"What do you think of the battle in the south?" the old man asked at Jiang Chen. Pen, fun, and www.biquge.info

"What do you mean?" Jiang Chen said a little confused.

"What do you say? The old man asked with a smile.

Jiang Chen saw the old man's smile and then suddenly said, "You are talking about our naval battle in the south just now." ”

The old man nodded and said, "What do you think?"

Jiang Chen thought for a while when he heard this, and then said to the old man: "I think this is our opportunity instead, and we can use this opportunity to completely solve the problem on the southern sea." ”

"Oh, tell me what you think. The old man said with interest.

"Yes, that's how I see it. Jiang Chen replied with a smile: "You know that this route is now the main channel for our international trade, and it is also the throat of our country's energy and trade transportation. The natural resources we obtain from the Middle East and Africa, such as oil, copper, iron ore, and other raw materials, all arrive at our country via the Strait of Malacca-* sea route. Moreover, the Strait of Malacca-* sea route is the choke point of Sino-European trade and our country's trade with the United States in the east. ”

"The eastern part of our continent is subducted by the Pacific plate to the Asian continental plate, forming a series of island chains, and the straits between the island chains are our country's choke point to the world. And more than 90% of our foreign trade is achieved through sea transportation, and the Strait of Malacca-* sea route is the most important. The Strait of Malacca is located on the Sunda shelf, with a water depth of 25~113m, and the channel is only 2.7~3.6km wide; ”

"It's very important for us, and for the rest of East Asia as a whole. As for Malacca, we don't have that ability, and we can't get involved. In terms of the sea, it is completely different, although we are still a little struggling, but we can still overcome some difficulties and can do it. If we can master this sea area, it will be equivalent to mastering this shipping route, and this will put us in a favorable position in the future with other countries in East Asia, and even in international diplomacy. More importantly, this is related to our national security and national interests, let me ask such an important channel, if it is in the hands of others, then we can sleep, or can we develop the economy with peace of mind?"

Seeing that the old man nodded, Jiang Chen continued: "Now let me talk about this strategic location, this sea area is right in the center of the entire Southeast Asia, and it is also an important international crossroads. To the east is Luzon, and then it can go east out of the Pacific Ocean to North America or South America. To the northeast are the islands of Treasure Island, the Wa Kingdom, Goryeo and even the Soviet* Far East, and finally to the Arras family. To the north, it is naturally our country, and we will go directly to the Liangguang area and Qiong Island. To the west, there are many countries in the entire Indochina Peninsula, and even the Yunnan Province can be extended. To the southwest, it is the Strait of Malacca and Star City, an important international maritime channel, and it also connects the entire Aesan and the Middle East, as well as Africa and Europe. Further south is to the Indo-Matsu Islands and then to Australia. From the perspective of military strategy, such an area is probably a place of four wars since ancient times, and it is also a place where soldiers must fight. I don't think we can afford to let go of such an important strategic location. ”

Jiang Chen glanced at the old man and continued, "Next, I'll talk about this resource. This area of the sea is very rich in resources, and it can be said that it is a great treasure trove. Let's talk about this fishery resource first, this sea area is all south of the Tropic of Cancer, close to the equator, belongs to the equatorial zone, tropical oceanic monsoon climate. Therefore, the temperature of the sea is relatively high, so the marine fishery resources are very rich, and this sea area has always been a rich fishing ground. There are more than 1,500 species of marine fish alone, most of which are distributed in the waters of the Zhongsha Islands in southwest China, and many of them have extremely high economic value. There are mainly mackerel, grouper, red fish, bonito, hairtail, saury, moray eel, sardines, large yellow croaker, swallow ray, black pomfret, silver pomfret, tuna, shark, etc. In particular, mackerel, grouper, tuna, pomfret and silver pomfret are produced in high quantities and are the main species caught in the open sea. The fish resources of Zhongsha Islands in the southwest are very abundant, the quality is very good, and they are rich in oceanic fish that are rare in other sea areas of our country. Such as tuna, sharks, etc. In addition, the large yellow croaker here is also a very important seafood resource, and the fish here never swim to foreign waters, and seem to be in love with their hometown, so it is called "domestic fish". ”

"In addition to fish, there are also various kinds of sea treasures, such as this sea cucumber, which is a valuable seafood with the same nutritional value as shark fin and bird's nest. And this sea cucumber is famous for its many species, wide distribution, large ginseng body and excellent quality. Among them, white milk ginseng, black milk ginseng and plum ginseng are the most precious. Plum cucumber is known as the 'king of ginseng' and is famous for its large-shaped edible sea cucumber. The large one is more than one meter long and weighs twenty or thirty pounds. After being processed into a dry product, the meat is thick and crispy, and the stew is not only delicious, but also nutritious and very nourishing. There are also more than 250 species of shellfish in this area, which can be divided into two categories: edible shellfish and ornamental shellfish according to their uses. The large production of edible shellfish includes large horseshoe snails, fence snails, and traditional snails. The large horseshoe snail is also called "male snail", which is widely distributed, easy to catch, has a high yield, and the meat is fat and delicious, and it is an important economic shellfish. The production of snails is also considerable, distributed on shallow reefs, and people can easily obtain them to make dry products, and the meat taste and nutrition are excellent. Whether it is edible or ornamental, its economic value is very considerable, and it can increase the income of a generation of fishermen and fish farmers along our coast to get rid of poverty. ”

"Of course, in addition to the resources in the sea, there are also resources on the islands, such as all kinds of birds, plants, and so on. Most of the islands in this area are lush with forests, flowers and plants, and the vast sea around the islands is rich in marine food, attracting a large number of islands to thrive here. There are more than 60 species of birds scattered across the islands. The more common ones are white boobies, frigate birds, seagulls, blue jade birds, rusty-eyed birds, and so on. In addition, because of the large number of seabirds, a large number of seabirds have left abundant guano on the islands, which have accumulated into a thick layer of guano for thousands of years, and some islands are even more than one meter thick, and the reserves are very rich. Struvite soil is rich in organic matter, nitrogen, phosphorus, calcium, etc., and is a good natural fertilizer with great economic value. ”

"Although the total land area of this reef is only a few dozen square kilometers, due to the suitable climate and abundant rainfall, more than 200 species of higher plants grow. The plants on the island are salt-tolerant, high-temperature, drought-tolerant, calcium-loving, and fertilizer-loving. Dense forests grow on several of the main islands, which have been formed for a long time and are larger in size. And because of the unique natural environment and climate of this place, it is very suitable for the growth of coconut palms and casuarinas for this cash crop, which can obtain a more objective income for the islanders. ”

"And that's just natural resources, there's an even more important resource in this area, and that's oil and gas. Jiang Chen looked at the old man and continued: "According to foreign data, there are more than 200 oil and gas structures in this sea area, and there are about 180 oil and gas fields, about 23 billion to 30 billion tons, equivalent to 12% of the world's reserves, accounting for about one-third of our country's total oil resources, we call it the "second Daqing". The total oil reserves in the Zengmu Basin, the Sabah Basin and the Wan'an Basin in this sea area alone are nearly 20 billion tons. Half of the oil and gas reserves in this area are located in the waters under our jurisdiction. Moreover, there are thousands of kilometers of Cenozoic sediments in many places in this sea area, and these sediments are closely related to the Cenozoic sediments of Beibu Gulf and Hainan Island in our country. As a result, it is also a promising source of subsea oil and gas. With the progress of science and technology and the deepening of marine development, the seabed resources in this sea area have very broad development prospects and huge utilization value. ”

Seeing the old man's surprised expression, Jiang Chen explained with a smile: "Of course, these are also mentioned in some international reports I read, and they are not particularly comprehensive and detailed. But I was also very surprised that a country outside the region knew so well about this part of the sea, so I can imagine what its purpose could be. Our country is a large country with a large population, although we say that we are also a large country with resources, but compared to the huge population base, then our resources are simply not enough for us to use. And the economic development of modern times is inseparable from the support of resources. If our country wants to develop its economy, it must ensure sufficient resources, stability and security. This is not only related to economic development, but also to national security. ”

Adding a lip, Jiang Chen continued: "This sea area is rich in oil and gas resources, and it can be said that this is a gift from God. Although we also have oil and gas in the interior, and some of them are still being exported, relying on our huge population base and market, this resource is definitely not enough. If nothing else, let's talk about the United States, which also has rich oil and gas resources in China, but why should it be imported from abroad now? It is said that the United States is rich and wealthy, which is of course one reason, but we must see that the deep meaning of the United States is to protect its own resources, and it is also to make strategic reserves. On the other hand, even if all the oil and gas in the old United States are extracted, it will not be enough to consume its own economic development. If nothing else, let's just say that the elderly have tens of millions of cars, and the consumption of these is definitely an astronomical amount. So think about us from there. With the development of our economy, we will definitely develop to this point in the future, so according to our huge population base, how many cars will be needed and how much oil will be consumed?"

"Even if we don't use the oil, we can extract it and sell it." Such a large reserve, if it can really be mined, it will definitely bring us a very objective foreign exchange income. It plays a very important role in economic development and social progress. And compared to such a big profit, we only pay a small part. And now, this opportunity is in front of us, how can we not cherish it. Jiang Chen looked at the old man after speaking. ”

After listening to Jiang Chen's words, the old man's face was very complicated, and after pondering for a while. The old man looked at Jiang Chen and said, "Then you mean, take advantage of this opportunity to take back all the other islands in this sea area, and then garrison troops to guard this sea area and fully control this sea area." ”

Jiang Chen nodded, shook his head again, and said, "My idea or the best result should be like this. However, in practice, it is very difficult, especially in this sea area, not only the Nanban, but also several other countries, if we want to fully recover these islands, then we will inevitably confront these countries, which is not a good thing for us. ”

Hearing this, the old man nodded, and then said to Jiang Chen, "Go on." ”

"Yes!" Jiang Chen nodded in response: "So my idea is to use this opportunity to mainly recover some islands controlled by the Nanban, and then divide the troops to garrison and control this sea area." In fact, I have a general understanding of the situation, and the islands and reefs in this sea area are occupied by the Nanban the most, and the area of the sea area controlled is also the largest. If we can reclaim these reefs and seas, then we can dominate the seas. Then, we are taking advantage of our dominance in this area, and then gradually dividing and encircling the islands occupied by other countries, and then gradually encroaching and depleting, and finally squeezing these snobbery out of this area, so as to fully control this area. ”

Hearing this, the old man glanced at Jiang Chen and said, "The previous naval battle exposed many of our problems, one of which is that we lack the cover of air force fighters, and we also lack the cover support of large ships. It was not easy for the vast number of officers and men on the front line to repel the enemy's attack and take the opportunity to recover part of the islands under such unfavorable circumstances. And now that you have proposed to fully recover these islands, I am afraid it will be very difficult. ”

"There are difficulties and challenges, although there are certain difficulties and risks, but the benefits obtained in comparison, these are insignificant. Jiang Chen replied with a smile: "Again, after fighting with us for so many years, the economy in Nanban is basically on the verge of collapse, so they will not fight a big battle with us." Moreover, the center of their defense is now in the waters of Bei* Bay and the northern defense line, just for fear that we will launch an attack and attack their capital. So in our opinion, their power in this sea area is very limited. As for the Air Force, although we are unable to provide air cover for our ships and troops due to the range of our fighters, I have heard that our newly developed and improved J-8B has just passed the design finalization (Note 1, and this fighter is said to be able to meet our combat support missions in the southern waters. In addition, in fact, Nanban does not have any air force, it is all some rags. And they are all located near their northern capital to deal with our air force. If we are going to do it, as long as our Air Force is more active, I think it will be enough to attract these rags. ）”

The old man smiled when he heard this, but he didn't say anything, but said to Jiang Chen: "This matter is very complicated, we need to study it carefully." You should be careful to keep the content of our conversation today, and in addition, your thoughts on this aspect and what you have just said should be submitted in a report. Okay, it's almost there, you just get off in front. ”

"Yes!" Jiang Chen nodded when he heard this. Since the old man said so, Jiang Chen didn't want to dwell on this aspect more, just such a good opportunity, I hope he can play a role this time and redeem some regrets in the future.

Note 1: March 14, 88, was a naval battle in the south, and on March 18, the design of the Jian-8B was finalized.