Looking down from the air, the road southbound from the Korean Peninsula is crowded with people fleeing. They used all the means of transport at their disposal, and the cars were stuck between the broken carts pulled by various animals, unable to move. From time to time along the way, people fall on the side of the road for various reasons, and packs of wild dogs are wandering around the neighborhood with red eyes.

Zheng Weiguo took a closer look, and couldn't help frowning: "Who are the people down there?" ”

The staff officer hurriedly replied: "Report to the commander-in-chief, according to the report of our reconnaissance personnel, most of these people are Japanese expatriates living on the Korean Peninsula, and some of them are two devils who worked for the Japanese during the Japanese occupation. ”

He glanced at Zheng Weiguo, and said cautiously: "The Korean volunteers and the people hate these people very much, and they usually torture and kill them after they are caught, so they ......."

After Japan annexed Korea, a large number of immigrants immigrated to Korea in order to strengthen its control over the peninsula. And these immigrants think they are superior and often oppress the indigenous people of North Korea.

In the past, there was the support of the Japanese garrison, and the Koreans could only consider themselves unlucky when they were bullied, but the contradictions accumulated year by year. Now that the Japanese army stationed in Korea has been defeated by the Second War Zone, the Korean people naturally want to settle old accounts with new hatreds and old ones.

Once the contradictions that have accumulated for nearly 50 years are ignited, it is really not trivial. The red-eyed Korean volunteers and ordinary people were hunted down and killed overseas Japanese and the accomplices and lackeys who had helped the Japanese suppress and enslave Korea, just as the Japanese did 50 years ago. It is said that the methods are extremely cruel, and officials of the intelligence department have repeatedly asked Zheng Weiguo for advice on whether to stop the humanitarian disaster on the Korean Peninsula.

"Don't advocate, don't report, don't support, don't oppose!" Zheng Weiguo set the rules for this matter after a little thought, and then ordered: "Don't look at it here." Let's go straight to Seoul! ”

"Yes, Commander-in-Chief!"

Soon, the B24 bomber that Zheng Huzi was riding in had already arrived over Seoul. At this time, Seoul was still under the control of the Japanese army, but they did not shoot at the air, and they did not even sound the air defense siren.

The pilot muttered and said unhappily: "The Japanese monkeys are so rude, we haven't even had music and fireworks for a long time!" ”

The co-pilot smiled: "These poor guys are probably numb by the air raids in the past few days!" ”

The pilot shrugged his shoulders and said with a smile: "Perhaps, if the Japanese below know that there is such a big man on our plane." Maybe it will be more welcoming. ”

The co-pilot sneered: "If you know, you can only stare dryly." Their anti-aircraft fire has long been finished, at most they spit on us! ”

Due to the constant influx of refugees from the northern part of the peninsula, Seoul has now become a super refugee camp, coupled with the continuous bombing of US military aircraft groups. The whole city was in shambles. Just less than ten kilometers outside the city. A number of guerrilla groups of North Koreans have been openly active. From time to time, bursts of gunfire rang out, which frightened the Japanese in the city.

In this case, even a fool knows that Seoul is no longer safe. So those refugees did not stop, but chose to continue to flee south.

To the south of Seoul, torrents rush madly into the Han River. There is a bridge there, which is the only access to the south bank of the Han River. The vicinity of the bridgehead and the entire north shore were crowded with fleeing crowds.

Zheng Weiguo looked at it for a while and lost interest, pointed to the only bridge above the Han River and said, "Blow it up!" Then he sailed back.

Several B17 bombers came and quickly locked onto the target.

"Target the bridge in front of you, drop the bomb!"

Thundered...... Four super bombs fell in a row, and the Han River Bridge was quickly blown into several pieces, and then fell into the Han River along with thousands of Japanese people crowded on the bridge.

After the Han River Bridge was blown up, it not only failed to prevent the Japanese soldiers and civilians from fleeing, but accelerated this panic. The Japanese, who did not have time to cross the river, frantically collected boats everywhere, and even just a door panel, a bucket, and a piece of wood had to swim desperately to the other side, for fear that if they stayed on the north bank, they would be slaughtered by the avenging Korean volunteers.

In fact, the Chinese troops closest to Seoul at that time were also as far away as Kaesong and Chuncheon, and it took three days to enter the city with the Korean volunteers. Due to the large number of drowning people, the banks of the Han River were soon filled with corpses.

"According to my judgment, the Japanese army stationed in Korea has lost the will to fight, and our combat plan can be more daring." Zheng Weiguo, who returned to Shenyang, decided to adopt a more risky plan - to land directly in Ulsan and Pusan in the south of the peninsula and annihilate the remnants of the Japanese army on the peninsula in one fell swoop.

Chief of Staff Zhou pondered for a moment and agreed: "If this campaign goal can be achieved, it will greatly speed up the process of recovering Korea and reduce casualties." However, Busan and Ulsan are too close to the Japanese mainland, and there will inevitably be a fierce struggle for air supremacy. ”

Zheng Weiguo nodded and said, "Well, it seems that some preparations must be made. ”

Subsequently, the Chinese and American coalition forces began to speed up the construction of field airfields in Samcheok and other places, so that P38 fighters could support nearby. Located directly east of Seoul and bordering the Sea of Japan, Samcheok saved at least two-thirds of the flight time compared to airports in places such as Andong (present-day Dandong) in China. The US military has also specially allocated a task force, including two main aircraft carriers, and the US Navy's No. 1 Admiral Halsey has personally led reinforcements.

However, just when the preparations were in full swing, the North China side once again warned again. In the war room, Political Commissar Cheng and a comrade from the Social Department reported the situation to Zheng Weiguo with a solemn face.

"According to reliable information, Chang Kaishen has arrived in Luoyang in person, this is the record of the meeting they held last night, please ask Commander-in-Chief Zheng to take a look."

Zheng Weiguo took a look and found that Chang Kaishen's plan this time was very thorough, and Yan Laoxi'er, Zhang Yinwu, Shen Honglie and others, who failed in the competition in North China, all participated in the meeting, and their sinister intentions were clearly revealed. Moreover, its deployment is aimed at the second theater of operations, but there is no corresponding defense against the main forces of the Japanese army gathered in the Soviet, Shandong, and Anhui regions, which also reveals a trace of strangeness.

He was silent for a moment, and then asked, "Isn't there any news from Wen Bai?" ”

"As soon as General Zhang Wenbai returned to Chongqing, he was taken away by a group of plainclothes people, and his family was placed under residential surveillance!"

Zheng Weiguo's face sank like water. After pacing a few steps in the house, he asked in a hoarse voice, "No wonder there is no news as soon as I go, is the person still alive?" ”

"Our people didn't meet General Zhang, but there are signs that he should still be there. Comrades in Chongqing are trying to find a way to rescue them. ”

Zheng Weiguo breathed a sigh of relief and said continuously: "It's good to be alive, it's good to be alive!" We can't help the two friends anymore, and we can't let Wenbai have another accident. ”

Political Commissar Cheng said anxiously: "The Ministry of Military Affairs has obviously accelerated the deployment of troops, and the front-line troops have basically been in place, but I am afraid that the time of the general offensive will be much earlier than we expected." Moreover, the Japanese army has already exchanged fire with our troops in Shandong. The situation is very critical! ”

Zheng Weiguo felt a headache. Why do Chinese people have to fight in the nest? He rubbed his head and asked again, "What is the attitude of the US military?" ”

As the supreme commander of the Chinese theater, Chang Kaishen not only mobilized the Chinese army this time, but also transferred the 14th Air Force, which is subordinate to the US Army. Then. The 14th Air Force assumes the task of air defense and bombing of enemy forces in Central China. In North China, the 16th Air Force, which is directly subordinate to the Second Theater of Operations, is responsible.

This made Zheng Weiguo a little crying and laughing. If there is really a fight, what will the US military do? Do you not help each other, or do you catch the right child?

Chief of Staff Zhou, who had been silent, reported: "The US side should already know about this situation. However, the U.S. government and President Roosevelt did not take a stand, but the commander of the North Pacific Theater, Admiral Arnold, was very angry, and this is a letter of protest he wrote to us in the Second World War Zone. ”

Where there are people, there are rivers and lakes, and in fact, there are huge factional struggles and conflicts of interests within the US military. Take the current war as an example, if Japan can be taken as soon as possible, Arnold's family will naturally get the largest piece of the cake. On the contrary, if the "East and West Together" plan is frustrated, I am afraid that a lot of the benefits that were originally in hand will have to be spit out.

Political Commissar Cheng said with some dissatisfaction: "We didn't provoke this matter, why do you protest to us?" ”

Zheng Weiguo hurriedly read the letter and said with a smile: "This old man is quite interesting, he said in the letter that we are allies, so he protested to us." As for the chairman, all he had left was anger. ”

When everyone heard this, they were a little happy and hurriedly said: "So the Americans are on our side?" ”

Zheng Weiguo nodded and said, "Well, the United States has already paid so much to eliminate Japan, so naturally it doesn't want to have twists and turns in life." And regardless of whether the East-West Advance plan continues, the division of China will not benefit the Allied camp. So the U.S. government will definitely put pressure on the chairman next. ”

This is like the "Southern Anhui Incident" in history, when President Roosevelt warned Chang Kaishen that "if you want assistance, don't fight a civil war", for the simple reason that the civil war in China at that time was not in the interests of the United States. At that time, the strength of the G Party was weak, and the warnings of the Americans were also pointed, but now the Second War Zone has the strength to compete with Chongqing, and the actions of the United States are much stronger.

Shortly thereafter, the commander of the 14th Air Force, General Chennault, was forced to resign. General Chennault made great contributions to China's war of resistance, but he was so close to Chang Kaishen that the Pentagon feared that he would harm American interests because of his personal friendship, so he was transferred back to the United States and formed an air force command in China to command the 10th (in Southeast Asia), 14th, and 16th air forces.

For this reason, President Roosevelt also appointed Carlson as the president's special envoy and made a special trip to Shenyang to explain to Zheng Weiguo.

Carlson explained, "Zheng, as a friend, I'm sorry I can't help you with anything. It is not in the interests of the United States to have a civil war in China, and we have to do it. ”

Zheng Weiguo nodded and said, "Well, the civil war is also not in our interests, so I can understand it." But then we need the support of your air force, and I don't know if my command is still valid in the 16th Air Force. ”

Carlson pondered the words for a moment and said, "As long as it is against the Japanese, it will be effective at any time!" ”

Political Commissar Cheng suddenly asked, "What if the Chang Kaishen government launches an attack on our base area?" ”

Carlson replied: "We have made our attitude clear to Chongqing, and I think Mr. Chairman will make a wise choice." ”

Zheng Weiguo and Political Commissar Cheng glanced at each other, and there was a trace of worry in their eyes. The Americans did not understand Chang Kaishen at all, just as Stalin did not understand Taizu. Or that Westerners always think that China is still Manchu, and as long as they want to do what they want, they have to do what they want.

Historically, the U.S. government was extremely angry that Chang Kaishen's government had wasted their dollars, so it wanted to support Sun Liren to replace Chang Kaishen. But Chang Kaishen easily sent Sun Liren to prison. When fundamental interests are involved, how can Chang Kaishen easily succumb? But Zheng Weiguo is not easy to say this clearly, because if he talks too much, it will make the Americans misunderstand that he is provoking a civil war.

As Zheng Huzi expected, the Americans' move did not shake Chairman Chang Kaishen's determination, and the plan to "sort out the military administration in North China" was still in full swing. Moreover, there are many people in China who support it, after all, Chongqing is now a legitimate government, and it is still very confusing to some people under the banner of unified military orders and government orders.

On the last day of April 1943, the situation in North China finally reached a critical point. Chairman Chang Kaishen personally inspected the eastern Henan region aboard the "Meiling," where Tang Enbo's troops were confronting the Fourth Division of the New Fourth Army. It was accompanied by four P40 fighters of the Chinese Air Force. The visit was considered a prelude to the civil war.

However, just as the fleet was returning home, two Japanese "Hayabusa" fighters suddenly sprang out of the diagonal spurs.

The captain of the escort group, Gao Songyun, exclaimed: "It's not good, it's a Japanese plane!" ”

"The first squad covers the retreat of the special plane, and Li Changcheng will meet the enemy with me!"

"Yes, Captain!"

Although the performance of the aircraft was far inferior to that of the Japanese aircraft, Gao Songyun and his wingman Li Changcheng bravely met it and avoided the fatal blow of the Japanese aircraft by rolling to the right.

But when they pulled up again, they only looked back and were shocked - out of nowhere, two more "Falcon" fighters appeared, and the "Meiling" was plummeting to the ground in a spiral with black smoke......

At two o'clock in the afternoon of April 30, 1943, Comrade Chang Kaishen, chairman of the Military Commission, was killed in the sky above Xiangcheng, Henan, and his entourage also included Comrade Dai Yunong, director of the Military Statistics Bureau. (To be continued......)

PS: Uh, uh, from this chapter onwards, it officially enters the rhythm of meteorite crater filling, is it okay to write like this?