Time is like weaving, the sun and the moon are like a shuttle.

Two months passed quickly. The meeting on the day of the voyage did not have much impact on Chen Ming's daily life on the boat, except for making Chen Ming's heart tense.

When you get up every day, count the materials first, and have a good idea of the material consumption. After completing his own work, he followed the command cabin to observe and learn. In the evening, after dinner, fill in the logbook. Then I went to the main engine compartment to find Li Siming to learn the technology of damage management operations.

After Chen Ming's application for duty was approved by Captain Wang, there would occasionally be work on duty. As a person who takes care of Chen Ming and is responsible for the safety of the whole boat, Chen Ming's duty has always been with Li Siming. Under such a long period of practice, if he encounters danger now, Chen Ming can also stand up and make his own contributions.

During the two-month period, the situation was also indispensable. The battle alarms that were pulled several times were finally successfully eliminated under the orderly command of Captain Wang.

Chen Ming also experienced the thrill and excitement of passing by unknown ships and even submarines. And, of course, the pressure on the submariners every time the battle alarm sounds.

On the side of Political Commissar Lin, there are also sporadic situations where comrades-in-arms can't control their emotions.

These situations were quickly adjusted with the help of Political Commissar Lin's persuasion and Chen Ming's appropriately timed music, and did not cause a large-scale reaction. After all, they are all old submariners, although this voyage is very long, and they are depressed and irritable. But as long as it is properly excreted, it will be fine.

A few more days passed.

"Comrades who agree to move on, please raise your hand."

Most of the officers in the conference room raised their right hands, and Captain Wang glanced at Commissar Lin proudly.

"Comrade Wang Changming, our task has been accomplished. It's too risky to move on now, and if you are discovered, do you take the responsibility? ”

When Political Commissar Lin saw the opinions of most of the cadres in the meeting room, he was furious.

Now the position of the 401 boat is very close to the coastline on the opposite side. Return home in time, and their mission will be completed perfectly.

But what did this Wang Changming say, we are the forerunners of the Southeast Fleet. Since they are all here, it is necessary to walk as much as possible, feel the situation as thoroughly as possible, and be the first to be the first to be the other ships.

The depth of the water ahead has begun to drop, which shows that everyone understands what they are. And in addition to the risks from the outside, there is also the interior of the 401 boat.

The officers and men were not informed of the current state of the voyage. But no one is stupid, and the sonar room is already a little confused through the echo, and if you continue to sail, won't it make everyone know?

"Comrade Lin Zhen. Please believe in and respect the professionalism and fighting determination of the officers and men of our 401 boat. The submarine itself is a sniper on the sea, and concealment is the first priority. Our 401 boat has gathered the best officers and men of the whole detachment, not to mention the rampant words of looking at the navy, at least in the entire Southeast Fleet, our 401 is NO. 1. ”

Captain Wang paused and continued.

"We now have the best boats in the fleet, the strongest soldiers. If we can't touch the closer, then what if. What about the brother ships? Halfway through the run, you find that there is no information at all? Or do you want them to wade on the hydrological data of more than ten years ago? ”

"Besides, go back this time. Our 401 boat is about to be decommissioned, and the brothers are going to disperse. The brothers want to make one last vote and say goodbye to the boat under our feet. ”

When Captain Wang said this, he was a little disappointed. Not because of submarines, because if you go to the old and there will be a new one. Instead, he was a little reluctant to these brothers in his heart.

Although they haven't been together for a long time, they agree with each other and affirm each other.

"This has come to this, and I reserve my opinion. But I'll do my job well and be a good steward of the 401 boat for the big guys. ”

Political Commissar Lin looked at the expressions of Captain Wang and these department heads, and also knew that it was unrighteous for him to say more. Even if he was equally reluctant to let these people go, and understood their desire to make some achievements at the end, he still didn't approve of this decision.

"That's right, Lao Lin. Knowing your mistakes can make a big difference. ”

When Captain Wang heard Commissar Lin's words, he immediately laughed and quipped. He knew that this was the best result, even if Commissar Lin was not satisfied with the plan, he would definitely not hold back.

"Eh, I didn't lose to your old king. I lost to too few political cadres on this submarine. ”

When everyone heard Commissar Lin's hard words, they all laughed kindly. Even if there are instructors at the company level, instructors at the battalion level, and political commissars at the regimental level, it seems that there are quite a few people. However, among the more than 100 people in a company at the grassroots level, there is only one instructor. And all the officers and men on the 401 boat together were not as many as a company.

After everyone agreed on their opinions, they quickly returned to their respective positions.

"Pull the battle alert."

"Four into two."

"The whole boat is silent."

Captain Wang returned to the command cabin and gave the order.

Boat 401 moved quickly.

As the minutes ticked by, the submarine was moving slowly underwater.

The route is getting harder and harder, and the speed has dropped to 2 knots, and you have to touch the unknown ahead little by little.

The first to notice the abnormality was the sonar room, and the sonar squad leader looked at the face of the captain's political commissar, and then looked at his comrades. He didn't speak, but his expression was much more solemn.

Emotions are contagious and don't need to have a specific cause.

The atmosphere inside the boat is getting heavier and heavier. In the silence, apart from the occasional debriefing and the captain's command, all that could be heard was the sound of human breathing and the sea crashing against the walls of the boat.

"Rise to 80 meters."

"Rise to 60 meters."

As the depth of the 401 boat under the water became lower and lower, Captain Wang's hands became tighter and tighter. Political Commissar Lin put his hand on Captain Wang's shoulder. This is his silent support for Captain Wang.

The trust and support of his partner also made Captain Wang relax a little.

Eventually, the depth reached 20 meters, and beneath them was the seabed.

"Left full rudder!"

As Captain Wang's words fell, the officers in the boat breathed a sigh of relief.

They looked at each other and strictly followed the rules of silence of the submarine without making a sound. But the prosperity in each other's eyes can't be hidden.

We did it!!

Under the nose of the other side, I touched the door of their house. The hydrological features of the area have been successfully documented and updated, compared to the last time the area was recorded 50 years ago.

Captain Wang also breathed a sigh of relief and sat down slowly.

Hope to return home and have a nice trip!

Sometimes the last thing you want to happen, often happens.

"Report, the power of our boat is weakening."

"The aft cabin reported that they heard an unusual noise at the propeller and suspected that something was entangled in the propeller."

Hearing the sudden report of the observer and the helmsman, Captain Wang immediately got up.

"Hurry up and stop!"