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    sp: The last chapter should be 604.  .

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    Southwest of Natuna Island, two flat-bottomed steamboats made a sharp beeping sound and sailed slowly deeper along the cracked waterway full of coral reefs.  Yang Qiu stood on the bow of the ship. Looking up, he could see that many tents had been built on both sides of the waterway, and several cranes were being loaded and unloaded in the depths.

    "The width of the waterway is sufficient, but the draft is not enough. You see, this waterway is only 4 meters deep at high tide, and small boats of a thousand tons can barely get in and out. If the tide is low, even sampans have to be careful, so now large ships can go to the east of the island.  "Li Liejun and Wang Guangxiong stood on the left. The latter pointed to the divers at work: "The rocks over there are looser. We are going to use explosives to dredge the channel and strive to be able to navigate 10,000-ton ships within the year. There are currently three steps of troops landing on the island.  The Corps is trying to find a way to transfer the heavy equipment in. From a preliminary look, there is no shortage of fresh water on the island, except for a deep-water port and flat ground. We plan to build the airport you requested in the northeast, where there is a relatively flat mountain col, and the topography is also good.  It's very hidden, with caves around it that can store gasoline and bombs"

    Wang Guangxiong is not a good commentator and did not explain the general situation clearly until the boat arrived at the temporary dock.  Judging from his introduction, Natuna Island is different from imagination. It lacks flat land and deep-water ports, and has heavy rainfall and humid air. However, this still cannot change its unique strategic position.

    Due to the influx of more than 40,000 people, Natuna Island seems overcrowded, with tents and temporary housing everywhere. Temporary workers and soldiers are speeding up the clearing of the rainforest to build housing and necessary defense facilities.  The vice president's arrival caused a stir, with thousands of refugees clapping and applauding to thank their home country for the rescue.  Yang Qiu first expressed condolences to the families of those who died in the conflict.  Then he went to the East India Overseas Chinese Protection Command.

    The headquarters was set up deep in the island, consisting of a temporary military camp, a temporary hospital and a field radio communication company built by the engineering corps. To ensure communication, the Navy transported several generators and a large amount of gasoline.

    As soon as they entered the headquarters, they saw Fang Rui and Dai Yunong muttering. Cai Jimin, the Minister of Civil Affairs who had come from China, was listening to the progress of the resettlement of overseas Chinese.  After a few pleasantries, Yang Qiu took the lead and asked about the resettlement of the refugees.

    The resettlement of hundreds of thousands of expatriates is a big deal, no matter what the military¡¯s intentions are.  Cai Jimin did not dare to neglect, and rushed to Sanduao overnight to follow the naval transport fleet to arrange the work in person.  According to his introduction, the Navy has currently invested 171 ships of various types.  About 160,000 Javanese residents were evacuated, 100,000 of whom were resettled in the West Borneo Free Trade Zone, and the remaining 60,000 in Natuna and surrounding islands.  As early as the Borneo riots, large-scale evacuation plans were made.  So the operation went quite smoothly.

    After asking about the resettlement of the overseas Chinese, Yang Qiu asked everyone to go out first, leaving only a few core personnel before they stood up and stood at the window.  The endless flow of water outside the window made him feel uneasy. Natuna was obtained, and Britain was offended to death. If it were not to ensure the safety of East India, especially Sumatra, the proud British Royal Navy artillery shells would definitely fall.

    So the most urgent thing now is how long can Java Island delay!  If the situation in the parallel world subsided in just two months, and Britain gathered a large number of troops in East India, it would not be so easy to talk about.  Not to mention that the United States was forcibly kidnapped by itself. Even if it weren't for them, they couldn't be relied on, let alone Japan.

    Fang Rui was probably the one who understood his thoughts best among everyone present, and said: "The problem in West Borneo is not big. Two groups have already landed in the name of protecting overseas Chinese. The first president of the Chinese Business Association in the trade zone is Zhuang Meisheng, and he is one of ours.  . He also recruited 4,000 people locally in the name of forming a trade zone police. In addition, the number of expatriates withdrawn from Java Island is not bad. The Sumatra rebels are less equipped and out of shape. As for Java Island we  Without help, the guerrillas alone can hold us back for a month!"

    "I'm afraid I won't be able to do it in a month." Li Liejun suddenly said.

    Although he didn¡¯t know the whole inside story, he vaguely guessed that the matter was very deep.  I am afraid that Yang Qiu has been thinking about Natuna and West Borneo for a long time, and used the Nanyang riots to achieve his goals.  This trick of seizing chestnuts from the fire has been completed very beautifully so far. Even if he has different political opinions from the country, he must admit that Natuna is no less important to the country than Andijan in the northwest!

    ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? This are Optimus Prime of the South China Sea!

    ????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? As long as a soldier is a soldier, there is no one who would not want to get his hands on it.  Especially after the Sino-Japanese peace treaty, Nansha, Xisha and other South China Sea islands were successfully recovered.  However, these islands are too small to protect and are in danger of being taken away from them anytime and anywhere. Only by capturing them can we truly ensure the security of the South China Sea.  But it is not easy to hold on. It is 1,900 kilometers from China to here, and even the fastest warship takes 2 days and 2 nights. Except for the Huangshan Majiao (Taiping Island) base built by the Navy in the name of training, which can be resupplied on the way, the rest are  It is a small island that lacks fresh water and is not worth mentioning.

    Britain is now being held back by the East Indies. It must first ensure the safety of the Malacca Strait. If it frees up its hands, it will definitely??Find a way to get it back.  This is just like Andijan, no matter which country moves, it will be fought.

    Therefore, if you want to rely on domestic power to protect Natuna, you will have to have a stronger navy than Britain, but this will be impossible in a few decades.  The only way left is to find a base nearby that can provide support at any time.  Yang Qiu also knew this, so the first place to consider was West Borneo, which was less than 300 kilometers away from Natuna. As long as the free trade zone was established, Britain had to capture West Borneo first if it wanted to attack Natuna.  But construction cannot be completed overnight. Even if sufficient preparations are made, shipping time cannot be saved. The structure of the trade zone, hiding troops, hiding weapons, and navigation between the two places all take time. This time is not given by anyone. It must be obtained from under the nose of the British.  The key to grabbing it is how long Java Island can be fought.

    On the night of the Batavia riots, he had fought against the rebels while protecting expatriates, so he was even more worried about the lack of time: "The gc alliance and the Islamic alliance claim to have 300,000 people, but the real number of armed personnel is more than 10,000, even if they grab two arms  There is also a serious shortage of ammunition in the warehouse. The British and Dutch know this, so they have recently strengthened the naval blockade, and even our and American escort ships have to be repeatedly inspected. A few days ago, they shelled Batavia and Surabaya City as a test, causing a lot of casualties.  .

    Yesterday, two thousand British troops landed in the west of Batavia to establish a defensive line. After the Netherlands handed over West Borneo to us, they also gathered more than 3,000 troops in the southern fortress. Troops transferred from China and India are also arriving.  , in five days at most, the Anglo-Dutch coalition forces on Java Island will exceed 10,000 people.  The terrain is also very unfavorable. Not only is it surrounded by the sea, the cities are within the range of naval guns. Once a battle starts, the guerrillas cannot stop it. Even if they retreat to the depths, they lack heavy firepower. If you want to win you can't.  possible.  The only way to delay is to continue to harass, avoid the front, and continue to cause damage to delay.  "

    Cai Jimin had taken off his military uniform for many years, and he didn't believe Li Liejun's analysis. He looked at Fang Rui and asked, "It's 300,000 at least. Even with a discount, it's 150,000. It's not that easy, right? Besides, didn't the Military Intelligence Bureau send people to help them train soldiers?  ?"

    Fang Rui wondered: "There are only 200 people in the Military Intelligence Bureau. Xiao Jinyun personally led the team to be with Sukarno in Batavia, leaving half in Surabaya to help train the guerrillas. But the news I got is that these natives  They are very lazy and do not know how to fight. Many people close their eyes when shooting, which is not reliable at all."

    "What's that good? When Britain turns back, it will definitely cause trouble. Otherwise simply order a submarine sneak attack to strike first!" Wang Guangxiong became anxious and even came up with the idea of ????attacking the British Far East Fleet.  But it's not his fault. After all, Natuna is the most important link in the navy's strategic defense line. If you control it, you have 1,900 kilometers of South China Sea depth to deal with calmly. Otherwise, it will be very easy to be blocked at the door and unable to get out.  He didn't want to happen again like the last conflict in the Yellow Sea, where he was stuck at home by the Japanese navy and couldn't move for a full month.

    ¡°If a sneak attack doesn¡¯t work, lay mines and drop tens of thousands of mines around the big island and see what it does!¡±

    "This is an international waterway!" Yang Qiu rolled his eyes and had a headache.  Asked Fang Rui: "How are you going to support Sukarno?"

    Fang Rui had already come up with all the support plans and said: "20,000 rifles, 10,000 rifles, 500,000 bullets, a few submachine guns and grenade launchers, grenades and landminesthe equipment was all imported from the Soviet Union that year.  The guns seized from soldiers who escaped from the civil war all showed signs of use, and some were damaged."

    The work of the Security Bureau is still very solid. It is undoubtedly best to use old guns used in the Soviet Civil War to support it. Even if the British and Dutch are suspicious, they will not be able to get a handle.  To confuse the situation, a small number of them are used and damaged weapons, and at first glance, they will remind people that they are old-fashioned items sold in Moscow.  But this was not enough to secure three months because the guerrillas lacked quality soldiers.  So Yang Qiu immediately revised the list, requesting the addition of equipment such as simple Soviet-made grenades and explosives, and eliminating all ammunition-consuming items such as submachine guns and grenade launchers.

    After everyone discussed together to add weapons that are cheap and suitable for the rainforest, especially for low-quality soldiers, Yang Qiu looked at Wang Guangxiong and thought for a while: "How much tonnage is left in the navy? Has the Huangshan Majiao Base been built?"

    Wang Beard's eyes lit up, and he took two steps forward with lowered eyebrows: "The airport, dock and oil depot are all ready. Now there is a battalion of Marines on it, as well as 6 patrol aircraft and 3 patrol boats. The tonnage of the capital ship is still there.  72,000 tons, cruiser¡­.¡±

    "Okay." Yang Qiu interrupted him quickly, knowing that his ears would be unbearable if he kept nagging: "I will say hello to the president, and the rest you go to Congress. Prepare four more arms ships. For the time being,  Stop at Huangshan Majiao to be on standby just in case.¡±

    Seeing that two more battleships could be added, Wang Guangxiong was so excited that he almost wanted to hug Yang Qiu and kiss him.  As for the four arms ships parking at Ma Jiao in Huangshan, it is also a good way to save transportation time in case of conflict. After all, there is no shortage of people in Nanyang, but there is a shortage of equipment.  So he immediately found an excuse to contact Nanjing Cheng Biguang.

      The anxious and funny look diluted everyone's worries. After he left, Yang Qiu grabbed Fang Rui and asked, "Did Vijingsky ask Moscow for help?".

    (To be continued)

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