The aircraft carrier has been launched into the water, and you still call it a toy?
Chapter 148 Aircraft Carrier Formation!
Chapter 148 Aircraft Carrier Formation!
This container ship is of great value.
Once hijacked, at least you can get a ransom of more than ten million dollars!
Originally, he and the pirate gang had finished the vote, and after the ransom was distributed, he estimated that as an insider, he could get at least a million dollars.
Even now people from the 'Sailors' pirate gang have joined in.
The ransom was diluted quite a bit.
But at least he can get hundreds of thousands of dollars in ransom,
Compared with being an armed security guard, I don't know how much higher!
Although their security company asked the cargo ship for 70 knives a day.
But the escort fee is not much in his hands.
So no matter what, he has to do this vote!
Think of this.
The bearded man hesitated, and looked at Wang Changfu.
I am going to stimulate these people verbally.
But don't wait for him to say anything.
Wang Changfu suddenly remembered something, and immediately shouted loudly:
"Everyone hold on, we can be rescued!"
"Our new aircraft carrier in Daxia is training in the nearby waters!"
"After receiving our distress message, the aircraft carrier formation will definitely come!!"
This voice not only made the bearded man stop in an instant when he wanted to move.
It also stunned everyone else on board!
Daxia's aircraft carrier formation! ?
Why does it sound so magical! ?
It is true that Daxia has an aircraft carrier.
But didn't Daxia's aircraft carrier usually leave the first island chain in the past? ?
How could it be possible to go to such a distant sea area for training! ?
News about the Great Xia Aircraft Carrier.
The cognition of most Waiguo people is still in the era of seesaw aircraft carrier.
There are only some netizens who often use oil pipes and are interested in aircraft carriers.
Only then did I know some news about Daxia's new aircraft carrier.
And the captain Wang Changfu, besides being the captain of an ocean-going freighter, is also a military fan!
Just some time ago, I saw the news that Daxia's new aircraft carrier went to sea for training.
A recent appearance.
It is in the sea area near here!
The distance may be hundreds of nautical miles, but it will definitely not be too far!
Under normal circumstances, even if you receive a distress signal from a merchant ship, it will be too late to rescue!
But Daxia's aircraft carrier formation is different!
There are carrier-based aircraft on the aircraft carrier! !
Especially as an early warning aircraft for regional air and sea early warning, electronic reconnaissance, and air command.
After getting the distress signal and confirming their coordinates, they can definitely be found easily!
Just spot them.
There is no need to wait for the warship to escort, the fighter plane can arrive first!
Wang Changfu was also in a hurry when he suddenly remembered that he had just seen the news about Daxia's new aircraft carrier not long ago.
Think about it now.
It may be their only chance to win the rescue of the aircraft carrier formation!
Captain Wang Changfu was a little excited and even excited.
Not just him.
People around, especially those armed security guards.
Hearing Wang Changfu say that Daxia's aircraft carrier formation is training nearby, he immediately became energetic!
Compared to leaving fate in the hands of pirates.
Great Xia Navy is definitely their best talisman! !
So except for the bearded man who was shocked by the news of the Great Xia aircraft carrier.
The other four armed security guards all cheered.
"Wang, is everything you said true!?"
"Daxia's aircraft carrier formation is nearby!?"
"Then send a distress signal quickly!!"
"I believe that Daxia's aircraft carrier formation will definitely come to rescue us after receiving the distress signal!"
Several security guards said one after another as if they had grasped the last straw.
The words that the bearded man said before, although they also played some role.
However, as the armed security guards of the escort, they have heard a lot about pirates before.
Especially some of the more vicious pirate gangs.
That style of acting is extremely ruthless!
Some pirate leaders themselves were soldiers.
When I was a pirate back then, it was also because of some trivial matters that I directly beat my immediate boss!
After that, I don't know how many times I killed people in the process of hijacking merchant ships!
Even if it is already in the process of negotiating with the shipowner, if something goes wrong, the crew may be killed to vent their anger!
That's why people have deep doubts about the bearded man's saying that if you don't resist, you'll be fine!
The most important thing.
Once you are hijacked by pirates, it doesn't mean that if you are hijacked today, the ransom will be released tomorrow!
This process is quite long!
In many cases, it can take several months at every turn!
Not a few days!
That's a few months!
During the period of negotiation between the pirates and the shipowner, the ship and cargo will be seized by the pirates, and the crew will also be taken into custody as hostages!
Such a long time is like being imprisoned by pirates.
It's chilling to think about!
Because no one can tell what will happen in these few months.
What if the talks between the two sides collapse! ?
Pirates may tear tickets at any time!
No one can rely on the character of pirates!
Moreover, during the negotiation process, if the pirates had any problems, they would often take their anger out on the hostages!
Beating, scolding and insulting are considered light!
Under such circumstances, who would not resist, and obediently let others be slaughtered! ?
It was because of what the bearded man said just now that everyone was a little scared, and that's why they were so flustered.
Now think about it.
It is absolutely not advisable to catch it with nothing!
The best way is to call for help first, then run away while holding down the pirates!
Think of this.
Wang Changfu shouted again: "Left full rudder! Forward four!!"
This was said to the helmsman.
After speaking, he looked again at the five armed security guards including the bearded man.
"I will trouble you next time, guard the deck!"
Hear this.
The bearded man's heart suddenly sank.
If Wang Changfu wanted to sail away, wouldn't his plan come to nothing?
He immediately wanted to draw out his gun and kill Wang Changfu.
But when he saw that the other four security guards had nodded and were ready to act.
In an instant, it was like pouring a basin of cold water!
He is alone!
And there are four security guards with guns on board!
Most importantly, those four security guards were not in the same camp as him!
obviously!
What the captain Wang Changfu said just now has already moved the four security guards!
If he shot and killed Wang Changfu.
The other four security guards might shoot him!
No matter how awesome he is, he doesn't dare to say that he can kill five!
How to do! ?
The bearded man was very anxious!
He forced himself to calm down and think about how to deal with it.
Soon he thought of one thing.
The speed of this freighter is about 15 knots.
The speedboats commonly used by pirates have a speed of at least 30-40 knots!
It is a breeze to catch up with the freighter!
With the speed of the freighter at 15 knots, it is not difficult for the pirates to climb the ship.
Even if there are security guards guarding the deck with guns.
But his current identity is also a member of the security guard!
As long as he communicates well with the pirates.
Just let the pirates board the ship from the area he guards!
As long as the pirates board the ship, the huge number advantage can be reflected!
This freighter is not at the mercy of anyone! ?
"You two guard the bow deck, you two guard the side!"
"I guard the stern!"
The bearded man did his tricks and arranged the respective positions of the security guards.
No matter what he said now, his identity was still the captain of these escort security guards.
So for his assigned tasks.
The other four security guards had no objections.
In theory.
Staying at the stern is more likely to be attacked.
Since the bearded man volunteered to stay at the stern, of course they had no objections.
I saw several security guards who agreed with my opinion.
Wang Changfu was very happy.
At this time, most of the crew members on board have gone to the safety cabin.
Apart from the captain Wang Changfu, the only ones left outside were the helmsman, the chief engineer and a few crew members driving the freighter.
inside the cab.
Wang Changfu looked at the first officer: "Has the distress signal been sent?"
The first mate nodded: "It has been sent, but I haven't received a response yet, it may be too late..."
Wang Changfu waved his hand and said, "Continue sending! Whether it's the nearby ports or other ships, we must remind them..."
"Keep going!!"
Soon, under his command, the freighter began to advance at full speed.
Generally, the speed of a freighter is 15-20 knots.
Their ship is full of containers, and even at full speed, it can only have a speed of 18 knots at most.
The pirate speedboat that was faintly visible just now is still clearly visible today.
There were even rattling gunshots from the nearest pirate ship!
In the middle of the night environment.
The pirates fired and fired, which was more of a psychological deterrent.
Whether they can hit the person on the freighter is not within their consideration.
The armed security guards on the freighter were not to be outdone amidst the dense gunfire.
When he got the chance, he fired a few shots in the direction of the pirate ship.
But it was so dark that there was no accuracy.
Moreover, the pirate ship is fast and very flexible, making it even more difficult to fight.
When getting closer to the freighter.
A pirate picked up a bazooka, pointed it at the freighter, and pulled the trigger!
Accompanied by whoosh.
Then a burst of explosion sounded between the containers on the freighter!
Such a big movement made the people on the boat a little frightened.
But at this time, the freighter must not stop!
Once you stop, all the hard work you put in before is over!
Under the command of the captain.
The freighter kept maneuvering.
But because the tonnage of the freighter is too large.
It seems that these maneuvers look a bit bloated and clumsy.
But it finally made it impossible for the two pirate speedboats who wanted to board the ship on the side to stick to the side of the ship.
The security guards on the side were hiding behind a pile of containers.
Make sure that as long as the pirate speedboat approaches, fire violently at the pirate boat!
The pirate speedboat chased for nearly two hours.
Leng is failed to board the ship.
It will be dawn in a while.
The pirates also became anxious.
And fired a bazooka again, bombarding the freighter!
at this time.
At the rear of the freighter.
The bearded man took out his phone and dialed a number.
Just connected.
There was a yell on the phone.
"What's going on with you!?"
"Why is the freighter running now!!"
"We also encountered fierce resistance!"
"Can't you even handle this little thing!?"
The bearded man said helplessly, "Something went wrong, and I couldn't scare them off!"
"But that's okay!"
"You board from the rear of the freighter!"
"I'm waiting at the tail of the freighter to meet you now!"
Hear the words of the bearded man.
There was a burst of laughter on the phone: "Okay, Beard! Let's go to the tail of the freighter!"
Not long after.
Soon a pirate speedboat was biting the stern of the freighter.
And the speedboat was connected to the freighter with a cable throwing gun.
...
On the vast sea.
A giant aircraft carrier like a metal behemoth is sailing on the sea.
The aircraft carrier is brightly lit.
From time to time, fighter planes take off and land on the deck, conducting night take-off and landing training.
Jie Ge, who is the accompanying reporter this time.
After a day of live broadcasting, I was already tired and fell asleep.
but.
When a piercing siren sounded.
Jie Ge, who was sleeping, woke up immediately!
For military journalists, some common sense is still known.
This siren signaled an emergency!
Soon he got dressed, left the rest cabin, and ran towards the command center.
After coming to the command room.
He found that there were already many people in the command room.
Depending on the situation, it seems to be formulating some kind of battle plan.
"What happened!?"
"Do you still need me to report?"
Brother Jie was surprised, and asked quickly.
The captain, who was pointing on the electronic chart, looked up at Brother Jie, and frowned first.
But he quickly remembered something, and then said:
"In the nearby waters, a cargo ship of our Great Xia was attacked by pirates!"
"We're really working on a rescue plan!"
"You go too!"
"It's also a great opportunity to showcase!"
Brother Jie must have been shocked!
Pirates hijack the Daxia freighter! ?
Now Daxia's aircraft carrier formation is still training in this sea area, these pirates are really brave!
But since the distress signal has been received by the aircraft carrier formation.
That group of pirates are out of luck!
According to the formulated rescue plan, a total of four carrier-based aircraft were dispatched for this rescue!
Two medium-sized carrier-based fighter jets j35 are responsible for deterring pirate attacks!
A carrier-based tactical transport plane, carrying a small team of special forces, parachuted onto the Great Xia freighter.
Eliminate or capture pirates who may have boarded the ship!
The last shipboard ZH20 general-purpose helicopter is responsible for picking up the marines boarding the ship, treating possible wounded on the cargo ship, or transferring captured pirates.
And Jiege is riding in this ZH20.
The fighter planes soared into the sky one after another.
In front of the porthole of the helicopter, Jie Ge turned on the camera and the live broadcast on his mobile phone.
At first he thought.
In the middle of the night, there may not be many people coming to see it.
But unexpectedly.
The live broadcast just started!
The number of viewers has also increased from a few hundred to several thousand!
Soon it rose to tens of thousands!
And it keeps going up!
Obviously.
Brother Jie somewhat underestimated the daily schedule of netizens!
at the same time.
The dense barrage appeared on the screen of the mobile phone!
"!!!????"
"what's the situation!?"
"Fuck, Brother Jie! Why is it starting at this hour!?"
"Something must have happened!!!"
……
(End of this chapter)
This container ship is of great value.
Once hijacked, at least you can get a ransom of more than ten million dollars!
Originally, he and the pirate gang had finished the vote, and after the ransom was distributed, he estimated that as an insider, he could get at least a million dollars.
Even now people from the 'Sailors' pirate gang have joined in.
The ransom was diluted quite a bit.
But at least he can get hundreds of thousands of dollars in ransom,
Compared with being an armed security guard, I don't know how much higher!
Although their security company asked the cargo ship for 70 knives a day.
But the escort fee is not much in his hands.
So no matter what, he has to do this vote!
Think of this.
The bearded man hesitated, and looked at Wang Changfu.
I am going to stimulate these people verbally.
But don't wait for him to say anything.
Wang Changfu suddenly remembered something, and immediately shouted loudly:
"Everyone hold on, we can be rescued!"
"Our new aircraft carrier in Daxia is training in the nearby waters!"
"After receiving our distress message, the aircraft carrier formation will definitely come!!"
This voice not only made the bearded man stop in an instant when he wanted to move.
It also stunned everyone else on board!
Daxia's aircraft carrier formation! ?
Why does it sound so magical! ?
It is true that Daxia has an aircraft carrier.
But didn't Daxia's aircraft carrier usually leave the first island chain in the past? ?
How could it be possible to go to such a distant sea area for training! ?
News about the Great Xia Aircraft Carrier.
The cognition of most Waiguo people is still in the era of seesaw aircraft carrier.
There are only some netizens who often use oil pipes and are interested in aircraft carriers.
Only then did I know some news about Daxia's new aircraft carrier.
And the captain Wang Changfu, besides being the captain of an ocean-going freighter, is also a military fan!
Just some time ago, I saw the news that Daxia's new aircraft carrier went to sea for training.
A recent appearance.
It is in the sea area near here!
The distance may be hundreds of nautical miles, but it will definitely not be too far!
Under normal circumstances, even if you receive a distress signal from a merchant ship, it will be too late to rescue!
But Daxia's aircraft carrier formation is different!
There are carrier-based aircraft on the aircraft carrier! !
Especially as an early warning aircraft for regional air and sea early warning, electronic reconnaissance, and air command.
After getting the distress signal and confirming their coordinates, they can definitely be found easily!
Just spot them.
There is no need to wait for the warship to escort, the fighter plane can arrive first!
Wang Changfu was also in a hurry when he suddenly remembered that he had just seen the news about Daxia's new aircraft carrier not long ago.
Think about it now.
It may be their only chance to win the rescue of the aircraft carrier formation!
Captain Wang Changfu was a little excited and even excited.
Not just him.
People around, especially those armed security guards.
Hearing Wang Changfu say that Daxia's aircraft carrier formation is training nearby, he immediately became energetic!
Compared to leaving fate in the hands of pirates.
Great Xia Navy is definitely their best talisman! !
So except for the bearded man who was shocked by the news of the Great Xia aircraft carrier.
The other four armed security guards all cheered.
"Wang, is everything you said true!?"
"Daxia's aircraft carrier formation is nearby!?"
"Then send a distress signal quickly!!"
"I believe that Daxia's aircraft carrier formation will definitely come to rescue us after receiving the distress signal!"
Several security guards said one after another as if they had grasped the last straw.
The words that the bearded man said before, although they also played some role.
However, as the armed security guards of the escort, they have heard a lot about pirates before.
Especially some of the more vicious pirate gangs.
That style of acting is extremely ruthless!
Some pirate leaders themselves were soldiers.
When I was a pirate back then, it was also because of some trivial matters that I directly beat my immediate boss!
After that, I don't know how many times I killed people in the process of hijacking merchant ships!
Even if it is already in the process of negotiating with the shipowner, if something goes wrong, the crew may be killed to vent their anger!
That's why people have deep doubts about the bearded man's saying that if you don't resist, you'll be fine!
The most important thing.
Once you are hijacked by pirates, it doesn't mean that if you are hijacked today, the ransom will be released tomorrow!
This process is quite long!
In many cases, it can take several months at every turn!
Not a few days!
That's a few months!
During the period of negotiation between the pirates and the shipowner, the ship and cargo will be seized by the pirates, and the crew will also be taken into custody as hostages!
Such a long time is like being imprisoned by pirates.
It's chilling to think about!
Because no one can tell what will happen in these few months.
What if the talks between the two sides collapse! ?
Pirates may tear tickets at any time!
No one can rely on the character of pirates!
Moreover, during the negotiation process, if the pirates had any problems, they would often take their anger out on the hostages!
Beating, scolding and insulting are considered light!
Under such circumstances, who would not resist, and obediently let others be slaughtered! ?
It was because of what the bearded man said just now that everyone was a little scared, and that's why they were so flustered.
Now think about it.
It is absolutely not advisable to catch it with nothing!
The best way is to call for help first, then run away while holding down the pirates!
Think of this.
Wang Changfu shouted again: "Left full rudder! Forward four!!"
This was said to the helmsman.
After speaking, he looked again at the five armed security guards including the bearded man.
"I will trouble you next time, guard the deck!"
Hear this.
The bearded man's heart suddenly sank.
If Wang Changfu wanted to sail away, wouldn't his plan come to nothing?
He immediately wanted to draw out his gun and kill Wang Changfu.
But when he saw that the other four security guards had nodded and were ready to act.
In an instant, it was like pouring a basin of cold water!
He is alone!
And there are four security guards with guns on board!
Most importantly, those four security guards were not in the same camp as him!
obviously!
What the captain Wang Changfu said just now has already moved the four security guards!
If he shot and killed Wang Changfu.
The other four security guards might shoot him!
No matter how awesome he is, he doesn't dare to say that he can kill five!
How to do! ?
The bearded man was very anxious!
He forced himself to calm down and think about how to deal with it.
Soon he thought of one thing.
The speed of this freighter is about 15 knots.
The speedboats commonly used by pirates have a speed of at least 30-40 knots!
It is a breeze to catch up with the freighter!
With the speed of the freighter at 15 knots, it is not difficult for the pirates to climb the ship.
Even if there are security guards guarding the deck with guns.
But his current identity is also a member of the security guard!
As long as he communicates well with the pirates.
Just let the pirates board the ship from the area he guards!
As long as the pirates board the ship, the huge number advantage can be reflected!
This freighter is not at the mercy of anyone! ?
"You two guard the bow deck, you two guard the side!"
"I guard the stern!"
The bearded man did his tricks and arranged the respective positions of the security guards.
No matter what he said now, his identity was still the captain of these escort security guards.
So for his assigned tasks.
The other four security guards had no objections.
In theory.
Staying at the stern is more likely to be attacked.
Since the bearded man volunteered to stay at the stern, of course they had no objections.
I saw several security guards who agreed with my opinion.
Wang Changfu was very happy.
At this time, most of the crew members on board have gone to the safety cabin.
Apart from the captain Wang Changfu, the only ones left outside were the helmsman, the chief engineer and a few crew members driving the freighter.
inside the cab.
Wang Changfu looked at the first officer: "Has the distress signal been sent?"
The first mate nodded: "It has been sent, but I haven't received a response yet, it may be too late..."
Wang Changfu waved his hand and said, "Continue sending! Whether it's the nearby ports or other ships, we must remind them..."
"Keep going!!"
Soon, under his command, the freighter began to advance at full speed.
Generally, the speed of a freighter is 15-20 knots.
Their ship is full of containers, and even at full speed, it can only have a speed of 18 knots at most.
The pirate speedboat that was faintly visible just now is still clearly visible today.
There were even rattling gunshots from the nearest pirate ship!
In the middle of the night environment.
The pirates fired and fired, which was more of a psychological deterrent.
Whether they can hit the person on the freighter is not within their consideration.
The armed security guards on the freighter were not to be outdone amidst the dense gunfire.
When he got the chance, he fired a few shots in the direction of the pirate ship.
But it was so dark that there was no accuracy.
Moreover, the pirate ship is fast and very flexible, making it even more difficult to fight.
When getting closer to the freighter.
A pirate picked up a bazooka, pointed it at the freighter, and pulled the trigger!
Accompanied by whoosh.
Then a burst of explosion sounded between the containers on the freighter!
Such a big movement made the people on the boat a little frightened.
But at this time, the freighter must not stop!
Once you stop, all the hard work you put in before is over!
Under the command of the captain.
The freighter kept maneuvering.
But because the tonnage of the freighter is too large.
It seems that these maneuvers look a bit bloated and clumsy.
But it finally made it impossible for the two pirate speedboats who wanted to board the ship on the side to stick to the side of the ship.
The security guards on the side were hiding behind a pile of containers.
Make sure that as long as the pirate speedboat approaches, fire violently at the pirate boat!
The pirate speedboat chased for nearly two hours.
Leng is failed to board the ship.
It will be dawn in a while.
The pirates also became anxious.
And fired a bazooka again, bombarding the freighter!
at this time.
At the rear of the freighter.
The bearded man took out his phone and dialed a number.
Just connected.
There was a yell on the phone.
"What's going on with you!?"
"Why is the freighter running now!!"
"We also encountered fierce resistance!"
"Can't you even handle this little thing!?"
The bearded man said helplessly, "Something went wrong, and I couldn't scare them off!"
"But that's okay!"
"You board from the rear of the freighter!"
"I'm waiting at the tail of the freighter to meet you now!"
Hear the words of the bearded man.
There was a burst of laughter on the phone: "Okay, Beard! Let's go to the tail of the freighter!"
Not long after.
Soon a pirate speedboat was biting the stern of the freighter.
And the speedboat was connected to the freighter with a cable throwing gun.
...
On the vast sea.
A giant aircraft carrier like a metal behemoth is sailing on the sea.
The aircraft carrier is brightly lit.
From time to time, fighter planes take off and land on the deck, conducting night take-off and landing training.
Jie Ge, who is the accompanying reporter this time.
After a day of live broadcasting, I was already tired and fell asleep.
but.
When a piercing siren sounded.
Jie Ge, who was sleeping, woke up immediately!
For military journalists, some common sense is still known.
This siren signaled an emergency!
Soon he got dressed, left the rest cabin, and ran towards the command center.
After coming to the command room.
He found that there were already many people in the command room.
Depending on the situation, it seems to be formulating some kind of battle plan.
"What happened!?"
"Do you still need me to report?"
Brother Jie was surprised, and asked quickly.
The captain, who was pointing on the electronic chart, looked up at Brother Jie, and frowned first.
But he quickly remembered something, and then said:
"In the nearby waters, a cargo ship of our Great Xia was attacked by pirates!"
"We're really working on a rescue plan!"
"You go too!"
"It's also a great opportunity to showcase!"
Brother Jie must have been shocked!
Pirates hijack the Daxia freighter! ?
Now Daxia's aircraft carrier formation is still training in this sea area, these pirates are really brave!
But since the distress signal has been received by the aircraft carrier formation.
That group of pirates are out of luck!
According to the formulated rescue plan, a total of four carrier-based aircraft were dispatched for this rescue!
Two medium-sized carrier-based fighter jets j35 are responsible for deterring pirate attacks!
A carrier-based tactical transport plane, carrying a small team of special forces, parachuted onto the Great Xia freighter.
Eliminate or capture pirates who may have boarded the ship!
The last shipboard ZH20 general-purpose helicopter is responsible for picking up the marines boarding the ship, treating possible wounded on the cargo ship, or transferring captured pirates.
And Jiege is riding in this ZH20.
The fighter planes soared into the sky one after another.
In front of the porthole of the helicopter, Jie Ge turned on the camera and the live broadcast on his mobile phone.
At first he thought.
In the middle of the night, there may not be many people coming to see it.
But unexpectedly.
The live broadcast just started!
The number of viewers has also increased from a few hundred to several thousand!
Soon it rose to tens of thousands!
And it keeps going up!
Obviously.
Brother Jie somewhat underestimated the daily schedule of netizens!
at the same time.
The dense barrage appeared on the screen of the mobile phone!
"!!!????"
"what's the situation!?"
"Fuck, Brother Jie! Why is it starting at this hour!?"
"Something must have happened!!!"
……
(End of this chapter)
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