Riverside police

While Han Yuhe and some officers and soldiers of the formation were visiting the Cape of Good Hope, South African Navy Commander Simpson Anderson arrived in Cape Town to visit the "Shen Zheng" ship.

When Han Yu returned to the ship after visiting Cape Hope, he received an order from his superiors to quickly get dressed and attend a dinner hosted by the South African Navy for the Chinese Navy formation.

Tours to the Cape of Good Hope are conducted in batches. As soon as Vice Captain Li, who was staying on board the ship today, got on the bus, he said excitedly: "Han Da, Staff Officer Wu, and Commander Anderson spoke very highly of our Shenzhen ship and praised our ship for not only It is large in scale, advanced in design, and has a high level of science and technology and combat capabilities. It can be seen that China's modernization level has reached a very high level."

"Really?" Staff Officer Wu asked happily: "Did Commander Anderson say anything else?"

"Yes," Vice Captain Li added with a smile: "He said that the officers and men driving the ships have considerable professional knowledge and skills, and he sincerely admires our fleet for daring to cross the waters of the Cape of Good Hope to visit South Africa this season."

The storms of the past few days were very severe.

Especially after a 100,000-ton oil tanker sank, the large-tonnage merchant ships of international shipping companies did not dare to cross the Cape of Good Hope. Some merchant ships came to nearby ports to take shelter, and some drifted in circles at sea in response to climate change. The small boats of the South African Navy cannot withstand strong winds and waves, so they can only stay in the military port.

Although the Chinese navy is not very powerful, its ships are not very advanced, and it has no previous experience in ocean navigation, it has now proven itself through actual actions. It is not easy to gain recognition from its counterparts in other countries.

Han Yu was as happy and proud from the bottom of his heart as Staff Wu.

The dinner was held at a base of the South African Navy. It included not only South African naval generals, but also officials from Cape Town. As usual, diplomats from several countries stationed in South Africa were invited.

General Simpson Anderson delivered a speech. He looked very excited: "Ladies and gentlemen, in my life, I have never started a formal speech with an apology. But today, before I make a formal speech, please allow me to General Zheng Nanwu, the commander of the Chinese naval fleet, and his subordinates apologize..."

The words of the South African Navy Commander shocked everyone, and many female guests even showed frightened expressions.

Staff Wu did not understand English, so he asked in a low voice before the translator could speak: "Han Da, what is General Anderson talking about?"

Han Yu calmed down and said calmly: "He said he was late, but there was a reason for being late. After the plane he and his wife took off yesterday, an engine malfunctioned, and they had no choice but to return and risk landing. I came here after the emergency repairs were completed and we took off again."

This is risking your life!

Staff Officer Wu was secretly frightened when he heard this. Chief of Staff Zheng came to the stage to deliver a speech. He cleverly took over the topic from General Simpson Anderson and said: "When we heard about your commander's thrilling aerial encounter just now, we felt frightened for him. When we hear this, When the plane landed safely, we felt really lucky for him..."

The chief's few opening remarks won warm applause from the officers and soldiers of China and South Africa.

In a free and relaxed environment, soldiers from the two countries talked enthusiastically and laughed...

It can be seen that the South African Navy, regardless of senior officers, ordinary officers, soldiers, whites or blacks, has begun to understand the Chinese Navy.

Their friendship and admiration are beyond words.

This situation made Han Yu truly realize that only those who are self-respecting and self-reliant can win the respect of others!

As Staff Officer Wu said before, the international community is very concerned about the crash of the Russian Navy submarine, and diplomats from several countries attending the dinner are discussing it again.

The Russian diplomat in South Africa soon became the "star" of the banquet and was "besieged" by diplomats from more than a dozen countries who were invited. Media reporters also chased the Russian diplomat and even questioned him.

The Russian diplomat kept a straight face and said "no comment" no matter who asked.

Chief of Staff Zheng listened with a smile and did not express any opinions on this topic.

Whether asked by diplomats from European and American countries stationed in South Africa or faced by media reporters, they all responded on the grounds that the formation had been sailing at sea some time ago and was not well-informed and did not know the specific situation.

Diplomats from several European and American developed countries reacted fiercely, going so far as to accuse Russia in front of Russian diplomats of not being open and transparent about this major incident that is related to the safety of all mankind. Claiming that they have conclusive evidence that something happened to a Russian nuclear submarine, Russia has not announced the circumstances of the accident until today.

If the host hadn't smoothed things over in time, a nice reception would have turned into a denunciation meeting.

After attending the reception banquet, Han Yu was about to get on the bus back to the pier when Han Yu was called by Chief of Staff Zheng to get into the car arranged by the embassy.

This car was flying the Chinese flag, and the driver was a staff member of the embassy. Han Yu had seen it a few days ago.

But tonight, Military Attaché Yang actually drove the car himself.

Han Yu felt strange and asked nervously as soon as he got in the car: "Chief, what's the matter?"

Chief of Staff Zheng sighed lightly and said solemnly: "The Russian submarine Kursk really crashed. According to reliable information, the accident was caused by a torpedo explosion that triggered a series of ammunition explosions, which eventually led to the sinking of the entire submarine. There were more than a hundred people on board. All officers and soldiers were killed, and no one survived.”

It turns out it’s true, it turns out it’s not groundless.

The South China Sea Fleet also has submarines, and the big sharks that participated in the transshipment were in the South China Sea Fleet's combat sequence.

Han Yu could understand the chief's mood at this moment. He was silent for a moment and asked: "The Kursk submarine is a nuclear submarine. Did the nuclear reactor on the ship explode? Did it cause a nuclear leak?"

"I don't know yet, but I think there shouldn't be. Otherwise, the United States, Britain, France and other countries will definitely be unable to sit still."

"That's good."

Han Yu thought about it and then said: "Even if a nuclear leak occurs, it should not have a big impact on us in China. After all, the accident happened in the Arctic Ocean, far away from us. Besides, the United States has conducted several nuclear explosion tests in the sea before, and even Those decommissioned ships were pulled over and used as targets."

Chief of Staff Zheng did not expect Han Yu to say this. He was stunned and asked: "Xianyu, do you know why I mentioned this to you?"

"Why?"

"I arranged for you to call home a few days ago. Have you contacted the East China Sea Fleet?"

"No."

"No?"

Han Yu suddenly realized what the chief wanted to ask and said hurriedly: "I didn't call the East China Sea Fleet, but I contacted the political commissar of our rescue ship brigade. Chief, did I leak the secret while making an international long distance call?"

"No, besides, the accident on the Russian submarine is not a military secret." Chief of Staff Zheng took a message from the captain sitting in the co-pilot and handed it to Han Yu: "This is from the East China Sea Fleet Command. your."

You won’t know it until you see it, but you will be surprised when you see it.

The East China Sea Fleet Command attached great importance to the Binjiang Naval Reserve Rescue Ship Group's report on how to study how to rescue submarines. Not only did it agree with the rescue ship group's idea, it even sent an encrypted telegram to the visiting fleet with the approval of the Navy Headquarters, ordering Han Yu After completing the garrison liaison mission of the visiting formation, go to the fleet headquarters first.

Just as Han Yu was thinking about adjusting his itinerary after returning, Chief of Staff Zheng suddenly said: "Since you have such a good idea, why don't you tell me, why do you want to stay far away from the near?"

"Chief, you mean..."

"We also have submarines in our fleet, and we even have a main submarine that you participated in the transfer back then. You have the resources and technical strength, and we have the submarines to cooperate. We can definitely do it together!"

The chief turned out to be unhappy because of this.

Han Yu reacted and quickly explained: "Chief, not to mention rescuing submarines, even rescuing ordinary surface ships also pays attention to timeliness. My resources are all in Binjiang. If this thing is really done, our rescue ship brigade really needs to be done." It has certain rescue capabilities, but the rescue range can only cover at most a quarter of the sea area defended by the East China Sea Fleet."

The army's funds are tight, and the military expenditure is not enough for combat troops, and it is impossible to use it for rescue and construction.

Chief of Staff Zheng was really envious of the East China Sea Fleet. There was a reserve officer like Han Yu who had both resources and abilities and was really capable of getting things done. He was silent for a moment and said helplessly: "Rescue ships also need to have a home port. Think about us carefully. It’s a bit far away.”

"Chief, I will try to do it when I get back. If I can really do it, I will accumulate some experience. I will summarize it and report to you as soon as possible."

"Okay, I believe you can do it!"

"Thank you, chief, for trusting me. I will work hard."

"I should be the one thanking you." Chief of Staff Zheng patted Han Yu's arm. After thinking about it, he smiled and said: "Although we are far away, it is usually unrealistic to hold joint exercises. But if there is a major operation in the future, we can definitely invite You cooperate. When the time comes, don’t say you don’t know me or don’t give me face.”

Han Yu did not expect that the chief would think so highly of him, and said hurriedly: "Chief, our Binjiang Naval Reserve Rescue Ship Group is a reserve force of the Navy Headquarters, not a reserve force of the East China Sea Fleet. The outstanding officers and soldiers of our brigade are all from the headquarters If you don’t believe me about the selection, you can ask Political Commissar Shen and Staff Officer Wu.”

"Okay, then we've settled on this. If there is really a big operation in the future, I will definitely ask my superiors for instructions and let your team cooperate. When the time comes, we will continue to fight side by side."

"yes!"

"By the way, did you really bring only five hundred yuan with you this time?"

Han Yu couldn't keep up with the chief's thinking. He never expected that the chief would ask this. He said with an embarrassed look: "I only brought five hundred. Because I was in a hurry, I didn't bother to go to the bank to exchange for foreign currency before I came. "

Even if you don't come in a hurry, how many US dollars can you exchange for five hundred yuan?

Chief of Staff Zheng couldn't help but smile and said: "Xianyu, your wife is very strict in financial management."

It's true that good things don't go out, and embarrassing things spread thousands of miles, and they actually reached the ears of the chief.

Han Yu was extremely embarrassed and explained with a wry smile: "Chief, it's none of my wife's business. Even though she is serving as the deputy mayor of a county-level city, she is actually more economical than me. You may not believe it, she I don’t even have more than a hundred yuan on me.”

"She is a city leader. Does a city leader need to bring money when she goes out?"

"..."

Facing the chief's unabashed ridicule, Han Yu was speechless for a moment.