Bourne: Command and Conquer

Chapter 1388: , a mess

Chapter 1388, mess

At night.

The north wind howls. Snowflakes are flying.

It actually snowed.

The entire air force base immediately relaxed.

The nerves that were originally relaxing slowly can now be completely relaxed.

The north wind roars.

Snowflakes are flying.

It was impossible for the plane to take off.

As a result, the base was gradually filled with the joy of easy victory.

Because it was a bombing at night, the photos posted are blurry, so the interpretation results are not final yet.

However, it is certain that the results of the bombing are quite good.

At least one oil depot was blown up.

After dinner, Zhang Yong returned to the office. Sit quietly. meditation.

In fact, it's just boring.

Those Soviet pilots were criticized by their own superiors. I don’t dare to continue drinking for the time being.

Fortunately, they were criticized internally, otherwise, they even proposed to hold a dance party tonight.

I don’t understand why many gringos are so obsessed with prom.

The radar map prompts that Zhang Ping is coming.

"Report!"

"Please come in."

Zhang Yong opened his eyes.

Zhang Ping walked in quickly.

Zhang Yong found that the other party's expression was not right.

It seemed incompatible with the joyful atmosphere tonight. Did something happen?

The empty finger map shows a peaceful time!

"What's the matter?"

"Inside information. Japanese aircraft attacked Lanzhou and our army suffered heavy losses."

"When did it happen?"

"Two o'clock in the afternoon."

"How much was the loss?"

"I didn't go into details. But more than twenty were shot down."

"Well…"

Zhang Yong was silent.

Very bad news indeed.

No wonder Zhang Ping's face looked so ugly. This is a huge loss.

It should be noted that the National Air Force does not have many fighter jets to begin with. Losing more than 20 aircraft at one time, is this okay?

It is estimated that there are also Soviet I-15s and I-16s in it.

Lanzhou is the base camp of the Soviet Volunteer Air Force. When Japanese planes attack, they will definitely join the war.

"Enemy planes also attacked Xi'an Airport. There were also losses."

"knew."

Zhang Yong didn't react much.

As a time traveler, I have already been mentally prepared.

Before the Japanese invaders occupied Wuhan, the Chinese army suffered disastrous defeats on all fronts.

Taierzhuang was a tactical victory. Not strategically.

In fact, after the victory at Taierzhuang, the national army quickly retreated. Xuzhou was also lost.

The Army is like this, and the Air Force is certainly no exception.

Disastrous defeat is inevitable.

The Japanese invaders lost air control only after 1944.

Even in 1943, the Japanese aviation force was still relatively active. The fight with the United Airlines Team was back and forth.

It is now 1938, and there are still six full years before 1944!

In other words, he will be beaten for another six years.

"Commissioner..."

"Harder days are yet to come."

"What?"

"I said the tougher days are yet to come."

"ah…"

Zhang Ping was silent.

He actually came to Zhang Yongshe for some comfort.

Unexpectedly, Zhang Yong actually gave such an answer.

"actually…"

Zhang Yong stopped talking.

He wanted to say, you don't have to be so pessimistic.

There is still hope.

Although, we are being beaten temporarily and feel very aggrieved.

However, just fourteen years later, we can feel proud. It will impress the whole world.

New China is equally capable of defeating its opponents in 1VS17 on the Korean battlefield.

From the Revolution of 1911 to the Korean battlefield, it was just forty years.

Therefore, the temporary defeat is nothing. Just have faith, grit your teeth, and get through it.

Just as he was about to speak, the radar map prompted that Ming Gang was here.

"Commissioner..."

"Minister Min is here."

"Then I'll take my leave first."

"good."

Zhang Ping turned around and went out.

After a while, Min Gang came in.

He also looked a little depressed. Feeling down.

He probably also learned the news about the fiasco in the afternoon. Appearing very anxious.

"Minister Min, please sit down."

"well…"

Min Gang sat down slowly.

He saw Zhang Ping going out. It is judged that Zhang Yong already knows the relevant information.

silence.

Zhang Yong doesn't know how to comfort people.

It seems that any words you say are feeble. Useless.

Only achievements can inspire everyone.

Ten thousand words you say are not as useful as shooting down a Japanese aircraft.

"Minister Min, I have a question..."

"Commissioner, you ask."

"I want to know, how many BA-65 fighter jets are currently available?"

"In addition to the eight at Nanchang Airport, there are 12 more at Hankou Airport."

"there is none left?"

"There were originally twelve at Xi'an Airport. But this afternoon, they were all destroyed."

"shoot down?"

"All destroyed on the ground."

"Well…"

Zhang Yong tilted his head back.

This news is a bit unpleasant.

How could they all be destroyed on the ground? Let’s take off for combat anyway!

Are they all pigs?

The Japanese planes were attacking, but they didn’t know?

Oh, it seems that these days, without radar, it is indeed difficult to guard against incoming enemy planes.

If the Japanese aircraft bypassed the security guard at Xi'an Airport, the airport would indeed be caught off guard.

Those Japanese pilots were all veterans. Very experienced. Know how to raid.

"well…"

Min Gang sighed helplessly again.

Zhang Yong suddenly sat upright. Cheer up.

We cannot continue to languish.

The situation was so bad that something had to be done to boost morale.

"Order Xi'an Airport to send all BA-65 spare parts that can still be used to Nanchang Airport."

"OK."

"Also, can all the BA-65s at Hankou Airport be handed over to me?"

"I'll go coordinate it."

"good."

Zhang Yong pondered.

There are eight BA-65s here, and twelve more, making it twenty.

Then gather all the spare parts disassembled from other aircraft and repair them. Remove the east wall to repair the west wall. It should be able to hold up for a while.

The aircraft of the National Air Force are maintained in this way.

Therefore, the number will only become smaller and smaller. Eventually it becomes zero.

However, as long as Zhang Yong is still at Nanchang Airport, the BA-65 will only suffer normal battle losses. Will not be destroyed in large numbers.

Someone must be responsible for Xi'an Airport this time. The loss is so great.

"And the Hawker plane..."

"About 50 Hawker-2s are still operational. About 120 Hawker-3s are still operational."

"oh…"

The situation is better than expected.

There are actually more than a hundred Hawker-3s left. good.

But then I thought about it, the total number of fighter jets currently available to the National Air Force is only over a hundred.

Spread across so many airports. Every airport has a little bit of that. Not much. It's like sprinkling pepper. Covering everything.

The problem is that the initiative lies in the hands of the Japanese invaders.

The Japanese air force was free to decide which airfield to attack.

This is very fatal.

Being beaten passively!

For example, today. There is no fighting at Nanchang Airport or Hankou Airport. There was peace.

Just when everyone here was breathing a sigh of relief, bad news came from Lanzhou Airport and Xi'an Airport. Still very fatal news.

Thirty or forty planes were lost all at once!

How can the National Air Force with such a small body afford it?

I wonder if anyone has reported this to Chiang Kai-shek?

He knows the truth is not...

The radar map showed that Zhang Ping was running over again.

"Report!"

"What's up?"

"Commissioner, Director Lin from the Attendant's Office is calling for you."

"Take it over!"

"Commissioner, this is a confidential line. We need to go to the tower..."

"good."

Zhang Yong then stood up.

Min Gang also stood up. Everyone realized that the situation was serious.

Director Lin of the Attendance Room came to Zhang Yong, probably because of the failure in the afternoon. It is estimated that someone reported the commission.

You can even use your knees to imagine what the committee meeting would look like.

In one afternoon, dozens of planes were lost. Madam, how should he explain it?

At the moment, Madam is still in the beautiful country and has not come back yet. Looking for Zhang Yong...

Either Zhang Yong is asked to enforce military law.

Either take over the combat command of the Air Force.

Hopefully it’s the latter…

If it's the former, it means someone is going to lose their life.

The commissioner was furious.

I will definitely kill a few people to set an example.

"I hope it's the latter..."

In fact, Zhang Yong thought so in his heart.

He also hoped it was the latter.

well…

Come to the tower.

Pick up the phone.

Everyone else stepped away automatically and consciously.

Confidential phone number.

The idlers retreated.

"Director Lin, it's me, Zhang Yong."

"Shaolong, you have heard about the fiasco this afternoon, right?"

"Zhang Ping just gave me a general report. I don't know the details. I heard that the loss was huge, right?"

"Yes. It was a huge loss. It had a huge impact on morale."

"Then find me..."

"The commission is ready for you to take over all combat command of the Air Force."

"Now?"

"Yes. Right now."

"But, there are so many airports, I can't take care of them all!"

Zhang Yong told the truth.

The aerial map shows the range is approximately more than 300 kilometers.

For the vast territory of China, with a radius of more than 300 kilometers, it cannot be covered at all.

What he could detect at Nanchang Airport were the two big cities of Hankou and Changsha.

Other places like Hangzhou and Fuzhou are still a little behind.

Not to mention Xi'an, Lanzhou and the like.

If he goes to Xi'an, Hankou and Nanchang airports will not be able to take care of him.

Pay attention to one thing and lose another.

Pay attention to the head but not the buttocks.

This is reality.

"Then take over Hankou Airport first?"

"This is okay."

"From now on, you will take over Hankou Airport."

"OK."

"Also. Please give me a list of what type of aircraft you want to buy. Madam is in the beautiful country, please arrange the trade as soon as possible."

"Now?"

"Yes. The sooner the better. We can import arms while we can in the direction of Guangzhou."

"clear."

"Shaolong, let's go and do it! Now, the person I trust the most is you."

"Thank you for the commission."

"that's all."

"good."

Zhang Yong held the microphone.

The corners of the mouth are slightly raised.

Are you the person you trust the most?

hehe.

This sentence is indeed fine at the moment.

Because I can fight. Can bring victory. Of course he trusts the most.

Once it's over and the crisis is resolved...

Forget it, it’s useless to think too much.

Now we must help him tide over the difficulties.

Otherwise, if he loses confidence, it will be a bigger problem.

Right now, he is still an irreplaceable candidate...

Put down the mic.

wave. Let Min Gang and Zhang Ping come over.

"Commissioner..."

"The commission ordered me to take over the combat command of Hankou Airport. Zhang Ping, please contact there."

"yes."

"Minister Min, what is the situation over in Hankou? Please give me a report on the situation."

"good."

Min Gang and Zhang Ping started busy.

The originally gloomy mood cleared up slightly. See a glimmer of hope.

As long as Zhang Yong takes over the command, there is hope of victory.

This is a fact that has been proven countless times.

Yang Lichu came up quietly. Look around. Whispered: "You refused?"

"Reject for what?" Zhang Yong looked sideways at him.

"My wife wants you to take over the entire Air Force..."

"I'm powerless. I can't control that much."

Zhang Yong did not mention the real reason.

The empty finger map is only so big, and I have more than enough ambition but not enough power.

If he took over the entire Air Force now, there would be so many airports that it would be impossible to cover everything.

Places that cannot be monitored will still be attacked by Japanese invaders.

When the time comes, it will all be his responsibility.

Suddenly reacted. Yang Lichu seems to have known about it for a long time?

Oh, even the lady in the beautiful country knows it, of course she knows it. She is the sounding board!

"What suggestions do you have for arms purchase?"

"It's still Hawker-3! I hope it can be delivered as soon as possible. The sooner the better."

Zhang Yong didn't think much about it.

Because there is no point in thinking too much. Not practical.

The German BF-109 has excellent performance. However, it is simply impossible for others to sell it.

Now, with the unfolding of large-scale aggression, the Japanese invaders have stepped up diplomatic pressure on countries around the world and tried to prevent them from importing arms to China.

Not to mention airplanes, other weapons are becoming increasingly difficult to buy.

In fact, the only aircraft that can be purchased is the Hawker-3. No choice at all.

"Madam is already talking."

"good."

Zhang Yong didn't say much.

The matter of arms purchase was discussed personally by Madam.

Outsiders had better shut up.

"Commissioner, the call to Hankou Airport is connected. Commander Qian is in charge."

"good."

Zhang Yong picked up the microphone.

Now that Commander Qian is in charge, communication is easier.

Commander Qian has a high status and seniority, but he is very willing to delegate power.

As long as it was Zhang Yong's decision, Commander Qian would rarely interfere. Unless Chiang Kai-shek has arrangements behind his back.

"Commander Qian, it's me, Zhang Yong."

"Shaolong, you are finally willing to take over this mess."

"It's not that bad..."

"If you say that, I'll be happy."

"Commander, who is currently leading the fighter jets at Hankou Airport?"

"Gao Yuanhang. Xu Huansheng. Gao Yuanhang is responsible for flying the BA-65 fighter jets. Xu Huansheng is responsible for flying the Hawker-3."

"In that case. Then don't move. Keep the original organization!"

"Okay. When will you come over?"

"I won't go there just yet."

"Not coming?"

"Yes. If there is an enemy plane attacking, I will just inform you in advance."

"That's fine."

Commander Qian was slightly relieved.

As long as you can warn in advance, half the battle is won.

At least there's no need to worry about the plane being destroyed at the airport. There was no time to take off.

Put down the mic.

Close your eyes and rest your mind.

fine. Managing two airports should not be a big problem.

These two airports cover the entire South China region. If the Japanese invaders want to continue their attack, they must defeat themselves.

Silently study the empty finger map.

Within a radius of more than three hundred kilometers. There were no Japanese targets.

Anqing, a famous military town, is still in the hands of the national army.

By the way, when was Anqing occupied by the Japanese invaders? It shouldn't be too early...

There is also Madang Fortress and so on...

Unfortunately, I can’t remember the details.

Suddenly, the map automatically switches. Switch to the world map.

It was unexpectedly discovered that the three Japanese aircraft carriers were actually moving westward. It seems to be returning to the Chinese coast again.

frown.

What is the Japanese Navy going to do?

Is it to support aircraft operations?

Three aircraft carriers, carrying more than a hundred carrier-based aircraft, are quite powerful assault forces.

If it is concentrated in a certain direction or a certain airport, it will have an overwhelming advantage.

paralyzed…

How amazing is an airplane?

but…

It’s truly amazing…

It seems that tonight is the last peace.

Once the wind stops and the weather clears tomorrow, a large-scale air battle will come again.

but…