Hainan, inside a joint command headquarters.
At the launch meeting of the "reclamation" plan, representatives from various departments such as the military region, scientific research units, and administrative units sat around the sand table and discussed the specific implementation steps of the plan.
".Our soldiers are living a hard life!"
The old man named Hu Haibiao sitting in the middle sighed heavily and thought to himself.
Just now, everyone had listened to Wu Congrong's report. The information collected from the frontline officers and soldiers could be said to have stung the hearts of everyone present.
Yes, before that, they did know that the conditions on the sea were difficult. Some people had even gone there to visit and inspect, but no one had ever really been like those soldiers who had been stationed on the rocks on the sea for a long time. On the ground.
Therefore, objectively speaking, their view of the so-called "hardship" is one-sided and formal, and they have not really considered how to improve the conditions there.
But this conflict was a key opportunity. Everyone's attention was drawn to the sea, making "change" possible.
Everyone has established a consensus in their hearts at the same time, that is:
If there is no way to guarantee basic living conditions, it is simply impossible to form combat effectiveness in a distant maritime border.
Reclamation and island building is a big plan, but before it can actually start, there are some things that can be done that must be started first.
For example, at least more patrols should be sent there to ensure basic safety.
Fighting with monkeys with rocks pulled from the sea must never happen again.
Thinking of this, Hu Haibiao said:
"We already know almost everything about the situation over there."
"Now, we have to start discussing the specific implementation strategies of the plan."
"Here, as the main person in charge of the plan, I must first convey to everyone the basic framework information of this plan."
"We plan to build the country's first large-scale cutter suction dredger within a year. This dredger will be dispatched to the Xisha waters immediately after it is launched to carry out reclamation and island building operations."
"According to the design parameters, this dredger can complete the basic island building work within a month. Subsequently, we will carry out infrastructure construction on the island and build our Xisha base."
"This base will become our first fulcrum at sea. Relying on this fulcrum, we will further expand our control area and gradually build other islands."
"Our ultimate goal is to build more than 20 large islands in the Xisha area, of which at least three main islands must have the ability to take off and land aircraft."
"This will greatly strengthen our deterrent power on the sea and help advance our deep blue strategy."
"During the process, all departments must work together sincerely and do their best to ensure the smooth progress of the plan."
Having said this, Hu Haibiao paused for a moment, and then continued:
"This maximum effort refers to 'all means below hot war'."
"Everyone, is it clear?"
After hearing his words, everyone in the command headquarters nodded, but soon, representatives in military uniforms raised their hands and asked questions.
"So, according to this plan, most of the operations in our military region are scheduled for one year later?"
"So that means, for a year, we're still going to maintain the status quo?"
After hearing his words, Hu Haibiao shook his head and replied:
"no."
"That's the other point I'm going to make."
"Our entire island building plan is divided into three stages: pre, middle and last."
"What I just said is only the middle plan for island building, or in other words, the main strategy."
"But before the main strategy can be implemented, we still need to fully complete the preparatory plan, which is the preparation for the main strategy."
"As mentioned just now, building equipment is part of the pre-plan - of course, this plan belongs to our scientific research and construction units to execute."
"What the military region has to do is two things."
"The first thing is to do our best to mobilize the resources currently available to improve maritime garrison conditions. The iron houses must be eliminated. Even if we transport sediment there ship by ship like the Vietnamese do, we must first Build small barracks.”
"The second thing is that the military region must dispatch patrol forces to form a regular force presence, and at the same time clear the sea surface and provide support for the maritime garrison forces."
"Of the two things, the first thing is not too difficult to operate. It can be solved by investing more resources and budget."
"But the second thing is not easy for you. Here, I want to hear your opinions."
After speaking, Hu Haibiao fell silent and waited quietly for answers from others in the command headquarters.
The discussion gradually began, and the headquarters was noisy.
In fact, as he said, "clearing the sea" is not as easy as it seems.
It is true that although China's naval power is weak now, it is still more than enough to defeat Vietnam.
But the problem is that under the current environment, especially when the island has not yet been built and one's own side cannot receive strong air support, it is impossible to achieve success by just fighting.
Because our real opponent is not those monkeys at all.
But it is the Western forces that are always watching and waiting around.
Even if we want to take action, we have to wait until the island is built, the air force can form effective projection, and we have the confidence to rely on suppressive air superiority to form a confrontation with them before we consider it.
But now, there are actually very few strategies that our side can choose.
Thinking of this, Hu Haibiao, who was born in the navy, couldn't help but feel helpless.
Damn it, in the past two years, the Air Force has been releasing new fighter jets one after another as if they were free, but the Navy's equipment has not been updated for a long time.
Finally, there is a Deep Blue 16 project, but it will not be able to form combat effectiveness in the short term.
When will it be our turn?
I heard that the General Staff has started discussing the construction of a new destroyer. I hope this thing can be put on the agenda soon. Otherwise, the development of the three legs of sea, land and air will be too uneven.
He shook his head, retracting his slightly distant thoughts, and glanced at the people in the headquarters again. At this time, everyone's discussion also came to an end.
After a while, a representative raised his hand and spoke:
"Leader, we just discussed this."
"Judging from the current situation, the space for us to maneuver is very small."
"We can neither proactively provoke a hot war, nor sit back and watch the other side's power expand."
"So, in this case, our best choice is actually only one: the military region does not intervene, and other forces intervene."
Hearing this, Hu Haibiao was stunned for a moment.
Other forces intervene?
Are there other forces we can call upon at sea?
So, he asked:
"According to this point of view, which part of the power should we mobilize?"
The representative nodded heavily, and then said:
"have!"
"Fisheries!"
"Fisheries administration? Are you kidding me? What kind of deterrent can their 100-ton boats have?"
Hu Haibiao asked dissatisfiedly.
However, the representative who spoke had no intention of backing down. He smiled slightly and replied:
"Leader, our fishery management ship does not have to be 100-ton class."
"Considering the current situation, I think it could be, 3,000 tons."
Half a month later, on the Xisha Sea.
Zhu Wen'an carefully drove the boat on the sea, aiming for the small island with a red flag not far away.
He held the disassembly tool tightly in his hand, and his heart was beating wildly uncontrollably.
You know, just over a month ago, a conflict broke out on that island.
If he hadn't been rescued in time after returning home, there wouldn't be anyone like him in the world.
The military ordered the news to be blocked, and only said to the outside world that it had returned with a great victory there, but no one with a discerning eye could see that this was just taking advantage of the other party's lack of preparation.
If there really was a fight, how could our own navy's insufficient training and low combat effectiveness be enough to fight those people?
Let alone two, even if there were seven or eight, it would probably end in a miserable victory at best.
But even under such circumstances, the military was still unwilling to stop.
Not only did they not suspend their actions of reclamation and island building, and raising flags and destroying them, but they became even more radical and issued the order "If there is a flag, it must be pulled down."
Isn't this a joke?
It's like saying that there is no one left. Is it possible that if we want to pull out, they will let us pull out?
It was clear that he wanted to use the lives of ordinary sailors in exchange for a "war exploit" that could be promoted in the country. It was just to save face.
After the order was issued, Zhu Wen'an prayed every day, praying that it would not be his turn for the job, but unfortunately, he was chosen for what he was afraid of.
Just as unlucky as him was Zhu Shiting from his hometown. He was also on the boat at this time and was steering the helm at the stern.
But compared to Zhu Wen'an, he is much more optimistic.
He really thought this was an opportunity to make a difference.
"We won't be so unlucky, right? It'll be in trouble if we don't meet them. It's such a hard-earned opportunity."
"I heard that their patrol frequency has become lower recently. Don't be so anxious when we get to the island later. Wait for them first. We can't return empty-handed."
Hearing Zhu Shiting's words, Zhu Wen'an couldn't help rolling his eyes, and then said:
"You have to wait by yourself. I'll wait for you on the boat. I don't want to do such a fatal thing."
"You want your life? What life do you want?"
Zhu Shiting sneered disdainfully and continued:
"Wen An, are you scared by their propaganda? Do you really think they are as powerful as the legend says?"
"I tell you, it's all just bragging."
"Look at the last time, they came here with guns and ammunition on their backs, but in the end they were beaten to the point of running away like rats?"
"Believe me, they are just showing off. What's the use of a big country? What's the use of having more sailors? We are 'Sea Wolves'!"
"As long as they dare to come, I will tear them into pieces."
Listening to Zhu Shiting's heroic words, Zhu Wen'an didn't want to say a word.
He looked at the island getting closer and closer, and the tension in his heart almost reached its peak.
When he finally saw the situation on the island clearly, he finally breathed a sigh of relief.
Fortunately, no one was there.
It seems that the other party has indeed reduced the frequency of maritime patrols.
Taking advantage of this opportunity, he could finish his work quickly and leave, which was a big bargain.
Thinking of this, he couldn't wait to walk to the bow of the ship and urged Zhu Shiting:
"Hurry up, we have to hurry up."
Zhu Shiting pursed his lips in dissatisfaction and replied:
"What's the rush? They don't dare to come."
"I have already said that they have been frightened by us and will never come to confront us again."
"All they can do is wait until we leave and then put up that ridiculous flag again."
"It doesn't make any sense, it's just their self-comfort."
As he spoke, the boat had already approached the island. Zhu Shiting dropped anchor and disembarked, saying:
"Besides, even if they come, what do you have to be afraid of?"
"Look at the back, we have a whole warship of marines waiting. If there are any problems, we can crush them to death with just our people."
Zhu Wen'an sighed and ignored his arrogance. Instead, he climbed up to the island with the tools and quickly started to dismantle the flagpole.
But what made him anxious was that, as if he expected that they would continue to demolish it, the flagpole had been reinforced and it would not be that easy to demolish.
He hit the flagpole with hammer after hammer, feeling gradually rising in his heart. However, at this moment, Zhu Shiting beside him suddenly shouted excitedly:
"Here they come! They're coming!"
Zhu Wen'an was startled. He suddenly raised his head and saw the shadow of a small boat on the sea not far away.
After all, we bumped into each other!
His hands moved faster, wishing he could use his teeth, but he was impatient. No matter how hard he tried, the flagpole could not be removed.
But beside him, Zhu Shiting was as ecstatic as if he had been given a shot of chicken blood.
He pulled out the pointed iron rod he had prepared from behind, found a solid rock to stand on, and assumed a fighting posture.
"Come on, come on, let me sink you all into the sea!"
"What a bitch, move the boat faster! I can't wait!"
Zhu Shiting shouted with a laugh, his tone revealing a kind of indomitable confidence.
Looking at his figure and hearing his voice, even Zhu Wen'an was shaken.
——
Maybe he is right?
Maybe those Chinese people are not that scary?
As a sailor, fighting is my duty. If you are always timid, what can you do?
Thinking of this, he put down the tools in his hand and looked in the direction of the boat.
And when he saw the situation of the boat clearly, his mood instantly became a little higher.
There were only two people on that small boat!
Can fight!
At this moment, an unparalleled fighting spirit suddenly surged in his heart.
He stood next to Zhu Shiting, followed him, and shouted loudly at the approaching boat.
The other party seemed to be frightened by his own momentum, and actually just stopped at a distance on the sea, not daring to take another step forward.
Seeing this scene, Zhu Wen'an laughed out loud.
"Hahahahaha! Trash, coward!"
"Come on! Come on! I'm going to take down your flag!"
"Come up quickly and let me teach you a lesson, grandpa!"
A series of curse words spewed out of his mouth, and he even felt that he had never felt so good about scolding in his life.
At this time, the sea breeze was gentle and the sound carried very far. He clearly saw the change in the expression of the man in the boat.
Obviously, the other party had heard his voice and guessed the content of his words, but there was nothing he could do.
Because he really can't beat himself.
This made Zhu Wen'an even more excited. What could be more pleasant than teaching an enemy who can't fight back?
It seems that these Chinese people are really nothing more than that.
They are too weak, and we are too strong!
Zhu Wen'an did not forget his mission. After scolding for a while, he returned to the flagpole, but at this moment, his mood had completely changed.
proud, excited, happy
This is really a good opportunity to build a career.
What's funny is that when I first came here, I was so timid.
The harsh sound of gold and iron clashing exploded on the sea. Zhu Wen'an even struck out a certain rhythm. But just when he was immersed in the fiery emotions and couldn't extricate himself, a strange sound suddenly came into his head. in the ears.
Is that a whistle?
Zhu Wen'an raised his head and looked at the boat in confusion.
That's right, it's just a small boat, and the whistle is...
He subconsciously wanted to turn around, but suddenly found that the expression on Zhu Shiting's face had changed.
He stared into the distance with his mouth open, his expression distorted, and his body was trembling.
Zhu Wen'an suddenly felt a strong uneasiness in his heart. He followed Zhu Shiting's gaze, and then his body slumped to the ground uncontrollably.
Huge fear swept through his body, almost crushing his heart.
He couldn't believe what he saw, but the terrible fact was actually happening!
Boat!
What a big boat!
That's a warship! ——
No, that's not a warship.
He studied Chinese for a while - when the capital was almost occupied.
Therefore, he understood the two big characters on the ship.
"Fisheries Policy"!
And this so-called fishery administration ship was using the high-pressure water cannon on the ship to mercilessly wash away the deck of its own "small boat" waiting for response.
A ship with a displacement of up to 1,000 tons seems to be an inconspicuous toy in front of it.
He could even clearly see his compatriots who fell into the water from the deck.
At this moment, Zhu Wen'an only had one thought left in his mind:
Run!
He rolled and crawled towards the small boat parked nearby, but when he climbed on board, the long-awaited Chinese small boat was already heading towards him.
He looked desperately at the approaching boat, and watched as the man on the boat took out the faucet of the water cannon from the cabin.
(End of chapter)
