"Captain, are these Chinese people too stupid? We are so close to us that we haven't noticed us. If the Sino-British war is held again, how long can their navy resist?" On the calm water, the rice-shaped flag on the top of the main mast of the British state-of-the-art 23 Duke-class destroyer, stretched out due to the movement of the warship.

At the headquarters, a young captain kept staring at the radar screen, but did not see any small dots representing Chinese warships.

On the radar, more than ten nautical miles away from them, there was a small fishing boat that was only ten meters long. They didn't think the fishing boat could find them.

After so many hours, Chinese warships did not appear.

"Through their Zhongsha Islands, it was not discovered at such a long distance. The Chinese navy should really be disbanded." The first lieutenant also said with a smile.

The major, who was in his forties, looked at the sea in the distance with a serious expression on his face.

Hearing the words of the two subordinates, the major shook his head, "Don't underestimate the Chinese Navy, they are likely to send submarines to stare at us. No country's navy is more familiar with them in the South China Sea. Although they do not have too advanced ships or radars, Chinese submarines are not much worse than the most advanced in the world."

"This is impossible. Our Duke is the most advanced frigate. The bow type 2050 low-frequency main/passive sonar is the most advanced of the same type in the world! But we did not detect the Chinese submarine." The lieutenant looked proud.

He is very proud of their skills.

"Or what if we can release the towing sonar?" The captain who started talking was a little uncertain. "If we are surrounded by Chinese submarines, we..."

Although I don't believe that China has such capabilities, if such a situation really happens, it will lose all face to the Royal Navy.

Is this the most advanced deep blue navy in the world near China? In some aspects of naval operations, the Imperial Royal Navy that has dominated the Earth's ocean for 240 years.

Doing such a thing is to maintain the last dignity of the empire. As a result, it cannot be maintained, but is surrounded by Chinese submarines. What's the point?

"Are you crazy? This is only more than 30 nautical miles away from the southernmost military base in China. Once we put down the drag sonar, we can only sail at a speed of less than 10 knots." The lieutenant didn't care that the other party's military rank was higher than his.

"Captain Mosen, your proposal is indeed very good, but we can't do this. It's too close to China's military port. Although they don't have large warships or frigates here, even their military ports in the north are not too far away from here... Our tow sonar is too heavy." The major shook his head and said.

The Type 23 Duke-class missile frigate is the most advanced frigate in the UK. It has a length of 133 meters, a width of 16.1 meters, a standard displacement of 3,500 tons, and a full load displacement of 4,200 tons. Although the size and tonnage are smaller than the Type 22 frigate used to replace, its performance is much higher.

This is the first frigate in the UK that adopts an invisible design, and has learned the lessons of the Battle of the Cambodia. Various advanced technologies and advanced concepts have been piled up on it.

The most important one is that the 2031z towed array sonar, which can detect long-distance targets in the deep sea, is installed on the frigate.

It is definitely the most advanced frigate in the world, no doubt about it.

The 2031z drag array sonar weighs 70 tons and has a total length of 1000m. It consists of a 500m long drag cable and a 500m long low-frequency passive listening array. The listening array is dragged at a specific deployment depth through the length of the cable being applied and the drag speed being changed.

The only drawback is that when operating this advanced array sonar, the speed of the warship needs to be reduced to less than 10 knots.

Therefore, the major, as the captain, was very dissatisfied with his subordinates' reminders.

"Captain, if you are surrounded by Chinese submarines and the face of the Imperial Royal Navy is lost, how can we explain to the navy?" Captain Mosen's words made the captain's face look ugly. "Even if they are discovered by their navy, we are in their economic exclusive area, not their territorial waters, and we will not be damaged in any face. But if you are surrounded by their submarines..."

The world's most advanced navy and the Royal Navy with the richest naval combat experience will almost be a joke if it is surrounded by a weak Chinese navy that has not been built for decades.

It is impossible to fight against China, but it is completely possible to evacuate before being surrounded by the opponent's submarine.

The sonar at the bow can only be used for close-range anti-submarine.

"Reduce the speed and put down the drag sonar!" After some consideration, the captain issued an order.

The face of the Imperial Navy cannot be lost.

The dignity of the imperial government cannot be lost.

"Discover the enemy ship!" Not long after the drag sonar was put down, the radar discovered the Chinese warship.

The captain's face became ugly.

"How many?"

"One ship is only 40 nautical miles away from us and is approaching at high speed!" The radar soldier reported. "According to the feedback of radar signals, it is China's Jianghu-class frigate."

"Don't worry about them, search for Chinese submarines!" Only one ship came, and the captain didn't care at all. "Send helicopters to approach and reconnaise their warships."

China has actually sent only a small frigate of more than 1,000 tons. How can the captain care?

Small warships are used to be bullied.

And just a few dozen nautical miles away from them, the target they needed to look for finally appeared on the radar screen of the Yibin ship who was rushing over.

This advanced frigate first built by the Republic has been improved a lot after many improvements, but the radar detection distance is still not too far.

"Captain, discover the British warship." The radar soldiers reacted as soon as they appeared on the radar.

They were ordered by their superiors to go directly to the target position from the training area, which was obviously related to the British special-mix fleet, and everyone in the entire fleet knew about it.

After all, starting from June, the entire army has been carrying out Hong Kong's return to education. A few days ago, the superiors issued a notice to the South China Sea naval forces, telling all the naval officers and soldiers in the South China Sea that in order to show their military presence, the United Kingdom is preparing to send a special mixed formation composed of 34 frigates and comprehensive supply ships on the eve of Hong Kong's return to provide friendly visits to some Asian countries; friendly visits are fake, and showing their strength is true.

The notice requires naval officers and soldiers to be prepared to respond and expose the British conspiracy without affecting the diplomacy of the two countries.

Therefore, the officers and soldiers of the Yibin ship had already been prepared.

"Captain of Navigation, start fighting chart operations!" The captain, who had been grim in his face, immediately issued an order.

Soon, the captain's order received a report from the captain, "Tail 136, speed 25, time 48 minutes."

After receiving the reply, the captain issued another order, "Enter the first-level combat state!"

With the captain's order, a short alarm sounded in all the cabins inside the warship, and the alarm lights began to flash constantly with the alarm sound.

"Report the situation to the base and request mission instructions." The captain immediately issued an order, "Keep the distance and keep up with them."

From the beginning of the mission, the situation report and orders in the base were issued, requiring the Yibin ship to report the situation every half hour, and requiring the sea activity targets to be observed at all times. Although it was not stated clearly, everyone knew that these signs indicated that their mission was related to the British task force.

Therefore, from the beginning, the officers and soldiers on the Yibin ship were very nervous.

After the captain gave the order, he quickly entered the state of combat.

"Did you find them?" At this moment, an officer in a major general's uniform entered the command room.

"Chief, are you here?" The captain saw the major general and immediately reported the situation after saluting. "I found two large warships, which may be exactly what we need to find."

"Chief, the third warship is coming at high speed, with a distance of 18, a course of 35, and a speed of 18!" Before the major general could react, the radar soldier exclaimed.

"Call the base to send fighter jets to reinforce! Report the situation." The chief's face also became serious.

The speed of 32 knots.

Especially large-scale targets.

"See them!" In front of the warship's course, the mast was already seen on the sea surface. Then, the mast rose rapidly and gradually saw the hull below.

"Boom boom boom..." A roar came, and a helicopter was flying towards the Yibin ship at high speed.

The captain handed it to the major general next to him with a telescope. The major general did not speak, but raised the telescope and looked at the distance with a serious expression, "That's right, it's them, the Bobcat helicopter."

"Chief, should we stop or lean on it? Their direction is also towards us." The captain asked the major general.

"Go up!" the major general replied without hesitation, "This is our exclusive economic zone, and they have crossed the line."

The Bobcat helicopter soon appeared one hundred meters above the Yibin ship, constantly hovering around the Yibin ship. A man in the helicopter cockpit held a camera or a camera to observe the Yibin ship below.

The officers and soldiers on the Yibin ship stood on their posts with a solemn expression.
Chapter completed!