Working with Jiang Zhongming always makes Tan Renhao feel very awkward. He could even think that Lei Shaoqing's expression would definitely be surprised after knowing about this, Chang Jianxin would shake his head and smile bitterly, and Hao Dongjue would definitely jump up and shout, and even come up with a few swear words. Even if Gan Yongxing let Tan Renhao be fully responsible, Jiang Zhongmin was Tan Renhao's deputy, that is, Tan Renhao's subordinate, and Jiang Zhongmin's performance in the past few days can be said to be decent, but Tan Renhao still felt very uncomfortable, especially whenever Jiang Zhongmin came to him, he felt that there was an open fire burning in his heart.

On this day, Tan Renhao was processing the documents sent by the intelligence department, and when he was worried about a few questions, the door was pushed open, and Du Xing walked in with a thermos. Tan Renhao glanced at the adjutant in surprise, the thermos in the office was only changed in the morning, and there was still more than half a bottle of water in it, so there was no need to change it again.

"General, Jiang Zhongmin started to go to the chief of staff's office before he came out, I'm afraid I'm going to come to you later."

Seeing Du Xing's mysterious appearance, Tan Renhao laughed. "That's what you're talking about?"

"General, don't blame me for being too talkative!" Du Xing walked over with a thermos bottle, "Didn't the chief of staff ask Jiang Zhongmin to report directly to you if he had anything?" Why did he go to the chief of staff? And he stayed in it for more than ten minutes, and I bet he was making a small report to the chief of staff, and he must be saying bad things about you! ”

"Aren't you making a small report?" Tan Renhao shook his head, "Put the water bottle down, don't pay attention to these things in the future." ”

"General, I'm thinking about you, Jiang Zhongmin must be ambitious when he comes back this time, he has always looked at you unpleasantly......"

"Enough!" Tan Renhao drank Du Xing, "Do your own thing, don't worry about what you shouldn't worry about, understand?" ”

Duchenne nodded a little aggrieved.

"Alright. Go out, see if your sister-in-law has anything for you to do in the afternoon, and come over for dinner in the evening. Tan Renhao also knew that Du Xing was thinking about him, "Don't rest assured that I started, just do your essential work, and I will pay attention to other things." ”

"Then I'll go out first, and I'll pick up my sister-in-law home half an hour early in the afternoon."

Tan Renhao nodded and let Duchen go out. Wait for the office door to close. Tan Renhao touched his forehead, after Jiang Zhongmin came back, even Du Xing was like a ghost, staring at the place all day long, if he had known that this was the case, he would not have agreed to let Jiang Zhongmin be his deputy. Thinking about it, Tan Renhao looked at the small door that led to Gan Yongxing's office, and then shook his head with a wry smile, if he had known about these troubles, he would not have been in a hurry to return to the naval headquarters. Stay in Guam for a few more days. When Jiang Zhongmin comes, he will come back, and when the time comes, it will be irrelevant to him how Gan Yongxing arranges it.

In Tan Renhao was upset. When he had no intention of continuing to process the documents, Jiang Zhongmin took the initiative to find the door, which made him feel very angry, he really couldn't open any pot.

"Are you feeling unwell?" Jiang Zhongmin asked something that shouldn't be asked, if Tan Renhao was a little kind, then his words were not good intentions, but malicious intentions.

"No, it's okay, sit down." Tan Renhao invited Jiang Zhongmin to sit down, "Is there anything wrong?" ”

"I've read those U.S. Navy documents. I wanted to come to you first, but I began to ask the chief of staff for his opinion, and the chief of staff asked me to talk to you. ”

This kid is really honest enough, but maybe this is for the sake of seeing! Tan Renhao thought so in his heart, but said in his mouth: "Is there any problem?" ”

"Those nine 'Independence'-class aircraft carriers."

"I've read the information on this, do you think there is a problem with the parameters of the American aircraft carrier, or is there something else?" Tan Renhao replied unintentionally, he didn't think about these things at all.

"No, there is basically no problem with the information provided by the intelligence services. I think the American approach is worth learning from. ”

"What do you mean?" Tan Renhao picked up the teacup and watched Jiang Zhongmin take out his cigarette with a little disgust.

Jiang Zhongmin probably also noticed Tan Renhao's gaze, put the cigarette back in embarrassment, and said: "In terms of performance, the combat effectiveness of these nine miniature fleet aircraft carriers is not very strong, and the displacement is too small, or it is transformed from a cruiser, and there must be many fatal flaws in terms of survivability. ”

Tan Renhao nodded, and he picked up the teacup.

"Judging by the data provided by the intelligence services, even if it is not a retrofit, the cost of a newly built aircraft carrier is only about a quarter to a third of that of a large fleet aircraft carrier, and a 'Lake'-class aircraft carrier can have four such aircraft carriers earlier, and an 'Essex'-class aircraft carrier can have at least three such aircraft carriers earlier. The three 'Independence' class carry 135 ground fighters, and the four carry 180 fighters, which is almost equivalent to the number of aircraft carried by two aircraft carriers of the US fleet and one and a half aircraft carriers of our fleet. At the same cost, its aviation strike capabilities have increased a lot. ”

"What about the other costs?" Tan Renhao looked at Jiang Zhongmin, "Three 'Independence' class ships need at least 2,800 officers and men, while one 'Essex' needs 1,800 officers and men, and a 'Lake' class aircraft carrier needs about 1,900 officers and men. ”

"The United States does not lack human resources, and we do not lack human resources, and through this method, the United States can expand the scale of aircraft carriers in the short term and increase the number of aircraft carriers in the Navy!"

"And what's your opinion?" Tan Renhao is asking knowingly.

"If we also build such an aircraft carrier, we will be able to maintain the advantage on the aircraft carrier!"

Tan Renhao sneered and said, "This is just on the surface. Let's put it this way, the 'Lake Bell' took several bombs and several torpedoes, and finally came back, and was quickly regained its combat effectiveness. In its more than two years of combat career, the 'Xuanzong' suffered dozens of bombs and torpedoes, and now it can still participate in combat operations. And such an aircraft carrier, a bomb can be reimbursed, and a torpedo can send it to the bottom of the sea. If the aircraft carrier sinks or suffers heavy damage, this will only mean that we will quickly lose a large number of aviation combat forces and a large number of excellent fleet officers and men. Perhaps the loss of a few warships can be quickly replenished, but it is necessary to train a group of outstanding officers and men.

It takes a long time, do you think it's a good deal? “

"General, you can't look at the problem like that." Jiang Zhongmin was also a little excited, "Even if you lose an aircraft carrier, you will only lose the combat effectiveness of 45 fighters at most, and after a fleet aircraft carrier is bombed, it means that 120 fighters will not be able to participate in the war." It's better to pack your eggs in several baskets than in one! ”

". The bombs and torpedoes that hit the 'Lake Bell' were enough to take out five of those bullshit carriers, do you think the loss is small? Also, where do the multi-configuration escort warships come from? How much investment is needed to build these escort warships, and how many additional officers and men are needed to operate these ships? ”

"We can use these aircraft carriers in a centralized way instead of setting up a separate aircraft carrier formation, so that we can effectively reduce the number of escort warships!"

"That means the fleet's ground air defense network is more vulnerable and easier to breach, and the result is that more bombers can drop bombs and more carriers suffer!"

"The addition of fighters can also increase the air defense of the fleet. Intercept more enemy aircraft! ”

"Then more aircraft carriers will lead to confusion in command. Not to mention commanding a dozen aircraft carrier operations, even commanding four aircraft carriers is very difficult! Tan Ren stood up suddenly, "General Jiang Zhongmin." How many battles have you fought on the battlefield? How much combat experience do you have, do you know how to command an aircraft carrier fleet in battle? I know very well the situation on the battlefield, I am not a collapse, I can command up to four aircraft carriers to fight, how many can you command? Six, or eight? ”

Jiang Zhongmin's face flushed, and he stood up desperately. "General Tan Renhao, I know you're going to say that. Yes, I didn't command many battles. Yes, I have failed. And it failed badly. Yes, I haven't had as many victories as you, and I don't have as much combat experience as you. But you can't deny the value of this opinion because of that! ”

"Okay, then I'll just take you as an opinion, I'll listen to your opinion, but whether or not to adopt it, it doesn't seem like it's up to you to decide, right?" Tan Renhao's anger also came up, after all, he was also a young man.

Jiang Zhongmin sighed. "I guessed you'd do it!"

"That's why you overstepped the report?" Tan Renhao was really angry now, "Jiang Zhongmin." I'm telling you, if you have what it takes, then you can sit in my place, but before that, I want you to keep your mouth shut and understand the rules of the navy. According to the current relationship between the two of us, if you have any opinions, you should report to me directly, instead of going to the chief of staff, whether you want to report to the chief of staff, this is up to me, not you! ”

Jiang Zhongmin's whole body trembled, and Tan Renhao's words were already insulting him.

"Now, are there any questions? If not, then please go out and do your essential work, don't have nothing to do! Tan Renhao said as he pointed to the door, "In addition, if there is anything to report to me, you should contact my adjutant or secretary first, and then I will arrange a meeting time, please!" ”

Jiang Zhongmin didn't have the cheekiness to stay any longer, he put the plan he brought on Tan Renhao's desk, and then walked towards the door of the office.

"Jiang Zhongmin 'Major General'!" Tan Renhao emphasized the last two words, "Have you forgotten the basic rules in the navy?" ”

Jiang Zhongmin was stunned for a moment, immediately turned around, and saluted Tan Renhao, and after Tan Renhao returned the salute casually, he walked out.

Tan Renhao also sighed, he felt that the depressed feeling pressed on his chest disappeared without a trace, and the venting at first made him feel very happy, but after calming down, he also smiled bitterly, and went to embarrass a down-and-out major general, which actually made him look very inferior.

As soon as Tan Renhao sat down, the small door was pushed open, and Gan Yongxing walked over with a teacup.

"Chief of Staff 111"

"You're welcome, just order whatever, I'm just here to hang out."

Tan Renhao hesitated for a moment and asked, "Did you hear it all?" ”

"This door is not very thick, and you start to make such a loud noise, I'm afraid everyone outside will hear it." Gan Yongxing glanced at the small door, and then sat on the chair opposite Tan Renhao, "I heard that you quit smoking?" ”

Tan Renhao didn't understand the meaning of the chief of staff's question, he had already quit smoking.

"I'm also trying to use tea instead of cigarettes, and I'm a little unused to it at first, but the taste of tea is good." Gan Yongxing put the teacup on the table, "Do you want to taste it?" This year's Longjing can't be bought outside. ”

"You're too polite, I've got it too." Tan Renhao smiled reluctantly.

"Do you know the difference between tea and cigarettes?"

Tan Renhao shook his head, whether it was drinking wine or tasting tea, he wouldn't care too much about taste.

"Actually, these two things are addictive, when I first started, I was not used to drinking tea when I was addicted to smoking, I always felt that something was missing, it was very awkward, but slowly I got used to it, and I felt that the taste of tea was better." Gan Yongxing glanced at Tan Renhao, "You must feel the same way, right?" ”

"I haven't noticed this yet, I just think drinking some tea can refresh me!"

"Yes, the more bitter the tea, the more refreshing it is, which is like the bitterness of good medicine."

"Chief of Staff, you're not hinting at something, are you?" Tan Renhao immediately focused his attention.

"You're so smart, if I want to hint at something, you must understand, so you don't need me to explain it, right?" Gan Yongxing stood up, "It's normal to be unaccustomed at the beginning, but you must not wear colored glasses to look at people because of the previous overpass, which will make you lose your ability to judge reasonably, which is not beneficial." It's like commanding a fleet of battles, and you must not let some distractions affect your judgment. ”

"Chief of Staff ......"

"Alright, it's time for me to get back to work." Gan Yongxing picked up the teacup, "Take a good look at Jiang Zhongmin's suggestion, I think it is valuable, of course, he will report directly to you in the future." ”

Tan Renhao nodded, and after Gan Yongxing left his office, his eyes fell on the document. After hesitating for a while, Tan Renhao let out a sigh, forced himself to calm down, and then picked up the document.