The arrogance of Major General Sasaki

Two days later, it was not unexpected by Liu Hua.

Less than a day after the dragnet search around Nanjing ended, the heavily guarded Nanjing airport was once again attacked and reconnoitred by at least 300 Japanese troops from different directions. At the same time, the telecommunications department also clearly monitored that around Nanjing Airport, a clear radio signal was constantly emitting signals to the outside world...

"The commander-in-chief, the front-line troops reported that the Japanese troops were attacking in three directions, and there was only the last kilometer left from the airfield. The telecommunications interception department has identified the specific location of the enemy's high-power radio stations. At the same time, it is certain that the Japanese army has already sent out its reconnaissance situation through the radio. Look at what's next...," Zuo Quan asked tentatively.

"Of course it's to close the net...."Liu Hua didn't hesitate at all, and said very decisively.

"Now that the Japanese army headquarters has received the information he wants, it is also the information we want to send. There is no need for these little devils around the airport to stay. Ordered the 1st Guard Division to immediately close the net and annihilate these Japanese elites. At the same time, the telegram ordered all air defense units to start arranging air defense positions after the battle was over, waiting for the fish to take the bait...."Speaking of this, the corners of Liu Hua's mouth immediately showed a bloodthirsty smile.

"Yes, commander-in-chief...."Zuo Quan, the chief of staff who got the order, also walked out with a confident face.

Naval Port Japanese Command.

In Major General Sasaki's office, the adjutant ignored the obstruction of the guards at the door, and rushed directly into the office with an anxious face, and reported to the commander in front of him with an excited face.

"Your Excellency, Commander, we succeeded, we succeeded...."

"After several days of hard work, the operation team we sent out finally succeeded in approaching the Nanjing Airport and reconnoitered the situation in the airport and the specific strength and equipment of the 1st Air Force Division of China. But..."

Seeing the hesitant adjutant in front of him, Sasaki, who was also anxious and wanted to know the content of the information for the first time, asked with a dissatisfied face.

"But what, spit, if you have something to say..."

"Hayi....The situation is this, after the action group sent the telegram, because of the radio signal, all the action groups, including the radio station, exposed the target. So far, all the members of the action team, under the heavy encirclement and suppression of the squadron, have all been killed, and none of them have escaped the net...."The adjutant replied cautiously, afraid that Sasaki in front of him would get angry.

After all, the action group formed this time has a total of more than 700 people, all of whom are elites drawn from the army units. Suffice it to say, these more than 700 people don't seem like much. However, in the army units, it is all junior officers such as military cao, and even second lieutenants. In terms of combat effectiveness alone, these more than 700 Japanese elites are enough to be equivalent to a standard infantry wing of the ordinary Japanese army....

Of course, that's not the most important thing. The most important thing is that these 700 elite Japanese troops were seconded from the army by the commander in front of them. At the same time, when he was seconded, he also made a promise to the War Department to return to Zhao completely. And now, none of the 700 people escaped the net, and all of them were killed. If this news reaches the ears of the army generals, it will definitely cause their dissatisfaction. What's more, it will once again cause a 'civil war' in the Japanese Navy and Army.

Thinking of this, the adjutant's face immediately showed a look of fear. If the navy and the army, at such a critical juncture, really break out into a 'civil war' again, then they and the commander in front of them will become the sinners of the entire empire. Thinking of this, as an adjutant, he immediately cast a worried look at Major General Sasaki in front of him, waiting for Major General Sasaki's answer. …,

Surprisingly, Major General Sasaki in front of him didn't seem to have any worries about his answer, but let out a sneer.

"Confess, do I need to give an account to the Army of the Imperial Japanese Navy... You must be clear that if we cannot win this battle, our reinforcement fleet will not be able to destroy the air force of the Chinese. Not only could we not escape from China, but the hundreds of thousands of Imperial Japanese Army, which was still on the way to break out, could not escape from China because there were no transport ships. I believe that they can clearly distinguish which is more important..."

"Therefore, for the victory of this battle, for the sake of the empire, even if it is a big price, it will not hesitate...."

"Ha Yi, Your Excellency the Commander is wise...."The adjutant's eyes lit up, and after a long sigh of relief, he spoke.

"Okay, tell me right away, the specific strength of the 1st Air Force Division of China at Nanjing Airport..."

"Hayi..."

"According to the latest intelligence, the situation at Nanjing Airport did not surprise us. In addition to the nearly 100 fighters of the 1st Air Force Division of the Chinese Air Force stationed at the airport, just a few days ago, the squadron once again transferred the strength of an aviation division from the rear to the Nanjing airport..."

"According to preliminary statistics, there are about 200 fighters of various types of the Chinese Air Force stationed at Nanjing Airport, totaling the strength of two aviation divisions of the Chinese Air Force. However, what is fortunate is that these two hundred fighters, without exception, are all some biplane combat aircraft with backward performance, and even many used in World War I...."

"In addition, according to the final assessment by the General Staff of the enemy and our army's combat aircraft performance and combat effectiveness, it can be said with certainty that in the face of the attack of our army's two air wings, even if the Chinese air force is more than three times as strong as ours. However, in terms of overall combat effectiveness, there is still no comparison, and there is only one final result, that is, the entire battle will end with the annihilation of the entire Chinese Air Force..."The adjutant replied confidently.

"Two hundred warplanes, that is, the Chinese government, has used almost two-thirds of its air force to resist our army's retaliatory actions....", Major General Sasaki asked rhetorically with a relaxed expression.

"Ha Yi, it is true, according to the report of the special high class, although the Chinese air force, after several years of accumulation and reinforcements from foreign governments, has made its own air force grow to the strength of three aviation divisions. However, due to the needs of other battlefields, the Chinese government can only draw at most two air divisions, that is, 200 fighters, to block the attack of our Imperial Japanese Army..."The adjutant replied.

"Yo Xi, since this is the case, then we will use the demise of the Chinese Air Force to bear the wrath of our Great Japanese Empire because of the sinking of the Kaga...."With the affirmation of the adjutant, Major General Sasaki's face immediately showed a confident look, clenched his fists, and said loudly.

"Your Excellency, what do you mean—" the adjutant asked expectantly.

"What do you think?" Faced with the adjutant's expectant look, the commander, Major General Sasaki, did not answer immediately, but asked rhetorically with great interest.

"Send a part of the fighters to take the initiative to lure the Chinese Air Force into an air battle with our army, and through the air battle, a large amount of the Chinese Air Force will be consumed. Subsequently, all bomber wings were ordered to bomb Nanjing Airport and destroy all Chinese fighters staying at Nanjing Airport in one fell swoop. In exchange for the greatest victory at the lowest price...."After a short thought, the adjutant replied affirmatively.

"No, your style of play is too time-consuming and very troublesome, my adjutant, you overestimate the combat effectiveness of the Chinese Air Force. What's more, according to the information sent by the breakout troops from all over the country, with their current situation, there is simply no time for us to squander..."Major General Sasaki replied with a shake of his head. …,

At this moment, with the deepening of his understanding of his opponent, the arrogance that had been buried in his heart since the Kaga aircraft carrier was silent was once again expressed on his face.

In his eyes, the silence of the Kaga aircraft carrier, if it is not his own carelessness, it is not that the Chinese Air Force is too cunning. With the existing equipment of the Chinese Air Force, the Kaga heavy aircraft carrier is simply helpless. And at this time, with the true strength of the Chinese Air Force unreservedly in front of him, he no longer has to worry about the so-called conspiracy ....

So, the arrogant and arrogant look was once again unreservedly displayed in front of him.

Thinking of this, Major General Sasaki replied with a confident face.

"As soon as the detachment arrives, immediately order all carrier-based aircraft to set off and bomb the Nanjing airfield. I want to raze the entire Nanjing airfield to the ground and destroy all the combat aircraft owned by the squadron on the ground..."

Compared with the commander, the adjutant's performance is much more cautious...

Looking at Major General Sasaki, who was full of confidence in front of him, the adjutant reminded with a kind face.

"Your Excellency, Commander, isn't this too risky..."

"Yaga....", an angry curse came out of Major General Sasaki's mouth. Obviously, at this time, he was very dissatisfied with the performance of his adjutant...

"You know what... According to the intelligence provided by the army units, since the squadron launched a counteroffensive, their priority air defense equipment has been fully equipped with the front-line troops. Of course, there are also special ones, such as Taiyuan, where the headquarters of the East China Field Army is located, Nanjing, these important cities. And the entire Nanjing airport, because it has not been put into use, has not carried out any air defense. ”

"At this moment, although Nanjing Airport has stationed the strength of two aviation divisions, it is not possible to complete the prevention and control system of the entire airport in a short period of time. Therefore, at this moment, it is the best time for our air force to launch an attack and destroy the Nanjing airfield in one fell swoop...."

"Ha Yi, Your Excellency the Commander is wise....According to the latest information sent by the fleet, the detachment will be able to rush to the naval port at ten o'clock this evening...."Facing the angry commander, the adjutant had to agree.

"Yo Si, very good... In this case, order all carrier-based aircraft to leave on time at four o'clock in the morning and bomb the Nanjing airfield...."Rear Admiral Sasaki nodded with great satisfaction and ordered with a confident face.

"Hayi...."

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