The actual situation of the Panama Canal Land was introduced by Yang Chengfu, because he was the only one of several people who had been to the Panama Canal Land, although it was thirteen years ago, but Yang Chengfu still remembers it vividly, and he will never forget what happened when he was fifteen years old.

"The canal is divided into a southern and northern section. In the middle is Gatun Lake." Yang Chengfu explained the place with the help of a map, "There are four locks on the canal, two in the northern section and two in the southern section, and the locations are in these four places."

Everyone else was looking at the map and not at Yang Chengfu. The northernmost lock is at the place where the canal enters the Limon Bay, mainly because the water level of the Limon Bay is a little higher and the water level of the canal is a little lower. Prevent seawater from backing up into Gatun Lake. The second lock is located near Gatun on the north shore of Gatun Lake, and plays the role of a second checkpoint. The third lock, south of Gamboa and the fourth, is a little southwest of it, both of which are used to separate the Bay of Panama from Lake Gatun. Two locks are set up in each section, in addition to playing an extra layer of precaution. Another great effect is that in the future, when more navigable capacity is required, the locks can be easily replaced to improve the passage capacity of the locks.

"So we only need to control two locks?"

"No, you have to control four locks." Yang Chengfu immediately vetoed the major's proposal, "If the U.S. military wants to forcibly blow up the locks, they only need a quarter of a chance of success. As long as one lock is blown up, the canal will be temporarily unnavigable. It will take at least a few months to clean up, and it may take more than a year to repair the locks."

"Yang Chengfu is not wrong. We have to occupy the four locks, and we can't miss a single miss." Han Shaofeng took over Yang Chengfu's words." Even if we actually only need to control one lock in the north and one in the south, who can guarantee success? Therefore, we must work on four locks at the same time, and when the time comes, as long as half of the troops are successful, then we can use the canal in a few months, not a year! ”

The other three majors all nodded, none of them being able to guarantee the success of their troops. So there's always nothing wrong with having an extra layer of insurance.

"Now, we have three questions." Han Shaofeng sat down and motioned to the other four not to stand. One is how to enter, the second is how to defeat the enemy, and the third is how to hold out until reinforcements arrive. What do you guys think? ”

"Access is a big problem." A major spoke first." Anyway. It is impossible for us to send landing ships to break in directly . If the U.S. military knew that we were going to attack the canal, then they would definitely blow up the locks directly, and even if we arrived, it would be meaningless."

"You have to enter secretly." Another major got to the point.

"The two in the south are relatively easy to solve, and the north side is ......," the third major shook his head, "we simply won't be able to pass through the territory controlled by the American army. In the past, it would have been difficult to secretly reach the vicinity of these two locks to the north."

"That's different." Yang Chengfu glanced at the others, "Since it is a secret entry. Then we can't kill it with great fanfare. It is not difficult to secretly reach the two locks in the south, and our troops can take advantage of the cover of night to go north along the bay, but there is a US military and naval base to the south of the canal, as long as we can pass through this port smoothly, the other routes are easy to walk. The hardest part is how to get to the North Lock. Each of our commandos has fifty or sixty people, and if we march directly, it is easy to be discovered, and if we divide into small groups and enter the ground, it is easy to get separated."

There was silence in the room. The first tricky question stumped a few big men.

"We've got to get in secret, don't we?" Half a day later. A major spoke.

Han Shaofeng immediately nodded. You have to control the locks before the big forces attack, or the U.S. forces will blow them up, so you can only enter secretly."

"So, the U.S. military doesn't know we're here yet, right?" The major asked.

Han Shaofeng nodded again. Now that the fleet is still operating in the open sea, it has not entered the search range of the US reconnaissance planes, and it is far away from the main channel, so the US military should not know that we have arrived."

"Well, the U.S. military doesn't know if we're going to plan or attack the Panama Canal, which is an advantage for us." The major became excited, "As long as we can secretly send us ashore, then we can disguise ourselves as American troops. Or the Panamanian army, like that . We can swagger north."

"On foot?" Immediately someone asked the question, "Don't forget that we are yellow-skinned. Black eyes, the Yankees can see us from a few hundred meters away, and ......"

"It should work." Yang Chengfu had been pondering at first, and he didn't notice that he had interrupted someone else's conversation. After going ashore, we need US military uniforms, and of course the troops can't go north on foot, it's not only slow. And it's too dangerous, we need to find a vehicle, preferably a U.S. military vehicle."

"However, how to solve the problem of skin color and physiognomy?" The major who began to be interrupted asked questions.

"There are Japanese-American officers and soldiers in the U.S. military, and there is not much difference between the Japanese and us in appearance, right? In addition, there are some Mexican origins who are similar in appearance to us, and there are a very small number of Indians. The key is that there must be a leader who is proficient in English, preferably with an accent in some part of the United States, and it is better for officers and soldiers from other places to cover up." Yang Chengfu quickly thought of a way, "The speed of passing through the ground must be fast, therefore, we must get the vehicle after going ashore, this problem should not be very big. Then, we can go all the way north."

"But we don't have a pass, and it's very likely that the U.S. military knows that we're going to attack the Panama Canal, so they're on guard. And, where to get a vehicle? If it's going to steal military vehicles, then it's sure to cause trouble. Other than that. How many levels are there along the way? We don't know any of this. There's too much uncertainty." Another major asked more questions.

"But do we have another way?" Yang Chengfu asked rhetorically. This is the best thing we can think of right now, if we can give us an extra month, no, a few days. We can cross the Isthmus of Central America from somewhere else, but right now, we don't have that much time, so we have to take the plunge."

"We really don't have much time, you already know, in the next two days, we have to get into action. The launch of the operation can only be delayed by two days at most, otherwise the fleet is very likely to be exposed." Han Shaofeng lit a cigarette, "For the time being, Yang Chengwu's proposal shall prevail, and now the question is, how can the troops go ashore?" ”

"Submarine." Yang Chengfu spoke first, "There should be a submarine near here. If you can contact a few submarines, you can send two commandos ashore. If there are no submarines . Then we'll have to get us offshore at night with small landing craft, and then we'll go ashore in assault boats."

"Alright, I'll try to find a few of our submarines nearby. But don't get your hopes up too much, if you can't, you'll have to set off in small landing craft." Han Shaofeng nodded, "Second question. How to capture the locks? ”

All four majors laughed. Then they all shook their heads.

"General, now we don't even know about the deployment of U.S. troops near the locks, what do you want us to say?"

"Yes, I can only improvise, and I have to pray that the US military will not have too many troops. Otherwise, a commando like ours wouldn't be of much use at all."

"General, this is our business, don't worry about it."

Yang Chengfu smiled at Han Shaofeng. Let's get to the front and make sure, this time we're bringing the best Marines. All of them have a lot of combat experience. As soon as we get to the battlefield. Now let's figure out what to do, I don't know."

Han Shaofeng also laughed. Then this question will be left to the four of you to deal with, and the last question, do you have the ability to hold out until the reinforcements arrive? ”

"Four hours at least?"

"The longest day, it should be said."

"Theoretically, the longest day is up." Han Shaofeng threw the cigarette case out. Let the other four pick it up themselves." Actually, you have to be prepared for a long time, because we don't know how long it will take to send reinforcements. In particular, the two locks in the northern part of the country must be prepared for long-term persistence. I can only guarantee that the reinforcements will be sent out as soon as possible, and the American troops will definitely be crazy to block the ground. So, you have to think about it."

"Then we must have enough ammunition and supplies, and besides, we must send a few medical officers to us!" A major immediately made a request.

"I can assign two medical officers to each commando, and in terms of ammunition, you can bring as much as you can." Han Shaofeng is very generous.

The expressions of the four people still did not improve, and they all knew very well in their hearts that they had to pass through the enemy-controlled area, and they were still starting from the sea, and the troops could only carry at most one base ammunition.

"It's better to use U.S. military weapons." Yang Chengfu proposed a method at this time, "We can obtain US military ground ammunition on the battlefield, and if we want to pretend to be US troops to pass through the enemy-controlled area, we must use US military ground weapons, therefore, we all use US military weapons and obtain ammunition on the spot, which is more advantageous than carrying them ourselves!" ”

The other three all nodded, it was a no-brainer. Fortunately, these veterans often use the enemy's weapons on the battlefield, and they are more familiar with the US military's ground standard equipment, and they are all proficient in using them. In addition, the Marine Corps has captured a lot of U.S. weapons and equipment, but I don't know if they brought it this time.

"You're all sure?" Han Shaofeng frowned, "Okay, then I'll find a way to send someone to the weapon bay to look for it and see if I can find the weapons and equipment you need."

"And military uniforms. U.S. military uniforms, and the numbers can't be mistaken." Another major added. It's better to have a few sets of officers' uniforms higher, so that it's a little more like it."" Then you each arrange for a few people to come over, and I have an arsenal of weapons on the ship, and I will choose for myself when the time comes."

All four nodded, this matter cannot be sloppy, after the troops go ashore, they have to put on the US military uniform and hold the "Garand" rifle. Wearing an American-style steel helmet, there can be no mistakes.

"Now, let's assign the task." That's the trickiest question.

"I'll be in charge of the northernmost one." Yang Chengfu spoke first.

"No, this time we should be allowed to rush to the front, otherwise it will be the old Yang troops who take advantage of it every time."

"Yes, we can't pick the worst every time."

"Old Yang, it's time for you to give us a little sweetness. You can't press the brothers every time, right? ”

"Listen to me, everybody." Yang Chengfu became anxious, "This task is very difficult, which of you is proficient in English and has an American regional accent?" Which of you understands American habits? Also, which of you knows more about the U.S. military? I am better than you in all of this, and I am not bragging, my troops are stronger than yours, so naturally we should carry out the most difficult tasks."

"Who said I don't know English anymore?"

"I don't understand. My subordinates know, and I have several American experts under my command."

"Our troops are not bad!"

The three majors immediately cried out and did not make any concessions.

"Come on, it's going to be noisy!" Han Shaofeng threw the four paper balls on the table, "1, 2, 3, 4, 4 locks, you grabbed four people and glared at each other, and then each grabbed a paper ball.

"I'm 3!" One of the majors sighed.

"My 4, bad luck!" Another major followed suit.

"I'm No. 1, mother, it's finally our turn to take the lead this time!"

Yang Chengfu shook his head, he was the last to open the paper ball, even if he didn't look at it, he knew that he was responsible for the lock near Gatong, that is, the 2 lock.

"Alright, now you all go back, gather your troops, and prepare to leave in 24 hours!"

In the afternoon of the same day, Yang Chengfu sent several sergeants to Han Shaofeng's ship to retrieve the weapons and equipment they needed, as well as the US military uniforms. Han Shaofeng also contributed a few steel helmets of US military academy-level officers from his private collection, if it weren't for the fact that he didn't need to dress up as a general, maybe Han Shaofeng would have contributed the steel helmets of the generals in his collection, which would be very precious trophies!

The preparations were carried out in an orderly manner, and Yang Chengfu's troops made preparations for the departure place in the evening. The officers and men all changed into U.S. military uniforms and picked up U.S. military ground weapons. And now, they are waiting for the final order to set off.