Chapter 185 Flying Tiger Brigade

Zhang Xuewu took a deep breath and took the telegram at a glance. The aircraft contract of the Bavarian aircraft manufacturing factory in Germany finally began to be delivered? How can it be so fast? Zhang Xuewu suddenly cheered up. The hot river Chengde in the winter festival really made Zhang Xuewu very loveless. Zhang Xuewu, who picked up the hot river that fell last night, was slightly stunned? Is the water in the cup frozen into a pile?

Looking at the frozen and cracked kettle, the adjutant looked at the extinguished stove and said worriedly, "The commander is adding two!" It's too cold!"

Zhang Xuewu smiled and said, "It's not an empty word to suffer with officers and soldiers. As a commander, I should set an example. Now our funds have been invested in construction, and I still owe my brothers 60% of the military pay!"

The adjutant also smiled and said, "Isn't that borrowed? And there is such a high interest. The brothers are happy that it's too late, but everyone is a little looking forward to the war. Some people always ask when the humble position will return to the eastern provinces!"

Zhang Xuewu was stunned and said, "The ambition to restore the country is a good thing, but I'm afraid there is still the excitement of the last battle of Rehe!"

The adjutant officer smiled helplessly and said, "You can't hide anything from the commander of the army. The brothers who survived last time have been promoted. The pension of the brothers who died in the war and the reward of killing the enemy are eye-catching! Later, the new recruits, including those who joined the army, also looked forward to it, saying that they were not afraid of death when fighting in our Rehe Legion, and they were strong for the country and their families and relied on them!"

Zhang Xuewu washed his face with cold water and became energetic. He hesitated for a moment and said, "Let Master Zhanyang come to Chengde the day after tomorrow. I will make specific arrangements for the matters of Rongjun Maintenance Home and Rongjun Farm. In addition, I will invite Captain Gao Zhihang to come here."

After the adjutant left, Zhang Xuewu looked through the appendix of the telegram. How much did such a long international telegram cost? Next time, we should tell Lao Hao to save a little. The Bavarian aircraft manufacturing factory was originally scheduled to provide the first batch of 30 FB-109 fighters that have been modified according to the suggestions of China in June 34. However, due to the outstanding surname of the test aircraft, the modification was carried out very smoothly, especially when the engine was replaced. After the cockpit fuel tank armor, the surname of the FB-109 fighter has been greatly improved, and the weapon has also been replaced from two 7.92mm machine guns at the base of the wing to two 0.50-inch aircraft machine guns. For this reason, Zhang Xuewu will once again break the money to introduce the 0.50-inch ammunition production line and the matching of the aviation machine gun. Production and assembly facilities.

It can be said that Zhang Xuewu's introduction of the 0.50-inch ammunition machine gun system is out of long-term consideration. After all, the American-made large-caliber Browning 0.50-inch multi-purpose machine gun made by World War II has been tested in actual combat. Zhang Xuewu's choice has always been the right one, but every facility and production equipment is especially The introduction of weapons projects is not only so easy, but the United States is hesitant because they are worried about the boycott of the Japanese political axe.

Zhang Xuewu is very clear that before he attacked Pearl Harbor, the Americans may not be able to expect anything, and the selfish British and French can't believe it, so Zhang Xuewu once again turned his eyes to the Soviet Union. Maybe he should also contact China's evil neighbor in the Far East, after all, in international affairs. There will never be any friends, only eternal interests.

Since the Bavarian aircraft manufacturing factory only has a large order of Zhang Xuewu, looking at the whole world, I'm afraid that only Zhang Xuewu can buy 200 fighters in batches. Therefore, for Zhang Xuewu's requirements for the assembly of spare parts and the import of a large number of spare parts, Bavaria Without the instructions of the government axe, the Asian Aircraft Manufacturing Plant strives to complete the transaction share stipulated in the contract, and is ready to send a large number of technicians and engineers to Baotou to guide the assembly, maintenance and repair work.

Zhang Xuewu also gave a positive response to the enthusiasm of the Germans. After all, the Bavarian aircraft manufacturing factory has made a major adjustment to the purchase unit price of the aircraft. It seems that there is basically no profit, but in fact, a large number of accessories and aircraft parts and the latest aviation engines have made Pakistan The Bavarian aircraft factory made a lot of money.

Being able to buy 200 fighter jets with 120 aircraft is undoubtedly a major good news for Zhang Xuewu. Mutual benefit is the basis for long-term business.

When Gao Zhihang came to Zhang Xuewu's office, he almost broke in without knocking on the door. Zhang Xuewu looked at Gao Zhihang with a smile and said, "Immediately organize fifty pilots to go to Germany to receive fighters!"

"Do you want so many than fifty people?" Previously, Zhang Xuewu only promised Gao Zhihang that there would be fighters, but he did not tell him the specific number. According to Gao Zhihang, Zhang Xuewu only bought 20 or 30 at most. It is likely to be the old-fashioned double-wing Hawke in the United States, but he actually sent 50 people to Germany to test the new aircraft!

Zhang Xuewu handed the design drawing of FB-109 to Gao Zhihang: "Gao Zhihang was almost stunned when he looked at these data? The latest monoplane fighter in the world? Is this a cutting-edge weapon that Zhang Xueliang and Nanjing Zheng Axe can't afford?

Gao Zhihang took a deep breath and asked carefully, "How many such advanced fighters are the commander going to prepare? Twenty? ? As long as there are 30 aircraft, I can put all the air fleets of the Kwantung Army on the ground!"

After Gao Zhihang finished speaking, he also regretted it a little. Rehe, Chahar and Suiyuan were waiting to be promoted. The army was thrifty and tightened his belt. Only the Air Force paid double salary. I'm afraid Zhang Xueliang can't afford it, because this is not only the problem of 30 aircraft, but also a series of logistical support problems. Skilled ground crew and strong support are the embodiment of the combat effectiveness of fighters. Simply put, the air force is piled up with money!

Zhang Xuewu looked at Gao Zhihang and said with a smile, "In July, the first batch of 200 of these multi-functional fighters will be put into service. It is expected that the second batch of about 70 improved models will also be put into service in the second half of 35 years. If there is enough funds at that time, I will consider increasing the rules of the air force. Model."

"Two hundred and seventy? And the scale needs to be increased?" Gao Zhihang was suddenly petrified. He looked around Zhang Xuewu's simple office. Where did he look like a feudal official? I heard that the commander of the army only ordered a stove at night, in order to save coal? I'm afraid no one will believe it.

Now such a person has to be equipped with 270 advanced all-metal single-wing fighters? Zhang Xuewu looked at Gao Zhihang and said seriously, "The territory of the country also includes the territory and sea territory of the motherland. Do you know how excited the officers and soldiers on the ground are when you support Rehe? In order to save a pilot, they even paid the price of more than 200 people, and they have no regrets. The sky of the country needs you to defend with blood, but I can't let you fly backward fighters to sprinkle blood on the sky. Sacrifice should also be meaningful. I can eat less and drink less, and officials can take it. Half salary, but the soldiers of the Air Force must be equipped with the most advanced fighters!"

Gao Zhihang's eyes were full of tears. It can be said that from this moment on, only Zhang Xuewu existed in Gao Zhihang's eyes. Isn't that what they really need to understand the air force?

Zhang Xuewu smiled and said, "Brother Zhihang! Do you want to go back to Peiping?"

Gao Zhihang shook his head with a slight smile and said, "The humble position is willing to drive the horse to drive the blue blood in the sky for the commander of the army and defend our Chinese airspace, but there is still a breath of our generation, and we will never let Kou be rampant."

Zhang Xuewu nodded with satisfaction and said, "I'm waiting for your words!" Every inch of land in China is left to us by our ancestors. What we lost yesterday is destined to be taken back today. Even if we can't take it back today, we must take it back tomorrow! This is the responsibility and obligation of our descendants of Yan and Huang. The territory of the motherland cannot be lost. If the enemy invades boldly, even if an inch of mountains and rivers is an inch of flesh and blood, they will fight to the end with the enemy.

Go back and get ready! From today on, the flight unit directly under our Rehe Legion has officially changed its name to "Flying Tigers"! Zhang Xuewu took out a thick leather jacket military uniform from his wardrobe. There was a huge tiger head on the chest of the military uniform, and a tiger with wings on his left arm!

Gao Zhihang left with an excited salute. Zhang Xuewu looked at Gao Zhihang's back with a trace of pride. What's the name of the Flying Bears? Who has ever seen a flying bear? How good are the Flying Tigers? It's majestic and exciting! As for the name of the U.S. military support air force in China, it's not Zhang Xuewu's business. You don't have to leave it to outsiders with a good name? Although General Chen Nade is one of the few real friends of the Chinese people, Zhang Xuewu also decided not to be kind once.

And the honor tank is just a transitional name that confuses the outside world, because once the names such as tiger, leopard and jackal are used, experienced military analysts can combine the appearance of the tank to analyze the overall surname and its tactical and strategic use. In order not to expose the advantages of the honor tank, so Zhang Xuewu has to wait for the tank to be equipped with troops before making a specific name!

As the saying goes, Zhang Xuewu is energetic all day long, but the snowstorms in the two provinces of Rehe and Suiyuan also show that the local government axe has insufficient ability to deal with disasters, so Zhang Xuewu directly took the pretext of a large number of dismissal of officials and admitted most counties as a military management model.

In addition, some time ago, Yao Le's actions were extraordinary. More than 100 county magistrates and officials on the list were looted by the enthusiastic bandits of Rehe, Chahar and Suiyuan. These bandits came and went like dust, which made almost all the officials in office in the three provinces feel frightened, especially those who relied on gifts to prepare for reinstatement. The officials of Da Lao Te Lao were thoroughly and seriously looted by the bandits, and they didn't even let go of a copper coin?

The banditry of Rehe, Chahar and Suiyuan made all the officials who took office and served in office uneasy. A large number of officials abandoned their jobs and fled, and there were even people who left.

For a while, Chahar, Rehe and Suiyuan can be said to talk about banditry, but this is also limited to the officialdom of the three provinces. There are legends about these good men who rob the rich and help the poor. Some people even say that the heavenly soldiers and generals will go down to the earth, so that these corrupt officials will not be three feet high in the three provinces of Chahar, Rehe and Suiyuan. The ground is three feet thin!

(to be continued)