"Are you kidding me? Waverider hypersonic missile? Chinese?!"
"Why do they have such equipment? Just a year ago - no, just a few months ago, the most powerful medium-range ballistic missile they had was the DF-15!"
"DF-17? Where did it come from? Did you dig it out of the ground??"
"How much? What's the range?! 2,000 kilometers? Are you talking in your sleep?"
In the corner office, Bob yelled manically at the secretary in front of him.
He couldn't believe the information he just saw.
This disbelief is certainly not a denial of one's own failure, nor is it an escape from the reality.
Because he is a tough soldier himself. During his decades in the army, he has experienced failures, large and small, and has stood up again from failures countless times.
Difficulties have long tempered his will, and he is confident that he can blaze a trail even in the most difficult situations.
Therefore, unlike others, when he received the news of the "FA-18 bird collision accident", his first reaction was not anger, but rationally re-issued orders to the Reagan, restraining their so-called "training" "Plan", trying to use the most stable strategy to achieve the greatest benefit goal.
This trait is well received by Congress, and he himself is extremely proud of it.
But this time, things were completely different.
To him, China's launch of waverider hypersonic missiles is like a monkey just out of the Stone Age riding a bicycle to the moon.
It's not just bizarre, it's downright ridiculous.
Even the most daring science fiction can't be written like this, right?
Seeing Bob's furious expression, the secretary opposite grinned bitterly, and then replied:
"But it's true."
"We have also wondered whether this might be false information deliberately released by the other party. But after verification from many parties and combined with the reports of our internal informants, it is indeed true."
"Moreover, in order to obtain this accurate verification information, our internal intelligence system was almost uprooted, and many investigators who had been lurking for many years were dug out. We suffered huge losses."
"However, their sacrifice is worth it. At least, they eliminate the risk of misjudgment for us."
"Just imagine, if we didn't get the information and only relied on experience to judge, we would probably treat their reports with the most contemptuous attitude."
"When their missiles really fly over our heads, the situation will become out of control."
After hearing the secretary's words, Bob calmed down a little.
He frowned and scratched his hair, which was already short, and confirmed again in a serious tone:
"So, this report doesn't have any water? Not even the data?"
"No."
The secretary replied firmly.
In fact, there were some things he didn't say to Bob's face.
When the original information was sent, it was still stained with a lot of blood, and that blood came from the hearts of investigators who died in that country.
This is also the reason why he determined that things cannot be faked.
The other party will not easily kill intelligence personnel. Their usual strategy is to arrest them, and then use those people as bargaining chips after draining them of all the information.
The human lives carried on intelligence are the best endorsement of its accuracy.
Bob sighed at his answer.
He lit a cigarette and took a deep breath before continuing to ask:
"Does Congress know?"
"It has been reported to the police and their reaction has been very violent."
Bob completely understood what the secretary meant by "intense."
In the past two years, successive setbacks have almost destroyed the fragile nerves of Congress.
First, the defeat in the May meeting allowed the opponent to successfully develop a fourth-generation aircraft, and even preceded our own side and produced a STOVL fourth-generation aircraft that could change the situation of the battle in a confrontation.
Immediately afterwards, the military's actions were frustrated one after another. The air superiority, which was originally the most deterrent, was almost completely lost. Now, even the maritime superiority is facing threats.
Under these circumstances, it would be unusual for Congress not to be crazy.
"What did they say?"
Bob asked.
"They said that the military has made major mistakes in strategic judgment, especially in its judgment of the enemy's military strength. It has lagged behind for more than an era."
"They are considering updating the command and decision-making system in the turret - I am afraid that many people will be affected."
Hearing this, Bob snorted and said nothing.
renew?
After all, isn't it just about replacing people?
But, who can you replace?
Except for this group of people represented by myself, no one else can understand China better.
If these people are replaced, the situation will only get worse.
Are we going to let those foolish young men from military academies take over? They don't understand strategy or checks and balances.
They only know the weapons in their hands. After taking power, they will only clamor crazily to fight a "just war", but no one has ever seriously thought about the consequences of the war.
Bob was startled, and something important suddenly occurred to him.
"Did Congress say that they would sign a presidential decree?"
The secretary was stunned for a moment, and it took him a long time to react.
"Not yet, but they do seem to have this tendency."
"That'll be troublesome!"
Bob stood up suddenly, picked up the documents on the table, put out the cigarette in his hand, and hurried out while saying to the secretary who was following him:
"You first issue instructions to the Reagan to get them out of the sensitive waters as quickly as possible. They must not stay there any longer."
"Congress has gone crazy, and they are likely to do even more irrational things."
"We must nip this terrible sign before they do!"
The secretary nodded while recording the order, but after a moment, he couldn't suppress the doubts in his heart and asked strangely:
"Is it really that serious? The other party just conducted an experiment."
"No matter how powerful this missile is, it is just a 'concept' before it enters the mass production stage."
"According to our intelligence, it will take at least two years for them to enter mass production, and the service time will not be much different."
“Do we really need to back down that badly?”
"This is not giving in!"
Bob interrupted without mercy.
"I have said it a long time ago that after their first fourth-generation aircraft appeared, the form of confrontation between our two sides has changed."
"They already have the foundation to catch up with us militarily. Add to this the impact of the technological explosion, and the process of our two sides shifting from offensive and defensive strength to a balance of power may happen every day in the future!"
"In fact, my judgment is still too conservative."
"This day has already arrived, but we haven't noticed it yet!"
"Yes, they just conducted an experiment, but the problem is, their experiment was successful!"
"The equation for realizing combat effectiveness has been established, and the obstacles have been removed. If we don't leave now, are we really going to fight them?"
"Listen to me, when you find your neighbor loading a pistol, you must not provoke him."
"Only when the gun is in the holster will you have a new chance!"
The secretary instantly understood what Bob meant. He nodded solemnly, turned and headed to the command room, ready to issue orders to the Reagan.
Wait until the pistol is holstered
But the question is, what if your neighbor has been pointing a gun at you since he loaded the gun?
the other side.
Ruan Yongliang frowned, and Ruan Huakai's face across from him didn't look good either.
From the latest ballistic missile reports, they all smelled danger.
The situation seemed a little different from what they expected.
In their initial predictions, with the arrival of the aircraft carrier, the situation on the sea should be reversed immediately. Those arrogant and domineering enemies should run away like clowns, leaving their half-built islands behind and become their own trophies.
But a whole month has passed, and the results they expected have not happened at all.
——
No, not only did it not happen at all, but it even ran in the opposite direction.
In the first week after the aircraft carrier arrived, it lost an FA-18 fighter jet due to the opponent's drone.
After that, they switched from offense to defense, and even their daily training was extremely restrained.
This made them very confused, thinking that there had been some change in the plan.
But the subsequent Pershing 2 exercise greatly boosted their confidence.
However, this confidence had not been maintained for more than a week, and the opponent's counterattack came again.
The successful test firing of the DF-17 shocked the whole world - such a long range, such a fast speed, and such a high accuracy.
If the Nimitz faced a DF-17, could it really successfully intercept it?
Obviously, that's impossible.
Even someone without any relevant experience can make this judgment.
After the report was issued, Ruan Yongliang could clearly feel the change in the attitude of the United States.
They are deliberately reducing contact with themselves, as if they want to withdraw from this matter.
But if we just let them go.
Then everything we have done will be in vain?
Thinking of this, Ruan Yongliang sighed, and then said to Ruan Huakai:
"You know the current situation very well. We are very passive."
"Mi Fang wants to leave the table but we can't let this happen."
"Do you have any ideas?"
Ruan Huakai sat up straight and replied:
"Yes, but it's very risky."
"How risky is it?"
".It is possible that it will cause us to suffer great losses."
"Tell me more about it?"
Ruan Yongliang looked into Ruan Huakai's eyes, and he saw a look of determination like a trapped animal in his eyes.
It's dangerous, but
Maybe, this is the solution to the problem.
Ruan Huakai took a deep breath and answered:
"Only war."
"We can only push the situation to the most extreme direction before we can truly save the situation."
"You know, the reason why they want to withdraw at this time is because they can't see any more benefits."
"And we can't give them more benefits, so we have no choice but to"
"Give them 'exit' and add some losses."
Two days later, three warships quietly sailed out of the port.
The sailors on the warship were fully armed and the guns were loaded.
They advanced quietly under the cover of night, trying to use their meager strength to stir up the situation on the entire sea.
Such an action is tragic, decisive, and even, to a certain extent, truly heroic.
Because, from their perspective, their sailors really want to use their own sacrifices and lives in exchange for the interests of the country.
——
Even if it is an interest beyond justice.
However, what they didn't know was that their actions were also ridiculous.
Because, the moment the warship set out to sea, their actions were already being watched by predators who had already been alerted.
On the bridge of the USS Ronald Reagan, Thomas looked at the radar screen doubtfully and asked Gilday:
"Do you know what they want to do? Their actions have obviously been extremely restrained during this period. How could they suddenly launch a large-scale provocation at this time?"
Gildy shook his head helplessly and replied:
"I don't know, but it's obvious that they are heading towards our opponents."
"From the most rational point of view, they probably want to keep us in this way - they know we are leaving?"
"They don't know, but they should be able to guess."
Hearing this, Gildi frowned slightly.
"We cannot allow their plans to proceed, it would be extremely detrimental to us and inconsistent with Corner Tower's strategy."
"We must contact the other side's military, immediately!"
Thomas nodded in agreement, and then immediately picked up the dedicated phone, but there was no response from the number he dialed.
The two looked at each other, with an ominous premonition filling their hearts.
"They did it on purpose!"
Thomas spoke.
"Order the carrier-based air wing to prepare! If they make further moves, persuade them to come back immediately!"
"clear!"
Gilday turned and left the bridge, knowing what he had to do.
Persuade you to come back?
Maybe it is indeed persuasion, but the method may be a little different.
On the other side, fishery administration ship No. 2901 has been put on alert, along with other accompanying ships.
The reconnaissance drones were already in the air, and the anti-submarine helicopters were also issuing early warnings before the start. Looking at the three warships getting closer and closer, everyone couldn't help but feel a little nervous.
Could it be that this is the final result?
Even if deterrence has been achieved to this extent, the final outcome is still unavoidable?
The captain of No. 2901 contacted his superiors by phone. On Hainan Island, three J-22s that had been prepared for a long time were launched into the air urgently, and a certain Second Artillery Unit still far away in Lanzhou also sounded the assembly call.
No one knows where things will go.
Once that fuse is ignited, the explosive keg may devour everyone.
Putting down the phone, the captain let out a long sigh of relief.
He stared at the dark sea in the distance. There was no light on the sea at this time.
But according to the radar, the opponent's ship was already closer to less than 30 nautical miles.
If you continue to move forward, it will be a dead end.
There were slight beads of sweat on his hands. At this moment, he felt a little regretful for not leaving a suicide note for himself in advance.
Maybe, there's still a chance
He closed his eyes.
But when he opened his eyes again, the scene in front of him made him freeze in place.
On the endless black sea, a ball of fire was burning.
And from his earphones came the extremely surprised voice of the investigator.
"There was an explosion on the opposite ship!"
"They were sunk!"
"The Reagan did it."
Corrected the chapter number, it won’t be wrong again, I promise
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