The video uploaded by Li Xiang clicked on, and the first thing he introduced was the battlefield setting.

According to his setting, the background of this naval battle was that 12 Brave-class destroyers went to a certain sea area to provoke, and after receiving the early warning message, 12 055 ships attacked the enemy.

Since there has been contact and testing in the early stage, there is no information gap between the two sides, and what they fight for is pure ship performance.

In the simulation, the ships of both sides adopted a "top-of-the-line" configuration.

The Brave class is equipped with an Aster-15, Aster-30 plus NSM anti-ship missiles made in Konsberg, Norway, as well as a 114mm naval gun, two Phalanx close-in defense guns, and two DS-30B weapon stations.

ON THE 055 SIDE, IN ADDITION TO THE UPGRADED 130MM NAVAL GUN, IT WAS ALSO EQUIPPED WITH THE MOST ADVANCED YINGJING-9E ANTI-SHIP MISSILE AT THAT TIME, AS WELL AS THE UPGRADED SEA HONGQI-7 SHORT-RANGE AIR DEFENSE MISSILE.

It can be said that according to the current technical level of "openness" in China, this is already the limit of combat effectiveness that ordinary military fans can imagine.

However, even with such an upgraded configuration, 055 still looks vulnerable in the face of Valorant-level attacks.

As soon as the two sides enter the battlefield, the simulation begins.

At this time, the warships of the two sides were at a distance of 160 km, the radars recognized each other, and the fire control radars were activated.

The Brave class first launched a round of NSM missiles, which quickly entered a cruising state after liftoff, and began to approach the 055 fleet at a high speed of about Mach 0.93.

At this stage, although 055 detected the incoming missile, it did not immediately take off to intercept it because Haihongqi only had short-range anti-missile capabilities.

Instead, the 055 opted for the same tactics as the Brave class, firing a salvo of YJ-9E anti-ship missiles.

The maximum speed of this type of missile is about Mach 0.85, which is basically the same as that of the NSM, and after a short flight, the missiles of both sides have reached their predetermined positions, and the NSM has begun to switch from high-altitude cruise to sea-skimming flight, while the YJ-9 has not yet made any change of direction maneuver.

The extremely low altitude of the NSM's sea-skimming flight posed a huge challenge to the air defense system of 055, and several Sea Red Flags, although launched, did not cause effective interception at all.

In the first round alone, the missiles launched by the Brave class hit 4 055s, three of which were directly sunk, and one was basically incapacitated.

On the other hand, although the Eagle Strike-9 also hit a Brave-class, most of them had been intercepted by the combined defense line of Aster and Phalanx, and the damage caused was negligible.

At this point in the battle, the outcome is almost foreordained.

After the second round of salvos, due to the significant drop in firepower density, the 12 Brave-class ships were more comfortable in dealing with the attack of 055, and the Aster air defense system, which had completed the warm-up, was amazingly efficient, and the Eagle Strike-9, which had high hopes, had been intercepted without even touching the edge.

What's even more infuriating is that due to the weakness of the 055 close defense system, the interception of the NSM by the 055 basically failed, and the missile could only be watched as it crashed into the hull, causing a violent explosion.

In just half an hour, all 12 055s were sunk, and the Brave class only paid the price of minor injuries

After watching the simulation video, the whole forum didn't even slow down for several minutes.

It wasn't until someone posted a post questioning the accuracy of the simulation that someone followed up with a reply.

"In this simulation, 055 has been weakened a bit, right? Its air defense capability is not so weak, and the close defense system must also be upgraded, and it is impossible to intercept a single NSM shot."

"It's true, it's a bit of a nerf. But on the whole, the combat effectiveness is quite convincing. ”

"Even if the imprecise parts are made up and the air defense and anti-missile capabilities of the 055 are enhanced, there will not be much difference between victory and defeat."

"Maybe there is no difference in the first round, but the difference between cold and hot hair is huge, and with the advantage of launch speed, the brave class can quickly form a saturation strike."

"As long as there is attrition, it will lead to a snowball effect, and the balance of victory and defeat will be irrepressibly tippled."

"That's true, 055 is still too weak. If possible, we should do a good job of upgrading in terms of close-defense, hypersonic missiles. ”

"Or take a step back, we should at least continue to strengthen the longboard in radar and use the information advantage to make a gap."

"That's a return to asymmetric strategy"

One comment after another, 055's combat effectiveness was basically "closed in the coffin", and real military fans began to discuss the points that needed to be optimized, and as soon as the topic was extended, it was inevitable to start discussing the various technologies and industrial bases needed for "strong military industry".

Some people mentioned the need for sea and air cooperation, some people mentioned that the basic lathe problem should be solved, and some people mentioned that the materials must be obtained first to change from cold hair to hot hair.

It can be said that the discussion of professional military fans is quite objective.

But it was in such an objective atmosphere that Li Xiang's long-awaited fish finally took the bait.

"Talking about technology and industry every day is backward, and if you really want to change the backward situation, you must start reforming the system!"

"Why is the Spirit strong? Cooperate! The anti-ship missile is Norwegian, the anti-aircraft missile is French, the close defense system is American, the ship's electrical system is multinational joint, only the power is its own, such close cooperation integrates the world's strongest technology into one, who is stronger if it is not strong? ”

"Look at us, we are complacent, we don't want to forge ahead, we think how good we are, and we still want to use the already backward system to confront the most advanced ideas and trends of thought, who will fail if you don't fail?"

"What the hell is wrong with this country, it must be a system problem!"

"We should be free and not closed, we should cooperate without barriers, and the military market should also be open, to the greatest extent!"

One by one, the comments came out, and Li Xiang hurriedly identified the marks, carefully distinguishing which of them were deliberately rhythmic and which were brought by rhythm.

This is how to do public opinion monitoring, and Chen Nian's "fishing" is indeed very appropriate.

It takes a long time to set up a nest, and waiting for the fish to take the bait requires a lot of patience.

However, as soon as the nest begins and a fish bites, more fish will follow.

And what I need to do is not to lift the thread one by one, but to wait for them to eat enough and can't swim anymore, and then suddenly cast a net to catch them all

Thinking of this, Li Xiang immediately dialed the phone number of his superiors and reported the progress on his side.

After receiving the information, the intelligence department also quickly made arrangements, and a large number of problematic accounts were located, many of which were found to have overseas financial connections.

These people have high and low statuses, including professors, executives, and the like.

However, no matter what identity they are now, it won't be long before they have a common, indelible identity, and that is

Prisoners

On the other side, inside the corner tower office.

Bob looked at his assistant's latest intelligence document on 055, and there was a hint of doubt in his eyes.

"So are you sure that the 055 will not adopt a new generation of hypersonic anti-ship missiles?"

The assistant on the other side shook his head and replied:

"I'm not sure, I can only say it's unlikely."

"They have already consumed a lot of resources and technical reserves in the early stage, but most of the resources have been invested in the aviation field."

"Judging by the current situation, their accumulation in terms of naval forces is insufficient, and perhaps there will be a breakthrough in a small area, but it will be difficult to form a decisive advantage."

"According to public information, this time the 055 project should belong to the continuation of the 052 project, in addition to the obvious improvement of the power and radar system, the weapons and equipment will not be upgraded, and the combat concept is still well, outdated."

"Overall, the discussion on the Internet is very objective, and 055 does have a long way to go compared to our Zumwalt."

Hearing this, Bob nodded, but then spoke angrily:

"FUCK, even if it's a powertrain, that's the responsibility of May."

"If they weren't so stupid and allowed Huaxia to use the poison pill plan to get the Madasic Factory, the current Huaxia wouldn't even be able to build a usable gas turbine, and it wouldn't pose any threat to us at all!"

"That's true, but sometimes it's just like that, and it's not perfect."

"At least, the Navy did not develop inexplicably like the opposing air force, which caught us off guard"

The assistant sighed, and like Bob, he had a lot of complaints about the May.

In his opinion, both Houston and his so-called "assistant" are actually just cowards who are eager for quick success, but are timid.

Perhaps because of his intelligence background, every leader of the May Order tries to get the maximum benefit at the minimum cost, even if it is just a crutch in his hand, he is always looking for the fulcrum that does not exist, trying to pry the whole earth up.

But how is this possible?

No matter how great the effect of leverage is, there is a limit.

If you act blindly without knowing your limits, the final result can only be to break the fulcrum and hurt yourself

Bob continued to flip through the report in his hand, and after seeing the results of the wargame between 055 and the Valiant-class destroyers, he asked:

"Is the result of this deduction accurate? What are the results of our own deductions? ”

"Broadly accurate."

The assistant replied.

"However, as the evaluation on the Internet said, this amateur deduction underestimated the anti-missile capability of the 055, and also underestimated the penetration performance of the YJ-9."

"According to our own deduction, the exchange ratio between 055 and Burke-class destroyers is about 3:1, that is, it takes 3 055s to reach the combat effectiveness of one of the latest Burke-class destroyers."

"In the same way, if you push it to Zumwalt, the exchange ratio is probably between 5 and 8."

"Not 10?"

Bob asked subconsciously.

But soon, he also realized the absurdity of his question.

In a real war, how can a battleship achieve a record of more than 10:1?

Maybe it can be done with the blessing of a perfect naval system, but if a single ship fights, it is already very high to reach 5:1

He shook his head slightly, a smile on his face.

"5:1 is enough, after all, Zumwalt is not a simple attack ship, its main battlefield is still on land."

"That's true."

The assistant replied approvingly, and after a pause, he continued:

"However, we now face other problems."

"The first problem is, Houston in May, and we have to find a way to get rid of him as soon as possible."

"Otherwise, under the premise that there are already major contradictions between our two sides, follow-up actions will face all kinds of obstacles."

"I know."

Bob interrupted the assistant and said:

"You don't need to be involved in this matter, I have already applied to Congress, and it won't be long before he will be transferred out of the May Congress."

"When the time comes, I will recommend you to enter the May meeting, and we will become the strongest foreign aid on both sides."

"If it works right, we can exert more influence in Congress"

Hearing Bob's words, the assistant was stunned.

He vaguely felt that this matter had a significant impact, but for a moment he didn't know what the problem was.

After all, this is just a very normal political operation, and placing one's own people in various departments is a common means to gain the right to speak.

May will be

The assistant didn't think any further.

But what he didn't know was that due to the successive failures of the May Meeting, the trust level of this department had fallen to the bottom, and not only Bob's corner tower, but also various other departments with real power were already ready to move.

And this move, like a crack in the giant dam, may soon completely destroy the US foreign strategic system.

It's just that now they don't know about it

After determining Houston's fate, the assistant continued:

"The other thing is the Darfur incident."

"At present, the offensive of the Revolutionary Front against Sudanese officials is accelerating, and with our help, a series of results have been achieved."

"At present, they are less than 500 kilometers away from the capital Khartoum, and it is expected that they will be able to take Khartoum completely in three months at most."

However, Huaxia also reacted to this.

"They don't intend to intervene directly, but they seem to want to deter them from the outside and keep the chaos in Sudan."

"The construction of the Djibouti military port is accelerating, and it is expected that in a month or two, the first military forces will be stationed in Djibouti."

"Their presence there will have a significant impact on the situation in Africa, and we should find ways to counterbalance it."

"That's true."

Bob opened the drawer, took out a report from it, and handed it to the assistant.

The latter took the report and looked at it, and his eyes gradually changed from calm to shock.

There was silence for a long time before he asked:

"Such a big move. Won't Huaxia protest? ”

"I mean, their influence at the United Nations should not be underestimated."

Bob shook his head and replied:

"I can't care so much."

"The era of confrontation has come early, and we must do whatever it takes."

Two days later, Bob's proposal was passed by Congress.

Subsequently, a number of ships stationed at various US naval bases set sail one after another.

Their goal is the U.S. Fifth Fleet Command in Bahrain.

This is the first major expansion of the Fifth Fleet since its reorganization in 1995, and this time the purpose of this expansion is also different from any other fleet mission:

Large-scale escort peacekeeping.

And the target is the Gulf of Aden.

In other words, it is the Red Sea, it is Djibouti, it is the Chinese warship that is about to settle there