I built an armada.

Moreover, Xue Shuai must be informed of this matter!
After all, the impact was too great, and they simply could not make a decision on their own, because Su Dingping now belonged not only to the Navy, but also to all three branches of the armed forces!

He is also the successor designated by Qian Xuesen, and the entire military industry basically knows that he will be the future leader!
After making preparations, Liu Huaming picked up the phone and immediately dialed Xue Shuai's number.

At this moment, in a quaint courtyard house in the Beijing Military Region, the office lights are still brightly lit.

After taking a sip of tea, Xue Shuai was still immersed in the joy of the Enterprise's captain's voluntary surrender. Although there was no smile on his face, his brows relaxed.

He answered the phone after only a few rings, and after a brief exchange of pleasantries, asked in a very friendly tone, "Comrade Huaming, is there some good news calling at this hour?"

After hesitating for a moment, Liu Huaming still told the truth: "Commander Xue, there is no good news for now, but there is a rather tricky matter that I need to report to you."

Next, he recounted all of Su Dingping's requests from beginning to end.

After hearing the report, Xue Shuai was completely stunned. Even though he was still holding the satellite phone, he didn't know what to say for a long time.

Clearly, Su Dingping's request was quite unexpected.

A moment later, Xue Shuai angrily replied, "Liu Huaming, how could you make such an important decision on your own?"

"How can you be a leader like this? Don't you know that the personal safety of Dingping is the top priority in any job? If something happens, can you bear the responsibility?"

"Is it because the Navy has been holding its breath and achieved so much that you've become arrogant? The Navy's achievements so far are already outstanding. Is there any need to be in such a hurry?"

"What are you doing? Aren't you going by yourself?"

After being suddenly scolded by Xue Shuai, Liu Huaming felt extremely aggrieved. He had suffered an undeserved disaster. It was all because of that brat Su Dingping who actually made such a proposal that he couldn't refuse, and he agreed despite the risk of making a mistake.

At this moment, he desperately wanted to reply to Xue Shuai: "Xue Shuai, do you think I haven't tried my best to persuade Su Dingping? If I could, I would be willing to go in Su Dingping's place myself. But the key question is, would it even be of any use? I don't know how; wouldn't going be a waste of time?"
Even if you secretly take some photos, can photos be as authentic and reliable as on-site investigation?
Since the call was made directly inside the conference hall, Xu Dongguo and the others naturally heard Xue Shuai's loud reprimand.

After a moment of embarrassment, they immediately turned their heads away, pretending they hadn't heard or known anything.

Taking a deep breath, Liu Huaming reported helplessly, "Commander Xue, I've tried everything to persuade him, but no matter how I try, Dingping is determined to go and won't listen to me at all."

"That kid is as stubborn as a mule. He even got angry with me, saying I don't know how to be flexible and that I'm inflexible!"

After listening to Liu Huaming's explanation, Xue Shuai finally understood that the problem was not with Liu Huaming, but with Su Dingping, who was too stubborn and inflexible.
The risk was simply too great. Xue Shuai would rather go himself than let Su Dingping take that kind of risk, especially since the risk was unpredictable.

Any one of the unforeseen circumstances would be an unbearable burden!
"No, absolutely not. I strongly disagree with this!"

Xue Shuai said very decisively, there was no room for negotiation, he could not tolerate the slightest mistake!
Liu Huaming naturally understood what Xue Shuai meant, but he didn't want to disappoint Su Dingping. Even if he wanted to persuade him, he wanted Xue Shuai to do it personally.

"Commander Xue, there are some things I need to report to you about."

Liu Huaming took a deep breath and braced himself to report, "After the Type 052D destroyer was developed, Dingping, in order to test its actual combat capabilities, took Zhou Qinglei and drove it directly to the waters of the Donghuang tribe, blocking the Donghuang Maritime Self-Defense Force's doorstep."

"In addition, there is the testing of the 10,000-ton destroyer..."

Fortunately, Liu Huaming recounted all the audacious things Su Dingping had done in the past, especially his instigation of frontline commanders like Zhou Qinglei to cause trouble in the waters off the Eastern Wilderness Tribe.

Xue Shuai had never heard of these things before. After all, it was a matter of ship testing, which was a matter of the integrated naval military factory. If it was deliberately concealed, he would have no way of knowing.

After all, Su Dingping was exceptionally lucky in every test, and each time he would surprise them, leading them to choose to ignore the huge hidden risks.

After Xue Shuai listened attentively, Liu Huaming added, "Based on his past outrageous behavior, I'm worried that even if we agree to let him go, he'll probably try to sneak over there."

"Commander Xue, I really regret asking him for his professional opinion. If I had known he was going, I wouldn't have told him this good news."

Finally, Liu Huaming added a reminder, "Commander Xue, that's all he made."

Xue Shuai was completely speechless; even this one request was already extremely difficult to fulfill.

This matter is of great importance; even he feels overwhelmed.

If it were any other naval military expert, he wouldn't be in such a predicament, unable to make a decision.

After all, Su Dingping was too special; he was Qian Xuesen's designated successor.

In the vast military industry, Su Dingping is unique and irreplaceable, so there is no room for any risk.

After pondering for a moment, Xue Shuai tentatively asked, "Hua Ming, do you think it's possible to send someone else? Ding Ping can choose this person."

"I didn't ask, but he insisted on going by himself," Liu Huaming said helplessly.

Upon hearing this, Xue Shuai knew that instead of continuing to question Liu Huaming, it would be better to go directly to Su Dingping. He decisively said, "Fine, I'll talk to Dingping about this matter myself. That's settled."

After saying that, Xue Shuai hung up the phone decisively. This matter was too urgent, and he had to contact Su Dingping immediately to prevent the other party from doing the same outrageous things as before.

"Dingping is still too young and impulsive. He doesn't take his own life seriously at all."

"Old Liu is really something, he's so old, yet he still joins in the commotion, he's such a worry."

After making that comment, Xue Shuai had no choice but to take the satellite phone and call Su Dingping directly.

At this moment, Su Dingping is directing everyone's work at the nuclear missile research base, outlining the future development roadmap for the Yunfan series of anti-ship ballistic missiles.

Just then, Wanlong suddenly rushed over, looking extremely nervous, as if something major had happened.

"President Su, it's Xue Shuai on the phone," Wan Long said.

"Commander Xue?"

Su Dingping frowned slightly, a look of surprise appearing on his face.

He never expected that Liu Huaming would actually bring out Xue Shuai, such a powerful figure, clearly to do some ideological work on him. It seemed that the higher-ups still didn't want him to take any risks.

After answering the phone, Su Dingping replied directly, "Commander Xue, this is Su Dingping." "Dingping, huh?"

Xue Shuai spoke in a very gentle and kind tone, "I have learned about your request from Comrade Hua Ming. Are you planning to go and take a look at the USS Enterprise aircraft carrier?"

Su Dingping didn't hide anything and said frankly, "Yes, Marshal Xue. Boarding the Enterprise aircraft carrier will greatly help our navy's subsequent advanced nuclear-powered aircraft carriers. Its nuclear power plant and so on will be useful."

After hearing Su Dingping's explanation, Xue Shuai couldn't help but feel a surge of excitement.

He, Qian Xuesen, and Liu Huaming had once seen the design sketches of a 120,000-ton nuclear-powered aircraft carrier in Su Dingping's office, and he had been thinking about it ever since.

His anticipation for this aircraft carrier was no less than Liu Huaming's; in fact, it was even greater.

However, considering the many uncertainties involved, Xue Shuai couldn't help but offer his advice: "Dingping, what do you think? Could we find someone else to go in your place?"

"You can recommend this person; anyone can."

Su Dingping could naturally tell that Xue Shuai cared about him, but there was no way to replace him in this matter.

"Commander Xue, I understand what you mean, but there's really no way to replace you. I can only go by myself."

Su Dingping licked his lips and patiently explained, "As for the reason, it's naturally because our research on nuclear power is not deep enough, and there's no way anyone can replace me."

"To put it simply, sending others wouldn't allow them to fully grasp the core technologies of the USS Enterprise aircraft carrier."

Xue Shuai hesitated for a moment, then asked, "Dingping, tell me now, if none of us agree, will you sneak over like you did before?"

Upon hearing this, Su Dingping's face showed a hint of embarrassment; he really did think so.

However, it seems that the leaders have already figured out all those previous adventures, and there are no secrets left.

He had originally planned to see how to sneak onto the USS Enterprise, but before he could put it into action, Xue Shuai pointed it out to him.

Su Dingping laughed awkwardly and said, "Commander Xue, you must be joking. Why would I do such a thing?"

Xue Shuai could easily tell that Su Dingping was being insincere and was merely placating him.

"You guy..."

Xue Shuai sighed helplessly, "What am I supposed to say to you? You're as stubborn as a donkey!"

He has now been pushed to a certain point by Su Dingping, and it is clear that he has no way to persuade Su Dingping.

To put it another way, rather than letting Su Dingping sneak over there, it would be better for them to take the initiative and ensure security to some extent, so that Su Dingping wouldn't have to take such a big risk on his own!

After much deliberation, Xue Shuai finally relented.

"Fine, fine, you navy people are all the same, you're all stubborn mules!"

Xue Shuai sighed helplessly and said with emotion, "Liu Huaming used to be just as stubborn, determined to develop a strong navy, just like you. But now it seems that the navy has stood up and proven his decision was right with practical actions."

The two chatted briefly before hanging up and ending the call.

Xue Shuai was well aware that he had no way to persuade Su Dingping. The benefits far outweighed the risks. Once Su Dingping obtained the core technology of the Enterprise aircraft carrier, it would greatly promote both the military and civilian industries, and its value would be immeasurable!
Seeing that Xue Shuai had relented, Su Dingping breathed a huge sigh of relief. He knew very well that the matter was basically settled, and now all that was left was to wait for Liu Huaming's notification.

On the other side, at the Naval Headquarters military base.

Sitting in the chief seat, Liu Huaming felt his brow twitch violently a few times. He subconsciously raised his hand to touch it and immediately fell into deep thought.

Why does my eyelid keep twitching?

After lowering his hand, Liu Huaming looked at everyone and muttered to himself, "Could it be that Commander Xue also ran into a wall?"

These words were like a bombshell, exploding right there on the scene.

"No way?"

Xu Dongguo asked in surprise, "Shuttle Xue is such a serious person, could he really be persuaded by Dingping? Didn't he firmly refuse? There shouldn't be any room for negotiation, right?"

Qian Wenbing picked up the thread, waving his hand and saying, "No, there's always a chance of something going wrong. The Navy's pioneering development led to a dispute between the commander and Marshal Xue, and in the end, Marshal Xue made concessions."

"Commander, don't you think so..."

Seeing that Qian Wenbing had actually brought up his past, Liu Huaming quickly coughed twice to forcefully interrupt him.

Qian Wenbing turned to look at Liu Huaming, gave an awkward smile, and naturally wouldn't continue. He would stop there and not reveal all his dark history.

The conference room was very quiet, and the atmosphere was a little awkward. Suddenly, Liu Huaming's satellite phone rang. He picked it up and saw that it was Xue Shuai calling personally.

"Quiet down, everyone, it's Commander Xue."

After everyone quieted down, Liu Huaming immediately picked up the phone and pressed the answer button.

Before he could speak, Xue Shuai's somewhat stiff words, tinged with dissatisfaction, came from the listener.

"Hua Ming, your navy really has a tradition of passing on the torch. You guys are all as stubborn as mules, incredibly inflexible."

Upon hearing these complaints, Liu Huaming understood that Xue Shuai had not persuaded Su Dingping at all; on the contrary, he had been persuaded himself.

Taking a deep breath, he still asked cautiously, "Commander Xue, does Dingping still insist on going?"

"Hmph, isn't this all the trouble you caused by talking too much!"

Xue Shuai complained irritably, "If Liu Huaming hadn't leaked information from the front lines to Su Dingping, none of this would have happened." (End of Chapter)