Comrade, Your Ingredients Are Too Complicated

Chapter 215 Cloud dragon descends from the sky!

 When the Battle of Zhongtiaoshan entered a stalemate stage, the commanders-in-chief of all parties began a complex game.

For Okamura Neiji, the North China Front's primary task is to cut off the connection between the Fourth Army and the Fifteenth Army. Only by occupying Yuanqu County can they have any follow-up.

 Otherwise, the six divisions will be dragged into the quagmire, and the longer it takes, the greater the cost.

The opponent's goal is very clear, which saves the deputy commander some brainpower. He only needed to show off his tricks and push Okamura Neji to the ground and rub him.

Although the main force of the Eighth Route Army is still on the way to support, it still has two trump cards at its disposal.

The first one is naturally the Kongyi Division. From the beginning of the war to now, the entire division has dispatched more than 600 sorties, and has already caused six Japanese divisions to suffer miserably.

Had it not been the first time for the pilots to participate in a major battle, and their physical and mental strength were somewhat unable to keep up, the damage to the ground could definitely be doubled.

The preserved fruit troops in Zhongtiao Mountain have been able to persist until now, largely because their own side has air superiority. Moreover, the heavy weapons of the Japanese were given special care.

 The second picture is of course a Marine Regiment, but I haven’t figured out how to use the deputy commander yet. This is the treasure of the entire Eighth Route Army. It cannot be thrown onto the battlefield to fight a war of attrition with the Japanese.

 Headquarters, combat conference room.

The deputy general staff officer walked to a map. He looked at the jagged situation map, breathed a long sigh of relief and said to everyone in the room:

“The Ninth Army guarding the line from Jiyuan to Wangwu is barely able to hold its own. The three divisions should be able to block the enemy’s westward invasion by relying on the natural danger of Wangwu, and maybe even annihilate the enemy outside the closed gate.”

“The Ninth Army has secretly established a communication channel with the headquarters. If there is any accident, we can send support as soon as possible.”

Logically speaking, soldiers at the level of deputy general staff should not use multiple uncertain words when analyzing the situation.

 Mainly because of the preserved fruit troops, we cannot judge by normality. Maybe one second it was booming, and the next second it collapsed.

“The battle at Hengling Pass was also good. One Seventeenth Army actually withstood the attack of a division and an independent mixed brigade.”

“Based on the current situation, it is entirely possible for the defenders of the frontal defense line of Zhongtiao Mountain to hold on until our main force arrives for support.”

If the defenders can really hold on, after the Eighth Route Army is in place, there is even a slight chance that both sides will besiege the North China Front.

As long as the First Army can be captured, it will not be a dream to regain the entire Jin Province.

 After thinking for a moment, the deputy commander came to the map. He pointed to the northern line of Zhongtiao Mountain and expressed his views to a group of staff officers.

“I plan to dispatch the 1st Marine Regiment and let them parachute to the second half of the northern front.”

"The Japanese have deployed more than a dozen small elite troops inside Zhongtiao Mountain. These people are wreaking havoc among division-level units and letting Li Yunlong go and deal with them if something goes wrong sooner or later."

“Secondly, there is a narrow valley that is more than ten miles long and has dangerous terrain between the northern line and Yuanqu. The terrain is very suitable for mobile operations. If the northern line is not defended, the 1st Marine Regiment can also cooperate with the defenders to block the attack."

As soon as he said this, everyone in the conference room nodded.

 The small group of elite troops mentioned by the deputy commander-in-chief have done a lot. After the battle began, they launched raids on various headquarters of the garrison.

Not only did it disrupt the communication between the superiors and subordinates of the Preserved Fruit Army, they even almost took over the headquarters of the Fifth Army and almost captured their commander alive.

 Let Li Yunlong lead the troops to deal with these enemies, which can be regarded as a professional match between ace and ace.

As for the latter concern, it was because the defenders at Zhongtiao Mountain did not destroy the strategic highway along the Yellow River.

 Once the northern front is lost and the Japanese army passes through the valley, it will have a great impact on the entire campaign and may ruin the current good situation.

“You should go there yourself and give Li Yunlong a message. This battle must be fought beautifully, otherwise I will arrest him and come to the headquarters to serve as a staff officer for a month!”

 “Okay, I’ll make arrangements right away!”

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Under the early morning sun, nearly a hundred aircraft have begun to line up and prepare, and the entire field airport has become busy.

Most transport aircraft have a glider pulled behind them, and Horsa's wingspan is an exaggerated 27 meters. This allows it to obtain enough lift to take off without requiring much power.

 The glider can carry up to 32 soldiers in its belly.

 Coupled with the air train, it is enough to transport all members of the 1st Marine Regiment and the heavy weapons needed by the soldiers to the battlefield.

 After receiving the instructions from the deputy general staff, Li Yunlong immediately notified all the soldiers in the regiment.

During this period, the comrades have been in a state of combat readiness, so they quickly completed the preparations before departure. Everyone quickly went to the cafeteria to have breakfast, and only waited for the group leader's order to start gathering.

At the same time, the deputy general staff also came to the office in person. Looking at Li Yunlong, who had long been reborn, he couldn't help but sigh.

"It seems that your regiment has been prepared for a long time. The parachute operation is about to begin. What awaits you are unknown battlefields and enemies. It is really difficult for you to send you there."

 Hearing these words, Li Yunlong immediately waved his hand.

“Obiding orders is the bounden duty of a soldier, and fighting the Japanese is what I should do. Even if it takes my life, our regiment will complete the tasks assigned by our superiors.”

"As paratroopers, soldiers have already had this awareness. What's more, we are born to be surrounded by enemies, so where are we? When it comes to performing tasks in unfamiliar environments, I believe we are the strongest."

“My name has both clouds and dragons in it. I, Xiao Li, was born to do this!”

This full confidence and sword-dazzling spirit made the deputy general staff smile with satisfaction. He took out a bottle of Fenjiu and poured out a capful for Li Yunlong to practice.

 There is no tragedy in the atmosphere of a hero gone forever, only good expectations for his generals.

“I was right about you, kid. It was a wise choice to keep you alive. It’s a pity that Lao Xu went to Shandong. He would definitely be very pleased to see you like you are now.”

"I heard that you haven't touched a drop of wine since you were transferred here. Come on, take a sip! You can drink the rest of the wine after you return from the victory."

Although the smell of wine aroused the greed in Li Yunlong's stomach, he still refused the deputy general staff officer without hesitation. Lao Li showed his big white teeth and said with a smile:

"One bottle cap is too much to satisfy. If you want to drink, you have to drink it all at once. Just keep it for me. After this battle is over, I will go to the headquarters to have a good drink."

“Chief, take care! I’m leaving!”

 At six o'clock in the morning, all comrades gathered. At this time, they were at the base, making the last preparations before leaving. Every soldier wears a full set of equipment, and the huge parachute bag behind him is the most important thing.

In addition to checking by yourself, the squad leader who is traveling with you will also help. They are worried that any ropes will get entangled and cause the parachute to fail to open after leaving the cabin.

 For the coming battle, the comrades carried a lot of dry food and ammunition, which made the overall image look a bit bloated. But no one cares about aesthetics, mission and survival are the most important.

  The cooking class is also very considerate, specially preparing a sufficient amount of red pepper for the Marine Regiment. These gadgets can help the soldiers maintain a good mental state.

 It won't take long to check the equipment. The comrades' belongings have been prepared long ago. Now it's just a matter of checking for leaks and filling in the gaps.

At this time, the outside world was filled with the roar of propellers. Everyone knew that a large number of planes were being dispatched and they could board the plane and set off immediately.

 Five minutes later, the soldiers received the order to enter the airport. Everyone quickly organized their military uniforms and marched towards the assembly area in platoon units.

The entire regiment consists of two parachute infantry battalions, plus two support companies and a small number of troops directly under the regiment, totaling just over a thousand people.

 But even these one thousand people, while running forward in an orderly manner, gave people a great sense of oppression.

The military appearance of the entire 1st Marine Regiment is very good, coupled with the various military aircraft at the airport. The scene at this time is very spectacular, and anyone who comes will be excited.

The mobilization work before boarding was handed over to the deputy commander-in-chief. Looking at the comrades who were getting ready, he couldn't help but clenched his fists.

"Comrades, you should all know the mission! In a few minutes, you will be heading to the depths of Zhongtiao Mountain, and no one knows what awaits you in a battle! Are you willing?"

As soon as he finished speaking, everyone replied in unison: "Die in battle! It is extremely glorious!"

"Very good! Just looking at your current mental outlook! I know there will be no problems with this mission! I hope you can become a sharp knife and pierce all the Japanese conspiracies!"

“Remember one thing! You are the Chinese troops! If you accidentally have any conflict with the local defenders, everyone must exercise restraint! The enemy is facing the enemy and we must act unanimously!”

 “Now! Everyone! Get on board!”

 After receiving the order, the soldiers quickly boarded the aircraft in groups according to their daily training. The number of people and equipment in each group left a little room for the carrying capacity of the sky train and the Horsa glider.

Everyone is a veteran who has been trained for a long time. Even if they are about to land in an unknown environment, no one will be nervous.

 After boarding the plane, ground staff continued to inspect each aircraft. They want to ensure that everything goes smoothly and there are no machine failures during the parachute descent.

During this boring wait, the comrades could only chat and fart in the cabin. The way everyone was chatting and laughing also showed that they were very confident in the upcoming battle.

 Mainly because the North China Front has completely lost air supremacy, and the ground troops do not even have anti-aircraft artillery. Coupled with the **** of Spitfire and Hurricane fighter jets, the trip was very safe.

 Wei Dayong, who was sitting near the cabin door, looked at his regiment leader and asked curiously:

“Captain, how come I smell the smell of alcohol on you? Did you drink secretly just now? Zhu Zhu has been transferred to another unit. Why don’t you blame his old rules on me?”

“He was sure to have Fenjiu to drink, so my request is not to roast sweet potatoes.”

As soon as these words came out, the soldiers in the cabin all cast curious and expectant glances. Although it was the first time for many people to fight side by side with Li Yunlong, everyone knew that the leader treated everyone equally with rewards and punishments.

As for the pillars, there is a hidden reason why they did not come to fight on land.

 First, because his physical fitness was not up to par, and second, Li Yunlong hoped that his old subordinates would have a better future and recommended him to the artillery regiment at the headquarters.

“Go, go, why don’t you drink. How can I drink when I have a combat mission?”

"But the deputy general staff officer owes me a meal. If any of you can kill ten Japanese in this battle, I will take you to the headquarters for a meal when you come back!"

"OK!"

 In a pleasant atmosphere, Principal Chang reminded that it was time to take off. He picked up the communicator in his hand and said to the rest of the crew on the channel:

“Attention all crews! Attention all crews! The operation begins! Everyone takes off in order.”

Although the airport at the airport headquarters has been expanded many times, after all, more than 100 aircraft operate collectively, and improper arrangements will inevitably cause traffic chaos.

 What's more, the 27-meter wing of the Horsa glider takes up too much space.

As soon as he finished speaking, the sky train Li Yunlong was on shook slightly and moved forward slowly, and the propellers on both sides also turned faster and faster.

 The entire formation is divided into three echelons. The first echelon consists of more than 30 fighter jets taking off first. Even though the surrounding airspace is definitely safe, they still do their job.

 After the fighter jets began to circle, the second-echelon sky train began to accelerate, dragging the glider.

Since the load capacity is close to the limit, the length of the runway is very high. Fortunately, there is a headwind now, so God is giving me face.

This is because when the aircraft is taxiing, the air flows along the wing surface, causing the upper and lower surfaces of the wing to be subject to different pressures, thereby generating lift.

 If the wind blows head-on, more lift will be obtained, allowing the aircraft to lift off the ground faster.

 After gliding for more than two kilometers, the transport aircraft of the second echelon took off together with the gliders.

"It seems that even the weather is on our side, and there is no need to borrow the east wind. The third echelon speeds up and takes action immediately. Our goal is Zhongtiao Mountain! Let's go!"

 The third echelon only has a small number of transport aircraft carrying gliders. The high-power engines coupled with the east wind prevent them from needing to glide too long.

The entire takeoff process is full of beauty, completely different from some models that are difficult to fly.

 When all transport aircraft form a formation, the escorting Spitfires and Hurricanes also enter their roles. This time, in addition to sending the 1st Marine Regiment to the rear of Zhongtiao Mountain, it will also support the Western Front as appropriate.

 Half an hour later, the sunrise sunlight scattered on the plane.

 Escorted by more than 60 fighter jets, the entire formation advanced silently at an altitude of 4,000 meters at a speed of 240 kilometers per hour.

Principal Chang was very satisfied with the takeoff. He picked up the communicator hanging in front and said on the channel:

“All pilots should pay attention to their own routes and avoid collisions. We expect to arrive at our destination in two hours, and then the entire formation will enter radio silence.”

　　　This is my first time making 10,000 per day, please give me a monthly ticket! Try to reach 2000!

　　　I will continue to try to do 10,000 yuan tomorrow, but it may not work.

 (End of this chapter)