Today, a news was published in the local newspaper in Zhangjiakou, and the content of the news attracted the attention of many people.

The content of the message was simple, and it was written a brief message that the Chahar Naval Academy had begun to admit its first batch of naval cadets in Dalian from 8 to 28 June. The admissions requirements are strict, well, at least more stringent than the Army and Air Force. The requirements are at least university degree, aged 18 years old and under 25 years old, clean net worth, good facial features, no bad habits, good health, etc. So much so that many people couldn't help but sigh after watching it, what kind of recruitment is this, this is picking a son-in-law.

But no matter how strict the requirements are, there are people who can meet them, and when the enrollment notice published in the Chahar Daily was published, not only Chahar, but also people from all over the country rushed to Dalian, which had just been recovered by Chahar. The Chinese Navy has been in decline for a long time, and now it is not easy to open a naval school, which naturally attracts the attention and yearning of many people.

Strictly speaking, this naval school is not the first naval school opened by Chahar, the first naval school is the submarine school set up in Vladivostok, with Admiral Chen Shaokuan as the principal. However, the submarine school is not well-known in the country, like a submarine quietly lurking underwater, the students of the submarine school are generally recommended or selected by Chahar, so few people in the country know about its existence.

In a building in Dalian that is full of antique charm, Chen Shaokuan is seizing the time to flip through the American side

These are all the information on the two heavy cruisers and four light cruisers in the agreement between Chahar and the United States, which will arrive in two days. The person in charge of receiving it is Chen Shaokuan, although these materials are all original English materials that have not been translated, but Chen Shaokuan, who is familiar with English, does not seem to have any obstacles.

Rear Admiral Zhang Shouye, chief of staff of the Chahar Navy, sat next to Chen Shaokuan, muttering about his old boss while classifying and putting away the materials.

"Gong Fu, today Chief Su went to greet those rough people in person, and let him serve as the principal of the Dalian Naval Academy, and you don't talk about it."

Chen Shaokuan put down the information in his hand and turned his head and glared at Zhang Shouye, "What do you want me to say, let Chief Su let me be the principal of the Dalian Naval Academy?" Do you still have a brain? ”

"But why did that big boss make him the head of the Navy Academy as soon as he came to the prominent position of the principal of the Navy Academy, doesn't it make it clear that I can't trust you?" Zhang Shouye whispered a little unconvinced.

"Bastard" Chen Shaokuan said angrily: "Why, why can't he Shen Honglie be the principal of this naval academy, he is also first-class in terms of qualifications and ability, they just have some differences with our opinions, I don't think there's anything wrong with Chief Su to let him be the captain of the navy, you don't say such strange things in the future." ”

Seeing Chen Shaokuan angry, Zhang Shouye lowered his head and remained silent.

Seeing Zhang Shouye's dejected look, Chen Shaokuan sighed and said, "You, you, you just can't understand."

The mind of the bit. I, Chen Shaokuan, as the commander of the navy, are now in charge of such a large naval base as Vladivostok, serving as the principal of the submarine school, and controlling more than 500 aircraft of two naval divisions. ”

Chen Shaokuan reminded him like this, and Zhang Shouye suddenly woke up, it turned out that Chen Shaokuan had already grasped such a big power unconsciously. It is good to have rights, but it is not necessarily a good thing when a person goes too far and loses checks and balances.

"You have to remember that being dominant in anything is not necessarily a good thing, and Chief Su is doing this for my good, do you understand?" Chen Shaokuan said earnestly to Zhang Shouye.

Zhang Shouye nodded thoughtfully.

Today, an important guest came over from Dalian, and he was Admiral Shen Honglie, former commander of the Third Fleet of the Kuomintang Navy. Shen Honglie is also the only one in the navy of the former National Congress Party who can compete with Chen Shaokuan, and now he has also been dug up by Su Tong's little hoe, there is no way, now the light of Chief Su is too bright, and it has dazzled the eyes of all Chinese people. Coupled with the promise given by the chief of Su University, this Admiral Shen Honglie also followed in the footsteps of Chen Shaokuan after thinking about it for a few months, abandoned the few small sampans of the National Congress Party, and defected to Su Tong with a group of his protégés with his burden.

Originally, in the navy of the Congress Party, Chen Shaokuan was the main force of the navy, and most of the personnel came from Fujian, called the Fujian system, and his style was used to being influenced by the British

The sound is very deep, they drink English tea and speak English, they pay great attention to their words and deeds on weekdays, their clothes are always clean and straight, and they have the image of a gentleman of the Royal Navy. Shen Honglie's line belongs to the original Northeast Navy, most of the officers are naval personnel in Japan, full of 'Baga Yalu' brave and good at fighting, and retreated to Qingdao after the 918 Incident, so it is also known as the Qingdao Department by the outside world.

The reason why Su Tong poached Shen Honglie was also out of balance, Chen Shaokuan's ability is outstanding, but his 'loser' is also famous. Some time ago, he made a report asking Su Tong to build an aircraft carrier, and there were 20 aircraft carriers at a cost, each aircraft carrier cost about 30 million Chahar gold yuan, plus heavy cruisers, light cruisers, destroyers, submarines and other ships, a total of 106 ships. This plan is simply a copy of the naval plan submitted by Chen Shaokuan to Chairman Chiang a few years ago.

In fact, it is not impossible for Su Tong, who has a moon base in hand, to realize this plan, but in Su Tong's view, ships are important, but the construction of logistics and supply bases and strong construction capabilities are fundamental. Therefore, it is necessary to bring in a more pragmatic person to check and balance in the navy, and the commander Chen, who always likes to eat a fat man, has become Su Tong's current top priority.

On the tarmac of Dalian Airport, Su Tong stood by the runway with several naval officers and had just gotten off the plane, wearing a National Congress Party admiral uniform

Shen Honglie, who was equipped with the rank of admiral, and more than 200 naval officers of the former Congress Party behind him shook hands and greeted each other.

Shen Honglie is fifty-six years old this year, with a pair of glasses and a thin face, he looks more like a scholar than a general, but with the temperament of an elegant scholar, he is not ambiguous when he fights, and he has always looked like a desperate San Lang who meets the brave and wins on a narrow road.

Su Tong looked at Shen Honglie in front of him and the group of naval officers behind him, and said to him very happily: "Brother Chengzhang, you came just in time, our naval academy is about to be established, what is lacking is talents and instructors, you have finally solved my urgent need when you come." ”

Shen Honglie said with a smile: "Chief Su is serious, Honglie came here to serve the country this time, and it is incumbent on Honglie to educate talents for the country." ”

"Okay, let's go with me to see your 'territory' first," Su Tong made a small joke.

Shen Honglie and all the officers behind him laughed, feeling that this Chief Su was very amiable and didn't have much arrogance.

After everyone drove to the Dalian Naval School prepared by Su Tong, they saw that the environment here was very elegant, covering an area of more than 300 acres to ensure that the school had enough space, coupled with complete equipment and spacious and bright classrooms, which made Shen Honglie and all the officers behind him happy.

After reading it, Shen Honglie said to Su Tong with satisfaction: "Chief Su, I originally thought that the school was newly built, and the conditions would definitely not be too good, but when I saw it today, it was a big surprise for the lowly position. With this condition, there is faith in the lowly office

The heart runs the school well. ”

Su Tong nodded and said, "That's good, I'll hand over the Naval Submarine School over there in Vladivostok to Fu Gong to take care of, and I'll hand over the Naval School here to you." I gave him a mission, and I will also give you a mission here, I will say the ugly things in front today, I will only give you one year, and a year later, if you can't train enough qualified surface ship officers and sailors, resulting in a situation where we have warships but no one drives them, I will punish you heavily."

As soon as Su Tong said this, Shen Honglie and the officers behind him immediately stood solemnly, Shen Honglie put away the smile on his face, and assured with a serious expression: "Please rest assured, sir, if there is a situation where there is a warship but no one drives it, I, Shen Honglie, will personally go to see you with my head open." ”

"Well, I hope you can do that." Su Tong bowed his head and said: "In two days, two heavy cruisers and four light cruisers will be sent from the United States, I originally asked Fu Gong to bring people to accept them, but their manpower may be insufficient, you people go and help." Along with the warship are engineers and naval instructors from American shipyards, and you must cooperate with the work of good people, understand? ”

"It's to guarantee the completion of the task" Shen Honglie and the officers couldn't hide the excitement in their hearts, and raised their hands in salute.

After the First Sino-Japanese Naval Battle, there were no large surface ships in China, so when Shen Honglie and the others heard that they could accept two heavy cruisers and four light cruisers, the excitement in their hearts can be imagined.

Looking at Shen Honglie, they were excited

Su Tong smiled lightly, "Okay, don't get excited, no matter how good those things are, they are also made by Americans." We must also have our own ambition, and in the future, we will drive our own warships on the sea, and that will be majestic. To this end, we also need to build our own shipyards and build our own warships. ”

Shen Honglie was also fascinated after hearing this, and said with emotion, "If I can drive the warship built by our country itself on the sea, I, Shen Honglie, will have no regrets even if I die." ”

Su Tong patted him on the shoulder and said solemnly, "Brother Chengzhang, don't worry, there will be such a day, I promise."

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