.Chapter 37 Return to China

On the night of July 28, after the Second Fleet basically escaped from the dangerous sea areas that were vulnerable to ambush, Teng Yaohui asked Mu Haoyang to return in advance on a carrier-based transport plane.

To this end, the Air Force dispatched eight J-30s and one KJ-1a to greet Mu Haoyang's special planes, and the Navy dispatched a tactical tanker to refuel the carrier-based transport aircraft in the air, while the Second Fleet arranged eight J-32s and one carrier-based early warning aircraft to escort two thousand kilometers.

The carrier-based transport aircraft flew very slowly and arrived in Zhoushan eight hours later when it was almost dawn.

Fortunately, Mu Haoyang had already developed the habit of sleeping on the plane, and he really needed to have a good sleep.

Li Mingyang came to the airport to welcome Mu Haoyang.

"Old Li, why are you here?"

"He arrived last night." Li Mingyang opened the car door and let Mu Haoyang get in the car first.

The sky is already bright and the sun is about to rise. Fortunately, Li Mingyang's car has been improved to resist the strong radiation during the day.

After getting in the car, Li Mingyang first took out anti-radiation drugs and swallowed one of them with Mu Haoyang.

Without giving instructions, the driver immediately stepped on the accelerator and drove towards the Navy Command.

Because people are strictly restricted from traveling during the day, there are not many vehicles on the road, and drivers can increase their driving speed as much as possible.

"Why let's come back?"

"The information we intercepted shows that Japan has obtained all the equipment and supplies needed to repair the joint fleet, and the repair work is up to fifteen days." Li Mingyang took out a cigarette, lit one for Mu Haoyang first, and said, "If you get fast, the joint fleet has recovered its combat effectiveness. Before we discovered it, the joint fleet has been anchored near Nanbird Island. Unfortunately, our reconnaissance planes are a step late. Before Lao Teng ordered you to return, the joint fleet had left Nanbird Island and its whereabouts were unknown. Worrying that you were ambushed, Lao Teng asked you to come back."

Mu Haoyang's brow jumped a few times and said, "Have you found the Joint Fleet?"

"Not yet, but the Navy has increased its search efforts and dispatched more than a dozen submarines. It will take only a few days to gain something."

"So, I have to go to the First Fleet as soon as possible."

"There is no need for this. Lao Teng means to ignore the joint fleet for the first time."

Mu Haoyang was stunned and said, "Why?"

“Because there are more important tasks.”

"What mission?"

"You don't know the war plan you have made?"

"It's obvious that the current situation is completely different from the plan I have made, and the plan never keeps up with the changes."

"Based on the intelligence we have, the time to attack Okinawa is ripe."

"Now?"

“Yes, now.”

Mu Haoyang immediately turned to his side and said to Li Mingyang: "Old Li, you don't know that the particle storm during the day poses a greater threat than the Japanese army, right?"

"Of course I know."

"That……"

"For the Japanese army, this is also a problem, right?"

Mu Haoyang was stunned and did not answer.

"Two days ago, one of our patrol ships picked up several bodies in the north of Okinawa."

"What corpse?"

"Of course it's human corpses."

"I didn't mean that, I mean..."

Li Mingyang smiled and shook his head, saying, "Two of them are soldiers' bodies, the rest are all civilians, and they all died of severe radiation."

"this……"

"Okayama is already a hell on earth. Because there are no anti-radiation drugs and equipment, and there is no correct anti-radiation method, the Okinawa garrison has collapsed, and a large number of civilians are facing the threat of death. Even if we can't fight, the Japanese troops on the island will be destroyed in a few days."

"If this happens, it's better to wait a few more days."

"Don't forget, there are more than one million civilians on the island."

“What does it have to do with us?”

"Are you so cold-blooded?"

"Militaryism is the path chosen by the Japanese themselves, so we should bear the consequences. We are in a state of war with Japan and there is no reason to provide humanitarian assistance to Japan. Besides, the army is not going to save people. Before Japan surrenders, we have no reason to rescue Japanese civilians."

"It seems that your kid has not a high political awareness."

"I'm a soldier, not a politician."

"But in your position, you must consider the political impact of military operations."

Mu Haoyang sighed and did not answer.

"The Head of State has issued an instruction to let us take action as soon as possible to save civilians in desperate situations on the Okinawa Islands, and General Teng has made arrangements."

"The attack on Okinawa does not require a fleet."

"It is not theoretically necessary, but the Air Force cannot be dispatched during the day, so long-range artillery support can only be provided by the fleet."

“I will make arrangements.”

"President Teng has already transferred Pang Yuelong back and will arrive in the early morning tomorrow."

"Then let him command the landing battle, and I will be quiet."

"You still want to be lazy?"

"I'm also a human being, aren't I?"

Li Mingyang smiled and shook his head, saying, "When we attack Okinawa, the joint fleet will definitely restore its combat capabilities, so the fleet needs to ensure its sea control."

"You mean..."

"This is the best time to annihilate the Combined Fleet."

Mu Haoyang nodded thoughtfully, and then he understood the reason for letting him come back.

"You can't miss a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, otherwise Mr. Teng wouldn't let you come back."

"Okay, I'll continue to work hard. When will the login war begin?"

"It's still early, the preliminary preparations have just begun, and it will take a few days at the earliest."

"So, there is nothing I have to do with now?"

Li Mingyang smiled and said, "Why are you still want to run around now?"

"However, let me stay home for one night."

"I think beautifully. Zhoushan is so big that I can't stand you?"

"Old Li, you're so ruthless."

"If you want to be merciful, you go and find President Teng. However, President Teng is very thoughtful and has sent a special plane to take your wife and children. I heard that you will be here tonight."

Mu Haoyang was stunned and said, "Why didn't you say it earlier?"

"Anyway, you will know, what's the point of saying or not?"

"you……"

"I won't talk to you anymore," at this time, the car had already entered the entrance of the underground command center of the Navy Command. "Remember to call Mr. Teng and I'll come to find you at noon."

"Okay, I'll treat you to Sichuan cuisine."

Li Mingyang smiled and watched Mu Haoyang get out of the car after it stopped.

The underground command center of the Navy Command is not as spacious as the above-ground headquarters, but is enough to accommodate all staff members and is not too crowded.

Mu Haoyang did not go to the Navy Command, but to the Marine Command where he was at the same place.

Although he is a Navy general, his main identity is the commander of the Marine Corps.

Of course, when Teng Yaohui was not in the Navy Headquarters, Mu Haoyang was the supreme commander here.

It was not just for the next battle.

All morning, Mu Haoyang was handling personnel reports of the fleet and the Marine Corps, mainly notices of the fallen soldiers. Since he served as commander in Guadal Port, Mu Haoyang has developed the habit of signing the death notice in person and sometimes writing the death notice in person.

This time, he did not write it himself, but asked the secretary to do it for him.

The format of the death notice is the same, except that the name, military rank, gender, ethnic composition, military number, family name, etc. Generally, the death notice is printed out, and then the basic information of the fallen soldiers is filled in, and then the officer in charge is signed and finally stamped with the military seal.

Handling these things made Mu Haoyang feel very heavy.

He knew that the death notice was not a piece of paper, but a life that had passed away. Not long ago, they were still lively soldiers.

Perhaps it is through such work that Mu Haoyang attaches great importance to every soldier.

When Li Mingyang arrived, Mu Haoyang had a lot of unsigned death notices at his hand. Instead of disturbing Mu Haoyang, Li Mingyang went to help and signed the death notice to Mu Haoyang with seals from the Shanghai Army, Air Force and Marine Corps, and then loaded them into the army's special envelope.

"It's noon?"

"It's over one o'clock, don't worry, go to have a meal after you finish it."
To be continued...