Anti-Japanese War: From Becoming Chu Yunfei to Rising

Chapter 382 What both parties are looking forward to! (Subscribe)
Zhangjiakou.

North China Front Army Headquarters.

A group of combat staff and intelligence staff were extremely busy.

The battle lines on the sand table were constantly adjusted with each telegram.

Their mood also changed from relaxed to heavy.

Previously.

Everyone was looking forward to Chu Yunfei's troops launching an attack.

And now is the time to attack.

All the old devils were not happy.

Without him.

The speed of the attack was simply too fast.

At this moment, this group of Japanese people were like young women who had just entered the bridal chamber after getting married.

I’m afraid that it won’t come, and I’m also afraid that it will happen recklessly.

What allowed Chu Yunfei's troops to attack so swiftly.

How can I deal with a little girl like this?

Yamashita Tomoyuki only reviewed the battle situation for a while and then quickly found Sugiyama Gen to report the situation.

"Commander, judging from the current situation, the enemy has launched a full-scale attack, especially the main force of Qian Bojun's troops, which has now entered Shuo County."

Yamashita Tomoyuki's tone was full of worry.

Even he himself was a little anxious.

Shuo County is a station on the Beitongpu Railway Line, as well as a military stronghold and defense fulcrum.

Previously.

Chu Yunfei's troops bypassed Shuo County.

In the eyes of these Japanese, it actually means that they do not have the corresponding ability to attack.

There are many reasons for not having the ability to attack.

Whether it was because the heavy artillery units were deployed in the middle road where the 14th Army was located, or because the number of artillery shells was insufficient.

not to mention.

Shuo County has a city wall.

After blocking the four city gates.

The attacking troops have no choice but to fight head-on, which means they can basically only rely on bombing, artillery fire, or blasting.

Lack of heavy weapons.

Basically, don't even think about getting it.

The attack of Chu Yunfei's troops.

The intelligence they had gathered over the past month was quickly overturned.

From the beginning of the bombardment to the present day.

But it only took about an hour.

Another telegram came from the Japanese garrison stationed in Shuo County.

Already with the determination to die.

Damn it!

Sugiyama Gen was extremely shocked, but his expression remained calm.

Otherwise, how can you say he is an old devil who has seen big scenes!

It's like nothing happened if a thousand people died.

But in fact.

One hour.

A county town where more than a thousand Japanese puppet troops are stationed has begun to request tactical guidance, which means that Chu Yunfei's troops have extremely strong combat effectiveness.

Far exceeds pre-war assessments.

It was as if there was some incomprehensible magic that could restore the organization and combat effectiveness in a very short time.

And they, as a more powerful country, can't.

The North China Front Army's preset location for the decisive battle was around Huairen.

Only such a place could facilitate the deployment of their cavalry and armored forces.

Sugiyama Gen was both surprised and happy at this time.

If Chu Yunfei's troops continued to attack northwards and even suffered a setback.

Then, the tank brigade and cavalry group (two pseudo-Mongolian cavalry divisions and one cavalry brigade) deployed on the second line would immediately launch a raid.

In the case of a comprehensive counterattack.

Sugiyama Gen was confident that he could completely defeat Chu Yunfei and the tens of thousands of main forces in the Second War Zone.

"Don't be so anxious, Yamashita-kun. Our front is actually as stable as a rock. Even if the powerful Japanese army wants to capture Shuo County, it will need to consume a large amount of combat supplies and even need the assistance of the air force."

"There is no way the Shuo County garrison can be wiped out in just two hours. There is no need to worry!"

Yamashita Tomoyuki remained silent.

Although he knew that Sugiyama Gen had never prepared any relevant support plan from the beginning to the end, and even did not believe that these baits deployed on the front line could survive.

But, at least these warriors from our brother country should be made aware of their fate!

They should bravely dedicate themselves and sacrifice their lives for His Majesty the Heavenly Locust.

Instead of dying in despair like this.

Yamashita Tomoyuki expressed his views solemnly and added: "In the past two years, this ace army of the Chinese government has accumulated a lot of experience in offensive warfare. I am worried that their previous attacks were just to run in the second-line troops or the wounded soldiers."

How could Yamashita Tomoyuki's statement be without reason?
only.

After all, Yamashita Tomoyuki was just a chief of staff.

He was not a front commander in the true sense.

When he commanded the 25th Army to attack Southeast Asia in history.

The methods used to treat their own officers and soldiers were equally cruel.

If you look at it from a different position, you will think differently.

Sugiyama Gen was considering the entire war situation in North China.

Don't care about the gains and losses of a city or a place.

"Sacrifice" the elite troops of the vassal state who were defending Shuo County.

For Sugiyama Gen, it is actually the best choice for command.

But this choice is somewhat cruel and inhumane.

This kind of cruel.

Just like the first commander of the North China Front Army, Terauchi Hisaichi.

The late stage of the Battle of Xuzhou.

In order to win the North China Front Army and the Central China Front Army's large-scale detour and encirclement tactics, they swallowed up the main force of the National Army in the Xuzhou area in one bite.

He even dared to use the reinforced 14th Division as bait to slow down the retreat of the main force.

In front of Yamashita Tomoyuki, Sugiyama Gen also acted as if he had been mentally prepared for this, and only emphasized: "Captain Moriyama's judgment of the battle situation must be subjective, and the battle will not be so difficult."

I don't know if this is a common problem among senior commanders.

Throughout the history of war.

Regardless of the senior commanders on the Chinese side.

He was also a senior commander of the Japanese army.

They always have an extremely optimistic attitude, and in their minds, grassroots battles should develop in a certain way.

Actually.

Basically, every battle was quite different from what they expected.

When both sides truly realize this, they will enter a new vicious circle.

Sugiyama Gen organized his words, as if he was comforting Yamashita Tomoyuki and other young officers, and also seemed to be convincing himself again.

"Mr. Yamashita, no commander would commit the vast majority of his troops in the first round of siege, nor would he use all his artillery fire, because they don't know the specific defense deployment in our city, let alone the deployment of our troops."

Sugiyama Gen thought of the situation of the Japanese army's biggest opponent, the vast majority of the National Army troops.

After a moment of silence, he added: "The premise is that they are truly qualified commanders."

Sugiyama himself was an outstanding commander among Japanese officers.

Military command knowledge is naturally very detailed.

His expression was textbook-like, yet revealed a sense of decisiveness.

"Our armored brigade and cavalry units are ready for battle, gentlemen. That's a full 132 battlefield vehicles and tens of thousands of mobile assault forces."

"And what about our opponents?"

Sugiyama Gen paused.

He pointed the baton in his hand at the sand table beside him: "A group of rabble mixed with more than 10,000 elite infantrymen."

In the eyes of the Japanese commander.

Except for the 37th Army led by Wei Lihuang in .

Today, the combat effectiveness of the 14th Army can only be rated as B in the eyes of the Japanese army.

On the domestic battlefield, it is only at the level of a third-rate combat force.

Such troops.

During defensive operations, perhaps because of the central army's status (it can obtain more weapons and equipment, material supplies, and even soldiers and support from friendly forces), it can hold out on the battlefield for a longer time.

But now the 14th Army has been attacking for a month.

In the eyes of the North China Front Army, the combat effectiveness is almost negligible.

"How can such a force fight against the elite troops of our great Japanese brother country?"

"As long as we launch a general offensive, everything will be fine!"

Sugiyama Gen always maintained his expectations for the outcome of this battle.

The tone revealed not only optimism, but also extreme confidence. This style of play had never appeared on the Chinese battlefield before.

Arrogant Japanese officers believed that they did not need too many strategies and tactics.

To attack, you just need to draw a line (pointer to determine the direction of attack).

"Our counterattack force will surely defeat them, creating a brilliant victory and laying the foundation for our brother country's locust army to maintain its presence in North China!"

Compared to Sugiyama Moto's confidence.

At this time, Chu Yunfei stood in front of the battle sand table with a serious expression.

"Brother Huanran's suggestion also has benefits that we can't refuse. If the Japanese army really launches a counterattack, our right-wing combat group can directly flank the Japanese counterattack force and buy time for the 14th Army."

Zhang Dayun lit a cigarette, took a deep breath, and scratched his forehead with his thumb: "This style of play is relatively more conservative."

Luo Weiguo also nodded: "Yes, this way we can indeed cope with all kinds of changes with the same strategy, at least our battle line can be maintained."

Fang Ligong remained silent, his eyes turned to Chu Yunfei.

I always feel like he has something to say.

On the surface, this combat plan was intended to occupy the area around Hunyuan and maintain the advantage of being high above.

Once the Japanese army launched a counterattack against the 14th Army, it could threaten its flanks and also form an encirclement.

But what if Huang Baitao didn’t think this way?
Chu Yunfei knew something about Huang Baitao.

"keep?"

Chu Yunfei snorted coldly: "You underestimate Huang Huanran. He is not trying to maintain the front line, nor is he trying to support the 14th Army."

Zhang Dayun and Luo Weiguo stared at each other.

If it's not to hold the battle line and support friendly forces.

Why did he attack Hunyuan?
Although Hunyuan was just one of Datong's outer defense fulcrums for the Japanese army.

But there were about 1,500 Japanese and puppet troops stationed there, with complete defensive fortifications.

Even if Huang Huanran led the team to fight personally, it was unclear when they would be able to win.

Such a huge cost would be unacceptable if no appropriate returns were obtained.

It would be better to attack Guangling, at least to maintain the threat to Yangyuan.

Once Yangyuan is captured, we can head north to attack Tianzhen.

Then the main force of the Japanese army was in the Datong area.

There is always a risk that the logistical supply lines may be cut off.

The Japanese army will inevitably choose to retreat further to ensure the safety of its own railway lines.

This is Chu Yunfei’s established style of play.

Although there are not many outstanding features, it is stable and has a high tolerance rate.

Even if something went wrong in a certain unit.

It is also possible to make corresponding adjustments in a timely manner.

Chu Yunfei quickly drew a marching route on the battle map in front of the few people.

Fang Ligong, Zhang Dayun, and Luo Weiguo all frowned.

"He wanted to use the strength of two infantry regiments to break through the Sanggan River and intercept the Japanese second-line troops."

As a senior operations staff officer.

It's not like they hadn't considered this possibility before.

But it's a bit too bold.
The two regiments penetrated deep into the enemy's rear
"This way, our army will be in a decisive battle with the enemy in the area around Huairen County, and no one will be able to retreat, because if they retreat, it will be a major defeat."

"Neither we nor the Japanese army can bear such consequences."

Fang Ligong was a little surprised: "If we don't succeed, we will die? Brother Huanran has no reason to do this."

"We have previously conducted simulations in this regard, but we want to break through the two lines of defense of the Japanese army in succession, which is not something that the 11th Infantry Regiment and the 12th Infantry Regiment can do."

From the perspective of Zhang Dayun and Luo Weiguo.

Actually, there is no problem at all.

But Chu Yunfei has a trick.

Once Huang Baitao captured Hunyuan and carried out corresponding reconnaissance operations.

They would inevitably discover that the Japanese army's northeastern forces were weak.

If he were Huang Baitao, he would definitely choose to take the risk.

Because I have someone to back him up.

The worst outcome of this battle would be a draw.

And once you win.

Huang Baitao must be the biggest contributor to this battle!
Chu Yunfei still had a calm expression on his face, and narrated in a gentle tone: "Although Huang Huanran has great talent, he has always been in a state of frustration."

"Once he gets the chance, he will definitely try every opportunity to show himself."

"If we adopt his battle plan, the war situation will easily go beyond our control."

"This battle will lead to what he believes is the situation the chairman wants to see the most."

Fang Ligong smiled bitterly and shook his head: "This brother Huanran..."

What Chu Yunfei said was straightforward enough.

The two sides shed their last drop of blood in northern Shanxi.

Who benefits the most?

From Huang Huanran’s perspective.

The Chairman will definitely benefit the most.

It’s just from Huang Huanran’s perspective.

Chu Yunfei is a general who is devoted to the party and the country.

That's why he dared to make such a risky suggestion.

But Fang Ligong knew it in his heart.

Chu Yunfei had his own "selfish" motives from the very beginning.

Huang Baitao's vision is relatively narrow.

It cannot be seen on the land of China.

That spark has already become a prairie fire.

Once this battle exceeds previous estimates.

The North China Front Army will certainly be severely damaged, and its control over the North China region will further decline.

This is a series of chain reactions.

The party and country that Huang Huanran is loyal to.

It will surely fall apart sooner.

Fang Ligong and Chu Yunfei have a close relationship.

Although Chu Yunfei would not tell almost everything like he did to Sun Ming.

But the vast majority of views and opinions will not be retained.

Fang Ligong knew.

After the battle.

The first person to be unlucky must be Yan Laoxi.

Hu Zongnan was Chang Ruiyuan's most trusted confidant.

He is known as "the emperor's first disciple".

You can take over Shanxi at any time.

The combat effectiveness of the Sixth and Thirteenth Army Groups.

They are really no match for the world's best army.

What followed.

It must be the rapid development of the 18th Group Army.

Wait until Chu Yunfei's troops recover their combat effectiveness.

At best, he could only control the southeastern part of Shanxi.

Other places are basically out of control.

That would affect their previously planned counterattack.

There is no gain at all, only hindrance.

Fang Ligong looked worried.

Chu Yunfei looked worried.

The speed of development of mysterious forces.

As a new youth born in the new era and growing up under the red flag.

Chu Yunfei understands and is familiar with it.

There is some fear amidst the anticipation and yearning.

This is not a battlefield.

It's a real game.

It is the law, the will of the people, the direction, and the path.

What will happen to him given his identity and the tide of the times?
Chu Yunfei didn't dare to think, nor did he want to continue thinking.

Brothers quarrel outside the wall to defend against insults!
He wanted to maintain peace between the two sides.

Maintain the anti-Japanese national united front.

Zhang Dayun and Luo Weiguo also reacted quickly.

"Then I will reply to the last telegram and order them to execute the original battle plan."

Chu Yunfei nodded: "Go ahead and ask him to launch the attack before 2:15 tomorrow. Don't miss the opportunity."

"Yes!"

(End of this chapter)