Arc of Gunfire

As soon as Wang Zhong entered the side hall of the banquet hall, he immediately saw the Comanda officer who liked to use cold weapons. I remember his name was Jonard.

He cut the bird's eye view and confirmed that it was Jonard, then stepped forward and asked, "How did you get here? Didn't I remember that you returned to Bahara for vacation?"

Emilia next to her immediately translated, and after she finished speaking, Jonard immediately responded enthusiastically.

Emilia translated: "We are back in Bahara, and the troops are resting. I was sent to the United States to participate in this gathering. I heard that the United States Navy still has tasks for us."

Wang Zhong immediately remembered that Earth's Komanda also attacked the Japanese oil depot on the island, seemingly to refuel the Japanese seaplanes (called large boats in Japan), and also attacked the Japanese's camouflaged reconnaissance fleet.

Later, there were levels based on this operation in the game "Suicide Squad".

Wang Zhong was immediately envious. He might not be good at leading the British army, but his special forces were really powerful.

During the counterattack at the end of the year, if the Komandar can be dispatched to raid the enemy's key locations, casualties should be greatly reduced.

When the Earth's Maozi Steel Grad finally surrounded Paulus, there was a section of the San Dezi fortification zone that was very painful and suffered heavy casualties. That's why Wang Zhong attached so much importance to the ability to break barriers and attack fortresses.

If the Komanda commandos can be allowed to attack key locations in these fortified areas, such as ammunition transfer centers, food supply depots, etc.

Thinking of this, Wang Zhong said directly: "We also have tasks that need to be entrusted to Komanda, so can you please send a Komanda detachment to Ant?"

"You should tell the diplomat about this matter, we can't decide." Jonard replied (after translation).

Wang Zhong wanted to say a few more words, but General Hawthorne appeared in the side hall.

The soldiers from the United Kingdom stood at attention and saluted. The soldiers from the United Kingdom were a step slower, while the Ant soldiers were all looking at Wang Zhong.

Wang Zhong felt that since he was already at the president's official residence, he might as well give him some face, so he saluted General Hawthorne.

Ant's representatives stood at attention and saluted uniformly, as if they had been ordered.

General Hawthorne returned the gift, and then came to Wang Zhong: "Let me introduce to you the fighting heroes of our United States."

Wang Zhong nodded: "I also want to meet the warriors who bravely fought against the evil Fuso Empire."

"Hahaha, it's such a pleasure to talk to you." General Hawthorne led Wang Zhong to a group of soldiers in Allied uniforms.

"This is Lieutenant Commander John Ranch, commander of the Third Carrier Fighter Squadron of the Naval Air Force!"

Carrier Fighter Squadron 3? VF3? The guy who created the Sachs cut and scored 1-4 or 1-5 in a 3-on-15 aerial battle?

Wang Zhong immediately saluted: "Salute to you, warrior!"

Huo Sang frowned. He probably felt a little unhappy that Wang Zhong was so enthusiastic towards a young major.

However, Admiral Hawthorne continued to perform his duties and introduced Wang Zhong: "This is Lieutenant Commander Richard Bateman of the Sixth Carrier-based Dive Bomber Squadron."

Wang Zhong's salute became even more enthusiastic: "Hello, hello, I've heard about your three-plane attack on an aircraft carrier of the Fuso Empire in Ant!"

Major Bateman was flattered after listening to the translation: "You actually know?"

Admiral Hawthorne: "Apparently Admiral Rokossov did his homework before coming to see you!"

Wang Zhong thought no, I did my homework before traveling through time.

Hawthorne took another step to the side and introduced to another naval lieutenant commander: "This is Tom Hanks, the captain of the USS O'Bannon."

Wang Zhong frowned, because Tom Hanks was a Hollywood star he liked a lot before time travel, especially the movie "Forrest Gump" he filmed. Wang Zhong burst into tears every time he watched it. Whenever he couldn't find his direction, , or feel discouraged, just watch it once.

He looked at the Marine Lieutenant Commander and found that he did have Tom Hanks's iconic double chin, but he didn't look like him in other aspects.

Generally speaking, he is more handsome, and his eyes are more sad. They are the eyes of someone who has been on the battlefield and struggled between life and death.

The look in the eyes of someone who has returned from hell.

Wang Zhong: "O'Bannon, remember that you used potatoes to sink the Fuso Empire's submarine?"

Tom: "No, it's a pumpkin."

Nan, pumpkin?

Seeing Wang Zhong's astonished expression, Tom added: "We were transporting supplies to the outer islands at the time, and there were a lot of fresh pumpkins. We didn't bring ammunition when we set out, and we didn't even bring many combatants. We weren't in combat mode at all, so In desperation, he used a depth charge ejector to throw a pumpkin, sinking the Fuso Empire's submarine.

"I don't know if our pumpkins are too heavy or if Fuso Empire's submarines are too spicy."

The submarine that O'Bannon sunk with potatoes on Earth seemed to be a pocket submarine from the small days, just that big.

If the world is the same, then eating a pumpkin will indeed be heavy.

It's this pumpkin throwing. Why does it feel so like the famous World War II comedy "Escape from the Tiger's Mouth"?

It must be a coincidence, Wang Zhong thought, it couldn't be that this person had also seen the tiger's mouth escape and suddenly thought of throwing the pumpkin, right?

Putting aside this thought, Wang Zhong changed the topic: "Qiante speaks quite well."

"Because I was originally serving in the Atlantic Fleet, and according to our combat plan at that time, there was a possibility of jointly attacking the United Kingdom with Ant, so I learned the Ant language." Major Tom said, "Actually, from the end of last year to this year In April I also fought mainly in the North Atlantic, escorting the merchant fleet to Ant."

Admiral Hawthorne interjected: "During one of the escort missions, he commanded the O'Bannon and sank four Prosen submarines."

"Actually, five, including the one we sunk with our air force fire, General," Major Tom said.

Wang Zhong: "How many Prosen submarines have you sunk in total?"

"Twelve ships, there is almost no space left to paint on the funnel of the O'Bannon." Tom said with some pride.

After a destroyer sinks a submarine, it will draw a submarine pattern on the first chimney, just like the Army draws a kill ring on the tank barrel and the Air Force draws the enemy's flag and five stars outside the cockpit.

Bragging about military exploits like this is very common in the army, and just using a little paint can boost morale and make a lot of money.

Wang Zhong did not draw a kill ring on the 422-seat vehicle. Firstly, there were too many to draw, and secondly, because when he saw the tactical number of 422 and the red flag on the communication antenna, the troops would take action without any need for a kill. Killing ring.

Wang Zhong patted Tom on the shoulder: "Okay, okay! Wait a minute, are you there at Midway Island?"

"Of course," Tom's expression darkened suddenly, "it was also my ship that was struck by lightning on the irreparable Yorktown. It was really a brave and beautiful ship."

Wang Zhong: "I have never seen an aircraft carrier, but I can imagine it."

He tapped Tom on the shoulder again.

He didn't know why, but he just wanted to talk to this person more.

But General Hawthorne was already furious. In order to prevent the scene from becoming ugly, Wang Zhong could only turn to the next person.

At this time, Major Tom asked: "Can you prevent Proson from establishing contact with the Fuso Empire? I heard that Proson is installing various guided weapons, and I don't want Fuso to obtain them."

Wang Zhong gave a thumbs up: "Don't worry, they will suffer a lot this winter! They will vomit out the large areas of land they occupied in the first half of the year. But you, don't be bulldozed by the Fuso Empire, let them free up their strength Come and attack Ant Dongfang!"

"Don't worry, it's Fusang Cai." Major Tom gave Wang Zhong a classic victory gesture.

The two of them parted like this.

It was many, many years before they met again.

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Moments before the banquet started, the President of the United States was sitting in a wheelchair and was pushed into the side hall by his wife.

He saw Wang Zhong at first sight, and then said something to his wife, so the wheelchair came straight towards Wang Zhong.

When he arrived, Mr. President spoke first: "Your Majesty, General, I am inconvenient to stand up. Please forgive me."

The secretary beside the president has a very high level of simultaneous interpretation, and there is basically no delay.

Wang Zhong smiled and said: "Of course. I heard that you stood up when you persuaded Congress to approve the war against the Fuso Empire. Is it true?"

The president laughed loudly: "Of course it is true, but there are also things that are not true. I can't stand up by my own strength alone. My calves have shrunk severely. So the podium and the wheelchair I was sitting in that day All have special structures.”

The president's wife quickly added: "In fact, even with those things, it is difficult for him to stand up. I strongly opposed this matter, but he still insisted on his own way, and he really did it."

Wang Zhong: "What a great speech and a great stand."

"I have also read the text of your speech in Ante," the president said with a sly smile. "My staff thought it was ghostwritten, but I think it was written by you yourself. St. Andrew is also an excellent orator. , and his successors should naturally be the same.”

Wang Zhong: "No, no, how dare I call myself the successor of St. Andrew?"

"That's what the Eastern Holy Seculars in the United States call you. This time, I'd like you to go to them and give more speeches to persuade them to buy more war bonds. Only when our treasury is full can we support Ant and those who believe in St. Andrew. People.”

Wang Zhong: "Definitely."

At this time, General Hawthorne finally couldn't stand being left alone all the time, and intervened in the conversation and said: "Your Excellency, the General has a strange request. He wants to go to Chinatown to give a speech."

The president frowned slightly: "Why? Chinatown has always been very keen on buying war bonds. I don't think there is a need to go to them to give a speech?"

Wang Zhong: "Much of my military wisdom comes from Sun Tzu's Art of War. I hope to appreciate the style of Siris."

The president thought for a while and nodded: "No problem, we just need to arrange an extra location for the speech. Admiral (he looked at Hawthorne), please arrange it."

Admiral Hawthorne nodded: "Okay, can you have lunch the day after tomorrow? If you can tolerate their strange eating habits, you can go and have a meal."

Wang Zhong: "No, I hope to go in the morning. I want to have morning tea."

"Uh..." Admiral Hawthorne looked at the president.

President: "You can go whenever you want. That's how it's arranged."

Wang Zhong swallowed hard and started to name the dishes in his mind: steamed lamb and steamed bear paws... No, that's wrong, pulled noodles, shrimp dumplings, thousand-layer cake, boat porridge...