2021: Expedition (Part 1)
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Crossing the capital city and the palace, Qin Feng looked at the stack of documents in front of him. In the room, the Minister of War, Xiaomao, the Minister of the Ministry of War, Tian Kang of the Ministry of State Security, and Han Dang, the highest commander of the Air Force, sat in the lower head.
The Ministry of War and Guoan jointly planned a massive operation with a small number of participants, but it was definitely an unprecedentedly popular one. An air formation composed of ten airships will raid the Chang'an City, the capital of Qi.
After covering the documents, Qin Feng looked at the kitten and said, "The risk is not small."
"Your Majesty, there are risks, but compared to gains, this risk is really not worth mentioning." The kitten said with a smile: "Over the years, all the news about our Ming Dynasty has been blocked very strictly. Except for the people in the border counties who have a full understanding of our Ming Dynasty, most of the people of Qi actually know nothing about what our Ming Dynasty looks like. They also take it for granted that Qi is still the most powerful country in the world."
Tian Kang nodded and continued: "We also mentioned in previous information that the people of Qi used Wondet to maintain their rule. Most of Qi people still believe that the current difficulties are temporary, and this gave the Qi court a chance to gather more resources to deal with the war with us. This time, we want to publicize it so that the people of Qi can fully realize the strength of our Ming Dynasty. The economy of Qi is already shaky, and Cao Yun even laughedly began to fully implement military control in some places, confiscate all production materials, allocate them to people to concentrate all resources. If we can break the fantasy of the people of Qi at this time, then there will be chaos in the country."
"Your Majesty, this action has more political significance than military significance. After a reaction above politics, it will inevitably react to military forces in the end." Xiaomao said: "From the small-scale wars that occurred in Laizhou, Changning, Kunling and other places, the Qi team's will to resist is still very firm. If they can dismantle their army's will to resist from within, it will play an extremely important role in our future operations."
Han Dang also stood up suddenly: "Your Majesty, the Air Force is willing to take on this action. No matter what the risks are, even if the entire army is destroyed within the territory of Qi, we will complete the task."
Qin Feng raised his hand and pressed it down, signaling Han Dang to sit down. Then he looked at the kitten and said, "Tell me the details!"
"Yes, your majesty." said the kitten: "In this operation, the biggest enemy faced by the air force is not actually an enemy attack. Qi State has no weapon to attack airships in high altitudes. Our biggest enemy actually comes from the weather. When our Ministry of War started this plan, we have contacted the astronomical experts in the Beijing University of Beijing. They have been paying close attention to the weather conditions in Qi State, and Guoan has also summarized countless weather conditions in Qi State over the past years from various channels."
"Your Majesty, our intelligence personnel have collected and sorted out the weather information during this period in Qi State for nearly ten years." Tian Kangdao. "At present, experts have given preliminary opinions. In the next fifteen days, not only Qi State, but also within our Ming Dynasty, the weather will improve significantly, and there will be no large-scale wind and snow. This has provided the best foundation for our actions."
"In order to prepare for this operation, the Ministry of War has mobilized some of the most advanced airships to Kunling County in the early stage. In this operation, a total of ten airships were prepared, five of which were dedicated supply airships. Three of them were filled with fuel, the other two were filled with food, medicine, etc. The other five were combat airships, three of which were all filled with various flyers we printed, and two were filled with bombs." said the kitten.
"Once you enter the territory of Qi, the airship will never fall to the ground again. Once there is a shortage of items on the boat, how to replenish it?" Qin Feng asked curiously.
"Your Majesty, when we first received this task, we conducted many experiments." Han Dang stood up, "We made some leather pockets. When we were replenishing, the two airships were up and down, slightly staggered the distance, put down the leather pocket and connected the two airships, and then we could transition the supply from one kayak to another through this leather pocket."
Qin Feng scratched his head, is that okay?
"Your Majesty, when supplying, we will shut down the machine. At this time, as long as the wind is not strong, the speed of the two airships will be very slow and can be operated. We have tried countless times." Han Dang patted his chest and said, "It is guaranteed that there is no problem. Moreover, the soldiers selected this time have participated in many battles and are extremely rich in airships."
"Have you considered the problem of mechanical failure on airships?"
"Your Majesty, President Xu has sent the best mechanics. He is now staying in Kunling County and is maintaining these airships that are preparing for operation. Moreover, these mechanics will go with the team. The supply boat also carries some easily damaged parts and minor faults that can be repaired on the spot. If there is really a major fault, it will be life. But this is a combat mission, and even if there is any loss, it is acceptable." said the kitten.
"Why did the mechanic get onto the airship that has a broken down? It also goes along the leather pocket? Isn't that okay?"
"Hang down with a rope." Han Dang said.
"It's a journey of thousands of miles! And it's all within the enemy's territory." Qin Feng stroked his forehead and said, "The action itself is of course of great significance, but the details must be considered repeatedly."
"Your Majesty, for this action plan, the Ministry of War and the Ministry of State Security have been preparing for several months. I believe that we have thought of all the preparations that should be made and the problems that can be thought of." The kitten said affirmatively: "Now everything is ready, I just owe you an order."
"Your Majesty, Guoan has fully mobilized the hidden personnel who have passed along the way to make preparations. If an accident occurs when an airship falls, they will prepare to rescue the crew as soon as possible."
"Your Majesty, we have made preparations for every crew member. If there is a real major problem, I will assure you that the landing on the ground will definitely be a pile of ruins, and the people of Qi will not get anything." Han Dangdao. "Every airship, even on the way back, will leave the last bomb."
"I hope everyone can come back safely." Qin Feng picked up his pen and signed the two big words "Agree" on the document. "After I come back, I will hold a drink for you in the palace to celebrate the merits."
"Thank you, Your Majesty!" Han Dang was overjoyed and accepted the emperor's feast in the palace. This was a great honor.
A few days later, in Kunling County, ten airships were parked neatly on the school ground, and a group of bigwigs appeared here in a flash.
The highest commander of the Air Force, General Han Dang, personally led the air formation to Chang'an, and the Ministry of War Kitou, Guoan Tian Kang, General Zhou Jiyun, General of Kunling War Zone, Yang Zhi, General of the Left-behind Palace in Chu, Murong Yuan, and the magistrate of Kunling County, all appeared here.
"Bon Voyage!"
"The horse is successful!"
Every big shot was all saluting and saying blessings to the warriors who were about to enter the Qi realm.
"Thank you all!" Han Dang smiled, waved his hand and shouted, "All members boarded the boat!"
There were five crew members on each of the ten airships, and fifty people shouted and entered the airship.
"Pick up!"
The rope tied to the airship was untied and the chamber was thrown out. The first airship Han Dang rode and rose to the sky. Then the steam engine rang and the airship flew to the side.
Ten airships took off one after another, lined up in a long snake shape in the air. After a moment of pause, they flew straight toward the distance.
Yang Zhi looked at the airship that was getting higher and smaller in his vision, shook his head, "General Zhou, have you ever thought in the past that one day the war would become what it is?"
"I never dreamed of it." Zhou Jiyun smiled bitterly. "If this continues, the future war model will be completely different from the past. The rich combat experience we once claimed will no longer be a bonus but will become a shackle under the new war model. Now, I am working hard to adapt to new arms and new weapons."
Yang Zhi said with some loss: "After I broke through to become a master, I realized that the world is in and there is no place I can't go to. But now, this idea has changed. As long as one hundred Ming 1 styles aimed at me, I will become a blood gourd."
"Yes, the emergence of gunpowder weapons has made personal courage more and more effective in war. The flesh and blood body cannot withstand the bombardment of shells no matter what. However, personal force is not useless, and it still has an irreplaceable position in some places." Zhou Jiyun comforted.
"That's right." Yang Zhi smiled and said, "After I've been fighting Qi, I'm going to go overseas. On this land, our force has no place to use force, so we will go to those uncivilized places overseas to show off our power."
"Call me then!" Zhou Jiyun also laughed.
"It's been apart, it's apart. In half a month, we'll gather here again to welcome our warriors back!" The kitten waved, "General Yang, this time I'm here, I'm going to go to Beijing to take a look."
"Welcome to the Ministry of War Zhang to inspect!" Yang Zhi said with a smile. "It's only a day to get on the airship from here to go to Shangjing. But the cable telegram from Kunling to Shangjing has not yet started to be set up. I didn't have time to notify Ma Gong to prepare a banquet to welcome you. Tian Kang, are you there too?"
"I won't go." Tian Kang smiled.
Chapter completed!