Chapter 9 Overcoming Rigidity with Softness
Northeast of the Anambas Islands, more than 200 kilometers away.
The "Washington" has turned to sail against the wind and is still accelerating. The heading lights on the flight deck are all on, and flight crews in fluorescent suits are directing two F/A-18F Super Hornets to the catapult at the bow of the ship. Four MH-60 "Battle Eagles" parked on the angled flight deck have been hung up with their weapons, aviation crews are making final checks, and four heavily armed commandos are on standby not far away.
From a distance, the USS Washington looks like a brightly lit floating city.
Not far behind, another aircraft carrier is also accelerating, but it is not sailing against the wind. On the flight deck, two fighters with their weapons mounted stopped near the jet deflector and did not enter the leaping position. One hundred and ten aviation crews were concentrated near the elevator and were preparing four Z-8s for takeoff.
Inside the aviation bridge, there are already people who can't sit still.
"Lao Xiang, ** say something, it's ups and downs, you have to make a statement, if you don't say anything, you will suffocate people!"
It was none other than Liu Wei's second father, Liu Xiuxun, who was impatient.
After this guy went to the "Washington" for a free barbecue, he changed into a general's uniform, returned to the front line, and commanded his special forces to sweep the remaining islands and reefs occupied by Vietnam.
The assault ended three days ago, and it stands to reason that Liu Xiuxun and the special forces under his command had already returned home.
Unfortunately, he didn't make it.
Probably stimulated, the old fathers who went to the "Washington" with Liu Xiuxun did not leave in a hurry after eating the free barbecue, but stayed in Hong Kong, saying that they wanted to have a deeper understanding of this prodigal son who had been wandering abroad for more than 150 years and appreciate the great rivers and mountains of the motherland.
The old comrades had such an interest, how dare the leaders of the garrison slack off, and hurriedly arranged for Major Luo Zhenkui to be a tour guide.
Unexpectedly, this bad-tempered major has no appetite for his old comrades at all.
At this time, Liu Xiuxun was also busy, and he laughed and laughed happily with a group of old fathers on the "Washington", which won deep appreciation. How to say, Liu Xiuxun is also behind the door, and others can not give face, but for those old fathers of the same generation as Liu Laohan, how dare Liu Xiuxun put on a show.
followed a group of old fathers for a few days, and before Hong Kong could play all, Liu Xiuxun received a message from the third department.
Hearing that there was going to be a mission, several old fathers were reasonable, and not only did they not keep Liu Xiuxun, but they left Hong Kong on the same day, saving the garrison a lot of trouble.
On the way south, Liu Xiuxun learned that this matter was also related to the second department.
The first thing he thought of was to contact Li Tingxuan to find out the situation. Unexpectedly, the phone burst out, but Li Tingxuan was not found.
Liu Xiuxun is not a stupid person, and immediately thought that what happened on the "Washington" was a ghost done by Li Tingxuan, and the Yankees left Hong Kong in a hurry, went around in a circle, and then went to Guam, there must be a drama and singing. Perhaps, the CIA has found out the clues, and it is heading for Li Tingxuan.
At this time, Liu Xiuxun cheered up and immediately called the group of special forces who were waiting for him to go home together.
In the final analysis, it is Liu Xiuxun's responsibility for Li Tingxuan to get into trouble. If it weren't for his door-to-door request, Li Tingxuan would definitely not have fallen into this muddy water, and he would not have provoked the Yankees.
Li Tingxuan wants to have three longs and two shorts, Liu Xiuxun will never forgive himself.
After the arrival of the special forces, Liu Xiuxun pestered the captain Xiang Zhilong, to set up news, pull relationships, and invite the eighteenth generation of ancestors to prepare for the operation.
The Liu family and the Xiang family were originally world friends.
Liu Laohan and Xiang Zhilong's father, when they killed the enemy on a battlefield, although they were not in a single army, they had a fateful friendship when they fought the Battle of the Hundred Regiments, and later they took care of each other on the Korean battlefield. Back then, Liu Laohan unloaded his armor and returned to the field, and gave a plaque to Zhilong's father.
The two juniors also grew up in the same compound.
Because Xiao Liu Xiuxun was one year old, Xiang Zhilong couldn't beat him, so he entered the navy in a fit of anger, otherwise he would at least be a rear admiral now.
In terms of surnames, the two are diametrically opposed.
Xiang Zhilong, who worked in the submarine force for 12 years and went to the Naval Aviation Academy for four years for further study, became the first batch of sea and air amphibious talents, is a steady person, an absolute slow surname, and not impatient at all.
Even if Liu Xiuxun chews his tongue, he may not be able to open a sentence.
The more calm Xiang Zhilong was, the more impatient Liu Xiuxun became.
The fire in Liu Xiuxun's heart, if he went back to forty years ago, he would definitely knock Xiang Zhilong to the ground and beat him violently. But now that Xiang Zhilong is a dignified naval colonel and the commander of a ship, no matter how good Liu Xiuxun is, he will not dare to play tricks on the aircraft carrier. The dozens of special forces he brought with him can do thousands of crew members?
Half an hour ago, after receiving a distress signal from the Panamanian-flagged freighter, Liu Xiuxun rushed over.
It was indeed a distress signal, and it was a signal of a pirate attack.
It's genuine, it's true.
The problem is that the pirates ate the leopard's gall and didn't dare to haunt it at this time.
With both fleets present, the most awesome Somali pirates have to retreat, not to mention the Indonesian monkeys.
At this time, when I came out to buy road money, I must have received cannonballs.
The U.S. special forces killed a few Somali pirates who didn't know Tarzan not long ago, and no matter how anxious the Indonesian monkeys are, they will have to wait for the U.S. military to pass.
Besides, the Vietnamese Xiaoba has just been beaten and his nose and face are swollen, and the Indonesian monkey's butt is not clean.
Raiding homes and houses in front of the Chinese Navy is not looking for a draw, or what?
There must be fraud in this!
Xiang Zhilong also understood this truth, but he still didn't say a word.
Looking at Liu Xiuxun pinching the chart ruler and feeling flattened, Xiang Zhilong felt so happy in his heart. I was beaten when I was a child, but now I've got it all back.
Probably reluctant to use the chart ruler worth thousands of yuan, when Liu Xiuxun was about to be furious, Xiang Zhilong said: "Second Brother Liu, it's useless for you to be in a hurry." ”
"Hurry, I'm in a hurry with you!"
Xiang Zhilong shook his head with a smile and said, "You also know that this operation was directly arranged by the three departments, and I did everything that should be done." You can also see that the fighters are parked on the deck, their weapons are hung up, and they can take off at any time. The helicopter will be ready in no time, and it will be ready to take off at the command of the order. ”
In a hurry, Liu Xiuxun is not an unreasonable master. "Okay, you make a phone call and let the command be given from above."
Xiang Zhilong smiled bitterly, if he could call, he would have called a long time ago.
Half an hour earlier, he had sent back the news of the pirate attack on the Panamanian freighter, and the Third Department had also sent instructions to them to be ready for use.
Since it is on standby, you have to wait for orders.
"Captain, the U.S. fighter jets have taken off."
Hearing the lookout's report, Liu Xiuxun and Xiang Zhilong immediately looked at the US aircraft carrier in the distance.
In the night sky, a few flickering lights were rapidly rising, and it was the heading light on the fighter jet.
"Old Xiang, let's take off our fighters."
"Can't do it? The order says, let's prepare ......"
"Where, on deck, or in the air?" Liu Xiuxun didn't eat that, "This is international waters, and we are on international waterways, the Yankees can make fighter jets take off, why can't we?" Panama is our friendly country, and we must not sit idly by. Carry forward the spirit of fearless internationalism, save your friends from the dire situation, even if you make trouble, no one can do anything to you. ”
Xiang Zhilong was stunned for a moment, Liu Xiuxun's mouth could really say anything.
One yard is one yard, Liu Xiuxun is not wrong in what he said, letting the fighter jet rise into the air and stand by is not a violation of military orders. Xiang Zhilong didn't think much about it and gave the order for the fighter to take off.
Two minutes later, as the carrier turned headwind, the two fighters roared into the night sky.
"Lao Xiang, discuss something, let my people board the plane, and also be on standby in the air."
"No, what do you old boy think, I don't know yet?" Xiang Zhilong refused in one bite.
Let a group of special forces with loaded guns take a helicopter to the sky, will the helicopter still obey his command?
With Liu Xiuxun's temper, it is not strange that the hijacking incident was caused.
As soon as Xiang Zhilong said this, Liu Xiuxun's smile froze on his face, and he was about to change color.
At this moment, a special forces major with a camouflage face painted on his face ran in, holding a maritime satellite phone in his hand.
"Mr. Liu, your phone."
Liu Xiuxun is angry, how can he be in the mood to answer the phone. "Who the is so short-sighted, Lao Tzu won't answer, let him call in half an hour."
"It's your old friend."
"Nice old man!?"
Hearing this, not only did Xiang Zhilong laugh, but several aviation officers almost laughed out loud.
Grabbing the phone, Liu Xiuxun took two steps away before raising the phone. "I'm Liu Xiuxun, I heard that you are my old friend......"
"I'm your uncle!"
Hearing this familiar voice, Liu Xiuxun's eyes widened. "Lao Li, I miss you to death."
At this moment, the few aviation officers who had just held back their laughter were all laughing so hard that they couldn't straighten their waists.
"Bunny, go to the side and cool off, don't spoil the scenery here." As he spoke, Liu Xiuxun waved his hand at several aviation officers.
"Liu Lao Er, who are you talking about?"
"Lao Li, misunderstanding, of course it's not about you, how dare I talk about you."
Xiang Zhilong knew that there were really few people who could clean up Liu Xiuxun properly, so he gave a look to a few aviation officers who were not long-eyed and let them go outside.
"I'm on the island now, with the comrades of the third department, you kid have to hurry up if you want to catch the fun."
"On the island? Which islands, there are dozens of islands around here. Liu Xiuxun said as he flipped through the chart.
"It's right to follow the U.S. military, I'll wait for you here, prepare a few more tickets, and we have to bring a few people."
"No problem, I'll leave right away and pick you up on a special plane."
"Okay, hang up, be careful on the road."
Throwing the maritime satellite phone to the major special forces, Liu Xiuxun walked straight towards Zhilong.
At this time, Xiang Zhilong just took away the communication officer who had come in to report to him.
"Lao Xiang, the ugly words are in front, Lao Tzu has to borrow a few helicopters from you, you have to borrow it, and if you don't borrow it, you have to borrow it, otherwise don't blame Lao Tzu for being ruthless."
"The dog said, or this stinky virtue, if I don't borrow it, you still can't beat me?"
"You ......" Liu Xiuxun clenched his fists, and he really looked like he was going to hit someone.
"Lao Tzu wants to know, what can you be in a hurry."
Hearing this, Liu Xiuxun blinked and relaxed his fist.
"The order has been received, you leave immediately, and I will send a few more fighters to escort you back." Xiang Zhilong smiled and shook his head, "I'm helping you at the risk of getting involved with the U.S. military, I have to invite Lao Tzu to drink when I go back, ask for Moutai, don't use your old white gan to send me away." ”
"No problem, it's a trivial matter to drink, and it's okay to make amends!"
Dropping this sentence, Liu Xiuxun took the major special forces and ran out in a hurry.
Looking at Liu Xiuxun's back, Xiang Zhilong couldn't help but shake his head and smile bitterly.
This old boy is really like one in fifty years, and nothing has changed.
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