Age of Conquest Reborn

Lieutenant General Matsuda, Chief of Staff of the Combined Fleet, felt that Commander Yamamoto's decision to take risks was very inappropriate. With only one squadron of fighter jets left, the number of combat forces used by the entire Combined Fleet to protect the safety of the fleet was less than 150.

, it is really dangerous. What should we do if the aviation group of the only China Division takes the opportunity to attack the fleet?

Chief of Staff Matsuda tried to persuade Commander Yamamoto to give up this crazy decision, but when he saw General Yamamoto's fierce light and red eyes, he knew that his boss had fallen into a paranoid state of madness. In this state,

Commander, you won't listen to any different opinions!

But then he thought about it. In the two-day air battle, although the carrier-based aircraft of the Combined Fleet suffered heavy losses, they still had the initiative in the air battle. They were all suppressing the land-based aviation of the China Division. The Chinese were unable to cope.

, thinking that there were no extra combat aircraft to raid the combined fleet, I felt relieved and passed on Admiral Yamamoto's order truthfully.

The night is thick, and the sea breeze blowing from the Java Sea carries a salty smell, but it cannot dissipate the sultry air. In Balikpapan, Kalimantan Island, in the frontline command post of the Southern Flying Group, Le Yiqin and

Chief of Staff He Zhijun was each looking at the telegrams one after another.

Although he was sweating profusely due to the heat, He Zhijun still had a neat military appearance and did not dare to relax at all, but Le Yiqin was different. She was shirtless, shaking a big fan in her hand, and kept cursing the sultry weather.

, and laughed a few times from time to time, or applauded in surprise, which made He Zhijun roll his eyelids.

Le Yiqin pushed the telegram aside and said: "Zhijun, we fought with the Japanese carrier-based aircraft group for two days in a row. We have basically figured out the route of the old Japanese soldier Yamamoto. Tomorrow

, I estimate that tomorrow’s battle will be more intense, and it will also be the last big air battle. It’s time to see the outcome of this battle!”

"Commander, why do you see this?" He Zhijun asked thoughtfully.

After Le Yiqin poured a glass of cold water into her stomach, she wiped her mouth and said: "According to the information from the Intelligence Department, the strength of the Japanese Navy's combined fleet has been used for almost three-fifths today. That old devil Yamamoto must have

Let’s leave some carrier-based aircraft to visit our home?”

"So. The number of carrier-based aircraft dispatched by the little devils tomorrow should be more than four-fifths. This is the limit of Yamamoto's military strength, and it is also the final blow. The focus should be on our field airfields in various places. Therefore, tomorrow's big fight

After one battle, the little devil should stop, otherwise, he can't afford the loss! Tomorrow is the time to make the little devil suffer. Hehehe!"

Hearing Le Yiqin's evil smile, He Zhijun couldn't help but shudder. He knew that every time the commander laughed like this, there was a trick that was already brewing. "Commander, you want to use the second line."

Reserve team?" He immediately guessed it and asked.

"Yes!" Le Yiqin said proudly: "Now, you know why I have never used the Singapore base, as well as more than a dozen fighter groups on Luzon and Mindanao. Just to give the little devils tomorrow

Prepare a big gift, the focus is on the little Japanese bomber group that bombed our airport. Tell him to never come back!"

Le Yiqin was beaming as she spoke, and He Zhijun nodded repeatedly. At this time, a communications staff officer came in, holding a telegram in his hand, and stood at attention to report: "Reporting to Commander, Chief of Staff, we just received a call from the division commander.

!”

Le Yiqin received the telegram, "Le Yiqin, can you still hold on? If you have any difficulties, just say it. The Southern Flying Group is now bearing all the pressure of the Japanese Navy's combined fleet. You must be calm. You are a veteran on the battlefield. Don't worry.

I won’t say more!”

"Zhijun, look at what the teacher said, can you still hold on? Why do you look down on others?" Le Yiqin was very dissatisfied and complained to He Zhijun: "Is this just the beginning? If that old man Yamamoto

If the Japanese can hold on, I will fight him for a few months to see if I can wring out all the blood from this old Japanese!"

He Zhijun looked helpless and said: "Commander, the division commander is concerned about us, how can we call the division commander back?"

"Just one word, we'll see you tomorrow!" Le Yiqin turned around and left the suffocating room, leaving these words before leaving.

The communications staff officer was dumbfounded at the time. He looked at He Zhijun inquiringly and asked, "Chief of staff, just follow what the commander just said and call the division commander back?"

"Still true to my words, the division commander is not unaware of our commander's temper!" He Zhijun said, "This damn weather is killing me!"

On the third day, except for less than 150 carrier-based aircraft of the Japanese Navy's combined fleet, which were left to protect the safety of the fleet, the rest came out in full force and attacked fiercely. At the beginning, the pattern of air combat was different from yesterday's.

Basically the same.

The Japanese carrier-based fighter group, with slightly more troops than Le Yiqin, conducted air combat. Afterwards, some carrier-based fighter jets covered all the bombers and began to raid the field airfields of the Southern Flying Group.

"Report to Commander, the ground radar station reports that some Japanese carrier-based aircraft groups have broken through the blockade of our fighter group and are heading towards the field airport!" A staff officer put down the phone and reported.

"It's finally here! Hahaha!" Le Yiqin laughed and said to He Zhijun: "Chief of Staff, order the fighter regiments of the reserve team to take off. Immediately follow the scheduled plan and make dumplings for the Japs bomber group for me!"

This is Le Yiqin's back-up plan. Twelve fighter regiments and more than 700 fighter jets have joined the battlefield, which can definitely change the situation of air combat in the Southwest Pacific battlefield. This time, Yamamoto Isoroku's losses will definitely be suffered!

In the Banda Sea, on the Japanese Navy Combined Fleet flagship "Nagato", Admiral Yamamoto maintained a military posture, his eyes were slightly closed, and he was sitting upright on his chair, but his heart was by no means calm. The Southwest Pacific Battlefield

The China Division's land-based aviation force and his huge carrier-based aircraft fleet were tied in two days of air combat. This was something he never expected, and it was definitely uncomfortable!

When will the land-based aviation force, which is not on the stage, be able to compete with the Imperial Japanese Navy's combined fleet? After Admiral Yamamoto calmed down, he repeatedly weighed the possibility of using naval carrier-based aircraft to compete with the China Division's land-based aviation force.

A decisive battle between the aviation forces does not seem to be cost-effective. The large-scale combined fleet has no advantage against the Chinese aviation force with land airports in the inland sea area!

"This is the last time. No matter what the outcome is, we cannot continue to tangle with Le Yiqin's land-based aviation forces in the inland waters!" General Yamamoto exhaled a long breath and thought to himself: "I hope I can achieve my goal!

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"Commander, the situation is not good!" Lieutenant General Matsuda, Chief of Staff of the Combined Fleet, hurried over and said: "I received a report from the commander of the mixed carrier-based aircraft group that they were suddenly attacked while bombing the China Aviation Field Airport.

The attacks by a large number of China Air Force fighter jets, taken together, were probably more than 700, and their losses were very serious!"

"Except, the commander of the fighter group engaged in the air battle with the China Division's land-based aviation force reported that the air battle is still inextricable, and it is impossible to leave the battlefield, let alone reinforce the mixed fleet!"

"What?" General Yamamoto stood up suddenly. He could no longer calm down. He fought for two days in a row. When he was at a disadvantage again, the commander of the Chinese aviation force named Le Yiqin actually had a backup plan.

He is definitely a cunning and insidious opponent.

"Baga! Bastard!" General Yamamoto cursed angrily and said bitterly to Chief of Staff Matsuda: "Order that all carrier-based aircraft return immediately and cancel all bombing operations!" No more fighting, that cunning Le Yiqin

It’s obvious that you’re going to kill yourself!

On the third day, the carrier-based aircraft group of the Japanese Navy's Combined Fleet stopped fighting until about nine o'clock in the morning. After receiving the order from the fleet headquarters, the Japanese fighter jets covered the bombers and withdrew to the Banda Sea while fighting.

Retreat in the direction of the sea.

Of course, Le Yiqin would not let go of such a good opportunity. He ordered all the fighter jets to pursue and chase the Japanese carrier-based aircraft group until they reached the skies above the Banda Sea before stopping and returning home.

Balikpapan, in the headquarters of the Southern Flying Group, after receiving the report, Le Yiqin rushed out and faced the Banda Sea, laughing up to the sky and shouting wildly, "How is it! Old Japanese Yamamoto, I finally got you

Just pee! If you are not convinced, come on!"

General Yamamoto stopped sadly. When all the carrier-based aircraft returned, he immediately issued an order. The combined fleet immediately left the Banda Sea and moved to northern Australia for supplies and rest. He couldn't help but failed to achieve the goal of destroying the division's land-based aviation force.

The purpose of the airport is to prepare for Le Yiqin's counterattack. Now, all the carrier-based aircraft of the combined fleet have just landed, which is when they are at their weakest!

Nearly a thousand warships of various types of the Japanese Navy's combined fleet left the Banda Sea and headed towards the Timor Sea at the fastest speed. Of course, this could not escape the eyes of the division's ground radar station, and the situation was immediately reported to the frontline command.

Place.

With Le Yiqin's temper, he would never let the Japanese combined fleet leave the Banda Sea easily, but he was surprisingly calm and did not issue an order to pursue. It was not that he didn't want to, but that he was powerless.

The various fighter groups of the Southern Flying Group had just engaged in a fierce air battle. The situation was similar to that of the Japanese carrier-based aircraft group. The ammunition and fuel consumption were basically exhausted, and they had to be replenished. He could only let Yamamoto Isoroku go.

That is to say, Yamamoto was determined enough to immediately order the combined fleet to leave the Banda Sea. If he hesitated for a few more hours, he would surely be attacked by more than a thousand combat aircraft from the Southern Flying Group like a storm.

The dark green water left a long trail behind the ship of the "Nagato". Admiral Yamamoto and Chief of Staff Matsuda stood on the rear deck of the flagship, looking at the rolling waves. They were silent for a long time.

Admiral Yamamoto sighed and said: "Matsuda-kun, please remember that from now on, the combined fleet will never enter the inland sea to fight. Our stage is in the vast Pacific. Let's count the losses!"

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