The reason why Tang Dao made this seemingly completely unreasonable request was because the American army that had arrived at Jiulongpo Airport in the mountain city had the strength.

Americans are arrogant, but not stupid!

After the three large transport aircraft arrived in Malaysia, they were escorted by six Wildcat fighter jets that had just entered service and had not yet fully formed combat effectiveness. The Wildcat fighter jets carrying two auxiliary fuel tanks increased their range by nearly 1,000 kilometers from the original 1,300 kilometers, which was enough.

Support it across the long voyage to reach the mountain city.

As she promised, Laura gave Tang Dao as much support as she could. She didn't know how much it cost her to convince Stilwell and the ambassador to China. After a full day of negotiations, the American military finally relented.

Delivered 6 Wildcat fighter jets to Chinese pilots for use.

It was not until many years later that Tang Dao learned from General Stilwell that Laura not only used the two most supportive elders in the family to contact the top brass of the U.S. military, but also used the 2 million private fund left to her by her grandfather.

The U.S. knife is enough to equip the U.S. Navy with five squadrons of Wildcat fighter jets.

But Tang Dao knew that this favor was more than just money. It was also the first time that Laura told the family elders her unreserved appreciation for Tang Dao, an army colonel in a weak and war-torn country.

That kind of unusual choice may affect the repositioning of the elders who originally supported her.

Those elders may respect the opinion of founder Rockefeller, but they would never want a huge financial empire with billions of dollars to have such a leader who is swayed by personal emotions.

Because of Laura's choice, she may never be able to fulfill her grandfather's last wish, but Laura still did it without hesitation!

The reason why Tang Dao used these 6 Wildcat fighter jets was because he knew that when the remains of his eldest brother arrived at Yiling, tens of thousands of people would see him off along the street. The Japanese army who was trying to capture Yiling would never let this person go.

Chance.

Many unofficial historians have recorded that when General Zhang's hearse passed through the urban area of ​​Yiling, more than 100,000 people knelt in the street to see him off. Japanese planes flew over the several-kilometer-long procession but did not drop bombs. That was because the Japanese invaders were also heroically captured by General Zhang.

I'm so moved. Tang Dao couldn't verify this detail.

Moreover, there have been many subtle changes in this era, and it is even more impossible for Tang Dao to pin it on the Japanese's so-called respect for the general.

The eldest brother died in the battle under the attack of the Japanese navy and army. The hero of the eldest brother is not far away. As long as the Japanese navy's fighter planes dare to come, then he must give his eldest brother the most suitable sacrifice in front of hundreds of thousands of people.

!

When Tang Dao arrived in Shancheng, white flowers were already planted in the streets and alleys of Shancheng. The government ordered General Zhang to be promoted to a second-level army general. The coffin would be boarded from Yiling and sent to Shancheng for a state funeral, and he would be the officiant!

Tang Dao did not go back to the hotel, but went straight to the Military and Political Department

He wanted to support his eldest brother personally, even if the cost was that the Four Troops left the North China battlefield. He believed that those who deliberately wanted to transfer him away could not refuse this condition.

Of course, Tang Dao was not impulsive on this issue. He knew from a year ago that as the Four Lines Regiment became more and more influential in the North China battlefield, it would be increasingly time for the Four Lines Regiment to be transferred out of the Second Theater.

The closer he gets, including this time he came to the mountain city to report on his work, even if the Rockefeller family endorses him and overseas Chinese companies generously donate nearly 10 million U.S. dollars in arms, those big shots who feel they cannot control him will have to transfer him away from the north.

And then quickly.

Demobilization is only a matter of time, especially after the Eightyth Army's battle at Zishan.

Like a light on the back, that's how those people feel.

Sure enough, when they learned that the Americans actually agreed to send a C-47 as a special plane to transport the coffin, and could deliver 6 of the latest fighter jets to the Chinese Air Force for escort, even the boss of the Ministry of Military Affairs was shocked.

"If my wish is fulfilled, Tang Dao and the officers and soldiers of the Sixings Regiment will definitely feel the kindness of their superiors and fight bravely to kill the enemy without hesitation!" Tang Dao's statement made Minister He's hand holding the pen pause hard.

"Your military rank is too low to be a spiritual support officer, but I can help you apply. It depends on that person's attitude." Minister He did not give Tang Dao an immediate reply.

Both sides had a tacit understanding and did not mention a word about the transfer of the Four Elements Group, but both sides understood what the other meant.

Sure enough, an hour later, the order came.

Tang Dao serves as the supporting adjutant to the mountain city to welcome the army general's heroic spirit back to the capital. The first supporting spirit officer is Minister Chen, the deputy director of the Propaganda Department. Many people may say that a deputy minister is not enough to show that person's attention, but

If you know that this person also holds the position of the second director of the Attendant's Office, you will know what this means later.

The person who serves as the first spiritual support officer is one of the two major think tanks in the think tank. It can almost be regarded as the person who went there in person. This standard is already extremely high.

And the other supporting officials are not unknown people. They include celebrities in the cultural and artistic circles, big names in education, as well as leaders in the industrial and commercial circles and ministerial-level officials in the administrative department. That means that all walks of life in the country share the same sorrow, except for

Heading from the mountain city were two main division commanders of the 33rd Group Army.

After much calculation, perhaps only Colonel Tang Dao has the smallest official position.

But who dares to underestimate Tang Tuanzuo? In terms of friendship, he and General Zhang became friends on the battlefield, and their friendship as comrades is unparalleled; in terms of military exploits, Tang Tuanzuo's military exploits are even more impressive;

Tang Tuanzuo went to Yiling this time, in addition to being responsible for the safety of Fuling, he was also responsible for the safety of the Fuling team, including the command of the special plane and 6 Wildcat fighter jets.

Of course, this is mainly due to the request of the Mi side. Although except for the pilots of the special plane who are American pilots, all the pilots of the Wildcat carrier-based aircraft will be replaced by Chinese pilots, but the Mi side also explained that the C-47 is for lease.

The Wildcat fighter jets are only temporarily loaned and must be returned unconditionally after use. They require that the commander be Colonel Tang, and the American pilots on the special plane will only obey the orders of Colonel Tang.

In other words, the lives of all the big guys are in the hands of Colonel Tang. If he doesn't give the right command, everyone will be in trouble.

At 9 o'clock in the morning the next day, the big guys who were sent to perform special tasks gathered in the conference hall of the Ministry of Military Affairs. Everyone, including Director Chen, treated Tang Dao, a young colonel, with great courtesy, but no one dared to

Somewhat arrogant.

However, Tang Dao just met everyone and left the venue.

Tang Dao has more important things to do.

Six pilots carefully selected from three flying groups have all arrived at Jiulongpo Airport. He is going to meet them and take them to receive the Wildcat fighter jets.

...........

"Shen Chonghai of the 21st Squadron of the 4th Flying Group reported to the commander!

He Juemin of the 28th Squadron of the 3rd Flying Group reported to the commander!

Zhang Dafei of the 25th Squadron of the 3rd Flying Group reported to the commander!

"

As soon as Tang Dao entered the exclusive pilot lounge at Jiulongpo Airport, the six pilots sitting on the chairs wearing pilot uniforms quickly stood up and reported their numbers and names one by one.

Needless to say, Shen Chonghai, the two are old friends. They had not seen each other for almost two years since they parted ways in Wuhan. When we met again, there was a scar of five to six centimeters on the right cheek of the handsome young man in the past. He was no longer handsome, but he was

A little more tough.

However, Tang Dao's gaze paused for a moment, but it stayed on the air force second lieutenant Zhang Dafei for one second longer.

If he remembered correctly, he had read a story about this air force second lieutenant in the future.

But obviously, judging from the military ranks alone, the two flying brigades are all elite this time, and there are two squadron commanders.

"On behalf of General Zhang's widow, I would like to thank the Air Force brothers for their support, and on behalf of the Army, I would like to pay tribute to the Air Force!" Tang Dao stood at attention and gave the six pilots a standard military salute.

"Sir, your words are true. It is our honor to escort General Zhang!" The six pilots quickly stood at attention and returned the salute.

After the ceremony, Tang Dao briefly introduced the escort arrangement. Six Wildcat fighter jets will be fully loaded with bombs and accompany the special plane. After arriving at Yiling Airport, they will be ready to attack at any time. If a Japanese plane enters the sky above Yiling, they will take off resolutely.

To fight against it, we must not cause casualties to the civilians and disturb the spirit of General Zhang due to the bombs dropped by Japanese planes.

Today, the general's coffin is being sent from Jingmen to Yiling, and will not arrive at Yiling until early tomorrow morning, so today we try to receive the Wildcat fighters as early as possible and conduct adaptive training.

"Brother Tang, I'm really happy to see you again." While Shen Chonghai was waiting for news from Mi Fang, he could finally chat with Tang Dao about his current situation.

"Okay! I haven't seen you for two years. Now you are a captain. I heard that you are also a captain. I think it won't be long before the rank of captain can be changed. However, how did you get the scar on your face? Be careful in the future.

Don't be unable to find a wife." Tang Dao said with a smile.

"Hehe, whether this military rank can be changed depends on whether the little devils cooperate or not. If they obediently point their butts at me and let me fight a few more times, then it will be stable." Shen Chonghai chuckled confidently and touched

He touched the scar on his face and said nonchalantly.

"This is a souvenir left by a kid I beat. Like Brother Chen Ping, I fought with the kid in the air with bayonets. But I was lucky. The kid's machine gun bullet didn't hit me, but I

The bullet blew up the little Jaap’s fuel tank 200 meters away! This scar was only left by the debris of the Japanese plane’s explosion that shattered my cockpit glass.”

The flight speed of the aircraft is as high as nearly 100 meters per second, and the distance of 200 meters is almost instantaneous. The airspace covered by the explosion of the aircraft is as high as hundreds of meters. It can be imagined how thrilling it is to pass through the center of such an explosion, but in

Shen Chonghai said it in such an understatement.

It can be seen that at that time, he was already determined to sacrifice like the young pilot who had died in Lan Tian.

When it comes to Chen Ping, Tang Dao is slightly silent. He has only seen photos of that heroic young man, but his courage in hand-to-hand combat in the air is a heroism that he will never forget in his life.

The other five pilots also had solemn faces. Apparently they had all heard of the young pilot's deeds.

"Brother Tang, how are you doing with the Chen family's little sister and sister-in-law?" Shen Chonghai saw Tang Dao's serious expression and knew that he was already in a gloomy mood, so he quickly changed the topic.

"Both of them are very good. One is a sergeant clerk in our Jinan Administrative Office, and the other is a sergeant propaganda officer in the field hospital. When they met me, they often asked me how were you Chen Ping brothers.

" Tang Dao replied.

"My brothers" Shen Chonghai had a lump in his throat, but it was difficult to continue speaking.

Their aviation team has participated in more than fifteen air battles in two years. From the 60 fighters that initially entered the Jindong battlefield, there were only less than 10 fighters left. Even his instructor was injured in an air battle half a year ago.

, are still recovering in the hospital, and eventually their aviation group was downsized into a squadron and incorporated into the 4th Aviation Group.

"Generals die in a hundred battles, and heroes return in ten years! This is the fate of us as soldiers. Those of us who are still alive must fight with their wishes until the day we see them or until victory comes."

Tang Dao patted Shen Chonghai on the shoulder and said.

"Mr. Tang, can you sign your name for me? I have a sister who admires you very much. I think this book with your blessings must be the best birthday gift." That young man over there named Zhang Dafei

The second lieutenant came over and asked shyly.

"What's so difficult about this!" Tang Dao took the Republic of China edition of Border Town, opened the title page and took out a pen from his pocket. He glanced at the air force second lieutenant and confirmed again. "Zhang Dafei, from Yingkou, Liaoning Province?"

"Yes!" Zhang Dafei was slightly startled, obviously surprised that Tang Dao knew his place of origin.
To be continued...