nucmednet Chapter 862: Sounding the Horn of Counterattack
Chapter 862: Sounding the Horn of Counterattack
The atmosphere in the Fuso Air Force ground command post was so heavy that it was almost enough to squeeze water out of it. Tsukagawa Yoshiyasu sat in front of the command desk, his face as pale as paper, his eyes staring blankly at the flickering tactical screen in front of him, which showed patches of dazzling red dots, representing destroyed fighters and lost glory. His heart was like being pressed down by a huge rock, so heavy that it was difficult to breathe. This time, the air attack he carefully planned not only failed to achieve the expected results, but also caused the Fuso Air Force to suffer unprecedented damage. He knew that he was standing at the cusp of his career.
At this moment, a rapid phone call broke the silence of the command post. Tsukagawa Yoshiyasu suddenly woke up. He took a deep breath, tried to calm the waves in his heart, and reached out to answer the phone.
"Colonel Tsukagawa, this is Chuichi Nagumo." The commander's calm and powerful voice came from the other end of the phone.
"Yes, Commander, please give your instructions." Tsukagawa Yoshiyasu's voice trembled slightly as he waited for the impending rebuke.
However, to his surprise, Nagumo Chuichi did not blame him directly: "Colonel Tsukawa, the failure of this air force operation is indeed distressing. But the outcome of a war often depends on many uncontrollable factors, and we cannot simply blame it on an individual. As a commander, you have done your best."
Hearing this, Tsukawa Yoshiyasu felt a warm current in his heart. He was slightly startled, and then responded gratefully: "Thank you for your understanding, Commander. I am fully aware of my heavy responsibility and the consequences of this failure. But please believe that I will learn lessons from the failure and make up for my mistakes with practical actions."
The two continued to talk, and Nagumo Chuichi's words were full of encouragement and trust for Tsukawa Yoshiyasu, which gave him unprecedented motivation. After hanging up the phone, Tsukawa Yoshiyasu clenched his fists, with a determined light flashing in his eyes. He secretly made up his mind to cheer up, lead the air force out of the trough, and repay the trust and expectations of his superiors with a big victory.
On the other side, Ogasawara Fu beside Nagumo Chuichi couldn't help but ask, "Commander-in-chief, Tsukawa Yoshiyasu should bear at least most of the responsibility for this defeat. Why do you treat him with such tolerance?"
Nanyun Chuichi smiled slightly, his eyes deep: "Ogasawara, you don't know. Facing a powerful enemy, we need not only brave and skilled generals, but also a team that can unite as one and overcome difficulties together. The way to control people is to know how to use them well, and to be lenient to others. Only in this way can we stimulate everyone's potential and jointly resist the foreign enemy."
Upon hearing this, Ogasawara-sama nodded thoughtfully.
On the bridge of the North Sea Fleet's flagship, the White Dragon, the sea breeze blew with a hint of coolness, but it could not blow away the sharp cold light in Liu Chengxu's eyes. He stood in front of the huge battle map, his eyes fixed on the inland area representing the enemy's garrison area, secretly thinking about every move of his opponent.
"Do you think I can do nothing to them if they move their garrisons inland to avoid the fire of our battleships?"
"Commander, there is new information to report." The officer of the communication unit walked quickly into the command room. The telegram in his hand was like a card that decided the outcome of the battle. A tense atmosphere instantly spread.
Liu Chengxu turned around quickly, looked at the officer with a sharp gaze, and said in a deep voice: "Speak."
The officer handed over the telegram, his voice full of excitement: "We successfully intercepted and deciphered a key telegram from the enemy. We have locked the source of the signal through technical means, and the precise location of the enemy's airport has been basically determined!"
"Okay!" Liu Chengxu's eyes flashed with joy, and then he regained his composure. "Immediately transmit the position coordinates to all battleships. At the same time, notify the V2 rocket launch unit to enter the highest combat readiness state."
"Yes, Commander!" The officer responded and quickly carried out the order.
As the order was issued, the atmosphere on the Bailong instantly became tense. Personnel in various positions quickly took their positions. The sound of keyboard tapping rang out in the communications room, and data scrolled rapidly on the screen. Every command was transmitted to every corner of the fleet at the speed of light.
"Attention all ships, this is the White Dragon flagship. The coordinates of the enemy's airport have been confirmed. The V2 rocket launch force must immediately enter the preparation stage." Liu Chengxu's voice spread throughout the fleet through the communication system. It was steady and powerful, as if it had injected a shot of adrenaline into every soldier.
On the battleship's deck, the V2 rocket launchers were conducting their final inspections in an orderly and tense manner. These huge rockets stood on the ship like giant dragons ready to launch their destructive forces at the enemy. Technicians shuttled back and forth, repeatedly confirming every detail to ensure that nothing went wrong.
China's military research team had already installed the V2 rocket launch system on large main battleships. This was a groundbreaking feat that enabled the battleship's long-range firepower coverage to reach kilometers, and with the assistance of the guidance system, it was extremely accurate.
An experienced soldier finished a detailed inspection of the rocket launcher. He clapped his hands to make sure that no details were missed, and then walked up to the commander and said, "Commander, all rocket launchers have been thoroughly inspected and confirmed to be in good condition without any mechanical failures."
The commander stood aside, his eyes sharp. He nodded and signaled the soldier to continue: "Very good, then how is the fuel filling?"
The soldier immediately replied: "Reporting to the commander, the fuel tanks of all launchers have been filled according to standard procedures. We have adopted a double-check mechanism to ensure that there is no leakage and the fuel is sufficient and stable."
The commander nodded slightly, then turned to the technician in charge of the navigation system: "What about the navigation system? How is the calibration going?"
Holding a detailed map and a series of sophisticated calibration tools, the technician replied respectfully: "Reporting to the commander, we have used a variety of means such as ground radio navigation stations, astronomical observations, and shipborne radar to comprehensively calibrate the navigation system. Now, the transmitter's navigation system has been adjusted to the best state, which can ensure accurate flight on the predetermined route."
The commander of the rocket force entered the command room and first saluted Liu Chengxu with a standard military salute, then quickly and clearly reported: "Report to the commander, the V2 rocket launchers on the four battleships have completed the final inspection and debugging, and all system status are displayed as optimal, ready to perform combat missions at any time. The location of the target enemy airport has been locked through multiple means and confirmed to be correct. At present, four V2 rockets have been loaded on each battleship, a total of twelve, all on standby, waiting for your instructions to carry out long-range fire strikes."
Liu Chengxu sat in front of a large combat table, holding a detailed combat plan in his hand, and his eyes swept across the map, finally stopping at the location marked as the enemy's airport. He nodded slightly, and a barely perceptible smile appeared at the corner of his mouth.
"Very good," Liu Chengxu's voice was steady and powerful. He raised his head and looked at the commander with a sharp gaze. "We are running out of time, but we have made full preparations. Now it's time to let the enemy see the strength of our Chinese Navy."
The commander was shocked when he heard this. He knew that at this moment, the horn of counterattack was about to sound. He straightened his back and repeated loudly: "Yes, Commander! The counterattack starts now!"