Chapter 970: 971 Never counteroffer

Chapter 970: 971 Never counteroffer

 Chapter 970971 Never counteroffer

This state is very close to the state of the Japanese aviation force during World War II. Even Qin and Shu were not as good as Japan during World War II in this regard.

The training of Japanese aviation force pilots during World War II was also aristocratic training: young people engaged in pilot training were carefully selected, with outstanding educational level, and they were all social elites.

 Because ordinary Japanese people during World War II had very little exposure to machinery and flying, their foundation was almost zero and they could only be cultivated from scratch.

 So before the outbreak of World War II, the pilots of the Japanese aviation force were well-trained elites. After actual combat training, they immediately possessed strong combat capabilities.

However, such pilots cannot be replenished in a short period of time, because there are only so many basic seedlings, one will die and one will be lost. The subsequent supplements will not have time to accumulate and settle, and the quality is just not good enough.

This situation was similar in the Republic of China: the literacy rate was low, and only a relatively small number of social elites with a little foundation could be used to train pilots. Therefore, many pilots in the Republic of China were from prominent families.

The problem is, these aristocratic princes and academic masters are gone when they are gone, and they are dead when they are dead. It is almost impossible to add them: because others besides these people have never seen an airplane in their lives, are illiterate, and are chronically malnourished and can't even spin in circles. All will fall.

Japan is actually the same: after the whole society trained a group of pilots, there was a huge gap in the remaining civilians. They had no way to continue to be trained as pilots, so Japan's elite pilots were lost in several battles such as Midway Island. Once it’s gone, it can’t be replenished.

The same is true for the problems of Qin and Shu: their technological progress was forcibly improved by the Tang Empire's dry land plucking, and the social structures of these countries are still in the same state as they were more than ten years ago.

The literacy rate of ordinary people is very low, 95% of them have never gone to school, and 99% of them have never even touched an airplane.

Even in recent years, more than 70% of the people have never even taken a train. If we expect these people to become pilots, it would be easier to kill them.

What is even more tragic is that whether it is Qin or Shu, their own pilot training capabilities are almost zero. If you can barely educate a few rookies to fly civilian transport aircraft, it may be possible, but training fighter pilots is a waste of time.

It’s not that it’s completely impossible, but it’s that the rookie pilots they trained are basically capable of getting the plane into the sky and barely bringing it back to land.

After losing more than one-third of their pilots, both Qin and Shu rarely sent their bombers to provoke each other.

 Fighters also operate in areas controlled by one's own side, in order to be able to return to the unit to fight immediately after being shot down and parachuting.

 Compared to airplanes, pilots are more valuable. This is already the consensus of most countries—even the Tang Dynasty.

Unlike other countries, Tang’s national situation is similar to that of the United States before World War II: the Tang Empire has the largest number of pilots in the world and the largest and most reliable pilot training capabilities.

In normal times, many people in the Tang Empire were exposed to flying: the Datang Empire even used airplanes to spray pesticides on many farms, and these pilots were all taught in civil aviation training schools.

What makes pilots from many countries ashamed is that these pilots who usually fly planes to spray pesticides on the farms of the Tang Empire have much better flying skills than the pilots from these countries.

 At least these Datang pilots who flew pesticide planes had no problem at all if they immediately switched careers to fly transport bombers when the war broke out.

 And the Tang Empire’s own fighter pilot training is even more unparalleled in the world. Their pilots have undergone the most rigorous training and are highly skilled. The aircraft they fly can also be said to be the best in the world.

Therefore, the combat loss rate of the pilots of the Datang Empire is extremely low. Low losses mean that more pilots can survive after actual combat and accumulate their skills and experience.

On the other hand, the literacy rate of the Datang Empire may be the highest in the world. Various night schools and training institutions, coupled with a complete compulsory education system and a university system, make the education penetration rate of the Datang Empire astonishingly high.

 This is not as simple as having a high literacy rate, but that many young people in the Tang Empire understood the principles of flight, understood mechanical structures, and had been exposed to a lot of related knowledge in school.

 Coupled with the good life in the Tang Empire, young people have balanced and adequate nutrition, so they are healthier and stronger. Therefore, when selecting pilots, there are more qualified people.

With many advantages, the Datang Empire has a larger pilot reserve base. As long as there is demand, the Datang Empire can continue to train pilots and expand the pilot team in a short period of time.

 This is the huge advantage brought by the modern education system, economic system, and mobilization system. It seems not to be noticed by people on weekdays, but at critical moments, it becomes a factor in measuring the strength of a country. Unfortunately, other countries cannot do this. They can only be like Japan during World War II. They seem to be showing off their teeth and claws, but in fact they lack the foundation. They can bully the weak, but when they encounter a strong enemy, their secrets are revealed immediately.

Of course, in this different world, everyone is taught by the same master, and they can't break any tricks... They are all "Japan, a different world" with abnormally advanced technology. Everyone is like a bear. As long as they don't compete with the Tang Empire, there is actually nothing no problem.

Since no one has the ability to train pilots anymore, we only have about the same number of pilots, so we don’t have to worry about the other party training more pilots to surpass us, and we can remain evenly matched.

As a military adviser stationed by the Tang Empire in the Qin State, Zhou Huaiyuan was also among the people attending the meeting. It's just that he chose a corner and tried his best not to participate in Qin's strategic discussions.

 Why were foreign generals like Zhou Huaiyuan allowed to participate in such a confidential meeting? This is actually the intention of Qin's senior officials. They hope that the Tang Empire can support Qin, and preferably give Qin enough support in subsequent wars.

For example, some aircraft or machine tools can be exported to Qin through the Dahua Empire: Anyway, with the influence of the Tang State, taking the Dahua route is not really impossible.

"General Zhou, what do you think of the current situation?" Even though he chose a less conspicuous position, Zhou Huaiyuan was still noticed by many people. Ying Ke, the prime minister of Qin, lowered his voice and asked Zhou Huaiyuan's opinion.

“The Qin army is indeed brave, but logistics is still a big problem.” Zhou Huaiyuan was not stingy and answered.

Anyway, his job here is to bring goods. Pointing out some problems of the Qin army at this time will also facilitate his future promotion of Datang Group's military equipment.

"Sigh... I read the report you wrote before, general, and proposed to purchase 100,000 military vehicles... I was opposed to it at that time. Now it seems that the general is far-sighted, but he is short-sighted." Ying Ke sighed and praised Zhou Huaiyuan belittled himself again, and his attitude was very magnanimous.

Zhou Huaiyuan smiled: "Prime Minister, you don't have to blame yourself. Last year, the budget for purchasing 100,000 military vehicles that you opposed was spent on building railways and airports...and it was not wasted. Now, aren't these railways also in use? "

Qin's budget is limited, but Qin's budget is indeed used in the right places: although it does not purchase a large number of military vehicles, Qin has built new railways and several airports. These infrastructures have indeed improved Qin's economy. The speed of military mobilization also improved Qin's civilian transportation efficiency.

"Does General Zhou have a solution to the current war situation?" Another general joined the discussion, the royal general Ying'an who had just come over.

 He is the younger brother of King Qin Yingduo and is the most trusted military general of King Qin. He has a very high status in the Qin State, similar to Feng Kezhi, the great general in the early years of the Great China Empire.

This "Military God" of the Qin State had a very good personal relationship with Zhou Huaiyuan. His son even studied with Zhou Huaiyuan and was exposed to a lot of advanced military theoretical knowledge.

"What can I do...Is just to improve supplies and attack with all my strength." Zhou Huaiyuan answered the other party's question naturally: "If Shu is really allowed to survive the first three months, then Qin will probably have to eat Big loss.”

What he said was also the judgment of Yingduo Yingke and others: once Shu can continuously receive supplies from Chu and Tang, Qin will become passive.

At the end of the strong crossbow, the force cannot penetrate Lu's silk. When Qin's strong troops are lost, Shu can use its better economy and more resources to consume Qin.

"General Zhou, we hope to purchase another batch of machine tools and equipment from your country to build another automobile production plant. In addition, we also hope that your country can help us urgently train a group of fighter pilots... I don't know if it is possible." Ying Duo At this time, he also came over and asked.

"Transportation may be a little troublesome, but I think...as long as profits can be guaranteed, there is still room for operation." Zhou Huaiyuan replied confidently.

 He knew that even in a war, the Great China Empire would definitely give face to the Tang Empire. It is not impossible to transport a batch of supplies to Qin.

This may be the only good news Ying Duo has heard in the past month. A smile appeared on his face, and he was obviously really happy: "Then please ask General Zhou for your help! We will make the list later. Leave it to the general, the cost... we will never bargain."

He also knew that now was not the time to bargain. As long as the other party was willing to sell, he was already helping Qin.

 (End of this chapter)