Riverside Police.

Chapter 959 Seeking Far Away?

While Han Yu and some officers and soldiers of the formation were visiting the Cape of Good Hope, South African Navy Commander Simpson Anderson arrived in Cape Town to visit the "Shenzheng" ship.

When Han Yu returned to the ship after visiting the Cape of Good Hope, he received an order from his superiors to get dressed quickly and go to the dinner held by the South African Navy for the Chinese Navy formation together.

The visit to the Cape of Good Hope is divided into batches. As soon as Vice Captain Li, who was staying on board today, boarded the car, he said excitedly: "Han Da, Staff Officer Wu, Commander Anderson spoke highly of our Shenzheng ship, and praised our ship not only It is large in scale, advanced in design, has a high level of technology and combat capabilities, and it can be seen that China's modernization level has reached a very high level."

"Really?" Staff Officer Wu asked happily, "Did Commander Anderson say anything else?"

"Yes," Lieutenant Captain Li added with a smile, "He said that the officers and men who pilot the ships have considerable professional knowledge and skills, and he sincerely admires our formation for daring to cross the waters of the Cape of Good Hope to visit South Africa this season."

The storm in the past few days was very big.

In particular, after a [-]-ton oil tanker sank, the large-tonnage merchant ships of international shipping companies did not dare to cross the Cape of Good Hope.The small boats of the South African Navy could not withstand the strong winds and waves, so they could only stay in the military port honestly.

Although the Chinese navy is not very powerful, although the ships are not very advanced, and there is no previous experience in ocean sailing, but now it has proved itself through practical actions, and it is really not easy to gain the recognition of its counterparts in other countries.

Like Staff Officer Wu, Han Yu was happy from the bottom of his heart and proud from the bottom of his heart.

The dinner was held at a base of the South African Navy. Not only the South African navy generals, but also officials from Cape Town were present, and diplomats from several countries stationed in South Africa were invited as usual.

General Simpson Anderson delivered his speech, looking emotional: "Ladies and gentlemen, in all my life, I have never started a formal speech with an apology. But today, before I make my speech, allow me to address the General Zheng Nanwu, the commander of the Chinese naval fleet, and his subordinates apologize..."

The commander of the South African Navy shocked everyone, and many female guests even showed expressions of horror.

Staff Officer Wu couldn't understand English, so before the translator could speak, he asked in a low voice, "Da Han, what is General Anderson talking about?"

Han Yu regained his composure, and said calmly: "He said he was late, but there was a reason for his late arrival. After the plane he and his wife took off yesterday, an engine failed, so they had to return and landed at risk. They flew here again after the emergency repairs were completed.”

This is risking your life!

Staff Officer Wu was secretly terrified when he heard it. Chief of Staff Zheng took the stage to deliver a speech. He skillfully took the topic of General Simpson Anderson and said: "When we heard about the thrilling aerial encounter of Your Excellency the Commander just now, we were worried for him. When we heard When the plane survived the danger and landed safely, we were sincerely grateful for him..."

The chief's short opening remarks won warm applause from the officers and soldiers of China and South Africa.

In a free and relaxed environment, the soldiers of the two countries talked enthusiastically and laughed...

It can be seen that the South African navy has begun to understand the Chinese navy, regardless of whether it is a senior officer or an ordinary officer or soldier, regardless of whether it is white or black.

Their friendship and admiration are beyond words.

This situation made Han Yu truly realize that only those who are self-respecting and self-improving can win the respect of others!

As Staff Officer Wu said before, the international community is very concerned about the Russian Navy submarine crash, and diplomats from several countries attending the dinner were discussing it again.

The Russian diplomats stationed in South Africa soon became the "stars" of the banquet and were "besieged" by diplomats from more than a dozen countries who were invited to come. Media reporters also chased after the Russian diplomats to ask and question them.

The Russian diplomat kept a straight face, no matter who asked, he would say "no comment".

Chief of Staff Zheng listened with a smile, without expressing any opinion on this topic.

Whether asked by diplomats from European and American countries stationed in South Africa, or faced by media reporters, they all responded with the excuse that the formation was sailing at sea some time ago, and the information was not well informed, and they did not know the specific situation.

Diplomats from several developed countries in Europe and the United States reacted violently, even in front of Russian diplomats, accusing Russia of being non-disclosed and opaque on this major accident that concerns the safety of all mankind.Claiming that they have conclusive evidence that something happened to Russia's nuclear submarine, but Russia has not announced the accident to the public until today.

If the host hadn't smoothed things over in time, a good reception would have turned into a criticism meeting.

After attending the reception, Han Yu was about to get on the bus and go back to the pier when Chief of Staff Zheng called Han Yu into the car arranged by the embassy.

The car was decorated with the Chinese flag, and the driver was a staff member of the embassy, ​​whom Han Yu met a few days ago.

But tonight, Military Officer Yang actually drove the car himself.

Han Yu felt very strange, and asked nervously as soon as he got in the car: "Chief, what's the matter?"

Chief of Staff Zheng sighed lightly, and said solemnly: "The Russian submarine Kursk really suffered an accident. According to reliable sources, the accident was caused by a series of ammunition explosions triggered by a torpedo explosion, which eventually led to the sinking of the entire submarine. There are more than 100 officers and soldiers on board. All were killed and none survived."

It turned out to be true, and it turned out not to be groundless.

The South China Sea Fleet also has submarines, and the big shark that participated in the transfer was in the South China Sea Fleet's combat order.

Han Yu could understand the chief's mood at this moment, and asked after a moment of silence, "The Kursk submarine is a nuclear submarine. Has the nuclear reactor on board exploded, causing a nuclear leak?"

"I don't know for now, but I don't think there should be any. Otherwise, the United States, Britain, France and other countries will definitely not be able to sit still."

"That's fine."

Han Yu thought about it and said: "Even if there is a nuclear leak, it should not have a big impact on China. After all, the accident happened in the Arctic Ocean, which is far away from us. Besides, the United States has conducted several nuclear explosion tests in the sea before. Those decommissioned ships were pulled over and used as targets."

Chief of Staff Zheng didn't expect Han Yu to say that, he was taken aback and asked, "Xianyu, do you know why I mentioned this to you?"

"why?"

"I arranged for you to call home a few days ago. Have you contacted the East China Sea Fleet?"

"No."

"No?"

Han Yu suddenly realized what the chief wanted to ask, and hurriedly said: "I didn't call the East China Sea Fleet, but I contacted the political commissar of our rescue ship brigade. Chief, did I leak the secret while making an international call?"

"No, besides, the Russian submarine accident is not considered a military secret." Chief of Staff Zheng took a message from the captain officer sitting in the co-pilot, and handed it to Han Yu: "This is a message from the East China Sea Fleet Command. your."

I don't know if I don't see it, but I am surprised when I see it.

The East China Sea Fleet Command attached great importance to the request for instructions from the Binjiang Naval Reserve Rescue Ship Brigade to study how to rescue submarines. It not only agreed with the rescue ship brigade's idea, but even sent an encrypted telegram to the visiting formation with the approval of the Navy Headquarters, ordering Han Yu After completing the garrison liaison mission of the visiting formation, go to the fleet headquarters first.

Han Yu was thinking about adjusting his itinerary when he went back, when Chief of Staff Zheng said abruptly, "Since you have such a good idea, why didn't you tell me, why do you want to look far away?"

"Chief, you mean..."

"Our fleet also has submarines, and there is even a main submarine that you participated in the transfer back in the past. You have the resources and technical strength. We have submarines to cooperate, and we can do it together!"

The chief was originally unhappy because of this.

Han Yu reacted and quickly explained: "Chief, not to mention rescuing submarines, even rescuing ordinary surface ships also pays attention to timeliness. My resources are all in Binjiang. If this thing is really done, our rescue ship brigade really needs to be done." It can have a certain rescue capability, and the rescue range can only cover at most a quarter of the sea area defended by the East China Sea Fleet."

The military budget is tight, and the military expenditure is not enough for combat troops, and it is impossible to use it for rescue and construction.

Chief of Staff Zheng was really envious of the East China Sea Fleet. There was such a resourceful, capable, and capable reserve officer as Han Yu. It's a little far away."

"Chief, I will try to do it after I go back. If I can do it well, I will accumulate some experience. At that time, I will summarize and report to you as soon as possible."

"Okay, I believe you can do it!"

"Thank you chief for your trust, I will work hard."

"It should be me thanking you." Chief of Staff Zheng patted Han Yu's arm, thought and smiled again: "Although we are far away, it is unrealistic to hold a joint exercise. But if there are major actions in the future, you can definitely invite You cooperate. At that time, don't say you don't know me, don't give me face."

Han Yu didn't expect the chief to look down on him so much, and hurriedly said: "Boss, our Binjiang Naval Reserve Rescue Ship Brigade is a reserve force of the Navy Headquarters, not a reserve force of the East China Sea Fleet. The outstanding officers and soldiers of our brigade are all from the headquarters. For selection, if you don’t believe me, you can ask Political Commissar Shen and Staff Officer Wu.”

"Okay, then we've made a deal. If there is any major action in the future, I will definitely ask my superiors for your brigade to cooperate, and then we will continue to fight side by side."

"Yes!"

"By the way, you really only brought 500 yuan with you when you came out this time?"

Han Yu couldn't keep up with the chief's brain circuit, and never thought that the chief would ask this, and said embarrassedly: "I only brought five hundred, because I came in a hurry, and I didn't bother to go to the bank to exchange it for foreign exchange before I came. "

Even if you don't come in a hurry, how many dollars can you exchange for 500 yuan?

Chief of Staff Zheng couldn't help but smile and said: "Xianyu, your wife is very strict in financial management."

It's really good things don't go out, embarrassing things spread thousands of miles, and it actually reached the ears of the chief.

Han Yu was extremely embarrassed, and explained with a wry smile: "Chief, it's none of my wife's business. Don't look at her as the deputy mayor of a county-level city. In fact, she is more economical than me. You may not believe it, she I don’t have more than 100 yuan on me.”

"She is the city leader. Do city leaders need to bring money when they go out?"

"..."

Facing the boss's undisguised ridicule, Han Yu was speechless for a while.