The direct or indirect mobilization of more than 100,000 people and hundreds of large pieces of equipment lasted as long as a month, and the firepower implementation phase lasted as long as seven days.

Exercises of this specification have daily organs, and the western exercise and training headquarters and the organs of the military region work together, which is basically a set of personnel and two brands. The end of each year's exercise means that preparations for the next year's exercise will be launched, and the connection between the front and back is very tight, which reflects the importance of the "western" military exercise.

As for the Sabotage King Brigade, they are now preparing for the work, and for the basic tactical units, more than two weeks of preparation time is already very sufficient.

The first thing to do is to fly as many as possible and have initial combat effectiveness before the exercise begins, otherwise the training command will not agree to let them fly the SU-27 to participate in the exercise.

The pressure on the maintenance of aircraft has increased sharply. Previously, there were only four SU-27UBKs flying for five consecutive days of ultra-high-intensity flight, and four instructors led the flight training, so no matter how much support pressure was great, it would not be too great. Now Li Zhan has given an order, and all fighters have taken off for training.

That's a collective carnival of up to sixteen heavy fighters!

Li Zhan, a commander led a troop that was always on the verge of the limit, and he believed in a simple and crude way to improve combat effectiveness - to produce miracles with great force.

When mobilizing the officers and men, he said very directly: "The way to enhance the combat effectiveness of any unit can be summed up in two words, and more training. Specific to our aviation units, it is also two words, burning oil. Only by consuming a large amount of aviation fuel can we achieve the goal of improving combat effectiveness. The western military exercise is just around the corner, and it is the first time that our regiment has participated in a large-scale military operation since it was refurbished with a third-generation aircraft, and it is of great significance. However, we have not yet formed combat effectiveness, and under the situation of tight time and heavy tasks, I really can't find a better way than to practice hard. ”

The maintenance and aviation doctors were nervous, and as soon as the fighter plane took off, they all had to run at full capacity.

When the weather is beautiful, every day is a day of flight. Li Zhan took the lead, driving his No. 01 SU-27SK to take the lead and soared into the sky, and flew for a full four hours until the fuel warning did not land.

From the Beiku Mountains to the south to Wugu Lake, from the Dongkuchang Station across the desert to the westernmost border, more than 1,000 kilometers wide from east to west, and more than 700 kilometers long from north to south, this area containing deserts, Gobi deserts, hills, mountains, lakes, rivers, and other complex terrain is not only the training airspace of the 101 Regiment, but also the area of the "western" military exercise.

The 101st Regiment has a geographical advantage, and they are most familiar with the exercise area, and Li Zhan even directly asked the pilots of the Wang Brigade to conduct training directly over the exercise area. Diligence can make up for clumsiness, fly twice if it doesn't work once, fly three times if it doesn't work twice, and fly until the melon is ripe.

Everyone was in full swing to engage in high-intensity targeted training, but four pilots flew in a step-by-step manner. Nie Jianfeng, Tang Leilei, Han Hongjun, and Li Zixin, the four who were on combat readiness duty, could only follow the normal training plan, because they were basically certain that they would not participate in the military exercise.

Looking at the whole world, the "western" military exercise is definitely one of the largest military exercises, and it is an extremely regrettable thing for every soldier to miss such an important military exercise. In particular, when the North Kudeo Station was the main air base for this exercise, I could only wait in the combat readiness duty room for the alarm lights that might not light up for a long time.

It just so happens that Han Hongjun and Li Zixin are the best in the modification training of the sabotage king team, and good steel must be used on the blade, even if the blade may not see blood for decades.

Nie Jianfeng is an instructor, and he has to do the ideological work of the Korean Red Army and Li Zixin, so he has been on duty with the two of them these days.

Outside, fighter planes are roaring incessantly, take-offs and landings are taking place, and everyone is in full swing engaged in training, and it takes a strong concentration and self-dedication to sit quietly here in the combat readiness duty room.

Standing at the window enviously watching a SU-27SK rush to speed up and take off, Han Hongjun sighed and said when he turned around, "It's Wu Zhen, this kid took off and landed for the second time today." ”

Li Zixin sat in front of the combat table, spread out an internal textbook and looked at it absentmindedly, and when he heard this, he said, "Wu Zhen's third-generation aircraft has surpassed us in flight hours, and I saw the captain make statistics yesterday. ”

"Ugh." Han Hongjun sighed and sat down.

Nie Jianfeng sat at his desk with the red telephone, read the technical manual of the SU-27, and said, "You will eventually fly more than them." A police patrol lasts at least three hours. The captain of the group clearly mentioned that not only will the military exercise not affect our combat readiness duty, but during the military exercise, our police patrol density will be greater, mainly high-frequency patrols on the side of the airspace line. ”

"Instructor, when does it start?" Han Hongjun suddenly became interested.

They all have family backgrounds, their fathers have assets of tens of millions, and they really don't care about any trolley fees, the main thing is to fly, as long as they can fly, in fact, whether it is a drill or a combat readiness duty, they will not care too much about the difference. From this point of view, it is full of the style of the destruction king brigade.

Nie Jianfeng said, "At the beginning of the exercise, our police patrols will also begin to increase the intensity, but there will be tasks at any time before that." ”

He pointed to the red telephone, then changed the topic to a lighter one, and said with a smile, "I heard that the captain said that you came to marry at the same time and conceive at the same time, this is too coincidental, right?" ”

"Well, who's to say it isn't." As soon as Han Hongjun remembered that Cheng Mengxiao's stomach was brewing a magical little life, he directly looked smirked, and the ignorance and panic of being a first-time father were undoubtedly revealed.

Li Zixin was also inexplicably happy, and said, "My mother came over some time ago, and she bought a house directly in Beikucheng and lived here, and she didn't even let Wanqing go to work." ”

"His mother bought a big villa, covering an area of more than one acre with a garden, and several of the seven aunts and eight aunts came, so they almost offered his daughter-in-law as an ancestor." Han Hongjun said with a smile.

Nie Jianfeng said in surprise, "Li Zixin, you are the rich second generation?" ”

"Instructor, don't listen to Han Hongjun's nonsense, it's not a villa, it's an ordinary building, the place is relatively large, and the one on the outskirts of the city is the house in the village. He is the second generation of rich, and there are houses in major cities across the country. Li Zixin hurriedly said.

Nie Jianfeng looked at the two of them and said with emotion, "No wonder I've never heard you mention the rod fee, no wonder you never asked about this matter, it turns out that you are really rich!" ”

"Don't say that, instructor, we are soldiers and wars, and it's too vulgar to have money." Han Hongjun hurriedly said.

Nie Jianfeng smiled and said, "Do you mean the captain?" ”

"No, no, no!" Han Hongjun hurriedly denied it.

There was a dull rumbling sound outside, and from the sound you could tell that a behemoth was approaching at a steady pace. The sound was thicker than that of a transport plane, as if it were coming from underground.

"The bomber division's arrived." Nie Jianfeng raised his eyebrows, got up and ran outside to look up. Sure enough, a H-6 Dapeng generally appeared in the south with its wings spread, and it was still relatively far away to see which sub-model it was.

At this time, Li Zhan drove the No. 01 fighter to fly on the side of the H-6 to assist these behemoths in landing at the North Reservoir Station. The bomber division was transferred from a place more than 1,000 kilometers away, and a total of eight bombers came over, forming the main bombing force of the air forces in the "west" military exercise, and was responsible for tactical precision strikes.

Li Zhan carefully observed the gray-and-white painted H-6 close at hand, the fuselage tactical number is 20008, and the formation is very familiar, it is the 28th Bomber Division that will be stationed in Beiku for training every year, but Li Zhan is sure that these H-6s are definitely not any of the previous ones.

That is, the 28th Division has again fucking modified a new model of bomber.

"Two holes eight, you're on the landing course, keep your attitude and land." The tower called the first regular H-6.

Li Zhan could hear the radio conversation, and after confirming that all the landing gear of the H-6 was lowered, he directly told the captain of the H-6. At the same time, the observer of the tower also confirmed the condition of the landing gear and reported to the commander, so as to ensure a smooth landing.

The SU-27 is big and heavy enough, and the maximum take-off weight is only about 30 tons, and the maximum take-off weight of the H-6 is close to 80 tons, and the H-6 is only a medium bomber. With a wingspan of more than 50 meters, it is already larger than the average airliner.

Li Zhan maintained a level flight, and watched the 20008 H-6 land steadily on the runway, and taxi out for two kilometers before slowing down and driving out of the runway. Li Zhan couldn't help but be stunned, judging from the smoke raised by the H-6 touching the landing gear tires and the distance they landed and taxied, they definitely took off and transitioned with full fuel, so that when they landed, they still carried more fuel.

There are strict requirements for the take-off weight and landing weight of the aircraft, and if the weight exceeds the maximum landing weight, it is not allowed to land.

Judging from this point, the 28th Division also has a full sense of actual combat and is ready to go into battle at any time.

Li Zhan is sure that the eight H-6s that came over can definitely take off again at any time without the need for refueling.

After making a U-turn in the north, Li Zhan continued to accompany the second H-6 to observe the appearance of the plane and ensure that nothing went wrong. It took a total of 40 minutes for all eight H-6s to land. When Li Zhan went around the field to observe the station, he saw a station that was almost crammed to the brim. Such a scene is exciting.

The 101st Regiment itself is a large-scale flight regiment, with 50 J-7 series fighters in the second and third brigades, plus 16 SU-27 and No. 037 Jian-7E fighters in the first brigade, a full 67 fighters, plus eight H-6 planes arriving at the site, and 75 fighters stationed at the North Reservoir Station, concentrating 70 percent of the air power of the "western" military exercise.

"This game has finally regained the glory of the year." Li Zhan said with emotion after landing.

Lin Haodong, the commander of the tower, said, "It's just the norm at the Xixian station." ”

"Deputy Lin, it's better to be tactful." Li Zhan said with a smile, drove the fighter into the tarmac, unlinked, opened the cockpit cover, took off the flight helmet, and breathed a heavy sigh.

What Lin Haodong said was a fact, but it was just a fact that the officers and men of the North Reservoir Station did not like very much. From the point of view of the scale of the station, the Xixian station and the Beikuchang station are about the same, both have a three-kilometer runway, and the capacity can reach seventy or eighty aircraft, but the Xixian station is at the deputy division level, and there are forty or fifty third-generation aircraft for training activities every day. This is not comparable to the North Reservoir Station. Since Li Zhan arrived in Beiku, the situation has changed, and there is now a thriving scene.

Jumping into the commuter car, Li Zhan asked Pei Lei to drive to the repair shop. The apron of the mainframe is on the side of the repair shop, and there are only three, so the other H-6s can only be parked in the open space in front of the repair shop.

Li Zhan submitted a proposal for the renovation of the apron, focusing on the centralized refueling mechanism, laying fuel and lubricating oil supply lines on each apron, and installing electric power units such as oxygen and nitrogen. The maintenance can be carried out directly to the apron for pre-flight support, and there is no longer a need for station delivery, let alone a bunch of ground power trucks, refueling trucks, and oxygen vehicles.

However, this involves a huge amount of renovation funds, which cannot be decided by the station, and it may not be possible to see the results in a short period of time if it is implemented. But this will be one direction, whether it is a permanent airfield or a field airfield.

When Li Zhan arrived at the door of the repair shop, Xue Xiangdong was already talking to Chen Jialiang, the chief of staff of the 28th Division, and behind them was the 20008 H-6.

"Lao Chen, he is Li Zhan, and he is the one who flew with him just now." Xue Xiangdong pointed to Li Zhan, who was striding over, and introduced him to Chen Jialiang.

Chen Jialiang returned the salute with a smile and saluted Li Zhan, and then shook hands, "Captain Li, it's better to see than to hear, I have admired your name for a long time." ”

"Hello chief, what is my name, I'm a flyer." Li Zhan said with a smile.

"Five first-class skills, the key is that you are still alive." Chen Jialiang said with a smile, it could be seen that he was also an upright person, "There are legends about you everywhere in the army, and many old Lu are also passing them on, Captain Li, you are a legend, do you know?" ”

Xue Xiangdong said with a smile, "Chief of Staff Chen has been talking to me about this matter just now, and the situation is even more exaggerated than I imagined, even the army troops are passing it on." Li Zhan, this typical estimate of yours should be set up in the whole army. ”

Li Zhan was frightened, and hurriedly said, "Don't don't, head of the regiment, you don't know me yet, I really don't want to be famous, what is typical and atypical, there are too many people who are more worthy of publicity than me." ”

"yes, you don't want to figure out the rod fee." Chen Jialiang said with a smile.

Li Zhan was shocked in his heart, and said solemnly, "Chief, chief, this, this, this kind of rumor has actually spread?" I firmly disagree with a small group of people's sarcastic attacks on me, when a soldier fights a war everything is centered on winning the war, what rod fee is not rod fee, I think some people wear colored glasses to look at people! ”

"No need to explain, we understand the situation." Chen Jialiang said with a smile, "Do you want to know about the tie-down fee of the H-6?" ”

"Yes, chief, I haven't seen this H-6, which model is it, you should have driven the H-type last year, right?" Li Zhan naturally cut the topic to the H-6.

Chen Jialiang and Xue Xiangdong looked at each other and smiled, and the former said, "That's right, it's a new model, and we've only been driving it for more than three months, and it's a K-type." You see, there is a down-looking radar under the nose of the H-type, the appearance characteristics are obvious, the K-type has more moving places, the radar is integrated in it, and the other is to replace the fly-by-wire control system, improve the intake tract of the engine, and look more rounded and regular. Well, the engine is also a new model, with better fuel economy and can fly six thousand kilometers. ”

Li Zhan suddenly said, "There should be a plan for renewing the hair, and the range must be raised to the standard of 9,000 kilometers, which is the hard indicator requirement of the air division." ”

"You know a lot." Chen Jialiang stared at Li Zhan meaningfully.

Xue Xiangdong added, "Li Zhan is also the specific person in charge of the 228 project of the Air Division. ”

"The young man is very capable, and he is the person in charge of a big project at a young age." Chen Jialiang was even more surprised, and suddenly changed his words and said, "Since we are the person in charge of the big project, shouldn't we return the three tons of aviation fuel?" You're not short of fuel. ”

"Huh? What three tons of jet fuel? Li Zhan was surprised, and scolded Zheng Kaiyun in his heart.

Isn't it just three tons of jet fuel, and you will complain to the bomber? It seems that Zheng Kaiyun is not an atmospheric person, he is simply stingy to the point of outrageousness.

Chen Jialiang smiled and waved his hand, "Forget it, it's my meeting gift." Captain Li, I'm looking for your help. ”

"You talk, I still have something to do over there." Xue Xiangdong said, shook hands with Chen Jialiang again, turned around and got into the commuter car and left without hesitation.

Chen Jialiang watched the commuter car go away, and said with a smile, "Your regiment leader is also a person who does not suffer." ”

Needless to say, it must be the resources of the "228" project.

"We have a number of ammunition, and there are requirements on it, which are to be used in the exercise. However, I want to use the remaining time to do a live-fire training, Captain Li, I want to borrow some ammunition from you. Chen Jialiang said straight to the point, "At most, half a year, when the ammunition allocated to me next year arrives, I will return it to you as soon as possible." ”

Heh, this thing has to be borrowed and has to be returned? Now the debtors are all uncles.

Li Zhan said euphemistically, "Chief, it's not that I don't help, the resources of the 228 project are also numerous, aviation fuel and ammunition, etc., must be clear, I'm really sorry." ”

"Xiao Li, don't be sloppy with me, I can't talk to you if I don't inquire about the situation clearly?" Chen Jialiang frowned and said in a deep voice, "Subject research, subject research, in the final analysis, is not to be out, can it be concluded if it is stored in the warehouse?" You get a long-range penetration tactical bombing plan, and we will carry it out, you can take our plane to observe together, you can also fly the plane to accompany the observation, all in all, I will personally give you the final summary. ”

I have to say that Li Zhan's heart was moved. Before the troops form a ground combat capability, let the H-6 first carry out a long-range attack and a precision strike after penetrating the defense, which can not only accumulate experience but also enrich the content of the "228" topic.

However, Chen Jialiang asked for expensive precision-guided munitions, not rockets that could not be shot casually, and this could not be easily agreed.

Li Zhan said in embarrassment, "Chief of Staff Chen, our guided munitions are only that little a year, and you know, after the Su Liangqi on my side has formed a combat effectiveness, they all rely on these guided munitions to improve their ground strike capabilities." ”

"You can apply again, I know better than you how much attention is paid to the big subject of the Air Division, and I dare to say that the superiors will definitely continue to allocate it to you." Chen Jialiang persuaded that in order to do a few more fucking shots, he also didn't want to be the chief of staff at the regimental level, and said in a low voice, "I don't want much, all eight fighters will shoot one, you give me eight." Besides, I'll definitely pay you back. ”

"Eight!" Li Zhan's eyes were about to pop out, and he said with a wry smile, "Chief of Staff Chen, eight, millions of one, you want me tens of millions at once, this is not good!" Absolutely not! ”

Air-to-surface missiles are millions of dollars, an absolute golden bump. If he wanted one or two, Li Zhan gritted his teeth and gave it, and it was a big deal to save some of it later, but it would be impossible to use eight of them, he had a total of ten air-to-ground missiles in his hand, thinking that he could use two or three a year for three or four years.

Chen Jialiang also realized that this was a bit difficult for a strong man, and after a while, he pondered for a while and said, "That's six, but you have to give me more ammunition outside the defense area." ”

"That thing is also expensive, okay?" Li Zhan couldn't cry or laugh, "Chief of Staff Chen, you are used to living a good life in a big family, and when you go out, you are squandering dozens of tons of aviation fuel. No, no, no, resolutely. Air-to-surface missiles can only lend you four, and ordinary aerial bombs can lend you more. First of all, you have to make a note for me. ”

"Four Ah......"

Chen Jialiang sighed, "Okay, it's better than nothing, so let's get more bombs, seven or eight tons, right?" ”

Li Zhan was speechless, and scolded in his heart, is the damn spending money on bombers so lavish?

"Alas, Chief of Staff Chen, how much do you pay for the rod? With such a big hand, there are not thousands of dollars that can be seen and built? Li Zhan shook his head with a wry smile and said.

Chen Jialiang smiled and said, "One thousand five." ”

"What!"

"Captain one thousand and five, how about it, it's higher than yours, are you interested in driving a bomber division, it's better than a fighter, it's stable enough, and you have more flight hours." Chen Jialiang teased Li Zhan with a smile.

However, Li Zhan actually looked serious and said solemnly, "It is not difficult to modify bombers, and there are many cross-border pilots. If you have a chance, you can really give it a try. ”

Seeing Li Zhan staring at the 20008 H-6K subconsciously licking his lips, Chen Jialiang reacted suddenly, he is nicknamed the little prince of the lever, I have nothing to do with him!

"Then this matter is decided, I will have a meeting in the afternoon to study the live-fire training, hand over the application report, and if everything goes well, it can be started the day after tomorrow. It's okay for you to hand over ammunition to me at any time, right? Chen Jialiang hurriedly opened the topic.

Li Zhan was absent-minded, still thinking about the matter of opening the H-6K, he nodded slightly and said, "Okay, no problem, just tell me directly when you want, I'll let the station pull it over for you." ”

"It's a deal."