"What are you kidding me? Waverider hypersonic missile? Chinese people?! ”

"How can they have such equipment? Just a year ago - no, just a few months ago, the most powerful medium-range ballistic missile in their hands was the DF-15! ”

“DF-17？ Where did it come from? Dig out of the ground? ”

"How much? What is the range?! 2000 km?? Are you talking in your sleep? ”

In the corner tower's office, Bob yelled frantically at the secretary in front of him.

He couldn't believe what he had just seen.

This disbelief is certainly not a denial of one's own failures, nor is it an escape from reality.

Because he is a tough soldier himself, in the decades he has been in the army, he has experienced large and small failures, and has also stood up again from failures countless times.

Difficulties had already tempered his will, and he had the confidence that he could forge a path even in the most difficult circumstances.

Therefore, unlike others, when he received the news of the "FA-18 bird collision accident" before, his first reaction was not anger, but rationally re-ordered the Reagan, restrained their so-called "training plan", and tried to use the most prudent strategy to achieve the greatest interests.

This trait was well received by Congress, and he himself was extremely complacent.

But this time, the situation is completely different.

For him, Huaxia took out a wave-riding hypersonic missile, like a monkey who had just come out of the Stone Age and rode a bicycle to the moon.

It's not just bizarre, it's simply absurd.

Even the most daring sci-fi can't be written like that, right?

Looking at Bob's furious expression, the secretary opposite grinned bitterly, and then replied:

"But it's true."

"We also once suspected that this could be the false information deliberately released by the other party, but after verification by many parties, combined with our internal uh, the informant's report, the matter is indeed true."

"Moreover, in order to obtain this accurate verification information, our internal intelligence system has almost been uprooted, and many investigators who have been dormant for many years have been dug up, and we have suffered huge losses."

"Their sacrifice was worth it, though, and at least, they took the risk of miscalculation out of the equation."

"Just imagine, if we didn't get the information and relied only on experience to judge, we probably would really treat their reports with the most contemptuous attitude."

"By the time their missiles actually fly over us, the situation will be out of control."

Hearing the secretary's words, Bob calmed down slightly.

He scratched his already small hair, frowning, and reaffirmed in a serious tone:

"So, this report doesn't have any moisture? Including data, and no? ”

"Nope."

The secretary replied firmly.

In fact, there were some things he hadn't said to Bob's face.

When the original information was sent, there was a lot of blood on it, and the blood came from the heart of the investigator who died in that country.

That's why he decided that things can't be faked.

The other side will not easily kill intelligence agents, and their usual strategy is to arrest them, and then after squeezing all the information out, they will use those people as bargaining chips.

The human life carried on the intelligence is the best endorsement of its accuracy.

Hearing his answer, Bob sighed.

He lit a cigarette and took a deep breath before asking:

"Does Congress know?"

"It's been reported up and their response is very. Intense. ”

Bob was perfectly able to understand what the secretary meant by "intense".

Over the course of two years, successive setbacks have all but destroyed Congress's fragile nerves.

First of all, the defeat of the May meeting allowed the other side to smoothly build a fourth-generation aircraft, and even took out the STOVL fourth-generation aircraft that could change the situation of the war in a confrontation situation before its own side.

Immediately afterwards, the military's actions were also frustrated one after another, and the air superiority, which was originally the most deterrent force, was almost lost, and now even the sea superiority was threatened.

In this case, it is not normal for Congress not to be crazy.

"What did they say?"

Bob asked.

"They say that the military has made major mistakes in strategic judgment, especially in judging the strength of the enemy's forces, and has lagged behind more than an era."

"They are considering updating the command and decision-making system of the corner tower-—— I am afraid that many people will be affected."

Hearing this, Bob snorted coldly and did not speak.

Update?

After all, isn't it just a replacement?

But who can you replace?

Except for this group of people represented by themselves, no one else can understand Huaxia better.

If you replace this group of people, the situation will only get worse.

Do you want to let those stunned young people who came out of military schools take the position? They don't know what strategy is, and they don't know what checks and balances they have.

They only know the weapons in their hands, and after they take power, they will only frantically shout that they want to fight a "just war", but no one has ever seriously thought about the consequences of the war.

Bob struck a spirit, and he suddenly thought of something important.

"Did Congress say that it was going to sign a presidential decree?"

The secretary was stunned for a long time, and it took a long time to react.

"Not yet, but they do seem to have that tendency."

"Then it's trouble!"

Bob got up suddenly, picked up the document on the table, extinguished the cigarette in his hand, and hurried out as he said to the secretary who followed him:

"Give instructions to the Reagan first, let them get out of the sensitive sea as quickly as possible, and absolutely can't stay there any longer."

"Congress has gone mad, and they're likely to do something even more irrational."

"We must put out this terrible sign before they do!"

The secretary nodded as he recorded the order, but after a moment, he couldn't suppress the doubts in his heart and asked strangely:

"Is it really that serious? The other party just conducted an experiment. ”

"No matter how strong the combat effectiveness of this missile is, before it enters the mass production stage, it is just a 'concept' with teeth and claws."

"According to our intelligence, it will take at least two more years for them to enter mass production, and the time to enter service is not much different"

"Do we really need to be so eager to back down?"

"It's not a concession!"

Bob interrupted him mercilessly.

"I said a long time ago that after the appearance of their first fourth-generation aircraft, the format of the confrontation between our sides has changed."

"They already have the base to catch up with us militarily, and with the impact of the technological explosion, the process of changing the strength of our two sides from offense and defense to balance of power is likely to happen every day in the future!"

"Actually, I'm still too conservative."

"This day has already come, but we haven't noticed it yet!"

"Yes, they just conducted an experiment, but the problem is, their experiment succeeded!"

"The equation for the realization of combat effectiveness has been established, the obstacles have been removed, and if we don't go now, do we really want to fight them?"

"Listen to me, when you find out that your neighbor is loading a pistol, you must not provoke him."

"Only by waiting until the gun is inserted into the holster will you have a new chance!"

The secretary instantly understood what Bob meant, nodded solemnly, and turned to the command room, ready to go to issue orders to the Reagan.

Wait for the pistol to be inserted into the holster

But the question is, what if this neighbor of his own, from the moment he was loaded, has been pointing a gun at himself?

The other side.

Ruan Yongliang's brows were furrowed, and Ruan Huakai's face on the opposite side was not good-looking.

From the latest published reports on ballistic missiles, they all smell danger.

Things seemed to be a little different from what they had expected.

In their initial prediction, with the arrival of the carriers, the situation on the sea should be immediately reversed, and the arrogant and domineering enemies should flee like clowns, leaving behind the half-built islands to become their own spoils.

But a whole month passed, and the results they were expecting did not happen at all.

——

No, not only did it not happen at all, but even ran wildly in the opposite direction.

In the first week of its arrival, the aircraft carrier lost one FA-18 fighter jet due to the enemy's drones.

After that, they switched from offense to defense, and even their daily training was extremely restrained.

At one point, they wondered if they had changed their plans.

But the subsequent Pershing 2 exercise greatly boosted their confidence.

However, this confidence did not last more than a week, and the counterattack of the other side came again.

The successful test launch of the DF-17 shocked the whole world-—— so long range, so fast speed, and so high accuracy.

If the Nimitz were confronted with the DF-17, would it really succeed in intercepting it?

Obviously, that's not possible.

Even those who don't have any relevant experience can make this judgment.

After the report was issued, Nguyen Yongliang could clearly feel the change in the attitude of the Mi side.

They are deliberately reducing their contact with themselves, as if trying to get out of the matter.

But if you just let them go.

Isn't everything you have done in vain?

Thinking of this, Ruan Yongliang sighed, and then said to Ruan Huakai:

"You know the situation very well now, we are very passive."

"The Mi side wants to get off the table, but we can't let that happen."

"Do you have any ideas?"

Ruan Huakai sat up straight and replied:

"Yes, but it's risky."

"How adventurous?"

"Possibly, it will cost us a lot."

"Tell me more?"

Ruan Yongliang looked at Ruan Huakai's eyes, and from the other party's eyes, he saw a resolute look like a trapped beast.

It's dangerous, though

Perhaps, this is the solution to the problem.

Ruan Huakai took a deep breath and replied:

"There is only war."

"We can only really salvage the situation by pushing the situation in the most extreme direction."

"You know, the reason why they want to quit at this time is because they don't see any more benefits anymore."

"And we can't give them more benefits, so we have to do it"

"Give them an 'exit' and attach some losses"

Two days later, three warships quietly sailed out of the port.

The sailors on the warship were heavily armed, and the guns were loaded.

They took advantage of the darkness of the night to quietly advance, trying to stir up the situation on the entire sea with their meager strength.

Such an action is pathetic, resolute, and even to some extent, indeed heroic.

Because, from their point of view, their sailors really want to use their own sacrifices and their lives to exchange for the interests of the country.

——

Even if it's a benefit other than justice.

What they don't know, however, is that their actions are just as ridiculous.

Because, at the moment when the warship went to sea, their actions were already targeted by predators who had long been vigilant.

On the bridge of the USS Reagan, Thomas looked at the radar screen suspiciously, and asked Gilday on the side:

"Do you know what they're trying to do? During this time, their actions were obviously extremely restrained, how could they suddenly launch a large-scale provocation at this time? ”

Gildy shook his head helplessly and replied:

"I don't know, but it's clear that they're going for our opponents."

"From the most sensible point of view, they probably want to keep us this way - they know we're leaving?"

"They don't know, but they should be able to guess."

Hearing this, Gildy frowned slightly.

"We can't let their plan go ahead, it's extremely bad for us and it's not in line with Corner Tower's strategy."

"We must contact the military of the other side, immediately!"

Thomas nodded in agreement, and immediately picked up the dedicated phone, but there was no response to the number he dialed.

The two looked at each other, and a hint of foreboding welled up in their hearts.

"They did it on purpose!"

Thomas spoke.

"Order the Carrier-based Aircraft Wing to get ready! If they make any further moves, persuade them to come back immediately! ”

"Understood!"

Gildy turned away from the bridge, he knew what he had to do.

Persuade back?

Maybe it's really persuasion, but in the way, perhaps, there will be something different.

On the other side, the No. 2901 fishery administration ship has been put on alert, and other accompanying ships have entered the alert at the same time.

The reconnaissance drone has been lifted into the air, and the anti-submarine helicopter has also issued a warning before the start, looking at the three warships that are getting closer and closer, everyone's hearts can't help but be a little nervous.

Could this be the end result?

Even if deterrence has been achieved to this extent, it is still impossible to avoid the final outcome?

The captain of the 2901 contacted his superiors by phone, and on Hainan Island, the three Jian-22 planes that had been prepared for a long time urgently lifted into the air, and a certain Second Artillery unit still far away in Lanzhou also sounded the assembly call.

No one knows in what direction things will go.

Once that fuse is ignited, the powder keg that explodes may consume everyone.

Putting down the phone, the captain let out a long sigh of relief.

He stared at the dark sea in the distance, where there was no light.

However, according to the radar, the opposing ship was already less than 30 nautical miles away.

If you keep moving forward, it's a dead line.

Slight beads of sweat oozed from his hands, and at this moment, he regretted a little in his heart that he didn't leave a suicide note for himself in advance.

Perhaps, there is still a chance

He closed his eyes.

But when his eyes opened again, the scene in front of him made him freeze in place.

On the black sea as far as the eye can see, a fire is blazing.

In his headphones, the voice of the scout was extremely surprised.

"There was an explosion on the opposite ship!"

"They were sunk!"

"It was the Reagan who did it."

Corrected the chapter number, it won't be wrong again in the future, I promise

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