Military industrial hegemony

Chapter 1062 The opportunities brought by sea battles are only for that fertile sea area
"What do you think of the battle in the south?" the old man asked Jiang Chen.

"You mean?" Jiang Chen was a little confused.

"What do you say?" the old man asked with a smile.

Seeing the old man's smile, Jiang Chen suddenly said, "You're talking about the naval battle we just had in the south, right?"

The old man nodded and said, "What do you think?"

Jiang Chen thought for a while and then said to the old man, "I think this is our opportunity, and we can use this opportunity to completely solve the problem in the southern sea."

"Oh, tell me your opinion." The old man said with interest.

"Yes, that's how I see it." Jiang Chen replied with a smile: "You know that this route is now the main channel for our trade with the world, and also the throat of our country's energy and trade transportation. We obtain from the Middle East and Africa Related natural resources, such as oil, copper ore, iron ore, and various other raw materials, etc. must be transported to our country through the Strait of Malacca-*sea route. Moreover, the Strait of Malacca-*sea route is the Sino-European trade and our country and -Old American Eastern trade throat."

"The eastern part of our country's continent is subducted by the Pacific plate to the Asian continental plate, forming a series of island chains, and the straits between the island chains are the throat waterways for our country to the world. More than 90.00% of our foreign trade is realized through ocean transportation The Strait of Malacca-*sea route is the most important. The Strait of Malacca is located on the Sunda shelf, with a water depth of 25-113m and a channel width of only 2.7-3.6km; the *sea is the largest marginal sea in the Northwest Pacific Ocean, with complex submarine landforms and extensive coral reefs. Geological structure and seabed geomorphology determine that our country’s international shipping routes pass through the Zhongsha Trough between *Haixi/Sand Islands and Zhongsha Islands, southward through the west side of Nan/Sand Islands, and through Ma Come to the peninsula-side of the main channel of the Strait of Malacca to enter the Indian Ocean."

"It can be said that this route is very important to us, and even to other countries in East Asia. As for Malacca, we don't have the ability, and we can't get involved. But in *sea, it's completely different. Yes, although we are still struggling now, we can still overcome some difficulties and do what we can. If we can control this sea area, it means we have mastered this route, which will be of great help to our future relations with other East Asian countries, and even So in terms of international diplomacy, we will be in a favorable position. More importantly, this is related to our national security and national interests. How about such an important channel, if it is in the hands of others, then we can sleep soundly, or Can the economy be developed with peace of mind?"

Seeing the old man nodding, Jiang Chen continued, "Let me talk about this strategic location. This sea area is right in the center of Southeast Asia, and it is also an important international crossroad. To the east is Luzon, and then you can go east to the Pacific Ocean." , directly to North America or South America. To the northeast is Treasure Island, Japan, Koryo and even the Far East of the Soviet Union, and finally to Arras’s house. To the north, it is naturally our country, and it goes directly to Guangdong, Guangxi and Qiongdao. And to the west, there are many countries in the entire Indochina Peninsula, and it can even extend to our Yunnan province. To the southwest, there are the Straits of Malacca and Xingcheng, an important international shipping channel, which connects the entire Asan, the Middle East, Africa, and Europe And to the south is the Indo-Malaysian Islands, and then to Australia. From the perspective of military strategy, such an area may have been the site of the Fourth World War since ancient times, and it is also a place that must be contested by military strategists. I think for such a And its important strategic location, we can't just let it go."

Jiang Chen glanced at the old man and continued: "Next, let me talk about this resource. This sea area is very rich in resources, which can be said to be a treasure trove. First, let's talk about the fishery resources. This sea area is all south of the Tropic of Cancer. , is close to the equator, belongs to the equatorial zone, and has a tropical marine monsoon climate. So it has been a long time since the temperature of the seawater is relatively high, so the marine fishery resources are very rich, and this sea area has always been a rich fishing ground. There are more than 1500 species of marine fish, most of which are distributed in the waters of the Zhongsha Islands in the southwest, and many of them have extremely high economic value. Mainly there are horse mackerel, grouper, red fish, bonito, hairtail, and swordfish , conger eel, sardines, large yellow croaker, swallow ray, black pomfret, silver pomfret, tuna, shark, etc. Especially horse mackerel, grouper, tuna, black pomfret and silver pomfret, etc., have a high output , is the main species caught in the open sea. The fish resources in the Southwest Zhongsha Islands are very rich, the quality is very good, and it is rich in oceanic fish that are rare in other sea areas of our country. Such as tuna, sharks, etc. In addition, the large yellow croaker here is also a kind of Very important marine resources, the fish here never swim to foreign seas, they seem to be in love with their homeland, so they have the reputation of 'family fish'."

"In addition to fish, there are also various sea treasures, such as this sea cucumber, which is a valuable seafood product. Its nutritional value is as famous as shark's fin and bird's nest. In this sea area, sea cucumbers have many types, wide distribution, large body and high quality. It is famous for its excellent quality. Among them, white milk ginseng, black milk ginseng and plum ginseng are the most precious. Plum ginseng is known as the "king of ginseng" and is a famous large edible sea cucumber. The big one is more than one meter long and weighs two , Thirty catties. After processing into dry products, the meat is thick, crisp and tender. The stew is not only delicious, but also rich in nutrition and very nourishing. There are also more than 250 kinds of shellfish in this sea area, which can be divided according to their uses It is divided into two categories: edible shellfish and ornamental shellfish. The large edible shellfish production includes large horseshoe snails, Lifeng snails, and historical shells, etc. Big horseshoe snails are also called "male snails". They are widely distributed, easy to catch, and have a high yield. The meat is fat and delicious, and it is an important economic shellfish. The yield of snails is also considerable, and they are distributed on shallow water reefs. Its economic value is very considerable, and it can increase the income of our coastal fishermen and farmers and lift them out of poverty."

"Of course, in addition to the resources in the sea, there are also resources on the island, such as various types of birds, plants, etc. Most of the islands in this sea area have lush forests, flowers and grass everywhere, and it is like summer all year round. The vast sea around the island is rich in marine food, attracting a large number of island species to multiply and grow here. There are more than 60 kinds of birds distributed on each island. The more common ones are white boobies, frigate birds, seagulls, Blue emerald birds, rust-eyed birds, etc. In addition, due to the large number of seabirds, a large number of seabirds leave abundant guano on the islands, which have accumulated into a thick guano layer for thousands of years. The thickness is more than one meter, and the reserves are very rich. Guano soil is rich in organic matter, nitrogen, phosphorus, calcium, etc., and it is a good natural fertilizer with great economic value."

"Although the total land area of ​​the reef in this sea area is only tens of square kilometers, due to the suitable climate and abundant rainfall, there are more than 200 kinds of higher plants growing. The plants on the island are resistant to salt, high temperature, drought, calcium, and fat. Features. On several major islands that have been formed for a long time and have a large area, there are dense forests. And because of the unique natural environment and climate of this place, it is very suitable for the growth of the economic crops coconut palms and casuarinas, which can be used for The islanders get a relatively reasonable income."

"And these are only natural resources. There is another more important resource in this sea area, which is oil and natural gas. Jiang Chen looked at the old man and continued: "According to foreign data, there are more than 200 oil and gas structures in this sea area. There are about 180 oil and gas fields, about 230 billion to 300 billion tons, which is equivalent to 12% of the global reserves and about one-third of our country's total oil resources. We call it "the second Daqing".The total oil reserves of Zengmu Basin, Sabah Basin and Wan'an Basin in this sea area alone are nearly 200 billion tons.Half of the oil and gas reserves in this area are distributed within the sea area under our jurisdiction.Moreover, there are thousands of meters of Cenozoic sediments in many places in this sea area. These sediments are closely related to the Cenozoic sediments in the Beibu Gulf and Hainan Island in our country.It is therefore also a promising source of subsea oil and gas.And the seabed resources also include various metal mineral resources. With the advancement of science and technology and the deepening of ocean development, the seabed resources in this sea area have very broad development prospects and huge utilization value. "

Seeing the surprised expression of the old man, Jiang Chen explained with a smile: "Of course, these are also mentioned in some international reports I read, and they are not particularly comprehensive and detailed. But it also surprised me that a country outside the region With such a thorough understanding of this sea area, it is conceivable what its purpose is. Our country is a country with a large population. Although we say that we are also a country with a large number of resources, compared to the huge population base, then we This resource is simply not enough for us to use. And modern economic development is inseparable from the support of resources. If our country wants to develop the economy, it is necessary to ensure the adequacy, stability and security of resources. This is not only related to the economic Development is also related to national security."

Kissing his lips, Jiang Chen continued: "This sea area is rich in oil and natural gas resources. It can be said that this is a gift from God. Although we also have oil and natural gas inland, and some of them are still being exported, we rely on our Now with a huge population base and market, this resource is definitely not enough. Let’s talk about Laomei, which also has rich oil and gas resources in the country, but why it still imports from abroad now. Said Laomei is rich and powerful, This is certainly one reason, but we have to see that the deep meaning of Lao America’s doing this is on the one hand to protect its own resources, and it is also to be used as a strategic reserve, in case this kind of energy is insufficient or exhausted in the future If they are exhausted, they can use the domestic reserve resources as an emergency. On the other hand, even if all the oil and gas in the old United States is exploited, it will not be enough for its own economic development. If nothing else, just say that the old people Tens of millions of cars, the consumption of these is definitely an astronomical figure. Then think about us from this. With the development of our economy, we will definitely develop to this point in the future, so according to our huge population base, then How many cars will be needed, and how much oil will be consumed?"

"Even if we don't use these oil and natural gas, we can still extract it and sell it. If such a large reserve can be extracted, it will definitely bring us a very objective foreign exchange income. Whether it is for economic development or promoting social progress, it has a very important role. Compared with such a large profit, we pay only a small part. Now, this opportunity is in front of us. We How could he not cherish it. Jiang Chen looked at the old man after finishing speaking."

As for the old man, after listening to Jiang Chen's words, his expression was very complicated. After pondering for a while.The old man looked at Jiang Chen and said, "Then what you mean is, use this opportunity to take back all the other islands in this sea area, and then station troops to guard them, so as to fully control this sea area."

Jiang Chen nodded, shook his head again and said: "My idea or the best result should be like this. But in practice, it is very difficult, especially in this sea area, not only involving Nanman, but also As for several other countries, if we want to fully recover these islands, we will inevitably confront these countries, which is not a good thing for us.”

The old man nodded and said to Jiang Chen, "Continue."

"Yes!" Jiang Chen nodded and replied, "So my idea is to use this opportunity to mainly recover some islands controlled by Nanman, and then divide up troops to garrison and control this piece of sea area. In fact, I probably understand As far as the situation is concerned, the Nanman occupies the most islands and reefs in this sea area, and controls the largest area of ​​the sea area. If we can recover these islands, reefs and sea areas, then we can dominate this sea area. Then, we are using our dominant advantage in this area, and then gradually dividing and encircling the islands occupied by other countries, and then gradually encroaching, consuming, and finally pushing these snobbish people out of this sea area, so as to fully control this sea area .”

Hearing this, the old man glanced at Jiang Chen and said, "The previous naval battle exposed many of our problems. One of the big problems is that we lack the cover of air force fighter planes, and we also lack the cover support of large ships. The vast number of officers and soldiers on the front line Under such unfavorable circumstances, it is not easy to repel the opponent's attack and take the opportunity to take back some islands. And now you propose to fully recover these islands, I am afraid it will be very difficult."

"Challenges come only when there are difficulties. Although there are certain difficulties and risks, compared with the benefits obtained, these are insignificant." Jiang Chen replied with a smile: "Another one, after such a fight with us For many years, the domestic economy of Nanman has been basically on the verge of collapse, so they will not fight a big battle with us. Moreover, their current defense center is in the Bei* Gulf and the northern defense line, because they are afraid that we will launch an attack and attack them. The capital. So in our opinion, their strength in this sea area is very limited. As for the air force, although we cannot provide air cover for our ships and troops due to the range of fighter jets, I heard that our latest development and improvement The J-1B has just passed the design and finalization (Note [-], and this fighter is said to be able to meet our support missions in the southern waters. In addition, in fact, the Nanban does not have any air force, and they are all rags. And they are all deployed in their north Near the capital, to deal with our air force. If we really want to launch an operation, as long as our air force is more active, I think it will be enough to attract these junks.)”

The old man smiled when he heard the words, but did not express his opinion. Instead, he said to Jiang Chen: "This matter is very complicated, and we need to study it carefully. You must keep the content of our conversation today confidential. Your thoughts on this aspect and what you just said are all written and submitted in a report. Alright, we’re almost there, so get off the car in front.”

"Yes!" Jiang Chen nodded upon hearing this.Since the old man said so, Jiang Chen didn't want to get entangled in this aspect. It's just such a good opportunity. I hope he can play a role this time and save some regrets for future generations.

Note 1: NO.14 in March [-] was the Naval War in the South, and on March [-], the design of J-[-]B was finalized.

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