"Send the South China Sea Fleet to Malaysia," two voices exclaimed in unison in the office.
Jiang Baili said with some worry: "Jianming, I suggest you not to be so impulsive for the time being. We first submit a letter of protest to the British government through diplomatic channels. If the British government ignores us, it will not be too late to send a decision."
"Yes, President Su, I also think that we should communicate with the British through diplomatic channels first. If it doesn't work, we will find another way." Tan Kah Kee on the side was also taken aback by Su Tong's reaction. In fact, according to his original idea, it was still
I hoped that the Chinese government could negotiate with the British government through official channels and get the British government to give up this proposal. Unexpectedly, President Su was a firecracker. He had a bad temper and would rush over with a machete without saying a word.
Got into a fight with someone.
"Protest a bullshit" Su Tong became very angry when he heard this word. Our Chief Su heard this word too much in later generations. In later generations, this word has become a derogatory term.
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"If protest is effective, why do we need the army?" Su Tong felt disgusted when he heard the word protest. He stared and said, "What is the purpose of our army that we have spent so much effort to build? Is it just to protect our country?"
Country? If our compatriots are wronged and our military cannot protect their interests, then we are derelict in our duty, not to mention that even if I have to reason with the British, I like to reason within the range of my cannon."
Tan Kah Kee and Jiang Baili looked at each other and smiled bitterly. They met an unreasonable master.
Su Tong secretly took a few deep breaths, calmed down and then smiled and said: "Mr. Chen, Mr. Dan Ning, do you think I was so impulsive just now that I was preparing to fight with the British?"
Jiang Baili glared at Su Tong and said: "What do you mean, you are going to drag the South China Sea Fleet to Malaysia all of a sudden. You are not preparing to start a fight, but you want to do something. I am not afraid of the British, but what if the US fleet stationed in the Philippines is attacked?"
What should you do if we are lured here? Have you not thought about the consequences if we really want to fight with these two world powers?"
As the Minister of Defense, Jiang Baili's level is naturally not outstanding, and he still has a relatively accurate understanding of the general trend of the world today. Although China's naval strength cannot be said to be one of the best in the world, if he were to be beaten to the head by the Germans now,
Naturally, it would not be a big problem for the British to go to war, but if it involves the Americans and the Japanese who are watching eagerly from the side, it will not be the case. If these three current maritime powers go to war together, it will not be the case at this time.
The navy that Su Tong worked so hard to build up might be destroyed if there was any conflict.
Su Tong shook his head: "Mr. Dan Ning, I know what you are worried about, but I still say the same thing, we can't swallow our anger just because we are inferior to others. If this is the case, how can we be worthy of those overseas Chinese from Nanyang who have spent their entire lives to support the country's war of resistance?"
Su Tong's tone was very firm, "Mr. Dan Ning, I know you are afraid of conflicts with the British, Americans, and even the Japanese, which will cause heavy losses to the South China Sea Fleet. Yes, our navy has not been formally established with the world's naval powers.
We have fought against each other, but I firmly believe that a powerful navy is not cultivated in a greenhouse but fought on the battlefield. Looking at the world's major maritime powers, which navy is not built in cruel blood and fire?
Even if the South China Sea Fleet is completely destroyed this time, we can build another one. But if a navy does not have the indomitable spirit, then this navy will only be an "existence" navy at best. Such a navy is worse than no navy at all.
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Jiang Baili stared at Su Tong for a long time, which made Su Tong feel a little scared. Then he shook his head and sighed: "Jianming, I didn't realize until today that you think much further than me, an old man. It seems that I, an old man, can
retired."
When Su Tong heard this, he became anxious and hurriedly stopped him: "Hey, Mr. Dan Ning, don't take this opportunity to give up your choice. Haven't you heard that an old man in a family is like a treasure? If you want to leave, I won't agree to it."
"Hahahahaha" Jiang Baili finally laughed out loud, "You are still so lazy."
Tan Kah Kee, who was standing aside, looked at the two and couldn't help but sigh: "I didn't expect President Su to care so much about us overseas Chinese in Nanyang and take such a big risk to support us. It really touches us overseas wanderers."
Su Tong smiled and said nothing, thinking, "If the South China Sea Fleet is exhausted, I will build a more powerful South China Sea Fleet. I don't believe that we can't build a world-class navy. If it weren't for the Pacific Fleet and the East China Sea Fleet, we still have to defend ourselves."
With Lao Maozi and the Japanese, I will transfer them all to Nanyang. I can't scare those John Bulls and Western cowboys to death. However, it seems that the South China Sea Fleet only has one aircraft carrier now, and it is still not strong enough. Wait until next month when the two aircraft carriers at the moon base
After the aircraft carrier and four heavy cruisers are completed, the strength of the South China Sea Fleet should also be enhanced."
Cam Ranh Bay is located in the southeast of Vietnam, on the southern coast of Phu Khanh Province. The harbor is 17 kilometers inland, surrounded by mountains, shielded by islands to the east, and faces the deep sea. The two peninsulas of Chong Kong Mountain and Fenghuang Mountain form a gourd-shaped inner and outer
There are two bays, the outer harbor is flat, the water depth is less than 30 meters, the bay mouth is three to four thousand meters wide, and the water depth outside the mouth is more than 30 meters. The inner harbor Jinlan covers an area of 60 square kilometers, the water depth is one to sixteen meters, and the bay mouth is only one wide.
1,300 meters, the bay is 20 kilometers long and 6 kilometers wide. It can berth aircraft carriers and hundreds of warships. It has an important strategic position. With Cam Ranh Bay, China's South China Sea Fleet can monitor the Philippines in the east and Malaysia in the south. Moreover, if the Vietnamese government
If there is any bad move against China, the shore-based aircraft stationed at Cam Ranh Bay can fly to every corner of southern Vietnam within a few hours. By then, all areas in southern Vietnam will be within the strike range of the Cam Ranh Bay base aircraft.
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Therefore, this was the reason why Su Tong insisted on forcing the Vietnamese to lease Cam Ranh Bay for a hundred years. Although Ho Chi Minh also judged the intentions of the Chinese government, he was not as powerful as others, so he had to hold his nose and endure this sigh.
Although the current Cam Ranh Bay has only undergone simple construction by the French, its excellent geographical environment and location still aroused the admiration of the officers of the South China Sea Fleet, and the South China Sea Fleet has been stationed here during this period.
Late at night, the sea breeze of Cam Ranh Bay was blowing gently. Everyone in the fleet was asleep except the sentries. The warships were like huge monsters sleeping quietly in the port. At this time, the fleet commander, Lieutenant General Zheng Xin,
There was a sudden knock on the door of the bedroom. Zheng Xin, who opened the door, saw the nervous and excited face of the officer on duty standing at the door and knew that another mission must be coming.
As expected, this telegram was an urgent order from the Navy Headquarters, and this was only the first telegram. The other telegrams and communications departments were still busy translating.
"Uuuuuuuuuuuuu"
Less than three minutes after Chen Shaokuan received the telegram, alarm bells blared throughout Cam Ranh Bay. The South China Sea Fleet opened its eyes with flashing eyes like a beast awakened. As the alarm bells rang, the South China Sea Fleet was still sleeping.
The naval officers and soldiers jumped out of bed one after another, put on their clothes and rushed to their respective posts.
An hour and a half later, the entire South China Sea Fleet sailed out of Cam Ranh Bay at a speed of 16 knots with a light cruiser as the leader, followed closely by the Korean signal aircraft carrier and three subsequent cruisers and dozens of destroyers to supply supplies.
Ships and other ships, they rushed towards the target like hungry beasts in the dark night.
A group of British soldiers wearing British army uniforms and holding Lee-Enfield rifles were standing at the door of the Government House in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, confronting hundreds of yellow-skinned and black-haired yellow men in front of the door.
There are old and young, men and women.
"Oppose racial discrimination and tax increases"
"Why, why do we have to pay so much tax?"
The crowd at the door was excited and pushing each other with the British soldiers at the door. At this time, a British officer came out, took out a Wilberly Scott revolver and fired it "bang" into the sky.
One shot.
The huge gunshots startled all the people who were confronting the British troops in front of the door.
The British officer looked at the frightened crowd at the door. He was very satisfied with the effect of the shot and said arrogantly: "By the orders of Lord Nelson and General Percival, the Governor of the British Empire in Malaysia, you are limited to
Leave here within three minutes, otherwise we will have the right to take measures to use force to expel you, and the clock starts now."
After he finished speaking, there was a sound, and hundreds of British soldiers behind him raised their guns and pointed them at the crowd at the door.
Facing the black muzzle of the gun, some women were so frightened that they screamed. The people in front of the door also retreated and looked at the muzzle of the gun. Their eyes showed helplessness and sadness. The people with bare hands watched.
The muzzles pointed at their chests involuntarily retreated again. Seeing this situation, the British officers couldn't help showing a look of contempt in their eyes, and they cursed softly: "These yellow-skinned pigs, it seems, are only useful."
Only a rifle can teach them what politeness is.”
"Dear young and old men, let's go back first. We will wait for Mr. Chen to come back before we make a decision." An old man stopped several impulsive young people and persuaded everyone with a sad tone.
"Uncle Wang, why on earth can the British devils bully us like this? Why?" The indignant roar of a young man echoed at the door of the Governor's Mansion, as if he was complaining about the injustice in the world.