50s: Starting with a storage ring

Chapter 770 Dignity Lies Only on the Edge of the Sword
The base is now leaderless, most of the pilots have been blown up by their own bombs in their dormitories, the radar is gone, and the command tower has mostly collapsed.

Therefore, when Sun Zhiwei turned on the C-141, not a single survivor in the entire base noticed that the transport plane in the corner had already started.

This C-141 was manufactured by Lockheed Martin. He had previously flown their C-130, and the two transport aircraft are very similar in button layout.

Therefore, he quickly became familiar with the instruments and control buttons in the cabin.

He then checked the fuel tank, and the gauge showed that there was still half fuel left.

The C-141 has a range of over 1 kilometers and can carry 40 tons of cargo. It was more than enough to fly to Subi Island, a few hundred kilometers away, with half fuel and no cargo, so he didn't refuel.

After a while, the aircraft was warmed up and Sun Zhiwei felt that the engine was running smoothly. Only then did he push the throttle lever and start taxiing on the runway.

Soon, he taxied C-141 to the end of the runway, and after confirming that the direction was correct, C-141 began to accelerate.

The deafening roar of engines began to echo throughout the airport, and firefighters who heard the noise from afar looked over.

Sun Zhiwei ignored them and continued to increase the thrust. One minute later, after a long runway taxiing, the C-141 finally lifted its nose and took off.

What happened today cannot be concealed, including the dispatch of fighter jets from Batam Air Base to attack the founding celebrations of the newly formed Republic of Natuna;
And the fact that two F-5 fighter jets involved in the attack were shot down by Sea Cat surface-to-air missiles from the Naval frigate (according to reports);
On the same night, Batam Air Base was bombed, all fighter jets and pilots were wiped out, and even a C-141 transport plane was blatantly stolen.

This is a blatant achievement and a deterrent force.

Any newly established nation needs to demonstrate its strength to outsiders in order to gain international recognition.

In international relations, strength is the foundation for upholding justice, and national defense is the true backing of diplomacy.

Dignity is only on the edge of the sword, and truth is only within the range of the cannon.

In other words, this first battle after the founding of the nation was a necessary one. Only by flexing our muscles would others greet us with smiles.

Just like when we were poor and destitute, we fought all the way to the 38th parallel. A single punch can prevent a hundred more.

Therefore, he not only wants to reveal this result, but he also wants to reveal it as soon as possible.

He wants all the surrounding countries to know that a 500-kilometer radius around Greater Natuna Island is within their deterrent range.

Because Batam Air Base is about 500 kilometers away from Natuna Island.

He can bomb Batam Air Base today, and he can bomb any city within 500 kilometers tomorrow.

Of course, the area within 500 kilometers of Greater Natuna Island is mostly ocean with few major cities, so the surrounding countries do not feel any real threat.

But at the same time, nobody is a fool.

Nobody thinks their plane can only fly 500 kilometers, but they haven't shown exactly how far it can fly either, so everyone can only guess.

Therefore, from now on, they will all respect the Republic of Natuna. This is the deterrent effect that Sun Zhiwei hopes to achieve.

However, Java is the one most affected by the Natuna Republic's efforts to establish its authority.

Their last air force base was destroyed, and Java has never had an air force since.

Java's main naval vessels are also few in number and are scattered among several different local forces.

Even its 40-strong standing army suffered nearly 20 casualties in the months-long battle for Jakarta.

Anyone with a clear head who analyzes these statistics will arrive at a conclusion that will astound everyone. Java, a regional power that was once invincible, is now in a precarious situation.

A nation of thousands of islands that has lost its air force, its navy, and even its army by nearly half is a tempting piece of meat.

Most importantly, they are now a country without a legitimate government, and no one at the United Nations speaks for them.

Sun Zhiwei never believed that any of the countries surrounding Southeast Asia were pacifists. With such a juicy piece of meat right in front of them, how could they not be tempted?

Now he just needs to wait for things to develop gradually, then see which of the neighboring countries will make the first move, and then there should be a feast of division.

However, all of this will take time.

It is now October, and the South Pacific region is entering its dry season.

After leaving C-141 at Subi Island Airport, Sun Zhiwei took Tong Jiajia and their two children and returned to New York, ending their vacation.

However, Sun Zhiwei didn't stay at home for long before receiving a new assignment: to find a bulletproof Rolls-Royce and send it back to China as soon as possible.

This task left Sun Zhiwei completely baffled.

He has plenty of money; he even owns a bulletproof Rolls-Royce, which he bought less than a year ago. He only rides in it when Tong Jiajia goes out, so it's practically brand new.

But why would someone in China ask him for a car?

He then flew to Washington to ask Old Han for more details.

Of course, in order not to make a wasted trip, he still told Tong Jiajia that he had taken her bulletproof Rolls-Royce with him using his spatial storage.

Only after he found Lao Han did he learn the details of the mission.

"So, this car is used as a VIP vehicle to receive foreign guests? Who are they receiving that requires such a grand display?"

"In a little over a week, on the 12th, the Queen of Buckingham Palace will visit at the invitation of the Queen."

"The purpose of this visit is twofold: first, to confirm the agreement on Hong Kong Island, which is of great importance to the mainland; and second, to strengthen cooperation between the two countries in political and economic fields."

"However, the Queen made a small personal request: she wanted a car with transparent glass so she could enjoy the scenery along the way."

"To ensure safety, our reception vehicles all have tinted windows and curtains, which does not meet their requirements."

"Besides, she is the Queen of England, and she is an elderly woman in her sixties. She just wants to ride in a suitable car and see the scenery outside. Can our great nation refuse such a request?"

"This old woman has really high standards," Sun Zhiwei really wanted to complain. This old woman was certainly making a big fuss.

"You shouldn't say such strange things."

"The Queen also attaches great importance to this visit. She not only started preparing half a month in advance, but I also heard that she is still working hard to learn Chinese at her advanced age."

"They said they really wanted to understand more Chinese so they could better express their politeness to their Eastern friends."

"This shows that they still respect us."

(End of this chapter)