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"Your Excellency the President, the Chinese are tougher than the Americans, will they return the canal to us?" Lieutenant General Anand, commander-in-chief of the Panamanian armed forces, swallowed a mouthful of saliva with difficulty and asked with some embarrassment. President Roxa Enspeña actually asked him to send troops to take back the canal, and you don't have to think about it to know that this is completely impossible! The Chinese will certainly not return the canal to Panama lightly, even if there is no possibility. Not to mention, the relationship between China and Panama's old rival Colombia is still very close!

"General Anand, how do you know it's impossible without trying? Perhaps, the Chinese will not be so arrogant. After all, the canal was built on Panamanian soil. If the Chinese continue to develop the canal, we will not stop it. However, the Panamanian government needs to get more revenue from the Guò Canal. General, this time you sent troops into the Canal Zone, mainly to test the Chinese. If the Chinese are willing to return the canal to us, it will be better. If they don't want to, then we'll negotiate with them. Remember, you must not clash with the Chinese! President Roxa Enspeña admonished. In his view, even if the operation fails, it will not do Panama much harm. But if it succeeds, Panama will be very profitable. If China can guarantee Panama's interests and security, Panama is very willing to turn to China. After all, for such an effect, it is undoubtedly the safest to follow behind the great powers.

"Alright, Your Excellency President, I'll go and prepare!" Lieutenant General Anand saw that President Roxa Enpeña was very resolute, so he said nothing more. However, he always felt that the Chinese would not be so good at talking, and that Panama's behavior would lead to the consequences of zhì strict zhòng. But. He had to admit that if Panama could take back the canal or increase its share of the canal's navigation fees, it would also be of great benefit to Panama.

On October 31, the 5th Marine Division of the Chinese Marine Corps had taken full control of the canal. The vast majority of the 3rd Marine Division of the U.S. Marine Corps stationed in the Panama Canal fled back home, and the few remaining were either captured by the squadron or killed outright. The forces of the American army in the Panama Canal area were almost swept away.

On the morning of that day, Admiral Li Dingxin, commander of the Chinese Navy's Turkish Fleet, Vice Admiral Hai Zhengsheng, chief of staff, and Rear Admiral Wu Haibin, commander of the Fifth Marine Division, arrived at the mouth of the Atlantic Ocean east of the Panama Canal. Coron, the city that arose because of the Panama Canal. Unaffected by the war, the Americans did not damage the city when they evacuated, making it easy for the Chinese Marines to take over. However, in the Caribbean Sea in the distance, there are many warships of the US Navy cruising on the sea, monitoring the movement in the direction of Cologne.

Admiral Li Dingxin stood on the shore of Limon Bay. Using a telescope to observe the sea in the distance, there is an American light cruiser flying the Star-Spangled Banner and a destroyer. Although, the muzzle of the gun above the battleship pointed at the Cologne Line. But there seems to be no sign of firing the gun.

"Division Commander Wu, the main task of the Marine Corps in the future is to control the Panama Canal. This canal is not only of high military value. The economic value is also very high. Whoever controls this transportation artery will be able to hold the neck of the Americas. Americans are still eyeing it. You have to be defensive. When the domestic engineering troops arrive, let's find a way to build two forts in Limon Bay! General Li Dingxin said. Until the canal was repaired, China had no way to defend itself against attacks from the Caribbean, and the construction of two fortifications would only allow the squadrons stationed here to protect themselves.

"Yes, Commander! I have deployed a heavy howitzer company and a light howitzer company to Cologne. At the same time, the 52nd Regiment will also become the force stationed here, and it will definitely be able to hold here! Major General Wu Haibin said. He is well aware that the Panama Canal is related to the Navy's future entry into the Atlantic Ocean and the decisive battle between the US Navy, and there is no room for error. Therefore, the responsibility of the 5th Marine Division is also very heavy.

"In addition to the Americans, I'm afraid we have to pay attention to the Panamanians. These Panamanians, but the Americans have propped them up. They have always had a close relationship with the United States, but a tense relationship with us. In case of any change in the Panamanians, it must be suppressed in time! Anyway, this is not domestic, so don't care too much about the impact. Even if something big happens, I think His Majesty the Emperor can understand it! Vice Admiral Hai Zhengsheng, chief of staff of the Turkish fleet, also said.

"Haha, don't worry, Chief of Staff, I don't think these Panamanians will be able to make any waves. If they dare to make any changes, I'll make them regret it! Major General Wu Haibin said with a smile. Panama is just a small country of a few hundred thousand people, and the regular army is no more than 10,000 people. Moreover, they are equipped with junk and their combat effectiveness is weak, and the Fifth Marine Division only needs to send one regiment to estimate that it will be able to wipe them out. Besides, unless these Panamanians are kicked in the head by a donkey, they will not dare to provoke China with a few of their guts!

"Don't be careless! Panamanians may not be blatantly opposed to us, but they will inevitably have some small moves. Such as revealing to the Americans the intelligence of our garrison here, otherwise stuck the neck of the garrison, etc.! Admiral Li Dingxin, commander of the Turkish fleet, also reminded. Later, the 5th Marine Division was stationed here, and although food and ammunition could come from the country, vegetables and meat would inevitably have to be purchased from Panama. If the Panamanian government takes advantage of this, it will not be a big deal, but it will be more troublesome.

"Commander, don't worry, I'll take care of these issues!" Major General Wu Haibin patted his chest and reassured.

"Divisional Commander, Divisional Commander! Oh no, the Panamanian army stormed the Canal Zone, and our men are confronting them! A staff officer reported to Major General Wu Haibin.

Suddenly, Major General Wu Haibin's face turned red. He had just boasted about Haikou and promised that he would deal with the Panamanian problem. But in the blink of an eye, the Panamanians actually sent troops to storm the Canal Zone, isn't this a slap in the face? Although the Marine Corps and the fleet are not directly subordinate to each other, Admiral Li Dingxin, commander of the Turkish Fleet, is not an ordinary person! There are rumors within the navy that the current Minister of the Navy, Zhang Cheng, is already old, and Admiral Li Dingxin will become a powerful successor to the Minister of the Navy. When the time comes, he will become the leader of the Navy. And left a bad impression in front of the future leader of the Navy, which is obviously very unfavorable for the future of Rear Admiral Wu Haibin!

"What the hell is going on?" Major General Wu Haibin's face was very unsightly.

"Division commander, this morning several thousand Panamanian troops set out from Panama City and entered the Canal Zone. They claim that the Panama Canal belongs to Panama, let's give it back to them! The staff officer said.

"Damn, can't these Panamanians find death? A telegram was sent to the 51st Regiment to immediately drive these Panamanians out of the Canal Zone. If they don't obey, treat them as enemies and destroy them all! Major General Wu Haibin coldly ordered.

"Yes, Commander!" Although the staff officer did not know why the division commander was so angry, he still chose to carry out his order unconditionally.

"Wait a minute, let the troops exercise restraint, don't get into a conflict with the Panamanians, let's go back and have a look!" Admiral Li Dingxin said.

"Yes, Commander!" Major General Wu Haibin had to stop insisting!

The group got into the car and quickly set off from Cologne in the direction of Panama Bay. When the Americans evacuated, they blew up the canal, but they forgot to blow up the railroad and road of the Panama Canal, so that China could use this infrastructure to quickly repair the canal. It was only noon when the car departed from Cologne and arrived at the Bay of Panama.

Unable to eat, General Li Dingxin, Lieutenant General Hai Zhengsheng and Major General Wu Haibin came to the site of the conflict under the protection of a group of guards. The clash took place on the south side of the canal in the Bay of Panama, where more than 3,000 Panamanian soldiers were confronting a battalion of the 51st Regiment of the Fifth Marine Division. The squadron had already set up light and heavy machine guns and mortars, and on the sea, a destroyer and a light cruiser had also driven less than two kilometers from the coast, and the naval guns on the battleships were also aimed at the Panamanian army. If you look closely, you can see that many Panamanian soldiers are sweating profusely, and many of them are shaking their legs.

"What the hell is going on?" Major General Wu Haibin asked.

"Division commander, at nine o'clock in the morning, these Panamanians suddenly stormed the Canal Zone and demanded that we leave. We didn't allow it, and as a result, there was a standoff! "A major battalion commander reported to Major General Wu Haibin.

"Who is your commander?" Major General Wu Haibin asked the Panamanian army. The translator quickly translated his words into English.

"Hello General, I'm Anand, Commander-in-Chief of the Panamanian Armed Forces!" Soon, the somewhat stocky Lieutenant General Anand came to the front under the protection of several guards. His face was also a little unpleasant, although there were more than 3,000 Panamanian troops coming, but if there was a conflict, these Panamanian soldiers would only have the material to be slaughtered! Whether it is the light and heavy machine guns of the Chinese, or the battleships on the sea, they are far from being able to compete with them!

"I don't care who you are, get out of the canal zone with your people immediately, otherwise, you will be killed!" Major General Wu Haibin said coldly.

When the translator translated this sentence, Lieutenant General Anand's face suddenly turned pale!