Back in 1978, I was admitted to Northwestern Polytechnical University.

Chapter 501 We are not afraid, we have a powerful motherland behind us.
The eastern sky slowly began to lighten with the first light of dawn.

At the harbor of the Dalian Naval Base, a large group of soldiers stood, all looking up with serious eyes at the torpedo boat that had been towed back.

Finally, the speedboat docked.

"Go, get up!"

Two soldiers dragged Du Xinli ashore first. At this point, he was clearly unable to walk, and his legs were weak.

The ruthlessness he displayed when he attacked has vanished without a trace. Now, he seems to have become someone who can't even kill a chicken.

Wang Zhongrong was also dragged up behind; this guy's crotch was soaked!
"You two are really something! Because of you two, the top leader of our base, the speedboat commander, the commander of the first detachment, and the commanders of the 71st Squadron and its subordinate 4th Company have all been dismissed! How many people have you implicated because of your own ambitions!"

"Hmph, death is just a matter of hanging oneself in the sky. At worst, one dies, but I'll take so many people with me before I die. It's worth it!"

Du Xinli's teeth were chattering, but he was still being stubborn.

Even if he kowtowed and begged for mercy, they would never let him go; six corpses were carried down afterward!

Since we're going to die anyway, we might as well keep being tough!
"You bastard, you bastard, how could our Du family produce a traitor like you!" Just then, a voice rang out.

Du Xinli raised his head and looked in the direction of the sound.

An elderly man, leaning on a cane, walked over shakily.

Du Xinli's grandfather!

"Grandpa?" Du Xinli's face turned ugly: "Hey, what are you doing? One person does one thing, one person takes responsibility. Kill me then and see if I don't flinch. Why are you bringing up my grandpa? Ouch!"

Before he could finish speaking, the old man raised his cane and smashed it down hard on Du Xinli's head!
Bang, bang, bang!
Click!

With just three blows, the peach wood cane snapped in two!
Du Xinli's head was covered in blood, and his vision began to turn crimson.

“Our Du family had two members who participated in the revolution and helped establish the new China. One of them even gloriously sacrificed his life on the Far East battlefield! They are the pride of our Du family, and their names are still displayed in our ancestral hall! And you, Du Xinli, you have brought shame upon our Du family!”

The old man grew angrier and angrier, and couldn't help but pick up the rest of his cane again and swing it fiercely.

"Traitor!"

"Traitor!"

"Traitors!"

He shouts, and then he smashes something.

Click!

After three strikes, the cane broke again!
"Distinguished leaders, the Du family has produced such a traitor, which is a disgrace to our family. After you execute him, throw him into a mass grave so that he may live as a wandering ghost forever!"

Du Xinli looked up and saw a crimson expanse in his vision. He could only see the old man walking away without turning his head.

One step, two steps, three steps...

Suddenly, the old man's body swayed and he slowly fell to the ground.

"Grandpa!" Du Xinli roared, wanting to go forward to see the old man, but... he was held back by two people, who wouldn't let him get close.

"Du Xinli, now you know how to care about your grandfather? But when you did this, did you think about your family? Did you think about your ancestors? Did you think about the blood of the Chinese people flowing in your veins?"

Tears streamed down Du Xinli's face; it was unclear whether he truly regretted it.

Wang Zhongrong, who was slumped on the ground, suddenly saw a familiar person.

"Mommy, Mommy, save me! I don't want to die! I don't want to die..."

And this woman, too, had tears streaming down her face.

"Leaders, I beg you, let me die in his place, let me die in his place, let us pay with our lives..."

The old saying "a doting mother often spoils her son" is indeed true!
The original intention was to have the woman come over and say something like an old man, but unexpectedly...

Only the women from Wang Zhongrong's family came; the others, having heard about this incident, refused to come—it was too shameful.

"Take it away!"

At the port, everyone on board the 3213 boat had left. This boat would likely have little chance of going out again and would probably remain here as a warning to everyone.

The capital, Princess Tomb, Yellow Tower.

"Comrade Qin Liang, the matter of submarine 3213 has been resolved satisfactorily. Next, there will be a fair trial, and these people will receive the punishment they deserve. Now, let's talk about how to enhance our sense of pride and honor."

"Well, esteemed leaders, I've heard that these pirates originated from Somalia, a chaotic place and also a training ground for our navy. Going forward, to safeguard our maritime lifeline, we need to dispatch our escort fleet to the Gulf of Aden..."

Everyone's eyes were filled with excitement.

"Before the Type 052 warship is completed, we can only send out Type 051 ships. Among them, the Type 051 hull number 105 is the most suitable because it has been modified to carry shipborne helicopters. In addition, we can send a frigate and a comprehensive supply ship to escort ships in the Gulf of Aden."

Actually, 051 isn't particularly suitable.

Despite being called a destroyer, this type of warship actually has a displacement of only about 3,000 tons. Moreover, its length-to-beam ratio is too large, its hull is slender, and its internal space is very small. It is fine for coastal defense, but when it goes to the open sea to carry out missions, the officers and soldiers will have a very difficult time.

But that's no problem. Soldiers of this era are known for their hard work and endurance. They can tolerate sleeping in hammocks without communal sleeping quarters, surrounded by potatoes! The Middle East is hot? No problem! Soldiers aren't afraid of sweating or even bleeding!
"This first trip is mainly for training. Our navy needs to go out and can't just stay at home all the time. Moreover, this will also help us get closer to the Middle Eastern countries. We have already contacted Shah and Pakistan and can receive supplies and rest at their ports. The first fleet will go to scout ahead, and the second fleet will be able to go with the new warships."

The brand-new warship not only has an advanced air defense system, but also a complete set of NBC (nuclear, biological, and chemical) protection systems. The interior is enclosed and has central air conditioning, making it much more comfortable to be on board.

"That's right, I'll do whatever you say!"

"We not only escort our own merchant ships, but also other merchant ships. This allows us to demonstrate our might and civilization to the world. We are rising peacefully for world peace, not like some people who seek global domination."

"Yes, you're right!"

At Qin Liang's suggestion, Dongfang began to make intensive preparations for the escort fleet.

The Americans were furious.

Pentagon.

"Damn it, these Russians are going too far. Not only are they supporting Yemen's sabotage, but they're also supporting Somalia. They're trying to completely blockade the Bab el-Mandeb Strait!"

"Yes, does this mean we have to fight on two fronts? Adding Langtuo, that makes three places. We simply don't have the energy for that!"

“Somalia is different from Yemen. It has a well-developed air defense system, and our relationship with them is not good. We cannot send troops in directly, and it is also inconvenient for our warplanes to enter.”

Everyone was having a headache.

The situation has become even more complicated. What should we do next?
How to break the game?

"Report! We've just received information that the Easterners are planning to organize an escort mission!"

convoy!

The East has always been a civilized and powerful force that has never interfered with others. However, the East still wants to do its part in maintaining world peace!
"Escort? What warships could they possibly have for escort? Brand new warships are still under construction; they only have those outdated Luda-class ships..."

Everyone scoffed at it.

Swift praised them, saying, "These Easterners are really clever. They exert their influence in the Middle East in this way, and by sending out the old Luda-class corvettes, they don't provoke anyone. They are so smart!"

"Swift, you're actually praising Asians for being smart?"

"What, did I say something wrong?"

"They signed an agreement with Somalia to sell a batch of Super-7 fighter jets, which they would use to pay off debts by fishing off the Somali coast. It was a five-year contract, and it hasn't expired yet. So they're worried about being affected. What kind of cleverness is that? In this world, who isn't in it for the sake of profit!"

"That's right. Even though the Suez Canal is open, their supertankers still have to go around to the Cape of Good Hope in Africa and still have to go through the Gulf of Aden. They say it's for the sake of all merchant ships, but in reality, it's for their own benefit!"

Weinberg frowned as he watched his subordinates arguing.

"Everyone, everyone, quiet down. We need to decide on our next move. We need to resolve the issues in Yemen, and we also need to resolve the issues in Somalia! We need to come up with a suitable solution!"

We still have a ton of problems, what's the point of you guys babbling on here?
Let's solve this problem quickly!

"Somalia, how shameless!" someone said.

Everyone was a little annoyed when this was mentioned.

A few years ago, Somalia was America's best ally, with Americans even stationing troops there. If things had remained the same, this wouldn't have happened. Later, the American troops were driven out, and Somalia and the Soviet Union became very close.

Then, Somalia got carried away and went to attack Ethiopia, and as a result... the Soviets supported Ethiopia!
Somalia has been abandoned and is now sourcing weapons from the East!
This is a shameless country that tries to please everyone!
and so……

Weinberg thought for a moment: "Then, could we find proxies within their own country and fight this war by supporting them?"

Such wavering countries are definitely those that prioritize their own interests above all else, paying no attention to national interests. They also tend to have many local warlords within their borders. All you need to do is find forces within their ranks to cooperate with!
By using locals against locals, Americans wouldn't have to worry about any casualties!
Hearing him say that, many people widened their eyes.

Okay, this method is definitely worth a try!
"We also need to put pressure on Yemen. If North Yemen can't deal with those guys in the northern mountains, then we will fully support South Yemen and help South Yemen unify them!"

The plan was devised, but… Swift sneered.

"Swift, what are you laughing at?"

"Now, our army can't solve the problem, so we're resorting to political means? We keep shouting about confronting the Soviets, but now we can't even take down a few small countries."

"Hmph, so what? You better come up with a solution. If you can't and are just making sarcastic remarks, then forget it!"

Swift really had no other choice; he was just mocking America for being so weak.

Everyone else can wait, but the islanders can't!
Island country, Mitsui O.S. Lines Co., Ltd.

"Damn it, do these pirates have a grudge against us? Why do they keep robbing our ships?"

President Ishii Akikawa looked furious.

Last time, a container ship was hijacked, and this time an oil tanker was hijacked. These damn pirates, why do they only target one rich company like ours? If this continues, won't they bankrupt us?

“Yes, once they’ve been blackmailed, these guys will be like cats that have smelled blood!” The assistant beside him was also extremely annoyed: “I heard that the pirates over there actually want a ransom of one hundred million dollars.”

"Impossible, absolutely impossible! If that's the case, then we don't need the ship."

"What about people?"

The ship can be abandoned, but the people must be brought back! Otherwise, the families of these crew members will keep making trouble! Moreover, the other crew members will also become disloyal and may even resign. If no one is going to sail the ship, their shipping company will be unable to operate.

Everyone has a big head.

"The people from the East have a good reputation over there. Should we ask them for help?" Someone suddenly thought of something.

East Asian?
Ishii Akikawa nodded: "That's right, I'll go and pay a visit myself!"

Somalia has even bought planes from people from the East! We should give them face.

At this point, the islanders had no intention of relying on the Americans. They had long been disappointed, and during this period, the Americans had become synonymous with incompetence, unable to do anything.

Oriental Pacific Trading Company.

"Brother Liangzi, what brings you here?" Yang Duo'er's eyes were sparkling.

We've been apart for another month or two.

"Hmm, Duoduo, is our subsidiary shipping company ready?"

"What preparation?"

"To protect against pirates."

Yang Duo'er was taken aback: "Those pirates, dare to come looking for trouble for us?"

Qin Liang was speechless. So you're not afraid at all? I don't have that much confidence.

"Duoduo, once capital gains a 300% profit, it's willing to risk the gallows. Although piracy is a high-risk industry, the profits are also huge, so... a large number of people will be taking up piracy. We can't guarantee that every pirate will give us face."

Yang Duo'er nodded: "Okay, then what do you suggest? The idea of ​​equipping the ship with armed forces is unrealistic, isn't it?"

Many people are curious: since pirates have guns, why don't the crew members also carry guns?
That's not true!

If the crew has guns, then they can't enter the port!
No port manager would welcome a group of armed sailors ashore. These people have been at sea for months and are holding back their anger. Coming to the port to vent their frustration is fine, but if they use guns... that would be a major case.

The ship is safe at sea, but unfortunately it can't dock!

Hire professional bodyguards to navigate dangerous waters?

That's possible, but can you be sure the bodyguard is trustworthy? What if he turns to being a pirate? After all, the latter is a much faster way to make money.

This plan is also unsuitable!
What else can we do?
Naval escort is the best solution. It's free, and in case of an emergency, it can provide immediate rescue. The navy would never be a pirate.

However, naval escort missions have a cycle; it takes several days to sail there and back. What if some ships are in a hurry?

Therefore, we have to find a way ourselves!

As for what method to use...

Qin Liang said, "That's right, we have to solve our own security problems."

"How to deal with it?"

"All the bridge doors of oil tankers must be able to be locked from the inside and be reinforced to protect against direct RPG fire. The lower half of the external ladders must be cut off."

These experiences were, of course, gained from the Zhenhua-4 project in later generations.

At that time, nine pirates boarded the Zhenhua No. 4, and then... they were dumbfounded.

The lower half of the ladder leading from the deck to the living area had been removed, so they couldn't climb it at all!
The entrance was also closed, and the pirates couldn't open it!

The crew, using fire hoses and incendiary bombs, confronted the pirates atop the bridge, repelling wave after wave. Finally, the pirates had no choice but to retreat.

This tactical defense successfully repelled the pirates, becoming a landmark event in the history of global shipping, and other captains followed suit.

Now, our oil tankers in the East must first put these methods into practice!

Tankers, bulk carriers, and the like all have distinctive features: a low forward deck and a high stern bridge.

Life, work, motivation, and so on all have to go through this bridge!
Therefore, if the pirates wanted to seize the ship, they had to get into the bridge.

The crew members, on the other hand, were responsible for protecting the bridge.

With the lower hatch blocked and the outer ladder removed, how can the other side enter the bridge?

Then, by using fire hoses, Molotov cocktails, and so on, the pirates will be completely bewildered!
This is our solution!

Yang Duo'er's eyes widened as she listened to Qin Liang's introduction.

Brother Liangzi, you're really smart! You even came up with such a unique method!

Qin Liang smiled and said, "Duoduo, these methods are simple, but they can solve the problem. We need to modify the equipment as soon as possible to avoid risks. I don't want to deal with those fierce pirates!"

As they were talking, the phone rang.

That's right, the mobile communication network in the capital has been set up, and mobile phones can now get a signal!

"Hello, who is this? What? A Japanese person?"

Qin Liang never expected that the Japanese would actually come looking for him!
"Alright, let him in!"

Soon, several short boys came in and were excited to see Qin Liang and Yang Duo'er.

"Hello, Mr. Yang, hello, Principal Qin. Our company, Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, is in the maritime transportation business. Your company also has shipping business. We are in the same industry. Now... we hope you can help us."

After saying this, the little dwarfs began to bow deeply, very sincerely.

Qin Liang smiled and said, "Everyone, competitors are enemies, so we can't help you."

"No, no, pirates are our common enemy."

"We are not afraid."

"why?"

"Because we have a powerful motherland!"

(End of this chapter)