The north wind is howling and snowflakes are flying.
It actually snowed.
The entire air force base immediately relaxed.
The nerves that were originally relaxing slowly can now be completely relaxed.
The north wind roars.
Snowflakes are flying.
It is impossible for planes to take off.
As a result, the base was gradually filled with the joy of easy victory.
Because it was a bombing at night, the photos posted were blurry, so the interpretation results have not been finalized yet.
However, it is certain that the results of the bombing are quite good.
At least one oil depot was blown up.
After dinner, Zhang Yong returned to the office. He sat quietly and meditated.
In fact, it's just boring.
Those Soviet pilots were criticized by their own superiors and were afraid to continue drinking for the time being.
Fortunately, they were criticized internally, otherwise, they even proposed to hold a dance tonight.
I don't understand why many foreigners are so obsessed with dancing.
The radar map prompts that Zhang Ping is coming.
"Report!"
"Please come in."
Zhang Yong opened his eyes.
Zhang Ping walked in quickly.
Zhang Yong found that the other party's expression was not right.
It seems to be incompatible with the joyful atmosphere tonight. Could something have happened?
The empty finger map shows that the years are peaceful and peaceful!
"What's the matter?"
"Internal news. Japanese aircraft attacked Lanzhou and our army suffered heavy losses."
"When did it happen?"
"Two o'clock in the afternoon."
"How much is the loss?"
"I didn't go into details. But more than twenty of them were shot down."
"Well……"
Zhang Yong was silent.
Very bad news indeed.
No wonder Zhang Ping's face looks so ugly. This is a huge loss.
You must know that the National Air Force does not have many fighter jets. It loses more than 20 fighter jets at one time. Is this okay?
It is estimated that there are also Soviet I-15s, I-16s and the like inside.
Lanzhou is the base camp of the Soviet Volunteer Air Force. If Japanese planes attack, they will definitely join the war.
"Enemy planes also attacked Xi'an Airport. There were also losses."
"knew."
Zhang Yong didn't have much reaction.
As a time traveler, I have already been mentally prepared.
Before the Japanese invaders occupied Wuhan, the Chinese army suffered disastrous defeats on all fronts.
Taierzhuang was a tactical victory, not a strategic one.
In fact, after the great victory at Taierzhuang, the national army quickly retreated. Xuzhou was also lost.
The Army is like this, and the Air Force is certainly no exception.
Disastrous defeat is inevitable.
The Japanese invaders lost air control only after 1944.
Even in 1943, the Japanese aviation force was still relatively active. It fought back and forth with the Chinese and American United Air Forces.
It is now 1938, and there are still six full years before 1944!
In other words, he will be beaten for another six years.
"Commissioner..."
"More difficult days are yet to come."
"What?"
"I said more difficult days are yet to come."
"ah……"
Zhang Ping was silent.
He actually came to Zhang Yongshe for some comfort.
Unexpectedly, Zhang Yong actually gave such an answer.
"actually……"
Zhang Yong was about to speak but stopped.
He wanted to say, you don't have to be so pessimistic.
There is still hope.
Although, we are being beaten temporarily and feel very aggrieved.
However, in just fourteen years, we will be able to feel proud and proud. The whole world will be impressed.
New China is equally capable of defeating its opponents in the Korean battlefield 1VS17.
From the Revolution of 1911 to the Korean War, it was just forty years.
Therefore, a temporary defeat is nothing. Just strengthen your confidence, grit your teeth, and get through it.
Just as he was about to speak, the radar map prompted that Ming Gang was here.
"Commissioner..."
"Minister Min is here."
"Then I'll take my leave first."
"good."
Zhang Ping turned around and went out.
After a while, Min Gang came in.
He also looked a little sluggish and depressed.
He probably also learned the news about the fiasco in the afternoon. He looked very anxious.
"Minister Min, please sit down."
"well……"
Min Gang sat down slowly.
He saw Zhang Ping going out and judged that Zhang Yong already knew the relevant information.
silence.
Zhang Yong doesn't know how to comfort people.
It seems that any words you say are feeble and useless.
Only achievements can inspire everyone.
Ten thousand words you say are not as useful as shooting down a Japanese aircraft.
"Minister Min, I have a question..."
"Commissioner, you ask."
"I want to know how many BA-65 fighter jets are currently available?"
"In addition to the eight at Nanchang Airport, there are also 12 at Hankou Airport."
"there is none left?"
"There were originally twelve at Xi'an Airport. But this afternoon, they were all destroyed."
"shoot down?"
"All destroyed on the ground."
"Well……"
Zhang Yong tilted his head back.
This news is a bit unpleasant.
How could they all be destroyed on the ground? At least they were launched into the air to fight!
Are they all pigs?
The Japanese planes were attacking, but they didn’t know?
Oh, it seems that these days, without radar, it is really difficult to guard against incoming enemy planes.
If the Japanese aircraft bypassed the security guard at Xi'an Airport, the airport would indeed be caught off guard.
Those Japanese pilots were veterans, very experienced, and knew how to make a surprise attack.
"well……"
Min Gang sighed helplessly again.
Zhang Yong suddenly sat upright and cheered up.
We cannot continue to languish.
The situation is so bad, something must be done to boost morale.
"Order Xi'an Airport to send all BA-65 spare parts that are still usable to Nanchang Airport."
"OK."
"Also, can all the BA-65s at Hankou Airport be handed over to me?"
"I'll go coordinate it."
"good."
Zhang Yong pondered.
There are eight BA-65s here, and twelve more, making it twenty.
Then collect all the spare parts disassembled from other aircraft and repair them. Remove the east wall and repair the west wall. It should be able to hold up for a while.
The aircraft of the National Air Force are maintained in this way.
Therefore, the number will only get smaller and smaller. Eventually it will become zero.
However, as long as Zhang Yong is still at Nanchang Airport, the BA-65 will only suffer normal battle losses and will not be destroyed in large numbers.
Someone must be responsible for Xi'an Airport this time. The losses are so huge.
"And the Hawker plane..."
"About 50 Hawker-2s are still operational. About 120 Hawker-3s are still operational."
"oh……"
The situation is better than imagined.
There are actually more than a hundred Hawker-3s left. Not bad.
But then I thought about it, the total number of fighter jets currently available to the National Air Force is only over a hundred.
It is distributed in so many airports. Each airport has a little bit, but not much. It is like sprinkling pepper noodles. It covers everything.
The problem is that the initiative lies in the hands of the Japanese invaders.
The Japanese aviation forces were free to decide which airport to attack.
This is very fatal.
Being beaten passively!
For example, today, there is no fighting at Nanchang Airport and Hankou Airport. Everything is peaceful.
Just when everyone here was breathing a sigh of relief, bad news came from Lanzhou Airport and Xi'an Airport. It was also very fatal news.
Thirty or forty planes were lost all at once!
How can the National Air Force with such a small body afford it?
I wonder if anyone has reported Chiang Kai-shek?
Doesn't he know the truth...
The radar map showed that Zhang Ping was running over again.
"Report!"
"What's up?"
"Commissioner, Director Lin from the Attendant's Office is calling for you."
"Take it over!"
"Commissioner, this is a confidential line. You need to go to the tower..."
"good."
Zhang Yong then stood up.
Min Gang also stood up, realizing that the situation was serious.
Director Lin of the Attendance Office came to Zhang Yong, probably because of the failure in the afternoon. It was probably because someone reported the appointment.
You can even use your knees to imagine the expressions of the committee members.
Dozens of planes were lost in one afternoon. How should he explain to his wife?
At the moment, Madam is still in the beautiful country and has not come back yet. Looking for Zhang Yong...
Either Zhang Yong is asked to enforce military law.
Or take over the combat command of the Air Force.
Hopefully it's the latter...
If it's the former, it means someone is going to lose his life.
The commissioner was furious.
I will definitely kill a few people to set an example.
"I hope it's the latter..."
In fact, Zhang Yong also thought so in his heart.
He also hoped it was the latter.
well……
Come to the tower.
Pick up the phone.
Everyone else stepped away automatically and consciously.
Confidential phone number.
The idlers retreated.
"Director Lin, it's me, Zhang Yong."
"Shaolong, you have heard about the fiasco this afternoon, right?"
"Zhang Ping just gave me a general report. I don't know the details. I heard that the loss was huge, right?"
"Yes. The losses were huge. It had a huge impact on morale."
"Then find me..."
"The commission is ready for you to take over all combat command of the Air Force."
"Now?"
"Yes. Right now."
"But, there are so many airports, I can't take care of them all!"
Zhang Yong told the truth.
The air finger map shows a range of approximately more than 300 kilometers.
For the vast territory of China, with a radius of more than 300 kilometers, it cannot be covered at all.
What he could detect at Nanchang Airport were the two big cities of Hankou and Changsha.
Other places like Hangzhou and Fuzhou are a bit worse.
Not to mention Xi'an, Lanzhou and the like.
If he goes to Xi'an, then Hankou and Nanchang airports will not be able to take care of him.
Pay attention to one thing and lose another.
Pay attention to your head and not your buttocks.
This is reality.
"Then take over Hankou Airport first?"
"This is okay."
"From now on, you will take over Hankou Airport."
"OK."
"Also, please give me a list of what type of aircraft you want to buy. Madam is in the beautiful country, please arrange the trade as soon as possible."
"Now?"
"Yes. The sooner the better. While we can still import arms from the direction of Guangzhou."
"clear."
"Shaolong, let's go and do it! Now, the person I trust the most is you."
"Thank you for the appointment."
"that's all."
"good."
Zhang Yong held the microphone.
The corners of the mouth are slightly raised.
Are you the person you trust the most?
hehe.
This sentence is indeed fine at the moment.
Because he can fight and bring victory, of course he trusts him the most.
Once the incident is over and the crisis is resolved...
Forget it, it's useless to think too much.
Now we must help him tide over the difficulties.
Otherwise, if he loses confidence, the problem will be even bigger.
Right now, he is still an irreplaceable candidate...
Put down the phone.
Wave. Ask Min Gang and Zhang Ping to come over.
"Commissioner..."
"The commission ordered me to take over the combat command of Hankou Airport. Zhang Ping, please contact there."
"yes."
"Minister Min, what is the situation over there in Hankou? Please give me a report on the situation."
"good."
Min Gang and Zhang Ping started busy.
The originally gloomy mood cleared up slightly. I saw a glimmer of hope.
As long as Zhang Yong takes over the command, there is hope of victory.
This is a fact that has been proven countless times.
Yang Lichu came up quietly. She looked around and whispered, "You refused?"
"Reject for what?" Zhang Yong looked sideways at him.
"My wife wants you to take over the entire Air Force..."
"I'm powerless. I can't control that much."
Zhang Yong did not mention the real reason.
The empty finger map is only so big, and I have more than enough ambition but not enough power.
If he took over the entire Air Force now, there would be so many airports and it would be impossible to cover everything.
Places that cannot be monitored will still be attacked by Japanese invaders.
When the time comes, it will all be his responsibility.
Suddenly she realized. Yang Lichu seemed to have known about it for a long time?
Oh, even the lady in the beautiful country knows it, of course she knows it. She is the mouthpiece!
"What suggestions do you have for arms purchase?"
"It's still Hawker-3! I hope it can be delivered as soon as possible. The sooner the better."
Zhang Yong didn't think much about it.
Because it’s useless to think too much. It’s not feasible in practice.
The German BF-109 has excellent performance. However, it is impossible for others to sell it.
Now, with the unfolding of large-scale aggression, the Japanese invaders have stepped up diplomatic pressure on countries around the world, trying to prevent them from importing arms to China.
Not to mention airplanes, other weapons are becoming increasingly difficult to buy.
In fact, the only aircraft that can be bought is the Hawker-3. There is no choice at all.
"Madam is already talking about it."
"good."
Zhang Yong didn't say much.
This matter of arms purchase was discussed personally by my wife.
Outsiders had better shut up.
"Commissioner, the call to Hankou Airport is connected. Commander Qian is in charge."
"good."
Zhang Yong picked up the microphone.
Since Commander Qian is in charge, communication is easier.
Commander Qian has a high status and seniority, but he is very willing to delegate power.
As long as it was Zhang Yong's decision, Commander Qian would rarely interfere. Unless Chiang Kai-shek had arrangements behind his back.
"Commander Qian, it's me, Zhang Yong."
"Shaolong, you are finally willing to take over this mess."
"It's not that bad..."
"If you say that, I'll be happy."
"Commander, who is currently leading the fighter jets at Hankou Airport?"
"Gao Yuanhang. Xu Huansheng. Gao Yuanhang is responsible for flying the BA-65 fighter jets. Xu Huansheng is responsible for flying the Hawker-3."
"In that case, don't move. Keep the original arrangement!"
"Okay. When will you come over?"
"I won't go there for the time being."
"Not coming?"
"Yes. If there is an enemy plane attacking, I can just notify you in advance."
"That's fine."
Commander Qian was slightly relieved.
As long as you can warn in advance, half the battle is won.
At least, you don't have to worry about the plane being destroyed at the airport. It won't be able to take off in time.
Put down the phone.
Close your eyes and rest your mind.
Fortunately. Managing two airports should not be a big problem.
These two airports cover the entire South China region. If the Japanese invaders want to continue their offensive, they must defeat themselves.
Silently study the empty finger map.
There are no Japanese targets within a radius of more than 300 kilometers.
Anqing, a famous military town, is still in the hands of the national army.
By the way, when was Anqing occupied by the Japanese? It couldn’t have been too early...
There is also Madang Fortress and so on...
Unfortunately, I can't remember the details.
Suddenly, the map automatically switches. Switch to the world map.
It was unexpectedly discovered that the three Japanese aircraft carriers were actually moving westward. They seemed to be returning to the Chinese coast.
frown.
What will the Japanese navy do?
Is it to support aircraft operations?
Three aircraft carriers, carrying more than a hundred carrier-based aircraft, are quite powerful assault forces.
If concentrated in a certain direction or at a certain airport, it will have an overwhelming advantage.
Paralyzed...
How amazing are airplanes?
but……
It's really amazing...
It seems that tonight is the last peace.
Once the wind stops and the weather clears tomorrow, a large-scale air battle will come again.
but……
Never mind him!
At least, tonight is peaceful.
There is wine today and you will be drunk today, but tomorrow it will be scattered and the boat will be flattened!