When the people of Suide City began to evacuate air defense, some cities controlled by the Eighth Route Army also sounded the air defense alarm. Countless troops took to the streets and began to help evacuate the people to the nearest air raid shelter.

Such situations also occur in Yan'an and Xi'an, cities that are mainly protected by the Eighth Route Army. In some cities equipped with air defense weapons, all air defense forces have entered a state of in-fight and are ready to enter the battle at any time.

As the number of victories in the Eighth Route Army on the battlefield increased, most of the seized air defense weapons were invested in the air defense of key cities. Even Xi'an, which had no air defense troops before, is now equipped with two air defense battalions.

Although the air defense weapons are not the same model, for the Eighth Route Army, as long as they are air defense weapons, the front-line troops will be transported to the rear for unified use after seizure, which will increase the city's air defense self-defense capabilities.

He Zhengdao, who also heard the air defense alarm sounding throughout the city, issued an air defense evacuation order, soon came to the air defense regiment station in the west of the city, and looked at the outside of the city where the anti-aircraft guns and anti-aircraft machine guns were being built.

He Zhengdao, who was staying in an air defense command, looked at the busy air defense position and asked in time: "Hold up a phone number to the political commissar and ask how the evacuation situation in the city is going on? You must speed up the evacuation of the people!"

'yes!'

The commander of the command room who was shaking the phone quickly answered the phone call of the political commissar responsible for the air defense evacuation in the city. Not long after, the phone was connected. He Zhengdao, who had received the phone, also said directly: "Political Commissar, what's the situation in the city?"

‘There have been almost evacuated! The school and the city factory have both hid in the nearest air defense underground fortifications. The people in the city have also been evacuated in the nearest air defense underground fortifications. At present, the garrison troops are conducting patrols and inspections throughout the city.’

As the highest military and political leader of the column, the two had a division of labor before. Once a large-scale air strike occurred, He Zhengdao was responsible for annihilation of invading enemy aircraft, and Xiao Jinguang was responsible for doing a good job in evacuating the people with the border government.

‘Okay! The matter in the city will be left to you! Once the Japanese military aircraft appear, all the officers and soldiers of the garrison brigade will enter the air raid shelter. The news from the air raid sent by the front air raid sent, the Japanese are coming in full force this time!’

‘Okay, you can leave the matters in the city to me. When the battle is coming, you should pay more attention to safety.’

After the two chatted for a few simple words, He Zhengdao called the arsenal and told them to pay attention to air defense alert. This time, the Japanese plane should not be heading for the arsenal, but they also need to be careful.

In fact, when the cities in Suiyuan began to prepare for air defense, the artillery and armored troops placed in the Ordos area were all in a concealed state to prevent Japanese aircraft from bombing them.

As the fist force of the column, He Zhengdao considered the requirements of air defense when building these two troops. Once a large number of Japanese military aircraft appear, heavy artillery and tank armored vehicles will be pulled into the air raid shelter.

In this case, even if the Japanese bombed the military camp, they could only blow up some houses at most, and they could not destroy the equipment and supplies that were pulled into the air raid shelter. These troops were also equipped with some anti-aircraft machine guns.

These troops have certain defensive capabilities for reconnaissance aircraft that appear over them from time to time. When He Zhengdao entered the air defense command room, he began to check the preparations for air defense in various places by telephone or telegram.

With the bombing formation composed of nearly a hundred aircraft, after dropping a few bombs in Guisui City, it continued to fly towards Yulin. The Third Division, which guarded Suiyuan, soon sent a bombing by the Japanese to the command center.

He Zhengdao, who was holding the telegram, said in a lingering look: "It seems that the Japanese are really cruel this time! They actually used a fire bomb!"

According to the telegram sent by the Third Division, although the Japanese army did not put many bombs on the bombing of Guisui City, it was quite powerful. Some wooden buildings in Guisui City were burned during the bombing.

As a result, what He Zhengdao did not expect was that the Japanese plane flying from the Northeast also bombed when they arrived at the Shenmu. Judging from the bombing situation, it seemed that they were preparing to bomb the entire Yulin at one time.

Faced with the Japanese bombing, He Zhengdao really felt helpless. Without the Air Force, it was indeed a headache to effectively defend against the bombing of Japanese fighter jets.

Fortunately, most of the telegrams sent from various cities were severely damaged, and the casualties were relatively small. But even so, after the bombing was over, I am afraid that the column and the troops in various places would be busy.

Vice Chairman Zhou, who was also staying in Suide Air Raid Shelter, looked at the telegrams that were constantly forwarding, and said with a headache: "It seems that the Japanese are here to take revenge this time. They actually bombed all the way from Suiyuan. How many houses will be burned!"

Although many places in northern Shaanxi live in caves, most of the houses in some cities are mainly wooden houses. Faced with the aviation incendiary bombs carried by the Japanese, these houses do not have much ability to resist.

He Yingqin, who accompanied him to avoid air defense, also said helplessly: "The Japanese Air Force is really arrogant! Alas, if we have a strong air force, the Japanese would definitely not dare to be so arrogant!"

‘Some time ago, didn’t the State Government receive a batch of Soviet aid aircraft? At least you have an air force, and you can engage in air combat with the Japanese aircraft. Now, facing the Japanese air strikes, you can only passively defend!’

With the outbreak of the War of Resistance Against Japan, the Central Air Force, which originally had the strongest air force in the Republic of China, also suffered heavy losses after several air battles. After obtaining Soviet aid to China materials and aircraft, they also restored a certain amount of air defense and counterattack capabilities.

Regarding these aircraft aiding China, in fact, the Eighth Route Army also requested the Soviet Union, hoping to allocate a batch of aircraft aiding China to the Eighth Route Army. As a result, the Soviet Union ultimately did not agree to the application of the Eighth Route Army.

Although the Soviet Union emphasized that the National Government was the only legal government representing China, their aid materials were not good and handed over to the Eighth Route Army. The Eighth Route Army still had many complaints about this statement.

Hearing Zhou Enlai mention this matter, He Yingqin also smiled and said, "There are quite a few planes received from the Soviet Union, but there are too few pilots we can fight at present. I want them to take off to fight the Japanese, but I am afraid it will take some time!"

As the Minister of Military Affairs, He Yingqin naturally knew that the Eighth Route Army had proposed to the Soviet Union that a batch of fighter jets aided China. Unfortunately, the Soviet Union did not seem to agree and hoped that the batch of aircraft would be handed over to the Central Army for use.

After all, in the eyes of many people, the Eighth Route Army, let alone the Air Force, does not have many pilots. At present, the Eighth Route Army is still negotiating with the Soviet Union to purchase aviation engines and a batch of mechanical equipment.

At least in He Zhengdao's view, the performance of the Soviet aircraft that aided China was insufficient compared with that of the Japanese aircraft. Most of these Soviet aircraft with poor performance were transported to China in the form of loans.

He Zhengdao felt that if the aircraft engines could be imported from the Soviet Union, it might be possible to set up an aircraft manufacturer in advance. However, the funds required were indeed a bit difficult for the current Eighth Route Army.

Even though the Eighth Route Army has received a lot of assistance now, military industry itself is a money-burning industry. Therefore, the Eighth Route Army is still in contact with the Soviet Union regarding the purchase of aviation engines and a batch of mechanical equipment.

Just as the bomber formation sent by the Kwantung Army bombed all the way from Suiyuan to Yulin City. Looking at the Japanese planes appearing over the city, He Zhengdao also felt that this time, he must teach the Japanese air force a lesson.

‘Catch me the Air Force!’

Thinking of the Air Force brigade, which is currently in a strictly confidential state in the Eighth Route Army, He Zhengdao felt that this time, the Air Force should be dispatched again. Even if the brigade has not many planes, it is suitable to chase and annihilate the remaining enemies.

'Zheng Shaoyu, your Air Force is ready for combat. After the air defense battle begins, if the Japanese fighter planes are destroyed by us, the rest will be left to your Air Force brigade. I want them to go back and forth."

‘Yes, please rest assured, the commander, our aviation brigade is ready for combat.’

‘Okay! But there is one thing, you guys, please listen to me. You are not allowed to fight in the air. We also warn our pilots that I would rather throw the plane than see you have something to do. As long as people are alive, I will give you the plane backwards.

The central government is already negotiating with the Soviet Union about purchasing aircraft engines and producing machinery. Once this matter is agreed, we may produce aircraft by ourselves. Tell our pilots that if the situation is not right, do you understand?’

Listening to what He Zhengdao told on the phone, Zheng Shaoyu, as the captain of the Air Force, said helplessly: "Commander, I also want to take off to fight!"

‘Don’t bargain for me. As you say, I really want to go to the front line. Then every time I fight, do I have to go to the front line? If you dare to disobey the order, you know the consequences!’

After hanging up the phone, looking at the pilots surrounding him, Zheng Shaoyu said helplessly: "Okay! Now we don't need to ask for battle. The commander's order has arrived. Let's prepare to take off to fight at any time.

Let our air crew start replenishing fuel and ammunition for the plane. Once the order is reached, you must take off in the shortest time to chase the Japanese aircraft that invade my base. This combat mission will be carried out by the Second Squadron.’

As soon as he finished speaking, the pilots of the Second Squadron immediately cheered. The pilots of the First Squadron immediately shouted: "Captain, why did you let them join? Our first squadron has participated in the Yan'an security battle! We have experience!"

‘Stop quarrel! I still want to participate in the battle! Okay, I want to fight and have opportunities in the future. That’s it, and the Second Squadron will prepare! The commander said that you must be careful of your own safety at any time. He said that people are more important than planes, so remember them, right?’

'yes!'

Looking at the pilots excitedly preparing to take off the air combat, the pilots at other flight bases were very envious. After all, for air force pilots, fighting the Japanese in the air is their mission and responsibility!
Chapter completed!