The Red Era, the Opening University Speech

Chapter 491: As long as the sonar can't detect it

Wan Wenjie said anxiously:

"General, believe me, Xia's army is not worth mentioning at all."

"If they weren't afraid of you, why didn't they hide?"

"Our military advisers have conducted a very detailed analysis and there will be absolutely no mistakes."

He said it with full confidence.

But Mike didn't believe it at all.

If the transport captain was really powerful, how could he be chased and beaten by Xia Guo?

But just when he was about to ask the person to leave.

The staff officer suddenly walked in from outside.

Seeing this, Mike glanced at Wan Wenjie.

The latter had no choice but to leave first.

The staff officer then said:

"General, the higher-ups have sent an urgent telegram ordering people outside to continue to increase pressure on Xia Nation!"

"If we keep putting pressure on them, we'll really run in front of them!" Mike took the telegram in disbelief.

The above content is exactly the same as what the staff officer said.

I don't understand.

Mike quickly caught up with Wan Wenjie and said:
"I've changed my mind. Now let's talk about continuing to go deeper into Xia's territorial waters."

“But we won’t take the initiative.”

"So we need you to serve as bait to attract the Xia army."

His words clearly showed that he didn't want to take any risks.

Wan Wenjie was not stupid either, he said:

"General Mac, but without your powerful fleet to protect us, how dare we invade such deep waters?"

"Then I'll send you a Gearing-class destroyer," Mike said.

After the military exercise began.

The Seventh Fleet is constantly increasing the number of ships.

So he already has three destroyers, so giving him one is completely acceptable.

Upon hearing this, Wan Wenjie hurriedly said:

"It would be great if you could help us, but it would be even better if we could add another 'Catshark-class' submarine to assist us."

"This..." Mike hesitated slightly.

But then I thought about it.

If something really happens, the transport captain's fleet can be used as a scapegoat.

So he agreed decisively.

Seeing this, Wan Wenjie said in surprise:
"Great! With them, Xia Country will be at our mercy!"

……

Afterwards, Mike received support from a Gearing-class destroyer and a Catshark-class submarine.

Wan Wenjie immediately returned to the fleet, mobilized all his own fleet, and approached directly to the southern coast of Xia State.

The first to be hit, of course, is the submarine fleet.

Two Sea Lion-class submarines, plus one Catshark-class submarine, cruised unscrupulously on the seabed, completely ignoring the Xia Kingdom.

After all, Xia Kingdom’s naval power was indeed very weak before.

However, what they didn't expect was.

The Xia Kingdom is no longer the same as it used to be.

……

Southern waters, Xia Kingdom Naval Command.

The moment Emperor M and the transport captain took action.

Xiao Ruilin got the news.

However, in the face of his subordinates' repeated requests to fight, he remained silent and waited quietly for instructions from Kyoto.

Seeing him like this.

The other generals were naturally very anxious and kept asking for orders from him, saying:
"Just let me take the men up there. Even if it means risking my life, I will make Emperor M and the others pay the price!"

"Yes, what's the big deal if their weapons and equipment are inferior? At worst, I will perish together with them!"

"Just promise us. If you let them get this close, it won't be long before you see their fleet on the beach!"

……

Inside the war room, people were outraged.

Faced with the provocation from Emperor M and the transport captain, many officers were filled with righteous indignation and wanted to take action to vent their anger.

At this time, there is no need to worry about the first shot.

After all, Emperor M and the transport captain are almost driving the fleet home.

Even if a war really breaks out, Xia will be in the right.

Xiao Ruilin slammed the table heavily and said:
"Don't make a noise. You have to wait without orders!"

"Will trying hard be useful? It's not like we haven't tried before."

"Even if we really force them back, it would be a miserable victory and not worth it."

His words silenced the crowd.

But the anger in everyone's eyes is still burning.

They are never willing to back down in the face of invaders.

Seeing this, Xiao Ruilin had no choice but to say:
"I'll tell you something. This time we're using a secret weapon, and it's going to definitely give Emperor M a hard time."

"What secret weapon is so powerful?" asked a general.

Xiao Ruilin shook his head and said:

"I can't tell you this. It has to be kept strictly confidential. But it won't be long before you can see it."

After hearing this, although everyone was still unwilling, they had to give up for the time being.

……

Xia State's repeated retreat allowed Emperor M and the transport captain to become more and more aggressive.

The condemnation from the international community has never stopped.

The situation is getting worse.

The big brother finally extended an olive branch and tried to renegotiate with the Xia Kingdom.

……

Kyoto, State Guesthouse.

Xia country diplomat Qiao Guanghua is negotiating with Big Brother diplomat Yakov.

Since no formal agreement has been signed yet, the latter is very confident.

In the reception room.

Yakov said directly:

"You should be more in need of a strong navy."

"We can renegotiate the agreement. We are willing to sell you advanced warships."

"Of course, what we have agreed on before will not be scrapped. We will just need to make some minor changes."

Hear these words.

Qiao Guanghua was so angry that he almost slammed the table.

This condition sounds good.

But will Big Brother let them take advantage?

“For sale” means it costs money, and the price is definitely not expensive.

Of course, if they are really advanced ships, it is not impossible to buy a batch of them for research.

But can Big Brother give them the most advanced technology?
"Diplomat Yakov, we always adhere to the principle of peaceful coexistence, so I don't think we need your ships," said Qiao Guanghua.

Hearing this, Yakov smiled and said:
"You want to live in peace?"

"But the OM countries will not agree to this."

"I heard that Emperor M has already sent his fleet to the coast of your South China Sea. The situation is not good."

After saying this, he felt a rare boost in mood.

After all, the technological rise of Xia Kingdom began inexplicably.

He never gained any advantage in any contact.

Now I can finally hold my head high.

Yakov continued:

"You can rest assured that even if the ships we provide are not the most advanced, at least we will not allow them to enter your coastal waters so easily again."

"Let us think about it." Qiao Guanghua said.

He knew Big Brother had no good intentions.

But I still can't refuse outright and make my words final.

After all, no matter how reluctant he was, he knew that Xia Guo really needed the help of Big Brother at this time.

"No problem. We're not in a hurry." Yakov said with a smile.

From Qiao Guanghua's reaction, he had already seen the outcome of the matter.

Just when he was feeling proud.

Suddenly there was a huge cheer outside the State Guesthouse.

Hear this sound.

Yakov couldn't help but feel a little confused.

But on second thought, it was the Spring Festival in Xia Country, so it wasn't strange to be a little lively.

He turned his head and continued to appreciate Qiao Guanghua's aggrieved expression.

But I haven’t enjoyed it for a while yet.

The door of the reception room was slammed open from the outside.

Yakov was startled and said:
"what happened!"

Qiao Guanghua was also startled by the noise and came back to his senses. He looked at the person who came and said:
"Xiao Wu, I'm not saying anything bad about you, but how long have you been with me? Why are you still so rash in doing things?"

The person who came was his secretary, Wu Bin.

“Lead, lead…I, I…” Wu Bin’s face turned red and he spoke incoherently, unable to speak for a long time.

Look at how excited he is.

Qiao Guanghua poured a glass of water, walked up, patted him on the shoulder, and said:

"Drink a glass of water first."

"It exploded!" Wu Bin suddenly uttered two words.

Upon hearing this, Qiao Guanghua said:
"What broke, the game?"

"Don't worry, drink some water."

"Tell me slowly later."

He just finished speaking.

His hand was grabbed tightly by the excited Wu Bin, who said:
"It's not a game, it's a giant mushroom!"

The teacup in Qiao Guanghua's hand fell to the ground with a clang.

The warm tea completely soaked his trouser legs, but he seemed unaware.

Big mushroom?
Fearing that he had heard it wrong, or that Wu Bin had heard it wrong, he quickly asked:
"Tell me again, what exploded?"

"Big mushroom!" Wu Bin repeated loudly.

Qiao Guanghua wanted to ask more details.

But before he could speak.

More people poured in from outside.

Everyone was shouting with all their might, saying:

"We made it!"

"We have giant mushrooms!"

"The rise of Xia country, the rise of the nation!"

……

Looking at the crowd who were almost crazy because of excitement and excitement.

Qiao Guanghua finally came to his senses.

No more confirmation is needed.

They created giant mushrooms.

From today on, Xia Kingdom truly has the confidence to compete with Emperor M and Big Brother.

No more sleepless nights worrying about being invaded!

No need to swallow your anger and watch Emperor M show off his power. !
No need to look at Big Brother’s face anymore!

"Mr. Yakov." Qiao Guanghua suddenly shouted.

Yakov shuddered when he was called.

He looked at Qiao Guanghua with a murderous look in his eyes and couldn't help swallowing.

He wanted to be casual and said:

"It's just a big mushroom. We already have it, hundreds of them."

But he couldn't speak.

The look in the eyes of the Xia diplomat in front of him suddenly reminded him of those soldiers who were about to embark on the road of the war to defend their country.

——Determined, fearless, proud, and full of hope.

He suddenly realized that his bargaining plan was going to fail.

No, their plan to make Xia Kingdom a vassal has completely failed!
For a country like Xia that owns a giant mushroom, nothing can stop its rise.

Yakov suddenly felt a hand on his shoulder.

He came back to his senses, looked at Qiao Guanghua in front of him, and stammered, "Congratulations, congratulations to you."

"Thank you, may our friendship last forever!" Qiao Guanghua laughed.

He now felt comfortable all over his body, as if he was decades younger.

If you want to find a word to describe it.

Probably 100 times more powerful than what Yakov had just shown against him.

……

Xinmin News Agency:

"On February 63, 2, our country successfully exploded its first large mushroom in Luobubo, northwest China."

"This is a major breakthrough in our country's defense and science and technology fields, and marks that our country has become the fifth country in the world to have a giant mushroom."

"The Xia government has always advocated a complete ban and thorough destruction of giant mushrooms, and has promised not to use giant mushrooms first under any circumstances..."

As the media reported.

The news of the successful explosion of the giant mushroom spread across the country at an incredible speed.

Factories stopped production and schools were closed.

People ran into the streets like crazy, waving national flags, beating drums and gongs to celebrate this historic moment.

If we say that the founding of the Xia Kingdom made the people stand up.

The success of Big Mushroom has built a strong backbone for everyone.

It allows us to no longer have to bow down to the power of Emperor M and Big Brother!
Threats, intimidation, blackmail?
At worst, we can just fight!
……

at the same time.

The international community soon learned of the successful explosion of the Xia Kingdom's giant mushroom.

The OM countries that had been constantly condemning Xia for manufacturing "weapons of mass destruction" suddenly stopped.

Of course, this doesn't mean they are afraid.

Instead, they were waiting for Emperor M's reaction.

After all, the whole incident was led by Emperor M. They can play a supporting role, but it is not cost-effective for them to take the lead in attacking the Xia Kingdom with the big mushroom.

……

Emperor M, Bai Gong.

An internal meeting on how to deal with the Xia Kingdom after it possessed the giant mushroom was quickly held.

However, most people at the meeting were in favor of continuing the current actions against Xia State.

After all, the explosion had just succeeded.

There is a threat, but it is not particularly big.

Their unique geographical location allows them to be immune from most possibilities of war.

The only one who can pose a threat to them is the Red Alliance.

A military representative said:

"I think we can't give up, otherwise the world will think that we are afraid of Xiaguo."

"But the Xia Kingdom, which owns the giant mushroom, is no longer the same as it used to be." said a senior official.

Opinions at the meeting were divided into two camps.

One believes that pressure should continue to be exerted on the Xia Kingdom to demonstrate the power of Emperor M.

One believes that since Xia Country owns the giant mushroom, they are certainly not afraid of it, but they should at least give this weapon of mass destruction some respect.

But the debate didn't last long.

After all, the latter are only a minority.

More people still believe that Xia Kingdom poses no threat to them now.

The military representative said:
"Xiaguo thinks that owning the giant mushroom can change their disadvantaged position? I think we need to make Xiaguo face reality."

"Their combat capabilities on land are indeed commendable, but in the vast ocean, only those with more advanced technology can take the initiative."

"I suggest that, in the name of the ongoing joint military exercise, the USS Midway be dispatched to the southern waters of Xia Country to demonstrate the greatness of Emperor M!"

After he finished speaking.

The whole audience fell silent.

Deploying an aircraft carrier is no small matter.

Even without firing.

Maintaining basic consumption is also a considerable expense.

"I agree!" a senior official quickly expressed his opinion.

Someone spoke up, and others followed suit in support.

After all, now that Xia State has the Big Mushroom, it may not be able to control it without deploying aircraft carriers.

……

Return to the Northwest Base.

After successfully watching the big mushroom test explosion.

Li Mu also attended the celebration meeting held at the base.

Then he started to do "nothing".

But he was in no hurry to leave.

Instead, from time to time, after Deng Jia, Guo Huai and others had processed the data collected after the explosion of the big mushroom, he would talk to them about the idea of ​​a land-based intercontinental D bomb.

The latter and others were of course happy to discuss with him.

After all, having big mushrooms is just the first step.

There is still a long way to go in terms of how to destroy the big mushroom accurately and far enough to pose a sufficient deterrent to Big Brother and Emperor M.

But this leisurely life did not last long.

Because the news soon came in the newspapers that Emperor M sent an aircraft carrier, together with the fleet of the transport captain, to invade the southern waters of Xia State.

Hearing this news.

The entire base was filled with indignation.

……

Base canteen.

Researchers including Deng Jia, Guo Huai, and leaders including Zhang Aipeng gathered at a table with heavy expressions.

Li Mu was also standing by with a frown on his face.

He didn't expect it either.

Emperor M actually planned to continue taking action after learning that their giant mushroom had exploded.

They even sent out aircraft carriers to make threats.

Seeing that everyone was in low spirits, Zhang Aipeng said:
"Don't be too depressed. Believe in the country. We will get through this crisis."

"But it's so humiliating!" said a young researcher.

Being provoked at the doorstep.

But I can only swallow my anger.

This is a shame for every Xia citizen.

At this moment, they wished they could hold the big mushroom and die together with Emperor M's aircraft carrier.

Deng Jia sighed:
"It's humiliating, but we can't beat them."

"The big mushrooms have just come out, and there are still many shortcomings."

"Only when we are able to hit the big mushroom on Emperor M's head, can we truly be fearless of any threat."

After he finished speaking.

Guo Huai on the side also said:

"You're right. Remember this humiliation. We will definitely take it back in the future!"

"But how long will that take?" someone said.

It took Xiaguo 8 years to develop the giant mushroom.
To deliver the big mushroom to Emperor M, it will take another 8 years.

"It won't be too long. You may not know that before we successfully tested it, Consultant Li was already considering the land-based intercontinental D bomb equipped with a big mushroom warhead." Deng Jiadao.

Hear the news.

The researchers around immediately showed expressions of shock.

Then, a strong sense of hope arose in their hearts.

If it is Li Mu's research.

Then they might be able to develop a land-based intercontinental D bomb in less than 8 years.

I saw everyone looking at me.

Li Mu smiled and said:

“We are indeed researching it, but it has just started.”

“There’s no need to be so pessimistic.”

"Our computers are so powerful now. If we use them properly, three or four years will be enough to produce a land-based intercontinental missile."

Hear his words.

Everyone, including Deng Jia's Guo Huai, couldn't help swallowing.

Build a land-based intercontinental D bomb in three or four years?
They couldn't even imagine this speed.

This is true even with the assistance of supercomputers.

"And I can reveal a little bit of information to you. Facing Emperor M's aircraft carrier, we are not completely helpless." Li Mu continued.

He felt it was necessary to encourage everyone.

The entire research base was originally filled with joy due to the successful test explosion, but after learning about the incident with the M Emperor's aircraft carrier, most of the joy disappeared.

Many researchers are also like frost-bitten eggplants.

Although I won't become negative, I can't help but feel distracted due to my concern for the fate of the country.

Zhang Aipeng said:

"Oh, Consultant Li, do you have any news that we don't know?"

Not only him, but others were also very curious.

They all knew Li Mu's status.

Even for research at the level of Big Mushroom, it is normal to be able to access information at will and know things that they are not aware of.

"This..." Li Mu hesitated.

It seems a bit inappropriate to say it all out.

But looking at everyone's eyes full of expectation.

He felt a little reluctant.

Deng Jiadao:
"Advisor Li, please just give us a little information. Don't tell us anything confidential."

"Yes, we just want to know how to deal with Emperor M's aircraft carrier. Do we have any secret weapons?" Zhang Aipeng followed.

His words caused everyone to imagine a lot.

However, no matter how hard they racked their brains, they could not figure out how to deal with Emperor M's aircraft carrier.

To say that the navy can fight.

They themselves find it ridiculous.

The Xia Kingdom’s navy has only been developed for a short time, and most of its ships are imitations of those of the big brother.

Even the latter had no good way to deal with Emperor M's aircraft carrier, let alone them.

Advanced radars, missiles, electronic warfare systems and atomic-powered submarines all give the U.S. Empire a huge lead in the maritime battlefield.

Seeing everyone racking their brains and thinking hard.

Li Mu pondered for a moment, then said:

"We are definitely not going to win on a frontal battlefield, but we don't necessarily have to win on a frontal battlefield."

"Ambush? But how do we bypass Emperor M's radar and sonar?" Deng Jia asked curiously.

It can be said that the weapons and equipment of the Xia Kingdom Navy are lagging behind those of the M Emperor in all aspects.

As soon as the ship approaches, it will be discovered.

So even if we wanted to ambush them, it would be impossible.

“No need to go around it, just make sure the sonar can’t detect it.” Li Mu said with a smile.

Hearing this, everyone fell into deep thought.

Invisible to radar and sonar?
No one in the research base was stupid, and they quickly reacted and said:

"Have we developed sound-absorbing tiles and paint?"

This is the only way they have to avoid sonar detection.

"I don't know about that." Li Mu spread his hands.

But his expression betrayed everything.

"That's great!" When they learned that there was a way to deal with aircraft carriers, everyone quickly cheered.

However, the brows of Deng Jia, Guo Huai and others were furrowed even more tightly.

While the people around were enthusiastically discussing what sound-absorbing tiles and sound-absorbing paints were.

They quietly asked Li Mu:

"Advisor Li, even with anechoic tiles and paint, I'm afraid it would be difficult for us to deal with an aircraft carrier armed to the teeth."

While others were overwhelmed by joy, the Deng family and others were very sober.

They know it very well.

Simply avoiding sonar detection is far from enough for Xia Country's submarines to pose a significant threat to Emperor M's aircraft carriers.

After all, the weapons and equipment of their current ships are too backward.

Even if you take up an excellent attack position first, you may not be able to inflict much effective damage on the aircraft carrier.

"In fact, I have always been against the method that the higher-ups want to use." Li Mu sighed, unwilling to explain.

The moment the aircraft carrier appeared.

He then understood.

The above plan of "replacing submarines with aircraft carriers" is already the last option!

(End of this chapter)