"The combat capability of the 001 aircraft carrier is worrying. Will it retreat without a fight in front of the Reagan aircraft carrier battle group?"
"More details have been revealed. After meeting for 1,000 kilometers, the Liaoning fled?"
"The J-20 was scared off by the EA-18? Is the fourth-generation aircraft nothing more than that?"
"If we want to clear our name, we have to fight!"
"Humiliation, the Qing Dynasty is still here!"
...
After the release of the press release with ulterior motives by the United States, there is no doubt that "Retreat without a fight?"
“More details are exposed, we meet 1,000 kilometers away and run away?”
"The fourth generation machine is nothing more than this?!"
"If we want to clear our name, we have to fight!"
After the publication of the manuscript with ulterior motives, there is no doubt that it will bring about a turbulent wave of public opinion.
No one can blame netizens for being irrational. You know, there are indeed too many situations recently.
…
Shameful.
This is the only word that everyone can think of.
You know, when the aircraft carrier was launched, it was overwhelmingly praised and praised.
The most advanced radar system, the world's most powerful gas turbine, and the only aircraft carrier equipped with fourth-generation aircraft
Some people have even made comparisons. When equipped with 055 destroyers, an aircraft carrier formation can achieve a crushing battle loss ratio even when facing the opponent's most advanced aircraft carrier formation.
Many people even think that we can really dominate the ocean.
But now?
…
"This time it's really embarrassing for me to be thrown into grandma's house. If you really don't want to be beaten, you don't have to be so cowardly, right? As for being so scared that you don't dare to move?"
"Upstairs, you made a mistake. It wasn't that you didn't dare to move, or you ran away without even seeing me."
Weird comments have flooded almost all forums. At this time, it is impossible for anyone to guide and change the direction of the trend.
The limit that can be achieved is to restrict some comments that are too intense, but the restriction is not as fast as posting, especially for some typical information that has a wide spread range. Blind restrictions can only trigger a greater backlash.
On the other hand, this issue was also mentioned repeatedly at regular press conferences.
From the initial avoidance and non-response, to the later emphasis on normal navigation activities, to the small disclosure of the tracking and anti-tracking struggles between J-20 and J-16D and each other, every new rhetoric will cause confusion. to greater dissatisfaction.
No response? Not responding is guilty.
The response was that it was normal sailing activity? Then can you explain what happens when you turn at an acute angle?
Under such circumstances, not many people will seriously think about the logic behind it, and no one has the patience to analyze it from a macro perspective.
What everyone wants is only one answer:
Can we make it or not?
And, if we really can’t, what have we lost?
On the forum, someone explained the impact of this matter very professionally.
Turning to escape means voluntarily giving up control of that sea area, and it also means that the foot that just stepped out towards the deep blue has retracted again.
But after shrinking, it will not be so easy to step out again.
…
From a military perspective, once a gap appears in a line of defense, the entire line of defense must be abandoned.
Must retreat—where possible?
Just the coastline.
This also means that we have completely lost the opportunity to "keep the enemy out of the country", and it also means that those fragile but precious modern cities on the southeast coast will be completely exposed to the other party's artillery fire.
Step back, step back
As the post became more and more popular, so did the public opinion.
Everyone expressed their dissatisfaction in various languages.
——
They feel that they are putting pressure on their superiors.
But in fact, the funny thing is that the greatest pressure is actually given to the public opinion department.
Especially Li Xiang.
And the military?
They don't care about any external comments at all, because every step they take has been planned.
Even this unexpected encounter was judged to be "correctly handled" after evaluation.
They are like indifferent hunters, paying no attention to the buzzing of flies beside them. They just hold the shotgun in their hands and wait quietly for that decisive moment.
On the sea.
A few days after the incident, Jaylen sat in the bar again, but this time, the look on his face became much more relaxed and cheerful.
Next to him was still Patrick, who had a somewhat regretful expression on his face.
"It's a pity that they were not fooled this time. If they could swallow the bait, I'm afraid we would have trapped them near the volcanic islands together with the Washington."
"It's a perfect hunting ground. It's backed by the Ryukyu Islands, with Yokosuka base in the north, Guam base in the south, us and the USS Washington to the east and west respectively."
"Once they are surrounded, they will not be able to escape no matter what."
"At that time, the so-called confrontation will be over without even having to happen."
"In that position, even their air force has no way to support him. What a pity, he is much more alert than we expected."
Hearing his words, Jaylen nodded subconsciously.
"That's true. Although it's uncomfortable to be used as bait, I was even prepared to risk my life with them from the beginning."
"Who knows, they didn't respond to our provocation at all - can you imagine? At the moment when I encountered electromagnetic interference, the only thought in my mind was, it's over, today is my last day."
"But I didn't expect that the reason why they interfered was just to cover the evacuation."
"I don't understand why they are so cautious."
"Timid, but smart."
Patrick interrupted Jaylen's words and said with some emotion:
"If it weren't for such 'cowardice', they wouldn't be worthy of being our opponents."
"All in all, now we have lost their traces again, and it is no longer possible to achieve actual results."
"But at least we have the upper hand in terms of momentum."
"The news of 'running away' is really inflammatory. Even I almost believe it. This is our victory."
Jaylen hummed in agreement, and then continued to ask:
"What's next? What are we going to do?"
"We're not here to scare people. We can't just turn around and go home after forcing them back, right?"
"of course not."
Patrick spread his hands and replied:
"No one knows the specific strategy."
"But there is a piece of public information, that is, we will continue to go west, pass through Okinawa to resupply, and maneuver towards Akao Island."
"We will establish a defense line there to divide the sea area and ensure smooth navigation."
"It doesn't sound simple."
Jaylen said thoughtfully.
"Of course it's not simple. We will face pressure from two fleets at the same time, and we may also be threatened by the H-20."
"This time it's no joke."
At this point, Patrick sighed.
"I hope everything goes well. When I go back this time, I'm going to get married."
"It will definitely go well."
Jaylen said affirmatively.
Meanwhile, in the war room.
Luan Yijun was sitting in the middle of the conference room. On the big screen was dynamic information on the enemy's situation compiled based on the latest intelligence.
In front of the big screen, Cao Gangchuan held a laser pointer in one hand and an open memo in the other, and was introducing the latest situation to everyone in the war room.
".So judging from the current information fed back by satellites and reconnaissance aircraft, at least two battle groups of the other side are maneuvering towards Okinawa."
"Obviously, the opponent's ultimate goal cannot be the Okinawa base, which cannot accommodate two battle groups for supplies at the same time."
"Our judgment is that after completing the replenishment, the Reagan should continue to move westward, cross the Ryukyu Islands, enter the first island chain, and arrive near Chiwei Island."
"They are very likely to unite with island countries and organize small-scale exercises here to further inflame the maritime situation."
"At the same time, after entering the waters of Akao Island, the Reagan will become a nail stuck in our main shipping route."
"If necessary, they can cut off the route from north to south at any time. This is consistent with the strategy we have deduced in previous exercises."
"The Washington, on the other hand, may re-enter the waters of Shimoji Island southward after emerging from Guam."
"There, they have a small supply base that can extend the Washington battle group's sustainment time at sea."
"This aircraft carrier formation is likely to be used as a reserve force for trial, targeting our formation."
Having said this, Cao Gangchuan took a breath and saw that no one had any questions or objections before he continued:
"In addition, we judge that the third formation that originally entered the Pacific, the USS Roosevelt, has probably passed through the Bashi Channel and is maneuvering towards Dongsha."
"But so far, we have not grasped the opponent's exact movements and location."
"And this aircraft carrier formation is likely to be the key to the winner. Obviously, the other party thinks so too."
After hearing his words, everyone in the war room nodded, with more or less "lucky" looks on their faces.
Fortunately for them, so far, all the activities of the opponent's three formations are basically consistent with our predictions in previous drills.
This means that most of the previously developed strategies are still available.
It is said that if you know yourself and the enemy, you will never be in danger of a hundred battles. If you can be one step ahead of your opponent strategically, the balance of the war will tilt more than one degree.
After Cao Gangchuan introduced the situation, everyone in the war room immediately began to discuss the corresponding strategies and layout. At the end of these discussions, they converged on one most critical issue:
Where should the Liaoning ship go?
If the exercise plan is followed, it should immediately go to a certain midline area after completing the supply, serving as the anchor for a comprehensive offensive.
However, the disadvantage of this strategy has been clearly reflected in the exercise, that is, the lack of troops on the eastern front.
During the exercise, the East China Sea Fleet paid the price of almost wiping out its entire organization in order to complete its blocking mission.
Do we really have to use such a tragic method to achieve our goals?
It seems that there is no other way, right?
Luan Yijun stared at the sand table with furrowed brows. After a long time, he suddenly said in an almost identical decisive tone:
“We don’t necessarily have to be passive defensive.”
"What if, on the premise of determining the opponent's position, we take the initiative to force the opponent to retreat and completely incapacitate the opponent?"
"This is not an incredible strategy. But before we can implement this strategy, we must first seize a favorable position."
"As long as we arrive at Chiwei Island earlier than them, we can establish an air defense identification zone in advance and monitor all key locations through early warning aircraft."
"This is a battleground for military strategists - no matter what, we can't give up!"
(End of chapter)
