Chapter 868: Shelling Jincheng

Many scientists constantly used scientific arguments and burned their own lives, eventually making the majority of people accept the view that the planet under our feet is a sphere.

In the process of them persuading people, many people mentioned that by observing the sea level, the first thing that appears in people's sight must be the highest point of a ship, perhaps the top of the mast, or a sailor standing on the lookout tower looking at you with a telescope.

Only then can you gradually see more of the ship's body, so the water surface is not flat, but an arc.

So when the warships first began to appear within the visible range of the fishing boat, they actually couldn't see anything at all.

But as the warships got closer and closer, they could already see clearly.

The two stood dumbly on the swaying deck. The rotation of the turbine made the desire tighten more and more, and eventually, the desire couldn't withstand the constantly shrinking force and exploded directly.

A large amount of fish instantly returned to the ocean, but some fish just floated on the water surface.

In the process of the fishing net tightening, the fishing net embedded into their bodies, cutting them into pieces, and blood also dyed the sea surface around the fishing boat red.

But clearly, the school of fish didn't seem to have the idea of having a full meal, because they also felt that kind of huge "vibration" from inside the ocean!

The school of fish frantically transferred toward other directions without vibration, or dived into the deeper sea!

The captain reacted. He rushed into the cockpit, started to turn the boat's head, and pulled the throttle to the end.

But a fishing boat, and not a big one at that, had a speed of less than eight knots.

What it faced, however, was a warship of more than twenty knots.

The captain was already too terrified to look back. He could also feel the fishing boat under his feet frantically speeding on the slightly rippling sea surface at its theoretical maximum speed that it had never run since it was launched!

But the speed was still too slow.

Without looking back, one could hear the sound of the sea surface being torn apart getting closer and closer.

The fishing boat's engine, accompanied by a violent cough of an old man who couldn't catch his breath, suddenly stopped in the distance. This old engine went on strike.

The captain hammered the control hard and couldn't help but curse loudly, "Fuck!" When he walked out of the cockpit, that huge warship seemed to be right in his face!

He walked to the stern and lifted the engine room cover. A burst of thick smoke came out from inside. Seeing this scene, he was already completely desperate.

He looked at his crew member in terror and despair, and the latter also looked at him with the same eyes and emotions.

I don't know how long it had been, the power of the sea surface began to increase, the sea waves became turbulent, and the sky seemed to have become dark.

In the gaze of the two who had completely given up, the small fishing boat was crushed, and the two also fell into the water and disappeared.

Having fished for a lifetime, finally, it was taken from the fish and used on the fish.

"Did we just hit something?"

The captain on the warship asked casually.

The sailor responsible for observing the sea surface situation said with an indifferent face, "Hit and overturned a small fishing boat."

The captain's expression became slightly more serious. "Did they scratch my warship?"

"Soldier?"

"No, sir!"

The captain was very satisfied and continued to look down at some documents in his hand. If this fishing boat had scratched his warship, he definitely wouldn't have let the people on that fishing boat off easily.

Of course, they weren't having an easy time now either.

00:05:00

In an open-air coffee shop at the tourist port of Jincheng, a professor took several students to sit here to participate in a social practice course. They were now in their break time, afternoon, having just eaten some things, and then sat down to drink a cup of coffee, chatting about things that cultural people liked to chat about. There was nothing more pleasant than this.

They chatted about many things. I don't know who started it, but soon the topic shifted to "Whether Dantela would attack Jincheng as shown in the movie." This was a research direction for the development of the international war situation.

When a thing could bring positive emotional feedback and benefits, people would study this thing, just like mining.

Mining could dig out mineral resources, resources could be sold for money, and could satisfy people's material needs, so there would be people coming to study mineral resources, study how to find these minerals, and then how to dig them out better.

War was the same.

The constant victory in war made people see greater benefits, so more people came to invest in studying war. Perhaps their research topics had some possibility of letting them walk on another path!

Every university's research project eventually had the opportunity to be sent to the relevant government departments. If a government department was interested in their research project, they would ask them. This was a very good opportunity.

Getting extra project research funding from the Ministry of Defense or the Presidential Palace was not only a benefit for many professors and scholars, but also a kind of honor.

These students were studying things related to war, which were some changes in society under war conditions.

Since they talked about this problem, as a prerequisite for their topic, everyone was expressing their own views.

Everyone had their own views and opinions, which might not be able to form a unity, and some students just wanted to attract attention, so they deliberately threw out an idea that was not their original intention but had enough gimmicks.

After their intense discussion, they eventually focused their attention on the professor.

A female college student most liked by the professor asked, "Professor, what do you think of this problem?"

"Is there a possibility that the Dantela people will attack Jincheng?"

The professor drank coffee while smiling and nodding. "I think this possibility exists, but the probability of it happening is not high, it won't exceed five percent!"

"The movie 'Sneak Attack on Jincheng' has already simply expounded the purpose of the Dantela people attacking Jincheng. I think what they said is not entirely correct, but basically there is no problem with the general direction."

"We all know that sometimes the correct choice is not necessarily the mandatory option."

"Sneaking an attack on Jincheng will escalate the entire federal society's hatred for Dantela. In fact, our current degree of participation in the war is not too great; it's just that the ruling class of society is leading the interference in the war."

"The lower-middle class of society didn't actively participate in it; they were just passive."

"The cost of provoking us at this time is something the Dantela people may not necessarily be able to afford."

"Once the federal people are completely enraged, then they can only win this war, not lose!"

The professor picked up the coffee again and took a sip. He liked the behavior of showing off his talent in front of students. Everyone had their own favorite.

Some people liked money, some liked sex, some liked to show off. The professor belonged to the kind who liked everything.

Liked money, liked sex, and also liked to show off.

He liked the admiring eyes of students, which made him feel light.

"So, there is this possibility, but the probability is not high!"

"Compared to attacking Jincheng, if we were the people who could decide the direction of the war, I would mobilize the fleet to find a way to cut off our maritime transportation channel with Slader."

"The production capacity of the participating groups is constantly being reduced by the war, but the Federation is not. The Federation has become a blood-making machine for Slader's war potential."

"If we don't stop us from transporting materials to Slader, the balance will tilt toward us little by little!"

As a professor with higher education and in the university's social-related disciplines, his view was very consistent with the mainstream ideas of society, at least that's what he thought.

Generally speaking, at this time, his students should start applauding or praising his views, but what happened to them today?

At this moment, he subconsciously combed through the words he had said. No problem!

He looked up at the students around the table. They had all stood up, looking at the direction of the sea behind him with dumbfounded eyes.

He was stunned for a moment, turned sideways, supported the armrest of the chair with his right hand, turned his head to look at the sea surface, and then couldn't help but stand up, slowly opening his mouth wide.

On the sea surface to the east, many warships appeared that were clearly painted differently from the federal warships. Just when they didn't know what these were, the professor saw fire and thick smoke light up on the warships in the distance!

"Boom!"

"Happy birthday!"

People laughed and twisted the spray tube. The ribbons sprayed out from the paper tube in an instant. These ribbons refracted the sunlight, as if the entire birthday party was covered with a gorgeous and psychedelic color!

A grand birthday party, besides almost all the core members of the Lanse family coming, also had some partners who sent people over, including Arthur and James.

Mayor Williams also wanted to come, but now was the critical moment for the city expansion project, and he had to ensure that his big plan wouldn't stop because of any problems.

And he sent his two sons over, which was enough to show his sincerity.

A standard heir, one he liked the most, was enough to show his attitude to everyone.

Many Xigu City locals also came, especially major film companies.

Lanse currently held the position of honorary chairman of the Film Committee. This organization didn't have a permanent chairman, but was responsible for daily work by the Executive Committee, and Wanli Film was an executive committee unit.

Plus the Wanli Distribution Company and the newly established Wanli Ticketing Company, these companies of Lanse had a huge influence on the entire film industry!

Even if these film companies didn't like Lanse, they had to send people to congratulate Lanse on his birthday at this time.

There were also local dignitaries and celebrities. With Mayor Williams constantly expanding the city circle, the "boundary" between Xigu City and Jincheng would only become more and more blurred.

Jincheng's influence on Xigu City would also become greater and greater.

Lanse, the new emperor of the underground world of Jincheng and even the entire Laizhou, was celebrating his birthday here. He might not remember who came today, but someone would definitely remind him who didn't come!

So it could be said that today was definitely the liveliest day in the history of Xigu City!

This also led to a large number of stars appearing at the birthday party scene today!

After all... Lanse was a serious big shot. In order to please him, and other big shots.

No matter if the stars liked it or not, film companies, brokerage companies, and various companies all brought the hottest stars of their companies.

These male and female stars walked the red carpet outside the birthday party scene like attending a film festival, which also attracted a large number of reporters to take pictures. There were also many fans watching at the scene, asking what happened.

This didn't look like a birthday party at all, more like a celebration event!

Lanse didn't expect it to be so big, but... it didn't matter. Externally, he publicized that this year was a very special year.

Because Ace was born, he went from an ordinary young man to a father, and his life entered another stage, a stage completely different from the past!

This statement gained universal recognition from everyone. This was Lanse's first child, and he attached great importance to his child. There was no problem with this.

In ancient times, if a ruler gave birth to the first child who could inherit everything he had, then this ruler would definitely hold a grand celebration to celebrate this moment!

"Lanse, say something!"

Someone started to boo, and soon the sound wave began to become unified. Some people applauded, all hoping Lanse would say something.

In fact, not everyone among these people hoped Lanse would say something. Some were booing, and some were wanting to see Lanse make a fool of himself in their hearts.

There weren't many people who knew Lanse. They were all curious, and in their hearts, they longed for Lanse, who hadn't received higher education, to say something inappropriate at such a grand birthday party.

This kind of thinking wasn't strange. Poor people hated those who were rich, and the lower class was hostile to the upper class. Lanse was no longer the small character of the past. There would still be people who felt envy, jealousy, and hatred for everything he possessed!

The microphone was quickly passed to Lanse's hand. It seemed that not saying anything wouldn't work. Lanse's emotions were also set off by everyone's booing.

He held the microphone and thought for a while. He needed time to think. Every time he reached this moment, he would admire Old Du and Old Lin. These two people could just open their mouths and come, and could fool people into being stunned. His ability was slightly lacking.

"Actually, I don't know what I should say at this joyful moment. I have too many words I want to say, and too many emotions I need to express."

"This road hasn't been easy. We have experienced low valleys, and we have struggled, and eventually, we walked here."

"The road ahead is still very long, so long that I can't see the end at a glance. We still have many high mountains that need to be conquered, and we still need to enjoy more wonderful scenery."

"Some people walk and walk, and they disappear from our lives, but there are also people who suddenly broke into our lives."

"We walk forward shoulder to shoulder, facing difficulties, bumps, everything together!"

"This is my twenty-sixth birthday. If calculated by a hundred years, I have just walked through a quarter of my life, and we still have three-quarters of our life waiting for us."

"I hope every stage of my life will shine and can illuminate more people."

"I also hope that we good friends, good brothers, can always be together."

"Life is complete only with you!"

"Thank you!"

"Thank you all for coming to my birthday party, thank you very much!"

Lanse bowed slightly to salute, and the crowd became boiling again.

Those who wanted to see a joke didn't see it. People only saw a very "simple" Lanse. There were no wishes that made people feel particularly high-end, only ordinary pursuits of life.

How well said, just hoping that friends and brothers can always be together. Is there any wish simpler than this?

Everyone started to applaud, whether they liked it or not. Lanse's brothers also hugged him one by one. They felt very honored and surprised!

This was not only Lanse's birthday, but also their "birthday," the day of their rebirth, that summer six years ago!

Lanse took the wine from the waiter provided by the local party company and raised it high. "For today's friends, brothers, family, and tomorrow's beauty, cheers!"

People raised the wine glasses in their hands one after another. At this moment, the sunlight was dyed into colorful colors by the swaying liquids of various colors!

Just like... the raised gun barrels on the fleet on the sea!

The first shelling was just a trial, looking for the landing point. The second shelling was the real shelling!

The professor came back to his senses, hurriedly turned around, and raised his arms in terror to signal his students to run with him. The entire tourist pier was in chaos, and the port pier was also in chaos!

After thirty or forty seconds, the gun barrels of the warships on the sea emitted fire again, and thick smoke rose. After a while, people heard the sound of cannons that only existed when the God of Thunder was angry.

The earth began to shake. It was all crowds running around. Not only did the shrapnel become the sickle of the God of Death, but the things that were rolled around by the shock wave also became the sickle of the God of Death!

The port that was shelled was completely in chaos. At the same time, the main fleet had locked onto the warships docked at the Xingang pier.

There was no complete formation here, only about half of the warships were resting here, and the rest were performing tasks on the East Ocean.

They couldn't possibly think that the Dantela people would actually kill their way to their doorstep, and there wasn't even a warning!

In fact, they took a big circle, avoided the observation posts in the Yalan area, and came directly from the East Ocean east of Jincheng.

Although the distance was a bit longer, it was indeed not discovered.

Those warships docked at the port were not in a full-load state at all, and there weren't even many sailors on the warships!

The sailors were relaxing!

All warships became targets!

Admiral Myers stood up in shock. He looked at the Xingang pier constantly emitting thick smoke in the distance in disbelief, picked up the phone, and dialed the logistics department at the Xingang pier. "What happened?"

"Was it a secondary explosion in the ammunition depot, or... have the Dantela people attacked?"

The operator of the logistics department couldn't speak clearly at this time. "Navy, those warships on the sea are attacking us..."

The next second, an explosion sounded in the receiver, and then the line was cut off!

Admiral Myers immediately raised the red alert, and the entire naval base was mobilized!

At the same time, at Lanse's birthday celebration, a large number of followers and the like ran to the birthday party scene from everywhere. Soon, the first person to propose leaving to Lanse appeared, and then the second.

Soon, everyone knew what happened.

"Sneak Attack on Jincheng" came true!

The Dantela Navy sneaked an attack on Jincheng!

(End of chapter) ===== CHAPTER 869 =====