Spy Shadow: Command & Conquer

Chapter 1971, Who is the real fisherman?
Japanese warplanes arrived over Longhua Airport one after another.

The fighter jet formation landed first, followed by the bomber formation.

Everything was in good order. There was nothing unusual.

Until the Nationalist Air Force's I-16 fighters suddenly appeared and opened fire on the bomber formation.

"Chichichi..."

"Chichichi..."

Fifteen I-16 fighter planes emerged from behind the tail of the Japanese bombers.

From their vantage point, they opened fire on the descending Japanese bombers.

A series of tongues of fire quickly engulfed the target.

smoke……

Fire...

Caught off guard, the Japanese bombers were hit repeatedly.

"idiot!"

"Enemy attack!"

"Enemy attack!"

The Japanese troops on the ground immediately realized something was wrong.

Instinctively, the anti-aircraft guns were about to fire. But then they discovered there were friendly aircraft above them.

The bombers that were hit were only a small fraction of the total. Most were unharmed. If the anti-aircraft guns had opened fire, they would have shot down their own planes as well.

Zhang Yong seized this very brief opportunity.

Rat-proof device.

I bet you won't dare to fire.

Then, after quickly finishing the attack, he turned and ran.

We do not seek complete annihilation.

We only need to shoot down three or five.

Bombers are very valuable. Shooting one down is pure profit.

Zhang Yong has now figured out the trick: it's all about small, incremental attacks. He seizes every opportunity to bite the Japanese invaders.

They'll bite wherever they get the chance.

Bite wherever you can bite.

Each time, you don't need to kill too many Japanese soldiers; three to five hundred is enough.

Given time, the sum of three to five hundred at a time can be quite considerable. Like building a tower from sand, small amounts add up!

Given the current capabilities of the National Revolutionary Army, it is unrealistic to organize a large-scale campaign.

The Soviet army was able to organize large-scale battles involving hundreds of thousands of people, and the various units were generally able to execute the plans effectively.

However, the National Revolutionary Army's execution capabilities have no limits.

"Chichichi..."

"Chichichi..."

Wang Shuming went berserk. He was incredibly happy.

It was another one-sided massacre. The Japanese invaders had absolutely no chance to retaliate.

He emptied his ammunition in one go, nearly blowing up a Japanese bomber mid-air. Smoke billowed from multiple spots.

Very satisfied.

The price immediately rose.

Preparing to flee.

Hit and run.

This is the most basic tactic.

Never give the Japanese fighter planes a chance to engage in dogfights.

"Chichichi..."

"Chichichi..."

The same applies to other I-16 fighter jets.

Use up all the ammunition in the shortest amount of time. Then run away.

We'll analyze the specific results after we get back.

In any case, it appears that at least three Japanese bombers were hit, emitting smoke and catching fire.

Barring any unforeseen circumstances, there should be at least three kills.

I am very satisfied.

Price surge.

Circling.

Returning to port.

It was very quiet behind us.

The Japanese anti-aircraft guns had not yet been fired.

Because there were Japanese bombers in the sky.

Although it was smoking and on fire, it hadn't completely crashed yet. It was still struggling.

"idiot……"

"It's definitely Zhang Yong again..."

Nan Maozhang, who had already landed, was both anxious and furious.

I never expected that even after I moved to Longhua Airport, I would still be hunted down.

The other party is truly incredibly shrewd.

They were able to accurately calculate the landing time of the Japanese planes.

They even waited until all the fighter planes had landed before suddenly launching an attack on the bombers behind them.

So cunning.

That's too deadly.

This rendered the Japanese army completely unable to retaliate.

He can only be beaten passively.

It is unknown how many bombers were hit.

At this moment, anti-aircraft guns are unable to fire. Fighter jets are also unable to take off.

There was a fear that during takeoff, the plane might collide with a bomber in the air. Those out-of-control bombers were very dangerous.

The key point is that the enemy was coming in fighter jets, which were very fast.

The distance has widened.

It's estimated that it will be difficult to catch up.

If you pursue rashly, you may fall into their trap.

"hateful……"

"idiot……"

Nan Maozhang had no choice but to endure it.

I have no choice but to accept this immediate loss.

Fortunately, the losses weren't too great.

It bears no responsibility relative to ground troops.

It was the ground forces of the army that failed to defend Nanjing. The enemy raided their base and pushed all the way to the airport.

The entire city of Nanjing was occupied by a fake Osaka Division.

I don’t know what the situation is now.

"boom……"

An explosion was heard.

It was a bomber that finally crashed to the ground.

It still couldn't save itself. In the end, the plane crashed and everyone on board perished.

But Nan Maozhang remained unmoved.

Plane crashes are commonplace for them.

Its only concern now is how many bombers will crash.

"boom……"

The second one...

"boom……"

The third one...

The fourth one...

Fortunately, only four bombers crashed.

Another aircraft, with a damaged tail, successfully made an emergency landing. All passengers and crew were safely evacuated.

Although the plane caught fire, it was eventually extinguished, barely managing to be saved. Of course, it was no longer operational.

I was very lucky.

The attackers were all I-15 fighter jets. They only had 7.62mm machine guns.

If the attacking aircraft were a BA-65 or another type of fighter jet, it would be troublesome. They are all equipped with 12.7mm machine guns, which have greater destructive power.

Ugh……

He sighed inwardly...

It felt like a huge weight had been lifted off my shoulders. Another ordeal had passed...

what?
Cleanup?

It has nothing to do with it.

It has nothing to do with the Army Aviation Corps.

That's a matter for the ground forces. They have to take Nanjing back.

As for how to seize it, that's a matter for headquarters...

[Targets destroyed: 4]

The system sent a message.

Zhang Yong nodded thoughtfully.

This is a very good result.

In a single raid, four Japanese bombers were shot down.

He was already very satisfied with this result.

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

Wang Shuming and his team haven't landed yet. But that's okay. They can just inform the terminal.

I imagine Wang Shuming was quite satisfied. Four planes were shot down.

A communications officer arrived.

"report!"

"Sir, the General Headquarters has sent a reply."

"Give me."

Zhang Yong reached out and took it.

The telegram was found to be very long. It was three pages long.

The first page bears General Wenbai's signature. He was the one who received the telegram.

Then, there's the situation regarding the Independent 95th Division. It's said that the Independent 95th Division has been upgraded to the 95th Army, with a structure of three divisions, six brigades, and twelve regiments.

Currently, the Ministry of Military Affairs has approved the organizational structure of the 95th Army. Official procedures have been completed.

However, the staffing has not yet been replenished. We are trying to find a solution.

Zhang Yong: ? ? ?
I vaguely remembered something.

I think I did mention this last time.

However, no formal telegram was sent. It was only mentioned verbally.

Unexpectedly, the General Headquarters already knew about it, and the Ministry of Military Affairs had already approved the new organizational structure.

From this perspective, the procedures have indeed been completed.

The problem is, the people aren't in place.

This is the most crucial step.

It's useless to give you a huge empty shell if the people aren't actually there!

On the Kuomintang side, having people and guns is what makes your words effective. Otherwise, even if you're the King of Heaven, it's useless. Nobody listens to you.

Well, the problem is coming.

Ultimately, the replenishment of troops must be implemented by each theater command itself.

Even a fool could tell that Gu Zhutong would never replenish Luo Qi's troops to full strength! He's not stupid.

So, we have to find another way.

His eyes lit up, and an idea came to him.

Replenish Roach's ranks with new recruits from the Fifth War Zone. The Fifth War Zone has new recruits.

They were transported directly from Anqing. Then the 95th Division came to the riverbank to meet them.

No, it's the 95th Army now...

"Somebody come!"

"To!"

“Send a telegram to the 95th Army, ordering them to mobilize their entire force to capture Chizhou and Tongling.”

"Yes."

Zhang Yong bypassed the Third War Zone and gave orders to the 95th Army.

Only a very small number of Japanese troops were stationed in Chizhou and Tongling. A single city might only have one infantry battalion stationed there.

Could the 95th Army capture it? It's hard to say. The Japanese would definitely defend it to the death.

But that's not the point.

The key point is that the 95th Army arrived at the Yangtze River.

As long as the 95th Army arrives at the Yangtze River, it can receive new recruits from Anqing.

Hiding in the heart of the Third War Zone is pointless. A better strategic position requires proximity to the river.

Controlling the Yangtze River and repeatedly contesting waterways with the Japanese invaders became the priority in the future.

The telegram was sent quickly. Ignore it for now.

Air-to-air communication.

Hawk-3 fighter jets from Quzhou Airport have arrived.

Not one. There are three.

Wang Shuming was worried about something going wrong on the way, so he dispatched three planes.

Zhang Yong immediately ordered it to land.

The runway at Dajiaochang Airport was not damaged.

Because the Japanese invaders collapsed so quickly, no fierce battles broke out.

"Commissioner".

"Thank you for your hard work!"

The Hawk-3 fighter jet landed successfully.

Zhang Yong came up to greet him.

They were all very young flight school pilots.

This Hawk-3 fighter jet is their trainer aircraft. (Introduction)

With the arrival of the US dollar, the Nationalist Air Force resumed training for flight school pilots. This was a good thing.

I just don't know how we'll repay those dollars in the future.

If I were bald...

Haha.

We'll borrow as much as we can!

I'll agree to any conditions. I'll deal with the rest once I have it.

Anyway, the Red Party will rule from now on. They will absolutely never acknowledge these messy accounts. Ha!
"Rumble..."

"Rumble..."

Suddenly, the ground shook violently. Then came a loud bang.

Looking up, I saw that the ammunition depot had been detonated, as had the airport's fuel depot. They were detonated almost simultaneously.

Because the attack was launched from the ground, the airport could be completely destroyed.

The Loyal and Patriotic Army dismantled all valuable items that could be taken. The rest were destroyed.

Zhang Yong: ...

and many more.

Do not blow up the fuel depot yet.

My Hawk 3 fighter jet needs refueling.

But it was too late. The fuel depot had already been detonated. A black mushroom cloud rose into the air.

The explosion was incredibly dramatic. The mushroom cloud rose to a height of over a thousand meters. It could probably be seen even from as far away as Wuhu.

Grass……

These guys!

So fast!
Fortunately, there is still enough fuel.

It's quite close to Jinling from Quzhou Airport.

A Hawk-3 fighter jet, once fully fueled, can easily make a round trip.

"Rumble..."

"Rumble..."

The explosions continued violently.

More ammunition and fuel depots were detonated.

This time, the equipment and facilities at Dajiaochang Airport were completely destroyed.

Even if the Japanese invaders reoccupy the area a few days later, it would still require a great deal of manpower, material resources, and financial resources to rebuild it.

If they attacked once a year, the Japanese invaders would surely suffer terribly.

Of course, it's just a thought.

The Japanese invaders weren't fools.

I can't give myself a third chance.

Actually, this was entirely accidental. There was no prior planning.

Air Command Upgrade

New weapons are ready.

The system sent a notification.

Check it out.

It's another P-40 fighter jet.

There are now four formations. A total of forty-eight aircraft.

The problem now is to find a suitable excuse to assign it to a certain airport.

If it's an Italian fighter jet, there's no need for an excuse.

They're from Sicily.

However, mass production of P-40s is definitely not feasible.

Currently, the United States has many advisors in the government. They will audit and reconcile the accounts.

If you suddenly produce one or several formations of P-40s, others will definitely verify it with Curtiss.

It's hard to justify.

"Drip..."

"Drip..."

The radio in the portable space responded.

Then the telegram was automatically translated.

The attendant's room called.

Bald?

I don't want to deal with it.

I'm not familiar with you.

but……

Ultimately, the 5C communications center was activated. Access to the attendant's room was established.

What if the bald guy gives in?
As it turned out, it was Liu Zhenzhen who answered the phone again.

She's a real holdout in the Attendant's quarters! She has absolutely no intention of moving.

It would be ridiculous if they ended up becoming the Communist Party.

The attendant's room was filled with Red Party members.

what!
"Shaolong..." Director Lin's voice came from behind.

"What is it?" Zhang Yong asked coldly.

"event."

"what?"

"We just received intelligence that the British Royal Navy attacked the French Navy and wiped them out..."

"what?"

"This news came as a complete surprise. We can't believe it's true either. And no one can confirm it."

"Oh."

"The Chairman also finds it hard to believe. He doesn't know the truth. Now the British and French are about to fight each other."

"Oh."

Zhang Yong remained unmoved.

I thought to myself, what was bound to happen has finally happened.

Churchill was Churchill. He was ruthless and merciless.

Just a month ago, Britain and France were allies, comrades-in-arms. But in less than a month, they became enemies.

To prevent the French navy from being used by the Germans, Churchill did not hesitate to take the most drastic measures: a direct attack on the French navy.

Several French naval vessels were sunk in multiple North African ports, resulting in heavy casualties.

The French Navy became the most frustrated entity.

He didn't die at the hands of the Germans, but at the hands of his former allies.

No wonder the whole world was surprised.

Even the bald man couldn't believe it.

This ability to turn on someone so ruthlessly is something even a bald man would have to admit defeat for!

However, this incident also opened the bald man's eyes. He discovered that foreigners had even less of a bottom line. So, the bald man also started to push the boundaries of decency.

Then came the Southern Incident...

"Shaolong?"

"I need some time to verify."

"Good, good, this news is very important. The Chairman has specially approved five million US dollars for the investigation."

"Oh."

Zhang Yong remained unmoved.

Five million dollars in funding? You're kidding. Nonsense.

What kind of funding is needed to investigate intelligence? This is clearly an excuse to bribe me.

He thought that five million dollars would be enough to bring him back.

Heh. I won't agree.

Need more money!
"Madam will be returning to China next month, and Miss Ziyu will be coming back with her."

"Oh."

Zhang Yong remained unmoved.

Money and beautiful women, a two-pronged approach. The bald guy has nothing new to offer.

I don't care about you.

Anyway, you don't have anything major going on for the time being.

It is estimated that the United States will continue to increase its aid to you.

With weapons and equipment provided by the Soviets in his left hand and US dollars provided by the United States in his right, the bald man stood tall with confidence.

Then let's keep going strong!

I continued to wander around outside.

"I understand. Thank you for letting me know."

End the call.

Wait a moment. Then we enter the International Settlement.

He turned his attention to the central reserve bank under his jurisdiction. He needed to verify the situation.

Whether I go back or not is my business.

However, I need to verify whether the five million dollars you gave me has been received.

If the money hasn't arrived, don't talk nonsense to me...

"Hello……"

"Beautiful lady. It's me. Zhang Yong."

"Ah? Commissioner?"

A joyful cheer erupted from the other side. It was delightful.

I don't know who it is. Is it Liu Yue? Or someone else? Anyway, it's one of those pretty girls from Suzhou.

Those pretty girls were all eagerly waiting for him to appear.

I feel like if he were to show up, he might be taken advantage of by them at any moment.

Is Lin Wan here?

"She's not here. She went to the Municipal Council."

"Oh, could you check my accounts for me..."

"Ok."

Soon, Zhang Yong learned that the five million US dollars had arrived in his account three days earlier.

Moreover, yesterday, the Attendant's Office even sent a telegram to inquire about the receipt of funds.

Lin Wan personally called back to say that she had received it.

"Oh."

Zhang Yong was relieved.

Now that the money is in place, let's accept it.

It seems the Imperial Household Department was also very cautious this time. They personally sent a telegram to verify. Confirmed.

Otherwise, if the money hasn't arrived and you tell Zhang Yong it has, he'll definitely be furious. The relationship will become even more strained afterward.

However, the bald man did not completely lower his head.

Five million US dollars. That's far from his limit. His sincerity is only so-so.

This was a test of Zhang Yong's character, to see if he had already sided with someone else, or perhaps even the Red Party.

They're both seasoned foxes. The other party's skill in manipulating power far surpasses Zhang Yong's.

But it doesn't matter. Zhang Yong has his own plans.

I'm not cut out for big things.

But I can prevent you from achieving great things.

I can make your bald head unstable...

"Drip!"

"Drip!"

The radio inside the personal space is making another call.

The system translates automatically.

It's Shakespeare calling again.

Bob, that guy.

Something big is probably going to happen in the concession.

The British Royal Navy attacked the French Navy...

This matter will not be easy to resolve.

The Japanese and Germans would also fan the flames and sabotage the relationship between the two sides.

Once the French and British in the concession start fighting, the Japanese invaders will take advantage of the situation and seize control of the International Settlement.

Difficult!

The world is in constant flux.

Only the United States remains firmly in control.

Others will quickly be drawn in and then find themselves unable to control their own destiny.

Connect to the Public Works Department. Find Bob.

"open!"

"Something happened!"

"open!"

"Something happened!"

Sure enough, Bob's voice was shrill, like that of a palace eunuch.

Not only was it sharp, but it was also hoarse and filled with terror. Clearly, the speaker was shocked by the news they had just received.

"What is it?" Zhang Yong asked slowly and leisurely.

"Well, well..." Bob hesitated, clearly finding it difficult to speak.

He couldn't very well say that it was our British fleet that attacked the French warships, could he? That just wouldn't make sense!

The French were already in a terrible situation. They should have received some support.

As a result, they opened fire and attacked directly.

Whatever the reason, this action is incredibly ruthless and heartless.

No wonder the whole world is in an uproar.

"Your British warships attacked French warships in a North African port?"

"Yes……"

Bob's voice was barely audible.

This matter is truly difficult to describe.

But Bob knew very well that the French would probably go berserk after this.

What is the French attitude now?

"I don't know."

"No action taken?"

"It's so quiet. I'm very worried."

Let's remain unchanged amidst all changes!

Zhang Yong spoke slowly.

There is no use in talking more.

These are things that are beyond our control.

Moreover, with Britain and France at odds, it seems that China could gain some benefits from this situation.
As the old saying goes, when the snipe and the clam fight, the fisherman benefits.

The issue is--

Who is the fisherman in this game?

Are they Japanese invaders?
Or is it China?

[To be continued]

(End of this chapter)