Chapter 1123 - Hegemony! (2/2)

Hogg was very curious how Xin would react.

He didn’t think Jiang Chen would easily compromise, but he also didn’t think Jiang Chen would make any rash and inconsiderate decisions.

After all, it was a joint fleet of five nations comprised of more than forty modern combat ships! Nothing would challenge the superiority of this fleet!

As for the glorious record of Celestial Trade’s two Guardian-class frigates destroying the entire navy of Country F, Hogg chose to ignore that fact. He knew about Country F too well. A police boat retired by Nippon was used as the main battleship of Country F. Some converted fishing ships were used to expand their fleet. Destroying this force couldn’t be considered an achievement.

However, the response of the commander was beyond his expectations.

“Xin refused our request and designated the northern waters as a military restricted zone.”

After a short glimpse as he just processed what he had heard, Hogg was furious and enraged. His fists clenched and his veins were exposed more than ever.

A military restricted zone? Do you really consider us as a joke?

Our navy will go wherever it decides to go! Whether it’s the Mediterranean Sea, the Black Sea or the South China Sea! The great navy of the five oceans and seven seas won’t be challenged by a puny country!

His anger was quickly suppressed. Hogg returned to calmness and placed an order.

“My order: the course is to be adjusted ten degrees to the south, and the exercise will continue as planned!”

“Yes, sir.”

The commander took the order.

Military restricted zone?

Hmph! I want to see who can stop the freedom of navigation of the UA fleet!

The joint fleet began to change course and headed towards the territorial waters of Xin. The so-called application for passage was just a formality and was more of a notice. Regardless of whether Xin accepted or not, the joint fleet still changed course.

The expressions from the representatives gradually became more and more intrigued.

Previous target practices on the high seas were just a demonstration of force from the UA Navy. Whether the missiles just landed on scrap copper and iron or in the heart of Xin would depend on the reaction of Celestial Trade.

And Celestial Trade’s reaction was the focus of their attention.

Although they didn’t expect Celestial Trade’s frigates to enter the battle and stop in front of the joint fleet, if Celestial Trade really didn’t do anything and allowed the joint fleet to freely pass through their waters, then their relationship with Xin would be over.

Countries weren’t enterprises. Economic and trade cooperation was the basis of diplomatic cooperation. However, considering the diplomatic strategy of a country wasn’t solely based on economic benefits.

Not only representatives of different countries on the flagship closely followed the situation, but Hua and Russia also closely monitored the event as they waited for Xin’s reaction.

Taking a step forward would take them into an abyss.

Taking a step back would bring them into hell.

An unprecedented situation in the Pacific Ocean was unfolding. The choice facing Xin was also an unprecedented dilemma.

This step would determine the ownership of hegemony. It would also determine Xin’s future.

The world was waiting for Jiang Chen’s reaction.