Chapter 818
Using an aircraft carrier fleet as leverage, the number one nation on Blue Star...
Chapter 818 Using an aircraft carrier fleet as leverage, the number one nation on Blue Star...
Finally, Captain Dong added one more sentence.
"The Eagle Tribe already used every trick in the book when they attacked the Kei Tribe last time! They used all the trump cards they had!"
The previous anti-ship missile test had already shown Captain Chen the powerful capabilities of the Yunfan series of anti-ship ballistic missiles, which were enough to change the course of the battlefield and even the outcome of the war!
For them, as long as they coordinate properly, they can completely replicate this tactic against other carrier fleets.
Captain Dong's words naturally stirred Captain Chen's blood.
With the rapid development over the years and the support of scientific giant Su Dingping, the overall strength of the Longxia Navy is now vastly different from what it used to be. If it had to be ranked on Earth, it would undoubtedly be second place.
Although there is still a significant gap compared to the Eagle Tribe, the world's leading naval power, this gap can be bridged over time.
The Eagle Tribe's advantage lies in its early development and its advantageous position during the Second World War, which allowed it to accumulate a strong naval foundation, possess a large number of ships, and continuously modernize and upgrade them while confronting the Soviet Union's navy.
However, the Longxia Navy possesses a unique skill that is unparalleled in the world. With the rapid development of the Longxia tribe's economy, shipbuilding technology has also made leaps and bounds, to the point where warships can be launched at a rate that is almost like dropping dumplings into a pot.
Especially in the integrated naval shipyard, the pace of launching warships has become very rhythmic, with the navy receiving new ships into service almost every so often!
This is why Liu Huaming and other naval leaders, including Xue Shuai and other powerful figures, are very confident yet also working hard to buy more time for the navy to develop and accumulate strength.
Given the current size and condition of the Longxia Navy, if the Eagle Tribe were to gather as much military force as it did when attacking the Kei Tribe, it would be quite dangerous for the Longxia Navy.
Even if they desperately destroyed several carrier battle groups, they probably couldn't change the final outcome of the naval defeat!
In any case, although the navy is developing rapidly, its size has not yet reached its full potential!
Captain Chen remained very rational and said calmly, "The things that follow are not for us to consider. Let the leaders worry about them."
"All we need to do is execute each combat order well and complete the deployed tasks. A victorious return would be a cause for celebration."
Captain Dong, however, remained enthusiastic, saying, "Now we'll see how the enemy reacts. In short, we'll deal with whatever comes our way. We're going all out anyway, but it probably won't make any difference, so we might as well just fight the enemy head-on!"
Meanwhile, in the distant waters of the Eastern Wilderness Tribe, Cao Youren, from the Third Combat Corps, continuously monitored the battlefield using the powerful long-range detection capabilities of the active phased array radar aboard the 10,000-ton destroyer.
He had a clear view of the outcome of the battle, and he couldn't help but be moved. His eyes gradually reddened, as if glistening with tears.
The Enterprise carrier fleet, one of the culprits that overwhelmed the Navy seven years ago, has now been forced to abandon two warships by them. This price can be considered as getting some interest back!
But it's far from enough for those fallen comrades and our predecessors. We must get back everything, with interest, to complete the revenge mission!
Many of those who followed Cao Youren to work on the 10,000-ton destroyer were sailors who had previously served on the Type 051 destroyer. Of course, this was contingent on passing the relevant assessments and tests.
When they saw that the Enterprise carrier fleet had lost two warships to their own side, they felt a mix of emotions, even a little sour.
The pent-up frustration and hatred that had been suppressed in their hearts for seven years were finally released at this moment, as if they had found an outlet. They were finally able to proudly announce to their comrades that they had destroyed two enemy warships today.
The anti-ship missiles that destroyed those two warships were launched by them, from the massive destroyers. They even performed terminal guidance, achieving a remarkably accurate direct hit on their targets!
It could be said that they personally sank the enemy's warships and avenged their comrades.
Of course, this is just interest; they intend to wipe out the entire Enterprise carrier fleet, one of the culprits who had bullied the Dragon Xia Navy!
"Captain, we have destroyed two warships."
The vice-captain's eyes reddened as he looked at Cao Youren with deep emotion.
At that moment, everyone else's eyes reddened, their eyes glistening with tears, filled with boundless emotion.
As a soldier, one needs to be rational on the battlefield and not show too much emotion, otherwise it will affect morale and be detrimental to the battle.
Naturally, everyone tries their best to control their inner emotional fluctuations, but at this moment they can no longer suppress them. Not bursting into tears is already their greatest limit of endurance.
"I understand, I understand."
Cao Youren looked deeply at everyone, quite moved. "From now on, you will fight this naval battle with me, and we will return victorious together, personally telling our comrades this good news!"
The vice-captain and the others nodded vigorously in response, "Yes, Captain!"
The answer was so powerful and solemn that morale reached its peak at that moment.
Not long after, the good news reached Navy Headquarters.
Longxia Tribe, the military base of the Beijing Naval Headquarters, inside the command hall.
Upon receiving the news, Zhang Zhaoxin immediately rushed to the conference hall and excitedly reported, "Reporting to the commander, good news! The Enterprise carrier fleet has suffered combat damage!"
"Our first wave of anti-ship missiles has destroyed two of their warships."
Upon hearing this report, Liu Huaming and the other bigwigs were stunned. They had not expected such great results in the first round. Those anti-ship missiles were indeed very worthwhile!
Qian Wenbing looked astonished and said in surprise, "Holy crap, they sank two warships in the first round? When did the Eagle Tribe's carrier fleet become so vulnerable? It's hard to believe!"
Xu Dongguo chimed in, "I can't believe it, but this is still a victory! It seems you haven't accepted the fact that we've become stronger."
Upon hearing this, Qian Wenbing paused for a moment, then burst into laughter, and the others joined in with hearty laughter. Everyone was incredibly happy at that moment; their joy was genuine.
The frustration of seven years ago seemed to vanish completely at this moment, and a sense of triumph lingered in everyone's hearts.
The days when the Longxia Navy could be bullied by the Eagle Tribe's aircraft carrier fleet are long gone, and now it has the combat power and strength to destroy their warships!
Moreover, the Longxia tribe also possesses anti-ship ballistic missile technology capable of striking aircraft carriers. In the future, they can draw red lines for the Eagle tribe's aircraft carrier fleet, or even establish no-navigation zones!
Zhang Zhaoxin then continued his report: "Reporting to the commander, our second wave of attack has commenced and will hit the enemy ship in thirty seconds. According to Captain Chen's report, the Enterprise carrier fleet will suffer even greater casualties in this round, and our gains will be even greater."
"He said it wouldn't be as simple as just two warships. Please wait for good news, leaders!"
This report made the bigwigs even happier, it was like adding joy to joy. Now let's see how the Enterprise carrier fleet can show off its power, it will be completely defeated!
"Good good."
Liu Huaming was overjoyed and said with great emotion, "Tell Captain Chen and the others that as long as they return safely, that will be the greatest victory. I will personally present them with awards and medals!"
"Reporting to the commander, there is more news. Captain Chen said in the message that there are some things that must be told to the commander."
At this point, Zhang Zhaoxin recounted the words Captain Chen had sent back, which were essentially some concerns following the significant victory.
After all, the Eagle Tribe is a behemoth, and given the enormous losses they have suffered, they will certainly retaliate.
However, the leaders did not take these concerns to heart; instead, they responded with great emotion.
"Tell Captain Chen that after the second wave of anti-ship missile attacks is completed, we will take a break."
"After the second wave of attacks, the Enterprise carrier fleet will be like meat in our mouths, ready to be eaten whenever we want, without any need for further worry."
"Next, we'll be in a favorable position; it's the Eagle Tribe that should be worried!"
"It's absolutely impossible for the remaining ships on the USS Enterprise to sail back without paying a price. And naturally, we'll set the conditions; we've already seized the initiative on the battlefield!"
Seeing that all the leaders had said this, Zhang Zhaoxin was quite moved and quickly wrote them down one by one.
The Enterprise carrier fleet has been crippled. If the Eagles want to sail back, they will have to pay a price. Looking across the entire planet, who has the guts to do such a thing? And who could possibly accomplish it?
There is probably only one answer: the Longxia Navy not only did it, but it succeeded. The Enterprise carrier fleet has become a piece of fat meat on the chopping block!
Since the Second Great War, I ask you, which country on Earth, even during the Su Meng era, has ever captured the Eagle Tribe's aircraft carrier and used it to blackmail the Eagle Tribe as a bargaining chip?
That's the Eagle Tribe, the superpower with the strongest navy on Earth!
Even the current White Bear tribe, even if they had the guts of a bear and the gall of a leopard, wouldn't dare to be this crazy, right?
But the Longxia tribe did it, and did it so decisively and efficiently that the Longxia navy achieved a great victory in a head-on confrontation with the Eagle tribe's aircraft carrier fleet.
Even if the second wave of anti-ship missiles could not hit the Enterprise carrier fleet for another half minute, its fall was already a foregone conclusion, with no room for maneuver.
At this point, even if the fighter jets from the Eagle Tribe garrison arrived on the battlefield, they would not be able to reverse the defeat of the Enterprise carrier fleet. The avalanche has now begun!
Of course, there is another possibility: the USS Condor and USS Carl carrier strike groups have arrived on the battlefield and are providing flanking support, along with air support from the garrison bases. This might allow them to intercept all of the nearly two hundred anti-ship missiles in the second wave.
This would ensure the safety of the Enterprise carrier strike group, but it would also deplete the anti-aircraft missiles of both carrier strike groups. If it came to that, both carrier strike groups would be in danger.
If two carrier fleets were to fight together, it wouldn't be as simple as one plus one equals two.
The combined combat capability they could unleash would be terrifying, but such a possibility simply doesn't exist at present, since two carrier strike groups cannot appear out of thin air around the USS Enterprise.
Having fought the Eagle Tribe for so long, Liu Huaming and the other naval leaders were overjoyed to finally be able to use the Enterprise carrier fleet as leverage to intimidate the Eagle Tribe. Their faces beamed with even greater delight.
Qian Wenbing couldn't help but sigh, "So many years of perseverance have led to today's achievements; it's all been worth it."
The assembled leaders nodded in deep agreement, expressing their strong support.
After years of perseverance and low-key military buildup, the fact that we are now able to confront the Eagle Tribe head-on has brought us to this point, which is well worth it.
Of course, if this happened to another country, it probably wouldn't have lasted long before that country was gone.
However, the Longxia tribe is different from others, possessing a very resolute character. Whether it is the air force or the army, they have gradually risen to prominence through perseverance and hard work!
"Dingping deserves much credit for the current state of our navy."
Xiao Chongjun glanced at everyone and said with great emotion, "If Professor Zhang Gongnong hadn't brought Dingping to our navy back then, and if it had been taken by the army or air force, our military buildup probably wouldn't have achieved what it has today."
"We don't know when our navy will reach this level again. When will we be able to hold our heads high?"
Qian Wenbing added, "Zhang Gongnong did something great for our navy. Old Xu's actions back then gave it a boost."
These words immediately drew the attention of all the naval leaders to Xu Dongguo. Xu Dongguo was very pleased and proud to be under everyone's gaze.
He suddenly realized how right it was to have made a special exception for Su Dingping to join the navy!
This truly proves the saying, "Talented horses are common, but discerning judges are rare!" It has become a reality, and the navy has become the biggest beneficiary today.
Xu Dongguo glanced at everyone, smiled and waved his hand, responding very modestly: "I just went with the flow. In the end, our navy was lucky to encounter Dingping and successfully brought him into our fold."
(End of this chapter)