Spy Shadow: Command & Conquer

Chapter 1944, Heaven Feeds Us

Having dealt with Li Pinxian, I feel refreshed and invigorated.

It's a good way to vent some of the resentment that's been bottled up inside.

You, Baldy, are using Li Pinxian as a tool. I'm doing the same thing. In the end, it's Li Pinxian who suffers.

Live it!

Who told you to get involved?

Without Li Pinxian on the front lines in Anqing, the internal strife ceased.

Pan Guocong will redeem himself through meritorious service and will surely behave well.

Otherwise, he really would have gone home and sold sweet potatoes.

It is said that there are many sweet potatoes in Guangxi Province...

Air Command reported activity at Jinling Airport.

Japanese fighter planes have taken off.

A total of eighteen aircraft arrived one after another.

It's obvious to anyone that the enemy is coming to reinforce the Anqing battlefield.

Check the model numbers. They are all Type 97 fighters from the Japanese Army Air Force. There are no Type 0 fighters from the Japanese Navy Air Force.

It seems that the most anxious person about the attack on Anqing is the army's idiot.

Navy idiots aren't that eager to help you.

Row.

Come on over!

A warm welcome.

Activate the 5C communication center. Connect to Changsha Airport.

Min Gang answered the phone.

"Order the bomber formation to take off immediately."

"Yes."

"Order the fighter squadron to stand by on the runway, ready to be deployed at any time."

"Yes."

Arranged in a few words.

Soon, all the bombers took off.

This time, all the shells being suspended were 250-kilogram high-explosive shells.

The explosive power of napalm was still a bit lacking. We'll use it later. Right now, the focus is on ground bombing.

Where was the bomber formation headed? To Jinling Airport, of course.

You came to Anqing.

I'm going to Nanjing.

Quite reasonable.

Come and don't go indecent.

Connect with the bomber formation. Locate the leader, Tong Yanbo.

"Commissioner".

"Once we reach the airspace above Jinling Airport, you are only allowed to drop bombs, not strafing, understand?"

"clear."

"It's useful to keep the machine gun bullets."

"receive."

Tong Yanbo answered solemnly.

Deep down, I didn't quite understand. Did they mean we were going to fight Japanese warplanes?

A direct confrontation between bombers and fighter jets is probably a risky proposition.

However, he did not hesitate.

He had already written his will. He also had a wife and children. So he had descendants.

If sacrifice is to be made, it must begin with oneself.

"that's all!"

Zhang Yong ended the call.

Saving machine gun bullets is certainly not for risking one's life.

It has another use.

However, some details still need to be finalized.

After all, anything can happen on the battlefield. Even he couldn't control every single detail.

Look around. Lost in thought for a moment. Waving.

"Somebody come!"

"To!"

"Inform all units that Japanese warplanes will arrive in half an hour. Be prepared for air defense."

"Yes!"

The staff officer went to relay the order.

Soon, all the Solothurn machine guns were on high alert.

Everyone tried their best to find a place to hide.

A half-hour warning is provided, which gives you plenty of time.

Anyone with a brain knows to find a place to hide. They wouldn't foolishly run around aimlessly.

The aircraft that arrived were all Japanese Type 97 fighter planes. They mainly strafed with machine guns. There were also two 50-kilogram aerial bombs.

To say there is no threat is certainly not true.

However, to say that it poses a significant threat is nonsense.

Eighteen fighter jets cannot cover such a large battlefield.

"Commissioner".

Hawaii rushed over.

He wanted to watch Zhang Yong enter the trenches.

There were no air-raid shelters, but there were trenches. These could provide protection against air raids.

As per Zhang Yong's instructions, the trenches were all winding and had many turns, including right angles and U-shapes.

These trenches can effectively reduce the impact of air raids.

Machine gun bullets were almost useless.

Without straight trenches, firing a burst of bullets is basically a waste.

Even a 50-kilogram aerial bomb wouldn't be able to kill everyone inside the trench, unless it exploded at close range.

Of course, there will be casualties. No one can achieve zero casualties.

Anqing is only 240 kilometers from Nanjing, but 560 kilometers from Changsha. The difference is too great.

The fighter jets from Changsha Airport could not provide cover.

It should have been possible to take off from Nanchang Airport. But then, Nanchang was overrun...

Suddenly, an idea struck me.

Quzhou Airport might be worth considering.

Air Force Command map shows that fighter jets have been stationed at Quzhou Airport.

They were all I-16 fighter jets, only fifteen in number. I wonder if they were ready for combat?

Upon closer inspection, the bullets were found to be full. It's just unclear whether the fuel tank was full.

Activate the 5C communication center. Connect to Quzhou Airport. Contact Wang Shuming.

We were very lucky. Wang Shuming was there.

"Commissioner..."

"Director Wang, is your fighter jet formation ready to take off?"

"of course can."

How's the fuel situation?

"Not full. About 70% full!"

"Okay, order them to take off immediately. I'll take command."

"it is good!"

Wang Shuming is very obedient.

He had a somewhat blind admiration for Zhang Yong.

Zhang Yong himself had felt this before.

Wang Shuming is a tech geek.

Perhaps because of his formal training, he doesn't yet have the various bad habits of those seasoned veterans.

Work hard.

Study diligently.

He was eager to learn air combat command from Zhang Yong.

Although he later became a reactionary, his work in his primary role was impeccable.

After ending the call, Wang Shuming immediately issued the battle order.

Then, he personally piloted an I-16 fighter jet and was the first to take off.

He was a graduate of the first class of the Whampoa Military Academy, and later went to the Soviet Union to study flight technology, so of course he could fly airplanes.

Soon, all fifteen I-16 fighter jets took off.

Zhang Yong took over the navigator.

"Commissioner, it's me. Wang Shuming."

"It's you?"

Zhang Yong was somewhat surprised.

Unexpectedly, it was Wang Shuming who personally led the team.

This guy is really young! And a bit hot-blooded and impulsive.

That's fine, it would be best if Wang Shuming personally led the team.

Otherwise, he wasn't actually very familiar with the fighter jet formations at Quzhou Airport.

"Heading 330!"

"Altitude 2400!"

"Speed ​​300!"

Zhang Yong issued instructions to Wang Shuming to form a squadron.

The distance from Quzhou Airport to the airspace over Anqing is approximately 240 kilometers.

Slowing down will save fuel and catch the Japanese planes off guard.

Once the Japanese fighter planes have finished firing their machine guns and dropping their bombs, Wang Shuming and his men can make their appearance quietly.

The Japanese warplanes had no ammunition. They could only take hits.

ten minutes……

twenty minutes……

Japanese fighter planes arrived over Anqing.

"Boom, boom, boom..."

"Boom, boom, boom..."

The Solothurn anti-aircraft guns began firing.

Of course, it had little effect. It could only threaten the Japanese warplanes.

I wonder how the development of that VT fuse is going.

"Chichichi..."

"Chichichi..."

Japanese fighter planes quickly descended and then strafed the enemy.

Bullets lashed the ground in bursts, kicking up clouds of dust. Some even struck the trenches.

Zhang Yong obediently hid in the L-shaped corner of the trench.

The strafing fire from fighter jets behind and to the sides posed no immediate threat to him.

What if it's an attack from the front?
Of course, it's better to hide in an L-shaped trench from a different angle!

As long as you pay a little attention, you won't get hit.

Someone screamed.

Someone groaned.

It's estimated that he was hit by a bullet.

"boom……"

"boom……"

A bomb fell. An explosion occurred.

However, it's still far from Zhang Yong. For now, there's no impact.

Judging from the radar map, the Japanese invaders were probably trying to bomb those 155mm howitzers.

After all, they are the most lethal weapons.

but!

These are also the key targets of anti-aircraft artillery protection.

The Japanese fighter planes attacked relentlessly, only to fall into the fire trap woven by the Solothurn anti-aircraft guns.

"Boom, boom, boom..."

"Boom, boom, boom..."

The nearby Solothurn anti-aircraft guns opened fire relentlessly.

The rate of fire depends entirely on the magazine loading speed. Its drawback is the 15-round magazine.

If it were an Oerlikon 60-round drum magazine, that would be perfect.

Unfortunately, no. Sigh...

"Hit!"

"Hit!"

Suddenly someone cheered loudly.

Japanese fighter planes were hit, leaving trails of black smoke in the air.

The wobbling Japanese fighter planes tried to escape, but it was no use. They were too fragile. They couldn't get away.

Sure enough, after struggling for a while, the Japanese fighter plane crashed.

"Boom, boom, boom..."

"Chichichi..."

The struggle between the high-altitude and ground forces continues.

Eighteen fighter planes faced over a hundred Solothurn rapid-fire cannons. The Japanese clearly had the upper hand.

However, it was not easy for Japanese fighter planes to avoid any casualties.

Soon, a second Japanese warplane was shot down.

The fighting continues.

Five minutes passed...

The third Japanese warplane was shot down.
It brought this on itself.

It flew too low.

It's less than 500 meters.

They thought they were Amaterasu Omikami.

Then it was blasted to pieces by a spectacular barrage of concentrated fire.

Fierce battle...

Wang Shuming's fighter jet formation is approaching Anqing.

Zhang Yong issued another order.

"Wang Shuming, you guys wait around the perimeter."

"Yes."

"Altitude 2800, spiraling to the right."

"Yes."

The battle here is not over yet; the Japanese fighter planes still have ammunition.

Let them keep attacking the ground. Wait until they run out of ammunition.

Ten minutes passed...

The Japanese warplanes had almost run out of ammunition.

The Japanese planes, having exhausted their ammunition, assembled at high altitude, preparing to return to base.

The Nationalist troops on the ground likely suffered some casualties as well. However, the 155mm howitzers remained intact.

The Japanese didn't deploy dive bombers. Achieving a horizontal bombing hit was extremely difficult.

The Japanese Army Air Force did not have dive bombers. Only the Naval Air Force did.

Of course, this is not the point.

The key point is that Wang Shuming and the others can now make their appearance.

While the Japanese planes are out of ammunition, let's go all out! Kill as many as we can!
Don't miss out!

Once lost, it will never come back!

First, order all Solothurn rapid-fire cannons to cease fire to avoid friendly fire.

"Wang Shuming".

"To!"

"Heading due north, altitude 3400 meters, there are a large number of Japanese warplanes ahead. They are out of ammunition and can attack freely!"

"it is good!"

"To reiterate, the enemy aircraft are out of ammunition. Attack with confidence!"

"it is good!"

Wang Shuming immediately perked up and rubbed his hands together, eager to get started.

I was a little nervous just now, unsure how to initiate the fight. Now I'm all set. Ready to pounce on a drowning dog.

You're out of ammo. Shouldn't I take this opportunity to kill you?

That was so much fun!

There are also battles like this.

Issue the order immediately.

Move forward quickly.

Sure enough, Japanese warplanes appeared ahead.

"Free Fire!"

"Free Fire!"

Wang Shuming gave the order. Then he was the first to rush forward.

Why are you so brave?

Because the enemy planes have no ammunition! Shoot them however you want.

"Chichichi..."

"Chichichi..."

Direct, face-to-face firing.

They were completely unafraid of the Japanese invaders retaliating.

The Japanese warplanes were immediately bewildered.

Damn!

How could enemy planes arrive at this time!
They had just run out of ammunition. They were assembling their troops, preparing to return to base, when the enemy arrived.

For a moment, there was almost no reaction. It was too late.

"Chichichi..."

"Chichichi..."

Other Nationalist aircraft followed suit and opened fire.

This is such a fantastic opportunity! A once-in-a-lifetime chance! How could I possibly miss it?
Without hesitation, they launched a fierce counterattack.

A hail of bullets swept through the Japanese warplanes. Sharp and brutal.

Soon, three Japanese warplanes caught fire and burned.

The other Japanese warplanes scattered and fled in panic. They were both anxious and furious, but there was nothing they could do. They had used up all their ammunition during the ground attack.

Unexpectedly, they were ambushed at this moment.

What a hell.

How could the Nationalist government's plane arrive at such a convenient time?

Are they waiting on the side?

on purpose?
The flight squadron leader hurriedly sent a telegram to the rear base.

"Nani?"

"Is there such a thing?"

"Damn it!"

"That Zhang Yong is really too cunning!"

"idiot!"

The Japanese commanders at the rear were all taken aback.

To everyone's surprise, there was a trap in the skies above Anqing. Zhang Yong was just waiting for the Japanese warplanes to walk right into his trap.

Now, the results of the ground attack are still unclear. However, six of our fighter jets have already been shot down.

Eighteen aircraft were sortieed. Six were lost. That's a third of the aircraft lost.

Not a good deal.

Moreover, the trouble was yet to come.

The Nationalist fighter planes were still chasing down the Japanese warplanes that had run out of ammunition.

If they get caught, the outcome will likely be dire.

Fortunately, the skills of Japanese pilots were generally better than those of the Nationalist government's air force.

Upon realizing the situation was dire, they immediately fled north, west, and south. None went east, fearing a blockade.

Zhang Yong: ...

Eyebrows raised.

Trying to scatter and escape? Dream on!
You come and go as you please, did you even ask me?

Do you really think you can come and go as you please over Anqing? Haha, I, Zhang Yong, will not allow it!
I felt so good shooting at the ground just now, now I'm going to throw it all up.

"Grouping..."

"First group, heading 240..."

"Second group, heading 190..."

Zhang Yong divided the fifteen I-16s into three groups.

Each group has five fighter planes. They are responsible for pursuing one Japanese fighter plane.

This grouping ensures that it has sufficiently powerful firepower.

Even with a low hit rate in single-target situations, it's still possible to shoot down enemy aircraft with a high probability.

Chase!
Chase!
They relentlessly pursued the Japanese warplanes.

With the help of a map, the Japanese warplanes simply couldn't shake them off.

No matter what maneuver you take, it won't make a difference.

"Chichichi..."

"Chichichi..."

Once they caught up, they immediately opened fire.

The Japanese warplanes were surrounded by a dense hail of bullets.

They eventually managed to shoot it down.

The seventh one...

The eighth one...

The ninth one...

All three groups successfully completed their missions.

After all, it was five against one. Plus, there was precise air command and control via map.

Unfortunately, the I-16 had almost run out of ammunition and not enough fuel to continue the pursuit.

How to do?
Of course, the order was given to return to base.

Their mission is complete. They can now return to prepare for another battle.

Quzhou Airport is so close to Anqing, it will be the main force supporting Anqing's operations in the future.

"Wang Shuming!"

"To!"

"Congratulations on shooting down six enemy aircraft! I will recommend you for commendation!"

"Thank you!"

"Now, all troops return to base. Then reload and fuel. Prepare for battle."

"Roger that!"

Wang Shuming was still very excited.

This was the first time he had personally led a fighter squadron into battle.

As a result, they won a great victory.

Successfully shot down six enemy aircraft. The unit itself suffered no damage.

With such a record, whether outsiders believe it or not, Wang Shuming can certainly boast about it.

From then on, he became the highest-ranking officer in the Nationalist Air Force to personally shoot down the most enemy planes.

They happily led the team back to port.

Zhang Yong's remote command mission was not yet over.

There are also bomber formations in the air.

They had just arrived over Jingdezhen, and were still an hour away from Nanjing.

Why didn't it go in a straight line?

Of course, this was to avoid Japanese fighter planes flying over Anqing.

Now that the Japanese fighter planes have been damaged and scattered, the bomber formations can fly directly to Nanjing.

There has been no activity at Hankou Airport for the time being.

They are likely adopting a defensive posture.

Leave it alone for now.

"Commissioner".

An advisor arrived.

Preliminary casualty statistics have been released.

The Nationalist army suffered more than 300 casualties, including more than 100 who died in battle.

Among those killed was a colonel, a regimental commander from the 7th Army. Several other officers were also wounded or killed.

Five Solottun machine guns were destroyed.

There were also other losses of weapons and supplies. These are currently being tallied.

"understood."

Zhang Yong nodded, his expression indifferent.

The casualties were within his acceptable range.

After all, the Japanese invaders brought fighter planes. It was a case of overwhelming force, giving them the upper hand.

He personally felt that the loss of nine Japanese fighter planes was roughly equal to his own losses.

Of course, if we follow the Nationalist government's standards, exchanging over three hundred casualties for nine enemy planes would probably make everyone ecstatic.

All the commanders were happy to accept it. They even wanted it more than anything. The bald man would definitely be happy to accept it too.

The National Revolutionary Army had no shortage of soldiers.

but!

The aerial battle is not over yet.

He continued to command the bomber formation to Nanjing.

half an hour……

One hour……

The bomber formation arrived over Nanjing Dajiaochang Airport.

"Crack!"

"Crack!"

They began dropping bombs.

One high-explosive shell after another fell.

"Rumble..."

"Rumble..."

The loud explosion echoed throughout Nanjing.

The bombed Dajiaochang Airport was engulfed in flames, and the ground shook violently.

"Nani?"

"Bomber formation?"

The Japanese airfield commander had lost his mind.

Something feels off...

They sent their own fighter jets to Anqing, and then enemy bombers arrived...

Just as their own fighter squadron ran out of ammunition, the enemy fighter squadron appeared at the perfect moment and relentlessly pursued them...

What a coincidence.

What a coincidence.

It couldn't be more coincidental.

"idiot!"

"it's out of the question!"

"We've fallen into a trap!"

"We've been fooled!"

The Japanese air commander was slow to realize what was happening.

Anqing, that godforsaken place, is a complete trap. It's bait.

That Zhang Yong was definitely doing it on purpose.

The idea is to lure other airports into sending planes to launch airstrikes, and then steal their base.

"Rumble..."

"Rumble..."

The continuous and violent explosions convinced the Japanese commander of his belief.

The enemy's intention was to divert Japanese fighter planes to facilitate daytime bombing raids. Without fighter interception, the bombers could come and go freely!
hateful!

They actually fell for it.

The fighter squadron went to Anqing and lost nine aircraft.

Then the airport was bombed.

It's true that good fortune never comes in pairs, but misfortunes never come singly.

After a series of battles, Dajiaochang Airport suffered heavy losses.

He swore secretly.

I will never do such a stupid thing again.

Anyone who wants to fly over Anqing can go. Anyway, I'm definitely not going to Dajiaochang Airport.

[Targets destroyed: 2]

In fact, the effect of high-altitude bombing is very average.

It could even be described as terrible. Only two targets were destroyed. The specific models are still unknown.

After all, the Japanese anti-aircraft artillery was not to be underestimated. They could only drop bombs from an altitude of 6,000 meters.

but!

It does not matter!

The key is to ensure that the deterrence is effective!
I didn't hit many targets this time. But what about next time?

I might come again next time!

I arrived after your fighter jets left.

In other words, if you dare to deploy fighter jets, you should be prepared for your airport to be bombed.

It is impolite not to reciprocate. I, Zhang Yong, will avenge any wrongs I have on the spot.

"Tong Yanbo!"

"To!"

"Return to base! Heading 350! Altitude 3200!"

"Yes."

"Be careful, in about ten minutes you will encounter Japanese fighter planes."

"clear."

"Don't worry. The Japanese fighter planes are out of ammunition. And there are only nine of them left. You can fire as much as you want."

"Roger that!"

"Fight head-on, and use up all your bullets!"

"understand!"

Tong Yanbo's tense mood immediately eased.

No wonder the commissioner specifically ordered that machine guns not be fired. So that's where they're meant to be used.

Nine Japanese fighter planes without ammunition.

They're sitting ducks.

The bomber's firepower was actually quite strong.

All of them were equipped with 12.7mm machine guns. They also had plenty of ammunition.

It seems the B-10 bomber has three machine guns. It carries nearly two thousand rounds of ammunition. Its firepower is extremely ferocious.

However, the characteristics of bombers dictate that they have poor maneuverability and are very slow, making them easy targets for fighter planes. If they encounter fighter planes, they will almost certainly be slaughtered.

However, this time is different.

This time, the Japanese fighter planes were out of ammunition.

It's like God has given us a free meal!
Do not……

It's like God is forcing food on us. Forced feeding.

Engage the enemy.

Japanese fighter planes appeared.

These are the remaining Japanese warplanes over Anqing.

They had only managed to reunite after great difficulty, and then they returned to their starting point.

Because we're close to Nanjing Airport, we're not so nervous for now.

The airport ground staff did not send any messages informing them that the airport had been bombed.

We'll be landing soon.

We'll be able to rest soon.

They finally came back alive...

Some Japanese pilots breathed a sigh of relief.

result……

Suddenly I realized something was wrong.

Why are there so many planes ahead?

and many more……

Where did the plane come from?

That's a very obvious size. Is it a bomber?

Were they bombers that took off from Nanjing? Why did they take that route?
Confuse……

But I wasn't nervous.

They all thought it was one of their own bombers.

until……

"Chichichi..."

"Chichichi..."

The bombers opposite opened fire fiercely.

The Japanese invaders finally realized they had been ambushed again.

Damn!

They're all enemy planes!

The enemy planes came from the east!

"idiot……"

"Run away..."

The surviving Japanese pilots all shared the same thought.

Besides running, they could do nothing else. Because they had run out of ammunition. They were unable to fight back.

result……

"Chichichi..."

"Chichichi..."

A hail of bullets rained down.

The entire sky seemed to be shrouded in a dense hail of bullets.

All the bombers fired as Zhang Yong had instructed, obediently using up all their ammunition.

Because they only have one chance.

Once the Japanese fighter planes escaped, the bombers would have no chance of catching up.

Therefore, leaving the bullets behind is of no use.

"Chichichi..."

"Chichichi..."

A series of bullets crisscrossed the air.

Caught off guard, the Japanese warplanes were hit one after another, and they kept catching fire.

More than fifty 12.7mm machine guns unleashed over 100,000 rounds of ammunition in a very short time.

The firepower was so strong that one can imagine.

If a Japanese fighter plane got stuck, it would be badly damaged, if not killed.

Two...

Four...

Four Japanese fighter planes were hit in succession.

They struggled, tumbled, produced smoke, and caught fire in the air, but ultimately, without exception, they fell to the ground.

Unfortunately, five planes managed to escape in the end.

There was no other way; after all, it was a fighter jet, fast and agile, and with a bit of luck, it was possible to escape alive.

it's fine.

Zhang Yong was very satisfied with this result.

Nine plus four, that makes thirteen. A total of thirteen Japanese fighter planes were shot down.

Eighteen aircraft were deployed.

Thirteen were shot down.

Only five returned.

It is estimated that Japanese fighter planes will not be able to arrive easily again.

The focus of the battle in Anqingele will return to the ground.

In this case, then...

Continue shelling.

Block the river!

[To be continued]

(End of this chapter)