Chapter Twenty-Eight: Forming Good Relationships
After the sinking of the Yancheng, Zhang Cheng received an order from the Army Command to hold the port of Savona until the navy came to hand it over.
Although the Yancheng sank, it capsized at the dock berth, and the water here was deep enough for salvage operations. Whatever the reason, the Navy will inevitably salvage the Yancheng.
Rear Admiral Yunmo arrived at the port of Savona with a powerful detachment and thousands of marines, who would take over all affairs of the port. And Zhang Cheng will also lead his troops north to join the siege of Turin City after handing over affairs.
During the few days of waiting for the arrival of naval reinforcements, Zhang Cheng made normal inspections and attended meetings. Most of the time, I shut myself in my room, and even ate in my room. No one knows what he's doing.
And when Major General Yunmo came to Savona Port, Zhang Cheng went to go through the handover procedures, and brought a box full of drawings and instructions!
"What is this?" Dressed in a snow-white admiral uniform, with thick eyebrows and big eyes, blazing eyes, and a majestic face, he is completely the appearance of the main theme movie male No. 1, Rear Admiral Yunmo, who is definitely a handsome man in this era, looked at the box handed over by Zhang Cheng in surprise.
Zhang Cheng, whose eyes were bloodshot, smiled, looked at Major General Yunmo with deep eyes, and his voice was full of confidence, "This is a weapon against submarines." ”
'Hiss~~~'
Rear Admiral Yunmo, who had a resolute expression, couldn't help but be moved, while the surrounding naval officers all gasped.
The biggest headache for the Royal Navy right now is that it does not have weapons capable of effectively dealing with submarines. Even if we start R&D and production now, it's too late.
Originally, they were just here to do the handover of defense, and no one thought that there would be an unexpected gain? Could it be that the legendary drowsiness sent the pillow?
It's just that all the naval officers have deep doubts about Zhang Cheng. The people in the Navy did not believe that the people in the Army would be able to come up with such weapons. And in such a short period of time! The battle between land and sea is the same for every country.
"You also design naval weapons?" Major General Yunmo looked at Zhang Cheng with a puzzled expression. If Zhang Cheng is not a colonel in the army, if he is not going to hand over the defense of this port with Zhang Cheng. Major General Yunmo didn't even pay attention to him at all!
"You are a senior admiral of the navy, whether it has an effect, you will naturally know after watching it." Zhang Cheng, who was hiding in the office and smoking too much, causing his voice to be a little hoarse, raised the corners of his mouth slightly, and looked at Major General Yunmo with confidence in his eyes.
"Young man, you're very confident." Major General Yunmo glanced at Zhang Cheng deeply, took the box and sat on the chair on the side, and took out the information given by Zhang Cheng and looked at it.
The drawings and materials given by Zhang Cheng are deep bullets, that is, deep. Water bombs!
Deep. A water bomb is an underwater weapon used to attack submarines. The bomb is equipped with a depth fuse that detonates to kill the target when it sinks to a certain depth or when it is close to the target after being dropped into the water. With the technology of this era, it is not difficult to manufacture. The reason why Zhang Cheng was able to get out a full set of materials and drawings was not because he learned this when he was in school, but because he accidentally discovered something that could be called a miracle.
"This?!" As an admiral, Rear Admiral Yunmo naturally saw the role of this weapon at a glance. Immediately looked at Zhang Cheng in surprise. He really didn't expect Zhang Cheng to have this ability?
"Now you believe it, right?" Zhang Cheng smiled and took out a cigarette and lit it.
"Level 1 secrecy, immediately a copy was sent to Alexandria and returned to the naval command by plane. Be quick! Major General Yunmo hurriedly packed up all the materials and handed them to the adjutant behind him, and ordered in a very serious tone.
After the adjutant left with the box, Major General Yunmo turned his head to look at Zhang Cheng with satisfaction, and asked inexplicably, "What do you want?" ”
"Orders from the Navy." Zhang Cheng responded with a smile, "In addition to being a reserve colonel, I am also a businessman. I invented the sulfonamide used in the army now, you should know about it, right? ”
"Hmm." Major General Yunmo nodded, and a faint smile appeared on his handsome face, "Very useful invention, very important for the army." However, this one is deep. Water bombs are not going to get you to patent them, and they won't allow you to sell them to others. ”
"Of course I do." Zhang Cheng hooked the corners of his mouth, and his eyes were full of smiles, "It's not difficult in terms of technology, it's easy to manufacture." I can give it to the Navy completely, but I need the Navy to place an order for my factory. ”
"No problem!" Rear Admiral Yunmo waved his hand, and responded in an atmospheric voice, "The navy will definitely not treat you badly." Navy orders deep from inside your factory at double the cost price. Water bombs. Not less than 10,000 pieces per year for three years. How about three years later, the entire assembly line was sold to the Navy Arsenal? ”
Zhang Cheng stood up with a chuckle, smiled and stretched out his hand, "Thank you for taking care of you." ”
Zhang Cheng got a small arsenal from the Zhang family. This is not a big deal for the Zhang family, but it is extremely important to Zhang Cheng. In this world, the fastest money in doing business, and the biggest profiteering is naturally arms.
Zhang Cheng gave the process of simplicity and depth. Water bombs. Not only can you make a fortune, but you can also build a relationship with the navy and form a good relationship. It's definitely a big deal.
"That's right." When he was about to say goodbye, Zhang Cheng seemed to suddenly remember something, looked at Major General Yunmo, and asked softly, "There is something I think of the general to help." ”
"Say." Major General Yunmo, who was obviously in a good mood, responded with a smile.
"Before leaving, I want to have an interview with Major Yan Haiyang, is that okay?" Zhang Cheng whispered his thoughts.
"Huh?" Major General Yunmo frowned slightly. He didn't understand why Zhang Cheng was interviewing a naval officer. However, Zhang Cheng's words also revealed that he had never seen Yan Haiyang who was imprisoned before he came over with naval reinforcements, which made Rear Admiral Yunmo more satisfied. You must know that in the past few days, Zhang Cheng was in charge of the defense of this port, and he could meet Yan Haiyang at any time.
In addition, Zhang Cheng has just solved an imminent and thorny problem for the navy. Major General Yunmo, who is in a good mood, is willing to give him this face.
"Okay." Major General Yunmo nodded, "But I must be there." ”
Even if he is dismissed, even if he is about to be sent to a military court for trial. The treatment of naval officers was not affected at all.
It is not for nothing that the army is called a mud leg, and the navy is called a nobleman. The Navy's spirit, treatment, equipment, and even clothing are stronger than those of the Army. The officers, in particular, were very similar to the standard of nobility in every way.
It's like people are locked up, and the army is basically a little dark room waiting to eat. The navy is a spacious and bright house, and even a few books were sent to pass the time. Even for officers, this treatment is completely different from that of the Army.
"You're decadent, have you given up?" Zhang Cheng picked up the teacup on the table and took a sip. looked at Yan Haiyang, who looked depressed, and asked in a low voice, "Will you be sentenced to be shot by a military court?" ”
"Not really." Major General Yunmo, who was drinking tea calmly on the side, shook his head and said, "I have a general understanding of what happened. Major Yan Haiyang did not have any obvious violation of military regulations. Moreover, he made an urgent judgment at a critical moment and saved the lives of a large number of naval officers and men. ”
After a pause, Major General Yunmo continued as if sighing, "However, this matter is so big. As the largest tonnage battleship sunk in hundreds of years, and the opponent is counted. In short, even if he is not transferred to the reserves, his future is over. ”
Zhang Cheng could clearly feel that Yan Haiyang's originally straight body stiffened slightly, and his whole temperament was shrouded in decadence.
"I don't understand the Navy." Zhang Cheng said with a smile: "I can't control it anymore." I came to you today just to have something for you, and I hope you like it. ”
"Oh?" To be honest, Yan Haiyang felt very strange. He and Zhang Cheng are only a few faces, and they are already very surprised to see him today. He was a little overwhelmed when he heard that he was going to have to deliver something.
Zhang Cheng stood up and took out a booklet of just over ten pages from his briefcase. This is a hand-copied version, which Zhang Cheng wrote with a pen stroke by stroke. Typewriters are too difficult for Zhang Cheng, not as fast as his handwriting.
Yan Haiyang took the thin booklet suspiciously, and Major General Yunmo on the side also poked his head curiously.
"On the tactics of naval aviation" is the big print on the cover of the pamphlet. Still, "Hey! Even if the future is bleak, Yan Haiyang couldn't help laughing, "I'm sorry, I'm sorry." Major General Yunmo on the side was also smiling. For no other reason, Zhang Cheng's words really can't get into their eyes.
Zhang Cheng's face turned slightly red, and he had no choice. Living in the modern time and space with highly developed electronic technology, how many people can write a good hand? Zhang Cheng felt that this was already good. It's just that it can't be compared to these people who practiced calligraphy as children.
"The future of the Navy is in the sky!" When I opened the booklet, I was greeted by such a domineering sentence. Yan Haiyang's eyes lit up instantly.
Aviation technology of this era developed rapidly with the Second Industrial Revolution. From the beginning, they could only fly tens of meters in the sky, but now there are long-range aircraft that can fly over the ocean. The development of aircraft is changing with each passing day.
The military is the most responsive to new technologies. The Navy has its own naval aviation, but it is still mainly based on reconnaissance and school shooting. Powerful attacks will only have to wait for the technology of aircraft and weapon systems to advance.
However, many discerning military personnel in various countries have gradually begun to perceive the great power and potential of aircraft. Five years ago, the first light aircraft carrier of a truly experimental nature of the Ming Navy was put into service. This is also the world's first aircraft carrier in the true sense of the word, and it is definitely not the kind of seaplane carrier converted from a freighter.
In this era, the habit of the world's best teams is to keep an eye on the Ming Empire. Within a few years, most of the other maritime powers had their own aircraft carriers. It's just that everything in this area is still in the process of exploration, and everyone has little experience. However, Zhang Cheng's booklet contains a complete and mature set of naval aviation tactics!
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