Warlords: Rising from the Northwest Border and Sweeping Across the Powers

Chapter 861 It’s better to leave the remaining brave men to chase the poor bandits

As the Morning Light, Storm Bird, and Supersonic fleets began to evacuate the battlefield in an orderly manner, a bold idea suddenly flashed through Tsukawa Yoshiyasu's mind. He stared at the tactical screen with a flickering gaze, thinking about the possibility of a counterattack.

"Staff officer, contact the reserve formation immediately and inquire about their location." Tsukagawa Yoshiyasu gave the order quickly, with a barely perceptible hint of excitement in his voice.

"Yes, General!" The staff officer immediately took action and contacted the reserve formation. However, the response he received made Tsukawa Yoshiyasu slightly stunned - the three reserve formations had not yet entered the battlefield.

This unexpected news made a bolder idea flash through Tsukawa Yoshiyasu's mind. He pondered for a moment, then sneered, "Send a message to the reserve formation, tell them to stay hidden and not rush into the battle. We can use this to lure the enemy deep into our territory and implement a counter-encirclement tactic."

However, Tsukagawa Yoshiyasu's plan had just taken shape, but he did not expect that the Chinese side had already laid another net. On the other side of the battlefield, a formation of 36 "Butcher Bird" FW190s entered the battlefield silently like a ghost. They used the cover of the clouds to launch a surprise attack from the flank, bringing great pressure to the evacuating Fuso formation.

"Enemy planes are attacking! On the flank! There are enemy planes on the flank!" exclaimed a pilot from the Morning Light formation, with a hint of fear in his voice.

"Keep calm, the entire formation turns immediately and engage the enemy!" Sato Ichiro quickly gave the order, and the Morning Light Formation quickly adjusted its direction and engaged in a fierce battle with the Blue Bird Formation.

However, the firepower and speed of the Bluebird formation were beyond imagination, and the Morning Light formation soon fell into a bitter battle. After paying a heavy price, Sato Ichiro had to reluctantly issue an order to evacuate.

At the same time, the Chinese ground command center also received the battle report from the Bluebird formation. The commanders quickly analyzed the battle situation and decided to pursue the victory.

"Attention all formations, the enemy planes are evacuating, launch pursuit operations immediately! Make sure they are completely defeated!" The commander's voice spread throughout the battlefield through the communicator.

The Chinese formations that received the order accelerated and chased the enemy planes in the direction of their evacuation. Their tactical coordination was seamless, and their firepower coverage was precise and intensive, making the Fuso formation feel unprecedented pressure.

In this sudden pursuit, the Fuso formation had to fight with all its might. However, with disadvantages in numbers, performance, tactical quality, etc., their resistance became increasingly weak. Finally, after paying a huge sacrifice, the three formations finally got rid of the pursuit and barely evacuated the battlefield. The Chinese formation continued to pursue forward in the joy of victory, preparing for the next battle.

The Bluebird formation drew elegant arcs in the blue sky. They were as sharp as hawks, constantly shuttling between the clouds, searching for any possible enemy traces. Suddenly, a subtle signal flashed on the radar screen of formation leader Wang Shou, and he immediately realized that it was the enemy formation hidden in the thick clouds.

"The target has been found. It's an enemy fighter formation of about twenty-one fighters, including twelve Diamond fighters and nine Falcon fighters, which are trying to hide in the clouds." Wang Shou quickly and calmly transmitted this key information back to the ground command center through the encrypted communication channel.

The atmosphere in the ground command center suddenly became tense. The commanders stared at the real-time battle situation on the screen, and various response strategies were running rapidly in their minds. After a brief discussion and weighing the pros and cons, the command center made a bold decision.

"Wang Shou's formation, even if this is an enemy conspiracy, we have to force our way in. Our goal is to inflict a severe blow to the enemy's air force and defeat their arrogance." The commander's voice came through the communicator.

Wang Shou smiled, indicating his recognition of the order and his anticipation for the upcoming battle. He quickly adjusted the formation's flight posture and gave the pilots orders in standard tactical terms: "Bluebird formation, everyone, pay attention, change course, and charge directly into the enemy formation. We must use speed and maneuverability to disrupt the enemy's formation and deal them a fatal blow."

"Understood!" The pilots responded one after another, their voices full of fighting spirit and confidence. They knew that this would be a tough battle, but they also understood that as the elite of the Chinese Air Force, they shouldered the heavy responsibility of defending the motherland's airspace.

Following Wang Shou's order, the Bluebird formation accelerated like an arrow from a bow, and rushed towards the direction of the Golden Mountain formation. The clouds rolled around them, as if they were nature's witness to this battle.

"Keep in formation and prepare to enter attack formation." Wang Shou continued to give orders. His voice was calm and clear, and was transmitted to the ears of every pilot through the communicator.

The Bluebird formation quickly adjusted its formation to form two sharp arrows, pointing to the two sides of the Jinshan formation. When approaching the target, they simultaneously turned on the airborne radar and weapon systems, preparing to launch a surprise attack on the enemy.

"Three, two, one, attack!" Wang Shou's voice rang out in the communication channel like a war drum.

Instantly, the FW190 fighters of the Bluebird formation launched a fierce attack on the Jinshan formation, carrying whistling shells and missiles like a tiger descending from the mountain. Although the Diamond and Falcon fighters had good performance, they were powerless in front of the speed and firepower of the Bluebird formation. The entire battlefield was instantly covered by artillery fire and explosions, and the air was filled with thick smoke and the smell of metal.

In this sudden encounter, the Jinshan formation fell into chaos and despair. They tried to organize a counterattack, but under the precise attack of the Bluebird formation, they seemed so weak and pale. In the end, after paying a heavy price, the Jinshan formation had to give up resistance and flee in all directions.

Half an hour later, as the afterglow of the setting sun gradually filled the sky, this unprecedented air battle finally came to an end.

In the sky, the roar of fighter planes gradually faded away, replaced by tranquility and peace.

Under the tight encirclement of the eight fighter formations of the Chinese Air Force, the Fuso Air Force suffered an unprecedented heavy blow. On the battlefield, wreckage and black smoke intertwined into a tragic picture. At least 60 Fuso fighters were shot down. They fell on this land like birds with broken wings, and could no longer soar in the blue sky.

Those fighter planes that survived the disaster also fled in all directions, leaving behind only a trail of panicked tracks.

The bomber squadron of the Fuso Air Force was not spared. In this brutal air battle, they lost nearly half of their bombers. These "air behemoths" that once soared into the sky and posed a huge threat to ground targets could only lie quietly on the battlefield and become victims of this battle.

The victory of the Chinese Air Force is not only reflected in the number of enemy planes shot down, but also in the fact that they initially gained air superiority in this airspace.

As the Fuso Air Force retreated, Chinese fighter planes began to fly freely in the sky. They either hovered at low altitude to scout the enemy situation, or patrolled at high altitude to ensure safety.

This sky, which was once controlled by the enemy, is now firmly in the hands of the Chinese Air Force.

At the same time, the Chinese army also received news of victory. They knew that the victory in this air battle paved the way for their landing operations. With the guarantee of air supremacy, the army was able to land smoothly and gain a foothold in the first place.

They quickly built fortifications, consolidated landing positions, and laid a solid foundation for subsequent combat operations.