Spy Shadow: Command & Conquer

Chapter 2033, A Manifestation Before the Public

After saying that, he began the ritual.

How to do it? Of course, it's the most mysterious handprint!

Nightfall! Mo Shanshan!

Up!
Various gestures intertwined.

The main theme is "do whatever you want." "My territory, my rules." Actually, it's all just random stuff.

Everyone around was staring intently.

It feels so mysterious.

I can't learn it at all.

Fortunately, Zhang Yong's gesture ended quickly.

It appears increasingly unfathomable.

There were many officers on board the Bantuan destroyer.

They are mainly majors and lieutenant colonels. There are about thirty of them. This is clearly a serious overstaffing.

Zhang Yong glanced at them and knew they were there to watch the show.

Alternatively, they could act as observers and referees.

They record everyone's performance and then report it upwards.

His gaze silently fell on Colonel Jimmy.

The other party is not the captain.

The captain of a destroyer cannot reach the rank of colonel.

They are usually lieutenant colonels. Very few are majors. Colonels are at least cruisers or higher.

"Zhang, what are you looking at?"

"They all came to see me?"

"Yes."

Catherine's answer was straightforward.

So many officers came because of Zhang Yong.

They would meticulously record everything they saw, heard, and encountered.

Finally, the information is compiled to distinguish between genuine and counterfeit products.

“Zhang, my report described you as too amazing; nobody believes it.”

"Then why..."

"Because of your outstanding performance in Delhi, they had to believe one thing. So, they planned this sea test."

"Test my skills?"

"Yes. If you pass the test, you will be able to go directly to London and meet our Prime Minister and His Majesty the King."

"I'm actually looking forward to it."

Zhang Yong responded politely, his heart remaining calm.

It seems like my first step onto the world stage has gone quite smoothly.

The system is too powerful. I was instantly carried away.

Downing Street?
Buckingham Palace?

I am coming!
what!
Silently observe the surroundings.

The area displayed on the air force command map is too large.

A radius of 3,000 kilometers! That includes the entire South China Sea.

Southeast of the sea, it extends as far as Darwin in northern Australia.

To the northeast, it extends as far as southern Taiwan. It includes the entire Philippines. Manila is almost in the middle.

To the west, it covers the entirety of Sri Lanka.

Upon closer inspection, three Fantasy-class destroyers can be seen.

And that Japanese submarine. It was indeed forced to dock at a Sri Lankan port.

It's completely blocked off. There's no way they can get out.

Ignore it for now. Continue to perform in front of others.

Bow down.

They started forming hand seals again.

It's all about pretending to be a ghost or spirit. I've actually gotten a little addicted to it.

Catherine stood by, seeing through everything, but she didn't expose her.

She couldn't wait for Zhang Yong to become even more miraculous.

"A destroyer is approaching from the northeast, 300 kilometers away."

"Displacement is approximately 1400 tons. Equipped with four 120mm naval guns. It is judged to be your Class B destroyer."

Weren't you supposed to be observing me?
Let's continue to observe!
"There is a cruiser 670 kilometers due north."

"Displacement of approximately 10000 tons. Equipped with nine 203mm guns. Identified as a Northampton-class naval vessel from the United States."

Zhang Yong stopped forming hand seals.

Someone was taking notes nearby.

No one raised any objections. A hush fell over the room.

Zhang Yong was responsible for providing the information, and they were responsible for verifying it. Then they reported the results based on the verification.

Only Catherine was truly watching the spectacle.

She and Zhang Yong were on the same side. It was she who submitted the report recommending Zhang Yong.

Without a doubt, the more attention Zhang Yong received, the more benefits she gained. Her family and those behind her also profited more.

"Northampton-class? Those are American."

"Correct."

"How did their cruisers end up here?"

"do not know."

Zhang Yong is only responsible for providing information; he is not responsible for explaining it.

In fact, he didn't know either. Others have plenty of warships; what's wrong with them running around freely?
In terms of battleships and aircraft carriers, the Japanese Navy might have a slight advantage over the American Navy. However, in terms of the total number of ships, it couldn't match the United States Navy.

Because the United States Navy still has many cruisers and destroyers. They can overcome this numerical advantage.

Later, with the intervention in the war, military production capacity was released at an alarming rate, and the output of various warships surged. The numbers were staggering.

More than 170 Fletcher-class destroyers alone have been built. However, the U.S. Navy has many classes, not just the Fletcher-class.

In total, the number of destroyers alone exceeded five hundred. What could the Japanese invaders possibly use to fight back?
Moreover, there are a large number of heavy and light cruisers. The quantity is also astonishing, approaching one hundred in total.

This is still under the organization of the United States Navy.

This doesn't even include those built with the help of Allied nations. For example, those built for the British.

They also built facilities for allied countries such as Australia, New Zealand, and Canada.

Having quantity means being arrogant.

Even a destroyer can wipe out many opponents.

As the number of destroyers surged, the German submarines were gradually stifled.

With a massive number of destroyers and escort carriers, the German submarines had no chance of survival.

Going out means certain death.

Showing your face means certain death.

"Is there anything else?" Catherine asked deliberately, trying to steer the conversation forward.

"There are three Japanese destroyers near Saigon. They are judged to be Asashio-class destroyers," Zhang Yong said clearly and methodically. "They have a displacement of approximately 2500 tons and are equipped with six 127mm naval guns."

Someone nearby continued to take notes.

Catherine quietly gave Zhang Yong a thumbs-up, indicating her approval.

If these reports are proven true, the higher-ups will definitely take them seriously once the report is submitted.

Britain itself is now in grave danger. No measure is too much to take.

"In addition, 450 kilometers to the northeast, there is an unidentified submarine moving toward the Strait of Malacca."

Zhang Yong concluded by saying...

It was actually a Japanese submarine. Marked in red.

However, he deliberately gave a vague answer, because the British and the Japanese were not enemies at the moment.

Even if they encountered Japanese submarines, they would not fire on them.

We must find a way to make the destroyers and submarines fight each other.

"submarine?"

Sure enough, Colonel Jimmy reacted.

As the captain of a destroyer, one is naturally most sensitive to submarines.

Because the primary mission of destroyers is anti-submarine warfare, especially the Tribe-class destroyers, which have very strong anti-submarine capabilities.

Its sonar is very advanced; it is currently the most advanced in the UK.

However, the distance is too great. Over 400 kilometers. The effective range of sonar is only about 15 kilometers.

This is the most advanced sonar available. For ordinary sonar, ten kilometers is already the limit.

Yes. The speed is around 15 knots.

Zhang Yong continued.

It's moving quite fast. This indicates it's on the water.

If it were underwater, it probably wouldn't be able to run that fast; it would consume a lot of power.

In fact, apart from later nuclear submarines, which can dive for extended periods of time.

Other conventionally powered submarines spend most of their time on the surface.

It will only dive when it encounters danger or is preparing to attack a target.

"Sir Commissioner, please follow me."

"it is good."

Zhang Yong followed Colonel Jimmy into the operations room.

The warship's operations room is essentially a calculation center. It contains a large platform.

The platform represents the ocean. It has all sorts of models, big and small, on it.

Placing the model on the platform allows for a very intuitive display.

When they came in, a model of a submarine was already placed at the very edge of the platform.

Because the distance is still 450 kilometers, the platform cannot accommodate it for the time being. Its maximum distance is 50 kilometers.

"How long until the hurricane plane arrives?" Colonel Jimmy suddenly asked.

“Forty kilometers away. About five minutes,” Zhang Yong replied calmly.

Someone nearby was quietly taking notes.

Jimmy nodded.

He thought that once Zhang Yong entered the cabin, he would be unable to make a judgment.

That's how radar works. It must be installed externally. If it's installed inside a compartment, it will become ineffective. It's also quite delicate and prone to malfunction.

In summary, current radar technology is not yet perfect and cannot be widely adopted.

His destroyer hasn't been equipped with it yet.

Even if installed, the maximum detection range is only about fifty kilometers.

Only high-powered radars with large receiver panels can extend their detection range to over 100 kilometers.

Therefore, such large and heavy radars must be installed on heavy cruisers, battlecruisers, or battleships, or even aircraft carriers.

Quiet.

Wait silently.

Only the sound of the waves crashing could be heard.

One minute……

three minutes……

Many people were holding binoculars.

They tried to spot the fighter jets amidst the seamless blend of sea and sky.

Especially the lookout post on the mast, which made the 18K titanium dog's eyes widen even more than copper bells.

Zhang Yong didn't look at the sky. Instead, he looked at the sea.

Want to go fishing.

Because there was a school of fish nearby, they followed the destroyer.

It seems to be a type of tuna that was highly prized in later generations. Only they could swim that fast.

Right under his nose, only about twenty meters away as the crow flies. It felt like he could reach out and grab it.

Destroyers don't have high sides to begin with. The sea wasn't very rough either.

If only I could cast two shots...

"Bang bang!"

"Bang bang!"

A harsh, metallic sound came from the mast.

This is the most basic warning system. It's when enemy aircraft are detected approaching, and air defense is needed.

"Aircraft spotted!"

"Aircraft spotted!"

Then, the sound of the lookout came. Everyone hurriedly took their positions, especially the anti-aircraft gunners.

Zhang Yong remained unmoved.

The air defense drill was good.

But it's basically useless.

Because six Hurricane fighter jets arrived.

If they're going to attack a destroyer, there's no way you can dodge it.

The Bantuan-class destroyer only had five Oerlikon 20mm rapid-fire guns. Its anti-aircraft capability was very weak. It was just for show.

"coming!"

Catherine didn't have a telescope. She saw it purely with the naked eye.

Six Hawker Hurricane fighters swept past the destroyer from the rear. Their speed did not decrease.

They weren't there to say hello. I don't know where they're going. Maybe it's just training.

"Shhhhh..."

"Shhhhh..."

The fighter jet formation quickly swept past.

In just two or three minutes, it disappeared from the telescope's field of view.

The sea level is curved. Beyond that distance, it becomes invisible through a telescope. The sky becomes empty again.

Zhang Yong glanced around.

It was discovered that many school officers were secretly taking notes.

No one spoke. Everyone was engrossed in writing.

He was secretly puzzled. Were these guys writing an essay?
Isn't it just simple record keeping?

"report!"

"Captain, we have made contact with the USS Blackburn."

"Its location is indeed to our northeast, about 300 kilometers away. Its destination is the Sulu Sea."

At that moment, an officer came to report.

Catherine heard this and smiled again.

You all heard that, my man, the one in front of you, isn't he amazing!

omniscient.

Knows everything.

He knew about things that fly in the sky.

He knew it ran on water.

He knew it could dive underwater.

If you invite him to London, he can get advance warning of everything the Germans are up to.

This meant they had prior knowledge of every move the Germans made, allowing them to take targeted measures. They could then wait and see, achieving twice the result with half the effort.

"Heading 010!"

"Speed ​​increased to 32 knots."

Colonel Jimmy gave the order.

He was going to rendezvous with the Northampton-class cruiser.

This is the most important.

Because the other party is more than 600 kilometers away.

If Zhang Yong truly possesses such miraculous abilities, it must be verified.

It's over 600 kilometers away, and they were able to detect it ahead of time. That's really strange.

This means that if there are German ships ahead of them, the British will have a hundred ways to deal with them.

At such a great distance, even the latest battleship radar cannot detect it.

The most powerful warship radar currently available has a detection range of less than 300 kilometers.

Zhang Yong then mysteriously formed a hand seal.

He has a remarkable ability to create an air of mystery.

Catherine, acting as his pretentious assistant, deliberately asked, "Zhang, what are you doing now?"

“Measure the distance between us and the cruiser,” Zhang Yong said slowly. “My suggestion is: heading 013, speed 30 knots.”

“Colonel Jimmy, did you hear that?” Catherine said meaningfully.

“I heard you.” Colonel Jimmy nodded.

He then ordered a change.

Zhang Yong then retreated back to his cabin.

They're still over 600 kilometers apart, so they won't meet up so quickly. It will take more than ten hours.

A speed of 30 knots is approximately equal to 55 kilometers per hour.

However, the target cruiser is also moving, and it is moving eastward, so it will take about fifteen hours.

This is a process of back-and-forth pursuit, a diagonal chase.

rest.

Do something pleasant with Catherine.

This woman knows so well how to please him. She makes him unable to resist.

Of course, in the eyes of other British people, she must have been a womanizer.

Feeling dazed and confused...

In a daze...

I'm tired; there's food in my personal storage space.

However, the food that Catherine managed to get was clearly delicious.

Even a small destroyer can serve grilled steak, fried eggs, bacon, pasta, coffee, and more.

While not as outstanding as Chinese cuisine, it's not exactly a culinary disaster either.

No wonder the Japanese navy wanted to learn from the British.

They really know how to eat!
Even war is this extravagant.

But the Japanese invaders seemed to have forgotten that they didn't have that many resources.

The British had so many colonies and abundant resources that they could afford such a large ration.

The Japanese invaders were just an island nation, yet they were militaristic and avaricious...

Seeking death!

When I regained consciousness, I found that we were very close to the target cruiser.

The distance was only about fifty kilometers. But neither side noticed.

The target cruiser was clearly not equipped with radar. Therefore, unless both sides entered the observation range of the lookout, they were both "stealthy".

dressing.

Exit the cabin.

"Maintain course!"

"Keep going!"

"Fifty kilometers to the target!"

Zhang Yong shouted loudly.

It was as if he were the captain. He took over the cooking duties.

But it's okay, time will tell. It will prove that he is indeed that amazing.

Since you've decided to perform a miracle in front of others...

There's no need to hide it.

Go all out.

Tell everyone.

I'm just that awesome!
He turned to look at Colonel Jimmy. He found him solemn and unsmiling, seemingly lost in thought.

Perhaps he was thinking, "Thank goodness I'm not the enemy?"
Otherwise, they might die without even knowing how they died, without ever seeing the enemy's face.

Such a long chase was completed without wasting a single moment. The positioning was accurate. The flight path was the shortest.

No one, not even Zhang Yong, could defeat him in any type of naval battle!

"Crash..."

"Crash..."

The destroyer continued its high-speed advance.

The spray from the bow of the ship kept crashing onto the deck.

Large amounts of seawater washed the deck again and again. Tuna were even jumping and frolicking on the deck.

30km…

20km…

The lookout on the mast once again opened the Titanium Dog's eyes to their widest extent.

The weather is currently fine, with clear skies and no clouds. Visibility is very high. Enemy warships can be detected at a long distance.

"Boom!"

"Boom!"

There was a sound of drumming.

This is a special signal indicating the discovery of a large warship.

"Target found!"

"Target found!"

Sure enough, the lookout soon called out.

Colonel Jimmy quickly raised his binoculars and ordered the speed to be reduced.

"Crash..."

"Crash..."

The destroyer continued forward.

Soon, a large warship appeared in the telescope.

The enemy also slowed down. At the same time, their main guns turned south, targeting their destroyer.

Clearly, the lookout on the target cruiser had also spotted them.

Moreover, it should be detected in advance.

After all, the other people's masts are much taller.

In the earliest days of naval warfare, whoever had the tallest mast had the advantage.

As a result, the Japanese built a battleship with an extremely high island superstructure. This caused the ship to become unstable and nearly sink.

"Signal with flags!"

"Greetings!"

Colonel Jimmy quickly gave the order.

Soon, the flag signalers began waving their flags.

After some communication, the target cruiser's defenses gradually weakened.

The two sides then identified themselves via radio. They learned that the other was the USS Chester, a cruiser belonging to the United States Navy's Pacific Fleet.

It started from Guam and headed to Manila. Then it set off from Manila to patrol the area.

The real purpose was to detect whether there were any Japanese warships nearby.

They were then informed that there were three Japanese destroyers near Saigon.

At this point, Zhang Yong started to speak mysteriously again.

seal.

There are words to read.

Talking nonsense.

"The Japanese destroyer is northeast of the USS Chester, approximately 360 kilometers away. It is currently in port."

"If the Chester is heading towards 008 at a speed of 25 knots, it can spot the target in eight hours."

Zhang Yong finally came to a conclusion.

Colonel Jimmy ordered the information to be transmitted verbatim.

Whether it's true or not, the USS Chester cruiser will help verify it.

Now, he wants to verify something even more important.

These are what are known as unidentified submarines.

This is the highlight.

As night falls, the difficulty of spotting a submarine increases significantly.

If Zhang Yong could pinpoint the submarine's exact location in the dark, that would be truly amazing.

Zhang Yong: ...

They stopped trying to hide it.

"Colonel Jimmy, I'm taking command."

[To be continued]

(End of this chapter)