Looking at the giant plane slowly descending from the sky, everyone waiting near the airport felt extremely shocked. For many people, such an aircraft is undoubtedly the first time they have seen it, and it is difficult to imagine that it was made by the Xinghua Army independently.

Even the plane looked a bit similar to the large bombers of the German and American armies. Everyone present knows that this is not a German and American fighter, but a new type of long-range transport aircraft, which can naturally be converted into a bomber.

When the fighters stopped smoothly at the inland airfield in Yan'an, the air force fighters of the Eighth Route Army also raised their air defense alert in the surrounding airspace. As groups of pilots grew up, the air force units of the Eighth Route Army also developed rapidly.

Even Lao Jiang, who had just arrived in Yan'an earlier, felt very incredible when he saw the formation of fighters of the Eighth Route Army who came to escort him. In Lao Jiang's opinion, Yan'an is really as surprising as ever in terms of hidden strength.

It's just that when Lao Jiang secretly inspected or visited Yan'an, and saw that the cave where the committee members lived with Director Zhou and others and the office space, he also felt a little unbelievable. It's one thing to hear about it, but it's another thing to see it with your own eyes.

In terms of honesty and public service, the important members of the Nationalist Government who are now far away in Chongqing are indeed inferior to the military and political officials of the Eighth Route Army. This made Lao Jiang more aware in his heart that the story told by Zhao Tiehu had actually had signs for a long time.

Lao Chiang, who arrived in Yan'an, did not visit around with great fanfare, but held several secret meetings with the committee members in a very low-key manner. As for what the two talked about, perhaps only the two themselves know.

But Lao Jiang dared to bring a little people to Yan'an, which was indeed a surprise to many people. Just to ensure Lao Jiang's safety, Yan'an also blocked the news, knowing that Lao Jiang would only stay in Yan'an for a short time.

As for how to get to Cairo, Egypt next, not many people actually know about it. It wasn't until this behemoth landed that many people knew why the Xinghua Army said that it could ensure the safety of Lao Jiang's trip.

It's just that to the surprise of the committee members and Lao Jiang, as the crew stepped off the plane, they said that the plane would take off as soon as possible. Looking at Zhao Tiehu, who was mixed in the crew, both of them felt confused, but they didn't make too much publicity.

If the two of them were still worried earlier, then seeing Zhao Tiehu in a major uniform and mixed in the crew, Lao Jiang also believed that Zhao Tiehu would not make any small moves. After all, Zhao Tiehu is also on this plane!

When the aircraft began to replenish aviation fuel, the cargo hold of the aircraft was also opened, and boxes of packaged goods were ordered to be transported back to the station. These goods are naturally also things sent by the Xinghua Army.

Seeing such a large warehouse, the committee member also said with interest: "Did this plane fly directly from the South Seas?" ”

"Yes! After refueling, the aircraft can travel more than 5,000 kilometers at a time. In addition, the flight altitude of the aircraft is also a flight altitude that cannot be reached by the fighter jets of various countries at present. Therefore, the safety factor is still very high! ”

Listening to the introduction of the captain, Lao Jiang and the committee members were very shocked. In the current situation that the Nationalist Government is temporarily unable to produce artillery, the Xinghua Army is already capable of manufacturing large aircraft.

Even if this plane looks similar to the large bombers of the German army and the American army. But from the shell to the engine, the Xinghua Army has made a series of improvements. It can be said that the performance of this aircraft already has a world-leading level.

Taking such a transport plane to a foreign country for a meeting can also increase the attention of various countries to the Chinese delegation to a certain extent. At least let some people know that Huaxia's scientific research and military strength have exceeded their imagination.

Not to mention, nuclear research is now being carried out in the Northwest Territories, conducting secret experiments. Regarding this matter, even Lao Jiang knows about it at present. Within the Eighth Route Army, only a few people knew that it was a secret research institute.

As for what to study, very few people still know about it. On the other hand, the committee members knew that what was developed by this physics research institute was a powerful earth-shattering bomb that would change the world in the future and truly lead to the rejuvenation of China.

When the plane was refueled and unloaded, Lao Jiang and his entourage were also very interested and boarded the plane for inspection. Looking at the sofa above, and even the dining table and rest room, I naturally felt very surprised.

Zhao Tiehu, who pretended to be the head of the aircraft defense team, also said in a timely manner: "This trip to Egypt also needs to be refueled on the way. Therefore, it took a long time to deliberately transform the aircraft into this.

In addition, the aircraft is also equipped with telegraph receiving devices, and even weapons and airborne radar. In this way, even on the plane, you can still communicate with the outside world and issue corresponding instructions on the plane at any time. ”

"Bothered!"

"That's what we should do! At present, we have just built one of these aircraft, and there should be more similar aircraft produced in the future. It's just that at present, our production strength is limited, and we can only build one first.

After a while, I believe that subsequent large bombers and transport planes can also be produced one after another. In this way, in the future, we will no longer have to rely entirely on sea transportation for our contact with the mainland, and sometimes we can also use air transportation. ”

Regarding the trouble that Lao Jiang said, Zhao Tiehu could see that the chairman was still very happy. After all, according to the agreement reached earlier with the Nationalist Government, this plane will also become Lao Chiang's flying car in the future.

Of course, for a plane like this, Zhao Tiehu will also send one to Yan'an in the later stage. With such an aircraft, it will be much easier for the supreme commanders of the two sides to visit each other or go abroad.

However, regarding the technical protection of these two aircraft, Zhao Tiehu still said that the crew must be dispatched by the Xinghua Army. When the war ends, the Xinghua Army will withdraw its crew.

After all, some of the technologies on the plane were developed by Zhao Tiehu at a great cost. If it is not protected, let foreign technical spy personnel find out, but I am afraid that some technology will soon leak out.

In response to Zhao Tiehu's request, the national government naturally did not say anything. What's more, the wolf warrior unit formed under Zhao Tiehu's command is very clear to both parties that this is a force that is truly composed of elites.

The parachuting equipment equipped on the aircraft can also ensure that important personnel can parachute and land in an emergency. It's just that Zhao Tiehu hopes that this kind of thing will never be used, but it is not a bad thing to prepare after all.

When the fuel was refilled, the logistics minister who was in charge of adding fuel couldn't help but say: "This plane is really pot-bellied, and it has added so much fuel at once." This is not burning oil at all, but burning money! ”

Hearing this, the committee member smiled and said, "It's okay, the next time their plane comes back, I will let them bring more fuel." It's okay, they are big households, if they don't pay for this money, Lao Jiang will also pay for it. ”

In fact, regarding oil exploration, the committee members have also been trying to start. But Zhao Tiehu has always said that it is not yet time for exploration. Once the Japanese knew that China had the oil they desperately needed, something might happen.

At present, a large part of the imported fuel oil needed by China is transported into Yan'an from the Soviet Union by overseas corps. As for the oil refinery in Yan'an, although it can produce a lot of fuel, the quantity is naturally not large.

Even this small oil refinery is currently one of the important sources of income for Yan'an. After obtaining more advanced oil exploration and excavation equipment from the Xinghua Army, the daily oil output of this oil field has also increased a lot compared with before.

However, the oil quality and reserves in the hinterland of Yan'an are not very good, and they are undoubtedly much worse than the Dutch Nanyang oil fields currently occupied by the Japanese army. But for the Eighth Route Army, this is a cornucopia that cannot be given up!

Everything was ready, and the members of the delegation, who had been discussed earlier, also boarded the behemoth one after another. The dignitaries of the two parties who were in charge of seeing off also began to watch Lao Jiang and Director Zhou board the plane one after another.

It can be said that the members of the delegation to China this time are afraid that they will exceed the expectations of Britain and the United States. However, Zhao Tiehu believes that the appearance of the Chinese delegation this time will also surprise the top heads of state of Britain and the United States.

With regard to some interests involving China, it is believed that Britain and the United States should also give more consideration to China's opinions. Even in Zhao Tiehu's view, at the Tehran meeting after the Cairo meeting, he hoped that there would still be Chinese representatives.

And going abroad this time will also allow the members of the delegation to truly perceive the attitude of foreign countries towards China. If you want to get more respect, you can't ask others for it, and use your strength to tell others that Huaxia is worthy of respect.

With the transport plane that had just landed, it took off again from the expanded airport in Yan'an, and even flew to an altitude of 10,000 meters not long after. The members of the delegation, who had experienced a brief period of worry, also breathed a sigh of relief when they looked at the smoothly flying plane.

Zhao Tiehu, who had been accompanying Lao Jiang and Director Zhou, took off the seat belt on his seat and said, "Chairman of the Committee, Director Zhou, now that the plane has entered a stable flight, you can untie this belt." Are you both alright? ”

"It's okay! However, what flight altitude are we at now? ”

"In order to ensure safety and avoid the radars of various countries, the aircraft is set to cruise at 10,000 meters. We will only lower the flight altitude until we arrive at the next airport. However, I am afraid that this journey will take a long time! ”

"Why do you want to come here?"

"The two of you are not outsiders, I believe you should know that there is a mercenary group under my command that is abroad. This time, I also planned to go to the overseas corps to have a look. After all, time is running out until the end of this war. ”

Such a frank sentence surprised both Lao Jiang and Director Zhou. It's just that for Lao Jiang and Director Zhou, both of them are very familiar people. But at this moment, the addition of a Zhao Tiehu made the two of them a lot more relaxed when talking.

After all, Zhao Tiehu has, to a certain extent, become the liaison and intermediary between the two parties. In the future, if the two parties want to demand more cooperation, then the existence of Zhao Tiehu will be very important!