As early as three days ago, the Observatory issued a warning that the last typhoon signal of the year had formed over the Philippine Sea, with a central wind force of 12, and the predicted route was to move north along the eastern part of the South China Sea.

However, no one can guarantee that the course of the last typhoon of the year will not change, turning west and passing through the operational area.

Of the nearly 100 official vessels, only 20 are over 3,000 tons, and most of them are unable to withstand a 12-level typhoon. Needless to say, there is nothing to do with a giant like 189, and there is nothing you can do with it in even worse sea conditions - it is a research ship with a weight of more than 30,000 tons, which can be firmly moored in the deep sea like a 30,000-ton operation platform.

According to the Observatory's forecast, the plan of the exploration operation was adjusted, and the entire exploration work was scheduled to be completed the day before the typhoon. Twenty-four hours of maneuvering time was enough for the entire formation, as well as the exploration vessel, to avoid the typhoon.

It's just that there are unknowns in everything.

Delays in the planning of the exploration operation or the acceleration of the typhoon, etc., will affect the overall planning of the operation.

It is very difficult to adjust the timing of a large operation, so until then, all operating units must complete their work according to the established timelines.

After a day and a night of sailing, all the detachments arrived at the operation area with the 189th ship, at this time, the morning sun had just climbed out of the sea level, revealing a half-yellow, golden yellow sprinkled on the sea, from the east from blue to gray sky, people were obsessed.

It's just that all the personnel of the formation did not have the heart to enjoy such beautiful scenery, and when the 189th ship began to moorth, all the ships entered a state of high alert.

Ship 9527 is cruising at a speed of ten knots per hour at a distance of about twelve nautical miles from the 189 ship.

In response to the harassment and destruction of sea hooligans and sea robbers, Li Mu came up with the simplest and most effective tactic - ship sea tactics.

He ordered the public law enforcement ship to take the 189th ship as the central point, divided into two circular defense lines, and uniformly cruised in a circle at a speed of 10 knots, establishing two lines of defense that could directly take visual communication!

In the case that he could not take the initiative to attack, Li Mu had no better way to ensure that the operation of the 189th ship was foolproof, so he could only use the housekeeping skills left by his ancestors.

As the various ships unfolded, Li Mu's tactical intentions became obvious. Everyone also understood why Li Muhui would send nearly a hundred ships to carry out this mission. I have to admit that this is the best tactic.

I can't take the initiative to hit you, so I'll use the boat to block the head office, anyway, I have a lot of boats!

Li Mu was in the command cabin of the shipbuilding and sat in his place. There is constantly news coming from various units, and the sound of communication is busy. In terms of manpower used for communications alone, there are 20 people on board the 9527 ship, who are responsible for each unit according to the division, report directly to Li Mu, reduce the level, and implement a flat command.

Song Xiaojiang was in charge of the aircraft unit, using helicopters and drones to conduct air patrols and vigilance, which greatly expanded the field of vision of the formation. Generally speaking, more than twelve nautical miles is basically beyond the line-of-sight because the Earth is round. Also because of this factor, the detection range of the ship's sea search radar is also limited.

This is also the purpose of the aircraft carrier must carry airborne early warning aircraft and the Air Force must develop early warning aircraft.

Unlike the early warning radar at the Tiebi radar base, which has a detection range of more than 2,000 kilometers, the airborne early warning aircraft is tactical equipment, while the former is strategic equipment and a strong pillar of territorial air defense. The power consumption of the Iron Wall Radar Base is equivalent to the power consumption of a small county town, and it is not difficult to imagine what kind of behemoth it is.

He Rili's film crew had already started work, and the filming of each unit was carried out according to the script.

Wang Guoqing is mainly responsible for assisting Li Mu's uploading and distribution, and exists as the first staff officer, and issues the latest instructions to each unit from time to time according to Li Mu's instructions.

It was 10 o'clock in the morning.

At this time, the sky was very, very blue, blue and blue, and there were a few white clouds floating alone, and you could see the private airliner slowly gliding in the sky when you looked up.

Li Mu got up and walked to the back of the helmsman's side, looking at the sea and sky in the distance through the windshield in front. In the distance, two shadows approached in the air.

The staff officer in charge of air communications was holding the microphone and speaking, and when he was done, he immediately turned his head and shouted to Li Mu to report: "Report! The HNA patrol formation will be in the air in two minutes!"

Seeing Li Mu nodding, the staff officer turned his head and continued to pay attention.

Two minutes later, two JH-7G "Flying Leopard" fighter-bombers of a certain division of the HNA roared into the air, and when they flew over the 9527 ship, they shook their wings together to greet them. In addition to expressing its gratitude to the air flag, the 9527 ship also wished the HNA patrol formation all the best through the air communication channel.

This situation and scene were by no means imaginable by the officers and men guarding the reef 20 years ago, or in other words, this situation and scene were dreamed of by the officers and men guarding the reef 20 years ago. Now, the officers and soldiers guarding the reef who were young men back then have grown old, but they have finally waited for this day.

In order to ensure the smooth operation of a research vessel, hundreds of public law enforcement vessels with novel livery and advanced equipment, with an average age of no more than five years, have formed a two-layer protective ring with a circumference of 12 nautical miles, and in this way to ensure the smooth operation.

In addition, there are many helicopters and unmanned aerial vehicles in the sky to maintain uninterrupted air patrol vigilance, and there are patrol fighters of the Navy Force to provide deterrence.

Today's China, as you wish.

Song Xiaojiang suddenly reported loudly: "Report! A large number of unknown ships have appeared in the western waters, and they are approaching me at high speed! The specific number and type of ships are being identified!"

Those who should come will always come, and Li Mu knows that they will definitely come!

"Pull the alarm!" Li Mu decisively ordered.

At this time, the 9527 ship happened to cruise to the nearest position of the unknown ship in the bureau.

Li Mu decisively gave the captain an order, "Adjust the course and go forward at full speed!"

"Yes!"

The captain immediately gave the order.

Needless to say, Wang Guoqing immediately notified the four ships on the left and right, led by the 9527 ship, to open an arrow-shaped formation on both sides and meet the group of unknown ships!

It took only three minutes for the 9527 ship to increase its speed to 25 knots, and the more than 5,000-ton coast guard ship cleaved the waves with its head held high. There are not many ships of this tonnage, even the navy. The mass-built 054A missile frigates have a full load displacement of just over 4,000 tons.

Soon, the specific information of the unidentified group of ships detected by both helicopters and drones came back.

Song Xiaojiang came over and reported in detail, "It has been ascertained that the number of unknown ships approaching is about 50, only three 1,000-ton ships, and the others are hundreds of tons of speedboat fishing boats or something, and the distance is 15 nautical miles. ”

"Fifty ships, menacing. Li Mu said with a smile, his face turned pale, and said, "Order! The first detachment will open a tactical horizontal team and follow me to expel it! The other detachments will fill the vacancy in the formation according to the plan!"

"Yes!" Wang Guoqing took the order.

(End of chapter)