Yes, Prime Minister of Japan

It was only then that journalists from various countries remembered that there was another unyielding big brother in East Asia, who went to the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs press conference to urge China to counterbalance Japan:

"Yuan Fang, how do you see?"

The Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson paused for a moment, then said, "This is a question that the United States should consider."

Then they went on to talk about how to conduct trade and how to increase employment, and so on.

The subtext is:

It's none of my business, it's none of his business, it's none of your business.

The pot is in America.

Journalists, Southeast Asian countries, have to think carefully about this.

On one side is the concept of a community with a shared future for mankind and the Maritime Silk Road; on the other side is a new international order based on strength.

On one side, the Zhejiang and Fujian warships are sailing south to patrol Southeast Asia, while on the other side, the Zhenhai and Gaoli aircraft carriers are relentlessly pursuing the Australians in the waters off Timor.

While they're still engaged in cold weapon combat with India on the border, over there they're practically ready to launch suicide drones into the Australian palace.

Journalists and commentators from various countries have expressed their lament:

"Although the Americans seem to have withdrawn from East Asia, we clearly feel that they are with us. If we close our eyes, we think it is the US military, but if we open our eyes, we find that it is Li Xinghe who has come."

……

San Diego, USA.

As the most important naval port in the U.S. Pacific, San Diego Naval Base not only houses museums of several warships, including the USS Midway aircraft carrier, but also carries the enormous strategic power of the U.S. Pacific Fleet, especially its submarine force.

But at the very entrance of this port, several 10,000-ton cargo ships were crowded together today, their decks packed with the defeated soldiers of the First Army, who were already dizzy and vomiting in the Pacific Ocean.

They had expected their return to be warmly welcomed by the US government, or at the very least, to be received by several ministers who would express their appreciation for their hard work.

But the US military wouldn't let them in.

Upon hearing this, the officers of the old American Stars and Stripes were furious and slammed their fists on the table in the command center:

"Not allowed to go ashore? What? Not allowed to go ashore?"

The response from the shore was very indifferent.

There was no reason, they just wouldn't let us go ashore.

This was a ghost order; no one knew where it came from. However, the order received by the defense forces at the San Diego naval port was not to allow this massive army to land at the most important military port on the west coast of the United States.

In the command post, although General Matthew of the First Army had committed suicide, many other division-level generals remained. These men discussed the matter with great anger:

"Judging from this so sordid way of communicating, it's probably the weak Democrats secretly trying to strangle us."

"It must be the Democrats who don't want us to go home."

At this moment, Park Yoo-shin, who was in charge of supervising their return, had a very peculiar idea.

Park Yu-shin has been struggling for three years since emerging from one of North Korea's poorest mountainous regions. During his three years of service under Lee Sung-ha, he has gained a complete and profound understanding of a new discourse system based on Confucian civilization, existing outside of communism and socialism. Only within this new system can the comprehensive integration of Northeast Asia be achieved.

Therefore, he turned on the ship's broadcast to the entire army:

"All soldiers, listen up! Our supplies are about to run out, and the enemy is brazenly blocking our way. Your tanks and infantry fighting vehicles are eager to earn glory, and you are only one step away from going home. Advance! I will not stop you from firing live ammunition."

This order caused an uproar among the soldiers on the ship, who rushed to collect their weapons, helmets, and bulletproof vests.

With Park Yu-shin's permission, the First Army Command also took drastic measures:

"Raise the First Army flag! Attack Santiago! Charge in!"

So the First Army erected an evil portrait of the Antichrist with a large headshot of Li Xinghe on it.

This is the military flag they currently like to raise the most.

It feels like it wards off evil spirits, and it's very bad for Americans.

Several cargo ships, each carrying soldiers and weighing tens of thousands of tons, advanced side by side. The M48 and M60 tanks on board fired warning shots directly at the navy in front of them. The patrol boats probably didn't expect them to be so reckless; their small size simply couldn't withstand the pressure from these massive ships. Thus, the First Army forcibly used a human shield tactic to ram into San Diego Bay, one of the most secretive waterways in the United States.

The California National Guard Brigade stationed on the shore was naturally forced to initiate a counter-attack procedure and began firing back from the shore.

However, due to their incompetence, they didn't know how to activate the coastal defense artillery, which had been idle for a long time, nor could they find the launch positions for the coastal defense missiles. Furthermore, because the order didn't come from the Pentagon, many more powerful coastal defense facilities could not be activated.

A veteran U.S. military officer loudly relayed the order:

"Land! Beach assault!"

Fortunately, the cargo ship that arrived was equipped with a crane, which was originally intended for easy loading and unloading, but now it was actually convenient for the war. So the 10,000-ton cargo ship docked, opened its cargo hold, and tanks from the American grandfather's generation rushed ashore in the shallow water.

"Boom! Boom!"

Amidst the thunderous roar of artillery, soldiers of the First Army, trained in the Chinese style, fearlessly charged through the shallows toward North Island Air Base in Santiago Bay. This location was originally capable of launching fighter jets.

But before the planes even took off, the tanks had already advanced.

The American soldiers on the shore were bewildered, then were enraged and brutally beaten by a group of soldiers dressed in Chinese military uniforms. Anyone who dared to resist was shot on the spot.

The area around San Diego is full of wealthy people who live in villas surrounded by mountains and own luxury cars and yachts.

The wealthy passengers on numerous yachts stared in disbelief as the First Army stormed into Santiago Bay.

"My God, what are we seeing? The US military is fighting against the US military?"

A Hollywood screenwriter suddenly had a flash of inspiration and began writing a script on the spot:

"The ghosts of Vietnam have returned! This is an old ghost army, flying the banner of the First Army, just like a returning ghost force from Vietnam. They are driving Vietnam-era M48 and M60 tanks, and they are still using Vietnam-era M14s, but for some reason, our 21st-century National Guard brigade on the shore is being pushed back step by step... Stryker infantry fighting vehicles cannot stop the traditional heavy artillery of those old tanks, and the poorly trained National Guard brigade is no match for the First Army, which has never actually fought on the battlefield."

As the M60 tank rammed through the command post of North Island Air Base, the firefight between the U.S. forces on the shore and those returning home intensified.

They even started launching suicide drones at each other.

In short, it is the United States that is obstructing the United States, and it is the United States that is attacking the United States.

Chapter 843: All-Powerful Warships Are Loyal Subjects, Flattening Australia and Reclaiming Ourselves (5100 words)

San Diego, the most important naval port in the Pacific.

Residents of mansions, tourists, port workers, and even citizens on board the Midway Museum ship could hardly believe their eyes as the First Army, dressed in exotic uniforms, landed and launched a frenzied attack on the US military base.

"Occupy North Island Airport!"

"Continue south and capture the Santiago naval base!"

After the intense gunfire subsided, the troops stationed at the port reluctantly laid down their weapons.

However, when the port's defense chief was brought in, he vehemently denied it:

"We received no orders to stop you from entering the port! We just needed some time to prepare. You deliberately brought the cargo ship in to block the road and even shot and killed our comrades! You devil, God curse you!"

Upon hearing this reply, the First Army generals turned red with anger, their faces glowing like large chili peppers.

"Trying to shift the blame, huh?"

They almost couldn't resist punching him and giving him a major memory restoration spell.

However, upon further questioning, everyone claimed that they had not received any orders to stop the attack and that the First Army fired the first shot.

This panicked the generals:

"what happened?"

Park Yoo-shin raised a finger and activated the listening device:

"Shh..."

The first thing played was the audio recording of the First Army being prevented from entering Santiago. When they were initially blocked, they had already prepared recording equipment to confirm the incident.

Later, sensing something was wrong, one of their own officers threw a listening device over during the second round of negotiations.

This is the value of leaving a record of everything.

The ensuing conversation was even more explosive.

“…Very good. We have politically cornered them. Now they are rebels, uncontrollable lunatics, brainless idiots, and Ipahis running amok. We must completely dismantle this force in Congress and the media, making it an uncontrollable element that must be disbanded.”

The Democratic Party deliberately labeled their returning army as "rebels" and "bandits" in order to force the government to disband these troops and completely dismantle the military force that Vance had taken from Li Xinghe.

"...Trump? Trump is a joke. He brought tens of thousands of troops back to Florida, and the result was that he brought hundreds of thousands of illegal Haitian workers to Florida to work as sewer cleaners and construction workers. And the shit they produce could feed all the alligators in the swamp."

After hearing this, the generals were not surprised.

When it comes to undermining each other, the Democrats and Republicans are a perfect pair of adversaries.

The insidious, weak, and cunning nature of the American Democratic Party is so disgusting that it's obvious at a glance. However, they lack a sufficiently powerful military, so the despicable methods they resort to are utterly repulsive.

They are deliberately creating conflict during the port entry process, and then fleeing immediately afterward. The First Army was trapped in the containers and had no choice but to force a landing.

Once the fighting starts, even things that aren't considered shit become shit.

The Democratic Party could then portray this force as bandits and sensationalize it.

The bugging device was quickly discovered and subsequently removed.

After listening, Park Yoo-shin asked the members of the First Army:

What are you going to do?

The division commanders exchanged glances, and one of them proposed:

"Let's... stay in San Diego for now."

San Diego is a nuclear submarine base on the west coast of the United States, but it is also a border city, with the other half being Tijuana, Mexico.

Of course, San Diego is also the prototype city for Night City.

If all else fails, they can rely on the border wall for self-protection.

Even to the point of seizing power in one region.

……

What was Vance doing when the army he relied on was betrayed by the Democrats?

He was hiding in the White House, working with his staff to devise his grand vision of a technological emperor, trying to portray himself as an absolutely rational philosopher-king, but he lacked corresponding examples and was racking his brains to fabricate one.

What is the Pentagon doing?

The Pentagon is arguing with Congress, arguing that its new destroyer design is completely advanced and surpasses China's.

Pentagon Chief of Staff Grady and his team were questioned by the Congressional Armed Services Committee.

They presented a large PowerPoint presentation showcasing art and design models:

"We believe that we should develop versatile warships of 2.5 to 4 tons."

They believe that such an all-around ship represents the ultimate form of future destroyers and frigates, integrating radar early warning, attack, defense, and firepower delivery.

First, the US military presented the three iron lumps that Li Xinghe had assembled.

Li Xinghe's three aircraft carrier battleships are incredibly powerful. They possess the world's largest 510mm guns and the world's most powerful 203mm rapid-fire naval guns, with a tonnage approaching that of a large aircraft carrier. The firepower of a single ship is comparable to the entire firepower of a nation. The six retro-styled 510mm guns and four 203mm guns alone are already quite formidable. Furthermore, the 120 vertical launch missile pits behind the bridge, along with the flight deck and landing bays, are even more thought-provoking.

Chief of Staff Grady stated:

"In fact, according to our subsequent investigations, most of the systems in these so-called aviation battleships are useless, or even hinder the ship's operation. Because that's because our president is the most idiotic... ahem. Anyway, we noticed that many Japanese and Chinese research institutions were involved in the ship's construction. Therefore, we must remove those stupid big guns and re-examine this kind of warship. It's a toy with a lot of room for improvement, but Supper G is blindly using it to establish his dominance in East Asia. He has reached the threshold of an all-around ship, but he doesn't know how to do it."

In short, Vance is an amateur.

He has absolutely no understanding of war and military affairs.

However, the battleship he ordered, when it finally took shape in Li Xinghe's hands, caught the Pentagon's eye.

Remove those large naval guns that are entirely detrimental, shrink the hull, use only a single 203mm naval gun, place 120 universal vertical launch systems on the front and rear sides of the integrated bridge, lower the stern flight deck to the ship deck, and increase the integrated stealth design capability.

Finally, if we insert the 'future Ngad' hypersonic missile, wouldn't we end up with a modern, all-around warship?

However, the United States lacks the corresponding technology.

During this construction process, the South Koreans only built the hull. When they encountered technical difficulties during hull construction, they had to consult Japanese shipbuilding engineers for guidance. The naval guns and loading systems received strong support from relevant Chinese research institutes, especially the Zhengzhou 703 Institute. The latter is the unit that made significant contributions to the research and design of my country's 130mm rapid-fire naval gun. It can be said that although the 510mm gun was produced in Dalian, its ammunition feeding system and the design of the 203mm rapid-fire naval gun were both contributions of the Zhengzhou 703 Institute.

While the missile vertical launch system (VLS) used South Korean products, these were essentially South Korean copies of the American MK41, containing only American-made missiles that weren't even fully compatible with the South Korean-made VLS. The assistance of a Chinese team was needed to integrate these mismatched components. The helicopters and drones on the flight deck relied heavily on existing Japanese and Chinese attack helicopters, as well as resources from Huaqiangbei (a major electronics market in Shenzhen).

After using three existing examples of aircraft carrier battleships as illustrations, Chief of Staff Grady led the delegation to state:

"At the same time, according to secret intelligence, the Chinese Type 055 destroyer is itself an incomplete, downgraded version. Their ultimate goal is also to build an all-around warship of more than 2 tons."

A modern all-around warship of 2 to 4 tons—this was one of the initial designs for the Type 055 destroyer. Many unnecessary parts were later cut, resulting in the Type 055 destroyer we know today.

The Pentagon has a firm grasp on the psychology of members of Congress.

First, let's examine Li Xinghe's large and beautiful but mostly useless aircraft battleships, and then bring out the Chinese case as a real-world example.