EBE Chapter 215: Eagles over the Temporary Capital (1), Pre-War Preparations
Chapter 215: Eagles over the Temporary Capital (1), Pre-War Preparations
Political Commissar Mo said worriedly: "Commander Song, aren't you afraid of exposing the strength of our air force?
In the end, will the secondary capital cause trouble for us?"
Political Commissar Mo’s concerns are justified.
You are a "small" warlord in the northwest, but suddenly your air force becomes stronger.
It is even more powerful than the Central Army’s air force, and its air force also has more people than the Central Army.
How could the people in the temporary capital be able to concentrate on fighting the Japanese?
Song Wenwan said confidently: "We have nothing to be afraid of!
At worst, we can pack up all these Hawke-3 fighters and send them to the secondary capital, and everything will be fine.”
Song Wenwan's shocking statement immediately shocked everyone who was in the meeting.
Whether it was the comrades from northern Shaanxi or those old air force members of the Northeast Army.
They all advised Song Wenwan to stay calm and not to take advantage of those people in the temporary capital.
It is the air force cadres who came from the air force who appear to be more rational.
They just stood up and looked back at these people who were arguing with their commander.
As veterans of the Gansu Army, they have habitually chosen to trust their Commander-in-Chief Song.
It is understandable that the comrades from northern Shaanxi and Northeast China are so excited.
The comrades in northern Shaanxi who were able to become senior officers in the Air Force were all veteran comrades who had fought against the Nationalist Army for ten years.
Their comrades, relatives, friends, and even entire families died at the hands of the White Army.
Now you ask them to hand over their advanced weapons and give them to their former enemies. How can they agree to this?
Although the situation in the Northeast was different, they also withdrew from the Northeast because of a single order.
Their families were massacred and their houses burned down.
Even they themselves are facing the disintegration of the national army and the scorn of the Chinese people at any time.
Up to now, their former boss is still under house arrest.
They don't have any good feelings towards the temporary capital at all.
At this moment, a "bang" sound was heard. Political Commissar Mo couldn't stand it anymore and slammed the table.
Political Commissar Mo said seriously, "All party members, please sit down."
Political Commissar Mo's words worked. With a loud bang, all the officers in the meeting room sat back in their chairs.
It is now 1939, and those who can enter a military meeting room of this level have all joined the Communist Party.
That is, like Navy Commander Chen Zhikuan, who was specially approved by Shaanxi, he has not yet joined the Communist Party.
In fact, in the entire Gannan Naval Command, there is only Commander Chen, who is a democrat.
Political Commissar Mo said: "Oh, so you know your own identities!
You are all outstanding cadres of our party. Do you still remember the oath you made?
Just got good flying equipment, but don’t work hard to improve your skills and thinking.
Now you have learned to establish your own faction?
I heard that you guys are down there, and you divide yourselves into some old Shaanxi, some old Northeastern, some old Gansu Army people.
What do you want to do? You're thinking of slamming the table at Commander Song today. What's wrong?
Those who don't want to fight the Japanese here, get out of here. We can just go and recruit new people."
After hearing Political Commissar Mo’s teachings, the comrades from northern Shaanxi and the former Northeast Army all lowered their heads in shame.
Only the comrades of the Gansu Army were brave enough to stand up and admit their mistakes.
And he promised that in the future he would unite with his comrades, listen to the Party and follow the Party.
After receiving praise from Political Commissar Mo for their ability to correct their mistakes.
They began to exchange glances with other comrades.
Although they acted a little naughty, it also reassured Political Commissar Mo. After all, unity is above all else now.
After listening to what Political Commissar Mo said, Song Wenwan almost stood up and applauded him.
Look at those Air Force leaders at all levels who have sat down obediently.
Alas! This is the true level of our Political Commissar Mo!
What is the demeanor of an old coach? Song Wenwan said with all his heart that the boy had learned a lesson today.
Fortunately, things are handled very well in northern Shaanxi. First it was Political Commissar Ding, and when he came back it was Political Commissar Mo.
These two great gods were sent to him one after another.
This also shows that northern Shaanxi attaches great importance to Song Wenwan in the face of the Gansu Army.
His gaze passed directly over the crowd and looked at Zhao Gang, who was sitting in the back and recording the combat meeting.
"Isn't that Comrade Zhao Gang sitting in the back? I noticed that you didn't stand up with them and join in the commotion just now.
How about it? What do you think about sending a plane to Peidu?"
Zhao Gang appeared calm on the outside, but he was panicking inside when he saw Commander Song acting like a nobody.
You dare to say such things in public. When I return to the army, how can I behave in front of everyone?
Zhao Gang, who is recognized by everyone as an honest man, also got angry at this moment.
The first thing he said was: "How else can I watch it? Of course I sit here and watch it!"
As soon as Zhao Gang finished speaking, he realized that he had said something rude, and he quickly looked up at Song Wenwan's face.
Under everyone's gaze, there was no sign of displeasure on Song Wenwan's face.
Instead, he rubbed his hands, with an ecstatic look on his face.
Song Wenwan thought to herself: You are so good, Zhao Gang with thick eyebrows and big eyes, it turns out you have also learned to confront people.
The reason why you were not allowed to work in Shanxi at the beginning was because we were afraid that Li Yunlong would bully you for being honest.
Now it seems that it is time to send you to the New 1st Regiment to fight against Li Yunlong.
Song Wenwan smiled and said, "Then stand up and tell me what you think.
Come on, everyone cheer and give him some encouragement."
After he finished speaking, Song Wenwan actually took the lead and applauded Zhao Gang.
Zhao Gang was regretting that he had carelessly blurted out his true feelings.
When he heard Song Wenwan asking him to speak, he immediately stood up and saluted everyone.
“Today, all the Air Force commanders, Political Commissar Mo, and Commander Song are present.
I just analyzed Commander Song's speech. He wants to send 3 Hawk- fighter jets to the temporary capital.
I think there can only be two reasons for this. One is Commander Song’s benevolence.
He couldn't bear to see the common people in the Kuomintang-controlled areas being arbitrarily massacred by Japanese planes.
That’s why so many fighter jets were sent to the air force of the secondary capital.”
"Another reason is that they are preparing to replace our aircraft with more advanced equipment.
Think about it, our Commander Song's little thoughts,
Is he the kind of person who is willing to suffer loss?"
Song Wenwan said to him directly, "You might as well just say that I'm stingy," and then laughed with everyone else.
Because Song Wenwan knew that the Japanese Zero plane would appear on the Chinese battlefield by the end of next year.
By then, their main combat aircraft, the Hawk-3 fighter, would be no match for the Japanese army.
By then, so many fighter jets will be useless in his hands.
It would be better to do a favor a year in advance, which would also increase your presence in the eyes of the temporary capital.
The combat order has been issued to each air force squadron.
Except for the planes defending Longnan and northern Shaanxi, the other planes have been fully fueled.
Martial law was imposed at Air Force Base No. 1, and all pilots cancelled their leave and began to prepare for war 24 hours a day.
At eight o'clock in the morning on September 18, the Mosquito bomber landed at Longnan Air Force Base No. 1.
It has been fully fueled and is ready for the final battle.