To be precise, it was not sunk, but occupied.
If it was just to sink the Ford aircraft carrier, Celestial Trade didn't have to spend so much effort to throw a team of NS-90s on it. Two anti-ship missiles would be enough to send it into the sky. Even a Category 15 typhoon would be enough to make this group of iron lumps die without a place to be buried.
However, for Jiang Chen's next plan, an aircraft carrier was necessary.
Therefore, this new generation of nuclear-powered aircraft carrier developed with the most cutting-edge technology was accepted by Jiang Chen.
It was not only the Ford aircraft carrier that was controlled, but also an anti-submarine frigate, a guided-missile destroyer, and two supply ships. As for the other ships and submarines, after Aurora-20s and Wings of Freedom gained air supremacy, they were sunk one by one.
After the mission was completed, Aurora-20s returned to the airport in the Tumaco Special District for resupply, while Wings of Freedom stopped on the aircraft carrier to prevent the UA from sending planes to blow it up. It wasn't until Aurora-20s completed their resupply that Wings of Freedom switched with Aurora-20s that returned to the aircraft carrier and returned to the air force base for resupply.
This epic victory could be recorded in the annals of history.
More than 2,000 UA Navy soldiers were captured. Except for a small number of sailors who were left behind, most of the captives were quickly sent to the port of Turbo occupied by Celestial Trade's 11th Mechanized Infantry Brigade and were locked up with the surrendered UA soldiers.
Although Celestial Trade did not join the Geneva Convention, the treatment of prisoners of war had always been good. This had been the case since the last Colombian Civil War. As long as they obediently threw away their weapons and surrendered, not only could they enjoy beef, bread, and vegetable soup every day, but they could also go home safely after the war.
It was precisely because of this that these captives, who were fed like pigs, were quite obedient.
What's more, this was not a war that belonged to them, and no one felt shameful about surrendering.
Although these captives did not feel shameful, the Capitol and the Pentagon obviously didn't think so.
In their view, Celestial Trade's air strike on the Ford aircraft carrier battle group in the Caribbean Sea had clearly exceeded the scope of a local war. This has given the UA enough reason to spread the flames of war beyond Colombia.
Just when the world was shocked by the news of the "Ford aircraft carrier battle group", the Capitol issued an ultimatum to Celestial Trade. They demanded that Celestial Trade return the aircraft carrier within 72 hours and release the detained prisoners of war, otherwise they would bear all the consequences …
In addition, the Capitol asked all embassies to evacuate from Coro City immediately.
For a time, the heavy rain that gathered over South America seemed to have a faint tendency to drift across the ocean …
…
After the White House's "72-hour ultimatum" was released, panic spread among the people of the two countries.
Whether it was the UA or the Xin people, they all felt a trace of fear for the opponent they were about to face. One was an old world power, and the other was a rising star of the 21st century. Just a second ago, everyone was still dreaming of a future hand in hand, but now they were fighting over an unrelated country …
At least in the eyes of most Americans.
"Why should we gamble the future of the United States for the sovereignty of Colombia? If the President still has a brain, stop it immediately! "
"Oh, God, although I shouldn't have said this … I thought that after that idiot stepped down, a slightly more normal guy would come up. Can't he even satisfy such a small request?"
"Oppose nuclear weapons! We want peace, not nuclear war! "
"…"
Not only Capital, but anti-war demonstrations also broke out in Coro City. There were protests against Jiang Chen, and there were protests against Celestial Trade. Even if most Xin people enjoyed the prosperity brought by Celestial Trade, not everyone was satisfied with this violent organization that was above the national machine.
External pressure and the fear of nuclear weapons seemed to ignite this sentiment.
After the 24-hour ultimatum was issued, about 50,000 marchers blocked the road outside the Presidential Palace, so New Moon Island had to urgently dispatch a rapid response force to deploy to the Presidential Palace. Immediately afterward, physical clashes broke out between these anti-war protesters and nationalists, and the entire police force in Coro City was used to respond to this mass incident.
In order to prevent the situation from deteriorating further, police drones were ordered not to launch rubber bullets. In the end, even firefighters were mobilized. Relying on fire trucks and water cannons, the situation was barely controlled. After a few of the most noisy instigators were detained, most of the protesters finally dispersed …
When Zhang Yaping reported this incident over the phone, Jiang Chen didn't pay too much attention. He just gave a few instructions on maintaining stability and hung up the phone.
He knew very well that it wouldn't take long for all dissatisfaction and protests to disappear with a victory. This war would witness the rise of a country and the decline of the hegemony of the old world. The people of Xin would put him on the supreme throne. As for the people of the world …
After the establishment of the Earth Federation, history would eventually recognize what he did today.
"… They actually thought we were planning to march to Monteria?" After listening to Ivan's report on the NATO Coalition Force blowing up the road from Turbo to Monteria, Jiang Chen, who was sitting on the sofa, almost laughed out loud. After a pause, he continued half-jokingly, "It seems that their short-sightedness saved us a lot of trouble."
Soon, they would know how wrong they were.
How could Celestial Trade seize the port of Turbo just to cut off the supply of the NATO Coalition Force? Obviously, the officers of the Pentagon and the NATO Coalition Force only saw what was on the surface. Or, from the beginning, they didn't dare and didn't want to consider another possibility …
"This is the case." Ivan's voice also had a hint of laughter.
"Then continue according to the plan." Jiang Chen looked at the time on the watch and continued in a relaxed tone, "In twenty-four hours, our starship will arrive on the battlefield. I will wait for your good news on the news."
"Roger!"
Ivan in the holographic screen saluted and then ended the communication.
"You can still laugh," Natasha sat across from him with her arms crossed. She rolled her eyes at Jiang Chen and said, "Do you know that the UA has mobilized five aircraft carrier battle groups to the Western Pacific?"
"… Aircraft carrier battle groups." Xia Shiyu frowned, looked at Jiang Chen, and wondered, "Is there going to be a war?"
The war in Xia Shiyu's mouth naturally referred to the full-scale war between Celestial Trade and the UA, not a local war started by a third country.
"Did I forget to say it?" Jiang Chen smiled and said softly, "In fact, it has already started."
This war was destined from the beginning not to be limited to Colombia.
With the failure of the Sugar Cube Diplomacy, the UA had made up its mind to take the most dangerous and most suitable path. However, Celestial Trade would not allow it, and there was no reason to choose to retreat at this time.
Xia Shiyu didn't have much interest in the war itself, not to mention she faintly guessed that this day would come, so she didn't say much. After a moment of silence, she sighed helplessly.
"… Forget it, as long as you're happy."
Natasha looked at Xia Shiyu as if she saw a ghost, then she couldn't help but say.
"Why don't you persuade this guy? Do you know what he is doing?"
Xia Shiyu smiled and didn't say anything.
Although she didn't care much about the war, as the CEO of Future Group, she, who had S-level authority, was still very clear about the secret weapons possessed by Celestial Trade. Future Heavy Industries was responsible for the deployment of weather weapons, so she didn't worry about aircraft carrier battle groups at all.
As for nuclear strikes …
That was even less of a concern.
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