Comrade Zuo Qingquan, who used to be the chief of staff of the 36th Group Army and was familiar with Zhang Yunfei, took over the conversation first, while the other two deputy ministers of defense who came to report the war situation were more nervous and reserved.
After the founding of the People's Republic of China, the main senior officials of the 36th Group Army were promoted. For example, Deputy Commander-in-Chief Liu Dazhu is now the Commander-in-Chief of the Chinese Navy, Comrade Deng Wenping is the Deputy Prime Minister of the Government Affairs Council, and Comrade Zuo Qingquan is the First Deputy of the Ministry of National Defense. Minister and Commander-in-Chief of the Army.
In the newly established Ministry of National Defense, Zuo Qingquan ranked second after the Minister of Defense. In addition to the full minister, there were six deputy ministers in the entire Ministry of National Defense. Among these deputy ministers, there were former senior commanders of the Eighth Route Army. , there are also former senior officials from the Kuomintang.
Zhang Yunfei looked at Comrade Zuo Qingquan with a smile, and then at the other two deputy ministers who looked respectful. Zhang Yunfei said: "Our air force brats seem to be very afraid. We have completely gained air control in Myanmar. The aircraft can appear wherever you want at any time."
"Yes!" Zuo Qingquan said with emotion: "If we didn't have a strong air force a few years ago, this would have been unthinkable."
Another deputy minister next to him also continued: "I think back then, during the Anti-Japanese War, we were bullied miserably by the Japanese planes. Not to mention the Battle of Songhu, the Battle of Nanjing, the Battle of Wuhan and other large battles, it is the ones behind. For several years, Japanese planes often visited our control area and pooped and peed on our heads."
This deputy minister used to be a senior official in the Communist Party of China and experienced the wars in the early days of the Anti-Japanese War. At present, there are many Kuomintang personnel in the Chinese Communist Party, the Chinese government, but as a time traveler, Zhang Yunfei is quite clear about the notorious Kuomintang officials in history. Such a person, a Nor have they stayed in the current military and government.
These people did not disappear mysteriously. They have retired and gradually faded out of people's sight. Now, those who continue to stay in the military and government are those who have performed well and have a good reputation.
Zhang Yunfei felt happy when he saw everyone sighing. After all, China's powerful air force was basically created by Zhang Yunfei. Comrade Gao Zhihang, Zhang Yunfei's old subordinate, even served as the commander-in-chief of the Chinese Air Force.
Comparing the current Chinese Air Force with that of two years ago. Earth-shaking changes have taken place. Not only are there more than a thousand Mustang fighters and more than two hundred large transport aircraft, but there are also six to seventy "Super Flying Fortress" bombers.
The most important thing is that China has established a complete aircraft industry system, which can not only produce various aircraft such as fighter jets, transport aircraft, and bombers, but also conduct research and development and design of new aircraft by itself. There are several research institutes on aircraft and engines.
Not long ago, Zhang Yunfei ordered the start of research work on a new type of engine. This work is currently undertaken by the China Aerospace Engine First Research Institute. Only a small number of people know that this new type of engine is a turbojet engine and will be equipped with it in the future. my country's new generation jet fighter.
Zhang Yunfei was happy and took over the conversation. He said sternly: "Many of our 'Super Sky Fortress' bombers have been deployed at Lashio Airport and Baoshan Airport. Tonight, in the middle of the night, these planes will take off for me immediately. While it is still dark, give me Bomb the area where the Japs are heavily concentrated.¡±
Zhang Yunfei issued a bombing mission to everyone in his office. This mission was temporarily added. According to the combat plan, after dawn tomorrow, a large number of aircraft would first bomb the Japanese troops near Mandalay.
However, according to Zhang Yunfei¡¯s character, since the Japs were the first to launch a sneak attack and were not polite in return, Zhang Yunfei immediately ordered the ¡°Super Sky Fortress¡± bombers at the two airports to take off and bomb several important targets.
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Lashio Airport.
Although it is already two o'clock in the morning, officially the time when people want to sleep the most, the entire airport is busy. A large number of ground staff are doing the final work before takeoff, preparing 30 "super air" aircraft neatly parked at the airport. Fortress bombers doing inspections.
These bombers have long been loaded with bombs and fuel. As soon as the latest order from the Ministry of National Defense was issued, in order to ensure nothing went wrong, everyone still followed the usual practice and carefully checked.
After the inspection, everything was normal. A large number of crew members lined up neatly and ran to their respective planes with neat steps.
After boarding, not long after, the engines of the "Super Sky Fortress" bombers began to roar. Each plane had four large propeller engines, making a deafening sound. The huge propellers rotated at high speed, producing strong spirit??.
One after another, the planes headed towards the runway, taxied and accelerated. One after another, they left the runway and flew into the vast night sky.
The same goes for Baoshan Airport. More than two dozen "Super Flying Fortress" bombers also took off together. The "Super Flying Fortress" bombers from these two airports will bomb two important targets respectively.
The first target is a small town more than 20 kilometers north of Mandalay. This small town is called Huangping Town. According to repeated investigations by high-altitude reconnaissance aircraft, Huangping Town should be a small Japanese division level. Headquarters, the local residents in the town have long been driven away by the little devils.
A large number of Japanese troops were found in and around the town. According to judgment, it should be a large headquarters, and it may be at the division level.
This is one of the few places that has been found that may be the division headquarters. This will be one of the targets for bombing.
In addition, there is another place located at the rear of the Japs defense area, more than 30 kilometers south of Mandalay. It is a temporary base for the Japs where a large amount of combat materials are piled. In addition, there are also people gathered there. A lot of little devils.
At present, the war has begun. It kicked off with a sneak attack by the Japs overnight. The army of over 500,000 Japs and the Chinese army of more than 200,000 are engaged in a decisive battle. There are too many Japs. Even if the Japs want to hide their whereabouts, they can't. It is very difficult, unless it is a small force, there are so many little devils, and the high-altitude reconnaissance aircraft of the Chinese *** team have been flying to the relevant areas for reconnaissance.
The Chinese side is well aware of the movements of the large forces of the Little Japs, and the location of the main force of the Little Japs is also relatively clear. In the past few days, more than a dozen high-altitude bombers have been repeatedly conducting reconnaissance over the heads of the Little Japs.
This provides favorable information for the Chinese Air Force to carry out large-scale bombing. According to the combat plan formulated by the Ministry of National Defense, the Chinese Air Force will first launch a large-scale bombing of the little devils, then a large-scale artillery bombardment, and finally It was a massive ground attack.
This is a three-blade ax commonly used by the Chinese Army. Although it is simple, it is very effective and can often cause heavy damage to the enemy.
Today, if the kid hadn't launched a sneak attack in advance, Zhang Yunfei would not have ordered these "Super Sky Fortress" bombers to carry out bombing. It may be necessary to wait until dawn tomorrow before starting a large-scale air attack.
The two places bombed tonight are the most valuable places for bombing so far. The "Super Sky Fortress" bombers at Lashio Airport and Baoshan Airport are capable of night bombing missions. At this time, the planes are already flying towards their destinations. Come.
Huangping Town.
The two division commanders of the Little Devils, as well as a group of senior officers at the division headquarters, have fallen asleep. The person on duty is a Major General of the Little Devils. This is a temporary joint headquarters of the Little Devils, and the commanders of the two divisions. The departments have been merged together, working together, and jointly commanding the little devils of the two divisions.
Although the town is not big, there are at least seven to eight thousand Japs in the town. In addition, the Japs have also used some private houses to set up a field hospital in the town.
??This place is more than 20 kilometers away from Mandalay and dozens of kilometers away from the front line. It can be said that it is in the rear area. The transportation is not bad. There is a kilometer long road leading directly to the town.
Although it was in the rear area and far away from the front line, the young Japanese Major General on duty today still felt vaguely uneasy. The restless young Japanese Major General, carrying his command knife, came to the headquarters surrounded by several young Japanese soldiers. Outside, staring at the starry sky in a daze.
Major General Xiao Gui was wondering whether the more than 500,000 troops gathered this time would be able to defeat China's menacing troops of more than 200,000.
The little Japanese Major General, who was staring at the starry sky in a daze, seemed to hear the faint roar of an airplane in the silent night sky.
Major General Xiaojiazi shook his head, hoping that he heard correctly. This is the joint headquarters of the two master regiments. Not only are there seven or eight thousand people in the town, but there are also two lieutenant generals and several major generals. As for the middle and There are even more junior officers.
I must have heard it wrong. How could there be a plane coming this late at night? Planes usually can only fly during the day. Thinking of this, Major General Xiaojiazi smiled to himself and thought to himself, he was too nervous and actually had a problem. Hallucination.
Maybe it¡¯s because he hasn¡¯t rested for a long time. Major General Xiaoguizi also thought that people are prone to hallucinations when they are too tired. It seems that they should take a rest later.
While the young Major General was laughing at himself and thinking wildly, a young Jaap next to him shouted loudly: "Your Majesty, Major General! It seems that a swarm is coming. Listen, there is a roar in the sky."
Hearing this, Major General Xiaogui¡¯s expression changed. He was not hallucinating just now. There was really a plane coming.
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