Anti-Japanese War: From Becoming Chu Yunfei to Rising

Late that night.

A light drizzle began to fall in the valleys of western Hubei.

The 63rd Independent Infantry Battalion of the Japanese Army, which was ordered to infiltrate, finally arrived at the valley where the "Headquarters of the 32nd Chinese Army" was located, according to intelligence, after several hours of forced march.

Captain Kenichi Satake, using a flashlight, carefully compared the map in his hand with the map, and looked at the silent forest in front of him, his heart filled with the desire to make a name for himself.

"Yoshi, the enemy headquarters is right ahead."

"Order! All squadrons deploy! Prepare for a surprise attack!"

however.

Just as his troops were taking up their attack positions.

On the other side of the valley, countless beams of flashlight suddenly shone, followed by a warning voice in Japanese: "Password!"

"Which unit are you from?!"

The commander of the 63rd Independent Infantry Battalion was instantly stunned.

How could there be friendly forces here?

And it's right inside the valley.

The Japanese combat troops stationed at the "military headquarters" that they had targeted belonged to the 13th Division of the Japanese Army, and at this moment they were just as clueless.

in the dark.

Both sides mistook each other for Chinese troops wearing their own uniforms and conducting infiltration operations!

Otherwise, how could friendly forces have appeared in this area that originally belonged to the 32nd Army's defense zone?

"Company commander, only the elite Chinese troops know Japanese!"

Coincidentally, that's what both sides think.

The misunderstanding escalated rapidly in the pitch-black rainy night!
"It's the enemy! Open fire!"

It is unknown who pulled the trigger first.

The next second, the machine gun's flames instantly tore through the darkness!
The sounds of grenades exploding and rifles firing echoed wildly through the narrow valley!

"Baka! It's a Type 92 heavy machine gun! The enemy's firepower is fierce!"

Kenichi Satake lay down behind a rock, listening to the dull and familiar gunshot, and the last trace of doubt in his heart vanished!

Only the most elite Chinese troops would equip their infiltration units with the Type 92 heavy machine gun.

Do the whole show.

This unit's target is most likely an important objective.

These Japanese commanders at the battalion level and above were well aware that Chinese troops preferred to use captured Japanese weapons.

Especially in terms of heavy weapons, the National Revolutionary Army's production capacity was far from sufficient, and Japanese weapons were basically treated as precious treasures.

Kenichi Satake did not hesitate at all: "Order the artillery company to destroy their firing points as soon as possible."

"Hai!"

The battle lasted for less than ten minutes.

"Boom! Boom!"

There was an explosion.

The shells, trailing sharp whistles, slammed into the "enemy's" position on the other side!

Meanwhile, the garrison on the other side of the valley was also stunned by the sudden and intense artillery fire.

"The enemy is equipped with direct-fire artillery!"

Upon hearing the sound of gunfire, Gen Yuta immediately rushed to the front lines to command the various companies in a counterattack.

A subordinate company commander quickly reported the battlefield situation: "The enemy is equipped with heavy weapons, and most of them are our standard weapons. I judge that this unit is definitely not an ordinary elite Chinese unit, but most likely the main force under that commander!"

"Several main combat units in North China were equipped with Japanese weapons. Moreover, our army had suffered heavy losses in several previous battles. The enemy's clothing was very likely the same as ours, making it difficult to identify them in a short time. However, there was a possibility of friendly fire."

Genichi hesitated for a moment, pondering how to stop the fight between the two sides.

next moment.

Boom, boom.

The Type 92 infantry guns continued firing at their machine gun positions.

Genichiro frowned, instantly dismissing the idea:
"This must be enemy troops. If it were our Chinese army, they would never blindly use heavy weapons in this situation without understanding the circumstances. Counterattack immediately and annihilate them!"

In an instant, both sides pulled out their trump cards!
The Type 92 heavy machine guns fired wildly at each other, while the Type 92 infantry guns exchanged fierce fire with each other!

The grenades from the grenade launcher traced deadly arcs through the air, indiscriminately slamming into both sides' positions.

The entire valley has been completely transformed into a meat grinder!
They were convinced that they were facing a Chinese army equipped with a full set of Japanese standard weapons.

Only in this way can we explain the opponent's equally fierce and precise firepower!

This absurd melee lasted for a full hour!
Until both sides had almost run out of ammunition, the artillery fire gradually thinned out.

Using the light from the flares, Kenichi Satake saw the devastation on the opposite position and finally gave his final orders.

"Everyone, bayonets!"

"Prepare for the assault—!!!"

Two Japanese units, both exhausted and suffering heavy casualties.

Silently, they leaped out from their respective bunkers, bayonets fixed, and launched a desperate charge towards the enemy!
The cold glint of their bayonets reflected on their equally ferocious and crazed faces.

Then, everyone was stunned.

The two Japanese sergeants at the forefront almost simultaneously saw each other's uniforms and collar insignia, which were covered in mud.

Even the shouts and curses sounded so familiar.

"idiot!"

"Cease fire!"

"Stop attacking!"

A series of angry roars echoed across the chaotic battlefield.

The two sides, who were engaged in a fierce battle, were frozen in place as if they had been frozen in place.

The gunfire stopped dramatically.

All that remained were the painful groans of the wounded soldiers and the mournful sound of the wind in the valley.

Kenichi Satake and Yuta Minamoto, their faces ashen, walked to the center of the battlefield, where corpses littered the ground.

Looking at the corpses of their own people scattered all over the ground, they felt a wave of dizziness wash over them.

"Baka yarou—!!!"

A desperate roar echoed through the silent valley.

……

After an emergency consultation, the two captains, who were equally disheartened, made the most correct choice at the moment - to cover it up!

All casualties were attributed to "fierce resistance encountered during a surprise attack on the headquarters of the 32nd Army in China".

A "brilliant" battle report was sent to their respective superiors overnight.

Although the battle only lasted an hour, it took them three hours to clean up the battlefield.

They rested in place for less than two hours before the sky began to lighten with the first hint of dawn.

Soon, it was getting bright.

It was a bright and sunny day after the rain.

The sunlight was blinding, illuminating the bloodstains and chaos in the valley with crystal clarity.

Kenichi Satake said weakly, "Order all units to gather their equipment and prepare to advance eastward to search for the enemy."

However, his words were not finished yet.

Gunshots rang out from the southeast.

Tap tap, boom boom boom.

Soon, a messenger rushed forward to report: "Sir, something terrible has happened!"

"what happened!"

"The Chinese army, the Chinese army is surrounding us all over the mountains." Kenichi Satake and Yuta Minamoto exchanged a glance, their eyes filled with panic.

Their ammunition and shells were more than half used up in last night's fierce fighting.

At this moment, engaging in battle with the main force of the National Revolutionary Army would likely only lead to dire consequences.

As they raised their binoculars and looked around.

I felt as if all the blood in my body had frozen in an instant.

All around them in the valley were the mountains that had been deserted.

Before anyone knew it, it was covered with countless dark gun barrels and cannon barrels!

The flags of the Republic of China fluttered in the morning breeze!
Two Japanese battalions had been completely surrounded without anyone noticing!
The temporary headquarters of the 141st Division of the 32nd Army.

Division Commander Lin Zuozhen did not sleep all night.

Last night's urgent telegram from the Hubei-North Front Command.

It still sits on his desk, each word conveying a sense of urgency and eeriness that he cannot comprehend.

The telegram's content was simple, yet domineering.

There was no explanation, no discussion, only orders.

"You are hereby ordered to abandon all previous combat orders issued by command posts at all levels."

"Within six hours, you must mobilize your four regiments to the areas of Damiao Mountain, Cuiling Mountain, Pukui Mountain, and Zuixian Mountain to construct concealed positions. The deployment must be completed before dawn, without any mistakes!"

"Master's seat."

Chief of Staff Luo Zhenbang yawned and walked over with a cup of steaming hot tea, his face full of fatigue and confusion. "So, what exactly is Chief Advisor Chu up to?"

He pointed to four seemingly unrelated points on the map, like four scattered nails, randomly driven into this mountainous region.

"Do you want us to break up four regiments into pieces in the middle of the night and send them to occupy these godforsaken mountain gullies?"

"What kind of fighting strategy is this? What if the Japanese take advantage of the situation and attack our division headquarters?"

"Just execute the command."

Lin Zuozhen took the teacup, blew on it to cool it down, and his voice betrayed no emotion.

He had some connections with Shanxi and was a former subordinate of Shang Zhen.

He was awarded the Order of the Blue Sky and White Sun for his meritorious service in the Great Wall Resistance.

Because he is from Yuncheng, Shanxi.

I have also returned to Shanxi to visit relatives, so I am naturally aware of the changes that have taken place in Shanxi at this moment.

They were also well aware of the young "war commander's" style of doing things.

Furthermore, through direct communication with his former superior, Shang Zhen, he came to understand a crucial principle.

The commander may not understand Chu Yunfei's orders, but by following them, he will certainly not suffer any losses.

“The division commander is right,” a young staff officer named Li Wen chimed in, his eyes gleaming with excitement. “I’ve heard that Chief Advisor Chu’s military tactics are always unpredictable.”

Last time in Yingshan, didn't the 51st Provisional Division, under his command, quickly wipe out a regiment? With the 51st Provisional Division's combat strength, how could it be stronger than ours?"

Luo Zhenbang pursed his lips and said nothing more.

at this time.

The telephones at the division headquarters rang like firecrackers, one after another, frantically!

"Reporting to the division commander! The 421st Regiment reported that it arrived at its designated position at 5:00 AM and discovered traces of Japanese troops."

"Report! Phone 422! Node number two has been captured, and Japanese troops have also been spotted!"

"The 423rd Regiment and the reinforcement regiment have both reported the whereabouts of the Japanese troops!"

The entire command post erupted in chaos!

Luo Zhenbang and Li Wen stared at the map in disbelief. The four points that seemed to be unrelated at first glance now resembled an invisible net, completely covering the valley!

"This"

Luo Zhenbang pointed at the map, his fingers trembling, his voice trembling, "How did the Japanese devils manage to crawl into our pocket?!"

Li Wen was so excited that his face turned red, and he waved his fist: "Amazing! Absolutely amazing! How did Chief Consultant Chu do that?"

Lin Zuozhen ignored his subordinates' shock: "Has the commander replied?"

He strode to the map and looked at the area that was firmly locked down by his four regiments.

This victory came to us by chance!

Based on the reports from each regiment, the troop strength is at least a battalion.

If their entire division could eat it, it would be considered a historic achievement for the 141st Division.

"Give me the order!"

Lin Zuozhen's voice was incredibly loud due to extreme excitement: "All regiments, without asking for instructions, immediately tighten the encirclement!"

"Tell the brothers!"

He drew his sidearm and slammed it heavily onto the map: "Chief Advisor Chu is a brilliant strategist, a gift from heaven. Let's open our mouths! Swallow them whole! If the enemy escapes, don't blame me for disregarding brotherhood and subjecting you to military law!"

"Yes!"

The 32nd Army's temporary headquarters.

Song Kentang held the telegram from the 141st Division, completely bewildered.

"My division received an urgent telegram from Chief Advisor Chu, and last night we completed the mobile deployment around Cuiling Mountain. At around 6 a.m. this morning, we successfully encircled the enemy in front of us. The enemy force is about two battalions, and the specific numbers are unknown. We have launched an attack. I humbly request the Commander to clarify the subsequent combat strategy."

Song Kentang held the telegram, looked up, and stared blankly at the chief of staff beside him: "So, they went missing last night to carry out orders from their superior?"

The chief of staff also looked incredulous. He took the telegram and read it several times before nodding with difficulty: "Commander, it seems that's the case."

Song Kentang was even more confused: "They even surrounded the Japanese troops who were planning to attack our military headquarters?"

Chief of Staff: "Yes, according to the telegram."

Song Kentang felt that his brain was not working properly.

Last night, he was still terrified by that mysterious Japanese infiltration unit, urgently adjusting his deployment and sending an urgent alert to his superiors.

The result was good.

Before he could even figure out the situation, Chu Yunfei, hundreds of miles away, had already used an order he had no idea about to mobilize one of his divisions to get ahead of the Japanese army on their inevitable route, digging a trap and waiting for them to plunge in.

How is this done?
"Commander," the chief of staff said cautiously, noticing Song Kentang's ever-changing expression, "Division Commander Lin is still waiting for your reply."

Song Kentang suddenly came to his senses.

He glanced at the Japanese troops already surrounded on the map, and then thought about Chu Yunfei's unpredictable methods. The displeasure and doubt in his heart instantly vanished.

"Tell Commander Lin to strictly follow the chief advisor's orders, without any hesitation, and give them a good beating!"

"If anything goes wrong, I'll take responsibility!"

……

Mountain city, headquarters, Chairman's residence.

"The General Headquarters' operational plans have all been obtained by the Japanese invaders, and the enemy is now following the plans to launch precise strikes against our army."

"Absurd! Incompetent!"

He slammed the telegram on the table and roared, "The General Headquarters, the military center of the Republic of China, is like a leaky sieve! This is a great disgrace to the Party and the country!"

He roared at his chief of staff, Zhu Peiji, "Have Dai Yunong conduct a thorough investigation. Everyone who came into contact with this operational plan, from the General Headquarters to the Sixth War Zone, must be investigated and isolated!"

"The communication code should also be changed immediately. In my opinion, we should use the second set of communication codes that were prepared before the war."

Just as Chang Ruiyuan was furious, another "good news" from the front lines in northern Hubei was delivered.

Zhu Peiji read carefully: "Chairman, Chief Advisor Chu has called to report that the 141st Division has successfully encircled two elite Japanese infantry battalions along the Cuiling Mountain line and has launched an attack."

"In addition, the 22nd Army Group under Sun Zhen has also launched an attack toward Yichang."

Before Chang Ruiyuan could even ponder why Lin Zuozhen's troops had appeared along the Cuiling Mountain line...

Upon seeing this, Zhang Wenbai immediately stepped forward: "Congratulations, Chairman! Congratulations, Chairman! Chief Advisor Chu remained calm in the face of danger and turned the tables on us. This is truly a blessing from heaven for our party and country!"

Zhu Peiji quickly chimed in, "Yes, Chairman, in this critical situation, another victory has been achieved, which shows that our soldiers are fighting bravely and that you are commanding with composure!"

Hearing these compliments, Chang Ruiyuan's anger subsided slightly, and he smiled and nodded: "Yunfei's command ability is truly remarkable." (End of Chapter)