"Are you kidding? They sunk our warship??"
Ruan Yongliang stared at the latest battle report in stunned silence, and the cigar in his hand was crushed into pieces.
Sparks fell on the expensive Persian carpet, and pungent green smoke rose, but he didn't care at all.
Ruan Huakai on the opposite side looked angry and said angrily:
"Yes, their FA-18 fighter jets directly attacked our warship and attacked the flagship with cannons, causing the flagship to catch fire and explode, causing at least dozens of casualties."
"Now the warship has returned and we have just received the notification from the other party."
"Where are the people? I mean, where are the sailors on hand?"
“In port”
"Prepare the car, let's go there now!"
Ruan Yongliang did not contact the Reagan immediately because he knew that since the other party could do such a thing, communication would be meaningless.
He secretly felt a little regretful.
When the warship was dispatched, he did receive a call from the aircraft carrier.
However, because he anticipated what they wanted to say in advance, he deliberately treated them coldly.
His idea is very simple. When the rice is cooked, even if they don't want to participate, they will have to rush the ducks to put it on the shelves.
Could it be that they just watched helplessly as the Chinese established an advantage on the sea and took the initiative?
This is definitely not in line with their interests! ——
However, he never expected that the attack there would be so ruthless.
They don't want to resolve the conflict, but directly address the person who caused it!
What are you doing? We've agreed to join forces, and you'll fight friendly forces first? ?
Without time to think too much, Ruan Yongliang walked out of the door quickly, got in a special car and headed straight to the port.
Half an hour later, the two arrived at the port.
At this time, the port can be said to be in chaos.
Crying wounded soldiers, angry officers giving orders, rumbling speedboats, and even a few gunshots
Even after seeing his special car and guards, these people could not immediately restore order.
"Let the guards go up to maintain order. Let's go see the wounded soldiers first!"
Ruan Yongliang said.
"clear!"
Ruan Huakai quickly led him forward, and at a temporary tent set up, Ruan Yongliang saw the wounded soldier who had just been rescued from the sea.
Horrible.
Under the machine gun, all living beings are equal.
If a 120mm bullet that can even tear a big hole in steel hits a flesh and blood body, is it possible to survive?
The soldier who was unfortunately hit was not simply injured. If he was lucky, he lost a certain part of his body.
And the unlucky ones
It turned into a pile of minced meat.
Minced meat stuck to the deck.
The comrades in charge of the rescue had no choice but to cut off the entire deck.
There is only a head on it, and with the arms, you can barely make out the shape of a human being.
Below the abdomen, it has almost completely disappeared
"What are you doing here? Clean up the morgue!"
The military doctor on the side stepped forward tremblingly and answered:
"He was still conscious when he was first delivered."
Ruan Yongliang's brows jumped. Even though he had experienced a real battlefield, he couldn't imagine how painful it was.
He had no choice but to turn his head, look at the doctor and ask:
"How are the others doing? Report casualties!"
"A total of 49 people were injured and 12 were killed. Most of them died from drowning. Only 4 people died directly from the attack and subsequent explosions."
Hearing this, Ruan Yongliang breathed a sigh of relief.
Fortunately, the loss is not too great.
At this moment, what he was thinking about was not how to seek justice from the United States, but he felt that if the direct casualties they caused were not large, then there would still be talks!
Even, using this as a bargaining chip, one can also reach out to ask for some benefit compensation that was previously unthinkable.
His expression relaxed again.
In his eyes, these dead sailors were not that important.
Especially when they are alive, it doesn't matter.
Only the dead can be used as bargaining chips.
He turned to Ruan Huakai on the side and said:
"Clear the morgue and gather all the bodies together - including the deck."
"Then, arrange for reporters to take pictures. Remember, you must take pictures in the most miserable way and don't miss any details!"
"Before that, block all news!"
Ruan Huakai hesitated a little and asked with a frown:
"Are you really going to do this? They sacrificed their lives for the country. Even if we can't give them an explanation, we shouldn't desecrate the corpse like this."
His thinking has become Westernized during his long-term study abroad. No matter how iron-fisted and tough he usually behaves, when facing real human lives, the concept of "human rights" will still occupy an important position.
Ruan Yongliang glared at him and replied:
"I don't care what you think, but do as I say now!"
"We have suffered huge losses. In this case, we must use all the resources at hand to fight for the interests of the country!"
"They are dead. They were loyal warriors, but their value has not been realized at all."
"So, we have to help them out again."
Having said this, Ruan Yongliang's tone became slightly softer.
"I feel as sad as you, but there are some things I have to do."
"When you become a true commander, you must put aside the kindness and pity in your heart. Now, go."
"When this is over, we will give them a funeral like a hero."
Ruan Huakai sighed, turned and left.
Soon after, the morgue was set up, and the bodies of all the soldiers who died on the spot or who died later due to untimely and inadequate treatment were sent in.
The smell of death permeated this small room. The smell of blood, sea water, and excrement before death filled it, and even made reporters who walked in vomit on the spot.
But under the gunpoint of Ruan Huakai, these reporters still completed their tasks perfectly.
Photos were developed one by one, and specially recorded videos were edited.
In the video, Ruan Huakai introduced the casualties with a serious face.
Even though he was extremely angry, he still carefully avoided some pointed and sensitive words.
Yes, he still dare not directly accuse the United States and the Reagan.
Because whether he, Ruan Yongliang, or the military knew that the Reagan could do such a thing, it meant that they had prepared for the worse.
At this time, you must not anger them again.
Yes, we should find a way to reason with them.
in their areas of expertise.
For example, human rights
A few hours later, Ruan Huakai followed Ruan Yongliang and boarded the USS Ronald Reagan aircraft carrier for the first time.
He looked around with some curiosity, but was scolded in a stern voice by the soldiers on duty, who almost "escorted" them into the captain's room.
In the captain's room, he finally met the legendary commander-in-chief of the USS Ronald Reagan aircraft carrier group, Michael Thomas.
The other party's expression was extremely indifferent. Even after seeing his arrival, he did not stand up to greet him. Instead, he sat quietly on the sofa, drinking coffee and lighting a cigar.
Ruan Yongliang awkwardly stepped forward and stretched out his hand, then said:
"Mr. Thomas, we have met before. Sorry to bother you."
Thomas had no intention of responding to his overtures, and just said calmly:
"You really should be sorry."
As soon as these words were spoken, the captain's room immediately fell into silence.
Ruan Huakai's emotions that had gradually fallen silent were reawakened, and he couldn't help but feel a little angry.
What does "we should be sorry" mean?
You launched an attack on us without explanation, causing our casualties, and now you actually say, "We should be sorry"?
What kind of joke is this?
Even if you have a valid reason, shouldn't you be thinking about how to explain it after it happens?
That’s a dozen lives!
In your opinion, is it really worthless?
Thinking of this, he subconsciously wanted to step forward and speak, but was glared back by Ruan Yongliang.
Afterwards, Ruan Yongliang carefully sat opposite Thomas and said:
"I think there seems to be some misunderstanding between us that needs to be resolved."
"This accidental injury caused us heavy losses and also exposed the communication problems between us."
"If there is an opportunity, I would like to propose establishing a practical and effective communication system between the two parties for broader cooperation."
"Such a system can start with the military."
"Of course, we don't expect to share intelligence and data, but at least we can develop a process for regular reporting."
After hearing Ruan Yongliang's words, Ruan Huakai was stunned for a moment.
He didn't expect that his father could have such a foresight!
At the beginning, he thought that the "more benefits" Ruan Yongliang meant was nothing more than equipment and financial compensation, but now, what he proposed was actually deepening cooperation!
Moreover, in terms of cooperation methods, Ruan Yongliang went straight to the core point, which is information exchange.
In the eyes of many small countries, wanting to be attached to a big country often starts with arms procurement. But what they don't know is that mere commercial ties in equipment are not enough to truly form a bond of interest between the two countries.
information.
Only information is the only link.
If information exchange can be achieved, then the two countries will truly be on the same boat.
He looked at Thomas expectantly, but the other man didn't even raise his eyes.
"You're thinking too much."
This time, even Ruan Yongliang was stunned.
"I don't seem to understand what you mean."
"I said, you are thinking too much and you have crossed the line."
Thomas said bluntly.
"Do you think I don't know your true intentions? Want to use war to bind us to you and then profit from it?"
"The idea is good, but before you implement it, you should first look at your own strength."
"I can tell you that your losses were not accidental, but I personally ordered the attack."
"Because I know that if you don't use this method, you will never look back."
"In fact, we gave it a chance."
"However, you rejected our communication."
"Then, there is no other way. We can only adopt the most extreme method."
After hearing Thomas' words, Ruan Yongliang took a deep breath, controlled his emotions, and then replied:
"Yes, I admit we were too impulsive."
"However, we do not have any intention to tie up your country."
"This was just an accident. Whether it was sending troops without consultation or being attacked, it was an accident."
"whatever."
Thomas snorted coldly and said no more.
Seeing his performance, Ruan Yongliang's eyes flashed with a hint of evil.
He nodded to Ruan Huakai, who quickly handed over the document bag he had prepared.
Ruan Yongliang took the document and put it on the table, and then said:
"No matter what, this has happened."
"But I still want to discuss with you how to deal with the aftermath."
"Here, I have a photo of the scene that I'd like you to take a look at."
"Of course, it's up to you whether you want to watch it or not."
As he spoke, Ruan Yongliang put his hand on the document bag and stared directly at Thomas.
And Thomas looked at him without fear. After a long time, he suddenly laughed.
"If I say, I don't want to watch it, what's your next step?"
Ruan Yongliang did not answer, so Thomas continued talking on his own.
"You will release the photos and maybe even video of the scene, with your comments, of course."
"You will define this incident as a 'friendly fire' rather than a 'declaration of war', but equally, you will demand an answer from us."
"You will seize on the keywords of 'human rights' and 'humanitarian' and exaggerate them, using the excuse of seeking justice for your soldiers. In fact, you just want to get more benefits from us."
"Perhaps you have bought the media, right?"
Thomas smiled contemptuously, as if what he was talking about had nothing to do with him.
Ruan Huakai, who was standing aside, felt his heart tighten. He suddenly realized that the man opposite him and the country behind him were the real masters of this method.
How could they be threatened like this?
Before he could think more, Thomas continued.
"You guys really don't have long memories. Do you think we are those Chinese people?"
"Their kindness is not a quality common to all big countries."
"I might as well tell you that even if all these reports are published, you will not get any advantage."
"Because it was your warship that broke into our guarded area and insisted on approaching even after multiple warnings."
"As a last resort, we carried out warning shots."
"Of course, you need to bear all the consequences yourself."
"If you don't believe it, you can try it."
After saying that, Thomas stood up directly. Upon seeing this, the guard on the side immediately stepped forward and blocked the middle of the two sides.
Ruan Yongliang's face turned red and white. He subconsciously clenched his fists, but in the end, he had no choice but to loosen them.
".goodbye."
He spoke.
Thomas smiled contemptuously.
"Goodbye, Mr. Ruan Yongliang."
"However, before I leave, I can give you a piece of advice."
"Set yourself up."
"The game between us is not something that characters like you can participate in."
