285: Maritime Military Exercise, About to Begin!
On the boundless sea.
The fleet lined up gave the impression of sweeping away everything.
This was the prelude to the allied nations' joint military exercise.
After all.
Let alone thousands of warships, even thousands of soldiers, how to arrange them, how to form ranks, how to advance, and how to retreat were all major issues.
The complexity of thousands of warships was far greater than that of thousands of soldiers.
As the saying goes.
Amateurs watch the excitement, professionals watch the skill.
These neat and uniform fleets, at first glance, were indeed magnificent.
However, any military student who had spent a few years studying at a naval command academy could tell that this kind of synchronized advance and retreat formation, apart from being intimidating, was completely useless in battle, becoming easy targets.
Even the Japanese military of the past knew the "three-three" attack formation.
It should be known.
Fleets or armies needed to be arranged in formations, acting as mutual screens.
This kind of combat style, advancing and retreating together, was just target practice.
For example.
In the Battle of Red Cliffs during the Three Kingdoms period, Cao Cao was tricked. The iron chain linkage, though seemingly impressive, was nothing more than a ready supply of food for the enemy once battle commenced.
However.
Insiders frowned deeply.
But Bruce, a useless idiot with the rank of colonel, was extremely excited.
He even ignored the contemptuous glances around him and boasted incessantly.
"Look at our American fleet..."
"This majestic momentum is enough to scare away Great Xia..."
"Where is Great Xia's dual-carrier fleet? Let's go head-to-head now..."
Damn it.
If Bruce weren't nominally the nephew of Lieutenant General Tommy, and actually his illegitimate son,
The officers present would have long ago told him to get lost.
You're stupid, that's not your fault.
But, to be stupid and let everyone know you're stupid.
This is truly a rare spectacle.
Bruce, however, was completely oblivious to the contemptuous gazes cast his way.
He was already starting to fantasize.
As the massive fleet scared away Great Xia's dual-carrier fleet, and his own heroic figure became an idol worshipped by all Americans, and a nightmare for all countries including Great Xia.
He felt a surge of excitement.
Finally.
This day has arrived.
After the joint fleet's maritime exercise, which lasted for over a month, he would be able to leave this godforsaken place.
Return to Lieutenant General Tommy's side.
He even asked the officers beside him impatiently.
"When will this military exercise begin?"
"I think this formation of thousands of ships is so cool."
"What are we waiting for? Let's charge out and scare away Great Xia's dual-carrier fleet!"
Standing beside Bruce was also a major general... He was the chief director of this military exercise and a trusted confidant of Lieutenant General Tommy.
He knew very well.
After this military exercise ended, he would definitely be promoted to lieutenant general upon his return.
Therefore.
In consideration of Lieutenant General Tommy and this military exercise, he couldn't be bothered to waste more words with this idiot Bruce.
If he were to explain fleet maneuvers, fire coordination, or mutual screening to Bruce.
This idiot would definitely not understand.
Therefore.
The major general directly and politely refused.
"Colonel Bruce."
"We must prioritize stability above all else."
"As the chief director of this military exercise, I have decided to conduct joint drills for a few days first, and once everyone is familiar, we will launch our attack!"
There was no other way.
This was the only excuse he could use to placate this idiot.
If they attacked just like that—
Although it was a maritime military exercise.
Wouldn't Great Xia's dual-carrier fleet be roaring with laughter?
One should know.
Military exercises allowed for a certain mortality rate and destruction rate.
If Great Xia "accidentally" destroyed a few aircraft carriers.
That would be a huge loss.
Bruce, this idiot, had no other skills but was very receptive to advice.
With a head full of straw, he actually felt that what the major general said made sense.
Well.
Haste makes waste.
Then they would wait a few more days before starting the military exercise.
Anyway, Great Xia's ships wouldn't run away.
...
At this time, in Great Xia.
News from the United States had already arrived.
This was a public announcement message issued by the US military in their own country.
How this message crossed the vast ocean and entered Great Xia, and in the form of Great Xia characters, was "unknown."
The message was brief.
Given that Great Xia's dual-carrier fleet was patrolling near Great Xia, the United States, in order to ensure the security of its allies, had also decided to conduct a multinational military exercise.
Participating in this military exercise were the United States, Maple Leaf Country, Fusang Country, and dozens of other Western Alliance countries.
The participating fleets included six aircraft carriers, thirty-seven large destroyers, and over a thousand other vessels.
Currently, the fleets of various countries had arrived at the designated sea area and officially commenced the military exercise. Please await further notice.
Netizens in Great Xia.
Apart from those dog-like traitors who were overly patriotic,
Most people were not fools.
Everyone knew the significance of Great Xia's dual-carrier fleet patrolling near Australia—
First, to find Meng Hao's whereabouts; second, to break through the maritime blockade by the Western Alliance countries.
And now.
The United States had sent a joint force for a military exercise, which was undoubtedly a tit-for-tat confrontation.
Almost everyone could see the true meaning behind it.
If the United States could not restrain Great Xia this time, then it was a foregone conclusion that Great Xia would break through the maritime blockade.
Even, they might even find Meng Hao.
Although more than half a year had passed since Meng Hao's disappearance.
However.
The storm that was stirred up back then still lingered.
Even,
As the United States stopped investing funds in smearing Meng Hao and the flood of trolls and paid commenters subsided, many people realized that there were many suspicious aspects to the matter.
For example.
Meng Hao had never appeared from beginning to end.
Another example.
All the evidence was released by the United States.
Another example.
Meng Hao had not publicly stated that he had joined the United States.
As the doubts grew, many people had already begun to suspect that Meng Hao had indeed been abducted.
If the United States could not drive away Great Xia's fleet this time, they might actually be able to find Meng Hao's whereabouts.
Soon.
The news spread across every corner of the internet in Great Xia.
Everyone's curiosity was piqued.
With which side would this "military exercise confrontation" of the century conclude?
Neither Great Xia nor the United States provided further interpretation for the various speculations online, but they did not prohibit netizens from all over the world from pulling up a chair and enjoying this massive drama.
And on the Great Xia domestic internet.
A piece of news that had not been hotly discussed before even reappeared!