Volume 1 Chapter 054 Arrogance
Yamamoto Ikki is a descendant of a Japanese noble family. Otherwise, he would not have had the opportunity to be selected and go to Germany for further studies.
Not to mention, he became a colonel at a young age.
Chu Yunfei led the 358th Regiment to defeat a regiment or annihilate a battalion.
In the eyes of others, he is definitely a strong opponent.
Even if one hates Chu Yunfei very much, one has to admit that he is a famous general.
But in Yamamoto Ikki's heart, Chu Yunfei was nothing more than that.
The best he could do was be a colonel or even a major general.
But what's the point.
I, Yamamoto Ikki, just don't want to take action.
If they were to take action, it would be as easy as taking something from a bag to take the head of a general from a million-strong army!
Yamamoto Ikki spoke in a arrogant tone, saying: "Chu Yunfei is also a qualified general. But he is only a colonel. Even if he annihilates a regiment, he can't shake the Imperial Japanese Army, let alone change the overall situation!"
Lieutenant General Yoshio Yuzuka nodded in agreement with his point of view, but...
"A regiment or a battalion are nothing. They are just a few names on the wall of the Yasukuni Shrine in Tokyo! We have one million elite army troops in China, and a small ambush can't hurt us. But I need to consider the dignity and shame of our First Army! Mr. Yamamoto, if you want to annihilate the 358th Regiment and kill Chu Yunfei, you need to mobilize a brigade. But the First Army cannot mobilize so many troops now.
In order to not let the honor of the First Army be tarnished. Chu Yunfei must die. Yamamoto-kun, I want your special forces to be dispatched. They must tear him apart and chop off his head! "
When Colonel Yamamoto Ikki heard that the commander was going to order him to go out, he immediately became dissatisfied.
He immediately said seriously: "General, my special forces have only two targets in North China. One is the headquarters of the Second War Zone in Yan Xishan, and the other is the headquarters of the Eighth Route Army in North China in the hinterland of Taihang Mountain. I am ready for battle and waiting for the opportunity to appear!"
When Lieutenant General Yoshio Yuzuka heard that Yamamoto Ikki dared to refuse his request, he could hardly believe it.
He said with dissatisfaction and emphasis: "We should add another target, Chu Yunfei and his 358th Regiment of the Shanxi-Suiyuan Army!"
Lieutenant General Yoshio Ozuka originally thought that Yamamoto Ikki would agree to it this time, but he never expected it.
After Yamamoto Ikki went to Germany for further studies, he actually learned a lot of German traditions.
Colonel Yamamoto Ikki said seriously: "General, I have something to say but I don't know whether I should say it or not!"
Can you really refuse the request of a lieutenant general like me? Lieutenant General Yoshio Yuzuka asked curiously, "Please speak!"
Colonel Yamamoto Ikki immediately said bluntly: "Excuse me, General, you are acting on impulse!"
What? Lieutenant General Yoshio Yuzuka was almost so angry at Yamamoto Ikki that he laughed.
Lieutenant General Yoshio Yuzuka said expressionlessly: "Keep talking!"
If it were an ordinary person, he would also be able to feel that his superior is very, very dissatisfied at this time.
But Colonel Yamamoto Ikki is no ordinary person.
What about Itagaki's courage and Ishihara's wisdom? These two guys are no more than that.
I just don't make any noise, but when I do, it will be a big surprise!
As long as he led the special forces to kill the Eighth Route Army or the commander of the Second War Zone, he would become famous all over the world.
Compared to the two of them, what the hell is Chu Yunfei? Is he worthy of being dealt with by Yamamoto Ikki?
Colonel Yamamoto Ikki said with a straight face: "The mission of the special forces should be strategic. It is stupid to kill a chicken with a butcher knife. Isn't this stupid?"
Upon hearing Yamamoto Ikki's outburst of stupidity, Lieutenant General Yoshio Ozuka could no longer bear it.
He shouted, "How dare you!"
Lieutenant General Yoshio Yuzuka glared at Yamamoto Ikki and saw that the other party had no fear at all.
He actually dared to look at me at this time.
If it weren't for the Yamamoto family, Lieutenant General Yoshio Yuzuka really wanted to stab the other person to death with his officer's knife.
If I can't subdue you this time, how can I, Lieutenant General Yoshio Ozuka, command the First Army?
Lieutenant General Yoshio Yuzuka sneered and said, "Mr. Yamamoto, North China has recently decided to launch a large-scale military operation. You should know about this! This is the time for us to perform meritorious deeds. This is a major event for us soldiers!"
Hearing that a large-scale military operation was going to be carried out, Colonel Yamamoto Ikki was also very excited and shouted loudly: "I will die loyally for His Majesty the Emperor without regrets."
Lieutenant General Yoshio Yuzuka said calmly: "It would be better if it is like this, work hard!"
Colonel Yamamoto Ikki is just arrogant, but he is not a fool.
He already understood.
If he obeyed the command and attacked Chu Yunfei, then Colonel Yamamoto Ikki would be qualified to participate in the next large-scale military operation of the Japanese army. Otherwise, he would be out of the way. No military operation or military achievement had anything to do with him.
Colonel Yamamoto Ikki bowed his head completely. He shouted: "Understood!"
A mere colonel wants to disobey a lieutenant general like me. He has no idea of rank.
Lieutenant General Yoshio Yuzuka said expressionlessly: "I want to see Chu Yunfei's head!"
"Yes!" Yamamoto Ikki thought to himself.
Since the general wants me to take action, I have to do it well.
Chu Yunfei, I want your head!
Longtan Town, Youyang, Sichuan. Chiang Kai-shek is inspecting the arsenal that was relocated to Sichuan.
Since the fall of the southeast , only Sichuan can still produce weapons on a large scale and produce weapons and ammunition for the front-line war of resistance.
When they arrived at the bullet workshop, a guard from the attendant's room suddenly hurried in with a telegram.
Lin Wei, director of the first department of the waiting room, hurried forward to take the telegram, and then handed it to Chiang Kai-shek.
Chiang Kai-shek quickly read the telegram and was immediately delighted. He turned around and said to the group of senior generals behind him: "Everyone, the Second War Zone has just sent a victory report. The 358th Regiment annihilated the Japanese Kuroda Battalion, causing more than 950 casualties to the Japanese army. Four lieutenant generals' swords were seized!"
"The 358th Regiment has wiped out another battalion. Incredible, absolutely incredible!"
"Yes, since the outbreak of the Anti-Japanese War, the 358th Regiment of the Shanxi-Suiyuan Army has achieved many successes. It's amazing!"
All of a sudden, the group of senior generals began to whisper to each other, but although they were happy, they also felt a little jealous.
Why is it so difficult for other divisions and brigades to win a victory?
For his 358th Regiment, fighting the Japanese was as natural and easy as drinking water.
I haven't seen him so powerful in the past few years. How come he has become so vigorous this year?
There was only one regiment half a year ago, and now there is another battalion.
This is enlightenment!
"Director Lin, you go and make the arrangements. Commend the 358th Regiment and Chu Yunfei!" Chiang Kai-shek said with joy.
"Also, immediately forward this telegram to the Central News Agency and the Central Daily News, and have all major newspapers print extra editions immediately. We must make this good news known to our compatriots across the country!"
"Yes!" Lin Wei agreed and hurried away.
Chiang Kai-shek put down the telegram in his hand and said, "Chu Yunfei is a fierce general, how come he is under Yan Laoxi's command!"
Dai Li, director of the Military Intelligence Bureau, immediately understood.
The president is really interested in talent!
His eyes rolled and he said, "Boss, Chu Yunfei has made many great contributions. I think we should send a political figure to comfort him and reward him. At the same time, we should send a reporter to interview him and set a heroic example to inspire the people of the country!"
