Chapter 1049: Chapter 1049

Near the waters of the Pacific Vietnam Country.

The Seventh Aircraft Carrier Group has been ordered to hold this position.

At this moment, under the protection of surrounding battleships, destroyers, and cruisers, the massive Ligen Aircraft Carrier is quietly stationed there.

At this time, on the deck of the Ligen Aircraft Carrier.

Not only are there rows of fighters waiting to take off, along with numerous ground crew, but also many journalists carrying cameras and video recorders.

Modern warfare is no longer the same as in the past. Today's warfare is fought with technology.

Whoever's technology is advanced, and whose weapon system is more complete, will show absolute superiority on the battlefield.

In recent decades, The Stars and Stripes Country has maintained the posture of a victor in foreign wars. Globally, their aircraft carrier battle groups are almost universally recognized as the top killer weapon.

In past wars, as long as their carriers were deployed, they would achieve victory with minimal losses, and even in many wars, The Stars and Stripes Country has triumphed with near-zero casualties.

Therefore, now the foreign wars of The Stars and Stripes Country have become a show, a real war show.

People around the world can experience real warfare through the images sent back by frontline journalists.

While everyone is still busy on deck, a jeep drives over, and a middle-aged man in a white lieutenant general's uniform steps down.

Seeing the person getting out of the car, the media carrying cameras immediately surrounded him.

"General Johnson, we have now reached near the waters of Vietnam Country, and we are about to encounter Yongfan Island's warships. General Johnson, what is your view of your opponents?"

"Mr. Johnson, previously Yongfan Island's warships defeated the Vietnam Country's navy with zero casualties. Do you have anything to say about their combat power?"

As soon as Johnson got off the jeep, the surrounding reporters gathered around, throwing a variety of questions at him.

Facing the questions from the reporters, Johnson's expression was very stern. "I don't want to say too much to the media now, but there's one thing I can tell you, and that is, within a week, I will completely drive out the people of Yongfan Island. If Congress agrees, give me another week, and I will seize Yongfan Island."

After saying these words, Johnson directly walked towards the direction of the command room.

After Johnson left, soldiers soon came over to block the reporters outside.

At this moment, a slender blonde female reporter was reporting to a camera. Official source ıs 𝙣𝙤𝙫𝙚𝙡⁂𝙛𝙞𝙧𝙚⁂𝙣𝙚𝙩

"Hello, viewers. This morning at nine, General Johnson, the commander of the Seventh Fleet, appeared on the deck of the Ligen Aircraft Carrier. He used one sentence to assess this war. It seems General Johnson has full confidence in winning this war."

At this time, other news media also reported on the remarks Johnson had just made...

Johnson entered the command room.

Inside the command room, various officers were currently working with rulers. Everyone seemed very busy.

Johnson passed directly through the command room.

The Stars and Stripes Country has an unwritten rule: during wartime, officers working in the command room are not required to salute their superiors.

Pasting through the command room, Johnson arrived at a very small conference room beside it.

This conference room is roughly forty square meters, with a flag of The Stars and Stripes Country by the entrance and an office table directly below the flag.

Johnson entered the conference room and sat directly by the office table.

Before Johnson came in, two Vietnamese were already waiting there.

One of these two Vietnamese was none other than Ruan Zhongnan, who had been slapped by Ding Fan back then. The two stood up as Johnson entered.

"General Johnson, may I ask when you will launch an attack on those pirates of Yongfan Island?" Ruan Zhongnan asked.

Ruan Zhongnan dreams of seeing the warships of Yongfan Island entirely sunk by The Stars and Stripes Country.

Johnson gave a faint glance at Ruan Zhongnan. "When we attack, that's when those pirates of Yongfan Island will be eliminated. However, before that, I need to discuss some matters with you on behalf of The Stars and Stripes Country."

Ruan Zhongnan was taken aback.

With the war imminent, he didn't understand what Johnson wanted to talk to him about.

"What does the General want to say?"

Johnson said, "War always incurs expenses. Naturally, we should discuss how you will repay us after we help you drive away the people of Yongfan Island."

Ruan Zhongnan's expression hardened. He hadn't expected the other side to bring this up at this time.

However, Ruan Zhongnan had previous preparations. For a country like The Stars and Stripes Country to intervene, how could they possibly help without compensation?

Between nations, regardless of ideology, the most important thing is always interests.

"The President of our Vietnam Country has already proposed that after you help drive out the troops of Yongfan Island, we are willing to cover the cost of your dispatch."

Johnson listened to Ruan Zhongnan's words, slightly curled up the corner of his mouth, then smiled and said, "Simply covering the dispatch cost is not sufficient, is it?"

Ruan Zhongnan looked at Johnson. "What other conditions might the General have? I can convey them back to our President."

Johnson didn't hold back and directly said, "After we help you drive out the people of Yongfan Island, The Stars and Stripes Country wants to station troops in Vietnam Country."

What?! Station troops?!

Ruan Zhongnan was momentarily stunned.

To know that if The Stars and Stripes Country stationed troops in the country, wouldn't Vietnam Country become like Japan, a non-normal country?

Vietnam Country had just emerged from being a colonized nation for a few decades, is it possible that they would repeat the same mistakes now?

"General Johnson, I'm afraid we really can't agree to this..." Ruan Zhongnan shook his head slightly.

Johnson, who was beside him, smiled indifferently. "Don't be so quick to reply, we have time to wait. In the past two days, I've heard that Yongfan Island's soldiers have taken over another city. At this rate, it won't be long before Yongfan Island's troops enter your capital. By then, asking for our help won't be as simple as stationing troops."

After speaking, Johnson casually lit a cigar and smoked it by himself.

At this moment, Ruan Zhongnan furrowed his brows tightly.

He naturally knew that what Johnson said was true.

Yongfan Island's troops were extremely fierce. In battles with them, the Vietnamese army was simply routed entirely.

What was most troubling now was that Huaxia Country had deployed large numbers of troops along the southwest border with Vietnam Country. This made Vietnam Country hesitant to easily mobilize their southwest forces. Relying solely on the northeastern troops, it was impossible to confront Yongfan Island's forces.

This was precisely why Vietnam Country reached out for help to The Stars and Stripes Country.

"Mr. Johnson, please wait a moment."

After saying this, Ruan Zhongnan directly walked out of the conference room.

Johnson didn't mind and continued to casually look over the map on the table.

About half an hour later, Ruan Zhongnan came back in from outside. "Mr. Johnson, our chairman has agreed to your request and consents to your stationing of troops in Vietnam Country."

Johnson nodded and then directly tossed a document in front of Ruan Zhongnan.

"This is the treaty. Once this is signed, our military cooperation will officially commence."

Ruan Zhongnan felt a pang of discomfort in his heart.

Vietnam Country's modern history had survived under various unequal treaties. Ruan Zhongnan hadn't expected that decades after independence, Vietnam Country would still sign such a treaty...

However, not signing was no longer an option for Ruan Zhongnan now.

The soldiers from Yongfan Island were simply too formidable.

In just a few days, the Vietnamese navy had been completely decimated. On land, they had taken four large cities and one port.

The Vietnamese army simply didn't have the ability to fight against such a formidable army. Thus, they needed help from The Stars and Stripes Country now.

Ruan Zhongnan picked up a pen, and his heart bled at this moment.

He truly wondered whether the troops from The Stars and Stripes Country they invited would be helpful hounds or snarling wolves.

Ruan Zhongnan bit his lip, and in the end, signed the treaty directly.

"General Johnson, please dispatch the troops quickly."

Johnson picked up the treaty from the table, looking quite pleased as he glanced at it twice. As for Ruan Zhongnan's words, he seemed to not hear them at all.

Decades ago, when Johnson was a fleet commander, he had led ships invading Vietnam Country.

In that war, with the help of Huaxia Country, Vietnam Country fought stoutly, resulting in a twenty-year conflict ending in defeat for The Stars and Stripes Country.

Now, looking at the treaty in his hand, Johnson's expression was full of satisfaction. After decades, he finally accomplished the long-term stationing of troops in Vietnam Country.

"General Johnson, can we issue the order to attack Yongfan Island's fleet now?" Ruan Zhongnan, seeing Johnson ignoring him, softly reminded him from the side.

Johnson then put away the treaty and said calmly, "Don't worry. What we promised to you will definitely be fulfilled by The Stars and Stripes Country. Within a week, we will drive all of Yongfan Island's soldiers out of Vietnam Country."

At this, Johnson directly picked up the phone on the table.

Shortly after Johnson hung up the call, a major walked in from outside.

Johnson immediately addressed the officer. "Relay my combat orders. Order the carrier-deployed Hornets to send out a batch of four, targeting the heavy destroyers within Vietnam's borders. In the first wave of attack, cripple them for me!"

The major promptly answered with a word of affirmation, saluted, and hurriedly went out to arrange.

Johnson stood up. "Mr. Ruan Zhongnan, let's head to the deck to see the warriors off."

Ruan Zhongnan nodded.

As they proceeded, Johnson led the way, with Ruan Zhongnan and his colleagues following. The three of them soon arrived on the aircraft carrier's deck.

By this time, all the Hornet Fighters were ready for combat. One by one, the fighters were being arranged for their upcoming takeoff sequence on the deck.

"Ladies and gentlemen, the first wave of The Stars and Stripes Country's attack on Yongfan Island's warships is ready. Will The Stars and Stripes Country's fighter jets achieve significant victories, or will Yongfan Island rise to retaliate? Let us wait and see."

At this time, on the deck, a reporter stood before the fighters about to take off, reporting to the world.

Ruan Zhongnan watched the fighters about to take off, clenching his fists tightly.

At this moment, he again recalled the scene of humiliation he experienced at the municipal hall of Yongfan Island.

"Yongfan Island... it's time for you to pay the price..."