The air raid siren sounded for a long time over the city of Zhengzhou. The shrill and long sound made more than 400,000 people who had been calm for many years panic and confused.
Although the officers and soldiers of the garrison and the police had gone through the streets yesterday to inform the air defense drills launched today from door to door, the people who were accustomed to the original rhythm of life were still disturbed by the rude commands of the military police and the officers and soldiers directing the air defense concealment all over the streets.
The anxious shouting frightened me.
Throughout the city and outside the city of Zhengzhou, soldiers and civilians were running around like headless flies. The caves under the ancient city wall were filled with panicked old and young people. The cries of children, the screams and calls of women,
There was a lot of excitement, and many people asked with pale faces: Was there a war in North China, and the planes of the Japanese army really came to take revenge?
Dozens of specially invited reporters from major newspapers such as Henan Province and the Central News Agency traveled inside and outside the city to faithfully record the largest and most realistic air defense drill in the history of the Central Plains, in order to judge the national defense awareness of the military and the people.
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In the fortifications surrounding the city in the east of the city, the officers and soldiers of a division under Liu Zhi were still looking up to the sky as if nothing had happened.
The sudden implementation of air defense drills surprised the officers and soldiers. Liu Zhi's order to "treat them according to actual combat" was not strictly followed. Although Liu Zhi's soldiers were excellent in terms of training and military discipline, their combat style and thinking
It is still difficult for the concept to return to what it was like during the Northern Expedition. The various levels of the army can no longer be compared with the elite Central Army led by generals such as Chen Cheng, let alone the Anjia Army.
Even so, the quality of Liu Zhi's troops is still far superior to that of the local army in all aspects. Look at the two divisions of the Northeast Army stationed in the southeast of the city, looking lazy and indifferent. An Yi on the high ground can bring the two troops to a halt.
combat effectiveness, military discipline and ideological style, and be accurately evaluated.
The sirens were still wailing shrilly, and flocks of frightened birds flew in all directions. More than ten black spots suddenly appeared in the sky in the northwest, and soon became larger and larger, flying over the city. Several new silver-white
The attack aircraft suddenly lowered its altitude, swooped down, and made a sharp sound.
The eardrum-piercing whistling sound passed more than 300 meters above the majestic city tower and passed through the city in an ultra-low-altitude formation. The huge air flow and the roar of the engine finally triggered panic in the whole city. Many people were indifferent and refused to participate in the exercise.
The residents were so frightened that they hid under their beds.
"Boom—boom—"
A huge explosion resounded throughout the city. A shantytown covering an area of more than 100 acres in the southeast corner of the city was suddenly attacked by a powerful aerial bomb. The violent explosion splashed fireballs into the sky, shocking the whole city, and scaring reporters in the city to the point where their faces turned white.
, the officers and soldiers in the defense fortifications outside the city were so shocked that they were extremely stunned - Oh my god! It was a self-defeating... It must have been accidentally exploded. I don't know how many innocent people will die now...
After dropping their bombs, the two large bombers continued to do evil. They flew over the Liuzhi Garrison Division's position in the east of the city and dropped bombs wantonly. The officers and soldiers who were still watching in shock were frightened to death. Various whistles and roars were heard.
The ground rang, and the originally careless officers at all levels called desperately
The officers and soldiers under his command looked for bunkers and quickly fell down. But at this moment, a series of bombs fell carelessly. The loud explosions continued endlessly. The perimeter of the three-kilometer-long position was filled with fire, smoke, and a strong smell of heat.
The more than 10,000 officers and soldiers lying down in the trenches and depressions were choked with suffocation.
More than ten minutes later, the twenty-eight "enemy planes" that visited Zhengzhou City disappeared. The raging fire in the city did not last. Tens of thousands of soldiers, civilians and policemen, under the command of the military police, went into putting out the fire, everywhere.
There were exclamations and shouts, and busy figures everywhere. The united military and civilians finally suppressed the fire with thousands of buckets of water, but the entire shantytown was beyond recognition, like a hell on fire.
What is comforting is that a regiment of military police had already forcibly driven away more than 20,000 refugees and the poorest residents from the entire shanty town, and forcibly gathered them into the school in the south of the city not far away. There were no casualties, and there was no property to burn.
——This is the note
It is a blessing in the hearts of the observers and most of the city's soldiers and civilians. Otherwise, such a major exercise mistake would have cost the lives of countless innocent people. Liu Zhi, who organized the exercise, and his officers and staff would not be able to tell the people of the country and the people of the country.
Central cross.
Fires were still burning outside the defensive position in the east of the city, and the officers and soldiers on the position were still in extreme panic. No one expected that their bombers would drop hundreds of bombs without any scruples. Although no one was hurt, they were caught off guard.
Next, more than a hundred officers and soldiers were burned. Strangely, no shrapnel flew, but many people were still unaware of this flaw.
At two o'clock in the afternoon, reporters gathered in the lobby of the Henan, Anhui and Jiangsu Provinces Garrison Arrangement Committee in the city of Zhengzhou. An Yi was sitting in the backstage lounge, sipping tea leisurely with Shen Fengdao and other brothers, smiling knowingly. They all wanted to hear how Liu Zhi answered the many questions.
Reporter's question.
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"Director Liu, please explain why there was such a serious accidental bombing?" The reporter from the Henan Provincial Party Newspaper's question immediately attracted a chorus of agreement.
Liu Zhi, wearing a straight military uniform, raised his hands and made a gesture for silence. He looked around at more than a hundred reporters and public representatives and replied proudly:
"Everyone, please be patient! Everyone, the air raid on the shanty town in the southeast of the city was not an accidental bombing, but one of the important plans of our air defense exercise..."
The audience was in an uproar, and the reporters shouted in disbelief. Liu Zhi immediately raised his voice and took control of the venue:
"...Quiet! Please listen to my explanation before you speak. I understand your feelings. You may all know that General An Yi, member of the Standing Committee of the Military Commission and Deputy Chief of General Staff, came to Zhengzhou to inspect the military the day before yesterday. Many of your friends were also invited by General An.
Those who observe the reorganization and training of various units stationed in Henan and provide advice to our army should know that such a major air defense exercise can be carried out without the consent and support of General An.
It simply cannot be done, and I can tell you clearly that the more than 20 fighter planes responsible for the air exercise are all fighter planes of a certain regiment of the Southwest Air Force led by An Jiajun. This regiment participated in the Shanghai Anti-Japanese War in 2032 and the
During the three-year Great Wall War of Resistance, he has been stationed in North China for a long time from last year to now, successfully suppressing and deterring the Japanese troops in North China, and has been praised by the people of the whole country as the "Eagle in the Sky".
"Just imagine, how could such a team of heroes with advanced equipment and rich experience make a mistake in such a major air defense exercise? Therefore, this is not an accidental bombing, but something we did intentionally to make the indifferent military and civilians
We need to pay attention to everything, let everyone feel the cruelty of war, and understand that war is not far away from everyone!"
The whole audience exclaimed, and no one asked Liu Zhi anything. Liu Zhi dared to take the risk to hold this air defense exercise, and the meaning was so profound and his intentions were so good. All the participants felt sincere admiration.
Liu Zhi continued to speak loudly: "Everyone, I know you still have many questions in your mind. This large-scale air defense exercise has been submitted to the central government and the Communist Party for approval. Why should we bomb the slums in the southeast of the city? Why should we bomb the east of the city?
Troop positions? Please allow me to explain them one by one.
"First of all, this shantytown in the southeast of the city is a slum. It is inhabited by poor people who have fled from famine for many years. The living conditions are very poor. The air is polluted and wastewater flows across the city. There was a major fire last autumn. Fortunately, I am in Zhengzhou.
The military and civilians worked together to put out the fire, but more than 20 people were still killed in the fire. The government and the Provincial Congress have repeatedly tried to transform this dangerous residential area with more than 10,000 people. Otherwise, if there is a fire or a plague,
Will not know what to do.
"This time General An came to inspect. He was very worried when he saw what was going on. He immediately convened a military and political meeting and generously promised to donate 400,000 yuan to transform the area, which led to this bombing. At this moment, more than 10,000 residents had gone to the military camp in the east of the city.
Settled down, the Chengdong military camp with a history of more than 20 years can accommodate 20,000 people. It has complete facilities and wells. A division originally stationed there has been
After heading to northern Jiangsu, from now on, this military camp will belong to the residential area under the jurisdiction of the Zhengzhou Civil Affairs Bureau. But our army and our people can gain huge benefits from this exercise. At least, knowing that our army and government
It is for the people, at least to feel the cruelty of war firsthand. It can be said that the purpose of this exercise has been fully achieved!"
The audience burst into applause. They finally understood the intention of the bombing and couldn't help but admire Liu Zhi's proper and clever arrangements and General An Yi's kindness and generosity.
Liu Zhi on the stage was extremely satisfied, blushing and waving his hands frequently: "Everyone, I, Mr. Liu, would like to thank you very much for participating in this air defense exercise. I would like to thank you all for your active cooperation and magnanimity. I would like to thank you, Chairman Jiang, for your active cooperation and magnanimity."
Thank you for your trust, General An Yi, for your strong support! Please report the situation of this exercise truthfully. If I, Liu, do not do enough, I also ask you to criticize and correct me! Thank you!"
The applause was overwhelming and enthusiastic. Liu Zhi solemnly saluted with a shy belly and walked proudly backstage.
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The dinner that night was extremely sumptuous, but only Liu Zhi, An Yi and Shen Fengdao were sitting at the banquet. Liu Zhi, who offered An Yi three glasses of wine in a row, didn't even take a bite of the food, filled up the wine again and picked up the cup.
Stand up straight:
"Brother An, the principal finally called Brother Yu despite his busy schedule. Although it was just a few words of encouragement, Brother Yu was extremely grateful and excited. If you think about it carefully, the principal has not given a word to Brother Yu for more than half a year. Brother Yu presented ten consecutive words
several telegrams and letters
There was no reply. I really didn’t expect that after listening to my brother’s suggestion and holding an air defense drill, I was immediately encouraged by the principal. If it weren’t for the wise brother, how would the foolish brother have a chance to do it again... Let’s not talk about it, everything was in the wine, good brother,
Brother Yu, here’s another toast to you!”
"Brother Jing Fu is being polite, isn't he? However, the deadlock has been broken. From now on, Brother Jing Fu has to seize the opportunity to show his courage. The principal looks down on those who rest on their merits and are complacent. As the situation in North China becomes more and more serious, he has to show his confidence to everyone under his command.
The general's expectations are even higher. Brother Jing Fu must grasp it well, otherwise the situation will be worrying! If you have the opportunity, report your thoughts to the principal as soon as possible. I am talking about reporting in person. Brother Jing Fu, do you understand?" An Yi raised his cup and said,
He looked at Liu Zhi with a smile.
Liu Zhi was stunned for a moment, and stared at An Yi with great gratitude: "I understand! I understand! Brother Yu immediately rushed to the principal for advice after handling the Northeast Army's inspection of the whole army!"
An Yi laughed, raised his glass, touched Liu Zhi lightly, raised his head and started doing it.
An Yi, who has been immersed in officialdom for many years, is no longer what he used to be. The reason why he helped Liu Zhi this time was because at this time in the Henan and Anhui regions, there was really no one like Liu Zhi who had been a Huangpu general for four years.
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Although Liu Zhi no longer serves as director of appeasement in Henan and Anhui, he still firmly controls the Longhai Line and Pinghan Line railway hubs. His military power is not as good as before, but the total number of security forces under his command from various places still exceeds 40,000.
Future military mobilization, war zone supplies, etc. will still have to rely on Liu Zhi to come forward to help. Rather than adding insult to injury, it is better to provide help in the snow. Pushing others and yourself are all benefits and no harm.