Spark

Hainan, inside a joint headquarters.

At the launch meeting of the "sea reclamation" plan, representatives from various departments such as military regions, scientific research units, and administrative units sat around the sand table and discussed the specific implementation steps of the plan.

"... Our soldiers are suffering!"

The old man named Hu Haibiao who sat in the middle sighed heavily and thought to himself.

Just now, everyone listened to Wu Congrong's report. The information collected from the frontline officers and soldiers can be said to have severely hurt the hearts of everyone present.

Yes, before that, they did know that the conditions on the sea were difficult, and even some people had been there to visit and inspect, but no one had ever been stationed on the reef for a long time like those soldiers. of the land.

Therefore, objectively speaking, their views on the so-called "difficulty" are one-sided and formalized, and they have not really considered how to improve the conditions there.

But this time the conflict can be regarded as a key opportunity. Everyone's eyes are drawn to the sea, which also makes "change" possible.

At the same time, everyone has established a consensus in their hearts, that is:

If there is no way to guarantee the basic living conditions, it is impossible to form a combat force on the remote sea frontier.

Reclamation and island building is a big plan, but before it can really start, there are some things that can be done that must be started first.

For example, at least more patrol forces should be sent there to ensure basic security.

Fighting with monkeys with stones fished from the bottom of the sea must never happen again.

Thinking of this, Hu Haibiao said:

"We already know about the situation over there."

"Now, we want to start discussing the specific implementation strategy of the plan."

"Here, as the main person in charge of the plan, I must first convey the basic framework information of the plan to everyone."

"We plan to build the first large-scale cutter suction dredger in China within one year. This dredger will be dispatched to the Xisha waters immediately after it is launched to carry out reclamation and island construction operations."

"According to the design parameters, it is speculated that this dredger can complete the basic island-building work within a month, and then 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 the scope of control 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 be capable of taking off and landing aircraft."

"This will greatly strengthen our deterrence on the sea and help advance our deep blue strategy."

"During the process, all departments must cooperate sincerely and do their best to ensure the smooth progress of the plan."

Having said that, Hu Haibiao paused for a moment, then continued:

"This maximum effort refers to 'all means below the hot war'."

"Everyone, are you clear?"

Hearing his words, everyone in the headquarters nodded, but soon, the representative in military uniform raised his hand and asked questions.

"So, according to this plan, most of the operations in our military region are scheduled one year later?"

"So that means, in this year's time, we still have to maintain the status quo?"

Hearing his words, Hu Haibiao shook his head and replied:

"no."

"That's another point I'm going to make."

"Our entire island-building plan is divided into three stages: front, middle and back."

"What I just said is just the mid-term plan of building the island, or in other words, the main strategy."

"But before the implementation of the main strategy, we still need to fully complete the pre-plan, that is, the preparation of the main strategy."

"As I said just now, the construction of equipment is part of the pre-plan—of course, this plan belongs to our scientific research and construction units to implement."

"The military region has to do two things."

"The first thing is to try our best to mobilize the resources that can be mobilized at present to improve the conditions of sea garrison. The iron house must be eliminated, even if it is like the Vietnamese to transport the sediment there one by one, we must first Build small barracks."

"Secondly, the military region must send out patrol forces to form a normal force presence, and at the same time clear the sea surface to provide support for the sea garrison."

"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, quietly waiting for answers from other people in the headquarters.

Discussions gradually sounded, and the headquarters was full of noise.

In fact, as he said, the matter of "clearing the sea" is not as easy as it seems.

It is true that although the current naval strength is weak, it is still more than enough to solve the situation.

But the problem is that under the current environment, especially when the island has not yet been built and one's own side cannot get strong air support, it is impossible to make a name for itself by fighting alone.

Because, our real opponent is not the south at all.

Instead, it is the other force that is always watching and watching.

Even if you want to do it, you have to wait until the island is built, the air force can form an effective projection, and you are confident in relying on repressive air superiority to form a confrontation with them before thinking about it.

But now, there are actually very few strategies that one can choose.

Thinking of this, Hu Haibiao, who was born in the navy, couldn't help feeling a little helpless.

His grandma, in the past two years, the Air Force's new fighter planes have been one after another as if free of money, while the Navy's equipment has not been updated for a long time.

Finally, there is a Deep Blue 16 project, and 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 already started discussing the construction of a new type of destroyer. I hope this thing can be put on the agenda soon. Otherwise, the development of the three legs of sea, land and air is too uneven.

He shook his head, withdrew his wandering thoughts, and turned his gaze to the people in the headquarters. At this moment, everyone's discussion came to an end.

After a while, a representative raised his hand and said:

"Leader, we just discussed it."

"Judging from the current situation, there is very little room for us to move around."

"We can't initiate a hot war, and we can't just sit back and watch the opponent'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 taken aback for a moment.

Other forces involved?

Are there any other forces at sea that we can call upon?

So he asked:

"Then according to this point of view, which part of our power should we mobilize?"

The representative nodded heavily, and then said:

"have!"

"Fishing administration!"

"Fishery administration? Are you kidding me? Just relying on their 100-ton boats, what kind of deterrence can they have?"

Hu Haibiao asked in dissatisfaction.

However, the representative who spoke did not flinch at all. He smiled slightly and replied:

"Leader, our fishery administration ships may not be 100-ton class."

"Given what's going on right now I think it could be, 3,000 tonnes."

Half a month later, on the Xisha Sea.

Zhu Wen'an carefully drove the boat on the sea, aiming at the small island with the red flag not far away.

He held the removal tool tightly in his hand, and his heart was beating uncontrollably.

You know, just over a month ago, a conflict broke out on that island.

If it weren't for the timely rescue after returning home, there would be no such person in the world.

The military ordered to block the news, and only said to the outside world that their side had won a big victory there, but no one with a discerning eye could see it. This was just taking advantage of the opponent's lack of preparation.

If there is a real fight, how can the insufficiently trained and low combat effectiveness of the sea soldiers on our side be enough for those people to fight?

Let alone two, even if there were seven or eight, I am afraid that at most it would be a tragic victory.

But even under such circumstances, the military is still unwilling to stop.

Not only did they not suspend their actions of reclamation and island building, and pulling out flags to destroy them, but they became more radical and issued the order "Where there is a flag, it must be pulled down."

Isn't this a joke?

It's the same as if there is no one else. Is it possible that if we want to pull it out, they will let us pull it out?

It is clear that they want to use the lives of ordinary sailors in exchange for a "military exploit" that can be publicized in the country, and it is just for the sake of face.

After the order was issued, Zhu Wen'an prayed every day, praying that it would not be his turn to do the job, but unfortunately, he was really chosen because of whatever he was afraid of.

Just as unlucky as him was Zhu Shiting from his hometown. He was also on board at this time, steering the rudder at the stern.

But compared with 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? If we don't meet them, we'll be in trouble. It's such a hard-won opportunity."

"I heard that their patrol frequency has become lower recently. Don't be so anxious when we arrive on the island. Wait for them first, and we can't return empty-handed."

Hearing Zhu Shiting's words, Zhu Wen'an couldn't help but rolled his eyes, and then said:

"Wait for yourself, I'll wait for you on the boat, I don't want to do such a terrible thing."

"Damn? What do you want?"

Zhu Shiting sneered disdainfully, and continued:

"Wen An, are you scared stupid by their propaganda? Do you really think they are as powerful as the legends say?"

"I'm telling you, it's all just some bragging rights."

"Look at the last time, they came here with guns and ammunition on their backs, and they were beaten by us in the end?"

"Believe me, they are just showing off. What's the use of a big country? What's the use of having more sailors? We're 'sea wolves'!"

"As long as they dare to come, I will tear them into a pile of minced meat."

Hearing Zhu Shiting's rhetoric, Zhu Wen'an didn't want to say a word.

He looked at the island that was getting closer and closer, and the tension in his heart almost reached its peak.

He finally breathed a sigh of relief when he finally saw the situation on the island clearly.

Fortunately, no one was there.

It seems that the other party has indeed reduced the frequency of maritime patrols.

Taking advantage of this opportunity, I can quickly finish my work and leave, which is considered a big deal.

Thinking of this, he couldn't wait to walk to the bow of the ship, and urged Zhu Shiting to say:

"Hurry up, we have to hurry up."

Zhu Shiting pursed his lips in dissatisfaction, and replied:

"What's the rush? They dare not come."

"I've said it all, they've been frightened by us, and it's impossible for them to come to confront us head-on again."

"All they can do is wait for us to leave, and then re-plant that ridiculous flag."

"It doesn't make any sense, it's just their self-consolation."

While speaking, the boat was already approaching the island, Zhu Shiting dropped anchor and got off the boat, saying:

"And, even if they come, what are you afraid of?"

"Look at the back, we still have a whole fleet of sailors waiting, if there are any problems, we can trample them to death just relying on people"

Zhu Wen'an sighed, ignored his wild words, but climbed onto the island with his tools, and began to dismantle the flagpole swiftly.

But what made him anxious was that he seemed to expect that they would continue to come to dismantle it. The flagpole had already been reinforced, so it was not so easy to dismantle it.

He slammed the flagpole one after another, gradually feeling uneasy, but 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 sure enough, he saw the shadow of a small boat on the sea not far away.

Finally hit it!

His subordinates moved faster, wishing he could use his teeth, but he made a mistake in his impatience, no matter how hard he tried, the flagpole just couldn't be removed.

But beside him, Zhu Shiting was as ecstatic as if he had been beaten with chicken blood.

He pulled out the pointed iron rod that he had prepared earlier, found a solid reef to stand on, and assumed a fighting posture.

"Come on, come on, watch me sink you all into the ocean!"

"Bitch, hurry up the boat! I can't wait!"

Zhu Shiting shouted with a loud laugh, revealing an indomitable self-confidence in his tone.

Looking at his figure and hearing his voice, even Zhu Wen'an was shaken.

——

Maybe, he is right?

Maybe, those Chinese people are not so scary?

As a sailor myself, fighting is my bounden duty. If I am always timid, what can I 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 became a little higher in an instant.

There were only two people in that boat!

Can fight!

At this moment, an unparalleled fighting spirit suddenly surged in his heart.

He stood beside Zhu Shiting, followed him, and yelled loudly at the approaching boat.

But the other party seemed to be frightened by his aura, and actually just stopped far away on the sea, not daring to take a step forward.

Seeing this scene, Zhu Wen'an laughed out loud.

"Hahahahahaha! Trash, useless!"

"Come on! Come on! I'm going to tear down your flag!"

"Come up quickly, let me teach you a lesson, Grandpa!"

A series of swear words spit out from his mouth, and he even felt that he had never been so happy in his life.

At this time, the sea breeze was mild, and the sound was transmitted very far. He clearly saw the change in the expression of the man on the boat.

Obviously, the other party has heard his voice and guessed what he said, but he has nothing to do.

Because he really can't beat himself.

This made Zhu Wen'an even more excited. What could be more enjoyable than teaching an enemy who couldn't fight back?

It seems that these Chinese people are really nothing more than that.

They're too weak, and we're...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, exhilarated, delighted

This is really a great opportunity to make a difference.

It's ridiculous that when I first came here, I was so timid.

The ear-piercing sound of gold and iron colliding exploded on the sea, and Zhu Wen'an even struck out a certain sense of rhythm, but just when he was immersed in the fiery emotions and couldn't help himself, a strange sound suddenly came into his body. in the ears.

Is that the siren?

Zhu Wen'an looked up at the boat suspiciously.

That's right, it's just a small boat, and the sound of the whistle is...

He subconsciously wanted to turn around, but suddenly found that the expression of Zhu Shiting standing in front of him had changed.

He stared into the distance dumbfounded, his expression twisted, and even 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 collapsed uncontrollably on the ground.

Huge fear swept through his body, almost crushing his heart.

He couldn't believe what he saw, but...that terrible fact was actually happening!

Boat!

What a big boat!

That is a warship! ——

No, that's not a warship.

He had studied Chinese for a while --- when the capital was almost occupied.

Therefore, he understood the two large characters on the ship.

"Fishing administration"!

And this so-called fishery administration ship is using the high-pressure water cannon on board to ruthlessly scour the deck of its own "small boat" waiting to be picked up.

A ship with a displacement of a thousand tons, in front of it, seems like an inconspicuous toy.

He could even clearly see his compatriots who fell into the water from the deck.

At this moment, there was only one thought left in Zhu Wen'an's mind:

run!

He rushed towards the small boat moored aside, but when he climbed onto the boat, the long-awaited Huaxia small boat was already coming towards him.

He looked desperately at the approaching small boat, and at the man on the small boat, he took out the water cannon spigot from the cabin.