Although the situation of the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression has entered a stage of strategic stalemate, war clouds are still gathering in the occupied areas and the confrontation areas. Hu Biao, who inspected all the way this time, also saw countless battle scenes, even if the scale of these battles was not too large.

As a key area for the Eighth Route Army to develop its base areas behind enemy lines, in North China, Northwest Shanxi, Shanxi, Shandong, Henan, Hebei and other places, it is common to see the Eighth Route Army's armed forces behind enemy lines, exchanging fire with the Japanese puppet army in the occupied areas. The scene was small, but the battle was fierce.

It was all armed behind enemy lines by the Eighth Route Army captured in battle, and most of the weapons used were varied. Even so, when encountering the sweeping Japanese puppet army, they still rarely retreated, and almost used their lives to cover the retreat of the people in the base area.

The officers and men of the guard platoon who followed Hu Biao to inspect saw these guerrilla officers and soldiers who were playing with the little devils, and they also said with admiration: "These are good soldiers!" If they had weapons, they wouldn't have been pressed and beaten by the little devils! ”

"This is the cruel side of fighting behind enemy lines! Compared with the Japanese army, not to mention these guerrillas, even if the main force of the Eighth Route Army, the equipment still cannot be compared with the little devils. They have all kinds of equipment, also because of the lack of weapons! ”

No guns, no cannons, the enemy made us! This sounds very uplifting, but isn't it a kind of helplessness?

Didn't the Eighth Route Army also set up an arsenal in the hope that one day it would be able to make its own weapons so that the troops would no longer suffer from equipment restrictions and shortages? If you shoot a few more bullets, you may face the situation of fighting bayonets.

Although Hu Biao also wanted to provide more weapons and equipment to the Eighth Route Army, Hu Biao still knew that this was unrealistic. Not to mention the guerrillas of the Eighth Route Army behind enemy lines, the main force of the Eighth Route Army alone needs to spend a lot of money if you want to change your outfit.

It is better to teach a man to fish than to teach him to fish!

This visit to the headquarters of the Eighth Route Army was also one of Hu Biao's established plans. He hoped to take the opportunity of opening air routes to transport more machinery and equipment to the arsenal of the Eighth Route Army, so that its military industry could develop better and faster.

Judging from the overall situation of the current battlefield, the arsenal relocated to the rear by the Nationalist Government is still manufacturing combat weapons for the Nationalist Army. But on the side of the Eighth Route Army, even if the bullets are reloaded, more often they use manual methods.

If there were more machinery and equipment, even if the number of bullets reloaded was increased, it would greatly improve the situation in which the soldier had to count how many bullets he had left on his fingers every time he fought. If you have more bullets, you can kill more enemies and reduce your own casualties.

Following the route where there were guerrillas, Hu Biao quietly returned to Qilu territory. This time, Hu Biao did not contact Deputy Division Commander Xu and his second brother-in-law Lin Dingyuan. In Hu Biao's view, the relationship between him and Lin Dingyuan is really uncertain whether the future will be good or bad.

When Lin Yashi returns to China this time, Hu Biao will also discuss with her whether to take her eldest brother in the national army to the southwest. Even Lin Zhenyuan, who was a colonel in the national army, was also the commander of the main regiment at this time.

But in Hu Biao's opinion, he has already considered finding a way to transfer Lin Zhenyuan from the front line to the southwest through his connections and channels in the national army. If the national army still organizes an expeditionary force in the future, it is also recommended that Lin Zhenyuan lead his troops into the colony to fight.

At that time, Hu Biao can also help Lin Zhenyuan. If necessary, leave him and his men directly on the side of the colony. Let him return to China to fight the civil war, Hu Biao will definitely not agree. Some things are in danger of being liquidated if they are done!

In the final analysis, the three brothers of the Lin family and Hu Biao must be taken care of. But the only one who really decided to let him stay in China was Lin Dingyuan in the Eighth Route Army. It just so happened that there was also a shortage of senior officers under him, and Lin Zhen could also lead the troops when he came from afar.

A hero and three gangs, Hu Biao also has today, isn't it the result of the concerted efforts of those descendants? If he wanted to control the military and political trend of the colony in the future, Hu Biao had to arrange his direct cronies in some important positions.

The three brothers of the Lin family, as Hu Biao's brother-in-law and Hu Biao's son's uncle, are naturally considered to be Hu Biao's descendants. Let them take charge of some troops, Hu Biao is still more relieved. In the appointment of military positions, Hu Biao has the right to make a decision.

If the Lin brothers really want to seize power, they only need Hu Biao's words, and I believe that the consequences are also unbearable for the two brothers!

When we arrived at the Malingshan base, all the persons in charge of military and political affairs at the base were also present. Regarding Hu Biao's decision to hand over the fighter plane to the Eighth Route Army, the person in charge of the base and many pilots still have some opinions in their hearts.

After listening to the base chief Chen Qiang's narration, Hu Biao also smiled bitterly: "It's normal for brothers to have opinions, but some things must be considered in the long run. On the side of Malingshan, at most, only one squadron will be maintained, and the rest of the pilots will all move to the southwest.

Earlier, I asked you to build the airport, more to train pilots. But there are not many opportunities for pilots to really take off and participate in the war. As for the planes, I will find a way to bring in some more advanced fighters in the later stage.

According to the information sent back by Fuso's Shuo Rat, the latest Zero fighter developed by the Japanese army has begun mass production, and the performance of this fighter is extremely good, and the Type 96 and Type 97 we captured before are not its opponents.

On the contrary, the new fighter we purchased from Menia, after the transformation of our arsenal, should have some chance of winning against the Zero fighter. When the time comes, these fighters will still not be able to play a role if they are in our hands.

That said, so why not be a favor? For the Eighth Route Army, you should know how eager they are to have their own air force. Those pilots who came to participate in the training, how serious and hard-working, you should know! ”

"Understood! In fact, I also explained the situation on the side of the flight squadron to them, and they also understood, but they felt a little uncomfortable. After all, many of the planes that are going to be handed over are often flown by them! ”

"As a qualified and mature pilot, you have to look forward to changing your fighter every time. Because every time it is replaced, it means that the performance of the fighters they control is more advanced. As long as there are people, I will match them with fighters sooner or later! ”

With Hu Biao's promise, the pilots of the flight squadron didn't say anything more. According to the pilots who moved to the southwest earlier, there are a large number of fighters there, and as long as the weather permits, they often have the opportunity to take off into the air.

In contrast, the pilots stationed in the Maling Mountains had to be cautious every time they made a real flight. Because every time it takes off, the pilot has to worry about running into a fighter plane with little devils. If the two planes meet, the result of the battle is obvious.

On the other hand, if you go to the southwest, there is a relatively complete air defense early warning system, and you can call for support from ground crews at any time. Unless it encounters a large group of little devils, maybe a small number of little devil fighters will only be besieged by the wolf army flying group.

After appeasing the morale of the army, Hu Biao also began to arrange the transfer of fighters. Considering that the final destination of this trip was Yan'an, Hu Biao also deliberately converted several bombers into transport planes and placed some important machines in them.

After receiving a telegram from the Eighth Route Army that the construction of the temporary airfield had been completed, Hu Biao immediately ordered the formation of fighters to prepare for liftoff. Prior to this, Hu Biao sent a report to the Shuorat Intelligence Group and the guerrillas in various places, asking them to pay close attention to the Japanese army's combat movements.

Accompany the fighter formation to calculate the flight time and mileage, and determine that the flight will land at the temporary airport, which may be in the evening. At that time, even if the Japanese army received the news, it was believed that they would not be able to quickly take off the fighters and come to trouble the flight formation.

Everything was ready, and Hu Biao also boarded the plane with the guard platoon and prepared to go to the headquarters of the Eighth Route Army again. Before getting on the plane, Chen Qiang was still very worried and said: "Wolf head, if you don't have this mission, let someone else go!" On the plane, I always feel unsafe! ”

"Don't worry! I know what you're worried about, but I have a reason why I have to go. You see, didn't I bring a parachute? If there is any situation, I also came to parachute to escape. Relax, it's time to send you a telegram! ”

For Hu Biao, this is not the first time he has taken a plane. But he still knows that the plane is really not very safe these days. Fortunately, there were several modified bombers, and there were also fighter escorts next to them, and the flight was not long.

In addition, these fighters are painted with the plaster flag of the little devil, even if the Japanese troops on the ground see it, it is estimated that they will think that it is their own fighters. Send a telegram asking for instructions, and that will take time. When the little devil found out, the flight formation had landed.

"Wolf head, the flight formation is ready, can it take off?"

"The fighters flew in formation, and the bombers and transport planes took off later!"

"Yes, wolfhead!"

The flight squadron leader in charge of this transfer mission still felt quite a lot of pressure when he learned that Hu Biao would also take a fighter plane with them to the Eighth Route Army. If you fly over this kind, you have to pass through the defense area of a lot of little devils!

Secondly, the little devils also have an army and air force deployed in the vicinity, and once the fighter formation encounters in the air, whether it can cover Hu Biao's breakthrough is also a matter worth worrying about. Fortunately, Hu Biao seems to be more confident than them.

As the fighters rose to the ground, Chen Qiang, who was waiting on the ground to see them off, immediately said: "Send a report to the alert troops along the way, and let them pay close attention to the direction of the little devil's warfare." As soon as you spot a large number of Japanese fighters, report them to me immediately! ”

"Yes, Base Chief!"

As worried as Chen Qiang, there were also Mr. Peng and others waiting at the temporary airport. Looking at the valley airfield built by the assault, Mr. Peng and others were also looking forward to the moment when the fighter plane landed. Even those fighters won't stay here for long.

Fortunately, to everyone's relief, after nearly an hour of flight, the fighter formation finally arrived at the headquarters of the Eighth Route Army. Listening to the piercing sirens, many soldiers and civilians hurriedly found a place to hide.

At this time, the pilot of the Eighth Route Army, who was in charge of ground guidance, took out his signal gun and fired three shots into the air after asking for instructions. The fighter plane, which was searching for the temporary airfield, quickly flew towards the temporary airfield.

Find the landing runway, the bomber and transport plane land first, and the fighter in charge of escorting the escort last. After all the fighters finished landing, Hu Biao, who got off the plane, immediately said: "Quickly camouflage the fighters!" ”

"Understood!"

As a result, when Mr. Peng and others came over, they saw that the pilots and guards under Hu Biao were dragging colorful fishing nets and iron rods, covering these camouflage nets above the plane, and only after curiosity did they learn that this was camouflage nets.

With this camouflage net, unless the little devils master the exact location of the temporary airfield, or carry out ultra-low-altitude flight reconnaissance. Otherwise, from the naked eye reconnaissance from the air, you will not be able to see the fighters under the camouflage net at all!