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Volume 1 On the Songhua River Chapter 1333 The decisive battle in the air

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    On the surface of the East China Sea, the wind was still strong and the waves were high. In the sky, there were rolling clouds. Le Yiqin looked at the time. There was no news from the Shanghai ground command post. In more than an hour, they would be able to return home smoothly. Could it be that Okinawa had been bombed?  Island, the little devil didn¡¯t react at all. Are you giving in?  Le Yiqin felt a little unmotivated.

    According to Le Yiqin, today's battle is not an air battle at all. Compared with the previous big scenes where hundreds or even thousands of fighter jets fought at every turn, today's work was done without oil or salt, and it was bland.  It's like boiled water, boring. "The ground command post is calling the fleet commander. According to the Chongming Island radar station report, the Japanese army has dispatched an aviation fleet of about 320 fighter jets from the mainland and is moving towards your fleet's return route.  "A strong male voice suddenly sounded in the earphones. As soon as Le Yiqin heard it, she knew it was Liu Cuigang's voice.

    Le Yiqin immediately became energetic, "I am the fleet commander Le Yiqin. It's a good thing. The Japs are finally out. I said Cuigang. I will take the fighter group to fight against the Japs fighters, the second echelon."  Is it ready to take off?¡±

    Liu Cuigang said unsatisfied: "As for you, there are still more than thirty minutes before we can encounter the Japs' fleet. Don't forget, according to the battle plan, the second echelon is responsible for these Japs' fighter jets."  It¡¯s settled, okay, no more words, I¡¯m about to take off, and I¡¯ll get some meat now,¡± Le Yiqin muttered, ¡°It¡¯s not interesting, it¡¯s not the same for anyone who hits me!¡±

    After the Third Air Force was repelled by the second-echelon fighter group commanded by Liu Cuigang, the Japan-Korean Garrison Air Force also received orders from Ishihara Kanji and flew to the East China Sea airspace. The third-echelon fighter group of the ** Division Aviation Force  Intercepted midway and defeated the North Korean garrison air force with a large advantage. The two sides fought from the sea to land.  Then they hit Chongming Island near the mouth of the Yangtze River.

    The three air defense brigades of the Songhu Garrison Corps can be considered an opportunity, with more than 2,800 anti-aircraft guns equipped with "Sky Eye" artillery sighting radar.  With breathtaking accuracy, he shot down forty-eight Japanese fighter jets. Two fierce air battles over the East China Sea and the losses of the Japanese air force finally made Ishihara Kanji lose his mind.

    He released the last two aviation groups stationed in the mainland at once, and ordered the carrier-based aircraft of the Navy's First and Fourth Fleets.  They all participated in the war and wanted to fight to the death with the Japanese Air Force near mainland China. For a time, there was a dense concentration of fighter planes over the East China Sea, with a total of about a thousand Japanese fighter planes approaching fiercely.

    Le Yiqin has just landed.  When he saw the information sent by his staff, he couldn't help but laugh up to the sky and kept shouting, "That's so fun. This battle was really fun. If the little devil risked his family's fortune, then beat him to the point where everything is ruined and nothing is left."  !" The bomber group has returned safely, and he no longer has any worries. He can give it a try. Moreover, this is one of the key points of this combat plan.

    Liu Cuigang's fleet began to return after defeating the Japanese and Korean Garrison Air Force.  After the various Japanese aircraft groups converged in the predetermined airspace, they aggressively chased Liu Cuigang's aircraft group. Liu Cuigang looked at the dense black dots on the radar screen and burst into laughter.  He said to Le Yiqin: "Brother, the little devil is getting impatient. There are more than a thousand dogs following behind me. How about it? Can you bear it?"

    Le Yiqin said: "It's ordinary. These rookies who have never seen a big scene are elites in the eyes of the little devils. In our eyes, aren't they just sent to you as living targets? Cui Gang, don't blame me for not reminding you."  Ah, hurry up, or you won't even be able to drink a sip of soup!"

    The ** Division's aviation force took off more than 1,400 fighter jets. Under the command of Le Yiqin, they pressed against the Japanese fleet. The two sides launched an aerial battle over the East China Sea that shocked the world.  After landing, Liu Cuigang's fleet quickly replenished fuel and ammunition and took off immediately to join the battle group, which became the last straw for the Japanese air force.

    The air battle lasted from morning to afternoon. A total of more than 700 fighter jets from both sides crashed into the sea or were blown into pieces in the air. Among them, the ** Division Aviation was shot down 234 fighter jets, and the Japanese Air Force was shot down 5 fighter jets.  More than 180 aircraft, with a record of more than 2 to 1, completely defeated the momentum of the Japanese Air Force. Faced with a huge loss of more than one-half, Ishihara Kanji had to order to withdraw from the battle.

    Liu Cuigang's fleet, which was still full of energy and ammunition, had not finished the fight, but the Japs were defeated. Le Yiqin and Liu Cuigang, two daring guys, together, screw it, just give it a good fight and chase!  Le Yiqin's fleet was unable to do so and lacked fuel, but Liu Cuigang's fleet was able to catch the Japanese fleet and pursue them fiercely.

    After crossing the East China Sea, Liu Cuigang still didn't give up. The Japanese fighter jets were determined to turn back and fight. However, they didn't have enough fuel. They chased them all the way to the western land of Japan's mainland Kyushu Island. They circled in a majestic circle over several Japanese cities such as Kagoshima and Nagasaki.  ?Wherever he sees a plaster flag hanging, give him a few rounds of bullets.

    They also beat up the Kagoshima Aviation School of the Japanese Naval Air Force, causing fireworks and chaos everywhere. Then they returned with satisfaction. After the Japanese fighter jets were filled with fuel and bombs, they took off and took off, vowing to invade the mainland of the Japanese Empire.  All the Chinese fighter jets were shot down, but when they arrived, they only saw fireworks all over the ground. In the afternoon sunshine, Liu Cuigang's fleet was already on its way back.

    Lieutenant General Ishihara Kanji, Acting Chief of General Staff of the Japanese Army Base Camp, was sitting on a chair with a pale face and a dejected face. A few strands of hair were stuck to his forehead with sweat. Lieutenant General Ishihara, who always pays attention to military appearance and demeanor, at this moment,  More like a broken settlement, a big air battle in the East China Sea shattered Ishihara's self-confidence.

    In less than a day, the 7th Air Force Base on Okinawa was bombed and burned back to the Stone Age. The Imperial Korean Air Force Garrison, the three local air fleets, and the carrier-based aircraft of the Navy's 1st and 4th Fleets  All added together, there would be more than 2,000 fighter jets. Why did such a huge air force suffer a disastrous defeat at the hands of the Chinese aviation force?

    Nearly a thousand aircraft were lost before and after. Such a huge loss was also a debilitating outcome for the Imperial Air Force. Even if the Empire devoted all its efforts to recovery, it would not take more than a year to achieve full recovery.  In the state of victory, the aircraft is easy to produce, but where can we find experienced pilots?

    Strictly speaking, the great air battle in the East China Sea has damaged the foundation of the Japanese Army and Navy Air Force. This is not what makes Ishihara Wanji most sad and frightened. China fighter jets actually hit the mainland and caused considerable damage.  The adverse impact this has on the public sentiment and morale of the Japanese people is very terrible.

    Thinking of His Majesty the Emperor's gloomy eyes and nervous temper, Ishihara Wanji couldn't help but shudder. For such a big loss, the person responsible will definitely be held accountable. He is the commander-in-chief of this operation, and he cannot escape. His Majesty the Emperor once said to  All your citizens have promised, "You are all my outstanding subjects, the elites of the Yamato nation. In the name of Amaterasu, I assure my subjects that the army of the Empire of Japan is expanding its territory overseas, and our  The enemy will not drop a single bullet on our homeland!¡±

    The words are still ringing in my mind. In my first battle as Acting Chief of General Staff, I fought like this. In front of all the people, I slapped His Majesty the Emperor fiercely. The slap was so fragile that, with His Majesty¡¯s temper, he could be spared.  You may want to use the guy who feeds you to appease the anger of the people, which is the so-called scapegoat.

    Ishihara Kanji, who was in constant panic, locked himself in his office after receiving the news of the defeat in the East China Sea air battle, thinking hard about countermeasures and ways to save his life. No matter how he dealt with it, it was all a mess. He suddenly  Somewhat understanding, Prince Zai Ren's helpless mood at the beginning, and the feeling of sympathy.

    Why are you afraid? Before you can think of a proper solution, Emperor Hirohito's military attache came to the General Staff Headquarters to convey the order. His Majesty the Emperor announced that the Acting Chief of General Staff, Lieutenant General Kanji Ishihara, would immediately go to the Imperial Palace to meet with His Majesty the Emperor.  Ishihara Wanji looked as if he was on the execution ground, his face was ashen and defeated, and he followed the military attache into the palace.

    There was no one else but Emperor Hirohito himself, sitting on the throne. After listening to Ishihara Wanji's sweaty and stammering report, Hirohito said nothing. The atmosphere in the hall was depressing and dull, as silent as a cemetery.  , for a long time, Hirohito stood up and said only one sentence: "How could this be?"

    He glanced back at Ishihara Wanji and walked away without looking back. Just this glance made Ishihara Wanji feel dizzy. Venus was shining in front of his eyes. His Majesty the Emperor looked at him in a way that showed no trace of anger except for the gloomy look.  As if looking at a dead person, Ishihara understood that he was completely finished and had been abandoned by His Majesty the Emperor like a useless dog.

    The devastated Ishihara Wanji left the palace as if he was sleepwalking. He didn't even go back to the general staff. He went directly to his home and locked himself in a secret room. He let his wife scream and the children screamed, but he refused to come out. As the military judge of the base camp, he arrived with the military police.  When Ishihara was at home, he opened the door and found that Lieutenant General Ishihara Wanji had committed suicide by caesarean section.

    There are only a few words in the suicide note left behind, "I am a sinner of the Empire of Japan. Even a hundred deaths cannot offset my sin. However, I only live once. I can only die to apologize for my sins, to warn future generations, and to inspire the Imperial Army of the Empire of Japan."  The warrior spirit of a soldier is to die without regret for the sake of His Majesty the Emperor¡¯s great cause.¡±

    This was the first general in the highest position of the Japanese army to commit suicide. Although Ishihara's military rank was only a lieutenant general, his position was at the top. His suicide had a great impact on the Japanese military. It is said that Emperor Hirohito listened to the news at the base camp.  After the Military Justice Director reported the news of Ishihara's death, his face was expressionless and he didn't say a word. He just said "hum".
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