With the development of science and technology, various weapons and equipment have an increasing impact on war.
In the early days of the all-out war of resistance, the Japanese taught all the theaters a bloody lesson. They used several victories to make the commanders of Preserved Fruit realize one thing again:
People are no longer the only decisive factor affecting victory or defeat.
However, in today's North China battlefield, the situation between the enemy and ourselves has already reversed.
In this battle, the Marine Corps returned the above concepts intact to thousands of people on the land of China.
With more advanced weapons and well-trained soldiers, the Eighth Route Army solved the entire battle without any effort at all, wiping out the numerically superior 14th Cavalry Regiment and the 71st Chariot Regiment.
The waves of drugged death squads didn't even have a chance to close combat with the mobile company.
After more than an hour of fighting, the twenty-four Cicada tanks were almost unscathed, with only one having its tracks broken due to an operational error.
······
Human beings' joys and sorrows are not the same. Looking at the Marine Corps summarizing their combat experience, Chen Jieshan said with worry:
"Judging from the battle just now, the Eighth Route Army's war potential is definitely far beyond our expectations. Whether it is the existing equipment or the speed of scientific research, it is ahead of the preserved fruit. I can't imagine the scenario of being an enemy of it."
"Talk about the armored units alone. The driving skills of those soldiers are very proficient, and the coordination between the various vehicle crews and the infantry is also perfect. It is obvious that they have undergone long-term training."
"The Eighth War Zone borders other people's territory. Once the other party establishes a mechanized army in the future, why should we fight with them?"
"Hey, the chairman is really biased. The terrain in Suiyuan is obviously more suitable for armored operations, but the 35th Army actually doesn't even have a CV33, and advanced tanks like the T26 are even out of reach."
After hearing their parents' analysis and complaints, the three teachers on the side nodded in succession.
Although the Eighth War Zone and the Eighth Route Army are now friendly forces, they obviously have the idea of recovering the entire Suiyuan area. Once there is a conflict between the two sides, these people have to be at the forefront.
Thinking of the mobility of the Marine Regiment, the four senior generals felt chills running down their spines. After all, the Japanese had already shown them with their lives the fate of being descended from the sky by Yunlong.
As for the armored forces, Chen Jieshan and others have been grudges for a long time.
Judging from their combat experience, heavy armored equipment is more suitable for deployment in northern operations.
After all, the terrain in the south is mostly mountainous and hilly, and intricate water networks and bridges need to be considered, so tanks of more than ten tons may not necessarily be able to travel smoothly.
Facts have proved that the four people’s idea is absolutely fine.
Even eighty years later, the two major theaters in the East and South that have operational needs have not been able to completely replace them with 50-ton main battle tanks. The main reason is that they are too heavy.
After thinking for a moment, Mr. Dong said tentatively:
"Instead of waiting for the mountain city to allocate armored troops, it is better to hope that our commander can make some deals with the Eighth Route Army."
"The Eighth War Zone requested assistance from the Chairman of the Generalissimo first, but a telegram directly blocked the entire war zone's retreat. If it weren't for the generous help from friendly forces, maybe not a single person in the Thirty-fifth Army would be able to escape. "
"The days ahead will be difficult."
As soon as these words came out, everyone present understood the meaning of the other party's words.
It's just that you need to be cautious when changing camps, not to mention that your immediate boss is still in a coma, and they are not the ones who can make the final decision.
Seeing the cowering looks of his colleagues, Mr. Dong felt an unknown fire in his heart.
Logically speaking, generals like him who have participated in the Northern Expedition, the Great Wall Anti-Japanese War, the Battle of Xinkou, the Battle of Taiyuan, the Battle of Baotou, the Battle of Suixi, and the Battle of Wuyuan are highly sought-after talents in any force.
Is this resume and combat experience weaker than the Holy Iron Wall?
But now, the bald man actually gives up on his own initiative, and even has to worry about his future livelihood. Such a huge gap made this 17-year veteran feel resentful.
There is no way, who told us, the Wolf of Huangpu River, to be a businessman?
If you want to be a shareholder in a joint-stock company like preserved fruit, you must have qualifications, affiliation and your own strength.
Mr. Dong's qualifications are of course no problem, but it's a pity that he is not a graduate of Huangpu and has no direct relationship with him at all.
In addition, the Seventh and a Half Route Army has lost its own territory, and the Thirty-Fifth Army, which relied on it to make a fortune, has also suffered heavy losses, and the coming days will definitely be difficult.
Looking at his colleagues pretending to be confused, Mr. Dong sighed deeply. He first killed a Japanese who was still alive with one shot, and then said to everyone:
"Support the Communist Party. When the commander wakes up, I'm going to have a showdown with him."
"Now that we have taken the initiative to surrender, we may have the opportunity to return to Suiyuan in the future. After all, we people still have a certain mass base in the local area, and we can also contribute to the construction work."
"I'm from Shanxi. Even if I can't lead troops to fight, it's not bad to do some practical things for the fellow villagers in the province. Since you have concerns, I'll be the one to take the lead."
As soon as these words came out, Chen Jieshan and others suddenly felt that the world was vast. After all, there is no place for me to stay here, there is a place for me.
In fact, they had already had the above idea, but they did not take the initiative to mention it due to the face of their eldest brother/commander. Now that someone is taking the lead, it will naturally follow the trend.
What's more, Political Commissar Zhao, with his thick eyebrows and big eyes, gave them a lot of hints in his eyes.
"Okay, let's go together."
"We are here to create a wonderful future for our brothers in the 35th Army. I am sure the commander will understand our thoughts."
······
After dealing with all the Japanese, Chen Jieshan and his party immediately returned to the field command post.
"Captain Li, the battlefield has been cleaned up. I'm sorry to cause you any trouble. We killed those Japanese who were still alive. If your superiors pursue the case, please be sure to pass all the blame on me."
"These are a few Zuoguan knives that were just captured on the battlefield. Please accept them."
The friendly army's work style made Li Yunlong directly reveal his iconic big white teeth.
Only dead Japs are good Japs. Strictly speaking, the Thirty-Fifth Army is not a systematic unit with the Marine Regiment.
No matter how great his reputation is, he still has no right or ability to restrain friendly forces.
Captain Li first took the spoils with his own hands, and then said enthusiastically:
"Hey, Commander Chen, thank you for your hard work."
"The plane to pick up Commander Fu will be here soon. Please wait a moment. Our cooking team has prepared lunch. Remember to bring the soldiers to eat some braised pork and stew later."
At this moment, the squad leader of the communications squad arrived at the field command post. After entering, the comrade said straight to the point:
"Captain, Captain Wang Hai is calling."
"There is a certain chance that the enemy will dispatch ground aviation. The escort formation will request an immediate landing for safety reasons."
Before the battle officially started, Zentaro Kawasaki and Isamu Yokoyama applied to their generals for air support from a flying squadron. What's more, the former reported to the headquarters the information that the 1st Marine Regiment had tanks before he died.
Considering Captain Li's ability to attract hatred, Captain Wang Hai decided to set off early to avoid long nights and nightmares.
"good!"
"If you reply now, it means that our group is ready to respond."
"yes!"
Five minutes later, the landing point is scheduled.
Building a temporary field airport is one of the training projects of the Eighth Route Army Airborne Forces. The First Marine Regiment will plan the retreat route and recovery method before each mission.
TG is not a big dog like Maozi. Even if he becomes rich, he will not throw paratroopers around.
The runway prepared for Captain Wang Hai was built by the engineer platoon directly under the regiment headquarters and the 101st Division before the war. Although the current conditions are not comparable to those at Yeongbi Airport, it is more than enough to complete a landing.
The scene before them moved all the officers and soldiers of the 35th Army.
At this stage, Guoji still has a very small number of aircraft. After all, its chairman likes to airdrop military warrants when he has nothing to do. It is precisely because of scarcity that the Air Force cherishes every aircraft.
With the broken ground in front of them, it is absolutely impossible for them to land unless they are about to fall or there is really no other way.
But in order to save their commander, the Eighth Route Army was actually willing to make an emergency landing at considerable risk. This level of attention moved them from the bottom of their hearts.
Seeing a twin-engine fighter jet gradually lowering its altitude and speed, and lowering its landing gear, Chen Jieshan said with emotion:
"The only fighter of the same type that I know about is the P38. It is said that the price of that thing is as high as 140,000 US dollars. I guess the price of this aircraft will not be cheap either."
"If it is replaced with a Czech light machine gun, it can definitely be equipped with a division of the 35th Army. This does not include the cost of training a pilot."
"Your department is willing to spend such a high price for rescue. I would like to thank you in advance on behalf of my eldest brother."
At this moment, Chen Jieshan felt that changing camps was a very wise choice.
If this matter were to be taken seriously, it is estimated that the bald man would never send a plane to rescue them, let alone send airborne troops to help them deal with the pursuers.
Compared with the Eighth Route Army, those people in the mountain city really have no humanity at all.
After hearing the sentiments of the friendly troops, Li Yunlong's face was full of pride. He waved his hand casually first, and then said to Chen Jieshan beside him:
"Commander Chen, what you said is unlucky. The person piloting the plane in front of you is the most outstanding ace pilot of our Eighth Route Army Air Force."
"He has a record of shooting down dozens of aircraft. A landing mission at a field airport is not difficult for him at all. How come he feels like he has to sacrifice himself here."
"Bah, bah, bah, it's me who has the crow's mouth and I'm ignorant. Captain Li, don't think too much."
After showing off the strength of his comrades, Commander Li told the correspondent beside him: "Let the soldiers and the medical team be prepared! In case something unexpected happens."
······
"Attention, all planes, I will carry out the mission alone next."
"Before I come back, the position of the lead aircraft will be taken over by the No. 2 aircraft, and you will continue to hover in the air."
After arranging the work, Captain Wang Hai put down the communicator in his hand and prepared to land.
Because the Republic of China was so large, the First Air Division often had to perform missions across provinces, and landing at field airports had become a common occurrence.
What's more, he is an ace pilot, so this kind of thing is definitely a piece of cake. After aligning the direction in the air, Captain Wang Hai began to land without hesitation.
"Stab it!"
Under the watchful eyes of everyone, Blenheim's landing gear landed smoothly, and the fighter began to slow down and taxi on the runway. The propellers kicked up a lot of dust, making the venue look a little messy.
Just when it was about to reach the end, the entire plane suddenly experienced an imperceptible turbulence, which made Captain Wang Hai frown slightly.
After seeing the fighter plane stop, the soldiers of the 1st Marine Regiment immediately surrounded it.
After seeing the entire crew members coming out one after another, everyone including Li Yunlong breathed a sigh of relief.
At this time, Captain Wang Hai first said hello to his comrades, and then came to the left side of the landing gear to observe carefully.
"Team King? What happened?"
"Did something go wrong with the aircraft during the landing just now? Can it still take off now?"
"If it doesn't work, think of another way. The mission can be completed by other means. Your safety is the most important thing."
Upon hearing the concerned inquiry, Captain Wang Hai waved his hand to signal Li Yunlong not to worry.
Since the field airport is the product of temporary pruning, it is inevitable that there will be some potholes on the runway.
When landing, the captain used his excellent skills to control the fighter jet, but the landing gear on the left wing was still slightly damaged.
Fortunately, the Blenheim cleared its bombs before landing and also consumed a small amount of fuel. Otherwise, there might have been a safety accident just now.
"It's okay, this little injury won't affect the ups and downs."
"Even if something happens, we can make an emergency landing when we return to the border area. Don't worry, that's Yeongbi Airport over there, and the facilities are very complete. I can definitely get people there safely."
Although Captain Wang Hai said it lightly, Li Yunlong was still worried about the other party's safety.
If something happens to his comrades because of his request, he will definitely live with regrets and regrets for the rest of his life.
Fortunately, Captain Li is no longer a rough guy. Long-term study has made him familiar with the principles and basic driving methods of various vehicles.
If Zhao Gang hadn't stopped him, it would have been possible for Lao Li to have fun building a beginner's aircraft.
"Do you think this will work? When you are ready to take off, we will use the landing cable to tie Blenheim's butt."
"At that time, you just push the fuel, and I will lead a platoon of soldiers behind. We will let go when the piston engine runs to a certain frequency, so that the acceleration time of the aircraft on the runway can be shortened as much as possible."
"With less taxiing time, the landing gear can naturally be used longer."
As soon as he said this, Captain Wang Hai looked at Li Yunlong with a strange look. He never expected that the other party could come up with such a method.
However, the above plan is not nonsense. As long as both parties can communicate in real time, it can really achieve the goal. After all, there are such cases in history.
"That's okay, but you need to prepare more people."
"The power output of a twin-engine fighter is not small, and a platoon of soldiers is a bit unsafe."
I will continue writing and try to publish two chapters tomorrow at 23.59
(End of chapter)
