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Chapter 818 Demanding Full Military Command

Early the next morning.

The eighteen pilots of the "Hungry Wolf Squadron" returned to the conference room on the third floor of the administration building at the "Bangalossi Military Airport".

This military airport is not far from Caracas, the capital of Venezuela, only about 10 or 20 kilometers away.

Caracas is also a mountain city.

Venezuela has a relatively high altitude, so although it is not far from the equator, the overall climate is still quite good.

The problem is a shortage of supplies.

However, Jiang Chen and his group had already transported a large amount of supplies from China, enough for them to use for a long time.

"Donkey of Qian, come with me first." Jiang Chen had just reached the bottom of the stairs when Zhang Zhipeng, the deputy captain of the 'Hungry Wolf Brigade' and head of the military delegation, beckoned him over.

Jiang Chen immediately went over.

Together with Zhang Zhipeng, they walked down the corridor toward an office not far away.

Zhang Zhipeng whispered to Jiang Chen, "Before the meeting, I'll introduce you to the person in charge from the committee, and there are some other things you need to know."

Jiang Chen didn't answer, he just nodded.

The two walked to the office door and pushed it open to enter.

Because the 'Bengaloos West Station' has been completely vacated for them.

This military airfield previously housed a squadron of fighter jets.

So even though the station looks a bit old, the grounds are big enough.

Not only Zhang Zhipeng and Jiang Chen have their own offices, but ordinary pilots, as well as other combat staff and officers, also have their own offices, although usually it's just a few people in one room.

Jiang Chen and his colleagues' office was naturally cleaned by the service staff.

However, this involves the issues of 'classified information' and 'secrecy'.

After all, although Venezuela is a flag bearer of anti-Americanism in South America, its country has long been infiltrated and riddled with holes.

Therefore, before departure, a meeting was held to specifically explain not to keep particularly important documents and materials, especially those related to China, in the office or dormitory.

Harmfulness is not allowed, and defensiveness is necessary!
Don't assume that the East Asian University and Venezuela are now quasi-allies.

However, the international standard has always been 'beware of fire, theft, and allies'.

The University of Tokyo suffered a lot of losses in this regard in its early years.

As for whether these waiters are real waiters or CIA agents secretly sent by the CIA?
I suspect the latter is more common.

However, it's best to keep this in mind.

Arrived at the office.

A Venezuelan Air Force general was already seated inside.

When the other person saw Jiang Chen and Zhang Zhipeng come in, they also stood up.

Due to its underdeveloped economy and industry, Venezuela's military strength is relatively weak.

Take the Air Force for example.

Although the country's air force was established in 1920, it also built a large number of air force bases during the relatively developed economic period of the 60s.

At the time, the country's relations with the United States were still relatively good.

Therefore, the main fighter jets of that country's air force at that time were mainly equipped with American weapons.

Mainly featuring 'Venom', 'Vampire', and the F-86.

In the 1970s and 1980s, they purchased various other aircraft models, including the Mirage and Gripen.

In 1983, the country became one of the first exporters of the F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter jet.

However, relations with the United States later deteriorated.

American equipment is obviously not reliable.

Therefore, the country's active-duty fighter jets are mainly the old F-16A/B fighters, and more than twenty Su-30MKV fighters.

The trainer aircraft were mainly purchased from the University of Tokyo.

It mainly consists of 22 JL-8W advanced trainer aircraft and 18 Tucano trainer aircraft.

The transport aircraft are mainly those currently in service with the Northeast University, consisting of eight Y-8 tactical transport aircraft and five C-130 tactical transport aircraft.

In recent years, Venezuela has been constrained by military pressure from its hostile neighbors.

Therefore, there have been continuous rumors about purchasing J-10CE Mighty Dragon fighter jets from Northeast University.

However, due to the country's economic collapse and the lack of a major financial backer like Pakistan to foot the bill, the situation remains challenging.

Therefore, the limited military budget and some equipment are used as much as possible for the army.

This has rendered the country's navy and air force virtually useless.

After exchanging a few pleasantries, Jiang Chen learned the other party's identity.

It is Antonio, the Deputy Chief of Staff of the Air Force of the Caracas Military District.

Um! !

He was a military officer who wielded real power.

Moreover, the other party spoke good Chinese, so there was no translator present throughout the entire process, and both parties were able to communicate and exchange ideas effectively.

“The puppet regime supported by the US empire has become increasingly arrogant lately, sending drones and high-altitude balloons to harass Caracas daily, even using them to transport drugs. Therefore, according to the orders of the Supreme Command, we must respond to the most severe provocations by these illegal armed groups.” After a brief exchange of pleasantries, Antonio went straight to the point.

Jiang Chen grumbled inwardly.

The other party insulted Americans for almost ten minutes.

It seems that Venezuelans hate the Americans to the core.

This is true.

After all, it was a perfectly good country, and it's been turned into this mess.

Everyone would hate it.

But despite the hatred, a large number of people still benefit from it.

This is the most absurd and laughable reality.

"However, because the service ceiling of my Air Force's current equipment is not high, the efficiency of anti-aircraft guns and anti-aircraft machine guns is not only low, but they are also likely to cause panic among the citizens," Antonio continued. "So could the training regiment take off today and shoot down a batch of those damned puppet drones and balloons, so that they will have something to think about?"

Jiang Chen did not answer, but looked up at Zhang Zhipeng.

Just then, he saw Zhang Zhipeng looking over at him.

Jiang Chen immediately realized what was happening.

After careful consideration, he said, "Protecting Caracas from invasion is one of our missions, so it is our bounden duty."

"However, I have a few demands that must be met."

Antonio immediately replied, "Go on."

"First, military command must belong to me. Whether it is the command of the eighteen pilots in the training regiment or the command of the pilots trained by us from today onwards, only I can make the decision."

"We are all soldiers, so we should understand the drawbacks of having multiple departments issuing orders."

"And all I want is wartime command."

Antonio looked troubled and did not nod immediately.

Ignoring him, Jiang Chen continued, "Secondly, not only the radar and weather stations near Bangalore, but all operators of radar and weather stations from Caracas to the border must receive standardized and professional training, and during the training they must be under the command of our personnel."

“We don’t want any command from you. It’s just that I’m not used to putting my life in the hands of a bunch of unprofessional people. When I was in Syria, even the Russians had to listen to me,” he said in a deep voice.

That's just bragging.

But bragging is quite effective.

Because the true elder brother that Venezuela truly recognizes is not Dongda University.

It was the Russians.

So we're just tugging at the Russians' coattails to scare them.

Also.

"Third, you must accept the deployment of our air defense forces near the Bengalossi airfield. Our air defense firepower can protect not only the Bengalossi airfield, but even Caracas."

"So, Deputy Chief of Staff Antonio, you don't want Caracas to be attacked by enemy air fire without any anti-aircraft fire to retaliate, do you?"

(End of this chapter)