Looking at the modification plans of the three submarines that Li Fanyu brought over, the engineers of the 920524 Submarine Research Institute were a little hesitant.

Hu Zhenhai, who was in charge of the research and development of conventional submarine power, held the thick pile of information and squinted at Xing Yaxin. Seeing that the latter was expressionless, and did not show his attitude towards Zhengxin's modification plan, he coughed lightly.

"Xing Ju, look at this plan...... Isn't it too radical?"

Hearing him say this, the few people below also nodded approvingly, in line with a few sentences.

In fact, it is not to blame these people for having ideas, but it is really Li Fanyu's prescription for reducing the noise of submarines that is too fierce! If this plan is really followed, then the entire system of the two existing Kilo-class conventional submarines from power, transmission, and propulsion will need to be completely abandoned. And the Han-class nuclear submarine, in addition to the nuclear reactor and the LM2000 gas turbine are retained, the second half of the entire submarine will also face the fate of being "hollowed out".

Those who are familiar with submarines certainly know what this means - this is equivalent to replacing all three of the current three main boats of the South China Sea Fleet with new drives, transmissions, and propulsion methods.

Too risky.

This was the first and only thought after everyone saw Li Fanyu's plan.

Submarines, like any large-scale combat equipment, are on the one hand in terms of how many missiles they can carry, how many nautical miles they can dive, and how much their maximum speed and conventional speed can reach. But on the other hand, reliability is also a hard bar.

The fundamental principle for the installation and popularization of all combat equipment is to be able to carry out the prescribed tasks in the most stable state on the battlefield where the battle situation is changing rapidly.

It can be said that in the process of submarine research and development, if any operational index violates the principle of reliability, then the first thing that the developers should protect is the latter rather than the former.

According to this principle, it will be difficult for everyone to accept Li Fanyu's plan.

Xing Yaxin tapped the table with his fingers, looked at Li Fanyu who was sitting beside him with an expressionless face, and then looked at everyone with a hesitant face.

After thinking for a long time, he stood up, pressed his hands on the table, and said, "Comrades. You think it's a bit risky, don't you?"

Everyone didn't know why he asked, but objectively speaking, it was true.

Seeing everyone nodding, Xing Yaxin looked at Li Fanyu, "What about Li Dong, is there anything you want to say to everyone?"

Li Fanyu smiled slightly, put the pencil in his hand on the table, and said, "You put forward the improvement goals, and we also did it according to your requirements." Now that the plan is in your hands, I think I've done the best I can. As for whether to accept it or not, or how to compromise, that's your business. After all, the final decision on this matter is still up to 920524. ”

When it comes to key combat equipment, Li Fanyu's idea is that he can let Lao Tzu contribute as much as he wants, after all, it is for national defense.

But this matter is too big, cause and effect, he can't touch it. Therefore, how to modify the plan, or how to execute it, you can fight with reason. But the responsibility must be clear, otherwise there will be endless troubles.

After a trip to the 901103 base, he knew that there was also a complicated side to the army's internal R&D system, so he naturally kept an eye on it.

However, after learning about the situation of the South China Sea Fleet, he has been holding back a fire in his heart. As a Chinese, he felt aggrieved when he saw his submarine in the inland sea and did not dare to go out.

This is also why, until now, 920524 has not paid Zhengxin at all, but he has led Liu Qing and others to rack their brains here, and they have forgotten to sleep and eat to find a way!

"But I want to tell you that there is a thief who cares about your belongings and has a key that can open all the doors of your house. Tell me, in this case, is it better to add a lock at random, or replace all the doors with a more advanced security door?"

This metaphor has been explained clearly enough.

Xing Yaxin took a deep look at Li Fanyu and drilled his fist hard, "Dong Li, if you let it go, when will the reconstruction of the three submarines be completed?"

Li Fanyu still smiled slightly, "I can't tell, it's hard to say." ”

"However, as long as you hand over this matter to Zhengxin, then even if there are thousands of difficulties and dangers, I promise to overcome them with our greatest determination, and to do all the resources available to Zhengxin, and do everything we can to complete it in the shortest time we can!"

After saying this, not only Xing Yaxin, but even those engineers who are not optimistic about Zhengxin's reconstruction plan are also full of praise.

To a certain extent, the kid in front of him is not only a little slippery, but also has the habits of a soldier.

"That's good!" Xing Yaxin nodded heavily, "Dong Li, you just let it go." All the rest of the responsibilities, and the communication work above, will be left to me to escort you!"

Li Fanyu got up and stretched out his hand to Xing Yaxin, "Okay, that's it." ”

"Then Dong Li, you see, where should we start first?" the engineers who saw that the general trend had been set and there was no better way to 920524 asked.

Li Fanyu stretched out a finger, "The first step is to empty the things in the submarine that no longer have any meaning of existence." ”

In the afternoon of the same day, with the 920524's order, more than 700 officers and men of the maintenance ground crew urgently boarded the boat. In the sound of tinkling in the dock, the dismantling of the three submarines officially began.

……

Meanwhile.

Inside a large naval base in the country of Monchi.

The base's supreme commander, Lieutenant General McHouse, is on a conference call with the Directorate of Homeland Strategy.

"The previous Chinese side's sudden island-building operation in the South China Sea has had a great impact on our C-shaped strategic defense circle in the South China Sea. Although we have blocked most of the international shipping lanes in the South China Sea through technical means, judging from the expansion of the Chinese Navy in recent years, we believe that you still need to carry out the necessary deterrence. ”

McHaus is pitching his joint exercises in the South China Sea to the Strategy Bureau.

As a soldier, McHaus admired most in his life was Max Enhower. Admiring Masenhower's military prowess is one thing, and the political ability of this five-star general is also one of McHaus's values.

McHaus is 51 years old, the best age to get involved in politics in the United States. So in recent years, McHouse, who is in an overseas military base, has been trying to express himself and accumulate political capital for himself.

And for a soldier, there is nothing more direct than the accumulation of capital for the United States of America to contain a potential or existing adversary.

In fact, McHouse's promotion process over the years is inseparable from the United States' containment of China's development. More than 20 years ago, when he was still a captain, McHaus personally participated in the HH incident in which the United Fleet played on Chinese submarines.

And now, if he can facilitate this joint exercise and command the whole process as commander-in-chief, then it will undoubtedly add a lot of color to his resume!

As for the plan proposed by the Strategy Bureau, he has been Amway for a long time.

Today, we are the final hearing.

"General McHouse, we will report the situation to the Secretary of Defense and Mr. President. However, in our opinion, the probability of this exercise passing is still very high. So, you might as well prepare first. ”

The meeting ended with such a reply.