Chapter 397 hit the past
"Discover the mines left over from World War II? Their imagination is so rich!"
On the frigate of the Shin-Tai, who was about to leave Saigon, the captain said with a funny look on his face. ←,
On the channel ahead of him, two US landing ships were crossing there, typing out flags and saying that mines left by World War II were found on the channel, and they were executing them. All ships were suspended and they would notify them separately when the mines were eliminated. Of course, I don’t know when this will be exactly.
The section of the Saigon River is only 300 meters wide. Two large landing ships cross there basically blocked most of the river surface. This thing is as light as the draft is empty and the water depth is three meters and two meters. It doesn’t matter if the channel is not a channel, but the 5 and a half meters of water must go through the middle channel. The two landing ships are blocked there and cannot get through anyway. Obviously, the Americans dare not intercept directly, and can only use such speechless means.
"Sir Captain, what should I do next?"
Nguyen Phuc said tremblingly that after half of his life in the political struggle, he knew very well that even if he stayed for a second, he would have unknown dangers.
"It's just a trivial matter, not worth mentioning. Take His Majesty the King to transfer to a helicopter!"
The captain smiled and said.
Well, Wu Tingyan missed a very important issue. The Tsubasa was carrying a carrier-based helicopter. Soon a carrier-based version of Pixiu helicopter was dragged out of the hangar. Then, Nguyen Phuchy boarded the helicopter under the protection of four Jinyiwei, took off from the deck under the astonished gaze of the Americans, and flew over their heads toward the sea.
Wu Tingyan, who was watching this scene at the US consulate, was also stunned.
"Photos down it, shoot it down outside the sea!"
The Prime Minister shouted hysterically.
It should be said that this is feasible. After all, if you really want to shoot down this helicopter in the vast sea, and then kill him and refuse to admit his claim.
However, at this moment, the metal flash of eight o'clock appeared in the blue sky. As the distance got closer, eight elegant fighters appeared in his field of vision. The tiger shark that took off from the Kunlun aircraft carrier arrived. The American consul next to him shrugged helplessly. It was obvious that it was too late to do anything at this time.
Half an hour later, Nguyen Phuchy landed on the destroyer Li Wenzhong. The destroyer immediately rushed south at full speed and arrived in Yingtian eight hours later. After being taken to the head of state by the head of state, he held a press conference as King Annan. He also issued a statement to the outside world through the Ming Empire Radio. He angrily denounced Wu Tingyan as his own selfishness and did not think about the country's difficulties. He ignored his trust and launched a rebellion, causing the country and nation to fall into danger. He issued an order as King Annan and the commander of the three navy, army and air force, requiring the Annan military and civilians to work together to suppress the rebellion and restore national order.
At the same time, Wu Tingyan, who responded quickly, also issued a statement to the public, first refining the old debt that Nguyen Phuc was a puppet for the Japanese people, and then counting his previous mistakes, in short, it proved that he was no longer worthy of being the king, and a free and democratic republic was the best choice for the people of Annan. It also officially announced that the vote of the parliament will be passed, and a national referendum will be held in three months to determine whether to continue to implement the imperial system. If the people need a republic in the referendum, then Annan will completely abolish the imperial system. Before the election results came out, he had obtained the parliament's authorization to temporarily manage the country as the prime minister, and of course he himself will also participate in the presidential election.
The turmoil in Annan's political situation immediately caused an uproar in the outside world.
Yang Feng, the head of the Ming Empire, immediately convened a meeting of the Council of the Southeast Asian Holy Alliance, and then, as the chairman of the Council, publicly made a statement on behalf of all the member states of the alliance, strongly condemned Wu Tingyan's crazy behavior, and claimed that all member states of the Southeast Asian Holy Alliance, including the Ming Dynasty, would continue to recognize King Annan as the Supreme Head of Annan. No matter what the final election of Annan, the countries of the Southeast Asian Holy Alliance will not recognize its legitimacy.
At the same time, the Holy Alliance Council of Southeast Asia also announced that it would accept the Kingdom of Annan as the tenth member of the alliance.
In contrast, the US Ministry of Foreign Affairs publicly stated that it would respect the choices of the Annan people. Regardless of the outcome of the referendum, the United States will only recognize the government that represents the will of the Annan people.
Of course, this kind of verbal thing is meaningless. Everyone understands what this matter is. If it weren't for the republic in three months, it would be a ghost. It's obvious that the Ming Dynasty and the United States collided head-on again this time. European countries were calm and careful consideration and mixed voices. It had nothing to do with them anyway. Gaul even accelerated the withdrawal and hired Ming Empire Airlines passenger planes to transport soldiers back to China.
The North Vietnam and the Soviet system countries were gloating. Soviet newspapers happily described it as two evil dogs snatching their bones, but Comrade Li had no comment on this.
Then it depends on how Head Yang dealt with it. It is obvious that the United States is determined to win Annan this time, and he will definitely not tolerate the US military base being blocked at his doorstep. This contradiction can no longer be reconciled.
"The head of state, the US aircraft carrier fleet of Midway Island appeared in the waters of Phu Quoc Island. In addition, Wu Tingyan urgently transported a regiment to Phu Quoc Island with a US landing ship."
In the General Staff of the Ming Army, Chief of General Staff Chen Hu quickly introduced the current form to Chief Yang.
Head of State Yang's response was to Phu Quoc Island. He sent Nguyen Phuc to Phu Quoc Island and directly established a new Annan Kingdom government. As for the government's composition, it was very simple. Just put together the people from the Annan Embassy in the Ming Dynasty. The Annan Ambassador to the Ming Dynasty was the new prime minister, and then a group of people were drawn from the Annan envoys to ASEAN countries. This kind of government team was officially formed.
As for the simpler army, he was worried that the ASEAN rapid response force had not yet been stationed, and the mercenary would be stationed on Phu Quoc Island in the future.
However, it is obvious that the Americans and Wu Tingyan had thought of this. After all, there is a lesson in Goryeo. Eisenhower is not a fool. Goryeo has Jeju Island, Annan and Phu Quoc Island. This small island is at least 600 square kilometers. If Yang Feng becomes an unsinkable aircraft carrier, it will be like a nail stuck in the soles of his feet in the future.
"No matter what they are, order the fleet to continue moving forward. Whoever dares to stop him from firing, just hit me!"
Yang Feng said with a sneer.
His fleet had set sail. If it were put into World War II, he would send him to escort His Majesty the King of Annan to inspect Phu Quoc Island, which would be a very powerful fleet.
"Damn, what do they want to do?"
Outside the Phu Quoc Island, Lieutenant General Clark, the commander of the US Seventh Fleet, looked in shock at the two giant battleships, the USS Hua Xia battleship and the USS Yanhuang battleship, like two steel mountains, breaking through the waves on the sea at a speed of 29 knots. Above them were pirate attack aircraft that were constantly hovering.
In front of these two warships is his intercepting fleet, with the Midway aircraft carrier as the core, and more than 40 cruisers and destroyers forming the most dense formation on the sea surface to prevent the Ming warships from approaching Phu Quoc Island. Of course, the banner they raised was to conduct exercises here. In order to avoid accidental injuries, no ship is allowed to enter, but it is obvious that these two Ming warships were not prepared to listen to them.
"They said the equipment was malfunctioning and could not turn!"
The chief of staff of the fleet beside him said with a melancholy expression.
"It looks like these guys are as imaginative as we do."
Lieutenant General Clark said with a sneer.
"Order all ships to freely bombard the target ships, and warn them again that we are practicing and stop moving forward immediately, otherwise we will not be responsible for accidental injuries."
Then he ordered.
The officer next to him immediately conveyed the order. Then the sailors on all the US warships on the sea were very happy. All the cruisers and destroyers' main guns were aimed at the target ships on the sea. The shells of various caliber were fired out in an instant, stirring up water columns on the sea surface, and those who hit the sea exploded with flames, which looked spectacular.
These target ships are evenly divided on the Ming army's warship route. Although the two Chinese Yanhuang ships cannot collide with each other, once they pass the target ship, there will definitely be shells shooting the target ship falling on the two warships.
However, the four Chinese Yanhuang ships did not slow down at all. Not only that, they rushed straight towards the aircraft carrier Midway Island.
"The equipment is malfunctioning, the boat cannot be stopped, and you will not be responsible for hitting it."
The Chief of Staff was somewhat solemnly replied to Lieutenant General Clark's latest reply from the Ming Fleet.
"Ma's."
Lieutenant General Clark couldn't help but curse.
These guys are so arrogant. He knows very well what Mingjun is doing. To be honest, the cruisers and destroyers under his command are completely ineffective against the Huaxia Yanhuang. His warships are all escort aircraft carriers, mainly light cruisers and destroyers, and at most several heavy cruisers. At this time, it was no longer the era of battleships. The largest 203 mm main guns were completely ineffective against the two George V-class battleships.
But if any of them hits the Midway Island, then the aircraft carrier will be finished, and of course that warship will be finished.
"If the Huaxia continues to follow the current course, at most ten minutes, the Huaxia will collide with us."
The Chief of Staff measured the route and said.
Lieutenant General Clark did not speak or even go further. More than 40 US warships were still shelling the sea, while the two Ming warships still maintained their course speed and crashed straight into the fleet.
Soon two warships passed through the sea between the two target ships.
The Chief of Staff continued to watch Lieutenant General Clark.
"Rise the elevation angle and keep firing!"
The latter said almost gritting his teeth.
At this time, the sailors on the US warships began to feel a little scared. Although all the guns were still firing, they raised their elevation angle according to Lieutenant General Clark's order. The shells scattered over the heads of the two warships, and continued to explode on the sea behind them.
But the two warships remained indifferent and continued to crash into the US fleet at a speed of 29 knots. (To be continued.)
Chapter completed!