Yes, Prime Minister of Japan

The second day of Li Xinghe's boast that the American resistance would be completely extinguished in three days.

The combined forces' air battleship formation and the Marine Corps assault brigade, led by General Zhang Xiaoqian; and the Chinese 91st Combined Arms Brigade and 14th Combined Arms Brigade, led by Senior Colonel Zhang Rui and Senior Colonel Jia Yongliang, appeared on the northwest side of Kaohsiung City and began a two-pronged attack from land and sea.

"Listen up, American troops in the city, you are surrounded."

"surrender!"

The American troops in the city are causing a chaotic disturbance.

These officers, along with a bizarre army composed entirely of prisoners, illegal immigrants, and Filipinos, held an impromptu meeting.

As the commander of this army, Matthew McLaney was a very unlucky office general. He was originally the administrative commander of the 7th Division, whose daily work consisted of inspecting the various equipment under his jurisdiction and doing some administrative work. Who knew that he would suddenly be promoted to lieutenant general in the expeditionary force.

Lieutenant General Matthew McLane immediately summoned his subordinates:

"Deploy defenses, we'll deploy defenses immediately."

He drew on the map:

"Immediately take control of Kaohsiung's port, cut off both its northern and southern outlets to the sea, and build defensive fortresses."

Kaohsiung City has a long artificial island along the coast, Cijin Island. It stretches out like a noodle along the southwest harbor, with only two exits: Cijin Port on the north side and Hongmao Port on the south side. Hongmao Port on the south side is the main entrance and exit for 10,000-ton cargo ships, making its strategic location extremely important.

The middle school will continue to say:

"We will position our main forces along the defense line from the Kaohsiung Export Processing Zone peninsula, along the Qianzhen Canal, to Kaohsiung International Airport in the Xiaogang District. We will set up our headquarters in the huge factory area of ​​China Steel International Corporation in the Xiaogang District, and deploy the 17th Field Artillery Brigade between the oil storage tank areas of China Steel and China Petroleum Corporation. The 7th Division will be responsible for the defense of the Kaohsiung Export Processing Zone peninsula and Changdao Island in the Qijin District, the 11th Airborne Division will be responsible for the defense of Kaohsiung International Airport, and the 16th Combat Aviation Brigade will be based at the international airport for air defense. The 25th Infantry Division will be responsible for the container area of ​​Hongmaogang, the Dalinpu coast, and the oil refinery."

Although he was an office general, Lieutenant General Matthew's assignment was, in everyone's opinion, the best that could be done.

The entire army was holed up on the west and south sides of Kaohsiung, relying on the port and airport for flexible defense.

The rank-and-file soldiers, lacking combat capabilities, were of no use and could only lie in wait. The 25th Division was responsible for the various islands on the west side of the city, the 17th Field Artillery Brigade was hiding in the middle to launch surprise attacks, the 11th Airborne Division was responsible for the airfield, the helicopters of the 16th Combat Aviation Brigade could probably defend against enemy air attacks, and the 25th Infantry Division protected everyone's rear, while also holding the fort at the Chinese steel processing plant and the Hongmaogang container area where the command post was located.

But this is just map planning.

The infantry divisions were puzzled:

"Without defensive fortifications, are you expecting us to fight from civilian houses? Do you think my soldiers understand anything?"

"The problem is... we only have 10 HIMARS. That's all we have. We don't even have enough technicians." The artillery brigade was at a loss.

"Can our helicopters really take off?" The 16th Fighter Aviation Brigade was also full of questions.

"I don't care about these issues, they're none of my business! Let's get to work!"

The lieutenant general was very angry.

"What about the 555th Engineer Brigade?"

"We only have some armored vehicles."

Lieutenant General Matthew hurriedly gave the following orders:

"At least we can do something. Let's go and build all sorts of defensive barriers right away."

Just like their makeshift army, at least they can move.

The people in the city were fleeing in droves, heading out of the city.

PLA drones carrying loudspeakers shouted in downtown Kaohsiung:

"Kaohsiung citizens, flee the battlefield immediately! Kaohsiung citizens, flee the battlefield immediately! Leave the city! Leave the city!"

Traffic jams were rampant on the roads, and theft and robbery were also on the rise. Fortunately, drones could also serve as aerial police, directly killing criminals from the air.

Fortunately, the main combat areas, apart from the airport and the vicinity of Cijin Island, are large steel mills, oil refineries, and port container areas, where there are not many residents.

Meanwhile, American troops inside the city were also attempting to escape.

They pooled together a container ship and tried to escape south out of the port, hoping to leave ahead of schedule.

Seeing this situation, the command headquarters issued the following order:

"Stop them."

Xiaoliuqiu Island is located not far south of Kaohsiung City, where the Taiwan Haifeng Land-based Anti-ship Missile Brigade is deployed.

They have missiles.

After the Han Kuang Volunteer Army occupied the island, the island was full of tourists. The residents were shocked and even cooked some food to entertain the guests from afar.

Adam Velim, the true direct commander of the Han Kuang Volunteer Army, who was supposed to be maintaining the presence of the G Brigade on Jeju Island, was parachuted to Xiaoliuqiu Island and, once again as a regular U.S. military commander, led the Han Kuang Volunteer Army to intercept the U.S. military forces fleeing from Kaohsiung City.

He grabbed the anti-ship missile company commander:

"Shoot that wrecked ship and stop them! Orders from headquarters must not be disobeyed."

The company commander hesitated greatly:

"Those are American soldiers..."

But Adam was even more anxious than him:

"Fuck, I order you to fire your fucking little missiles at that garbage ship loaded with non-combustible trash! Shoot it down! Stop it! Kill it!"

The company commander couldn't understand:

Aren't you American?

Adam Wilim did not hide his betrayal.

"I'm sorry, I have joined the United Army. I was recruited as a special talent and now have Chinese citizenship."

Basically, all the smart people are now finding ways to get ahead.

Either go back to China or stay.

Adam had participated in White House Night, so of course he had to stay.

You'll be punished when you go back.

A mainland tourist accused the company commander of being stupid:

"Are you stupid? After the war, talk to the tourism companies on Ryukyu Island and turn this coastline into a beach-hopping amusement park. Let tourists on the unification tours take water guns, wave red flags, and jump over the islands. You, as the island's garrison troops, will perform along, shouting 'We are the Taiwan garrison troops, those who come, stop!' and then fire into the air, creating a few splashes. Let the tourists have a deep experience of the unification process. Charge each person 1,000 yuan, and form a battalion to simulate a beach-hopping. That's 500,000 yuan per time."

The others also shook their heads:

"They can't even do this kind of business; they're sitting on a gold mine and don't know how to make money."

Is this how business is conducted?

A quick calculation shows that's 300 million New Taiwan Dollars per performance. This missile unit on the island only has a few dozen people. After deducting their share from the tourism company and paying rent to the island's township government, each of the brothers can earn a few thousand RMB per performance. Even if they only open once a week, it's enough to support their entire families.

The company commander suddenly had a flash of inspiration, as if receiving a telepathic message from Mazu, and his expression resembled that of a hero bravely sacrificing his life in a serious drama:

"I agree. Anyway, I'm going to switch to the Red Flag right now... I mean, to launch missiles."

Of course, what he probably couldn't have foreseen was how many former soldiers he would need to take care of in order to cope with the influx of tourists.

"emission!"

A Hsiung Feng 2E missile was launched from the missile base on Xiaoliuqiu Island and flew straight toward the cargo ship that was preparing to climb out of the Hongmaogang Wharf on the south side of Kaohsiung.

After a loud bang, the cargo ship capsized, billowing black smoke, blocking the harbor of Hongmaogang. The people on board scattered and fled.

The US troops in Kaohsiung completely abandoned any thought of escaping.

Subsequently, the three battleships continued their assault on the port, using their 203mm guns to clear out the US base at close range.

"Sir! Sir! What's going on? What do we do?"

American soldiers who couldn't even speak English well were running around aimlessly.

This group of extremely incompetent US troops couldn't even fight in urban warfare. They appeared quite disorganized as they watched the robotic dogs, drones, and even self-propelled unmanned vehicles rushing around.

"Kill! Kill! Kill!"

Three brigades of the People's Liberation Army launched a beach landing from multiple angles in Kaohsiung City, attempting to establish high ground near the port.

As dusk fell, the day's little squabbles gradually came to an end.

But a new hunt is beginning.

On the first day of the battle in Kaohsiung, the defenses of the so-called newly formed First Army already showed significant weaknesses.

They were surrounded.

However, all the commanders knew that the people and events that would determine the victory or defeat of this battle were all off the battlefield. Their struggles on the battlefield were merely weights on a scale.

……

When the Chinese army launched its attack, the American phones were practically exploding with activity on Li Xinghe's side.

Vance personally called Eman:

"I demand to speak with Li Xinghe, you fucking connect me to his number! This is war! Do you understand?! This is a state of war! God the hell, make him clear the road immediately and release the Americans in Kaohsiung!"

The beautiful woman, hiding in the Cabinet Office, looked at her own Tokyo and smiled as she replied:

"Mr. President, I must remind you that there is no war there."

After all, there are no US troops there.

The Pentagon does not acknowledge it.

This is a bad habit that started during the Obama era, and the only one to blame is Obama.

In a fit of rage, Vance threatened Ayman:

"No matter what, there is only one request: release the people in Kaohsiung! If Li Xinghe still doesn't realize that this involves the dignity of the United States, then I will immediately order the aircraft carrier group at Subic Bay military base in the Philippines to launch an attack!"

Snapped.

Aiman ​​hung up the phone, handed her daughter Enya to Hua Yingmei sitting opposite her, and then called Li Xinghe:

"The United States threatened you, saying that if you do not withdraw the troops besieging Kaohsiung, they will deploy the Philippines' dual-carrier strike group."

Li Xinghe was surprised:

"No way, do they think I'm joking around with two aircraft carriers, six light carriers, two amphibious landing ships, and more than twenty missile destroyers in the waters off Okinawa? Do they think I spent a lot of determination, resources, and fuel costs to assemble such a large force?"

Niizawa Tao muttered from behind, "Is spending money a way to show your determination?"

Li Xinghe teased her, saying:

"Yes. Money is a resource. The amount of resources I invest reflects the extent of my determination."

After saying that, Li Xinghe snapped his fingers:

"Nagamo!"

"Yes!"

"Lin Youzi!"

"Yes!"

He instructed his three closest secretaries/officers:

"Organize the army and launch an external offensive against the Philippines! To intimidate the Americans!"

"what?"

Not only were the Nagumo sisters and Lin Youzi stunned, but the entire combined fleet was completely dumbfounded upon learning of Li Xinghe's order. They couldn't understand what Li Xinghe was thinking at that moment.

Invade the Philippines?

Your mind is truly astonishing, leaving us speechless for a moment.

……

On the night of July 9th.

The sea area south of Ryukyu.

The Combined Fleet is slowly sailing on the sea. The two aircraft carriers, Tamamo-no-Mae and Japan, are conducting F-35B take-off and landing training at night, and are also using Chinese-made early warning aircraft for related communication and guidance.

The People's Liberation Army, the Japanese Army, the South Korean Army, and the Allied Forces joined forces to oppose Li Xinghe's decision:

"This will undermine our country's political cooperation with Southeast Asia."

Attacking the Philippines is too risky.

Li Xinghe, however, refuted him with unwavering force:

"The Philippines is increasingly reverting to its historical role, becoming a colony of the United States. Yes, we are indeed trying to win over ASEAN. But on the other hand, won't the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) split up? Is it really impossible to fight a Latin American country like the Philippines? Vietnam once invaded Cambodia, and East Timor successfully gained independence. Does that mean ASEAN will close down? No, we are using our bloodied fists to warn the Philippines and ASEAN to stay away from the United States!"

"That's precisely the original intention behind establishing a joint force and a dual-track system for world governance. Our mission is to be an iron fist!"