Chapter 430: The Cowardly Japs; Chu Yunfei: A Reminder to the Eighteenth Group Army! (Subscribe)
Lin Canghui told a bloody truth.

For the Japanese army today.

The Second War Zone in Shanxi and Shaanxi regions is no longer an entity that they can easily shake.

These national defense fortifications are being built at a rapid pace.

Resisting 150mm artillery fire is not a problem either.

What can effectively destroy it is the 203mm caliber siege mortar.

As for such equipment, once it appears on the battlefield.

There is a high probability that it will be quickly countered by artillery fire.

This is the theorem they obtained after several battles, and it can be considered an objective law.

Up to now.

The intelligence community hasn’t figured it out yet.

What advanced acoustic detection technology is Chu Yunfei’s unit using?

This happened after the intelligence was shared with the Germans.

The Germans also felt they were facing a formidable enemy.

If the Soviets also had such technology.

This will inevitably bring great obstacles to their possible future offensives.

before this.

No commander would send precious heavy artillery to the front battlefield.

If it is used in a dispersed manner.

The expected bombardment effect was not achieved.

Shinozuka Yoshio invited Lin Canghui here not to listen to him and undermine the generals’ self-confidence.

When everyone is silent.

Lin Canghui said slowly: “The Operations Department of the North China Front Command and the General Staff Headquarters have provided follow-up relevant operational suggestions.”

“Given that a large number of fortifications have been repaired in the direction of Niangzi Pass, Changzhi, and Shexian, and the Taihang Mountains are high and dangerous, it is difficult to cross.”

“The North China Front Army Headquarters has decided to focus the current operations on the security zone. After using troops to sort out the security zone and quasi-security zone, more combat forces will be released to deal with the pressure from the Second China War Zone.”

After thinking for a moment, Shinozuka Yoshio immediately asked, “Lin Cang-jun, if the enemy counterattacks, can we actively respond?”

Lin Canghui nodded slowly: “Commander, this is natural, and the North China Front Command suggested that since Chu Yunfei’s troops are extremely good at anti-artillery operations, the heavy artillery units can be assigned to other directions in order to achieve a corresponding breakthrough.”

Chu Yunfei’s main artillery unit is good at counter-artillery operations.

no problem.

The heavy artillery unit was assigned to other directions.

Support type artillery is used in a dispersed manner.

Although the attack was weak and the offense was difficult.

But when in a defensive situation, it is of course very useful.

This is also the fundamental purpose of his visit.

Stop the meaningless offensive operations.

Go into a defensive posture and gather strength.

To meet the possible strong counterattack from Chu Yunfei’s troops.

Such strategic planning and tactical play.

This is the optimal solution for what the various units of the North China Front Army said.

And, in the process of accumulating strength.

Quickly complete the personnel sorting of each newly formed unit.

Avoid the recurrence of something like what happened to the 41st Division.

This is what we should do now.

Even though Yoshio Shinozuka was already working on organizing the newly formed small unit divisions.

This time, Lin Canghui still had to convey the order of the North China Front Army Command.

After hearing Yoshio Shinozuka’s question.

It suddenly dawned on me.

Respond proactively.

In fact, it is up to the chief officers at all levels to decide whether to launch a counterattack.

If this is the case, then wouldn’t it be helpful to give them greater autonomy in making their own decisions?
Ever since the 14th Division was completely wiped out on the banks of the Yellow River.

It has been a long, long time since there has been a decentralization.

No matter which division commander violated the established combat plan.

It will inevitably lead to the most severe rebuke from the base camp.

They can no longer afford the cost of going alone!

Before the commanders could come to their senses.

Shinozuka Yoshio immediately asked: “Since the North China Front Command and the headquarters have determined that the northern Shanxi line is difficult to capture, can we launch a continuous offensive in the Shexian direction to consume the enemy’s manpower and combat supplies?”

Lin Canghui nodded slightly: “Of course you can. Commander, please make the arrangements as appropriate. General Tada Shun will not interfere too much. Even if you decide to continue to attack the northern Shanxi front, it is also possible.”

Shinozuka understood.

The suggestions relayed by Lin Canghui are suggestions in the true sense.

It was not the will of the North China Front Army Command, nor was it an order from the headquarters.

As long as they don’t continue to attack northern Shanxi, all other actions.

The North China Front Army Command will not interfere too much.

If that’s the case, it would be much easier.

“Lin Cangjun, if that’s the case, please continue to introduce to us the latest intelligence obtained by the intelligence department.”

“Hay.”

Lin Canghui then picked up the baton beside him and said, “Based on the real-time combat feedback from the current intelligence department, the North China Front Army Headquarters, and the front-line troops, we have also conducted a combat effectiveness assessment of the various combat troops in the current China Second War Zone.”

He pointed to the battle map hanging on the wall and described the assessment results.

“First is the strongest front line in northern Shanxi. The combat effectiveness rating of all the troops under Chu Yunfei is A+.”

Ushijima Mitsuki asked, “All?”

“Yes, all of them. Whether it’s the main force with a slightly bloated number of people or the ordinary combat troops that are a little more streamlined, their combat effectiveness rating is A+.

To fight against a complete unit, you should at least use the strength of a regiment, otherwise it will be like hitting a rock with an egg. “

Lin Canghui seemed to be intentionally stirring up the anger in the hearts of the generals.

What he said also frequently stimulated the division commanders.

but.

Whether it was Yoshio Shinozuka or other division commanders and brigade commanders, they all remained calm enough in such a situation.

Until the rating is completed and even the meeting is over.

No one expressed any objection or opinion.

Day three.

The division commanders and brigade commanders who had not yet left received another meeting notice from Yoshio Shinozuka.

only.

No intelligence agencies attended the meeting this time.

The division and brigade commanders also reacted at this time.

obviously.

The commander of the Shanxi First Army, Yoshio Shinozuka, had different opinions from the Imperial Headquarters.

As for the North China Front Army Headquarters.

They have only one purpose.

That is to avenge the humiliation!
The North China Front Army was the worst performing combat unit under the Chinese Expeditionary Army.

These old devils attach great importance to military honor.

Even if they can’t beat Chu Yunfei, they still want to achieve some results.

It’s not for anything else, I just want to get criticized less and be questioned less by my compatriots.

Ushijima Mitsugu and others looked at Shinozuka Yoshio with fiery eyes, “Commander, please give the order.”

Yoshio Shinozuka shook his head, looking a little helpless.

“The North China Front Command and the headquarters disagreed with continuing to attack the northern Shanxi front and asked us to focus on consolidating the hinterland of North China.”

“This is a telegram from the headquarters.”

Yoshio Shinozuka handed this top-secret telegram to the division commanders and mixed brigade commanders standing beside him.

“Search that~!”

“These damn Americans, how dare they!”

“Damn it! These Americans really deserve to die. They are preventing us from achieving the Greater East Asia Co-Prosperity Sphere!”

In 39, Americans also sold large amounts of oil, flour, canned goods, and large amounts of steel.

At the end of 39, they fell out.

It seemed to be responding to their previous warnings.

If the Americans had cut off trade with Japan when Japan launched a full-scale invasion of China, the Nationalist government’s war of resistance would not have been so difficult.

However, there has never been any sense of justice between countries, and diplomacy is not conducted based on morality.

Americans can now smell the smoke of gunpowder.

Before incurring heavy losses to themselves, they would make one last grab and stop the losses in time, which is what these old white people are best at.

Gross, but crucial nonetheless.

At least do this.

This will inevitably force the Japanese to shift their strategy in North China.

They could only try to consolidate the vast rural areas and try to collect more military rations.

otherwise.

They will gain nothing from this war, nothing at all!
I felt that the morale of the generals was low.

Shinozuka Yoshio was a little helpless: “Everyone must keep this secret. The corresponding deployment adjustments will be carried out according to plan. We must not let our enemies in front of us notice our fatigue and weakness, otherwise they will surely launch a swift counterattack!”

Northern Shanxi.

A long period of confrontation and perseverance.

The morale of the combat troops is bound to be affected to some extent.

What’s more, the weather is extremely cold now.

Even if it is hidden in the trenches of the second line.

It’s also very cold.

The temperature difference between day and night even reached more than 20 degrees Celsius.

Even the people in the command center.

It’s a bit difficult to fall asleep peacefully.

The Great Wall defense line shrank again.

Except for key passes and defense nodes.

All combat troops retreated back to the interior.

Ningwu County.

The open space in the middle of the street.

The Hu family team, which just arrived at the local area yesterday, began to set up the stage with the help of the Tax Police Brigade.

Originally, there were only two people in the Hu family, the father and son.

He is now the head of the Hu Family Troupe, which has more than a dozen art students.

Shadow puppetry is used as a means of propaganda, especially when combined with Hu Banfeng’s singing.

It is very effective when used for promotion.

At this time, most people have few entertainment options and lack spiritual support.

For ordinary people, being able to listen to a shadow play is something they can talk about with great relish for months.

Following the sound of uniform footsteps coming from a distance.

Hu Banfeng turned around and looked into the distance.

The soldiers in neat uniforms and helmets marched towards us in unison.

Each of them carried a steel gun and formed four columns.

Ping Zhiheng, who was in the lead, stepped forward quickly.

Zhu Ziming, who was helping with the work with his head down, walked over quickly.

Under the watchful eyes of the soldiers.

Ping Zhiheng quickened his pace, stood at attention and saluted first: “13th Infantry Regiment, Deputy Commander and Supervisor Ping Zhiheng.”

“Captain of the Tax Police Brigade, Zhu Ziming.”

Zhu Ziming also gave a standard military salute.

Then he took the initiative to stretch out his right hand and shook hands with Ping Zhiheng.

Although the Tax Police Brigade did not participate in the battle against Japan.

But in Shanxi, it is still a regiment-level unit.

Zhu Ziming’s current military rank is lieutenant colonel.

Ping Zhiheng is a major, so naturally he needs to salute actively.

“Thank you for your hard work, brothers…” Zhu Ziming looked down at his watch and said, “It will start in about half an hour. Please find a place to sit down first.”

“it is good.”

Ping Zhiheng turned around and continued, “Listen to my command, disband in platoons!”

The soldiers each found a suitable position and lined up.

There was no crowding or quarreling at all.

It seems that they are sorted completely according to combat numbers.

Each row has its own place.

But in comparison, it is still much more crowded.

Many soldiers could only stand up straight and huddle together.

Li Wu, one of the Four Heavenly Kings, glanced at the troops surrounding them and was somewhat shocked: “There is no movement at all. How come these soldiers are like wooden stakes?”

“Keep your voice down. These are elite troops. They do the same menial tasks as us all day long. How can they fight the Japanese?”

“Yes, you know how powerful the Japanese are.”

“We came to Shanxi to fight the Japanese invaders, but now we have to move things every day and feel like something is missing!”

“Don’t we often say that doing the essential work well is already a contribution to the cause of the War of Resistance? We are also needed to fight the Japanese. With your marksmanship, you won’t be able to save your life if you really go to the battlefield.”

Li Wu immediately responded, “Isn’t my shooting skill better than yours?”

Zhao Shoutian ignored him and walked towards Zhu Ziming: “Brother, why are there so many people in their battalion? It seems that they can’t arrange them in such a small place.”

Li Wu walked over and added, “This unit must be the most elite, otherwise they would not be arranged to watch the show.”

Zhu Ziming nodded.

Since the relevant cultural and artistic performances and consolation work have been arranged.

You can’t let people come and feel uncomfortable.

He walked quickly towards Ping Zhiheng and said, “Deputy Commander Ping, how many people are there in your battalion? Why do you feel like there are many more than in other troops?”

Ping Zhiheng blurted out: “It depends on the situation. Four hundred and sixty-three people came today, and another company is cleaning up the camp, and they will be here soon.”

There is no room to stand or sit now.

From what Ping Zhiheng said, there are at least dozens of people coming.

There is simply not enough space.

Zhu Ziming hurriedly called a halt: “Lao Hu, Lao Hu!”

“Don’t build anything anymore. Take it down and build it in an open space outside the city.”

Hu Banfeng ran over in a hurry: “Old Zhu, Captain Zhu, what’s going on?”

“There are too many people. There is no room for them. Let’s go outside the city.”

Only then did Hu Banfeng notice that the streets were completely blocked and many soldiers didn’t even have a place to sit down.

Adjusting the watermelon hat on his head, Hu Banfeng nodded: “Okay then.”

“Deputy Captain Ping, please help clear out a suitable open space outside the city.”

“Sure, whatever size of space you need.”

“Five meters long and five meters wide will be enough.”

Ping Zhiheng nodded and raised his right hand high: “Everyone, listen to my command! Line up with me as the center.”

“Turn right and walk together!”

“Shadow puppets, are they in Shenwu? Isn’t this quite close?”

Hearing the chat, Luo Weiguo immediately put down the pencil in his hand and looked up at Chu Yunfei.

“I haven’t seen it yet, do you want to go?”

Luo Weiguo smiled and nodded: “I heard that this shadow play is very interesting. I heard about it when I was a child. Now that I suddenly heard about it, I am very curious about what kind of style it is.”

Chu Yunfei smiled and said, “Well, I’ll give you a break. You can take the Operations Department and the General Staff with you. I’ll just keep an eye on the front line.”

Fang Ligong immediately refused: “I won’t go over. If there is any new situation, there will be someone who can share some of the work.”

“Go ahead. Pengcheng is here. The weather is getting colder, so the probability of the Japanese attack is naturally getting lower and lower. It is enough for the command center to have two people on duty. I will give you half a day off so you can have a rest.”

Chu Yunfei did not give Fang Ligong a chance to refuse. “Pengcheng, call the county and ask them to reserve some rooms for the Operations Department and the General Staff to rest. Come back tomorrow morning.”

“Yes!”

Everyone smiled at each other, feeling warm in their hearts.

Commander Chu is really thoughtful.

After everyone left.

Zhao Pengcheng then asked, “Sir, are the Japanese troops really not going to attack again?”

Chu Yunfei nodded slightly: “At least from the current situation, the probability of the Japanese army attacking the front line in northern Shanxi is very small, and they will never stop the war.

Next, the North China Front Army will inevitably focus its energy on other places in North China…so we still need to remind the 18th Group Army to reduce their vitality and strength in the upcoming sweep.”

(End of this chapter)