In late August, Deng Zixuan personally presided over a naval operations meeting of the Ministry of National Defense, which was attended by Fan Tao, commander of the Navy and concurrently commander of the Pacific Fleet, Liu Buzhan, deputy commander, and commander of the Offshore Fleet. Present at the meeting as observers were Chen Jintang, commander of the National Defense Forces, Pei Gejin, chief of staff, Wang Xiaoer, minister of logistics, and Wan Chuan, director of the Central Intelligence Agency. This naval operations meeting will officially open the curtain on the Chinese Navy's galloping across the ocean.

Deng Zixuan looked around at the crowd: "Ladies and gentlemen, with the progress of the war, we have won victory after victory in local operations on land, and the initiative in the war has been firmly grasped in our hands, and the achievements are gratifying and worthy of our pride and pride." However, for a long time, we have been on the defensive in the vast ocean, and in the face of the powerful Western fleet, we can only make small fights, and this passive situation has a profound impact on the overall strategy, and this is a reality that we have to face. ”

"In recent years, with the rapid development of all arms of the navy and the accumulation of experience in naval warfare, we have developed in difficulties and have the ability to break out large-scale naval battles with the coalition fleet. Deng Zixuan's words were sonorous and powerful, very infectious, and warm applause broke out below, and everyone's faces were full of excitement.

Deng Zixuan continued: "Don't get carried away with joy, now we can compete with the coalition fleet and launch a comprehensive attack on the coalition fleet on our behalf, so we can only concentrate our superior forces and gradually encroach on the coalition fleet." Since taking the treasure island of Taiwan, we have broken the blockade of the first island chain of the coalition forces. tore the front of the coalition's naval defense and put the Imperial Navy in a very powerful position. But it's important to keep a clear head that the coalition fleet is still very strong. We are developing, and the enemy is also developing, so we must not be complacent. ”

The indoor temperature was very high, Deng Zixuan's forehead was sweating, he took out a handkerchief and wiped it, took a sip of tea and said: "The strength of the coalition fleet does not mean that our young navy does not dare to take the initiative to attack. Since June. The submarines of the coalition fleet frequently harassed our cargo ships in the coastal waters, causing a large number of our cargo ships to sink. For more than two months, we have endured it and not made a mistake, just to create some kind of illusion for the enemy. So far. The coalition forces didn't know that I had attack submarines, so we had the minimum conditions to take the initiative. ”

"At the moment, I am the Zhonghua, Shenzhou, and Fuzhou. Shanghai, Harbin and Beijing battleships launched at the beginning of the year. and the capture of capital ships such as enemy ship reorganization. We now have 10 large capital warships, and at present, our Mawei Shipyard, Shanghai Shipyard, Qingdao Shipyard, Tianjin Shipyard, and Lushun Shipyard are all stepping up the manufacture of large warships, and two large capital warships will be launched every year in the future. We initially have the ability to take the initiative to launch an attack on the coalition fleet. ”

Deng Zixuan continued: "In order to cooperate with the large warships, we have refined the battleships. A displacement of less than 1,000 tons is collectively referred to as a gunboat, 1,000 to 2,000 tons are collectively referred to as frigates, 2,000 to 5,000 tons are collectively referred to as destroyers, 5,000 to 10,000 tons are collectively referred to as battleships, and more than 10,000 tons are called cruisers. At present, we do not have warships of more than 10,000 tons, so don't worry, next year our 10,000-ton cruiser will be launched. "Everyone couldn't help but be enthusiastic when they heard it.

"This year we launched two battleships of 8,000 tons, in addition we launched 30 gunboats, 12 frigates, 4 destroyers, 10 minesweepers. On the basis of last year, we launched six attack submarines in the first half of the year, and in addition to the total of 12 attack submarines produced last year, we formed a submarine group. In addition, we have converted 10 freighters to form a supply fleet. Let me tell you the good news, recently we have launched another 2,000-ton, fully equipped hospital ship, do not underestimate the hospital ship, in a naval battle, the wounded can be treated in time more than anything else. ”

"When it comes to this issue, I want to focus on a few words, what is the most important thing in Shijie today, and the most important talent. We can build a battleship without it, but the personnel are seriously damaged in battle, and it is not a day's work. At present, Western countries do not pay enough attention to this issue. Rescuing the wounded in a timely manner will quickly form a new fighting force, and we will allow the coalition forces to collapse due to the fact that they are unable to effectively replenish the battle-damaged personnel due to battle damage. Remember that in future naval battles, it is not about damaging enemy warships, but about sinking or capturing enemy warships, in a word, it will be a huge consumption of allied battle-damaged personnel, and the tremendous role of hospital ships must not be underestimated in this regard. ”

Deng Zixuan said: "The biggest bottleneck in maritime warfare is the problem of communication, when we discover the enemy, we need to transmit messages back and forth between warships, which not only consumes a lot of time, but also delays fighters. Therefore, radio communication will first be applied to the military field, and the principle of wireless communication is similar to that of wired telegraphy, which also uses signal propagation, and there is no need to elaborate on its principle here. At present, our scientific research institutions are stepping up research and development, and it is expected that there will be results next year. ”

"According to the CIA, our adversaries are also stepping up the development of radio communications, and our enemies are equally aware of the importance of communications for battlefield command. It should be remembered that with the help of radio communications, the concealment of future operations was elevated to an important position, and at the same time, new modes of operations were created. I have already ordered the General Staff to start studying the combat mode after the wireless communications jishu is equipped with combat units in advance, so as to take precautions in advance. ”

"There are too many things to say, but to get back to the point, this Admiralty's operational meeting is mainly to study the operational jihua of the attack on the Pacific Detachment of the Philippine Coalition Fleet. We have made a lot of preparations in the early stage, and now I ask Fan Tao to explain the situation of both the enemy and us. Fan Tao stood up and saluted a military salute, then walked to the map and said: "I will first explain the situation of the Imperial Pacific Fleet, the new gunboats, destroyers, frigates, submarine fleets including supply ships and medical ships launched this year, all joined the Pacific Fleet, and the current Pacific Fleet is headed by 10 large capital warships, forming a sea combat liliang, with a total of 150 warships of all kinds. ”

"At present, the battleship Harbin and the battleship Beijing are installing sonar systems at Mawei Military Port. The other 8 battleships were already secretly concentrated in the port of Kaohsiung. According to the planned operation, we will dispatch 8 battleships to form a task force to take the initiative to attack and lure the enemy's Philippine detachment to a decisive battle. Strive to eat the Philippine detachment in the South China Sea. How to eat the Philippine detachment, the bait is the most critical. At that time, a decoy fleet consisting of the battleship Shanghai and the battleship Rise will form a decoy fleet to attract the attention of the enemy, and the other 6 main battleships will be ambushed on Hainan Island. The initial choice of the battlefield was in the lagoon near the western side of the Philippines. ”、

Fan Tao paused and continued: "According to the reconnaissance of the submarine, we have a preliminary grasp of the situation of the enemy's Philippine detachment. Since we inflicted heavy losses on the Taiwan detachment, the Pacific Fleet of the coalition forces has undergone large-scale adjustments. The new warships of the coalition forces have entered the Pacific Fleet sequence one after another. According to submarine reconnaissance, we learned that the enemy Philippine detachment had 12 large battleships, of which 2 battleships were located in the eastern port of the Philippines, and all 10 battleships were located in the Manila military port. ”

"The enemy's Philippine detachment has a total of 102 warships of various types. The new flagship battleship HMS Queen. The displacement was 6500 tons, and the main guns were 305 mm in the front and rear. The new battleship of the Sunset, with a displacement of 6,500 tons and a British-made war, has 305 mm front and rear main guns. USS Liberty has an American-made displacement of 6,500 tons and a front and rear main gun of 305 mm. USS America battleship with a displacement of 6200 tons and 305 mm front and rear guns. The battleship USS Battle, built in England, has a displacement of 5500 tons. Front and rear main guns 250 mm. ”

He Meng continued: "The battleship Tempest was built in Britain and has a displacement of 5,500 tons. Front and rear main guns 250 mm. The battleship Los Angeles was built in the United States with a displacement of 5,500 tons and 250 mm front and rear main guns, and the battleship Philadelphia was built in the United States with a displacement of 5,500 tons and 250 mm front and rear main guns. The battleship France, built in France, with a displacement of 5,200 tons, with 250 mm front and rear guns, and the battleship Tulip, made in the Netherlands, with a displacement of 4,800 tons, and 250 mm front and rear guns. The battleship Matador was built in Spain with a displacement of 4,500 tons and 250 mm front and rear main guns, and the battleship Warrior was built in Portugal with a displacement of 4,500 tons and 250 mm front and rear main guns. ”

He Meng explained the situation of the enemy's main battleships in one breath, and Zuihou He Meng said: "At present, the enemy battleship Liberty and the battleship Tempest are located in the eastern port of the Philippines, and the other main battleships are all concentrated in the Manila military port. Below, Deputy Commander Liu Buzhan continued to introduce the situation of the enemy warships. Liu Buzhan stood up, walked to the map and picked up the baton. The military meeting lasted a whole day and did not end until the evening.

Zuihou Deng Zixuan said: "Everyone, the enemy is still strong, and what we have learned is only the tip of the iceberg. As for what the main fleet of the coalition forces in the Pacific looks like, I am afraid it will be even more terrifying, if we defeat the Philippine Pacific detachment of the coalition forces, we will seize the initiative on the battlefield. In addition, if we defeat the Philippine detachment, the entire South China Sea will become our inland sea, and at that time, we will effectively support the Lanfang operation. According to our analysis, after eating the Philippine detachment, the French will not be able to gain a foothold in Annam, and we can occupy Annam without firing a single shot. ”

Deng Zixuan said excitedly: "After the occupation of Annam, our Burmese Front will march from the Indochina Peninsula to the Malay Peninsula without any consideration, as long as we capture the strategic waterway of the Strait of Malacca, it will pose a threat to the entire Pacific Fleet, and the supply lines of the coalition forces can only be transported through the vast Pacific Ocean, which is the goal I want to achieve." In addition, if the coalition forces are to defend the Strait of Malacca, they will inevitably mobilize their main fleets to create the conditions for us to launch an attack on the Japanese mainland in the next stage. Don't underestimate this action of plotting the Philippine squadron, its impact on the entire war situation will be a major decision to change the pattern of the ocean, and its significance is immeasurable, and you must recognize this clearly. ”

In the evening at Deng Zixuan's official residence, the family was very lively. Deng Zixuan smiled after listening to Wan'er and Fan Tao's narration: "Xia Zi went to Mawei Military Port for an internship, and I thought about what was going on. Wan'er, since you have taken care of everything, you will be responsible for it to the end, it seems that you have to go to Hangzhou. Wan'er smiled: "Tomorrow I will leave for Hangzhou to settle the marriage." "Mistress, I'll go with you too!" He Meng's wife, Deng Shuang, shouted loudly.

Wan'er smiled: "Deng Shuang, of course you go, not only you, Xia Zi's second mother Xiaohong also goes, Deng Hua also goes, and our mother's lineup must also be able to handle it." And they all laughed. (To be continued......)

PS: The Imperial Navy marched to the curtain of the ocean.