Bright Sword: Leading the Special Operations Squadron to Fight the Japs

When the former Northeast 16th Army is expanded into an army group, the independent column will have 18 armies, about 108 million infantry, plus direct-affiliated troops, about 120 million ground forces.

Although this scale of military force and equipment is invincible and has no rivals within China, it is a bit inadequate when placed between two superpowers.

Country E, with which the relationship is somewhat bad now, has a population of 500 million, and the M Army is even more terrifyingly strong, with an army of 600 million, a navy of 300 million, and an air force of 287 million.

Therefore, if China wants to stand tall among the nations of the world after the end of World War II, it must establish a strong national defense system.

Therefore, Wang Meng decided to suggest to Li Yunlong that he should reorganize the "my mother's army". According to historical records, my mother's army now has a total of about 50 troops, including 25 Eighth Route Army troops, 2 New Fourth Army troops, and more than guerrillas.

因此，王猛决定将这八十万人的部队改造成以G43半自动步枪、Mp40、MG42为轻武器，以50毫米迫击炮、81毫米迫击炮、75步兵炮、150毫米步兵炮为步兵支援武器的轻装步兵。

While there was no war in China, they quickly carried out reorganization and training, and changed it into 5 army groups and 15 armies, totaling 45 infantry divisions.

"Okay, I'll discuss the specifics. Anyway, we only provide training guidance and weapons and equipment, and we don't participate in the command, so there shouldn't be any problem.

After all, we are still a family, and I always feel that the day for us to go home is coming soon!"

"Well, Lao Zhao has gone to the coastal areas to arrange the transformation work, so the task of negotiation is handed over to you. I will go to prepare the weapons and equipment and the instructor training group.

By the way, Lao Li, when you go to discuss this, ask them to select educated soldiers to study in the various colleges of the National Defense University, reserve talents in advance, and equip them with artillery and armored troops in the future."

"OK, no problem!"

After the conquest of Northeast China, the heavy industrial base was put into full operation, providing a variety of raw materials for military and civilian factories.

In addition, because of the defeat of the Kwantung Army, the system has unlocked the J-5 blueprints; because of the capture of Port Arthur, the blueprints of the Type 051 destroyer have been unlocked.

The Ship Research Institute plans to establish shipyards in Dalian, Shanghai, Huludao and Wuhan, each with its own strengths and cross-integration.

Dalian Shipyard mainly produces aircraft carriers, destroyers, training ships and icebreakers.

Shanghai Shipyard produces frigates and amphibious landing ships.

Huludao Bohai Shipyard mainly produces submarines.

Wuhan Shipyard produces small ships such as gunboats, minesweepers, and torpedo boats.

To this end, once the technical personnel who have studied in the aircraft carrier formation, ship research institute and shipyard return to China, they can immediately transform the Dalian Shipyard and start the imitation and trial production work.

In addition, aircraft manufacturing plants have also taken root in many places. I have opened branches in Pingshun, Shanghai, Shenyang and other places.

Moreover, the aviation schools under the Aviation College of Pingshun University have also taken root everywhere. According to Wang Meng's plan, within two years, at least 10,000 qualified pilots must be trained to meet the requirements of the Air Force, Navy Aviation and Army Aviation.

In short, with the "help" of 140 million Japanese prisoners of war and expatriates, the Independent Column was the first to recover from the pain of World War II.

At this time in the Philippine waters, the Japanese gathered their last warships, preparing for a decisive battle with Country M.

The anti-fascist alliance led by Country M assembled 17 aircraft carriers, 18 escort aircraft carriers, 12 battleships, 24 cruisers, 141 destroyers, and about 1500 aircraft.

The Japanese assembled 4 aircraft carriers, 9 battleships, 19 cruisers, 34 destroyers, and about 200 aircraft (with support from about 500 land-based aircraft stationed in the Philippines and Taiwan).

In the Leyte Gulf, if the Japanese looked carefully, they would see several warships with different military flags, and except for a few M Army instructors on Jinjiang, the rest had Oriental faces.

That is the first aircraft carrier formation of the Independent Column!

Fleet aircraft carrier 001 Shanxi (Yorktown class, 90 aircraft) and light aircraft carrier 002 Inner Mongolia (Langley class, 30 aircraft).

Battleships 101 Taiyuan, 102 Yuncheng, and 103 Changzhi (all three are North Carolina class).

Light cruisers 201 Huhe, 202 Baotou, 203 Xilin Gol, and 204 Bayannur (all Cleveland class).

另外水下还有三艘潜艇，分别编号401长城1号、402长城2号、403长城三号（均为河豚级）。

Wang Meng spent a lot of money to get this from Country M, along with several supply ships, troop transport ships, and a training ship.

In the Battle of Leyte Gulf, the Independent Column sent the first aircraft carrier formation, on the one hand to shut up the Americans who were clamoring about the Yalta Agreement, and on the other hand to give Chen Shaokuan a chance to command the navy in actual combat.

On the eve of the battle, Li Yunlong walked back and forth in the Pingshun Command Center like a clockwork, making Wang Meng dizzy.

"Old Li, stop walking around here. I feel dizzy when I see you!"

"Mengzi, how can you sit still at this critical moment? Tell me, how can you sit still!"

Wang Meng spread his hands helplessly, then picked up the teacup and took a sip of water.

"When? Isn't the country peaceful? Except for some locusts jumping around in the Pearl River Delta?"

"No, you have a bigger picture. I'm talking about the sea! We spent a lot of money to get these aircraft carriers and cruisers, but we haven't even seen them. Why are you sending them to work for the Americans? What if they get damaged?"

"Oh, I've told you eight hundred times, this time you're mainly here to observe, follow behind and if there's a chance of a group fight, take advantage of the chaos and fire a few shots. I've told Chen Shaokuan several times!

Besides, didn't I ask you for permission in advance? I told you to let our navy show up and gain some experience, so that they can handle things on their own if they encounter any problems in the future, instead of being completely newbies."

Of course Li Yunlong refused to admit it now. He originally thought that he was just shouting in the back like in a gang fight to hold up the scene, but now he has to roll up his sleeves and do it himself?

No! I can’t bear to do that!

"Mengzi, is it too late to ask them to withdraw now? This is their first time in real combat, I still think it's better to stay away from them. If you can't save face, let me tell you!"

After Li Yunlong finished speaking, he was about to call his staff officer over to send a telegram, but was stopped by Wang Meng.

"Oh, they have all studied in Country M for two or three years, and they have also fought many battles on Country M warships. There is no problem. There are also Country M instructors on board!"

"Following someone else's ship to fight? How can that be the same as commanding an entire fleet by yourself? Quick, quick, call them back!"

Wang Meng raised his hand to look at his watch, then spread his hands helplessly again.

"There's no other way. The fight has already started!"