Chapter 275 Yan Laoxi and Wei Junru generate electricity one after another
This time Yan Laoxi set up his stance to fight the Japanese army in Lancheng and Jingle City.
The main idea is to show the prestige of the Jinsui Army so that it can better take the initiative in all aspects.
However, as the frontline operations turned into crisis, Yan Laoxi began to murmur in his heart.
The Seventh Army is a direct unit under his command, and the commander-in-chief of the Army, Zhao Yinfu, is also one of his Thirteen Taibao.
If this unit suffered heavy casualties, it would definitely not be something Yan Laoxi wanted to see.
The 71st Division was locked in a bitter battle in Jingle City, and the 48th Independent Brigade was about to be encircled.
For a while, Yan Laoxi stood in front of the map and pondered, somewhat difficult to make a decision.
He wanted to win the battle, but the current situation obviously didn't allow it.
If we continue to force the battle here, the troops will definitely suffer heavy casualties.
Although the 48th Independent Brigade can fight, they cannot stop the hundreds of thousands of Japanese and puppet troops.
After Chu Yunfei and others received the message, they discussed it repeatedly.
Most of the officers wanted to carry out the orders of the Second War Zone Commander and head to Pucheng immediately.
"There is no need to defend Lancheng and Jingle City. It is obviously the best choice to withdraw all troops."
At the same time, Fang Ligong also began to personally draft a telegram to reply to the First Theater District Commander's Department.
He believed that excessive casualties in this unit were not necessarily a bad thing.
"More than 40,000 Japanese and puppet troops including the elite 27th Division of the Japanese Army stormed Lancheng and Jingle City."
"At present, Lancheng and Jingle City cannot stay any longer. There are heavy Japanese and puppet troops here."
"To the west of Pucheng is Jicheng. There are many troops here that are direct descendants of Commander Yan."
At the same time, Yan Laoxi also personally sent a telegram, preparing to summon Chu Yunfei and Chen Ziyun, and Fang Ligong.
"We need to choose carefully when arranging our trip to southwestern Shanxi this time, otherwise if an accident occurs, there may be serious consequences."
After they finished writing, Chu Yunfei asked Chen Ziyun to take the note back and at the same time asked the officers to return to their troops.
"The so-called 48th Independent Brigade, the elite Jinsui Army, is no match for the Imperial Army Field Division."
At this time, a general wearing three plum blossom stars stood next to Yan Laoxi. He pointed at the map and made suggestions directly.
"With our current strength, we can completely protect ourselves."
After the officers left, the three of them opened the note and looked at it.
They obviously have concerns. After all, wherever they make suggestions now, they will easily be settled later.
When they suffer heavy casualties, they can be quickly transferred to the Shanxi-Sui Army for deep rest and replenishment.
By four o'clock in the afternoon on December 31st, the Japs marched to the southwestern Shanxi area in a demonstration and directly bombed the Shanxi-Sui Army.
As they entered the car, the driver stepped on the accelerator.
The captain had a German-made shell gun hanging on his waist, with a serious expression and said nothing.
What's more, they still have a large number of aviation troops to assist in the battle. By that time, let alone ground troops.
Chen Ziyun pondered for a while, and then he made a direct suggestion.
At nine o'clock, the first theater commander's headquarters also sent a message.
After the three people met, Zhang Fengji continued to convey Yan Laoxi's orders.
Yan Laoxi also directly removed Yang Xingru from his position as commander-in-chief of the group army and imposed a symbolic punishment.
By two o'clock in the afternoon, the various units of the 48th Independent Brigade gradually broke away from contact with the Japanese and puppet troops.
And here at the brigade headquarters, Chu Yunfei and Chen Ziyun, Fang Ligong stayed.
Therefore, he hoped that the 48th Independent Brigade could quickly move to Zhongtiao Mountain and join the battle sequence in the first theater.
But now he felt that there was no need to continue the fight and quickly withdrew the Seventh Army.
"Everyone, Chief Wei asked us to go to Zhongtiao Mountain immediately; Chief Yan asked us to go to Pucheng immediately."
Chu Yunfei had anticipated this, so Fang Ligong stood up and distributed the pens and papers.
Yan Laoxi wants to completely control the southwestern Shanxi and northwestern Shanxi areas through the 48th Independent Brigade.
As long as the 48th Independent Brigade reaches the deep area controlled by the Jinsui Army, then this force cannot be at their mercy.
Fang Ligong understands the ways of the world, so it is obviously the best choice for him to reply to Wei Junru.
However, he had a conflict with the troops of the First War Zone stationed in Zhongtiao Mountain, and Yang Xingru also fell out with Wei Junru.
The Second War Zone Chief's Department was also not to be outdone, and they also began to carry out large-scale reporting and propaganda.
Only a few officers wanted to carry out Wei Junru's order and go to Zhongtiao Mountain.
But soon, Yan Laoxi directly promoted Yang Xingru to the position of deputy commander-in-chief of the second theater.
To go to Zhongtiao Mountain now is to risk death.
"Okay, I'll go find Chen Ziyun right away and make a contribution." Chu Yunfei nodded and agreed.
“But overall, going to Pucheng is still a good choice.”
"Brigade Commander Chu, Commander Yan ordered the 48th Independent Brigade to arrive at Pucheng."
As a veteran of the Jinsui Army, Yang Xingru has opinions on the 48th Independent Brigade.
At the same time, the 48th Independent Brigade troops also began to gradually move toward the southwest to escape the encirclement of the Japanese and puppet troops.
In his opinion, although the 48th Independent Brigade has achieved successive victories, their troops have other elements.
And their next march will be very difficult.
In the same way, if he suggested going to Wei Junru and ended up going to Yan Laoxi, if Yan Laoxi knew about this, he would definitely be put in a bad position.
Keeping them in the northwest area of Shanxi is to prepare to use the 48th Independent Brigade to gradually expand towards the north.
"Brigade Commander Chu Yunfei of the 48th Independent Brigade and Infantry Artillery Commander Chen Ziyun have made great contributions, and the commander-in-chief is determined to give them heavy rewards."
"In my name, I will generate electricity for Chu Yunfei, Chen Ziyun, and Fang Ligong."
Because of these two points, Yang Xingru inevitably has opinions about the 48th Independent Brigade.
In addition, after a battle, the 48th Independent Brigade did not have time to rest and recuperate, so their physical fitness was greatly exhausted.
As for other things, Chen Ziyun explained everything he could on the way.
So now, Wei Junru no longer serves as the deputy commander-in-chief of the second theater.
The Japanese First Army has currently captured towns along the Tongpu Railway, and the areas where these towns are located are relatively flat.
"The relevant replenishment of troops, weapons and ammunition are ready and can be replenished at any time."
Li Yuanchun, the commander of the 24th Artillery Corps, originally planned to directly move the Zhou Wenbo Field Artillery Battalion and the Li Yang Artillery Battalion together.
It is worth mentioning that Yang Xingru previously served as the commander-in-chief of the group army.
After a moment of silence, Chu Yunfei nodded, and his eyes began to focus on Pucheng.
Chu Yunfei took out all the messages sent by the commanders of the first theater and the second theater.
However, at this time, the 48th Independent Brigade was temporarily taking a short rest at the Seventh Army's garrison.
"But I still want to hear your suggestions on where to go."
After Yan Laoxi listened to Yang Xingru's suggestion, he did not respond at first, but after thinking for a while, his face showed a thoughtful expression.
After the Japanese troops captured Lancheng and Jingle City, the First Army Headquarters began to carry out vigorous propaganda.
"Even if Chief Yan has thoughts about us, they will still have concerns. After all, getting rid of us at this time will require a lot of discussion."
Under such circumstances, they kept walking and stopping until they arrived at Pucheng on the 20th.
He looked at the map and nodded slowly.
Now that Wei Junru no longer serves as the deputy commander-in-chief of the Second Theater Command, he naturally no longer has the authority to command the 48th Independent Brigade.
Chu Yunfei nodded and glanced at the location of Pucheng on the map with a solemn expression.
"Contact the frontline troops and ask them to abandon Jingle City and gradually withdraw."
At that time, Chu Yunfei was only the commander of the 358th Regiment, but he united with the Eighth Route New Regiment to annihilate the Third Regiment.
The Pingyang City area is where the Japs gather heavily, and a division of the Japs is responsible for the defense.
Both sides began to put a lot of effort into publicity, and they both said that they had achieved significant results here.
Different from other occupied areas, there is a division in the east and south of Pingyang City.
As for the 48th Independent Brigade, Yang Xingru expressed his opinion.
"Please ask Brigadier Chu Yunfei, Infantry Artillery Commander Chen Ziyun, and Chief of Staff Fang Ligong to go to the commander's headquarters immediately."
"The elite troops of the Jinsui Army were vulnerable to the imperial army and fled in panic. Lancheng and Jingle City were captured successively."
Wu Ziqiang, Qian Bojun, Zhang Fugui, Shi Yuji and others looked at each other and hesitated to speak.
As a result, they joined forces and annihilated the battlefield observation group organized by the North China Front Army!
In the end, the little Japanese became furious and now gathered more than 40,000 Japanese and puppet troops to attack.
After reading these notes, Chu Yunfei immediately burned them.
"Now that our brigade has suffered heavy casualties, I want to hear everyone's opinions on how to make a decision."
There was silence in the brigade headquarters. A few minutes passed and no one spoke.
Yan Laoxi had a serious expression on his face and decisively issued the battle order.
Yan Laoxi must have some ideas for this arrangement, but Chen Ziyun is very clear about the situation in the Zhongtiao Mountain area in a few months.
Yan Laoxi was worried that the Japs would take revenge, so he diverted the trouble to the Eighth Road.
Chu Yunfei and Chen Ziyun were from Jin Province and were disciples of the Emperor.
"So going to a stable area to rest and replenish is obviously the best choice."
Chen Ziyun and Fang Ligong sat next to Chu Yunfei. They were silent and did not make any statement.
This time Yan Laoxi sent Zhang Fengji to convey the order, and his meaning was obvious.
The heads of each regiment, regiment affiliates, and some battalion commanders of the directly affiliated troops all attended the meeting.
To the west of Pucheng is Jicheng, where Yan Laoxi's official department is located, and to the east is Pingyang City, an important town in southwest Shanxi.
Not long after, Chen Ziyun and Fang Ligong came to Chu Yunfei.
To the west of the railway is the Luliang Mountains; to the east of the railway is the Taihang Mountains.
Even if the Japs mobilize their aviation forces for continuous bombing, hundreds of planes can completely eliminate the 48th Independent Brigade.
Even some troops still have wounded soldiers following them.
"The brigade headquarters is temporarily under the acting command of Chief of Staff Lin Zhiqiang, and the headquarters of each regiment's regional commander will send a follow-up message."
After Yang Xingru's suggestion, he thought it was time to let Chu Yunfei and Chen Ziyun take a stand.
Instead, go to Pucheng and cultivate your health for a period of time. They may be able to play a major role during the battle at Zhongtiao Mountain.
"Your Majesty, Commander Yan seems to take us very seriously, but he has never stopped doubting us."
However, as Chu Yunfei's troops gained victory one after another, Yan Laoxi wanted to win over them.
At eight o'clock in the morning on the 31st, the 27th Division held an entry ceremony in Jingle City.
To the west of Pucheng is Jicheng, and to the southwest of Jicheng is Kenanpo, where the headquarters of the Second War Zone Commander is located.
He has been exhausted during this period, and now he can take a good rest.
By the early morning of December 31, the 71st Division and other troops had withdrawn from the battlefield.
"Taking a seat in a hotel or sitting in a hotel room may not be the best choice for us, no matter where we go."
Chu Yunfei's troops were initially deployed in the northwest area of Shanxi, mainly because Yan Laoxi wanted to clear up the relationship.
Chu Yunfei, Chen Ziyun, and Fang Ligong went to different cars.
Chu Yunfei looked at Fang Ligong and then at Chen Ziyun.
"If our troops, which we finally recovered with great difficulty, suffer heavy losses, the gains will not be worth the losses."
At the same time, Hao Shiwen's First Guerrilla Column, which was cooperating with the 48th Independent Brigade in Lancheng and other areas, also began to receive orders.
The infantry was relatively okay, but the march of the field artillery battalion and other troops was very difficult.
However, he would never have imagined that he would send Chu Yunfei and Chen Ziyun to the Eighth Route Independent Detachment to learn and exchange.
The little devils carried out a series of propaganda, reporting that they had won a great victory this time.
By that time, the defense of Zhongtiao Mountain no longer had loopholes, it was just a sieve, with holes everywhere.
Whether to carry out the orders of the chief minister has become the focus of their discussion.
They will also go to Pucheng to wait for follow-up combat orders from the commander's department.
"At the same time, contact the 48th Independent Brigade to get them out of contact with the Japanese army and quickly move to Pucheng."
At three o'clock in the morning, the commander of the Second Theater Command began to make arrangements and asked all ministries to release the 48th Independent Brigade.
"The 48th Independent Brigade, the 71st Division and other units defended tenaciously. After inflicting a heavy blow to the Japanese and puppet troops, each unit took turns to cover and retreat to deep positions for defense."
After fighting until now, Yan Laoxi feels that his combat goal has been achieved.
Yang Xingru is currently at the Chief's Department, assisting Yan Laoxi in commanding.
"Sir Yan, even the 48th Independent Brigade is unable to withstand this attack. I'm afraid our troops will be even less capable."
In the Jin-Sui Army, Yang Xingru had a very high status and was deeply trusted by Yan Laoxi.
Regardless of whether Chu Yunfei and others are willing to do so, they must go to Kenanpo immediately.
At one o'clock in the morning on January 1, 1941, Chu Yunfei began to call back to the Second Theater Command Commander's Department, stating that the 48th Independent Brigade would carry out the order.
"Our invincible imperial army defeated the elite independent 48th Brigade, 71st Division and other units of the Shanxi-Sui Army in Lancheng and Jingle City."
At the same time, they also promoted the captain of the alliance, Nobutetsu Sakata, and captured the alliance flag of the third alliance.
Chen Ziyun and others did not have any guards following them at all. Now they were nothing more than fat meat on the chopping board and could only be slaughtered by Yan Laoxi.
"In this battle, the Jinsui Army fought with less than 20,000 troops against the Japanese and puppet troops of more than 40,000 troops, and achieved significant results and captured a lot of goods!"
However, Chen Ziyun had made preparations in advance. He arranged for Zhang Wu to command the cavalry battalion and quickly brought back the artillery of the two battalions.
Wei Junru personally sent electricity to Chu Yunfei, Chen Ziyun and others, asking them to direct the troops to move to Zhongtiao Mountain through the Eighth Route Army area.
In addition to the driver, the co-pilot was followed by a captain in the car.
Lancheng and Jingle City were fighting, and Yang Xingru was always paying attention.
It was not until eight o'clock in the evening that both parties became quiet.
The identity of this colonel is not simple. He is Zhang Fengji, the chief of guards around Yan Laoxi, who is responsible for Yan Laoxi's personal security.
"Let them withdraw to Pucheng for rest and replenishment, and at the same time I will reward them heavily."
But as soon as they arrived in Pucheng, the troops had not set up camp yet, so they were taken away.
The 48th Independent Brigade, the 71st Division and other units successively participated in the battle, and also suffered heavy casualties.
Yan Laoxi deployed the 48th Independent Brigade here with many thoughts.
They suggested going to Yan Laoxi, but in the end they went to Wei Junru. If Wei Junru knew about this, the consequences would be obvious.
This general is Yang Xingru, who is Yan Laoxi's right-hand man.
"Although the 48th Independent Brigade bears the designation of the Jinsui Army, they may not be the real Jinsui Army troops."
After Fang Ligong was silent for a while, he looked towards Chu Yunfei and spoke first.
Wei Junru is a subordinate of Principal Du Du, and has always had a good relationship with the Eighth Route Army.
Three cars were ready, and Zhang Fengji made an invitation gesture.
At ten o'clock in the evening, the 48th Independent Brigade held a combat meeting at the brigade headquarters.
Naturally, the 48th Independent Brigade cannot take the railway. They have to march along the Luliang Mountains.
At five o'clock in the morning, when it was still dark, the 48th Independent Brigade set off and headed directly to Pucheng.
The 48th Independent Brigade has just arrived in Pucheng, and the brigade headquarters has not yet been established.
Not long after, Chen Ziyun fell asleep.
This time Yan Laoxi deployed the 48th Independent Brigade in such a location because of many considerations.
Chu Yunfei looked at everyone and said with a serious expression on his face.
"Based on the current situation, if the fight continues, the Seventh Army may suffer heavy losses."
The officers immediately understood what it meant and began to write out their own suggestions.
Yan Laoxi made the arrangements personally, and Chief of Staff Chu Qingbo did not dare to delay and quickly arranged for power generation.
After Chen Ziyun got in the car, he ignored it completely and went to sleep with his eyes closed.
Zhang Fengji did not stop him, but followed Chu Yunfei directly.
A colonel quickly came to Chu Yunfei, holding Yan Laoxi's warrant.
"With our current strength, if we continue to stay here, I'm afraid we will be surrounded and attacked by the Japanese and puppet troops sooner or later."
The commander of the Second War Zone has been generating electricity one after another, asking them to leave immediately and quickly go to Pucheng in southwest Shanxi to rest.
After all, the Jinsui Army currently only occupies some towns in southwestern Shanxi, and the area they control is not very large.
The development of this unit has also received strong support from Wei Junru of the First War Zone.
As Wei Junru's message was sent, Chu Yunfei and others became even more difficult to make a decision.
There were some bumps along the way, but Chen Ziyun slept soundly.
I don’t know how much time passed before Chen Ziyun was woken up by the captain.
Chen Ziyun opened his eyes, and it was pitch black outside.
He started to get out of the car and soon saw Chu Yunfei and Fang Ligong.
(End of chapter)
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