Gao Zhihang praised: "Mr. Peng! Your actions are very good. If a small number of Japanese fighter jets really use sneak attacks, the on-duty fighter jets can intercept in advance and buy time for subsequent dispatch of fighter jets. In addition, we can also confuse the Japanese army and make the Japanese think that their harassment tactics have played a role." Fu Zuoyi said: "Slay two birds with one stone!" Then he picked up the phone and ordered the front-line airports to arrange on-duty patrol fighter jets. Finally, Peng Dehuai ordered a report to Chongqing and reported to Commander Mu.

It was the 20th day of the air combat, and the number of fighter planes dispatched by both sides dropped sharply. The weather was clear, and Zhang Xiang flew over Tongguan, but he was very surprised to see no Japanese plane. He quickly contacted the airport tower, and the tower informed the Japanese plane that it had disappeared on the radar fluorescent screen. The ground commander instructed them to patrol the airspace in Luoyang and asked them to be careful of Japanese planes playing tricks, and strictly ordered fighter planes not to enter the Japanese-controlled area.

Zhang Xiang led his squadron to the Luoyang airspace and accidentally found dozens of Japanese planes hovering in the middle of the area controlled by both sides. Since the Japanese planes were flying over unintentionally, Zhang Xiang also hovered in our airspace. The two sides fought for about half an hour, and the ground commander ordered the fighter to return. The Japanese army suddenly changed its style of play, which made our commander and pilot confused.

An hour later, the Japanese army dispatched dozens of fighter jets at Yangquan Airport, and then our Luliang Airport also dispatched dozens of fighter jets to intercept. However, the Japanese fighter jets flew along the dividing line between the two sides in Shanxi, and then flew back to the airport to land. Coincidentally, in the naive airspace in the direction of Datong, the Japanese fighter jets also repeated the same trick, seducing our fighter jets toss and make trouble.

In the afternoon of that day, all the Japanese planes were reported to the War Zone Command. Just as everyone was confused, Peng Dehuai suddenly slapped the table, which scared everyone. "President Peng! It's obvious that you guessed the Japanese army's intentions!" Fu Zuoyi asked in surprise. Peng Dehuai smiled and said, "Commander Mu is really predictable. We won the result of the air battle." "What do you say?" Gao Zhihang asked in surprise.

Peng Dehuai said casually: "The Japanese fighter jets performed repeatedly in an attempt to lure our fighter jets to the Japanese controlled area for battle. Obviously, the Japanese army had seen our intentions and fought with the Japanese army. I guess the Japanese could not continue playing, and at the same time I also clearly saw the strength of our air force. It is said that I ordered that from tomorrow, all front-line airports should implement security patrols, and at least one flight brigade should be kept in standby. Since the Japanese lure us, we will put on a confused array."

After more than 20 sky combat, 245 Japanese fighters were shot down and 65 injured. 241 of our fighters were shot down and 63 injured. The key is that the Japanese army lost all the pilots. According to statistics, our side captured 155 Japanese pilots, killed 75 Japanese pilots, and 11 Japanese pilots were missing. 45 of our pilots were killed, 84 injured, and 5 were missing. The figure is the most convincing, especially the first large-scale air combat of the Sino-Japanese Air Force, which is incalculable.

Although the Japanese army destroyed Tongguan Airport and Taiyuan Airport, the Japanese army did not achieve the purpose of air combat, which was to destroy the Northwest Air Force. On the contrary, the more the Northwest Air Force fought, the more brave the war became, and the Japanese army could not continue to fight.

At the Zhengzhou Japanese Army Headquarters, Okamura Yasuji looked depressed. At this time, he held a telegram in his hand and said, "Tata Jun, the headquarters has sent an order. Operation Pili severely damaged the Chinese Air Force and basically achieved the expected goal." After saying that, Okamura Yasuji threw the telegram on the table and said, "It was completely self-deception. He ordered the air force. Operation Pili was over and the fighter planes of the airport entered the defense."

Tada Jun said carefully: "God General, I'm sorry to say it bluntly." "But it's okay!" Okamura Yasuji had no expression on his face. Tada Jun continued: "God General, we failed in the air battle, and the base camp did not admit it, but this is a fact. We were deceived by the other party at the beginning. Due to inaccurate military intelligence, we optimistically believed that the other party's air force was very weak, but the facts proved that the other party was completely prepared."

Okamura Yanji nodded in agreement, and Tada Jun responded: "In this large-scale air battle, we have lost many excellent pilots. The combat airspace is in the control area of ​​the other party. The other party's pilot can be rescued, one will decrease and the other will increase. The other party's intention is to consume our pilots. This is their real purpose, and it turns out that the same is true."

Okamura Yasuji said: "It's not just these. After this air battle, the opponent tested the performance of their fighter jets and accumulated air combat experience. This is the most terrifying thing. As the result of this air battle, we can no longer launch air strikes on the western region in the future. With the continuous loss of air supremacy, we will soon enter the defensive stage. We must have a clear understanding of this. In a word, the sky of China will no longer be the sky where we fly freely."

Tada Jung comforted, "God General, don't worry about this. Our navy is advancing rapidly in the Pacific Ocean, and our imperial warriors are invincible in the South Ocean. Even if we are frustrated in the battlefield in western China, it will have little impact on the overall situation. I think it is imperative for the west to move into defense. If the west wants to launch a large-scale ground offensive against me, it is not realistic. Especially our great Japanese warriors can attack and defend well, and we may not have any opponents in defensive operations. I am very confident about this."

Okamura Yasuji smiled and said, "Tata, you are worthy of being a top student at Imperial University. You have a very accurate insight into the overall situation. Ancient Chinese military strategists have a famous saying, "Know yourself and your enemy, and you will never be defeated in a hundred battles. Now that we understand our opponents, we must face our opponents. On the battlefield, we judge heroes by success or failure. The next step is to strengthen our defense in the west, which is to support the overall situation."

Chongqing Ministry of National Defense and Mu Yaping are presided over a military meeting, mainly to arrange the defense of Guangxi. Yuelin's troops have been transferred from Zhongtiaoshan to Guangxi to participate in defense operations. Of course, this measure is to cooperate with the Chinese Expeditionary Force to go abroad to fight. According to military intelligence, the Japanese army has gathered heavy troops in Guangzhou and Hunan. It seems that the Japanese offensive against Hunan and Guangxi is imperative.

Mu Yaping was analyzing the Japanese army's attempts. A combat staff member came in and handed the telegram to Mu Yaping. Mu Yaping quickly browsed and said excitedly: "Everyone! Let me tell you good news. After more than 20 days of fierce battle, my first theater air force shattered the Japanese army's large-scale air strike plan on our west. Our young air force has created brilliant results."

Everyone was excited and excited, and warm applause suddenly burst out. Mu Yaping continued: "I can tell you responsibly now that the air supremacy in the west already belongs to us, and the days when the Japanese planes show their power will never come back. The next step is that the US bomber group will enter the west, and the Chinese and US air forces will fight side by side, and the days of our counterattack will not be far away." The applause below was thunderous.

"Report to the Deputy Commander-in-Chief, General Eisenhower, the US Military Advisory Corps Commander, asked for a meeting!" A combat staff member came in to report. After hearing this, Mu Yaping had to end the military meeting and walked into the living room. General Eisenhower, who was tall and powerful, came up and hugged him and said, "Mu advances, I sincerely admire the brilliant achievements of the Chinese Air Force and express my deep respect for the young Chinese Air Force."

Mu Yaping smiled and said, "General Eisenhower, I accept your congratulations. But the general is not just a congratulations!" Eisenhower smiled and said, "General Mu, I like to deal with smart people. Your straightforwardness is very consistent with the characteristics of us Americans. According to the inspection of this air combat, the J-1 fighter produced at Lanzhou Airport has a comprehensive performance that exceeds the Japanese Zero fighter jets. The Ministry of National Defense requires me to negotiate with you to add additional clauses on Sino-US military cooperation."

Mu Yaping said: "General Eisenhower, please speak frankly!" General Eisenhower said: "We require the J-1 fighter to be equipped with the US Air Force. In exchange, we will provide you with a full set of drawings of the most advanced b29 bomber." Mu Yaping was happy when he heard this, but on the surface he was embarrassed: "General, my Lanzhou aircraft manufacturing plant has limited production capacity, and I am afraid that it will not be able to meet your requirements in the short term."

General Eisenhower said: "Congress has formulated an additional clause for urgently providing $20 million in loans. We require all $20 million to be used in the expansion of Lanzhou Airport. In addition, we require US Air Force fighter pilots to train at Helanshan Air Force Base." Mu Yaping can no longer be pretentious, and this transaction is definitely worthwhile. Eisenhower responded: "Our Flying Tigers have arrived in Dihua, Xinjiang, and we require priority to provide a brigade of fighter jets." "Ok!" Mu Yaping agreed easily.

General Eisenhower led the US military advisory team to Chongqing 10 days after the Sino-Japanese Air War began. According to the Sino-US agreement, he quickly formed the Sino-US Joint Operations Command of the China Theater. The commander-in-chief was naturally Lao Chiang, Deputy Commander-in-Chief Mu Yaping, and Eisenhower served as the chief of staff. In fact, Lao Chiang is just a decoration, and the heavyweight is Mu Yaping. The Americans know this very well. After all, Lao Chiang is now the supreme commander of China.

At Xi'an Field Airport, the celebration meeting is coming to an end. In the airport auditorium, Zhang Xiang's chest was covered with medals and sat in the front row and his comrades to award awards. After the award ceremony, Air Force Commander Gao Zhihang announced that Zhang Xiang and others were promoted to serve as the flight captain. After the celebration meeting, Gao Zhihang summoned Zhang Xiang alone and said: "Next month, your brigade and three other brigades will go to Chengdu to assemble, and then the first Independent Air Division of the Expeditionary Force will be formed."

Gao Zhihang answered: "I am going to let you serve as the commander of the 1st Air Division of the Expeditionary Force. Your appointment has been submitted to the Ministry of National Defense and will probably be approved soon. Your division's mission is to pull it to the China-Myanmar border and join the Chinese Expeditionary Force sequence. In addition, cooperate with the US bomber group to carry out air strikes on the Japanese army. Are you confident?" "Complete the mission resolutely!" Zhang Xiang was so excited that he was a little uncontrollable.

The sunset was red, and half of the sky was sunny, and a pair of men and women snuggled together at the airport. "Zhang Jun, I'm leaving. Do you promised me count?" Mei Yuqing said shyly. Zhang Jun patted his chest and said fearfully, "Use my life to guarantee this life..." "You are not allowed to say death!" Mei Yuqing covered Zhang Jun's mouth with his hands and said angrily.

Zhang Jun said: "I was promoted to captain, and there was a flight brigade left at Yan'an Airport. What was unexpected was that our brigade stayed. Isn't this God's will? Don't worry, I will report immediately. We will get married next month!" Mei Yuqing happily leaned her head on Zhang Jun's shoulder. The sunset in the west was about to set, and the sunset made the two of them look very long, very long.

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Chapter completed!