After the bomber formation landed at the airfield, Semyonov shook hands with Schmolin and the rest of the crew.

"Thank you..."

Although the bomber formation of Schmerin and others carried out only one bombing, when a hundred-kilogram aerial bomb fell on the ground and blew down all the houses within tens of meters with the shock wave generated by the explosion, Semenov attacked Ilya? Muromets has a very intuitive understanding of its power and effect.

That's right, if the combat radius is not taken into account, an Iria? The lethality of Muromets is not even as good as that of a 240mm howitzer, after all, the howitzer only needs to be constantly reloaded, while the bomber needs to return to the airfield to refuel and reload ammunition after dropping the bomb, let alone an Iria? Muromets was only able to drop a maximum of eight 100-kilogram bombs at a time, and this was only possible with a reduced load. (The total weight of the 210mm caliber heavy artillery ammunition is only about 120 kilograms, although the weight is 20 kilograms heavier than the 100 kilogram aerial bomb, but throwing the development of projectiles and the like...) ）

But what if it's ten squadrons of bombers at a time? Ten bomber squadrons, equivalent to 30 three-plane formations, that is, 90 bombers, if you can dispatch 90 bombers at a time, then this shortcoming can be well compensated for when carrying out carpet bombing, and the accurate surname of the bomber is also much stronger than the heavy artillery, after all, the bomber is dropping bombs on the top of the target's head...

However, as an assistant to an aircraft designer, Semenov can't take a long-term view of combat issues like those real military strategists after all―――――― of course, this does not mean that Yan Guang is better than Semenov, but as a descendant, Yan Guang is like a tall man standing on the shoulders of giants, and knows many things that people in this world do not understand. For example, the biggest role of long-range bombers is not to bomb the enemy who is no more than ten kilometers away on the opposite side, but to bomb the industrial bases of enemy countries that are hundreds of kilometers away...

Ilya? The range of the Muromets bomber is 540 kilometers, that is to say, the combat radius is at least 250 kilometers, although it is a lot worse than those bombers of later generations, but it is enough in this era, not to mention the combat radius of 250 kilometers, it is no problem to cross several small countries in Europe, not to mention that what Yan Guang currently has is only the basic model of Ilya? Muromets, equipped with nothing more than a 100-horsepower Cyclops and a 140-horsepower Samersson engine, waited for the arrival of the equipment supplied by the Germans, and Yan Guang could provide it for Ilya? Muromets is equipped with a 150-horsepower Dawn engine, so that Ilya? Muromets's surname can have a big jump.

After July 1915, Yan Guang could still be Ilya? Muromec was equipped with an Ispeno made by the Spaniards. The 200 hp engine was not only the best engine at the time, but also very suitable for fighter aircraft. The 255-horsepower "Eagle" engine of the Luo company will also be put into production, as long as it is equipped with such an engine Ilya? Muromets' bomb load and range can be greatly improved―――――― but if you want to bomb Tokyo, then at least you need to make a super air fortress like the B-29, and this level of bomber...

In any case, this bombing mission did benefit Semyonov a lot, and at the same time made Semyonov understand that the development of bombers is indeed a feasible path, especially when the smell of gunpowder in Europe is getting stronger and stronger, as a Russian, Semyonov has to think about his country, because if the European war breaks out, Russia will face Germany, the most powerful army in Europe...

However, Semenov was not very worried about his homeland, after all, even Napoleon had to leave the bitter cold land of Russia back then, which is one of the reasons why the European countries were so superstitious about Russia.

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"Goodbye!"

When he saw Semenov stretching out, the pilots who had just climbed off the plane also stretched out their hands one by one generously and said goodbye to Semenov in English.

Those who can serve as pilots in the Air Force are not only higher than ordinary army personnel in terms of position, but also have academic qualifications. In addition, at this time, China's first aviator, Feng Ru, had died in an accident, and if he wanted to learn advanced flying experience, he had to go to foreign countries to find it, so almost all the pilots and officers of the Guoshe Air Force knew one or two foreign languages. Among them, German and English are the mainstays, and the more powerful ones not only master two foreign languages, but even French have also mastered them, after all, the main model of the Air Force is the French Gaudron aircraft.

As for Qinshan, will they be disgusted by Semenov's "use" of the bombers on board the plane? And what qualifications do they, the people who dropped the bombs with their own hands, say that this Russian who sold the plane to them?

When Semyonov left the airport and boarded a river ship bound for Shanghai, Schmerin and Qin Shan were also waiting at the airport for the ground crew to re-establish the service for Ilya? Muromets reloads ammunition and fuel. But this time Ilya? Muromets will have six 100-kilogram bombs in the bomb bay instead of the original five.

"But wouldn't that be too bold to do?"

Seeing that the ground crew was loading the sixth bomb into the bomb bay, Qin Shan looked at Schmerin with some concern.

However, Shi Molin just took a cup of green tea from Lin Xihong's hand, and then smiled indifferently.

"Don't worry, Qin, the initial loading of 5 bombs is just because we are not worried about those Russian things. Since the first flight went well, why not carry more bombs? ”

Ilya? The maximum load of Muromets is 800 kilograms, and this data is after the removal of machine guns on the aircraft and the reduction of unnecessary crew members. At the moment, there are no planes in Beiyang in Hubei, those machine guns are useless at all, and the extra Semenov has already gone in the direction of the dock, Ilya? Muromets is quite capable of reaching the maximum load cap.

But Ilya? After all, Muromets is the first time to put into real combat, it is difficult to say that at the time of the actual combat Ilya? Could something have gone wrong with Muromets, plus the fact that Germans such as Schmolin also did not trust the planes of the Russians, which led to two Ilya? Muromets had only five bombs hanging at the time of sortie. However, now that the first actual battle has been completed quite smoothly, the second attack can naturally hang more.

"By the way, teacher, why do I always think that you seem to be a little uncomfortable with that Semenov?"

Schmerin's group of pilots were originally instructors in Sichuan Aviation School, and Lin Xihong and they were all from Sichuan Aviation School, plus Schmerin's first word was Shi, so Lin Xihong and they were all called Mr. Schmulin.

As for the matter with Smallin and Semyonov? Lin Xihong They don't have long eyes, not to mention that they can't be pilots, as early as when they were on the plane, Lin Xihong and they could see that the two of them didn't deal with each other.

However, Semenov was still on the plane at that time, and Lin Xihong didn't want to ask much, but now that Semyonov had left, Lin Xihong and they wanted to ask to understand.

Hearing Lin Xihong ask, Shi Morin sighed, and while Shi Morin sighed, Lin Xihong and Qin Shan hurriedly sat down next to Shi Morin and prepared to listen to the story.

Seeing Lin Xihong and them like this, Schmering smiled bitterly and at the same time understood that he had to say it, so he told the grievances between Germany and Russia, anyway, these are not secrets, as long as you pay more attention to current affairs, you can know. What's more, Lin Xihong and they can know a little bit, after all, there are at least a few thousand foreigners gathered in Sichuan now, and the Germans and British and French engineers have not been filthy in normal times.

Of course, Schmering also had his own ideas.

Just as Semyonov would think about his country, the patriotic feelings in the heart of Smallin, as a retired soldier, will definitely not be inferior to that of Semyonov, who is a "scientist". So many times Schmering and some other Germans felt that it might be a good idea to pull the Chinese on the German tank, not to mention that their boss called Yan Guang also had a deep affection for Germany?

Moreover, Schmering and other Germans have lived in Sichuan for at least two or three years, and they also have a deep understanding of the strength of the Nationalist Army. The Nationalist Army, which occupies only two provinces, may not be very impressive in China, but it is by no means inferior to the average small European country. If one day the boss called Yan Guang can defeat other opponents and unify China, then after condensing the strength of 400 million Chinese and adding German assistance, as long as after a few years of development, by 1920 when Germany will fight a decisive battle with Britain, China will definitely have the strength not inferior to Ben, or even contain the "steam roller" of Russia...

If China can attack India, even if it is just to make a mess there, I am afraid that the whole of Britain will not live in peace...

The ideal is very plump, the reality is very skinny, Yan Guang is naturally aware of the ideas of the "handful" Germans, and in fact, Yan Guang does have a deep affection for Germany. However, there is no way to let Yan Guang board the German chariot, after all, Yan Guang knows very well that in a few months, there may be an "evil" bullet to kill a certain Austrian archduke who is looking for death, and then the outbreak of the European war...

If the war in Europe really broke out in 1920, as the Germans expected, perhaps Yan Guang really had the intention to board the German chariot and then use artillery and bayonets to seize the lands that China had lost. After all, if there are 6 years, Yan Guang is fully confident that China's strength will reach the level of France―――――― except for the navy, of course, after all, in addition to the industrial strength of battleships, enough time is also necessary.

Unfortunately, things are not as simple as the Germans think. If you want to tie the Nationalist Army to the German chariot now, and if you say that there was no European war before 1920, it is better to say that you will have enough time to strengthen China's strength. But what if the hapless Austrian Archduke was really killed by a Serbian youth in 1914, that is, a few months later? In that case, even if he has unified China, I am afraid that China will be led into the abyss by himself.

After all, if the war breaks out in Europe, both Russia and Yuben will take advantage of the situation to launch an attack―――――― if it is only Yuben, it is better to say, although the navy is not as good as Yueben, but if it is only an army, Yan Guang is confident that the result will definitely be much better than the War of Resistance, after all, at this time China and Yueben are not so far behind. However, if you add a Russia, you must know that although Germany does not have too much pressure in the face of millions of gray animals in Russia, Yan Guang is under a lot of pressure...

So after saying goodbye to Semenov, Yan Guang just walked up to Lin Xihong and the others who were waiting for the ground crew to finish their work, and asked about driving Ilya? Muromets left in a hurry.

After the ground crew finished their work, Schmerin and the others flew back to Wuchang City with the plane without thinking much else, and then threw 16 aerial bombs and dozens of cluster grenades on the heads of the Beiyang Army.

After the mission, the ammunition dropped by the plane not only injured many civilians by mistake, but also caused at least hundreds of casualties to the Beiyang Army...

However, except for a few well-intentioned people in the Beiyang Army, not many people felt that there was any difference between the bombing of the National Socialist Army and the past. Although the quality of the Beiyang Army is definitely the best in China, and even in terms of academic qualifications, it is much stronger than that of Sichuan, but the "bombing" is still a new thing after all, and coupled with the deliberate concealment of Feng Guozhang and others, no one thinks there is anything abnormal.

In the eyes of the Beiyang Army, the heavy artillery of the National Socialist Army is much more deterrent than their aircraft...

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After a short rest, more than 1,000 ships from Qianjiang County finally arrived in Hanyang and Hankou.

On a passenger ship, Yu Gang, who was lucky enough to survive, was explaining to his subordinates what to pay attention to.

In the last battle, as one of the few surviving soldiers in the class, Yu Gang's military rank was promoted by one level, and after the squad leader of their squad hung up in the Hankou Campaign, he filled the position of squad leader and became the new squad leader.

But to be honest, Yu Gang's heart was actually not very happy, because today's battle...

Looking at the rolling Yangtze River east passing water...

"I'm afraid that today is more dangerous than the two battles of Qianjiang and Hankou combined..."

Although Yu Gang's education level is not high in the National Social Army, he has heard of the name of the Yangtze River Natural Danger, not to mention that this name is still heard from the officers of the National Social Army?

However, Yu Gang also knew very well that after taking Hanyang and Hankou, Wuchang was already the last battle, as long as he could win this battle, there would be no big battles in the future. So after boarding the passenger ship with his subordinates, Yu Gang repeated the precautions he had said when he was on the shore, until the people below were impatient.

"Let the artillery move..."

After noticing that all the soldiers had boarded the ship, Wang Yaowu, who had come to Hankou as the commander-in-chief, nodded to Zhu Qinglan.

Soon, hundreds of artillery pieces that had been pushed into the artillery position all fired at the Beiyang Army on the opposite bank, and the Beiyang Army was not polite, after receiving the supplement of the Beiyang Army, although the Beiyang Army was inferior to the National Social Army a lot in absolute firepower, but the range of the 75mm field artillery of the original system was not close after all, although there was no way to deal with the 150mm and 120mm cannons, but if it was only used to deal with 75mm field guns and howitzers...

In addition, Duan Qirui built a lot of strong artillery fortifications in Wuchang, so the Beiyang Army was not powerless to fight back in a short period of time. For a while, the two sides had contacts with each other, but in general, the Beiyang Army was still at a disadvantage, and because the power of many heavy artillery also had a strong lethality to the artillery fortifications of the Beiyang Army, the number of artillery of the Beiyang Army was constantly decreasing, while the artillery of the National Social Army did not have much damage.

After the artillery of the National Socialist Army had gradually suppressed the artillery of the Beiyang Army, the river-crossing troops that had already boarded the ships began to sail towards the opposite bank, led by more than a dozen reinforced motor boats.

After noticing that the river-crossing troops of the Nationalist Army were coming, the mountain artillery units of Beiyang began to smash shells on the river, because the boats on the river were very dense this time, so in just a short time, the river-crossing troops had already lost more than 10 boats.

Fortunately, although the Yangtze River is much wider than the Dongjing River, it is only more than a kilometer, so after the river crossing troops lost dozens of boats, the remaining boats finally arrived on the opposite bank. The two infantry divisions on board also landed on the opposite beach.

"Quick, get all the sandbags down."

After jumping off the passenger ship, Yu Gang shouted loudly to his subordinates.

And by this time, the heavy machine guns belonging to the Beiyang Army had already swept the bullets towards the fighters who had just jumped off the boat.

After being equipped with enough heavy equipment, the river crossing troops did not show weakness, 120mm caliber mortars, 37mm caliber infantry guns, as well as Maxim and Madsen, as long as they could be used, almost all of them were used, and only 40mm grenade launchers were put behind because of the range.

Because of the large casualties of Li Chun's troops in the two battles of Hanyang and Hankou, Qi Rui arranged Li Chun's sixth division in a relatively backward position during the Wuchang Campaign. Because of this, Zhang Shaozeng and the others, who were supposed to be in their respective defense lines, almost all came to Li Chun.

"Brother Li, what do you say you should do now?"

After arranging for the guards not to let anyone in, Li Chun, who walked into the division headquarters, said to his own family, Li Yannian.

At this point, Li Yannian was not polite, and directly told the plan of the National Social Army.

"The governor means to take advantage of the opportunity of the Battle of Wuchang to eat all the Beiyang Army..."

After listening to Li Yannian's words, Li Chun and they were not surprised, if Li Yannian said this earlier and said that it was a fool's dream, then after they were ghosts, it was not impossible to succeed in doing so.

Seeing that Li Chun and the others were not surprised by their words, Li Yannian pursed his lips a little boredly, but he still quickly said the plan. After all, if there is any delay in the plan because of himself, Li Yannian can't bear this responsibility...

"The Governor's plan is this..."

Saying that, Li Yannian gestured his finger back and forth on the map, and as Li Yannian's finger moved, Li Chun and the others also kept nodding because of Li Yannian's words...

(To be continued)