The explosion at the press release center of the Prime Minister's Office shocked not only New Delhi, but also Islamabad.

Less than half an hour after the explosion, Chinese Ambassador to Pakistan Ye Ronghua came to the Pakistani Presidential Palace.

Pakistani President Sharif is having a video conference call with the chief of staff of the three armed forces and two intelligence directors.

"This is definitely not an attack we planned and has nothing to do with us. After the Humayun's tomb explosion, I checked all the field agencies and recalled all foreign-related personnel, all of whom were in the country."

"Who did these two attacks?"

"We are investigating and working with Chinese intelligence agencies, and there is no definite news now."

"Anyway, the Indian army has begun to mobilize, and we cannot remain indifferent."

"With India's military power, if we don't use nuclear weapons, the Air Force can only last for three days."

"The Army can only last for a week without air supremacy."

"If India takes a preemptive surprise attack and block our main ports, only submarines in the navy can break through the Indian Navy's blockade line, and surface warships do not even have a chance to leave the port."

"India is afraid of our nuclear weapons and will not start a war rashly."

"If it is just a local conflict, India will not use nuclear weapons. We cannot use nuclear weapons. If a full-scale war breaks out, India will definitely take the initiative to attack our nuclear facilities and military bases in the reserve of nuclear weapons. It will destroy our nuclear counterattack power and lose the last line of defense. We will inevitably be defeated."

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During the heated discussion, Sharif did not speak.

Three years ago, Sharif defeated former President Zardari and was successfully elected President of Pakistan. After taking office, Sharif strongly advocated domestic economic development in domestic policies, calmed tribal conflicts, improved the domestic environment, and made significant achievements. Sharif did not relax his vigilance in foreign policies. He has always paid close attention to every move of India.

Two years ago, India proposed to purchase air-powered fighters and light-support fighters. Sharif knew that South Asia would not be peaceful.

India's military expansion operation made Sharif feel uncomfortable and he couldn't have peace for a day.

With Pakistan's national strength, it is impossible to engage in an arms race with India. India can spend billions of dollars a year to purchase weapons and equipment, and Pakistan's annual military budget is only more than 2 billion US dollars. Only by relying on China can Pakistan obtain high-quality and low-cost weapons and equipment, and maintain a minimum strategic balance with India. However, as India accelerates its pace of expansion, Pakistan is increasingly struggling on the road to catching up.

Nuclear weapons are big sticks, but not big sticks that can be used at will.

Twenty years ago, Pakistan received assistance to create the first atomic bomb, and then signed a secret treaty with China. Pakistan can only use nuclear weapons if its homeland is attacked or China's permission is allowed. For this reason, all Pakistan's nuclear warheads have a chip provided by China on the detonators on all Pakistan's nuclear warheads. Without the password provided by China, it doesn't make much sense to throw a nuclear warhead.

At that time, Sharif was Pakistan's Prime Minister.

Sharif was both dissatisfied with this and was able to understand China's difficulties.

India implements a nuclear bundling policy. If Pakistan uses nuclear weapons in the war, India will not retaliate against Pakistan, but China.

Most importantly, without China, even if Pakistan has nuclear weapons that can be used, there is no security at all.

After the Humayun's tomb explosion, Sharif immediately spoke to the Chinese head of state to clarify the relationship between Pakistan and the bombing and also received the promise and guarantee of the Chinese head of state.

Will China join the war or provide comprehensive assistance to Pakistan during the war?

China may not necessarily participate in the war, because China has many problems that need to be solved urgently, such as dealing with Japan in the east. China will definitely provide strategic assistance to Pakistan, and even send volunteer troops to Pakistan to fight after Indian troops invaded Pakistan through the way of aiding North Korea that year.

Fundamentally, Sharif does not want a war with India.

At this time, Pakistan does not need a large-scale war, nor can it afford a large-scale war. Whether it is to deal with domestic terrorist organizations, to calm down riots in tribal areas, or to vigorously develop the economy and improve the living conditions of more than 100 million citizens, what Pakistan needs is not foreign wars, but peaceful development.

The problem is that war is not decided by Pakistan.

Thinking of this, Sharif sighed secretly. Resolving domestic conflicts made him exhausted his mind, and wandering among major powers made him even more exhausted.

At this time, the secretary entered the study and whispered a few words in Sharif's ear.

"Please go to my office and I'll go there right away."

After the secretary left, Sharif stopped the fierce debate and said: "Gandhi was killed in the explosion, and the Indian army entered the highest combat readiness state. From now on, all the army, navy and air forces have entered the highest combat readiness state. I will contact the head of state of China immediately to seek China's opinions."

The three chiefs of staff and two intelligence chiefs were stunned when they heard this.

After closing the video call, Sharif sat for a while before getting up and leaving the conference room.

Ye Ronghua's arrival shows that China pays great attention to what has just happened and attaches great importance to Pakistan's attitude.

When meeting with Ye Ronghua, Sharif first emphasized his respect for China, and then expressed his dependence on China in a tactful way, and formally expressed his gratitude to the Chinese government through Ye Ronghua. However, it is impossible to discuss specific matters with an ambassador.

After Ye Ronghua left, Sharif called the hotline connected to the study of Xipuyuan, the head of state of China.

Ji Youguo was also waiting for Sharif's call to ask Ye Ronghua to "take the lead", which is a respect for Pakistan and a necessary diplomatic means.

"His Excellency the President, the interests of Pakistan are the interests of China, and the future of the Pakistani people is the future of the Chinese people. Pakistan-China friendship has a long history and has not faded after more than 60 years of wind, frost, snow and rain. China and Pakistan are not only like-minded comrades, but also brothers who blend in harmony. I believe that no matter how big the wind and waves are, they will not change our deep friendship, and no matter how big the difficulties are, they will not stop our progress. Tomorrow, I will send a special envoy to Islamabad to discuss opportunities with the President."

After putting down the phone, Ji Youguo breathed a sigh of relief and looked at Peng Maobang who was sitting beside him.

"The news has been confirmed that Gandhi was killed on the spot. Ozawa was half an hour late and did not enter the venue. After the explosion, he went to the Japanese Embassy and would probably meet with the Congress leader tonight or tomorrow morning. The Congress will elect a new prime minister as soon as three days, and India will fight at the latest one week."

"Maybe it only takes five days."

Peng Maobang frowned slightly. Ji Youguo rarely put forward personal opinions on military issues.

"After the Humayun's tomb explosion, the three Indian armies entered a state of war readiness, and war preparations began at the same time. As long as the Indian Congress elects a new prime minister, war will be declared on Pakistan. Within five days, the war will inevitably begin." Ji Yuguo explained briefly, and then said, "What are the actions of Japan? When will Ozawa leave New Delhi?"

"The news has just been released, and the reaction in Japan has not yet been shown. In addition, the Japanese cabinet held an emergency meeting. Ozawa will not stay in New Delhi for too long, and may set off to return to Tokyo early tomorrow morning."

"Where is the United States?"

"There is no news yet, the US president probably hasn't gotten up yet."

Ji Youguo smiled and shook his head. "The door to war has been opened, you can go and prepare."

Peng Maobang did not delay for a second and immediately stood up to say goodbye.

On the way back to the General Staff, he contacted Xiang Yinghui, the general manager of the test force, by phone, and issued a combat readiness order No. 1.

Hua Jianfeng received an order on the card table. He immediately put down his good cards and said goodbye to Lu Chengwen and Di Boqing.

From Beijing to Yulin Port, the military transport plane flew for three and a half hours, and then transferred to the helicopter to the submarine base.

As soon as the helicopter landed, Le Jiacheng and several major officers came up.

"Have you received the message?"

"I received it, all crew members have returned to the team, the submarine is in its best condition, the battery is fully charged, and food and freshwater replenishment operations are underway."

"How long will it take?" Hua Jianfeng walked vigorously, wanting to step onto the submarine in one step.

"I contacted the base logistics department for at least two hours, and they also went all out."

"Go and urge them again, and let all crew members gather on the deck."

Instead of going to the submarine directly, Hua Jianfeng went to his dormitory, changed into a regular suit, brought a few changed clothes, and locked the "suicide letter" written on the road into the drawer. If he died in the battle, his comrades would check his relics and find the suicide letter he left behind.

When Hua Jianfeng boarded the submarine, thirty-three officers and soldiers stood in two rows, waiting for the captain to give orders.

"Everyone, we will rush to the distant battlefield. This time we are not carrying out training tasks, but fighting tasks. From now on, no one is allowed to leave the submarine. We have to shit, pee, or leave a suicide note, and we are..." After looking at the watch, Hua Jianfeng said, "Let's go in one and a half hours."

The officers and soldiers were a little shocked. It was not a training task, but a combat task!

Within half an hour, seventeen officers and soldiers handed over suicide notes. According to the rules, the officers and soldiers' suicide notes will be kept in a unified manner. If they can return safely, the suicide notes will be returned as they are; if the soul returns to the sea, the suicide notes will be delivered to their relatives. The other sixteen officers and soldiers did not write suicide notes, but they had already written them and handed them over to the personnel department.

At 7:30 at night, the last cable was untied, and the ballast water tanks in front and behind the "Swordfish" began to be filled.

In about two minutes, the "Sword Fish" dived into the sea.

In the following dozens of days, the "Swordfish" which was carrying a major mission will no longer contact the air.

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