Of course, Qin Wei could not give up on rescuing MacArthur, and even if he had such thoughts, it was impossible for those people in the Nationalist Government to agree. Everyone is counting on dollars to live, and if you offend the Yankees at this time, how will you live in the future? Although the Chinese army still occupies a certain advantageous position in the face of the Japanese now, anyone with a little vision can see that this is only temporary. Compared with Japan, China's foundations are still too weak, especially the ability to continue high-intensity warfare. Because China has very little decent military industry to provide logistical support. Fighting like that in Shanxi can not be repeated, because as long as there are one or two more battles like this, China will bottom out in terms of both finances and ammunition reserves, and at that time, it is very likely that the various units will once again be "reduced" to the point of being crushed at the touch of a battle with the Japanese. Therefore, it is necessary to rescue the Americans and curry favor with the richest man in the world.

In fact, the U.S. government could have thought of this, and they warned MacArthur in advance, but it was only out of a more comprehensive consideration. Since the Chinese dare to attack the British, what if they also dare to really "abandon" them the United States? Who can really guarantee that the Chinese government has no intention of remaining neutral in the war in Southeast Asia, so as to take this opportunity to slowly recuperate? From the standpoint of the Japanese, when they sent troops to Southeast Asia, they must also hope that the Chinese battlefield would remain calm.

However, Japan is an aggressor, and its weight is too small to be comparable to the big thick legs of the United States.

Therefore, the rescue operation was carried out on time.

……

"General MacArthur has sent a telegram and they are ready for everything. However, they are not yet able to break through the defensive line laid by the Japanese in the direction of the port in a short time, and they need our help. ”

The aircraft carrier "Fengxiang", temporarily serving as the commander of the fleet aviation, Doolittle was a little excited: he led the bombing of Japan, not so long ago he also participated in a large-scale campaign, and now. To participate in the rescue of an American general and his soldiers...... This trip to the East is simply full of meaning. The only thing he hoped for now was that everything would go as smoothly as the previous two times.

"Japanese people aren't very obedient." Chen Shaokuan looked at the sea outside the window, turned his head and asked, "First mate, how far is it from Manila?" ”

"It's two hours away." The first mate hurriedly replied.

"Has the Air Force set off?" Chen Shaokuan asked again.

"I've asked a few times, and I've already set off." The first mate looked at him and replied, looking a little strange.

“…… Ask again, ask when they will be there. Chen Shaokuan didn't notice the eyes of his subordinates, he was very nervous now, and his palms were full of sweat. He was actually against this so-called rescue operation...... Too dangerous. Behind the aircraft carrier "Fengxiang". Dozens of ships, large and small, were followed, but these ships were either freighters or passenger ships, and in addition, there were only the battleship "Hyuga" and a heavy cruiser "Aoba". Three warships defended dozens of ships. Not to mention that their navy, which has only been re-established for a short time, even the British Royal Navy has to be frightened when it comes. Know the way. In front of them were dozens of Japanese warships. As soon as the opposing party attacks them. Even with the bombs carried by the bombers on the "Fengxiang", it was difficult for them to escape. It's not that he's afraid of dying in battle, he's afraid that the few important warships that he finally got will be wasted...... It's a pity that he can't disobey Qin Wei's will.

"Lord Long, bless the smooth operation this time!" Chen Shaokuan prayed secretly. He suddenly envied Chen Jiliang, if he hadn't robbed Chen Jiliang at the beginning, then he would be the one who went to Hong Kong now. In that case, I wouldn't have to suffer this kind of torture now......

"And the king of the eight lambs surnamed Qin. actually provoked the chairman of the committee to let that Dai Lia be the Minister of the Navy...... If this operation goes well, you must ask when you go back. As for the one surnamed Dai, does he know what the Navy is? ”

"Buzz ......"

Chen Shaokuan's resentment towards Qin Wei became deeper and deeper, and just as he was thinking about how he could tactfully refuse Dai Li without angering Qin Wei. Finally, there was a roar in the sky.

"The bomber formation of the Air Force has arrived!" Doolittle sighed lightly and said.

"It's here," and at this point, it would be a capital offense to turn back! Chen Shaokuan pursed his lips, "Pass my order, the fleet will move forward at full speed, and at the same time prepare for battle...... Get ready to 'clean up' the port! ”

"Yes!"

……

"It's finally here!"

Not long after, on the back side of Manila, Terauchi Shouichi and Seishiro Sakagaki and others got together, and they also saw the "buzzing" bomber group. They even saw the glaring blue sky and white sun logo on the fuselage.

"I heard that the Chinese invented a new type of anti-aircraft gun, and the shooting accuracy has increased dozens of times. It is a pity that until now, neither the British nor the Americans have been able to get these things from them. Shouichi Terauchi put down his binoculars, "It's a pity that the empire doesn't have this kind of weapon either." ”

"The Luftwaffe has developed a new jet fighter jet, which will arrive in Tokyo shortly. However, the number of such aircraft is still too small to meet the needs of large-scale air combat. Sakagaki Seishiro said, "Otherwise, the only branch of the military that the Chinese can rely on to rely on will become history." ”

"They're going to start pitching...... Not good! ”

Shouichi Terauchi suddenly cried out. And just when he just shouted, Seishiro Sakagaki and the others also put on a look of horror...... That group of bombers suddenly split up. Instead of going straight to the port, it flew towards both sides of the port.

"Order Imamura-kun, retreat immediately, retreat, retreat immediately!"

Seishiro Sakagaki shouted in a hurry. He had already followed Qin Wei's "instructions" to open the passage in the direction of the port and withdraw his troops to both sides. But he didn't do it blatantly, but in extreme secrecy. So much so that even the US military in front of him did not find out. Therefore, in his opinion, if the US military really needs to go to the front line of the port, then the Chinese air force or navy will definitely "clean up" the Japanese positions facing the port first. He wanted to see the Chinese busy in vain, and he also wanted to see the frightened look of the Americans when they were suddenly ambushed by Japanese troops from both sides as they retreated. But now it turns out that he was wrong. The other party knew his actions well, and as soon as he came up, he aimed at his ambush.

However, in contrast to Seishiro Sakagaki's panic, MacArthur's mood suddenly improved.

The Chinese used not ordinary aerial bombs, nor the mysterious weapons that had always been expected, but napalm.

The massive bombardment created two huge and narrow burning strips on both sides of the road leading to the port in the shortest possible time...... This incendiary band is completely capable of blocking all possible ambushes from both sides. As for the army that Seishiro Sakagaki put in front of him, if he didn't understand now that it was just a small force used to confuse him, he wouldn't have to live. And in front of American GIs, who were in a hurry to go home, such a small force should not hold up for more than ten minutes.

"Shoot all your shells, all! Within twenty minutes, I want our vanguard to reach the port and finish all the cover! Right away! ”

Since joining the military, MacArthur has never been more excited...... The feeling of escaping is much better than when you win a battle. If it weren't for the sudden explosion of cannonballs in the city, the feeling would have made him think that he had won the battle and not run for his life.

"The Japanese attacked." Wainwright rushed over, "The Philippine army has begun to disperse!" ”

"Send troops to supervise the battle, and no one is allowed to retreat, otherwise I will be given military law!" MacArthur did not have the slightest consciousness of the marshal of the Philippine army, and gave a cold-blooded order mercilessly, "Tell those guys, just say that we are preparing for the most reluctant counterattack!" You can break out of the siege right away. ”

"This can't last long, most of the senior generals of the Philippine army are in our hands, and they lack command." Wainwright reminded. In order to prevent the Japanese from using the Philippine military and political leaders to rebuild the government after the complete occupation of the Philippines, and also to ensure that the US military can return to the Philippines more smoothly in the future, MacArthur and he deceived many high-ranking Filipino officials, including Philippine President Quezon, in the name of a military conference a few hours ago, and put them all under house arrest and prepared to take them away together. But this also caused a bad result: when attacked, the Philippine army, which was already extremely poor, fell into chaos more quickly.

"I think we should release at least one or two people. Let them have a unified command. ”

"Can't put it! I know very well what those guys look like. Don't forget, they were already preparing to mutiny, and I suspect that if I let them out, including Quezon, they would definitely choose to mutiny in the first place! I would never allow that to happen. What's more, I am the marshal of the Philippine army, and I am qualified to command all Philippine troops. MacArthur snorted, "And it won't take long." As long as we have half a day, all our troops will be able to get on board. ”

"We have more than 30,000 people, and we ...... in half a day"

"It's less than thirty thousand," MacArthur licked his tongue, "Skinny monkey, you should understand that at a time like this, there is always someone who wants to be a 'hero'!" ”

“……”

Wainwright felt chills. He understood what MacArthur meant...... Heroes, naturally, are self-sacrificing! But it also means abandonment. If he was in MacArthur's position, he would have chosen to do the same, but as a deputy, he only felt uncomfortable at this time.

"Boom—"

There was a bit of a cold between the two close companions, and at this moment, a loud noise different from a cannon suddenly came, and immediately after, the earth began to shake violently, as if it were an earthquake.

"It's—"

MacArthur woke up at the same time, and rushed out of the outdoors almost at the same time. And then they spotted the smoke billowing up in the distance.

"It's a martyrdom!" MacArthur exhaled lightly, "It's the artillery position of the Japanese!" ”

"This distance ......"

"Naval guns!" MacArthur gritted his teeth and turned his head to look in the direction of the port, "Chinese naval guns!" Battleship! (To be continued......)