The wait lasted for most of the day, and it was already afternoon by the time Du Yuesheng came back.
No need to ask, one look at Du Yuesheng's face, which was so gloomy that it was almost dripping with water, Li Qiang knew that his guess should have been confirmed.
"Alas! Nowadays, the situation is getting more and more tense. The original plan to go north via Myanmar by water seems to be unfeasible. Although the Hong Kong Governor is willing to send a special plane to fly us directly to Chongqing for the sake of the past, but this
The journey must be extremely dangerous, Mr. Ming, what do you think?"
Before he finished speaking, Li Qiang blurted out the words he had prepared: "In my opinion, Mr. Du, you don't need to worry about this matter at all."
"Oh? How do you say this?"
"I think at the beginning of the war, the Chongqing authorities warmly invited Mr. Du to go to Chongqing, so as long as you publicly announce your decision to go north to Chongqing, I think the Chongqing authorities will find ways to help you overcome this difficulty."
"Publicly announced?" Du Yuesheng couldn't help but sneered after hearing this, "Then, wouldn't Mo Lin be eaten by the angry Japanese?"
"On the contrary, I feel that this is the only way to ensure the safety of Mr. Wan. After all, once you attack him, it will be equivalent to pushing you completely to Chongqing. This kind of stupid thing, as long as the Japanese have a little sense, it is absolutely
I won’t do it.”
"Well, that makes sense, but I have to think about it carefully. Don't worry, I will definitely take you with me when I leave. After all, you are now my talisman."
In the next few days, as the incident of the Japanese army seizing a British merchant ship without reason gradually escalated, people in the entire Hong Kong and Kowloon areas were panicked and everyone was in danger. Negotiations between the British Hong Kong government and the Japanese consulate also became increasingly intense. Many people even
I can already smell the smell of war.
It was only then that people were surprised to find that the entire Hong Kong and Kowloon areas had been completely surrounded by the Japanese army. Not to mention the originally busy international routes, even the number of cruise ships between Shanghai and Hong Kong was once reduced to one per day.
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However, just when everyone believed that war between Japan and Britain was about to break out and could no longer be avoided, the British Hong Kong government and the Japanese Consulate in Hong Kong suddenly jointly issued a reconciliation statement, which suddenly eased the tense atmosphere.
Come down.
The people on the island all breathed a long sigh of relief and celebrated, and some even cried with joy. Only a small number of people still held a pessimistic attitude, thinking that this was just the calm before the storm.
Li Qiang was naturally one of them, because this Japanese trick was not new to him. It had been used as early as the sneak attack on Fengtian.
As time passes, the lives of the people on the island gradually return to normal.
Early that morning, Li Qiang received a call from Du Yuesheng himself.
After putting down the phone, Li Qiang drove non-stop to the Fuyue Tea House that Du Yuesheng mentioned on the phone.
"Here you are? Sit down!" As soon as he saw Li Qiang coming in, Du Yuesheng immediately asked him to sit down.
Li Qiang responded quickly and quickly observed several other people present while sitting down.
First of all, the most conspicuous thing is the young man sitting on Du Yuesheng's left hand side. He is wearing a cold windbreaker and sunglasses, and has a cigar in his mouth. Although he looks like a cynical rich young man, he
However, Li Qiang could still easily feel the military aura that the man exuded inadvertently.
And it is not difficult to tell from his seat that this person is most likely a reinforcement sent by Chongqing.
Apart from him, sitting on the right side of Du Yuesheng was an old man who looked to be about fifty years old and had a long gray beard.
As for the two people sitting opposite Du Yuesheng, the face of one of them was very familiar to Li Qiang. It was none other than Pan Baojuan, Miss Pan, whom they had met at the Quanye Chamber of Commerce before. The other one should naturally be
She's her husband.
"Ahem! I called everyone here today just to make a final confirmation. Are you mentally prepared enough and willing to go north to Chongqing with me?"
"Mr. Du, it's not that we don't trust you, but isn't it too risky to go to Myanmar by water at this time?" The old man with a white beard said with a worried look on his face while stroking his beard.
"Mr. Feng, you are right, the risk of going to Myanmar by water is indeed not small, but don't worry, we will not take the water this time."
"Don't take the water route? Then you want to..."
Before he finished speaking, the young man smoking a cigar said lightly, "Fly over!"
As soon as these words came out, everyone was stunned for a moment.
"What did you say? Did I hear wrongly?"
"No, you heard it right, I just said fly over!"
"As early as three months ago, flights to and from Kunming were stopped. Can you tell me how to fly?"
"Mr. Feng, please don't be so excited. Listen to me. It's like this. I have successfully persuaded the Governor to send a special plane to send us away..."
Before he could finish his words, Mr. Feng instead of calming down, said even more excitedly: "Yue Sheng, why are the flights to and from Kunming suddenly stopped? Don't you know the reason why the flights to and from Kunming are suddenly stopped? Isn't it because you were caught?
The Japanese were brutally shot down! If you fly over at this time, wouldn't you hit someone's gun and become a living target?"
"Don't worry, as long as I am here, I will definitely send you to Chongqing safely!"
"you?"
"Oh, Mr. Feng, let me introduce to you. This is Second Lieutenant Fang Meng'ao, a first-class pilot who graduated from Jianqiao Aviation School. Despite his young age, he once achieved the feat of shooting down three Japanese aircraft in one day.
Young hero!"
After hearing what Du Yuesheng said, Mr. Feng's expression softened almost instantly, his attitude became much better, and there was even a hint of respect in his words, "In that case, how dare you ask Second Lieutenant Fang, how do you plan to send us away?"
Going to Chongqing?"
"It's very simple!" As he said this, Fang Meng'ao took out a map that he had prepared a long time ago. "Look, everyone, this is the original normal route to and from Kunming. Further west is the Himalayas. There is a camel-shaped mountain at the southern foot of it.
There is a mountain pass in the recess of the back. As long as we can use this mountain pass to cross the Himalayas, we can avoid the Japanese aircraft blockade, transfer at Kunming Airport, and then successfully arrive in Chongqing."
"What a joke! Crossing the Himalayas? Do you know how high those mountains are? What difference does it make to die?"
"Of course there is a difference! Old gentleman, to put it bluntly, there is an opportunity in front of you now. Are you willing to take a chance and have a chance of survival? Or stay here and wait for death?"
"I..." Even Mr. Feng was speechless by Fang Mengyao's simple words.
At this moment, Pan Baojuan on the side asked: "Second Lieutenant Fang, have you flown the route you just mentioned?"
"No, to be precise, I haven't actually flown it, because I have flown fighter planes before, and my other mission is to verify the feasibility of this line as an air transportation line."
"Second Lieutenant Fang, you are testing our lives with us!"
"Not only you, but also myself, but I am confident that I can send you safely to Chongqing."
Hearing this, Pan Baojuan's husband couldn't help but said: "Second Lieutenant Fang, to be honest, I admire your confidence, but with all due respect, the risk of this move is too great."
"If you really don't want to take this risk, please quit. Even if I am the only one left, I will take off on time."
"this……"
While everyone was still hesitating, Li Qiang said: "Flying over the Himalayas? It's really exciting just thinking about it! Second Lieutenant Fang shot down three Japanese aircraft in one day, which is enough to prove your driving skills.
If fighter planes are like this, then civilian aircraft are certainly not to mention. I will bet with you on this round!"
With Li Qiang taking the lead, after hesitating for a moment, the other people all expressed their willingness to take a gamble. It was not that they trusted Fang Meng Ao, but that they really did not want to go through the war and live a life of precarity and fear again.
Already.
…
"What are you talking about? Going alone? No! Absolutely not!" Back at the hotel, Haitang immediately shook her head and said firmly as soon as she heard that Li Qiang was going to board the plane with an uncertain future alone.
"Haitang, listen to me, this time is too dangerous, I can't..."
"Because of the danger, I can't let you go alone. Don't forget, we are partners in life and death. Even if we die, we will die together!"
"you……"
"Okay, don't say anything. Unless you kill me, don't even think about leaving me alone!"
Hearing this, Li Qiang was moved and helpless. When he thought that if something happened to him, Haitang would never live alone, so he could only nod and agreed, "Okay, since you insist so much, then
That’s good, as for Mrs. Xu’s side…”
Before she finished speaking, Haitang immediately volunteered and said, "Just leave it to me, I'll go tell her!"
Seeing that Haitang's interest was so high, Li Qiang had no objection.
So after two days of careful preparation, the group arrived at Kai Tak Airport as scheduled. However, when they arrived at the airport, they discovered that the plane provided by the Governor was not British, but a DC3 passenger plane stranded at the airport.
You must know that this plane should have been flown back to American Airlines at the appropriate time, but now the governor has used it to sell favors. Once it successfully flies to Chongqing, not only will Du Yuesheng and Chongqing owe him a big favor
, the matter of returning the plane will also be solved. Even if there is an accident halfway, I will not suffer any loss. It can be said that the abacus has been made.
"Dear passengers, welcome to this flight. I am the captain of this flight, Fang Mengyao. I hope it is an honor to spend this journey with you. I guarantee that this will be the most unforgettable journey in your life!"
"
After saying that, Li Qiang, who was sitting in the passenger seat, asked Fang Meng Ao nervously, "What do you need me to do?"
Fang Mengyao smiled and replied with a relaxed look: "You don't need to do anything, just remember every step of my next operation. If something unexpected happens along the way, the rest can be done."
It's all on you."
After saying that, Fang Mengyao started to demonstrate skillfully.
One of them demonstrated carefully, the other memorized it carefully, and twenty minutes passed before they knew it.
But even so, none of the passengers on the plane showed any signs of impatience, because everyone was watching Fang Meng'ao's every move.
"Okay, that's all. I don't know how much you can remember." He picked up the intercom again and said, "Dear passengers, thank you for your patience. The plane is about to enter taxiing. Please fasten your seat belts.
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Accompanied by the roar of the huge engine, the aircraft was like an eagle about to spread its wings and soar, gliding on the runway, accelerating, and climbing rapidly. The whole process was as smooth as silk, and even the passengers on board did not have time to feel the slightest bump.
, the entire plane had already soared into the sky, leaving the ground far behind.
"Oh my, a first-class pilot is a first-class pilot. I have been flying for so many years, and this is the first time that it is so fast and stable." Mr. Feng, who was sitting by the window, admired the cloud scenery outside the window.
One side said with great emotion.
Others also responded, and all praised Fang Meng Ao's driving skills.
However, such a relaxed atmosphere did not last long, and was completely broken by a sudden exclamation.
"Oh my God! Listen, this sound...is...a plane, a Japanese plane! The Japanese plane is chasing us!"
As soon as these words came out, the cabin became quiet almost instantly, as if even the air had solidified.
"Damn Japs, your reaction is really fast!" Fang Mengyao said through gritted teeth.
"Are you sure you can get rid of them?"
"I don't know, I can only give it a try." As he said that, Fang Meng'ao suddenly lifted the control stick upwards, instantly changed his flight attitude, and began to dive toward the sea level.
This frightened everyone on the plane. Pan Baojuan and his wife were ready to live and die together and hugged each other tightly. But just when everyone thought that the plane would plunge into the sea
At that moment, the plane was miraculously pulled up again, flying almost at a rapid speed close to the sea level.
"Isn't this... too exciting?" Du Yuesheng's old housekeeper said while covering his chest.
Haitang on the side looked excited, "Well, this is what makes a skilled artist bold!"
After saying that, he turned around and glanced at Mrs. Xu and her daughter sitting in the back row, and asked: "Xiao Yanji, how do you feel? Are you scared?"
"I'm not afraid!" Yan Ji blurted out almost without thinking, "My mother said that the pilot of the plane is a great hero, so Yan Ji is not afraid!"
As soon as these words came out, everyone on the plane laughed unconsciously. It seemed that the Japanese plane chasing behind them was not so scary at this moment.
