Heavy Industry Empire

The next day, the convoy rushed to Qingdao again and came to the Pacific Fleet to have a look. It was just past ten o'clock in the morning when they arrived. The fleet had just returned from the morning exercise. Guan Shijie was somewhat surprised. Liu Tianling said, "Why, I didn't expect me to come back."

"No, no, there was friction with the fleet and Japanese merchant ships yesterday, and they refused to let the patrols board the ship for inspection," Guan Shijie said.

"Oh, how did it turn out," Liu Tianling asked.

"It turned out that the patrol team found everything, and came down in disgrace. The matter was immediately reported to Deputy Commander Li. The deputy commander led someone to find an iron bucket dragged from under their boat, which contained [-] catties of opium. Today's case It has been handed over to the Public Security Bureau, and it is estimated that such a major case has already been reported," Guan Shijie said.

Liu Tianling said with a smile: "That's the right time, cheer up our navy, and don't be soft when dealing with this kind of thing. Although our military order is not as good as that of the Japanese, our waist is tougher."

Zhu Yupu was new here and did not express any opinion. The group directly ate in the navy restaurant. Many navy soldiers greeted Liu Tianling and others. Even Chai Fei and the others were familiar with him, especially the former Navy Seals, their shooting instructors. It was Chai Fei.

Looking at the port, there are huge steel ships, huge chimneys emitting faint white smoke, and the navy in blue and white navy uniforms boarded the ship in an orderly manner.

Guan Shijie said: "The staff officers are new here. Let me introduce you. The largest ship is the flagship of our navy, the 7000-ton Chentang cruiser."

Zhu Yupu nodded with a smile and said: "Those who offend China will be punished even though they are far away. Speaking of which, Chen Tang is still from Yanzhou in our hometown. Naming the flagship after Chen Tang shows that the fleet's courage is aimed at Shijie. This kind of dream, thinking that the country can prosper in the future, will no longer be enraged by these bullish powers, "

"The staff officers are right. Many people had such a dream when they were young. Now this dream is about to come true. The Pacific Fleet is developing rapidly. It will become a first-class fleet in Asia within a few years," Guan Shijie said proudly. said.

Zhu Yupu turned to Liu Tianling and said, "Commander-in-Chief, why don't we board the ship and have a look, I think the Chentang is really majestic."

"Good boarding,"

Zhu Yupu was filled with emotions. It turned out that these ships were in the hands of Zhang Zongchang, and there was not enough coal. The soldiers were often in arrears, and the training was not active. Now they have been transformed into the Pacific Fleet, and the ships have been well maintained. Bright.

The whistle blew, and the cannonballs set sail.

Liu Tianling, Zhu Yupu, Guan Shijie, Li Xunhang and others are all discussing new training methods for the fleet. They have high hopes for Liu Tianling of the Pacific Fleet. They ask for money and people. It can be said that most of the Navy is full of great hope.

The fleet was cruising on the sea mightily, with three cruisers in the middle and a destroyer outside. Zhu Yupu was better this time. On the deck, Zhu Yupu pointed to the sea scorpion gunboats cruising around and asked, "That is the famous sea scorpion gunboat, right?"

"Yes, that's the Sea Scorpion gunboat," said Cruise Lee.

"It is said that this small ship can run up to [-] knots, is it true?" It turned out that Zhu Yupu knew about these ships when he followed Zhang Zongchang.

"That's right. The top speed is 30 knots per hour. Generally, it can drive to more than 60 knots. It's too fast to consume fuel. This ship only has two [-]mm naval guns, which have a fast rate of fire and low power. It is impossible to deal with the thick deck of a large battleship. ,” Li Cruise said.

"Wouldn't it be a disadvantage to fight?"

Li Xunxing said: "No, Westerners, especially Americans, have a kind of large ship called an aircraft carrier. The deck of the ship is very thick, durable, and can hold dozens of aircraft on it. It is dedicated to attacking ships on the sea. This kind of sea scorpion gunboat is not good against large ships, but it is good against aircraft."

"It turned out to be some tofu in brine. One thing drops one thing. The planes on their aircraft carrier are powerful, and our sea scorpion warships specialize in flying planes,"

"Exactly, the commander-in-chief asserted that in the future naval battles will be ruled by aircraft carriers. We are currently unable to develop aircraft carriers, but we can develop more sea scorpion gunships,"

Zhu Yupu smiled and said: "I heard that the price of an aircraft carrier is very expensive. A province's annual income may not buy one. My family has been rich for generations, so it can be regarded as a small fortune. Why don't I donate 20 oceans and let's pool the money. buy an aircraft carrier,"

Liu Tianling was a little surprised. He originally thought that Zhu Yupu, who followed Zhang Zongchang's old warlord, would not be too enlightened. He didn't expect to be wrong. Zhu Yupu's total wealth is only 50 yuan. It takes courage to spend half of it at once.

"An aircraft carrier needs millions or even tens of millions of oceans. It is definitely possible to build one by mobilizing donations from rich businessmen, but I am afraid that it will hurt people's livelihood. Forget it, as long as industry, commerce and agriculture develop, we can get a few ships by relying on normal taxation," Liu Tianling said.

According to the current ten developments, it will take less than two years for Liu Tianling's site industry to develop greatly. Besides, as long as there is sufficient steel and an automatic shipyard, it is not easy to build an aircraft carrier.

Guan Shijie next to him said: "Commander-in-Chief, based on the current situation, even if an aircraft carrier is built, I'm afraid it won't be able to open it. I suggest that we reserve talents for the aircraft carrier from now on."

"Okay, I'll arrange Kang Jian later and ask their air force to recruit more pilots and train some to prepare for future aircraft carriers. In addition, you choose [-] officers from the army. I'll see if they can be sent to the United States to study. I hope so." Great, all countries regard aircraft carriers as treasures, and it is difficult for foreigners to learn from them.”

Guan Shijie and Li Cruise took this matter to heart, selected [-] basic officers, and sent them to study abroad to learn naval warfare experience.

After inspecting this encounter, Zhu Yupu also had a better understanding of the comprehensive strength of the National Defense Army. Now he finally realized that Zhang Zongchang's defeat was not a loss at all. Don't worry about the total number of the National Defense Army. There are all, and the soldiers are well paid, morale is high, well trained and well equipped.

As soon as the Lantern Festival is over, it will be the second month of the lunar calendar. Fengjun and Yan Xishan have completely ceased fighting. Zhang Zuolin has occupied Rehe, Beiping, Tianjin, and the northern part of Shandong. Many small warlords showed their fangs and began to expand their power drastically.

"Report, Feng Yuxiang sent a telegram," the soldier's report interrupted Liu Tianling's thoughts.

"Come in,"

The soldier handed the telegram to Liu Tianling.

Liu Tianling took it over to have a look, was taken aback, and immediately went to the staff headquarters.

The people in the staff department also knew about the telegram. Liu Tianling asked: "The telegram said that it was Han Fuju's department in Shangqiu. He was jealous of the 30 oceans that the air force got, and wanted to rob them halfway, so he sent soldiers to intercept it. Do you think it is credible?" , now Commander Feng has ordered to remove Commander Han Fuju from his post, and is waiting to be dealt with."

"I think it's credible. Commander Feng didn't fool us. If he wanted to fool us, there's no need to find a teacher. You must know that Han Fuju is one of Feng Yuxiang's Thirteen Taibao. The go-getters,” Jia Cai said.

Liu Tianling thought it was true: "It should be good. If Commander Feng really wants to trick Commander Feng into getting a small officer like a battalion commander to take the blame, it seems that Han Fuju should do it."

Just as he was talking, the telegraph operator came in again, "The intelligence department is urgently calling,"

There was a change in Han Fuju’s department in Shangqiu, and the soldiers began to train. It turned out that Feng Yuxiang had always been very kind to Han Fuju. Even if he made such a mistake this time, Feng Yuxiang just sent a telegram to remove him from his position as division commander. After coming back to clarify this matter, Han Fuju's change occurred.

Dong Zhen said: "Han Fuju's department is probably going to defect, and it is very likely that he will seek refuge with the young marshal. Why don't we send a telegram to remind Commander Feng?"

Zhu Yupu said: "That's not right, the two militaries are just a cooperative relationship. Now remind him that it would be bad if Commander Feng thinks we are sowing discord. After all, Han Fuju is Commander Feng's confidant."

"It's going to rain, and my mother is going to get married, and the Northwest Army doesn't just live there, so let's watch a play," Liu Tianling said.

Sure enough, in the evening, the intelligence office sent another message that Han Fuju pulled the troops back to Liaocheng in the name of training, and the Liaocheng army also showed signs of moving south.

A moment later, Feng Yuxiang's telegram arrived, asking Liu Tianling to send troops to help intercept Han Fuju's northward troops.

"How to reply to this telegram," Liu Tianling asked.

Jia Caidao: "Let's just say yes, let's send the Seventh Cavalry Division to intercept on their backs, but it's two different things if they can't or can't be intercepted. The young commander must have something to do."

"Just do it this way. The inside will issue an order to the Seventh Division. They will go to the Liaocheng area overnight and stop Han Fuju's troops at the junction of Henan and Shandong. It won't take too long. Just stop for seven or eight hours. If Commander Feng is there at that time The pursuers will fight and retreat before they can," Liu Tianling issued an order.

Immediately, the telegraph operator issued an order that [-] cavalry from the [-]th Division of Yanzhou went northward overnight, and rushed to the Liaocheng area to intercept Han Fuju who had taken refuge in the young commander-in-chief.

At this time, Feng Yuxiang was sitting in front of the desk in a daze at Feng Yuxiang's headquarters in Luoyang. The two dishes and a bowl of porridge on the table were already cold. The guards tried to persuade him several times, but Feng Yuxiang refused to eat.

At this time, the door creaked, and a person walked in.

Feng Yuxiang said: "Didn't you say that, I want to be alone, go out if you have nothing to do."

"Commander, let's eat first before we think about it. Han Fuju has already moved towards Liaocheng, and he is sure that he is going to join the young commander," said Tong Linge.

"Hey," sighed heavily, and the veteran warlord felt helpless, "You said I'm sorry for Han Fuju, didn't this kid give me eye drops?"