Chapter 346 Bumblebee Heavy Fighter

Huang He's current impatience made Old Dai, who was secretly observing from the side, extremely happy, and even felt like he could win back a city with the Lend-Lease Act.

This new friend of mine has many advantages.

He is not only knowledgeable, but also a highly educated scientific researcher. At the same time, he has made achievements in diplomacy and governance, and has a bit of the style of a hexagonal warrior.

It is harder than climbing to the sky to make the other party lose face during a chat.

The most annoying thing is that this guy has a very bad personality when he is with me.

Others hit people but not their faces, but he just likes to get close to their faces and open his big breasts invisibly, and he will come up with something new every time they meet.

In a sense, this is even more annoying than the British showing the reverse V gesture.

Can I blame myself for surrendering? At that time, he was just a small brigadier general, and he basically had no say in the army, and he didn't even have the power to lead the armored forces to take the initiative to attack.

There is a reason for every grievance, and you can go to whoever signed in Foch's car. What's the point of always holding on to me?

Thinking of this, Lao Dai teased in a slightly smug tone:

"Mr. Huang, please calm down and wipe the saliva from the corners of your mouth."

"Does the navy make you so excited? If not, you can go to North Africa with me in two days, and I will have someone vacate the position of Governor of Algeria for you."

"When the time comes, you can go on any of our Free French warships you want."

Facing his friend's "ridicule", Huang He waved his hand casually.

As a time traveler who came back from the future, he has always had a special liking for things related to the navy, so he was fascinated when he saw the Lend-Lease Act of both parties just now.

Nothing else, just because the coastline of the motherland is too long, and it is urgent to establish a systematic and professional navy.

The helplessness of the later generations of land artillery on ships, the pain of having a sea without defense, and the memory of the naval commander needing to borrow boats from local fishermen to inspect the islands, should be kept in his heart forever.

Of course, Huang He has never been a person who talks badly. Looking at his smug French friend, he couldn't help but complain:

"Old Dai, today I finally know what it means to be shameless and invincible. In terms of the skill of eating soft rice and hard food, you can definitely rank in the top five in the world."

"This Lend-Lease Act, you and the Viet Minh have definitely taken advantage of it. Let's not talk about the advisory group and the price of equipment. The air routes in the agreement alone will consume countless manpower and material resources."

"What's more, you Free France only have a few warships now, and the Bain and Richelieu are not in your battle sequence. In my opinion, you came to the Republic of China this time to get something for nothing."

After these words came out, Old Dai was immediately embarrassed.

In his perspective, the current German III was carrying the thunderous force on the Eastern Front of Europe and piercing the hearts of the Russians. If General Dong hadn't acted in time in times of crisis, the Russians would probably have been pushed behind the AA line.

The situation on the African battlefield was also unclear, and Montgomery and Rommel could not tell the winner for a while.

In this world war, neither side dared to pat their chests and guarantee that they could achieve the final victory.

If they, Free France, failed to successfully counterattack, then the terms of the Lend-Lease Act, except for the Naval Advisory Group, would really be empty promises as Huang He said.

After a moment, Lao Dai adjusted his state and mood, and said again with a firm look in his eyes:

"Dear Huang, we are all soldiers defending our country. Shouldn't we fight with the awareness of dying if we don't succeed and with an indomitable attitude? What kind of hero is it to be afraid before fighting!"

"Although the road ahead will inevitably be difficult, we will definitely defeat Germany and all other enemies. As for the surface ships and the Naval Advisory Group, since we promised you, you will definitely do it!

"Besides, we are comrades! I believe you should understand the power contained in this word better than me. "

As the leader of a force, Lao Dai naturally knew that his side had taken a great advantage in the agreement, and the allies more or less had some intention of selling kidneys to aid France.

This time when he came to the Republic of China, he did not think of contacting the desperate war fox at first, but went straight to the mountain city to the fruit preserves to find the bald head to discuss matters related to Southeast Asia.

After all, there are two large provinces between the border area and Indochina, even if the other party has money and people, it is too far away to rush.

As expected, Lao Dai's journey to the fruit preserves was not smooth.

Faced with the French who came to beg for food, although the bald head gave the ally the greatest respect on the surface, he would forcefully change the subject whenever it came to aid, like a businessman who would not listen to oil or salt.

In the eyes of the top management of the fruit preserves, the British and Americans can It was real money and equipment.

The former transported a large amount of supplies through the Burma Road, and the latter was a guiding light for our side now and in the future.

If they asked us to send an expeditionary force to Southeast Asia, it would be understandable. Now that Free France has fallen into the tiger's field in Africa, what qualifications do you have to ask us to come out?

Even if I, Baldy, am kind-hearted, I can't pay for you to fight.

Of course, Lao Dai's trip was not without gain.

Before leaving, Baldy verbally agreed in his personal name that if the Japanese were defeated and fled in the future, the preserved fruit could be managed before the French sent troops to take over Indochina.

In desperation, Lao Dai could only hold on to his last hope and secretly go to the Eight Offices of Shancheng to try his luck with the ideological crusaders.

But I never thought that this trip would actually yield unexpected results. The well-meaning comrades not only agreed to send an advisory team, but were even willing to sign the Lend-Lease Act and provide certain assistance.

You must know that it is an air route of two thousand kilometers. This kind of thing may not be possible even in the motherland in its heyday.

After hearing the word "comrade", Huang He looked at Lao Dai up and down with meaningful eyes, then he put away his playful smile and said:

"I don't know why the Desperate Foxes and the ideological crusaders made such a decision, but now that the Lend-Lease Act and the Agreement have been officially signed, we will definitely fulfill them with quality and quantity."

"You should also work harder in Africa and strive to integrate your forces to capture Vichy as soon as possible. I'm still waiting to see Richelieu fight Nagato."

Although Lao Dai did not tell the reason for joining the Viet Minh, Huang He, who was familiar with history and had a good strategic vision, had already guessed the general outline of the matter.

In the original timeline, Free France did not attach importance to Indochina.

After all, their homeland and navy were gone, and they simply did not have the energy or ability to reach out to Southeast Asia, let alone a certain number of Japanese troops there.

Instead of trying thankless ways to send troops, it would be better to wait for the United States to jump islands and attack.

But now the situation has changed. In the most difficult days, France chose a path to fight the entire Europa alone.

If the plan succeeds, they can not only restore their former glory, but also achieve their great ideals.

In this way, Lao Dai must unite all available forces and quietly accumulate his own strength as much as possible in the chaotic days.

Otherwise, even if it successfully counterattacks the homeland, France will inevitably continue to decline.

During World War I, Daiying transformed from a world hegemon to a regional hegemon. In this war, it is estimated that Britain will be reduced to an isolated island.

France does not want to experience this kind of weakness firsthand.

After hearing Huang He's words, Lao Dai suppressed his inner excitement, then took the other person's hand and said:

"Okay! It seems that my choice is indeed the right one!"

"When we last met, I said you were a businessman. Now I take it back. You are a noble person who is free from vulgar taste!"

Hearing this, Huang He waved his hands repeatedly. He was not someone who would behave after getting an advantage.

From the perspective of the current era, this Lend-Lease Bill is definitely a big loss for the Border Region. But from the perspective of future generations' experience, my family is simply making a fortune.

Others don't know the outcome of World War II, how can he, a time-traveler, not know?

Don't look at the fact that the Free French navy is now very poor, with only three or two kittens and puppies.

But as long as you wait patiently for two years, the Bain and Richelieu and a number of surface ships will return.

As long as Lao Dai normally fulfills the terms of the Lend-Lease Act, the Eighth Route Army only needs to pay a certain amount of infantry and artillery weapons in exchange for ten-year rights to use a battle fleet led by an aircraft carrier and a top-level battleship.

Although the Bain is old and even the hangar is pitifully small, it is still an aircraft carrier with combat effectiveness.

In another year, all countries will discover the fact that beyond-visual-range naval warfare is the way to go. By then, no matter how powerful surface ships are, aircraft carriers will be their tactical center.

What's more, when the People's Navy equipped the Liaoning ship, it was seventy years later.

A Lend-Lease Act can allow the border areas to possess aircraft carriers more than half a century ahead of schedule. This is not Qin Shihuang's touch of the switch: he has won. Ten years is enough time for the Navy to train a combat-effective force.

As for the advisory group, it was even more important in Huang He's eyes.

Although he had just had a detailed chat with the crusaders who had no ideological affiliation, he did not believe that an all-powerful god who could write a treatise on conquering Mongolia would not be able to see how chaotic the South China Sea would be in the future.

Now that a main force group is stationed, wouldn't it be a lot more proactive when the borders are redrawn at the end of the war?

Just as Huang He was analyzing the pros and cons of the Lend-Lease Act, Lao Dai suddenly nudged him with his elbow, and then asked curiously:

"By the way, how exactly do your Eighth Route Army plan to open up an air route? As far as I know, the distance from your border area to Gaoping is a full two thousand kilometers."

"Right now, Sichuan and Yunnan provinces don't belong to you, so even if you want to take over, there's nothing you can do."

As soon as these words came out, Huang He hesitated for a moment before telling the truth.

The man in front of him is already an important partner in the border area. Even if he doesn't tell him about the air overlord transport aircraft, others will tell him.

It's just a matter of sooner or later.

"We have a transport aircraft with a maximum range of 6,276 kilometers. If it departs from the border area, it can make a round trip in nine hours."

"The only thing we need to worry about is the escort issue, but the Japanese don't have many fighter jets in the Republic of China. During transportation, they should launch a large-scale battle to attract the attention of the enemy's army aviation."

"If we wait another year, we can even develop and manufacture a heavy-duty fighter escort with a range of more than 4,000 kilometers and a speed of not less than 700 kilometers per hour."

"I've already thought of a name for it. It's called Bumblebee!"

Hearing this, Lao Dai looked at Huang He with a crazy look.

A transport aircraft with a maximum range of 6,276 kilometers? The speed is not less than 400 kilometers per hour? What kind of incredible technology is this? This kind of thing has never been heard of in Britain, the United States, or the Soviet Union.

Is this something that humans can create?

As for the heavy fighter with a range of more than 4,000 kilometers and a top speed of no less than 700 kilometers per hour, Lao Dai even thought Huang He was a lunatic.

If there really is such a thing, then the handsome fighters of the United Kingdom and the P38 of the ugly country should simply stop the production line now. Isn't it better to just come to the Republic of China to line up and place orders to buy aircraft!

Facing the doubts of the new comrades, Huang He showed a disdainful expression.

"What era is it, you are still questioning the research and development capabilities of our border area."

"If you let the people of Super Marlin Company come to Taiyuan now, they will have to kneel down and learn from me how to upgrade the Spitfire. In terms of the strength of aviation engines, we still have to look at our Shaanxi Aircraft."

"For specific details, you should wait for the specific plan of our Eighth Route Army Air Force."

"Okay."

The heavy fighter that Huang He just mentioned is not the third-generation fighter of the ugly country in later generations. The Hornet he mentioned is the final upgraded version of the Mosquito fighter.

It is one of the products after this system upgrade, and it requires a military factory that is recognized as a fighter manufacturer by the system to unlock it.

As a piston fighter at the end of World War II, it can carry four Mark 5 Western guns, two thousand-pound bombs, and fly at a maximum speed of 780 kilometers per hour in level flight. It is definitely the best choice for opening long-distance air transport routes.

After talking about business, it was time for lunch.

Huang He took the frightened Old Dai out of the room, and the two were going to go to the cafeteria of the headquarters for lunch together.

On the way, he suddenly thought of something very important, and then asked nervously:

"You should have come with the Viet Minh, did that Old Hu mention who he was going to invite as the leader of the advisory group."

"It seems to be a major general named Chen, I don't know the details." (End of this chapter)