Ningbo, Lishe Airport.
Meng Shaoyuan had not slept, and his eyes were bloodshot.
He knew that this paper bombing would be successful, but if he became a person involved and was at the scene, his mood would become completely different.
What if?
If someone who does not originally belong to this era appears in this era, will it change the normal historical trajectory?
During the Battle of Songhu, most of the 500 cadets from the military command were supposed to die heroically for their country, but they were rescued by themselves.
This has quietly changed history.
The butterfly flapped its wings... No one knew where a storm would start.
If the bombing failed because of his own appearance, then he would really be a sinner.
No news at all.
Luo Liangjian was equally anxious.
He was persuaded by his subordinates and finally went to rest for a while, but within two hours, he came back again.
He didn't say much, just stared at the sky without saying a word.
But everyone knew what he was waiting for there.
During breakfast, after greeting several times, a man who looked like an official was probably hungry. He took a sesame seed cake and took a bite when he heard Luo Liangjian say coldly:
"Are you that hungry? More hungry than a pilot who has been flying all night?"
The official was holding this sesame seed cake in his hand. He couldn't eat it or put it away. It was as embarrassing as it was.
Time seemed to have stood still, and every second passed so slowly.
May 20 at 10 a.m.
"Urgent call, urgent call, urgent call to Wuhan!"
Suddenly, Luo Liangjian's secretary rushed over waving a telegram in his hand.
"read!"
Luo Liangjian tried his best to stay calm.
"Wuhan News: Our No. 1404 fighter jet landed at Jiangxi Yushan Airport at 8:40. At 9:24, our No. 1403 fighter jet landed in Nanchang via Linhai...Long live the Chinese Air Force!"
They were just stunned for a short time. Immediately, Ningbo Lishe Airport burst into cheers that soared into the sky:
"Long live the Chinese Air Force! Long live!"
The whole airport was completely crazy.
Everyone is venting their inner excitement.
Long live the Chinese Air Force!
Meng Shaoyuan kept repeating this sentence over and over again in his heart.
Long live the Chinese Air Force!
Luo Liangjian's tense face finally showed a smile.
Successful, successful after all.
All the previous efforts have been worth it.
"Ah, have breakfast, have breakfast."
Luo Liangjian was in a good mood at this time and said over and over again: "Everyone has worked hard all night. Let's eat to satisfy our stomachs. At noon, let the cafeteria prepare a big meal. By the way, there is also wine, and there is wine. Everyone drinks it happily. Have a good meal!”
After saying that, he picked up a piece of sesame seed cake and handed it to the official whom he had reprimanded before: "Old Gu, eat a sesame seed cake, it doesn't taste very much."
The official took the sesame seed cake and couldn't laugh or cry.
Meng Shaoyuan watched all this, slowly turned around, and slowly left the airport.
I personally experienced this great scene and this exciting day!
China's counterattack has begun!
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On May 20, 1938, aircraft No. 1404 of the Chinese Air Force's Special Bombing Squadron landed at Yushan Airport in Jiangxi via Ningbo. At 9:24, aircraft No. 1403 landed in Nanchang via Linhai.
At 9:30, all fleet personnel were notified to meet in Hankou.
At 11:30, two Martin-139WC bombers formed an air formation and landed at Hankou Wangjiadun Airport.
There was a huge crowd of people at the airport to welcome him. Kong Xiangxi, President of the Executive Yuan of the National Government, and He Yingqin, Minister of Military and Political Affairs, also came to the airport to greet him.
On May 22, Zhou, Chen, Wu and Luo of the Workers' and Peasants' Party, on behalf of the Central Committee of the Workers' and Peasants' Party and the office of the Eighteenth Army (Eighth Route Army, all future chapters will be called the Eighteenth Army) personally went to the Air Force Headquarters to inspect the triumphant pilots. He expressed condolences and presented a banner with eight characters on it:
"Use both virtue and authority to achieve both wisdom and courage."
Duke Zhou also delivered a speech, praising their achievements and heroic actions, and took a group photo with Xu Huansheng and Tong Yanbo.
The news that the Chinese Air Force successfully used paper bombs to bomb the Japanese mainland quickly spread throughout the country.
This is shocking news.
This is also a good news that makes people across the country excited.
The bombing by the Chinese Air Force greatly inspired the Chinese people's determination to fight to the end!
The famous three-day magazine "Anti-Japanese War" published the article "Air Force Expedition to Japan and New Anti-Japanese War Forces" by Zou Taofen in the 74th issue on May 23. Yu Zhonghua, the famous critic of the magazine, pointed out in the "War Trends" column of the same period:
The leaflet is a warning to Japan that a million leaflets can turn into a megaton bomb!
"Ta Kung Pao" also published an editorial on its front page on May 21, "Air Force Night Attack on Japan."
Abroad, this incident also caused a huge sensation.
The British "News Chronicle" editorial said: "The Chinese Air Force recently flew to Japan to distribute leaflets to awaken the Japanese people to overthrow the warlords. This matter is of great significance and interesting."
The Soviet "Moscow News" did not hesitate to praise: "The Chinese Air Force played an important role in the Anti-Japanese War and will undoubtedly play an even more important role in the future."
Other mainstream media in the world also believe that the Chinese Air Force's night attack on the Japanese mainland completely shattered the lie that "Japan's sacred airspace is inaccessible", severely extinguished the arrogance of Japanese imperialism, and greatly encouraged the resistance of the people of the world. **struggle.
The good image of Chinese pilots has also been fully demonstrated. In particular, Commander Xu Huansheng has gained the reputation of a "world-class pilot" among his foreign counterparts.
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Meng Shaoyuan did not attend the noon celebration banquet.
So tired, really so tired.
It's not that I haven't rested for a minute since yesterday, but it's the anxiety I feel while waiting.
When the good news comes, the spirit suddenly relaxes and the whole person becomes exhausted.
When I woke up this time, it was already 8pm.
Good guy, how long have you been asleep?
"Director Meng, are you awake?"
Gan Ning had been waiting outside for a long time. When he saw Meng Shaoyuan coming out, he immediately greeted him: "Chief Luo called several times and heard that you were sleeping. He asked us not to disturb you and asked you to come to him when you wake up." One trip.”
"knew."
Meng Shaoyuan yawned...
…
"Sir, Meng Shaoyuan overslept, please be punished!"
"Young man, if you don't sleep all night or wake up all day, what benefits will you get?" It can be seen that Luo Liangjian is in a good mood: "You haven't eaten yet, I will eat something with you."
He asked his secretary to heat up the food and bring it over, and even brought a bottle of wine: "There were too many people at noon, so we didn't drink well. Let's drink some more."
He found two drinking glasses, filled up the wine, and took a sip with Meng Shaoyuan: "Eat food, eat food. Young people should sleep well and eat well."
Today's Luo Liangjian is like a completely different person from the former unsmiling Chief Luo, who is approachable and has the demeanor of an amiable elder.
"Shaoyuan." Luo Liangjian even called him kindly: "This time, you have made great contributions. Although you don't take any credit or steal it, I know it in my heart. I told the committee in the telegram , I have discussed it carefully with Dai Li. It is not easy for you, alone, to wipe out the Japanese Special Organization in a short period of time when you come to Ningbo for the first time."
"These are all Shaoyuan's duties." Meng Shaoyuan quickly became polite.
"Don't be too modest. Merit means merit." Luo Liangjian took out his cigarette case: "Originally, I was going to apply for an award for you, but Director Dai said that there is no reward for trivial things. And you said Meng Shao was originally born in the year of the monkey, and as soon as he gives you a good look, you will become lawless and run higher than anyone else."
Meng Shaoyuan couldn't laugh or cry.
Is Dai Li scolding himself or praising himself?
But he also understood the deep meaning of Dai Li's actions.
If you do something for a committee member, you will be guilty if it fails, but if you succeed, it is the right thing to do.
Those who should be rewarded most now are those pilots and the staff who serve the special bombing squadron.
As for the achievements of the agents, we can put them aside for now.
The intelligence front should not be too high-profile.
Moreover, by not claiming credit or taking credit, it can actually leave a good impression on the superiors.
To put it even more exaggeratedly, although Meng Shaoyuan was not publicly commended this time, both the Chairman and Luo Liangjian naturally felt that they owed him a reward.
With Meng Shaoyuan's character, God knows what extraordinary things he will do in the future. When that day comes, this may be able to save his life.
Luo Liangjian didn't expect this. He took out a cigarette from the cigarette case: "I thought that if the bombing is successful, the subsequent commendations and awards will come one after another. It's better to put your affairs aside for the time being. But. The government will never forget you meritorious officials, the committee will not forget you, and the people across the country will know about it sooner or later."
Meng Shaoyuan knew that the opportunity to flatter him had come again: "Actually, if you really want to say that you have merit, the first thing that merits the most is the appointment. A wise leader without appointment will definitely not succeed."
Luo Liangjian nodded.
"The second most meritorious person is, of course, Chief Luo." Meng Shaoyuan looked exactly like the traitor in the playbook: "Chief Luo personally sat in Ningbo, commanded properly, and remained calm in times of crisis. This allowed our bombing squadron to take off smoothly in Ningbo. .”
A smile appeared on Luo Liangjian's face: "It's been said, it's been said."
Meng Shaoyuan then said: "The third most meritorious person is naturally Xu Huansheng, the captain of the bombing squadron."
"Why him and not the entire bombing squadron?"
"Because he is the pilot of the special plane in the Chairman's Attendant's Room."
"You are too smart."
Luo Liangjian pushed the cigarette case in front of Meng Shaoyuan: "Have a cigarette. No wonder Dai Li likes you so much. Let's put this matter aside for now. There is another thing. While we are busy bombing Japan, the war situation in Xuzhou There are also significant changes.”
Meng Shaoyuan suddenly became attentive.
"Just yesterday, Xuzhou fell."
When Luo Liangjian said these words, Meng Shaoyuan was actually mentally prepared.
The fall of Xuzhou was only a matter of time.
But now that I heard it with my own ears, it still felt a bit unpleasant.
"The soldiers fought hard, but it was also good."
Luo Liangjian said seriously.
