What does it mean to get a perfect score on the college entrance exam but then go missing?

All eyes turned to Sun Xiang.

His cheeks immediately became as hot as little suns.

On the hillside were 'military enthusiasts' he had deliberately arranged, with high-definition cameras set up.

Although these people were all imposters from the National Security Bureau, there might still be some genuine military enthusiasts among them who took the photos.

Test flights have been underway for some time.

It's estimated that photos of the Yunji have already spread across the entire internet by now.

The US may not have cared at first, but seeing the overwhelming number of photos circulating online, they can no longer remain indifferent.

"Commander, let me explain."

Sun Xiang was overwhelmed with shame.

"At first, it was really a misunderstanding. My comrades at Xi'an Aircraft Industry Group and I had discussed and prepared to stand guard..."

Yang Xiao raised his hand to stop Sun Xiang from speaking: "Things have come to this point, whether it's a big deal or not is no longer important."

Yang Xiao is a complete pragmatist.

He doesn't care what the contingency plan was before the incident happened.

He only focuses on the facts at hand.

The truth is—the US discovered the test flight and deployed its largest-ever force to intercept and suppress it.

"Old Wu, the situation is very serious."

Wu Changjiang nodded and then ordered two staff officers to bring over a map.

"The air forces of Kadena and Guam are their main force."

"Judging from the types of aircraft they've deployed, they're very likely trying to identify our model."

Yang Xiao: "I agree with your judgment. Since that's the case, we must not let them have their way."

anyway.

If the enemy intercepts the signal during Yunji's first test flight, the aircraft's deterrent significance will be halved.

"How about this?"

Yang Xiao made a decisive statement.

"We ordered the Eastern Theater Command to immediately deploy J-16D fighters and Gaoxin-8 missiles to conduct electronic warfare jamming against enemy aircraft."

"This is our home turf, and we are fully capable of gaining electromagnetic superiority."

"Yunji can also take advantage of the complex electromagnetic environment to silently perform its return-to-home maneuver."

When he said this...

Yang Xiao harbored some resentment towards Qin Ze.

If he hadn't insisted on going that far,

Now we won't have this kind of trouble.

However, Qin Ze remained as calm and composed as ever when looking at Yang Xiao.

"I currently have no plans to return."

Yang Xiao: "Are you crazy! Both of the US bases are coming for you."

"Commander, we've come all this way, I can't go back empty-handed, can I?"

Yang Xiao: ? ? ?

In this life, the worst thing is when things have already come to an end.

Qin Ze explained with great interest, "I only found out today that our project is actually a strategic deception project."

"Although it was a misunderstanding, it really hurt morale."

"But thankfully, I have a good attitude and I won't hold it against you."

"It was because of this misunderstanding that Yunji was able to land."

"So I think the nature of this project as a strategic deception can be changed now."

Yang Xiao: "Change it to what?"

"War terror".

Qin Ze explained.

"Strategic intimidation."

"The true value of Yunji is not how many planes it destroys or how many battles it achieves."

"As a near-space fighter-bomber wingman."

"His most important role is deterrence and intimidation."

He finished speaking.

The scene was completely silent.

The two frontline commanders, in particular, understood immediately, and their eyes showed some shock.

They could understand Qin Ze's logic instantly.

Aircraft like the Yunji have already achieved a generational advantage over other aircraft.

Then, this weapon will become a deterrent.

These types of weapons can put immense psychological pressure on the enemy, thus ensuring a military psychological advantage for a considerable period of time.

It's like a nuclear bomb.

A dispute arises between a nuclear-armed state and a non-nuclear-armed state.

Non-nuclear-weapon states will definitely be the ones who suffer the most.

Yunji can fool almost all radars in the world.

It can also reach any place in the world within two hours.

Its maneuverability is even higher than that of a nuclear bomb carrier.

Therefore, in a sense, the deterrent capability of the Yunji is greater than that of a nuclear bomb.

Yang Xiao frowned and asked, "What are your thoughts?"

"Since it's a deterrent..."

Qin Ze said with certainty.

"Then let them know we have it."

"Otherwise, if you keep your deterrence in your pocket, what kind of deterrence are you talking about?"

Yang Xiao and Wu Changjiang looked at each other, feeling ashamed of their own inferiority.

Both were front-line commanders in their respective war zones and were seasoned veterans.

However, they made an empirical error in the Yunji test flight.

They naturally felt that newly launched test flights of aircraft were vulnerable and needed protection, like babies.

But they overlooked one point.

Even if Yunji is an infant, she is still the calf of an elephant.

Its size and abilities at birth were already enough to easily defeat most creatures.

"What Xiao Qin said makes sense."

Wu Changjiang once again changed his thinking.

"Look, the US is now moving its forces towards the coastline."

"This shows that they made a misjudgment."

Yang Xiao: "Yes, they still thought our plane was still inland, which means they didn't have radar signals."

"Unbeknownst to us, our plane had already reached Guam."

Wu Changjiang looked at Qin Ze.

"So what's the next step? What are your plans?"

Qin Ze: "Descend the altitude. I need to let them know that Yunji is there."

The first step in fighting terrorism is to let the enemy know of your existence.

There is nothing wrong with that in itself.

But Yang Xiao was still a little worried: "If you get caught by the fire control department, the consequences could be unimaginable."

"Don't even think about things that are unimaginable."

Qin Ze said firmly.

"The weapons of the old era cannot catch the ghosts of the new era."

He finished speaking.

Qin Ze looked resolutely at Zhou Jiahao, who was in charge of the aircraft's flight control.

"Jiahao, target altitude—8000, execute immediately."

……

……

Western Pacific.

Above the clouds, three F-35As flew side by side.

Their mission was to provide cover for the forward reconnaissance RC135s to prevent them from being attacked by enemy aircraft.

"The command is being too cautious; the RC135 doesn't need so many reports at all."

Black Spider #2 spoke in a relaxed tone.

In his view.

The Pacific Ocean is full of friendly forces.

There are large formations of air force and naval carrier-based aircraft in the air.

There are also aircraft carrier battle groups at sea.

Under such a tight net, there's no way anyone would dare to lay a hand on the RC135.

Black Spider No. 1, with his seasoned experience, said, "The higher-ups have their own considerations. We just need to carry out our duties and be on guard."

Black Spider 3: "What exactly are you looking for? I saw the E-3 AWACS take off too. With those two aircraft under their radar, it should be hard for any to escape, right?"

Done.

Black Spider No. 3 even glanced at the side bow.

There is an RC135 ahead.

There is also an E-3 early warning aircraft to the side and rear.

With two top-tier electronic warfare aircraft working together, there is no way for any electromagnetic signals to escape.

Even a fly can have electromagnetic blind spots.

Black Spider-1 was also wondering: "The orders tell us to be wary of enemy aircraft, and we can only follow them."

"The command center can be quite inexplicable at times."

"Black Spider No. 3 complained."

"Unless the enemy aircraft do not emit electromagnetic signals."

"Otherwise, how could they possibly break through this level of electromagnetic blockade?"