Chapter 333: The battleship enters service

"Tanks and other weapons, although the performance is not very reliable, but with the maturity of technology, it will not be long before they can be used in actual combat. The Janissaries, as the most elite unit in the army, will give priority to equipping tanks. After equipping, the Praetorian Guard must attribute the performance of the weapon, and try its best to form a set of effective tactics! Wang Yuze said.

"Yes, Your Majesty!" Janissary Commander Dong Hanfei replied. As the strongest army, the Praetorian Guard is the priority to equip with every new weapon. The duty of the Praetorian Guard is also to test the performance of these weapons, and at the same time, to sum up a set of suitable tactics that will be convenient for the promotion of the whole army in the future, which is very helpful in improving the combat effectiveness of the Chinese Army.

"I know, there's a two-ton truck already in the car factory. This kind of truck is fully capable of gathering with the infantry, using a large number of trucks to transport soldiers, equipment and supplies, and achieve rapid mobility. In this way, the combat effectiveness of the troops can be multiplied. Coupled with the application of advanced weapons such as tanks, there will undoubtedly be a military revolution. I hope that the Praetorian Guard will be able to charge and discover the role of these technical equipment, and summarize a set of effective tactics as much as possible! Wang Yuze said.

Wang Yuze's point of view is bright in everyone's eyes. The previous infantry, when fighting, relied entirely on two legs to maneuver. If trucks could be used instead of legs, there would be no doubt that the efficiency of the new army would be greatly improved, and the soldiers would also be able to save their bodies. As soon as you reach your destination, you'll be able to fight immediately. In addition, the emergence of tanks and more offensive weapons, if effective coordination can be formed, it will undoubtedly greatly enhance the combat strength of the Chinese Army.

Motorized troops, such troops. The march was transported entirely by trucks, and only when it was time for combat did the infantry begin to assault. In this way, the combat effectiveness can be effectively improved. Wang Yuze hoped that the Praetorian Guard would adopt a large number of trucks and become the world's first motorized unit. Of course, if a Praetorian Guard of more than 100,000 people were to use trucks, it would have to be several thousand. For the already insufficient military spending, it seems to be even more stretched.

"So be it! The 1st Regiment of the 1st Division of the Praetorian Guard Army was used as the actual unit, and after summarizing the effective tactics of travel, it was then promoted to the whole army. Wang Yuze said. A regiment of more than 4,000 people, more than 200 trucks is enough. Coupled with the equipped tanks and other weapons, the military expenditure is estimated to be about the same as that of an ordinary infantry division. However, the combat power is definitely more than that of an ordinary infantry division. Such a small amount of military spending is still affordable. It's just that none of these troops are preparing for the upcoming war. At most, the effect will be tested on the battlefield. When the technology matures, it will really show its edge in the later world wars.

"Yes, Your Majesty! I'll focus on the training of the first regiment! Lieutenant General Dong Hanfei replied.

Wang Yuze and the others stayed in the barracks for a full day, proposing a lot of proposals for this real army, and did not return to Beijing until the evening. Wang Yuze also attaches great importance to this unit. Whether or not China can win a land war in the future will depend to a large extent on mechanized troops and motorized troops. Of course, the current Chinese Army, the transformation of mules and horses has not yet been fully realized, and it will take a lot of time and money to realize mechanization and motorization.

When returning to Beijing, Wang Yuze and Xiong Wu sat in a car, and in front of them sat the driver who was driving and Wu Hao, Wang Yuze's new chief of guard.

"Your Majesty, come out, you are very serious about this real yàn troops. This should be the direction of our army's development in the future, right? Xiong Wu said.

"Yes, Chief of Staff! This is just the first step. Tanks and armored vehicles will become sharp weapons for the army's offensive in the future. Of course, the performance of the tank definitely needs to be improved, and this is definitely not going to work now. Armoured vehicles are also combat vehicles, wrapped in iron sheets, which can withstand close fire from heavy machine guns. With such an army, in conjunction with the tank attack, it played the role of tearing apart the enemy's defenses. Cooperate with the infantry in the car to expand the results of the battle and break through the enemy's defense line in one fell swoop. This is only the most superficial application. At a higher level, the infantry transported by a large number of tanks, armored vehicles and trucks is used to constantly break through the enemy's defensive line, and then encircle it in a roundabout way, and after the infantry behind it catches up, it breaks forward and repeats itself to completely divide the enemy forces into an encirclement and destroy them one by one. This kind of tactic is the mainstream tactic for a long time to come. Now, because the technology is not enough, we can only do it first. Once a qiē is ready, it is time for our army to gallop across the continent! Wang Yuze said.

Xiong Wu nodded, and after listening to what Wang Yuze said, he couldn't help but feel a little enthusiastic. Although it was different from the tactics he had learned and was familiar with, he knew that the tactics proposed by Wang Yuze were undoubtedly more effective. If the Chinese Army can form such combat effectiveness, it may be able to surpass Germany and become the world's largest army just around the corner. The army consisting of tanks and armored vehicles, the navy consisting of battleships and aircraft carriers, and a large number of air forces. This will undoubtedly enable China's military strength to achieve a significant leap, far surpassing that of other countries. With the rise of empires, the revival of nations is no longer a dream.

"Unfortunately, this is just an idea, and it will take a lot of time for us to achieve it. Moreover, now our main focus must be on the imminent outbreak of war. According to the latest information, the battleships "Ryuchamp" and "Hizen" ordered by the Japanese in the United States are about to complete sea trials. The soldiers sent by Japan to receive the battleships have also arrived. When the time comes, they will depart for England. Once they return, it's time for us to have a decisive battle with them. Our war with Japan will break out first. It is estimated that the other countries of the Pacific Alliance will also declare war on us one after another. It's just that because of the willingness of the north to be covered with ice and snow, the outbreak of land war may not wait until after the arrival of spring. During this time, we need to continue to strengthen our preparations! Wang Yuze said.

"The army and navy are ready. The Shenzhou' will be able to enter service in half a month. At that time, the home fleet will hold an inauguration ceremony in the North Sea Harbor. Commander Deng wants to invite you to participate! Xiong Wu said.

"We'll talk about it then!" Wang Yuze shook his head. After returning from a private visit to Northeast Weifu, he felt a little tired. Not just physically, but also mentally. A huge empire is in a stage of rapid development, and at the same time there are so many problems and enemies, which makes Wang Yuze feel very tired.

"Your Majesty, you still have to pay more attention to rest. However, there is something you're interested in at the Beihai shipyard, so if you have time, you might as well give it a trip! Xiong Wu said.

"Oh? What is it? Wang Yuze was a little curious.

"Didn't you promise Wei Kun that kid last year that you would knight him after he designed a submarine that could be used in actual combat? According to the report from the North Sea Shipyard, the new submarine has been designed and a prototype has been built! Xiong Wu said.

"That's really the time to go!" Wang Yuze said. Submarines, this underwater killer, have great power when it comes to dealing with the warships of the Empire. In particular, the wolf pack tactics of later generations of Germany, with a few or more submarines lying in ambush near the fairway, hunting and killing Imperial warships or merchant ships, would have a huge effect. The current Chinese Navy cannot be compared with such a powerful country as Britain in terms of surface ships. Even the 'Zhonghua-class' battleships, and even the 'Qin-class' battleships entered service, it still seemed a little unqualified to confront the British Navy. If there were a large number of submarines to match, perhaps the effect would not be the same. Maybe it will really turn the tide of the war at that time.

On 25 July, Wang Yuze came to the Beihai Shipyard, where Zhang Cheng, Minister of the Navy, Admiral Deng Shichang, commander of the Home Fleet, Rear Admiral Li Haitao, chief of staff, Wu Dezhang, director of naval equipment, and Wei Han, director of shipbuilding, attended the commissioning ceremony of the 'Shenzhou'. The "Shenzhou" is the fourth ship of the "Zhonghua-class" battleships, and all the "Zhonghua-class" battleships are in service, which will make the original weakened local fleet once again gain a huge increase. In this case, the warships of the home fleet will include four 'Zhonghua-class' battleships, eight 'Beijing-class' heavy cruisers, four 'Chengdu-class' heavy cruisers, sixteen 'Tianshui-class' light cruisers, six 'Leshan-class' light cruisers, and 30 new-style destroyers. Such combat power is enough to destroy the Japanese Navy. The home fleet is also full of confidence in the next war that may break out at any time. Even though the enemy was likely to include the British Navy in addition to the Japanese Navy, they were not at all timid.

At the commissioning ceremony of the 'Shenzhou', Wang Yuze delivered a speech, asking the officers and men of the navy to strengthen training, improve combat effectiveness, and be ready to deal with possible wars and win victory for the empire.

After the commissioning ceremony of the 'Shenzhou', Wang Yuze did not rest, and immediately asked Wei Han to take him to the sample boat of the submarine. Compared with the battleship 'Shenzhou', his main purpose is obviously a submarine. He already knows very well the performance of the 'Zhonghua-class' battleships, and it is difficult to say whether the shipyard's submarines can meet his requirements.

On the specially built submarine dock, Wang Yuze finally arrived at the submarine moored on the pier and submerged in the water. Compared with the 'Jiaolong' that arrived last year, this submarine is obviously larger.

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