Bourne: Command and Conquer

Chapter 1317, please start your performance

Mid-October…

Late October…

The Songhu battlefield is still in a stalemate.

The warring parties fought against cattle on the front lines of Luodian, Dachang and Zhabei. Spend every day.

The Japanese division numbers recorded in the system began to appear starting with 2. Including the 21st, 25th, 26th and other divisions. It shows that the Japanese invaders are still expanding their troops.

In addition to the standing divisions of less than 20 people and the ad hoc divisions of 101-120 people, the Japanese invaders began to form special divisions of 21-30 people.

The Japanese invaders put more and more troops into the Songhu battlefield.

In North China, the Japanese invaders had occupied Datong. Opened the door to Taiyuan.

The direct troops led by Tang Enbo have withdrawn from the battlefield. The battlefield was completely handed over to the Jinsui Army. And the Eighth Route Army.

Yan Laoxi refused to allow Huangpu's direct descendants to enter Jin Province. They shouted "Jin people guard Jin soil".

Lao Jiang also had no time to care, so he ordered his direct relatives to withdraw.

That's roughly the situation.

Zhang Yong didn’t know the specific details.

Public information channels in this era are very lacking.

Even at Zhang Yong's level, it is impossible to know all the information. Much was missed.

Some are required for confidentiality.

For example, the fall of Datong. No newspapers mentioned it.

It’s not that I don’t want to mention it. I dare not mention it. The government does not allow it. For fear of causing panic among the people.

News about the Songhu battlefield is actually rarely reported.

What was published in the newspapers was news of victory. All are great victories.

Thousands of Japanese invaders can be eliminated every day.

If all the battle reports were counted, the number of Japanese invaders eliminated would be able to form at least one hundred divisions.

Therefore, ordinary people who do not know the truth are very optimistic about the war.

Especially those people from the mainland.

The common people mentioned here. Not those at the bottom who are illiterate.

It’s about having a certain cultural level. Have a certain economic foundation. Able to read newspapers. People who can read telegraphs.

Those at the bottom who are illiterate, sorry, are not qualified to call themselves common people.

In the subconscious mind of the government, they are not considered human beings.

Although it hurts. Such is the cruel reality.

The slogan is 40 million. In fact, at most, only 50 million people are considered “people” that the government needs to consider.

For the other 350 million, no matter what the government does, they will not respond. There was no way to resist. Therefore, there is no need to consider their feelings at all.

"Commissioner, here comes MacFarlane."

Yang Zhi's words brought Zhang Yong back to reality.

Shake his head slowly. It takes some getting used to.

I'm used to fighting on the battlefield, but I'm a little unaccustomed to the luxurious life.

Pick up the coffee and stop after a brief taste.

Very bitter. But very refreshing. The brain needs stimulation.

well…

Now, Zhang Yong is living in the Madier Hotel.

Prepare for a secret deal with the Japanese invaders.

The main thing is to let people go.

Release the two Japanese colonels.

The headquarters knew about this.

The so-called high command is actually Chiang Kai-shek himself.

Let him go.

Zhang Yong thought of the conditions himself.

All income generated goes to the Central Reserve Bank.

Zhang Yong judged that there was probably Madam involved. Possibly ocean telegraph communication?

"open!"

McFarlane enters.

Seems very enthusiastic. In fact, it's just pretending.

Ever since the Songhu battlefield started, Zhang Yong understood the opponent's face. It's all just showmanship.

When you really need help, don't give up.

Pay lip service but don't deliver. No actual action at all.

My wife is currently in Washington, seeking mediation from the beautiful country, but has never received a clear answer.

I wonder what Roosevelt's reaction was? Madam has provided a private support of US$100,000.

It was Zhang Yong who paid for it first. The wife later provided Song Ziyu with a dowry. Don't collect money on the front foot, or forget about the back foot.

"Please take a seat."

Zhang Yong looked calm.

The country is weak. Just being bullied!

I am incapable of being self-sufficient, and I am really at the mercy of others.

well…

"Zhang, I have something to ask you."

"explain."

"The Japanese seized some Thompson submachine guns and Garand semi-automatic rifles on the battlefield. How did you get these weapons?"

"I bought it!"

"purchase?"

"Of course. I paid a lot of money. Five times higher than the market price!"

"What channel?"

"It's a secret. How could I possibly tell you?"

Zhang Yong sneered unabashedly.

Don't ask.

Just ask and buy it.

It is five times higher than the market price.

People die for wealth and birds die for food.

Five times the price is enough for arms dealers to go crazy.

What restrictions on exports! Doesn't exist. The premise is that it is really five times the price!

The arms dealers themselves will find ways to deliver the goods!

"Zhang, I am very desperate to know the truth. You must help me."

"The truth is thank you for your government's assistance."

"Zhang, don't be joking."

"I'm serious. What the Japanese judge is the truth."

"open…"

MacFarlane was speechless.

The Japanese are also very anxious about this matter.

They are also so suspicious. It is thought that the beautiful country is behind the aid.

Thomson and Garland are both weapons of the beautiful country. Zhang Yong actually had so many in his hands, they couldn't help but be suspicious.

To this end, the Japanese have made veiled protests. I hope the beautiful country will stop aid immediately.

MacFarlane was clear, however, that there would be absolutely no aid. At least, definitely not officially.

"You seem to be here as a witness."

"yes."

MacFarlane was silent.

Soon after, Yang Zhi came in again.

Representatives sent by the Japanese invaders have arrived.

stranger.

Not a red dot. Non-Japanese. But pretending to be Japanese.

"money."

Zhang Yong stretched out his hand directly.

Don't talk nonsense to me. You give it to me. I let him go.

An ocean of eight hundred thousand. or equivalent currency.

"Give."

The other party was quite happy.

Handed a heavy suitcase to Zhang Yong.

Inside the suitcase were all banknotes. There is Citibank. There is HSBC.

"good!"

Zhang Yong closed the suitcase.

1.6 million oceans, selling two Japanese colonels. A bit of a loss.

However, Lao Jiang did not dare to kill him. He, Zhang Yong, was killed behind his back, which seemed to make him suffer even more. Just put it back. It’s harmless anyway.

It is impossible for the top Japanese military leaders to reuse these two Japanese colonels who were put back. They will just be relegated to the reserves. Since then, he has been sitting on the bench. May be imprisoned in disguise. They are prohibited from contact with the outside world. So as not to "confuse the public with evil words". They were even forced to commit suicide by committing seppuku.

Putting the prisoners back was actually a conspiracy.

You can't refuse.

Otherwise, others will be disappointed.

Who will be willing to work for you in the future? Loyalty plummeted.

However, when I took him back, I was worried that the other party would talk nonsense, shake the morale of the army, and cause greater harm.

Transaction completed.

The Japanese representative left quickly.

The troops will naturally make arrangements for releasing people.

"Someone is coming."

Zhang Yong shouted outside.

Lin Wan came in with Liu Yue and Zhou Yun and took away the suitcase.

According to the above arrangement, all bank notes will enter the Central Reserve Bank. Zhang Yong didn't take any money.

Of course, Lin Wan would definitely make arrangements for him later.

"open…"

MacFarlane leaned forward.

Zhang Yong was too lazy to pay attention to him.

If you have something to say, say it. If you fart, let it go.

Don't be too close.

I'm not familiar with you now.

Unless you take some practical action immediately.

"Zhang, do you need a plane?"

"What?"

"I'll send you a plane for free."

"Why?"

Zhang Yong looked at the other party with doubts.

What the **** is this MacFarlane doing? Want to gift yourself a plane?

joke…

What do I need a plane for?

wrong.

I really need a plane.

I need a plane to fly. Then attack the Japanese warships.

Or a night attack on the Japanese airport...

Night is my home court, Zhang Yong!

Including the sky!

"Zhang, you don't need to ask why. You just need to know that I will really send you a plane."

"Okay, where."

Zhang Yong switched to the empty finger department. Not found.

Inside the one-hour flight circle, there is an airplane logo. But there is none nearby.

Switch to the world map. It was discovered that there was an aircraft carrier sign 3,200 kilometers away. Look, it's the Yorktown.

Very far away.

Could it be that it took off from the Yorktown?

The question is, after taking off, where do you land? Longhua Airport has been destroyed.

Although the Japanese invaders have not yet completely occupied it. However, it is impossible for Longhua Airport to be put into use. Unless it is an emergency landing behind the Songhu battlefield.

The problem is, after crash landing, there is no way to take off again! There is no runway.

What's more, if the plane makes an emergency landing, it will most likely cause damage. Whether it can take off again is still unknown.

"It's a seaplane."

"What?"

"United Aircraft Corporation PBY seaplane. Brand new. Just entered production."

"Yeah?"

Zhang Yong believed it.

Because the other party mentioned the details.

seaplane.

United Aircraft Corporation.

PBY…

However, Zhang Yong had no impression at all.

In my previous life, I didn't know about this type of aircraft. Never paid attention.

Seaplane, seems to be a less popular category?

Fortunately, the system quickly provides relevant data.

Maximum speed: 314 kilometers per hour

Practical ceiling: 4000 meters

Maximum range: 4000 kilometers

The empty weight is 9 tons and the maximum take-off weight is 16 tons. Generally, it can load 1500 kilograms of bombs.

Of course, if the distance is very close. Overloading is also possible. It can carry three tons of bombs without any problem. But the combat radius is only four to five hundred kilometers.

This combat radius can include the Japanese aircraft carrier. But it is out of reach of Songshan Airport.

If you want to bomb Songshan Airport, you can load up to two tons of bombs.

"Seaplane?"

"Yes. No airport is required. You can land directly on the water. Or take off from the water."

"ah…"

Zhang Yong's mind suddenly became active.

It seems that the Americans are also interested. Know there is no airport. So I chose seaplane.

Both takeoff and landing are done directly on the water.

The range and load capacity are comparable to bombers.

"Give it to me?"

"Yes."

"No other conditions?"

"No."

"good!"

Zhang Yong nodded.

It feels like things are definitely not that simple.

There must be something fishy behind it.

However, since the other party said so, he believed it.

Drink poison to quench thirst. Let’s talk after drinking.

In fact, if the plane does come, he can really go out at night. To deal with the Japanese warships. Or the Japanese invaders' airport.

Land on the beach during the day and find a hidden place to hide. Japanese aircraft may not be able to detect it.

The fact that there is no need for an airport is simply wonderful.

As for aerial bombs and the like, Zhang Yong has them himself. Available in sizes up to 500kg.

By the way, can a 1,500-kilogram aerial bomb be mounted at once to sink a Japanese destroyer? Just those old antiques.

By the way, it can also be hung on a torpedo. The lethality of large torpedoes is much greater than that of aerial bombs.

It is difficult for an aerial bomb to sink a warship. But a torpedo is likely to penetrate the soul in one shot.

But can it carry torpedoes?

Quickly take a closer look at the data.

I found that I was overthinking.

Others are seaplanes! It is a navy patent.

Army aviation has no need for seaplanes. Only the Navy needs it. You can definitely hang a torpedo!

For naval aircraft, torpedo attack is indispensable.

Besides aerial bombs, torpedoes also have to play the leading role.

Especially when attacking large battleships, without torpedoes, they can only stare blankly.

The destructive power of dozens of aerial bombs hitting the warship is not as serious as that of two or three torpedoes. Three to five torpedoes can send away a battleship.

"when…"

Can't wait to get it. Suddenly shut up again.

But it automatically switches to the empty finger map. An airplane sign appears to the southeast.

Check.

I discovered it was the PBY seaplane.

Oh, got it. It turned out that it indeed took off from the aircraft carrier Yorktown.

The Yorktown aircraft carrier is more than 3,200 kilometers away from here, and the Japanese aircraft carrier will certainly not find it. The Japanese aircraft carriers of this era did not yet have radar.

The PBY seaplane flew close to the water, and the Japanese reconnaissance planes probably couldn't detect it.

It is estimated that the Japanese reconnaissance planes will not pay too much attention to the east. Over there is the vast Pacific Ocean!

"Where to stop?" Zhang Yong changed his words.

"We found a place. The location is relatively hidden." McFarland answered.

"What do you need me to do?"

"Take over that area. Then send someone to rest on the shore."

"good."

Zhang Yong nodded.

Presumably McFarland already has a plan in mind.

The plane is for you Zhang Yong. You drive yourself. Pick your own partners. But our beautiful country does not show up.

If you were asked where the plane came from? The answer is that I bought it.

Five times the market price…

"Let's go!"

"good!"

Zhang Yong was ready to make a move.

Hurry and McFarlane arrive at the target location.

This is a corner of the seaside. Not within the concession. But on the south coast.

Most of the coast is tidal flats. Only here is the rock. Still very steep rock. There are many large and small corners in the middle of the rock.

A seaplane can fit right in there. Then put some disguise on it. Basically it can be covered up.

The key to the matter is that it can only be dispatched at night. Never move during the day.

Once dispatched during the day, they would be tracked by Japanese aircraft. Then found out. Then destroy. Then just give up.

"Do you know about my bombing of Japanese warships?" Zhang Yong realized later.

"Not long ago." McFarland replied vaguely.

Zhang Yong did not ask in detail.

It doesn't matter anymore.

Now, the most important thing is to take over the plane.

Pay close attention to the empty finger map.

Keep staring at the PBY seaplane.

until it landed safely.

OK, the plane is here.

In mint condition.

Crew of three.

Zhang Yong took out a wad of dollars. Five hundred each.

readily.

Generous.

worth.

With this seaplane in hand, it was Zhang Yong's turn to start performing.

"Please start your show!"

"Ha ha!"

[To be continued]

(End of chapter)