need.

Chu Yunfei needs a large amount of artillery forces to supplement his team.

It's just that they don't understand.

Where did the Flying Tiger Honor Division get so many artillery pieces?

Chu Yunfei himself knew clearly that he had to seek aid from the Soviet Union and the United States.

Even the Northwest Manufacturing Bureau produced its own mortars.

As long as you can get it.

Even if Chu Yunfei had to beg for food by himself, it wouldn't be a big problem.

not to mention.

Chiang Kai-shek, Yan Xi Jinping and others also knew that these weapons could bring greater value to the troops equipped with them.

In short, no matter whether the three people in front of me can understand or guess it.

But at least the group knew that the status of the Artillery School was very important in Chu Yunfei's heart.

What Chu Yunfei was thinking in his heart was.

At least it should be based on filling up the establishment.

Provide a stable supply of corresponding artillery talents.

As for Liu Haibo, Ouyang Xianpeng, and even Feng Chunhua, they were naturally happy to see this scene.

This is a real resource tilt.

For this group of artillery school cadres, it means real importance.

"I will figure out the funding, you don't need to raise it. As for Dean Liu and Xianpeng, please draft a charter before the end of the month and report to me in Changzhi. I want to see specific measures and improvement ideas that can be implemented."

"Yes, sir, we will study it carefully."

"Ah."

Chu Yunfei nodded: "Dean Liu just said that our students' accommodation environment is not very good, so let's go and take a look."

Changzhi.

After a busy day, Sun Weimou had just returned to the base when he received the news that the Flying Tiger Honor Division had returned to Shanxi.

Although I know this.

But Sun Weimou did not expect that the first thing Chu Yunfei did after returning was to run to the Jincheng Detachment of the Shanxi Anti-Japanese National Salvation Army.

"Tianyu, aren't you worried at all?"

Zhuo Tianyu wondered, "Why should I worry? Everything is done in accordance with the rules assigned by Chief Chu. Even if some details have been optimized, it does not affect the implementation of relevant policies."

"You're fine, but I'm in a bit of trouble here. There are many things that I haven't had time to integrate. If Commander Chu finds out, it will be fatal."

"It's not you who is being killed. What are you afraid of?" Zhuo Tianyu asked with a smile, "What's the matter? Did you accept benefits from others?"

"Bullshit, you slander me as soon as you open your mouth. Do I need to accept benefits from them?" Sun Weimou was anxious.

"Then what are you afraid of? The troops are back. What else do you have to worry about? Even if something goes wrong, Commander Chu will be there to handle it. It won't be your fault, Sun Weimou."

Zhuo Tianyu teased and encouraged, "Haven't you been displeased with those old men for a long time?"

"It's not a good idea, but they are supporting the war under a clear banner. If we take action, it will be against the rules and we will lose the support of the people."

"Forget it, your job is still too complicated and troublesome." Zhuo Tianyu waved his hand, obviously not wanting to continue the discussion: "Unlike us, we deal with real ordinary people, who don't have so many tricks.

If we treat them well, they will treat us well. Moreover, if we give them real benefits, they will be willing to support the various troops, unlike you, who are facing a group of businessmen. "

"It is estimated that the army will arrive in the surrounding areas within two days. Is there any news on the demarcation of the garrison?"

"No, I didn't receive any notification. I just know that we crossed the Yellow River a day ago. I guess we are halfway there now."

Sun Weimou has given up the idea of ​​rushing to catch up with the progress: "Forget it, forget it, just do what needs to be done, this is not something we should worry about."

Zhuo Tianyu nodded in agreement: "Let's get ready. We will definitely be called to a meeting after we come back. With Chief Chu's character, he will definitely find out the specific situation in the southeastern part of Shanxi."

In the blink of an eye, another two days passed.

Only then did Chu Yunfei return to Changzhi area.

In his opinion, the overall situation is not bad.

At least he saw no displaced refugees in the random direction he was heading.

I have not seen or heard of any people in southeastern Shanxi becoming bandits because they could not survive.

In this era when war almost enveloped most of China.

Every Chinese person has been directly or indirectly affected and harmed by Japan's invasion of China to varying degrees.

Southeastern Shanxi is not a paradise on earth.

But it is also one of the few good places in China.

The troops were stationed in various places according to Zhang Dayun's arrangements.

According to Chu Yunfei's plan, soldiers and officers will be given home leave in batches over a period of one month.

Let them go back and see their families too.

On the one hand, we also need to give them some time to rest and adjust.

The war had been going on for half a year, and even if they were strong, they needed some rest.

After simply dealing with some trivial matters in the military.

Chu Yunfei immediately began to read the development report sent by Sun Weimou and Zhuo Tianyu.

The reporting styles of the two were also influenced by Chu Yunfei.

Like to list data.

In Chu Yunfei's view, data is the most intuitive display.

Although it may be a bit one-sided, hiding some existing problems and details.

But it is relatively efficient.

In the past six months, 28,000 acres of new wasteland have been reclaimed, and the production capacity of crude steel and coal has increased by about 40 percent.

The coverage area of ​​Changzhi Newspaper’s weekly report has even reached the mountainous areas.

Even the people living in the Taihang Mountains know about the Changzhi Newspaper Company.

They know that someone will give them free newspapers regularly to help them understand what is happening outside.

No matter how big or small the matter is, as long as it is an industry or matter that Sun Wemou can get involved in.

Basically, a detailed report will be given to Chu Yunfei.

As for Zhuo Tianyu's report, it was relatively rough.

After all, he is a rough guy and has not been to school for many days.

I can’t learn Sun Weimou’s way of avoiding the important and focusing on the trivial, as well as his art of speaking.

It very intuitively illustrates the current development of local armed forces and militia organizations.

The number of militia guerrilla units in southeastern Shanxi reached 360.

The average number of people is around thirty, which works out to be around ten thousand people.

This does not include the part-time local armed forces. If the Shanxi Anti-Japanese National Salvation Army and other teams in various counties are included, the basic number of people reaches nearly 30,000.

This is not a small number, and this is the number of reserve personnel after two expeditions to supplement the Flying Tiger Honor Division.

"According to the reports submitted by Sun Weimou and Zhuo Tianyu, the southeastern Shanxi region is currently developing steadily, and the production capacity of grain and industrial raw materials is steadily increasing."

Fang Ligong glanced at the report handed over by Chu Yunfei, and said with a smile: "It seems that these two people have suffered a lot. Local work is not so easy to make daily necessities, such as the output of local salt, and even Sun Weimou has a unique idea.

We are planning to farm fish on a large scale in the reservoir to provide meat for our people.”

Chu Yunfei placed his right hand under his nose and rubbed it. After thinking for a moment, he said, "The development of fisheries may be worth studying. Are there any experts in this area?"

"It's not clear. We, the guys who fought in the war, don't really know much about local development." Fang Ligong shook his head.

Chu Yunfei turned and looked at Sun Ming beside him.

Sun Ming grinned: "I really don't know about this. How about putting an ad in the newspaper to recruit talents, just like we did when we invited Mr. Xian before?"

"Yes, I thought so too. If not, then we can hire relevant experts at a high price." Chu Yunfei thought for a moment and then added: "Since you thought of the newspaper, then please ask Miss Song and Miss Manli to come over. It's just right that we should study how to maximize the efficiency of the propaganda machine now."

Fang Ligong thought for a moment: "Sir, do you mean to expand to Shaanxi?"

Chu Yunfei nodded: "If it is limited to the southeast of Shanxi, the influence will not be enough."

"For now, we may develop southward first. At least from the current situation, Commander Sun is still very open-minded."

(End of this chapter)