(PS: It's finally over!) Many children gathered, and their heads were about to explode! Tonight's last shift, and the rest will wait for tomorrow! Today's three watches, continue to ask for some support! ）

As night finally arrived as scheduled, cities in Shaanxi that had entered a state of air defense alert also sounded the signal of the alarm being lifted one after another. For the air raid launched by the little devils, it has also begun to enter the final summary stage.

The people of Yulin, who came out of the air-raid shelter, looked at the west of the city, which had been put under martial law by the troops, and still looked a little worried. The wounded who were carried out from time to time by officers and men showed that the air defense station that had been launched in the west of the city had caused a lot of losses.

It's just that compared to the losses caused by the previous little devil air raid, this time the people of Yulin City found that their houses were still preserved. Although there were also some people whose houses were bombed, it was caused by plane crashes.

Faced with such a situation, the people seemed a little sad. But they also know that in the event of such a loss, the independent column and the border district government will find a way to build new houses for them, and even repair the damaged houses for them free of charge.

On the other hand, Xiao Jinguang, who came to the west of the city at this moment, looked at the wounded who were constantly being carried away, and said with a little worry: "Commander, is the loss of the air defense battalion serious this time?" ”

'It's fine! It was a lot better than I expected! No way, ground air defense wants a little loss without it, unless we have a division of air defense. Even if there is a division, I am afraid that it will be difficult to ensure that no one is injured.

If we really want to reduce the losses of our air defense, the only way to do this is to speed up the formation of the Air Force. It is hoped that the negotiations between the Central Committee and the Soviet Union will make progress as soon as possible. If they are willing to sell aircraft engines, there is hope for us to form an air force. ’

Xiao Jinguang, who heard this, said with a little curiosity: "Commander, with an engine, can we build an airplane?" ”

'Too advanced may not work!' But some time ago, we studied a lot of Japanese fighters. I think it is still possible to produce an aircraft that is on par with the Japanese fighters. In terms of steel, we also have breakthroughs.

Of course, even if the Soviet Union is willing to sell our aircraft engines, it will not take about a year for the aircraft to go from research and development to production, and finally to test flight and finalization, and I am afraid that this series of projects will not be completed at all.

But in any case, as long as we can successfully test fly and finalize a series of aircraft, it will be a zero breakthrough for us. At present, our engine research institute is also developing new engines, hoping to make a breakthrough. ’

With the continuous strengthening of the scientific research strength of the Eighth Route Army, the research laboratory specializing in tackling key problems in iron and steel has successfully developed aluminum alloys that are protected by European and American countries. This material can undoubtedly be used in the manufacture of aircraft.

At least in Ho Zhengdao's opinion, the performance of aircraft engines on the Soviet side is not bad at the moment. However, there is still a lot of gap between the Yi-15 and Yi-16 produced by them and the Zero fighters that the Japanese army is about to enter service in terms of performance.

Under these circumstances, Ho Zhengdao preferred to develop a new fighter against the Zero rather than buying the Soviet Union's active fighter jets. In He Zhengdao's view, although the performance of that kind of aircraft is not bad, it can only be reduced to cannon fodder in future air battles.

The most unacceptable thing for He Zhengdao is that the current Soviet Union has equipped the Central Army with the Yi-15, which belongs to their obsolete models. But even so, the Central Army seems to be happy to accept this type of aircraft, which is obviously a waste of loans.

Chatting about the losses in this air battle, He Zhengdao also said in a timely manner: "Call back to the Central Committee and the Eighth Route Army Headquarters to inform our department of the battle losses and achievements this time." As for the delegation, it was only necessary to inform the prisoner camp in the west of the city that the losses were not great. ”

'Yes, Commander! ’

Hearing He Zhengdao's order, Xiao Jinguang said curiously: "Commander, what is the intention of doing this?" ”

'I had already considered that among the prisoners we had previously screened for this transfer, they would all be sent to other places with the identity of the wounded. Also, I'm going to keep Hitomi Shuzo.

This old devil, before he was drafted into the army, was a teacher of history. After this period of observation, I feel that he should educate him well, and it should be of great use to our army in the future.

So, when the delegation arrives, I will tell the delegation that I saw that Shuzo was injured in the air strike. As for those Nakamura Muichi, if the Central Army is sincere, I don't mind handing them over to the Central Army.

Again, I don't have much interest in these captives. If it weren't for the fact that they were still of some use, I would rather shoot them all. Or, if I can sell them for money, I won't refuse! ’

He Yingqin and his entourage, who also heard the air defense siren, walked out of the air-raid shelter, looked at the people who were taking to the streets one after another, and also sighed that the work done by the Eighth Route Army in air defense was indeed more prepared and orderly than theirs.

After the alarm sounded, the people of the whole city retreated into the air-raid shelter in an orderly manner, and there was no long-term air defense drill, but I am afraid that this could not be done at all. However, this kind of air defense exercise still requires the cooperation of the people.

Thinking of this, He Yingqin said curiously: "Director Zhou, do you often conduct exercises like this?" If the people prepare for air defense, but the little devil's plane does not come, won't the people be disgusted? ”

'In the case of air defense, we'd rather come a few more times than have it happen. I believe Minister He also knows about the air raids that occurred in Xi'an and Luliang the previous time. It wasn't an air raid at all, it was supposed to be a massacre.

This kind of thing, if we are not afraid of 10,000, we are afraid of what happens, and we dare not have any luck. Once our air defense evacuation is not done in time, the bombers of the little devils will drop bombs and bomb indiscriminately when they fly over the city.

If you can't see anyone in the city, the little devil probably won't throw bombs. In this case, we can only prevent it from happening. Even if there are times when air raids are carried out and air raids are not encountered, the people will not complain.

After all, explain things clearly to the people, and they are also sensible people. In addition, when they enter the bomb shelter, our garrison will patrol the streets, and it is strictly forbidden for anyone to rob the people's money. ’

After Zhou Enlai's explanation, what He Yingqin could think of was that the Eighth Route Army was indeed better than them in getting along with the people. If this kind of thing is done in Chongqing, the common people may not sell it.

However, judging from the current form, once the Battle of Xuzhou is over and the Central Army in Xuzhou is lost, I am afraid that it will have to face the Japanese army's bombardment of Chongqing. This also means that in the matter of air raids, the Central Army should also make preparations in advance.

Just as the group was about to continue on the road, Zuo Quan took a telegram and said with a somewhat serious expression: "Vice Chairman Zhou, the telegram just sent by Yulin. This time, they were bombed by imp bombers. ”

'How's it going?' ’

In the telegram sent from the Independence Division, they were in the prisoner camp west of the city, and they were the target of the little devils' bombing. Fortunately, Xiao He was prepared in advance and arranged two air defense battalions there, and after a bloody battle, the little devil finally withdrew.

But the prisoner camp, there were still some losses, and they didn't say the exact number. In addition, their two anti-aircraft battalions, including the anti-aircraft machine gun battalion, almost suffered casualties. The Kwantung Army flew nearly 100 sorties this time! ’

Hearing Zuo Quan's story, Zhou Enlai also sighed slightly: "It seems that this time, the little devil is really determined to take revenge." Previously, Mr. Zhu also received news that the two air defense battalions guarding the headquarters also suffered serious losses.

The most important thing is that after shooting down some fighters of the little devil, the little devil still caused major damage to the city of Xi'an. Many people's houses were damaged, but fortunately, the casualties were not large. This time, I'm afraid we're busy again.

However, how did the Kwantung Army know about the place where the little devils were held? It seems that it is necessary, let the independent division check it out. In their Yulin City, I am afraid that there are still lurking Japanese spies. ”

I told Xiao He about this situation in the callback. He also said that some discoveries have been made and personnel are being organized to investigate. Whether it can be found or not, I'm afraid it will take a little time. ’

He Yingqin, who was standing on the side, heard this, and he also didn't know what to say. It's just that he knows very well that this time the Eighth Route Army has suffered such crazy revenge from the little devil, and I believe that it will not be easy for him to take the prisoners easily.

Most importantly, in order to claim these captives next, he needs to negotiate with He Zhengdao. Even if he came over this time, he brought a so-called bounty of 100,000 legal currency, and there were also some promotion orders for meritorious personnel.

But He Yingqin knew that this money and the list of promoted personnel given to the point were only afraid that He Zhengdao might not buy it. In the final analysis, on the side of the Nationalist Government, even the posters of the generals and colonels of the Eighth Route Army have not been issued for a long time.

This means that a single promotion order is of great use to the Eighth Route Army. And He Zhengdao is also a rare young general in the Eighth Route Army. Is it easy to snatch food from He Zhengdao's mouth?

Even if I realize this trip to Yulin, I'm afraid it won't be too easy. But He Yingqin felt that he had come here all the time, so he had to bring something back. Otherwise, he will also be difficult to deal with in the national government!

In fact, after entering Xi'an, He Yingqin already regretted taking such an errand. For him, to escort the prisoners he received back to Chongqing, there will be many ups and downs along the way.

If it is really as the Eighth Route Army said, there are spy personnel of little devils in their central organs. Then they will return to the army, just like on the side of the Eighth Route Army, and return by day and night.

At the same time, in terms of air defense, I am afraid that we must also prepare in advance. In addition, if necessary, I am afraid that elite troops will be sent to escort them. No one can guarantee for sure, the little devil will organize an elite squad to rob and kill at that time.

In short, He Yingqin, who got into the car, looked at the lights that were faintly visible in the night. I also feel that his future, just like sitting in the car and watching the road this time, seems to be smooth sailing, but it is also full of crises and risks at all times! (To be continued.) )