.Chapter 77 Honor and Shame

Mu Haoyang was a little depressed, but Teng Yaohui was full of energy.

After staying in New Delhi for more than a month, Teng Yaohui gained a lot. Several of his main ideas were implemented, especially the coveted Port Blair.

"The basic problem has been solved. India, in principle, agreed to rent out Port Blair. The first lease is valid for forty-nine years, and we can still ask for a renewal. To put it simply, as long as our fleet is still sailing on the Indian Ocean, Port Blair is under our control."

"So, a separate regional fleet needs to be formed."

Teng Yaohui nodded with a smile and said, "I have talked to Mr. Huang about this, and his opinions are similar, and he believes it is necessary to set up a regional fleet."

"Lao Teng, this is a hard job."

"So, I suggest you go." Teng Yaohui smiled and said, "It's better for those who can do it. Moreover, you have experience in construction in Guadal Port, and Zhou Yusheng, Pang Yuelong and Ma Mingtao are company. You will definitely not be alone. As for family matters, I will also think about it for you."

Mu Haoyang was stunned for a moment, thinking that Teng Yaohui was quite careful.

"After you officially become the commander of the fleet, I will help you apply for a special plane for the important officers, which will be specifically responsible for the Navy Command." Teng Yaohui paused for a moment, "In this way, you can come back at any time and take your wife and children over for the weekend. Is this arrangement good?"

Mu Haoyang laughed suddenly, not because he was happy, but because he felt that Teng Yaohui's approach was too direct.

"Of course, it won't work in the past two years. Only after the port construction is completed will you be specially built for a commander's villa." Teng Yaohui was a little proud, "No matter what, the conditions there will definitely be gradually improved. When the garrison increases, we will also build a special family area."

"Old Teng..."

"how?"

"This is a long-term matter, let's talk about it later."

Teng Yaohui nodded and waited for Mu Haoyang to continue talking.

"We set up a regional fleet and will definitely have side effects."

“What side effects?”

"Promote India to expand its military preparations."

"Even if we don't do that, India will expand its military and prepare for war."

"The problem is that a fleet that has been deployed in the Indian Ocean for a long time must have some capital, otherwise it would be enough to send a few warships over there, and there is no need to make it so complicated."

"You boy" Teng Yaohui laughed, "Tell me, what are your requirements?"

"As the saying goes, if you are not in your position, you will not do your own affairs. Since I am the commander, I have to think about the fleet, just as you are the navy."

"I learned very quickly."

"I don't have any special requests, I just hope I don't look at people differently." Mu Haoyang paused for a moment and said, "To put it bluntly, the Indian Ocean Fleet must be on par with at least the three major fleets, and must be promoted in terms of treatment of officers and soldiers, promotion standards, logistics support, etc.."

"This is not a problem, I can give you a higher standard."

"Yeah?"

"As the first overseas fleet in the region, as a long-term external fleet, the treatment of officers and soldiers will definitely be higher than that of domestic troops, and at least increase the allowance for overseas troops. As for promotion, it is not a problem. As long as you achieve results, it will definitely be faster than the three domestic fleets. Logistics support is a small matter. You can arrange an officer to be responsible for this matter."

“Where is the jurisdiction?”

"How old are you?"

"Since it is an Indian Ocean fleet, it should include the entire Indian Ocean." Mu Haoyang smiled and said, "In other words, I have to hand over the Port of Gwadar to me."

"No problem, you did that place anyway."

"I have to decide on combat operations."

Teng Yaohui was stunned and said, "The fleet is fine, and the Marines are fine. It's just that in other aspects, you have to go and have a good talk with Mr. Huang."

"Just don't object."

"Of course, I certainly won't object."

Mu Haoyang nodded and said, "Finally, and the most critical thing, which warships can you give me?"

"You can choose except aircraft carriers and cruisers."

"Lao Teng, you are so unkind."

Teng Yaohui smiled and said, "At present, there is no need to deploy aircraft carriers in the Indian Ocean. This can only be blamed for you, it is too amazing. The Indian Navy has only a few destroyers left, and there is no threat at all. Relying on the shore-based aviation force at Port Blair, it is enough to give you a few large warships."

“How far can the shore-based fighter fly?”

"No matter what, you have to consider the reality. We only have three aircraft carriers in total. The "Huangdi" has always been in poor condition and basically has no combat capability. The other two have to stay in the South China Sea Fleet. I am not a god, so it is impossible for you to turn a few aircraft carriers out."

"The problem is that without aircraft carriers, the fleet would not have complete combat capabilities."

"What do you want me to do?" Teng Yaohui said very directly.

Mu Haoyang pondered for a while and said, "There is no need to deploy an aircraft carrier now, which does not mean that there is no need in the future. I only need a guarantee."

“What guarantee?”

"After the Indian Navy starts construction of aircraft carriers or purchases aircraft carriers, give me at least one aircraft carrier."

"No problem, I can give you this guarantee."

"Also, give me a cruiser."

"Now?"

"Since it's a regional fleet, there must be a few decent warships." Mu Haoyang smiled and said, "Even if it's used as a facade, I have to give me a cruiser."

"I have to consider this."

"Lao Teng, if you fight in the South China Sea, the cruiser will not be of great use."

Teng Yaohui smiled and said, "You guy, you have already planned it. OK, I'll give you a cruiser, but Mr. Huang has to nod and agree."

"One more thing."

"What?"

"I chose the main officers of the fleet, and except for the general, everyone else was within the selection range."

"Who do you want?"

"It's not clear yet, so say hello first, so that you won't regret it at that time."

Teng Yaohui had no choice but to agree.

Since Teng Yaohui promised to be readily, Mu Haoyang did not talk much, and promised to fly to Port Blair before the end of October after handling the matter at hand.

In fact, Mu Haoyang got much more than he wanted.

Before he set out, Huang Zhibo signed the order to establish the Indian Ocean Fleet and officially appointed Mu Haoyang as the commander of the Indian Ocean Fleet. In addition to the cruiser "Shanghai", there were two destroyers, two frigates and a fast combat support ship. Subsequently, Teng Yaohui also added Mu Haoyang a large amphibious assault ship and a comprehensive landing ship through temporary dispatch.

The fleet is not large in size, but it is definitely deterrent.

You should know that after the First South Asian War, the Indian Navy only had two Delhi-class destroyers and two frigates with a displacement of less than 4,000 tons. The others were small ships. Because the US Navy did not have permanent fleets in the Indian Ocean, the Chinese Navy's Indian Ocean Fleet became the absolute number one.

On October 30, Mu Haoyang said goodbye to his wife and children and boarded a special plane to Port Blair.

Before taking office, Mu Haoyang started the work of the commander.

The first thing he did was to organize personnel to salvage the "Xianghe".

Sheng Shiping was very generous and paid 200 million yuan to let the navy salvage the warship, and specially sent several shipwreck salvage experts to assist the navy.

The salvage work went smoothly. When Mu Haoyang came to Port Blair, most of the work was ready.

In order to protect the equipment on the warship as much as possible, the emptying and salvage method was adopted, that is, the divers first blocked the loopholes in the hull, then injected air into the hull, discharged the seawater inside, and let the warship float to the water surface by itself. The salvage operation was carried out a large barge of 50,000 tons. After the "Xianghe" was salvaged, it would be loaded on the barge and transported back to the country for research by senior engineers from several major shipyards. Because the "Xianghe" was eventually transported to Qingdao and a war museum was established, the firepower test applied for by Yang Yu's side was cancelled.

The construction of the museum has nothing to do with the Navy, and it is mainly funded by Sheng Shiping.

According to his vision, this war museum with the "Shokawa" as its core will mainly display Japan's weapons and equipment, including some World War II weapons and equipment, to warn all compatriots that the threat from Japan has not been eliminated and China is still surrounded by the enemy.

There is no doubt that the atmosphere of nationalism is very strong.

As for the trouble that would cause, Mu Haoyang didn't think about it, and it was not his turn to think about it. Anyway, the central government has approved the establishment of a museum in Qingdao.

From the perspective of a soldier, Mu Haoyang agreed very much.

Through the rapid development of the past fifty years, China has become increasingly prosperous and strong. The three wars in the past ten years have made most of the people full of confidence. However, in addition to self-confidence, more people have forgotten that painful history and the war that killed tens of millions of compatriots. Any powerful country can only become stronger by keeping vigilant at all times, otherwise it will gradually decay in the life of abundant materials.

At this point, China must learn from the United States and learn to face up to history.

You should know that the battleship Arizona is still lying in Pearl Harbor, and no Americans have forgotten what happened on December 7, 1941.

The Chinese should be proud of victory and remember the painful lessons in history.

Only by constantly self-stimulating and self-warning can we achieve more brilliant victory in future challenges, and can we go faster and further on the road of national and national rejuvenation. Any behavior of forgetting history will be compensated with blood and life.

On November 4, the "Xianghe" floated in Shanghai.

According to Mu Haoyang's arrangement, the final stage of salvage was opened to the outside world, and thousands of journalists from more than 100 countries squeezed the open wharf to pieces.

On this day, all mainstream news media around the world reported on this matter.

The Chinese are proud of it, and the Japanese relationships are even more complicated. When reporting, the Japanese news media used "national humiliation" without exception to describe the warship being caught. That night, Imai Taemura, who was once full of confidence, committed suicide at home.

In the eyes of the Japanese, this is a challenge signal sent by China.

Mu Haoyang didn't care about so many challenges, so what about challenges? If you have the ability, you can call back...
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