Hong Kong Island: From a small stall to a global supplier

The Y-12 is far more advanced in overall performance than the Y-5, even though the Y-5 has undergone two enhancements.

In terms of cruising speed, the Y-5 has a speed of 180 km/h, while the Y-12 has a speed of 260 km/h. In terms of maximum level flight speed, the Y-5 has a speed of 250 km/h, while the Y-12 has a speed of 340 km/h. The basic range has also increased from 880 km/h to 1350 km/h.

At its maximum flight altitude, the Y-5 is only 4500 meters, while the Y-12 is at 7000 meters.

Of course, the Y-5 also has its own advantages. In addition to being cheap enough, its biplane is indeed stable, and it can glide safely even if the engine stops.

However, when used for military purposes, the Y-12 is indeed superior to the Y-5 in every aspect.

At this moment, the Y-12 aircraft was rapidly approaching Leigu at an altitude of 6000 meters and soon made contact with the ground communications troops.

When the distance to the target was about 10 kilometers, the ground personnel received the signal and immediately activated the laser illumination guidance. The two Y-12s overhead simultaneously swooped down to an altitude of about 3000 meters and then suddenly launched two 400-kilogram aerial bombs, which were imitations of Paveway, out of the air.

Four aerial bombs glided away in a parabolic trajectory. After receiving signals from the ground, the airborne infrared seeker slightly adjusted its direction and swooped down from high altitude.

After receiving the message that the aerial bombing had been completed, the crew-cut officers on the ground all stared intently at the target direction with wide eyes. This was the first time that such a high-tech guided munition had been used in actual combat, and they were very excited, hoping for a perfect result.

But the bombs didn't have any exhaust plumes, and it was the middle of the night, pitch black, and you couldn't see anything at all. Time seemed to slow down at that moment.

The bomb, falling from the sky, struck the reinforced concrete of the underground munitions depot bunker at extremely high speed. Utilizing the enormous kinetic energy brought about by gravity, the high-strength forged cast iron bomb body pierced through the half-meter-thick reinforced concrete, and exploded with a bang after a moment's delay!
To the few crew-cut men in the distance, a huge fireball suddenly exploded at the target location, instantly illuminating the sky.

The first fireball had just risen when three more large fireballs followed in quick succession. Before the sound could even reach them, an even larger burst of fire erupted, followed by a tremendous tremor that shook the earth. The rocks beneath their feet trembled as the explosions finally came.

"it is good!"

The group no longer cared about hiding; they laughed and waved their arms wildly, not caring how loudly they shouted, as the explosion covered everything.

The massive explosion that finally shook the mountain was definitely caused by a secondary explosion at the target ammunition depot!

"Impressive! That's really amazing!"

"Yeah, only four, and they actually hit the target precisely! That's incredibly accurate, that's awesome!"

"If aerial bombs have such a high hit rate in the future, then wars will be too easy to fight. We only need to send some people to guide them on the ground, and we can easily take down all the enemy's important facilities. Without radar, armories, and heavy equipment, the ground troops can just push through!"

"Not only that, aerial bombs are so accurate that military fortifications built in the mountains will be useless, as they can be completely eliminated by pinpoint targeting."

"It's not that simple. The air-raid shelters dug in the mountains back then were to deal with nuclear bombs. A mere aerial bomb wouldn't pose much of a threat. Of course, such a project is a pipe dream for Myanmar; they don't have the capability."

"It's not just Myanmar, I don't think Siam is very good either. They don't seem to have made any preparations for nuclear war, and their combat objectives are all for conventional warfare."

The group chatted excitedly. They were among the elite members of Umbrella Corps, having been selected to carry out ground guidance work. They possessed excellent combat skills and insights into modern warfare, and upon seeing the test results, they immediately had many ideas.

"Alright, that's enough, let's go."

"Pack your things, let's go back and share the good news!"

"The Burmese army is probably still wondering how the arms depot was bombed."

"Ha ha ha ha……"

The thrill of this tactical and technical dominance kept the group excited and unable to stop.

At this moment, several camps of the Burmese army in Lay Gu were in complete chaos, as everyone was awakened by the huge explosion.

The explosion at the arms depot did not cause many casualties, but it was frightening enough that everyone thought the armed forces on the other side had invaded. The Burmese army was not very organized to begin with, and many people simply fled in the dark.

The casualties were less than one-tenth of those who fled, and one explosion reduced the Burmese army in Lay Gu by one-fifth.

Of course, these people later found out that they would return to their units even if the other side broke through, but they wouldn't have any peace and quiet tonight.

……

Yangon.

Su Mao was suffering from insomnia due to the pressure from the Umbrella Fleet. He tossed and turned in bed, unable to sleep, constantly thinking about how Wang Yaotang would retaliate. He didn't know what time he finally fell asleep when he suddenly heard a loud knocking on the door. He sat up abruptly in bed.

"Who?"

"what's up?"

Su Mao's heart sank. If it weren't something important, no one would bother him this late.

As soon as I got up and opened the door, I saw the duty secretary with a solemn expression.

"Chief, we just received a call. Our Eastern Theater Command's Leigu Army has been attacked, and its ammunition depot has exploded."

"What? Was it the Krenni Army or the Keya Front? How many people did they send? What's the situation? The armory isn't on the front lines, so how could it have been attacked and exploded?" A barrage of questions rained down on Su Mao.

"No Krenni Army or Keya Front personnel were found, and there was no fighting at the front. The Leigu side is also unable to determine how the armory was attacked."

"What? No firefight? They don't even know how they were attacked, are they all dead?!" Su Mao was so angry that the veins on his forehead throbbed.

Cursing won't help. It happened hundreds of kilometers away. There are only two possibilities for this kind of attack: sabotage or airstrike!
Destroying an arms depot by air would require a massive amount of air power. Not to mention whether the two local armed groups have the capability to launch airstrikes, a large-scale airstrike would inevitably affect the surrounding soldiers' quarters, and the Leigu Army would certainly be able to detect it.

Then the only option left is stealth and sabotage...

He couldn't get involved in what was happening hundreds of kilometers away and could only wait for further news.

I lay back down, but I was too restless to fall asleep. I tossed and turned for who knows how long, my mind a jumbled mess. Suddenly, Wang Yaotang's image popped into my head again. No, something's not right!
It may not be the local armed forces in Kayah State; it could also be the work of Wang Yaotang's protectors!
The thought made him even more certain of his guess, even though he couldn't figure out how it was done.

That guy is vengeful; he once wiped out an entire Annamese fleet, and he even has a powerful weapon like an aircraft carrier.

With his eyes open and brows furrowed in thought, Su Mao didn't know how much time had passed when someone knocked on the door again, and his heart skipped a beat once more.

broken!

As expected, the secretary reported again that the call from the Taunggyi garrison had also been attacked.

It's still an armory!

It was another sudden explosion!
The armory was reduced to ruins, and the cause could not be found for a time.

Damn it, damn it, Su Mao smashed things and cursed, venting his anger for a while but still not satisfied. In fact, he knew in his heart that he was scared.

If Wang Yaotang could blow up a heavily guarded underground armory, could he possibly blow up his own mansion?

When it comes to defensive capabilities, one's own mansion can never compare to an armory.

frenzied!

How can a businessman like you have such a strong desire for revenge!
The idea of ​​nationalizing the country was just a thought; nothing was actually done. What is not negotiable? Why be so ruthless?
The next morning, all the high-ranking officials of the Sumatra military government learned about the attacks on the Lei Gu and Taunggyi arms depots the previous night. They still couldn't figure out the cause and suspected that Wang Yaotang was responsible.

……

At the same time, in Kayah, the Karenni army.

Early in the morning, while they were having breakfast, their subordinates reported that someone had come from Phuket and requested a meeting. The leader of the Krenni army, Sowenon, immediately said, "Why don't you invite the distinguished guest in?"

Many of the smuggling operations by the Krenni Army pass through Phuket. Especially in the last two years, after Wang Yaotang took control of Phuket, the security situation has improved significantly, and smuggling has become almost open, which has greatly alleviated their economic pressure and allowed them to purchase relatively cheap and high-quality weapons and equipment.

After quickly eating a few bites, Sowenon tidied up and went out.

"Good morning, General Soe Win. My name is Lü Xiaofeng, and I am the manager of the Phuket branch of the Somali Starshine Weapons Manufacturing Company," Lü Xiaofeng introduced himself with a smile.

"Hello." Sowenong smiled and extended his hand.

After shaking hands and exchanging pleasantries, they sat down again for coffee. Sowenang then asked, "I wonder what brings you here, Mr. Lü?" "Two things," Lü Xiaofeng replied with a smile. "First, my company will be holding a trade fair in Phuket in two months. We welcome friends from all walks of life to attend."

"Oh, a trade fair? What kinds of products are there?" Sowenon became interested.

"The main purpose is to showcase an aircraft that our company represents."

"What? An airplane!" Sowenon's eyes widened in astonishment. "What airplane? A fighter jet?"

"No, no, no," Lü Xiaofeng said with a smile, "I must clarify that it is a civilian aircraft."

“For civilian use, huh?” Sowenon immediately lost interest.

"General Sowin, don't underestimate civilian aircraft." Lu Xiaofeng smiled mysteriously. "This aircraft is ingeniously designed, easy to operate, and has low maintenance costs. It has almost no requirements for takeoff and landing, and a 200-meter runway is enough. It was originally designed for short-distance transport and can carry up to 1500 kilograms of goods. It also has great potential for modification."

"Modification space?" Sowenon seemed to understand something.

"Yes, General, you must have heard about the battle between General Luo Xinghan and the Eastern Army in Kengtung a few years ago, in which this civilian aircraft played a decisive role."

Sowenon, his face beaming with surprise, asked loudly, "You mean aerial bombardment!"

"With a payload of 1500 kilograms, it's the same whether it's carrying grain or bombs, right? The twin-wing design makes the wings very strong, and you can even mount machine guns under the wings to strafe the ground." Lü Xiaofeng grinned. "If the general is willing, and some of his men hate the Burmese army to the bone and wish they could die together, then loading the plane full of explosives and crashing it into them is not out of the question."

"A 1500-kilogram high explosive detonation." Lü Xiaofeng clicked his tongue twice. "It's hard to imagine what kind of defensive fortification could survive such an explosion."

"Hahahaha, I understand, I understand!" Sowenang excitedly grabbed Lü Xiaofeng's hand. "I want this plane. How much? Name your price!"

"$80 million."

Sowenon took a deep breath. It was a bit expensive, but not unaffordable. He certainly wouldn't want to use the plane to ram it, but he could use it as a bomber or attack aircraft. The difference between having planes and not having them was too great!

“Then let me tell you the second thing.” Lü Xiaofeng waited for Soe Win Aung to calm down before continuing, “I heard that last night, the Karenni army attacked the Burmese government army’s arms depot in Loi Gul City, causing a huge explosion. Is that true?”

"Huh? We attacked the Leigu armory?" Sowenang was completely stunned, his face filled with astonishment. He turned to his adjutant, "Who did it?"

The adjutant was also bewildered. "No, no way."

“There was a big explosion in Leigu last night, but no one reported that they did it themselves.”

"That's strange. Mr. Lü, who told you that it was done by our Krenni army?" Sowenon asked in a deep voice.

Lü Xiaofeng: I know, but I can't say.

Looking firmly at Soewen Ang, Lü Xiaofeng guided, "General Soewen did a wonderful job!"

Sowenon: No, I didn't, you're lying!

"This has greatly dampened the arrogance of the Burmese army and boosted the morale of the Karenni people."

Sowenon's expression gradually became strange.

"Although Myanmar has various contradictions, its economy has been developing well in the past two years, and there are signs of economic recovery. However, the military and political clique led by Su Ma, in pursuit of personal power and to eliminate dissidents, has fueled domestic unrest, which has abruptly interrupted the positive development trend and triggered unrest in various places. Furthermore, they want to use brutality to rule over the various ethnic groups in Myanmar, which is extremely wrong," Lü Xiaofeng said in a deep voice.

"Yes, it was done by our Krenni army. I'll have someone announce it to the public immediately!"

Having said all that, Suo Wen'ang understood perfectly well that the attack on the arms depot was clearly orchestrated by someone behind Lü Xiaofeng, or rather, by Wang Yaotang, the actual ruler of Phuket.

As far as he knew, Wang Yaotang controlled two of the largest tin mines in Myanmar, as well as the power and communications industries in Shan State. The Sumai military government must have done something to displease Wang Yaotang, and he was retaliating against him.

Sowenon could only say, well done, Sumai!

Presumably, the reason for preparing to sell the aircraft to them is to enable these local armed groups to better fight against the Myanmar army.

Hahaha, Su Mao really shot himself in the foot, what an idiot!

"Haha, in that case, I'll be waiting for General Soe Win in Phuket. Here's the invitation; we'll arrange a plane to pick him up." Lu Xiaofeng handed over the invitation.

"Okay, I will definitely be there." Sowenang smiled and accepted the gift with both hands, while inwardly marveling at how powerful Wang Yaotang was and how ruthless his counterattack was. The Soviet military government had really bitten off more than it could chew.

Not long after Lü Xiaofeng left, Sowenon publicly announced that the attack on the armory of the fortified camp the previous night was carried out by the army of Krenni.

At the same time, Luo Xinghan also claimed responsibility for the attack on the Taunggyi arms depot.

On his way of making a public statement, Luo Xinghan went straight out of the house, boarded a plane that had already been set off, and flew directly to the sea. He had heard that Wang Yaotang had built an aircraft carrier and had always wanted to go and see it. Now he finally had the opportunity.

Seeing an aircraft carrier for the first time and about to complete a landing on it, Luo Xinghan was very excited. The arresting cable brake made his blood rush to his head and his vision went black for a moment. After recovering, he laughed loudly, "Exciting!"

This is a feeling that others can't experience even if they want to!

After getting off the plane, Luo Xinghan bounced around a few times on the aircraft carrier deck, feeling that even the steel plates under his feet exuded a sense of luxury. When he saw Wang Yaotang walking over, Luo Xinghan laughed and went up to give him a warm hug.

"Brother Yaotang, you must have a bad memory. You haven't thought of your brother in a long time."

"Not at all, Brother Luo, if you want to see me, it's just a matter of a phone call. I'm always ready to go."

“I wouldn’t dare bother you casually. My brother is currently doing something important: destroying a foreign fleet. How about it, is it particularly satisfying to bully these monkeys with an aircraft carrier?” Luo Xinghan was Chinese and also looked down on the Annamese.

Not many people like Annamese.

"It was really fun."

The two looked at each other and burst into laughter.

Wang Yaotang originally wanted to invite Luo Xinghan to have tea inside the ship's superstructure, but Luo Xinghan insisted on having tea on the aircraft carrier's deck, saying that it would feel more special that way.

After drinking two cups of tea, Luo Xinghan began to complain and grumble. It had been four years since the occupation of Kengtung, and the losses of the Eastern Army had been completely made up. He felt that he was invincible again.

When Naiwen stepped down, the top leadership of all 10 military regions was replaced. The new leader made his first move, and the first was to target Luo Xinghan. After a few years of operation, the economy of Kengtung seemed to take off like a rocket, and its GDP far surpassed that of Taunggyi, the capital.

“Brother Luo’s family has been doing very well these past two years. Someone must be jealous,” Wang Yaotang said with a smile.

“A bunch of hyenas!” Luo Xinghan cursed.

The Luo family's main business used to be selling drugs, which was indeed profitable, but it wasn't something he could really compete with. There were people who were envious, but they were all from a lower social class than the Luo family, and he could easily keep them in check. But things are different now.

The Luo family controls the transportation and home appliance industries in Jingdong. They have made a fortune in recent years, not only laundering much of their original illicit income but also maintaining a respectable image.

Now, key figures in the family either work for the Kengtung government or manage the family business, making them a political and business family in Shan State. Coupled with their influence among the people, they are clearly on the path to becoming the King of Kengtung.

In another ten or eight years, it will become an unshakeable force.

"Can you still handle it?" Wang Yaotang asked. "Don't let everyone bring you down. My mine is still counting on your protection, King Jingdong."

“That’s definitely not the case, but…” Luo Xinghan leaned closer and said, “There is something I’d like you to give me some advice on.”

"Oh, what is it?" Wang Yaotang raised an eyebrow, knowing that the old man wouldn't be looking for him if he had something to say.

“The Myanmar government wants to split up. Lao Peng mentioned it to me a while ago. He is preparing to secede. In fact, it’s not just him. I know that Wa State, 815 Army, and Kachin New Democracy all want independence. They’re just waiting for someone to take the lead.”

"Why is Lao Peng sticking his neck out? What's wrong? Has he gotten too arrogant after occupying Lashio?" Wang Yaotang asked, frowning.

“Not exactly. It’s actually quite simple. The Burmese government has always insisted on a ‘Burmese-centric’ approach. Whether it’s the Wa, the Kachin, or even us Chinese, we are all just minorities. Everything must revolve around the Burmese people, and we must obey their orders.” Luo Xinghan said this with a strange expression and a face full of sarcasm.

"Huh?" Wang Yaotang was also taken aback. "No, how many divisions does the Burmese have? Has Deqin Ba eaten too much shit and made his brain smear?"

Rebellion against the Heavenly Gang! (End of Chapter)