NCCnovel Chapter 542 Wang Meng's Intentions
Chapter 542 Wang Meng's Intentions
Wang Meng had a look of disappointment on his face, then he took a deep puff of his cigarette and looked at the dark sky with melancholy.
"We tried our best to squeeze into Kunming City in the first place, in fact, it was to facilitate recruiting. At that time, our independent column was not well-known, and it was not as good as the Central Army. If we recruited soldiers in a remote place, people would really think we were some kind of heroes who gathered in the mountains!
But now it is different. We now have hundreds of thousands of troops, and our combat effectiveness is several times that of the Central Army. We are not worried about being too famous, but we have to consider that a big tree attracts wind.
Also, why should I choose the area near Kunming Wujiaba Airport?
The primary targets of attack in modern warfare are transportation hubs, railways, bridges, stations, and airports. Once the transportation lines are destroyed, supplies and reinforcements cannot arrive, so what's the point of fighting a war!
We set up the Yunnan base near the Wujiaba Airport. Once there is any disturbance, we can directly control the airport and turn it into a bridgehead.
As long as the airport is in our hands, we can continuously deliver supplies and troops with our air superiority and strong transportation capabilities.
As for why I chose Guandu Mountain, it is because Guandu Mountain is a commanding height within a radius of more than ten kilometers. As long as we control Guandu Mountain, Wujiaba Airport will be within our firepower range. At that time, whoever wants to land at Wujiaba Airport will have to listen to us!"
Mao Hang was shocked, not only because of Wang Meng's knowledge of Wujiaba Airport, but also because of his foresight.
When the Pacific War broke out in 1941, Kunming Wujiaba Airport became the only international import and export airport in China at that time.
In 1943, Wujiaba Airport was expanded again. The two parallel runways were extended to 2 meters each, one of which was converted into an asphalt road surface. Material warehouses, waiting rooms, medical clinics, as well as hotels, restaurants, shops and other supporting service facilities were built.
The airport has a total length of 2500 meters and an average width of 1300 meters, which was able to ensure the safe takeoff and landing and smooth flight of various military and civilian aircraft at the time.
Therefore, the importance of Wujiaba Airport is self-evident.
Based on the current situation, Wang Meng has predicted that the ownership or control of Wujiaba Airport will inevitably become the focus of competition among various forces in the future.
"Chief of Staff, you mean that we may be able to control Kunming Airport in the future!"
"Well, the general trend of the world is that after a long period of unity, there will be division, and after a long period of division, there will be unity. When the Japanese devils are driven out, it will be the moment when all the forces in the country will wrestle with each other!
Although we will do our best to avoid another war, sometimes things don't go as planned!"
Although Mao Hang had only been in China for a short time, China and Kunming had completely conquered him and made him fascinated.
The spring-like climate all year round and the clever but kind people are the most authentic things rooted in this land.
He didn't want to hear sentimentality or moralizing, but all the people in front of him and the things around him, when put together, amounted to that inexplicable feeling.
"Damn it! Maybe I should go back to Country M and smell the money and benefits. I seem to have fallen in love with this place!"
Wang Meng took the last puff of his cigarette and stepped on the cigarette butt.
"William should arrive at Kunming Airport tomorrow, right? After meeting him tomorrow, I will return to Pingshun. I will give you a rough idea of the construction of Guandu Mountain, and then I will send engineers to design and construct it. You can help recruit migrant workers and purchase various materials at that time.
By the way, if we can’t buy the materials, we will transport them from Pingshun. Because our construction machinery also has to be transported from Pingshun, so it’s a good idea!”
"Okay, can you elaborate?"
According to Wang Meng's idea, he wanted to hollow out Guandu Mountain and build a large number of permanent fortifications inside.
The primary mission of Guandu Mountain is air defense. Therefore, 88mm anti-aircraft guns and 37mm anti-aircraft guns are installed on the top of Guandu Mountain and the topmost circle to ensure that any aircraft that are not desired to appear over Kunming Wujiaba Airport in the future will be shot down immediately.
Because of the terrain, these anti-aircraft guns can easily reach Kunming Wujiaba Airport as long as they are laid flat. At that time, there is only one question: Who dares not to obey! ?
Secondly, a circle of artillery positions should be set up at the foot of Guandu Mountain, equipped with movable 150mm howitzers, 105mm howitzers, 150mm infantry guns and 75mm infantry guns.
In short, ensure a good combination of long and short ranges so that you can reach Kunming City and also attack the enemy in front of you.
In addition, a barracks that can accommodate at least one regiment must be built.
If a regiment is placed at the Wujiaba Airport, coupled with strong fortifications and fixed firepower points, it will be enough to withstand the attack of a division.
With the support of Wujiaba Airport, it would probably not be a problem to resist an army.
Mao Hang had to say that this was really a big deal.
"Director Mao, your first task next is to cooperate with our engineering team to complete the construction of Guandu Mountain and ensure that it is completed within one year!
Remember, as long as the problem can be solved with money, it is not a problem. "
Mao Hang chuckled. He just liked such a generous boss.
As long as there is money, won’t the progress of this project take off?
Not enough workers? Spend money to recruit them!
Not making enough progress? Work in three shifts!
In short, everything is easy as long as you have money!
Mao Hang patted his chest so hard that it made a loud noise.
"Commander, leave it to me! I will make sure to build the strongest fortress in Guandu Mountain!"
"Hey, don't make it so rigid. You have to build some villas or small Western-style buildings. This place may be the sanatorium of our independent column in the future!"
"Yes! Safety is accompanied by warmth, and warmth contains the taste of home!"
After Wang Meng finished speaking, he ran to Mao Hang's bed and fell asleep, leaving Mao Hang there in a daze.
The next day, when the sun was high in the sky, Wang Meng rubbed his eyes and was taken directly to Guandu Mountain by Mao Hang.
"Brother Wang Meng, you are finally here. I have cleared Guandu Mountain and the surrounding five kilometers. You can start construction without any worries!"
Long Yun came up to them with a smile. He now wished that the independent column would move out of Kunming city immediately so that there would be no more trouble.
Wang Meng also lamented that Long Yun was a man of action.
"Brother Lao Yun, that's troublesome! But I have a condition!"
Long Yun frowned. He had already done very well, why were there still conditions?
"you say?"
"What I mean is that there must have been a lot of families living in Guandu Mountain before, right? We are also considered to be the cuckoo in the magpie's nest. We have made them homeless and forced them to leave their homes, so we should give them some compensation. We will pay for this money from the independent column!"
Long Yun breathed a sigh of relief. So that was what it was. Of course he agreed.
Wang Meng also did a favor by sending water to Mao Hang, who distributed the silver dollars to the worried people in the name of Long Yun.
"Thank you, sir! I kowtow to you! These dollars are enough to buy a big house!"
Mao Hang hurriedly helped the common people up and pointed at Long Yun.
"It was originally necessary for combat, and it can be collected unconditionally. This is the compensation that our Chairman Yunnan Long has fought for for everyone!"