Anti-Japanese War: From Becoming Chu Yunfei to Rising

Chapter 503: Second Phase Operational Guidance Outline of the Second War Zone; Soviet delegation arrives in Shanxi (Subscription Request)

After finishing dinner.

Chu Yunfei returned to the lounge prepared for him by Wu Ziqiang.

Zhao Pengcheng and other guards quickly completed their rotation work.

While lying on the wooden bed, Chu Yunfei subconsciously supported his waist.

After simply kneading for a while, he soon fell into a deep sleep.

On the other side, inside the confidential room.

Zhao Pengcheng followed Chu Yunfei's instructions and drafted a telegram overnight and sent it to the headquarters of the commander of the Second War Zone.

Ask about technical verification drawings of submachine guns and other related matters.

late at night.

The Second War Zone Commander's Headquarters was brightly lit.

Yan Laoxi sat in the main seat and nodded slightly, while Deputy Commander-in-Chief Yang Aiyuan sipped the tea in the cup carefully without saying a word.

A group of young generals including Chu Xichun, Fang Ligong, Qian Bojun, Bian Fucheng, Xue Jie, Liu Wang, Zhou Daxing, and Chen Zejun gathered together.

Also attending the meeting were the Chief of Staff and Deputy Commander-in-Chief of the 18th Group Army.

Right in the center of the conference room.

There was a huge battle map hanging on the wall.

It marked many key points they needed to attack in this round.

Chu Xichun stood in front of everyone, holding a copy of the Second Phase Operational Strategy Outline of the Second War Zone in his hand, and read out slowly:

policy:

In order to ensure the goal of protracted resistance with Longcheng as the core and strive for the final victory, we should continue to maintain offensive operations, launch large-scale guerrilla warfare, and at the same time reconstruct strong positions to secure the mountains along the Niangzi Pass and Nankou line, deploy new troops, and fight a decisive battle with the enemy.

Guidance outline.

Do not excessively pursue the goal of a quick victory, but rather consume the exhausted troops. In each region, it is never allowed to leave the original war zone to fight. You should use favorable terrain, build formations, accumulate food, fodder and ammunition, ensure the means of communication, and also have the ability to fight independently.

Our army's current tactics should be flexible in addition to being rigid. We should continue to organize and train the people, unite the armies, and jointly carry out guerrilla warfare in order to contain, disrupt, and destroy the enemy's rear, so as to coordinate the efforts of the front and back.

Choice of decisive battle zone: Nankou line or Niangziguan line.

The troop strength is determined as follows: The troops participating in this operation are the 6th, 88th, and 50th Army Groups, the 27th Army, the 71st Army, the 129th Division of the 18th Army Group, and the Taihang Independent Column.

Corps deployment: When deploying paid troops, the elite main force should be deployed in key locations.

Local militias in various places have many people who are trained and capable of fighting. They should be immediately reorganized into formal combat troops, and the replenishment of the troops should be accelerated.
Chu Xichun cleared his throat and finally said: "Regarding the establishment of new military stations and field hospitals in mountainous areas, referring to the opinions of the 18th Group Army and considering the safety of the establishment of ammunition depots, our Second War Zone has decided to establish two new field hospitals in the Taihang Mountains and the areas actually controlled by the 18th Group Army. It is estimated that they can accommodate 8,000 wounded soldiers, and set up four new ammunition depots and military stations, which are estimated to sustainably supply 30,000 troops for continuous combat."

"Everyone, do you have any questions about this round of combat plan?"

Everyone looked at each other and said nothing.

Soldiers against soldiers, against generals.

In frontal combat, the elite troops will naturally confront the enemy's elite troops.

Regular warfare is not guerrilla warfare.

The battlefield is wide and the battle line is long.

Trying to play the same trick as Tian Ji's horse racing can easily lead to the collapse of the entire system.

No one is willing to take this risk, which is why countries always habitually use ace against ace when engaging in conventional wars.

Even the blocking troops are likely to become the real "ace troops" because of their successful blocking.

"report!"

"Come in."

The confidential clerk saluted and then handed the telegram to Chu Xichun.

After glancing at the contents of the telegram, he whispered a few words into Yan Laoxi's ear.

Yan Laoxi waved his hand and Chu Xichun immediately arranged to end the combat meeting.

Several core generals of the Jin Army also followed Yan Laoxi back to the office.

"Regarding the Soviet Union, you should still be in touch with them, right?"

Fang Ligong nodded slowly, mistakenly thinking that Yan Laoxi wanted to know about the situation with the Soviet Union: "Yes, every year the Soviet Union will send relevant personnel to discuss the aid contracts and materials for the second year, but..."

"Because of the war, the Soviets' appetite has grown, but at the same time, they have also opened up more aid options. This year, we plan to continue to expand the corresponding tobacco planting area, and at the same time encourage the masses to reclaim more wasteland. In many areas, we are still studying how to make efficient use of terraces."

Yan Laoxi nodded slowly, and after listening carefully to Fang Ligong's report, he asked, "How much do you know about the new submachine gun bullets?"

"I've heard Junzuo and the Soviets mention this thing before, but we still don't know the specific situation of the Soviets. The news a year ago was that they had completed the design and gradually put it into production."

Yan Laoxi nodded thoughtfully and said slowly: "Yun Fei just sent a telegram, wanting us to have more contact with the Soviet Union to see if we can get the Soviet technical verification drawings, and then let us produce submachine guns ourselves to strengthen the firepower of the grassroots teams."

"This"

Qian Bojun and others were stunned for a moment.

Submachine guns were indeed very useful when they were equipped to their troops. They could change the situation on a local battlefield and even drive the entire battle.

After mass production, the Japanese army quickly came up with countermeasures and tried to reduce close combat with the National Army as much as possible, instead looking for a comfortable combat distance (150-250.)
Although the National Army also had grenade launchers and mortars to counter, the Japanese improved their tactics and strategies accordingly, effectively reducing a lot of losses.

Judging from the situation on the entire North China battlefield, it was basically a tug-of-war.

Today, the Japanese invaded and occupied a county town, but they haven't had time to gain a foothold yet.

A few days later, the support troops were ambushed, or the transport team was attacked by the Eighth Route Army.

This fighting style is still the same old one, you punch me and I kick you.

The most appropriate way to fight is that if you punch me, I will beat you to death.

But both sides no longer have this strength.

The long war has exhausted Japan's national strength. As for the Nationalist government, the Americans are willing to continue to increase their aid.

According to Stilwell's original plan, thirty divisions of American-equipped combat forces were formed and ammunition was continuously supplied.

Otherwise, it would be basically impossible to launch a nationwide counterattack.

Fang Ligong analyzed in a low voice: "According to the rainforest combat environment in places like Burma and Siam, your idea should be to equip a large number of automatic weapons to increase the close combat capability in jungle warfare.

And the Lord is most likely looking for a siege weapon that is lighter than the 37mm direct-fire artillery. Only in this way can the intensity of the offensive be barely maintained without wasting too much time. If the advancement speed is slow, the expedition is likely to turn into a war of attrition."

"From the perspective of war, we will eventually win, but there is an essential difference between a victory in the form of autumn wind sweeping away fallen leaves and a victory achieved through a war of attrition and passive persistence."

"A few days ago, the attendant's office sent a message that the chairman plans to visit India to discuss relevant cooperation matters, but considering that the British side is very opposed to this, so..." Yan Laoxi's originally slightly turbid eyes suddenly became much clearer. After thinking for a moment, he continued: "At this critical moment, it is better not to hinder Shancheng. Perform meritorious deeds and get in touch with the Soviet side as soon as possible to implement this matter."

"Yes."
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A week later.

A passenger plane took off from the mountains near the Ural Mountains and flew towards the Far East.

On the passenger plane.

Lieutenant General Yevgeny and Colonel Yakov Zhushvili sat together.

As an old friend who had previously dealt with the National Army.

Lieutenant General Yevgeny was promoted in the last year for leading a local counterattack and winning a victory.
Even though the overall trend is still Germany attacking and Jiangsu defending,

As for Colonel Yakov Zhushvili, under the arrangement of his iron father, he turned to administrative and diplomatic work.

Given that they had performed quite well in their previous visits to the Second World War zone.

This time, they still traveled as partners.

"The one negotiating with us this time is still our old friend, but with the addition of Chu's former adjutant."

"Adjutant?" Yakov Zhushvili was a little confused, and looked down at the intelligence document in his hand again: "General Qian Bojun's military rank and position are quite high, and the standards for receiving us have been adjusted accordingly. General, I'm afraid the appetite of the Second War Zone must be quite big this time."

"Their goal is the technical drawings we have. In urban offensive and defensive battles and close-range combat, the PPS43 submachine gun has shown good performance, especially when the manufacturing is quite simple, it is very suitable for mass production and installation."

"But whether it can perform well in a jungle warfare environment is still unknown."

"Speaking of which, this submachine gun was included in the development plan because of Chu's suggestion. I didn't expect it to provide such great help to our army in subsequent operations."

Yakov Zhushvili nodded silently.

At a combat distance of about thirty meters, PPS43 is the most deadly weapon.

But there are also certain defects.

It is suitable for guerrilla warfare, raids, and urban street fighting, but not for protracted confrontations in positional warfare.

Judging from its length and the distance at which it could be captured during jungle warfare, this is undoubtedly an excellent weapon.

But whether it is moisture-proof and whether the pistol bullet has sufficient penetrating power is another consideration.

"No matter what, we have to take advantage of the Chinese people's needs and make a lot of money from them."

Lieutenant General Yevgeny smiled, thinking that he had completely taken control of the Second War Zone: "Their military research and development departments currently have no experience in the design and manufacture of simplified submachine guns. Although the Thompson submachine guns from the United States have excellent performance, the manufacturing cost is high. They cannot afford it, so they can only equip the troops in small quantities."

This is different from what Lieutenant General Yevgeny thought.

Yakov Zhushvili believed from the bottom of his heart that PPS43 should be shared free of charge with allies in the Second World War, and even if it was a transaction, it should be given at a fair price.

He was silent for a long time, and finally spoke up to express his opinion.

Lieutenant General Yevgeny explained: "Comrade Vichi Pokryshkin is from the Soviet General Armament Department. The Supreme Committee will consider it more. In addition, Shancheng has close ties with the United States, and Chu is more inclined to the United States at this stage. His attitude is very important."

Yakov Zhushvili understood.

The Supreme Committee prefers the Second War Zone and the 18th Group Army.

Chang Ruiyuan's attitude towards Britain and the United States and his attitude towards the Soviet Communist Party are completely opposite.

In particular, the signing of the Soviet-Japanese Neutrality Pact brought relations between the two sides to a freezing point.

This negotiation.

In fact, Iron Father also wants to repair the relationship between the two parties.

After all, the capabilities of the expeditionary force and the war potential of the Republic of China will inevitably make these politicians consider the post-war period more.

Two days later, Taiyuan Airport.

Fang Ligong and Qian Bojun were standing side by side on a nearby earthen slope, looking towards the gray sky in the east from time to time.

They both wore their military uniforms neatly, and although they hadn't slept all night, they were still energetic. They had made careful preparations for several days for this meeting with the Soviet Union, from the landing site to the negotiation plan, and they had repeatedly considered every detail to ensure that there would be no mistakes.

"Lao Fang, do you think these Soviets are reliable?"

Qian Bojun lowered his voice and said that the other party had made a great contribution.

He still had some doubts in his mind.

After all, the relationship between China and the Soviet Union has always been complex and subtle.

Especially in recent years.

Fang Ligong's eyes were still fixed on the distance, and his tone was steady: "Brother Bojun, things have come to this point, we can only choose to believe.

Since Chief Consultant Chu thinks this route is worth a try, he must have his reasons.

Moreover, according to the intelligence we have, the Soviets have already fought a fierce battle with the Germans on the outskirts of Stalingrad. The domestic supplies are extremely scarce and weak. They do have an actual need to exchange technology with us in exchange for light industrial products.

As long as we can show enough sincerity and the interests they need, and make a deal, we can have a chance of success. "

"I hope so." Qian Bojun sighed, "Our military industry foundation is still too weak. Commander Yan came to me last night and wanted me to add a request to send technical personnel to the Soviet Union for further study..."

While they were talking to each other.

In the distant sky, there were faint sounds of low engine roars.

"Here they come!" an officer in charge of alert whispered.

Fang Ligong and Qian Bojun were cheered up and immediately raised their telescopes to look in the direction where the sound came from.

All I saw was a transport plane with highly visible markings, and it was escorted by two small donkeys.

The transport plane simply circled in the air for a few times before finally landing smoothly at the designated location. The huge air waves stirred up by the propellers blew the dust and fallen leaves on the ground into the air. The two escorting fighter planes circled over the airport for a week before quickly rising and disappearing into the clouds in the distance.

The cabin door opened, and the first people to come down were several guards dressed in Soviet uniforms and armed with live ammunition. They looked around the victorious environment consciously.

Immediately afterwards, the two main members of the Soviet Union walked down the gangway one after another, below Lieutenant General Yevgeny.

Lieutenant General Yevgeny was tall and strong, wearing a neat Soviet general's uniform, and the star on his shoulder shone brightly in the morning light.

He had a serious face, was stern, had sharp eyes, and carried the majesty and confidence that are unique to senior generals who have been on many battles.

He was followed by Colonel Yakov Iosifovich Dzhugashvili.

Although he is still young today, his expression is still firm and steady.

Other members are mostly technical experts and translators.

Upon seeing this, Fang Ligong and Qian Bojun immediately straightened their military uniforms and quickly went forward to meet them.

Fang Ligong was the first to extend his hand: "Comrade Lieutenant General Yevgeny, Comrade Colonel Dzhugashvili, welcome to China again, welcome to Shanxi!"

(End of this chapter)