Siheyuan: I eat melons while doing scientific research

Chapter 1154 Dilemma
Aircraft? And targets at sea?
Alarm bells went off in the Citigroup captain's head.

In this sea area, it is not uncommon to see planes in the sky or ships on the sea, but if there are both at almost the same coordinates, then it is worth paying attention, even if the plane is a patrol plane.

"Let's fly over and take a look." The captain said to the co-pilot who was in charge of controlling the plane's heading at the time.

The patrol plane's propeller roared loudly as it flew towards the reef.

Although we know that the other party is not easy to deal with, fortunately the situation is not very tense at the moment. This is the high seas, and we believe that the Orientals will not act rashly.

The captain knew very well that although the other party was fierce, he was still quite reasonable. Of course, the prerequisite was that he also had to be polite.

The Citi patrol plane is rapidly approaching the reef area. The speed of 600 kilometers per hour is already the limit that this propeller patrol plane can reach.

As the distance got closer, the radar became more effective.

"Captain, there are no less than four ships at sea, and most of them are stationary or moving at low speed."

The patrol aircraft could hardly distinguish the landing craft that were clustered together and operating, but the several combat ships that were on discrete alert could be roughly distinguished on the radar.

"Four ships?" The captain felt that the situation seemed a little different from usual. If it was a trawler, it would be unlikely that they could stop and run while working in coordination, especially when combined with the planes in the sky. Things were obviously not simple.

He looked at the dashboard next to him and saw the radar scan warning flashing continuously. There was no doubt that the other party was also carrying a radar.

This made him certain that the other side must have combat power, whether in the air or on the sea, but he didn't know whether it was in the air or on the sea, or both. The reason was obvious, the Orientals were probably not rich enough to install radars on fishing boats.

At this time, they were already about 30 kilometers away from our operating vessels and aircraft, and were almost able to conduct visual observations of the sea surface through the optical equipment on board.

At this moment, a serious and powerful voice was heard from the public channel radio on the plane.

"Unidentified aircraft, we are conducting marine operations, please identify yourself."

The other party spoke English with obvious oriental features, but the accent was not difficult to understand. Compared with the accents of the Japanese and the dirty talkers, the captain felt that the English of oriental people was simply too pure. The only thing he was not used to was the vocabulary, grammar and words used by the other party, which made him feel like he was listening to a congressional declaration, which was too formal.

The distance was still far. According to the Maritime Convention, which we recognized but had not yet joined, the most we could do was identification, which had not yet reached the level of expulsion. Our Tu-4 special aircraft only asked the other party to identify itself.

The Citi plane ignored it and continued to move forward. They knew very well that no matter which convention they followed, this was high seas and there would be no serious consequences for cheating.

At this time, the plane had approached within a distance of more than 10 kilometers, and they could clearly see the situation on the sea through the optical system.

"Oh my God, they are really conducting offshore operations. There are no islands in that area. What are they doing?" The optical observer said to the captain while taking pictures.

"There is a reef there. I remember that half a year ago, one of their ships ran aground and sank here. Are they conducting salvage operations?" The captain is a professional after all. Especially since the Orientals sank their first 10,000-ton ship here, the size of this place is also a sensitive area, and he always keeps it in mind.

"It doesn't look like salvage. They seem to be putting something into the water, and we can see the shadows of some structural parts on the sea surface." It's no wonder that the Citigroup's optical system is so powerful that they could only see vaguely.

"Are they going to build a marine structure here? A lighthouse? A monument?"

There is no doubt that it is unlikely to be a monument, but a lighthouse is possible. The Orientals just sank a large ship here half a year ago, so it is very likely that they would make a route mark here.

The nature of this matter is different, and the captain is very clear about it.

They are starting construction at sea, especially in a place that was claimed by the Southern Peninsula more than ten years ago. Although everyone thinks they are farting, no matter how smelly the fart is, it was farted by their own sons. It is somewhat embarrassing for Citigroup people that Orientals are building facilities here.

At this time, we were less than 10 kilometers away from our work site, and the voice coming from the headphones began to become stern.

"Citigroup aircraft, we are conducting normal operations in our territorial waters. Please change your course immediately and leave our operating area!"

It sounded like the Oriental's patience was wearing thin, and at the same time, a red light on the dashboard lit up and a buzzer sounded a shrill alarm.

This is a radar tracking and locking warning device. Although it cannot distinguish whether it is being tracked or locked, at least the system can understand one thing - there is a continuous radar signal staring at it!

In fact, it was not only the Tu-4 patrol aircraft that was doing this, but also the two escort boats on the sea. On the contrary, the largest destroyer seemed to be fine and did nothing.

For a moment, the captain of the Citigroup patrol plane felt his hair stand on end. He knew that the other side really did what they said. Not to mention ten years ago, even in the past one or two years, countless people died at the hands of the Orientals. It was not that the patrol plane did not have self-defense weapons, but he thought that if he fought against the other side at sea and in the air, he would probably die more than live.

The most important thing is, this is my son’s business, what does it have to do with me as his father?
"Turn around! Leave now!" The captain's voice sounded a little sharp. The huge patrol plane showed its belly in the air, turned around slightly clumsily, and flew back the way it came.

"The Citi aircraft has been removed and can resume normal operations."

The sound of Tu-4T came from the radio, and several landing craft began their sea operations again. Time waits for no one, and the construction task requires every minute counts.

Before the two Zhan-7 fighter jets arrived over the lighthouse operation area, they received a notification that the enemy had been driven away.

But what is the saying? Having arrived and having covered more than half the distance, the Zhan-7 still flew over the lighthouse operation area and flew dozens of kilometers north. After confirming that there were no problems, it turned around and left.

Above the reef, the construction of the lighthouse is still in full swing. We use a crude method, using sandbags and other materials to build a cofferdam, then drain the seawater in the cofferdam, and then carry out pile driving and pouring. It will take a long time.

We were busy as hell, and the Citigroup guys on the other side were not idle either. On their way back, they had already informed the South Peninsula Command of what happened here. This matter was not a big deal, but it was not a small one either.

The Citigroup headquarters in the southern peninsula responded quickly after receiving the report.

For them, there is nothing difficult about this matter. That place is coveted by the South Peninsula. What does it have to do with Citi?

The master is guarding the house for the dog, which is already a rebellion. Do you want me to help you grab the territory? You are so beautiful!

Notify the South Peninsula directly and let you handle it yourselves. Once the waters are muddied, maybe you can still operate it and reap the benefits.

The people in the Southern Peninsula who received the notification from the Citigroup were in a dilemma about this matter.

Even though the three-surnamed vassal states have been bragging, stealing, and boasting that they are a developed country for decades until the 21st century, and they speak toughly, they have only two emotions towards their former colonial master, the former colonial master that fell and stood up again: jealousy and fear.

Jealousy is because the other person has everything you want.

Fear is simple. It's fear of being beaten. There are shadows from thousands of years and scars from being beaten ten years ago.

They covet our maritime territories, but they are reluctant to go there themselves.

They engaged in intense oral gymnastics with the Citigroup Garrison Command, the core message of which was: Dad, help me.

Citibank was straightforward with just two words: Don’t even think about it!

This matter is your own business.

However, Citibank still left some room for discussion. The wording is complex and difficult to understand, but it means one thing when translated: We will support you no matter what. If your actions are good, we can consider turning verbal support into practical support.

Of course, if you mess it up, just ignore what I said.

After receiving the news, the people on the Southern Peninsula struggled for a long time and finally decided - stand up!
If it happened on land, they probably wouldn't dare to go out unless they brought their own father with them. Not to mention that huge country, even to take a look at their northern brothers, people on the southern peninsula would have to whistle while walking on the road at night - they had to give themselves courage before they dared to look.

But at sea, Nanbang weighed himself and felt that he was ready again!
The reason why they were so confident was that in 63, Citibank threw them a few bones.

——S2 famous ships, 3 Fletcher class destroyers.

Although these three ships are military surplus materials, in terms of tonnage and class positioning, they are almost one of the most powerful combat ships in Northeast Asia at that time. Of course, we have to put aside the Seventh Fleet of the Huaqi Lao.

To put it simply, the level and capability of this ship are equivalent to our earliest four great kings - the Type 07 destroyer. Yes, that is the type of artillery destroyer that is now complained about by the officers and soldiers on board.

People in the southern peninsula have a very strange mentality - extreme self-esteem bred by extreme inferiority, which makes their behavior full of contradictions.

Strategically, they were so cowardly that even when the Citigroup wanted to hand over the wartime command to them, they would cut off their own fingers to refuse, crying and throwing tantrums and not daring to let their father go. Because they were really afraid of what kind of people they were, and they knew what they were like deep down in their hearts.

(End of this chapter)