Anqing Airport, in the spacious dispatching room on the top floor of the newly built aviation building, Tokugawa Yoshitoshi was holding a cup of hot tea and looking at the busy ground staff at the airport and the security forces on exercise not far away. He gradually turned his head to the right and turned his gaze Moved to the entrance of a brand new hangar,
At the entrance of the hangar, several high-powered trailers were blowing out black smoke, dragging out Type 99C fighter jets. Two new fighter jets modified by Nakajima Aircraft Co., Ltd. based on the Type 99. Among them, the Type 99B focuses on air combat capabilities. and defensive capabilities, while the 99C appropriately enhances the armor protection of fighter aircraft while taking into account both air and ground. After yesterday’s crazy reconnaissance all afternoon, and after the air battle on the 25th, it was discovered that the Xuebing Army did not build a front-line airport in Jiangxi. Kawakoshi decided to replace the Type 99B fighter jets with Type 99C fighters.
"If Kenzo was driving a 99C at that time, then he wouldn't have needed to lower his height so low. In that case, his plane wouldn't have crashed." Tokugawa Yoshitoshi was thinking sadly, next to him At the staff table, a major stood up and reported to him: "Your Excellency, Commander Okamura called and asked us to send out reconnaissance planes continuously. In addition, he hopes that we can prepare an aviation wing of bombers to be ready to support them at any time. In the combat operation in Nanchang, Your Excellency, the latest type of self-propelled tracked artillery from the Chinese appeared, and it seems to be quite large."
Tokugawa nodded slightly, walked over, took the telegram, read it and said: "Commander Okamura seems to have not accepted the experience and lessons of the Battle of Madang. What is the strongest part of the Xuebing Army? The artillery unit. Our aviation force is originally an artillery force. If our bombers are on alert in the sky, will the Xuebing Army dare to dispatch such a large heavy artillery force?" Shaking his head and putting down the telegram, he ordered: "Where is Lieutenant Colonel Zhongshan, ask him to immediately follow the support plan we made last night Execute it.”
"Hai."
At seven o'clock, Ouyang Yun was having breakfast. Jiang Huangyong ran in excitedly and said: "Commander-in-Chief, the Eighth Division is back. This battle is beautiful. Take a look." After saying that, he handed over a piece of armor in his hand. Fold the photos and give them to Ouyang Yun,
The photos were taken by reporters accompanying the army. Due to the weather, the imaging of the photos was not good. In many photos, only an explosion of fire and the scenery around the fire could be blurred. Ouyang Yun quickly looked through it and said: "Look. The quality of our cameras is not good, but these are all scenes on the ice, those white flowers and water splashes."
"Yes, yes, I asked the brothers who were serving as observation posts at the front. According to them, the little devil was completely stunned by the bombing. Did you see these pictures? They couldn't stop the car and rushed directly into the river. "As he spoke, he turned around and looked around and said: "Where's that German guy? Didn't he question our command? He should take a look at these photos. Sir, what will Okamura Neji's expression be like when you tell me about this? .”
Ouyang Yun shook his head and said, "Don't get too carried away. This is just the beginning. It's dawn now, and it's time for the Japs' fighter planes to be dispatched again. With enemy planes watching from the sky, the efficiency of our artillery will be reduced by at least 50%."
"Then use 'missiles'." Connor interrupted and walked in from the door.
Jiang Huangyong said to him: "Connor, you came just in time, let me show you these." After saying that, he handed the photo to him.
Connor took it and looked through it. He raised his head and looked at the two of them in surprise and asked, "This is it."
"The performance of our Eighth Division at Nanjin Kiln this morning, Connor, do you still think that the artillery unit cannot defend the enemy head-on?"
Connor was startled and asked: "Could it be that the artillery carriage I saw outside was modeled after the Eighth Division?"
Ouyang Yun answered: "Yes."
Connor's expression was stagnant, and then he quickly looked through the photos in his hand and found a few of them with obvious splashes of water. He looked at them carefully and said, "I know, I know, what are you doing? You are taking advantage of the severe cold weather to dig traps. No matter how thick the ice is, it cannot withstand the bombardment of heavy artillery. Oh my god, you are so insidious. I am sure that Okamura Neji will be so angry that he vomits blood at this moment." After a pause, He looked at Ouyang Yun doubtfully and said, "But in this case, will Okamura continue to attack?"
Ouyang Yun was about to answer when a staff officer rushed out of the room next to him. He held a telegram in his hand and shouted: "Commander-in-Chief, the 17th Division has called. The Japanese 11th Division suddenly gave up its plan to cross Panyang Lake and is now in the process of crossing Panyang Lake." Marching quickly southeast along Panyang Lake, Division Commander Arthur called to ask about the next course of action."
Jiang Huangyong took the telegram, glanced at it first, then handed it to Ouyang Yun, and said: "Commander-in-Chief, how about simply letting the 17th Division accompany the 11th Division to march towards Yugan."
Ouyang Yun shook his head and said: "No, it is the best choice for the Seventeenth Division to stay in Xiangshan." He walked to the map, traced the Panyang Lake and River systems with his right hand, and said: "It's only the 22nd today, it's so cold. The weather should continue for a while. In that case, the ice in the Panyang Lake River system will ensure the maneuverability of our army. The 17th Division will stay in Xiangshan, which can not only support Yugan, but also quickly insert here." He clenched his right hand into a fist and smashed it hard at Shahezhou Township and Wucheng Township in the northeast of Yongxiu County. He explained: "What is our purpose of going north? To annihilate as many of the 11th Army as possible. Then, whether it is Yu Gan or Nanchang, Okay, just throw it away. As long as we can encircle and annihilate the 17th Division and the 106th Division, it doesn't matter if they take over the remaining gantry. Okamura Neji still dares to surround us, huh, as long as Shangrao and Yingtan are still there It is still in our hands. At that time, it is time to consider the 11th and 112th Divisions to break out."
Jiang Huangyong's eyes followed his gestures and wandered around the Nanchang area. After listening to what he said, he took a breath and said: "Sir, your appetite is too big. These are two divisions, but It's not two wings. We, how many people do we have in total? Moreover, the Japs' aviation force is always a threat. If the Air Force does not provide reinforcements, I am worried that this will be counterproductive. It just fulfills Okamura Neji's wish. .”
Connor shook his head and said: "It's too risky. Counting the guerrilla troops, you only have a total of 80,000 people. You actually want to encircle and annihilate nearly 50,000 Japanese troops. This, this, and, your 'missiles' can really deal with the Japanese." fighter planes, I deeply doubt it."
Jiang Huangyong: "Sir, this battle is not impossible to fight, but there is a prerequisite. The Air Force must send at least two divisions to participate in the battle, one fighter division and one bomber division."
Ouyang Yun shook his head: "It is impossible for the air force to participate in the war. The two Japanese army aviation groups, plus the three aircraft carriers of the combined fleet, the total number of fighters should be about a thousand. How many fighters do we have in total? Well, the conditions are not mature yet. It’s too early to talk about these things, let’s focus on seeing them first.”