At the dock of Kaohsiung Military Port, Fan Tao held Dai Hui's hand and said: "This naval battle of Huangyan Island, because of your courage, excellent command and decision-making at the opportunity, you won a brilliant victory in the naval battle. The headquarters has praised your command talent, and now I am relieved and nominated by me to make you commander of the Pacific Fleet and Deng Shichang deputy commander. The order from the headquarters has been given. "Commander, when you leave, I seem to have lost my backbone! I'm too young after all! Dai Hui said sincerely.

"Actually, I don't want to go back, but it's the president's order. At present, the various arms of our navy are gradually perfected, and there are many kinds of things, so I and Deputy Commander Liu must go back. Fan Tao shook his head helplessly. I heard that Zheng Haitao and Wen Biao are going to be transferred? "Yes, the headquarters decided to formally form the Nanyang Fleet, with Zheng Haitao as the commander and Wen Biao as the deputy commander, and at the end of this year, the Shanghai Shipyard and the Tianjin Shipyard will launch four battleships with a displacement of about 8,000 tons, and the period of great development of the Navy has arrived."

Seeing Fan Tao's excitement, Dai Hui was deeply encouraged. Fan Tao continued: "The report you submitted is very important, and it is very important to maintain close contact between the ocean combat fleets, especially the rapid feedback of reconnaissance information, and if you can find the enemy at the first time, you will have half the certainty of victory." When I go back this time, I will personally report to the president and get the radio communications out as soon as possible. "Commander, if there is radio communication, we will have the complete initiative on the sea."

Fan Tao nodded and continued: "This time to escort the transport fleet to Lanfang, it is estimated that there is no danger. At present, the main force of our Burmese front. Chen Bing is eyeing the Indochina Peninsula. It seriously threatens the Malay Peninsula and the Straits of Malacca, a golden waterway. The headquarters judged that in order to ensure the security of the Strait of Malacca, the coalition forces would definitely increase their troops in the Malay Peninsula. Increased defense liliang. The coalition will increase its naval defenses in the Jawa Sea. Therefore, in the short term, it is impossible for coalition warships to enter the South China Sea. ”

"In addition, according to the information provided by the CIA, there are signs of retreat of the French forces in Annan, which further confirms the judgment of the headquarters that as long as Annan is returned to our hands, the entire South China Sea will become an inland sea. At present, Lan Fang has taken control of the entire island of Kalimantan. Therefore, it was necessary to carry out large-scale military assistance to Lan Fang, and the Nanyang Fleet formed in the future was mainly to assist Lan Fang in the war. In addition, a division drawn from the Taiwan Front also entered Lanfang to increase the combat Liliang. ”

Fan Tao almost explained, and boarded a transport ship with Liu Buzhan. Go straight to Tianjin Tanggu Wharf. Xia Zi was not in Kaohsiung, and the hospital ship carried a large number of wounded to Shanghai, and many seriously wounded had to be transferred to land hospitals for treatment. Deng Shichang, who was seriously injured, was naturally also sent to Shanghai. Dai Hui watched the destroyer leave the dock. Seeing that the soldiers on the dock on the right were pedaling, he took out his pocket watch and glanced at it, and walked forward.

Several army generals spotted Dai Hui and hurried to catch up. "Report to the commander, the commander of the 1st Division of the 1st Army of the Taiwan Front Army, Lieutenant General Shao Bo reports to you, please instruct!" Dai Hui returned the military salute, and when he saw that the age on the other side was similar to his own, he said politely: "Senior Commander Shao." Will all the troops be on board within two hours? "Commander. No problem! "Very good, please follow Master Shao to the flagship Zhonghua," "Subordinate Order!" Shao Bo replied loudly.

Soon after, Dai Hui led the battleships Zhonghua and Shenzhou, 10 destroyers, 10 frigates, 12 attack submarines, 15 transport ships and more than 10,000 officers and men on board, and went to the Hong Kong Military Port in Guangdong. At present, Hong Kong Island in Guangdong Province has become a large military port, and its unique natural conditions have enabled Hong Kong Island to carve out many excellent harbors, and the headquarters has determined that Hong Kong Island will become the largest naval base in the South China Sea.

The sea and the sky are colorful, and the fleet is advancing through the waves. On the flagship command number, Fan Tao saw Shao Bo put down the binoculars and said, "Division Commander Shao, I have seen your name in the military newspaper." At that time, you were blocking the Russian army on the shores of Lake Baikal, and it was very difficult and tragic, which is admirable. Shao Bo said modestly: "It's all in the past, and it's not worth mentioning." Commander Dai's victory at Huangyan Island this time is the real thing. "We're bragging to each other, so we don't mean to say anything else!" Dai Hui changed the subject.

"Commander Dai, I'm afraid we won't be able to come back to recruit Lan Fang this time, I heard that Lan Fang is a country established by the Han people, I am not familiar with Lan Fang, can you tell me about Lan Fang's situation?" Dai Hui smiled: "The journey is boring, I happen to have a bottle of Moutai, and we talk while eating." "Moutai, that's great, I'm welcome." Two days later, when the fleet arrived on Hong Kong Island, a large number of transport ships had already gathered in the military port, and the huge steam cranes on the wharf of the military port were loading cargo to the transport ships, and all kinds of military supplies were piled up on the wharf.

This time there were 30 torpedo boats to reinforce Lanfang, mainly to increase the defense of Lanfang near the sea. In addition, in order to harass the enemy, the Ordnance Industry Department provided Lan Fang with 500 new trigger-type mines. In order to strengthen the combat capability of the Lanfang Self-Defense Army, 150 76-mm cannons and 100,000 shells were provided. 50 300-mm fortress cannons with 20,000 shells. Provide 10 small steam locomotives, various machinery and equipment, military supplies, civilian materials and so on.

Three days later, Dai Hui led an escort fleet to cover 40 transport ships, and set off again in a majestic manner, and the scene was even more spectacular. Although the South Sea route is open, it is impossible to sit back and relax. In the future, it is impossible for large warships of the coalition forces to enter the South China Sea, but the attack submarines of the coalition forces can enter the South China Sea, so the route to Lanfang will be frequently attacked, and it will definitely be full of dangers, and it will not be unimpeded. Therefore, seize the time and take advantage of the fact that the coalition forces have not taken measures to rush to transport strategic materials with minimal risk.

The arrival of the fleet in the waters of Kalimantan, Bandar Seri Bega, immediately caused panic. Since Lan Fang took control of Kalimantan Island, the coalition forces began to blockade, no one on the island was allowed to enter or leave, and no one outside was allowed to land on the island, Lan Fang seemed to be isolated from the outside world, so Lan Fang did not know any news from the outside, and the mainland could not send the news here. At this time, the fleet suddenly appeared, and the situation was unknown, and the garrison and fortress troops of Kalimantan Island immediately went into a state of alert.

Due to tension, the artillery defenders of the fortress actually began shelling. Due to the distance, the shelling can only serve as a deterrent. "Fooling around, firing artillery without an order is simply undisciplined." Wang Zhi, who served as the commander of the Bandar Seri Begawan Fortress, was greatly annoyed and immediately picked up the phone and ordered the fortress artillery to stop firing. The subordinate said: "With such a huge fleet on the sea, could it be that the coalition forces are going to launch a landing operation?" "The situation is unclear, and it is difficult to draw conclusions, so the guard troops are ordered to be on high alert, and no fire is allowed without an order."

Wang Zhi picked up the telescope again to observe, but because the distance was too far, he could not see the national flag on the battleship clearly. After a long time, he put down the phone and said: "The other party doesn't seem to have malicious intentions, otherwise we should form a battle formation to attack, we should wait patiently, and in addition, immediately send a report to the headquarters to report the situation." Wang Zhi guessed and continued: "It may be a fleet from the mainland, but our navy cannot have such a huge fleet, as long as the other party does not attack, we will wait patiently." ”

The opposing fortress artillery suddenly shelled, and the fleet stopped advancing. "Report to the commander, the artillery of the opposing fortress suddenly opened fire, and the situation is unknown." Dai Hui said with a smile: "Blame me for being negligent, at present, Lan Fang is blocked layer by layer, and the news naturally cannot be conveyed to them." A ship should have been sent to report the news, now they regard them as enemies. Immediately dispatch a frigate to the port terminal to clear up the misunderstanding. "Soon a frigate received an order and single-handedly headed for the harbor.

"Report! The other side dispatched a warship and sailed towards us, shall we fight? "A subordinate reports quickly." What is a battleship afraid of, see what tricks they play. Wang Zhi held the telescope and said unhurriedly. As the battleship gradually approached, the muscles on Wang Zhi's face jumped up and down a few times and said, "Look at the flag on the battleship." "It's our flag, and the flag of the Empire is flying on the battleship!" One of his subordinates shouted excitedly, and someone ran out.

“zhanzhu！” Wang Zhi shouted loudly. Everyone looked at him in bewilderment. "Soldiers don't get tired of deceit, what if the enemy is disguised? No hurry, we'll wait patiently for a while. "Soon, the frigate approached the dock, the bright flag was very eye-catching, and the figures of the sailors on the deck of the battleship were very visible, especially with their eastern faces. Wang Zhi didn't know anymore, so he ran out first, and everyone ran out with him.

The huge fleet slowly approached the dock, and due to the limited berths at the dock, Dai Hui ordered all the warships to anchor on the surface of the sea and serve as a vigilance, and the flagship Zhonghua that he himself was riding docked at the dock. In addition, it was ordered that transport ships carrying soldiers should be given priority to dock, followed by munitions and military supplies, and zuihou were civilian supplies. When Dai Hui boarded the dock in full military uniform, Wang Zhi hurriedly ran forward and excitedly reported: "Report to Commander Dai, Wang Zhi, Commander of the Bandar Seri Begawan Fortress of the Republic of Lanfang, welcome the arrival of the army." ”

There are differences in the military uniforms of the Lanfang Self-Defense Army, which are usually short-sleeved and short-sleeved, and only wear long-sleeved and long-trouser uniforms during combat. Therefore, in the face of Dai Hui, Wang Zhi's military uniform was a little funny. Dai Hui shook Wang Zhi's hand and said: "You have worked behalf of the president and the people of the motherland, I would like to express my cordial condolences and lofty greetings to overseas compatriots. "Thank you to the president, thank you to the people of the motherland!" Wang Zhi's eyes moistened.

"Is Wang Zhi you?" Shao Bing shouted loudly. Wang Zhi turned his head to look at it and shouted in surprise: "Shao Bo! "The two of them hugged each other. At that time, they were classmates in the same class at the Shanghai Military Academy, and after graduation, they went their separate ways. "It turns out that you are in Lanfang, when did you come!" "It's a long story, and I can't say it clearly! Tonight I will do my best to be a landlord, so let's have a good talk. Wang Zhi was very excited. Dai Hui looked at it with hot eyes and said, "How about counting me in?" ”

"Commander Dai, it's an honor for your subordinates to deign, so can you do that!" "Commander Dai graduated from Fuzhou Naval Academy, and he should be at the same time as the two of us, but Commander Dai graduated two years ahead of schedule, and he is also a graduate of the same period." Wang Zhi was slightly surprised when he heard this, he didn't expect to be the commander of the fleet at such a young age, but it was difficult to say anything in front of Dai Hui. Wang Zhidao: "Commander Dai, I have already telegraphed to Commander-in-Chief Tie, are you going to Pontianak?" "The military affairs are urgent, I can only stay here for three days, and I will go back as soon as the transport fleet has unloaded its personnel and cargo." Hearing Dai Hui say this, Wang Zhi immediately ordered another telegram to be sent. (To be continued......)

PS: After the great victory in the naval battle, it is the right time to support the South Seas.