My girlfriend is from 1949

Zhou Liming's voice came through the phone.

"Boss Chen, I had to use a lot of connections to get in touch with these seven Type 051 destroyers!"

It has now been removed from the museum and is undergoing restoration.

The weapon systems have also been rearranged.

We guarantee to meet your specific "outdated" requirements!

However, it is lagging behind in comparison to modern warships.

If this had happened during World War II, it would have been an absolutely cutting-edge technology that led the world.

I wouldn't dare say one ship could challenge an entire fleet, but it could sink seven or eight Baltimore-class and Oregon City-class ships in a one-on-one fight.

That was all done easily and without a scratch.

The United States didn't even have missile cruisers during the Korean War!

The first ship, A-1 "Boston," did not enter service until 1955.

If these seven Type 051 destroyers were used to fight old World War II warships.

Absolutely overwhelming!

That's more than enough for your desire to stand out from the rest of the Third World!

Oh, and the engineers even upgraded the anti-submarine system.

The Type 051 destroyer officially began production in 1968.

In terms of design, it is very similar to warships from 1949.

Over the years, 17 destroyers have been produced.

The Guangzhou warship, number 160, exploded and sank.

The Changsha ship, number 161, was converted into a target ship.

The 162 Nanning ship is on display at the Ma'anling Tourist Wharf in Fangchenggang, Nanning.

The 163 Nanchang warship is on display at the Nanchang Warship Theme Park in N City.

The Guilin (164) ship has been converted into a target ship and is currently docked near the Qinhuangdao Port Authority.

The Zhanjiang warship, number 165, is on display at the ZJ Olympic Sports Center.

The Zhuhai warship, number 166, is on display at the Jiulongdu ferry crossing in Chongqing.

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The last two Type 051 destroyers were also decommissioned in 2020.

Now that Chen Huai'an wants to strengthen the navy of the new China, he naturally sets his sights on these existing warships.

With slight modifications and upgrades, it can completely overwhelm warships from another era.

A generational gap—that's enough to crush an enemy.

Back then, the American F-16 fighter jets overwhelmed their opponents with their generational advantage, shooting down five of their aircraft in one fell swoop.

From beginning to end, the side that was attacked didn't even know where the enemy was!

This is the generational gap and the systemic difference.

The recent example is just outrageous!

American fighter jets still rely on their generational advantage to crush their enemies.

Our J-10 fighter jets shot down five Indian Rafale fighter jets.

It's not about generational advantage, but about overwhelming the opponent with a complete system.

Now these old artifacts, parked in the park for exhibition, have a chance to be given a second life.

It will be sent to the shipyard for upgrades and modifications to meet the combat capabilities of that era.

These five warships will serve as escorts for my country's ocean-going cargo ships for a considerable period of time.

To prevent Western robbers from robbing our cargo ships.

Those who came from blood and fire were the pioneers of that era.

If the US and those Western thugs really dare to talk nonsense and interfere...

Our predecessors were truly daring enough to open fire and sink the ship!

The Amethyst ship from six months ago is the best example.

In other words, the shells at the time were not powerful enough; they pierced the ship's hull with many holes but failed to sink it.

If it were a more powerful missile, it would be a one-way trip.

Chen Huai'an knew the temperament of his predecessors, and he also knew the shamelessness of the American imperialists and Western robbers.

A naval battle to establish naval dominance is unavoidable.

To sail freely at sea, you must show your power!

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Therefore, when making procurement requests, we kept emphasizing: real combat experience, and the courage to fight!

The emphasis is on strengthening the combat capabilities of warships.

However, given our military's traditional fear of insufficient firepower, the modified warships will certainly not be bad.

The old artifacts pulled from the park had their original weapons and radar systems removed.

Now all that's needed is to reinstall a radar system, similar to those from the 1980s and 90s.

This kind of thing is very simple; it can be upgraded by taking it off some ocean-going freighters.

In modern times, even civilian use would be considered outdated.

But in the context of 1949, it was truly far ahead of its time.

Moreover, it was clear from Zhou Liming's words that the anti-submarine system had been upgraded.

To guard against American submarines launching a surprise attack.

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Upgrading the existing structure also addresses the current problem of not finding a suitable anti-submarine ship.

The Type 051 destroyer has a certain anti-submarine capability.

However, relatively speaking, the overall effect is a bit worse.

The bow has two 12-tube anti-submarine rocket launchers with a range of 1.2–2.5 kilometers.

The ship has four depth charge guns and a launcher at the stern.

Equipped with hull-mounted sonar.

However, it also has significant limitations, as it lacks torpedo tubes and helicopter carrying capabilities.

The sonar and fire control technology were only equivalent to the level of the late World War II period.

It is only suitable for countering conventional submarines in coastal waters, and is almost ineffective against nuclear submarines or targets in the open sea.

From a technical standpoint, it is very outdated.

But back then, it was with these outdated Western weapons that we were able to safeguard our homeland and keep the great powers from invading us!

However, Zhou Liming also said that anti-submarine warfare capabilities would be strengthened and upgraded.

Even if it's not the most advanced technology of our time, using technology two generations behind is enough to crush the enemy.

It's even equipped with anti-submarine helicopters!

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It's practically maxed out both defense and offense!

Upgrading those warships in the park was simple and easy.

Ironically, the last two ships to be decommissioned were the most troublesome to refit.

After all, this was a warship that was only decommissioned in 2020.

Although the outer shell is still the same, the contents inside are completely different.

Just like the Sixth Master, it looks the same as the Soviet Tu-16 from decades ago.

However, after decades of upgrades, the internal structure is completely different.

It's just that there weren't any major changes and the outer shell was still usable, so it wasn't redesigned.

It's like putting a modern engine into a 100-year-old car.

Can they still be the same?

Therefore, the two Type 051 destroyers that were decommissioned a few years ago are now quite advanced after internal upgrades to perform modern cycle missions.

If they had been sent directly to 1949, they could have easily wiped out an entire US aircraft carrier fleet and returned intact.

The reason they destroyed an entire fleet was because they ran out of ammunition.

Sending this directly there would be cutting-edge technology!

It was too advanced for 1949 and not suitable for display.

Even if it's delivered, it's difficult to control without the necessary foundation.

On the contrary, older warships are easier to handle once they are sent over.

However, after the renovation, anti-submarine warfare capabilities were strengthened, and even anti-submarine helicopters were deployed.

The internal space of the warship was further compressed.

The officers and soldiers on board may face even greater difficulties.

However, the difficulty is relative.

Modern technological layouts are still superior to the naval environments of that era.

With the escort of warships, merchant ships were truly safe.

This was also Chen Huai'an's biggest concern at the time.

Having access to goods that the whole world needs is certainly a good thing.

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But what's the difference between someone who doesn't have enough power to protect themselves and a child carrying gold around in public?

Without any protective capabilities, anyone can take a bite.

The so-called Western powers are nothing but a bunch of robbers!

They have been plundering the world for hundreds of years.

Later, they directly attacked China, with the arrival of the Eight-Nation Alliance, and signed a series of unequal treaties.

If you think these robbers have no bottom line, then you're truly a lamb to the slaughter.

Therefore, during the Republic of China era, Chen Huai'an had an in-depth conversation with Zheng Changlin.

Although it was called a conversation, he did most of the talking, while Zheng Changlin listened and took notes.

Afterwards, a telegram was sent to report these contents to the capital.

After a meeting and discussion, the central government decided to directly purchase warships from Hyundai.

Although it may arouse some suspicion, the benefits outweigh the drawbacks.

If we are always hesitant and afraid of the US and the Soviet Union knowing something, and dare not do anything, then what development or national strength can we talk about?

Previously, we needed the assistance and technical support of our elder brother to play a supporting role.

He gritted his teeth and endured being bossed around.

Now, with cooperation in the modern world, we are no longer subject to the constraints of the Big Brother.

Moreover, with these warships, the Kuomintang reactionaries no longer dared to harass them.

Otherwise, would the Kuomintang reactionaries have let merchant ships sailing from the mainland pass by?

We've only just been liberated, and the seas are far from peaceful.

After the Kuomintang's defeat, it was filled with remnants of its army, spies, drug traffickers, and all sorts of other things.

The Kuomintang reactionaries, relying on their advantage of having warships, frequently harassed our side.

In 1950, our army dispatched an army unit that had never seen a navy before to attack 30 Kuomintang warships.

The battle was fierce, almost like a suicide attack.

Without warships, they welded cannons onto wooden boats.

Compared to the 90s, the battle was even more brutal with cannons on iron ships!

Therefore, building up naval power is of utmost urgency.

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Only by eliminating the reactionary forces' naval power can the safe passage of merchant ships be guaranteed.

Whether for maritime escort and transportation or for striking at reactionaries, the procurement of warships is of utmost urgency.

Chen Huai'an held his phone while rubbing his chin with his other hand.

He hesitated for a moment, then said, "Only seven ships... isn't that too few?"

China has a vast territory, and seven warships facing a huge sea area and having to carry out escort missions in the open ocean is definitely a drop in the bucket.

Therefore, more warships are needed to deal with the current situation.

Zhou Liming's laughter came through the phone.

I knew you'd think it wasn't enough!

However, the higher authorities have already issued a document to build a new dock.

All the machines that had been sealed off were transported out of the mountains.

With today's manufacturing capabilities, building warships would be as easy as dropping dumplings into a pot.

Now you shouldn't be worried about not having enough ships, but about not having enough crew!

Building a navy is not an easy task.

Seafarers need a certain level of education to be competent in their respective positions.

But don't worry, relevant training videos are being recorded.

You can then give the video to the client and conduct training based on the video content.

If you encounter any problems, write them down.

When you return from overseas next time, you can ask the experts here for answers.

The standard crew size for a Type 051 destroyer is 280 people.

If there are seven ships, it would take nearly two thousand crew members to operate them.

Furthermore, the anti-submarine system has been strengthened, which will require an additional number of personnel.

Training two thousand qualified crew members is not something that can be accomplished overnight.

However, given the current situation in the country, there is no time for them to gradually receive systematic training.

They could only undergo intensive training, then operate the ship while simultaneously summarizing their experiences and continuously learning.

This is the only way to learn how to operate a warship more quickly.

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This approach is definitely not feasible in modern times.

However, in that difficult period when the new China had just been founded and everything had to be started from scratch, we could only adapt flexibly.

Chen Huai'an nodded slightly, a look of agreement on his face.

The above arrangements are quite comprehensive and thoughtful.

Thinking about the problems that existed there, we took the initiative to find ways to solve them.

Furthermore, they have restarted the production line, clearly indicating that they are ready to mass-produce.

Chen Huai'an wholeheartedly supports the country's arrangement.

He was very envious of these devices.

However, the current situation is indeed more appropriate in modern times.

The modern world is rich in resources, and even 055-ton destroyers are being launched into the water like dumplings being dropped into a pot.

The 051 is simply a product of the last century, the 60s.

Moreover, after years of development, we have accumulated a wealth of production experience.

In the modern world, this would allow for the faster construction of new ships to solve the problem of the lack of warships in the new China.

If thirty ships are delivered, with the optimization of modern technology, they will be absolutely overwhelming warships.

Protecting the waters of the new China and escorting merchant ships at sea is barely enough.

Moreover, with its own powerful fleet, it no longer needs to secretly build warships.

There's no need to build shipyards deep in the mountains!

Modern navies now have aircraft carrier battle groups sailing the deep blue sea, and large-scale destroyers weighing tens of thousands of tons are being launched in large numbers.

However, half a century ago, the Chinese Navy was in a very difficult situation.

With no coastal barriers and the coastline completely exposed, coastal shipyards are extremely vulnerable to the enemy's first strike.

Once war breaks out, the coastal shipyards will most likely be wiped out.

In order to preserve the shipbuilding industry and leave a way out for the navy, the state issued an order: good people and good horses should go to the third line, and warships should also go to the deep mountains.

Adhering to the principle of not being near the sea or bustling cities, but choosing to build factories in remote canyons and secluded riverbanks.

They crammed the production lines for destroyers, frigates, and submarines into the inland mountains.

Even if the coastline is completely destroyed, warships can still be built deep in the mountains, safeguarding the industrial foundation of the Chinese Navy.

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The factory buildings were built against the mountainside, and the production workshops were hidden in caves.

Preserving the flame was extremely difficult!

But our predecessors managed to build the Type 051 destroyer under such difficult circumstances.

Once we have our own fleet of warships, we won't have to go through such a difficult time hiding anymore.

Just like in the modern world, shipyards can be built on the coast, and everyone knows the exact location.

Even the newly built Type 004 aircraft carrier is openly placed there for satellite photography.

This is the source of a nation's strength and its confidence that it is not afraid of others knowing!

Two years later, everything in the new China was on track.

Once the shortages of steel, coal, and other resources are resolved, we can build them independently.

Then we can send all the equipment over there.

However, for now, it's better to stay in the modern era.

After all, even if we send the machinery and equipment over now and build the dock, it's still too late.

But how can we build warships when we haven't even solved the problem of special steel?

You have to eat one bite at a time, and you have to go step by step.

While modern China builds warships, the new China continues to follow the original trajectory.

We should gladly accept all 156 key projects aided by our elder brother.

We endured so much humiliation, and a few years ago, we were even forced to give away our land.

Charging some interest is perfectly justified!

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