Anti-Japanese War: From Becoming Chu Yunfei to Rising

Chapter 37 No one is optimistic about the 358th Regiment!
World War II Zone, Commander-in-Chief Headquarters.

A group of senior generals sat in the conference room at the call of Yan Laoxi.

On his left were the Deputy Commander-in-Chief of the Second War Zone, the Chief, and Mr. Zou, who had just arrived in Taiyuan City.

They represent the Eighth Route Army.

On the right were Yan Laoxi's own direct subordinates, Yang Aiyuan and Sun Chu.

There were not many participants.

But each one is a heavyweight.

This telegram from the 358th Regiment.

He received unprecedented attention from Yan Laoxi.

The vanguard of the 15th Independent Mixed Brigade was severely damaged or even completely wiped out.

Once you can succeed.

Yan Laoxi knows it clearly.

What a beneficial impact this has on the entire war situation.

and so.

He would call everyone to a meeting as soon as possible.

Just for discussion.

Whether it is possible to truly achieve the established strategic goals.

Although Chu Yunfei's combat deployment was unclear, the battlefield situation had already been formed.

He has already reached this position, has been through hundreds of battles, and has extremely rich battlefield experience.

After a few words, they deduced Chu Yunfei's possible deployment.

Obviously, it is the main force of Chu Yunfei's 358th Regiment.

Already arrived in the surrounding areas of Yuanping.

otherwise.

Chu Yunfei would never send such an ambiguous telegram.

Seeing that everyone had been talking about Chu Yunfei's possible combat deployment for more than ten minutes, they still couldn't reach a consensus.

Yan Laoxi chuckled, slightly easing the awkward atmosphere at the scene: "Yun Fei is worried that there are Japanese spies in the commander's headquarters."

Yan Laoxi sighed and motioned to the combat staff standing beside him to serve tea: "If you ask me, Yun Fei is still too cautious."

Mr. Zou chuckled and said, "Commander Yan, the Japanese have been infiltrating and gathering intelligence on the Republic of China for decades. We should be more cautious."

Yan Laoxi nodded in agreement, and then continued, "Yes, so we should be cautious, also for the sake of the overall situation of the war of resistance."

The operations staff brought over a few cups of tea.

Yan Laoxi turned around and whispered, "Xiao Sun, you should go down too!"

The major-level combat staff officer was slightly stunned, with a hint of surprise in his eyes.

But he still nodded, walked out of the meeting room and closed the door.

The commander of the Sixth Army, Yang Aiyuan, was the first to speak out and express his opinion: "Commander Yan, everyone, I think this is a good opportunity, a good way to reverse the declining situation in the battlefield of northern Shanxi."

Yang Aiyuan paused, then continued: "But, have you ever thought about this?"

"In this battle, if the 358th Regiment captures Yuanping City, they will be caught in a situation where they are attacked from both sides. Not only do they need to block the Japanese reinforcements, but they also have to guard against the enemy forces in the encirclement breaking out."

When surrounded, one will naturally think about breaking out.

This is how normal people think.

Commander of the 15th Independent Mixed Brigade.

Unless you are a fool, you would not think of relying on more than 3,000 troops to resist the siege of tens of thousands of main forces.

This is the 14th Army Group, one of the elite main forces of the National Army.

Among them are the 10th Division and the 83rd Division.

Although he was the second batch of adjustment divisions of the National Government.

But overall, the combat effectiveness is still very good, and it is one of the best in the country today.

Three thousand VS more than thirty thousand.

Let anyone take command.

With a force of three thousand men, the logistic supply lines were cut off.

Encountered such a strategic situation.

The first option must be to break out to the north and get closer to the reinforcements that support you.

The second thing is to hold on and wait for reinforcements to open a gap and provide support.

In other words, no matter what the enemy commander Seiichiro Shinohara chooses.

The 358th Regiment will bear the greatest pressure. The key to victory or defeat in this battle also lies in the 358th Regiment.

Sun Chu frowned and reminded: "The 358th Regiment suffered heavy casualties in the battle at Ruyuekou. Although some troops were added in Xing County, it is impossible to restore combat effectiveness in such a short time!"

The Second War Zone prepared weapons and ammunition supplies for the 358th Regiment stationed in Yangquan.

Most of them have been shipped to Yangquan.

In other words, the 358th Regiment at this time.

In addition to obtaining some food and fodder supplies in Xing County.

There were no weapons, ammunition, or other supplies.

At this time, Yan Laoxi was listening to everyone discussing.

Regarding the view that the 358th Regiment should hold on to Yuanping, everyone believed that Chu Yunfei and his 358th Regiment would most likely not be able to withstand the combined attack of the Japanese invaders.

When talking about Yuanping City, everyone talked about Brigade Commander Jiang Yuzhen.

Another long sigh.

Chu Yunfei also described in the telegram that the body of Brigade Commander Jiang was destroyed and cruelly treated by the Japanese invaders.

Speaking of this, Yan Laoxi frowned and cursed: "These Japanese are no different from animals, they have no humanity!"

The 196th Brigade, an elite force in the Second War Zone, is Yan Laoxi's direct subordinate.

Jiang Yuzhen, also known as a fierce general in Jinzhong, has followed him for many years.

"Commander Yan, the safest way at this time is to order the 358th Regiment to withdraw from the Yuanping front and go to Yangquan for garrison as originally planned. This will also strengthen the defense force on the Niangzi Pass front."

Yan Laoxi shook his head.

Yang Aiyuan guessed what Yan Laoxi was thinking.

He wanted to avenge Jiang Yuzhen and the soldiers of the 196th Brigade, but he didn't want to deplete the strength of Chu Yunfei's 358th Regiment.

The plan went smoothly, but General Wei was one of Chiang Kai-shek's Five Tiger Generals.

Decades of military service.

If Old Man Yan had expressed the same idea, how could General Wei not know it?
No wonder no one from the Central Army was invited to attend the meeting.
At this time, Wei Lihuang had been appointed by Chiang Kai-shek as the commander-in-chief of the Second War Zone.

Theoretically, Yan Laoxi is not qualified to give orders directly to Wei Lihuang.

Chiang Kai-shek naturally knew what kind of person Yan Laoxi was and was on guard against him.

Just as Yang Aiyuan and others were thinking about how to have the best of both worlds.

A voice came from outside the meeting room: "Commander Yan, Commander Wei has an urgent message."

"Come in!"

Liu Tao looked serious and stepped forward to hand the telegram to Yan Laoxi.

Wei Lihuang indicated in the telegram that he agreed with the encirclement and annihilation plan.
Old Yan had a suspicious look on his face and glanced at everyone.

That's not right. After the telegram reached him, the news was never spread out.

Those who knew about this were still in a meeting!

It took less than half an hour from start to finish, so Staff Officer Sun had no time to pass on the message.

Could it be that?
Chu Yunfei, Chu Yunfei, what can I say about you?

"Since Commander Wei also agrees with this battle plan, call Yun Fei back and work hard to annihilate the powerful enemy!"

"Yes!"

After the meeting, Yan Laoxi called his trusted and beloved general Yang Aiyuen.

He had no doubt about Chu Yunfei's loyalty.

But as an old man who has been up and down in the vast ocean for decades.

He was a little worried about Chu Yunfei.

Too murderous and too strong.

Ever since he came to prominence, he has been unwilling to suffer any loss.

Except for Yan Laoxi himself and the Chairman.

I have never seen Chu Yunfei take anyone seriously.

Very proud.

War room compartment.

Yan Laoxi and Yang Aiyuen sat together.

"Xingru, what do you think about this matter?"

During this period, both the Red and Blue parties suffered heavy casualties.

In 1937, the Japanese soldiers were so powerful that they could knock people down at the sound of gunfire within a distance of meters!
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(End of this chapter)