Anti-Japanese War: From Becoming Chu Yunfei to Rising

Chapter 408: Reform and Rebalancing, There is No Fairness in the World (Subscription Request)

"Yun Fei, try this, the new pastry I learned to make yesterday."

Inside Changzhi Newspaper Office.

The smoky purple Song brocade cheongsam that Song Wenying wore exuded a slightly elegant temperament.

Even though I had watched so many videos of beautiful women on Douyin before traveling through time.

At this moment, my eyes can't help but light up.

Song Wenying is the type of person who is stunning at first sight, and becomes more and more beautiful the more you look at her.

Chu Yunfei glanced at it with a smile, then picked up one of the pieces and put it in his mouth.

After chewing a few times.

Facing Song Wenying's expectant eyes, Chu Yunfei objectively commented: "It tastes pretty good."

“Is there anything that needs improvement?”

“It’s a bit dry and not so soft.”

Song Wenying nodded seriously: "It should be because I used cold water when steaming it. Maybe it would be better if I used warm water."

"The news of the wedding can't be kept secret after all."

"In the near future, we will strengthen the security in Changzhi City and the surrounding areas. As for the towns and villages below, they will be handled by the staff. You should not go out again."

Song Wenying nodded: "I understand, I will pay attention to safety."

Chu Yunfei smiled.

What he feared most was that Song Wenying had her own ideas and persistence.

Fortunately.

This career-oriented girl has grown a lot since we first met.

Even in this marriage, there were other considerations involved.

Chu Yunfei will also fulfill his responsibilities as a husband and do his best to love his wife: "I have sent someone to notify Zhu Ziming of the Tax Police Brigade. They will also help you complete the newspaper task while doing their daily work."

"Yun Fei, this is a bit inappropriate." Song Wenying touched her hair and advised: "The newspaper is a private enterprise after all, and the tax police brigade is composed of soldiers, not our employees."

Chu Yunfei smiled and explained: "Of course I understand the principle of distinguishing between public and private affairs. This is a special period and a special situation. Once this is over, it will naturally not be like this again."

Song Wenying smiled and nodded, a little playful: "Brother Zhu looks fierce, but he is a nice guy."

"He has taken good care of our newspaper staff before and has done his job diligently. I heard that it was Captain Zhou who recommended him?"

"Yes, my junior classmate Weiguo recommended him. Coming from a background of outlaws, he quickly adapted to the role of a tax policeman and hasn't had any problems with his work so far."

"Then Captain Zhou is now..."

"He had led his troops on a mission before, and there has been no news so far."

"Can't it be..." Song Wenying's brows instantly showed a hint of worry.

Chu Yunfei didn't care about this: "The assault regiments are all elite troops. If there is any problem, the Japanese army will definitely publicize it."

"I had already made the corresponding arrangements before leaving the front line in northern Shanxi."

"The mission they were carrying out was the most dangerous reconnaissance mission."

"Now that the battle is over, if we count the days, even if we have gone around in a big circle, the time is almost up. I estimate that we will receive the corresponding news in a few days."

It would be a lie to say I'm not worried.

Almost six days had passed since the battle ended.

Even if we take a detour to northwest Shanxi, we should be able to return in due time.

After discussing some wedding arrangements with Song Wenying.

Chu Yunfei basically returned to his hands-off state.

these things.

Naturally, someone has made arrangements for him, so he doesn't need to worry too much.

That afternoon.

Chu Yunfei set out to return.

There are still a lot of things he needs to deal with.

Shancheng quickly replied with a corresponding telegram.

He also gave some suggestions on the reorganization of the army.

"The content is quite detailed. It looks like many people have read it."

Chu Yunfei handed the telegram in his hand to Zhang Dayun who was standing beside him.

After all, it matters a lot.

There seems to be no problem with the 14th Group Army at the moment, and Guo supports it.

General Wei Lihuang has not called back yet, so he is probably still studying the matter.

Once he nodded.

What was it finally reorganized into?

Basically, it depends on Chu Yunfei's conscience.

The Fifth Army is where the difficulty lies in its reorganization.

Zeng Wanzhong returned and now there is Wu Shimin's troops.

Wu Shimin had previously been under the command of Feng Qinzai.

Feng Qinzhai was promoted by Chang Ruiyuan and transferred away from his original unit.

None of the five divisions originally promised were given.

Of course, Chang Ruiyuan doesn’t have the ability to give it.

Can you accept reorganization?

In fact, Chu Yunfei himself was not sure.

If you don't want to, or even hope to be transferred out of the Second War Zone.

Chu Yunfei couldn't stop him either.

These officers and soldiers have made contributions to the Second War Zone and the people of the entire country.

As guest troops, they killed the enemy and served their country, which has demonstrated their values ​​and national sentiments.

Even if they are unwilling to accept reorganization.

In this era, there is nothing to blame.

"If you really follow the advice from Shancheng, I guess you will completely offend Chief Zeng."

"offend?"

Chu Yunfei was somewhat helpless: "When doing this, we have actually gone against the majority of people. This involves the interests of too many people. Whether we can properly resettle them is actually the most troublesome problem for Chief Yan at the moment."

"When we do things, the backstop is still the Second War Zone Commander Headquarters and the Military Commission behind it. Whether we can accomplish it depends on whether Commander Zeng has the trust in me."

Zhang Dayun sighed: "Even if Commander Zeng is willing to trust you, the people below may not necessarily agree to the corresponding reorganization."

The positioning of the Fifth Army will inevitably be adjusted to be the same as that of the Thirteenth Army.

Used as the most common garrison force.

It is not required to have the ability to attack, but only to undertake low-intensity combat tasks in defensive battles.

The Jin army faction headed by Wang Jingguo was actually also the target of suppression by Chu Yunfei.

This is also the reason why Yan Laoxi remained silent after reading the report.

The speed of growth was far beyond his expectations, so fast that he couldn't react.

The concept of the Jin Army is bound to disappear completely with the completion of the reorganization.

"If they don't agree, they will be transferred out of the Second War Zone. If they leave the Second War Zone, they won't even have a place to get paid."

"No other place is as easy to talk to as the Second World War, with so much tax revenue."

Zhang Dayun had no basic idea about this, so he simply asked, "How is the Fifth War Zone? So many miscellaneous troops are basically in the Fifth War Zone?"

Chu Yunfei shook his head, his tone full of resentment and regret: "Commander Li couldn't even pay the salaries of the Guangxi troops, let alone the other troops."

"The Nationalist government has essentially become a half-makeshift team. It's already very good that it can continue to survive. I don't know how many people will not receive normal salaries for several months, and how many people will starve to death in this damn world."

Zhang Dayun remained silent: "Sir, you won't owe me my military pay, will you?"

Chu Yunfei rolled his eyes at Zhang Dayun and cursed with a smile: "Who knows if there will be money later? I told you to smoke less and save more, but now it seems like I am harming you."

"With my military rank and position, I should earn at least 600 national currency a month. I currently earn 180 national currency a month."

"Hey." Zhang Dayun subconsciously took out the Guanghua brand cigarettes from his pocket and said, "Master, can you please say hello to the Guanghua Cigarette Factory in Jincheng and give me two extra packs every month? It's really not enough for me."

Chu Yunfei took the Guanghua cigarette package with the advertising slogan printed on it and nodded with satisfaction: "It looks quite exquisite. When Wei Mou comes to Changzhi to report, see if he is willing to adjust your ration."

Rationing regulations were agreed upon before and after the end.

Chu Yunfei never adjusted it again.

Zhang Dayun is an old man who has followed him in battle and has been working hard for such a long time.

As for the relationship, there is actually no need to make a big deal out of it.

Just two packs of cigarettes.

Not much money.

It’s just an extra sixty yuan a year.

But there is such a thing as privilege.

Chu Yunfei was unwilling to take the lead.

Once you get started.

In fact, it can't be stopped.

Zhang Dayun was full of confidence: "We have been brothers for so many years, how could he not agree if I asked him?"

"no!"

the next day.

Sun Weimou returned to Changzhi early in the morning to report on his work.

Zhang Dayun then stepped forward and expressed his needs.

"You're not willing to help with such a small favor?" Zhang Dayun was a little surprised.

"So many people are watching me. If I give you extra rations, what about the other brothers who love to smoke?"

"The production of Guanghua Cigarette Factory has never been able to be increased. Do you know how many bullets you can get in exchange for selling it to the Soviets?"

"Even so, I still insist on giving priority to the troops and ensuring the share that the brothers need to fight for. Otherwise, how can it be so easy to give it to you old smokers?"

Zhang Dayun was also somewhat dissatisfied: "Damn it, then can't you produce more? This is not enough, that is not enough. How can we be motivated when we don't have cigarettes to smoke?" "Do you think I don't want to? Quwo tobacco seeds are mainly used to produce dry tobacco. The Soviets bought this kind of semi-finished product for cheap. It doesn't need secondary processing, and even only needs to be dried in the sun. Smoking this thing is like smoking horse manure. I don't know how the Soviets could stand it."

"The quantity of imported tobacco seeds is small, and the planting area is still being expanded. This is a process, and it is not that easy. Besides, you are not unaware of the pricing stratification of Guanghua brand cigarettes."

"Can't you buy something a little cheaper?"

Zhang Dayun shook his head helplessly: "Ten yuan, five yuan, two yuan, I can't smoke two yuan cigarettes as a deputy chief of staff, right? Half of my military salary has been spent on this this month."

Sun Weimou sat next to Zhang Dayun helplessly: "Try to borrow it?"

"It's not that easy. I'm never done with work." Zhang Dayun said helplessly, "Look at my gray hair."

"Look at me, it's not easy for anyone. My schedule is full every day. I run all over southeastern Shanxi. As the head of the corps, I have to deal with everything. I'm almost like a housekeeper. After reporting to the Lord, I have to quarrel with Lao Liu."

Two persons and one total.

I am so busy every day that I fall asleep as soon as I lie down.

Sun Weimou hasn't been close to his wife for two months.

But at least he still has a wife and children.

Zhang Dayun doesn't even have a wife, he's a complete bachelor.

Yes, it’s all very hard.

"No, I still have to ask Junzuo for reimbursement. If I keep beating like this, when will I be able to marry a wife? After we beat the Japanese away, will I still be able to use the thing in my crotch?"

"Report."

A confidential officer walked into the operations room quickly and said, "There's news from the former headquarters that there's movement from the assault regiment. They encountered sandstorms when they were taking a detour back, and were delayed for two days."

"Why didn't you send a telegram to report the situation?"

"Damaged parts cannot be replaced, so."

"Got it. I'll report back after you come back."

"Yes!"

Sun Weimou had been waiting for more than an hour: "Where is Junzuo? Why hasn't he come back yet?"

"I'm taking Commander Zeng on an inspection tour. I don't know who came up with the idea, but I want Commander Zeng to see our new-style troops."

"Commander Zeng, how do you feel?"

"Commander Chu is strict in managing the army, and quite..." Zeng Wanzhong was silent for a moment and then changed the adjective: "The method is quite novel, and it feels like déjà vu."

This way of leading troops.

In fact, it is a summary of predecessors' experience that is more suitable for the current troops.

Respect, do not beat or physically punish soldiers.

This is the old rule of the 358th Regiment.

Basically all combat units have continued to use it.

This approach is actually very similar to the proposition of the 18th Group Army.

Zeng Wanzhong was previously under the command of the Eastern Route Army.

Naturally, he also went to the 18th Group Army to observe and had exposure to this way of leading troops.

"If the effect is good, then it will be used, just like the Three Obediences and One Bigness that I advocated before, which is still used today."

"Physical training is rigorous, shooting training is difficult, tactical training is based on actual combat, and it is supplemented by a large amount of patriotic ideological education."

Zeng Wanzhong smiled and said: "At present, all the troops under my command are also practicing it. It has indeed improved their combat effectiveness, but not as fast as yours."

"We have also conducted corresponding analysis and conclusions and believe that the problem is likely to lie in the training of new recruits. However, if a large number of key officers are transferred to train new recruits, it will have a greater impact on the combat effectiveness of the main force."

"This matter is essentially a process of seeking a balance. I believe Commander Zeng has already studied my army reorganization plan, right?"

Zeng Wanzhong nodded: "This is a very good idea. It can indeed solve the urgent problem of the troops under my command, which is the personnel appointment and dismissal relationship."

Chu Yunfei chuckled: "Of course it will be retained in general, but there will still be corresponding adjustments. The number of people will naturally be reduced compared to the previous establishment."

"What about your department?"

Zeng Wanzhong raised his eyebrows. This was what he was most worried about.

It's not that I'm greedy for power.

Instead, he has a bunch of people under him waiting to be resettled.

These people were basically former military officers, and many of them were from Yunnan like him.

He led so many soldiers out of Yunnan to fight in the war.

Today only one in ten remains.

As a chief.

Zeng Wanzhong was actually reluctant to go back.

After going back.

He will have to face the people of Yunnan.

That was the young man they handed over to them personally.

And most of these young people died on the battlefield.

“We need to expand.”

Chu Yunfei spoke frankly.

Zeng Wanzhong sighed, his expression full of desolation: "Are we really unable to keep up with the times?"

"To be honest, it's not that serious yet. I just need to quickly change my role and position."

Zeng Wanzhong chuckled: "Like Commander Yan?"

Chu Yunfei paused and nodded seriously: "Like Commander Yan."

"Then Commander Tang."

"He is the same. I wonder if Commander Zeng has trained any young officers of his choice?"

Zeng Wanzhong shook his head: "Not yet."

"Better hold on tight."

"Isn't this a bit too hasty? The main force of the Fifth Army is basically still stationed at the front line. If we adjust it on the spot, it is very likely that the Japanese army will take advantage of the opportunity to invade."

Chu Yunfei's eyes flickered as he reminded, "Xi Lian's troops of the 71st Song Army have finished their rest and recuperation. They will soon be assigned to the Second War Zone's combat sequence and will take over your army's defense. This time, our troops and your troops will be given priority in the adjustment."

Zeng Wanzhong felt the determination of the command in silence.

This isn't fucking fair at all.

The first ones to take action are not the rebellious officers, or those useless people who only obey orders and not announcements.

On the contrary, it was he, a guest army from Shanxi who obeyed the central government, focused on the war of resistance and maintained the united front.

Without waiting for Zeng Wanzhong to speak.

Chu Yunfei said slowly: "Commander Zeng, I can make a separate guarantee to you that this unit must still be a force to fight the Japanese, and will not become a tool for the chairman to suppress dissidents. In addition, the power of personnel appointment and removal is still in the hands of Commander Zeng. The Military and Political Department and the Command will only have the right to make suggestions, but not the right to decide.

The chairman also promised that he would respect your opinions, Chief Zeng, as a form of compensation to you.

During this reorganization, your troops will also be uniformly equipped, and while their combat effectiveness will be enhanced, the original organization will be disbanded and corresponding adjustments will be made."

This is actually a faster means and method to centralize local military forces.

On this momentum.

Zeng Wanzhong has no choice and will not do anything extreme.

The backward army needs to be reformed.

Rather than lingering on.

He understands this principle.

Reorganization relative to the Fifth Army.

It will provide them with better logistical support and better weapons and equipment.

For the national army as a whole.

They are no longer local troops, but a real "national army" and a real central army.

For Chang Ruiyuan, it was a small step in reorganizing the local army, a good start and a good example.

Everyone knows the reason why a horse's bones are worth a fortune.

The status and uniqueness of this force are bound to change.

"The Eighteenth Army?"

Chu Yunfei was full of confidence: "We haven't discussed it yet, but they won't refuse."

"Oh?" Zeng Wanzhong was a little curious: "Why is Chief Chu so confident?"

Chu Yunfei smiled and said, "Because I know this army too well. I know them even better than the Seventh Army of the Jin Army."

not far away.

The plaque of Changzhi Arsenal stands neatly outside the courtyard wall.

Zeng Wanzhong's expression remained calm: "Commander Chu, since we are already there, let's go in and take a look."

"please."

As we walked towards the Arsenal.

The sentry decisively extended his left hand: "This is a military stronghold, please do not approach!"

The entire Second World War Zone had this military rank.

To be able to be here.

And the only commander wearing the Central Army uniform was Chu Yunfei.

Even the immediate boss will be stopped?

Zeng Wanzhong turned his head to look at Chu Yunfei who had stopped.

I thought Chu Yunfei would be angry about this.

But from his expression.

Zeng Wanzhong could not see any emotional fluctuations.

Zhao Pengcheng, who had been following from a distance, stepped forward.

He took out a letter of introduction from the Changzhi headquarters.

Submitted to the security booth.

Then the sentry signaled the group to approach.
He asked with a slight smile: "This place seems interesting."

Chu Yunfei smiled and explained: "The security level of this place is higher than that of my headquarters. It is part of the army's reorganization plan. The grenade launchers of all combat units in the Second War Zone will rely on the replenishment of the Changzhi Arsenal."

(End of this chapter)