Anti-Japanese War: From Becoming Chu Yunfei to Rising

Chapter 379: Steady as a rock? The advantage lies in me! (Subscribe)

Small-scale, ongoing fighting continues.

The two sides seemed to be competing to see who was more patient and who would lose patience first.

The entire month of July basically ended in a battle of gradual erosion.

The Japanese invaders were soon attacked by both the left and right wing groups.

All the outlying strongholds except the county towns of Shuoxian, Lingqiu, Yingxian, Huairen, Guangling, etc. were abandoned.

Of course.

The Japanese army believed that they had abandoned the battlefield.

In fact, they were forced to have no other options due to the piecemeal approach.

Such a war was simply torture for the Japanese army.

The range and firepower of the army are inferior to those of the National Army.

They could only hide in their stronghold and take the beating.

The occasional harassment brought their spirits to the brink of collapse.

Especially the elusive sniper.

Occasionally, there is the sound of firecrackers.

Suddenly, a mortar shell hit the stronghold.

Torment, complete and utter torture.

Sugiyama Gen immediately ordered the abandonment of the outer outposts and all retreated to the county town.

In this way, the tug-of-war battle that lasted for a month ended with the Japanese army's retreat.

All the troops also launched an encirclement of the Japanese army according to the original combat plan.

North China Front Army Headquarters (Zhangjiakou).

Sugiyama Gen and other generals looked anxious.

Yamashita Fengwen was standing in front of them at this time, introducing the latest intelligence and the strategic situation of both sides to the generals: "First, the enemy forces in Shuo County, Pinglu, and Daiyue are the main force of the 88th Division and the Flying Tiger Army, and the commander is Qian Bojun, the first general under Chu Yunfei.

His conducting style is known for its steadiness.

It has five combat regiments with a total strength of about 18,000 men.

Equipped with heavy weapons.

The estimated number of mountain cannons is more than twenty-four.

It is also equipped with a large number of indirect fire weapons and direct fire weapons.

Intelligence shows that this batch of indirect fire weapons and direct fire weapons were mainly provided by Americans.

The main models have calibers of 107 mm and mm respectively.

This poses a great challenge to our army's current field fortifications.

The enemy's left wing has now formed an encirclement of our Shuo County defenders.

But they did not launch an attack on our Shuo County garrison.

Part of its main force is currently attacking towards Daiyue.

A part of our army's 3rd Mixed Brigade, about 800 people, is defending here.

According to the original battle plan, we will retreat towards Huairen County after blocking the enemy for half a day."

"Second, the main force of the enemy's central group is the 14th Army, the commander is Guo Jiqiao, a graduate of the Baoding Military Academy, and the main force under his command is the 14th Army, the commander is Li Mo'an, a graduate of the first term of the Whampoa Military Academy.

It is one of Chang Ruiyuan's main forces.

The total combat numbers under its jurisdiction are three armies and six divisions.

The combat strength is estimated to be around 30,000.

Equipped with a large number of heavy weapons.

A full-scale attack on our defenses was launched fifteen days ago.

At present, our garrison troops in the Yingxian direction have suffered heavy casualties, with less than 200 combat soldiers left.
According to the assessment of front-line combat troops, most of our casualties were caused by artillery fire.

It is clear that the 14th Army's combat effectiveness is relatively weak, but it has been strengthened. The type and quantity of its heavy weapons are unknown for the time being, and the intelligence department is trying to find a solution to this."

"The commander of the enemy's right wing group is Huang Baitao, who has three combat regiments under his command, with a total combat force of about 11,000 people."

"Huang Baitao, a native of Guangdong, was a general of a ragtag army and later studied at the Army University. He has a lot of experience and his command style is changeable and cunning, but his behavior logic is relatively rigid."

"According to the latest intelligence we received a few days ago, the main combat force under his command is currently launching an offensive against Lingqiu County, but the offensive is not going well."

"General Tsuneoka Kanji, the commander of the 2nd Mixed Brigade, clearly stated in a telegram yesterday that they have already attempted a counterattack. Even with the full support of the aviation unit, our army's progress is still slow."

Sugiyama Gen's eyes flashed with a hint of fear, and then he asked, "How is the enemy's air defense force performing?"

"They carried out the corresponding barrage of repelling, but did not shoot down our fighter planes. It's just that the support efficiency of our Third Air Corps was low, and the officers and soldiers on the front line were quite dissatisfied."

Sugiyama shook his head and said, "After the meeting, send a telegram to the aviation unit, asking them to continue to support the Lingqiu defenders and ensure that the Lingqiu and Guangling fronts are in the hands of our army."

"Please also ask them to attack the enemy's logistics supply lines. I will sign the corresponding combat orders and launch indiscriminate bombings when necessary."

Sugiyama was silent for a moment and then added: "At least we must ensure that these places cannot be handed over intact to the enemy."

"Hai!"

Indiscriminate bombing, loss of humanity?
In the eyes of these Japanese people at that time, the Chinese people were actually no different from animals.

When these generals were fighting, they would not consider the lives of the people in the area being fought over.

Indiscriminate bombing is just one of the methods used by these Japanese beasts.

Shinozuka Yoshio was silent for a moment and then said, "General, please allow me to go to Datong to command the First Army."

Sugiyama nodded: "Okay."

Yoshio Shinozuka turned and left.

He was just like the other combat generals attending the meeting.

They desperately hope.

Chu Yunfei's troops were able to launch a full-scale attack.

Only in this way can they seize the opportunity to launch a defensive counterattack and avenge their previous defeat.

Their main armored and cavalry units have assembled fifteen kilometers north of Datong.

And now? .

The vast majority of the National Army's main forces remained where they were.

There was no sign of a general offensive.

I don't know if I noticed their combat intentions.

Or it’s because of the lack of logistical supply.

But no matter what.

Everyone is clear about one thing.

That is once they take the initiative.

According to Chu Yunfei's previous combat habits.

They will inevitably choose to defend on the spot.

What's the point of hitting a hammer like that?
The Japanese army was in a dilemma.

Chu Yunfei's troops were also in a dilemma.

Although the number of combat troops attacking on the front line was small.

But the number of troops assembled on the front line has exceeded 80,000.

The daily consumption is actually astronomical.

Especially the losses in logistics and transportation have made the current Second World War Zone Commander's Headquarters extremely painful.

to this end.

Yan Laoxi's group specially convened a high-level meeting of the Second War Zone Commander Headquarters.

He doesn't have much to do now.

I often recall my command operations since the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression.

I felt that I made many mistakes in commanding the team.

As a result, he had no confidence in guiding Chu Yunfei, who had never been defeated, on how to fight.

He no longer has the mysterious confidence that Chang Ruiyuan had.

Yan Laoxi after he became self-aware.

I began to feel that three cobblers are better than one Zhuge Liang.

So they simply let Yang Aiyuan, Wang Jingguo, Chu Xichun and other senior generals stay in the combat meeting room.

Want to gather them all.

Use the so-called collective wisdom to formulate a suitable combat plan for Chu Yunfei's reference.

however.

Maybe it's out of caution.

Or maybe there is really no better solution to the current situation.

Everyone discussed for a long time but still couldn't come up with a suitable solution.

Yan Laoxi seemed to have realized something for a moment.

just like.

Except for Chu Xichun, there seems to be no real talent among the Jin army generals.

Basically, they are just senior generals who are of limited use.

Many people, including himself.

In many cases, the strategic and tactical choices are basically the same as those made during the warlord period.

The mindset is outdated.

If such a senior general were to command a large-scale battle, it would most likely be a disaster.

Although the level of senior Japanese generals was not very high.

But compared with the generals of the National Army.

The gap between the two sides is indeed not small.

Since no effective suggestions or solutions can be put forward.

Let's see if we can solve the real problem.

Yan Laoxi turned his head and looked at Xie Ming, who had remained silent and had little presence, and said, "Yufa, how is the grain collection work in southeastern Shanxi going?"

After hearing what Yan Laoxi said.

Everyone's eyes then turned to Xie Ming.

Xie Ming was silent for a moment, then continued: "We have only collected one-third of the amount. The people really don't have much surplus food at home. If we collect more, I'm afraid people will starve to death."

Old Man Yan waved his hand and said, "Then charge less. These are our own people. We can't let them starve to death."

Wang Jingguo continued, "The chairman has clearly stated that he cannot provide any more supplies needed for the war."

Chu Xichun also added: "According to the information we have obtained, the situation in the Ninth and Fifth War Zones is not very good either." "The latest statement from Shancheng is that the situation will probably improve only after the autumn crops in Sichuan mature..."

Yan Laoxi nodded slowly.

Chang Ruiyuan was not trying to trick them in this regard.

Today, the main grain-producing areas of the National Government are Hubei, Hunan and Sichuan.

Based on the information we have received so far.

The Japanese army is preparing to launch an attack on the northern Jiangxi region.

These Japanese devils had obviously chosen the timing of their attack carefully.

They chose to launch the attack before the autumn crops matured.

There may be factors involved in wanting to disrupt production in the Kuomintang-controlled areas.

Yan Laoxi thought for a moment, then turned around and asked, "What did Yunfei say? Where is the batch of Soviet war supplies?"

"These ammunition and shells are currently being transported to the front line and will be essential for the next round of offensive."

As soon as the stuff arrives.

The attack will naturally begin.

Border trade with the Soviets only happens once a year.

The amount of combat supplies negotiated this year is US$2.5 million.

During this period, the Soviets had already begun corresponding preparations for war, and basic combat supplies such as bullets became correspondingly cheaper.

But at the same time, there are basically not many options for heavy weapons.

A modified version of the 76mm mountain and field gun equipped by Chu Yunfei's troops.

It is also the main weapon equipped by the Soviet infantry division.

Even a big country like the Soviet Union.

Many of their main forces also use weapons and equipment with relatively backward performance.

"The Soviet Union's supplies have arrived, and the American supplies are estimated to have reached Yangon Port. The general offensive is estimated to start soon. I wonder what Yun Fei's plan is."

Chu Xichun took a deep breath and said in a clear voice: "After reporting the battle report yesterday, I called you in your name to ask about it. Yun Fei replied very quickly, but only had four words."

Yan Laoxi stroked his chin, pondered for a moment, and then asked, "As stable as Mount Tai?"

"The advantage is mine!"

After these words were spoken, the generals attending the meeting looked at each other in bewilderment.

The advantage is mine.

"Chu Yunfei's confidence is a little too great..." Wang Jingguo blinked and looked at his colleagues.

Just as he expected.

Although everyone had different thoughts, their views on this matter were surprisingly consistent.

indeed.

Eighty thousand against forty thousand.

Although they seem to have twice the troop advantage, their opponents are the Japanese army.

When the Japanese attacked.

The main force of the National Army still needed three times more troops to resist.

When launching an attack, they basically have five, eight, or even ten times the number of troops.

Chu Yunfei's troops have strong combat effectiveness.

The combat damage ratio is also very good.

In defensive battles, we can even achieve an excellent record of 1:1.5.

But the most critical main force in the middle.

The 14th Army did not perform very well this month.

Yan Laoxi coughed lightly and said, "It's a good thing to have confidence. We old guys should just wait quietly for the battle report."

Front headquarters.

Chu Yunfei took the pack of cigarettes in front of Wu Dadan with a smile and said, "You lost again, Dadan. Which hand are you in?"

Zhao Pengcheng whispered a few words into Wu Dabing's ear.

Wu Dadan suddenly realized something and quickly rearranged the chessboard: "Let's do it again."

Zhang Dayun laughed: "You are addicted to playing chess."

"I will definitely win this time. I have figured out Commander Chu's chess moves."

Chess path?

I still have this thing?

Chu Yunfei was a little confused.

He glanced at Wu Dabing, who was confident, and Zhao Pengcheng, who also looked confident.

He slapped the cigarette in his hand to Zhang Dayun who was standing beside him and said, "Help me organize the following battle report and send it to me in the evening."

Fang Ligong stepped forward upon hearing this and said, "Your Excellency, the ammunition and shells have been delivered and distributed to the frontline combat troops, in addition to the combat troops."

"The reserves in second-tier warehouses are also approaching saturation."

"At present, the number of 75mm and 76mm bullets has reached million, various types of mortar shells are , and the number of and mm caliber mountain artillery high-explosive shells has exceeded ."

If the front-line troops are included.

Now Chu Yunfei's troops.

The number of various types of artillery shells alone has reached 180,000.

The number of bullets has exceeded 30 million.

This is an extremely shocking number.

The Nationalist government's annual production of bullets was only 180 million rounds.

But these ammunition on the front line.

basically.

The entire output of the Northwest Manufacturing Bureau.

Plus the previous surplus and newly arrived war supplies.

It is understandable that there are so many war reserves.

"The Japanese army has built a large number of fortifications in the area around Datong. With these supplies alone, they may be able to capture Datong City."

Wu Dabao took the lead.

Chu Yunfei explained while jumping on his horse: "But we can't stop the Japanese invaders' counterattack. Even if we take Datong and then give it back to the enemy, this offensive will be in vain."

"Qian Bojun called. Should we launch an attack on Shuo County?"

Chu Yunfei put the chess piece that he was about to move back to its original position.
Wu Dadan was anxious: "Why are you regretting your move?"

Chu Yunfei ignored him.

Consciousness quickly immersed in the three-dimensional combat map.

Shuo County is very close to Yanmen Pass and Yangfangkou.

It is the closest stronghold to the Left Wing Army Corps and is also one of the stations on the Beitongpu Railway.

The second and third infantry regiments commanded by Qian Bojun have now advanced to the Pinglu and Daiyue lines and launched corresponding attacks.

For the attacking forces, Shuo County within the encirclement had become a virtual possession.

only.

The 30th Artillery Regiment was transferred to the Malankou front by Chu Yunfei and is currently participating in the siege of Ying County.

"After the 14th Army captures Ying County, transfer the 30th Artillery Regiment back to the outer areas of Shuo County to reduce the number of casualties among the attacking troops."

"Yes!"

Fang Ligong immediately walked towards the confidential room.

Issue the latest combat orders to Guo’s troops in the name of Chu Yunfei.

"Ying County has been fighting for seventeen days, right?"

Zhang Dayun, who was watching the chess game nearby, took over the conversation: "Today is the eighteenth day. There are not many Japanese and puppet troops left in the city."

"The 14th Army has basically not received any training in street fighting, so its combat efficiency may be slightly lower."

"I estimate that we should be able to eliminate the remaining enemies in the city within two days."

"What are their casualties?" Chu Yunfei asked knowingly.

"The number of people reported online is 2,300, and it is estimated that more than 1,700 Japanese and puppet troops were annihilated, including more than 700 Japanese troops."

The battle report of the 14th Army was relatively honest.

The reported figures fluctuate within five hundred.

still alright.

In the three-dimensional combat map, Chu Yunfei can clearly see that more than 600 Japanese troops stationed in Ying County have been killed.

In fact, there were less than two hundred Japanese soldiers left in Ying County.

If you can't get it down within a day,
Chu Yunfei needs to re-evaluate the combat effectiveness of the 14th Army and adjust the corresponding combat posture again.

After making a new move.

Wu Dadan was delighted: "It's worth exchanging the horse for the car."

Chu Yunfei then picked up the cannon in his hand and the horse that Wu Dadan had just placed and ate them: "Two years ago, the 32nd Brigade of the th Division, the Honma Brigade, captured Shuo County and massacred more than half of the population of Shuo County, creating the Shuo County Massacre that shocked China and the world."

"Two years later, we fought back here. The local people had been waiting for us, waiting for us to fight back."

Wu Dadan sat opposite Chu Yunfei and scratched his head: "These damn little devils."

"I always advocate blood for blood, tooth for tooth."

Wu boldly moved the chess piece with a smile: "Checkmate~!"

Chu Yunfei had already stood up and walked towards the battle map, and slowly added: "If he can kill our people, we can naturally kill these devils."

"We don't want to take a single Japanese prisoner in this battle."

"The same is true for the 14th Army Group."

As he spoke, he gestured to Zhang Dayun.

Guanghua brand cigarettes were handed to Chu Yunfei.

Look down.

The cigarettes are still unopened.

obviously.

Zhang Dayun predicted that he would most likely lose again if he lost the game.

He chuckled and whispered, "I'll return it to you after the next batch of supplies arrives."

Chu Yunfei turned around and threw the Guanghua cigarette to Wu Dadan who was standing not far away: "Go back and prepare, it's almost time, I have to go to the front-line headquarters to command the next battle."

(End of this chapter)