Lin Yao was also very happy. It was truly something to celebrate to acquire a large vessel that was likely a nuclear submarine, especially given that our country had always lagged behind in this field. The significance of this acquisition was particularly profound.
Since the dispute with Japan over the Diaoyu Islands escalated five years ago, Japan immediately expanded the number of submarines in its Maritime Self-Defense Force to 22. Five years later, according to the information released, the number of these submarines in service has reached 37, including many large and medium-sized submarines. They are mainly concentrated in the East China Sea for surveillance and monitoring, with the Diaoyu Islands being the primary strategic target.
The Chinese Navy, lagging behind in submarine technology, is finding this situation particularly challenging. Now, having captured a large Japanese submarine, they can study its technical parameters and devise countermeasures. This has profound implications for enhancing the nation's overall maritime defense capabilities, causing widespread jubilation.
"Yaoyao, what should we do with the people inside? There are five new 'poisonous people', two ordinary 'poisonous people', and the rest are ordinary people."
The submarine was brought ashore, and after Colonel Xi personally adjusted the submersible, it was able to float on the surface of the sea. The remaining task was to send a special team from the naval submarine force to sail it back to China. The issue of the prisoners inside was something that had to be resolved immediately.
"Xiao Cao, is it necessary for living people to cooperate in the research of the anesthetic gas released by the new type of 'poisonous person'? I mean living people who personally experience the anesthetic toxins," Lin Yao asked first.
"That's not necessary. Our research on poisonous gases and medicinal gases doesn't require ordinary living people. Only 'poisonous people' and new types of 'poisonous people' have special body structures, which is why we need living people."
"Alright, keep the samples. Kill the ordinary people. They're all unconscious now, so no one will know they were killed afterward, saving us from any trouble."
A fierce glint flashed in Lin Yao's eyes. Thinking of how the officers and soldiers on the entire warship had been killed by the Japanese "poisonous people," his hatred reached its peak. "Kill them all! Leave no one alive!"
"Okay. Those damned things!" Little Grass readily agreed, her tone filled with hatred. "Alright, now that we're done killing them, how do we send the 'Poison Man' back?"
"If you can guarantee that the new 'poisonous humans' won't cause any problems, then have Xiao Deli help send them back. We'll also go to Diaoyu Island to get some more 'poisonous humans.' It's said that there are many 'poisonous humans' there, all of them ordinary models, which are exactly the test samples we need. I think if there's a war in the future, the enemy's biggest reliance will be ordinary 'poisonous humans.' Otherwise, if they have a few more new 'poisonous humans,' there's no point in fighting. No army can withstand this kind of toxin attack. 'Chen Ai' must have paid a high price to manufacture the new 'poisonous humans,' but we don't need to worry."
Lin Yao's words not only comforted Xiao Cao, but also boosted his own confidence. He had to believe that the new type of "poisonous people" were few in number and that the cost of their creation was very high; otherwise, apart from Xiao Cao and himself, no one else could withstand such an attack.
Relying on advanced ancient martial arts practitioners? Wars are never decided by a few dozen people, unless they possess the ability to kill enemies on a large scale like Xiaocao and "Chen'ai".
The captured submarine was indeed a nuclear submarine. Moreover, the coordinates of nearby Japanese submarines were found on the intact submarine. As a result, the military issued an order to immediately adjust the plan. The first priority was to try to capture as many enemy submarines as possible, and even if they could not be captured, they should try to destroy them.
Now that relations have broken down, the top priority is to cripple the enemy's naval power as much as possible. After capturing the submarine, Vice Chairman Xiao could no longer conceal Lin Yao's secret expedition. Thus, the military leaders all knew that this seemingly disobedient but completely trustworthy young man was the greatest contributor to this campaign. Adhering to the principle of using free labor, a new operational plan was immediately formulated. Even the ships previously stationed near the Diaoyu Islands were ordered to strategically withdraw to support this crucial operation.
Submarines are not like kayaks; they can't be built just like that. Destroying just one more enemy submarine can drastically change the balance of naval power. If they can capture one, it's an even bigger surprise. All the military leaders are waiting for Lin Yao's triumphant report to come back.
As for the alarming warning Lin Yao gave to General Xiao Li'ao, which was then relayed to the military headquarters, no one took it seriously, believing that something bad would actually happen. They were certain that none of the insiders would leak the information. The second destroyer, where Lin Yao was stationed, had implemented communication control measures, allowing no communication except for the highest-level encrypted communication with the flagship. The captured nuclear submarine was taken over by the ships behind it, awaiting the arrival of a special team before being sailed back to China.
"Yaoyao, they're using us as free labor," Xiaocao said with a hint of resentment.
"There's no other way. Let's hope our whereabouts aren't leaked. Striking down Japanese submarines is a serious matter, and we have no choice but to take action."
Lin Yao sighed, turned to face Captain Xi Lizhang, who had been by his side, and said with a serious expression, "Captain Xi, proceed to the relevant waters immediately at the fastest speed!"
"Also, immediately contact the flagship to prepare helicopters to be on standby 24 hours a day, at least two, and each helicopter must be equipped with enough fuel to fly anywhere in the country, even if it's just fuel barrels stuffed into the cockpit!"
"Yes, General Lin."
Colonel Xi Lizhang stood at attention and saluted, answering loudly enough to make Pei Yuan and Sun Miao roll their eyes. The experiences of the past few days had already left the two of them numb with shock, but the news that Lin Yao had suddenly become a general still gave them a novel shock amidst their numbness.
Lin Yao, who was concealing his identity, was forcibly given the rank of major general by the military. This act, which disregarded the opinions of the person involved, left Lin Yao both amused and exasperated. Although there could be exceptions for promotion of officers during wartime, the fact that he was not even a soldier and was being arranged like this still made him very uncomfortable. Although he did not reject this disguised identity at this moment, he still felt somewhat unnatural.
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For five days, the destroyer, which had been sailing at a top speed of over 100 kilometers per hour, took the lead in this sea area, with all the other ships escorting it. Lin Yao and Xiao Cao also had a great harvest, capturing another large submarine and a medium submarine, and using depth charges and torpedoes to take down three submarines, one large and two small, securing a complete victory for the entire battle.
With the help of advanced instruments, the weakness of the grass in exploring the water with its tentacles was avoided. By utilizing the grass's control ability, the efficiency of the concentrated torpedoes and depth charges was maximized. This is the real reason why submarines submerged at a depth of 600 to 700 meters were destroyed. This also made Colonel Xi Lizhang, who had been serving as the captain of the anti-submarine destroyer, so excited that his face was flushed all day long. Because of the constant excitement and blood rushing to his head, his skin turned red, as if there was a new red person on Earth.
"General Lin, do you think we should go after that enemy submarine ahead? It's not far ahead."
Seeing that Lin Yao remained silent, Colonel Xi Lizhang turned around eagerly, picked up the freshly brewed premium Huangshan Maofeng tea, and handed it to Lin Yao with a fawning smile. He was captivated by the efficiency of anti-submarine warfare, and he was so excited about capturing and destroying enemy submarines that he wanted to expand the results further, even at the cost of offering up his own treasured tea.
As for adopting a fawning attitude towards a young man, he didn't mind at all. As long as he could kill more enemies, he might even consider having Lin Yao call him "father."
"Not far? It's 500 kilometers away!" Lin Yao's eyes widened. "Besides, all of Japan's fleets are retreating rapidly. Even if we rush over, it will be difficult to find the last submarine. This information was transmitted back from the front-line garrison two days ago."
"We're not going there anymore, we're going to Diaoyu Island, right now, immediately!"
Lin Yao rejected Captain Xi's suggestion. On the first day, they captured two submarines, on the second day they sank two more, but it took them three days to sink the last one. Now, all the Japanese ships have retreated, including the submarines. If they continue the pursuit, even if they reach the correct sea surface, they will not be able to find the submarines, as the seabed is their natural habitat.
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Lin Yao's decision to abandon the pursuit left the military leaders with a slight sense of regret, but more so with joy. This battle had yielded extraordinary results, far exceeding even the most daring expectations. Now, it was no surprise that Lin Yao was allowed to arrange the remaining plans. Besides, everyone knew that submarines were difficult to track when they escaped, unless they were large nuclear submarines that used satellite technology to detect changes in the seawater. Even then, they could only track the trails and could not determine the exact location in real time.
"Yaoyao, the Diaoyu Islands have indeed been treated as Japan's private territory. There are a large number of strategic buildings on them, as well as related small supply ports. Japan has taken all the resources in this sea area as its own."
Xiaocao's voice was filled with joy, "So there are a lot of 'poisoners' arranged here. I counted, there are more than 3,600."
Just as Lin Yao was standing on the ship's side gazing at the Diaoyu Islands a kilometer away, Captain Xi rushed over, his face full of anxiety.
"General Lin, it's an emergency. The commander wants you to prepare to return to China immediately."
"What's the rush?"
"Reporting to General Lin, I am not aware of the situation, but the commander said that your warning has come true and that you should prepare immediately. He also said that a helicopter has already taken off to pick you up."
Ah~~~
Lin Yao exclaimed in surprise, thinking that this might be the result of the war situation in Japan. "Morning Mist" or its staff behind it must have judged that it had gone to sea to preside over this battle, which is why many submarines were inexplicably lost. The most obvious thing is that when the naval war broke out completely, many missiles lost control in the air and all became ineffective. In front of "Morning Mist", which is familiar with the abilities of the small grass, they were as conspicuous as a business card. Therefore, it immediately launched an epidemic offensive against the country.
"I'm going back to China immediately. You're in charge of receiving the prisoners here and transporting them back to China as quickly as possible. The military will naturally arrange the reception."
Lin Yao's face was grim. He was worried about the epidemic situation. The communication period had passed, and he could only wait until he boarded the helicopter to contact Commander Xiao Deli to inquire about the specific situation. Of course, the helicopter would be equipped with special communication equipment, but he could only endure the torment of worry in this short time.
"Yes, General! I will immediately have the cabins arranged to receive the prisoners."
Captain Xi stood at attention and saluted, then prepared to run off to carry out the order.
"Wait a moment!"
Lin Yao called out to Captain Xi, then communicated with Xiao Cao telepathically, "Xiao Cao, how long can we keep ordinary 'poisonous people' in a coma? Can we keep them in that state until they return home? I'm worried that too many people will pose a danger to the ship."
"Half a month should be fine, maybe even longer. These guys' physical structures are different now, they can withstand more stress," Xiaocao immediately answered. "What about the ordinary Japanese soldiers on the island?"