The Bass Strait, located between the Batanes Islands in northern Ryukyu and the Philippines, is a busy international waterway. In addition, it is also an important strategic waterway in the so-called 'first island chain', and its operational position is also extremely important.

After completing its final replenishment at an island port in the Philippines, the Sea Dragon sailed along with other international ships passing through the strait. Although the ships are not affiliated with each other, they can walk on the high seas, and it is not uncommon to sail in groups.

From the outside, the Sea Dragon is different from a commercial ship. But the displacement tonnage of the Sea Dragon is not small, and many people don't know if you don't board the ship, this is a well-equipped ocean-going salvage ship.

What makes Xu Haibao feel a little regretful is that the salvage ship is not equipped with patrol helicopters at present. If there is a helicopter, maybe they will be safer when they go out to sea, and the range of patrols will be wider.

After more than a day of adjustment, most of the salvage team members on the salvage ship, under the strict orders of their respective team leaders, reined in their minds and began to stick to their respective posts as before going to sea to ensure the safe passage of the salvage ship.

As an important passage for the domestic navy and air force to enter the western Pacific, many countries that are wary of the rise of the Chinese navy also attach great importance to this strategic waterway. Many times, some foreign parties will drop sonar buoys here.

Its purpose is also very simple, that is, to monitor the movements of the Chinese Navy going to sea, especially the submarine force, which is feared by all countries. Earlier, when they were serving in the army, Tang Xingyou and others also went to sea with the ship and walked through this Bass Strait.

Xu Haibao, who was staying in the cockpit, looked at this strait that intercepted the Huaxia Navy and Air Force, and said with a smile: "Rudder, when I was in the army before, I shouldn't have thought that one day I would be able to personally drive the ship to this strait again, right?"

"I really haven't thought about it! But I believe that in the future, our navy will definitely travel to and from this strait frequently. You and I both know that the rise of the Chinese navy is imperative, and the so-called island chain blockade is a complete joke. ”

As retired non-commissioned officers of the former navy, Tang Xingyou and others have full confidence in the strong rise of the navy. Coupled with the successful launch of the first modified aircraft carrier and the successful test flight of domestic carrier-based aircraft, these all mean that the navy is rising rapidly.

Regarding Tang Xingyou's confidence, Xu Haibao nodded with a smile and said: "Yes! In the past few years, our construction focus was on the army. With the increase in maritime disputes in recent years, the Navy does need to accelerate its development.

If our navy can sail the oceans anytime and anywhere, it will be safer for us to go to sea and engage in salvage operations in the future. With a strong country as the backing, we can be more respected and respected abroad. ”

"In a few hours, we will be able to enter the waters of the South China Sea. When we get to Nanyang, we should be able to breathe a sigh of relief, right?"

Although he pretended to be fine, as the captain of the Sea Dragon, Tang Xingyou really felt a lot of pressure. As long as he thought of the things hidden in the safe, he was worried that something unexpected would happen on this side of the high seas.

Faced with such an inquiry, Xu Haibao said with a smile: "Be cautious, there is nothing wrong after all." Although this is the high seas, we are a commercial vessel. If we really run into warships from other countries, we don't have much ability to resist. ”

"Swordfish, you mean, we might be inspected by warships?"

"It's hard to say! We've been around the Solomon Islands for so long, and I think it should attract some people's attention. As you said before, it's not a bad thing to be careful before entering our territorial waters. ”

According to the provisions of international law, warships enjoy many 'privileges' compared with ordinary civilian ships. It involves the right to board a warship, which means that a warship can carry out boarding and inspection on the high seas when it believes that a certain merchant ship of a country is suspected of committing a crime and violating international law.

Of course, if nothing is found, then the merchant ship also has the right to compensate the country that forcibly boarded the ship for inspection. Under normal circumstances, this kind of thing is rare, but it is not uncommon.

In fact, something like this happened in the nineties. Although today's Huaxia international influence is much stronger than in the early years. But until the last minute, no one can guarantee that this will not happen.

As Xu Haibao guessed, the salvage ship stayed in the high seas waters of the Philippines for a long time, and then wandered around the high seas waters of the Solomon Islands for a long time. This situation has indeed attracted the attention of some intelligence agencies.

To put it simply, with the increasing development of global satellite systems, many times it is difficult to escape satellite monitoring when you do something. The Sea Dragon's sudden return and choice of another strait to return to China did attract the attention of some countries.

After intelligence analysis, it was learned that the 'Sea Dragon' was a ship engaged in the salvage of ocean-going shipwrecks. The officials in charge of intelligence work in the Philippines soon decided to send warships to intercept the Sea Dragon, which was about to return to China, and to board and inspect it.

Another reason for the Philippines' decision was the Huaxia Navy's sudden ocean-going exercises. Judging from the voyage of this naval formation, it seems that it also intends to pass through the Bass Strait, which makes the surrounding countries a little vigilant.

Taking the opportunity of the inspection, the Philippines decided to send warships to chase after the 'Sea Dragon,' also to take the opportunity to test Huaxia's reaction. Of course, more than that, they still doubt that the Sea Dragon, which suddenly set off to return to China, should salvage something.

Through the route of the Sea Dragon in the waters of the South Pacific in recent days, many officials engaged in intelligence research speculated that the salvage ship was very likely to be engaged in the secret salvage of the sunken ship. Even on the high seas, it's still doubtful.

The secret salvage of the wreck can prove the weakness of the 'Sea Dragon'. After several collegiate discussions, the Filipino soldiers were finally pushed out and took on the role of offending people. After all, the Bass Strait is also the closest to the Philippines.

When the "Sea Dragon" was about to leave the Bass Strait, many passing merchant ships suddenly saw several Philippine-flagged ships suddenly appear in the waters ahead. Looking at the appearance of these warships, they should have been waiting here for a long time.

By the time the Sea Dragon appeared, the warships were surrounded on all sides. Seeing this scene, Xu Haibao's eyes instantly became fierce. He knew that the worst fears had arisen.

Looking at the team members who came out of the cabin, Xu Haibao, who quickly flashed some thoughts in his mind, immediately said: "Tiger Shark, you are responsible for contacting the other party, remember! Don't conflict with them, I'll figure out what happens later."

Rudder, if the Philippine ship is boarded for inspection, you report to the country in accordance with international procedures. Remember, if they ask to inspect the safe, you ask them to do the same. Tell all the team members that we're just out on the boat for training.

As for the contents of the safe, I have my own way of moving them. In addition, I will tell you one thing, there is a naval formation in the country, which is conducting training in the nearby waters. I'll let them come later, you just have to hold them back!"

"Okay!

After making a decisive decision, Xu Haibao opened the safe and stored all the gold stored in it into the nameless pearl space. Before the warship boarded the ship, he quickly slipped into the sea from the secret water compartment of the salvage ship.

Listening to the Philippine ** ship start shouting and asking to board the ship for inspection, Tang Xingyou, who was born in the navy, replied while slowing down. In his reply, Tang Xingyou clearly warned that the behavior of the Philippine ** ship was a provocation.

As a result, the Philippine ** ship was very arrogant and directly gave the order to shoot in warning. Looking at the sound of bullets hitting the hull, Tang Xingyou was very angry, and still chose to stop the ship to be inspected by the other party.

Xu Haibao, who had slipped into the sea, stood on the sea not far away, looked at the arrogance of the four Philippine ships, quickly took out a satellite phone, dialed Tian Haoming's phone, and transmitted a video footage of the Philippine warship firing fire.

Tian Haoming, who saw the video and received the call, was also very anxious and said, "Mr. Xu, are you okay?"

"It's okay! It seems that my worries have been verified! These dogs are really arrogant! Can you contact our navy and ask them to send ships over?" If it takes too long, I'll have to act in self-defense. ”

"Mr. Xu, please wait, I'll contact you immediately!"

As Tian Haoming reported the situation as soon as possible, the high-level officials who learned the news also slapped the table and said: "These Filipino maids are really bold! Order the naval training formation to speed up to the place of the incident." I'll see if they dare to go to war with us!"

As a telegram was sent to the Maritime Training Formation, the ocean-going training fleet, which was originally not far away, quickly accelerated to the Bass Strait. The intelligence agencies of various countries, which had been monitoring the training fleet, soon provided the situation to the Philippines.

Knowing that the Huaxia Navy was on the way to arrive, the senior Philippine officer in charge of this matter was also a little anxious: "Order the inspection formation and hurry up to board the ship." Be sure to escort this ship to our territorial waters before the arrival of the Huaxia Navy formation. ”

Compared with the conflict on the high seas, the Philippine ** ship, which was the first to be rude, is afraid that it will be difficult to withstand the impact of the training fleet. If the Sea Dragon is escorted to the territorial waters of the Philippines, it is believed that the Chinese warships will not dare to easily enter the territorial waters of the Philippines.

Any warship that enters another country's territorial waters without the permission of the territorial sea state will be regarded as a war provocation. Thinking of this boarding inspection, with Lao Mei and the little devil behind him, the senior Philippine officials felt that they were not afraid to pull up their skin.

Most importantly, they still want to find evidence of the guilt of the Sea Dragon. As long as it is confirmed that the Sea Dragon has recovered the shipwreck's treasure in the South Pacific, then the Philippines can fabricate the corresponding charges to prove that it is in accordance with international law to stop the ship for inspection.

Seeing the message sent by Tian Haoming, he informed the ocean trial formation that they would rush to the place of the incident within an hour. After sending a message to Zhao Ji and asking them to wait patiently, Xu Haibao also decided to teach these Philippine ** ships a lesson.

In recent years, the Philippines has jumped up and down with the little devils in the territorial disputes surrounding the South China Sea. Even these Philippine Coast Guard warships have caused many incidents of suppression and collision with Chinese fishing boats.

Taking advantage of today's opportunity, Xu Haibao also wants to let the Philippine warships suffer a loss, so that they can know what it means to lift a stone and shoot themselves in the foot. And Xu Haibao also believes that today's Huaxia is not something that any country can easily provoke!