Anti-Japanese War: When I get promoted, the system will explode with soldiers

"It's absolutely feasible. I just collected the materials from the construction site. I found that the land here can be leveled a little bit, so we can take off and land fighter jets."

Li Shaoyi didn't want to put too much pressure on Li Qiankun and the others, so he was about to push him away, but Li Qiankun came in from outside, and Li Shaoyi just happened to introduce the two of them to each other.

"Oh, Commander Li, that's great! When we're out there, the biggest danger is not knowing where the Japanese are. Even though we've sent out scouts, there are always some that we miss. I was ambushed by the Japanese, and more than a dozen of my brothers died. If we had the Air Force to scout for us, it would at least make up for half of our mistakes."

Chu Jingping was telling the truth. In such a vast land, even if we sent out more scouts, it would be impossible for us to figure out everything around us. But if we had a reconnaissance plane above our heads, we would have a clear view of the surrounding situation.

"It's better not to call me Commander Li. Our brigade commander hasn't even called himself Commander Li yet, and you're calling me that first. This is my new air force development plan. For now, let's organize all these planes into an air force regiment. Just call me Commander Li."

Li Qiankun said somewhat embarrassedly that although Li Shaoyi appointed him as the commander of the Air Force, there were only 24 planes at present, so it was possible to turn it into an air force regiment.

"It's just a name. You just said we can take off. When will it take off?"

Li Shaoyi didn't care about this. As long as you can help me get the Air Force going, I can ask your superiors to salute you. What's wrong? Everything is for the anti-Japanese war.

"We'll be working non-stop today and tomorrow, day and night. I estimate it should be almost done by tomorrow afternoon."

After hearing Li Qiankun's words, both of them were very happy. In fact, Li Qiankun was even happier than them.

I was used to flying biplanes in Jinling, and now I can fly a single-wing all-metal plane. I felt like a cat scratching its head and wanted to take off immediately, but the ground conditions were not good, so I could only wait patiently.

"Then I'll go do my own thing first. I have to thank Captain Li very much tonight. Let's have a couple more drinks."

Chu Jingping knew that Li Qiankun was coming, so there must be something else. Let's not be a light bulb here. We don't belong to the same department, so it's nonsense to discuss it.

The first thing submitted was an air force development plan. In addition to Chengde Airport, at least three airports must be established in Rehe to prevent our air force from being paralyzed after Chengde Airport was bombed.

The second issue is about the training of pilots. We need to set up an aviation school and recruit people from Jinling.

"Will poaching people from Jinling cause them to resent it?"

Li Shaoyi's system survives on the basis of organization. If it causes resentment in Nanjing, and if his organization cannot be expanded, it will be troublesome if the Japanese army attacks in the future.

"Of course it will resent them. Our visit here has already caused them resentment, but I also know how to quell their anger. After the Northeast Air Force moved south, they had fewer planes and more pilots. This can be said to be a huge disadvantage. Don't you have quite a few planes? You can find a way to sell them a batch, and their anger will be quenched."

Li Qiankun was also very clear about the situation in Jinling.

People in Jinling have been buying planes from abroad, but they can only buy a batch of second-tier planes. They spend a lot of money, but their combat effectiveness is not improved. Li Shaoyi's planes are all the most advanced. Even if the price is a little higher, it is much better than wasting money.

In fact, a few years ago, there was a craze for building an air force in the country. There were many donations from all over the country. There was even a saying that one county had one airplane. Every county had to donate money to buy an airplane.

Unfortunately, these planes were not bought in the end. As for who was the one who interfered and who took the money that he shouldn't have taken, Li Qiankun was not in a position to say it. It involved some powerful people in the upper class of Jinling, so those who should keep their mouths shut had to keep their mouths shut. Even at his level, he couldn't say anything nonsense.

"That's no problem at all. Even changing the pilot is no problem!"

Li Shaoyi's words made Li Qiankun dumbfounded. These days, buying and selling airplanes is a seller's market. You must have good international relations with others and have a lot of money to buy an airplane.

But training pilots is not that difficult, mainly because the aircraft of this era are different from those in the 21st century. They are simpler to operate and do not have so many requirements for the environment in various places. Otherwise, how could a simple airport be built in just a few days?

"I know I shouldn't ask this question, but I still want to know how many planes you can actually produce. You don't know how valuable these planes are."

Li Qiankun really couldn't help it. He also knew what Li Shaoyi had said before. He had to pay in cash to buy this batch of planes from the Junkers. According to what he knew, such planes would cost at least 60,000 to 80,000 US dollars each in the international market. If you want urgent delivery, the price might even double. How rich are you, old man?

"The planes aren't important; the most important thing is the pilots. Having so many planes parked without pilots capable of flying them is pointless, isn't it? Can all the people you brought with you take off?"

Li Shaoyi is a person who came from the 21st century. Of course he knows what is most important. Compared with the airplane and the pilot, the pilot is of course the most important.

Unfortunately, there is no such saying in this era. Even in some European and American countries, unless you are an ace pilot, you will not be taken seriously. The plane is the most important thing.

"I've had them undergo acclimatization training over the past two days. Tomorrow, I'll conduct a test flight myself and then let them get used to it. There shouldn't be any problems. They're all top-notch pilots."

Li Qiankun said very confidently that this is because the operation of aircraft in this era is relatively simple. If it were in the 21st century, if you wanted to fly an aircraft of a certain country, you would have to be trained for a while because there were so many instruments and buttons on it.

That evening, Li Shaoyi held a grand welcome banquet to welcome Li Qiankun and his party from Jinling.

Far away in Nanjing, Li Sibei and Wu Zhenkui were having a rough time. Director Zhou of the Air Force Committee scolded them harshly, demanding an explanation from their 72nd Brigade, which comprised over twenty talented individuals from various fields.