"I really wanted to attack the Hankow airport, and with the arrogance of the Japanese at this time, they certainly didn't think that we would do it. So, we have a good chance of success. We can even directly destroy most of the Japanese fighters at Wangjiadun Airport, if not all of them! In the living room of the Bai Mansion, Qin Wei took a sip of water and continued: "But have you ever thought about it, we did it and achieved our goal, what will the Japanese do?" ”

"With the character of the Japanese, they will gather more planes in the shortest possible time and retaliate by bombing Chongqing and even the big cities of the entire Kuomintang region." He Yingqin said.

"That's right, they'll retaliate." Qin Wei sighed, "This is where we are most helpless. We have too few planes and too few pilots. One or two sorties are okay, but they can't afford to wear and tear for a long time, and they can't protect the airspace of the entire national control area. And the Japanese not only have far more aircraft than we do, but also have a much more developed domestic aircraft industry. They can build 800 planes a year, but we can't build a single one. …… And in addition to that, we can only buy foreign aircraft, which will certainly not be the most advanced in the hands of those foreigners. But what about the Japanese? They can continue to develop and modify the original design through various data obtained by the pilot in flight and combat, and even update the design. As a result, their aircraft are becoming more and more advanced, even surpassing all the types of aircraft in the world at present......"

"This is indeed the biggest weakness of the Chinese Air Force. But General Qin, you say that the Japanese can design a new fighter that surpasses all the current aircraft types in the world, is this a casual prediction, or is it your true idea? Chennault asked suddenly.

"Colonel, do you think Japan can't do that?" Qin Wei asked rhetorically.

"They can't do it." Chennault snorted, "I admit it. The Japanese did have an unexpectedly courageous courage on the battlefield, whether in the air, at sea, or on land. But they will never be able to design a new fighter that surpasses the rest of the world. Because it's simply not possible. ”

"As much as I hate the Japanese, I must say, Colonel, that you are belittling the abilities of the yellow race with the arrogance of a white man." Qin Wei's face changed, and Sen Ran said.

"I don't mean to take anyone lightly. I'm just speaking my own judgment. Chennault exclaimed, "The Japanese don't have such design capabilities. And the reason why I dare to draw such a conclusion is because airplanes, like battleships, require the accumulation of skills. However, the Japanese obviously do not have the same technical strength as European countries. ”

"The Japanese are no longer lagging behind Europe and the United States in the design and manufacture of ships, and the aircraft were only on the battlefield during the First World War. The Japanese are not much later than Europe and the United States. And. It turns out that the Japanese are indeed ahead of the curve. They've designed a brand new fighter jet, and it's very powerful. At least in terms of various data, it can be said that it is completely superior to the various fighter types that are currently in the countries of the world! Qin Wei said in a deep voice.

"It can't be!" Chennault's face changed drastically, "This is impossible. ”

"Qin Wei. You mean......" Song Meiling's face suddenly turned pale, "Mitsubishi's new fighter?" ”

"If I'm not mistaken. 1 month ago. The Japanese have already completed test flights of the new model. All kinds of data are fully up to standard. And in less than a year, this new fighter will fly to the battlefield! But now the whole world has not yet realized that the Japanese planes are already ahead. Qin Wei sighed gloomily.

“……”

Song Meiling was silent, just picked up the teacup and fell back on the table...... These days, she has been busy with the affairs of the Air Force, and as the commander-in-chief of the Air Force, she is not very familiar with the data of various aircraft. But she also understood what the data recorded on the piece of paper that Qin Wei gave her at the beginning represented. That's a complete victory! She had shown Zhou Zhirou the data, and Zhou Zhirou gave her the answer: there could be no such aircraft. If there is, then the existing Chinese fighters will not be able to resist at all.

"Husband, ma'am." Zhou Zhirou also seemed to think of something, and when he saw Song Meiling's appearance, his face became even more ugly: "You, what are you talking about, the fighter you once asked me for data?" ”

"That's right." Song Meiling closed her eyes in pain, "That's the one!" ”

"It can't be." Zhou Zhirou's eyes were blank, and he just shook his head incessantly, "There are only two kinds of fighters, either heavy fighting or heavy speed, how can there be an aircraft that can meet the same high speed and combat maneuverability?" It's impossible! No way! ”

"What are you talking about?"

Chennault also noticed that things were not going well. But he still didn't quite understand what was going on. It seems that it is because the Japanese have a new type of fighter, and this fighter is very powerful......

"I'm in trouble."

He Yingqin's face was gloomy and he sighed softly.

"Chief Qin, can you tell us about this new plane?" Wang Shuming was sweating nervously. The performances of Song Meiling, He Yingqin and Zhou Zhirou have already illustrated the problem. But he was still unwilling. Although the Chinese air force led by them was at a disadvantage in the air battle with the Japanese, it was not a crime of war. But now, Qin Wei said that they were about to be powerless to fight back...... Doesn't that mean that their pilots will be sent to death if they go to the skies to fight the Japanese in the future?

"This new type of Japanese aircraft, designed to reach a speed of more than 500 kilometers per hour, a range of 3,000 kilometers, can climb to an altitude of 3,000 meters in 3 minutes and 30 seconds, and its combat performance is superior to that of the Type 96 and is equipped with two 20-mm cannons, two 7.7-mm machine guns and two 60-kilogram bombs. The Japanese numbered it A6M1. This kind of aircraft, with high speed, strengthened fire, and strong mobility, can almost be said to be a kind of 'universal fighter'! ”

“WHAT？” Hearing these data, Chennault jumped up directly, "You said this is a fighter?" Are you sure it's not a bomber or something? No, no, no, it can't be a bomber, and it's impossible for a bomber to climb to an altitude of 3000 meters in such a short time, and it can't have a speed of more than 500 kilometers per hour......"

"In fact, at the time of the test flight, the aircraft reached a speed of 533 kilometers per hour!" Qin Weidao.

“……”

Chennault's words were plugged straight back into his mouth. After a moment's pause, he sat back on the couch.

"Since there is data on this new aircraft, then. Chief of Staff Qin must have known about its development process, right? Chen Lifu asked suddenly.

"Know a little bit."

"Really?" Several air generals raised their heads almost simultaneously. Knowing the development process of the road, then, doesn't this mean how the road makes this kind of aircraft? That's right, China can't make it, but it can't support our current money. Moreover, if it were known that the Japanese had such fighters, those foreign devils would definitely be extremely interested.

"Of course it's true. But the question is, what's the use of knowing the Tao? Qin Wei snorted coldly and ruthlessly extinguished the flame of hope of everyone: "The designer of this new A6M1 fighter is Jiro Horikoshi of Mitsubishi Corporation. Because the design requirements put forward by the Japanese military are extremely perverted, his design is also perverted because of this. In order to be able to meet the requirements of high speed. He boldly took all measures to reduce the weight of the aircraft. For example, the rivet is reduced from 3.5 mm to 3 mm, and the places that do not need to be riveted are not riveted; a large number of small holes are drilled in the components, and at the same time, in order to reduce the weight of the aircraft, the safety protection of the pilot is also abandoned, and the pilot's protective steel plate is canceled on the aircraft, and the self-sealing fuel tank is not used. This design approach completely disregards the safety of the lives of flight personnel. In addition to Japan, which other country's air force will adopt? ”

"The most important thing. This new fighter of the Japanese is based on a 50-wind metal newly developed by Sumitomo Metal. This metal is a super aluminum alloy. Harder than steel and lighter in weight, this is the most critical reason for the success of this new fighter. Therefore, even if we know the development process of this fighter, and even the fuselage structure, it is impossible to build the same aircraft. Not to mention restraint. He Yingqin also said quietly.

"Actually, it can still be restrained." Qin Wei sighed.

"Can you restrain yourself?"

Except for Song Meiling, He Yingqin, and Zhou Zhirou, the others once again set their eyes on Qin Wei, but they found that Qin Wei was looking at Song Meiling. However, when the crowd turned their questioning eyes to the first lady. Song Meiling stood up:

"It's my fault. I will take all the responsibility. But the problem now is that the Japanese may only give us half a year to a year, Qin Wei, since you already have a plan, hurry up and say it. At least, we have to win a game before this new fighter of the Japanese is officially put into battle. Let the Chinese people know that our air force is not a dry man. ”

"As you wish. But this requires the full support of all parties. ”

"I promise you'll have the support of everyone, including the chairman." Song Meiling had a cold face, "Whoever dares to stumble on you at this time will be unable to get along with me Song Meiling." If that's the case, I promise, he'll pay an unimaginable price! ”

“……”

Madame Chiang was furious.

Almost all of them sat up straight unconsciously.

Most people don't know why Song Meiling suddenly became so angry. Although this woman was not very angry, they knew that Song Meiling was definitely not talking about fun. Whoever dares to make any demon moth with Qin Wei at this time will inevitably be attacked by this woman's madness...... Thinking about the strength behind this woman makes people shudder.

"Sir Ho, I need to mobilize an army." Soong Meiling's full support was actually no less than Chiang Kai-shek's, and even more so. Because behind Soong Meiling is not just Chiang Kai-shek. Qin Wei knew that at this moment, his power was extremely great. So he was unceremonious and found He Yingqin first.

"As long as you can draw it, all the troops in Chongqing, all at the regimental level and below, will be dispatched by you! At the regimental level and above, I will deal with it in the shortest possible time. He Yingqin complained a little about Song Meiling. If it weren't for the fact that this woman was clever and listened to the words of some people, thinking that the Japanese could not develop a new fighter plane, and did not go to an American company to help develop a new fighter as Qin Wei had reminded in advance, then they would not have to worry about a bomb that might fall from the sky at any time. But now is not the time for infighting. He couldn't clean up this woman, so he could only leave it to Lao Jiang himself. He still has to cooperate with the other side now, at least to clean up the Japanese air force first. Being thrown bombs in the sky all day long, this day is really unbearable.

"I don't want combat troops. I want an engineering army, and I want to build a steel plant in Qijiang County in the shortest possible time! (To be continued......)