This state is very close to the state of the Japanese aviation force during World War II. Even Qin and Shu were not as good as Japan during World War II in this regard.
The training of pilots in the Japanese Air Force during World War II was also aristocratic training: young people engaged in pilot training were carefully selected, with outstanding educational levels, and they were all social elites.
Because ordinary Japanese people during World War II had very little exposure to machinery and flying, their foundation was almost zero and they could only be cultivated from scratch.
Therefore, before the outbreak of World War II, the pilots of the Japanese aviation force were well-trained elites. After actual combat training, they immediately possessed strong combat capabilities.
However, such pilots cannot be replenished in a short period of time, because there are only so many basic seedlings, one will die and one will be lost. The subsequent replenishment will not have time to accumulate and settle, and the quality is just not good enough.
This situation was similar in the Republic of China: the literacy rate was low, and only a relatively small number of social elites with a little foundation could be used to train pilots. Therefore, many of the pilots in the Republic of China were from prominent families.
The problem is, these aristocratic princes and academic masters are gone when they are gone, and they are dead when they are dead. It is almost impossible to add them: because other people besides these people have never seen an airplane in their lives, are illiterate, and are chronically malnourished and can't even spin in circles.
Everyone will fall.
Japan is actually the same: after the whole society trained a group of pilots, there was a huge gap in the remaining civilians. They had no way to continue to be trained as pilots, so Japan's elite pilots were lost in several battles such as Midway Island.
Once it's gone, it can't be replenished.
The same is true for the problems of Qin and Shu: their technological progress was forcibly improved by the dry land of the Tang Empire, and the social structures of these countries are still in the same state as they were more than ten years ago.
The literacy rate of ordinary people is very low, 95% of them have never gone to school, and 99% of them have never even touched an airplane.
Even in recent years, more than 70% of the people have never even taken a train. If they expect these people to become pilots, it would be easier to kill them.
What is even more tragic is that whether it is Qin or Shu, their pilot training capabilities are almost zero. If they can barely educate a few rookies to fly civilian transport aircraft, it may be possible, but training fighter pilots is
It’s time to catch the duck and put it on the shelf.
That's not to say it's completely impossible, but the rookie pilots they trained are basically capable of getting the plane into the sky and barely bringing it back to land.
After losing more than one-third of their pilots, both Qin and Shu no longer sent their bombers to provoke each other.
Fighters also operate in areas controlled by their own side in order to be able to return to their troops to fight immediately after being shot down and parachuting.
Compared with airplanes, pilots are more valuable. This is already the consensus of most countries - even the Tang Dynasty.
Unlike other countries, the national situation of Tang is similar to that of the United States before World War II: the Tang Empire has the largest number of pilots in the world, and also has the largest and most reliable pilot training capabilities.
In normal times, many people in the Tang Empire were exposed to flying pilots: the Datang Empire even used airplanes to spray pesticides on many farms, and these pilots were all taught in civil aviation training schools.
What makes pilots from many countries ashamed is that these pilots who usually fly planes to spray pesticides on the farms of the Tang Empire have much better flying skills than the pilots from these countries.
At least these Datang pilots who flew pesticide aircraft immediately switched to flying transport bombers when the war broke out, so there was no problem at all.
The Tang Empire's own fighter pilot training is even more unparalleled in the world. Their pilots have undergone the most rigorous training and are highly skilled. The aircraft they fly can also be said to be the best in the world.
Therefore, the combat loss rate of pilots in the Tang Empire is extremely low. Low losses mean that more pilots can survive after actual combat and accumulate their skills and experience.
On the other hand, the literacy rate of the Datang Empire may be the highest in the world. Various night schools and training institutions, coupled with a complete compulsory education system and a university system, make the education penetration rate of the Datang Empire astonishingly high.
This is not as simple as a high literacy rate, but that many young people in the Tang Empire understand the principles of flight, understand mechanical structures, and have been exposed to a lot of related knowledge in school.
Coupled with the excellent life in the Tang Empire, young people had balanced and adequate nutrition, so they were healthier and stronger. Therefore, when selecting pilots, more qualified people were available.
With the blessing of many advantages, the Datang Empire has a larger pilot reserve base. As long as there is demand, the Datang Empire can continue to train pilots and expand the pilot team in a short period of time.
This is the huge advantage brought by the modern education system, economic system, and mobilization system. It seems not to be noticed by people on weekdays, but at critical moments, it becomes a factor in measuring the strength of a country.
It is a pity that other countries cannot do this. They can only be like Japan during World War II. They seem to be showing off their teeth and claws, but in fact they lack the foundation. They can bully the weak, but when they encounter a strong enemy, they will reveal their secrets at once.
Of course, in this different world, everyone is taught by the same master, and they can't break any tricks... They are all "Japan, a different world" with abnormally advanced technology. Everyone is like a bear. As long as they don't compete with the Tang Empire, in fact,
No problem either.
Anyway, no one has the ability to cultivate pilots anymore, and everyone only has pilots of about the same order of magnitude, so no one has to worry about the other party training more pilots to surpass themselves, and they can maintain the same level.
As the Tang Empire's military advisor stationed in Qin, Zhou Huaiyuan was also among the people attending the meeting. However, he chose a corner by himself and tried not to participate in Qin's strategic discussions as much as possible.
This chapter is not finished yet, please click on the next page to continue reading the exciting content! Why are foreign generals like Zhou Huaiyuan allowed to participate in such a confidential meeting? This is actually what the top officials of the Qin State meant. They hope that the Tang Empire can support the Qin State
, it is best to give Qin enough support in subsequent wars.
For example, some aircraft or machine tools can be exported to Qin through the Dahua Empire: anyway, with the influence of the Tang State, taking the Dahua route is not really impossible.
"General Zhou, what do you think of the current situation?" Even though he chose a less conspicuous position, Zhou Huaiyuan was still looked upon by many people. Qin's Prime Minister Ying Ke lowered his voice and asked from the side
Zhou Huaiyuan’s opinion emerged.
"The Qin army is indeed brave, but logistics is still a big problem." Zhou Huaiyuan was not stingy and answered.
Anyway, his job here is to bring goods. Pointing out some problems of the Qin army at this time will also make it easier for him to sell the military equipment of Datang Group in the future.
"Sigh... I read the report you wrote before, General, and proposed to purchase 100,000 military vehicles... I was opposed to it at that time. Now it seems that the General is far-sighted, but I am short-sighted." Ying Ke sighed.
, he praised Zhou Huaiyuan but belittled himself, and his attitude was so magnanimous.
Zhou Huaiyuan smiled: "Prime Minister, you don't have to blame yourself. Last year, the budget you opposed to purchase 100,000 military vehicles was not used on building railways and airports... It was not wasted. Now these railways are also in use."
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Qin's budget is limited, but Qin's budget is indeed used in the right places: although it does not purchase a large number of military vehicles, Qin has built new railways and built several airports. These infrastructures have indeed improved Qin's economy.
The speed of military mobilization also improved Qin's civilian transportation efficiency.
"Does General Zhou have a solution to the current war situation?" Another general joined the discussion, the royal general Ying'an who had just come over.
He is the younger brother of King Qin Yingduo and the most trusted military general of King Qin. He has a very high status in the Qin State, similar to the great general Feng Kezhi in the early years of the Great China Empire.
This "Military God" of the Qin State had a very good personal relationship with Zhou Huaiyuan. His son even studied with Zhou Huaiyuan and was exposed to a lot of advanced military theoretical knowledge.
"What can I do... it's just to improve supplies and attack with all my strength." Zhou Huaiyuan answered the other party's question naturally: "If Shu is really allowed to survive the first three months, then Qin will probably
You will suffer a big loss."
What he was talking about was also the judgment of Ying Duo, Ying Ke and others: once Shu could receive a steady stream of material supplies from Chu and Tang, Qin would fall into a passive position.
At the end of the strong crossbow, the force cannot penetrate Lu Zhen. When Qin's strong troops are lost, Shu can use its better economy and more resources to consume Qin.
"General Zhou, we hope to purchase another batch of machine tools and equipment from your country to build another automobile production plant. In addition, we also hope that your country can help us urgently train a group of fighter pilots... I don't know if it is possible." Win.
Duo also came over at this time and asked.
"Transportation may be a little troublesome, but I think...as long as profits can be guaranteed, there is still room for operation." Zhou Huaiyuan replied confidently.
He knew that even in a war, the Great China Empire would definitely give face to the Tang Empire. It was not impossible to transport a batch of supplies to Qin.
This may be the only good news that Ying Duo has heard in the past month. A smile appeared on his face, and he was obviously really happy: "Then please ask General Zhou for your help! We will make a list later.
When it is handed over to the general, the cost... we will never bargain."
He also knew that now was not the time to bargain. As long as the other party was willing to sell, he was already helping Qin.
