When the PLA's special-mix fleet participated in the exercise arrived near the Nansha, the special-mix fleet composed of the USS John Stanis and the Ronald Reagan aircraft carrier also approached within 150 nautical miles of the Nansha Islands. The two fleets, which are powerful in the South China Sea, can be seen from the reconnaissance satellite images that their navigation directions are towards the same target, and there is a possibility of collision between them in a few hours.

"The US fleet is coming in full force." Major General Xue Chenguang pointed at the situation between the enemy and us on the big screen and said to a group of generals and officers at the command center. As the commander-in-chief of the PLA's large-scale maritime exercise command center, Major General Xue Chenguang, deputy commander of the South China Sea Fleet, was in charge of the Chongqing aircraft carrier.

"Where has the submarine detachment reached now?" Xue Chenguang asked after sighing.

"According to the plan, they should be here to lurk here now." Major General Ding Desheng, chief of staff of the South China Sea Fleet, tapped a few times, called out the combat plan of his fleet submarine, and pointed to a certain sea area on the big screen and said.

"They will lurk on the northeast edge of our exercise announcement combat waters. If the US fleet dares to enter the temporary exercise combat area we have designated, it will enter the combat range of their lurking waters. At that time, we can determine whether to launch an attack based on the situation. Once an attack is launched, their primary goal is to sink the US aircraft carrier at all costs."

Speaking of doing everything, Chief of Staff Ding Desheng emphasized his tone. Of course, Xue Chenguang knew the meaning behind this. Once the lurking submarine launches an attack, it will expose the target to the US aircraft carrier formation. With the anti-submarine capabilities of the US special mixed fleet, the submarines launching the attack have almost only the first opportunity to attack.

"The combat mission of the submarine detachment is very heavy. The US aircraft carrier formation has strong anti-submarine capabilities. Mai Shaoqing and his team have to face attacks from two squadrons of Viking anti-submarine aircraft and at least three squadrons of Rambus anti-submarine helicopters. Under the sea, they also have to deal with the US Ohio-class nuclear-powered submarine. Once the target is exposed, it will be very dangerous." Ding Desheng continued.

"This battle is not just Mai Shaoqing. We all face great pressure. The US military is not prepared for this variable, even if we make more preparations in advance. Now we need to take down Nansha as soon as possible and rely on island defense to get rid of the current predicament." Xue Chenguang said decisively.

"We are not at the navy at all. We cannot compete with the US military by relying solely on the strength of the navy. Only by taking down Nanwei Island and Zhongye Island as soon as possible to form island chain defense, and entering the main fighter jets of HNA to obtain air control can we surpass the US aircraft carrier formation. How are the island-capturing troops now ready?"

"The Changbaishan landing ship, which is responsible for attacking islands such as Zhongye Island, has entered the attack position and is waiting for the command to issue combat orders at any time. The Jinggangshan landing ship, which attacks Nanwei Island, has entered the 20 nautical miles of Nanwei Island under the protection of the Yueyang and Yuncheng frigates. The ship-based armed 19 armed helicopter can launch an air attack at any time." Ding Desheng opened the entire combat diagram of the exercise fleet and explained.

"Order! The Changbaishan and Jinggangshan attack groups will immediately launch the landing and island capture combat mission, and must win the planned target within 4 hours! Clear obstacles for the Air Force to enter." Xue Chenguang ordered.

At this critical moment, he could no longer hesitate.

Ten nautical miles outside Zhongye Island. When the landing ship Changbai Mountain, which was cruising, received the order, the officers and soldiers of the 1st Battalion of the 66th Land Warfare Brigade, who were responsible for landing operations, were nervously making various preparations.

Since this is the first battle of the 66th Land War Brigade joining the People's Liberation Army, it is of great significance, even though he is facing dozens of island guards from the weak brigade of the Philippine Maids, Long Shaofeng still came to the front line in person to lead the team to complete this first battle mission.

"Captain Long, you are optimistic. I, Ma Weishi, promised to complete the task beautifully, so you don't have to get on the boat in person." Lieutenant Colonel Ma Weishi, the battalion commander of the 1st Battalion of the 66th Brigade of Land War, persuaded, "If you want to be on the boat, your brothers can't let go."

The last sentence revealed Ma Weishi's true thoughts, "Get out, Ma Sanbao, how many times have you told you? Now we are the People's Liberation Army, and we must be the leader," Long Shaofeng was angry and laughed when he heard it, "When did I become a burden to you. In terms of marksmanship and tactical actions, how many of you can compare to me."

Ma Weishi was disrespectful to Long Shaofeng's scolding. The 1st Battalion was the elite of the elite brought out by Long Shaofeng. When Long Shaofeng was the battalion commander, Ma Weishi was the company commander of the 1st Company. This relationship gradually deepened with the sound of scolding. The word commander could not be changed for a while.

"After all, bullets are not eye-catching," Ma Weishi murmured in a low voice, "Besides, there are only a few dozen Philippine troops, and each of the brothers is not enough to divide."

"Okay, Ma Sanbao, don't whisper, can I not go?" Long Shaofeng was a little annoying when Ma Weishi muttered, and said, "You must be clean and neat, and you can give our 66th Brigade commander face." After saying that, Long Shaofeng added, "Be careful, if you have heavy firepower points, don't rush hard, and call for air firepower and naval support in time. This battle is not only our 66th Brigade, but also our first battle in Nansha. It's not enough to win alone, and you must complete it beautifully."

Although he has not joined the PLA for a few days, as a senior officer entrusted with important tasks, Long Shaofeng has begun to have the overall sense of honor and belonging of the PLA.

"Yes, Chief Ma!" Ma Weishi saluted very standard this time, saying that he would definitely complete the task perfectly after receiving Shangguan's instructions.

With the command of the captain Changbaishan, the various battle positions of the landing ship immediately took action. An eel-class air hoverboat began to warm up and lift up. The hull gradually rose, and soon stood up like a wild horse. The air hoverboat that had completed the preparation began to reverse and slide towards the stern gate. Two minutes later, amid a huge roar, the eel-class air hoverboat slid towards the sea with a beautiful mist, and Ma Weishi brought the members of the 1st Battalion of the 66th Brigade, fully armed and entered...

The hoverboat, carrying one hundred and twenty marines and a light-wheeled armored vehicle, drew a huge white trail in the blue Nansha waters, and soon accelerated to the 50-knot highway and rushed to Zhongye Island not far away. In the sky, four Marine 19 armed helicopters escorted the hoverboat. Not far away, two 054A-class frigates lit up the fangs of the naval gun, and the 100-mm naval gun emitted a chilling cold light.
Chapter completed!