Rebirth of the National Marshal

When talking about domestic aircraft, we have to mention those in the Northeast. The Fengtian warlords also purchased hundreds of aircraft back then, but our Young Marshal Zhang gave all of them to the Japanese without firing a single shot. Although they were all relatively backward models, they were also the strongest air force in the entire China.

Once this matter was made public, someone would inevitably bring Young Marshal Zhang out for a scolding.

Yes, we can’t just wait and curse at this time. Although the planes are gone, the pilots should still be there. There are hundreds of planes. According to the Chinese configuration standards, there should be at least five or six hundred pilots. Where have all these pilots gone?

"You said that most of the pilots of the Fengtian Army went to the central government, and the rest were scattered in the hands of warlords in various places. But there were not enough planes for them to fly. I guess their lives are very depressed now. Why are you asking this? We don't have any planes, so why do we need pilots? They all act like big shots." Xie Tianhua knew a little about this. This guy also had some connections with the pilots in the Northeast.

"Of course we have planes. I still have some of Germany's most advanced BF109s and can buy them. But we don't have pilots. Can you find a way to get pilots here? No matter how much the price is, we can get them." The person who said this was obviously a local rich man. If people outside knew about this, he would have the words "Come and rip me off, come and rip me off as much as you can" written on his forehead.

What is this? The most advanced Bf109 of the Germans? Xie Tianhua knows something about this aircraft. It is the top secret of the German Air Force. I heard that the Germans only have hundreds of them in service. How come? You actually have one?

"Don't worry about how I got this plane. I can definitely get it for you. The problem now is that we don't have enough pilots. You have to find a way to get pilots." Mao Yuanshan was too lazy to explain this matter, because it was impossible to explain it. Could it be that if I told you that I have a system that can exchange various things, and this plane was exchanged in the system? It would be strange if he didn't think he was crazy.

"It turns out that the old Northeast Aviation School had at least a thousand instructors and students. Together with the people from the Central Aviation School, there are at least 2000 idle pilots in the country. In recent times, many overseas Chinese and Southeast Asians have returned. As far as I know, most of them can fly planes, but we don't have so many planes in our country. Relying on the donations from overseas Chinese in Southeast Asia, the Central Air Force can only be propped up with a framework, and most of them are old biplanes." As expected of a top student who returned from studying in Germany, his classmates and others also have some influence in the Central Army, and he can talk about these news without any hesitation.

"How come we have so many pilots in our country?" This fact frightened Mao Yuanshan. In his opinion, China at that time was so backward that it was impossible to train pilots. You know, there were many rich people in China, and they would send their children abroad. Learning to fly a plane was not a difficult thing now.

"That's just my general statement. There may be more details, but there is a common phenomenon among pilots in our country, that is, they have too little flying time." Learning to fly a plane is a waste of money. Although these people are considered rich in China, going abroad is nothing. It costs hundreds of dollars to fly a plane for an hour.

"Okay, you should quickly contact your classmates and see if you can find a few pilots. Tell them that we have Germany's latest Bf109. If they want to fight the Japanese, just come to me. The salary is twice as much as that of the Central Aviation School." There is no point in saying so much. It is better to get to work quickly.

"You'd better think about it carefully. Those pilots now earn 50 dollars a month. Double that to 100 dollars. I want to recruit a hundred of them for you. It's not a small amount of money every month. They come here to fly planes. If you don't have planes for them to fly, they will probably have to go back. It costs a hundred dollars to fly for an hour. You know this." Xie Tianhua said the ugly words in advance.

"Whenever we are short of money, you just need to go and get it." Mao Yuanshan said with a generous attitude. Xie Tianhua knew him well. Since she said so, it must be right. He went out to contact those pilots. The pilots' lives are not very good nowadays. The main reason is that they have learned a lot of skills but cannot serve the country, which makes them feel depressed.

It is estimated that Xie Tianhua can only find some scattered people. The main boss is still in the Central Aviation School. The central government is under strict management and the people there cannot leave easily. It seems that this idea still has to be targeted at Hu Lian.

Mao Yuanshan was a man of decisive actions. He immediately sent a telegram to Hu Lian in the central government, asking him to pay attention to the pilot's matter.

Hu Lian had just got home from get off work when she heard someone knocking on the door.

Due to the tense situation in North China recently, there have been no entertainment activities at the central government level. Most people have gone home after get off work or are working overtime at the Ministry of National Defense.

When I opened the door, I saw several people standing at the door who I didn't recognize. They were holding gift boxes in their hands, and it seemed they were giving gifts.

"Hello, Commander Hu. I am the representative of the North China Security Brigade stationed in the central government. You can call me Big Head. This is just a small gift. It is not a sign of respect. This is sent by our brigade commander." Hu Lian almost spit out the water in his mouth, but he swallowed it with good manners. What? You, a security brigade, actually want to send representatives to the central government, and you are so arrogant to come with so many people.

"Come in, everyone." After these people came in, they put down their things and went out, leaving Datou alone here. Hu Lian took a look and saw some American canned food, chocolates and the like, and even a few pairs of nylon socks. This thing is said to be a hot commodity in the United States, costing dozens of dollars a pair. This guy actually brought two dozen, a total of more than 20 pairs.

"Director Hu, our leader said that everything here is under your command. This is a bill of exchange for 100 million oceans from the central bank. If you need these things, we can have as much as you want. It all depends on your word, Director Hu." Big Head said.

Wait a minute? Why Director Hu? When did I ever say I wanted to be the director of your security brigade's office in the central government?

They sent me a telegram in the afternoon saying they wanted to find a pilot, and the thing was delivered in the evening. The Security Brigade was really quick. No wonder they were able to win the battle. Their efficiency is much higher than that of the Central Army.

"I understand. Go back and prepare a few boxes of Coca-Cola and Cuban cigars. Come here to pick me up tomorrow morning. We're going to the Central Aviation School." Hu Lian accepted the money and helped others to get rid of their troubles. So he had to give these things to Mao Yuanshan.

Pilots all like to do some Western things, and Coca-Cola and cigars are their favorites. I have a friend at the old Central Aviation School, and it should be no problem to poach a few pilots from him.

It costs money to mobilize relationships at all levels. The central government is a money jar. If any department does not have enough money, it will probably not be able to succeed. With this 100 million dollars, see if I can get a few pilots for you.

North China Battlefield March 3

The Japanese 109th Division, together with an independent mixed brigade, launched a full-scale attack on the outer fortifications of the capital today.

With the support of planes and tanks, the two divisions of the National Army retreated today, with more than one-third of their total casualties.

The 150th Division opposite the Security Brigade also launched an attack, using mm heavy artillery. You should know that such artillery can be called a strategic weapon in Japan.

Although there were only four 150mm heavy artillery, they were able to turn the position in Baoan into a sea of ​​fire.

The Security Brigade’s 100mm mortars can’t reach them at all. They have a range of 15km, while we only have 6km. The gap is too big.

As a last resort, Mao Yuanshan ordered the Security Brigade to abandon the first line of defense.

After the Security Brigade abandoned the first line of defense, the first line of defense outside the entire capital city collapsed completely. In today's battle alone, more than 1 casualties were reported from all sides.

The Security Brigade also suffered more than 1000 casualties.

On March 3, the 8st Flying Division transferred from Japan arrived at the battlefield in North China. The Japanese Army finally had its own aircraft, with more than 300 fighter planes of various types.

The 13th Division of the Central Army sent a 500-man suicide squad to attack the enemy's airport during the chaos. However, because the Japanese were well prepared, they only destroyed one plane and the entire 500-man suicide squad was wiped out.

"Damn, these damn traitors, 500 men, just died like that. If they hadn't leaked the secret, how could the Japanese have had such adequate defense." Mao Yuanshan also knew about this operation and specially sent someone to deliver 500 Mauser pistols.

"There are plenty of traitors in the Central Army. Don't think that the Central Army is so good." Because Zhang Zizhong's troops were cancelled by the central government, he has never had a good impression of the Central Army.

"Brigade Commander, thank you, Commander, for bringing back two cars of people." Just as Brigade Commander Mao was about to say something, the orderly ran in.

People in two cars? They must be pilots. Mao Yuanshan jumped for joy and ran out.

"Brigade Commander, I have brought the people back for you, 15 pilots, and the rest are all ground crew. The treatment is what we have agreed on. The ground crew will get 20 yuan a month, and the pilots will get 100 yuan a month. But they have made it clear in advance that if you don't have a BF109, they will turn around and leave." Xie Tianhua used all the connections he could and spent all the 20 yuan that Mao Yuanshan gave him to get these people.

"No problem. I'll take them to see the planes in the afternoon. Let's go to the cafeteria to have a good meal first." Mao Yuanshan said with a smile. As long as you come here, I will never let you go. Making a plane is easy. You can make one with just an idea.

"Hello, Brigade Commander Mao, I'm Gao Zhihang, I'm their teacher, can I see the plane first?" A voice stunned Mao Yuanshan directly. Gao Zhihang, the leader of the four great kings of the Republic of China Air Force, is an absolute great man. I didn't expect him to come to my side. It seems that there is a way to form an air force. They want to see the plane, obviously they don't believe us. You are a local security brigade, but you say you have the most advanced aircraft in Germany. I'd be surprised if they believed you.