"You're really brave, kid. It took me an infantry brigade to build an airport. You three security regiments want to build an airport. Do you have pilots?"

Li Shaoyi was amused by this kid. A security corps equipped with a military airport is a rare thing not only in China but also abroad.

"Brigade Commander, we can't underestimate people like that. The Northeast Air Force is full of talented people. Some of them went to the Nanjing National Government, but some are waiting for their chance in Peking. I haven't been idle during this period. I've already recruited seven or eight of them."

Zhao Jiasheng looked like he was showing off a treasure, and of course what he said was the truth. After those pilots came to Peiping, they all had a hard time. There were not enough people in Nanjing, and other warlords could not afford to support an air force, so they could only do odd jobs in Peiping.

After Zhao Jiasheng knew about this, he would bring some comfort items whenever he had a break. This guy used his own salary, plus all kinds of canned food, to infiltrate this group. He has already fooled seven or eight people so far.

"Okay, have these people give it a try with Captain Li of the Aviation Regiment. If they're approved, I'll triple your initial expenses, no matter how much you spent. Bring all the laborers you brought with you. We do need to build an airport in Chifeng, but don't start construction blindly. Have Captain Li send some people over; they have experience building airports."

Li Shaoyi was delighted when he heard this. "Am I the kind of person who's afraid of spending money? I'm just worried about not having anyone. If I had someone, spending money wouldn't matter!"

The other two were a little envious. Why hadn't we thought of this back in Peking? It was all done by that kid Zhao Jiasheng. But if we built an airport in Chifeng, we could call for air support at any time. The distance from Chengde to Chifeng is over 200 kilometers, so at the speed of airplanes these days, it would take about half an hour.

It’s not too far away, but if they have it there, they can take off and fight at any time, and aircraft reconnaissance is another matter.

The three of them happily went to ask Captain Li for people. Li Shaoyi also asked for funds from the logistics department and formed a transport team. There must have been a long line of cars between Chifeng and Chengde.

Building railways is not very realistic now. In addition to the lack of engineers, the most important thing is that there is no place to buy the rails. However, building roads is not difficult for us. If we only need to meet military needs, it will not be a problem as long as we have enough cars and fuel.

"Reporting to the Brigade Commander, the call is from the Jinling office."

When Wang Zihan reported, Li Shaoyi was also surprised. The telephone line was finally connected. It could be connected from Chengde to Beiping. The telephone line between Beiping and Jinling had been connected for a long time, and now it only needed to be transferred once.

"You have something to say."

Li Shaoyi picked up the phone. After the line was connected, this was the first time he spoke with Jinling in Chengde.

"Commander, many departments in Jinling have issued orders. I hope you can spare some time to visit Jinling."

Li Sibei's bitter voice came over. Li Shaoyi had made so much trouble in Chengde, and Jinling wanted Li Shaoyi to go for a face-to-face interview. Isn't this nonsense?

"Then tell them that if anyone can help me deal with these several divisions of devils, I will go to Nanjing for meetings every day."

Li Shaoyi said unhappily, "You still have to go to a meeting at this time. Your government is so dogmatic."

"I've already told them, but the situation this time is really different. Four divisions of Japanese troops, plus the original ones, is almost equivalent to an all-out war. All the major government offices in Nanjing are on fire, and they're even preparing to move all the major government offices in Peking south."

Li Sibei will naturally let Li Shaoyi block what can be blocked, but some cannot be blocked, so Li Shaoyi has to face what he should face.

"I definitely can't go to Jinling. Let them handle it."

Li Shaoyi is not used to these bureaucratic practices. When he has nothing to do, he can still follow your etiquette to do some things. But now the Japanese are about to move south, and I still have to go to Nanjing. Isn't this nonsense?

"Minister He of the Military and Political Department said that if you come to Nanjing, the 72nd Brigade can be reorganized into the 72nd Division, and it will be a reinforced division of the 3rd Brigade. Now that you have the Air Force under your command, the round trip will only take two days."

If Li Sibei talked about something else, Li Shaoyi would definitely hang up the phone, but if she talked about being able to be promoted to a division-level organization, this was no ordinary matter.

The Stuka bomber can accommodate two people: a pilot and a rear machine gunner. Li Shaoyi can sit in the rear machine gunner's position. The maximum range can reach 1,200 kilometers.

From Chengde to Jinling, you only need to refuel once in Beijing and you can reach Jinling, which is no problem.

"Go and bargain with them again. Say that the war on the front lines is urgent and the Japanese army will be boarding the train in the Northeast in a week. If we go to Nanjing now, our losses will be huge. Also, tell them that we can go to Nanjing, but the price for a division is not enough."

Li Shaoyi briefly explained and left the rest to Li Sibei. This girl is very cunning and it would be a waste if she is not used to fool those old foxes in the National Government.

"Then I have a personal request. Can I let my eldest brother fly you back? My grandfather was furious when he came back, and I get scolded every day. Let my eldest brother try it too."

When she was about to hang up the phone, Li Sibei made a personal request, but Li Shaoyi didn't dare to agree to it. He had to ask Captain Li first.

After hanging up the phone, Li Shaoyi asked Li Qiankun to come over, told him about the matter, and let him make his own decision.

"If I just go home to face my grandfather, I have too much work to do and I can't let go right now. But if the brigade commander goes to Nanjing for a meeting, I have to come and be the pilot."

There are many meanings in Li Qiankun's words. Li Shaoyi is now in a high position, and some Japanese are ready to kill Li Shaoyi. After flying into the sky, there will be many uncertain factors, and there are also many traitors on the side of the National Government.

But if Li Qiankun and Li Shaoyi were on the same plane, these people would be more or less wary considering the huge power of the Li family.

Li Shaoyi also knew what Li Qiankun meant. He patted the guy on the shoulder and told him to get ready. The negotiations with Li Sibei should be over soon. We should set off in a hurry without anyone knowing and catch them off guard...

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