The Red Era, the Opening University Speech

Chapter 493: How on earth did he get so close without being discovered?
Outer defense.

There are S-2 anti-submarine aircraft equipped with sonar buoys and magnetic anomaly detectors that can search for submarines tens of kilometers away.

There is also the AN/SQS-26 sonar equipped on the Gearing-class destroyer, which has a detection range of more than 10 kilometers and is equipped with anti-submarine rockets and depth charges.

Inner defense.

Escorted Catshark-class submarines are responsible for underwater operations, as well as anti-submarine helicopters that quickly deploy sonar buoys and attack submarines.

Coupled with the aircraft carrier's own maneuverability of 33 knots, it far exceeds the underwater speed of conventional-powered submarines.

Unless they are ambushed in advance according to the predicted route, it is impossible for them to pose any threat at all.

Just as Mike gave the order.

His adjutant suddenly ran in and said:

"General, you need to come and take a look. Something seems to be wrong. Our escort submarine has detected the signal response of four enemy submarines!"

"Isn't it normal to find out? We are at such a distance. Let's teach them a lesson first. They actually dared to come and provoke me!" Mike was confident and content.

The adjutant said: "Less than 5 kilometers!"

Mike: “?”

He turned his head and looked at the adjutant in disbelief, saying:

"You mean Xiaguo approached us within 5 kilometers during the intensive patrol of our aircraft carrier battle group?"

"That's right, and this number is constantly shrinking. Xiaguo's submarines are very fast, far exceeding the 20-knot upper limit of conventional-powered submarines!" said the adjutant.

Hearing this, Mike could no longer sit still.

Although Xia’s submarines may not be able to break through their anti-mine nets and interception of protective ships.

But being forced to this distance is itself an extremely dangerous thing.

He immediately said:

"Let all combat units prepare for battle and make sure to intercept Xia's submarine."

"Intercept?" The adjutant was a little confused.

We are almost being attacked by the Xia country's submarine. Shouldn't we just destroy the submarine directly?

Mike Dow:
"The higher-ups don't want to go to war with Xia Country yet. Just do as I say."

"Of course, if they don't know what's good for them."

"Don't be lenient, allow all combat units to destroy them directly!"

He was still very confident in the combat effectiveness of the USS Midway aircraft carrier battle group.

Just 4 submarines, they pose no threat to them at all.

The adjutant immediately asked the signalman to convey the order via radio.

But just then.

In the command cabin, Mike's deputy suddenly said:
"General, I think you need to come and see."

"What are you looking at? Unless Xia Country can conjure up an aircraft carrier out of thin air, it can't deal with us!" Mike said with a disdainful smile.

But after he finished speaking, no one around him laughed out loud.

Everyone in the command cabin, like the deputy, stared blankly at the sea outside the cabin.

Seeing this, he turned his head curiously.

Then I saw a scene that I will never forget.

A submarine was sailing in front of the USS Midway aircraft carrier. The bright red flag on the submarine was as blood red as the setting sun in the sky.

The hull was covered with bullet holes and was emitting black smoke.

Obviously, breaking through the interception also cost him a lot.
But judging from the results, Xia State did break through their battle group's interception and was now in a very delicate position.

Mike couldn't help swallowing and rubbed his eyes hard.

Oh my God, what did he see!
That's when.

The signalman came in hurriedly to report, saying:

"General, it's bad. The Xia country's submarine has broken through our interception and is 2 kilometers away from us!"

Hear this.

Mike's heart sank.

2 kilometers.

At this distance, even if they launch an attack now, they will have to pay a price even if they win.

Moreover, Xia Guo’s submarines could launch a suicide attack to destroy their USS Midway aircraft carrier.

But sitting back and waiting for death is not Mike's style.

He quickly made a judgment in his brain that there were two frigates nearby. Although the distance was far, it was not impossible to capture Xia Guo's submarine.

The only problem was that he couldn't let the aircraft carrier get damaged.

But at a distance of 2 kilometers, it is impossible to be unscathed.

"Damn it, how did they get so close without being discovered!" Mike roared madly in his heart.

Logically speaking, Xia Country’s submarines shouldn’t even have a chance to break through the outer defenses of their anti-submarine defense system!

Just when he was panicking.

Suddenly, on the Xia country submarine in the distance, the hatch of the submarine was opened from the inside.

A Xia soldier holding a loud speaker came out from inside.

Seeing this, Mike was confused.

If you want to contact them, why not just use the radio? Why bother running out?

But he soon reacted.

This is naked humiliation!

The Xia soldier picked up the loudspeaker and shouted:

Road:
"Attention, units ahead. You have entered Xia's territorial waters. This is a serious violation of our territorial rights. Please leave immediately, otherwise we have the right to retaliate!"

Mike has heard similar words many times.

But every time, he sneered.

After all, Xia wanted to deal with their powerful fleet? It was a joke.

But now he had to admit that he was actually a little bit delighted.

Fortunately, I didn’t fight.

If a fight really breaks out, I might end up here today.

After all, it’s not a question of whether you can win the fight, but whether it’s worth fighting.

Moreover, he knew very well the fighting spirit of the Xia army.

Once a fight breaks out, they will definitely inflict damage to the USS Midway aircraft carrier at all costs.

"Go negotiate with them, we'll leave immediately!" Mike said immediately.

If Xia Guo gives him a way out, he will definitely take it.

As for the transport captain, they can only wish for the best.

Anyway, as it stands now, Xia Guo has no intention of offending them.

Otherwise, with their ability to sneak up on their aircraft carriers silently, their Catshark-class submarines would be scrapped the moment the war started.

The adjutant reminded:
"General, they only have two submarines. We may have a chance to win."

Someone spoke.

Many officers in the command cabin also asked to join the battle.

After all, they are quite familiar with the situation of the Xia Kingdom Navy.

With the weapons on the two submarines, it is even a question whether they can penetrate the armor of their USS Midway aircraft carrier.

Mike was speechless:
"Win? Why do you think their submarines only showed up when they were so close?"

"Xia Guo is here to fight us to the death!"

"And there are two submarines on the surface, who knows if there are more underwater. Sonar can't detect them. If they want to attack us, we must be prepared for the destruction of the ship and the loss of people."

After he finished speaking.

The officers of the M Empire, who had just been eager to fight to the death with the Xia Kingdom, immediately wilted.

The previous stereotypes about the Xia Kingdom, coupled with the desire for military merit, made them lose their heads for a while.

After calming down and thinking about it, it seemed to be exactly as Mike said.

They are now in a completely passive situation.

Not knowing the strength of the Xia Kingdom, they did not dare to start a war at will.

After all, the cost of building the USS Midway aircraft carrier is as high as $9000 million.

They would exchange it with two conventional-powered submarines worth a few hundred wM dollars at most, unless they are crazy.

Figured this out.

They quickly reached a consensus - retreat.

Anyway, the plan from above was just a test. They could let the transport captain charge, but they wouldn't have to do it themselves.

……

On the Xia State side, there are two Type 2B submarines.

After receiving the news via radio from the USS Midway aircraft carrier, everyone couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief.

to be frank.

In front of such a behemoth as an aircraft carrier.

The two Type 2B submarines are not very eye-catching at all.

Whether it can deter the other party is still an unknown at the beginning.

Fortunately, Emperor M was afraid to take action in the end.

Inside the command cabin.

Major Sun Guo smiled and said:
"Director Ding, it looks like we don't have to sacrifice ourselves. I told you that you don't have to come with us, in case anything goes wrong..."

"You don't have to say anything. It was me who proposed this plan in the first place, and I promised that person that if they wanted to use me, I would definitely board the submarine and die with the soldiers. How could I go back on my word?" Ding Xiuxun waved his hand and said.

At first, Li Mu strongly opposed the plan to replace submarines with aircraft carriers.

But he always persisted.

He had thought then that this day might come, but he never regretted doing so.

Hearing this, Sun Guo asked curiously:

"You said that we are in a life-and-death relationship. Director Ding, can you tell me the truth? Who made these sound-absorbing tiles and paint?"

This time they were able to force back the USS Midway aircraft carrier of the American Empire, and it can be said that it was all thanks to these two things.

Even if there is no prohibition from above to take action against Emperor M.

They can all keep the aircraft carrier.

The cost of 9000wM dollars is worth it even if it means death for them.

"I can't tell you this, and I won't tell you. I hope you can understand. I'm going to take people to collect information." Ding Xiuxun said.

After saying that, he turned and left.

He boarded the boat not only to fulfill what he had said, but also to collect data on anechoic tiles and anechoic coatings.

After all, the entire project took less than a month from inception to actual implementation, and there is still a lot of room for optimization.

For example, they were discovered in advance when they were surfacing just now.

Try harder and try to appear next to Emperor M’s fleet unexpectedly. That would be a “surprise”.

"Okay." Sun Guo didn't force it.

After all, after this time.

Emperor M will definitely be frantically looking for the reason why their submarine was not discovered by sonar.

The fewer people know the identity of the scientist who invented sound-absorbing tiles and paints, the safer it is.

After perking up, Sun Guo said to his assistant:

"Send a radio to the USS Midway and tell them we'll be accompanying them until they leave Xia Country's waters!"

Their mission is not over yet.

In order to prevent Emperor M from changing his mind at the last minute.

They also need to send people to stand by and watch the other party leave completely.

And Mike heard the news.

That's no opinion at all.

Although it seems a bit embarrassing, it can still be made up.

At least it is worse than "The USS Midway aircraft carrier was attacked by two submarines of the Xia country and the hull was seriously damaged."

Or the two news headlines "Two Xia country submarines launched a suicide attack and sank the USS Midway aircraft carrier."

he thinks.

"Our fleet was not allowed to enter the territorial waters of Xia State. After friendly exchanges between the two sides, it was escorted away." It would save a lot of face.

……

At the same time Mike left.

On the other side, they were followed all the way by Xia Guo’s submarines and suffered terrible defeat.

That is to say, surface warships are generally faster than conventional-powered submarines, otherwise their losses would have exceeded half.

But even so, the feeling of being beaten and forced to flee without even seeing the enemy is really unpleasant.

Fortunately, they were very close to the USS Midway aircraft carrier.

According to Wan Wenjie's prediction.

Just 10 more minutes.

They could see the huge hull of the USS Midway.

He looked at the scattered fleet around him and couldn't help but roar in his heart, saying:

"Just wait, wait until the aircraft carrier arrives, and see how arrogant you can still be!"...

The transport captain's fleet ultimately failed to wait for the arrival of the Midway.

When Wan Wenjie hoped to rely on Emperor M to change the situation of the war and was planning to fight to the death.

After receiving Mike's order, the Catshark-class submarines immediately gave up resistance and surfaced from underwater to show that they had no intention of resisting.

Wan Wenjie was dumbfounded when he saw this scene. After he realized what was happening, he immediately cursed Emperor M for being shameless.

Obviously, they were scolded!

But he really couldn't understand why Emperor M, who owned a powerful aircraft carrier, would suddenly attack the Xia Kingdom.

This development is totally unreasonable and unbelievable!
Shameless?

Aren’t you afraid of being ridiculed by the Red Alliance?
Do you not want the status of world hegemony and are willing to be laughed at by other countries in the world?

But even if there are many doubts in my heart.

At this moment, Wan Wenjie only has one choice.

……

3 month 25 day.

The news of the successful explosion of the giant mushroom has not yet spread.

The newspapers quickly published the results of the navy's battles in the southern waters.

People Daily:

"Recently, the transport captain sent a fleet to harass our southern waters again. Thanks to the heroic fighting of our soldiers, the invading enemy was completely wiped out..."

Xinmin Daily:
"The victory in the southern waters is another strong proof of the strengthening of our national defense after the Big Mushroom. It proves that without using the Big Mushroom, we still have the trump card to resist aggression..."

Guangmin Daily:

"Our leaders have once again stressed that they will never 'use the big mushroom first' and have always opposed its actual combat use, believing that its nature is 'anti-human'..."

……

After seeing the news in the newspaper, people all over the country couldn't help but burst into laughter and let out a sigh of relief.

It has become a common occurrence for transport captains to harass the southern waters.

However, every time in the past they had no choice but to give in, and it was difficult for them to launch an effective counterattack.

In addition to the backwardness of the navy's weapons and equipment.

Another important reason is that every time the transport captain would call on Emperor M's fleet for escort.

Many people don’t know how powerful Emperor M’s fleet is.

But the difference can be seen just from the tonnage described in the newspaper.

The standard displacement of the USS Midway aircraft carrier is 45000 tons and the full load displacement is 60000 tons.

As for Xia Kingdom's supporting warships, the largest one is the Anshan-class destroyer imported from its big brother, with a standard displacement of 1700 tons and a full load displacement of 2100 tons.

Under such circumstances, we were able to achieve such a great victory.

To be honest, even the people of Xia Country were caught off guard.

After all, the more than 20 Anshan-class destroyers on their side can barely match the tonnage of the USS Midway aircraft carrier.

Not to mention the gap in weapons.

Did they win?
How do you fight?
Is Emperor M really a paper tiger?

……

Northwest base.

The Deng family and others had the same question in their minds at this moment.

However, they are very clear about whether Emperor M is a paper tiger or not.

In terms of army combat capability alone, Xia Kingdom can indeed compete with Emperor M.

But the Navy...

This is difficult to evaluate.

Holding such doubts.

They hurried to look for Li Mu who was about to leave tomorrow.

……

Inside the base dormitory.

Li Mu was packing up with Guan Jianmin and General Zhao.

He came to watch the giant mushroom explosion test and originally planned to stay for only a week.

But because of the land-based intercontinental D bomb and cyanide bomb, it was delayed for almost a long time.

If you don't go back.

The research progress in Kyoto will definitely be affected.

Just when they were almost done cleaning up.

Deng Jia, Guo Huai, Yu Ming and others also walked in from outside the dormitory.

Once inside.

Deng Jia couldn't wait to ask:

"Advisor Li, now that we have defeated the aircraft carriers of the M Empire, you can at least tell us the secret, right?"

"Yes, if you leave like this, we won't be able to sleep at night for a long time." Yu Ming followed.

They didn't ask before because they thought it was a research secret.

But now Xia State has already put it into actual combat.

And they defeated Emperor M and the transport captain who had been wantonly infringing on their territorial rights and interests for a long time with great power.

Then it is only a matter of time before it is analyzed out.

So if they ask again at this time, it will not have any impact.

Li Mu smiled and said:

"I knew you guys would come over and ask."

"But the word 'defeat' is not really appropriate. The correct word is 'forced to retreat'."

"This time our navy must have used anechoic tiles and anechoic paint to avoid the sonar detection of the Mth, so we were able to achieve a surprise victory..."

He briefly explained the situation.

However, this is enough for everyone to speculate the whole picture of the matter.

By using anechoic tiles and anechoic paint, the effect of stealth was achieved, allowing them to approach the M Emperor's aircraft carrier silently.

Kill him again by surprise.

As long as the distance is close enough.

Even if the weapons of an aircraft carrier are powerful today.

Emperor M also has to face a problem.

——Is it worth exchanging it for a submarine?

Judging from the results, the answer is self-evident.

Even though it was a bit embarrassing to be defeated by Xia Kingdom, Emperor M was still reluctant to sacrifice an aircraft carrier to save face.

However, while the Deng family and others were happy, they couldn't help but feel guilty and said:
"Thanks to these sound-absorbing tiles and paint, otherwise our country would be in danger right now!"

"Who says it's not true? The big mushroom just exploded. Who can guarantee that Emperor M won't try to make a fuss about it?"

"But this method is not a long-term solution after all. Only by developing more powerful weapons as soon as possible can we strengthen our national defense!"

……

Submarines for aircraft carriers.

It sounds good.

But let’s not mention that Emperor M may not be unable to think of a way to counterattack.

Because of the backward weapons and equipment, the soldiers had to exchange victory in such a heroic way. This was the incompetence of these scientists!
"One day, we will change all this!" Li Mu said solemnly.

Hearing this, Yu Ming said excitedly:

"That's right, Advisor Li. How about I follow you to research the land-based intercontinental D-bomb? With it, we don't have to be afraid of the M-Emperor anymore!"

"No!" Li Mu was shocked and blurted out.

Hearing this, Yu Ming asked in confusion:

"Why not? Do you think my level is not good enough?"

"Of course not, it's just that you have to study cyanide bombs now, which is more important. Otherwise, even if you have a land-based intercontinental D bomb, the deterrent power with only conventional warheads will be very limited." Li Mu explained.

Of course, these are secondary reasons.

If I could get Yu Ming's help.

It will definitely be very beneficial for the development of land-based intercontinental D bombs.

But the problem is that Yu Ming’s configuration is gone!

If this configuration cannot be developed, the loss in the future will be at least tens of billions or even hundreds of billions, so of course he must stop it.

Yu Ming thought about it and felt that it made sense, so he said:

"I didn't think it through, but I still want to study with you. How about I wait until I finish my research and then come back to you?"

Hear this.

Li Mu hasn't answered yet.

The Deng family on the side joked:

"You just don't trust Consultant Li. By the time we figure it out, will he still be able to develop a land-based intercontinental D-bomb?"

"It seems so." Yu Ming came back to his senses and couldn't help but smile.

When everyone heard this, they burst into laughter.

If Li Mu had not yet developed the land-based intercontinental D bomb by the time they completed the research on the cyanide bomb, he would no longer be called Li Mu.

"You are putting pressure on me!" Li Mu was also at a loss whether to laugh or cry.

But he did not refute.

After all, it is difficult to make an accurate land-based intercontinental D bomb, but it is not particularly difficult to make an inaccurate one.

And with the power of a hydrogen bomb, there is no need to worry about it not exploding.

——Anyway, it’s that piece.

Deng Jia laughed and said:

"It may be stressful for others, but we believe it is not stressful for you, Consultant Li."

The others all nodded in agreement.

Li Mu came to the research base twice.

It solved the problem of purifying key materials such as uranium-235 for them at one time.

It provided them with many research ideas for cyanide bombs.

If they didn't know that Kyoto would definitely not release them.

They all wanted to force the people to stay.

"Let's not talk about this anymore. I'm leaving soon. How about we discuss the configuration issue again? I just had a new idea recently." Li Mu said.

Hearing this, the Deng family and others looked at each other and immediately said:
"What are you waiting for? Let's get started right away!"

These days, Li Mu has given them a lot of inspiration in the direction of configuration.

Although there is still a long way to go before finding the direction.

But it also greatly reduces research time.

So they are very much looking forward to this new idea.

……

After 3 days.

Kyoto Train Station.

The New Year holiday has passed and the train station is crowded with people.

But early this morning.

After coordination among departments at all levels, a four-hour window was still reserved for a special train to stop.

Inside the station filled with guards.

Li Mu got off the train with Guan Jianmin and Zhao Canjun.

I saw Guo Mo, the president of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, coming over and saying:
"Haha, you left before the New Year was even over. You must have had a hard time on this trip."

"Well, I'll give you a long vacation, so you can go home and have a good rest for five or six days."

"It won't be too late to continue researching when you feel you've had enough rest."

Hear this.

Li Mu knew clearly in his mind that during the time he was away, the various research projects should not have encountered any major problems.

He smiled and said:
"I've been lying on the train for three days. I've had enough rest. I don't think there's any need to give me a holiday."

Hearing this, Guo Mo smiled without saying anything and looked at Guan Jianmin next to him.

The latter immediately said in an exaggerated tone:

"President Guo, I guarantee that he definitely did not lie. He rested for a full eight hours in the car!"

Li Mu looked at Guan Jianmin, who was making the number 8 with his fingers while talking, and couldn't help but look slightly dark.

But he couldn't refute it.

If you look deeper, it's actually less than 8 hours a day.

After all, every time he was persuaded to go back to the carriage to rest, he would secretly read for about two hours before going to sleep.

"How about this, I'll give you three days off, you can go out and about. There will be quite a few foreign diplomatic groups coming here in the next few days, and they might come to look for you," Guo Mo said.

(End of this chapter)