The rise of a great power: starting with military industry

Beibu Gulf Shipyard.

This is one of China’s shipbuilding centers!

Beibu Gulf Shipyard has surpassed Yangcheng Shipyard to become the largest shipyard. Driven by the Beibu Gulf Shipyard, Beibu Gulf has become one of the concentrated shipbuilding areas in China, and many private shipyards have grown and developed here.

The advantages of industrial clusters are fully demonstrated in the Beibu Gulf Shipyard.

Especially for private shipyards, many of them build ships with wood, and wood is easiest to obtain here.

As for the Beibu Gulf Shipyard, it has long stopped building small boats in the civilian shipbuilding sector, leaving this part of the market to private shipyards.

The Beibu Gulf Shipyard is capable of producing all types of Chinese warships, from aircraft carriers to missile boats, torpedo boats and patrol boats.

At this time, the Beibu Gulf Shipyard was holding a delivery ceremony, and several Type 022A torpedo boats, which were converted into coast guard law enforcement boats, were being delivered to the coast guard.

These are the Type 022A torpedo boats built that year. After so many years of service, with the transformation of the functions of the Chinese Navy, there is no longer a need for so many Type 022A torpedo boats and Type 022 missile boats. For the Type 022A torpedo boats and Type 022 missile boats that were put into service earlier, they are either sold as second-hand goods or modified and handed over to the coast guard.

The duties of the coast guard are different from those of the navy. They are mainly responsible for offshore security, handling investigations and handling of offshore public security and criminal cases, and cracking down on smuggling, illegal immigration, drug trafficking and other maritime crimes. They are the only law enforcement force at sea under the Ministry of Public Security.

In recent years, with the country's attention, the law enforcement capability of the coast guard has been continuously increasing, and it has long been upgraded from a musket to a cannon.

Today, the equipment of the coast guard is one of the best in the world.

仅仅12000吨的海警船就多达2艘，8000吨级的海警船4艘，5000吨级海警船40艘，3000吨级海警船40艘！
Coast guard ships like the Type 022A torpedo boat and the Type 022 missile boat, which are converted from them, are used to strengthen the coast guard's law enforcement capabilities. After all, these ships are fast and can attack quickly.

At this time, Liu Tao was busy in a laboratory.

What he saw before him was a bionic robot that looked like a dolphin.

Because progress in this field has been relatively slow in recent years, Liu Tao couldn't help but take charge himself.

After working hard for more than half a month, I finally had this bionic dolphin.

This bionic dolphin is very similar to a real dolphin. It is made of advanced composite materials. If you don’t look closely, anyone would probably think it is a dolphin.

This bionic dolphin is equipped with an advanced sonar detection system, which is mainly used for underwater reconnaissance.

Today, China has huge interests in marine rights and interests and needs to carry out treasure hunting, so marine reconnaissance is very important.

Nowadays, relying on naval ships, ocean observation stations, etc. is far from enough.

This bionic dolphin, which is specially used for ocean reconnaissance, can greatly enhance ocean reconnaissance capabilities.

This bionic dolphin, apart from its reconnaissance capabilities, only has the ability to self-destruct, which is specifically used to attack propellers, thus forcing the warship's propulsion system to be destroyed and unable to be used normally.

Liu Tao pressed a button, and saw the steel plate shrink to both sides, revealing sea water underneath.

Liu Tao operated the instrument to let the bionic dolphin slide into the sea.

His movements were very skillful, and it was obvious that he had practiced it a lot during this period.

The computer continuously transmits signals in real time.

Liu Tao began to conduct a series of tests on the bionic dolphin. Although there were relevant data, they would always be different in different sea areas.

The bionic dolphin is not fast. Its maximum speed on water is 30 km/h and its speed underwater is 20 km/h.

The speed is not fast, but for military use, it is quite good.

Using nuclear batteries, this bionic dolphin theoretically has unlimited range.

Of course, this is only in theory, because no one knows what accidents may happen in the sea, causing the entire bionic dolphin to lose contact and even be unable to catch fish.

A certain sea area.

The bionic dolphin is swimming on the water, just like a normal dolphin.

The sea is blue and the sky is clear without a single cloud. The sea is an extremely complex environment.

Suddenly, the bionic dolphin detected something unusual and sent the information back immediately.

Liu Tao, who was having a meal, noticed an abnormal signal. Through this abnormal signal, he could basically determine that the bionic dolphin had detected a submarine.

When a submarine moves in the water, it causes the water surface to fluctuate. By using high-precision surface radar or satellite capture, we can obtain key information such as its movement trajectory. However, due to factors such as ocean currents, temperature and salinity, these signals vary greatly between different sea areas.

At present, the anti-submarine monitoring system of the Chinese Navy is mainly aimed at a scientific research result: that is, a submarine that is 100 meters long and more than 10 meters in diameter, when sailing at a speed of 100 nautical miles at a depth of 20 meters underwater, will cause violent ups and downs of the water surface and produce ripples several centimeters high, which will undoubtedly expose the position of the submarine.

The bionic dolphin uses a new system. In addition to the advanced sonar system, it also has a more advanced anti-submarine monitoring system that can detect signals within a range of 20 nautical miles and actively identify surface ships and underwater submersibles. It can then use special signals to identify whether it is a warship or a submarine.

Liu Tao immediately controlled the computer and directed the bionic robot to swim towards the signal source.

Currently, the intelligence of this bionic dolphin is still unsatisfactory, and many aspects have to be controlled by computers. It would be much better if it had higher intelligence.

"The 'Seawolf' class attack nuclear submarine 'USS Connecticut'?" Liu Tao frowned slightly.

The Seawolf-class submarine is a type of nuclear-powered fast attack submarine under the United States. Its design mission is to fight against any existing and future Soviet nuclear submarines in the oceans and the cold waters of the Arctic Ocean and to gain sea control as an anti-submarine hunting nuclear submarine. Its design can be said to be the ultimate product of submarine anti-submarine warfare.

During the construction period, the U.S. military budget shrank and the defense industry was generally depressed. In addition, this class of submarines used a lot of innovative technologies and lacked technical experience, which led to frequent accidents during construction and budget overruns. As a result, the construction of the Seawolf-class submarines, which was originally planned to be 29 ships, was halted after only three were built.

The United States has always promoted the 'Seawolf-class' attack nuclear submarine as the 'quietest submarine in the world'.

In the US strategy, it is a hunter in the ocean, specializing in hunting down the enemy's strategic nuclear submarines, and is also responsible for the US military's mission of dominating the ocean in the early 21st century.

Of course, the most important reason why the Americans did not build more is that the cost is too high. Each of the three "Seawolf-class" attack nuclear submarines costs nearly 30 billion US dollars, which is the most expensive submarine built by humans.

Liu Tao muttered something, then gave instructions to the bionic dolphin.

The USS Connecticut nuclear submarine is moving along a fixed waterway.

The United States has become the world's maritime hegemon since World War II, and has accumulated rich marine meteorological and marine topographic map data in major waters around the world, allowing warships to roam the world's oceans.

In order to stay hidden, nuclear submarines usually sail hundreds of meters below the sea surface. The sun cannot reach such a depth. When a submarine is sailing underwater, it is impossible to rely on visual observation to control the surrounding situation. When underwater, sonar is the eyes of the submarine. Submarines are equipped with high-frequency active collision avoidance sonar, which can clearly detect obstacles near the submarine, and the operator avoids obstacles based on the information it provides.

Of course, the USS Connecticut nuclear submarine is in this area at this time, so it is impossible for it to keep the sonar on all the time. Once it turns on the active sonar, it will soon be locked by surrounding ships and aircraft, so it can only use passive sonar.

The so-called passive sonar means that it does not make any sound itself, but listens to the voices of others.

For example, ships on the sea, big fish, etc., as long as anything can make a sound, it can be discovered by it.

Of course, passive sonar cannot detect static and silent objects, such as reefs and sunken ships on the seabed. For example, American submarines do not need to use sonar to carefully explore and move forward, but only need to find a fixed underwater channel to navigate. This fixed underwater channel has been detected by many submarines and surface survey ships, and its seabed conditions and the distribution of various obstacles are already clear. The submarine only needs to ensure that it is on the correct route to ensure the safety of underwater navigation.

"Report, a fish was found!" A soldier looked at the signal and reported.

The commander said nonchalantly, "Don't worry about it, just keep moving forward!"

There is no need to be afraid of fish, the Seawolf-class attack nuclear submarine is a big one!

Even if it was a whale, it wouldn't be stupid enough to confront such a 10,000-ton behemoth.

As for other fish and shrimp, don't worry about them.

"Boom~~" Suddenly, the entire "Connecticut" nuclear submarine shook violently.

Commander William's face changed drastically, "What's going on?"

"Report to the commander, our thrusters are broken!" the soldier shouted in horror.

"We are being attacked by the enemy?" William's face looked very ugly.

The soldier turned on the active sonar, "No enemy detected!"

"No~~"

The USS Connecticut nuclear submarine crashed into an underwater reef on one side. The collision was extremely terrifying.

The violent collision caused many officers and soldiers to lose their balance and get injured.

"Hurry, hurry up and float up!" William's face changed drastically, and he cursed his bad luck in his heart.

The submarine actually hit a reef, which is like stepping in dog shit.

Thanks to the efforts of officers and soldiers, the USS Connecticut nuclear submarine began to surface.

Finally, the USS Connecticut surfaced.

Because the USS Connecticut nuclear submarine turned on its active sonar, it was discovered immediately.

William was told that there were already fighter jets and helicopters in the sky!

The weapons of the helicopters and fighter jets forced William to cooperate and not act rashly.

An exposed submarine, even a nuclear submarine, is just a target.

The anti-submarine helicopters of the ASEAN Navy kept in touch with the USS Connecticut nuclear submarine, demanding that it not move and must cooperate.

At the same time, the ASEAN naval warships were already heading this way.

At this time, William could only report the situation to Guam via radio and contact the Pentagon at the same time.

At the same time, Liu Tao also quickly obtained the photos taken of the USS Connecticut nuclear submarine.

Looking at the tragic state of the USS Connecticut in the photo, Liu Tao was shocked. The USS Connecticut was hit hard.

Not only did the propulsion system become inoperable, but a large hole was also knocked out of the submarine's hull.

Even if it is a major overhaul, it probably won't be repaired without several years of effort.

And the cost of the overhaul is probably not that low.

As for what happens next, the relevant departments will naturally handle it.

Anyway, the most anxious country now must be the United States. I guess the United States is so anxious that its butt is on fire at this moment.

If the relevant technology on the "Connecticut" nuclear submarine was leaked, the United States would feel very troubled just thinking about it.

Because the leakage of a submarine's technology often means that the deterrent power of this submarine is greatly reduced.

Liu Tao did not feel sorry for the loss of a bionic dolphin. He had the technical information and it did not cost much to build a bionic dolphin.

After leaving the Beibu Gulf Shipyard, Liu Tao boarded a 'Ray Eagle' helicopter and headed directly to Qiongdao Sanya.

This year, Panshan Group’s annual party group meeting was not held in Kunming City, but in Qiongdao Island.

Back then, Panshan Group stepped in to clean up the mess on Qiongdao. Over the years, Qiongdao has been back on the right track. Panshan Group owns a large number of industries on Qiongdao and can be said to be the backbone of Qiongdao.

In recent years, Qiongdao has basically revolved around Panshan Group’s Qiongdao Command Center, serving the planning strategy of Qiongdao’s baton.

At this time, Qiongdao has long been a tourist destination, and a large number of people from the north choose to spend the winter on Qiongdao.

Sanya, a resort, the entire resort is located on the seaside, with a three-kilometer-long beach. The quality of the beach sand is very good.

The Panshan Group’s year-end party group meeting was held in this resort.

The tourists, however, were completely unaware of this.

The party group meeting had just begun, and everyone couldn't help but look at Yang Wei.

Yang Wei’s new appointment was issued just a week ago. Yang Wei is now the general manager and party secretary of Southwest Aerospace Corporation. He is also the deputy general manager of Panshan Group and a member of the party group of Panshan Group.

You know, Yang Wei is only 50 years old now and is the youngest member of the Party Committee of Panshan Group.

Although, because he had just become a member of the Party Committee, he was ranked last among the members, but there was a huge difference between being a member of the Party Committee and not being one.

If you become a member of the Party Group, you will have one vote in the relevant votes of the Party Group meetings.

Only at this stage can one be said to have entered the leadership team of Panshan Group.

As the head office of Southwest Aerospace Group, Yang Wei's jurisdiction is much larger, and the resources he can mobilize are more than ten times greater than before.

Yang Wei has a great say in personnel appointments at the Southwest Aerospace Group Corporation and its subsidiaries. Even cadres who need to be appointed at the Panshan Group will often listen to Yang Wei's opinions first, and Yang Wei's opinions will account for a large proportion.

This is how it is within the system. The entire power structure is pyramid-shaped. The higher you go, the fewer people there are, the more intense the competition becomes, and the greater the power becomes.

Since ancient times, centralization has always been the tradition of China, and it has been proven to be effective and most suitable for China.

At least so far, various human power models have appeared in China's long history, and they have all proven to be unsuitable for China. (End of this chapter)