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【268】Sea supremacy

Commander Su really wants to kick this unreasonable guy named Robert out of here, but think about the strength of the U.S. Navy, think about the hundreds of warships that the U.S. Navy has mothballed, and think about the country and transportation that are currently in disuse. The Taiwan Strait, which has a heavy task, had to hold back abruptly.

"Our government will not interfere with the legal evacuation of nationals in the United States, but except for Americans, no one else can be taken away. These people are not within the scope of evacuation. If they want to go to the United States, they should follow the normal immigration and departure procedures. , because the United States has not yet recognized China, so in the future, after completing the legal immigration procedures, they can only be transferred from a third country to the United States, and it is impossible to hand them over to the US warships to take them away. It is already a great concession for non-civilian ships to enter the port directly, which fully demonstrates our sincerity, please don't go too far!"

Robert Strong felt keenly that Commander Su Yu in front of him was still very patient with him.

"Yes, China is still afraid of us, and the strength of the United States is beyond doubt."

Thinking of this, Robert decided to test the bottom line of the Chinese people further.

"Mr. Su, if you can't decide, you can ask your government, but the U.S. warship must enter Hong Kong now to protect our nationals, otherwise, once our nationals are violated by any life and property, our U.S. government may take all measures necessary action."

These words almost exploded Commander Su's lungs, and he said that I have met you directly since I first arrived in Taipei.

"Mr. Robert, you can go back. I will convey your president's words to the central government." Commander Su stopped talking and issued an order to expel the guests.

Robert Strong said: "Okay, please convey the request of the US government as soon as possible, goodbye, Commander Su." After finishing speaking, Robert Strong turned around and walked away.

Back at the consulate, Robert Strong began to send a report to Washington, continuing his observations. This report is about what he saw after he left the consulate for the first time after the liberation of Taiwan:

"...these Communist Party troops have very sophisticated army equipment and advanced light weapons. These weapons and equipment seem to have been deployed on a large scale. At least for the soldiers who landed in Taiwan, they have completely unified the soldiers' uniforms and individual uniforms. Their infantry carried well-crafted marching knapsacks, which obviously weighed at least 70 pounds and could carry a lot of food and ammunition. I took a closer look, and the Chinese knapsacks seemed to be an excellent Made of solid canvas, I didn't find that the rucksacks of those soldiers were damaged like the ones that American soldiers often have... I saw it at the Presidential Palace in Taipei. This place is now called the Taiwan Provincial People's Government Building. With a huge heavy tank, since the Chinese only accept me to negotiate alone, so Ted is not by my side, I can't judge what kind of level this is, but my instinct tells me that this is a terrible The steel monster, its length, width and barrel diameter are amazing... The squadron is also equipped with a four-wheel-drive truck, which looks no worse than American ones, all-steel vehicles Body, I haven’t seen the Chinese nail even a piece of wood on it, even the rear cargo box is made of corrugated steel plate rolled, this level of steel processing, based on my bachelor’s degree in engineering from the University of Baltimore They are all quite modern by the standards. There is no doubt that Russian forging equipment has been widely used, and their technological level has improved rapidly... General Su Yu of China seems to take me very seriously. They didn't pay attention to my advances, but rejected my preliminary proposal with legitimate excuses, and now I have to wait for their central government's response..."

When Robert Strong's lengthy telegram, which was like Marco Polo's travels to the East, was forwarded to Washington via Tokyo, Truman became more determined not to use force to intervene in Taiwan.You must know that all military operations will ultimately be decided by the army. If the army in China is really as well-equipped as Robert Strong said, then this will be a costly war.And the Russians behind the Chinese must really want to see the United States continue to bleed and consume on the wrong enemy.

However, Truman also firmly believes that the superiority at sea will be able to add rich bargaining chips to his negotiating table. If China wants the United States to make concessions, it must make compensation and concessions for the United States' current overwhelming maritime superiority.

Therefore, the Seventh Fleet, which worked hard all night but got nothing, received the latest instructions in the early morning of the next day: "Cross the Taiwan Strait to go to the sea off Hong Kong to pick up the aircraft carrier Valley Forge, and then start a cruise mission around Taiwan Island.

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Rear Admiral Walter Boone, the commander of the Seventh Fleet, is now extremely irritable. The continuous search all night kept him up all night. Until dawn, the exhausted fleet has searched the surrounding waters of 25 nautical miles, let alone submarines. Not even the small sampan could find one.

Walter Boone really felt very humiliated this time. He just took office in April, succeeding Lieutenant General Russell Burkey as the commander of the Seventh Fleet. This kind of misjudgment is a big setback for him to establish his own prestige. .But this also aroused his great curiosity at the same time, how did the Chinese obtain the precise positioning of the Seventh Fleet?Boone couldn't figure it out and struggled with it.

When Washington's instructions were conveyed through the U.S. Far East Command in Tokyo, Walter Boone quickly ordered that the Seventh Fleet form a battle formation and pass through the Taiwan Strait!

Meanwhile, Walter Boone warned the mysterious commander on the Nautical Radio Public Channel:

"The U.S. Navy's [-]th Fleet reminds the Chinese Navy that the U.S. Navy will pass harmlessly through the Taiwan Strait to Hong Kong. If the Chinese Navy wishes to send an observation ship, please ask the commander who spoke to the [-]th Fleet commander Rear Admiral Walter Boone last night. The officer came to observe with his warship."

Walter Boone was very satisfied with his speech, which was courteous and could not be refused, full of the strength and confidence of the United States as the maritime hegemon.In Boone's view, since the other party can find his own position, there is no need to worry about the technical issue of how the other party did it for the time being. After all, the navy must rely on naval guns and aircraft to speak, so I will let you now These poor ghosts opened their eyes to see to their heart's content what is the fleet of the world overlord and what is the invincible maritime hegemony.

Whether he received this strong reminder or invitation from Walter Boone, what Commander Deng Zhaoxiang felt first was humiliation and anger. The other party did not care whether the Chinese navy agreed or not. This kind of reminder is full of contempt and arrogance for the attitude and etiquette that should be in the territorial waters.

Commander Deng Zhaoxiang felt that the matter was of great importance, so he immediately asked the Navy Command in Beidu for instructions.

Soon, a call back came: "In this critical period, we need to be cautious, hold back for the time being, and not take the initiative to start a war. If the US provokes an attack, we will resolutely fight back. We will send observation ships to follow the US fleet throughout the process."

Upon receiving instructions from the Central Committee, Commander Deng Zhaoxiang immediately ordered:

"I order! The whole fleet enters the combat state. The 108th ship Xining and the 511th ship Nantong serve as observation ships. The ten 6625 torpedo boats of the first torpedo boat brigade follow my observation ship action. Once the opponent provokes and leads to war, and my 108th ship appears to be affected. The ship was damaged and lost its commanding ability, and the flagship was taken by the 134 ship Zunyi, and the captain of the Zunyi, Ye Yuhe, took over from me as the fleet commander."

Commissar Chen Haitao's thick eyebrows, as thick as heavy charcoal, were tightly locked between his brows: "Old Deng! Do you really want to go in person?"

Commander Deng straightened his newly issued 07-style navy camouflage cap, but smiled relaxedly and said, "Old Chen, I'm not afraid of the Americans. Are you afraid?"

Commissar Chen said angrily: "I'm afraid of a bird! I can't wait to beat them now! In my life, I have fought more than a hundred battles, with guns flying above my head and grenades running in my crotch. I haven't seen any battles before, how many times will I be afraid?" A bird ship? I'm worried that the Yankees are playing tricks, if something happens to you, what will happen to our large fleet!"

Commander Deng Zhaoxiang comforted: "Ye Yuhe used to be the commander of the Jiangfang Fleet, and it shouldn't be too difficult for him to command the fleet to fight. It's just that Lao Ye has never drank foreign ink, and he doesn't know much about electronic equipment, but if he really fights, After all, we still have so many missiles. Besides, it is an international practice to send out observation ships, and the Americans don’t bother to sneak up on observation ships. Lao Chen, don’t you see that the Yankees are You want us to see his full body, this is to intimidate us! You tell all our officers and soldiers to tidy up the military, and let the Americans see our majesty, don't weaken your outfit."

Chen Haitao's political commissar understood what he said, and laughed and cursed: "Grandma, I have scars all over my body, shrapnel on my back, and bullets in my leg bones. They are not a hundred times more powerful than his ass and tendons! Take off your clothes and compare them, and you will be scared." Scared these foreign mules to death."

After all, Commissar Chen immediately arranged for all the officers and sailors to put on brand new 07-style marine digital camouflage.

As a result, the 108th ship Xining and the 511th ship Nantong broke away from the fleet and headed towards the direction of the Seventh Fleet on the radar.The North Sea Fleet sailed into the waters between Penghu and Taiwan Island to stand by, so that it could attack while advancing and defend when retreating.

The Chicago finally spotted the rapidly approaching Xining and Nantong on the radar, and at the same time received a reply from Commander Deng Zhaoxiang:

"Attention, U.S. Seventh Fleet, this is the destroyer Xining of the Chinese Navy! I observe a total of two destroyers and 10 torpedo boats in the formation. Please maintain a safe speed and distance, and pass through the Taiwan Strait harmlessly."

Looking at the green flashing bright spots approaching at high speed on the circular radar screen, Walter Boone said in surprise:

"They're fast! Calculate their speed for me immediately!"

"Report sir, about 26 knots!"

"Oh, the speed of the Russian warships is about the same. Tell them, the ten torpedo boats must keep a distance of three nautical miles from us, and the destroyers... whatever."