Anti-Japanese War: I have unlimited assistance

Chapter 481: The business of an American 105 howitzer division!
Dagushan, headquarters of the 358th Regiment of the Shanxi-Suiyuan Army.

In the operations room, Chu Yunfei stared at the map of Shanxi in front of him. The four major forces on the map were clearly divided.

The Japanese troops on both sides of Taiyuan and major transportation routes, the widely distributed Eighth Route Army base, the Central Army in Zhongtiao Mountain, and... the Shanxi-Suiyuan Army whose territory is shrinking.

In just less than two years, the Shanxi-Suiyuan Army went from being the strongest force in Shanxi to the weakest, with the fewest troops and the smallest territory.

Although the Japanese army was about to gather heavy troops to attack the Eighth Route Army's base in northwest Shanxi.

However, it was impossible for the Japanese army to completely wipe out the Eighth Route Army, just as it was impossible for the Japanese army to kill all the Chinese.

In North China, the Eighth Route Army had become the absolute main force in the War of Resistance.

In two years, the Eighth Route Army's strength in North China will probably surpass that of the Japanese army.

Thinking of this, Chu Yunfei narrowed his eyes slightly, looking thoughtful.

At this time, Chief of Staff Fang Ligong walked in quickly, saluted Chu Yunfei, and then said, "Commander, the New 1st Regiment completely wiped out the Japanese 21st and st Flying Regiments yesterday morning!"

"What did you say?" Chu Yunfei turned around, his expression filled with disbelief. "The New 1st Regiment completely wiped out two Japanese air regiments?"

"Yes!" Fang Ligong nodded heavily and said, "According to previous intelligence, the New 21st Regiment simultaneously bombarded the Japanese 1st Aircraft Regiment stationed in Zhangjiakou and the 100st Aircraft Regiment stationed in Datong, destroying over 100 Japanese planes and killing over 1 pilots and a major general."

"It's incredible." Chu Yunfei's pupils shrank slightly. "How did Li Yunlong do it?"

Fang Ligong continued.

"The intelligence also said that the New 1st Regiment used heavy artillery to bombard Datong and Zhangjiakou airports."

"Not only did they blow up the runway and the planes, they also blew up the Japanese ammunition and oil depots."

"Both Japanese airfields were littered with corpses. It was a horrific scene."

"The Japanese 3rd Air Group was frightened and has fled to the outside of the Great Wall to take shelter."

"After shelling the airport, the two heavy artillery units of the Eighth Route Army both escaped unscathed with minimal casualties."

"Well done!" Chu Yunfei looked excited and slapped the desk hard, causing the kettle and pencil on the desk to shake.

"The New 1st Regiment did a really great job," Fang Ligong exclaimed in astonishment. "I was wondering why I didn't see any Japanese reconnaissance planes yesterday or today. It turns out they were taken out by the New 1st Regiment!"

Chu Yunfei praised from the bottom of his heart: "Brother Yunlong's tactical command ability is really extraordinary. One airport was protected by tens of thousands of Japanese soldiers, and another airport was in the rear of the Japanese soldiers. He actually succeeded in taking it, and he almost escaped unscathed. Amazing!"

"Alas." Fang Ligong sighed meaningfully, "If our 358th Regiment had a 105th Howitzer Division, we might be able to wipe out one or two Japanese flying regiments."

Chu Yunfei glanced at Fang Ligong and teased, "Brother Ligong, don't you look down on the Eighth Route Army? You think the Eighth Route Army disobeyed the orders of the Nationalist Military Commission, arbitrarily left the front lines, and used the excuse of advancing behind enemy lines to conduct guerrilla warfare to preserve their strength. Why do you want to join the Eighth Route Army now?"

"Hey," Fang Ligong said, "Commander, that's all old news. I used to think Li Yunlong was just a peasant who had never attended a military academy. Even if he had been through hundreds of battles, he was just a warrior. It's impossible for him to have any extraordinary tactical skills."

"But ever since I followed the regimental commander to the New 1st Regiment and dealt with Li Yunlong several times, I've discovered that he's truly capable and educated. His tactical command is even superior to ours. Plus, with the support of a powerful figure behind him, I'm afraid he'll rise to prominence and become a serious threat to the entire Japanese army."

"Oh?" Chu Yunfei seemed to be thinking about something, with his hands behind his back and looking up at the sky at a 45-degree angle.

Chu Yunfei's eyes flickered, and he was obviously hesitant.

"Commander, Chief of Staff, the headquarters just called."

At this moment, the communications staff came in quickly and handed over a telegram:
"Commander Yan ordered our 358th Regiment to abandon Dagushan and arrive in Luliang for rest and recuperation within five days."

"Got it." Chu Yunfei took the telegram and the communications staff left quickly.

After reading the telegram, Chu Yunfei narrowed his eyes slightly. "Brother Ligong, take a look too."

Chu Yunfei handed the telegram to Fang Ligong.

"Commander." Fang Ligong finished reading the telegram and said solemnly, "At this critical juncture, Commander Si Yan ordered our 358th Regiment to go to Luliang for rest and recuperation. I'm afraid he has some doubts."

"Many of our brothers want to join the Eighth Route Army. Commander Yan has spies in every unit. It's impossible for him not to get intelligence."

"Commander Yan is already extremely suspicious. If we go to Luliang, the regimental commander and I will most likely be dismissed because of this!"

Fang Ligong’s analysis made Chu Yunfei’s pupils shrink suddenly.

Once you are dismissed from your post by Commander Yan because of suspicion of defecting to the Communist Party, it will be difficult to get your post back. At the very least, you will be placed under house arrest and abandoned, and at the worst, you may be secretly killed.

By then, Chu Yunfei would become a rat crossing the street, and his ideals and ambitions of serving the country on the battlefield and achieving national independence and freedom would never be realized.

Chu Yunfei stood there with his hands behind his back, and a Zhongzheng sword given to him by the principal was tucked into his waist.

but!

He was dismissed from his post for being suspected of defecting to the Communist Party... The Communists were a formidable threat to the principal, so they were on high alert and the principal would never use him again.

His expression changed from gloomy to bright, and finally his eyes became firm, as if he had made some kind of decision.

Fang Ligong looked at Chu Yunfei, his heart pounding, because Chu Yunfei's choice at this moment would determine the fate of the two of them and even the entire 358th Regiment.

Chu Yunfei and the 358th Regiment had to make a choice: whether to lead the troops to Luliang or surrender to the Communist Party.

"Commander." Fang Ligong said sincerely, "No matter what choice you make, I will follow you till death!"

Sun Ming said firmly: "My life was earned by the regimental commander on the battlefield. Wherever the regimental commander goes, I will go!"

Chu Yunfei said nothing. He quickly walked towards the phone and picked up the receiver. "Hello, I'm connecting you to the headquarters of the New 1st Regiment of Ping'an County immediately."

In order to facilitate communication, a telephone line was also connected between the New 358st Regiment and the th Regiment.

"Chief of Staff Zhang, this is Chu Yunfei, commander of the 358th Regiment. Please ask your commander to answer the phone."

Zhang Dabiao's voice rang out on the phone: "I'm sorry, Captain Chu, our captain is busy. If you have anything to say, just tell me."

Chu Yunfei: "Your regimental commander owes me an American 105mm howitzer division..."

"Captain Chu, please wait a moment." Zhang Dabiao's voice was filled with joy. "I'll ask our captain to answer the phone."

at the same time.

Pingan County.

New 1st Regiment Headquarters, Operations Room.

Zhang Dabiao covered the receiver, turned around and said to Li Yunlong, "Captain, it's Chu Yunfei calling. He said he wants to discuss a business deal with an American 105mm howitzer division."

"Oh?" Li Yunlong's eyes lit up. "Chu Yunfei, this kid, has finally gotten the point."

Zhao Gang standing by also had an expectant look in his eyes. Is Chu Yunfei going to surrender to the Communist Party?
As Li Yunlong spoke, he walked towards the phone and took the receiver from Zhang Dabiao: "I'm Li Yunlong, is this Brother Chu?"

(End of this chapter)