Cross the Songhu battlefield and rise to become the most powerful warlord

Chapter 394: Bombs Arrived, Yunnan Army Commander

394 bombs were delivered, Yunnan Army Corps Commander

The weather is cloudy today, in the sea area about ten miles southeast of the Oujiang River estuary.

The Japanese aircraft carrier "Ryujo" and battleship "Haruna" are still sailing slowly here.

As for the other two destroyers, they were temporarily missing.

Probably out on a cruise.

“Yokoyama-kun, you said that our fleet has been here, carrying out the blockade mission for more than two months.

When will the command center send another fleet to take over from us?

Enough of staying here.”

On the deck of the "Longxiang" aircraft carrier, a group of Japanese ground crew were busy maintaining fighter planes.

A Japanese second lieutenant couldn't help but complain to his companion next to him.

“Just bear with it a little longer.

I think it’s time for us to go back after the Chinese New Year.”

"what?"

The companion next to him said this and looked towards the distant sky in confusion.

"What's wrong? Yokoyama-kun."

the lieutenant asked doubtfully.

"Just now I saw a black spot, a bit like a fighter plane."

"Where is it?"

After hearing this, the Japanese second lieutenant also looked up, but saw nothing.

"Yokoyama-kun, you must be dazzled.

Or you see flying birds.

How could there be fighter planes appearing in this place?

On land, all Chinese airfields within a radius of hundreds of kilometers have long been destroyed by us."

"Maybe!"

At this time, Johnson and Meng Jifei, flying two P40 fighter jets, were hiding behind a large cloud in the southwest.

With the cover of clouds, they were less likely to be discovered by the Japanese.

They chose today's cloudy weather to come for reconnaissance on purpose.

"How come there are only one Japanese aircraft carrier and one battleship left?"

Meng Jifei saw the two huge ships on the sea in the distance and became puzzled.

According to the intelligence, there should be two more Japanese destroyers here.

“Maybe he was transferred temporarily.

Meng, our reconnaissance mission has been completed.

It's time to return.

Just like we flew here, we retreated under the cover of clouds."

Johnson's voice came from the communicator.

"OK."

Meng Jifei responded.

The two men completed the reconnaissance without any danger and returned to Jinxi Airport shortly afterwards.

"Commander, we are back.

According to our reconnaissance, the Japanese fleet is currently seventeen miles southeast of the mouth of the Oujiang River.

Moreover, the two Japanese destroyers disappeared.

Now, there are only one Japanese aircraft carrier and battleship there."

Meng Jifei reported the reconnaissance situation truthfully.

"Okay, got it.

What do you think of this new fighter? "

"Commander, the performance of this fighter is better than any fighter we have flown before."

Meng Jifei said excitedly.

"General, this fighter is a new model of our domestic fighter, so its performance will certainly not be bad.

He's by far the most comfortable fighter I've ever flown."

Johnson next to him also said proudly.

"So, Colonel, if there's a war.

Do you think that with our current thirty-five P40 fighters, we can fight against the Japanese "Ryujo" aircraft carrier's carrier-based fighter group?

This is the information about the Japanese aircraft carrier Ryujo.

Take a look. "

Ye Qingshan planned to use this batch of fighter planes to launch a surprise attack on the Japanese aircraft carrier fleet at sea.

This is already obvious.

After completing this maritime reconnaissance mission, Johnson understood everything.

Now, Ye Qingshan even took the initiative to consult his opinion.

Ye Qingshan was not worried that he would leak the secret.

Because, at this time, everyone who knew that this batch of fighter jets had arrived.

Both these British pilots and other soldiers under Ye Qingshan were left at the airport.

None of them were allowed to leave before the operation began.

They had no chance of leaking.

"General, according to this intelligence.

There were only about forty carrier-based aircraft on the Japanese aircraft carrier.

Among them, there are about twenty-five carrier-based fighters and fifteen carrier-based attack aircraft.

But in terms of numbers, even if all of their carrier-based aircraft were deployed.

With our thirty-five P40s, we can handle it.

But the prerequisite is that the pilot who flies the fighter jet must be an elite pilot. "

Johnson said seriously after reading the intelligence information about the Japanese aircraft carrier "Ryujo".

"very good.

Then when you return, select ten of the most elite American pilots to fly the P40 fighter planes."

"no problem."

After Johnson left, Ye Qingshan found Ralph again and asked him to select British pilots to fly P40 fighter jets.

There was no way out during this period of time between the American pilots represented by Johnson and the British pilots led by Ralph.

The contradictions are getting bigger and bigger.

Ye Qingshan could only separate them.

"Meng Jifei, when you go back, choose one from among our pilots.

Select fifteen with the best air combat skills and let them fly P40 fighter jets.

I want you to be responsible for intercepting the Japanese carrier-based aircraft."

Ye Qingshan looked at Meng Jifei and said.

"It's the commander."

In the following two days, Ye Qingshan officially took over this aviation detachment.

Segmented.

The entire Jiangnan detachment has three battalions under its jurisdiction.

A fighter squadron is currently equipped with these 40 P fighter jets.

A bomber squadron, equipped with twenty "Struggle" type bombers.

A torpedo attack squadron equipped with Swordfish bombers.

But Ye Qingshan mainly uses the "Swordfish" as a torpedo plane. To deal with the Japanese fleet, they will all be equipped with aerial torpedoes.

As for the other thirteen fighter planes, Ye Qingshan had them modified.

All were converted into transport and trainer aircraft.

Part of it is used for transportation, and part of it is used to train new pilots.

At this time, Ye Qingshan had already issued a notice to recruit pilots in major domestic universities in his own name.

At present, more than 20 college students from Zhejiang Province have come to join the army and sign up to become pilots.

Later, Ye Qingshan will ask Meng Jifei and others to train them using modified trainer aircraft.

A week later, Zhou Xinghai, who had traveled through mountains and rivers, finally escorted the bombs and fuel.

Arrived at Jinxi Airport.

"Commander-in-Chief."

When Ye Qingshan saw Zhou Xinghai, he found that he looked tired.

"Okay, just come back safely."

Ye Qingshan patted the other person's shoulder to comfort him, knowing that it was not easy for Zhou Xinghai to come back.

This journey of more than 2,000 kilometers not only requires crossing the rugged mountain roads in the southwest, but also guarding against looting by bandits along the way.

We also have to bypass the Japanese-occupied areas.

After more than a month of back and forth, finally no problems arose.

Faced with such a time-consuming and labor-intensive transportation route, Ye Qingshan also became more determined in his inner thoughts.

In the future, external supplies for his territory must rely on sea transportation.

On the Burma Road, it can only be used for emergency purposes at most.

For important and urgently needed supplies that are far away, it is best to transport them by air within the country to shorten the transportation time.

Otherwise, each shipment of supplies would take more than a month to arrive.

That would delay things too much.

"Commander, this is Captain Long."

A moment later, Zhou Xinghai brought over a young colonel officer and introduced him to Ye Qingshan.

"Hello, Commander Ye.

I am Long Wendong, commander of the 523rd Regiment of the Yunnan Army.

Following the order of Commander Long, help Deputy Division Commander Zhou to escort the supplies."

The other party saluted Ye Qingshan and shouted loudly.

When Ye Qingshan heard the surname Long, he guessed that this person was most likely from the Long Yun family.

The other party's answer later also confirmed Ye Qingshan's guess.

"Long Yun sent one of his own regiments to personally help transport my batch of bombs and fuel.

Is this a gesture of kindness to me? "

Ye Qingshan thought to himself.

“Commander Ye, our commander said that what happened some time ago was all a misunderstanding.

The commander sent me here this time to explain this matter to Commander Ye in person.

Clear up the misunderstanding.”

Long Wendong said with a smile.

Sure enough.

Ye Qingshan did not expect that the king of Yunnan Province would be such a good person.

Logically speaking, given his current status, even if there was a misunderstanding, he would not explain it to Ye Qingshan.

Ye Qingshan couldn't do anything to them.

But now, not only did they take the initiative to show goodwill, they also sent a direct subordinate to explain.

Ye Qingshan is not an ungrateful person.

Ye Qingshan already knew that the last incident of seizing fighter jets was most likely nothing to do with the other party.

“Commander Long is too polite.

It's just a small misunderstanding, nothing serious."

Ye Qingshan waved his hand and said indifferently.

"Go back and tell Commander Long that our two families should visit each other more often in the future.

In the future, if I still have supplies to take via the Burma Road, I will ask Commander Long to take care of them.

In addition, if Commander Long needs any supplies.

You can also tell me, I may be able to help with overseas procurement. "

Then, Ye Qingshan added another sentence.

Ye Qingshan's words immediately made Long Wendong ecstatic.

Because, Long Yun sent him here not only to explain the misunderstanding to Ye Qingshan.

One of the important tasks is to get in touch with Ye Qingshan.

Let Ye Qingshan help them purchase arms and other supplies from the Americans.

Unexpectedly, he hasn’t mentioned it yet.

Ye Qingshan took the initiative to say this.

It can be seen that Ye Qingshan is very satisfied with the kindness shown by Commander Long.

"Captain Xie Ye, I will tell our commander."

Long Wendong responded happily.

Then he added: "Commander Ye, there is one more thing.

That is, our group is not going back."

"Not going back? What do you mean?"

"Our commander told us to follow Commander Ye and fight the Japanese here.

Commander Ye, I will be your subordinate from now on."

Long Wendong said with anticipation.

When Ye Qingshan heard this, he was like, wow.

Long Yun directly gave a direct regiment to himself.

That's generous enough.

"Commander Ye, please don't let us go back.

When I came here, I told my brothers.

This time we are going to the front line to fight the Japanese.

If you let us go back, I and the more than a thousand brothers in the regiment will be too ashamed to face the world."

Seeing that Ye Qingshan didn't say anything, Long Wendong was worried that Ye Qingshan would refuse.

He begged quickly.

Originally, Ye Qingshan didn't want other warlords' subordinates to mix into his army.

This may affect his command.

But now that Long Wendong said so, Ye Qingshan decided to give him a chance.

“Captain Long, you have thought it through.

If you join my 86th Army, then from now on you must obey my orders unconditionally.

You are no longer the Yunnan Army."

Ye Qingshan looked at the other party and said solemnly.

Long Wendong naturally understood what Ye Qingshan meant.

Before he came, Long Yun had already told him about it, and he had made the decision.

“Yes, Commander Ye.

I’ve made up my mind.”

“Okay, then you stay.

I will let Zhou Xinghai take you to see the Chief of Staff later and let him make arrangements for you."

"Yes, sir."

"Why call him commander anymore? You should call him military commander instead."

Zhou Xinghai next to him reminded with a smile.

"Yes, military seat."