149: Two division commanders were killed by falling? Good job! ! !

When the 055 Destroyer's radar detected the American Fury electronic warfare aircraft, the American pilot also spotted the giant ship lurking in the blue waves with the naked eye.

"Holy shit! The enemy ship is right in front of us, and the radar didn't react at all?"

The electronic warfare pilot immediately reported this bizarre situation to the Community Aircraft Carrier, but due to electronic interference from the 055 Destroyer, the message could not be sent out at all.

"Want to run? Prepare to launch HQ9 anti-aircraft missiles!" the square-faced captain shouted furiously.

The 055 Destroyer was equipped with 112 vertical launch cells, carrying various anti-ship and anti-aircraft missiles.

Among them, the HQ9 and YJ21 anti-ship missiles had maximum ranges of a full 600 kilometers and 1,000 kilometers, respectively, possessing the capability to strike aircraft carrier battle groups.

As it happened, the 055 Destroyer was fully loaded for this sea trial, and coupled with the new "Liuguang" stealth coating, it was fully capable of taking on an aircraft carrier battle group single-handedly.

The 055 Destroyer's missile launch covers popped open instantly, leaving the American pilot stunned for a moment.

"The antenna phased array X-band radar, as well as the C and S bands, have been activated and are locking onto the enemy aircraft."

"The electronic countermeasures antenna has been increased to maximum interference frequency, and the enemy aircraft's communication signal has been cut off!"

"Fire-control radar has locked onto the enemy aircraft; missiles can be launched at any time!"

The morale of the entire 055 Destroyer crew soared, while the Fury electronic attack aircraft, 30 nautical miles away, could not shake off the fire-control radar lock despite trying every trick in the book.

The pilot even saw the moment the 055 Destroyer's missile hatches opened with his own eyes, and his fear reached its peak!

Since the end of the World War in the last century, not a single American aircraft had ever been shot down by the enemy.

But now it seemed this myth was about to be broken, and it was happening to him, of all people.

Damn it! I have to retreat!

"Report to Command Center, the Dragon Xia destroyer has gone crazy. They've opened their missile launch hatches. Requesting to return to base!"

"Requesting reply, requesting to return to base!"

But no matter what method the pilot used to call the Aircraft Carrier Commander, he could not get a response.

With no other choice, the Fury electronic warfare aircraft had to return the way it came.

The square-faced captain seized the opportunity to pursue, but a staff officer advised: "Captain, aren't we going a bit too far?"

"Too far? When the Americans are riding in our faces, they never think they're going too far. Keep them locked in your sights!" the square-faced captain shouted.

For the next half month, the 10,000-ton stealth 055 Destroyer trailed the Community Aircraft Carrier battle group, appearing on their port side at times and following behind them at others. The Community Aircraft Carrier battle group could never shake it off.

Left with no choice, they had to slink away toward the depths of the Pacific Ocean. During this process, a Japanese Osprey helicopter suffered an unexpected malfunction and crashed into the vast ocean.

When the news reached Japan, the public opinion was in an uproar.

Japan tried desperately to block the news, but those with ulterior motives intentionally leaked it to stir up trouble.

The fanatics in Japan clamored for the Dragon Xia Navy to take responsibility, while Japanese officials desperately explained that it was a malfunction of their own helicopter and had absolutely nothing to do with the Dragon Xia Navy.

Meanwhile, the Dragon Xia military enthusiasts who also received the news were as happy as if it were the New Year.

In Brother Qi's livestream, Brother Qi chatted freely with his fans.

"Brothers, the radicals in Japan have gone crazy, clamoring for our Navy to take responsibility."

【Is Japan still not awake? Even their fat, big-eared Foreign Minister came out to bow and apologize, saying it was a helicopter malfunction and had nothing to do with us.】

【What? Want our Navy to take responsibility? Fine, let's send four 055 Destroyers straight into the Gugong Waterway and ask them what position they want?】

【Japan's reaction is hilarious. Officials are desperately clarifying it has nothing to do with us, while the public keeps insisting it does.】

【They're just taking the abuse lying down. I heard two division commanders died—high-ranking officials on the same level as our Navy Admirals—and they didn't even dare to make a peep.】

【Hilarious! If you ask me, we should just admit it directly and see how Japan reacts.】

【Admit what directly? Are we not pretending anymore? Admitting that we are a major power?】

【Keep it low-key, keep it low-key. We in Dragon Xia love peace. Japan already said the plane crashed on its own.】

"Brother Qi is also a veteran military enthusiast. Thinking back to the early 2000s, military forums were all about the Air Force's J-8 dogfighting with F-22s. We thought trading eight of ours for one of theirs wouldn't be a loss."

"The Navy just put the Army's old field artillery on the deck to use as naval guns. Thinking about it now is heartbreaking," Brother Qi sighed suddenly.

【Back then we tried everything, but we never thought about giving up!】

【I haven't forgotten the Four Great Hatreds. Given the chance, I'll definitely strike back!】

【Think about it: eighty years ago, Japan would dare to declare war if they lost a single ordinary soldier. Now, two division commanders die, and they act like nothing happened.】

【Gentlemen, the times have changed.】

【Dragon Xia is rising, and it is our duty!】

The fans were howling, and Lu Shenwei was completely confused when he saw the posts.

When did Japan become so trash? How did two division commanders suddenly die?

He thought about it and dialed Gu Ming's number: "Director Gu, quick question, what's going on over in Japan?"

"Japan? It's an old problem with the Osprey helicopter's propellers. Crashing is normal. I heard there were seven people on the plane. It's a pity only two division commanders died; the others were rescued."

"That... is indeed a bit of a pity. Why didn't they all die?"

"Is that all you called to ask about?"

"Oh right, our unmanned patrol boat development is going quite smoothly. I estimate we'll be able to build a finished ship by the end of next year."

"Don't rush it. Shipbuilding must be done carefully."

"Don't worry, we poached five veteran Experts from Dalian Shipyard. With them controlling the quality, it'll be fine."

"Dalian Shipyard? General Manager Jiang didn't have any objections, did he?"

"He agreed. We offered a high salary."

Gu Ming nodded and was about to say something else when a call came in from his superiors.

He gave a brief instruction and ended the call, while Lu Shenwei turned and went to the artificial lake shipyard to check on the progress.

Zhou Cun said: "According to the current progress, if there are no major technical difficulties, we should be able to start trial production by around next October."

"You can slow down the speed a bit more. Director Gu instructed that we must control the quality."

"Don't worry about that, the five veteran Experts are watching the whole process."

"Tell our newly hired workers to respect the veteran Experts, learn from them hands-on, and strive to learn all the Experts' skills within three to five years."

"I've already told them several times. Now they rush the progress during the day and have centralized study sessions for shipbuilding knowledge at night. The five veteran Experts take turns teaching, and those kids are quite sharp."

Zhou Cun paused: "By the way, Chairman, my uncle also said he wants to visit you when you have time. What do you think?"

"Director Zhou? No, now I should call him District Chief Zhou," Lu Shenwei laughed.

When he came back half a month ago, he said he would go visit District Chief Zhou, and he was even planning to give him a big gift.

"Do you think District Chief Zhou prefers 'Smooth Sailing' or 'Career Success'?"

"He'll like whatever you give him. Of course, right now he would definitely prefer the four words 'In the Prime of Life'," Zhou Cun thought for a moment.

(PS: A quarter of this book is done, 300,000 words! Those who can read up to here are die-hard fans. I am kneeling and begging everyone for one thing: please give me a five-star review! Kneeling and begging!!!)