Bright Sword: From Soldier to Brigade Commander

At that moment, Commander Wang came forward and organized an engagement banquet, which was held in a nearby town. After a while, Commander Yang also came in a truck and presided over the engagement ceremony. Su Fei and Chu Yiyi bowed and saluted Commander Yang and Chu Yunfei, officially confirming the engagement.

Commander Yang, Commander Wang, Chu Yunfei, and their staff also visited the arsenal.

It turned out that someone had already sent people to investigate and discovered the secret.

Throughout the demonstration, everyone praised Su Fei's two military achievements, especially Commander Yang: "What a genius! He used Japanese machine rifle bullets to create a Chinese submachine gun. It has powerful firepower, very low malfunction rate, is easy to carry, and has an effective range of 400 meters. It's beyond imagination. And this 35 grenade launcher can effectively strike enemies at a distance of 1000 meters, and a maximum range of 3000 meters. Not only is it extremely long-range, but it's also easy to carry, powerful, and fast. It combines the advantages of machine guns, grenade launchers, and mortars, and can be produced with the most common equipment. It's incredible!"

On the spot, he announced that he attached great importance to this arsenal, so he would serve as the director of the arsenal. From then on, he would be responsible for all the material, technical and labor needs of the factory!

Su Fei knew that the secret of the arsenal would not last long, but he did not expect it to come so soon.

But what could the Shanxi-Suiyuan Army do with these advanced weapons? Could they actively attack the Japanese during the War of Resistance? Haha.

Forget it, this is the only way.

"Since the Commander is so responsible, I'm also relieved of my responsibilities! From now on, I will focus on combat, and the Commander will supply me with ammunition!"

Commander Yang couldn't stop smiling.

Chu Yunfei had never seen a 35mm grenade launcher before, and he was still shocked. "The rapid-fire power is more than ten times that of a mortar. It can fire directly at a distance of one thousand meters and indirect fire at a distance of 3000 meters. It's a magical weapon for infantry. With such a weapon, the Japanese army can't resist it at all. No wonder Su Fei's cavalry is so invincible!"

Su Fei had no choice but to give them some.

Amidst mixed joys and sorrows, and amidst the clinking of glasses, Su Fei's cavalry army became famous, and many people from nearby areas came to join the army. Some Shanxi Suiyuan Army soldiers even deserted from other units and came here.

The strength of the independent cavalry army also quickly expanded to 5000 people!

However, Commander Yang dispatched several officials to assist Su Fei, claiming they were personally arranged by the president. One was Chief of Staff Zhao, a serious, senior officer with a stern expression who ignored Su Fei and acted arrogantly. Another was Deputy Commander Dai, a man with a twinkling eye, gold-rimmed glasses, and a warm smile, but he was highly critical of Su Fei's every move.

For this reason, Chu Yunfei wrote a special letter to Su Fei, telling him not to mind it, saying that this was the customary arrangement of the Shanxi-Suiyuan Army. Important troops must be arranged with people who don't get along with each other to balance each other in order to ensure the absolute authority and control of the president.

Su Fei understood that these two people were here to supervise and monitor him.

So, Su Fei divided the cavalry army into three divisions, each with 1500 people. The army commander, deputy army commander, and chief of staff were each in charge of a division and trained separately.

It’s spring next year in the blink of an eye!

The Japanese army launched a large-scale mopping-up operation against the Eighth Route Army in Shanxi, Chahar and Hebei. Su Fei received news from Li Yunlong and decided to send troops to attack the Japanese army to relieve the pressure on the Eighth Route Army.

Chief of Staff Zhao and Deputy Commander Dai both objected: "Although our army is excellent in light weapons, it lacks heavy weapons and cannot engage in large-scale direct combat with the Japanese army. Moreover, such a large-scale deployment of soldiers must be approved by Commander Yang!"

Su Fei called Commander Yang for instructions. Commander Yang believed that the situation was unclear and the Japanese army had mobilized heavy troops for a large-scale sweep. It would be better for the Shanxi-Suiyuan Army not to attack rashly, but to observe the situation and look for the best opportunity to fight.

Isn't this a polite refusal?

Su Fei already regretted it.

If I had known this would happen, I wouldn't have joined the Shanxi-Suiyuan Army. If I hadn't fought and dedicated myself to my country with such a strong independent cavalry army, would I have just sat back and waited for the outcome? Would I have let the Japanese get away with it forever?

He communicated with Chief of Staff Zhao and Deputy Commander Dai many times, trying to persuade and strive for their support, but to no avail.

"Commander Su, please don't be reckless. Our Jinsui Army is small in number and cannot afford any casualties!"

"Commander Su, you can't take risks with the lives of our officers and soldiers of the Shanxi-Suiyuan Army. You can fight, but you can't take risks!"

In that case, Su Fei won't be polite.

He mobilized 1500 people from the cavalry division under his charge, organized 200 grenade launchers and 3 special grenades, 500 Type 81 automatic rifles, and 8 new Japanese mortars, and set off on his own.

Overnight, they suddenly set out from their base and headed towards Shanxi, Chahar and Hebei.

Leave as quickly as possible.

After a day and a night of traveling southeast, we arrived at Wutai County, where a large number of Japanese troops were indeed stationed.

The cavalry division immediately used a cavalry company of 100 people carrying mortars to fire at the enemy. After provoking, it took a detour to the southeast and continued to advance.

Sure enough, the Japanese soldiers were lured out.

The Japanese army dispatched more than 200 people to pursue and more than 200 people to intercept in the northwest direction.

Su Fei led a cavalry company to attack the enemy.

There was also artillery bombardment and machine gun fire, and then they took a detour.

The Japanese army was furious. They were bombed and strafed in vain. They wanted to run away?

More than 100 Japanese cavalrymen gave fierce pursuit.

Su Fei's cavalry company and other enemies approached more than 300 meters away, and the distance between them and Wutai County was more than 3000 meters. They were able to avoid the Japanese artillery fire and suddenly turned back to fire at the Japanese army.

The Japanese machine guns and 81 rifles fired violently, knocking all the Japanese cavalry to the ground.

The Japanese army never dreamed that the enemy's firepower would be so strong.

Many people were shot dead before they could even fire their weapons.

Of course, there were also fierce men in the Japanese army who were brutal shooters and had quick reactions.

Even so, Su Fei's cavalry company wiped out 121 Japanese cavalrymen at the cost of 3 sacrifices and 5 injuries, and seized 98 war horses. Some of the horses escaped or were killed and could not be taken away.

The first cavalry company of Su Fei's army also lured the enemy away from the main force, and then suddenly counterattacked and defeated the Japanese army. More than 120 Japanese soldiers were killed, and more than 60 were wounded or captured. After questioning, it was found that there were many Imperial Army soldiers pretending to be soldiers. The Japanese army was short of manpower, and the main force was besieging the Eighth Route Army in Shanxi, Chahar and Hebei, leaving the rear troops empty.

After the conditions for preferential treatment of prisoners were made public, these puppet army prisoners were willing to redeem themselves from their crimes and lead them in the siege of Wutai County.

The Japanese and puppet troops suffered heavy casualties on the city wall after being bombarded with mortars and 35mm grenades. They could not raise their heads. Su Fei led a cavalry company to quickly attack the city gate, continued to suppress the fire, blew up the gate, and rushed in.

The brutal firepower of their 81 rifles made the Japanese and puppet troops cry for their parents. Within just a few minutes of entering the city, more than 200 Japanese soldiers were killed, more than 100 puppet soldiers, and more than 300 remnants were forced to flee through the east gate.

Su Fei's troops chased for more than 3000 meters and wiped out all the Japanese and puppet troops!

More than 30 Japanese soldiers, including Major Takemiya, the detachment commander, were injured or captured.