Spy Shadow: Command & Conquer

Chapter 2017, Try it and you'll die.

Chapter 2017, Try it and you'll die...

Plans are worse than changes.

Zhang Yong now deeply understands the meaning of those words.

I was originally going to Delhi. Unexpectedly, I ended up acquiring a private plot of land for myself in Kolkata.

In the eyes of the British, this area was a useless piece of land. But Zhang Yong now felt it was a treasure.

There is a very, very big harbor.

It can accommodate many, many ships.

In the future, this place can be built into a military fortress.

The system has cement and channel steel, and then they ask locals to quarry the stone.

In this way, reinforced concrete was created.

It can also accommodate 155mm howitzers. There are also French-made 105mm heavy cannons. And 88mm guns.

They can form a very powerful firepower on land...

If necessary, mines can also be used for blockade...

Outside, lies the vast Indian Ocean.

To the east lies the Pacific Ocean.

To the west lies the Atlantic Ocean.

If the system is powerful enough, it seems like you can get involved on both sides...

For example, provide some long-endurance submarines. Nuclear-powered. They can carry a lot of torpedoes...

and many more……

Suddenly, they noticed ships approaching from outside the harbor.

Huh?
Is it a merchant ship?

I instinctively raised the binoculars.

It turned out to be a cargo ship. Flying the Union Jack. British.

doubt.

Will the British cargo ships stop at Gold Rush Bay?

I don't think I received any notification.

It's a routine stop...

Or was it a last-minute arrival?

Suddenly I realized something was wrong.

The British freighter suddenly began to rock violently.

Subsequently, it became clear that the cargo ship appeared to have been violently struck.

what happened?

A violent impact?

Who hit it?

The sea was clearly empty...

and many more!

Could it be a reef?
Did that British freighter run aground?
No way?
Such a coincidence?
Previously, it seemed that cargo ships entering the system were all fine.

Then the British cargo ship ran aground as soon as it got close?
Is it a coincidence?
Or was it intentionally arranged by the system?
The British freighter was beginning to list and was in danger of sinking.

They wanted to contact the British, but found that they had no means of communication with them.

There were no telephones. There were no radio communication frequencies or codes.

Never mind. Let's just watch and see.

Anyway, the British should find out soon.

This is British territory.

The British must have had informants in Gold Rush Bay.

Sure enough, a little while later, another cargo ship appeared. It was also flying the Union Jack.

Upon discovering that the cargo ship ahead had run aground, the British cargo ships behind quickly slowed down and eventually came to a complete stop. More cargo ships then arrived.

All the flags flying were Union Jacks. Indeed, the power of the British Empire was extraordinary.

The Indian Ocean was practically a British inland sea...

The Atlantic and Pacific Oceans both have very powerful adversaries. Only the Indian Ocean has none.

From the Suez Canal to South Africa, from India to Australia, the influence of the British Empire truly covered the entire Indian Ocean.

I really want to take his place...

It wasn't me who said it. It was Xiang Yu who said it.

If there's a system in place to protect you, it might not be a bad idea...

Shipyard construction progress +100

Shipyard completed

The Fantasy-class destroyer is under construction.

One ship per day

A deluge of system information is arriving.

Zhang Yong didn't notice it at first.

until……

and many more!

What was the last message?
One ship per day?
Oh my God!
It should mean exactly what it says, right?

A day likely refers to Earth time. One ship per day.

I'm dizzy!

Wouldn't that be 365 ships a year?
Wouldn't there be 366 ships in a leap year?
This year is a leap year...

crazy?

The United States, despite its frantic efforts to produce Fletcher destroyers, has only managed to build a little over 170.

And then, your entire fantasy level actually surpasses Fletcher's?
Sweat! Zhang Yong was nervous.

It's not that I'm worrying too little. It's that I'm worrying too much.

Fortunately, the system only provided destroyers. If it were battleships, one per day...

Don't dare to think too much.

I quickly gathered my scattered thoughts.

I originally just made up five Fantasy-class destroyers, but I didn't expect them to actually exist.

One ship today, one ship tomorrow, and we can deliver them.

Then you can save up the rest and sell it however you like...

I wonder if the Germans would like it?
If you want, I'll sell it too.

Haha!

Selling in secret...

What does this have to do with me, Zhang Yong?

France is in such a chaotic state, who knows who sold it?

This is what they call "dead men tell no tales"...

Suddenly, a notification appeared on the air force command map.

Submarine spotted.

Check it out.

No nationality. No specific model number.

All I know is that it's a submarine.

It is approximately 2400 kilometers from the coastline. Deep in the Indian Ocean.

It was detected by the system as soon as it entered the airspace map area. It was then marked, and its basic parameters were also displayed.

Displacement is approximately 1800 tons. Speed is approximately 5 knots.

If my guess is correct, the submarine is probably surfacing to recharge in the sun.

I wonder whose submarine it is?
Judging from the trajectory, it should be heading towards the Pacific Ocean.

Perhaps they are going to pass through the Strait of Malacca?
Is he German?

Heading to the Pacific to join the Japanese invaders?
Unfortunately, the distance is too great. We cannot view it, nor do we have the means to do so.

We must have our own warships...

wrong.

It's a fleet.

They have their own Imaginary-class destroyers.

If it were to intercept, it should be able to block the target.

It is entirely possible to block the target before it enters the Strait of Malacca, and then force it to surrender.

Any submarine is futile in the face of the Fantasy-class destroyer.

Moreover, there's also a map of the air force headquarters for guidance.

A thought came to mind.

Start the 5C communication center.

Access to the Supreme Command.

Looking for General Wenbai.

"Shaolong, you're back?"

"General Wenbai, I'd like to ask you something..."

"You say it."

"Does the Nationalist Navy still have anyone capable of operating warships?"

"What battleship?"

"Destroyers and the like. Their displacement is around three thousand tons."

"There should be."

"Can you help me gather around three hundred people?"

"what are you up to?"

"Airlifted to Kolkata. To do some auxiliary work."

"Supportive work?"

"It's about learning how foreign destroyers operate; there might be assistance in the future."

"Then I'll ask first, and then report to the Chairman."

"it is good."

Zhang Yong wasn't in a hurry.

These things can't be rushed. Otherwise, it will backfire.

If you're in a hurry, the bald guy might become suspicious again, thinking you're up to something.

Let everything take its course.

If someone comes, try to arrange for a destroyer.

We publicly stated that we ourselves tested the destroyers' performance to ensure there were no defective products.

Let’s talk about the next thing later.

Radar maps show that a car is approaching.

There was a familiar face. It was Kane. He had turned back.

Sure enough, a little while later, Kane reappeared. He came to Zhang Yong and looked anxiously out of the harbor.

"Commissioner, what's going on?"

"Colonel, that's exactly what I was about to ask you."

Zhang Yong pretended to be stupid.

Actually, there's no need to pretend.

A natural performance is enough.

Because he genuinely didn't know what was going on.

Kane looked suspiciously at the cargo ships anchored in the harbor, then glanced outside.

He probably couldn't explain why this happened either.

Thirty cargo ships came in without incident. Why did something happen when a British cargo ship tried to enter?
Is it really just a coincidence?

Do they even choose which rocks to use?
They specifically targeted British cargo ships? And avoided hitting other cargo ships?

hateful.

"Colonel Kane, is this harbor very dangerous?"

"of course not."

"These thirty cargo ships have been handed over to you. If they run aground and sink, I will not compensate you."

"can."

Kane didn't dwell on this issue.

At most, British cargo ships should not dock at Gold Rush Bay, nor should they approach it.

Anyway, there's no reason why we absolutely have to stop here.

The cargo ship that ran aground is in a bit of trouble. It looks like its hull has been breached.

Sigh, it will take a lot of effort to save it.

Just then, the British tugboats appeared. They arrived incredibly quickly.

As a naval power, Britain's maritime capabilities are indeed very strong.

Not only are there numerous and high-quality combat vessels, but there are also a great many auxiliary ships of various types.

tug……

Repair ship...

There were even cranes...

Zhang Yong stared in disbelief.

In the vast city of Shanghai, there wasn't a decent crane.

But the British actually had repair ships. And they even had things like gantry cranes.

What an industrial powerhouse!
It's completely different from China.

If even the British are this capable, one can only imagine the industrial prowess of the United States.

No wonder the USS Yorktown, despite being severely damaged, was able to be repaired and head to the battlefield simultaneously. "Someone come here!"

"arrive."

"Bring me a chair."

"Yes."

Zhang Yong sat down quickly.

Holding up his binoculars, he leisurely watched how the British saved the cargo ship.

Anyway, there's nothing else going on for the time being.

Everything at the airport was operating smoothly and according to plan. DC-3 transport planes were taking off and landing in an orderly manner.

One after another, Nationalist soldiers arrived.

There is no longer any need for night flights.

Because of the official British attitude, Zhang Yong is currently very friendly towards them.

As for Delhi...

Let the First Lady continue enjoying the song and dance performance.

Anyway, she has nothing to do back home. She can just stay here and comfortably be a guest.

Suddenly, something unexpected happened on the sea.

But it was the British freighter that had run aground that began to list severely.

Although the tugboats and repair boats nearby had gotten close, they were unable to right it.

Disaster……

It all depends on the British people's skill level.

If they can successfully rescue the cargo ship that ran aground, it shows that they are indeed quite capable.

He turned his head to look at Kane.

Kane's brow was furrowed. It was unclear what he was thinking.

So they fell silent.

Silently watching the British operate...

The radar map is showing again. Numerous armed white dots are approaching. There are familiar markers. The Nationalist army has arrived.

A total of 500 Nationalist soldiers arrived this time. They all belonged to the First Army.

Hu Zongnan was adept at handling things. His troops were far away in Xi'an, but they quickly landed in Calcutta.

It was definitely this guy who pulled strings behind the scenes, allowing the First Army to cut in line and get ahead.

Checking the familiar person's marker, I found it was Sun Ce.

After thinking for a while, I finally remembered. The other person was a battalion commander in the First Army. A major. I had met him before in Weinan.

That's not important. What's important is that this Sun Ce and Cao Mengqi were classmates. They were both from the ninth class of the Whampoa Military Academy.

Unexpectedly, he was among the troops sent by Hu Zongnan this time.

Half an hour later, the Nationalist army appeared.

Sun Ce was leading the way. He's now a colonel.

"Commissioner!"

"It's really you."

"This humble servant has come to report for duty as ordered. Please give instructions, Commissioner."

"Set up camp here. You may have to stay here for a while."

"clear."

"The camp is ready. We'll clean it ourselves. Supplies will be shipped over."

"Yes."

"More troops may arrive later. Make sure to arrange the camp area accordingly."

"Yes."

Zhang Yong gave a brief instruction.

The barracks are all newly built. They are brick and stone structures.

They are all three-story buildings. Bright and clean. The style is quite refreshing.

how to say?

That's the saying—

Upstairs and downstairs.

Electric lights and telephones.

It's all in the British style. It was originally supposed to be a British military garrison.

Later, perhaps due to the inability to resolve the hidden reefs in the harbor, they temporarily ceased their presence. The Nationalist army then seized the opportunity.

Compared to the bungalows or brick houses in China, the British barracks were indeed high-class.

"Go!"

"Yes!"

Send Sun Ce away. Arrange for delivery immediately.

With more and more Nationalist troops moving in, a large amount of supplies would definitely be needed.

But there was absolutely no pressure.

Because it's located near the port.

Shipping is so convenient. A three-thousand-ton cargo ship is enough.

They can bring over a thousand tons of supplies at once, enough for ten thousand people for more than half a month. It's far more cost-effective than air freight.

So, this Gold Rush Bay is truly my lucky place...

"not good!"

Colonel Kane suddenly shouted.

Zhang Yong regained his composure, raised his binoculars, and looked out at the harbor.

The British cargo ship that had run aground was found to be taking on a lot of water after being pulled out by tugboats and was sinking rapidly.

It's estimated that the watertight compartment at the bottom was also damaged in the collision. The damage is severe.

However, things eventually stabilized.

After rocking and swaying for a while, the cargo ship finally gradually stabilized.

This means the watertight compartments functioned effectively, ultimately preventing a complete sinking. As long as the watertight compartments hold, there is still hope for rescue.

Sure enough, after it stopped sinking, the tugboat began to work, slowly towing it away for major repairs.

The other British cargo ships watched silently and then followed suit.

They dared not venture further into Gold Rush Bay, fearing they would be struck by the reefs again.

Just then, a cargo ship flying the flag of the Republic of China appeared on the horizon.

Zhang Yong: ? ? ?
The Blue Sky with a White Sun flag?
Nationalist Army cargo ships?
Good heavens, finally we can openly display the flag of the Chinese National Government.

Here, in the Indian Ocean region, the flag of the Republic of China (Taiwan) can be openly displayed. After all, it is one of the allies.

good, very good.

The cargo ship is getting closer and closer...

The surrounding British cargo ships seemed to slow down and watch curiously.

Colonel Kane noticed it too. He lowered his binoculars.

"Commissioner, is this a Chinese ship? Is it heading into Gold Rush Bay?"

"probably."

"Aren't you afraid of running aground?"

"Even if we run aground, there's nothing we can do! We have to get in."

Zhang Yong answered casually.

That's a good reason.

Reality is reality.

Where else can our own ships go if they don't enter our own ports?

Even if there is a risk of running aground, we must go.

Of course, with the system in place, how could it possibly run aground?

"But……"

Kane hesitated, as if he wanted to say something but then stopped.

Zhang Yong pretended not to hear and remained silent.

The cargo ship flying the flag of the Republic of China showed no signs of slowing down.

It sped away from outside, heading straight for Gold Rush Bay.

All the British people around were watching.

Everyone thought it had definitely hit a reef and sunk. It was moving too fast.

At such high speeds, if the cargo ship were to hit a reef, it could potentially break into pieces on the spot.

result……

It's perfectly fine.

The cargo ship rushed straight into the harbor.

It only began to slow down after entering the harbor. The propeller reversed direction.

Large waves surged behind the cargo ship. The sea churned wildly. Finally, it came to a gentle stop at its berth.

"how is this possible?"

Colonel Kane was incredulous. It was unbelievable.

He glanced at Zhang Yong several times, trying to find a clue on his face.

As a result, Zhang Yong's expression remained completely unchanged. His expression was as calm as a still well. For a moment, he even seemed unfathomable.

The other British cargo ships sensed something was wrong and began to doubt the superstition.

Or perhaps it's just a coincidence?

Other cargo ships can just ram around without any problems!

They didn't even slow down. They just charged straight in. There was absolutely no skill involved.

A moment later, a British freighter began to accelerate. It turned and headed into Gold Rush Bay, maintaining a speed of about five knots.

"It's fine……"

Colonel Kane muttered to himself.

Zhang Yong tilted his head and looked at the other person. He didn't speak. He was focused on watching the show.

result……

The British freighter suddenly began to rock violently.

The entire ship seemed to be pressing forward.

"not good!"

"We've bumped into each other again!"

Colonel Kane immediately cried out in surprise.

There seemed to be other screams coming from the sea.

Without a doubt, this British freighter has met with another tragedy. It has struck a reef again. And it failed to break through.

This time, the damage is estimated to be even more severe than before. The hull is deformed.

Sure enough, after the violent impact, the cargo ship quickly began to tilt, take on water, and then slowly sank.

There were tugboats and repair boats nearby, but they couldn't get close in time...

The impact was too violent. There was no saving him.

then……

Watching helplessly...

The cargo ship tilted slowly in the water, with a small section of its deck still visible.

It's over, it's over. But it's not completely over.

The small portion of the wreckage that protrudes above the water serves as a constant reminder to everyone: try it and you'll die.

Quiet.

Dead silence.

Only Zhang Yong seemed to be deep in thought.

It seems the system is very unhappy about outsiders entering its territory.

Therefore, there's no need to deploy coastal defense artillery or anything like that. Any cargo ship or warship from other countries that gets close will run aground.

Don't ask where the rocks came from. They're like celestial beings falling from the sky.

and so……

He turned his head to look at Colonel Kane.

"I still have a feeling that Gold Rush Bay is quite dangerous."

"No no……"

Colonel Kane muttered to himself. A conditioned reflex of denial.

Zhang Yong looked at the unfortunate British freighter, hesitating to speak. Finally, he said dejectedly—

"No, I need to see your Governor..."

"Westward! Westward! We'll give you another kilometer!"

"what?"

“Commissioner, we permit your private property to be extended one kilometer to the west.”

"Ok."