Original naval novel – Deep Blue Fury (II)

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This post was last edited by lovelife1997 on 2026-5-31 13:43: Nanhai, Kunlun ship. The 10,000-ton-class Type 055 missile destroyer features a long, sleek hull painted in silver-gray. Its array of vertical launch systems resembles dormant steel fangs, while its dual-band phased-array radar towers high above the deck. Every detail of this vessel exemplifies the formidable combat capabilities of China’s top-tier destroyers. In the captain’s cabin, beyond the window lay an endless expanse of blue ocean. The sea breeze, carrying a salty scent, flowed into the cabin through the slightly open vents. Lu Qingxiao was dressed in a navy-blue military uniform; his posture was straight as that of a pine tree. There were two stripes with four stars on his epaulets. His gaze was sharp as a knife, his expression stern, and his features resolute. He stood in front of the main console, his hands naturally behind his back, his gaze fixed intently on the tactical display ahead of him, which showed in clear detail the real-time location, course, and speed of those three alien destroyers that were closing in steadily. He is 36 years old this year; since graduating from the military academy, he has served in the South China Sea. Starting as the deputy captain of a frigate, he rose to become the captain of a large warship weighing 10,000 tons. Over his 15-year career in the navy, he has witnessed too many such provocations. Foreign warships and aircraft boldly invade our territorial waters; reconnaissance planes fly at low altitudes, destroyers approach closely, and their onboard radars scan our ships without restraint ； And they could only exercise restraint; they could only escort from a distance, and could only repeatedly issue evacuation commands through public channels. They dared not engage in fire control locking, dare not forcibly change positions, and dare not make any forceful moves. Every time he saw foreign soldiers taking pictures openly on the ship, mocking others, and showing off their military power; every time he saw Western media distorting the truth and spreading slander; every time he saw small neighboring countries, backed by external powers, recklessly encroaching on China’s maritime territory, Lu Qingxiao felt an uncontrollable anger building up inside him. Soldiers are tasked with defending the land; they must never yield an inch of it. But the old set of rules – those rules that involved enduring hardship in exchange for peace and showing restraint for the sake of the greater good – constrained the soldiers, dulling the edge they should have had. At that moment, the communication terminal in the command room suddenly lit up, with a red encrypted command sent straight to the captain’s seat. Lu Qingxiao’s gaze sharpened as he raised his hand and tapped on it. Lines of commands are clearly visible. [Highest command from the theater of operations: All previous contingency plans are hereby nullified. The frontlines have full authority to take any actions necessary, without regard for international public opinion, diplomatic consequences, or the risk of escalation of the conflict.] Upon encountering invading foreign vessels that cross the boundary to provoke, we shall immediately carry out close-range interception and forced dispersal. All necessary measures may be taken, including radar locking, route constriction, and tactical forced stopping, in order to safeguard our sovereignty—not a single inch of our waters shall be yielded. 】 There’s no need to worry about international public opinion. There’s no need to worry about diplomatic consequences. All shackles are removed. A terrifying intensity suddenly flashed in Lu Qingxiao’s eyes. For fifteen years, while guarding the southern seas, he waited for this order—for a full fifteen years. Chen Mo, the deputy captain standing by, quickly scanned the contents of the orders; his breathing became rapid instantly, and his eyes were filled with disbelief and shock: “Captain… is this true?” No longer do we need to worry about Western public opinion, nor fear being labeled as instigators of conflict. Can we finally draw our swords now? ” Inside the control room, the chief officer, the gunner, the radar operator, and the sonar operator – everyone turned to look, their eyes filled with incredulous excitement. Over the past few years, in every confrontation, the orders from higher authorities have always been to exercise restraint, avoid intensifying tensions, consider the international implications, and give priority to diplomatic negotiations. Today, everything has changed. Lu Qingxiao slowly raised his head, his gaze sweeping across everyone. His voice was calm, yet carried an unwavering, resolute determination: “The orders are genuine and valid; they were issued directly by the theater command, with approval from the highest authorities.” From now on, the old rules of forbearance, restraint, and concession are completely obsolete. ” He paused for a moment, pressing his fingertips firmly on the three gray tracks on the situation screen: \"Foreign ships are invading our internal waters deliberately, acting as a provocation and squeezing our maritime territory. This is not freedom of navigation; it is military invasion.\" In the past, we endured it out of strategic necessity ； Now, the strategy has shifted; no more tolerance. ” “The duty of soldiers is to protect their homeland and defend national sovereignty; it is not to make way for diplomatic public opinion, nor to be shackled by Western media constraints. If they dare to come, we dare to stop them ； If they dare to invade, we dare to draw our swords. ” Lu Qingxiao turned around, his voice suddenly rising to a firm and powerful tone: \"All aboard, pay attention!\" ” “Battle alert! ” “Naval Division, course 290, speed 25 knots. Proceed at full speed to secure an interception position ahead of the enemy fleet! ” “Radar department, power on at full capacity. Maintain continuous locking onto three extraterrestrial destroyers. Fire control radar is preheating and on standby! ” “In the communications sector, the public channel issues only one warning; there are no repeated attempts to negotiate or weak appeals. If the warning is ineffective, tactical pressure is applied immediately! ” “Artillery department, all shipboard weapons disarmed and ready at all times! ” “Remember, starting from today, the Kunlun ship will only defend sovereignty and ignore public opinion ； Trust only naval guns, not words. ” “If foreign ships do not withdraw, we will not stop! ” “All ship, execute! ” “Yes! ! ! ” Throughout the command room, all officers and soldiers responded in unison; the roar was deafening. Years of pent-up frustration and combat spirit finally erupted at this moment. A shrill battle alarm instantly filled the entire Kunlun ship, with red warning lights flashing frantically inside the cabin; all the crew members immediately entered combat readiness level one. Inside the engine room, the high-power gas turbines were operating at full speed, their roar being deafening. The tremendous thrust generated by these turbines propelled the ship weighing tens of thousands of tons through the sea surface; white waves surged to both sides. The bow of the Kunlun ship was raised high, like a sword drawn from its sheath, as it rushed forward at full speed toward the invading enemy ships. Above the sea surface, the Kunlun ship accelerated steadily, cutting through the deep blue waters as it headed straight for the route that the enemy fleet would inevitably take. There was no hesitation, no retreat, and none of the cautious approach seen in the past when observing from a distance. Meanwhile, the command bridge of the flagship in the overseas destroyer fleet. Major General White, the formation commander, watched as the Chinese 10,000-ton destroyer suddenly accelerated on the radar screen and approached at full speed. The arrogance and contempt that had previously been evident on his face gradually gave way to astonishment and vigilance. Until now, every time Chinese ships faced their provocations, their response has always been slow, restrained, and involved following at a distance; they would never approach at full speed in such an aggressive manner, let alone take direct positions to intercept them. White frowned and gave a firm order to the communications officer: \"Contact the Chinese ships over the public channel, warn them to keep their distance, avoid risky maneuvers, and abide by international maritime rules; otherwise, they will bear the consequences.\" ” The communications officer acted immediately; through the public channel, cold English warnings were sent out over and over again. But what they got was not China’s previous cautious responses or repeated diplomatic appeals from its naval vessels. On the Kunlun ship’s public channel, there was only one brief, cold, and firm Chinese statement, devoid of any extra emotions or diplomatic wording – merely an unambiguous declaration of sovereignty: “Vessels from outside this area, note that your fleet has illegally entered Chinese waters in the South China Sea. Turn around and leave immediately; cease all provocations now.” This is the only warning, just this once. Should you refuse to evacuate, we will take compulsory evacuation measures. All consequences shall be borne by you. ” This is just a warning. No repeated negotiations, no gentle persuasion, no courtesy that takes international rules into account. The old rules are completely invalid. A new era has arrived. Major General White clenched his fists tightly, a hint of panic appearing in his eyes for the first time. He suddenly realized that the Chinese Navy today is different from before.