Anti-Japanese War: From Becoming Chu Yunfei to Rising

Just as the countdown began for the explosives placed underground at Fumin Hospital.

Outside Jinling City, in the eastern suburbs.

A regiment of the New Fourth Army, which had been lying in wait for a long time, launched the fiercest attack on the Japanese army's seemingly solid "fence" blockade line, like a sharp sword suddenly drawn from its sheath in the dark!
"Comrades! To carve a bloody path for our brothers in the city! Charge!"

Gunshots, explosions, and shouts of killing filled the night sky over the eastern suburbs of Nanjing!

The New Fourth Army spared no expense in this battle.

In an instant, all the mortar shells that had been treasured for a long time were brought out.

The Japanese garrison was caught off guard!
They never dreamed that this group of New Fourth Army soldiers, who usually only engaged in small-scale skirmishes, would...

Tonight they dare to launch such a large-scale, desperate attack against the heavily guarded defenses of Jinling!
The flames of war spread like wildfire, instantly plunging the entire eastern defense line into a quagmire of chaos!

This area was originally a key defense zone for the Wang Jingwei regime's guard division, not theirs.

Moreover, this occurred when Han Deqin's troops retreated and shrank to central and northern Jiangsu.

Neither the Japanese nor the Wang Jingwei regime believed that any force could threaten Nanjing.

This complacency gave the New Fourth Army its best opportunity.

……

"Boom--!"

The muffled, continuous, and enormous explosions, like the roars of soldiers, heralded the complete annihilation of Fumin Hospital!
This also signifies that Xu Hu and his special commando team's evacuation operation has officially begun!
"Withdraw! Proceed to the east gate as planned! Full speed ahead!"

The surviving assault team members already knew the truth the moment they left Fumin Hospital.

Their raid this time is bound to end badly.

After all, the sound of gunfire could only be heard from the east side of the entire city of Jinling.

Led by Xu Hu, they sped along the pre-planned route towards the area where the gunfire was most intense!

however.

At this moment, Jinling City was like a beehive that had been completely enraged!

Countless Japanese and puppet troops were closing in on them from all directions!

The retreat is a hundred times more difficult than the advance!
"Da da da da da!"

A Type 92 heavy machine gun mounted on a street corner loft spewed deadly flames, instantly snapping a running assault team member in half at the waist!
"Rocket launcher! Take it!"

One of the team members roared and pulled out the last rocket launcher from behind his back, before he could even aim it.

"boom!"

A deadly sniper shot struck him precisely between the eyebrows!

"Fuck you!"

Xu Hu instantly rolled over, picked up the rocket launcher from the ground, and pulled the trigger before he could even aim properly.

The immense recoil sent him tumbling, but also saved him from a fatal shot.

A spray of blood erupted from his abdomen. Xu Hu merely groaned and pulled the trigger of his submachine gun again.

This is a bloody battle!
A bloody battle of unimaginable ferocity!
Every street corner and every alleyway has become a blood and flesh mill!
When they finally reached the city gate of the East Gate, covered in blood.

The original assault team of more than forty people has dwindled to less than twenty who can keep up with them!

The city gates had long been sealed off by the Japanese army with sandbags and barbed wire!
On the city wall, a dozen or so light and heavy machine guns formed an impenetrable net of fire!
"cover!"

"Demolition team! Blow it up!"

Xu Hu roared as he emptied the magazine of his submachine gun to the last bullet!
Just now.

Outside the city, the gunfire that had subsided for a moment rang out again with even greater ferocity!

Amidst the thunderous roar of artillery fire, the New Fourth Army soldiers suffered heavy casualties.

Finally, a small gap was torn in the Japanese blockade line!

"Boom!"

The city gate was also blown open by the assault team's explosives!

"Charge out—!"

The surviving team members, supporting the wounded, launched a final assault into the darkness that represented hope for survival!

……

Dawn.

As the first rays of dawn illuminated this land soaked in blood.

The fighting gradually subsided.

In a secluded village about thirty miles outside of Jinling City.

Of the special assault team members who successfully broke through, fewer than ten remained.

The rest of the brothers fell forever on that bloody path leading to dawn.

Xu Hu also collapsed.

He was shot once in the abdomen and once in the thigh.

His uniform was already soaked with blood.

Due to excessive blood loss, his lips were dry, cracked, and pale, and he was in a semi-comatose state.

"Captain! Captain, wake up!"

The surviving team members surrounded him, calling out anxiously but unable to help.

The team's two valuable medics had already died in the street fighting during the breakout.

As for the remaining team members...

Although they all possessed some basic first aid skills, in the absence of specialized medical equipment and medicines, all they could do was barely stop the bleeding and bandage him.

Faced with such a severe gunshot wound, the New Fourth Army was also helpless.

"No... your people can't be delayed any longer!"

A cadre of the New Fourth Army, seeing Xu Hu's increasingly weak breath, immediately gave his advice: "He's too badly injured!"

"He simply cannot withstand a long and bumpy journey. It would be better to leave him here in the care of our people, and we can find a way to go back after he recovers."

The surviving commandos were not without officers.

The highest-ranking officer was a lieutenant.

At this moment, only he can make the decision.

After a brief discussion, both parties reached an agreement.

The New Fourth Army was responsible for providing cover and subsequent medical treatment.

The remaining commandos continued to move to the rear, intending to hand over some of the materials they had brought with them to the North China Joint Command to expose the Japanese invaders' crimes against humanity.

……

Nanjing, the headquarters of the China Expeditionary Army.

A stifling, deathly silence enveloped the power center of the Wang Jingwei regime.

General Hata Shunroku stood expressionless in front of the window of the operations room.

He was clutching a preliminary investigation report on the “attack on Fumin Hospital” that had just been submitted by the Military Police Headquarters.

Between the lines of the report.

It is filled with words such as "fierce resistance", "new weapons", "mutual destruction", and "all members die for each other".

But all of this cannot obscure the most crucial, and also the most humiliating, fact.

That elite commando team of only a few dozen men moved freely in the heart of their proud territory.

And they successfully destroyed their target!
This is more than just a military defeat.

This was more like a resounding slap across Hata Shunroku's face.

It also slapped the entire Chinese Expeditionary Army in the face!

How embarrassing! It's utterly shameful!
"Bagaya road!"

A young, ambitious staff officer finally slammed his fist on the map, letting out an angry growl: "This is an utter disgrace! A bunch of Chinese rats blew up our vital facilities right under our noses!"

however.

To his surprise, his emotionally charged words did not resonate much in the meeting room.

A group of high-ranking officers, including Hata Shunroku.

Although his face was equally gloomy, there seemed to be a hint of barely perceptible "fortunateness" mixed in with his expression, in addition to anger.

Hata Shunroku slowly turned around, gently placed the report on the table, his voice hoarse and cold.

"Gentlemen, there is no need to be overly discouraged."

His gaze swept over everyone present: "In this operation, we have indeed exposed many problems and lost face as soldiers of the great Japanese nation."

However, this also exposed many of our problems, and we still have the opportunity to rectify and improve them.

Meanwhile, although the enemy's military operations were successful, they actually had little impact on our strategy.

Facing the puzzled expressions of many mid-level officers, he spoke in an unquestionable and authoritative tone: "Fumin Hospital is not the core of our 'Divine Punishment' plan."

With just one sentence, the nature of the incident was defined, and the atmosphere in the meeting room was instantly reversed.

If it's not core.

This operation by the Nationalist Army in North China was essentially meaningless.

The sense of humiliation was replaced by a smug feeling that "the enemy has been tricked."

No wonder the Commander-in-Chief isn't worried at all.

It turns out that was just a ruse!
A decoy used to draw fire! "The Chinese think they've destroyed our heart."

Hata Shunroku's voice was filled with the relief of surviving a disaster and contempt for the enemy's "stupidity": "Little did they know that all their scheming and sacrifice of hundreds of lives were just a transit station that we could rebuild at any time!"

"I see!"

"If that's the case, then everything makes sense."

"However, the performance of the Chinese government was truly disappointing; their several thousand troops couldn't even stop a single regiment of the New Fourth Army!"

"We cannot expect these traitors to have too much of a sense of honor. The fact that they were able to hold them off is already a testament to their nature. Besides, we have an agreement with them that the guards are not to be involved in combat against the Nationalist army, even if that army is the New Fourth Army."

This ostrich-like agreement became a fig leaf for the Wang Jingwei regime at this time.

Hata Shunroku did not offer any further explanation.

Whether it's about the Wang Jingwei regime or the Divine Punishment Plan.

The fewer people who know about a secret, the better.

He then issued a series of orders to impose martial law on the entire city.

Then the meeting was adjourned.

After everyone else had left, only he and a trusted major general staff officer remained in the operations room.

All the ease and contempt on Hata Shunroku's face vanished without a trace.

Instead, there was an unprecedented sense of solemnity and lingering fear!
He walked up to the major general named Inoue Tamotatsu and whispered, "Inoue-kun, send a small squad from the guard unit of the Expeditionary Army Headquarters to the 'Central China Epidemic Prevention and Water Supply Department'."

He didn't point out any location on the map, but simply stated the code number used as a disguise.

Major General Inoue's pupils suddenly contracted!
Of course he knew exactly what that place was!
"Tell the person in charge there that it was my order."

Hata Shunroku's voice was extremely low: "Clear out all residential buildings within a kilometer radius of the manufacturing base. Evict all of them, whether they are Chinese or foreign. Arrest and interrogate anyone who does not cooperate."

"We can't take any more risks."

Major General Inoue immediately bowed his head: "Hai!"

He naturally understood what Hata Shunroku was thinking.

"Then."

Hata Shunroku continued in a cold voice, "Secretly transfer two full-strength companies from the 15th Division."

"They entered the area under the pretext of 'changing barracks'!"

"Don't let anyone get close to there."

"You are aware of the importance of this base. From now on, you will be in charge of the defense of this place. This is the last chance for Great Japan to achieve victory."

"Hay."

"Please rest assured, Commander, I will do my utmost to protect that place."
-
The news of a successful breakout and the destruction of the Japanese "bacterial manufacturing base".

As if it had sprouted wings, it traveled back to North China at top speed.

When the document read, "Operation Jinling was a success, and 'Rongzi 1644 Unit' was completely destroyed."

My special commando unit suffered heavy casualties. The Military Intelligence Bureau's Nanjing station action group sacrificed their lives to cover our unit.
When Chu Yunfei was presented with a telegram stating that "a regiment of the New Fourth Army has suffered more than half of its casualties and lost a battalion commander, and the morale of the unit is low," a certain regiment of the New Fourth Army was also found to be in dire need of medical care.

Even Chu Yunfei, who had seen many storms, was not immune.

After reading the telegram, he fell into a long silence.

Inside the operations room, Lin Wei, Zhang Dayun, and the others remained silent.

The joy of victory was completely washed away by the enormous casualty figures.

After a long while, Chu Yunfei slowly raised his head, his eyes now bloodshot: "Chief of Staff Lin."

"Immediately draft a telegram requesting commendation in the name of the North China Joint Command!"
Report to the General Staff!
All those involved in this operation.

Whether they were brothers who sacrificed their lives or those who survived!

Whether they were from my reconnaissance brigade, the Military Intelligence Bureau, or the New Fourth Army!
There's one, just one!
All of them should be reported to the Military Commission for commendation at the highest possible standard!

After saying this, Chu Yunfei turned to Zhao Pengcheng: "In addition, in my personal capacity, send a telegram to Dai Yunong."

Zhao Pengcheng immediately took out a small notebook from his pocket to take notes.

Chu Yunfei paused, his voice carrying a hint of heartfelt respect: "Tu Jun and his brothers are true heroes of the Party and the country. I, Chu Yunfei, on behalf of the North China United Command, extend my highest respect to them."

"Yes!"

As for compensation, the military has always done a very good job.

Dai Yunong was ruthless, but he was never stingy when it came to his subordinates.

Chu Yunfei knew this, so there was no need for him to mention it further.

"If everything goes smoothly, then the Japanese invaders' holy war plan will naturally not pose much of a threat to our side. Should we lift the border blockade in the enemy-occupied areas?"

Chu Yunfei rejected Lin Wei's suggestion: "No, the situation should continue. We can take advantage of this opportunity to crack down on smuggling and ensure that supplies in the Nationalist-controlled areas do not flow out. As for the enemy-occupied areas, the Eighth Route Army's guerrillas are causing damage, and they cannot resume normal production and life, so they cannot effectively plunder resources."

"With the US allies blockading them at sea, the defeat of the Japanese invaders is only a matter of time. What we need to do now is to recover as much lost territory as possible, and even drive the Japanese out of China..."

"Then the New Fourth Army issue..."

"This is a very difficult matter."
-
mountain city.

Military Commissioner's Large Operations Room.

The atmosphere was solemn and tense in front of the huge map of China.

The core leaders of the Nationalist government and military gathered together.

Minister of Military Affairs Chen Cixiu stood in front of the map, full of vigor, explaining the long-planned "Nanchang Recapture Operation" of the Ninth War Zone.

"In conclusion, the Japanese troops stationed in Nanchang were mostly newly established security divisions with weak combat capabilities."

"Our Ninth War Zone has now assembled superior forces, and General Xue Boling is absolutely confident that we will recapture Nanchang in one fell swoop and liberate northern Jiangxi! This battle..."

Just then, Zhu Peiji, the chief attendant, walked in quickly, holding a telegram and looking excited.

He did not interrupt Chen Cixiu's speech, but quietly placed the telegram in front of Chang Ruiyuan, who was in the main seat.

Chang Ruiyuan slightly raised his eyes and, without making a sound, unfolded the telegram.

Just a glance.

In an instant, an astonishing brilliance burst forth from his bloodshot, cloudy eyes!
It was a complex emotion mixed with ecstasy, shock, and relief!
His fingers trembled slightly with excitement!
Chang Ruiyuan could no longer listen to Chen Cixiu's long-winded explanation of the Battle of Nanchang!
now.

Only one thought echoed in his mind—thank goodness!
That elite reconnaissance brigade in North China created a miracle he never dared to imagine!

"Everyone!"

Chang Ruiyuan suddenly stood up, interrupting Chen Cixiu's speech!

In everyone's shocked eyes.

Chang Ruiyuan held the telegram high in his hand, his voice slightly trembling with extreme excitement!
"I have some incredibly good news to share with everyone!"

"Nanjing! Just two days ago, the reconnaissance brigade directly under the North China Joint Command and the special operations team formed by the Military Intelligence Bureau wiped out the Japanese germ warfare factory in Nanjing!"

"boom--!"

This news was like a bombshell that exploded in the small operations room!

The generals present all turned pale!
Compared to the "Battle of Nanchang" which was still only on paper, this news was undoubtedly more shocking and inspiring!
"what?!"

"Committee!"

"This is Nanjing, the location of the headquarters of the Chinese Expeditionary Army and the core of the Wang Jingwei regime. Are these dozens of people all heavenly soldiers and generals?"

The telegrams were passed around and read aloud, and Xu Yongchang read the message aloud with a hint of excitement.

This included not only the coordinated feint attacks by various combat units in North China, but also the desperate cover and surprise attacks by the New Fourth Army.

With such a meticulous battle plan, it's no wonder it succeeded.

After a brief silence came an uncontrollable burst of elation and discussion!
This was more than just a successful sabotage operation behind enemy lines!

It was also a successful operation that boosted the morale of all officers and soldiers in the middle and upper ranks in the war of resistance!
Chang Ruiyuan's face was filled with unprecedented excitement: "Peiji, go right away!"

"Bring Dai Yunong over here!"

"I want to personally inquire about every detail of this operation!"

"Yes!"

Zhu Peiji accepted the order and practically jogged out of the operations room.

Chang Ruiyuan, on the other hand, was immersed in the joy of this great victory, pacing back and forth, his excitement evident in his words.

Chen Cixiu, left standing to the side, looked somewhat embarrassed.

The Ninth War Zone had meticulously prepared its operational plan for a long time.

At this moment, no one cares anymore.

But he quickly adjusted his mindset.

Chen Cixiu knew that compared to a strategic victory like destroying the Japanese army's bacteriological warfare factory...

A battle that has not yet begun does indeed seem somewhat insignificant.

He cleared his throat, trying to draw everyone's attention back to the battle at hand.

"Chairman, colleagues."

Chen Cixiu's voice remained calm and steady: "The news of the great victory in Nanjing further proves that the Japanese invaders are outwardly strong but inwardly weak, and the combat effectiveness of their army is declining continuously and irreversibly!"

He pointed to the location of Nanchang on the map and emphasized, "I think we should take this opportunity to conduct a larger-scale strategic probe in the direction of Nanchang!"

"Regardless of the final outcome, this battle will inevitably further deplete the Japanese army's manpower!"

Chen Cixiu looked at Chang Ruiyuan again and made his final judgment: "Given the current limited strength of the Japanese army in Central China, once Nanchang falls, they will inevitably further withdraw troops from Wuhan and even North China to consolidate their defenses in order to stabilize the Yangtze River defense line!"

"At that time, the strategic initiative on the entire battlefield will be completely back in our hands!" (End of Chapter)