Reinforcement Panel: Tech Wars

Chapter 84 Sonar No Copper
After figuring out that this thing was a small sonar detector dropped by Chouying, Wei Jiang's first reaction was to destroy it.

Who would like to see competitors installing surveillance equipment in their home?

Without bothering to clean up the dishes on the table, Wei Jiang planned to control the manta ray to attack.

As soon as his finger was placed on the acceleration button on the screen, Wei Jiang suddenly stopped.

"There must be a lot of these things. Can I destroy them all?"

After thinking about it, Wei Jiang took a screenshot to record the longitude and latitude coordinates of the sonar detector and controlled the manta ray to dive away.

Compared with removing a sonar detector, the manta ray's concealment is more important to Wei Jiang.

If this thing has real-time communication capabilities, the manta ray's high-speed attack may be detected at the moment.

Wei Jiang controlled the manta ray's diving speed at 30 knots, and his target was the waters near a small island.

The water there is deep enough and sparsely populated, so the chances of manta rays being spotted lurking on the seabed are slim.

Ten minutes later, when they were about to reach the target island, another familiar-looking detector appeared on the mobile phone screen in the slightly turbid sea water.

"Fuck! It's not over yet."

"We encountered two of them at such a short distance. How many did the Ugly Eagles deploy nearby?!"

After controlling the manta ray's speed and slowly approaching the detector, the familiar English name appeared in front of Wei Jiang again.

Ultra Electronics

"Damn it."

"Disgusting people are not enough."

Taking another screenshot, Wei Jiang began to feel unhappy, but he still controlled the manta ray to move slowly away towards the target waters.

Diving at a depth of 158 meters, Wei Jiang turned off the manta ray's power and controlled it to stop among the coral reefs on the seabed.

Going to the sink to wash the dishes he had just used, Wei Jiang was thinking about the Ugly Eagle's sonar detector in his mind.

The fact that a manta ray encountered two detectors in a short period of time shows that the number of detectors deployed by the other party in the East China Sea is definitely not a small number.

Recalling the news about Chouying's military aircraft reconnaissance that he had seen before, Wei Jiang finally understood the purpose of Chouying's assigning multiple military aircraft to patrol near Dongda.

They conduct air patrols openly and deploy large numbers of sonar detection equipment secretly.

So many days have passed, and combined with the location of the Ugly Eagle military aircraft appearing in the sea area, Wei Jiang could think that the other party must have deployed a large number of sonar equipment around Dongda.

This is definitely not a number of dozens or hundreds!
"If this is the case, we must seek help from outside forces."

I put the cleaned dishes into the sterilizer, then went back to the living room and curled up on the sofa.

The information that can be searched on the Internet is quite mixed. The information that is worth paying attention to is that in the past decade or so, Dongda has often salvaged some sonar buoys in recent years.

Without exception, most of the buoys came from the Ugly Eagle side.

Relevant reports mentioned that Ugly Eagle produces hundreds of thousands of these things every year. Wei Jiang estimated that many of them must have been deployed around Dongda University.

Considering the increasingly tense relationship between the two sides, Wei Jiang roughly estimated a number in his mind.

"Throwing this thing is really disgusting. I don't know how the authorities deal with it."

You don’t know until you search. While searching for news related to sonar detectors, a military-related post caught Wei Jiang’s attention.

Chouying has laid a set of underwater sonar detection array system around Dongda.

This system is aimed directly at Todai and aims to block Todai's submarines in the shallow waters of the continental shelf.

"Too deceiving!"

"I really want to fuck him."

It was not clear before, but when Wei Jiang suddenly found out that Chou Ying had done so many little tricks in the surrounding area, it was definitely impossible for him to ignore it.

The progress of the manta ray enhancement mission requires continuous diving. After discovering the ugly eagle's small movements in the surrounding area, Wei Jiang regarded the search for sonar detectors as a little fun in the process of advancing the enhancement mission.

For an entire afternoon, Wei Jiang, who was too weak to go out, controlled the manta ray to patrol and search the coastal waters of Vancouver.

After searching carefully for several hours, the cumulative number of detector signals discovered made Wei Jiang very uncomfortable. He felt uncomfortable as if he was being spied on.

“132.”

In a few hours, manta rays travel across nearly a thousand square kilometers of water.

There are as many as 132 detectors within an area of ​​ square kilometers.

When Wei Jiang saw the coordinate data calculated on his cousin Wu Kai's computer, he felt a sense of urgency.

With such a dense array of detectors, how many secrets can the waters around Dongda University hold for Ugly Eagle?

If all these detectors remain in normal working condition when ships and submarines pass by, Chouying will have almost complete control of the tracks of military ships in the Dongda waters.

It’s okay in peacetime, but if it’s during a conflict, it is very likely to cause heavy losses to our side!

As it was almost time for dinner, Wei Jiang saved the Excel spreadsheet on his computer to his mobile phone.

“This is a long and arduous task.”

Looking at the vast coastline of Dongda on the map, Wei Jiang was almost certain that there must be a large number of detectors that have not been discovered or have been recently launched in these waters.

The 132 detectors discovered in the afternoon were not exactly of the same type and model.

The working water depths are also different. Wei Jiang even found some detectors equipped with solar photovoltaic panels floating above the water.

With photovoltaic power generation devices, these detectors have long-term working capabilities and will continue to collect sonar information from surrounding waters unless they are damaged.

"Although there is no trace of anger in this intelligence confrontation, the threat is not small."

After expressing his feelings a few times, Wei Jiang walked out of the room.

He decided to continue collecting a certain amount of data and then pass the information on to the relevant parties.

With these data as evidence, Wei Jiang believes that it should attract the attention of higher-ups.

After a few days, Wei Jiang finally recovered from the high fever and weakness.

While staying at home, Wei Jiang was naturally not idle.

An Excel spreadsheet with as many as 2143 rows is the result of Wei Jiang’s several days of work.

This table only contains the detector location data collected by Wei Jiang within the coastal area of ​​Vancouver.

To be honest, when these rows of data were placed in front of Wei Jiang, he once again realized the fierce competition between Dongda and Chouying in the field of military information.

You should know that there are a total of 14 coastal provinces in the East, and these 2143 detectors are only statistical data for the waters around Vancouver.

In the evening, Wei Jiang, Wu Qisicong and Siming returned home. Wei Jiang did not go straight into the house, but got into the Wuling car.

“To the city center.”

After receiving Wei Jiang's instructions, Wuling started autonomously and drove out of the community gate.

My cousin Wei Yonghong lives in Longwan District, about 20 minutes’ drive from the city center.

While driving, Wei Jiang transferred the Excel spreadsheet data in his mobile phone to the in-vehicle smart terminal computer.

This information will be handed over to Zhang Gang of the Military Special Service Department later. Now that the communication channel between the two sides has been established, it will be much easier for Wei Jiang to contact the authorities.

No matter what the matter is, Zhang Gang can find relevant personnel or departments to help Wei Jiang deal with it.

The Wuling slowly stopped next to a shopping mall. Wei Jiang turned off his phone when he saw the message from his father reminding him to have dinner.

"Send the Excel spreadsheet to the encrypted email address Zhang Gang gave me."

"Sending."

"Sent."

"Help me contact Zhang Gang."

"Received, analog signal dialing."

After a while of waiting, Zhang Gang's slightly impatient voice was heard, and it seemed that he was dealing with something important just now.

"Ms. Red Star, do you need me to help you with anything?"

"General Zhang, I just sent you a copy of the data."

"It contains some sonar detector coordinate information."

Before Wei Jiang could continue speaking, Zhang Gang interrupted him.

"Ms. Red Star, this is definitely a misunderstanding!"

"I assure you that the authorities have absolutely no action against you!"

"We did not drop these sonar detectors. We have no intention of detecting any trace of your underwater equipment."

Wei Jiang couldn't help but chuckle. Zhang Gang obviously misunderstood what he meant. Or maybe the officials represented by Zhang Gang now valued the friendly relationship with Wei Jiang, and they didn't want any accidents to happen in the cooperation between the two sides.

"General Zhang, you misunderstood."

"I know these probes were not dropped by you."

"I have checked these detectors. Most of them come from Ugly Eagle."

"I gave you the information I collected because I thought you should find a way to deal with these things."

"The authorities wouldn't want our house to have so many monitoring devices installed, would they?"

After Wei Jiang finished explaining, a long exhalation sound came from the speakers.

Wei Jiang smiled, he could probably imagine Zhang Gan's expression at that moment.

"One thing to clarify, if there is similar information in the future, I will feedback to you."

As Wei Jiang was speaking, the sound of keyboard tapping came from the other side. After a long while, Zhang Gang said in a low voice:
"Thank you, Ms. Red Star."

“These data are very important to the University of East China.”

"I don't know if you've been paying attention to the news recently, but recently, patrol or reconnaissance planes of Ugly Eagle and his minions have appeared around us almost every day."

"What is reported in the news are only individual cases. In fact, the military has to dispatch multiple sorties of fighter jets every day to conduct air interception and expulsion."

"Ever since you caused a scene last time, Ugly Eagle is very nervous now."

"According to reliable information, Ugly Eagle has recently seen large-scale air transport activities at several bases near us."

"And these detectors you've discovered are part of that."

After listening to Zhang Gang's explanation with a frown, Wei Jiang could feel the recent pressure from the military.

When facing the blockade by the Ugly Eagles, the security pressure faced by Todai, which only has the confidence of winning in the first island ring, will only increase.

The arrogant ugly eagle will never retreat obediently and allow General Dongda to extend its power beyond the first island ring.

"understood."

Recalling the underwater sonar detection array he had seen on the Internet before, Wei Jiang asked Zhang Gang:

"Are you familiar with the Ugly Eagle's underwater sonar detection array?"

Wei Jiang's question was obviously beyond Zhang Gang's expectations. Zhang Gang asked in confusion:

"I've heard of it, but I don't know the specific information. You know this is classified intelligence."

The seabed sonar detection array is related to the underwater power confrontation between the two sides, and the confidentiality level will definitely not be low.

"Help me collect as much detailed information as possible about the layout of the Ugly Eagle underwater sonar array."

"Since I have the ability, I am willing to do something for the government."

"Of course, I don't want to be detected by the ugly eagle one day."

When two sides are confronting each other, they cannot just defend themselves. Holding the key force, Wei Jiang prefers to attack directly.

Doesn’t the ugly eagle like to detect and see other people’s secrets?

Destroying the Ugly Eagle's key detection system and blinding the Ugly Eagle's eyes are more in line with Wei Jiang's style.

"Ma'am, please don't be impulsive."

"These detection systems of Ugly Eagle have been in place for many years, and the systems are very mature."

"This system does not pose a direct threat to us for now. Compared to destroying this system, your safety is more important to Dongda!"

Zhang Gang's advice was an attempt to make Wei Jiang give up what he thought was a rash action.

Because of the existence of Red Star, Southeast University has made major breakthroughs in several key areas.

It is in the best interests of the University of Tokyo to seize the limited remaining peace time and make all-out efforts to develop rapidly.

"Don't worry, I value my life more than anyone else."

"All you have to do is gather intelligence, the faster the better."

"That's it for today. I'll go eat when I'm hungry."

Without waiting for Zhang Gang's reply, Wei Jiang clicked on the Wuling central control screen and hung up the phone.

"It's good for the country to develop steadily, but I'm a free man. How can I watch the country suffer because of me?!"

"It seems that we have to continue, otherwise some people will not recognize the reality."

In the evening, at the Vancouver Fishing Port, fishing boats of various sizes are anchored in the port.

The depletion of marine fish resources is a major trend. Even though the official Dongda University policy is to ban fishing every year, the trend of decreasing total fish resources remains unchanged.

The tide surged, and Luo Yongsheng's dark face looked calm and serious as he smelled the sea breeze blowing from afar.

In the past week, his boat had caught very little, with only a few big fish, but mostly small shrimps and water urchins that were not worth much.

Fishing is Luo Yongsheng's only income. As a father of two children, he has a lot of pressure on his shoulders.

"Let's go out to sea again tonight."

"If the catch is not good, sell the boat! Go find a job."

The motor of the small fishing boat started, and the unique clicking sound of the old motor echoed throughout the fishing port.

There were many fishing boats that chose to go out to sea in the evening like Luo Yongsheng, and everyone wanted to seize any possible opportunity to catch some fish.

Inside the cabin, Luo Yongsheng held the rudder and looked forward, while the hired helper sat quietly on the side, staring blankly at the dark sea outside the deck.

Since Captain Luo Yongsheng didn't catch any fish, the workers naturally wouldn't earn much.

"Get ready to cast the net."

Seeing the deserted island ahead, Luo Yongsheng, who was very familiar with the surrounding waters, knew that the sea water here was deep enough and that fish would gather here during low tide. The two of them worked together to cast the net.

Casting a net is a physical job, but fortunately the two men are young and strong, and Luo Yongsheng is experienced, and he can direct the two helpers to cast the net quickly.

A few hours later, with the help of the searchlight on the ship's mast, the two men tried their best to drag the fishing net onto the deck.

Lift it up one meter, it’s empty.

Continue to pull up, a small yellow croaker.

Small shrimp water
As the fishing nets piled up on the deck became thicker and thicker, a familiar feeling of loss crept into Luo Yongsheng's heart.

"Fuck him! Are you going to let me live?"

He kept cursing, but his hands didn't stop moving.

Calculating the remaining length of the fishing net that had not been pulled up in his mind, Luo Yongsheng was extremely eager for a miracle to happen.

It was empty, still empty, just a crab the size of a palm. Luo Yongsheng's eyes lit up, not bad.

boom~
Something hit the hull, and the helper lifted it with force, and a yellow-painted cylindrical object appeared in front of the two men.

"Brother Luo, what is this?"

Luo Yongsheng also did not recognize this strange cylindrical object.

Carefully lifting the object onto the deck, Luo Yongsheng squatted down and pushed the object with his hands to check.

There was a white mark on one side of the object with several lines of English letters printed on it, but he didn't recognize any English words.

But when he saw the string of dates and US characters on it, Luo Yongsheng suddenly became excited.

He slapped his thigh and shouted:

"Sent!"

“Hahaha, it’s posted!”

The helper didn't understand what was going on, so he dragged the last section of the fishing net onto the deck. A large bag of water lilies was the final catch of the fishing net.

"Why did it get published? Luo Ge."

Kicking the fishing net away under his feet, Luo Yongsheng kicked the big crab that had surprised him into the sea, but there was no trace of heartache on his face.

Compared to this thing in front of me, the catch is nothing!
"Hey, rookie, have you heard this?"

Luo Yongsheng's previously sad face was now full of smiles, which made the helper a little confused.

"Just say it directly, Luo Ge, you are a bit annoying."

Luo Yongsheng chuckled, pointed to the cylindrical object on the deck and said:
"Sonar has no copper, so it is useless to fish it out."

"Hand it over to the country and get a reward of 5! Hahaha."

(End of this chapter)