Anti-Japanese War: From Becoming Chu Yunfei to Rising

Chapter 482 Mutation (Subscription Request)

Wang Dawei struggled to squeeze to the front row and finally looked up at the legendary warrior from a close distance.

Chu Yunfei was not as majestic as imagined, so majestic that people dared not look directly at him.

He was wearing a slightly dusty Central Army general's uniform and stood tall.

Although his face had a bit of the sternness of a soldier, his eyes were slightly calmer and not so murderous.

At this time, Chu Yunfei was listening carefully to the reports of the farm managers beside him who were bowing their heads and looking nervous.

Zhao Pengcheng and several elite guards were guarding at a close distance.

Further away, there were guards numbering over a hundred people guarding the surrounding area.

The people consciously kept a distance, talking excitedly in low voices but not daring to make loud noises. They just watched Chu Yunfei's every move with awe and curiosity.

Just now.

Chu Yunfei ended the conversation with the manager and glanced at the people in front of him.

His gaze seemed to pause on Wang Dawei and several children beside him who were holding bowls with millet-yellow porridge still left in them.

Chu Yunfei's eyes lit up and he immediately walked over.

The crowd automatically made way for a small path, and the soldiers just signaled them to keep quiet but did not stop them.

Chu Yunfei walked up to Wang Dawei, slowly fixed his eyes on him, and said in a loud and steady voice: "Fellow villager, where are you from?"

Wang Dawei felt a surge of blood rushing to his head. He was so nervous that he didn't know where to put his hands and feet. He wanted to imitate the soldiers' salute, but he raised his hand halfway and then put it down again. After thinking for a few seconds, he quickly bowed and answered.

At this time, his voice was trembling: "Commander Chu, my name is Wang Dawei, I am from Huai'an, Jiangsu, and I arrived a few days ago!"

Chu Yunfei smiled and took another look at the millet porridge in his bowl: "Are you used to this millet porridge? This is the first batch from my hometown in Shanxi. We tried every possible means to transport it here."

Speaking of millet porridge, Wang Dawei was less nervous: "I'm used to it, sir. This porridge is so delicious. Thank you, sir Chu, thank you, sir Yan, for thinking of us."

He was so excited that he was speechless. After thinking for a moment, he sighed and said, "These homeless people..."

Chu Yunfei looked at his simple yet excited appearance, nodded slightly, and said in a soothing tone: "You responded to the call and left your homes to come here for the sake of the overall situation of the war of resistance. You are all heroes of the country."

"Reclaiming wasteland and building roads here is also fighting the Japanese!"

"I know that everyone is having a hard time, but please believe that the difficulties are temporary."

"I and all the soldiers on the front line are fighting hard so that one day we can all live a stable life again."

Chu Yunfei paused, his eyes swept across the hopeful faces around him: "Here, work hard, abide by the discipline, and help each other. As long as we are united, we will be able to overcome difficulties and defeat the Japanese devils!"

He paused and promised loudly: "Life will get better slowly."

Done.

Chu Yunfei did not stay any longer and was escorted by Zhao Pengcheng and the guards.

Continue walking to other areas of the farm, probably for a more detailed inspection.

Wang Dawei stood there in a daze, and it was not until Chu Yunfei's figure walked away that he seemed to wake up from a dream.

Just now, Commander Chu actually spoke to him!
And they said they were "heroes"!
He also said, "Life will get better slowly!"
A huge warm current instantly filled his whole body.

All previous worries and anxieties about the future seemed to be dispelled by these few short sentences.

The people also gathered around excitedly, talking about what had just happened.

Their faces were filled with smiles that came from the heart.

And not far away.

Chu Yunfei was not in a good mood after leaving and heading to the warehouse.

He sat on a bench nearby with a frown on his face, listening to the report from the farm manager.

The person in charge stammered, "The efficiency is much lower than expected. Give me a good reason."

“The current inefficiencies are mainly due to tools.”

"Sir, there is a serious shortage of hoes and shovels for land reclamation. Many people have to take turns to use them."

"Also, there seemed to be some movement in the forest two nights ago. There are too many snakes, insects, rats and ants in this haunted place. We are afraid that it is the pro-Japanese elements of Burma or spies of the Japanese army. No one can sleep well at night."

Chu Yunfei listened to it and turned to look at Zhao Pengcheng beside him without any extra words. He said, "Order the logistics department to transfer 500 hoes and 500 shovels to this farm within three days!"

"This..." Zhao Pengcheng looked embarrassed.

Even these basic production tools could not be effectively supplied with the productivity of the Republic of China during this period.

And there are more than one such collective farm in northern Myanmar.

Chu Yunfei saw that Zhao Pengcheng was hesitant to speak, and then ordered: "Think of a way. Even if it is to divert part of the arsenal's production capacity, it will not affect the subsequent operations. The ammunition and shells provided by the Americans are enough for us to launch a large-scale attack."

"Yes, Your Excellency, I understand. I will communicate with Shancheng tonight."

Chu Yunfei nodded, and then turned to the farm manager: "As for security issues, I will arrange for regular combat troops to be stationed nearby.

And strengthen patrols by mobile forces.

In addition, I will gradually equip similar collective farms with appropriate self-defense weapons.

You also need to select some strong men from among these people to serve as sentinels.

If it is really impossible, we can set up a security department, with about nine to thirteen people in each department, all equipped with weapons.

If something happens, we will fire warning shots, and the surrounding garrisons will quickly come to support us.”

In just a few words, the question initially raised by the farm manager was given clear instructions.

The person in charge nodded repeatedly, looking grateful.

Chu Yunfei frowned and said, "Don't give me that. I won't blame the people if they don't do well. If you don't do well, you will suffer the consequences."

"Yes, yes, yes," the person in charge wiped the sweat from his forehead and said, "Please rest assured, Chief Chu, I will do my best to complete the work."

"If there is anything else that needs to be resolved, please raise it immediately."

"If you have a problem here, there is a high probability that other places have the same problem."

The person in charge went on to say: "Myanmar has gradually entered the rainy season. The shacks we have built now are basically not waterproof, and we are new here."

Chu Yunfei nodded, and then instructed Zhao Pengcheng beside him: "Record it. We must also find a way to deal with the waterproof cloth issue. If we can't produce it domestically, find a way to get the Americans to send some. Do this urgently."

"Yes!"

Chu Yunfei then slowly emphasized: "Developing northern Myanmar and maintaining the Yunnan-Burma Highway is not only for protecting border security, but also for the strategic security of our entire party country!"

"This road is the lifeline of our Chinese War of Resistance!"

"Every roadbed that is repaired and every piece of wasteland that is reclaimed are actually contributing to the victory on the front line!"

He pointed to a road under repair and said: "You have a heavy burden on your shoulders!"

“The farm must achieve self-sufficiency as soon as possible, and even have enough to support the front;”

"Highway maintenance must be carried out constantly to ensure that it is passable at all times."

"Yes, Commander Chu." Chu Yunfei was silent for a moment, then emphasized: "We must also do a good job in organizing and educating the masses, raising their awareness, and making them realize that they are not just working for a living, but are also fighting to defeat the Japanese invaders and defend our country!"

"Well, Commander Chu, there are less than five people in our farm who can read."

The farm manager heard the sound of a pen scratching on paper behind him and glanced back at Zhao Pengcheng who was taking notes.

Then he followed Chu Yunfei silently.

Obviously, this task is indeed not something they can accomplish.
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Thai-Burma Front Command.

indoor.

On the huge topographic map, the "pocket formation" strategic situation map, which was once highly anticipated and preset on the main road from Yangon to Mawlamyine in the south, is quite eye-catching.

A full half month passed.

Still no so-called big fish swam into their pockets.

The commander-in-chief of the Southern Army, Terauchi Hisaichi, stood with his hands behind his back, staring at the map with a frown on his face.

Next to him, Lieutenant General Shojiro Iida was pacing back and forth in the room like a trapped beast.

The sound of combat boots hitting the floor was quite obvious in the silence.

"It's been half a month, Commander." Iida finally couldn't help it and stopped, his voice filled with panic and anxiety, "Our warriors have been lurking in the preset position for a full half a month.

There were mosquito bites, the forest was hot and humid, and non-combat casualties were quite serious.

Our target, the main force of the Chinese Expeditionary Force, is like a group of turtles retreating into their shells. They are entrenched in their original positions and are unwilling to take the initiative to launch an attack! "

"Not only do they have no intention of moving south or making large-scale adjustments, but they are using this time to frantically reinforce their fortifications!"

“As soon as our small infiltrating units approach, there will be machine gun fire directed at them.

There is even intelligence that new Chinese troops and a small amount of American equipment are being transported to the front line by air.

Terauchi Juichi's eyes were still fixed on the map, and he did not immediately respond to Iida's complaint.

He was of course well aware of these circumstances.

Over the past half month, every report from the front line brought him pressure.

Chinese Expeditionary Force after the Battle of Rangoon.

Although there were also heavy casualties.

However, the Fifth Army, which serves as the core, and the Sixth Army, which assists the Fifth Army, still have a strength of around 70,000 to 80,000 troops.

It's not something they can shake easily.

That's the time.

Major General Lin Canghui, head of the "Special Countermeasures Section" who had been serving in the Southern Army, walked quickly into the operations room with a document in his hand, looking extremely solemn.

"Your Excellency, Commander!" Lin Canghui stood at attention and saluted. "The Special Countermeasures Division has combined aviation warnings, telecommunications monitoring and decryption, and reports from undercover personnel to make the latest assessment of the current enemy situation north of Yangon!"

"Lin Cangjun, please speak."

Lin Canghui nodded slightly, then quickly opened the file in his hand, and said in a calm tone: "First, the main force of the Chinese Expeditionary Force is currently concentrated in an area about 30 to 50 kilometers southeast of Yangon. Relying on villages and highlands, they repair field fortifications day and night and open up

Its trenches, machine gun firing points, and mortar positions were quite complete, and some areas even began to lay barbed wire and anti-tank concrete piles.

Our army's several fire reconnaissances were countered by their rapid and fierce artillery fire.

It was obvious that the expeditionary force was well prepared and had no major shortcomings in its command. Their artillery reserves did not seem to be exhausted as we had judged.

“Secondly, the speed of replenishment of troops and equipment is indeed worthy of attention.

We have confirmed that at least some of the new recruits have been transported from Yunnan to northern Myanmar and have begun adaptation training in the rainforest environment. They must be there to strengthen the expeditionary force's subsequent offensive capabilities.

Simultaneously.

Although the port of Yangon was destroyed, American weapons and equipment, especially artillery, communication equipment and military vehicles, which were transported in through other channels, have begun to be equipped on a large scale to its elite troops.

The overall strength of their forces is actually increasing every day, and the Americans are spending a lot of money on it.”

Lin Canghui took a deep breath and said the most crucial conclusion: "Third, based on all the above intelligence and combined with Chu Yunfei's command style analysis in the Chinese battlefield and the previous battlefield, the Special Countermeasures Department believes that our army's strategic intention of setting up a 'pocket' south of Yangon and waiting for him to take the initiative to move south to seek a decisive battle or a port has most likely been completely discovered by Chu Yunfei, so we can only adjust our strategic plan and continue the attack."

Lin Canghui's analysis was like a basin of ice water in the coldest days of winter, which suddenly lowered the temperature in the operations room by a few degrees.

“Damn it!” Iida Shojiro’s fist slammed down on the top, causing the pencils in the pen holder to jump up. “This Chu Yunfei is even more slippery than a loach!
Are we just going to sit there and wait for death, watching with our eyes closed as he feeds his troops well and then comes to deal with us comfortably?
Commander, we can't wait any longer!

We must take the initiative to attack immediately and disrupt his deployment!"

Terauchi Juichi turned around slowly, with a cold light in his eyes.

He walked to the map and stared for a long time at the area southeast of Yangon marked as the assembly point of the Chinese Expeditionary Force.

Lin Canghui's judgment coincided with his concerns over the past few days.

Chu Yunfei's silence is not a retreat, but an accumulation of more terrifying power. They are likely to take the main force of the expeditionary force as the core and take the initiative to launch a counterattack.

"Lin Cang-jun's analysis makes sense." Terauchi Shouichi finally spoke, his voice hoarse but full of unquestionable determination, "Chu Yunfei is a man with meticulous thinking and cunning as a fox. He must not be taken lightly.

If he doesn't take the bait in the 'pocket' we prepared, it will only continue to wear us down."

Terauchi Hisaichi waved his baton, pointed at a point on the map, and emphasized: "Defensive warfare has never been the creed of the Imperial Army!"

"Since he doesn't take the initiative to attack, let's attack him!"

"Order the front to immediately abandon the original 'pocket operation' plan and implement the alternative operation plan."

"The main force will immediately adjust its deployment to the north!"

"With the 18th Division and the 56th Division as the core, form a central assault group, with Commander Iida in charge of the centralized command of the armored and artillery units of each army, and attack the Mianmo area."

Terauchi Juichi's voice became passionate, "Commander Iida, I want you to be like a red-hot iron, hammering hard from this junction, wedge into their heart, and tear a big hole in their defense line!"

The 18th Division was a Class A combat unit of the Japanese Army with extremely strong combat effectiveness. Even when fighting against elite troops like the newly formed 11th Army, it was not at a disadvantage at all.

According to Terauchi Hisaichi's plan, they will focus on attacking the Sixth Army led by Gan Lichu, whose combat effectiveness is slightly weaker.

The combat effectiveness of the Sixth Army is much weaker than that of the Fifth Army, so Shojiro Iida is naturally full of confidence.

"The 33rd Division and the newly formed 1st and 2nd Thai-Burma Brigades will launch diversionary attacks and feints from the left and right wings respectively to confuse the enemy's judgment and resolutely cover the breakthrough operation of the Central Assault Group!"

"All units of the First National Defense Force of the Thai Army should comprehensively strengthen the defense work in the areas around Bangkok to prevent the enemy from bypassing the mountain jungle to launch an attack."

"Gentlemen, before the rainy season in Myanmar completely traps us in the quagmire, we must give Chu Yunfei and his Chinese Expeditionary Force a heavy blow that they will never forget. Let them know that the bayonets of the Imperial Army are still sharp!"

In the operations room, all the Japanese generals' eyes were rekindled with fierce fighting spirit, and they responded in unison: "Ha!"

The previous depression and anxiety were swept away.

What replaced it was a desperate madness of actively seeking war.

An order for a large-scale preemptive offensive aimed at breaking the zombie situation arrived directly at the front line that day.

The Japanese attack was launched quite quickly, and the Sixth Army suffered a heavy blow first.

After such a long period of reconnaissance and exploratory attacks, they have determined the junction of the Fifth Army and Sixth Army's defense lines.

The main breakthrough direction they chose was the Sixth Army's position rather than the Fifth Army's defense line.
(End of this chapter)