Chapter 8, Achieving Greatness
Yang Nan and Zhao Tie could not understand what the Japanese ship was saying, and anxiously asked, "What are those little devils saying?" Ling Ge, with a pale face, replied, "The little devils say this is their territorial waters and demand that we stop the ship for inspection, or they will sink us!" Zhao Tie was instantly furious, jumping up like a thunderstorm, and shouted, "To hell with those little devils! They are truly thieves calling out to catch thieves. If they have the guts, let them come and try; I will definitely twist their necks off!"
Two hours later, rescue teams from China, Japan, and Taiwan arrived one after another upon hearing the news. Of the 170 crew members aboard the "Murakumo" ship, only 27 survived, while the rest perished in the sea or fell prey to sharks
In a state of helplessness, Ling Ge could only stand at the bow of the boat, facing away from Diaoyu Island, striking a few poses to take some remedial photos.
The expressions of the five individuals immediately turned serious. Cheng Feng, with a grim face, coldly stated: "We vow to defend our sovereignty to the death and will not retreat!" The other four gritted their teeth and echoed in unison: "We will never retreat!"
Listening to the menacing and ugly sounds of the Japanese warship, a hint of sternness appeared on Fang Hong's calm face. While continuing to maneuver the yacht around Diaoyu Island to assert China's sovereignty, Fang Hong addressed the crowd: "Brothers, it seems we will not be able to return home completely today! Will we be humiliated by being captured by the Japanese, or will we choose to bravely shed blood for our country? You decide!" Everyone understood Fang Hong's meaning—let's do it, whether it is to be humiliated by the Japanese or to choose to heroically shed blood for our nation. You decide!" Fang Hong's intention was clear—let's ram the ship and sink the Japanese warship.
Fang Hongmu, with tears in his eyes, laughed and said: "Although I am from Hong Kong, I deeply love my motherland. Come, let us sing the national anthem together and bravely march towards death"
Fang Hong immediately opened the radio channel and sent out a distress signal to the vast sky: "This is the Hong Kong yacht 'Xuanyuan', https://m.hetushu.com. We are being violently intercepted by Japanese ships in the Diaoyu Islands waters, requesting rescue, requesting rescue! This is the Hong Kong yacht 'Xuanyuan', we are being violently intercepted by Japanese ships in the Diaoyu Islands waters, requesting rescue, requesting rescue! ... This is the Hong Kong yacht 'Xuanyuan', we are being violently intercepted by Japanese ships in the Diaoyu Islands waters, requesting rescue, requesting rescue! ..."
All matters concluded, the group started the yacht, laughing and preparing for the return journey. Before heading back, Fang Hong maneuvered the yacht from west to east, intending to circle around Diaoyu Island for a final farewell. Unexpectedly, after turning just a little over halfway, Fang Hong's expression suddenly changed, and he exclaimed, "Not good, a Japanese destroyer!"
Subsequently, China and Japan began a new round of verbal disputes based on the intelligence each had obtained: the Japanese, having suffered losses, frantically clamored for a severe punishment of the Chinese and instigated a massive anti-Chinese sentiment domestically. The Chinese government responded with greater firmness, immediately declaring Cheng Feng and four others as martyrs, demanding that the Japanese compensate the Chinese people for their losses and permanently withdraw from the Diaoyu Islands. The Chinese people, filled with grief and indignation over the sacrifice of the five heroes, promptly launched a large-scale anti-Japanese demonstration, with various patriotic slogans such as "Boycott Japanese Goods, Use Domestic Products" and "Protect Our Homeland, Courageously Join the Military" emerging... The national consciousness of the Chinese people began to awaken...
( The prequel has concluded )
Fang Hong suddenly said: "Yang Nan, take the helm and keep the ship steady as we continue to circle the island! Cheng Feng, use the boat's broadcast system to issue a notice to the Japanese ship in English, declaring that this is Chinese territorial waters and demanding their immediate withdrawal! I will use the satellite equipment on board to send the photos we just took to a journalist friend of mine. Even if we sacrifice ourselves, we cannot die quietly and without recognition! We must awaken the 1.3 billion compatriots across the nation with our own blood!"
The distance between the two parties rapidly decreased, with six hundred and * map * meters, five hundred meters, four hundred meters... At first, the Japanese warship believed that Cheng Feng and his team were actively approaching for inspection, so they temporarily ceased their attack. However, upon seeing the Xuanyuan yacht gradually rev up and charge forward with reckless abandon, the Japanese were immediately reminded of Deng Shichang from the First Sino-Japanese War. They became fearful and terrified: "The Chinese are going to ram the ship, Baka, quickly turn the helm, machine gunners, fire quickly!" The captain of the Japanese warship, Ko Churou, screamed frantically!
Cheng Feng, disregarding many concerns, immediately took out the Yunnan Baiyao and bandages that had been prepared in advance with Ling Ge, carefully bandaging Yang Nan. At that moment, the Japanese ship issued a warning: "Attention, Chinese yacht ahead, immediately stop the vessel for inspection, otherwise it will be sunk immediately! Attention, Chinese yacht ahead, immediately stop the vessel for inspection, otherwise it will be sunk immediately!"
"Damn little devils, I will fight you to the end!" Zhao Tie jumped up, his eyes already bloodshot. Cheng Feng's calm face also revealed a hint of ferocity and determination as he slowly said, "Some deaths are heavier than Mount Tai, while others are lighter than a feather. To die for the country and the people, I, Cheng Feng, will never fall behind!"
Um! Cheng Feng nodded and immediately called out to the Japanese fleet in English: "Attention, Japanese ships on the opposite side, attention, Japanese ships on the opposite side, you have entered Chinese territorial waters, you have entered Chinese territorial waters, please withdraw immediately, please withdraw immediately"
The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force DDG101 "Murakumo" destroyer suddenly broke apart from the mid to rear section amidst a tremendous explosion, sending steel fragments flying in all directions! "Baka! Quickly plug the leaks!" "Damage control team, hurry to rescue!" "What? The hull has fractured in the mid to rear section and is beyond repair! Baka, a bunch of useless people, how can we be sunk by a Chinese fishing boat!" Little Shurou wailed in despair...! Baka, a bunch of useless people, how can we be sunk by a Chinese fishing boat!" Little Shurou wailed in despair...!
The crowd was taken aback and hurriedly looked towards the northeast. Indeed, a massive ship was approaching across the distant water, with a grotesque flag fluttering on its tall mast. Zhao Tie's expression changed as he said: "It is a Japanese 'Murakumo' class destroyer, with a full load displacement of 5,100 tons, a crew of 170, and a speed exceeding 30 knots! Damn it, it must be those three Japanese devils who reported us. Our yacht's maximum speed is only 25 knots; it seems we won't be able to escape today!"
At this moment, Fang Hong also approached, looking relaxed as he said: "I have already sent the photos and information to my friend. If we cannot return today, our deeds will still be made public in the newspapers. Even if we sacrifice ourselves, it will be worthwhile!" "Hmm! We will never compromise. Stopping the ship for inspection is a delusion!" The five of them let out a righteous roar together
Count me in! Count me in! Ling Ge and the agonized Yang Nan immediately let out a righteous roar
The sound of gunfire echoed like a forest, as a barrage of bullets surged towards the yacht, engulfing it! That short distance of just over 300 meters felt so interminable! Cheng Feng, Fang Hong, Zhao Tie, Yang Nan, and Ling Ge, five brave warriors, were successively injured amidst the overwhelming rain of bullets, their battle robes stained with blood! Yet Fang Hong gritted his teeth and steadfastly steered the ship straight towards the Japanese warship, his white shirt already soaked in crimson blood
As the sun gradually rose higher, Cheng Feng reminded everyone, "We have already declared our sovereignty over the Diaoyu Islands, so we should head back. We can't stay here for a lifetime!" "Hmm!" With reluctance, people took one last look at the high-flying five-star red flag before turning around and walking towards the landing point.
Hi! Zhao Tie, struck in the abdomen, disregarded his intestines spilling out, fiercely leaped out of the hatch, raising the RPG rocket launcher in his hands and fired a missile at the massive Japanese warship that was turning! "Whoosh!" A rocket, carrying the anger and strength of the Chinese people, instantly crossed over a hundred meters of void and accurately hit the hull of the Japanese warship. With a loud "Boom!", a cloud of black smoke erupted from the hull of the Japanese warship, and the machine gun that had been roaring fell silent in an instant! The shooting skills of the 38th Army warriors are indeed unparalleled!
As soon as the sound of the voice faded, a clumsy English voice from the Japanese side came through: "People on the Chinese yacht, listen, this is Japanese territorial waters. You have illegally entered our Japanese territorial waters. Please stop the boat immediately for inspection, otherwise it will be sunk. Please stop the boat immediately for inspection, otherwise it will be sunk"
At the moment Fang Hong was calling for help, the Japanese destroyer across suddenly did not wait to issue another warning signal, but instead operated the heavy machine guns on board, unleashing a fierce barrage! A flurry of bullets whistled through the air, instantly piercing the fragile hull of the yacht with a clattering sound, causing significant damage to the interior of the yacht
Twenty minutes later, the once arrogant and invincible Japanese destroyer, the lead ship of the "Murasame" class, the "Murasame" itself, reluctantly sank into the sea, while the surface was soon filled with Japanese soldiers jumping overboard to escape. Sharks, drawn by the scent of blood from afar, arrived to partake in a grand feast at sea. In an instant, the waters near the Diaoyu Islands were filled with screams of agony and cries for help.
Arise, you who do not wish to be slaves, and forge our new Great Wall with our flesh and blood... In the midst of the generous and righteous song, the yacht "Xuanyuan" suddenly accelerated, rushing towards the approaching Japanese ship!
When they arrived at the yacht, Ling Ge was squatting on the deck, puffing his cheeks in sulk. Upon seeing the four return, he merely snorted and fell silent. Cheng Feng forced a smile and said, "Brother, don't be upset. How about we take a few photos for you on the boat? It's better than nothing!"
Before boarding the small boat, Cheng Feng and the other three stood in a row and solemnly saluted the national flag, and only then did they grit their teeth and board the small boat to row towards the yacht anchored not far away
Come, come, let us take a few photos under the Five-Star Red Flag as a memento!" Fang Hong exclaimed as he took out his digital camera. Cheng Feng and a few others immediately became excited and eagerly took turns, snapping over ten photos under the Five-Star Red Flag!
After a round of gunfire, many electrical appliances inside the yacht began to malfunction, emitting crackling electric sparks. Cheng Feng came to his senses amidst the gunfire and shouted, "Is everyone okay? Is anyone injured?"
Swiftly, amidst a roar of "For China...", the yacht "Xuanyuan" collided at full speed with the Japanese ship, which was desperately trying to turn and had thus slowed its speed. "Boom!" Five hundred kilograms of C4 explosives detonated suddenly, instantly transforming the yacht "Xuanyuan" into a massive, blazing fireball! Five righteous and passionate sons of China perished in the flames for eternity
Ah—" The helmsman Yang Nan had already fallen to the ground, emitting painful groans. A few people focused their gaze and saw that Yang Nan's right leg had been pierced by a massive bullet, leaving a gruesome mess of flesh and blood, with the stark white bone visible! "12.7MM heavy machine gun bullet! Damn you, little devils, using such perverse bullets designed for aircraft to shoot at people, you truly are the offspring of a whore! If you have the guts to come closer, I will make you worse than a pig or a dog!" Zhao Tie angrily began to curse.