Chapter 1003: Chapter 1003
Ding Fan immediately arranged for someone to take Gusu Qingwen and Ye Ningbing to rest, while he and Huang Can went directly to the city hall.
On the way to the city hall, Huang Can explained the situation.
A week ago, Vietnam and India peacefully resolved their maritime conflict. However, right after the end of the conflict, Vietnam quickly issued an ultimatum to Yongfan Island, ordering it to surrender within ten days and fully submit to Vietnam.
Otherwise, Vietnam threatened to regain Yongfan Island by force.
Ding Fan wanted to hear what others had to say. After arriving at the city hall, he called together the other leaders on the island.
Huang Can, Zhou Ruoran, Fang Ruohan, Wang Zhian, and Xie Lingling all attended the meeting.
"General Ding, the Vietnamese Navy is already in full readiness. They have deployed five large-tonnage battleships, and in addition, more than a dozen other combat ships of various types. The Vietnamese Navy is boasting that if we don't submit, they can completely flatten this place within three days," Huang Can briefly explained the current situation.
Hu Jin said, "Not long ago, in the maritime confrontation between India and Vietnam, India suffered a major defeat. It is said that the fleet heavily damaging India is the same fleet that's now invading."
Huang Can added, "It seems their maritime confrontation has ended because India has likely agreed to abandon its territorial claims over Yongfan Island. That's why the Vietnamese Navy dares to invade so brazenly without any concerns."
"Since it has come to this, let's fight," Ding Fan said calmly.
Ding Fan had no intention of compromising or negotiating. Anyway, there was nothing to negotiate, and submission was impossible, so fighting was the only option.
Huang Can also agreed with Ding Fan. His eyes shone brightly; the Vietnamese had been coveting Yongfan Island, and if they weren't taught a lesson now, they would probably attack sooner or later.
Whether they fought sooner or later, it was inevitable, so they might as well be decisive about it.
Hu Jin furrowed her brows when she heard Ding Fan say they would fight. "Island Master Ding, our equipment and military training are inferior to Vietnam's, if we fight at this time..."
"How to fight is a man's affair. Since we are going to fight, let's allocate the upcoming tasks," Ding Fan said decisively.
Hu Jin, seeing Ding Fan's determination, couldn't say anything further.
"From now on, Huang Can and I will be responsible for the battle at the front. Hu Jin, you will handle all logistics supplies. Additionally, Fang Ruohan will mobilize all police forces to enhance security in the city and strictly prevent any espionage infiltration."
Hu Jin and Fang Ruohan accepted their orders.
"Island Master, what about city construction during this period?" Wang Zhian stood up and asked.
With a war on the horizon, whether to halt city construction was naturally a question for Ding Fan.
"Continue with normal construction. Just a few Vietnamese ships can't scare us," Ding Fan replied calmly.
Wang Zhian nodded and sat back down.
Hu Jin was speechless on the side.
The Vietnamese Navy was not something to be taken lightly, especially this force, which had defeated India's navy.
Even India couldn't match the Vietnamese Navy, and Hu Jin doubted if Yongfan Island's navy could stand a chance.
Yet, based on Ding Fan's words, he seemed as if he confidently believed they could overcome the Vietnamese Navy.
But given the current situation, fighting was inevitable, and Hu Jin couldn't argue any further. All she could do was follow Ding Fan's orders and ensure the logistics were well managed. Latest content publıshed on 𝓷𝓸𝓿𝓮𝓵·𝕗𝕚𝕣𝕖·𝙣𝙚𝙩
After the meeting, everyone dispersed to make preparations. Ding Fan and Huang Can went to organize the troops...
The day after Ding Fan returned to Yongfan Island.
Yongfan Island announced its founding on the internet news. It declared independence!
As soon as this news broke, the entire world's attention focused on Yongfan Island.
After years of peaceful development, countries on Earth had long established boundaries; establishing new countries was thought impossible.
Yet in this global climate, Yongfan Island declared independence! Anyone with a sense for military matters could see that war in the Yongfan Island region was inevitable.
On the afternoon of Yongfan Island's announcement, Vietnam issued a statement in response.
Vietnam's statement was brief, announcing to the world that Yongfan Island was an inseparable part of Vietnam and that any attempt to divide it would not be tolerated. Vietnam decided to reclaim Yongfan Island by force.
Shortly after, Vietnam issued another statement.
The statement was simple.
In three days, Vietnam would use force to reclaim Yongfan Island. Vietnam even proclaimed to the world that it would take only three days to completely control Yongfan Island.
In preparation for military action, Vietnam also assembled a group of officials and police officers.
They were ready to be dispatched to Yongfan Island as soon as it was reclaimed.
The battle had not even started, yet Vietnam had already prepared its officers and police, showing they did not take Yongfan Island seriously.
Mainstream media worldwide flocked to Vietnam, and some experts began predicting the outcome of the impending war.
Some experts directly stated,
The military confrontation between Vietnam Country and Yongfan Island cannot really be called a war. In the experts' view, Vietnam Country's navy reclaiming Yongfan Island doesn't even reach campaign rank. Experts believe the Vietnam Navy only needs three days to recapture Yongfan Island at most.
However, many analysts also think this war will never happen.
Analysts believe Yongfan Island will definitely announce surrender before the war starts.
Some media even came up with very eye-catching headlines before the war starts, [The War Between Pirates and Regular Army]
Throughout the world, expert scholars, analysts, media websites, not a single person believes Yongfan Island could win.
Under the world's watchful eye, three days passed quickly. According to the announcement previously released by Vietnam Country, today is the day they will attack Yongfan Island.
Yongfan Island waters.
Five heavy destroyers are neatly arranged on the sea surface, with all turrets aimed at Yongfan Island.
At this moment, on the command ship, a Vietnam Country officer wearing a major general ranking stands on the deck, holding binoculars and looking towards Yongfan Island.
At this moment, a reporter beside captures the majestic figure of the major general using binoculars.
"Major General Li Nan, could you let our broad audience know, what kind of method you are going to use to attack Yongfan Island soon?" At this moment, a very beautiful female reporter interviews the major general.
The major general withdraws the binoculars from his hands.
At this moment on the deck, aside from seeing a few neatly dressed navy soldiers, all the others are some news reporters carrying cameras and photo cameras.
"There's nothing I can't tell you. You just have to treat this battle as an ordinary battle of ours to clear out pirates." Li Nan says indifferently, with full confidence in his tone.
The beautiful female reporter smiles and asks, "It seems General Li Nan is very confident about this victory. No wonder the general would let us broadcast the whole battle process."
Li Nan slightly raises the corner of his mouth, his expression is full of confidence.
"General Li, ten minutes later will be the time for attack. What kind of method will you use to carry out the attack?" The beautiful female reporter asks.
Li Nan says at this moment, "I will send out light warships at the front to clear the ships around Yongfan Island. Once we control the waters of Yongfan Island, we will continuously bombard Yongfan Island."
After hearing Li Nan's words, the beautiful female reporter asks, "General, Vietnam Country's navy has dispatched five heavy destroyers, aren't you planning to use them?"
After hearing the beautiful female reporter's words, Li Nan laughs arrogantly, "My heavy destroyers are the ace warships that heavily damage the Indian Navy. Huaxia Country people have a saying: 'Why use an ox cleaver to kill a chicken?' To deal with a few rogues on Yongfan Island, ordinary small warships are enough."
The female reporter nods her head, then directly makes a summary report for the camera, "Dear viewers, there are less than ten minutes left before the Vietnam Country's navy launches a general attack on Yongfan Island. Then we will report the entire attack process..."
Ten minutes pass in the blink of an eye, and at this moment, a lieutenant comes to Li Nan.
"General, it's time, should we dispatch warships."
Li Nan doesn't pay attention to the lieutenant but rather says to the pretty female reporter, "Starting now, let your reporters record the spectacle below well. The upcoming scene will be something you will never forget for the rest of your life! I want you to truly witness the combat power of Vietnam Country's navy!"
After saying this, Li Nan directly addressed the lieutenant who reported earlier, "Carry out the first set of plans!"
The lieutenant stands to attention, "Yes!"
The lieutenant turns and leaves directly.
On the deck, all cameras are aimed at the direction of Yongfan Island.
It seems the upcoming event is not a war, but rather just a one-sided performance by the Vietnam Country's navy.
Hoo... Before long, a dozen small warships burst out from behind the main ship and rushed directly towards Yongfan Island from two left and right directions.
Li Nan, at this moment, is not like a commanding general, but rather like a commentator, "Vietnam Country's navy, in Yahuan State is undoubtedly the top sea power..."
And just when Li Nan's side hasn't finished speaking, two streaks of light directly shot out from the direction of Yongfan Island.
After those streaks of light were shot out, like they had eyes, they directly bombarded the rushing warships.
The two streaks of light accurately hit two fast-moving ships. Very quickly, those two ships were swallowed by flames, and one of them was even directly blown in half, slowly sinking to the sea bottom.
The two streaks of light were bright light missiles...
"How... How is this possible..." Li Nan is a bit skeptical of his own eyes.
It should be known, the five warships stationed behind are not just for show, those five warships are equipped with missile defense systems, should the opponent fire missiles, they can intercept them.
But just now, when the opponent's missiles were fired, their interception systems seemed like decoration, they simply didn't perform...