Chapter 167: Naval Layout
Tian Youliang, who is in charge of Xu Jiajun's huge intelligence network, is best at memorizing the information sent by the intelligence department. For the Qiantang Navy, these noteworthy captain's information, when he came, he naturally memorized the melons well. In order to make a deep impression on these arrogant naval captains, Tian Youliang deliberately showed off to tell these captains. Their every move was under the supervision of Xu Jiajun's intelligence department.
Looking at the frightened eyes of these captains, Tian Youliang quickly showed a hint of chuckle and said, "Everyone, do you still feel that you are not unjust in losing?" If you think we can talk, shouldn't you invite me to sit down and have a good talk? Perhaps, in the future, we will also become comrades-in-arms and fight side by side!
By the way, I forgot to introduce myself, Tian Youliang, the contemptible Xu Jiajun Intelligence Department, at the level of major general. You must know that I, a major general, can be registered in the national government, and in terms of rank, I am afraid that Captain Deng is the same level as me. My handsome family sent me over to talk to you about the future, which can be regarded as enough to give you face, right? β
The rear admiral-level director of the Intelligence Department of the Xu Jiajun, such a young rear admiral, made the naval captains present a little surprised. But what surprised them even more was how these people didn't show up on their flagship.
Deng Lichang, who got up and beckoned Tian Youliang to sit down, looked at the sea lion special combat members who looked very shocking under the light and said, "Minister Tian, I don't know those brothers outside me?" β
Although he didn't say the latter words, Tian Youliang naturally knew what he meant, and said with a smile: "Don't worry, this Captain Deng, you must know that you can be the commander of my family, and you are ready to use it to build a strong navy elite." Every naval officer and soldier is a treasure, and we don't dare to kill them at will. You can rest assured that they are all resting in safe places now.
As long as we negotiate the terms, I believe that after we leave. You'll be able to see them. As for the brothers who escorted me, they were all a gang of killing gods, and even I had no right to order them to do anything. Because they are our commanders, and they have trained sharp knives with one hand. Speaking of which, you're the first to be lucky enough to see them alive! β
Watching Tian Youliang talk and laugh without a trace, he explained the origin of the sea lion special combat members, these captains who have been working hard in the army for many years naturally know that this should be the elite unit in the Xu family's army. The reason why I have never heard of it is that I am afraid that as Minister Tian said, all the people who fought against these people have become dead. Dead people don't give away secrets!
Hearing the conditions, Deng Lichang knew that there were many captains and officers and men in the fleet. Willing to join Xu Jiajun. The reason why he complained just now was that he felt that Xu Jiajun's frame was too arrogant, and he didn't even send any personnel to negotiate with them at this time. If nothing else, the treatment of officers and men of this navy must be discussed!
Thinking of this, Deng Lichang said happily: "Since Xu Dashuai looks down on these brothers under me. Minister Na Tian might as well tell me what conditions you can give! Actually, I don't want to hide it from Minister Tian, the reason why I just said a few words of complaint. It's nothing more than that Xu Dashuai seems to be a little unattached to the navy.
All the prefectures and counties in Qiantang have been taken by you. My admirals, you didn't do anything. In fact, we also know that it costs too much money to raise the navy, but we can at least play a lot of roles. In recent years, the Qiantang Road has been unimpeded, and our navy has also made great efforts. If we hadn't been patrolling and escorting it often, I'm afraid this shipping would have been banned a long time ago. Minister Tian thinks, is what I said right? β
For Deng Lichang, he bluntly threw out these remarks. Tian Youliang smiled and said, "Captain Deng's words, I can only say that there are right places and wrong places. Then let me talk about this place first, that is, Qiantang Road has been smooth in shipping over the years, and it does have an undeniable relationship with the possession of your navy.
But I would like to ask Captain Deng a question. Is it true that the main job of your navy is to escort those merchant ships? I don't think this is the conclusion that an admiral with the aspirations of a great power navy made about his own fleet, right? Don't you think it's too embarrassing to keep a fleet like yours and only do some escort missions?
In addition, I need to correct one of Captain Deng's opinions, that is, the misunderstanding of my family's marshal. Although I don't often stay by Dashuai's side, when I took over the task of recruiting you this time, Dashuai said a word to me. Longhua has a vast coastline, and without a strong navy, Longhua will never be able to achieve the status of a great power.
Thinking about the current situation of Longhua being bullied in chaos, isn't it because we don't have a strong navy, so that Dongtai Port, Jiangdong Port, and Free Port, which belonged to us in history, have become someone else's territory? Although those countries say that they are good at renting, have you ever seen a tenant who rents something but does not give a cent of rent, and still kicks the owner out of the house?
Why are these three isolated harbor cities on the mainland forcibly leased by them, is it just because they have a navy that we can't resist? Therefore, what I would like to correct Captain Deng is that the marshal has already made a plan for building a strong navy, and it is being implemented. If we are fortunate enough to be comrades-in-arms, then you will see a brand new Longhua navy cruising in the Longhua sea. β
The naval captains present at the time of these words were ashamed and at the same time a little enthusiastic. With the subversion of the dynasty in recent years, the navy, which was proud of the East back then, suddenly became the children raised by their stepmothers. With a salary that is worse than that of the army, and looking at the warship that is regarded as life, it is aging day by day and has no money to repair it.
As time went on, the naval elites, who had unpaid ambitions, gradually became insensitive. In order to survive in this chaotic era, they don't have a sense of belonging, as long as whoever pays for it will mix with you. Now I suddenly heard that there was such a governor who was truly aware of the importance of the navy and was willing to realize their dream of a great navy. How can they not be happy?
Realizing that this is not enough, the youngest governor of Longhua who is often a blockbuster when he appears, is really different from other warlords. Deng Lichang quickly said: "Listen to Minister Tian's meaning, Xu Dashuai has already made arrangements for us?" Can I ask a little more about how he plans to arrange for us? β
Regarding this question, Tian Youliang said unhurriedly: "I used to hear a sentence from the commander, which is called one year of the army, ten years of the air force, and one hundred years of the navy. The time it takes to build a strong navy is often dozens or even hundreds of times that of an army. Therefore, even if the commander has the intention to change the status quo of the Longhua Navy lagging behind other naval powers, it is impossible to change it in a short period of time.
What I can tell you is that when you were still using these old warships as treasures, we were the commander last year. Two 8,000-ton Dreadnought-class battleships have been ordered from the Eagle Kingdom's Royal Navy Factory. This kind of warship is the same model as the main warship of the Eagle Country, but the tonnage is smaller than that of the Eagle Country, but it can also be in the leading position in the East for a short time.
The two warships have been launched and are in the process of sea trials. If the captain here can gain the trust of our commander, perhaps you will be part of the crew that will go to the Eagle Nation to learn and receive these two warships. I believe this news should be good news for you, right? β
The two 8,000-ton battleships are also the same model as the main battleships of the Shijie Naval Power, the Eagle Country. This news was undoubtedly like a depth charge, and it buzzed the minds of the captains of the Navy who had not seen a new warship for many years. Unable to sit still any longer, he stood up and asked about the configuration of this battleship like a stimulant.
Facing the excitement of these naval captains, Tian Youliang raised his hand and continued: "You don't have to be so excited, you must know that we haven't negotiated the conditions yet? Whether you can pass the test of our Xu Jiajun is still a question worth discussing. In addition, I want to tell you that these two warships are just bought by our commander to put on a faΓ§ade.
The real highlight is my Xu Jiajun's shipyard in Jiangdu. I believe many of you are curious, most of the equipment and workers of Nanyang Shipyard went there, right?
What I want to tell you is that as early as when my family commander took Gannan, they were secretly recruited by our people to devote themselves to the research and development of a new type of warship that truly belongs to Longhua. If you know that in the near future, our new 10,000-ton warships produced by Longhua Kingdom will be launched, will you still take these two 8,000-ton warships in your eyes? β
In this time and space, Longhua's shipbuilding industry is still very prosperous. It's just that with the frequent wars, more and more ship berthing production designers have stopped because they have lost their jobs. With the emergence of Xu Bin and the advance layout, he assembled batches of elite ship berth design and manufacturing workers and technicians in Longhua to the Jiangdu area with Haikou City.
In the case of spending a lot of money, while building a small gunboat to accumulate experience, he was holding the new warship that Xu Bin deliberately found in his mind for verification. The first 10,000-ton dreadnought destroyer has been moored in a secret dock in Jiangdu. Just wait for Zuihou's weapons to be hoisted in place, and they can sail to the sea of Longhua for sea trials, all of which are extremely secret. If it weren't for Tian Youliang as the Minister of Intelligence, he wouldn't have known so much at all.
While everyone was still digesting these bombs one after another, a captain who was qualified to participate in this kind of naval captains' meeting was surprised by the news. The excitement he showed was obviously a bit contrived compared to the other captains. What about weishenme again?
Soon Tian Youliang turned his gaze to the captain of the gunboat and said, "Captain Hu, I see that you don't seem to be very happy with this news!" Do you have any doubts about what I said, or do you want to worry you about it? Oh, I forgot that it seems like I should have called you by your real name, Your Excellency Jiro Chigi, right? β
As soon as these words came out, the excited expressions of the captains of the navy present were suddenly separated, and they looked at this colleague who got along day and night like a ghost. Because everyone knows what the name Tian Youliang means! (To be continued......)