Matsui accepted the mission and hosted a banquet in honor of Yoshio Shinozuka. At the banquet, he also called Taro Watanabe, the section chief of the Special High School Section of the Peking Military Police Headquarters, and arranged for him to cooperate with Yoshio Shinozuka's actions.
Soon after, Yoshio Shinozuka left Beiping City, and with him went to Taiyuan, Taro Watanabe and more than 20 agents led by him.
Xu Dalong's physique is super strong. Under the careful care of medical staff and Lin Xueying, he has almost recovered in just one week.
He was ready to be discharged, but Li Yunlong, Zhao Gang, Zhang Dabiao and others disagreed, and they told Xu Dalong that the commander had issued a death order and that Xu Dalong must be allowed to recover in the hospital before returning to work.
In order to be able to take care of Xu Dalong, Li Yunlong, Zhao Gang and others, if they had major issues that needed to be discussed, they could simply go directly to the hospital and hold a meeting in Xu Dalong's ward.
Today's meeting is mainly to study the next stage of work arrangements. The Licheng area directly faces the Japanese army in the direction of Taiyuan. Li Yunlong and Zhang Dabiao mean to keep the New 1st Brigade in this area, plus Lin Husheng's security
regiment, to monitor the movements of the Japanese army and to be prepared for Japanese attacks on the base areas at any time.
Xu Dalong had no objection and agreed to the arrangement of Li Yunlong and Zhang Dabiao.
The second matter concerns the construction of base areas in the newly opened three counties, including Licheng County.
Zhao Gang was in charge of this matter. He expressed some of his thoughts, and Xu Dalong had no objection and agreed.
The third thing is about the flying brigade. In order to explain the current situation of the flying brigade in detail, Zhao Gang specially called Bob and he reported to Xu Dalong.
Bob said that the total combat aircraft owned by the current flying group include one reconnaissance aircraft, two transport aircraft, 8 fighters and 16 bombers, which are much less than before. The aircraft are used due to depreciation and other reasons.
, would often break down, and there was a serious shortage of spare parts for maintenance. They had to dismantle some of the aircraft and use the parts to maintain other aircraft. If these problems are not solved, the number of aircraft owned by the flying group will increase.
There will be less and less, and it will gradually become unable to form combat effectiveness.
Bob put forward two suggestions to solve the problem. One of them is that the US Army has now begun to equip B24 Liberator bombers. The B17 bombers originally equipped by the US Army have been gradually replaced by B24 Liberator bombers. Bob has experience in the US Air Force.
With the relationship, the B17 bomber can be purchased at a relatively low price. If Xu Dalong thinks it is necessary, he can be responsible for making contact.
Xu Dalong asked about the price of the B17 bomber. It cost NT$28,000 to purchase one.
Li Yunlong believes that the price is affordable and hopes to purchase 12 to 18 aircraft to enhance the strength of the flying brigade.
Zhao Gang immediately put forward a different opinion. He believed that in order to form combat effectiveness, it is not just as simple as purchasing aircraft.
If you buy a B17 bomber, you need matching ground support and matching ammunition. To meet these requirements, you need to spend more money and energy than buying those new bombers.
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Not only that, how to transport it is also a big problem. The airport closest to the rear area of the Mawu Mountain base is beyond the range of B17 bombers, so it is impossible to fly directly there. Transporting it by land is also unimaginable.
Li Yunlong was not very familiar with these highly professional issues. Since Zhao Gang said so, he no longer insisted on his own opinions.
He said to Bob: "You said there is another way to solve the problem, how to solve it?"
Bob said: "The only way is to seize some aircraft from the Japanese army. The aircraft we are using now are all equipped by the Japanese army. It is easier to use and maintain the Japanese aircraft."
Having said this, he looked expectantly at Xu Dalong.
Zhang Dabiao said: "There are no kid's airports in Shanxi now, so it would be too difficult to snatch the kid's plane."
Zhao Gang said: "Didn't we snatch the plane back from Baoding Airport last time? Why don't we go there again?"
Zhang Dabiao said: "I'm afraid this won't work either. The last time I snatched the Japs' plane, they passed through Yucheng Airport for refueling before flying back. In order to prevent us from using Yucheng Airport again, the Japs have sent people to clear the airport.
All the facilities were destroyed. In this case, even if we went to Baoding and grabbed the Japanese plane, how could we fly back?"
Everyone was discussing, but Xu Dalong didn't speak. He was thinking silently, thinking of ways to solve the problem.
After everyone finished the discussion, they finally focused their attention on Xu Dalong.
Xu Dalong said: "Go and call Zheng Xirong."
Soon, Zheng Xirong came in.
Xu Dalong asked: "What is the current situation of the Japanese airport in Yucheng? If it is repaired, how long will it take?"
Zheng Xirong said: "The report from the Yucheng Intelligence Station is that after our army used the airport, the 108th Division of the Japanese garrison at the time had already destroyed the airport. The airport's control tower and most of the buildings on the airport had been destroyed.
, the runway was also damaged.
As for how long it will take to repair, I am an outsider in this area and cannot make an accurate judgment."
Xu Dalong said: "Notify the intelligence station in the direction of Yucheng and ask them to send people to the airport to conduct an on-site inspection, focusing on the damage to the runway, and then report it as soon as possible."
The next morning, Li Yunlong, Zhao Gang, Zhang Dabiao, Bob, and Zheng Xirong came to the field hospital again.
Zheng Xirong said: "Captain, the intelligence officers from the Yucheng Liaison Station went to the airport. It was deserted and not guarded by the Japanese army. There are three big holes on the runway of the airport. If there are sufficient materials and manpower, it will take up to five days.
It can be repaired.”
Xu Dalong said: "If this is the case, we can use Yucheng Airport again, like last time, transport the fuel there in advance and fly the captured aircraft back to our base."
Li Yunlong and Zhang Dabiao were very happy, as if they had seen the plane flying back.
That area is now controlled by the 32nd Japanese Garrison Division. Li Yunlong, Zhang Dabiao and the others do not pay attention to the 32nd Garrison Division at all. They believe that as long as they send troops to monitor the Japanese army in the direction of Yucheng, the Japanese army in the city will not be able to attack the Japanese army at all.
They dare not come out to fight with the troops of the Mawushan Military Division. Then the engineering troops can calmly repair the airport outside the city. They have this confidence and boldness, and the Mawushan Military Division has strong strength.
Zhao Gang saw that the strength of the flying brigade was weakening day by day, and he also hoped that Xu Dalong would quickly lead people to get the plane back.
He said: "Captain, hurry up and recuperate. When you are healed, go to Baoding for a walk."
Xu Dalong moved his shoulders and said, "I'm fine now. I'll be discharged from the hospital today."
Everyone looked at Xu Dalong's appearance and thought he was almost recovered, so they sent someone to call Su Xiaoyan to ask about Xu Dalong's situation.
Su Xiaoyan said: "Commanders, the captain's physique is really good, and his recovery speed is simply a miracle. I have checked him this morning, and as long as he does not engage in strenuous activities, he can be discharged from the hospital."
Everyone was very happy and left the field hospital chatting and laughing with Xu Dalong.
After the determination to seize Japanese aircraft was made, it was necessary to formulate a detailed combat plan. In this plan, the most critical issue was confidentiality.
With the current strength of the Mawushan Military Division, seizing the airport in Yucheng is not a problem, nor is maintenance. The most important thing is how to carry out maintenance covertly without attracting the attention of the Japanese army. If the Japanese army knows that the Eighth Route Army is repairing the airport, naturally
It would be thought that the Eighth Route Army would repeat its old trick and once again use Yucheng Airport to seize Japanese aircraft. Therefore, the Japanese army would strengthen their precautions at nearby airports, especially Baoding Airport.
Under such circumstances, it would be very difficult or even impossible to carry out a sneak attack and seize Japanese aircraft.
In order to formulate a complete combat plan, Xu Dalong decided to go to Yucheng in person.
He had to first fly to the Taiyue Military Region, and on the one hand, he should report his combat intentions to the commander, and on the other hand, he should meet with Li Changshui, who would be responsible for contacting the underground party organization in Baoding to cooperate with this operation.
That morning, Xu Dalong, Wei Monk, and Lin Xueying took a transport plane to fly to the Taihang Mountain base area.
When they heard that Xu Dalong was coming, the commander and chief of staff went to the gate of the headquarters compound to greet him in person.
Xu Dalong was flattered and hurriedly stepped forward to stand at attention and salute, loudly saying: "Hello, Chief!"
The commander held Xu Dalong's hand, looked at his shoulder, and asked with concern: "Xu Dalong, are your injuries healed?"
Xu Dalong reached out and patted his injured shoulder twice, and said with a smile: "Thank you, Commander, for your concern. It's all healed now."
The commander said: "I have long heard that your physique is different from ordinary people. If someone else suffered such an injury, they would still be lying in the hospital bed. You are such a good guy, you actually recovered so quickly."
The chief of staff was also very happy, and subconsciously wanted to reach out and pat Xu Dalong on the shoulder, but he recalled Li Yunlong's behavior last time, so he retracted his hand and said with a smile: "Xu Dalong, Xu Dalong, you are simply a freak.
It’s different.”
Everyone chatted and laughed and came to the commander's office.
Lin Xueying took out a gift list she had brought, including 20,000 yuan, ten large yellow croakers, various medicines worth 50,000 yuan, as well as some tea, white sugar, brown sugar and other items.
The commander took the gift list, glanced at it, put it on the table, and asked: "Xu Dalong, you are not just here to give gifts this time. Tell me, what is it for?"
Xu Dalong reported to the commander and chief of staff the Mawushan Military Division's plan to rob Japanese aircraft again.
After listening to Xu Dalong's report, the commander and chief of staff looked at each other and smiled.
The chief of staff said: "Whatever you think comes to you. If you don't talk about this matter, we will have to talk to you.
A few days ago, the commander went to a meeting with his superiors. The superiors said that northern Shaanxi had built an airport and hoped to get a few transport planes. The superiors gave this task to our Taiyue Military Region.
Your Mawushan Military Division now has two transport planes. There should be no problem in handing one over to the superiors. It’s just that it’s far away from northern Shaanxi. How to transport it there, you have to figure out how to transport it there. There are also the maintenance of the transport planes in the future and other matters.
I’m afraid I need your help in solving logistical matters as well.”
Xu Dalong said: "There is no problem with this. In addition to installing auxiliary fuel tanks, the transport aircraft can also install temporary fuel tanks in the cabin. It is still possible to fly from the Mawushan base to northern Shaanxi.
We can also help with ground handling matters and crew matters."
The commander nodded and said: "That's good. However, I have another idea. The reason why the superiors only want one transport plane is to consider the actual difficulties of your Mahushan Military Division. In fact, they want to have an aviation fleet, and the number is not necessary.
It's very big, just a few fighter jets and bombers.
Considering that you currently have a shortage of aircraft, I did not agree with my superiors. If you can seize a large number of aircraft from the Japanese army this time, I think you can help your superiors solve this problem."
Xu Dalong said: "Please rest assured, chief. If we can really capture the Japanese aircraft this time, we will definitely meet the requirements of our superiors."
The commander said: "I believe in your abilities. If you still go to Baoding this time, I will contact the troops in the Central Hebei Military Region and ask them to cooperate with your actions."
Xu Dalong said happily: "This is the best. Attacking the Japanese airport requires a larger force. Mawushan is too far away from Baoding, so it will be troublesome to mobilize large forces from here. It would be convenient if the local Eighth Route Army could be mobilized to cooperate.
too much."
Li Changshui said: "I will go with you this time. I will notify the local underground party organization in advance to provide you with intelligence support."
At noon, the commander and chief of staff hosted a banquet in honor of Xu Dalong and others.
In the afternoon, accompanied by Li Changshui, Xu Dalong, Wei Monk and Lin Xueying took the bus to the direction of Yucheng.
Xu Dalong and others left the Taiyue Military Region Headquarters and passed through the defense area of Kong Jie's Sixth Military Division on the way. The military division covers a large area and currently has six counties.
When Xu Dalong and others went to Yucheng, they did not pass directly by Kong Jie's military division headquarters. After hearing the news, Kong Jie drove more than 40 kilometers from the station to meet Xu Dalong and others.
As the host, Kong Jie hosted a banquet for Xu Dalong, Li Changshui and others. Seeing that they only brought one squad of special forces members, in order to ensure their safety, he transferred the most elite infantry company from the military division guard camp to escort them to Yu.
city.
Before parting, Kong Jie said: "Brother Dalong, if you send troops to attack Yucheng this time, don't forget me, my old brother. Your place is too far away from Yucheng. If you can trust it, you can mobilize the Sixth Army Division.
The main force will cooperate with your actions."
Xu Dalong smiled and said: "Don't worry, captain, for an old leader like you, I never know how to write the word polite."
After listening to Xu Dalong's words, Kong Jie laughed happily.