Chapter 2813
A Chinook in the Sky
Chapter 2813 A Chinook in the Sky
The car traveled along the bumpy road and soon arrived at the coast, then continued eastward along the coast.
Around 1 p.m., the convoy entered Dengzhou Port.
Compared to a nuclear power plant, this place has a more lively, everyday feel.
It is a famous port since ancient times, and many people have settled here.
After the founding of the People's Republic of China, this place also became an important distribution center for goods.
However, the port was much busier than before.
Ultimately, it all comes down to the fact that the Ninth Division purchased goods from Hong Kong.
Cargo ships bound for nuclear power plants are loaded and unloaded here, and then transported by truck to where they are needed.
Yang Xiaotao jumped out of the car and immediately smelled a fishy smell.
I smelled it at the nuclear power plant too, but it wasn't as strong as here.
After everyone got off the bus, port staff quickly came forward to greet them.
The accompanying officials from Qilu immediately inquired, but still no news came, so the group had no choice but to go to the port to wait.
After arriving at the arranged lounge, Yang Xiaotao immediately found a satellite phone to inquire about the fleet's situation.
Meanwhile, off the coast of Bohai Bay, the missile cruisers Li Guang and Huo Qubing, accompanied by six gunboats, were sailing on the sea.
Li Guang was appointed as the emperor.
The satellite phone suddenly rang.
Zhang Kangzhan was looking at the sea through binoculars. Although there was radar on the ship, he still preferred to see it with his own eyes.
The satellite phone rang, and the staff officer in charge immediately answered it. After listening for a couple of rings, he came to Zhang Kangzhan and said, "Captain, it's Comrade Yang Xiaotao from the Ninth Division."
Upon hearing this, Zhang Kangzhan immediately put down his binoculars, took a deep breath, and picked up the phone.
Officially, Yang Xiaotao, who made the call, was the head of the Ninth Department, a higher-ranking official than his own father.
Moreover, they are incredibly wealthy; the fleet they escorted during this period consisted of goods purchased from Hong Kong by nine different ships.
How much does this cost?
As a result, their escort team also benefited a lot.
He also heard from rumors that as long as the nine ministries agreed, their project to commemorate Emperor Gaozu of Han could begin.
How could they dare offend such a wealthy patron?
Personally, this kid is his cousin, and more importantly, the cousin that the whole family went through so much trouble to find.
That's my precious daughter, and I wish I could give her everything I owe my aunt.
If he offended this cousin, his own father would probably come with a feather duster.
"Yes, Commander Yang, I am Li Guang, also known as Zhang Kangzhan."
Zhang Kangzhan handled official business with a loud and clear voice.
"Captain Zhang, hello."
Yang Xiaotao's voice came through the phone, followed by the question, "Have you received their fleet yet?"
"Not yet, but we have reached the target area as required, and the other side has appeared."
Before Zhang Kangzhan could finish speaking, a hurried voice suddenly came from the ship's loudspeaker: "This is Osprey No. 3, calling Li Guang. This is Osprey No. 3, calling Li Guang."
Without saying much, Zhang Kangzhan hurriedly handed the satellite phone to his staff officer, then picked up the intercom and said, "This is Li Guanghao, this is Li Guanghao."
"Osprey III reports: We have spotted a convoy of seven cargo ships fifty nautical miles away, heading toward us."
"This ship is flying the Stars and Stripes. Requesting instructions."
Zhang Kangzhan immediately understood that this was their target for the escort mission, and immediately said, "Osprey III, you follow the fleet and keep a close watch."
"We'll be there shortly."
"Received, Osprey III received."
The communication was immediately disconnected, and Zhang Kangzhan quickly took the satellite phone. "Commander Yang, we have spotted the other fleet. We will go to meet them immediately."
"Okay, be very careful."
"clear."
After hanging up the phone, Zhang Kangzhan immediately called out to Huo Qu, "Huo Qu, according to the plan, we are moving forward. Please be on guard."
"Receipt of Huo Qubing's medical report."
Immediately, the two fleets separated on the sea, with one beginning to accelerate towards the open ocean.
The other group slowed down and followed at a distance.
Meanwhile, on the lead cargo ship 'Rose' in a fleet of ships cruising in the open sea, Dawson looked at the bearded captain in front of him with a helpless expression.
“My dear Matthew, please be sure to consider my honest advice.”
"Take that damn flag down!"
"Then the transaction can be completed easily, OK?"
However, the bearded captain opposite him, holding a bottle of liquor, merely glanced at it disdainfully, then picked up the bottle and took another sip before saying dismissively, "Joe, watch your words."
"That's the flag of the powerful United States, not the damned thing you're talking about."
"If I ever hear your damned voice again, I'll tie you to the stern and give you a good drink."
"you"
Dawson was furious, but he didn't dare to argue with these 'fools' because they were actually capable of doing those 'stupid things'.
But if this flag is hung up and someone with ulterior motives takes a picture and posts it online, how will he explain it to Kate and the others?
"Damn Matthew, you're going to get the United States into a media storm."
Matthew, however, held his head high and said, "So what?"
"Here, hehe."
"We are the United States, the nation that conquered the moon."
咕咚
Matthew downed the bottle of wine in one gulp, ignoring Dawson's murderous glare, and ordered the fleet to speed up and catch up.
In his eyes, there was no place that the United States of America could not go.
Night is about to fall.
The coastal wind hissed against the window, but the people waiting inside remained silent, not daring to say a word.
The crowd kept glancing at the young man beside them, then looking away, their hearts filled with unease.
In the afternoon, everything was going quite smoothly.
The enemy's ship has arrived, and our own ship has also been located.
But just when they were about to succeed, something went wrong.
As required, the other party's vessel needed to be inspected by our side before it could enter the port, but unexpectedly, the other party's fleet leader refused.
They also said that the United States' fleet would never allow other countries to board and inspect its ships, otherwise it would be a provocation against the United States.
Zhang Kangzhan almost sent a missile over to reason with this guy after hearing that.
Fortunately, he still managed to stay rational and called Yang Xiaotao to explain the situation.
Yang Xiaotao was completely bewildered when he found out about this.
It was agreed beforehand that Dawson and his crew would ship the goods.
It was also agreed that all plans would be made in accordance with the rules of China.
How did things turn out like this?
After a moment's hesitation, Yang Xiaotao decided that he should handle things officially.
So Yang Xiaotao quickly asked Zhang Kangzhan to contact Dawson, because they needed to find the person in charge of this matter.
Zhang Kangzhan then sent a gunboat to approach and talk to Dawson. After several transfers and exchanges, they finally understood the reason.
Yang Xiaotao knew that this was the other fleet leader's own decision, and he also understood Dawson's predicament, so he felt helpless about it.
However, Yang Xiaotao had no other choice. If this were in China, he could make a phone call and try to find connections.
But the other party is from the United States, so it's probably useless for him to contact Old Chen.
So he gave Dawson an ultimatum.
The ship must be inspected; this is a matter of principle.
If the other party still refuses, then the deal will have to be abandoned.
Of course, this was just a temporary measure by Yang Xiaotao to put enough pressure on the other party.
Who told them to be capitalists?
"Brother Yang, how about we just let this matter go?"
Wang Dahai was furious when he learned of this.
I thought it was during those years when we were bullied, but you, a captain, are acting all high and mighty.
"We can just cancel this business deal." Yang Xiaotao didn't say anything, but stood by the window with his hands behind his back, looking at the sea in the distance under the darkness. Apart from the occasional gust of wind, he couldn't hear the sound of the waves.
During this time, he also mentally pieced together the sequence of events.
It's hard to believe that Dawson was the mastermind behind this.
Dawson was even more eager to make this deal than he was.
The fact that Dawson is now unable to make decisions suggests that someone is sabotaging the deal and doesn't want it to go through.
Or rather, they want to sabotage the deal.
The only beneficiaries of disrupting a deal are the enemies.
Listing Dawson and the enemies of the forces behind him makes the answer obvious.
He pondered this in his mind while waiting for Dawson's call.
On the sea, the searchlights on the ships illuminated the surface.
The gunboat Haiyan was moored alongside the Rose, with its crew keeping a close watch on the convoy behind them.
Although the other party repeatedly claimed that they were only transporting goods and that there were no dangerous items, who knows if they were telling the truth?
Unless they go aboard and check.
Otherwise, who would dare let them into port?
At this moment, on the Rose, Dawson was already sitting on the sofa with a helpless expression.
The other party's stubbornness left him speechless, and even the usually effective money offensive failed him.
He even began to doubt the guy's political leanings.
Could it be a donkey?
Thinking about it that way, Dawson really thought so.
If we're talking about who least wants this trade to go through right now, the league would definitely be number one.
The Donald Party of the United States is definitely second.
It now seems more likely that the other party is the latter.
He felt a pang of regret, realizing he should have done his research before renting the boat.
At the same time, he secretly resented those guys in the alliance. If they hadn't been pressing him so hard, he wouldn't have resorted to such a desperate measure.
A thank-you gift is also required.
“Matthew, this is really important.”
Dawson stood up and emphasized this again, but Captain Matthew still squinted and smiled with a drunken look on his face, "Dear Joe, I know better than you."
“Especially when it comes to national honor, I understand it better than you do.”
As he spoke, he leaned back in his chair and started snoring.
Upon seeing this, Dawson's face turned frosty. He took a deep breath, stepped out of the cabin, felt the cold sea breeze, and then walked to the side.
A short while later, Dawson, who had arrived at the Haiyan, received a call from Yang Xiaotao.
"Yang, I'm very sorry for what happened."
Dawson looked apologetic, after all, the problem lay with them, and they had to apologize for both reason and emotion.
Yang Xiaotao stood by the window and said into the phone, "Mr. Dawson, there's no need to apologize. This wasn't your fault."
After saying this, Yang Xiaotao continued, "Mr. Dawson, I have an idea. If it still can't solve the problem, then I can only say it's a pity."
After Yang Xiaotao finished speaking, Dawson immediately screamed in refusal, "Yang, don't be impulsive. If it doesn't work this time, I'll go back and switch to another fleet. We can still make a deal then."
"Yang, you know, this is an opportunity for both of us."
"Listen to me, Yang. We've worked so hard, even risking our lives, but it's all been worth it. It's all for ourselves."
Dawson was speaking excitedly when Yang Xiaotao interrupted him, saying, "Dawson, listen to my advice first."
"Okay, go ahead."
"I think"
After Yang Xiaotao finished speaking, there was a moment of silence on the phone, followed by Dawson's delighted laughter. After a while, his voice came through, "Yang, wait for my good news."
He then hung up the phone.
After hanging up the phone, Yang Xiaotao told Wang Dahai and the others, and went back to the rest room where they had been arranged to sleep.
We've done everything we can; if it still doesn't work, then it's just a pity.
Meanwhile, after returning to the Rose, Dawson immediately went to the telegraph room to contact his friends in the United States.
Under the cover of night, the sea carries cargo ships, rising and falling with the force of time.
The next moment, without seeing the process of the sun rising, it just felt like the sky suddenly brightened.
Captain's cabin of the Rose.
A series of urgent knocks woke Matthew from his dream of meeting his lover. He stroked his beard, then got up impatiently and opened the door.
The next moment, Dawson appeared at the door, followed by the cargo ship's first mate, navigator, and several others.
"Hehe, you've arrived so early."
"Are those guys getting impatient?"
"However, it's no use. We are the great United States, and no one can board our ship to inspect it. This is a right granted to us by freedom and democracy, a glory of the Lord, and it must not be desecrated."
At this point, Matthew stroked his beard again, then looked proud.
After Matthew finished speaking, Dawson took out a telegram from his pocket and handed it over, saying with a smile, "Dear Mr. Matthew, on behalf of 'Andrew Freight Group,' I hereby formally inform you that, effective last night, you have been officially dismissed from your position as captain of the 'Rose.'"
"This is the termination letter, please keep it safe."
As he spoke, Dawson solemnly placed the termination letter in the hands of the dumbfounded Matthew.
"Now, please leave the captain's cabin and report to the galley, where you will be provided with a return ticket."
"No, no, no, you can't do this. You're violating the spirit of the contract. You can't do this."
Matthew's face was deathly pale, and his beard could not hide his terrified expression.
If I lost this job and the generous income, how would I support my family and live a life of luxury?
But Dawson completely ignored the beard. Thinking about how humble he had been yesterday, he felt incredibly relieved now.
"Alright, Flander."
Dawson said to the first mate, "Now that you're the captain, I hope you can fulfill your duties."
The first mate immediately stepped forward and said, "Please rest assured, I know what to do."
The first mate was all smiles and overjoyed.
From now on, I'll be in charge of this ship.
Your salary will double, and your final income will only increase exponentially.
The first mate glanced at Matthew, who looked utterly dejected, but his heart was filled with joy.
At the same time, he felt a sense of gratitude. If it weren't for this guy's foul mouth, it would have been extremely difficult for him to obtain an important task.
"Alright, go as soon as possible."
Dawson didn't even look at Matthew and went straight to his place to rest.
After a busy night, I can finally get some sleep.
I was just a little scared; these Chinese people are really damn smart.
As the sun reached its zenith, Yang Xiaotao stood on the dock, watching the cargo ship gradually approaching in the distance.
Behind him, Wang Dahai and local officials pointed and whispered, looking delighted.
Some people were even organizing a welcoming ceremony, but Yang Xiaotao didn't say anything and let them make a fuss.
After all, this is considered a local achievement in Dengzhou.
The crowd waited on the dock, watching the dispatchers continuously bring the cargo ships into the port and slowly bring them to rest on the pier. People around them waved enthusiastically at the people on the cargo ships, shouting regardless of whether the people on board understood them.
Just then, Yang Xiaotao suddenly heard a buzzing sound in the sky.
Yang Zhi, who was standing next to Yang Xiaotao, was the first to react. He immediately went to Yang Xiaotao's side to protect him and then shouted a warning, "It's a helicopter, something's wrong."
Monkey Stone also stepped forward, preparing to escort Yang Xiaotao away.
"It doesn't matter!"
Yang Xiaotao, however, remained motionless, looking relaxed.
Because the helicopter he saw in the sky was the Chinook heavy helicopter that he had mentioned to Dawson before.
Furthermore, he saw Dawson reflected in the glass of the Chinook, and this time he was certain that the other party meant him no harm.
But why did this guy not disembark but instead take a plane down?
Could this be the gift?
Thinking of this, Yang Xiaotao's hands clenched involuntarily, and a glimmer of hope appeared in his eyes.