After a while, the 42nd Regiment sent back a telegram: "General Nakamura is seriously injured and is getting worse. If he does not receive better treatment, he may be in danger. The Regiment was severely damaged by a Chinese fighter jet in the mountains last night, with more than 200 casualties. It seems to have see-through eyes, endless bullets, endless fuel, a model I have never seen before, and an antler-shaped head."
After the intelligence officer read the reply from the 42nd Wing, the Japanese war room was temporarily silent. The first thought of several flight experts after listening to the telegram was that the telegram exaggerated the capabilities of Chinese fighter aircraft.
Imamura looked around at the several flight experts and said, "Everyone, if you have any opinions, you can speak freely without any worries."
Colonel Moritaka Nakaba has been frowning: "The telegram said that this fighter plane has antlers on its head and the model has never been seen before. Could it be said that the Chinese Air Force has a night fighter?"
Imamura asked: "Night fighter? Put a radar on the nose of the fighter?"
Colonel Moritaka Nakaba nodded: "I also know about night fighter aircraft from my German colleagues. Their Messerschmitts are equipped with antler-shaped radars on their noses, which can detect enemies dozens of kilometers away at night, and Guide the fighter planes to intercept.
As far as I know, the most advanced radar in the world is currently in the United Kingdom. In the ongoing battle to defend London, British radar plays a vital role.
Germany is our ally and it is impossible to sell night fighter jets to China. Could it be that Britain sold it to China? "
"Probably not." After finishing his words, Imamura thought for a moment, and then continued slowly, "The United Kingdom is currently unable to protect itself, so it should not buy fighter jets to China, and the war in London is tense. I don't think Churchill dares to offend me at this time. Empire of Japan.”
Colonel Moritaka Nakaso said: "But if it wasn't Britain, who would sell night fighter jets to China? Is it the United States?"
After speaking, Moritaka Nakaso immediately denied himself: "The United States will not do it either. The United States is not even willing to sell the lowest-end P40 to China, let alone the night-fighting fighter that is a high-end weapon today."
Imamura nodded: "Yes. Our intelligence personnel in the United States said that China sent people to the United States several times to purchase P40 fighter jets, but they were rejected. At this juncture, it is impossible for the Americans to sell China night fighter jets. . Americans are very smart, they will do whatever they want, and they will never offend the powerful Empire of Japan just because of a little arms money."
Major Kato, who had been silent, said: "The Chinese Air Force accepted Second Lieutenant Kondo's challenge, which shows that China's ace pilot Zhou Zhihan did not die in the UK as legendary.
I wonder if it was because of his outstanding performance in the UK that the British secretly sold several night fighter jets to China in order to reward him. "
Saburo Itai said: "Major's analysis is very reasonable. As far as I know, Britain's best night fighter is the Hurricane. Could it be that the night fighter that attacked the 42nd Wing last night was the Hurricane?"
Imamura Jun, Nakaso Moritaka and others nodded. This possibility exists. It is said that this Chinese showed great power during his stay in the UK and helped the UK win several wars. It is possible that the UK secretly sold a few night fighters to China. of.
Major Kato thought for a moment and then said: "Your Excellency, Division Commander! First of all, I think that even if China has a night battle hurricane, it is impossible for a fighter jet to cause casualties of more than 200 imperial soldiers on the rugged mountain road at night, unless it is 200 Many people gathered together and were bombed by the Chinese;
As far as I know, the radar of the night battle hurricane can only detect large objects, such as aircraft in the sky, ships on the sea, tall buildings or mountains in front. For troops walking in the mountains, people seem very small. , how could it be discovered?
As for the endless bullets, it is even more unbelievable. We all know that the bullets of fighter jets are limited. If the enemy knows it on the battlefield, 100 bullets can destroy an enemy, which means he is invincible.
Our latest Zero fighter is equipped with 2 cannons, each carrying 60 rounds of ammunition. The nose is equipped with 2 machine guns, each carrying about 500 rounds of ammunition. With these 1,000 rounds of ammunition, it is already amazing to be able to kill 20 people at night. Yes, it is said that a fighter jet can injure more than 200 enemies at night. Unless it is sitting still, it is absolutely impossible.
But if we were marching in high mountains and were suddenly attacked, because the mountain road was narrow, the troops stampeded and crowded in panic in the dark, causing many people to fall off the cliff and kill more than 200 people, I believe this.
Perhaps several fighter jets took turns to attack the 42nd Wing, and the soldiers looked at them as one in the dark at night. "
Imamura Jun and many officers nodded. Major Kato's analysis was very reasonable. Sure enough, the reputation of the King of Fighter Squadrons was not false. This also showed that the night battle hurricane was not as powerful as the legend said.
Colonel Moritaka Nakaso suddenly asked: "Didn't our espionage personnel located near Guilin Airport in China detect this suspicious fighter jet?"
A staff officer of Imamura Jun said: "This fighter has not been found before, and according to the 42nd Wing, this fighter should take off after dark and is difficult to detect."
Imamura seemed to suddenly remember something. After a moment of reflection, vigilance flashed in his eyes: "Before dark today, a large number of fighter jets will be stationed at Nanning Airport. Regardless of whether China has night fighter jets or not, we must strengthen our vigilance to prevent the Chinese from sneak attacks. Nanning Airport.”
"yes!"
several officers replied.
Imamura walked to the large combat map, picked up the baton, and drew a circle on the map at the location of Kunlun Pass: "Tomorrow, with the assistance of a large number of fighter planes, our army will launch a massive attack. The Miki Regiment and the 42nd Regiment will attack from within. If we attack outward, we can capture Kunlun Pass in one fell swoop.
In this way, from Kunlun Pass to the north, our army can capture Liuzhou, cut off the Hunan-Guangxi and Guizhou-Guizhou railway lines, important transportation lines in China's rear area, and then directly attack the Chinese *** team in the fourth theater. "
Imamura Jun said, drawing a straight line with the baton in his hand, and then knocked hard on the position of "Baise": "Eat the troops in China's fourth theater, our army can cross Baise to the west, and we can march into Yunnan and cut off the Central Government. The international transportation lines of the Yunnan-Burma Highway and the Yunnan-Vietnam Railway, which the army relies on, can strangle the Chinese government in Chongqing in the Sichuan Basin and force their top leaders to surrender."
The officers in the war room all stood up and applauded together.
Imamura put down his baton, put down his hands, and motioned for the officers to sit down: "This is the battle plan of the Supreme Operations Department, so the battle of Kunlun Pass is crucial, and our army cannot afford to lose. Order, all reinforcements must strengthen their offensive and containment Keep the ** troops in the center so that they cannot attack my besieged troops with all their strength."
"Hai!"
Immediately, someone went to send a message and give orders to the reinforcements.
Imamura walked to the knife stand with the words "Long-term military success" hanging on the wall, reached for his Xiangyin sword, pulled out half of it, and flashed a cold light: "Order the intelligence personnel to find out whether the Chinese Air Force really has A night fighter."
"Hai!"
The intelligence officer lowered his head, clicked his heels, and turned around to go out.
After a while, Colonel Moritaka Nakaso said: "Your Excellency, division commander, don't worry too much. Even if China has one or two night fighter jets, they won't be able to make a big splash, and they won't be able to change the current overall situation."
At this moment, an intelligence officer walked in: "Your Excellency, division commander, fighter bombers from Guilin Airport in China are flying out of the Kunlun Pass!"
Imamura glanced at the clock in the war room: "It is now three o'clock in the afternoon, and the Chinese fighter planes must be making big moves towards Kunlun Pass. If my judgment is correct, the Chinese must want to eat before my ground reinforcements arrive. Remove the Miki Regiment and the 42nd Regiment. Order the fighter units to take off and head to Kunlun Pass to intercept them. At the same time, continue to send transport aircraft to deliver supplies to the besieged troops at Kunlun Pass."
