Chapter 481 - "Collectibles"
"I've never been able to understand, why do you always like to go to the scum cave to see those devil captives?"
Dai Li had been waiting outside, and when he saw Qin Wei coming out, he beckoned him to get into the car together. After that, the two went straight to Zeng Jiayan. But when it was almost time for Zeng Jiayan, he finally couldn't help but ask this question that had been hidden in his heart. Qin Wei hadn't come to see these guys once or twice, especially when he had lived in the Bai Mansion, and he had to come every three or five days. doesn't say anything serious.,Sometimes it's even just a matter of letting Okamura Ninji come out to watch him drink tea.。
"Collection!" Qin Wei said with a smile.
"Huh?" Dai Lian didn't understand.
"You know about those collectors, right?" Qin Wei asked.
"Someone like Zhang Boju?" Dai gave an example.
"Yes." Qin Wei smiled and nodded, "Collector, no matter what he likes to collect, after collecting it, he always has to turn it out from time to time to take a look." Then there will be a sense of satisfaction in his heart...... These guys in the scum hole are my 'collectibles'! ”
"You're chic." Dai Li couldn't help but shake his head and laugh, but he had nothing to say. General, what's the point of collecting a few prisoners? What's more, Okamura Ningji and Tada Jun are indeed worthy of "collection". In particular, Tada Jun, who was caught in the scum hole just after being promoted to general, is, in a sense, quite commemorative.
"But that's just to tell me. If you tell someone about it, you'd better say it's for the chairman's 'collection'. After all, you're not the only one who has helped to catch these people, and most of them are not your subordinates. ”
"I understand that, you can rest assured." Qin Wei said with a smile, "Externally, I would say that I want these Japanese invaders to experience the frustration to pride." and then to the desperate mental journey. ”
"Really?" Dai Li thought for a while, "Then you might as well say that you are engaged in collecting." ”
"For what?" Qin Weiqi said.
"Journey?" The car had already stopped at Zeng Jiayan's official residence, and Dai Li sighed as he got out of the car, "We people are abusing ourselves at most, but you are abusive!" ”
"Can't you?" Qin Wei pouted, "These people are all invaders. ”
"You're an aggressor, but you're a 'pervert'!"
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"Alright, we're all here." In the large conference room, Chiang Kai-shek was seated under Dai Li's attendants. And Dai Li stood solemnly behind him: "The reason, I won't say much." Everyone also knows that Japan has attacked the United States...... Now the United States has also declared war on Japan. I called everyone over and asked, what should we do? ”
"What can the United States do if it enters the war?" Feng Yuxiang snorted coldly, "They were bombed by the Japanese and cried and cried for their mother." Factories, ports, oil fields...... The losses are uncountable. In a few years, don't count on it. ”
"You can't say that. The industrial capacity of the Americans is still very strong. Although this time it was attacked by the Japanese. Heavy losses. But as long as they recover, it is a powerful help. Li Jishen said.
"Jingzhi, what do you think?" Chiang Kai-shek didn't want to pay attention to these two old rivals, and asked directly to He Yingqin.
"Japan will attack the United States, this has been expected for a long time, and we have warned the US government to be careful. It's a pity that they didn't listen to the advice, so there was a loss this time. He Yingqin kept a calm face and stared at Qin Wei, who was sitting opposite him: "But the most troublesome thing now is our air force!" The Japanese hate the Air Force to the core, so this time they want to blow up Grumman at all costs. Now Grumman is basically ruined. There are still nearly 400 of our customized fighter jets that are not in place. Even if we can win a few battles in the future, I'm afraid this battle loss rate will ......."
"yes. Airplanes are no different, even if they don't fight, they have to be inspected and parts replaced after flying for a while. Although we have the spare parts sent by Grumman before, but now that Grumman is ruined, it is indeed a big trouble for the Air Force. Zhou Zhirou didn't care that he was sitting under Qin Wei. Now that he has been promoted, he is still a second-class general. Although nominally his position is still higher than that of Qin Wei, and Qin Wei must also accept his command, this attitude must be correct.
"Qin Wei, you are the commander of the Air Force, you can talk about it." Chiang Kai-shek said to Qin Wei again.
"In the name of the Air Force, I have asked the US side to lease the B-17C 'Flying Fortress' bomber newly produced by Boeing to us." Qin Wei replied.
"We don't seem to have a shortage of bombers right now, do we?" Chen Cheng was puzzled, "What is missing should be a fighter jet." ”
"The B-17C 'Flying Fortress', using the 'Whirlwind' star engine, has a take-off power of 1,200 horsepower, a maximum speed of 520 kilometers per hour, a cruising speed of 402 kilometers per hour, and a landing speed of 135 kilometers per hour. The practical ceiling is 11,278 meters, it takes 7 minutes and 30 seconds to climb to an altitude of 3,048 meters, the maximum range of 2 tons of bombs is 3,862 kilometers, and the maximum range of no load is 5,471 kilometers...... "Qin Wei didn't say anything, he just reported the data of the B-17C. But that's enough.
"Shhhh
A sound of inhalation.
As the Air Force's gains grew, so did the understanding of the aircraft's performance. And the performance parameters of the B-17C are enough for these "dirt buns" to know what this bomber is called a "flying fortress"! Who is the worst enemy of the Chinese Air Force? Japan. Which is the strongest fighter in Japan? Zero! The maximum speed of the Zero fighter can reach almost 600 kilometers, but its ceiling is only 10,000 meters, and the range is indeed far enough compared to other fighters, 3,000 kilometers, but it is still not as good as the B-17C with a two-ton bomb load, not to mention, after the bomber drops the bomb, it must be empty! …… Zero is basically helpless against this B-17C.
"That...... Didn't Boeing also be bombed? Although they were shocked by the performance of the American bombers, they could think of the reports of losses in the United States after the Japanese attacked, and others had to worry a little. The bombing of the Boeing company means that the Americans will no longer be able to produce this type of bomber for a while? If you lack everything, how can you lend it to others?
"Boeing's losses are big, but they are not as bad as Grumman's." Qin Wei said, "As for the rest...... I promised to organize a retaliation on behalf of the Americans. ”
"Revenge?" Everyone was stunned, "What revenge?" ”
"Westerners are different from us, what to talk about repaying grievances with virtue, in their opinion, those who do this kind of thing are two hundred and five, more stupid than stupid. So, after being beaten, they definitely want revenge. Qin Wei said with a smile, "What's more, the Japanese not only slapped the Americans this time, but also gave them a kick." Americans are now in pain...... And as a representative of the United States, if he didn't come back in retaliation and slapped the Japanese a few times, how could Roosevelt's gang be embarrassed to continue to occupy the White House? ”
"You mean, let us help them with this?" Zhang Zhizhong asked.
"Yes." Qin Wei nodded, "It's like spending money to hire someone to fight." We can't help in vain, can we? Moreover, the United States is now suffering extremely badly, and it will not be able to send troops in a year and a half. In this case, it is better to lend the plane to our envoys, anyway, they are all fighting the Japanese, and it can be regarded as indirectly venting their anger. ”
"How are you going to help?" Chiang Kai-shek asked.
"The 'Fengxiang' has been training for a while, and it is lent to the Americans." Qin Wei said with a smile.
'Are you crazy?' Once the Fengxiang comes forward, the Japanese will definitely fight for revenge. Moreover, since they have declared war on the United States, as soon as Nagumo Tadaichi's fleet returns, it will definitely go south immediately...... They have nine aircraft carriers! Chen Shaokuan originally didn't think that this meeting would have anything to do with the navy. Although they do have a fleet now, if this fleet attacks, I am afraid it will not be enough to stuff the teeth between the Japanese. In the past, it was all broken copper and iron, and he had to fight, of course he could give up a lot of money. But now the situation is ...... He treats those warships as baby bumps, how can he be willing to let people go to disaster?
"But the Americans don't have any warships in the Pacific anymore, so with the few patrol boats of their coast guard, how can you let them retaliate?" Qin Wei spread out his hands, "Commander-in-Chief Chen, this is a profitable business. Even if the 'Fengxiang' really sinks by then, I promise that the Americans will pay you two more large ones when the time comes. ”
"I don't agree." Chen Shaokuan shook his head again and again, "The American warship is too far away, I can't look at it, so let's guard my own pot first." ”
"Don't be so petty." Qin Wei was anxious, "Fighting a war is the same as doing business, and only with input can there be output." Besides, we still have air superiority, and the Japanese will not dare to ram us with their fleet until they crack our secret weapon, and you are very safe. ”
"Hmph, it's not enough for the Japanese to fight the Soviet Union, and they are looking for Britain and the United States to start a war, and he is a bunch of crazy people." Chen Shaokuan snorted coldly, "Our navy has such a little bit of family foundation, you are willing to use them to feed the Japanese, I am reluctant." ”
"I said you're not a miser, aren't you?" Qin Wei couldn't cry or laugh. Once upon a time, Chen Shaokuan was enthusiastic about him, especially after he was really captured and returned to a fleet, and together with Chen Jiliang, he treated him as his own father. But now it's good, I can use the navy, and I don't give any face.
"Although I don't know much about the Americans, I think that since they want to retaliate, it is unlikely that they will use our aircraft carriers." Zhang Zhizhong said again.
"Yes, yes, this is a matter of a country's dignity, although the United States has suffered heavy losses, but after all, it is not like Britain to the point where it needs other people's assistance to fight it. It's definitely impossible for them to use our aircraft carriers. Chen Shaokuan seemed to have found a savior, and hurriedly echoed.
"I'm just showing goodwill to the Americans...... Otherwise, where can I reap the benefits? Qin Wei said.
"What I'm most worried about now is the U.S. troops in the Philippines." Chen Cheng suddenly said: "Pearl Harbor was destroyed, the US mainland was attacked, and the Pacific Fleet can be said to be completely annihilated!" These 80,000 U.S. troops are left alone. The Japanese could not have spared them. ”
"MacArthur was an American general, and he was not so easily defeated. So I think we'll just have to watch. Qin Wei said. (To be continued......)