Let you change the Hongqi h9, not the Hongqi missile vehicle

"Now that they realize they can't pose an effective threat to us in terms of space armaments, they're changing course again."

"They have strengthened their naval forces."

"All the fighter jets have been transformed into hovercraft, making them a highly mobile and combat-capable force that integrates offense and defense."

"Moreover, such troops have been deployed to most of the coastal areas and military bases of many countries."

"An attempt to pose a military threat to us again."

Old Master Nie said with a gloomy expression.

He even admired these people's perseverance.

They suffered such heavy losses in space battles, yet they still refuse to give up.

"Since they can do this, shouldn't your military also strengthen its maritime defenses?"

"Just do the same as them, equip your warships with hovercraft, and equip the navy with the Destiny series armor."

Jiang Chen asked with some confusion.

This is actually a pretty simple question.

If the other side wants to pose a military threat, then they just need to focus on defense.

If the other party dares to make a move, then there's no need to be polite.

In terms of military strength, China is not afraid of any country.

"Well, actually, that's where the problem lies."

"I'm a little embarrassed," said Old Nie.

"As you know, we are currently facing a severe shortage of funds. The construction of Space City No. 3 has consumed a large amount of our funds, manpower, and resources."

"In addition, we have been constantly harassed by the United States in low Earth orbit, so many of our satellites need to be relaunched."

"And then there are the expenses at your Starry Sky Group headquarters, and so on."

Which item doesn't require us to pay?

Jiang Chen finally understood.

"Why beat around the bush? Just say you don't have the money to equip the navy."

Mr. Nie didn't feel embarrassed and readily admitted it.

"That's right, there aren't many funds left to improve the navy's combat capabilities."

"Jiang Chen, you know perfectly well how important coastal defense is, so I won't go into details. The situation is critical right now, so you need to think of a way to help us eliminate this threat."

"You know how the US operates. If they really think our navy is weaker than theirs, they'll take action without hesitation."

The United States today is very different from what it used to be.

In the past, the world was at peace, and countries lived in harmony, each busy with their own affairs.

Although there are occasional minor frictions, they are all within a controllable range.

But now, it's completely out of control.

Since the start of the global arms race, the whole world has changed.

Countries began forming alliances and factions to fight against other nations.

The Dragon Kingdom's powerful military naturally made it a target of criticism.

Now, the United States will not hesitate to provoke a UN war if there is even the slightest imbalance in military power between the two sides.

Their goal was clear: to defeat the Dragon Kingdom at all costs.

Since the start of the space arms race, all countries have suffered considerable losses, especially China.

If this continues, the situation will become very bad.

That's why Elder Nie came to Jiang Chen, hoping he could improve the navy's strength without investing a lot of money.

After much thought, Old Master Nie concluded that only Jiang Chen could accomplish this task.

In fact, from the very beginning, he planned to find Jiang Chen and never considered anyone else.

After all, no one else has that ability.

"Okay, I'll think of something."

"This is indeed a difficult problem. Give me some time."

Jiang Chen nodded; that was the only response he could give.

In fact, there are many ways to solve the problem.

Don't forget, Jiang Chen now has full control over controlled nuclear fusion technology.

It is no exaggeration to say that if he wanted to, he could dominate the world with this technology alone.

This isn't bragging; it's the truth.

Controlled nuclear fusion technology is incredible; it can directly extract energy from sunlight.

The sun's energy is inexhaustible.

But Jiang Chen did not intend to do that.

Because the side effects are also obvious, this technology is too advanced and cannot be known to anyone.

At least for now, he has no plans to use it.

In his view, humanity's current level of technology is still too low.

It would be difficult for him to change the entire world order on his own.

It can only be said that humanity still needs to continue its development for some time.

That's far from enough.

……

At this moment, in an aircraft carrier operations research institute in the Pacific Rim.

"Generals, we have obtained all the intelligence on the Dragon Kingdom's coastal defense."

"Currently, we have assembled eight army groups to deploy in the surrounding area and equipped them with armed forces."

"In addition, there is support from thousands of military bases."

"With China's current naval defense capabilities, it is no match for us. This is an excellent opportunity to break through."

A commander is reporting on the current situation from the platform.

The US commander nodded and said to everyone:

"Gentlemen, coastal defense is our current advantage. We possess a powerful navy and a large number of airborne vehicles."

"Although we lost the space race, it doesn't matter."

"The important thing is that we must continuously strengthen our own capabilities."

"Therefore, our next offensive direction will be coastal defense. We need to give the Dragon Kingdom enough deterrence, damage their morale, launch local battles, and further crush them."

"U.S. Commander McDougall said with a sneer."

This was his final solution after careful consideration.

In past battles, the Dragon Kingdom's high-tech weapons and advanced equipment deterred them from making any rash moves.

These deadly weapons are truly terrifying.

But McDurey also discovered a crucial problem:
Although China possesses a variety of advanced high-end weapons, its navy is relatively small.

This remains their weak point.

Relying solely on high-tech methods is ultimately not a long-term solution.

The strength of a navy still depends on both quantity and quality.

In this respect, the United States has an absolute advantage and has nothing to fear from China.

Don't forget that the United States was the naval superpower in the last century, and it still is today.

"Now that the Dragon Kingdom is becoming stronger and stronger, if we continue to let them run rampant, the situation will be out of our control."

"They must be sanctioned."

McDure said viciously.

He dared not imagine the day when China would become the world's number one superpower.

That was a nightmare for him.

The United States knows perfectly well how many shady things it has done abroad.

If these things were exposed, the United States would lose face.

"Hehe, isn't dealing with China's navy a piece of cake for the United States? General, don't be too nervous."

The commanders of other countries standing nearby said with a smile.

Upon hearing this, everyone burst into laughter.

……

Although the Dragon Kingdom's current combat power is indeed not to be underestimated, and its weapons and equipment are extremely advanced.

But ultimately it's still too simplistic.

No matter how advanced the weapons are, they cannot solve the fundamental problem. The strength of a country ultimately depends on its infrastructure.

In this respect, the United States has clearly done a better job.

The United States has always invested heavily in its military.

Take the Navy for example; it's no small matter, but a crucial part of the United States' global strategic layout.

Judging from the current situation, this strategic layout is undoubtedly very clever.

Even though the Dragon Kingdom is quite powerful now, it still feels a considerable sense of intimidation.

Moreover, the United States also possesses the core military capability of air-floating vehicles.

They purchased airships through various channels, modified them, and eventually equipped them on the navy, greatly enhancing their combat capabilities.

Moreover, the United States has plenty of money.

Whether it's the navy, air force, or army, they all have sufficient funds to upgrade their equipment and enhance their combat capabilities.

The United States is undoubtedly the richest and most powerful country in the world.

In this respect, China still lags behind considerably.

Although the Dragon Kingdom is large in size, it is not economically wealthy.

"Activate our first operational plan!"

"This time, we'll show the Dragon Kingdom that we're not to be trifled with!"

"We must constantly put pressure on the Dragon Kingdom and not let them act so recklessly!"

McDure gave the order fiercely.

Meanwhile, at the naval base of the Dragon Kingdom.

Through Mr. Nie's introduction, Jiang Chen met some senior commanders and learned about the current situation at sea.

"Currently, we have set up a triple defense for coastal defense."

"These three layers of defense are crucial; if the enemy breaches any one of them..."

"They will all bring dangers of varying degrees."

"In addition to these three layers of defense, we have also set up five dummy defense lines."

"If the enemy wants to attack our navy, they must break through these layers of blockade."

"Only then can we reach our core area."

A naval commander explained to Jiang Chen.

"However, I'm a little curious, our navy's military strength is actually not weak."

"Moreover, we have a steady stream of support from the masses behind us."

"And the support of various military regions."

"The United States, on the other hand, has come from afar to intimidate us."

"We don't seem to need to be too afraid, do we? I'm sure they won't dare to attack our navy easily."

Jiang Chen shared his opinion.

After this period of learning about the Navy, Jiang Chen has gained a deeper understanding of it.

They also gained a full understanding of the strength of their own country's navy and its logistical support capabilities.

In his view, it would be extremely difficult for the United States to attack China's navy or break through from the sea.

Moreover, the Dragon Kingdom also possesses many powerful and deterrent weapons.

Therefore, Jiang Chen believed that the United States should not dare to act rashly.

Upon hearing this, Commander Geng Yanming sighed slightly and shook his head.

"The information you have is ultimately too one-sided."

"The United States has maintained its naval dominance for over two hundred years, and it remains so to this day."

"Even though we are equipped with many advanced weapons."

"But in terms of the overall number, we are still no match for them."

"And don't forget, the United States has many military bases all over the world."

"Don't assume that these military bases are just for garrison duty and pose no threat."

"On the contrary, they are the biggest threat."

Jiang Chen nodded, indicating that he understood some of it.

This is the current situation he needs to understand, not just theoretical things like data and intelligence.

What he wants is real and accurate information.

Geng Yanming continued:
“These US military bases around the world.”

"On the one hand, it will research chemical weapons and various powerful new weapons."

"On the other hand, it is to reinforce the navy and assist the United States in defense, and to carry out a three-dimensional attack by sea, land and air."

"And we don't have many military bases around the world."

"In this respect, we are naturally at a disadvantage compared to the other side. If the two sides really go to war..."

"They didn't come from afar; they planned this all along and were ready to act."

Upon hearing this, Jiang Chen suddenly realized what was going on.

So there's a deeper meaning behind this.

It must be said that the United States does everything after careful consideration, not recklessly or just to put on a show for others.

"The threats facing our navy now are not insignificant."

"The United States has recently been issuing frequent warnings about its intention to conduct naval exercises around our borders."

"They want to use this as an excuse to enter our coastal defense area."

"Although we have verbally rejected and explicitly prohibited it."

"But this shows that the United States is going to take action against our navy."

"Geng Yanming sighed. They've also been intensifying their training during this time to prepare for potential threats," he said.

In a very short time...

We must build an army with strong combat capabilities and fearlessness in the face of death.

At this moment, Jiang Chen finally gained a clear understanding of the current state of naval military power between China and the United States.

Ultimately, although the Dragon Kingdom possesses numerous advanced and powerful weapons and equipment,
But the United States, with its massive population, showed no fear.

Jiang Chen had not expected the situation to have become so tense.

The United States remains unrepentant and eager to make trouble.

It seems that I cannot sit idly by this time; I must take action.

The navy, as a crucial force...

This involves many complex factors.

A nation's strength depends on its army, navy, and air force; all three branches must be developed in a balanced manner.

"Actually, the most troublesome thing right now is their hovercraft. At sea, these things are just like fish in water, they are so useful."

"Its speed is so fast that missiles simply cannot shoot it down, and even defense seems ineffective."

"Although we have a large number of air defense vehicles, the military's budget is already stretched thin, and we simply cannot afford to install them."

Jiang Chen nodded slightly upon hearing this.

"Find me the fighter jet advisors and the chief engineers of each series of fighter jets. I have important matters to discuss with them."

Although they didn't understand Jiang Chen's intentions.
However, Geng Yanming knew that Jiang Chen must have made important arrangements, so he dared not delay and immediately followed them.

Soon, the three chief engineers gathered in front of Jiang Chen.

These three individuals are all national treasures.

The fighter jets that Jiang Chen sees now were all made by them.

Although fighter jets gradually declined due to the emergence of airships,

But everyone knows the saying, "Even a starved camel is bigger than a horse."

"Mr. Jiang Chen, I have long admired your name and heard that you have come to our military base."

"It is a great honor to see your true face today."

Qin Haiquan said with a smile.

Jiang Chen shook hands with each of the three of them.

The group then went to an office.

"Gentlemen, I have called you all here today to discuss something. If we can reach a final solution, then a brand-new high-tech weapon will be born."

Upon hearing this, the three people present immediately perked up. (End of Chapter)