Eagle Sauce: The 055 destroyer was launched into the sea just after the founding of the country?

The chief took a deep breath and twirled the pipe gently in his hands.

"Xiao Fang's theory is very interesting."

"Indeed, once we possess both nuclear power plants and proton bombs, we can declare to the world that an attack on our nuclear facilities is equivalent to launching a nuclear war."

"Moreover," Fang Yu added, "the nuclear power plant itself has a certain degree of protection."

"We can design thick concrete layers to protect against conventional weapons."

"At the same time, a strict air defense system should be established to intercept possible air threats."

“Most importantly, deterrence deters the enemy from taking any action – it’s more effective than any physical defense.”

Mr. Lu pushed his glasses, looking thoughtful.

"In this way, nuclear power plants not only solve energy problems but also become part of national security strategy. It really kills two birds with one stone."

“But,” Defense Minister Xu Ruda questioned, “what if the enemy uses special forces or spies to carry out covert sabotage?”

"For this situation, we need to establish a strict physical security system,"

Fang Yu answered without hesitation.

"This includes multi-layered security zones, armed guards, electronic surveillance, and biometric technology. Nuclear power plants will be protected at the same level as military bases."

He walked back to the blackboard and quickly drew a concentric circle defense system.

“The outermost layer is intelligence monitoring to detect any suspicious activities;”

"The second layer is the physical barrier, including walls, power grids and explosion-proof facilities; the third layer is the armed defense force; and the core area is the reactor itself, which is protected by multiple containment shells."

"Such a defense system, combined with a clear nuclear deterrence policy, can maximize the safety of nuclear power plants."

The atmosphere in the meeting hall has changed from initial doubt to recognition.

The chief stood up and looked around the room, his eyes flashing with determination.

"Comrade Fang Yu's suggestions are very valuable. I have decided to immediately establish a Nuclear Energy Development Committee and formulate a complete nuclear deterrence strategy."

"Once our first nuclear power plant is completed and the proton bomb test is successful, we will announce to the world: Dragon's nuclear facilities are protected by a nuclear umbrella, and any attack will lead to devastating retaliation."

"This will completely change the world's view of the Dragon Kingdom,"

Fang Yu added.

"The Eagle Sauce and the Russian Bear can no longer put pressure on us at will. Even if they join forces to blockade us, they cannot truly threaten our survival and development."

"Nuclear deterrence will become the most solid guarantee for the peaceful development of the Dragon Kingdom."

The chief nodded with satisfaction and gave Fang Yu an approving look.

"Then it's settled!"

"Comrades, we will simultaneously advance three major projects: the development of proton bombs, the construction of nuclear power plants, and the popularization of electric vehicles."

"These three projects will fundamentally change Dragon Country's international status and energy structure, allowing us to completely break free from the constraints of the outside world."

The venue erupted in thunderous applause.

Fang Yu stood there with a smile on his face.

He knew that in another time and space, it would take twenty years for Dragon Country to truly establish a complete nuclear deterrence system.

Now, this process will be greatly advanced, and the development trajectory of Dragon Country will undergo fundamental changes...

Time flies like an arrow.

In the blink of an eye, two years later.

……

In the deep winter, the border between Longxiong and Xiong'an is covered in silver.

Snowflakes were swirling in the biting north wind, and visibility was less than 50 meters.

A five-man patrol team trudged through knee-deep snow, each step requiring tremendous energy.

The team members were wrapped in heavy military coats, making their bodies look particularly bloated. The hot air they exhaled condensed into white mist in the air, which instantly froze on their masks and hat brims, forming tiny ice crystals.

"Damn the weather,"

Lieutenant Vasily, the patrol leader, cursed under his breath and wiped the frost from his eyelashes with his glove.

"Hurry up, we still have three kilometers to get back to the outpost."

As the patrol was moving slowly forward, a strange buzzing sound came from overhead, penetrating the whistling wind.

The sound was different from the propeller planes or jet fighters they were familiar with. It was lighter, more agile, and had a certain futuristic technological texture.

“Look there!”

Recruit Petrov pointed to the sky suddenly, pulled off his gloves despite the severe cold, quickly raised the AK-47 on his shoulder, and aimed at the unidentified object in the air.

It was a strangely shaped aircraft—no cockpit, no obvious engine compartment, and the overall shape was a flat triangle.

The surface seemed to be covered with some non-reflective material, almost blending in with the clouds under the gray sky.

Vasily pressed down the barrel of the recruit's gun and shouted angrily.

“Put down your gun, idiot! That’s just a Dragon Nation drone!”

“No…drones?”

Petrov had a bewildered look on his face, his arms still stiff in the shooting stance.

"what is that?"

Vasily sighed and yanked the recruit's gun away.

"It's an aircraft without a pilot, controlled by ground control or a preset program. The Dragon people use it to monitor our border movements."

There was a barely perceptible awe in his tone.

"I heard that thing was flying at an altitude of 5,000 meters and a speed of over 600 kilometers per hour. It was difficult for our air defense system to even lock onto it."

Petrov frowned in confusion as he watched the black dot disappear into the clouds.

"But our political instructor said the Dragons still use ox carts for transportation, and their technology is at least thirty years behind ours."

“That thing looks… advanced.”

"Political instructor?"

Vasily uttered a short snort.

“They just recited pamphlets sent from Moscow.”

He looked around, making sure the other team members were some distance away, and spoke in a low voice.

"Listen, recruit, it's a lot more complicated than that."

"Two years ago, three of our most advanced MiG fighters encountered a new fighter from the Dragon Kingdom over the Far East. It is said that the fighter could disappear from radar and its maneuverability was beyond imagination."

“Is that true?”

Petrov's eyes widened.

“My cousin was at the Leningrad Air Force Academy and he saw the reports of the surviving pilots.”

Vasily took out his hip flask, took a sip, and handed it to Petrov.

"The survivor was unable to perform his duties normally for several months after returning and is said to have suffered from severe post-traumatic stress disorder."

Petrov took the flask, and the warmth brought by the liquor made him relax a little.

"But if Dragon Country is really so advanced, why is our propaganda..."

“Politics,” Vasily replied curtly. “Admitting that an Asian country has surpassed us in certain areas? That would embarrass the people in the Kremlin.”

He glanced at the receding drone.

"You know what's so terrifying about that thing? It can hover in one place for over ten hours, taking high-definition photos, and even operate at night or in inclement weather."

"Our intelligence sources say these drones may also be equipped with some kind of thermal imaging technology that would allow them to see through tree canopy or thin cover to spot soldiers and vehicles below."

Petrov shuddered involuntarily, but this time it was not from the cold.

“This… this is like something out of science fiction.”

"Two years ago, I served in the 23rd Border Defense Brigade in the Far East and saw with my own eyes the wreckage of a Longguo drone that was shot down by our anti-aircraft artillery."

Vasily's eyes became deep, as if he was lost in memories.

"Military engineers spent three months trying to understand how it worked."

“In particular, its control system and communication modules are said to use some kind of transistor miniaturization technology that we have never seen before.”

He paused and continued.

"What's most disturbing is that the Dragon people seem to have completely mastered stealth technology."

"That drone is covered with a special material that absorbs radar waves."

"Our engineers said that if it hadn't been for a mechanical failure that caused it to fall, our radar stations might never have spotted it...