Before Ouyang Yun crossed, China used to firmly guard the maritime country by virtue of submarines. However, what makes the Chinese people extremely bitter is that because of the limitations of the submarine itself, China has never been able to enter the deep blue, and therefore cannot protect the rights that should belong to it.

Aircraft carriers, aircraft carriers, only aircraft carriers can enter the deep blue, and only aircraft carriers can ensure that the dragon in the east soars into the sky, and will never be afraid of the provocation of any rogue small country. With the strength of the Xuebing Army at that time, it was actually suspected of being too hasty to build an aircraft carrier fleet, however, it was precisely under the impetus of this complex that Ouyang Yun resolutely did it. A miracle really happened, China could really have an aircraft carrier before the end of World War II, but, just as the aircraft carrier was about to be built, the trouble came - the Japanese actually stepped in sideways, and the Japanese, who have a strong battleship complex, actually started the idea of aircraft carriers, and if this is really a change in their strategic thinking? So, what should China do if it learns from the army?

Ouyang Yun naturally thought of submarines. Although submarines cannot set foot in the deep blue, they are cheap and beautiful for coastal defense. Moreover, in the current situation where most countries in the world do not pay attention to it, the superiority of the submarine technology of the academy will inevitably be magnified.

After the war game was over, Ouyang Yun decided to set up a submarine combat command, and he called Chen Ce, first introduced him to the process and results of the war game deduction, and then proposed that he be the commander of the command. "The matter of the aircraft carrier, I can only try my best to fight for it. This matter has too strong a political flavor for us to take the initiative. Regardless of the final result, the construction of submarines and the training of submarine forces cannot be put on hold. Sooner or later, the Japanese will pay attention to our development in Hainan, and at that time, there will definitely be a naval battle to be fought. Lao Chen, when that time comes, it's up to you! ”

The professional requirements of the navy are too high, but this is Ouyang Yun's weakness, if the Japanese really want to attack Hainan, the focus of the war must be on the sea, at that time, the commander of the student army can only be Chen Ce.

Chen Ce did not refuse, he said: "The commander-in-chief is polite, this is where the humble function lies, and it is of course incumbent on Ce. Commander-in-chief, rest assured, although we are not yet able to compete with the Japanese in the far seas, in the near sea, with the help of shore-based batteries, the Japanese will not be able to please them. Well, you are right about the submarine strategy, which is inexpensive and survivable compared to aircraft carriers and large warships, which is exactly right for our development. However, another problem is that the Ming class is no longer enough to deal with big guys like aircraft carriers and battleships. Commander-in-chief, you said that you want to develop large submarines, but when will I see it, I am already 47 years old this year. ”

The submarines currently being built by the Cadet Corps are Ming-class with a displacement of just over 600 tons. This kind of submarine is enough to deal with ships below 10,000 tons, but it is too slender to deal with big guys of 10,000 tons or even tens of thousands of tons. Let's talk about battleships first, because their armor protection level is the highest of all ships, so if you want to attack such a big guy with a turtle shell, you must use large-caliber torpedoes. As for the aircraft carrier, the torpedoes that the Ming class is now equipped with can sink it, but the aircraft carrier is a far-sea ship, and it does not need to be too close to the target to launch an attack, which puts forward requirements for the range of the submarine.

The biggest threat of submarines to enemy ships is their latent and assault nature, and in order to achieve this, the range of submarines is crucial.

In the above summary, the young navy of the cadet army wants to fight against the Japanese navy with battleships and aircraft carriers, and the Ming-class submarines can no longer keep up with the situation.

The development of large submarines has been put on the agenda by Ouyang Yun. In fact, if it weren't for the fact that submarine builders need to have a training process, Ouyang Yun, no, it should be Hou Debang now, and Hou Debang can completely provide the construction drawings and techniques of large submarines.

Ouyang Yun smiled, he looked at Chen Ce and said, "At the age of 47, you have just entered the ranks of middle age, don't worry." It won't be long before you have a large submarine. Well, the mini-submarine is the Ming class, and next, let's build a few thousand-ton or so ones, let's name them the Yuan class. Those above 2,000 tons are called Song class. Lao Chen, here I assure you that by the end of next year at the latest, we will complete the installation and commissioning of the first Song-class. Lao Chen? ”

"Huh?"

"Although submarines will be our main direction of development, we will not give up on aircraft carriers. Although there is a little problem with St. George' at the moment, I will definitely find a way to solve it. Therefore, please do not leave the relevant issue of aircraft carrier fleet personnel training. ”

The reconstruction of the aircraft carrier, as well as the training of relevant personnel, was carried out simultaneously. Among them, the training of personnel was divided into two parts, one was led by Gu Lianyun in the United States, with the help of Wallace, and the training was helped by retired US naval officers. There are two main sources of personnel, one is to select and send the student army from China, and the other is to recruit from the local Chinese and overseas Chinese. The other part is under the sole responsibility of Chen Ce, who is directly selected from the officers and men of the active navy and air force, and conducts theoretical and simulated actual combat training according to the training outline provided by Ouyang Yun.

Chen Ce nodded and said, "Commander-in-chief, please rest assured, there will be absolutely no problems on my side." ”

Ouyang Yun and Chen Ce were continuing to talk about other issues in the navy, when suddenly, Pan Meiren knocked on the door and walked in. She first greeted Chen Ce with a smile and asked, "Didn't bother you, did you?" ”

Chen Ce stood up and said with a smile: "No, no, we're almost done talking." ”

Ouyang Yun asked directly: "Something?" ”

"Miss Takahashi of the Anti-War Alliance wants to see you, she is very insistent, I have no choice but to come in and report."

Ouyang Yun frowned slightly, stood up and looked at his watch, and then said: "I am going to the US Consulate General in twenty minutes, you go and tell Takahashi, I can only give her ten minutes, you ask her if it is enough, if it is not enough, you can only next time." After speaking, he turned to Chen Ce: "Lao Chen, that's it, I'll take care of the aircraft carrier's affairs, and you will have to worry about the rest." ”

Chen Ce nodded and saluted him and Pan Meiren: "Commander-in-chief, then I will be in good faith!" Secretary Pan, see you again! ”

Ouyang Yun and Pan Meiren returned the military salute: "See you again." Ouyang Yun said to Pan Meiren again: "Meiren, you can help me send Lao Chen." By the way, ask Takahashi. ”

"It's good."

Not long after Pan Meiren and Chen Ce walked out, Gao Qiao walked in under the leadership of You Xiaolian and Bian Jingdao.

After Madang's victory, Ouyang Yun originally wanted to arrange for Bian Jingdao to go to Wolf's Tooth, but because Liu Kui was ordered to go to Fujian, he proposed to let Bian Jingdao temporarily take his position, so the latter has now become Ouyang Yun's personal guard.