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, including 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 Xu Dalong must be allowed to recover in the hospital before he can return to work.
In order to be able to take care of Xu Dalong, if Li Yunlong, Zhao Gang and others had major issues to discuss, they simply came to the hospital directly and held a meeting in Xu Dalong's ward.
Today's meeting is mainly to study the work arrangements for the next stage. This area of Licheng directly faced the Japanese army in the direction of Taiyuan. Li Yunlong and Zhang Dabiao meant to keep the New 1st Brigade in this area, together with Lin Husheng's security group, to monitor the Japanese army's movements and prepare for Japanese attacks at any time. base area.
Xu Dalong had no objection and agreed to the arrangement of Li Yunlong and Zhang Dabiao.
The second thing is about the construction of the newly developed base areas in the 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 to report 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 is much less than before. During use, aircraft often break down due to depreciation and other reasons, and there is a serious shortage of spare parts for maintenance. They have to dismantle part of the aircraft and use the parts to maintain other aircraft. If these problems are not resolved, the number of aircraft owned by the flying group will become smaller and smaller, and it will gradually be 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 had connections in the US Air Force and could purchase the B17 bomber 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 costs 28,000 yuan 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 different opinions. He believes 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, it will cost more money and energy than purchasing those new bombers.
Not only that, how to transport it is also a big problem. The airport closest to the rear area in the Mawushan base area is also beyond the range of B17 bombers, and it is impossible to fly directly over. Transport by land is simply unthinkable.
Li Yunlong is not familiar with these highly professional issues. Since Zhao Gang said this, he no longer insisted on his opinion.
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 is no kid's airport 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 grabbed 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 remained silent. He pondered there 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 that 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 and Zhang Dabiao 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 didn't dare come out to fight with the troops of the Mawushan Military Division. At that time, the engineering troops can calmly repair the airport outside the city. They definitely have this confidence and heroism, 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, take the time to 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."
Looking at Xu Dalong's appearance, everyone seemed to have 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.
The determination to seize Japanese aircraft was made, and then a detailed combat plan needed to be formulated. In this plan, the most critical issue is confidentiality.
With the current strength of the Mawushan Military Division, seizing the airport in Yucheng is not a problem, nor is maintenance. The most critical thing is how to carry out maintenance covertly without attracting the attention of the Japanese army. If the Japanese army knew that the Eighth Route Army was repairing the airport, they would naturally think that the Eighth Route Army would repeat its old trick and use Yucheng Airport again to seize Japanese aircraft. Therefore, the Japanese army will strengthen its precautions at nearby airports, especially Baoding Airport.
Under such circumstances, it would be very difficult or even impossible to conduct 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.
This 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 for your concern, Commander, everything is fine 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. Different.”
Everyone chatted and laughed as they arrived at 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: "You really get what you want. 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 aircraft. If you hand one over to your superiors, there should be no problem. It's just that this place is far away from northern Shaanxi. How to transport it there depends on you. I'm afraid you will also need your help in the future maintenance of transport aircraft and other logistical matters. "
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 can still 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 because they take into account 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 big, just a few fighters and bombers.
Considering that you currently have insufficient aircraft, I did not agree to the request from my superiors. If you can seize a large number of aircraft from the Japanese 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 a bus to 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 now 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, old brother. Your place is too far 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.
(End of chapter)
