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Lin Feng continued.

"As for the howitzer production line, we can only provide the production line for 105mm howitzers and artillery shells."

"As for the price, if you take out one flying squadron, you'll get two howitzers and two production lines for artillery shells."

Li Yunlong then asked, "What if we switch to the 120mm heavy mortar production line?"

The last time, the New 1st Regiment of the Northern Expedition, led by Zhang Dabiao, attacked and destroyed the Japanese cavalry group, and killed the commander of the Japanese cavalry group, Lieutenant General Masao Baba.

Boss Lin gave us two 2mm production lines.

Each 105mm howitzer production line can produce 24 105mm howitzers and 5000 rounds of ammunition per month.

The two production lines can produce 24 105mm howitzers and 1 artillery shells per month.

Because the 129th Division lacked artillery shells, Li Yunlong handed over all the artillery shells from the two production lines to the headquarters.

Although the headquarters is short of various ores for the production of 105 howitzers.

But Boss Lin provided some raw materials, which could support the production line for two or three months.

Once Taiyuan is recovered, the Huangyadong Arsenal in southeastern Shanxi will be able to obtain high-quality ore from Wuyuan and Baotou.

Lin Feng: "Also two heavy mortars and two artillery shell production lines."

A flying squadron consists of about 20 aircraft, and the price is about the same as killing a lieutenant general.

Li Yunlong narrowed his eyes and thought carefully.

If all the results of this battle were converted into airplanes, he would be able to obtain 96 airplanes.

However, aircraft need high-grade aviation fuel, bombs and other strategic materials to take off and fight, and the gasoline used by tanks and large trucks is definitely not enough.

According to Boss Lin, there will be enough strategic materials such as bombs, but aviation fuel will have to be exchanged for a price.

Li Yunlong immediately decided: "Then I don't want the howitzer and heavy mortar production lines. Half of the price this time will be used to exchange for aircraft, and the other half will be used to exchange for aviation fuel."

Lin Feng nodded: "No problem, you can get 48 propeller planes and 9600 tons of high-grade aviation fuel."

Taking the Japanese Zero fighter as an example, its maximum range is 3000 kilometers, which requires about 900 liters of aviation fuel.

In order to save fuel and improve maneuverability, the Japanese designed their aircraft to have a thin skin so that they would explode at the slightest touch during air combat.

As for bombers, they are even bigger fuel consumers.

Zhao Gang and Zhang Dabiao looked at each other, and a hint of surprise flashed in their eyes.

Once the Eighth Route Army has airplanes, the situation in North China will be very different.

During the battle, the Japanese planes either supported the Japanese front-line battlefield or bombed the Chinese army's logistics supply lines.

It caused heavy casualties to both the Eighth Route Army and the National Army.

"Hahaha, thank you so much, Brother Lin!"

Li Yunlong looked very happy.

In a few months, the Eighth Route Army will have airplanes, tanks and heavy artillery.

At that time, let the Japanese know what it means that flowers are so red.

Next, Li Yunlong and Lin Feng discussed some matters concerning the receipt of goods.

Originally, Li Yunlong and Zhao Gang wanted to keep Lin Feng to have a drink, but Lin Feng declined.

After seeing Lin Feng off, Li Yunlong originally wanted to have a drink, but was stopped by Zhao Gang.

"I really made a lot of money this time."

There was no other way, Li Yunlong could only secretly drink a few sips to satisfy his craving.

With 8 twin-mounted anti-aircraft guns, 48 ​​propeller planes, and 9600 tons of aviation fuel, Li Yunlong would feel suffocated if he didn't take a few sips to celebrate.

"Zhang Dabiao."

Li Yunlong shouted loudly.

Zhang Dabiao: “Here.”

Li Yunlong ordered, "Inform Zhang Wanhe that we need to build a hangar similar to the one the Japanese use at Dagu Town Airport. It must be able to withstand attacks from ordinary aerial bombs."

Although the new regiment is now equipped with radar, radar is not omnipotent.

If the Japanese bomb the Dagu Town Airport and cause aircraft damage, it would be a huge loss.

"In addition, ammunition depots and oil depots must be built immediately." "I only have one request."

"After our flight academy graduates in a few months, our Dagu Town Airport must be ready for combat."

Zhang Dabiao: "Yes."

Then, Zhang Dabiao's expression changed: "Captain, isn't the Daguzhen Airport not enough?"

Li Yunlong said: "Don't we have a Mengxian Airport in Jinzhong, a Yangcun Airport in southeastern Shanxi, and a Datong Airport in Datong? Four airports are enough."

"When we recapture Taiyuan, we will be able to take over two large airports."

Although the Japanese no longer used the Xincheng Airport in Taiyuan, it could still be used after the Eighth Route Army recaptured it.

Zhang Dabiao's expression was sharp: "Yes."

Li Yunlong stared at the direction of Taiyuan, sneered twice, and then returned to the regiment headquarters with full energy.

……

In the regiment headquarters, intelligence personnel reported to Li Yunlong.

"Commander, the undercover personnel in Taiyuan have sent us intelligence that the Japanese are sending more troops and supplies to Taiyuan."

"Continue to gather information and find out the enemy's troop strength and supply numbers."

"Also, find out how many planes the Japanese have at Wusu Airport."

A few days ago, the 21st Flying Regiment came to Shanxi to carry out bombing, and Li Yunlong also received some intelligence.

But the Japanese defense of the airport was a bit too abnormal.

So Li Yunlong did not find an opportunity to strike first.

"Yes." The communications staff officer turned and left.

After the communications officer left, Zhao Gang continued, "I still stick to my idea. When we attack Taiyuan, we can't push the Japanese too far. We need to leave a way for them to break through and make them think there's a chance they can break out."

"Then, concentrate the main force in the field to eliminate the devils."

Zhao Gang was afraid that the Japanese would massacre the people of Taiyuan.

After all, the Japanese, when cornered, will do anything.

"That makes sense." Li Yunlong thought carefully and then nodded.

His previous idea was to surround Taiyuan on all sides, and then launch the main attack from all four sides, fighting into the city from outside the four walls of Taiyuan.

"Then let's give the East Gate to the devils."

"Concentrate your forces to attack the west, south, and north gates."

"If the battle outside goes well."

"By then, the Japs will most likely break out from the east gate."

Zhang Dabiao proposed an idea: "What if the Japanese don't break out and instead engage us in street fighting in Taiyuan?"

Li Yunlong snorted coldly: "Even if we have to fight street battles, we have to defeat the Japanese First Army. Taiyuan must be recaptured."

"That's right!" Zhao Gang nodded. "Recapturing Taiyuan is of great significance to the Eighth Route Army, the national anti-Japanese war situation, and its international impact."

For the Eighth Route Army, it would allow all the Eighth Route Anti-Japanese War bases in Shanxi to be connected, the arsenals to develop rapidly, and they would gain an entire province's territory and a large amount of human resources.

The military and civilians across the country need a battle to recapture the provincial capital to boost morale.

Although the Eighth Route Army has won many victories in Shanxi in the past two years, it has never recaptured the provincial capital.

The last time the 129th Division attacked Taiyuan, although the Japanese were suppressed, it was still a long way from recapturing Taiyuan.

Li Yunlong pointed at the map and said.

"The first step to reclaiming the county."

"It is to recapture Xin County, the gateway to Taiyuan in the south."

"Then we will recapture Datong and Shouyang, two important military towns along the Zhengtai Road."

"Let Taiyuan become a completely isolated city."

"When the time comes, request headquarters to send troops to recapture Niangzi Pass and block the main enemy reinforcements from the North China Front Army."

"We can now attack the First Army with all our strength!" (End of this chapter)