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Chapter 463: Sweeping the Rebels, Planting the Flag on Dragon Claw Island
Once there is support from the East Wasteland Air Self-Defense Force and the Eagle Tribe garrison, there will be changes in the elimination of the rebels on Dragon Claw Island.

This variable is quite unfavorable for the task force tasked with sweeping out the rebels, so they must do everything they can to keep the enemy planes out of the line of fire.

Fortunately, Zhou Qinglei equipped them with a 052-ton destroyer and three 304Ds as auxiliary ships. The vertical launch units of the four ships reached a terrifying 101, not to mention the Haihongqi air defense missiles carried on the ships.

Even if divided by two, there are still more than 150 anti-aircraft missiles left.

This number of air defense missiles is enough to deal with invading enemies.

They roared one by one, determined to stop the fighter planes of the two tribes outside the sea boundary line even if they died, and never let them cross the line.

At this time, Zhou Qinglei's sonorous and powerful voice was heard again in the communication channel.

"Old Chen, Old Li, you will lead your 052D battle group to deploy in the southern part of Longzhua Island and be responsible for attacking the military base in the south."

"Lao Sun, Lao Ma, you will lead your 052D battle group to be deployed in the southwest of Longzhua Island and be responsible for the military base there."

"Lao Gao, my unit is responsible for attacking the military base in the northeast."

"Lao Mao, Lao Zhu, you lead your 052D battle group to deploy to the west of Longzhua Island. Take charge of the west and assist the army's sea crossing operations! Intercept ground and air firepower as much as possible."

"The northern military base will be in charge of the eight Type 8Cs! The Type 052Cs will continue to conduct military exercises to confuse the enemy and launch an attack immediately when the time is up."

"Everyone, our goal is to destroy as many important military strongholds of the rebels in the four directions as possible."

"We must also destroy as many air force bases and combat-ready highway runways as possible!"

"Does everyone understand?"

In the communication channel, everyone responded in unison: "Understood!"

As the order was issued, all participating warships began to move towards the target sea areas according to the deployment.

This time, even combat ships such as 051C and 052 were pulled out to perform fire support missions. Although these warships are only at the quasi-third-generation level, the firepower of their equipment is also quite fierce.

The battle groups located in the southwest and northwest have very heavy tasks to undertake. They not only have to attack the rebel military bases, but also have to support the western battle group.

All of a sudden, the navy became the busiest branch of the military, and was almost overwhelmed.

But for the sake of the overall situation and to minimize the losses of the army when launching cross-sea operations, we have to do this. Those who are capable should do more work.

All those warships have been deployed, and the entire Dragon Claw Island has been completely surrounded in an instant. Now we are just waiting for the order to be given!

Zhou Qinglei was not worried about the rebels on Dragon Claw Island. What he was really worried about was to confront the air reinforcement battle group composed of the East Wilderness Air Self-Defense Force and the Eagle Tribe garrison.

Although it is equipped with a 052-ton destroyer and the D as an auxiliary, no one can guarantee that there will be no accidents!
After all, once a war breaks out, there will be no time to replenish ammunition when the troops are in combat mode.

In fact, under normal circumstances, it would be very good if the warship could fire all its missiles.

Therefore, what Zhou Qinglei was worried about was that the pressure on the battle group to meet the reinforcements was too great. If they had to hold out for another hour, the ammunition would not be enough for a thorough battle.

If he had two or three 10,000-ton destroyers, he would be able to rest easy.

For this purpose, Zhou Qinglei had to set up a separate communication channel.

"Captain Guo, you are under the greatest pressure. You are very likely to face a powerful air force like the Eagle Tribe, so I need you to be extra cautious."

"My task for you is to hold on for one more hour."

Zhou Qinglei's voice immediately reached all the participating ships of the Northeast Battle Group.

As the acting captain of a 10,000-ton destroyer, Guo Chengjun was naturally very clear about what kind of powerful opponent he was about to face, so he did not dare to be careless at all.

"Please rest assured, Commander-in-Chief, our Northeastern Battle Group will never retreat!"

"Even if we die in battle, we will never let enemy planes cross our sea borders!"

Soon, very encouraging military orders were delivered one after another. Zhou Qinglei was very excited after hearing them, and his heart was half relieved. He chose to fully believe that Guo Chengjun and his men would be able to complete the task of blocking the enemy's support very well.

At the same time, at the southern military base, fighter jets were parked neatly on the runway, and maintenance personnel were busy giving the fighter jets the final physical examination.

The ammunition personnel were on hand to load the latest weapons and ammunition onto the fighter planes.

Even the air is filled with a busy atmosphere, tense yet orderly.

The transport planes that have gathered from all directions have also arrived. They are about to carry out the army's air delivery mission and parachute directly into the relevant combat areas on Longzhua Island.

At the air force base, six thousand fully armed army soldiers are ready.

They are the warriors who are about to airdrop onto Longzhua Island. They are also the first combat corps to arrive at Longzhua Island, equipped with light and heavy firepower.

"Comrades, we are the first group of warriors to arrive at Dragon Claw Island. I hope that after you land, you will turn into tigers, pounce on the enemy, and crush the rebels' bones!"

"In a word, show the momentum of our division!"

After the commander finished the mobilization, almost every soldier started shouting. They were all full of fighting spirit and their blood was boiling!

"Yes!"

All the soldiers shouted in unison, with great momentum, breaking through the sky!
“Get on board!
At the command, the troops quickly divided into several small teams and ran towards the transport plane.

Another group is special forces members who have boarded a number of armed helicopters. They are about to land vertically on the key positions of the rebels and give them the most deadly attack.

And on that long coastline, batches of landing troops were quickly boarding the ships.

At the port, various types of main battle equipment and heavy weapons such as tanks and armored vehicles are being driven into the belly of the large ship in an orderly manner. They will land on Longzhua Island as soon as possible.

The multi-functional ships will go first, followed by the roll-on/roll-off ships. Once the rebels’ firepower is suppressed, they will immediately organize a sea crossing operation and land on the beach.

As groups of steel warriors board the ship, the prelude to a major battle to wipe out the rebels is slowly unfolding.

This is a military action that cannot be changed by personal will.

Five minutes before the navy launches its general attack.

All participating battle groups have arrived at the designated sea area, only about thirty kilometers away from the rebel military base where they are about to launch an attack.

This is a relatively safe area outside the range of shore artillery.

This distance is just outside the field of view of investigators using a telescope.

Ship 123, after checking the time, Zhou Qinglei picked up the microphone.

"Countdown 5 minutes, each battle group please report the situation."

The response came quickly.

"Report, the Southern Battle Group has been deployed! Radar has locked onto the rebel headquarters."

"Report, the Southwestern Battle Group has been deployed! Lock down the rebel ports and military strongholds."

"Report, the Western Battle Group has been deployed! Lock on to the airport."

"Report, the Northern Battle Group has been deployed! Radar has locked onto the missile position."

"The Guangfu has arrived at the designated sea area..."

Zhou Qinglei's ship 123 is stationed in the northeast: "Our troops have been deployed!"

"very good."

"Now everyone, check the time."

The order was issued, and all the captains of the participating ships checked the time. "All troops stand by, when the time comes, listen to the order and open fire!"

"Roger that!"

This time the navy has been mobilized in full force, and almost all of them are modern warships, and their combat capability is absolutely top-notch!
Although the number of warships is not large, it is enough to deal with the rebels on Dragon Claw Island.

Of course, if there were more of them, it would be easier to wipe out the rebels.

At this moment, the military bases in all directions of Longzhua Island are still following the same work and rest schedule as usual. Except for the northern military base which has to keep an eye on the 052C battleship group conducting military exercises, the other military bases are relatively relaxed.

The rebels had no idea that the Longxia Navy was planning a devastating attack on them.

Once fired, there will be unexpected effects!
Everything is ready, just waiting for the order.

As the deployment was in place, the dark clouds of war hanging over Dragon Claw Island became thicker and thicker, as if the air was beginning to be filled with the smell of gunpowder.

Finally, the time came and the order arrived. Zhou Qinglei decisively issued the combat order, and the warships in four directions opened fire together!
Around half past eleven, at the military base in the northwest of Longzhua Island.

"Why hasn't the Longxia Navy finished its military exercise yet?"

The base commander glanced at the radar screen, frowned and said unhappily.

"Report, not clear."

A staff officer changed the subject and said, "A few hours ago, we received news from the northeastern base that some ships participating in the military exercise have left one after another and their whereabouts are unknown."

"Based on our analysis, we estimate that they are preparing to disband."

Hearing these words, the commander couldn't help but feel relieved. It was finally over.

"It's good that the military exercise is about to end."

As soon as he finished speaking, there was an extremely anxious cry from the radar monitor.

"Report, missiles are coming!"

"Distance 30 kilometers, speed 1.7 Mach!"

The commander was extremely shocked and had no idea what was going on.

How come missiles suddenly attacked?

Have you seen a ghost?

"Did you see that wrong?"

The commander asked subconsciously.

He immediately rushed to the radar screen as fast as he could and was immediately frightened by the scene in front of him.

"Report! A total of three missiles were found!"

The radar monitor's report completely stunned the commander.

Why did the enemy suddenly attack out of nowhere?

Who is the enemy?
Not sure at all.

And it’s only 30 kilometers. At this distance, it is naturally invisible to the naked eye, but it can be detected by radar.

Why was he not discovered until the moment the other side opened fire?
At this moment, countless questions lingered in the commander's mind, but there was no response.

"Enemy attack! This is an enemy attack!"

The adjutant suddenly shouted at this time that he found the missile was heading towards them, and the base was instantly in chaos.

Almost at the same time, the battle groups deployed in four directions opened fire at the same time!
The flames from the missiles in the four directions of Longzhua Island instantly lit up half the sky!
On the other side, just a few minutes before Army Chief Deng Zhenhua gave the order to open fire.

Inside the Southern Military Region Command Center.

The staff officer suddenly walked up to Deng Zhenhua and reported, "Commander, General Xue is here."

Hearing that Xue Shuaigu was coming, Deng Zhenhua was slightly startled. He quickly dropped the work at hand and handed it over to the deputy commander.

"Lao Liu, Dingping, General Xue is here. Let's go and greet him."

The group quickly stood up and went to greet them.

But just as he reached the door of the conference room, he saw Xue Shuai and a strange middle-aged man in an executive jacket walking towards him.

"Xue Shuai!"

Deng Zhenhua and the other three greeted in unison.

"Comrade Zhenhua, Comrade Huaming, you have all worked hard."

When Xue Shuai was greeting the two, he suddenly discovered that Su Dingping was also there. He immediately smiled warmly, "Dingping is here too. Thank you for your hard work."

Su Dingping immediately said: "It's not hard."

"Come, let me introduce you. This is Representative Hu sent by the higher-ups."

After listening to Xue Shuai's introduction, Deng Zhenhua and Liu Huaming looked at each other and were about to greet each other, but before they could open their mouths, Representative Hu spoke first.

"We are just here to take a look and will never interfere with your actions."

Xue Shuai also spoke at this time.

"That's right, this time we will just watch from the sidelines, and the command is still in your hands!"

Hearing this, Deng Zhenhua, Liu Huaming and others immediately breathed a sigh of relief.

They were not afraid that General Xue would interfere. After all, they were all military personnel and knew each other. Their command capabilities were there and they would naturally not make wrong decisions. However, the same could not be said for others.

What's more, at this critical moment, the arrow is on the string, and the change of command is a taboo in military strategy.

Now that Xue Shuai has made his statement, the two of them can let go and do their best.

In fact, the two men had some suspicion that Representative Hu was the military supervisor, and the reason why General Xue followed him was purely to prevent the military supervisor from interfering with their combat operations.

Everyone returned to the conference room. Deng Zhenhua wanted to give the chief seat to Xue Shuai, but was rejected by the latter.

Xue Shuai, who was sitting next to him, glanced at Liu Huaming and Deng Zhenhua.

"I came here to convey a spirit."

"There is only one requirement, which is to avoid casualties among ordinary people. After all, most people still have the same identity."

"As for the rebels, let's ignore them, especially those mentioned in the previous documents."

The reason why Xue Shuai chose to give the chief position to Deng Zhenhua was to show the two of them that he would do what he said and would never interfere with their command!

Deng Zhenhua said quickly: "Please rest assured, Mr. Xue and Representative Hu, we have made all the necessary preparations."

"Our targets were all military bases and stubborn insurgents. There were no targeted operations against ordinary people."

"We have always deeply implemented the long-standing tradition of our army and have not harmed civilians."

Xue Shuai turned his head to look at Representative Hu and nodded slightly.

In fact, he knew very well in his heart that the rebels on the island were extremely vicious and cruel, and had lost their humanity. If ordinary people were to be used as human shields, then would the military operation to wipe out the rebels on the island be able to proceed?
(End of this chapter)