"Your Excellency, the Chinese are tougher than the Americans. Will they return the canal to us?" Lieutenant General Anand, commander-in-chief of the Panamanian Armed Forces, swallowed hard and asked with some embarrassment. President Roque.
Saenz.
Peña actually asked him to send troops to take back the canal. You don't have to think about it to know that this is completely impossible! The Chinese will definitely not return the canal to Panama easily. This is even impossible. Let alone
, the relationship between China and Panama’s old enemy Colombia is still very close!
"General Anand, how do you know it's not possible if you don't try it? Maybe the Chinese won't be so arrogant. After all, the canal was built on Panama's soil. If the Chinese want to continue to develop the canal, we won't either
Blocked. Still, the Panamanian government needs more through the canal
General, the main reason you sent troops into the canal zone this time is to test the Chinese. If the Chinese are willing to return the canal to us, that would be great. If they are not willing, then we can negotiate with them.
.Remember, you must not conflict with the Chinese!" Roque.
Saenz.
President Peña warned. In his opinion, even if the operation fails, it will not be harmful to Panama. But if it succeeds, Panama will gain huge profits. If China can guarantee Panama’s interests and
In terms of safety, Panama is also very willing to lean towards China. After all, for their effect, following the big country is undoubtedly the safest.
"Okay, Your Excellency, President, I'll get ready right now!" Lieutenant General Anand looked at Roque.
Saenz.
President Peña's attitude was very firm and he would not say anything more. However, he always felt that the Chinese would not be so easy to talk to, and maybe Panama's behavior would lead to serious consequences. However, he had to
Admittedly, it would be of great benefit to Panama if it could take back the canal or increase its share of canal navigation fees.
On 31st KO, the 5th Chinese Marine Division had completely taken control of the canal. Most of the 3rd Marine Division stationed in the Panama Canal fled back to the country. The remaining few were either captured by the Chinese army.
or were directly killed. The US military's power in the Panama Canal area was almost wiped out.
On this morning, Admiral Li Dingxin, Commander of the Chinese Navy's Home Fleet, Lieutenant General Hai Zhengsheng, Chief of Staff, and Major General Wu Haibin, Commander of the 5th Marine Division, came to the mouth of the Atlantic Ocean east of the Panama Canal. Cologne, this city because of
The city that emerged from the Panama Canal was not affected by
Due to the impact of the war, the Americans did not damage the city when they evacuated, making it easy for the Chinese Marine Corps to take over. However, there were many U.S. Navy warships on the Caribbean Sea in the distance.
Cruising on the sea, monitoring the movements in the direction of Cologne.
Admiral Li Dingxin stood on the shore of Limon Bay, using a telescope to observe the sea in the distance. On the sea, there was an American light cruiser and a destroyer flying the Stars and Stripes. Although, the gun muzzle on the battleship was pointed at Cologne.
line of defense, but there seemed to be no sign of artillery fire.
"Commander Wu, the main task of the Marine Corps in the future is to control the Panama Canal. This canal not only has extremely high military value but also very high economic value. Whoever controls this transportation artery can hold it
The neck of America. Americans are still eyeing this place. We must do a good job.
Defense is the key. After the domestic engineering troops arrive, let's first find a way to build two fortresses in Limon Bay!" Admiral Li Dingxin said. Before the canal is repaired, China has no way to defend against attacks from the Caribbean. Building two fortresses will
This fortress can only give the Chinese troops stationed here the ability to protect themselves.
"Yes, Commander! I have dispatched a heavy howitzer company and a light howitzer company to station in Cologne. At the same time, the 52nd Regiment will also become the force stationed here and will definitely be able to defend this place!" said Major General Wu Haibin. He knew very well that
The Panama Canal is related to the Navy's future entry into the Atlantic Ocean and the decisive battle with the U.S. Navy, and cannot be lost. Therefore, the responsibility of the 5th Marine Division is also very important.
"In addition to the Americans, we probably have to pay attention to the Panamanians. These Panamanians are supported by the Americans. They have always had a close relationship with the United States, but their relationship with us is relatively tense. In case there is something wrong with the Panamanians
, we must suppress it in time! Anyway, this is not a country, so you don’t need to care too much about the impact.
Even if something big happens, I think His Majesty the Emperor can understand it!" Lieutenant General Hai Zhengsheng, Chief of Staff of the Home Fleet, also said.
"Haha, don't worry, Chief of Staff. I don't think these Panamanians can make any trouble. If they dare to do anything wrong, I will make them regret it!" Major General Wu Haibin said with a smile. Panama is just a country with a few hundred thousand people.
It’s a small country with only a regular army of over 10,000 people.
.And their equipment is rubbish and their combat effectiveness is weak. The 5th Marine Division only needs to send out a regiment, and it is estimated that they can be wiped out. Besides, unless these Panamanians are kicked in the head by a donkey, otherwise, lend them a few
They don’t have the guts to provoke China!
"Don't be careless! The Panamanians may not blatantly oppose us, but they will inevitably make some small moves. For example, they will reveal information about our garrison here to the Americans, choke the garrison's neck in other ways, etc." Commander of the Home Fleet!
General Li Dingxin also
Reminder. In the future, the Fifth Marine Division will be stationed here. Although food and ammunition can be brought from China, vegetables and meat will inevitably have to be purchased from Panama. If the Panamanian government takes advantage of this to cause trouble, it will not count.
It's not a big deal, but it's also quite troublesome.
"Commander, please rest assured, I will handle these problems!" Major General Wu Haibin assured, patting his chest.
"Division Commander, Division Commander! Oh no, the Panamanian army has rushed into the canal zone, and our people are confronting them!" a staff officer reported to Major General Wu Haibin.
Suddenly, Major General Wu Haibin's face turned red. He had just boasted about Haikou and promised to deal with the Panama problem. But in the blink of an eye, the Panamanians actually sent troops to attack the canal zone. Isn't this a slap in his face?
?Although there is no direct affiliation between the Marine Corps and the fleet, the commander of the local fleet Li Dingxin has
Generals are not ordinary people! There are rumors within the Navy that the current Navy Minister Zhang Cheng is old, and Admiral Li Dingxin will become a powerful successor to the Navy Minister. By then, he will become the leader of the Navy. And in the future
It left a bad impression on the navy leaders, which is obviously very detrimental to the future of Rear Admiral Wu Haibin!
"What's going on?" Major General Wu Haibin looked very unhappy.
"Division Commander, this morning, several thousand Panamanian troops set out from Panama City and entered the Canal Zone. They claim that the Panama Canal belongs to Panama, and let us hand it back to them!" said the staff officer.
"Damn it, are these Panamanians looking for death? Send a telegram to the 51st Regiment and drive these Panamanians out of the canal zone immediately. If they are disobedient, treat them as enemies and destroy them all!" Major General Wu Haibin ordered coldly.
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"Yes, division commander!" Although the staff officer didn't know why the division commander was so angry, he still chose to execute his order unconditionally.
"Wait a minute, let the troops maintain restraint and don't conflict with the Panamanians. Let's go back and take a look!" General Li Dingxin said.
"Yes, Commander!" Major General Wu Haibin could no longer insist!
A group of people got into the car and quickly set off from Cologne towards the Bay of Panama. When the Americans evacuated, although they blew up the canal, they forgot to blow up the railways and roads of the Panama Canal, so that China could use these
The infrastructure of the canal was quickly repaired. It was only noon when the car set off from Cologne and arrived in the Gulf of Panama.
Not caring about eating, General Li Dingxin, Lieutenant General Hai Zhengsheng and Major General Wu Haibin came to the site of the conflict under the protection of a group of guards. The site of the conflict was on the south side of the canal in the Gulf of Panama, where more than 3,000 Panamanian soldiers were fighting
A battalion of the 51st Regiment of the 5th Marine Division faced off.
The Chinese army has set up light and heavy machine guns and mortars. On the sea, a destroyer and a light cruiser have also arrived less than two kilometers away from the coast. The naval guns on the battleship are also aimed at the Panamanian army. If you look carefully
At one point, you can find that many Panamanian soldiers are sweating profusely, and many of them have trembling legs.
"What is going on?" Major General Wu Haibin asked.
"Commander, at nine o'clock in the morning, these Panamanians suddenly rushed into the canal zone and asked us to leave. We did not allow it, and a confrontation broke out!" A major battalion commander reported to Major General Wu Haibin.
"Who is your commander?" Major General Wu Haibin asked the Panamanian army. The translator quickly translated his words into English.
"Hello, General, I am Anand, Commander-in-Chief of the Panamanian Armed Forces!" Soon, the squat Lieutenant General Anand came to the front under the protection of several guards. His face also looked a little ugly,
Although there are more than 3,000 Panamanian troops coming, if a conflict occurs, these Panamanian soldiers will only be massacred! Whether it is the Chinese light and heavy machine guns or the warships on the sea, they are far from being able to compete
of!
"I don't care who you are, take your people and get out of the canal zone immediately, otherwise, you will be killed without mercy!" Major General Wu Haibin said coldly.
When the translator translated this sentence, Lieutenant General Anand suddenly turned pale!