Chapter 66

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On the morning of the second day, the Jeju Island administrative affairs spokesperson, with a serious expression, announced to the media reporters present the events that occurred after midnight.

"At 1:32 AM today, five submarines intruded into the northeastern waters of our Jeju Island, intending to attack passing ships and civilian vessels docked at the port. After the Jeju Island defense forces discovered them, they immediately took action and successfully forced the submarines to surface at 3:27 AM. The five captured North Korean submarines have been escorted to the naval base, and the crew members have been properly accommodated. Our defense forces suffered no casualties. According to the defense forces, all five submarines are from North Korea, and they are Romeo-class diesel-powered submarines that have been in service for many years. The enemy fired a total of 20 torpedoes, intending to deal a devastating blow to our forces."

"Here, I would like to express strong indignation on behalf of the Governor of Jeju Island regarding this blatant attack by North Korea. The Governor reserves the right to take all necessary retaliatory measures. The Governor regrets that the five North Korean submarines were able to safely cross the waters of China and South Korea. The Governor has decided to consider increasing the armed forces in the near future to prevent attacks from North Korea and ensure the safety of all vessels navigating in the Governor's private waters."

"Furthermore, the Governor reminds all countries that the boundary markers in the waters of Jeju Island are not just for identification. The Governor does not wish for any military equipment to enter without prior consultation. The Governor has authorized the defense forces to sink any such equipment without warning if similar incidents occur in the future. We hope that all countries will control their forces."

"The Governor reiterates that Jeju Island is an open, free international private island. We do not wish to develop any military power. We only hope to live in peace with neighboring countries and welcome all peace-loving individuals to visit Jeju Island for tourism, investment, and research. The Governor is confident in ensuring the personal safety of all visitors, preventing them from being harmed by the enemy."

This sudden announcement left the reporters on the scene speechless. The defense forces of Jeju Island were so weak that they could hardly be called an army, far inferior even to the U.S. Coast Guard, equipped only with armed speedboats. Oh, right, there was also a missile frigate from China, but no one believed that a single missile frigate could capture five submarines. Even if the North Korean submarines were outdated, they were still submarines. There must have been some advanced technology on Jeju Island to detect the intruders early, otherwise, it would have been impossible to know about them as soon as they entered the waters.

As the reporters sent the news back, the capture of five North Korean submarines by Jeju Island's defense forces, which could hardly be called an army, shocked countless people. The military equipment list of Jeju Island's defense forces, released with the news, made everyone doubt whether it was April Fool's Day. Such equipment could capture five North Korean submarines? This was too unbelievable, or perhaps the combat capability of North Korea had declined to such a terrifying degree.

Almost two hours after the news from Jeju Island was released, China and South Korea issued stern warnings, expressing anger over the "intrusion" of North Korean submarines into their waters.

This was a huge embarrassment. If it were advanced nuclear submarines from the U.S. or Russia, it would be understandable not to detect them, but to miss five old submarines was a massive error, one that made the citizens of both countries doubt the capability of their navies to protect national security.

The naval officers of both countries felt a burning sensation on their faces, as if they had been slapped. They wished they could sail their warships to North Korea and destroy the enemy. The fact that their undetected submarines were captured by Jeju Island's defense forces, which were not even a real army, was a clear provocation.

After the Chinese naval senior officers were scolded by the Minister of National Defense, they immediately placed the entire navy on high alert and began a thorough search of all waters. Surprisingly, this action led to the discovery of a large fish—a Japanese submarine in the East China Sea. After being detected by the active sonar system, it was forced to surface and captured by a fleet.

China did not publicize this incident as loudly. It was eventually resolved through negotiations and mutual benefits.

If China was merely angry, South Korea was also filled with fear. The fact that old submarines could cross their waters, even if they were near the border with China, was unacceptable. Fortunately, they went to Jeju Island instead of attacking their surface targets, which would have been even more unacceptable.

This incident also reminded the South Korean military of the Cheonan incident a few years ago. Although the investigation showed little connection to North Korea, the fact that five submarines could quietly reach the southern Jeju Island indicated that North Korea was not entirely powerless. Otherwise, their submarines could not have traveled so far.

After an emergency meeting, the South Korean military announced a national state of highest alert in the afternoon to guard against a possible southward advance by North Korean forces. They also warned North Korea not to cross the border, or it would be considered a direct act of war. Meanwhile, an additional division of armed forces was deployed near the 38th parallel to prevent North Korea from acting rashly.

The South Korean military was both frightened and frustrated. Why should they be involved in a conflict between North Korea and Jeju Island? However, being caught in the middle of the two, and having been in a state of war with North Korea for decades, they had to be cautious. Despite the recent ceasefire, the war had not officially ended, and the difference between a ceasefire and a peace treaty was significant.

South Korea was also wary of North Korea using the opportunity to attack them. They urgently contacted Xu Qiang to clarify their position to Ji Feng, emphasizing that they had no intention of letting the North Korean submarines pass and that they had not detected them. They also hoped that Ji Feng would allow South Korean military personnel to board the captured submarines for inspection.

Ji Feng smiled and shook his head. He knew that even if he refused, someone would leak the information. Besides, it was not advanced technology, so there was no need to be the bad guy. He agreed but explicitly stated that they were not allowed to board the "Jeju" missile frigate. Whether they would really comply was beyond his control, and he could only hope they would.

Faced with this public humiliation, Kim Jong-un was furious, smashing several teacups and vowing to tear Ji Feng to pieces. However, the official North Korean spokesperson expressed shock and regret over the capture of the five submarines, stating that North Korea never intended to attack civilian ships. The submarines reached Jeju Island to sink military vessels, targeting only military objectives. They apologized to China but refused to admit crossing the waters of the two countries. They also hoped to negotiate the release of the submarines and crew with Jeju Island.

Other countries also expressed regret over North Korea's invasion of Jeju Island, calling for restraint and urging both sides not to harm civilians.

What puzzled the world the most was not how the North Korean submarines reached Jeju Island but how Jeju Island detected them. Even neighboring countries began to speculate, wondering if they should send their own vessels to the area to test the island's defense systems.

It was well known that the list of military equipment Ji Feng purchased from the U.S. had been leaked, including three 054A missile frigates from China. Although they had also purchased a radar system, it was primarily for air defense. This time, it was clear that Jeju Island had detected the five North Korean submarines early, which was the only explanation for the swift response.

Everyone thought of the boundary markers mentioned twice, especially today, which were not just for identification but had other capabilities. This clear hint made the military of various countries speculate that the markers might have sonar and radar functions.

Although they were close to the truth, Ji Feng would never give them a definitive answer. He ignored even the hints in the condolences from the U.S. and China, as he could not yet manufacture such technology. He would wait until the industrial base was established.

The next morning, Xu Xian was also shocked by the sudden news. She looked at Ji Feng with concern and asked, "Dad, are you really okay? None of the soldiers were injured?"

Ji Feng nodded quickly, "Of course, everything went smoothly. It was my first time seeing submarines so close. Honestly, it wasn't a battle but a massacre. I can't believe Kim Jong-un had the confidence to send those old submarines to be humiliated. I wonder if his head is full of feces."

Xu Xian, who was nearly three months pregnant and had recently found out she was expecting a girl, looked at Ji Feng with a mix of amusement and concern. "Don't swear, be careful what our daughter hears." Her father, Xu Qiang, was eager for a grandson and was slightly disappointed, but Ji Feng promised to keep trying until they had a boy, which satisfied her father.

Xu Xian was a bit unhappy. The two men were her closest, but what did they see her as, a sow or a breeding machine? She insisted on not having another child soon, and if they did, it would be after their daughter turned three.

(While looking for a colleague to smoke, I saw him chatting on QQ. A friend asked him, "Will you bite your wife's private parts?" The colleague replied, "Who would bite her private parts, it's too salty!!!" I burst out laughing at "too salty." How would you know if you haven't tried it?)

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