He did not come to the Prime Minister to recommend him. General Fernandez was mentally accurate.

After reaching the United States, India's military command mechanism was also fully imitated by the United States. The General Staff retained it, but no longer had a chief of staff alone, but was the Chief of Staff of the Army, Navy and Air Force. After the Fourth India-Pakistan War, India abolished the commander of the Army, Navy and Air Force, and only had the chief of staff take turns to serve, each serving for one year. Starting from April, Admiral Fernandez began to perform his duties as Chief of Staff.

The purpose of institutional reform is to ease the relationship between the three armies and balance the development of the three armies, but it has produced many unexpected results. For example, during the rotational period, everyone wants to get more benefits for their military branches, which leads to the change of military policies and the uncertainty of military development policies. Strengthen the army this year, strengthen the navy next year, and then strengthen the air force. The final result is that no one can get benefits from it, and military construction is completely messed up. The most representative one is the purchase agreement for fighter jets, which is in power by the army.

At that time, the plan was delayed again and again. When the Navy took power, it not only immediately approved the procurement plan, but also required the Air Force to purchase such inappropriate fighter jets; when the Air Force took power, it made changes to the profits, which greatly delayed the initial production progress, and the total output over a few years was only dissuaded. If there was a more effective military management mechanism, India should not purchase large quantities of initial fighter jets that could only meet the needs of the Navy, but should purchase smelting and pharmaceutical fighter jets for the Air Force and produce brewing to coffee racks before the previous years.

Fernandez was the leader of the family and naturally favored the navy.

Like most Indian generals, Fernandez came from a famous family, and his uncle once served as the Minister of Defense of India. In his generation, General Ming was born in his family. When he was young, Fernandez went to the UK to study like all the children of aristocratic families, and finally completed his studies at the world's most prestigious naval academy of the Royal Naval Academy, and returned to India to serve as a low-level officer. Thanks to the family's favor, Fernandez did not spend much time at the grassroots level, and became a senior officer after less than a year of blade, and then

He went to the Royal Naval Academy for further studies. During the Fourth India-Pakistan War before Li New Year, Fernandez was studying in the UK and failed to catch up. This was more or less a blessing for him. After further studies, Fernandez returned to India and became a naval general before the age of 2000, and became an admiral after less than Tian Sui. During the conflict in southern Tibet, the Indian Navy did not participate in combat operations. Fernandez, then commander of the Eastern Fleet, was successfully promoted to deputy chief of staff and became chief of staff in the navy in the year of drowning.

From this resume, we can see that Fernandez is a pound and pays great attention to traditional soldiers.

Like all naval generals, Fernandez regarded maritime power as more important than anything else. This is also the characteristic of the Indian Navy, because most Indian naval generals and senior officers went to the UK to study when they were young, and a large part, like Fernandez, went to the UK to study again before being promoted to general, and was deeply influenced by the traditional British naval thought. In addition to India's unique geographical location, maritime power thought has long been deeply rooted in the bones of Indian naval soldiers.

After being summoned by the Prime Minister, Fernandez guessed Rurajapani's thoughts.

The six aircraft carrier battle groups of the Chinese Navy have left the port and are on its way to the Indian Ocean. The first one to be tested is the Indian Navy.

In Fernandez's view, India can lose anything, but it cannot lose control of the sea.

"So, the Chinese Navy will launch an attack?"

"Prime Minister, this is a very obvious thing." Fernandez and Rurajapani had been in contact for several years and knew that Rurajapani was not the kind of politician who was easily deceived by soldiers. "China mobilized a large number of troops, and its purpose was definitely not simple. Judging from the current situation, China is likely to launch a full-scale war, not to help Sikkim establish the country, but to completely defeat us, and even completely destroy us. China had fought two large-scale regional wars before, eradicating South Korea and destroying Japan. More importantly, both wars were related to Wang Yuanqing. Wang Yuanqing spent four people preparing for the war, and now he suddenly attacked, he would definitely not give up."

"General, what I want is military advice, not political advice."

Fernandez hesitated for a moment and said, "Military, China already has strong enough strength, but China cannot deal with us like it does against South Korea and Japan."

"Why?" Rurajapani was very patient and gave Fernandez enough chance to perform.

"We are not the Francisco, nor are Japan Fernandez answered very directly. "From the perspective of strategic depth, we are much superior to South Korea. China can eliminate South Korea with only standing troops without mobilizing large-scale wars. To deal with us, China must mobilize a full-scale war, and the troops invested at least ten times that of the Peninsula War. The most important thing is that if China wants to defeat us, it must seize the power to control the sea, implement a strategic blockade on us, and cut off our access to foreign aid. This is very similar to when we were dealing with Japan. The difference is that we are farther away from China and it is more difficult to block. In this way, China must first mobilize the navy to seize the power to control the sea. Only after the maritime battle is over, China can determine the ultimate goal of the war based on the results."

Rurajapani frowned slightly and signaled Fernandez to make the words clearer.

"The key is to control the sea power. If the Chinese Navy seizes the Indian Ocean's control the sea power and completes its strategic blockade on our country, China will have enough courage to launch a full-scale war.

If the Chinese navy fails to seize the power of sea control and cannot block the state of our state, China will not launch a war on the warehouse. It will end the military operation after reaching the sails... Lan." Fernandez paused for a moment and said, "China's military deployment is very amazing, and the scale of military mobilization is even more terrifying, but one thing is clear, that is, China has helped Sikkim build its country for the ultimate goal. From this, it can be concluded that the Chinese leader is not sure enough, or is waiting for the time to be ripe. What the Chinese leader is waiting for is the result of the Chinese navy's harvest in the Indian Ocean."

Rurajapani took a long breath and did not refute Fernandez's point of view.

In fact, Rurajapani also has such concerns.

Although India is not as good as China in all aspects and is not China's opponent at all, compared with the countries that were defeated by China before, India has a very obvious advantage: strategic depth. Relying on its huge strategic depth, as long as India can persist in fighting, it can create unbearable war losses for China, thus forcing China to give up its plan to launch a full-scale war. To defeat India "easy", China must implement a strategic blockade on India, causing India to lose assistance from the outside world, and thus easily defeat India's national defense force and lay the foundation for the final and complete defeat of India. In this way, the actions of the Chinese navy are particularly critical.

"Prime Minister" Gamal reminded Ah Ping, who was pondering.

After coming back to his senses, Rurajapani glanced at Fernandez and said, "General, according to your words, what can we do to defeat the Chinese Navy?"

"We don't have many choices, we can only rise up and fight."

Rurajapani's brow jumped a few times, which was not the best answer.

Gamar hesitated for a moment and said, "General, isn't this the opportunity the Chinese Navy wants?"

"That's true. The Chinese Navy will definitely fight us in a decisive battle. It's just that the problem has to be seen from two aspects." Fernandez had already prepared the answer and said, "Navigation battles are very different from other forms of wars, and are naturally decisive. Whether going to the offensive or the defensive side, they must strive to defeat the opponent in a decisive battle. In other words, in specific tactical actions, the navy has no difference between offensive and defensive. Both sides are in the same situation. Only offensive can win, and defense will inevitably be defeated. From the overall situation, from the perspective of the situation, the navy has no difference between offensive and defensive.

Look, the Chinese fleet comes from afar and will first enter the Indian Ocean and then look for a chance to fight. One thing we cannot ignore is that the Chinese fleet has been electrified and has unlimited endurance. With the main purpose of sea control, it will be difficult for us to take the initiative as long as the Chinese fleet enters the Indian Ocean. In this way, we must take the initiative to fight against the Chinese Navy before entering the Indian Ocean, or when it first entered the Indian Ocean, rather than the time the Chinese Navy chose to fight against it."

"What's the difference?" Gamar asked.

"The essential difference." Fernandez glanced at the Minister of Security and said, "As long as the Chinese fleet enters the hinterland of the Indian Ocean, our defense line will be extended several times. At that time, how to fight, when to fight, and in what way it is decided by the Chinese fleet, and we can only passively defend. If we take the initiative to attack, we must leave the cover range of the shore-based aviation force and fight against it on the battlefield selected by the Chinese fleet. No matter from which perspective, passive battles are not good for us. If we want to defeat the Chinese fleet, our only chance is to take the initiative to fight."

Seeing Gamal still wanted to ask a question, Rurajapani pressed his hand.

Although Rurajapani was not a soldier, nor did he have any experience in serving in the navy. He was very clear about the relationship between initiative and passiveness. No matter what Fernandez's attitude towards war, his analysis was very accurate. India could not afford to control the sea, so it would not allow the Chinese fleet to enter the Indian Ocean.

"General, if you take the initiative to fight, how confident are you?"

"Not sure, but have the belief in winning." Fernandez did not deceive the Prime Minister because no one could deceive Rurajapani.

"Only faith, this

Rurajapani glanced at Gamar and signaled Fernandez to continue saying that he would go flat.

"Although the United States has provided us with comprehensive support, including intelligence, and we have also equipped a large number of advanced weapons introduced from the United States, the gap between us and the Chinese navy, especially the overall combat effectiveness, is still obvious." Fernandez sighed and said, "We can only take advantage of geographical advantages. So far, except Thailand, countries along the Indian Ocean coast have not opened military bases to China. The Chinese fleet has come from afar, and it is only possible to go from the Strait of Malacca or the Sunda Sea.

When entering the Indian Ocean, when walking on the Strait of Malacca, you must first face the tightly fortified Andaman-Nicobar Islands; when walking on the Sunda Strait, you can quickly enter the hinterland of the Indian Ocean. From this, it can be concluded that the Chinese fleet will definitely go to the Sunda Strait to avoid the shore-based aviation troops we deployed on the Andaman-Nicobar Islands. There is intelligence that has proved that at least a dozen Chinese submarines have arrived in the southern waters of Sumatra. This also proves our speculation that the Chinese fleet will enter the Indian Ocean from the Sunda Strait before the 31st."

Rurajapani breathed a long breath and did not interrupt Fernandez.

"In response to this situation, we will use shore-based patrol aircraft deployed in Andaman-Nicobar Island to monitor the entire Strait of Malacca, deploy the fleet to the southwest waters of Sumatra, and deploy submarines at the southern part of the Sunda Strait. As long as the Chinese fleet enters the Indian Ocean from the Sunda Strait, we can launch an attack as soon as possible."

"What if the Chinese fleet travels to the Strait of Malacca

"Although this possibility is slim, we have a solution." Fernandez was not stumped by the minister who was loyal to the Prime Minister. "We have deployed dozens of patrol aircraft in the Strait of Malacca, and we can also use offshore patrol boats deployed in Port Blair, plus US patrol aircraft deployed at Singapore Changi Military Base. As long as the Chinese fleet enters the Strait of Malacca, we will be discovered. We have at least two days to adjust the deployment and let the fleet maneuver to the western waters of the Andaman Nicobar Islands, the shore-based aviation forces will carry out the first round of strikes on the Chinese fleet, and the carrier-based aviation forces will carry out the second round of strikes on the Chinese fleet."

"So, it's all foolproof?"

"You can't say that either."

Hearing Fernandez's words, Rurajapani immediately frowned.

"After the Chinese fleet left the port, the US military's reconnaissance satellites discovered dozens of fake targets, and the specific whereabouts of the Chinese fleet are still undetermined. There is no doubt that the Chinese Navy has mastered some advanced deception technology. However, this deception and camouflage technology can only deal with reconnaissance satellites, but cannot deal with patrol aircraft and submarines." Fernandez smiled and said, "I have talked to the US military adviser about this matter, and the US military is looking for a new solution. Whether it is the Strait of Malacca or the Sunda Strait, the narrowest part is only a few dozen kilometers. The aircraft carrier is not a submarine, so it is impossible to pass quietly."

“If it’s at night

"Even at night, aircraft carriers have obvious sunny and shape characteristics. No matter how skilled the camouflage technology is, it is impossible to turn an aircraft carrier into an oil tanker or other ships, and it is even more impossible to make the aircraft carrier visually invisible." Fernandez looked at Gamar and said with a little disdain, "The six aircraft carrier battle groups have dozens of warships of all sizes. Except for submarines sailing under the sea, other warships have very easy-to-identify appearance characteristics. It is possible to let several warships slip by, but it is impossible to let so many warships slip by."

"If the Chinese fleet operates in division

"That's to fall into the trap." Fernandez was also a little annoyed about Gamar, who had constant problems. "The Chinese Navy is indeed very powerful, but it is not strong enough to underestimate us. If the Chinese fleet divides its troops and acts, no matter how it divides it, we can defeat them. Even if we lose only one aircraft carrier, the Chinese fleet's advantages will be gone. What we need is such an opportunity and the opportunity to take the initiative. Besides, the Chinese Navy has never tasted defeat on the battlefield, and it is definitely not possible to divide the troops and act.

Gamar hesitated for a moment and did not ask any new questions.

"The general started saying it was not foolproof," Lurajapani took the conversation and asked, "What does it mean?"

"The biggest problem is the Chinese Navy's submarine force. If we cannot overcome this difficulty, we will not be able to achieve a perfect victory in the naval battle."

"Perfect victory?" Gamar was stunned for a moment, and even said that he had heard it wrong.

"Yes, perfect victory." Fernandez repeated, saying, "except for some small gaps in the size of the fleet, the all-weak factors are on our side. As long as we can seize the opportunity, we can get a perfect victory, wash away the shame of twenty years ago, and become the overlord of the Indian Ocean."

Gamar's brow jumped a few times, obviously shocked by Fernandez's confidence.

Rurajapani was also very shocked, but he didn't show it.

"His Excellency Prime Minister, we have enough faith. As long as the Navy lets go, we will definitely be able to

"General, do you look down on your opponent too much?" Gamar interrupted Fernandez.

"Defy the opponent? If we despise the opponent, we will not let the east and west fleets be dispatched at the same time."

"The strength of the Chinese Navy is obvious to all. Not to mention us, even the US Navy has to give in. We

"Mr. Minister, are you suspicious of the Navy or are you suspicious of the Prime Minister?"

Gamar was stunned for a moment and immediately closed his mouth.

"The Navy Development Plan was formulated by the Prime Minister himself. Although the time is short, we have a strong foundation." Fernandez glanced at Rurajapani and said, "After these years of development, we have not only restored our strength, but also entered the strongest period in history. If the Indian Navy wants to dominate the Indian Ocean, it must defeat the Chinese Navy; if India wants to become a world-recognized major power, it must defeat China. We have no choice, and the Prime Minister has pointed out the direction for us to move forward. At the moment of the great enemy, we do not work together to deal with the challenges, but instead doubt the strength of the Navy. I really dare not share the views of the Minister."

Gamar's face turned blue and purple, but it was hard to refute.

Rurajapani sighed secretly and said, "General, do you really have enough confidence to defeat the Chinese fleet?"

Fernandez nodded and said, "If we don't have confidence, we'd better surrender directly to China. As long as we let the Chinese fleet enter the Indian Ocean and let the Chinese navy seize the power of sea control, no matter how much we make, we will never be able to avoid the end of defeat. We have confidence and even more faith."

After pondering for a while, Rurajapani said, "Since that's the case, you still have three days to prepare."

Fernandez did not say much, and immediately agreed, then stood up and said goodbye.

After seeing off the Admiral, Fernandez felt like he was putting down a stone hanging in his heart, and he suddenly felt much more relaxed.
Chapter completed!