However, Zhang Xinghan also knows that once the helicopter comes out ahead of schedule and achieves great results, it is likely to directly stimulate earth-shaking reforms in the current field of military combat aircraft.

In fact, the developer of the R-4 helicopter, Igor Sikorsky, an awesome figure who immigrated to the United States from the Soviet Union, is also conducting various experiments related to the initial development of helicopters.

Once the R-4 comes out, who can be sure whether the genius Igor Sikorsky will be inspired by it and help the US military develop a real military helicopter.

Of course, you may think that Zhang Xinghan's worries are somewhat unnecessary. Even if the Americans learn of the existence of this new aircraft, without drawings, specific information, or prototypes, it is basically impossible to imitate it.

However, anything can happen on the battlefield. Moreover, this first generation of military helicopters is still in its primitive stage, and various technologies are far from perfect.

The possibility of crashing or being shot down by enemy forces is very real.

Therefore, after much thought, Zhang Xinghan finally decided to use helicopters, but they would only be used to transport troops. Unless absolutely necessary, the helicopter troops would not participate in ground attacks for the time being.

This is also to maintain the mystery of our own army's rapid and large-scale assembly and to deter the British, American, French and other armies.

Of course, this is the first time that R-4 helicopters have been used in actual combat, and Zhang Xinghan also wanted to test their reliability.

After making the decision, Zhang Xinghan said to Bai Chongxi: "I have a way to solve this problem."

"Is there anything you can do about it?" Bai Chongxi was surprised. Could it be that he was hiding another airborne force?

Sure enough, Zhang Xinghan pretended to smile mysteriously and said, "Well, Shanren has a clever plan of his own, and Brother Jiansheng will know it soon.

That’s the end of today’s meeting.”

When Bai Chongxi saw that Zhang Xinghan wanted to keep it secret, he didn't ask further questions. After standing up and saluting, he respectfully left.

After watching Bai Chongxi leave, Jiang Baili, who had said nothing just now, said: "Commissioner, do you plan to use the new air force to participate in the war in advance?".

Zhang Xinghan nodded and told Jiang Baili his inner plan. There was no need for him to hide these things from Jiang Baili.

After Jiang Baili listened, he nodded happily and said: "Well, the committee has thought carefully about it. I think it is feasible. In this way, the more than 100,000 elite US troops gathered on the border of Yunnan and Myanmar will be unable to escape."

"It's not that simple. This battle depends on the bloody battles of the Yunnan Army, Sichuan Army and the Central Army. Only by working together can we have a chance to win.

Otherwise, if we fail to defeat the US military and are defeated miserably by the US military, then the entire Southwest will be in danger!" Zhang Xinghan said with a faint worry.

"The committee has been filtered, and you are in charge of Kunming. Who dares not to stay alert and move forward in the southwest border defense force?" Jiang Baili pointedly said: "What's more, Liu Xiang, Long Yun, Li Zongren, Bai Chongxi and others are also here.

Kunming."

"That's true." Zhang Xinghan nodded and said, "Inform Zhang Lingfu and let him make preparations. I agree."

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Baoshan County, military airport.

Thousands of soldiers from one of the two divisions brought by Zhang Lingfu placed tight security on this small military airport.

Zhang Lingfu, accompanied by Tang Huaiyuan and Du Yuming, was standing in the open space of the airport, waiting for something.

Although the three of them whispered to each other from time to time, they did not show any signs of impatience.

Suddenly, a harsh roar came from high in the distance.

Zhang Lingfu and Du Yuming immediately looked up, unable to see clearly, and raised their binoculars. They saw a group of new aircraft in the sky that they had never seen before, flying towards the airport from far and near.

As the distance got closer, the three of them discovered that there were huge propellers spinning rapidly on top of these planes. The huge roar was the sound of the propellers breaking through the air.

What was even more surprising was that these planes did not swoop down like the planes I had seen before, but instead landed slowly and vertically.

Zhang Lingfu immediately saw the convenience of this new aircraft. This should be the method of transporting troops mentioned by the commission. With these new aircraft, I can perfectly complete this huge encirclement and annihilation battle.

Very good.

Zhang Lingfu was secretly happy. Du Yuming and Tang Huaiyuan looked at each other and asked, "Brother Lingfu, what kind of plane is this? Why have I never seen it before?"

"This is the latest military helicopter equipped by our army. Its biggest feature is that it can take off and land vertically at any place. Of course, some narrow valleys, rivers and dense forests are not like this." Zhang Lingfu paused extremely happily and continued.

: "With it, our battle plan can be implemented this time."

Du Yuming carefully looked at the landing process of these new aircraft, and immediately praised: "I understand, this is really a new battlefield weapon. With it, we can move our troops to the predetermined level in a very short period of time."

Delivery location.

And support any place on the battlefield that needs reinforcements as quickly as possible."

Tang Huaiyuan nodded as if he understood.

At this time, a young officer wearing a lieutenant general's uniform jumped out of a helicopter, followed by several pilots.

Walking towards Zhang Lingfu and the others, Zhang Lingfu and the others knew that this should be the commander of this new air force.

He quickly moved forward to greet him.

As soon as the two sides met, they stood at attention and saluted each other.

"I am Zhang Xinghua, deputy commander of the Air Force of the National Revolutionary Army and commander of the Army Aviation Flight Corps. Colleagues, it is a pleasure to meet you." Zhang Xinghua was the first to speak.

"Zhang Lingfu, Du Yuming, and Tang Huaiyuan, it turns out that they are the virtuous brothers of the Chairman. I have long admired the general's name." The three of them said in unison.

After a brief exchange of greetings, Zhang Xinghua turned around and pointed at the group of helicopters behind him that had all completed their landing: "Brother Lingfu, I have been instructed before I came that this battle will be under your full command. We need to do something next.

What, please don’t be polite and just give me your orders.”

Zhang Lingfu admires the Zhang brothers very much. Although they are younger than himself, they can stand up when the country is in crisis and the nation is in crisis.

They then became national heroes that attracted worldwide attention and were admired by thousands of people. Their tragic deeds are worthy of respect.

Although Zhang Xinghua was a highly respected minister, he did not show any arrogance and acted directly and swiftly. Zhang Lingfu's first impression of him was much better than that of the senior generals who surrounded Mr. Jiang in the National Government in the past.

So, he immediately nodded in appreciation and said: "General Zhang, you have worked hard all the way. Please rest for a few days. After our follow-up troops are in place, I will arrange tasks for you."

"Yes!" Zhang Xinghua immediately stood up and saluted.

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Five consecutive days passed, but the U.S. military did not attack again. Instead, it launched a chaotic shelling of the Songshan defense line from time to time without any pattern at all.

After each shelling, they did not take advantage of the situation to launch an attack.

For five days in a row, the Yunnan Army officers and soldiers became accustomed to hiding in dug holes and air-raid shelters as soon as the U.S. military shelled them.

After the bombardment, he came out again, but his expression was no longer as nervous and vigilant as before.

After many people got out of the bunker and entered the trench, they just leaned in the trench with their guns in hand and closed their eyes to rest. Only the elite paratroopers brought by Wang Dafei still maintained sufficient vigilance.

As soon as they came out of the fortifications, they quickly entered the combat position and state, with their guns aimed forward at all times. Once the US military attacked, they could immediately open fire to block it.

In the headquarters halfway up the mountain.

Cun Xingqi lost his temper and said to Wang Dafei: "Brother Wang, it's really strange. We were ordered to stay on the spot and not to take the initiative. How come this Yankee still has a tacit understanding with us?"

, there has been no movement for several days?

Are they not up to some conspiracy?"

"I can't guess this, but now a large number of our reinforcements have arrived on the east bank of the Nu River. They can cross the river for reinforcements at any time. The Yankees stopped attacking, which may be related to this." Wang Dafei analyzed.

"You mean, the US military is afraid of the arrival of our main force, so it is holding back?" Cun Xingqi asked.

Wang Dafei shook his head, "I can't make a judgment on this, but since our army's reinforcements arrived, they also stayed on the east bank, neither crossing the river to counterattack the US troops, nor reinforcing us. The intention of going up the mountain is quite intriguing.
Chapter completed!