In the command cabin, Su Qiyue was giving Shao Bing his final instructions.

"Remember, your mission is not to exterminate the pirates, but to bring back the entire crew of the Tianyu 8 safely. This is the most important and crucial. ”

Listening to Su Qiyue's solemn instructions, Shao Bing straightened his chest and saluted loudly: "Yes, Chief of Staff, I promise to complete the task!" ”

For Shao Bing, an old subordinate, Su Qiyue undoubtedly trusts.

After listening to his answer, Su Qiyue waved his hand to him: "Okay, let's go." Let the 'Dangshan Lake' keep in touch with me at any time. ”

Shao Bing simply said neatly: "Understood!" ”

Waiting for the captain of the special operations team to leave, Su Qiyue turned his gaze to Li Dong on the side.

"Captain Li, in the next two days, the 'Coconut City' will rest and recuperate first, and then wait for the 'Dangshan Lake' to have definite news."

Li Dong responded with a peaceful sound, looked at the helicopter that had already risen, and subconsciously glanced at Su Qiyue.

"Director Su, there are only Comrade Shao Bing on the mission, and there are only 6 of them, will there be a little less?"

As soon as Li Dong's words fell, Su Qiyue knew what he was worried about.

Indeed, the escort special operations squad itself is a configuration of 12 people.

Because there were two capital ships, the "Coconut City" and the "Jiangcheng", which needed to be defended, Su Qiyue divided the special operations team into two groups and stationed them separately at the beginning.

Shao Bing and his team members in Group A, Cheng Cai, Xu Sanduo, Leng Feng and others, were stationed in the "Coconut City" and had been under Su Qiyue's attention.

As for Group B, Wu Zhe was stationed with fat dogs, marmots and others.

Originally, there was no problem with such a configuration.

The key is that the rescue mission in front of you is too important.

It can be said that many parties are paying attention to "Tianyu 8".

I want to see if the Chinese side can rescue the merchant ship in its own country safely after the pirates made a threat.

In this dire situation, it is appropriate to bring more people with you to be on the safe side.

According to Li Dong's idea, should the two combinations of the special operations team be merged, and then go to this mission?

Su Qiyue could understand his thoughts, but it was not necessary to put them into practice.

At that moment, he explained: "Captain Li, as I just said, this mission is mainly to rescue, not to confront. Therefore, there is not much difference between one group and two groups of the special operations squad. ”

"Moreover, Shao Bing and his group A have two additional personnel, who will also go together. In terms of combat effectiveness, there will be no problems. ”

Hearing this, Li Dong suddenly came to his senses: "What does Director Su mean that Major Tan and Ye Cunxin will also go with them?" ”

Although Li Dong and the "Coconut City" are not affiliated with the East China Sea Fleet, the exchanges of cadres between the three major fleets of the Navy are relatively frequent.

He naturally understands Tan Xiaolin's family background.

For Tan Xiaolin, he naturally pays more attention to it.

Even in terms of title, he also showed a certain respect.

You must know that Li Dong is a regiment-level cadre and a young and promising captain of the capital ship.

Tan Xiaolin, the rank of major, is really nothing in front of him.

Su Qiyue is also well aware of these situations.

At that moment, he grinned and smiled: "Yes, jade is not cut." Tan Xiaolin and Ye Cunxin are both on such a special combat mission for the first time. It would be a waste to just treat them as vases and decorations. ”

"It's not good for their future growth."

After listening to Su Qiyue's explanation, Li Dong nodded yes at the same time, but his heart was also mixed.

To say that the Director Su in front of him is two or three years younger than Tan Xiaolin.

But such condescending words just now, coming out of his mouth, will not make people feel that there is anything wrong.

First, of course, it is because this person's rank is placed here;

Again, Director Su's previous special operations experience must be rich enough.

This can be seen from Shao Bing's convincing to him.

After being silent for a while, Li Dong changed the topic and said, "Director Su, if Shao Bing and the others can really rescue the 'Tianyu 8', then the pressure on our escort mission will be reduced a lot." ”

"The doubts of some foreign media will also disappear."

Su Qiyue snorted and nodded: "The truth is so, that's right." However, we can't rush things either. ”

"Once we show that we are too concerned about rescuing Tianyu 8, we are more likely to be led by the pirates."

When Li Dong heard this, he couldn't help but nodded in admiration.

……

"Xiaoyun, Miss Xu, you move your chopsticks, don't be polite."

In a private restaurant in the Beijing commercial center, Yan Manqing said to the second daughter in front of her with a smile.

Long Xiaoyun and Xu Meiyun glanced at each other, and could only nod their heads.

Today is the weekly rest day for the Fire Phoenix.

The two instructors, Long Xiaoyun and Xu Meiyun, finally had the opportunity to come out to breathe.

On Long Xiaoyun's side, Deputy Minister He Zhijun of the War Department gave her instructions.

Let her go to see his pregnant wife more often during Director Su's business trip.

Because of the previous trip to Xiangjiang, Long Xiaoyun had already formed a fate with Yan Manqing.

In addition, Su Qiyue is her most respected leader, so she is naturally responsible for this task.

She also gladly accepted Minister He's instruction.

As for Xu Meiyun, the relationship with Yan Manqing is also very unusual.

At the beginning, if Xu Meiyun hadn't discovered out in time that Minden Group was going to be unfavorable to Yan Manqing, her trip to Xiangjiang was afraid that it would be more than lucky.

To a certain extent, Xu Meiyun, like Long Xiaoyun, is also Yan Manqing's life-saving benefactor.

The three of them knew each other themselves, and when they heard that Long Xiaoyun was going to Yan Manqing today, Xu Meiyun naturally came over together.

Seeing Yan Manqing's lower abdomen bulging slightly, Xu Meiyun was not only happy for her, but also inevitably showed a trace of gloom in her eyes.

With Yan Manqing's intelligence, she naturally caught the gloom in Xu Meiyun's eyes for the first time.

She also saw that this Miss Xu had some unrequited love for her husband Su Qiyue.

However, Yan Manqing did not have any resentment.

After all, she later learned from Xu Meiyun about her husband's rescue of her before.

If it weren't for his own existence, maybe July and this beautiful flight attendant would really have a chance to get together.

Yan Manqing's temperament, of course, is impossible to give anything to each other in love.

But for Xu Meiyun, she undoubtedly has love and compassion.

At this time, looking at the other party's concerned and envious eyes, Yan Manqing smiled.

"Meiyun, I have been telling July that we are both busy with work, and we have to let the child have a godmother, which can be regarded as a dependence."

"You and I are still in July, we are both very familiar and good friends in both of us. I want you to be the child's godmother, I don't know if you want to? ”

Hearing Yan Manqing's words, Xu Meiyun's face was stunned.

For Su Qiyue and Yan Manqing, she has never had an in-depth understanding.

But she knows that she and others are not at the same level at all.

The young couple are not yet 30 years old, and they have both worn two bars and three stars.

It is definitely not an exaggeration to describe it as a golden boy and a girl.

And she is just a little flight attendant.

Be a godmother to other people's children?

How can you be virtuous?

Just when Xu Meiyun was cowering and hesitating, Long Xiaoyun on the side started to speak.

She looked at Xu Meiyun and said lightly: "Miss Xu, between friends, there is no need to think too much. ”

"It's like when Director Su asked you for help this time, wasn't it also very abrupt?"

As soon as Long Xiaoyun said this, Xu Meiyun suddenly felt like an initiation.

Yes, when Su Qiyue needed an aircrew to train the Fire Phoenix, he immediately thought of himself.

Researcher Yan, when he called himself out for dinner several times, he never had any worries.

This is enough to show that the husband and wife regard themselves as good friends who can be trusted.

And he is still reserved in this kind of thing, which really shouldn't be.

After thinking about it, Xu Meiyun smiled and said, "Okay! Then I, the godmother, have to save a few months' salary and give the baby a big meeting gift. ”

Listening to Xu Meiyun's answer, Yan Manqing suddenly smiled.

Long Xiaoyun's face also showed a look of appreciation.

"That's right, Xiaoyun."

Yan Manqing seemed to have thought of something, and turned her head to look at Long Xiaoyun.

"Researcher Yan, what's wrong?"

Long Xiaoyun wondered.

Yan Manqing opened his voice and said: "It's nothing, if there is news over there in July, you remember to tell him that the due date is in April, and he will definitely be able to catch up." ”

Long Xiaoyun sighed, nodded and responded, "This is no problem." I'll say hi to the head of the base when I get back. Even if I return to the W Brigade after completing my training mission, someone over there must bring your words. ”

Yan Manqing nodded with a smile and continued to chat with the second daughter about other things.

……

In the open sea area of the northwest Gulf of Aden, the supply ship "Dangshanhu" is moving forward at a constant speed.

"About 10 nautical miles ahead, I found a small island."

In the command module, an observer gave a hint.

"Is it on the map?"

A cadre with the rank of colonel asked in a deep voice.

After listening to the colonel's question, someone quickly replied: "Report to the captain, the island is not marked on the map. It should have been out of the waters of the Gulf of Aden......"

"Okay, got it."

The colonel replied, a look of hesitation on his face.

This is undoubtedly Zhang Xiaoling, the captain of the "Dangshan Lake".

Two days ago, he received instructions from Commander Su to take the "Dangshan Lake" to the western waters of the Gulf of Aden.

From the central part of the Gulf of Aden to the western seas, the sailing distance is more than 800 nautical miles, which can be described as a long journey.

For a supply ship, it is completely worth the loss to go such a long way to supply.

But Zhang Xiaoling obviously knew the true purpose of his trip - "Tianyu No. 8".

A few days ago, there has been news from outside that the domestic merchant ship "Tianyu 8" that had been hijacked in China had reappeared in the waters of the Gulf of Aden.

This scenario is nothing more than two possibilities:

First, "Tianyu 8" has been controlled by pirates and has begun to be used by pirates.

Another possibility is that "Tianyu 8" successfully escaped from the pirates due to some accidental opportunities.

According to the analysis of the escort fleet, the second possibility is more likely.

After all, if the pirates really controlled Tianyu 8, there was no need for them to hide their heads and tails.

The escort fleet finally decided to come to this sea area to find out, which was also the right intention.

However, Commander Su let his "comprehensive supply ship" carry it out, which made Zhang Xiaoling a little puzzled.

After all, the "Dangshan Lake" is much worse than the other two capital ships in terms of sailing speed and firepower.

Even if people are saved, if the pirate fish is really broken, the "Dangshan Lake" may not be able to escape in its entirety.

In addition, the "Dangshan Lake" is also likely to be intercepted by pirates during its voyage.

Although the pirates encountered the ships of the escort fleet, nine times out of ten, they did not dare to move.

But if something unexpected happens, how do you deal with it?

These questions have been hovering in Zhang Xiaoling's mind and lingering.

Of course, if you don't understand it, you still have to carry out the orders of Commander Su.

During the two-day trip, Zhang Xiaoling was extremely careful to minimize the possibility of accidents.

It's not bad, this part of the trip is quite smooth.

Although I also encountered one or two ships suspected of being pirates, they did not make any waves.

At this time, an unnamed island was found in the adjacent area, which made Zhang Xiaoling feel a little vigilant.

This sea area is the last place where foreign merchant ships saw the "Tianyu 8".

The sudden appearance of this island, which is not marked on the map, is not good news.

Nine times out of ten, there are pirates hiding on this small island.

Of course, since he has arrived at the ground, Zhang Xiaoling has no intention of retreating.

He picked up his binoculars and looked at them steadily, then picked up the communication at hand.

"Captain Shao? I'm Zhang Xiaoling! You can come here now and tell you a little bit about the situation. ”

On the other end of the communication, Shao Bing's voice quickly sounded: "Yes, Captain Zhang, I'll come here." ”

Not long after Zhang Xiaoling put down the communication, a tall and straight figure walked in.

"Captain Zhang!"

Shao Bing saluted Zhang Xiaoling and said.

Zhang Xiao took a salute back, stretched out his hand and asked the other party to take a step forward and come to the observation position beside him.

Pointing to the looming island ahead, Zhang Xiaoling expressed his worries.

"Captain Shao, there is no sign on the map of this island ahead. I suspect this may be one of the strongholds of a pirate group. ”

"There was information before that the last time 'Tianyu 8' appeared, it was around here. Could this be a smokescreen set off by pirates? ”

After listening to Captain Zhang's judgment, Shao Bing said simply: "Captain Zhang, can you observe closer?" ”

Zhang Xiaoling shook his head and said: "It's the open sea now, and if you get closer, it won't be protected." ”

Shao Bing sighed, and quickly responded: "Since the battleship can't go through, then leave it to our Group A." ”

"I'll have a helicopter take us over later. If we find something, we'll take action right away! ”