Spark

"Are you kidding me?"

Ruan Yongliang stared dumbfounded at the latest battle report, and the cigar in his hand was directly crushed into pieces.

Sparks fell on the expensive Persian rug, and the pungent smoke rose, but he didn't care about it at all.

Ruan Huakai on the opposite side looked furious, and said angrily:

"Their FA-18 fighter jets attacked the flagship, causing it to catch fire and explode."

"Now that the warship has returned, we have just received a notification from the other party"

"Where is the man? I mean, where is the sailor on hand?"

"at the port"

"Prepare the car, let's go there now!"

Ruan Yongliang did not contact Reagan immediately, because he knew that since the other party could do such a thing, communication would have lost its meaning.

He felt a little regretful in his heart.

He did get a call from the carrier when the warship was dispatched.

However, because he predicted what they wanted to say in advance, he deliberately treated it coldly.

His idea is very simple, when the raw rice is cooked, even if they don't want to participate, they have to rush the ducks to the shelves.

Could it be that they just watched the other party establish an advantage on the sea and take the initiative?

This is absolutely not in their interest! ——

However, he never thought that the attack there would be so vicious.

They don't want to resolve the conflict, they directly address the person who caused it!

What are you doing? We agreed to join forces, so you fight your allies first? ?

Before he had time to think too much, Ruan Yongliang quickly walked out the door, took a special car and headed straight to the port.

Half an hour later, the two arrived at the port.

At this time, the port can be said to be in chaos.

Crying wounded soldiers, officers giving orders angrily, rumbling speedboats, and even a few gunshots

Even after seeing his special car and guards, these people failed to restore order immediately.

"Let the guards go up to maintain order, let's go and see the wounded first!"

Ruan Yongliang said.

"clear!"

Ruan Huakai hurriedly led him forward, and in a temporary tent, Ruan Yongliang saw the wounded soldier who had just been rescued from the sea.

Terrible.

Under the machine gun, all living beings are equal.

A 120mm bullet that can tear a big hole even in steel hits flesh and blood, so is it still possible to live?

The soldiers who were unfortunately hit were not simply injured. If they were lucky, they lost a certain part of their body.

and the bad luck

It turned into a pile of minced meat.

Minced meat stuck to the deck.

The comrades in charge of the rescue had no choice but to cut off the entire deck.

There is only a head and arms on it, and the shape of a person can be barely seen.

Below the abdomen, it has almost completely disappeared

"What are you doing here? Clean up the morgue!"

The military doctor on the side stepped forward tremblingly, and replied:

"When it was first delivered, he was still conscious."

Ruan Yongliang frowned, even if he had experienced the real battlefield, he couldn't imagine how much pain it was.

He had no choice but to turn his head, looked at the doctor and asked:

"How are the others? Report casualties!"

"A total of 49 people were injured, 12 were killed, most of them drowned, and only 4 people died directly from the attack and subsequent explosions"

Hearing this, Ruan Yongliang heaved a sigh of relief.

Fortunately, the loss is not too big.

At this moment, what he thought about was not how to seek justice from the US side, but felt that if the direct casualties they caused were not large, then there was still talk!

Even, using this as a bargaining chip, one's own side can reach out to ask for some benefit compensation that was unimaginable before.

His expression relaxed again.

In his eyes, these dead sailors are not that important.

——

Especially, when they are alive, it doesn't matter.

Only the dead can be a bargaining chip.

He turned to Ruan Huakai, who was at the side, and said:

"Clear out the morgue, and gather all the bodies together—including that deck."

"Then, arrange for reporters to take pictures. Remember, you must take pictures in a miserable way, and don't miss any details!"

"Before that, block all news!"

Ruan Huakai hesitated, he frowned and asked:

"Do you really want to do this? They sacrificed for the country. Even if we can't give them an explanation, we shouldn't desecrate the corpse like this."

His thinking has been Westernized during his long-term study abroad. No matter how strong and tough he usually is, the concept of "human rights" will still occupy an important position when facing real human life.

Ruan Yongliang glared at him and replied:

"I don't care what you think, but do as I say now!"

"We have already suffered huge losses. Under such circumstances, we must use all the resources in our hands to fight for the interests of the country!"

"They are dead, they are loyal fighters, but their value has not been realized at all."

"So, we have to help them again."

Speaking of this, Ruan Yongliang's tone softened a little.

"I'm as sad as you are, but there are some things I have to do."

"When you become a true commander, you must throw away the kindness and pity in your heart. Now, go."

"After the matter is over, we will give them another funeral like a hero"

Ruan Huakai sighed, turned and left.

Soon after, the morgue was set up, and the bodies of all the soldiers who died on the spot and those who died later because of untimely and inadequate treatment were sent in.

The breath of death permeated this small room, and the smell of blood, sea water, and excrement before death filled it, and even made the reporter who walked in vomit on the spot.

But under the guns of Ruan Huakai, these reporters still completed their tasks perfectly.

Photos were developed one by one, and the specially recorded video was edited.

In the video, Ruan Huakai introduced the casualties with a serious expression.

Even though he was extremely angry in his heart, he still carefully avoided some directional sensitive words.

Yes, he still dare not directly accuse the US or the Reagan.

Because whether it is him, Ruan Yongliang, or the military, they all know that the fact that the Reagan can do such a thing means that they have already prepared for worse.

At this time, they must not be provoked again.

You should, find a way to reason with them.

——

in their field of expertise.

For example, human rights.

A few hours later, Ruan Huakai followed Ruan Yongliang and boarded the Ronald Reagan aircraft carrier for the first time.

He looked around curiously, but was scolded by the soldiers on duty in a stern voice, almost like "escorting", and brought them into the captain's room.

And in the captain's room, he finally met the legendary commander-in-chief of the Reagan aircraft carrier, Michael Thomas.

The other party's expression was extremely indifferent, and he didn't even get up to greet him when he saw his arrival. Instead, he sat quietly on the sofa, drinking coffee and lighting a cigar by himself.

Ruan Yongliang stepped forward in embarrassment and stretched out his hand, and then said:

"Mr. Thomas, we met before. Sorry to bother you."

Thomas didn't intend to respond to his overtures at all, but said lightly:

"You really should be sorry."

As soon as these words were spoken, the captain's room immediately fell into silence.

Ruan Huakai's emotions that had been gradually quiet were awakened again, and he couldn't help being a little angry.

What is "we should be sorry"?

You attacked us without excuse, caused our casualties, and now say, "We should be sorry"?

What are you kidding?

No matter how legitimate your reasons are, shouldn't you be thinking about how to explain things after they happen?

That's a dozen lives!

Is it really worthless in your opinion?

Thinking of this, he subconsciously wanted to go forward and speak, but was stared back by Ruan Yongliang's eyes.

Afterwards, Ruan Yongliang carefully sat opposite Thomas, and said:

"I think there seems to be some misunderstanding between us that needs to be resolved."

"This time the accidental injury caused us a lot of losses, and it also exposed the communication problems between our two parties."

"If there is an opportunity, I would like to propose to establish a practical and effective communication system between the two parties for broader cooperation."

"Such a system can start with the military."

"Of course, we don't expect to share intelligence and data, but at least we can develop a normalized reporting process."

Hearing Ruan Yongliang's words, Ruan Huakai was taken aback for a moment.

He never thought that his father would have such a vision!

At the very beginning, he thought that the "more benefits" that Ruan Yongliang mentioned were nothing more than equipment and economic compensation, but now, what he proposed was to deepen cooperation!

Moreover, in the way of cooperation, Ruan Yongliang pointed directly to the core point, that is, information exchange.

In the eyes of many small countries, wanting to attach themselves to a big country often starts with the purchase of arms, but what they don't know is that the mere commercial connection in equipment is not enough to truly form a bond of interest between the two countries.

information.

Only information is the only link.

If information exchange can be achieved, then the two countries will truly be on the same boat

He looked at Thomas expectantly, but Thomas didn't even lift his eyes.

"You think too much."

This time, even Ruan Yongliang froze in place.

"I don't seem to understand what you mean."

"I said, you think too much, you crossed the line."

Thomas said bluntly.

"Do you think I don't know your real intentions? Want to bind us with you by means of war, and then profit from it?"

"The idea is very good, but before implementing it, you should first look at your own strength."

"I can tell you that your loss was not accidental, but I personally ordered the attack."

"Because I know that if you don't use this method, you will never look back."

"Actually, we gave it a chance."

"However, you have rejected our communication."

"Then, there is no way, we can only use the most extreme method."

Hearing Thomas' words, Ruan Yongliang took a deep breath, restrained his emotions, and then replied:

"Yes, I admit that we were too impulsive."

"However, we do not have any intention of binding your country."

"It was just an accident. Whether it was sending troops without consultation or being attacked, it was an accident."

"whatever."

Thomas snorted coldly and said nothing.

Seeing his performance, Ruan Yongliang's eyes flashed a hint of predation.

He nodded to Ruan Huakai, who quickly handed over the document bag that he had prepared.

Ruan Yongliang took the document and put it on the table, then said:

"Anyway, it happened."

"But how to deal with the aftermath, I still want to discuss it with you."

"Here, I have a photo of the scene, I hope you can take a look."

"Of course, it's up to you to decide whether you want to see it or not."

As he spoke, Ruan Yongliang put his hands on the file bag and stared straight at Thomas.

And Thomas looked at him without fear, and after a long time, he suddenly laughed.

"If I say, I don't want to watch it, what's your next step?"

Ruan Yongliang didn't answer, Thomas continued talking on his own.

"You will publish the photos, maybe even a video of the scene, with your comments, of course."

"You will define this incident as a 'accidental injury' rather than a 'declaration of war', but in the same way, you will ask us to give you an answer."

"You will seize the key words of 'human rights' and 'humanitarianism' to exaggerate, and use the excuse to seek justice for your soldiers, but in fact you just want to get more benefits from us."

"Maybe, you've already bought the media, haven't you?"

Thomas smiled contemptuously, as if what he was talking about had nothing to do with him.

Ruan Huakai, who was standing aside, felt his heart tighten. He suddenly realized that the man opposite him and the country behind him were the real masters in playing with this method.

How could they be threatened like this?

Before he had time to think about it, Thomas continued.

"You really don't have a long memory, do you think we are those Chinese people?"

"Their benevolence is not a common quality of all great powers."

"I might as well tell you that even if all these reports are sent out, you won't take any advantage."

"Because it was your warship that broke into our warning zone, and insisted on approaching after repeated warnings."

"As a last resort, we implemented security shooting."

"Of course, all the consequences need to be borne by you yourself."

"If you don't believe it, you can try it."

After all, Thomas got up straight away, and the guards on the side immediately stepped forward upon seeing this, and stopped in the middle of the two sides.

Ruan Yongliang's face was red and white, he clenched his fist subconsciously, but in the end, he had no choice but to let go.

".goodbye."

he spoke.

Thomas smiled contemptuously.

"Goodbye, Mr. Ruan Yongliang."

"However, before I leave, I can give you a piece of advice."

"Put your position right."

"The game between us is not something that characters like you can participate in."