Captain Smith, of the "class" cruiser Smith, who was carrying out normal patrol duties near the Tsushima Strait of the Seventh Fleet, immediately launched a comprehensive search for "Akula" in accordance with the order of the US Navy in coordination with the Japanese 88th Fleet, which has a joint defense agreement with the US Navy.

Cruiser Captain Smith felt that the days of the past years were indeed monotonous and boring, and all that was done all day was to direct the cruiser to wander around the Sea of Japan, and now that he finally encountered such a thing to do, of course he was very excited.

According to the intelligence data attached to the order from above, this should be a nuclear submarine secretly sold by the Soviet Pacific Fleet to the Chinese Navy, and it is not equipped with weapons of large-range destruction, and even some conventional weapons are not equipped with corresponding operators.

The key reason why Smith is so excited is the phrase "secret sale" of this submarine, both sides do not admit the existence of such a nuclear submarine, so even if he sinks it, it will not have much impact. What's more, it doesn't have any attack power at all, and it's completely in a position of being beaten passively. To get it done, Smith thought, it would be a breeze.

The order issued from above was to ask the cruiser, together with the Japanese 88th Fleet, to capture the nuclear submarine as much as possible. Smith knew that if he could complete this task, his military rank would definitely rise a lot, even if he sank the other party, it might not help his officer's journey, but he had the capital to be proud. After all, it is not easy for a cruiser to sink the "Akula".

Smith, who had been idle and bored, knew when he received this order. This is definitely a meritorious opportunity thrown down by God, just waiting for him to seize the opportunity to complete it. And to complete this opportunity, in Smith's opinion, I don't know how easy it is.

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Driven by sailors from all over the world, "Akula" quickly crossed the Tsushima Strait, and the people in the command room were very happy, as long as they passed through the Tsushima Strait, they would reach the national sea, as soon as they passed there. Only then will this nuclear submarine and the officers and men of the whole ship be able to get security in the true sense of the word.

However, Xu Hui and the others didn't get excited for long, and their mood was messed up by a report from the communication room: "Report to the captain!" A coded telegram was sent from the Admiralty of the country. The details are as follows: Your actions have attracted the attention of the US military, they have investigated the situation clearly, and believe that they will intercept you within the waters of the Tsushima Strait. Try to be as covert as possible and sail into the country's waters, the Admiralty will conduct a military exercise at the edge of the country's waters, as long as you enter the country's territorial waters, we can ensure your safety! I hope you all succeed in your mission! ”

Hear this coded telegram from the Admiralty of the Nation. Xu Hui and the rest of the command room's hearts sank suddenly. Originally, the contact with "Los Angeles" was based solely on the other party's belief that the "Akula" was a Soviet submarine and was carrying out regular patrols. What the fight is that the US military does not dare to do anything. But this time. As is customary. Everyone knows the behavior of this time. In the event of an accident, it will not be recognized by the state due to various reasons. That is, before they enter the territorial waters of the state, they need to deal with all kinds of difficulties and dangers on their own. Moreover, it follows from the content of the telegram that this time they have completely exposed themselves, including the crewing of the submarine and the armament of the submarine. That is, in the event of another encounter with a "Los Angeles", then their results are already conceivable.

Everyone knew the nature and content of their mission, but every officer and sailor of the Navy who accepted the mission at that time knew what might happen if something unexpected happened. Everyone is well aware of how much the Motherland has done for their own operation, and they know that, after all, this is a secret transaction, and it is impossible for the State to admit the existence of such a form of trade for political or other reasons. However, in order to support the sailors, the state has done its best, and even sent a fleet to cover and "greet" them in the name of a military demonstration, and everyone is thrilled about this.

Therefore, no matter what happens, no matter who it is, they will fight with their lives to complete this mission.

"Attention to the marine department, keep the top speed and course unchanged, but keep the noise as low as possible! Attention sonar room! Strengthen the search of various ships in the sonar detection range, and report as soon as there is a situation! After listening to this telegram, Xu Hui immediately ordered. That's all he can do now. It is only hoped that they will be able to rush into the territorial waters of the country before the US military blocks their way forward.

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In the dreary mood of all, "Akula" in the end of verse 35. After driving some distance in the direction of the country's territorial waters, and seeing that he was about to sail out of the Tsushima Strait, Cheng Bingyan's nervous voice finally sounded in the command room.

"Report to the captain! An unknown ship formation was spotted about 20 nautical miles ahead, suspected to be the Japanese 88th Fleet. The total number of ships is unknown, but it is about fifteen or more. At present, it is unknown whether the other party has discovered us, and the passive sonar has not perceived the active detection behavior of the other party! Cheng Bingyan was already scared into a cold sweat during the previous submarine war, it was just a submarine, and now that such a large group suddenly appeared, can he not be nervous?

After hearing Cheng Bingyan's report, Xu Hui's original luck was completely shattered, of course he knew that the joint defense agreement signed by the US Government and the Japanese Government after World War II, and that the Japanese 88th Fleet would appear here so coincidentally, and it was very likely that it was coming for this "Akula". Besides, Japan alone certainly does not want this "Akula" to fall into the hands of the national navy.

After hearing this order, Xu Hui had a headache. If you want to say that you encounter the US "Los Angeles" class nuclear submarine, without the other party knowing, Mikhail can play a big role. But now, with his intentions and equipment exposed, Mikhail has no effect.

Therefore, this time Xu Hui did not cast an inquiring gaze at Mikhail. Instead, I'm thinking about how to deal with it alone.

While Xu Hui was thinking, Mikhail also learned the general situation from the translator, and immediately stood up and said to Xu Hui: "We only have three ways to go this time, one is to go back, but I think this is definitely impossible, and the second is to rush over, but this is the scope of Japan's territorial waters, they will definitely take action against us, and after exposing our whereabouts." It will definitely chase after us. We do

It will be a lifetime of death. The last one is to find a suitable place to ask for it. Then act on the situation! ”

Of course, Xu Hui knows these three options. If the sea conditions in the vicinity are more complicated, Xu Hui will definitely be willing to choose the third way. However, according to the limited information available to the Navy, the situation at the bottom of the sea at the exit of the Tsushima Strait is very simple. It is difficult to have anything conducive to the concealment of submarines. In this way, Xu Hui was embarrassed, and he tried to ask the sonar room: "Immediately search the seabed within our detection range." Let's see if there's a place for our submarine to hide! ”

Cheng Bingyan in the sonar room immediately replied: "Report to the captain!" We have carried out seabed surveys in the vicinity of the seabed, and the seabed is flat. The slope is smaller. No more suitable places for submarine concealment have been found! ”

After hearing this answer. Xu Huidi's luck was shattered again, and he glanced at Mikhail rather hesitantly. He would love to have the help of the experienced former Soviet Navy submarine captain. After all, he will have more experience than he does.

Mikhail quickly learned about the communication between Xu Hui and the sonar room from the translator, he thought for a moment, carefully checked the charts, and said: "Captain Xu, I think, if you can!" About 5 or so in front of the right side of our submarine, a very suitable hiding place within 5 nautical miles of the submarine. We're there, and we should be able to evade each other's searches! ”

Xu Hui thought for a moment, and then gave an order: "Attention to the marine engineering department, right 5, the speed remains the same, pay attention to keep!" Watch the sonar room, monitor the seabed, and report any favorable terrain if you find it! Now he can only trust and rely on this experienced former Soviet Navy nuclear submarine captain, he has thought about it, it really can't be said, then only with the high speed of "Akula", rush over! As long as you enter the national waters, things will be easy to do.

Mikhail was also very nervous to stare at the real-time topographic map of the seabed transmitted from the sonar room on the screen, which was also an honor and credibility guarantee for him, and he was very worried, praying that he would not miss the favorable terrain because he had not been out to sea for so long.

With a speed of 35 knots, the Akula soon traveled 5 nautical miles. Judging from the topographic map of the seabed transmitted from the sonar room, the situation of the seabed in this area has not changed much. Everyone is thinking that if it is really as Mikhail said, with the level of exploration of "Akula", then within this range, it should be easy to find the hiding place he said.

Suddenly, a very inconspicuous gentle slope of the sea passed by the topographic map on the screen, and no one thought that this gentle slope would make any sense. But Mikhail suddenly became excited: "This is it, this is it, that's right!" ”

When Xu Hui heard this, although he was still a little skeptical, he immediately ordered the submarine to slow down.

At the same time as the submarine slowed down, Mikhail said excitedly: "Hurry up and let the sonar room and bring the seabed topographic map closer to 500!" ”

Xu Hui gave this command as he said, and the inconspicuous gentle slope was again placed in the display range of the screen after the seabed map was closed. After seeing the topographic map of the seabed after the zooming in, Xu Hui was puzzled, this was clearly a small gentle slope, and he couldn't find any usable value at all.

At this time, Mikhail laughed haha, casually took out the unfinished bottle of Moutai from the pocket of his unranked Soviet Navy uniform, and poured it hard. Then, he proudly pointed to the gentle slope displayed on the screen and said, "Hey, hey! You didn't notice, did you? This is our hiding place! To paraphrase a sentence in your country, this is called 'Jiren has his own natural appearance', don't look at me I haven't been to sea for a year or two, but some of the gadgets of the year, I haven't forgotten! Just below this location, there is a hideout that is perfect for 'Akula'. I played hide-and-seek with the Yankees a lot here, and those idiots didn't beat me once! ”

After listening to Mikhail's words, the command room was able to move people. Almost all of them rushed to the screen to stare at the gentle slope shown by the topographic map of the seabed, and no one realized what was so mysterious here.

After looking at it for a while, the first mate Chen Rin suddenly said: "Even if that position can be hidden, but its depth is already close to 700, according to the technical parameters of the 'Akula' class nuclear submarine, the depth limit of our submarine should be 600." That location, we can't go down! "First mate Chen Rin is a very rigid person, for him. He will not hesitate to carry out any instructions given by the captain, and the details of the operation are as good as textbooks.

Chen Rin's personality is very clear to everyone, in terms of technical operation. No one doubts his level, and now that he says so, everyone has to question Mikhail's suggestion.

Mikhail patted Xu Hui's shoulder and smiled: "Hehe! Don't worry, guy. This old fellow of mine, I'm still clear! It definitely goes down to that position! ”

As a naval captain, Xu Hui focused more on technical and military common sense, although Mikhail said so. But he still hesitated, after all, the technical parameters of the submarine have undergone rigorous scientific research, based on Mikhail's words alone. He really didn't dare to risk this "Akula", which already belonged to the country.

Just when Xu Hui hesitated. Political Commissar Wu Shenglin opened his mouth and asked Mikhail: "Are you sure." Can our 'Akula' really go down? ”

Mikhail poured a mouthful into his mouth and said, "Don't worry! I'm also on this submarine! ”

Wu Shenglin nodded, and then said to Xu Hui solemnly: "Captain Xu! We have to take the words of Mikhail's technical director. After all, he has more say in this submarine and has much more experience than us. I believe that if he said that if he can go down, our submarines will definitely be able to go down. Moreover, in order to complete the task, we have to take this risk, and we must also take it! ”

Xu Hui nodded silently, he knew that although this action was very risky, it was undoubtedly safer than the danger of being discovered by a surface search ship. So, Xu Hui turned to Mikhail and said, "Captain Mikhail, I will now hand over the command of the submarine to you." I'm sure you'll be able to help us hide the submarine! It will allow us to complete the task safely! ”

Mikhail patted Xu Hui on the shoulder, put the Moutai Navy uniform in the big pocket and said, "Don't worry, guy!" I haven't been to sea for a few years, but from the technical point of view of controlling 'Akula'

I can guarantee that none of you can beat me! ”

Don't look at Mikhail's words, which makes people's faces a little uncomfortable, but at this time, this words make everyone feel quite relieved. After all, this word is almost the only guarantee of security now. Having said that, Mikhail's words are really true, after all, these 30 or so sailors on the boat have only undergone two months of simple training.

As a result, all the control personnel began to accept the orders of the former Soviet Navy submarine captain.

Mikhail spoke lightly, but it is not difficult to see from the degree of caution with which he was careful that this covert maneuver was indeed a very complex process of operation and control. The speed of the submarine was very slow, and when it was approaching the seabed and approaching the target area, the picture transmitted by the camera outside the boat suddenly opened up to everyone, and a groove about 200 meters long appeared in front of everyone. This groove is almost tailor-made for "Akula", and everyone believes that if it is opened in, unless it is specially paid attention to and seen in an intuitive way, it will never be discovered by instruments and equipment alone!

As the depth of the submarine continued to increase, at this time, the submarine in disrepair began to emit a burst of metal grinding sounds. Everyone in the command room knew that these sounds meant that "Akula" was already in a state of overload. As submarine sailors, everyone knows that once the tension limit of the "Akula" submarine is reached, this nuclear submarine is very likely to collapse in an instant like a can that has been pinched and exploded! However, no one questioned Mikhail's command.

At this time, Mikhail seemed to ignore the danger signals from these submarines, as if he had not heard them at all, and directed the submarines to cautiously approach the gentle slope groove.

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Engineer Zhang Tiecheng was one of the sailors that political commissar Wu Shenglin was most satisfied with participating in this mission, although he was only a professional sergeant, but he knew very well the importance of this mission. He understands that if this time the nuclear submarine can be successfully driven back. As one of the meritorious personnel participating in this mission, it is inevitable that they will receive awards for meritorious service. If he performs well, there is a good chance that he will be able to complete the transition from soldier to officer. This is almost impossible to happen in peacetime. Of course, every year, there will be one or two dry indicators in the fleet, but this probability is too low for an ordinary soldier.

Zhang Tiecheng understands very well that he wants to complete this role change from a soldier to an officer. In addition to the opportunities and accidents of such tasks, it is also necessary to have outstanding performance, the recommendation of leading cadres, and the trust of responsible officials. These are very necessary.

When he learned that he had been selected for this mission, he was glad that he knew that he would be selected this time. Most of them rely on their own technology. And this mission gave him hope, and he was very observant, knowing that the last to join the local commissar was one of the most powerful people in their small team. Therefore. Whether he was in front of Xu Hui or Wu Shenglin, he was very positive! In his own words, this is a very rare opportunity. After this village, there is no such shop.

Xu Hui is a purely technical officer. For Zhang Tiecheng this person. He wasn't very impressed, in his opinion. A purely technical soldier must do his job well at all times. However, Wu Shenglin found that Zhang Tiecheng was a good soldier, not only did he perform relatively well in terms of technology, but the most prominent thing was his political sensitivity and his level of self-discipline. For Zhang Tiecheng, Wu Shenglin is still very satisfied.

When Zhang Tiecheng received the dive order issued by the first mate through the command room, Zhang Tiecheng, as the engineer operator, was a little flustered. After all, after studying for such a long time, he knows very well that the ground technical parameters of this "Akula" class nuclear submarine, from these data show that "Akula" can only dive to a maximum depth of 600, and if it goes deeper, it will be over! He didn't know why the captain would give such an order, wasn't it a joke with the lives of the entire crew?

However, Zhang Tiecheng had to fulfill this order, on the one hand, from the perspective of carrying out the order faithfully, and on the other hand, he could not let all the efforts he had made some time ago be in vain because he did not obey the captain's order this time. After all, if he refuses, there will always be someone to do it for him.

Zhang Tiecheng trembled and carried out the nuclear submarine engine operation according to the order issued by the first mate, when the submarine dived to close to 700, the hull of the entire nuclear submarine was deformed due to too much pressure, and there was an extremely violent metal friction sound, this sound made him very worried, although he was still operating according to the order, but he had begun to consider whether it was worth it.

Before being selected for domestic sailor training, Zhang Tiecheng had roughly guessed the content of this mission, which was nothing more than to drive a nuclear submarine back to the Soviet Union? As long as the technology goes up, it is a simple matter to drive back, and the content of this mission is nothing more than to see who learns faster and operates better, and there is no danger at all. As for his learning ability, Zhang Tiecheng has always been very confident, and he already saw his brilliant future at that time.

However, this time the instruction relayed by the first mate made Zhang Tiecheng panic, and he began to think about whether it was worth it if he exchanged his life for such an honor. In Zhang Tiecheng's own words, that is, if his life is gone, then why do you want this broken honor? If his life is gone, what if his official rank is high?

In fact, Zhang Tiecheng has always believed that the value of life is the highest, and everything is based on this basis. Before this mission, although the superior leaders kept saying that this mission might be dangerous, Zhang Tiecheng couldn't figure out where the danger would be? A nuclear submarine is no ordinary submarine, and who would dare to come forward and fight its idea? However, the act of diving now made him see the danger, and although he didn't know why he was doing this, he knew that it was definitely a life to die.

Now, Zhang Tiecheng is in Bo's life, he hopes that after the submarine dives to such a deep depth, nothing will happen, and he can let himself and others float safely later. He had even made up his mind that after completing the task, he would never take on this kind of task again.

Zhang Tiecheng, who had extremely complicated feelings, finally completed the operation and landed the submarine at a predetermined location in accordance with the order conveyed by the first mate. This place, in Zhang Tiecheng's complicated mood, is not visible, he doesn't know where it is, and he can't guess one or two like other sailors. All he knew was that his operation was done, dive

After that, it moved a hull to the ground and stopped on the seabed.

After the operation was completed and the submarine was planted, maybe the submarine stabilized, and the nasty sound of steel friction finally disappeared, which also made Zhang Tiecheng breathe a sigh of relief. But at this time the submarine was still at a dangerous depth of 700 diving. Danger can happen at any time, so Zhang Tiecheng's heart has always been hanging, hoping that the captain can give the order to let the submarine float as soon as possible, and while recalling some things worth remembering in this life.

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In "Akula" because the dive was too deep. When the pressure on the hull was too great, and the parts were deformed and the sound of steel grinding violently appeared, the US "Bernapp" class cruiser and some ships of the Japanese 88th Fleet all listened to this sound at the same time, under the order of Captain Smith of the US "Bernapp" class cruiser. The sonar departments of all ships are intensively monitoring the area. As a result, with active sonar, they found out that there was indeed a submarine operating in that area.

Captain Smith was smug when he heard this, he knew it. The main goal of his mission appeared this time, and he also saw the scene when he gave the merit after completing the mission. So, he immediately gave the order. I accelerate it all. Full speed toward the area where the submarine was located.

I didn't drive far. The sonar department, including all the ships, reported a situation upwards, and the cruiser's sonar department reported to Smith like this: "Report to the captain! Three minutes ago. The target suddenly disappeared! After many sonar probes, we didn't find the target! ”

Not long after Smith heard this report, various Japanese ships passed on the news that their prey, the Soviet-made "Akula"-class nuclear submarine, had disappeared under their noses.

"Attention all ships! The course remains the same, and head at full speed to the area where the target has disappeared! Smith soon gave such an order, according to Smith's understanding, this "Akula" could not have disappeared for no reason, the only explanation was that the nuclear submarine was hiding. Now all that needs to be done is to search that area thoroughly. He believed that in such a few minutes, it was impossible for the "Akula" to fly into the sky. Since they are hiding, then we have to find them, this is the rules of the game between submarines and anti-submarines.

Under Smith's orders, all the ships continued to move at full speed towards the suspected "Akula" hiding area. Smith already knew by this time that Robert was now being consulted by the military investigation department, and he didn't want to go to the military investigation department for coffee. After all, in his opinion, there is no explanation with these military investigative departments.

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At the same time as Smith gave that order, Cheng Bingyan's voice sounded in the command room of "Akula": "Report to the captain!" The enemy is at this time moving in our direction at a speed of 30 knots, and the distance between them is 9 nautical miles! ”

After listening to Cheng Bingyan's report, Xu Hui glanced at Mikhail, and then ordered all the sailors: "Attention of all units!" Our boat is already within the enemy's surveillance range, and from now on, no matter what happens, the entire crew must remain silent and not make any noise. The sonar department turns off the active sonar, and the passive sonar remains on the lookout to keep an eye on the enemy's movements! ”

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Zhang Tiecheng, the engineer operator, had been praying that nothing would happen to the submarine, when he suddenly heard such an order from the captain. After understanding the content of the order, Zhang Tiecheng became even more panicked, for this order, he paid the most attention to Xu Hui's sentence "within the scope of the enemy's surveillance", who is the enemy? Zhang Tiecheng, a technical operator, didn't know, and he had no way to know it. However, he also guessed a little, and the United States was the only one that could compete with the Soviet Union, and the "Akula" should have encountered a certain American ship.

Zhang Tiecheng also guessed that it is very likely that China's plan has been discovered, and everyone knows very well that this submarine trade between China and the Soviet Union has not been recognized by the international community and is a very secret transaction, which means that once a problem occurs, the "Akula" class nuclear submarine that he is now riding on at this moment will not receive any support from the state. Once targeted by the US Navy, I am afraid that there is only one consequence, that is, it will be bombed to pieces and sink into the sea.

At this time, Zhang Tiecheng's heart had already risen to his throat, and he was very afraid. I was afraid that I would lose my life because of this mission. He felt that he had not lived enough, that he was afraid of death, that he was terribly afraid.

At this time, Zhang Tiecheng's heart was already overloaded, and sweat drops continued to fall from his forehead, and his back was completely wet with beads of sweat.

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After more than 10 minutes of sailing, the American "Bernapp" class cruiser and the Japanese 88th Fleet soon came to the surface of the water above the area where the "Akula" was located.

After arriving. Smith heard a report from the sonar department to him: "Report to the captain!" The seabed in this area is flat, with a depth of about 650 to 800 meters, and we have not found any submarines, nor any suitable seabed terrain for hiding! ”

"What?" After hearing this report, Smith became puzzled: "Could it be that this 'Akula' really flew?" "I thought about it for a moment. He still felt that such a situation was unlikely, after all, with all the ship's sonar listening, the "Akula" suddenly disappeared. Instead of escaping, it must be hiding somewhere.

As a result, Smith ordered all ships to re-explore the area several times. As a result, the information that was given back to him disappointed him. This "Akula" really disappeared like that. Smith began to wonder if the "Akula" had managed to quickly get rid of all of his sonar crew's surveillance, using his high speed. Flee back and wait for an opportunity?

The undying Smith thought about it for a moment. He immediately issued such an order: "Attention to the submarine hunters of the 88th fleet. Drop two depth charges on the area where the target disappears for a tentative attack! ”

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"Akula" constantly monitored the state of the surface, and the submarine itself did not make any sound. The behavior of the other party can only be judged by the sound made by the other party.

Cheng Bingyan had already discovered that a submarine hunter was above the "Akula" submarine he was in, and he was very worried, although the submarine hunting ship was not big, it was precisely the nemesis of the submarine. If it is really submarine-hunted and finds itself this one

will be in a very dangerous state.

Suddenly, Cheng Bingyan heard the sound of depth charges entering the water on the water, and he hurriedly whispered to the command room: "Report to the captain!" Enemy hunting submarines began to drop depth charges! ”

After hearing this, Xu Hui quickly issued an order: "Attention all units! Enemy hunting submarines throw depth charges, pay attention to fixation, and prepare for shock! ”

When the engineer Zhang Tiecheng heard this, he immediately trembled with fright, he knew very well the extent of the damage caused by the submarine hunter, and he also understood the consequences if his submarine encountered a depth charge. Zhang Tiecheng really regretted at this time, he shouldn't have taken on this damn task and put himself in danger.

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With the "Boom! Rumble! There were two loud bangs, and "Akula" was violently shaken by the impact of the powerful current, and the entire hull once again made a strong sound of steel rubbing. Due to the cover of depth charges, there is no fear that this sound will be heard by ships on the surface.

Zhang Tiecheng, who heard these two explosions, was so frightened that he almost screamed, and the violent shaking of the hull made it difficult for his trembling body to control and stabilize.

"Oh my mother!" After trembling for a while, Zhang Tiecheng's limp legs could barely stand up, and at this time, he completely forgot the silent order Xu Hui had given before, and called out in a low voice. Fortunately, his voice was not loud, and under the cover of the strong shock wave of the depth charge, he was not worried about being discovered by the enemy.

Taking this opportunity, Xu Hui quickly issued an order: "Pay attention to the damage management personnel, quickly check and report the damage!" ”

Soon, all departments reported the damage, and the "Akula" did not suffer much damage during the depth charge attack.

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Smith himself knew that he did not expect the two depth charges to do any damage to the "Akula", and he now suspected that the "Akula" had left his surveillance area with its high speed, and of course the necessary search would continue. It is more practical to say that the two depth charges were dropped in an attempt to inflict damage on the "Akula" than to throw stones to ask for directions. If the "Akula" is hiding here, he hopes that the young national sailors will not be familiar with the characteristics and performance of the "Akula" and will mistakenly believe that they have been attacked because they have been discovered, so they will start the submarine to flee the area. In this way, Smith believes that this "Akula" is in his own bag.

Unfortunately, after the depth charges were dropped for a while, there was no other movement underwater, and Smith was disappointed. He knew that it would be futile, after all, there was no place to hide underneath. In order to save time, Smith ordered the search area to be expanded, and the entire fleet searched south. After all, the destination of this submarine can only be in the ** port in the south.

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Zhang Tiecheng was on the verge of collapse long after the depth charge, and his two weak legs slowly gained strength, he finally knew what it meant that his life was hanging by a thread, and his nerves were on the verge of collapse, and he believed that if he was given such a thing again, he would definitely lose his mind. Thankfully, now he's finally holding on. I just hope that the depth charges will stop going off.

After all, the "Akula" has not been fully maintained and upheld for some time, and after the impact of such two depth charges, some parts will inevitably have problems. A pipe in the engine room was twisted, and a small crack appeared at the interface, and gradually, the strong pressure made the crack at this interface bigger and bigger. Finally, with a "poof", the line was disconnected from the interface. The seawater in the watertight compartment spewed out of this fracture at once.

This sudden situation made Zhang Tiecheng's tense nerves not far away completely collapse, and he even forgot that as an engineer operator, the first thing he should think about was how to deal with pipe damage. Collapsed, he threw himself directly in front of the cabin intercom and shouted loudly: "The engine room is leaking!" The submarine is about to be crushed! ***！ We're all done!! We need to rise up quickly ...

This sudden sound made the voice in the command room suddenly tense, everyone knew that although the enemy had gradually left this area, this position was within their listening range!

Xu Hui knew that keeping silent at this time had no effect, and he said into the intercom without hesitation: "You shut up for me!" At the same time as Xu Hui shouted into the intercom, the first mate Chen Rin quickly rushed out of the command room, he knew that Zhang Tiecheng's shouting must be stopped as soon as possible, only in this way can it be possible to save the lives of this "Akula" and all the officers and men on board.

When Chen Rin rushed to the engine room, he found that Zhang Tiecheng's so-called "engine room leakage" was just caused by the rupture of a conduit leading to the watertight cabin, which would not have any impression on the safety of the submarine at all, and now what he needed to do was to control Zhang Tiecheng as soon as possible and tell him to shut up!

Chen Rin's solution was very simple, he rushed behind Zhang Tiecheng, who was screaming at the bottom of his lungs, raised his arm, and smashed it hard at the back of Zhang Tiecheng's neck. He didn't care, would he be stoned to death because of this.

As Chen Rin's arm fell, Zhang Tiecheng completely quieted down and collapsed to the ground. Chen Rin then closed the valve of the leaking pipeline, and the gushing seawater stopped as the valve closed.

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Smith had given up confidence in the search of the area where the "Akula" was located, and was directing the fleet to gradually launch a search south, when the sonar department reported to him: "Report to the captain! I found that there was an abnormal noise about 5 miles behind our ship, and I suspected that someone was talking underwater! ”

Hearing this report, Smithton became excited, it seems that the "Akula" is really hiding, 5 miles behind, isn't it the area where he just dropped a depth charge? Presumably, it is very likely that the depth charges just now played a role.

"Attention all! The fleet turned around! 5 miles behind you, full speed ahead! Smith excitedly gave this order, and the entire fleet turned around again and headed at full speed in the direction of the target with Smith's order.