mixed in the war

Of course, Qin Wei couldn't give up on rescuing MacArthur, and even if he had such thoughts, the people from the national government couldn't possibly agree.Everyone is counting on the US dollar to live. If you offend the Yankee at this time, how will you live in the future?Although the squadron still has a certain advantage when facing the Japanese, anyone with a little discernment can see that this is only temporary.Compared with Japan, China's foundation is still too weak, especially the ability to sustain high-intensity combat.Because there is almost no decent military industry in China to provide logistical support.Battles like those in Shanxi cannot be repeated, because as long as there are one or two more such battles, China will bottom out both financially and in terms of ammunition reserves. "To the point where it will collapse at the touch of a finger when fighting the Japanese.Therefore, the Americans must be rescued to please the world's largest rich man.

The U.S. government can actually think of this. They warned MacArthur in advance, but it was out of a more comprehensive consideration.Since the Chinese dared to attack the British, what if they dared to "abandon" them in the United States?Who can really guarantee that the Chinese government does not intend to remain neutral in the war in Southeast Asia, so as to take this opportunity to slowly recuperate?From the standpoint of the Japanese, when sending troops to Southeast Asia, they must also hope that the Chinese battlefield can remain calm.

However, Japan is an aggressor, and the portion is too small to compare with the thick legs of the United States.

Therefore, the rescue operation was carried out on time.

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"General MacArthur has sent a telegram, and they have made all preparations. However, they are still unable to break through the defense line arranged by the Japanese army in the direction of the port in a short time, and they need our help."

The "Fengxiang" aircraft carrier, temporarily serving as the fleet aviation commander, Doolittle was a little excited: he led a team to bomb Japan, and participated in a large-scale battle not long ago, and now.Going to participate in the rescue of an American general and his soldiers again... This trip to the East is full of meaning.The only thing he hopes now is that this operation can go as smoothly as the previous two operations.

"The Japanese are not very obedient." Looking at the sea outside the window, Chen Shaokuan turned his head and asked, "Mate, how far is it from Manila?"

"We'll be there in two hours." The first mate replied hastily.

"Has the air force set off yet?" Chen Shaokuan asked again.

"I've already asked several times, and I've already set off." The first mate looked at him and replied with a strange look on his face.

"...Ask again, ask when they will arrive." Chen Shaokuan didn't notice the eyes of his subordinates, he was very nervous now, and his palms were all sweaty.He actually opposed this so-called rescue operation...it was too dangerous. Behind the "Fengxiang" aircraft carrier.Followed by dozens of ships, large and small, but these ships are either cargo ships or passenger ships. In addition, there are only battleships "Hyuga" and a heavy cruiser "Aoba".Three warships defend dozens of ships.Not to mention their navy, which has not been re-established for a long time, even the British Royal Navy will be frightened when it comes.To know.In front of them were dozens of Japanese warships.Once the other side attacks them.Even with the bombs carried by the bombers on the "Fengxiang", it is difficult for them to escape. He is not afraid of dying in battle, but he is afraid that the few important battleships he finally obtained will be wasted in vain... ...It's a pity that he couldn't go against Qin Wei's will.

"Dragon Lord bless, bless this operation smoothly!" Chen Shaokuan prayed secretly.He suddenly envied Chen Jiliang a little. If he hadn't robbed Chen Jiliang at the beginning, he would be the one who went to Hong Kong now.In that case, now I don't have to suffer this kind of torture...

"There is also that Wang Bazi who is surnamed Qin. He actually provoked the chairman of the committee to make Dai Li the Minister of the Navy... If this operation goes well this time, you must ask carefully after you go back. As for the surnamed Dai, what does he know about the Navy? "

"Buzzing..."

Chen Shaokuan's resentment toward Qin Wei was getting deeper and deeper, and just when he was thinking about how to politely reject Dai Li without angering Qin Wei.There were finally bursts of roaring sounds in the sky.

"The air force's bomber formation has arrived!" Doolittle said with a sigh of relief.

"When you arrive, you will arrive." At this point, turning back is a capital offense!Chen Shaokuan pursed his lips, "Pass my order, the fleet will move forward at full speed, and at the same time prepare for combat... Prepare to 'clean up' the port!"

"Yes!"

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"finally come!"

Not long after, on the side of Manila facing the sea, Terauchi Shouichi, Sakagaki Seishiro and others got together and saw the "buzzing" bomber fleet.They even saw the dazzling blue sky and white sun logo on the fuselage.

"I heard that the Chinese have invented a new type of anti-aircraft gun, and the shooting accuracy has been improved by dozens of times. Unfortunately, until now, neither the British nor the Americans have been able to get these things from them." Terauchi Shouyi put down the binoculars, "It's a pity that the empire also doesn't have such weapons."

"The German Air Force has newly developed a jet fighter, which will arrive in Tokyo soon. However, the number of such aircraft is still too small to meet the needs of large-scale air combat." Seishiro Sakagaki said, "Otherwise, the Chinese are the only ones A service that can be relied upon can be history."

"They're going to start voting...not good!"

Terauchi Shouichi suddenly called out.And just when he yelled out, Seishiro Sakagaki and others also put on a look of panic... The bomber fleet suddenly split up.Instead of going straight towards the port, it flew towards both sides of the port.

"Order Imamura Jun, immediately retreat, retreat, immediately retreat!"

Seishiro Sakagaki screamed anxiously.He had already followed Qin Wei's "instructions" to open the passage in the direction of the port and withdraw his troops to the two sides.But he didn't do it blatantly, but extremely secretly.So much so that even the U.S. military in person didn't find it.Therefore, in his opinion, if the US military is really required to go to the front line of the port, then the Chinese Air Force or Navy will definitely "clean up" the Japanese positions facing the port first.He really wanted to see the scene where the Chinese were busy in vain, and he also wanted to see the terrified expressions of the Americans when they were suddenly ambushed by Japanese troops from both sides when they were retreating.But now it turns out: he was wrong.The opponent knew his actions well, and immediately targeted his ambush soldiers.

However, compared to Sakagaki Seishiro's panic, MacArthur's mood suddenly improved.

What the Chinese use is not ordinary aerial bombs, nor is it the mysterious weapon that has been expected, but napalm bombs.

The large-scale bombing formed two huge and narrow burning belts on both sides of the road leading to the port in the shortest time... These burning belts can completely block all possible ambushes from both sides.As for the army that Sakagaki Seishiro placed in front of him, if he still doesn't understand that it is just a small army used to confuse him, then he doesn't have to live.In front of American soldiers eager to go home, such a small force should not last more than 10 minutes.

"Fire all your shells, all! In 10 minutes, I want our vanguard to reach the port and complete all cover work! Immediately!"

Since joining the army, MacArthur has never been so excited... The feeling of escaping from the sky is much better than when he won the battle.If there were no shells exploding suddenly in the city, this feeling would make him think that he was winning the battle, not running for his life.

"The Japanese are attacking." Wainwright rushed over, "The Filipino army has begun to collapse!"

"Send troops to supervise the battle, and no one is allowed to retreat, or I will enforce the military law!" MacArthur did not have the slightest awareness of the Marshal of the Philippine Army, and issued a cold-blooded order without mercy, "Tell those guys that we are preparing for the final counterattack ! You can break out immediately."

"It won't last long like this. Most of the senior generals of the Philippine Army are in our hands, and they lack command." Wainwright reminded.In order to prevent the Japanese from using high-level Philippine military and political leaders to rebuild the government after completely occupying the Philippines, and to ensure that the U.S. troops can return to the Philippines more smoothly in the future, MacArthur and him, in the name of a military conference, held a meeting including Philippine President Quezon a few hours ago. Many high-level Filipinos in the country were all deceived, and all were placed under house arrest, ready to be taken away together.But this also caused a bad result: when encountering an attack, the Philippine army, which was already extremely poor in quality, fell into chaos faster.

"I think we should at least release one or two people. Let them have a unified command."

"Can't let go! I know very well what those guys look like. You don't forget, they were ready to mutiny before, and I suspect that if I let them out, including Quezon, they will definitely choose Mutiny! I will never allow this to happen. What's more, I am the Marshal of the Philippine Army, and I am qualified to command all Philippine troops." MacArthur snorted coldly: "And it doesn't take too long. As long as we have half a day, we All the troops will be able to board the ship."

"We have more than 3 people, half a day..."

"It's less than [-] already," MacArthur licked his tongue, "Skinny Monkey, you should understand that at times like this, someone always wants to be a 'hero'!"

"..."

Wainwright was chilled.He understood what MacArthur meant... Heroes naturally sacrifice themselves for others!But it also means giving up.If he had stood in MacArthur's position, he would have chosen to do the same, but as a deputy, he only felt uncomfortable at this time.

"Boom--"

There was some silence between the two close partners, but at this moment, a loud noise that was different from a cannon suddenly came, and then, the ground began to vibrate violently, like an earthquake.

"This is--"

Both MacArthur woke up at the same time, and rushed out of the outdoors almost at the same time.Immediately afterwards, they discovered the thick smoke billowing up in the distance.

"It's a martyrdom explosion!" MacArthur let out a sigh of relief, "It's the Japanese artillery position!"

"This distance..."

"Naval guns!" MacArthur gritted his teeth, turned his head and looked towards the direction of the port, "Chinese naval guns! Battleships!" (To be continued...)