Spark

"What are you kidding me about? Waverider hypersonic missiles? Chinese people?!"

"How can they have such equipment? Just a year ago—no, just a few months ago, the strongest medium-range ballistic missile in their hands was the DF-15!"

"DF-17? Where did it come from? Was it dug out of the ground??"

"How much? What is the range?! 2000 kilometers?? Are you talking in your sleep?"

In the turret office, Bob yelled manically at the secretary in front of him.

He could hardly believe the information he had just seen.

This disbelief is certainly not a denial of one's own failure, nor is it an escape from reality.

Because he himself is a tough soldier. During his decades in the army, he has experienced failures, big and small, and stood up again from failures countless times.

Difficulties have already tempered his will, and he is confident that even in the most difficult situation, he can open up a path.

Therefore, unlike others, when he received the news of the "FA-18 bird strike accident" before, his first reaction was not anger, but rationally re-ordered the Reagan, restraining their so-called "training accident". Plan", trying to use the safest strategy to achieve the greatest benefit goal.

Such qualities are well received in Congress, and he is extremely proud of himself.

But this time, things are completely different.

For him, Huaxia's waverider hypersonic missile is like a monkey who just walked out of the Stone Age and rode a bicycle to the moon.

It's not just bizarre, it's simply absurd.

Even the most daring science fiction novels can't be written like this, can they?

Seeing Bob's furious expression, the secretary on the opposite side grinned bitterly, and then replied:

"But it's true."

"We also once doubted whether this might be false information deliberately released by the other party, but after multiple verifications, combined with our internal, er, informant's report, it is indeed true."

"Moreover, in order to obtain this accurate verification information, our internal intelligence system was almost uprooted. Many investigators who had been lurking for many years were dug out, and we suffered huge losses."

"However, their sacrifices are worth it. At least they eliminate the risk of miscalculation for us."

"Just imagine, if we didn't have the information and just relied on experience to judge, we might really treat their reports with the most contemptuous attitude."

"By the time their missiles actually fly over our heads, things will get out of hand."

Hearing what the secretary said, Bob calmed down a little.

He furrowed his brows and scratched his already short hair, and reconfirmed in a serious tone:

"So, this report doesn't have any moisture? Including data, neither?"

"No."

The secretary replied firmly.

In fact, there were things he hadn't said to Bob's face.

When the original information was sent out, there was still a lot of blood on it, and that blood came from the heart of the investigator who died in that country.

This is also the reason why he believes 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 squeezing out all the information.

The human life carried on intelligence is the best endorsement of its accuracy.

Hearing his answer, Bob sighed.

He lit a cigarette and took a deep breath before continuing to ask:

"Did Congress know?"

"It's been reported up, and their reaction has been... intense."

Bob could fully understand what the secretary meant by "intense".

In the past two years, successive setbacks have almost destroyed the fragile nerves of Congress.

First of all, the defeat of the May Conference allowed the opponent to successfully produce the fourth-generation aircraft, and even rushed to take out the fourth-generation STOVL aircraft that could change the situation of the battle in a confrontational situation.

Immediately afterwards, the military's actions were also frustrated one after another. The air superiority, which was originally the most deterrent force, was almost lost. Now even the sea superiority is threatened.

In this case, it is not normal 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 judging the enemy's military strength, and has fallen behind by more than an era."

"They are considering updating the command and decision-making system of the turret-I am afraid that many people will be affected."

Hearing this, Bob snorted coldly and didn't speak.

renew?

After all, isn't it just a replacement?

But, who can you replace?

Except for this group of people represented by myself, no one else can understand Huaxia better.

If this group of people is replaced, the situation will only get worse.

Are you going to let those stunned youths who came out of the military academy take over? They don't understand strategy, and they don't understand checks and balances.

They only know the weapons in their own hands, and when they are in power, they will only frantically clamor to fight a "just war", but no one has ever seriously thought about the consequences of the war.

Bob shuddered when something important occurred to him.

"Did Congress say that a presidential decree will be signed?"

The secretary was taken aback for a moment, and it took him a long time to react.

"Not yet, but they do seem to have this tendency."

"That's troublesome!"

Bob got up suddenly. He picked up the documents on the table, put out the cigarette in his hand, and walked out in a hurry, saying to the secretary who followed him:

"You first issue an order to the Reagan to get them out of the sensitive waters as quickly as possible, and they must not stay there anymore."

"Congress has gone mad, and they are likely to do even more irrational things."

"We must snuff out this terrible sign before they do!"

The secretary nodded while recording the order, but after a while, he couldn't suppress the doubt in his heart, and asked strangely:

"Is it really that serious? The other party just conducted an experiment."

"Even if the combat effectiveness of this missile is strong, it is just a 'concept' before it enters the mass production stage."

"According to our intelligence, they will need at least two years to enter mass production, and the service time will not be too far away"

"Do we really need to back down so eagerly?"

"This is not a concession!"

Bob cut him off mercilessly.

"I have said 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 base to chase us militarily. Added to the impact of the technological explosion, the process of our two sides turning from offense and defense to 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 succeeded!"

"The equation for the realization of combat power has been established, and the obstacles have been removed. If we don't go now, do we really want to fight them?"

"Listen to me, when you find your neighbor loading a pistol, you mustn't provoke him."

"Only when the gun is in the holster will you have a new opportunity!"

The secretary instantly understood what Bob meant. He nodded solemnly, turned around and went to the command room, ready to issue orders to the Reagan.

waiting for the pistol to be holstered

But the question is, what if this neighbor of mine has been pointing a gun at himself since he was loaded?

the other side.

Ruan Yongliang frowned, while Ruan Huakai opposite him had an ugly expression.

From the latest ballistic missile reports, they all smelled danger.

The situation seems to be a little different from what they expected.

In their initial prediction, with the arrival of the aircraft carrier, the situation on the sea should be reversed immediately, and those arrogant and domineering enemies should flee around like clowns, leaving behind their half-built islands and becoming their own spoils of war.

But a whole month has passed, and the result they expected has not happened at all.

——

No, not only did it not happen at all, it even went wild in the opposite direction.

In the first week of the aircraft carrier's arrival, it lost an FA-18 fighter jet to the opponent's drone.

After that, they switched from offense to defense, and even their daily training was extremely restrained.

This once made them very puzzled, thinking that something had changed in the plan.

But the subsequent Pershing 2 exercise greatly boosted their confidence.

However, such confidence has not been maintained for more than a week, and the opponent's counterattack has come 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 was facing a DF-17, could it have successfully intercepted it?

Obviously, that's impossible.

Even one's own side without any relevant experience can make this judgment.

After the report was released, Ruan Yongliang could clearly feel the change in Mifang's attitude.

They are deliberately reducing contact with their own side, as if they want to withdraw from this matter.

But if you just let them go.

Then everything you have done, isn't it all in vain?

Thinking of this, Ruan Yongliang sighed, and then said to Ruan Huakai:

"You are very clear about the current situation, 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 risky."

"How adventurous?"

"...It is possible that it will cause us to suffer great losses."

"Tell me in detail?"

Ruan Yongliang looked into Ruan Huakai's eyes, and from the other's eyes, he saw a determined look like a trapped animal.

it's dangerous but

Perhaps, this is the solution to the problem.

Ruan Huakai took a deep breath and replied:

"Only war."

"We can only really restore the situation by pushing the situation to the most extreme direction."

"You know, the reason why they want to quit at this time is because they can't see any more benefits."

"And we can't give them more benefits, so we have to"

"Add some losses to their 'exit'"

Two days later, three warships quietly sailed out of the port.

The sailors on the warship are fully armed, and the naval guns have also been loaded.

They took advantage of the darkness to advance quietly, trying to stir up the situation on the entire sea with their meager strength.

Such an action is pathetic, decisive, and even, in a way, indeed heroic.

Because, from their point of view, their sailors really want to exchange their own sacrifices and their own lives for the interests of the country.

——

Even if it is an interest other than justice.

However, what they don't know is that their actions are also ridiculous.

Because, at the moment when the warship went out to sea, their actions were already being watched by the predators who had already been vigilant.

On the bridge of the Reagan aircraft carrier, Thomas looked at the radar screen suspiciously, and asked Gildy beside him:

"Do you know what they want to do? Their actions have been extremely restrained during this period of time. How could they suddenly launch a large-scale provocation at this time?"

Gilday shook his head helplessly, and replied:

"I don't know, but obviously, they are targeting our opponents."

"From the most rational point of view, they probably want to use this method to keep us - do they know we are leaving?"

"They don't know, but they should be able to guess."

Hearing this, Gildy frowned slightly.

"We can't let their plan go ahead, it's extremely detrimental to us, and it's not in line with the turret's strategy."

"We must contact the other party's military, immediately!"

Thomas nodded in agreement, and immediately picked up the dedicated phone, but there was no response to the number he dialed.

The two looked at each other, with an ominous premonition in their hearts.

"They did it on purpose!"

Thomas spoke.

"Order the carrier air wing to get ready! If they make further moves, persuade them to come back immediately!"

"clear!"

Gilday turned away from the bridge, knowing what he had to do.

Advise to come back?

Perhaps it is indeed persuasion, but the way, perhaps, will be somewhat different.

On the other side, Fishery Administration Ship No. 2901 has entered a state of alert, and other accompanying ships have entered alert at the same time.

The drones used for reconnaissance have already been launched into the sky, and the anti-submarine helicopters are also issuing warnings before the start. Seeing the three warships getting closer and closer, everyone can't help feeling a little nervous.

Could this be the final result?

Even if deterrence has been achieved to this level, the final outcome cannot be avoided?

The captain of No. 2901 contacted his superiors by phone. On Hainan Island, three J-22s had been prepared for emergency launch, and a certain Second Artillery Unit far away in Lanzhou also blew the assembly number.

No one knows where things will go.

Once that fuse is ignited, the powder keg explodes, and maybe everyone will be swallowed up.

Putting down the phone, the captain let out a long sigh of relief.

He stared at the dark sea in the distance, and there was no light on the sea at this time.

However, according to the radar, the opponent's ship has approached less than 30 nautical miles.

If you continue to move forward, it is a dead line.

Slight beads of sweat oozed from his hands. At this moment, he regretted not leaving a suicide note for himself in advance.

Maybe, there is still a chance

He closed his eyes.

But when his eyes opened again, the scene in front of him made him freeze in place.

On the endless black sea, a fire was burning.

And in his earphones came the scout's extremely surprised voice.

"The opposite ship exploded!"

"They were sunk!"

"The Reagan did it."

Corrected the chapter number, it will not be wrong again in the future, I promise