Anti-Japanese War: From Becoming Chu Yunfei to Rising

Chapter 377: A war of attrition that gradually encroaches on the enemy, Yan Laoxi is shocked!
The number of combat troops stationed in Mongolia was actually not that large.

Directly belonging to its combat sequence.

There are only the 26th Division and the 2nd Mixed Brigade.

Some time ago, in order to strengthen the military strength in northern Shanxi (after the Beitongpu Campaign ended).
The Fifth Mixed Brigade, which was directly under the North China Front Army, was assigned to the combat sequence of the Mongolian Army.

Sugiyama Gen was not only the commander of the North China Front Army.

He was also the commander of the troops stationed in Mongolia.

This seemingly unnecessary operation was actually intended to allow the 5th Mixed Brigade to be assigned to fight in the northern Shanxi region.

With the mobilization of the Japanese army.

The first to receive the news were Fu Zuoyi's troops, who were closely following the movements of the Japanese army.

In the early morning of the next day.

Chu Yunfei had just woken up when he received a telegram from General Fu Zuoyi.

Fang Ligong raised his eyebrows, his face strange: "A brigade of troops to reinforce?"

Knowing that they were going to attack.

They only sent a brigade of troops for reinforcement.

This is obviously telling them, is there a problem?
Zhang Dayun was even more confused: "Bait?"

Chu Yunfei nodded: "It's most likely, otherwise it can't be explained at all."

Within a radius of 75 kilometers.

The Japanese army's deployment situation is clearly visible.

The combat troops of the four mixed brigades, namely the 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th, are not in very good condition.

If we want to defend the northern Shanxi region, we cannot rely solely on these Japanese troops.

"Sir, the attack by the 14th Army is not going smoothly. The Japanese are holding the commanding heights. The attacking troops lack indirect fire weapons and are difficult to extract. We have organized a charge for two days, but the effect is very poor."

Chu Yunfei frowned slightly: "Maintain a small-scale and long-term offensive, not to let them charge in human waves."

"Soldiers are also born by their mothers and raised by their fathers."

"Send my words to the commanders of the combat troops and tell them to use their brains more during battles!"

Fang Ligong stopped him and said, "Wait, Lord Yun, your tone is too blunt. After all, the commander of the battle is from Baoding. The generals are basically your seniors."

"That's it. If you think my words are unpleasant, then fight the war well and sacrifice fewer soldiers."

"If they fight well, I will naturally take credit for them."

Fang Ligong stopped trying to persuade him, and Zhao Pengcheng turned around and walked towards the confidential room.

at the same time.

North China Front Army Headquarters.

Sugiyama Gen and others have already set off for Shijiazhuang to take command on the front line.

Lin Canghui, the remaining intelligence chief, looked at the latest intelligence in his hand with a bewildered look on his face.

After much hesitation.

I decided to send it to Zhangjiakou intact.

Lin Canghui naturally couldn't decide too many things.

But it is still possible to influence Sugiyama's decision.

At this time, he didn't need to achieve any of his goals, as his current position was basically close to his limit.

It was already a stretch for him to be able to smoothly handle intelligence in the entire North China region and carry out the corresponding management of spy agencies and personnel.

Regardless of whether this information is true or false.

He would first report to the North China Front Army Headquarters.

Let Sugiyama decide whether to report to the Tokyo headquarters.

Things like passing on the blame.

Lin Canghui has always done a good job.

Not long after Sugiyama got off the plane, he received the corresponding telegram documents.

The content of this intelligence is very straightforward.

The Ninth War Zone of China has realized that our army will launch a corresponding attack.

Rapid mobilization is currently underway to prepare for war.

The Fifth and Third War Zones were running out of combat supplies and were unable to meet basic combat needs, and there were many deserters.

Sugiyama sighed.

The authenticity of this telegram is very high.

While the Second War Zone was making big moves, they were also bluffing in the Ninth War Zone.

It is naturally impossible to put too much energy on the Fifth and Third War Zones.

But then again.

In the Fifth War Zone, except for Tang Enbo's troops which could be called the direct line and Sun Lianzhong's troops which could be called the main force, the rest of the troops could not force Chang Ruiyuan to surrender even if they were eliminated.

On the contrary, it indirectly helped Chang Ruiyuan to complete the unification of the army and eliminate other local military factions.

It is naturally impossible for the Japanese to take the initiative to attack the Fifth War Zone.

Instead of destroying the local military forces.

They would rather persuade them to surrender or even defeat them.

Soldiers pass by like a comb, and bandits pass by like a rake.

It is a true portrayal of the vast majority of local troops during this period.

Many of the bandits who occupied the mountains and acted as kings were basically local armed forces before.

Some of these people fulfilled their responsibilities and obligations as soldiers, but Chang Ruiyuan did not give them corresponding respect and treatment out of selfish motives.

Some of them were reorganized from old warlord armies, local armed forces, or even bandits and outlaws.

It's hard to change a bandit's nature.

Based on this, the contradiction between local troops and the central army will only become more and more serious.

After much hesitation, Sugiyama decided to report the news to the Tokyo headquarters.

Let them decide.

Is it necessary to launch corresponding offensives in the Fifth War Zone and other areas?

the other side.

The first line of the farm.

"Chirp~"

Boom!

The heavy mortar company of the 12th Infantry Regiment was transferred to reinforce the attacking 13th Infantry Regiment.

Ping Zhiheng was extremely excited after receiving artillery support.

The 107mm mortar fired several shells immediately.

"Boom~!"

"Boom!"

Two or three consecutive mortar shells fell into the village.

The explosion destroyed a thatched house and also ignited the surrounding firewood piles.

Two more shells fell.

The Japanese didn't even need to put out the fire themselves.

The blast generated by the explosion killed four or five puppet soldiers who came to put out the fire.

The Japanese and puppet troops were also extremely sad at this time.

For two or three days, we basically had to stay in the trenches.

The artillery support they requested was delayed in arriving.

Instead, it was the brigade commander who asked them to hold on for another three days.

Taking advantage of the cover of night, they broke out through Xiaguan and Shangzhai.

There they will receive two Type 92 infantry guns.

But will the Jin army soldiers besieging them give them this opportunity?
Dusk.

Night gradually fell.

Just when this group of Japanese and puppet troops were about to relax.

“Beep, beep, beep~!”

As the loud and shrill charge horn sounded.

The group of Japanese soldiers hiding in the trenches suddenly felt like they were facing a powerful enemy.

It was as if the fear engraved in their bones suddenly lingered in their hearts.

The charge!

This is the death warrant of the deceased!
In an instant, they felt as if the sky had fallen!
Damn the Chinese, damn the national army!

If you want the position, why not wait until we evacuate!
You have clearly formed a siege on us.

Trying to attack such a defensive position without the cover of heavy weapons.

Many of you will die as well!

"Prepare for battle~!"

Following the captain's order.

This group of Japanese and puppet troops were preparing for their final struggle before death.

They quickly took their positions.

The few remaining four light machine guns were also re-erected at this time.

A concealed heavy machine gun position.

At this time, the sandbag was also opened with the help of the assistant shooter.

Cleared the relevant shooting horizon.

however.

Just as they were on high alert waiting for the attack from the Kuomintang troops.

But only sporadic gunshots were heard.

Bang~! Bang~! Bang~!

The sound of dense rifle fire continued.

The Japanese soldiers quickly retreated back into the trenches.

But even if it was just that short half a minute.

More than ten of these Japanese soldiers were killed again.

Rogue style of play.

The 13th Infantry Regiment, which had a large number of troops and equipment advantages, was unable to directly attack the enemy.

All kinds of fancy operations were used.

They even bought an older ox from the villagers at the soldiers' suggestion.

He fastened a pack of explosives on it and set the straw on fire behind him.

They wanted to take this opportunity to attack the Japanese defense line.

It was a pity that the Japanese soldiers’ marksmanship was so good that the old cow was shot dead on the spot when it only rushed halfway.

The violent explosion instantly turned the remains of his body into a pool of blood.

"Gudong~!"

When the Japanese soldiers saw this scene, they couldn't help but swallow their saliva.

It was as if this would be their fate.

After learning about the battle situation.

Chu Yunfei did not urge them.

The longer this battle with almost no losses lasts, the better it is for them.

Of course.

The Japanese military actually thought so too.

Chu Yunfei was waiting for the arrival of this batch of Soviet aid and new American equipment.

What the Japanese were waiting for was the formation of new combat forces and the completion of the deployment of each unit.

The situation of a strategic decisive battle between the two sides has been formed, and it is not possible for one side to avoid fighting if it wants to.

As the situation escalates further.

Field air defense forces also began to be gradually deployed in various groups.

The eight heavy artillery pieces of the 30th Artillery Regiment were also deployed by Chu Yunfei on the left wing group.

That is the main force led by Qian Bojun.

This time.

Chu Yunfei is really not biased.

"From the current strategic situation of both sides, we will sweep away the enemy forces in northwest Shanxi with thunderous momentum."

"At present, the most direct and convenient way to attack Datong is to attack from the west to the east with the central group."

"As the main force of the Mongolian Army, the 26th Brigade is held back by Fu Zuoyi's troops, so it is unlikely that they will be able to split up and move south."

"We haven't given much thought to how to attack Datong," Chu Yunfei added.

Standing in front of the battle sand table, Fang Ligong continued to introduce the enemy and our own situation on the battlefield: "On the Pingxingguan front battlefield, the 11th Infantry Regiment has captured and cleared the Japanese Caijiayu stronghold, and is currently passing through the Xihekou area and attacking the puppet troops in Zhongzhuangpu and Xiaodaogou."

"The 13th Infantry Regiment estimates that it will completely wipe out the enemy troops in Tianzhuang and Xiaguan tomorrow, and will encircle Lingqiu County in the south according to the original plan."

"The offensive on the Pingxingguan front is not urgent. Our goal is only to attract the attention of the main force of the North China Front. What really gives me a headache is the 14th Army. Their offensive is much slower than we imagined."

Chu Yunfei rubbed his head.

The 14th Army Group does have a large number of combat troops.

But the fighting ability is really nothing to compliment.

You can’t even get an evaluation of initial training within the system.

The Sixth Army’s current combat effectiveness is quite poor.

The total number of troops under his command is about 10,000.

But at this point in time, those who can survive are basically the essence.

Its combat effectiveness is even stronger than that of the 14th Army Group, the main force of the Central Army.

Who can I go to for justice in this matter?

Chu Yunfei knew about these troops and was not aware of the poor quality of the recruits.

It will take at least half a year to sort it out, and it will take a famous general who is good at leading troops.

Guo Jiqiao is still a long way from being a famous general of the National Army.

Chu Yunfei was also reluctant to believe these old military officers from Baoding.

Too slippery, too oily, too smart.

Unlike the young people from the Shanxi Army and the Whampoa Military Academy.

Just when Chu Yunfei was trying every possible way to provide assistance to the 14th Army.

Zhao Pengcheng walked over quickly.

"Sir, Commander Yan called to inquire about the battle situation."

"Tell the truth, and send a copy of the battle report sent to Shancheng to report to Commander Yan once a day, and send a telegram to the headquarters every other day. If there is a reply, change it to once a day."

"Yes!" Zhao Pengcheng understood and nodded immediately.

Second World War Commander Headquarters.

The fifth day of the Shanxi-Northern Offensive.

Yan Laoxi finally received the telegram sent by Chu Yunfei.

[The left-wing group's offensive is going smoothly. It has now crossed Shuo County and is heading towards Shentou and Daiyue. After cutting off the enemy's rear and support routes, it will launch an attack on Shuo County. It has been confirmed that 135 enemy troops have been annihilated, including 75 Japanese troops and 60 puppet troops. The number of seized supplies and equipment has not yet been fully counted.

The main force in the middle was blocked in its attack and the enemy's firepower was fierce. Before they could reach Malankou (the pass west of Ruyuekou), Ruyuekou and Xiashe, they had consumed too much energy.

The right-wing group has now captured Tuanchengkou, Caijiayu, and the Xihekou area, and is trying to encroach on Lingqiu and Hunyuan. It has indeed killed 78 Japanese soldiers and annihilated a cavalry company of the puppet army. 】

When he saw the battle report for the first time, Yan Laoxi was actually very happy.

At first glance, the battle was basically won.

But if you look closely, you can see that the Japanese army actually suffered almost no major losses.

These main forces of the National Army in northern Shanxi, totaling 70,000 to 80,000 troops, are actually still where they are.

Essentially no progress has been made.

Old Yan was a little anxious: "Once the army moves, people and horses will have to eat and chew. How long will the food and grass accumulated last year be enough to consume it?"

Based on previous combat experience.

When the army moves, people eat and horses chew.

The amount of food lost in logistics and transportation is an astronomical figure for them.

Today they no longer have railways to rely on.

The transportation losses would be more serious.

"If we can't win the war quickly, I'm afraid this battle in northern Shanxi will end in failure."

Chu Xichun couldn't help but comfort him when he heard this: "Commander Yan, you are worrying too much. The reform of the logistics system is prepared for a long-term war of attrition. The loss during our transportation process is only one-third of the previous consumption, which is enough to support three months of combat..."

Yan Laoxi was shocked and horrified: "What on earth is going on?"

"This is actually Yun Fei's credit. Commander Yan, please listen to my detailed explanation."

(End of this chapter)