What the hell is a private enterprise?

Chapter 417 Kidnapping a Tycoon (4600 monthly votes in May)

A fine drizzle fell in the darkness; there was hardly a single human light on the island of Mionas.

The island had hardly any permanent residents to begin with, so they were all simply moved out, and there was no infrastructure left.

Less than 8 kilometers away on Varee Island, eight empty warships in a row of "warehouses" near the sea gently bob on the water.

"Almighty God of Cottages, please grant me oil."

Tang Wen muttered something in a cryptic tone, and in the pitch-black darkness, the terrain subtly changed. An oil extraction base and a primary port stood silently on the shore, as if they had always been there.

This time, he reduced the size of the primary port, removing most of the buildings and keeping only the minimum threshold area, trying to prevent the hog from getting a taste of success.

Mionas Island is far from the nearest land, and the weather has been bad lately, so Shell and Plevani both believe that construction can not begin for at least another week or two.

However, when they arrive, they will find that Han Feng has already "built" decent infrastructure, and they will be even more convinced that there is indeed a large oil field here.

The base fleet is located within a 100-nautical-mile radius of the port.

All fleet warships are in effective combat status.

[Effective usable area of ​​the island: 0.1 square kilometers]

Fishery resources +20%

[Currently producing oil: 500 tons/24 hours]

Get it done.

On the surface, Tang Wen had already left Chuawa and returned to China. After finishing his work, he found Han Feng and instructed him to focus on reforming the employees in Hong Kong before he made a fleeting appearance at the Tai Wan Shipyard.

Open the internal chat board:
[Commander: Mildly spicy stir-fried beef noodles, three handmade beef balls, please!]

Jean Bart: It's getting ready for you, Onii-chan!

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Perhaps because they've lived in human society for so long, the ship girls' individuality is gradually deepening, and they're developing more and more hobbies, mainly watching dramas and cooking.

The late 90s were the golden age of doujinshi anime, and surprisingly, Kantai Collection (Kantai Collection) was transformed into anime.

Wait a minute, she seems to be from the world of anime and manga.

Since it was late at night and there were few people around, Bumblebee transformed into a Camaro from 10 years in the future, freely unleashing the power of its V8 engine as it sped along country roads.

But when he was almost home, he saw a bunch of cars blocking the road at the intersection.

This was unusual for the middle of the night. Bumblebee slowly reduced his speed, ready to transform into an Autobot and start a big fight.

Tang Wen quickly stopped them; he had already seen that they were several official SUVs and Audi 100s, definitely government vehicles.

As I got closer, I saw someone I knew.

It was Yan Jian, and next to him was Zhao Hande. However, the two of them looked somewhat serious at the moment, glancing around from time to time.

"You are finally back."

Seeing Tang Wenyan Jian step forward and pat his shoulder, and only after finding that he was alright did he explain the reason:

"Team Leader Zhao had something to discuss with you in the evening but ran into robbers. They found 200 kilograms of explosives in their car. We were worried that they were targeting you, so we cordoned off the area and conducted a thorough search."

"Robbers? What is Ah Sheng doing?"

Tang Wen was somewhat annoyed. He had thoroughly cleaned up Goose City, and it was safe to say that apart from the school bullies, there were absolutely no clubs with more than three members. Yet, kidnappers still managed to appear.
There are also 200 kilograms of explosives; they could probably blow a house to pieces.

"No, no, no, this robber is no ordinary person; he's a very wealthy man."

Upon hearing the name "Big Rich Man," Tang Wen immediately recognized him: "Big Rich Man" was just a nickname; his real name was Zhang Ziqiang, a notorious notorious bank robber who not only robbed banks but also kidnapped the son of Hong Kong's richest man.

He exploited loopholes in Hong Kong's laws and regulations, not only avoiding jail time but also receiving compensation, and openly bought a Lamborghini to race and flaunt his wealth.

But what is most famous is the sentence he said before he was executed:

"Money isn't everything, but you can't do anything without it," Tang Wen remembered this very well.

This guy originally wanted to pull off something big; in the original timeline, he was supposed to be arrested in the second half of the year, but unexpectedly, he ended up being targeted by someone else.

He certainly didn't expect that Tang Dafuhao was not just a rich man; there was a group of security experts squatting around him, and a battleship was sleeping next to him.

This unfortunate man and his gang have already been taken away and will likely soon face the iron fist of the mainland.

After learning the whole story, Tang Wen didn't seem to care much, which made Zhao Hande unable to help but ask:
"You and that girl live in the suburbs with only one bodyguard. Aren't you afraid of encountering any danger?"

Tang Wen nodded seriously after listening:

"That's true. I think I'll just live on a battleship from now on. If anyone comes, I'll bombard them."

"Don't you mind the fishy smell and the damp heat while living on the boat?"

"piece of cake."

He gestured:
"It would be much better to sail the warships into the river, or if that doesn't work, we could dig a lake and put them there."

"sharp."

Zhao Hande gave a thumbs up. Others might say it was bragging, but Tang Wen might really be right.

After saying that, he prepared to go to the latter's house for a detailed discussion, only to find that the latter had driven a very cool yellow muscle car. He casually asked:

"Where did this sports car come from?"

"Hmm... It really isn't imported. Would you believe me if I told you it's made in China? This is the first handcrafted prototype of the Bumblebee sports car that's currently under development. It's definitely not a copy."

"It looks great, this car is so cool and powerful."

Upon hearing that it was truly "independently designed," Lao Zhao's attitude immediately changed. He even touched the hood of the Bumblebee and felt the sports car twitch slightly after being praised.

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After striking two aircraft carriers, the Second Fleet quickly fell silent, but its influence continues to unfold:

The number of cargo ships passing through Panama plummeted by 70% in seven days, a much more dramatic drop than when U-boats were operating in large numbers.

Meanwhile, several regions in southern Mei saw a massive exodus of capital and wealthy individuals, with a large amount of Guyana assets, led by the Fahrenheit, being transferred out and many businesses closing down.

This directly led to a large number of local workers losing their jobs, and considering the risks of war, those who were able to do so chose to buy ship tickets to immigrate.

Several major highways in Appalama experienced severe traffic jams, with many people pushing bicycles laden with belongings through muddy puddles to avoid being caught in the crossfire.

If private capital and personnel only suffer financial losses, then the navy and air force are truly living in fear:
They were terrified that the ships carrying equipment would be sunk, so they tried to blend in with the cargo ships to cover their tracks, and at the same time hesitated to salvage the Clemenceau.

If we salvage it, there's no point in leaving it there to be repaired. It might be attacked by U-boats on the way back to China, and even if it's successfully towed back, it will be very difficult to repair.

But if we don't fish them out, it's not good for them to be stuck in the port!
Regardless, the entire sub-Panama region is gripped by fear and unease.

Centered on the Amazon rainforest, everyone avoids it like the plague.

Meanwhile, the southward-bound task force also arrived at port one after another, and the losses were tallied:
企业号损失了77架固定翼飞机和直升机、仅有4架F14和2架F18C以及1架直升机保存，上层建筑损伤超过50%主结构热变形，反应堆部分有待检查，舰岛需要切割后重造一个。

Newport News Shipbuilding stated that it would require at least $10 billion in budget and an 18-month repair period, and that if there were problems with the reactor, it would take even longer and cost more.
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The cost of repairing the decapitated Morrison is too high; it is recommended to abandon the project.
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The Arleigh Burke-class destroyer USS Barry is repairable; the proposed solution is to cut the burned midsection and build a new replacement, replace some piping, and order a new radar.
The damage to the USS Kearsarge amphibious assault ship was not too severe, and like other warships, it should be repaired within six months.
The two supply ships sustained minor damage and can be repaired without needing to dock.
The most unusual one is the USS New Jersey. This warship, which withstood more than 200 Sidewinder missiles (equivalent to 2 tons of explosives), dozens of aircraft, and a large amount of fire, still looks relatively intact.
(End of this chapter)