Fengxian Jiangshan

The survivability of the ship has a very important value. Just like in the sea battle of Jutland, the British warship had a larger tonnage and faster speed, but after fighting with the German warship, the loss was much greater than that of Germany. If it weren't for the strong foundation of the British Empire, maritime hegemony would be handed over to others.

Strong survivability is a crucial factor for German warships to achieve excellent results. Shen Honglie has experienced great wars in Europe and has personal experience in this regard. Wu Yulin and the others also considered survivability when building ships. This is a very remarkable thing.

"Well, the main combat areas of this kind of submersible gunboats are offshore and inland rivers. The hydrological environment is indeed complicated, with hidden reefs and shoals everywhere. As long as you don't pay attention, collision accidents will occur. Starting from the Beiyang Fleet, there are no warships that sank due to collisions. A small number, it's a pity, it's amazing to be able to focus on survivability from the beginning!"

Shen Honglie said in admiration, and Zhang Tinglan was also very satisfied. He smiled and asked, "Director Wu, we can still produce large-caliber howitzers. I'm afraid it's still a bit difficult for this large-caliber naval gun. How did you do it?"

"That's true. Naval guns are more difficult than field guns. A single gun barrel takes a lot of effort. Fortunately, we got a shipyard in Vladivostok, which has a repair workshop that can repair large-caliber guns. In addition, we have Hailanpao also captured a few fortress guns, and with these as a basis, we have jointly developed them with the Jilin Arsenal and have overcome technical difficulties, but the current problem is that the production is limited, and only six can be produced at most every month!"

"This is already very good. Eat every bite." Zhang Tinglan said with a smile: "First solve the problem of whether there is any problem, then solve the problem of quantity, and finally solve the quality, and there is an opportunity in front of us. As long as we grasp it, our industry will The level can be greatly improved.”

"Commander Zhang, what kind of opportunity are you referring to?" Shen Honglie asked puzzledly from the side.

"Mr. Shen, you just came back from Europe and the United States. The situation in the world should be very clear. The Germans are already at the end of their battles, and their defeat will not be too far away. It is second to none. If we can take advantage of Germany's failure and get some key technologies from Germany, won't we be able to soar into the sky?"

Listening to Zhang Tinglan's words, Shen Honglie's eyes became brighter and brighter. Many people in China are paying attention to the war in Europe.Their biggest expectation is to gain the status of a victorious country by joining the Allied Powers.And then take back China's sovereignty.

But Zhang Tinglan had a completely different idea.It is simply beyond imagination to use this opportunity to obtain German technology, but after thinking about it, it really makes sense, after Germany's defeat.The end will be miserable. The technology that was originally regarded as a treasure by the Germans will also become the price of cabbage, as long as the money can be paid.Definitely be able to get key technologies.

Shen Honglie couldn't help giving Zhang Tinglan a thumbs up, and said with great emotion: "Commander Zhang, now I understand why Fengjun has such a strong industrial capacity, so you are all focusing on these real things. It's really amazing to put things on top of things, instead of those empty things!"

"Mr. Shen, abolishing the privileges of the big powers is also a very important thing, but I have always believed that the truth is within the range of the cannon. Even though we are bound together with the Allied Powers, we also have the hope of becoming a victorious country, but we don't have enough With our strength, the big powers will not look up to us at all, and it is commonplace to sell China's interests."

Whether it was World War I or World War II, China was very lucky to be on the side of the winner, but after the two wars, China's interests were betrayed, the Shandong issue after World War I, and the Outer Mongolia issue in World War II. , In the final analysis, its own strength is not enough.

Zhang Tinglan is familiar with history, and Shen Honglie still can't accept such a decisive assertion. He asked suspiciously: "Commander Zhang, I have heard that someone is asking the government to take back Shandong's rights. This is completely reasonable and reasonable. Germany It is a defeated country and should be returned to China. If the big powers refuse even this request, they will be deceiving people too much!"

"Mr. Shen, let's make a bet on whether the great powers will deal with this issue fairly."

Shen Honglie said with a smile: "You can gamble, but I don't have any bets!"

"There is no need to bet!" Wu Yulin said with a smile on the side: "If Mr. Shen can stay in Fengtian, the commander-in-chief will be very happy. I brought you here this time to find a captain for my warship."

Wu Yulin's words amused everyone. He looked at the time again and said, "Commander-in-Chief, it's time for the warship to launch."

Zhang Tinglan and the others stared carefully. The seawater poured into the dock, and gradually the warship floated steadily. The first warship built by Feng Jun was officially launched amidst the cheers of everyone. A small step, a big step for the navy, Zhang Tinglan was very satisfied, encouraged all the workers present, and issued a commendation order, all personnel involved in the construction can get an additional bonus of two months' salary.

The workers were also cheering, and it was as lively as the New Year. Then Zhang Tinglan invited Wu Yulin and Shen Honglie to the office. The three of them sat facing each other. Zhang Tinglan said with a smile: "Although the warship has been launched, it is just a matter of building a powerful navy." The first step, in addition to having warships, it is more important to have a mature naval strategy, what are our naval missions, which direction to develop, and how to focus. This is before we establish a navy. Something that must be clarified, do you have any ideas?"

To do anything, there must be a top-level planning and design, especially the equipment of the navy. Everything is piled up with a lot of money. It must meet the overall strategic needs. It is impossible to be advanced. The key must be it works.Moreover, with Fengjun's financial resources, it is impossible to invest a large amount of money in the navy at will. The limited funds must be used reasonably. This is why Zhang Tinglan wants to determine the development strategy.

Shen Honglie lowered his head and thought for a while, then said: "I think the gap between the Chinese navy and the world's navies is already too large. Before the Sino-Japanese War, Zhenyuan and Dingyuan were known as the most powerful warships in the Far East, but now, the large battleships have reached three [-] tons, and even bigger ones. On the other hand, our navy has not only made no progress, but has retreated in an all-round way, and almost has nothing. I think that in order to develop the navy, we must have a long-term perspective, catch up with the world's most advanced level, and gradually build large warships , to safeguard China's maritime rights and interests!"

"Actually, according to my observations, the situation of China and Germany is quite similar. Both countries have both sea and land, but on the way to the sea, both countries are facing the blockade of a powerful island country. We may be able to absorb the German navy. Based on the experience and lessons of development, it is very important to build a huge sea fleet and at the same time strengthen the underwater power, especially the development of submarines. The most troublesome thing for the British is the German submarines, and we cannot relax."

Shen Honglie had almost finished speaking before Zhang Tinglan asked: "Mr. Shen, according to your vision, how much money will be invested and how long will it take to build a large fleet? Can our financial resources bear it? , can we outrun our opponents?"

Zhang Tinglan kept asking questions, and Shen Honglie was suddenly a little embarrassed. It is true that his idea was very good, but the reality is too far behind. According to his thinking, even if he bought the entire Fengjun, he would not be able to build it. To defeat an opponent, a question mark must be drawn.

"Commander Zhang, I know this will require a huge investment, but without this method, how can we maintain maritime power?"

Although Shen Honglie knew the navy very well, it was precisely because of this reason that his eyes were tied and completely focused on the calculations of the navy, and he didn't really focus on the big picture.

"Mr. Shen, I think China has two problems to solve right now, being beaten and starving. What do you think?"

Shen Honglie listened carefully, and then nodded sharply: "Commander Zhang hits the nail on the head. Although it is common, it goes straight to the core."

"That's right." Wu Yulin also said: "Being beaten is actually an issue of sovereignty, and starvation is a problem of people's livelihood. This is the crux of China's current situation. For a long time, our threats have always come from the sea, is there any problem in developing a powerful navy?"

Zhang Tinglan said with a smile: "Mr. Shen just mentioned Germany and said that China and Germany have similarities. We might as well learn from Germany. The Battle of Jutland showed that Germany's shipbuilding technology and soldier quality are world-class. Yes, but unfortunately, their naval strategy was wrong. William II did not understand the mission of the navy at all. The huge high seas fleet was his luxury toy, which had no practical value except wasting precious national power. "

Zhang Tinglan ruthlessly criticized Germany's strategy. Both Shen Honglie and Wu Yulin were a little surprised. They didn't know what the commander-in-chief was going to say. They all listened attentively.

"The mission of the navy is to attack, especially the large main warships, which are built to conduct decisive battles in the open sea and seize maritime supremacy. It can be said that when a country starts to build large warships, it is the beginning of a country's expansion and maintenance of maritime power. The Navy is a big offensive, and Germany's High Seas Fleet is a freak developed at the wrong time and under the wrong guiding ideology!"

Big navy!Big attack!Hearing Zhang Tinglan's words in Shen Honglie's ears, there was a deafening feeling immediately, and the core of the big navy was broken at once. The navy is not something to decorate, but a vanguard to safeguard national interests, just like Germany, since Turning the High Seas Fleet into an existing fleet is simply an insult to the Navy!

Shen Honglie couldn't help but stood up and bowed deeply to Zhang Tinglan: "Shen has studied the navy for a long time, and he didn't understand the role of the navy until today. I'm really ashamed!" (To be continued...)