Anti-Japanese War: From Becoming Chu Yunfei to Rising

Chapter 385: The People’s Army, the People’s Power! (Subscribe)
Deep position defense line.

To ensure the smooth digging of anti-tank trenches.

Chu Yunfei also ordered the mobilization of many ordinary people in northern Shanxi.

This group of ordinary people are very cooperative.

He also had a good impression of the soldiers of the Jin army.

Before the Japanese came.

The Jin army occasionally had to help Yan Laoxi to extort land.

The reputation is not very good, but it's acceptable.

But after the Japanese came.

The people in northern Shanxi have never had a good day.

Eating and drinking become problems.

If you want to make a living, you have to work under the Japanese.

Otherwise, you can only get a certificate of good conduct.

If they were healthy, Chinese people would work together and at least not starve to death.

But what if I get sick or something.

Even for usury, they find it difficult to borrow from the Chinese.

It's all usury lent by the Japanese.

Everything is afraid of comparison.

Borrowing from the landlord, at most you can be a lifetime laborer, at least you can still survive.

If you borrow from the Japanese, there will basically be no good outcome.

When Chu Yunfei led people to dig anti-tank trenches.

What caught my eye was the long line.

There were farmers with turbans on their heads.

There are even scholars in robes.

Even half-grown children.

The common people spontaneously brought tools.

Provided free assistance to the soldiers of the Second and Third Regiments in carrying out the corresponding excavation work.

This era.

The vast majority of ordinary people make a living by digging for food from the land.

Digging is a skill they rely on for survival.

They dug the earth vigorously.

It was as if every shovel was hitting the Japanese soldiers, and every pickaxe was hitting the Japanese soldiers.

They vented their anger towards the Japanese invaders onto the earth.

The anti-tank trenches were dug at a rate far exceeding previous estimates.

The power of the people is endless.

unity is strength.

Chu Yunfei deeply understands these two sentences.

Captain Sun, who was previously respected by the common people.

Now I can only accompany Chu Yunfei.

Two or three lengths behind.

Although ordinary people have never seen the world.

But at least there is some insight.

Here comes the big shot.

They spontaneously stopped what they were doing.

And a large open space was spontaneously formed.

The people looked at Chu Yunfei and his group with confusion.

I just don’t know what this “big official” is doing in this muddy place.

Do we have to watch them digging the soil?
Inspection by the Chief.

These soldiers who were also digging the ground also stood at attention at this time.

Chu Yunfei's grass green military uniform was too conspicuous.

The soldiers looked in Chu Yunfei's direction with serious expressions.

He stood straight and no one dared to speak.

All the warriors actually know it.

The entire 88 episodes
Only one was wearing the uniform of the Central Army.

That is the Supreme Commander.

They were like soldiers waiting for inspection.

Looking forward to gaining Chu Yunfei's appreciation and recognition.

This is also the greatest honor for them.

Chu Yunfei quickly stopped where he was and nodded slightly to the soldiers.

Regarding the current situation around us.

It is no longer suitable to move forward.

He turned around and signaled Sun Xinpu with his eyes.

Sun Xinpu nodded, and immediately stepped forward with firm steps.

Then he waved to the old farmer who was leading the crowd: "Uncle Liu~!"

The old man who was smoking a pipe and watching the excitement stepped forward and said, "Captain Sun!"

The old man was wearing a faded gray cloth jacket with worn cuffs and patches on top of patches.

The trouser legs were rolled up high, revealing the skinny calves.

He was wearing a pair of worn straw sandals, the soles of which were almost worn through.

There was also some surprise and honor in his tone.

Sun Xinpu had only met him once during a previous inspection.

But I have already remembered his last name and appearance.

Uncle Liu looked at Chu Yunfei with a strange look.

Like respect and doubt amidst fear.

There was a gleam of light in his eyes again, as if he had guessed Chu Yunfei's identity.

"This is our Commander Chu."

The old farmer named Uncle Liu bowed.

The movements are slightly stiff.

The mountain folk usually address each other by their names and rarely show courtesy.

There are no twists and turns.

Unlike soldiers, who are more straightforward.

Chu Yunfei stood at attention and saluted in return: "Hello, Uncle Liu."

“good good”

Chu Yunfei took off the white gloves he was wearing.

He stepped forward and stretched out his right hand, introducing himself: "I am Chu Yunfei, the commander-in-chief of the national army and local armed forces in northern Shanxi."

Uncle Liu was stunned.

The National Army and local armed forces in northern Shanxi..
He understood roughly.

But this commander-in-chief.

This name is quite famous.

The old farmer hurriedly wiped his right hand and looked at Chu Yunfei with embarrassment.

Chu Yunfei still had a smile on his face, his hand still hanging in the air.

Uncle Liu seemed to have made some kind of decision, and then shook it.

"Are these your fellow villagers?"

Uncle Liu nodded and said, "More than 20 of them are from our village, and the rest are basically from several nearby villages. Most of them know each other."

"Because I am one of the oldest among them, when Captain Sun came over some time ago, they asked me to come up and answer the questions."

Chu Yunfei nodded and looked at the group of people behind him.

The age range is very wide.

There were children who looked no more than thirteen or fourteen years old, and there were also old farmers who looked about the same age as Uncle Liu.

"Thank you very much for your support. On behalf of the Second War Zone and the entire National Revolutionary Army, I would like to express my highest respect to all of you."

Chu Yunfei stepped to attention and slowly raised his right hand to salute again.

Behind him, Zhang Dayun, Sun Xinpu, Wu Dadan, Zhao Pengcheng and other guards also raised their right hands and saluted.

The movements were uniform and firm.

Uncle Liu was at a loss as to what to do and repeated, "Of course, of course."

Chu Yunfei's face remained serious: "I know that after the main force of our army made a strategic retreat, these damn Japanese controlled most of the areas in northern Shanxi, and the lives of the villagers were very difficult and bitter."

Chu Yunfei said this.

This group of people also became much braver.

They complained one after another: "The Japanese are simply beasts. When they collected grain, they didn't even leave us food!"

"My poor second child starved to death."

The Jin army also extorted money from the land when they were collecting military rations.

But at least there will be food left for the people.

The Japanese knew that northern Shanxi would be turned into a mess, so they naturally took every penny they could get.

They don't care about the lives of ordinary people at all.

"Those who helped the Japanese deserve to die. It's the Chinese who are harming us like this!"

"It's a pity for those girls in Changle Village."

"Those traitorous dogs deserve to be killed!"

Chu Yunfei paused, facing the people's gaze, with a serious expression: "Fellow villagers, it is us who failed to protect you."

"We, the Jin army and our national army, failed to defeat the Japanese. We are sorry to our fellow villagers."

Chu Yunfei bowed slightly to express his apology.

Nor do they give the common people a chance to speak.

Chu Yunfei then made a resounding promise: "But fellow villagers, I, Chu Yunfei, can guarantee that we will avenge you."

"Whether they are the Japanese, the second devils, or the traitors and running dogs."

"We will kill them, catch them, and bring them to justice!"

"Let them know that we Chinese are not easy to bully, and that traitors who betray the motherland will not have a good end."

"In this battle in northern Shanxi, our army will surely achieve the final victory."

"The Japanese invaders will no longer have the energy to invade our Shanxi region. We will also kick off the strategic counterattack and drive all the Japanese invaders out of China!"

The flow of information in the Japanese-occupied areas was almost cut off.

Many people don’t know who Chu Yunfei is.

They looked at each other.

In fact, they didn't know why the officer in front of them could make such bold statements.

People were discussing the rumors about Chu Yunfei in low voices.

Some people have been to Datong City, and some have even been to Taiyuan City.

They had heard of Chu Yunfei's name.

I know that Chu Yunfei's troops once wiped out the 4th Brigade.

Tens of thousands of Japanese were killed.

He is the ruthless person that the Japanese want to get rid of the most!
As the discussion increased.

Sun Xinpu also spoke at the right time: "Uncle Liu, fellow villagers, please rest assured."

"This time our national army will fight back and will not retreat again."

"To retreat is to fail. We will never retreat."

"Even if we die in battle, we will die on the battlefield!"

victory or defeat.

It is a common occurrence in the military. No one had ever invaded Shanxi before, so the Jin army was still somewhat useful.

But since the Japanese invaded Shanxi.

Under the propaganda of those traitors and traitors.

In fact, all the common people in northern Shanxi knew that the Japanese were extremely powerful.

Just tens of thousands of people defeated the Nationalist army of more than 200,000.

Now that the national army has fought back, it is a good thing for them.

But they were also worried that the national army would be defeated again and retreat.

Chu Yunfei naturally understood this truth.

But since these people are willing to be mobilized and willing to help.

This shows that what the people are looking forward to is the national army.

Rather than being content under Japanese rule.

These are all forces that can be fought for.

Chu Yunfei promised loudly: "Fellow villagers, we are the regular army, the elite, the trump card, and the strongest field force of the National Government!"

"We are the country's national defense force, the nation's armed forces, and the people's army."

"Please believe us, and believe me, Chu Yunfei."

"Since we have fought back, we will never give up our land. Even if all our men die on this land, we will ensure that our fellow villagers will never be bullied and enslaved by the Japanese again."

Uncle Liu's lips trembled and tears fell.

The villagers were silent.

He looked at Chu Yunfei and others with burning eyes.

Lift up!

This is what a man should do!

at this moment.

Many people think about it.

That means taking up guns and fighting the Japanese!

They also want to be such real men and defend their hometown and their loved ones.

Take up arms and resist the Japanese slavery and humiliation!

Uncle Liu looked back.

When I look back again.

Wiping away the tears from the corners of his eyes, he said in a firm voice: "Commander Chu, there are many of us who want to join the army to fight the Japanese. Otherwise, why don't you accept them?"

"Yes, Commander Chu, my family was killed by the Japanese. Give me a gun and I promise to obey your orders!"

"Just send me a thunderbolt. Ever since my wife died, I, Hu Lao San, have not wanted to live any longer!"

"Even if I kill a small Japanese soldier, I can still take him with me. It's worth it!"

Chu Yunfei had a serious expression on his face.

Wait for the folks to finish speaking.

Then he shook his head and refused: "If you want to join the army to fight the Japanese, to avenge your family, yourself, and your fellow villagers, we welcome you."

The people didn't have to wait long to be happy.

Chu Yunfei changed the subject, looking worried: "But."

"Our army is about to engage in a decisive battle with the main Japanese forces in northern Shanxi. The opportunity for combat is fleeting, and we have no way to train you."

The people looked at each other, their eyes full of disappointment.

Chu Yunfei added loudly: "This battle will sacrifice many soldiers and many people will die."

"I'm sorry, folks, but we are in a tight spot right now and we don't have the energy or the people to train and equip you."

"But you can register accordingly. After the war is over, we will also need reinforcements. If you are willing to join the army then, we warmly welcome you."

Some ordinary people looked at each other, their eyes full of disappointment.

In the eyes of these ordinary people.

The statement about whether it is a fighter jet or not is actually a polite rejection of them.

After this battle.

Who knows where these troops will go?
I have never heard of or seen it before.

But they could also feel it from the state of these officers and soldiers.

This unit is different from the previous Jin army units.

Such a troop that is so kind to the common people.

It's really rare.

same.

For this group of ordinary people.

before coming here.

They have already given up.

Many officers and soldiers of the Third Regiment went very smoothly when they entered the village for mobilization.

They just told the people.

They were heading to a safe area behind the scenes.

There would be no Japanese, and no one would shoot or bomb them.

More importantly.

The officers and soldiers of the Third Regiment promised to ensure that the people had enough food to eat.

And labor subsidies are paid every day.

Labor subsidies can be money, or food and necessities such as canned food and straw sandals.

I don't know.

These things are far less attractive than the Jin army uniforms they are wearing.

The officers and soldiers who entered the village reported that they were from the Shanxi-Suiyuan Army.

In Shanxi.

The name of the Jinsui Army is much more useful than the names of other armies.

This means.

They were their own people, and they really fought back.

Just as they promised when they retreated!

Before this, some of their people had helped the Jin army dig trenches.

No one knows whether it is life or death.

But at least no one ever came back.

The villagers in the village actually know it clearly.

There is a high probability that he died outside.

The fundamental reason why so many ordinary people could be mobilized in the two counties.

It's not their conditions.

But the people in northern Shanxi who were willing to be mobilized didn't care at all whether it was a safe area or not.

Many of them had a deep hatred for the Japanese devils.

These people also don't care how much labor subsidies are.

As long as we really fight the Japanese.

I can have a bite to eat and contribute a little.

They are already very satisfied.

Chu Yunfei waved to the logistics team not far behind him.

The corresponding staff soon came over carrying a large amount of national currency on their shoulders.

Following behind were dozens of mule and horse carts.

The dozen or so vehicles in front were loaded with supplies intended for distribution to the villagers.

Behind them are objects like mines.

Naturally, corresponding mines need to be buried in front of the anti-tank trenches.

Chu Yunfei then said in a loud voice: "My fellow villagers, military affairs are busy, and I still need to inspect the front-line positions."

As he spoke, he turned around and pointed to the mule-drawn cart behind him: "These are labor subsidies specially prepared for you, as well as canned meat, canned fruit, clothes, and straw sandals."

"You can ask these officials for details after you finish your work."

Captain Sun and Chu Yunfei stepped forward and shook hands with some of the people.

He quickly turned and left.

At the anti-tank trench, more than a hundred cadres and soldiers were left behind to distribute corresponding supplies to the people.

After leaving.

Sun Xinpu followed Chu Yunfei and reported the details.

“A total of 2,300 people were mobilized this time.”

"There are a total of 2,100 people currently being excavated."

"More than 200 of them are teenagers under the age of 18, and their tasks are relatively easy."

"In addition, the food we provide is also provided according to the standards of logistics soldiers. Although there is no meat, at least they can have enough food to eat."

Chu Yunfei nodded.

Very satisfied with Sun Xinpu's performance.

They are not stopped from working simply because they are under 18 years old.

When the Japanese slaughtered people, they didn't care whether you were an unborn baby or not.

Or maybe a seventy-year-old farmer.

In the eyes of these beasts, there is not much difference between the hardworking and honest Chinese people and animals.

Maybe.

These kids should be thankful.

Fortunately they are still alive.

I can still contribute a little.

There will also be a chance to take revenge.

There are still people who are willing to fight for their lives to protect them and for this country!

Chu Yunfei stopped and looked at the preset battlefield in the distance.

a long time.

He spoke slowly: "Xinpu, these people must be taken care of."

"After the war, we will still need to rely on these people to win the support of the people in northern Shanxi. They will spontaneously carry out propaganda for us, and the effect will far exceed the propaganda work we carry out."

Sun Xinpu also nodded solemnly: "I understand. I have already given orders to the officers and soldiers of the Third Regiment to strictly abide by the relevant military discipline and regulations and never cause any disturbance to the people."

"Our publicity work is also going on simultaneously, but we are short of manpower and need more support from the rear."

Chu Yunfei frowned: "The political cadres under Commander Yan are basically incompetent and have only mediocre skills, which are basically useless."

"Commander, there is no need to rush the propaganda work. It doesn't matter if we do it slowly after we win the battle." Zhang Dayun reminded.

Chu Yunfei agreed with Zhang Dayun's statement. He then ordered, "We don't have much time left. Let the people and soldiers work in three shifts and work all night long!"

"Plan the evacuation route tonight."

"Two days later, we started to evacuate people to safe areas."

"After the capture of Guangling, I estimate that the Japanese North China Front Army will soon lose its patience!"

Sun Xinpu nodded seriously: "Yes, don't worry, we will always put the safety of the people first!"

Listen to Sun Xinpu’s answer.

Chu Yunfei was quite pleased.

Sun Xinpu, who came from the Military Control Commission, was under his influence.

People have gradually begun to accept left-leaning political ideas.

This is a good thing.

Chu Yunfei encouraged him, "If you can put the safety of the people first, then the people will naturally put supporting the army first."

Zhang Dayun also said: "The power of the people is very strong. After the reform of our logistics system, the transportation efficiency has increased by at least 30% compared to before."

"Moreover, the loss of mules, horses and donkeys has been reduced a lot, which can release more production capacity and increase the overall logistics transportation volume."

Chu Yunfei stood on a stone with his hands behind his back, looking at the preset battlefield in the distance: "As long as our army is united, we will surely win the battle in northern Shanxi!"

(End of this chapter)