"New planes?" Everyone couldn't help but put a question mark.

Seeing that everyone was so confused, Sun Liren simply said: "Actually, I just received a telegram from Nanjing this morning, saying that a regiment of troops was sent to support. At first I thought it was infantry, but then I learned that it was a new branch of the army between the air force and the army, and the planes they used were called helicopters. This regiment is also known as the 'Hummingbird Special Attack Regiment'. ”

"Helicopters?" Everyone couldn't figure out this new weapon, but after listening to Sun Liren's description, they had a general plan in their hearts.

After hearing this, Stilwell said seriously: "I have heard of this new type of combat aircraft, and the US military has also purchased a batch, but because of technology, it has not yet been put into battle, and I didn't expect you to be ahead of us." ”

Although Stilwell stated a fact, but everyone has no bottom in their hearts, even an industrial power like the United States has not put helicopters into actual combat, can the helicopters of the Chinese army withstand the test of actual combat?

To tell the truth, Sun Liren himself has no bottom in his heart, but seeing that everyone has some doubts, he smiled and said: "Don't worry, the predecessor of the special attack regiment that came to the aid this time was the Airborne Corps, they are a force that has made great achievements, surprise attack on Suzhou, airborne in North China, this force is a veritable powerhouse, even if there is no helicopter, their combat effectiveness on the ground should not be underestimated." ”

When Fu Guoqiang heard that the special attack regiment was originally composed of an airborne regiment, he also said: "What Commander Sun said is true, and he even has reservations. Our Air Force often cooperates with the Airborne Forces, and their combat effectiveness and equipment training level are among the best in similar armies. Zhao Zheng, Ji Xingwen and others, the commanders of the airborne troops, are also fierce generals, take the sacrifice of General Zhang Zizhong as an example, it was the airborne troops who rushed thousands of miles and went deep behind the enemy before welcoming back General Zhang's body. ”

Saying this, everyone's hearts were much relieved.

Chief of Staff Lin Wei was more cautious, and he suggested: "At present, we can't expect too much from this unit, after all, they are still a unit that has just been put into the battlefield, and their combat effectiveness and level are unknown. I think Division Commander Dai will continue to proceed according to the original plan, and act with this reinforcement force when the time comes. ”

Everyone agreed with his point of view, and when the meeting ended, everyone dispersed, Stilwell, Liao Yaoxiang and others set off to rush back to Dagon, and Division Commander Dai went to the Tonggu front, the battle was still ongoing, and the front line was indispensable for people to command.

On the afternoon of the second day after the meeting, more than 30 helicopters of the "Hummingbird Special Attack Regiment" flew to Tonggu for reinforcements.

This time, people have a glimpse of this new type of aircraft: this kind of aircraft is not big, there is a four-leaf wing similar to a child's "bamboo dragonfly" on it, the fuselage is underneath, the fuselage is printed with military insignia, the front is a cockpit sealed with glass, the engine compartment is made of metal skin, the tail boom and the rear section of the propeller are covered with canvas, the tail oblique beam has no skin, and the fully articulated rotor makes the waving, oscillation and variable distance movement of the propeller have a greater degree of freedom.

Machine guns are erected on the sides of the cockpit, and there is a pylons under the cockpit that can carry aviation*, which is all the weapons that the helicopter is capable of.

Huang Zheng, the commander of the Hummingbird Special Attack Group, jumped off the plane wearing a khaki military uniform, and after meeting his old friend Fu Guoqiang, he hugged him, and then saluted Sun Liren and others.

"Commander Sun, Chief of Staff Lin, the special attack regiment is here to report!" Huang Zhengli saluted.

"Okay, Commander, I haven't seen you for a long time, and you're flying the plane yourself now?" Sun Liren joked that he knew Huang Zheng and knew that Huang was Huang Ke's eldest son, who was the commander of the Airborne Army, and now he is the commander of this special attack regiment, which can be regarded as a level-level transfer.

Huang Zheng took off his gloves and squeezed his hands, "We are now pilots and combatants. Do you see this guy behind me? Don't look inconspicuous, the appearance is a little ugly, but it is not small, it can be used as a means of transportation, and it can also be used as a combat tool. ”

"Carriers?" Everyone had some expressions of disbelief, how could such a small thing be used as a vehicle?

Fu Guoqiang was a little knowledgeable, and he asked, "Are there other types of helicopters?" ”

Fu Guoqiang nodded, "We are here this time with the attack team, and the transport team is behind, and we won't be there until tomorrow morning." Brother Fu, when the time comes, your Flying Tigers will provide us with air cover, we can only fly at low altitudes, and if we encounter Japanese devils, our combat effectiveness will be like chickens. ”

Fu Guoqiang waved his hand, "No problem, if you see a Japanese plane in the sky, you will come to me." ”

"Haha, that's what you say." Huang Zheng punched Fu Guoqiang in the chest, these two people were together, but Sun Liren and Lin Wei were a little snubbed, but Lin Wei glanced at Sun Liren next to him, not only did he not have any anger and displeasure, but he happily accompanied them to laugh together, which made Lin Wei have to doubt the identity of the head of Zhao in front of him.

Sun Liren personally picked up the wind and washed the dust for Zhao Zheng and his entourage, and the officers and men of the special attack regiment also ate and drank well in the rear, so naturally they didn't care about any wine, meat and dishes, but their friendly and enthusiastic attitude towards the fraternal troops was still worthy of affirmation, and they gave thumbs up and praised one after another.

Sun Liren, Lin Wei, Fu Guoqiang and others personally entertained Huang Zheng and his entourage, and even Dai Anlan, who was far away on the front line, called to welcome him, and said that he could not welcome him in person, because of the urgent military situation.

Huang Zheng was not hypocritical, and said to Dai with a smile on the phone: "Senior Dai, you are my chief, we don't have to be so polite between us." When you defeat the Japanese devils in Burma, I will invite you to drink when you go back to Nanjing! ”

Master Dai readily agreed.

Because it was a period of war preparation, tea was used instead of wine at the welcome banquet. Sun Liren and Fu Guoqiang asked Huang Zheng to take a seat, Huang Zheng insisted on refusing, and in the end Sun Liren and Lin Wei sat on the seat, followed by Fu Guoqiang, Huang Zheng and others.

At the banquet, Sun Liren introduced the situation on the front line in Myanmar, and he said with a smile: "It's really just right to doze off and someone sent a pillow." Division Commander Dai just proposed yesterday to send a surprise army to raid Yangon, the rear of the Japanese army, but I didn't expect you to come. ”

"So, we're going to have a pillow. The raid on Yangon is good, this person is Hebian Zhengzo, we fought with his troops in East China a few years ago, this army is very arrogant, burning, killing and looting all kinds of evil, just can't find a chance to take revenge. ”

"Commander Zhao, when will your troops be able to set off?" Sun Liren actually put down his body and asked for his opinion, which made Lin Wei feel quite strange, in the past, Commander Sun was notoriously domineering, what happened today?

Huang Zheng put down his chopsticks and said seriously: "I have just contacted the transport brigade, and they will be able to arrive at nine o'clock tomorrow morning." Replenish your fuel supplies, rest a little, and you'll be able to leave early the day after tomorrow. By the way, I heard from Commander Dai that they also have a special service battalion to set off with us, and they will take it with us when the time comes. ”

Fu Guoqiang said with a smile, "After hearing about your scale, Senior Commander Dai originally planned to send a regiment, but now he thinks that it is enough to send a special battalion to assist. Yan Gong is also a careful person! ”

"Okay, then we'll wish you a victorious start." Sun Liren picked up the teacup and said.

Everyone's teacups clinked together, full of passion.

……

The feast was gone, and everyone went to rest. Lin Wei and Sun Liren did not rest, but went to the combat headquarters to listen to the deployment of the combat plan, and after listening, the two felt that the room was stuffy, so they went out for a walk.

Sun Liren took out a pack of camel cigarettes and handed them to Lin Wei, and after the two lit them, they began to pace by the river.

Under the setting sun, Tonggu was wrapped in the mountains and dense forests, lush greenery in the distance, houses in the vicinity rose one after another, cooking smoke curled, people wearing large cloaks and white shirts began to return home from the day's work, and nearby, a church rang the bell to tell the time.

Aside from the occasional cannon sound, it's a really nice place.

"Commander, what is the origin of this Zhao Zheng? Why do you see him with all his respect? Lin Wei finally couldn't hold back the words of the day and asked.

After hearing this, Sun Liren said disapplausively: "Oh, he's the son of Commander Huang." ”

"Commander Huang? Which Commander Wong? Lin Wei turned the name around in his mind.

"Which one else, Commander Huang Ke Huang!" Sun Liren looked extremely indifferent when he spoke, but he didn't notice that Lin Wei's jaw was about to drop in surprise next to him.

"So, you all know that?" Lin Wei was surprised.

"Oh, Fu Guoqiang should know that his relationship with the Huang family is not ordinary. Yan Gong is a student of Commander Huang, and he has a good relationship with many high-ranking generals in Nanjing, so he should also know. After speaking, Sun Liren said again: "I thought you knew, so I didn't tell you." ”

Lin Wei frowned, he waved his hand again and again: "This is nothing, I have nothing to do with him, and you know, I am not a speculative person." But since he is the son of Commander Huang, can we still send him to the front line? ”

This is like reminding Sun Liren that he feels that what Lin Wei said has some truth, this surprise attack on Yangon is naturally extremely dangerous, and if something happens, he can't explain it to Huang Ke.

Besides, Huang Zheng no longer belongs to the kind of novice who has no military merits, and he doesn't need this battle to add some military merits to himself, and he naturally doesn't need to be on the front line in this battle.

"You reminded me, but helicopters are different from other ordinary troops, Huang is a real expert in this area, and there is no way for others to replace him. Besides, if he insists on going, we can't stop him, right? Sun Liren suddenly fell into a difficult choice.