After the staff officer went to inform Brigadier General Yang Jinjie. Hua Jianfeng went to the command center of the Hangar Jiafeng team.

Compared with the "Huaxia" class aircraft carriers, the "Beijing" has an additional displacement than the old concave and surplus tons, and uses a more compact ship's controllable fusion reactor. The number of aircraft on board has only increased in the case of hand-to-hand maneuvering, and the space inside the ship is more spacious. In addition to improving the living conditions of officers and men and increasing the volume of ammunition and aviation fuel tanks, the extra space was also used to expand the fleet command center.

The fleet command center was located below the hangar deck. It can not only improve the survivability of the fleet command center, but also avoid grabbing the limited space on the ship island with more important functional departments. The only inconvenience was that the fleet commander needed to walk through the ship for a few minutes if he wanted to go to the ship island to learn about the situation in the outside world, or to return to the fleet command center from the ship island. Hua Jianfeng is not disgusted by such a design, because compared to submarines, the passage on the aircraft carrier is very spacious, and there is no need to drill through the round watertight door like a pressure cooker lid from time to time.

Not long after, Yang Jinjie rushed over.

As Zhu Ronghui's partner, Yang Jinjie and Zhu Ronghui embarked on different exhibition paths.

After the two worked together during the Peninsular War. Zhu Ronghui became the commander of the carrier-based aviation, and Yang Jinjie returned to the Naval Academy as a colonel and began a long period of further study. This further study completely changed Yang Jinjie's fate and future. If he continues to stay in the combat unit like Zhu Ronghui, he can only be the chief of staff of the naval aviation at most. worked as Zhu Ronghui's partner until he retired. After receiving years of further study, Yang Jinjie not only got a bachelor's degree and a doctorate degree in 3 military disciplines, but also became the first batch of "multi-faceted talents" in the navy! He was also promoted to Commodore after returning to the Navy. Even without this war, Yang Jinjie could have been promoted to rear admiral in Bengnei. As long as he does a good job, gets several more opportunities for meritorious service, and shows his leading ability in combat operations, Yang Jinjie is very good at becoming the first commander of the Republic Navy from the Navy's air force after Hua Jianfeng.

Hua Jianfeng was not only not jealous of Yang Jinjie, but also very self-aware, so he asked Yang Jinjie over.

When it comes to aviation operations, the old Hua sword pins are no match for the thug Yang Jinjie. Without an excellent fleet aviation combat commander, Hua Jianfeng would not be able to play the three aircraft carrier battle groups at all.

"Lao Hua, what kind of wind woke you up?"

Hua Jianfeng closed the door, glanced at Yang Jinjie, who was extremely excited, and said, "I just received the latest news from the Navy Command, and the two fleets of the Indian Navy have left the port last night. It is expected to converge in the waters southeast of the Bay of Bengal to jointly intercept us. ”

Yang Jinjie frowned and sat down next to Hua Jianfeng.

"The situation is more complicated, and the command of the Navy does not give exact results of the analysis." Hua Jianfeng habitually took out a cigarette, lit one for Yang Jinjie first, and then lit it for himself, and said, "According to the analysis of the Navy Command and the Front Command, the Indian fleet has three tactics to choose from, one is to wait for us in the southern waters of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, the second is to divide forces to hold the Strait of Malacca and the Sunda Strait, and the third is to retreat to the Bay of Bengal west of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. Before that. I have spoken to General Mu Qingyun on the phone, and Mu Qingyun has made the same judgment, and thinks that the Indian Navy is likely to choose the last tactic, using shore-based aviation to find and deal with us first, and then let the fleet come forward. ”

"It depends." Yang Jinjie took two puffs of cigarette and said, "If the Indian Navy can't show us in advance, it won't be able to take the initiative to attack." Besides, the Indian Navy is well aware of the importance of sea supremacy. As long as the Indian Navy has mastered the sea supremacy in the Indian Ocean, India's war momentum will be greatly increased. In other words, when the time comes, when the time comes, US aid will continue to arrive in India, and our combat operations on the mainland battlefield will certainly be seriously affected. If you think about it, if the Indian Navy or the Indian Prime Minister thought that they could defeat us with US assistance, would the Indian Navy still adopt such conservative tactics? ”

Hua Jianfeng smiled slightly, this was exactly what he was going to say.

"The navy is a strategic service, not a tactical service, and if it really fights, it must first serve the national strategy." Yang Jinjie said as he pulled up the charts of the eastern Indian Ocean from his computer. "Geographically, we are in a much inferior position to the Indian fleet. The Lombok Strait is too far away from the battlefield, and the south is the Australian mainland, as long as we enter the waters south of Nusa Tenggara Qunu, we will be deployed in Darwin, Broome, Port Hedland and other air bases in the northwest of Australia and Zhejiang. It will take at least three days for our troops to reach the eastern Indian Ocean. The Indian fleet reaching the Bay of Bengal would only need two days to go south and block our passage into the eastern Indian Ocean. We can see this, and the Indian Navy can see it, so the Indian Navy will definitely rule out the possibility of us entering the Indian Ocean from the Lombok Strait. ”

Hua Jianfeng nodded and motioned for Yang Jinjie to continue.

"After excluding the Lombok, we can only enter the Indian Ocean through the Strait of Malacca or the Sunda Strait." Yang Jinjie shifted the center of the chart to Sumatra and enlarged the chart. "From the point of view of commercial transportation, the Strait of Malacca is the most ideal passage into the Indian Ocean, but from a military point of view, especially from the point of view of our army, the Strait of Malacca is not the most ideal choice. If our army enters the Indian Ocean from the Strait of Malacca. The first thing to deal with is not the Indian fleet, but the Indian air base on the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. Although Thailand has allowed our military to use its military bases, it has not allowed our military to use this as a means of attacking India, and neither Burma nor Bangladesh has agreed to our military using its military bases. Unless strategic bombers are dispatched, carrier-based aircraft from aircraft carrier battle groups will have to bomb Indian air bases on the islands. At this point, there will be no secrets about our whereabouts, and even if the fleet is not used, India can deploy shore-based combat aircraft in the southeast of the mainland and rely on the support provided by tankers to carry out strikes against our fleet. There is no doubt that we have little chance of winning, and as soon as the Indian fleet comes on the scene, we will be completely annihilated. ”

"You can think of it, and so can the Indian ship Chanzhi

Yang Jinjie nodded and said: "More importantly, the Indian Air Force base on the Andaman and Nicobar Qunwu can deploy hundreds of combat aircraft and patrol aircraft, plus the offshore patrol fleet deployed in Port Blair, the Indian Navy is sure that any ship in the Strait of Malacca will appear now." Not to mention six aircraft carrier battle groups.

In this way, the Indian fleet does not need to go to the southern waters of the archipelago at all, and can completely stay in the western waters of the archipelago and wait for us to take the initiative to send it to the door. Even if we take 10,000 steps back, we send out strategic bombers to destroy the Indian air base on the archipelago, and even take out the offshore patrol fleet stationed in Port Blair, the Indian Navy can use the long-range air force deployed in the southeast of the mainland to find us, and the fleet can shrink back to avoid premature contact with us. As long as our whereabouts are revealed, the Indian Navy and Air Force can deliver a lethal strike within a few hours, and its fleet will not be much threatened. ”

Hua Jianfeng let out a long breath, extinguished the cigarette butt, and lit a second cigarette.

"There is only one thing that the commander of the Indian fleet needs to worry about, and that is that we do not go through the Strait of Malacca." Yang Jinjie also quickly extinguished the cigarette butt and lit a second cigarette. "If we enter the Indian Ocean from the Sunda Strait, the Indian fleet stays in the Bay of Bengal, west of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. Because Indonesia is not involved in the war, it will not allow combat aircraft from either side to enter its airspace. As a result, even long-range patrol aircraft deployed on Great Nicobau would have to fly nearly 2,000 kilometers to reach the skies over the Indian Ocean south of the Sunda Strait. Constant monitoring of the Sunda Strait will not ensure that we will be present in time. As soon as we enter the Indian Ocean, we can maneuver southwest along the maximum patrol radius of the US long-range maritime patrol aircraft deployed in northwest Australia and avoid the sharp edge of the Indian fleet. Travel to the Arabian Sea. While this tactic of going it alone will put us in a difficult position, it will also expose India to an unprecedented threat. Large and medium-sized cities along the Arabian Sea coast, including Mumbai, Cochin and Thiruvananthapuram, shipbuilding centers, large commercial ports, heavy industry centers, military industrial centers, naval bases, and even scientific research centers, are all within our reach. After so many strategic Japanese standards were destroyed by us, even if the Indian fleet quickly returned. And if we are annihilated, India will also lose the war. ”

"In other words, the Indian Navy's mission is to prevent us from going deeper into the Indian Ocean."

Yang Jinjie nodded and said: "The Indian Navy has no room to turn into difficulties, as long as we enter the Indian Ocean, India's strategic rear will be exposed to our carrier-based bombers and long-range cruise missiles." Although we are alone. However, in operations with sea dominance as the main purpose, the fleet's dependence on logistical support can be reduced to a minimum. The Indian admiral is not stupid, he knows that all the ships of our army have been electrified, and the main large warships are powered by controllable fusion reactors, which have almost unlimited endurance. As long as there is no problem with the supply of bunker fuel, we can wait patiently for an opportunity once we reach the Indian Ocean. When the time comes, the Indian fleet will be led by our nose. Although the three aircraft carriers acquired by the Indian Navy from the United States are all nuclear-powered, the three medium-sized aircraft carriers are conventionally powered, and all escort warships are also conventionally powered. Besides. The Indian fleet is also no match for our ability to sprint, and it is impossible to catch us on the vast ocean. In order to ensure the security of the homeland. The Indian fleet had to expand its defenses so that it could not rely on shore-based aviation, at least not completely. As long as India's shore-based aviation does not pose a threat to us, what are the chances of the Indian fleet winning? ”

In this case, the Indian fleet must wait for an opportunity in the waters south of Sumatra

"Exactly, otherwise you wouldn't have let the submarine force go over there looking for an opportunity

Hua Jianfeng was stunned for a moment, then laughed and said, "It seems that you kid has already guessed my thoughts." ”

"Lao Hua, who are you, I don't know?" Yang Jinjie also laughed, "Although you are not as direct as Commander Lin, you have many similarities with Commander Lin, and you can't hide secrets in your heart." When you asked Liu Haifeng to adjust the combat operations of the submarine force and focus on searching the waters south of Sumatra, I knew that you had a judgment on the battle situation and concluded that the Indian fleet would appear over there. ”

"Judgment is judgment, but it does not mean that a way to deal with it has been found

"Lao Hua, are you still hiding with me?"

Hua Zhifeng glanced at Yang Jinjie and said with a smile: "You said so, then you can tell me what I am hiding and what I am tucking." ”

Yang Jinjie shook his head with a smile, and after extinguishing the second cigarette butt, he said: "Don't think that I didn't come out of the submarine force, so I don't know the submarine force!" Before the team went out, you talked to Zhang Xuefeng and Xiao Jingbo, "How do you know?" ”

"When they came out of you. I just happened to run into it. Coincidentally, before I went to look for you, I happened to find something useful in the Navy's database. ”

"Why didn't you come to me?.

"You've made all the arrangements, do you still want me to come to the class to get an axe?"

Hua Jianfeng was stunned for a moment, and then smiled bitterly.

"There is one problem that must be addressed, though

"What's the problem?" Hua Jianfeng asked knowingly.

"If the Air Force refuses to cooperate, no matter how well our side does, it will not be able to play a role."

Hua Jianfeng sighed and said, "Indeed, as you said, the cooperation of the Air Force is very important. I didn't talk to Commander Lin about it, but got rid of Chief of Staff Zhang to find a way. ”

"That's good, Commander Lin's temper, don't talk about finding someone to help, it's good not to offend people."

Hua Jianfeng shook his head with a smile and said, "However, Chief of Staff Zhang did not give me a positive answer. ”

"Chief of Staff Zhang will definitely not directly look for Zhang Zhongxian, nor will he directly look for Jingming."

"You mean,"

"Chief of Staff Zhang knows the relationship between the Navy and the Air Force, and if he directly asks the Air Force for help, he will definitely run into a nose, so he will not lose this person. If Commander Lin knew, he wouldn't be able to get by in terms of face. I think Chief of Staff Zhang will definitely go directly to Pei Chengyi

Hua Jianfeng frowned slightly.

"Pei Chengyi is the general of Yuandian, Zhang Zhongxian and Lei Jingming are bullish, the world has to give him face, isn't it? Besides, as the commander-in-chief of the front, Pei Chengyi has the right to mobilize all military forces involved in the war operation, and he also has the right to issue combat orders to the air force. As long as Zhang Zhongxian and Lei Jingming are not too stupid. will not work against Pei Chengyi in combat operations, let alone disobey Pei Chengyi's orders. Even if he takes 10,000 steps back, even if Pei Chengyi's face is not big enough, Mr. Xiang's face is big enough, right? When it comes to the success or failure of the war, Mr. Xiang will not joke, and Zhang Zhongxian and Lei Jingming naturally dare not joke. ”

"According to your own words, there is nothing worth worrying about

"Just a little." Yang Jinjie adjusted the chart again and put the center on the Sunda Strait. "The strength of the Indian fleet is much stronger than it was 20 years ago, and the anti-submarine strength of its aircraft carrier battle group is not weak, and it may be difficult for our submarine forces to sneak attack and get in the way. Zhang Xuefeng and Xiao Jingbo are experienced and will definitely not attack the Indian fleet without certainty. Especially Zhang Xuefeng, he has partnered with Liu Haifeng for more than 20 years, and his ability is not under Liu Haifeng. If he chooses, he will definitely start a sneak attack when we deal with the Indian fleet. In this way, our submarine forces are only a reconnaissance force, and not an attack force. If the Indian fleet does not have our submarines, or thinks that they can deal with our submarines, then it is very likely that the Indian fleet will take the initiative to approach the Sunda Strait and try to attack when we enter the strait. Although this is not very likely, because we can enter the Sunda Strait as soon as the night of the 30th, if the Indian fleet takes the initiative to attack, it will not be us who will provoke the war, but India. But we cannot ignore the resulting threat, because as long as we hold on to the Indian Ocean, India will think that we dare not fight a protracted war of attrition with India. ”

"That is, there is a high probability that the Indian fleet will move eastward

Yang Jinjie nodded and said, "This is where we should be worried. The Indian fleet's initiative to move eastward will inevitably have an impact on our combat operations. If the United States is bold enough. It will even send long-range patrol aircraft deployed in Australia to help the Indian fleet fight.

And most importantly, as a last resort. There is a high probability that the Indian fleet ignores international norms. Strike at us suddenly. ”

Hua Jianfeng pondered for a while and said, "In this way, we can only destroy international norms first. ”

"It's not a decision you or I can make."

"yes, it's a big problem." Hua Jianfeng knocked on the table and said, "But this is also a matter of time, sooner or later, it has to be done, it is better to strike first."

"If it's really going to be so abundant, it's best to inform Commander Lin in advance

"Will he hold us back?"

"Let Commander Lin be prepared, and we will save our worries, won't we?"

Hua Jianfeng immediately laughed and said, "You kid is still quite scheming." That's fine, I'll contact the Navy command as soon as possible, and you'll take care of the rest. ”

"No problem, I'll arrange it as soon as possible."

"Also, the matter of contacting Liu Haifeng is also entrusted to you."

"Lao Hua, me

"Don't say so much, let you do it, you will do it." Hua Jianfeng smiled and said, "You also know that Liu Haifeng's kid has always had prejudices against me. The last time we met, we took a cigarette from me. He finally became the commander of the submarine, and I had to dictate the actions of the submarine force. He's going to be angry. You are from the aviation army, and Zhu Ronghui has a good relationship with Liu Haifeng, he doesn't give me face, so he has to give you face. ”

"Yes, I'll do it, who made me your chief of staff

"Don't talk nonsense, I'll invite you to dinner when I go back

"That's what you said, don't go back when the time comes."

Hua Jianfeng smiled, hearing Yang Jinjie say this, he already regretted it a little.