Thousands of miles of Changsha, thousands of miles of stone ponds.

In the early morning, breaking through a sea fog, the Red Ocean research fleet officially advanced into the beautiful and rich Xisha Sea.

Four days ago, the study tour officially began, and one captain and four deputy captains of the law enforcement team were all recruited by the Fisheries Bureau to join the fleet.

Before leaving, Dai Zongxi sent an affectionate message to the law enforcement team: "They are all comrades in the trenches, there is no contradiction that cannot be resolved, Captain Xiao Ao and Deputy Captain Wang, I hope you can use this sea voyage to release your past suspicions and become good partners and comrades-in-arms at work." ”

He saw the mismatch between Ao Muyang and Wang Youwei, and everyone in the law enforcement team knew the contradictions between them.

In the face of Dai Zongxi's expectations, the two were moved and said that everyone was a good comrade, and when they left the dock and got on the boat, the two of them have not said a word until now.

Ao Muyang had been to the South China Sea before, but he did not arrive in the Xisha Sea, and he still had a strong sense of novelty about the southeasternmost territory and territorial waters of the motherland.

Entering the Paracel Sea, their first destination is the pearl of the Paracel Islands, Woody Island.

Xisha Islands is a part of China's South China Sea Zhudao, located in the central sea area of the South China Sea, located in a lively area, the whole archipelago is composed of reefs, beaches, islands and reefs, sand islands and sandbanks, it is not large, the total area of the archipelago is only about 10 square kilometers.

However, the islands here are dotted, dotted in circles, the terrain is complex, the scenery is beautiful, the aquatic resources are very rich, it is an important fishing ground in the southern sea area of the country, and it is known for its beauty and richness.

Guarding the fishery resources in the Xisha Sea is a top priority for the local fisheries bureau and coast guard detachment during the annual sea ban period, because the resources are abundant here, and no matter how strict the policy, people come to poach them.

A scientific research vessel, a passenger ship, and a fishing boat, a fleet of three fishing boats, day and night, finally entered the Xisha Sea at the end of early August.

Seagulls fly slowly, and the crisp chirping of gulls is heard from time to time in the low sky.

The climate in the tropics is unpredictable, with the sky still full of stars in the early hours of the morning, and a heavy rain in the morning.

The person in charge of the research ship is named Cao Chuanzong, and he said with a smile: "The Xisha girl must have Dai blood. ”

Su Jinnan, who was drinking ice water, asked curiously: "Professor Cao, why do you say that? There is a gap of 108,000 miles between this place and the area of southern Yunnan to which the Dai people belong, what is the relationship between the two?"

Ao Muyang thought about it, he didn't remember that there was a connection between the Xisha Islands and the Dai people.

Cao Chuanzong said with a smile: "If you go to the Dai people, the Dai sisters will welcome us with the etiquette of the Songkran Festival, and now we have arrived at the door of the Xisha girl, and she is also welcoming us with the etiquette of the Songkran Festival, doesn't this show the relationship between the two?"

The people on the boat laughed, and Su Jinnan felt inexplicable: "What is it? Forget it, I'm a big man who doesn't understand the jokes of your cultural people." ”

"Woody Island is ahead. An accompanying officer and soldier of the South China Sea Coast Guard detachment pointed ahead excitedly and said.

Ao Muyang held up an umbrella and walked onto the deck, he looked ahead, and saw that in the misty rain and fog, the whole ocean became dim, and he couldn't tell where the sky was and where the sea was, they seemed to be floating in the sky, as if they were sinking into the sea, and a subtle feeling appeared.

Looking into the distance, a vague shadow appeared at the junction of heaven and sea, and that was Woody Island.

If the Paracel Islands are a crown of laurels in the South China Sea, then Woody Island is the most brilliant pearl in the crown.

The fleet was not far away from the island, and it didn't take long to sail over.

But the South China Sea once again showed its unpredictable temper before them, and before it had been pouring rain, and suddenly the rain stopped, the clouds dispersed, and the sun shrouded the land.

Just in time, when the fleet approached the island pier, this beautiful island came into their eyes.

Less than two square kilometres in size, Woody Island is the largest island in the Paracel Islands, and it has all the beauty of a tropical island, with turquoise waters and crystal white sand.

What is valuable is that the whole island is surrounded by sandy beaches, the delicate sand is like a jade belt around the edge of the island, the island is green all the year round, the trees and flowers are lush, and the green and white form a sharp contrast.

Zhao Wenhui, an officer and soldier of the South China Sea Coast Guard Detachment, came over to salute Su Jinnan and said, "Captain Su, you and the comrades of the expedition team should first prepare to land on the island to rest, and there will be a law enforcement ship going to sea in the afternoon, and you can follow and visit at that time." ”

Su Jinnan asked, "During the visit, is there anything that needs our help?"

Zhao Wenhui said confidently: "This is not necessary, you and your comrades can sail with the ship, what we have to deal with in the afternoon is a few small shrimps, and it is very simple to clean them up." ”

Ao Muyang asked in surprise: "There is already a goal?"

Zhao Wenhui turned his head to look at him and said, "Yes, Captain Ao, our detachment has been eyeing a poaching fleet since two days ago, and it is expected that they will enter a sea area suitable for capture this afternoon." ”

Hearing this, Ao Muyang became interested, and he said: "It's difficult to track poaching boats at sea, do you have any tricks?"

Zhao Wenhui said with a smile: "What's the trick, it's to rely on the radar of the naval brothers on the island to help." ”

Su Jinnan shook his head and said, "Then I can't learn anything about this, we don't have the help of naval radar." ”

Zhao Wenhui said: "Hongyang has a powerful fleet stationed, if you want to compare resources, we can't compare with your detachment." ”

Su Jinnan smiled bitterly: "Oh, I understand, it seems that the leader asked me to learn from you how to deal with the Navy brothers this time." ”

The research ship docked at the pier, and Professor Cao Chuanzong landed on the island with a group of doctoral and graduate students, who were going to come to the Nansha Islands to do a comprehensive investigation, and the initial stage should be mainly geological and geomorphological scientific research.

Ao Muyang jumped on the beach, the general jumped down, the Führer and Youfu stayed on its back, Ao Muyang made the general a kind of courier bag for the postman's motorcycle, and the left side was for Youfu and the right side was for the Führer.

The vegetation on Woody Island is very lush, growing lush, and Ao Muyang looked around and saw sheep's horn trees, jatropha trees, sea willow trees, and a lot of other trees that could not be named.

Most people are very excited to land on the island, because the island is currently not officially open to travelers, and it is not a place for the public to land, and ordinary travelers can only land here through legal and formal channels in the name of VIP inspection and investment projects.

They were greeted by local officials at the docks, and a coast guard lieutenant handed out VIP badges to the crowd and told them that they could not lose the badge and that if they were interested in the island, they could wear it and walk around.

Zhu Changrong, the first deputy captain of the law enforcement team, found Ao Muyang and asked very friendly: "Team Ao, go around the island together and take pictures?"

In addition to Wang Youwei, the other two deputy captains came up to join in the fun, Ao Muyang nodded and said okay, and the four of them left Wang Youwei and walked to the beach, making him angry enough.