When he set up air defense positions earlier, Hu Biao only wanted to use these air defense weapons to threaten the Japanese fighters that might appear. But he never thought that he would shoot down four fighters in one performance. This kind of record has never been seen in the War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression so far.

But if you really want to be more serious, Hu Biao knows that he can shoot down four fighters at one time, and it is more of a surprise to the Japanese army. Secondly, it is also the result of a bit of an accident with a lot of anti-aircraft weapons installed in the garden, and the combination of high and low altitudes.

If you do it again, you may not have such good luck. Ground-based air defense, which is often in a passive position. Fortunately, in these years, the air defense weapons are simple, and the performance of the fighter is not advanced, so it is indeed lucky to beat down four at once.

But for Hu Biao, who came from later generations, he felt that if he had the individual anti-aircraft missiles equipped by later generations, he would be able to shoot down all the Japanese fighters that came this time. It's a pity that this kind of thought can only be YY twice in my mind.

Looking at the cheering defenders in the presidential palace, Hu Biao, who was also very happy, said: "Company Commander Zhu, evacuate immediately, move all the machine guns into the attic of the presidential palace, and only keep the anti-aircraft gun positions in the garden." ”

"Sir, do you want to remove these anti-aircraft cannons now?"

"If you don't withdraw now, it's too late to withdraw later. The little devils suffered a loss, and even if they sent planes later, the first thing they would do was to destroy our air defense positions. If you don't withdraw now, let the brothers fight hard with the little devil fighters?

It's not worth it, move these anti-aircraft machine guns and machine guns to the reserve positions I gave you earlier. Although the air defense effect was not as strong as it is now, it could also threaten Japanese fighters diving at low altitudes, and could also provide long-range firepower for infantry. ”

Hearing Hu Biao say this, the company commander of the air defense company immediately realized that this kind of thing is indeed indispensable. If you really want to wait for the little devils to make a comeback, it will be difficult to ensure the safety of the sky over the presidential palace with their anti-aircraft firepower alone.

On the other hand, if the anti-aircraft machine guns and machine guns were transferred to the building of the presidential palace, it would be difficult for the Japanese army to destroy the machine gun and machine gun positions in the building, even if the Japanese bombed them. Correspondingly, the power of air defense will also be greatly reduced.

It's just used to deal with the little devil infantry who may attack the presidential palace, and the machine guns and machine guns fired flat-fire will also make the little devils frightened. As for anti-aircraft artillery, it was a little too cumbersome to transfer.

The most important thing is the position of the anti-aircraft artillery, which Hu Biao had already dug earlier. These anti-aircraft guns were all hidden in the pits, and even if the Japanese fighters strafed, they did not have to worry about being hit by bullets when they leaned into the position.

If the little devils send bombers to bomb the presidential palace later, these anti-aircraft guns, which have never been used, will also have a chance to shoot down the bombers that dropped bombs. The range of anti-aircraft guns is longer and more powerful than that of machine guns and machine guns.

Compared with the cheers of the defenders and the people of Jinling, Sadao Ushijima, who was ready to attack at any time, and the Japanese soldiers who participated in the battle, felt a little lost in their expressions. Six planes assisted in the battle, as a result of which four were shot down directly by the defenders.

This result was simply beyond the imagination of the Japanese army. The remaining two fighters escaped from the sky over Jinling, and looking at the attitude of flying in the air, many Japanese soldiers knew that these two fighters were also seriously damaged.

If you don't fly back to the airport in a hurry, you may also fall. If such a situation really happens, I believe that the army aviation troops will be furious. Even so, the loss of four fighters was enough to make the little devil feel distressed for a while.

Seeing that the fighter did not play a big role, the commander of the infantry wing, who was already ready to attack, also said cautiously: "Your Excellency, division commander, what about the next attack?" Is it still going to go as planned? ”

"Wait and see! Send a telegram to the heavy artillery brigade so that they are ready for the shelling. If there is no action on the part of the army aviation, we will directly use heavy artillery to completely destroy the presidential palace. Before nightfall, take the presidential palace at all costs! ”

It is clear that there is a limit to the patience of the headquarters, and if the division cannot capture the presidential palace before nightfall, Sadao Ushijima, as the commander of the division, is likely to be reprimanded and even canceled from the task of taking the main attack.

If such a situation really happens, it will be a great shame for Sadao Ushijima and his division. This is also the reason why Sadao Ushijima will emphasize to his subordinates that he must capture the presidential palace at all costs before nightfall.

The Japanese command, which was raising for the ceremony to enter the city, had also been waiting for news from the presidential palace. According to the previous plan of the headquarters, the entrance ceremony was carried out at the Zhongshan Gate, and then the headquarters was placed in the presidential palace.

Now it seems that this plan has to be changed, and the streets near the Zhongshan Gate to the presidential palace have all been reduced to the ruins of the battlefield. How could such a ruined place be used as a filming scene to highlight the achievements of the Japanese army?

It was learned that four of the six fighters sent by the Army Air Force were shot down by the defenders, and one of the other two fighters that escaped crashed on the way back to the airport, and only one fighter with less damage returned to the airport safely.

As a former commander, Matsui Ishine was also shocked and said, "What about Na? We lost five fighters? ”

"Yes, General! The only fighter that returned to the airfield was afraid that it would be difficult for him to take to the air again. According to the reports of the returning pilots, the defenders of China deployed a large number of anti-aircraft weapons in the garden of the presidential palace. ”

"Yaga! Why didn't they carry out aerial reconnaissance before they attacked? ”

His Royal Highness the Prince, who was staying on the sidelines, was also shocked and surprised by this kind of news. But in the eyes of His Royal Highness the Prince, how could it be possible to deal with their invincible air force with the air defense capability of the national army alone?

This situation must have something to do with the carelessness of the fighter team!

As a result, Zhong Zuo, who reported the situation, said in a slightly whisper: "Your Excellency Commander, the garden area of the presidential palace is a bit large, and the trees in it are also very tall. Fighters reconnoiter in the air, and it is difficult to detect the air defense positions camouflaged inside in advance. ”

Zhong Zuo, who explained the loss of Lu Hang a little, did not expect His Royal Highness the Prince to be angry again: "Eight Ge Ya Lu! Continue to send reports to the army and the airlines, asking them to dispatch fighter squadrons and bombers to completely raze the presidential palace to the ground. ”

Hearing such instructions, Nakasa looked at Matsui Ishine, and when he saw that the general was silent, he quickly stood up and said, "Hey! ”

When the order was re-issued to the army aviation unit, Matsui Ishine, in the name of the headquarters, sent a telegram to Sadao Ushijima again. The 18th Division was instructed to take the opportunity to storm the presidential palace after the army bombing was over.

For the defenders who held on to the presidential palace, they also captured as many prisoners alive as possible. The whereabouts of the commander surnamed Hu must be asked from the mouth of the captive. If the commander surnamed Hu broke through last night, the Japanese army must also pay attention to it in the later period.

If the commander surnamed Hu is still in the presidential palace, then it must be confirmed whether the other party is dead or alive. If you can catch it alive, you must make sure that it is safe. At least for Matsui Ishone, he was curious about the commander of the Jinling Dead Soldier Battalion.

Knowing that the Army Air Force would send fighters to help in the battle again, Ushijima Sadao also breathed a sigh of relief and said: "Notify the heavy artillery brigade to set the artillery position in the forward blocking position." After the bombardment, artillery bombardment was immediately carried out to completely destroy the blocking positions of the Chinese army. ”

"Hey!"

Since the Air Force sent fighter planes to bomb the Presidential Palace, the heavy artillery brigade did not have many heavy artillery shells, and Ushijima Sadao felt that it was most suitable to use the blocking position garrisoned by Qin Tianyou. Under the double blow, the morale of the defenders must be severely damaged!

As for the Japanese army's adjustment of combat deployment and taking out the frame of killing chickens with knives, Hu Biao naturally did not know very well. Taking advantage of the fact that the Japanese army had not yet launched an attack, Hu Biao personally accompanied the air defense company to transfer the air defense machine gun and machine gun to the floor of the presidential palace.

The muzzles of the guns were aimed at the outside of the presidential palace, and some were aimed at the air, which could effectively defend against Japanese fighters diving and strafing at low altitudes in the direction where the windows were located. The muzzle-down machine guns and cannons can hit the imp infantry out of the window.

While the station was busy adjusting its combat deployment, the fighters in charge of air defense alert sounded the air defense alarm again. The defending troops, who had been reinforcing the fortifications, quickly returned to the dugout again, and countless eyes looked at the sky again.

Looking at the dozen or so fighters flying from afar, as well as the bombers following behind the fighter formation, Chen Gongshu, who stayed by Hu Biao's side, said with a wry smile: "Brother, we seem to have stabbed a hornet's nest!" ”

"It doesn't matter! Come on, come on! Anyway, sooner or later, there will be this day, and if we can beat down four fighters, we have already earned it, haven't we? ”

Compared with Chen Gongshu's nervousness, Hu Biao behaved very calmly, staying in front of the basement of the presidential palace, quietly watching these fighter jets flying over the presidential palace again. As for the garden, Hu Biao handed over the command of the air defense company commander to himself.

The group of fighters that arrived over the presidential palace soon went straight to the garden of the presidential palace under the leadership of the pilot aircraft. Countless machine-gun bullets flew the branches and leaves of the trees growing in the garden, and from time to time the branches were broken.

At this time, Hu Biao said: "Pass my order, the floor air defense fire, shoot when you have the opportunity, don't let the little devil fighter be too arrogant." They are in the light, we are in the dark, let the warriors not be afraid, fight with them! ”

With Hu Biao's order, the anti-aircraft guns and cannons that had been transferred to the front of the floor windows fired scattered bullets and shells again. Looking at the bullets and shells coming out of the floor, the fighters dodged quickly.

For a time, over the entire Presidential Palace, countless planes were spinning and flying, and countless bullets and shells were weaving a dense network of firepower over the Presidential Palace. In the face of the anti-aircraft fire fired in the floor, the Japanese pilots were indeed surprised.

Even many pilots said directly: "Baga! Didn't you say that the air defense positions of the Chinese army were located in the garden? Damn, what is the deal with all this anti-aircraft fire? There are anti-aircraft weapons everywhere, and we are in danger! ”

It was at this time that the commander of the air defense company who was staying in the garden, looking at the anti-aircraft fire that was fighting with the Japanese fighters, immediately ordered: "Enter the position and start a counterattack!" Aim at those bombers and hit me! ”

Began to move the muzzles of the anti-aircraft guns, hiding in the pit positions dug in advance, and eight anti-aircraft guns opened fire again. When these anti-aircraft guns roared and fired the shells into the air, the bombers located at high altitude were also completely dumbfounded.

The bomber pilot, who was about to drop aerial bombs below, did not expect that there would be anti-aircraft artillery capable of threatening the bombers on the air defense positions of the presidential palace. Caught off guard, a bomber was blown up directly in the air!