Age of Conquest Reborn

Towards evening, the windy and rough waters of the Nansha Islands in the South China Sea are quiet. A group of seagulls are playing and circling with each other above the masts of the warships. The huge fleet is sailing smoothly on the sea facing the sun. There is no wind and the water is as smooth as a mirror.

, it was a rare and peaceful afternoon, but within this calmness, there was a tense atmosphere.

The fleet commander, Lieutenant General Tang Qiuquan, smiled and said to the first deputy commander, Major General Amosiev: "Deputy commander, just now, I received a notification from the division commander that Le Yiqin from the Southern Flying Group is also eyeing this

It’s a piece of fat, but I’m afraid I’ve disappointed this aggressive guy this time and can only pick up some leftovers in our mouths.”

Major General Amosyev did not laugh, but said seriously: "Commander, I don't think this is an easy battle. First of all, the number of our carrier-based aircraft is less than that of the Japanese army. Secondly, if the Japanese bomber formation dares

If we come, the Japanese commander will definitely make careful arrangements and may launch air strikes from unexpected places. Therefore, I suggest that the fleet immediately enter a state of first-level combat readiness."

Tang Qiuquan smiled and said nothing, thinking to himself, "Although he has lived in China for more than three years, Amosiev still cannot understand Eastern humor." However, his deputy's words reminded him that Japanese bombers dared to attack

To launch an air attack against a fleet equipped with carrier-based aircraft and powerful anti-aircraft firepower without fighter escort, the Japanese commander was either a lunatic or certain of victory.

Just as Qiuquan was about to ask Amosiyev some questions, the communications officer came in and said, "Report to Commander, Deputy Commander, radar report, a large Japanese aircraft group was found three hundred nautical miles northwest of our fleet, about one hundred and sixty miles away."

There are more aircraft, the specific model is unknown, and the radar is monitoring it." Tang Qiuquan breathed a sigh of relief, and did not let himself down, and came anyway.

Tang Qiuquan picked up the phone on the table and said: "Order the first carrier-based aircraft flight group to take off immediately to meet the enemy." According to his plan, the first carrier-based aircraft flight group will fly in the airspace between 200 and 150 nautical miles.

Within the airspace, intercept the Japanese bomber formation and shoot down more than half of the Japanese bombers in the first round. Within the airspace of 100 to 50 nautical miles, the second carrier-based aircraft flight group will eliminate all Japanese bombers.

Then, after the fighter jets of the first carrier-based aircraft flying group landed on the ship to replenish fuel and ammunition, they took off a second time. Together with the second group, they shot down all the Japanese bombers. Tang Qiuquan's plan was not to give up even a Japanese fighter jet.

Le Yiqin keeps it. If the naval aviation can solve the problem, we won't bother the army aviation.

According to this tactical arrangement, it is impossible for Japanese bombers to break into the air defense fire circle of the fleet. Besides, there are hundreds of anti-aircraft artillery equipped with "Sky Eye" artillery sighting radar, waiting for Japanese fighter jets that are lucky enough to get close. According to the air defense of the fleet,

The principle is that enemy fighters or bombers are not allowed to approach within five nautical miles of the fleet.

Because the Japanese army did not have fighter jets, this battle was much easier to fight, but Tang Qiuquan was a cautious and steady man. He ordered the officers on duty to immediately sound a battle alarm. The alarm sounded on each ship, echoing on the sea, and each ship immediately entered combat status.

, each anti-aircraft gun raised its muzzle and stared at the sky vigilantly.

On the aircraft carrier "Long Xiang", Lieutenant Colonel Tang Yunfei sat in the cabin, quietly waiting for the aviation commander to give the takeoff order. He gently touched the various instruments and control levers in the cabin with his left hand, calming down the tension caused by the first battle.

The nervousness and excitement, the metallic texture of the instruments and joysticks gave him a feeling of flesh and blood, which was also a habit. The slight trembling of the fuselage caused by the low-speed rotation of the propeller made him feel the rhythm of power.

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Tang Yunfei is twenty-four years old this year. Within the fleet, except for Commander Tang Qiuquan and a few people who know his identity, no one knows that this handsome and seemingly frail young man is the military commander.

The nephew of No. 1 Tang Qiuli, Tang Yunfei is now the deputy commander and chief of staff of the First Carrier Aircraft Flight Regiment.

Being able to hold such an important position at the age of less than 25 years old, and still holding the rank of lieutenant colonel, has nothing to do with Tang Qiuli's identity and status. It is entirely his own, relying on his personal ability to rise from an ordinary pilot to

, He knows best how much hardship and effort he has put in to reach his current position step by step.

Initially, I requested to be transferred from the Army Aviation Group to the carrier-based aircraft flight group because of the challenge and the passion for fighting. However, for three years, in addition to training, there was endless training, let alone fighting against Japanese fighter jets.

Not even a trace of the Japanese could be seen. For Tang Yunfei, who was eager to fight, it was a mental test. Sometimes, he even doubted whether his decision to urge his uncle to transfer him to HNA was correct.

Instead, he stayed with Liu Cuigang of the Northern Flying Group. His younger brother Tang Yunpeng, a fighter pilot, sent letters from time to time telling him that he had shot down several Japanese fighter jets and that his military rank had been promoted to major. This made Tang Yunfei even more anxious. Yunpeng

There, though, there were no large-scale ground or air battles.

However, small-scale exchanges of fire with the fighter jets of the Japanese Kwantung Army Air Force occurred almost every day. Sometimes, a single aircraft could fight against a single aircraft for a while. Unknowingly, Yunpeng's fighter plane had been painted with four

There is a five-pointed star, but the fuselage of his fighter jet is still blank. While he is happy for his younger brother, he is also secretly ashamed. He has made no achievements in three years, so why should he be considered a brother?

Except for that time when he escorted his uncle to Manila for a meeting and the fleet responded in the airspace of the South China Sea, Tang Yunfei had never flown that far. He had already thought about it. If the fleet was still avoiding war and training at the end of this year, he would be ready to fly again.

Go to your uncle and ask to be transferred to the Southern Flying Group, even if you are an ordinary pilot.

"Pa" three red flares soared into the sky, immediately bringing Tang Yunfei's memories back to reality. The aviation commander's order came from the earphones, "The first echelon will take off immediately, turn on the airborne radar, and keep in touch with the control tower."

connect,"

Tang Yunfei pushed the control stick violently, and the fighter plane jumped out of the takeoff line like a horse that had been whipped violently.

At the end of the flight deck, dark blue water rushed towards him. The nose of the aircraft was raised slightly, and the fighter plane almost shot straight into the blue sky. His wingman was half a body behind, and then he also took off. Tang Yunfei was not only the first fighter of the day.

A pilot who took off was also the commander of the air formation of the First Carrier Aircraft Regiment. In other words, the first battle of the fleet, which had been hidden for three years, would begin under his command.

In the command room of the flagship "Canglang", Tang Qiuquan put down his telescope and muttered in a low voice: "This kid is still so stunned!" His nephew was the first to take off and served as the commander of the air formation. How could Qiuquan not know, and

Like Tang Qiuli, Qiuquan had very strict requirements for Tang Yunfei. For more than three years, Yunfei had worked several times harder than other pilots just because of his status.

The dark blue sea disappeared from the field of vision. Tang Yunfei looked back and saw that the entire formation was following closely. He nodded with satisfaction, "Attention, all aircraft, maintain altitude and speed." The carrier-based aircraft formation merged into the blue sky and disappeared into the fleet.

In the vision of the officers and soldiers, countless pairs of eyes were still staring at the sky. It was impossible to say that they were not nervous. After all, it was the first battle of the fleet and it affected everyone's hearts.

More than forty minutes after takeoff, Tang Yunfei's airborne radar discovered the target. "Command, find the target. If you find the target, do you want to attack immediately?" He reported, "According to the original plan, attack immediately!" Command

An order was given.

Tang Yunfei was about to order the fleet to climb and seize a favorable altitude. He suddenly discovered that the Japanese bomber group turned due west, almost forming an angle of 90 degrees with the original course. "Hey! What are the Japanese bomber groups doing? Is it?

I discovered my fleet, can I escape?" Tang Yunfei was puzzled.

It's simply impossible. The radar shows that there is still more than 40 kilometers away from the Japanese bombers. Furthermore, they are not at the same altitude. The Japanese pilots cannot detect their own fleet with the naked eyes. They also have radars, so it is even more impossible.

It is an exclusive weapon of the Army. The Japanese haven't developed it yet?

Then why? Tang Yunfei was about to report this emergency situation to the command headquarters when the sunlight outside the cabin flashed, dazzling his eyes. "Oh, I understand," "Command Headquarters, First Carrier Aircraft Flight Regiment Air Formation

Commander Tang Yunfei reported that the Japanese bomber group suddenly changed direction. My judgment is that they want to take advantage of the fact that our fleet is sailing in the direction of the sun, and use the cover of the sun to put us in a disadvantageous position against the light, making it easier to approach covertly."

Tang Yunfei's judgment solved the doubts in the minds of the fleet commanders. Tang Qiuquan smiled proudly, "Yes, this kid's thinking is fast enough." Just now, Qiuquan was still worried that the Japanese bombers turned around and ran away.

He couldn't bear the fat, so he took the intercom and said, "Commander Tang Yunfei, please make arrangements according to the situation. In short, the battle plan of the Fleet Headquarters must be completed!"

Since Yunfei discovered the intention of the Japanese military aircraft group, he was given full authority to handle it. This was also a rare opportunity for practical training. "Yes! Commander, I promise to complete the mission!" Tang Yunfei replied confidently.

Immediately, he issued an order to the formation, "Attention, all groups, all turn to the west direction and climb up. We will put the Japanese bomber group in a backlight position." The fleet suddenly changed its course, widened the distance from the Japanese bomber group, and

Climb to optimal altitude.

Tang Yunfei's tactics were obvious: before the Japanese bombers turned around again, he took up the backlight position in advance, allowing the sunlight to cover his fighter formation, completing the surprise attack, and catching the Japanese bomber formation off guard.

(To be continued)