Chapter 007: Bringing a Spy to Persuade Surrender

"Where shall we go next?" Lin Yuan silently asked himself, as he calmly pondered. A game of the most magnificent and incredible chess in history was quietly taking shape. On one side, the players were himself and the soldiers on the aircraft carrier; on the other side, the players would be Japan, Tsarist Russia, Britain, and Germany, these great powers! The outcome of this chess game would determine the fate of the entire world

Seeing a devastating defeat vanish into thin air, Lin Yuan felt a surge of joy; however, this joy was quickly obliterated by the ensuing contemplation.

If we could also create such weapons, then not only China, but the entire world would belong to our great Yamato nation!" He gazed far at the thick smoke rising from the Beiyang Fleet, silently contemplating.

A warship fundamentally consists of three elements: firepower, maneuverability, and protection. These three elements are interdependent. For instance, increasing firepower requires the installation of larger caliber guns or an increase in the number of guns, which in turn adds weight to the ship's structure and affects its maneuverability. Therefore, the most outstanding warships must achieve the most ingenious and reasonable balance among these three elements

Han Mingguang hesitated but followed Lin Yuan out. After five minutes, Han Mingguang entered the conference room and said: "I agree with Comrade Lin Yuan's opinion. Does anyone have any comments?" And *illustration* book

"No! I absolutely do not agree with this plan!" said Han Mingguang, the political commissar of the Beijing ship, with firm determination.

Lin Yuan straightforwardly stated: "Comrades, I am going to board the Japanese warship to negotiate with the commander of the Japanese fleet, Ito Yuheng. What are your opinions?"

Throughout his nearly thirty-year naval career, he was constantly contemplating naval warfare. He felt that he had grasped the essence of naval combat, a realization that struck him suddenly when he first beheld the two warships, "Dingyuan" and "Zhenyuan," akin to the enlightening experience described in Buddhism as the pouring of the finest nectar.

Shen Wanqing had never expected that Lin Yuan would come in person. She had undergone systematic and professional training in interrogation and counter-interrogation, and she was well aware that someone like Lin Yuan, who had no experience in counterintelligence, would be unable to extract any useful information from her.

Just as everyone was anxiously concerned about the impending failure of the Beiyang Fleet, the maritime surveillance radar on the aircraft carrier indicated that the Japanese fleet had slowed its speed and changed its course

The commander of the Japanese Combined Fleet, Ito Yuheng, upon seeing that the flagship "Matsushima" was severely damaged and that its sinking was irreversible, decided to transfer the fleet headquarters to the "Hashidate," which was also a third-class warship.

Lin Yuan smiled and said, "Are you agreeing to m.hetushu.com? At 6 o'clock, I will have Zhang Hua come to pick you up, and you can make any equipment requests to him." After speaking, Lin Yuan smiled slightly and walked out

Everyone nodded in agreement upon seeing the political commissar, and although they were puzzled in their hearts, they still nodded in agreement

Lin Yuan asked, "So how is your skill?"

Lin Yuan smiled and said, "The training of the agents in the National Security Bureau is quite mysterious, isn't it? I haven't seen any of your people. Do you train in combat or something?"

This represents his naval combat strategy, or rather his perspective on warfare. However, today the "Matsushima" was attacked, shattering everything he believed in. The enemy came too swiftly, and from a direction he had never anticipated— the sky. Moreover, it was unclear what weapon was used to sink a 4,000-ton warship. Such advanced weaponry could not be produced by the Qing Dynasty, nor could it be manufactured by the Western powers, including Britain, France, and Germany. Yet, why did they not continue their assault? With their capabilities, they could have easily sunk the twelve warships under his command. Consequently, he ordered a change in course and a withdrawal from the battlefield

As soon as these words were spoken, every person present felt the same sentiment: "The captain has gone mad." Opposite them were the fierce Japanese ships and their fleet; how could they possibly surrender! The most dangerous situation was undoubtedly walking into the midst of the furious Japanese, who had already suffered damage to one ship and sunk another, akin to a lamb entering the tiger's den

The Beiyang Fleet was completely unaware of all this; their mission was originally to protect the transport ships. Upon seeing the Japanese fleet change course, they also altered their course, heading back to their home port

Shen Wanqing scoffed and said, "Of course."

At 7 PM, a helicopter carrying Lin Yuan and Shen Wanqing departed from the aircraft carrier, flying through the vast night towards Japan's new flagship, the "Bridge".

Han Mingguang, upon hearing Lin Yuan's words, asked, "Are you going to negotiate with them? What will you discuss?"

Upon hearing Lin Yuan's question, she let out a cold laugh in her heart, thinking that trying to win my favor with a compliment was a rather elementary tactic. She remained silent, merely nodding her head.

As the fleet commander, Ito Yuheng was one of the first to transfer to the "Kyoritsu" ship. He quietly observed the personnel and supplies being transferred back and forth, while a storm raged in his mind.

Lin Yuan smiled and said, "I want to persuade you to surrender"

Lin Yuan nodded slightly and said, "Would you like to accompany me on a mission?"

Everyone who knows about this matter cannot help but wonder: "What exactly does the captain intend to do?"

Lin and the others saw that no one was speaking, so he said: "Does everyone disagree?"

Lin Yuan quietly glanced at Han Mingguang, turned her head, and looked at everyone present. Lin Yuan asked, "Does anyone have any opinions?"

Shen Wanqing was taken aback and asked, "What task?"

Lin Yuan pushed open the door and saw Shen Wanqing sitting in a chair, playing with the handcuffs that should have been fastened to her wrists. Lin Yuan smiled and said, "Not bad at all."

Lin Yuan glanced at his watch and said: "It is now exactly 12:00. Everyone should take their usual lunch break, but those repairing the deck should persevere and not rest for the time being. Change course and pursue the Japanese fleet. Have the flag bearer prepare to notify the Japanese warships of my intention to negotiate. I will depart at 7:00 PM. Everyone is dismissed." With that, he left the conference room

Since the restructuring at Sanwan in 1927, our military has consistently implemented a dual leadership system at all levels of the forces. On the "Beijing" ship, Lin Yuan serves as the captain, responsible for military operations, while Political Commissar Han Mingguang is in charge of ideological and political work

Still, no one spoke. However, Lin Yuan read different expressions of disagreement on each person's face. Lin Yuan turned to Han Mingguang and said, "Political Commissar, could you step out for a moment"

Lin Yuan walked to the closed room, where Shen Wanqing was confined. He gently knocked on the door, and Shen Wanqing's clear voice responded from inside: "Please come in"

Beijing No. 1 Aircraft Carrier, Conference Room

Shen Wanqing scrutinized Lin Yuan and coldly remarked: "With someone like you, even ten of you wouldn't be able to get close."

Speaking candidly, he does not believe that the Sanjing-class warships, which the military has high hopes for, can play a significant role. Although the main gun calibers of these three warships are large, they adversely affect maneuverability. For instance, the guns on the Sanjing-class cannot be turned freely; otherwise, the hull may tilt and sink. Instead, he feels that vessels with high speed and rapid firing rates pose the greatest threat to "Dingyuan" and "Zhenyuan".

Lin Yuan urgently convened a meeting, attended by the commanders of various subsystems on the ship, including the Chief of Staff, the Radar Officer, the Squadron Leader of the onboard aircraft, the Navigation Officer, and others

Han Mingguang is forty-five years old this year. When Lin Yuan first took office, he had his doubts, thinking that twenty-eight was too young. However, after working for a while, he discovered that Lin Yuan's abilities far exceeded those of his peers. He always managed to see aspects of problems that others could not, and he consistently came up with innovative ideas to solve difficulties. Moreover, this young man is impeccable in his dealings with others. When chatting with old comrades, he often remarked that Lin Yuan was such a fine young man that he would consider marrying his daughter to him. He always managed to see aspects of problems that others could not, and he consistently came up with innovative ideas to solve difficulties. Moreover, this young man is impeccable in his dealings with others. When chatting with old comrades, he often remarked that Lin Yuan was such a fine young man that he would consider marrying his daughter to him