The power of the Y-8 transport aircraft is driven by four turboprop engines, and the take-off power is 4×4250 equivalent horsepower. It has a maximum speed of 662 km / h, a maximum range of 5100 km, and a crew of 6 people.

The driving principle of the turboprop engine is roughly the same as that of a traditional propeller aircraft that uses a piston engine as the power source, and the force generated when the propeller rotates is used as the propulsion force for the aircraft to move forward. The main difference between it and the piston propeller machine is that the propeller of the turboprop engine usually runs at a constant rate, while the piston power propeller will vary according to the speed of the engine.

Due to the strong acceleration generated by the plane during takeoff, it still caused many fighters to be uncomfortable. It's okay to sit on the seats, relying on the seats, but the fighters sitting on the ground in the cargo hold can't stand it, and the inertia generated by the initial velocity pushes them back one by one.

Thanks to the fact that these fighters are well-trained, they simply put the backpack on the metal plate of the cargo hold at the rear, and then lean on the backpack with their backbones, so that their bodies can be relied on. In order to prevent the fighters in front from "smashing" over, they pressed their feet against the front, and the front ones were concocted in the same way, and they also rested their backbones on the feet of the fighters behind, and then their feet were pushed forward. With such a force, one on top of the other, one on top of the other, one on top of the other, the entire seated warriors formed a whole, so as not to be caught up by the powerful take-off inertia.

The Y-8 transport plane flew in the air, the speed was stable, the soldiers were much better, there was gradually a gap between people, and the atmosphere was relaxed and lively.

Some laughed and scolded the back: "What did you kick me just now, did you offend you and take the opportunity to take revenge on me!" The latter scolded: "I still take revenge on you, what are you doing when you smash me, if I hadn't pushed against you hard, I would have broken my ribs and bones just by smashing it, and I would have hung up before the war started." ”

More fighters are looking at their equipment, to see if their equipment has been lost for a while, if the soldier loses his gun, it will be a trouble!

Han Xing's mind did not have time to listen to the nonsense of the soldiers, and a topographical map of Lu'an was emerging in his mind, the assembly location of the Japanese army, the defensive area of the national army, and he was considering the appropriate parachute position.

Lu'an, located in the western part of Anhui Province, between the Yangtze River and the Huai River, at the northern foot of Dabie Mountain, the geographical sense of "western Anhui" refers to Lu'an. Therefore, Lu'an was the first battle gateway for the Japanese army to attack Dabie Mountain and the national army to defend Dabie Mountain.

The Japanese 2nd Army was long late because of the Zhang Gufeng incident in the north, and on July 14, the Japanese Central China Dispatch Army ordered the 2nd Army to concentrate in Hefei, Anhui Province, to prepare for an attack on Wuhan. From mid-July to late August, the 10th, 16th, 13th, and 3rd Divisions of the Japanese 2nd Army were assembled in the Hefei area.

On August 20, the Japanese 2nd Army issued a combat order, deciding to fight on the north and south routes, the 10th Division of the North Road advanced to Xinyang along the line from Lu'an, Anhui to Guangzhou, Henan, and the 3rd Division followed up as a backup. The 13th Division of the South Road advanced north of Wuhan along the line from Huoshan in Anhui Province to Henan Mall, and the 16th Division followed the 13th Division as a reserve and assumed the security of the communication line.

In late August, China's 5th Theater strengthened its defensive deployment at the northern foot of Dabie Mountain, and the 3rd Corps fortified in the area of Lu'an and the Mall west of Huoshan Mountain, preparing to meet the Japanese army. The 51st Army was deployed in the Lu'an area, the 77th Army was deployed in the Huoshan area, and the 71st Army was in the vicinity of the east side of the mall, preparing to carry out a counter-assault on the attacking enemy.

Han Xing said to Liu Zhiyuan and Yin Zhaoli: "Now the 51st Army of the National Army is defending in Lu'an County, the west of Lu'an is the 71st Army of the National Army, and the east is the 10th Division of the Japanese Army, and we are parachuting about 20 miles north of Lu'an. ”

Liu Zhiyuan said: "I looked at the map, there is another river in the north of Lu'an called Weihe, can we use it." ”

Han Xing asked: "I think we will land on the west side of the Wei River, and if the Japanese army comes to attack, we can also use the Wei River to block it." ”

Liu Zhiyuan said: "There is a bridge on the Wei River, which is a battle-for-war for soldiers, if you want to control Liu'an, you have to control the Wei River, and if you want to control the Wei River, you have to control the Wei River Bridge." ”

Han Xing patted his brain, and suddenly remembered: "How can I forget the Weihe Bridge, quickly shoot a telegram, ask the intelligence team to control the Weihe Bridge, and closely monitor the area north of the Weihe Bridge, so we choose to implement airborne there." ”

The ticking of telegrams quickly transmitted to the intelligence team of the Southern Expeditionary Army, which had landed in the area the day earlier.

At this time, the captain of the intelligence team, Pan Xiaoan, was leading the intelligence team, hiding in the area of the Weihe Bridge, and in order to make up for the lack of troops, he also specially borrowed a platoon from the special operations battalion, and this platoon was a company and a platoon of the special operations battalion, and the platoon commander was Zhang Xiaosan.

In order to avoid unnecessary trouble, they all wore the clothes of the common people, and their weapons were hidden in the shadows.

After more than half a year of military life and intelligence work, Pan Xiaoan has long known which places are important and which places are not important, the east is Lu'an City, Sun Lianzhong's 51st Army is guarding Lu'an City, and further east, the 10th Division of the Japanese army is already in full position, and there is a possibility of attacking Lu'an City at any time.

This raises a problem, the Weihe Bridge behind the 51st Army is very important, whether it is a retreat or a logistical supply, it has to pass through the Weihe Bridge. In fact, the 51st Army also fought against the water, which was a bit taboo militarily, but in order to make up for this shortcoming, the 51st Army built two more temporary bridges on the Wei River.

The main bridge of the Weihe River is a mixed structure of stone and wood, the bottom is a bridge abutment made of large stones, which goes deep into the black water of the Weihe River, and the top is a wooden structure, the bridge deck is more than ten meters wide, and the length of the bridge is about 40 meters.

For fear of causing misunderstanding between the two sides, Pan Xiaoan took a few people to the Weihe bridge earlier and contacted Company Commander Xu Dachang, who was guarding the Weihe bridge. Pan Xiaoan said to Xu Dachang: "Company Commander Xu, I am Captain Pan Xiaoan of the intelligence team of the Southern Expeditionary Army, and I will cooperate with the military operations of your 51st Army in this area. I'm afraid of causing misunderstanding between the two sides, so I'll say hello to you in advance. ”

Xu Dachang snorted and said, "It turned out to be Captain Pan, it's really hard for you to come so far to this place." The Southern Expeditionary Army, I have heard about it a long time ago, Niu B coaxed, I heard that you occupied the airfield in Jinan Prefecture, and in addition, you also fought the Japanese air force in Xuzhou, and annihilated more than 100 Japanese aircraft. However, it has nothing to do with us, our task as soldiers is to guard the bridge. ”

Pan Xiaoan discussed with him: "Company Commander Xu, let's see if this is possible, let us help you guard this bridge together, or let us set up another line of defense in front of you!" ”

Xu Dachang looked down, waved his hand again and again, and said, "I don't think it's necessary, the farther you are from this bridge, the better." Otherwise, if this bridge is lost, this responsibility is not easy to bear, am I to bear it or you Southern Expeditionary Army? ”

"If you can't figure it out, there will be a big battle tomorrow, so you have to pay special attention tonight. The importance of this bridge is clear to you, me, and the Japanese. ”

Xu Dachang was a little annoyed, waved his hand again and said, "I see why you are so verbose, don't blame me for being polite." Xu Dachang even touched the pistol with his hand, meaning that if I don't leave, I will use force.

Pan Xiaoan thought that it would be meaningless to argue with this confused Xu Lian Commander anymore, so he led these people to retreat. But he didn't dare to go far, so he stayed not far east of the bridge.

At this time, a telegram came, saying that the airborne operation would soon be carried out in the area north of Lu'an, and that he was to take close control of the Weihe Bridge and the shape of the area.

Pan Xiaoan and Zhang Xiaosan discussed, and the two decided that Zhang Xiaosan would send personnel to clean up the area to the north again, and light three fires to point out the way for the airborne, and be more cautious on the Weihe Bridge, and give the commander of the 51st Army a long look.

After a while, a team of the national army, dressed in neat clothes, walked from the east to the west, and soon crossed the bridge of the Weihe River and was about to go to the west of the river. Ni Shiqian, the almighty god, quietly swept the team with his eyes, and said to Pan Xiaoan: "I don't think this team is quite right, one is too short, and the other is too neat, the team of the national army is not so neat!" ”

Pan Xiaoan also squinted his eyes and observed the team.

Ni Shiqian quickly picked up a small stone, "brushed-" the ground, and flew towards the team.

The stone obviously hit a small soldier's body, and the pain made the little soldier "Ahhh

Pan Xiaoan reacted sensitively: "Isn't this just a Japanese." 'Ya Ya' is the Chinese word 'oops'! He immediately said to the people of the intelligence team: "There is a situation, prepare for battle!" ”

At this time, all the people in the intelligence team took up their weapons and were in good spirits.

Pan Xiaoan's brain was spinning rapidly, if at this time, shouting behind the devil, as soon as the national army on the opposite side opened fire, those bullets would come towards the little devil and the intelligence team, and it would be difficult for the intelligence team to dodge this bullet. If you don't say hello to them, and you are afraid that the national army on the opposite side will suffer, it seems that only your own intelligence team is blocked behind the little devil, and you, acting at the opportunity in the past, can't let Xu Dachang's soldiers suffer a loss.

Pan Xiaoan whispered to the deputy captain Zhang Daqian: "You just block the retreat of the little devil, and I will go up and say to Xu Dachang." ”

Zhang Daqian just said: "Be careful! Pan Xiaoan had already walked quickly to the opposite side, and shouted unhurriedly as he walked: "Company Commander Xu, I told you that thing just now, but here you are!" ”

The team of national soldiers looked at Pan Xiaoan, who was walking quickly next to him, and continued to walk forward expressionlessly.

At this time, martial law had already been imposed on the Weihe Bridge, and no one was allowed to go on the bridge at will unless the national army troops were involved. There was also a squad of soldiers guarding the bridge, and one soldier pulled the bolt of his gun and asked loudly: "Who is it, password!" ”

One of the soldiers of the national army in this team replied loudly: "Weihe, return order!" ”

"Lu'an! It turned out to be my own person, where is this going? ”

"We are going to the 71st Army, and we have an important mission." The team was about to go to the bridge, and Pan Xiaoan blocked the front. He kicked the soldier guarding the bridge and said, "Their team can't cross the bridge, and Company Commander Xu gave instructions just now." ”