Chapter 277: The South China Sea Is Very Important (I)

The last time this was mentioned, the generals said that they would rather have fewer points than get the most desired military base. Pen & Fun & Pavilion www.biquge.info these three should be the military bases that the military values the most.

But where? This is the issue that Ye Chen is most concerned about.

Not only Ye Chen was concerned, but even Zhuang Lao Xiao Lingyue and Liu Zhilong were also concerned.

"The three military bases we want the most are Australia, the Middle East and Western Europe." Admiral Liu said.

"Australia? Middle East? Western Europe? Ye Chen and the others wrinkled their brows and thought carefully.

"Chief, is there anything to say about that?" The military bases in these three places are what the military wants the most, and they must have been repeatedly evaluated and must be very particular.

Although Ye Chen is a military fan, he still can't figure out this kind of thing.

Military fans, in the final analysis, are enthusiasts who have mastered a certain basic knowledge of military affairs, and they are amateurs, not even professional. Not to mention, Admiral Liu and these generals, those are real professionals, and they can be said to be military strategists.

Ye Chen's words were exactly what everyone wanted to ask, all of them opened their eyes wide, looked at Admiral Liu, and waited for his reply.

"This is an important layout of our country's global strategy." Admiral Liu smiled at Ye Chen and said: "Xiao Ye, the level you have come into contact with is getting higher and higher, and the global strategic issues have been talked about without mentioning, so I will give you a detailed explanation." ”

Ye Chen's spirit was greatly lifted, his face was full of joy, and he said happily: "Thank you, chief." ”

Ye Chen is just an amateur military fan, he only knows some basic military knowledge, how can he compare with General Liu. Admiral Liu, that is a senior military talent, can also be said to be a military strategist, listen to him, it is to give Ye Chen a good lesson, this kind of opportunity is too rare, Ye Chen can't help but like it.

Moreover, General Liu was kind, and he was mentioning Ye Chen to give him a global strategic vision.

This kind of opportunity is too rare, not only Ye Chen is overjoyed, but even Zhuang Lao Xiao Lingyue and Liu Zhilong also puffed up their chests, held their heads high, concentrated, and very focused.

If you miss this opportunity, you will regret it for the rest of your life.

"Let's start with Australia." Admiral Liu thought for a moment and said: "Australia is one of the seven continents, and the geographical location of this continent is particularly important, because it is located in the depths of the continent and is a necessary place to connect Asia, Africa, Europe and the Americas. ”

If you open the world map, you only need to glance at it to find that the three continents of Asia, Africa and Europe are connected. North and South America are connected, and these are the five continents. Antarctica is in the southernmost part of the country, and its geographical location is not so important.

Oceania, that is, Australia, is located in the depths of the ocean, as long as you take the sea route, you can't do without it.

That's why Australia's location is so important.

"The Age of Discovery in Europe was to start from Europe, go around the Cape of Good Hope, and then come to Australia, then to South Asia, then to Southeast Asia, and then to the Far East." Admiral Liu continued: "Therefore, Australia has become a very important foothold in the Age of Discovery, and it can also be said to be a base. ”

Ye Chen and the others thought about it carefully, it was really like that.

Without Australia as a foothold, Europe's Age of Discovery might not have been so smooth.

"So, Australia is particularly important." Admiral Liu said: "I'll give you an example, don't talk about it if it's far away, just say it's near." During World War II, MacArthur was stationed in Southeast Asia, and after being defeated by Japan, he retreated to Australia. Here, he rebuilt his headquarters, waited for war materials from the United States, waited for reinforcements from the United States, and after the training, MacArthur led his army on a journey of revenge. ”

Speaking of this, he paused for a moment and said: "When MacArthur withdrew from Southeast Asia, he vowed to fight back and take revenge. Moreover, for this reason he refused to return to China, even if President Roosevelt summoned him back to China to discuss the military, he did not go back. His belief is that he will never return to the United States without avenging his blood revenge. ”

As we all know, MacArthur is a bullish and hero-like figure in the United States. However, he is also a bull, and once his temper temper attacks, even President Roosevelt will not be able to help him.

"The U.S. army, under the leadership of MacArthur, triumphed all the way and fought many beautiful battles, which caused heavy casualties to the Japanese army, and finally Japan lost the Pacific War. In order to reap the fruits of the final victory and prevent the Red Empire from sending troops, the United States dropped two atomic bombs and ended the war in Asia. After General Liu finished talking about this historical fact, he changed his words and asked: "Xiao Ye, you say, if there was no Australia, would MacArthur be able to do this?" ”

"Can't!" Ye Chen didn't think about it, and blurted out.

"That's right." The crowd chimed in.

MacArthur's Pacific War has been a good illustration of the importance of Australia. Without Australia, MacArthur would not have been able to reorganize his command, reassemble his army, and would not have won the Pacific War.

Without Australia as a foothold, it would have been too difficult for the United States to build a decent military in the Pacific.

With Australia as a foothold, everything was different, and MacArthur, although he suffered defeat in Southeast Asia, was soon able to make a comeback and destroy Japan.

"That's why Australia is important. If our country wants to go global, if we want to make a difference in the global chessboard, Australia cannot afford to lose, we must take it. Admiral Liu's tone was calm, but resolute.

The European Age of Discovery and the Pacific War have well illustrated the importance of Australia. If our country wants to go global, if we want to maintain our "frontier of interests", we can't do without Australia.

Therefore, Australia is something that our country must take, and there is no second way to go.

Admiral Liu said very reasonably, but Ye Chen thought about it and said without hesitation: "Chief, is this too wishful thinking?" ”

"How?" Admiral Liu asked with a smile.

"Chief, what do you think, Australia and the United States got together as early as World War II, that is, they completely joined the American camp, and it is not so easy for us to take Australia." Ye Chen pondered: "Over the years, hasn't the Australian government always hugged the thigh of the United States? It is even more necessary to cruise in the South China Sea with little Japan of the United States. At every opportunity, the Australian government will blame our country. ”

This makes a lot of sense, as long as you pay a little attention to the news, everyone knows.

Zhuang Lao and the others nodded slightly, agreeing with Ye Chen's words.

"Xiao Ye, what you said does make sense." Admiral Liu nodded slightly, first appreciating, then changing the conversation, and said, "Xiao Ye, have you noticed that whenever the Australian government releases such words, our country's response?" Our Foreign Minister has openly asked the Australian Government to make it clear. Then, the Australian government quickly said soft words and changed its tone. ”

Australia's foreign minister once accused our country of saying a lot of nonsense without nutrition. Our Foreign Minister asked for clarity in his presence. The Australian foreign minister had no choice but to change his tune and speak softly.

This matter was quite a fuss at the time, and it was full of ups and downs.

"It does." Ye Chen also knew about this.

"Xiaoye, do you know why Australia has such a change?" Admiral Liu asked again.

"Because Australia can't afford to mess with us." Ye Chen thought for a while.

"Xiao Ye, you're too direct. However, no matter how euphemistic the words are, no matter how beautiful the words are, they will all come down to this point in the end, and it is not wrong to say it. Admiral Liu deeply agreed, and said: "Although our strength is not strong enough, after so many years of development, our strength has risen, not to mention Australia, even the United States can not provoke us." Moreover, our arrival is also good for Australia, and they expect us to come. ”

"Won't it?" Ye Chen didn't believe it and said, "Chief, are you too self-righteous?" ”

The Australian government is always licking a certain part of the United States, how could it want us to come?

"Huh." Admiral Liu smiled and said, "Xiao Ye, you have to think the other way around, you have to think from the position of Australia." Australia's geographical location is really good, if there are a few more world powers, it will only be good for Australia, not harmful. Because there is one more option. The reason why the current Australian government is closely following the United States is because we are not strong enough, and the Australian government also chooses the United States, and it is the United States that does not choose it. If we are strong enough and our influence in Australia is strong enough, then the Australian government will have one more choice. Choosing one or the other is more beneficial than choosing one or the other, isn't it? ”

Ye Chen thought about it and was silent for a long time.

Xiao Lingyue nodded slightly, agreeing with this statement.

Admiral Liu looked at Ye Chen with a smile and did not speak.

After a while, Ye Chen figured it out and said with emotion: "Chief, you still have far-reaching views. ”

At this moment, Ye Chen understood how big the gap between the so-called military fans and senior professionals like generals was. As a military fan, Ye Chen cares about the military very much, but that's what happened.

And Admiral Liu has seen a far future, and is already laying out for the future, which is the gap between amateur and professional.

"Not bad." Ye Chen could figure it out so quickly, and Admiral Liu was very approving.

"Chief, how much time will it take us to take Australia?" Ye Chen thought about it for a while, and asked another question that everyone was very concerned about.

This question is exactly what everyone thinks in their hearts, and all eyes fall on Admiral Liu.

"It's hard to say exactly how long it will take, but it will take at least 10 years or more, if not longer." Admiral Liu said.

"So long?" Ye Chen was a little disappointed.

"Xiao Ye, don't be too anxious." Admiral Liu said with a smile: "My judgment is based on the current situation, although after decades of rapid development, our strength is getting stronger and stronger, but it is not strong enough, not enough to affect the degree to which the Australian government pays attention to us." ”

Speaking of this, the conversation changed and said: "If you can make that kind of strategic weapon for us, the situation will be very different, maybe you can take it in three or five years." ”

He is talking about aerospace fighters, however, this is the core secret of our country, and Liu Zhilong's level is not enough to know.

"Really? Then I must work hard. Ye Chen was greatly encouraged.

If the air and space fighters can win such great benefits for our country, Ye Chen will definitely work hard.

"Hmm." Admiral Liu was very pleased, Ye Chen was sincerely patriotic, and said with a smile: "Now, let's talk about judging based on the current situation." Xiaoye, do you know why the South China Sea issue is now in turmoil and has become a hot spot in the world? ”

"Why?" The South China Sea issue is the global focus at this stage, and Ye Chen really doesn't understand why it suddenly became hot.