Looking at the Japanese fighter jets that dropped a few strings of bombs, they finally had no choice but to fly away from the air defense above Wocheng. The military and civilians of Wocheng, who had made air defense preparations in advance, also seemed relieved. Zhao Chengwu, who walked out of the hidden place, also began to order the fire to extinguish and save people.

Thinking of Hu Biao's explanation before leaving, Zhao Chengwu lamented Hu Biao's foresight. Compared to the past, the troops guarding the city had already received news in advance and quickly organized the people to covertly prevent air strikes.

Although there are still casualties between military and civilians, compared with the previous slaughter of the people and defenders in the city by Japanese fighter jets, the losses this time are very small. Through this air defense, Zhao Chengwu finally learned a move to effectively reduce casualties.

Through a cooperative battle, Zhao Chengwu knew very well that it was indeed his luck to get the opportunity to lead troops this time. Even though Bai Chongxi knew that the recovery of Wocheng City was not the credit of Zhao Chengwu's army. However, this credit would still be counted on Zhao Chengwu.

Although only two small counties were recovered, it was a record worthy of publicity for the National Army and the National Government. With this contribution to regaining lost land, Zhao Chengwu's future development in the army will probably be further improved.

Zhao Chengwu, who had this understanding, also sighed: "General Feihu is really worthy of his reputation! No wonder Chief Bai said that dealing with him will bring many benefits in the future. It seems that after dealing with him, you really have to deal with him well!"

Before some things are proven, they will make people feel a little suspicious. Now that I have personally experienced Hu Biao's strength and mystery, Zhao Chengwu also does not doubt Hu Biao's ability and strength at all, and knows that he is indeed lucky this time.

Even when cooperating with war, as long as Hu Biao issued an order, he would instruct his subordinates to strictly implement it. If they suspected that Hu Biao would cheat people earlier, then after the battle, all subordinates would be convinced by Hu Biao.

The remaining three main groups brought by Zhao Chengwu have been sent from Mengcheng and are ready to take over Mengcheng at any time. Considering that the situation here has basically been opened, Zhao Chengwu also reported to Bai Chongxi, hoping that the war zone can send some more troops here.

By recapturing the two counties occupied by the Japanese, Zhao Chengwu also saw that the Japanese army lacked military strength in the surrounding counties. If he did not take this opportunity to recover a few more counties, it would be difficult to find this opportunity when the Japanese reacted.

Moreover, Zhao Chengwu also knew that only by regaining a few more county towns, even if the Japanese launched a counterattack in the future, they could rely on these recovered county towns to block the Japanese army step by step. Through this blocking, the strength of the Japanese army will be continuously consumed.

When he received the telegram from Zhao Chengwu, Bai Chongxi, who was supervising the war in the rear, looked at the secret telegram that Hu Biao had just sent earlier, stared at the map hanging on the wall and said, "General Feihu's courage is really extraordinary!"

"Sir, compared to places like Mengcheng, the Japanese have gathered a lot of troops in Bengbu. If they really want to fight the Japanese airport, it may turn into a big war. With our current troops alone, it is afraid that it will be difficult to deal with the Japanese counterattack."

Bai Chongxi was indeed surprised to learn that Hu Biao planned to raid the Japanese airport built in Bengbu. But he also knew that if he could remove the Japanese airport, the anti-Japanese troops from all over the country would not have to be wary of the Japanese air raids in a short period of time.

In addition, Bai Chongxi also knew that the Wuhan battlefield is now in a stalemate. However, from the overall situation of the battlefield, it should be a matter of time before Wuhan falls. Even if this battle fails, it will greatly affect the morale of the War of Resistance.

If a round of recovery offensives can be launched around Xuzhou, it may also reverse some people's suspicion and disappointment in the war of resistance. Although the risks are not small, once they succeed, the benefits and political benefits will be very considerable.

Thinking of this, Bai Chongxi quickly said: "Send a telegram to Chief Li to ask for his opinion. I personally think this is a very good opportunity. We don't deploy many troops here, but the Japanese have fewer troops than us.

At present, the Japanese are advancing layer by layer, trying to encircle our main force in Wuhan. If we can reopen a new battlefield here and recover the lost territory occupied by the Japanese army earlier, what do you think the people will think of us?"

The officers who are qualified to know that Hu Biao, Li and Bai are undoubtedly the confidants of Li and Bai. They also know very well that the political benefits mentioned by Bai Chongxi are also related to the future political status of the Guangxi clan in China.

Since the War of Resistance Against Japan, the people are eager for news of victory. Whoever has the ability to turn the tide is the hero in the eyes of the people. For the current generals of the Guangxi clan, both Li and Bai are eager to have more prestige in the army and the government.

Moreover, Bai Chongxi believed that in the current unfavorable situation of the War of Resistance Against Japan, Chiang Kai-shek should be more eager for victory than him. No matter how Chiang Kai-shek emphasized "for time with space", in the eyes of many ordinary people, being unable to stop the Japanese army was Chiang Kai-shek's failure.

After hearing Bai Chongxi's words, an officer soon suggested: "Sir, if General Feihu really can take down the Japanese airport in Bengbu, can we take this opportunity to send some pilots?"

"I'm afraid it's too late to go in terms of time!"

"If we just drive the plane back, Beizhi thinks it shouldn't be a big problem. In our army, there are actually many officers from flight cadets. They have learned to fly planes earlier and are familiar with the performance of Japanese fighter jets."

As several well-known local warlords in China, the Gui army also formed its own air force, and even opened an aviation school and purchased aircraft. However, after the outbreak of the Anti-Japanese War, it was difficult for the Guangxi Air Force to have a chance to use it.

This time, Hu Biao suddenly thought of raiding the Japanese airport in Bengbu. Hu Biao had a bold idea, that is, to find an opportunity to raid the airport, and drive the Japanese fighter planes parked at the airport back to the rear safe area.

If this can be done, Hu Biao might also find an opportunity to discuss some conditions with Bai Chongxi or Dai Li, and organize his own air force directly under his command when necessary. With such a force, it should play a greater role.

As for building the airport, Hu Biao felt that it was not a big problem. The airports in the past are different from those in later generations. They only need a flat and solid ground to take off and land fighter jets. As long as they are camouflaged, it should not be a big problem to hide a few fighter jets.

Even after sending a telegram to Bai Chongxi and Dai Li, Hu Biao ordered the troops stationed in Maling Mountain to build a temporary airport in the mountains. The scale does not need to be too large, as long as the plane can take off and land normally, there is a place to hide the plane.

In this way, in the future, Hu Biao will fight against the Japanese army in Suzhou Province. As long as the arrangement is properly, the air force can be occasionally dispatched to support it. At this moment, the surrounding areas of Maling Mountain have been controlled by Hu Biao's subordinates, so there is no need to worry about being discovered by the Japanese army in a short period of time.

The reason is very simple. Hu Biao did not think about modifying the Japanese fighter jets. At present, air supremacy is basically controlled by the Japanese army. Occasionally, several domestic fighter jets appeared at high altitudes, and the Japanese would not suspect that this was not their plane.

Correspondingly, for Bai Chongxi, he naturally hoped that an air force would be able to listen to his dispatch. Compared to the time it took for the National Government to send pilots over, it would undoubtedly take a shorter time to select some pilots with driving experience from the army.

After listening to the advice of the staff officer, Bai Chongxi nodded in agreement and said, "You are responsible for this matter. After the list comes out, select officers with relatively rich flight experience and immediately come to the command center to report."

"Yes, sir!"

After the same information was sent to Dai Li, although Dai Li was a little moved, he knew that the distance water could not relieve his near thirst. In addition, Chiang Kai-shek attached great importance to the Air Force, and the current air force located in the mountain city was even more so.

Compared to the cost of training infantry and artillery, the cost of training pilots is undoubtedly higher. Dai Li thought it was still very adventurous to send these pilots to the front line to perform an unreliable mission.

Looking at the replies sent by Bai Chongxi and Dai Li one after another, Hu Biao also sighed: "Whether the Air Force or the Infantry, only by conducting actual combat can one become an elite. How can the Air Force trained in the rear defend airspace?"

He could understand Dai Li's difficulties, but Hu Biao still did not agree with Dai Li's approach. Of course, Dai Li also said in his letter that this decision was not made by him, but after asking Chiang Kai-shek, Chiang Kai-shek did not agree, but only told him to destroy those enemy planes.

In fact, the flight troops trained by the National Government are more piloting fighter jets supported by the Soviet side. The performance of these fighter jets has some advantages compared to the Japanese fighter jets. However, the air combat experience is far inferior to that of the Japanese army.

But Hu Biao knew very well that as the new Japanese fighter jets began to enter service, the Soviet fighter jets that the National Army regarded as treasured at present would soon be eliminated. This also means that the air force trained by the National Government would be difficult to play its due role.

In contrast, the US military's actions in the later period were different from those in the Soviet army. In addition to aiding fighter jets and trainers, the National Government also sent air force pilots with rich air combat experience to cooperate with the National Air Force to fight with the Japanese army.

It is a pity that the fighter jets developed by the US military in the early days were still no match for the Japanese Zero fighter jets. It was not until the US military developed a new fighter jet for the Zero that this situation was reversed and eventually damaged the Japanese Air Force.

Hu Biao, who knew these situations, never thought that he would form an air force that could suppress the Japanese army in a short time. In fact, Hu Biao only needed such an air force in his hands, and he would be satisfied if he could occasionally raid the Japanese army.

Even the pilots sent to Luzon for training, Hu Biao also told them to pay more attention to learning the technology of flying bombers and transport aircraft. In terms of fighter jets, Hu Biao really didn't consider buying too much from the US military.

The reason is very simple. Even if the US military's current main fighter jets are currently equipped with the Japanese Zero fighter jets in the future, it will be difficult for him to gain air combat advantages. Since we know this, how could Hu Biao spend that in vain?

In contrast, the bombers and transport aircraft currently developed by the US military still have certain advantages over the Japanese in terms of performance. This also means that Hu Biao will not have to worry about being eliminated in the future for some time.

The least amount of money to form the most cost-effective air force is Hu Biao’s current concept of the air force. In terms of naval ships, Hu Biao also pays more attention to purchasing conventional submarines with excellent performance, and Hu Biao is not very interested in the surface ship!
Chapter completed!