Shen Honglie knew very well that Zhang Tinglan was a staunch aircraft carrier faction, but the development of the navy was a money-burning project after all, and if he did not show his real ability, it would be difficult to persuade the cabinet to invest money.

Everyone knows very well that Wang Yongjiang, the prime minister, is much stronger than Tang Shaoyi, and if Zhang Tinglan doesn't have enough reasons, don't even think about Wang Yongjiang's level. Therefore, the entire navy is full of strength and must show its skills today.

Chen Jiliang personally called the pilot Wang Weiguo over and said to him solemnly: "Raising troops for a thousand days is used for a while, in front of the vice president and Minister Yang, you must fight for me to save face." Whether our navy can get more military spending is up to you! ”

"Captain, don't worry, I know it."

Wang Weiguo said with confidence that he has been in contact with airplanes for four or five years, and from the first time he saw the photos of airplanes in newspapers, he was immediately fascinated, and it was wonderful that people could fly in the sky like birds.

From the first glance, Wang Weiguo felt as if he had found his true calling, and the teenager from this small town came to Mukden alone, and could only do odd jobs in the factory for the first two months. In addition to eating, the accumulated wages are to buy some information, pictures, and models about airplanes.

He didn't know much to read, but when he saw things about airplanes, he was very perceptive, as if he was blessed with the soul and could understand everything. While participating in an air show, he volunteered for the flying club, and since then he has been officially introduced to airplanes.

He spent most of his time in the flying club for more than half a year, and during this time, he received guidance from many pilots and flew several times himself. The head of the club was shocked when he saw him flying a plane for the first time. I thought it was an old bird, but when he came down, after a little conversation, the person in charge was surprised to find that this young man had an abnormal feeling for flying.

Talent plays a very important role for a pilot, and the person in charge decided to cultivate Wang Weiguo well. In view of his weak cultural foundation, he was specially strengthened in his tutoring, and he was also taken to get acquainted with a few pilots who had really participated in battles, and he was free in peacetime. Just go to the aviation school and listen to some lessons.

After more than half a year, Wang Weiguo was admitted to Fengtian Aviation School with the first place and became the best student of that class. By the time the naval aviation was formed, a large number of the best pilots, including Wang Weiguo, were transferred to the navy.

Wang Weiguo still remembers it clearly. He was the second to fly a plane and take off from an aircraft carrier. It's an indescribable feeling. It can be said that the moment he flew up, he clearly felt that this was the model of future naval warfare, so that those cannon giants would be hell. No matter how large and mighty a battleship is, it is no match for an aircraft carrier that looks harmless to humans and animals.

Over the course of the next year, they trained intensively. More and more people are learning to take off and land on aircraft carriers. Like a giant dragon, the Mukden gradually grew scales and claws, and became hideous.

But in the process, it was also bloody. Three pilots died while training for various programs, and the first pilot to take off from an aircraft carrier was also killed. As a pioneer of the times, sacrifice seemed inevitable, as long as it was worth it.

The engines of the Type 14 dive bomber roared, and a powerful force pushed the plane to quickly glide on the deck, and in the blink of an eye, it reached the end of the deck. Wang Weiguo pulled suddenly, and the aerodynamic performance made the plane easily fly into the sky, like a sharp sword, climbing rapidly, until it reached an altitude of about three thousand meters, and then flew towards the predetermined target.

Zhang Tinglan and Yang Yuting both stood in the command center located on the island of the ship, watching the plane rise into the air with binoculars. At the moment of takeoff, Zhang Tinglan suddenly felt that his eyes were a little sour, and with such a simple light jump, it represented an ancient nation that had finally embarked on the road of embracing the ocean.

Yang Yuting was also in a circle, and he smiled self-deprecatingly: "Clumsy words, if others see that our eye sockets are so shallow, I'm afraid there will be jokes." ”

"Jokes are jokes, the road is blue, today, we have finally gotten rid of the fate of being bullied, with this thing, we will bully others in the future!"

While Zhang Tinglan was chatting, Wang Weiguo had already piloted the plane to the sky above the intended target, and he controlled the plane, quickly diving, and at the same time opening the speed brake.

Like an eagle falling from the sky, the fighter rushed towards the target ship below at an almost vertical angle. This is how powerful dive bombers are, after all, in this day and age, there are no precision attack weapons at all. Bombing basically depends on the number of piles, in addition to the pilot's skill, there must be enough luck.

If you use horizontal bombers to attack warships on the sea, it is basically the same as buying a lottery ticket to win the lottery. Dive bombers, on the other hand, provide great accuracy, attacking almost vertically, without taking into account the speed of the bomb itself.

Wang Weiguo piloted the plane, quickly rushed to less than 1,000 meters, 900 meters, 800 meters, and finally reached the limit altitude of training.

The 450-kilogram bomb was like a straight sword, falling towards the target ship below, and with a bang, the bomb landed right on the port side of the target ship, and with a violent explosion, the old mail ship was quickly blown into two pieces and sank into the sea.

Wang Weiguo piloted the plane, easily returned to the sky above the aircraft carrier, and landed safely. Zhang Tinglan happily handed over Wang Weiguo to the command.

"Captain Chen has already introduced you, you are very good." Saying that, Zhang Tinglan took a medal from the hand of the secretary next to him and hung it on Wang Weiguo's chest with his own hands.

"This is the first Navy Gold Star Medal awarded to individuals who have made an important contribution to the development of the Navy. I hope you can make persistent efforts in the future, not only to practice your own skills, but also to give more comrades-in-arms, you are a team, only cooperation, in order to dominate the ocean, defeat strong opponents. ”

Wang Weiguo didn't expect to get a medal. You must know that Zhang Tinglan is quite stingy about the medal, there is no special meritorious service, don't think about it at all, many generals can't easily get a piece.

Of course, the reason why it is difficult to obtain is also related to the power of the medal representative, according to the regulations, soldiers with medals enjoy free education for their children and special government allowances. After being discharged from the army, priority should be given to solving the problem of employment. After the age of 50, the government will pay a pension twice the average local salary, and medical care will be free of charge. If you are interested in politics, you can be given priority to all levels of government.

All in one, if you get a medal. Basically, it's worry-free for the whole family, and everywhere you go. Face anyone. all have the right of priority.

Wang Weiguo was naturally very excited to get one, but he suddenly said: "Vice President, can this medal be given to Shi Kai?" ”

"Weishenme wants to get out?"

"Report to the Vice President, he was the first pilot to take off from an aircraft carrier, but already. Already killed! ”

When Zhang Tinglan heard this, he nodded, then looked at Shen Honglie again and asked, "Commander Shen." In the process of rebuilding the Mackensen, 18 workers and technicians died on the job, and 3 pilots died in the line of duty, and these heroes must not be forgotten. In the 203 Heights of Lushun at the beginning, the Monument to the Navy Officers was built, and everyone who gave their lives for the strength of the country will be immortalized! ”

Zhang Tinglan's words made these admirals extremely excited, and some even burst into tears of excitement, and those deceased heroes could finally be comforted.

After looking at dive bombers, there is another type of aircraft on the warship, that is, torpedo attack aircraft. However, due to the Jishu problem, the monoplane torpedo machine has not yet been developed, and the biplane can only be used temporarily, which can carry 760 kg of torpedoes.

Although the speed of the biplane is relatively slow, if it can use fighter jets to attract the attention of the other side, and then carry out ultra-low-altitude penetration, it will still have lethal force against large warships, and the troops are stepping up their drills of various tactics.

After Zhang Tinglan saw it all, he was also very satisfied, and after coming down from the aircraft carrier, he called Shen Honglie to the office.

"Chengzhang, let's talk about it, if there is anything needed, I will try my best to solve it."

Shen Honglie had been waiting for this sentence for a long time, so he smiled and said, "Vice President, it's just one word." ”

"Money!" Zhang Tinglan and Yang Yuting said it in unison.

Shen Honglie said with a smile: "That's right, our aircraft carrier formation has already taken shape, among which there are two heavy cruisers, four light cruisers, ten destroyers, six submarines, and only one oil tanker. ”

After Zhang Tinglan heard this, his brows furrowed, this scale is not much worse than the aircraft carrier task force in World War II, but it is only a little worse on oil tankers. The Americans have four or five oil tankers in a task force, and even if the Chinese aircraft carrier formation does not have to cross the ocean, it should have three cruise ships.

"Chengzhang, I will allocate the transfer money to build oil tankers, and it is better to design large supply ships that can provide comprehensive replenishment."

"That's great!" Shen Honglie's eyes lit up, Zhang Tinglan was really generous enough, and he said: "Vice President, there is another problem, that is, carrier-based aircraft, the production of all-metal aircraft is a bit slow now, can you see if you can lean towards the navy and slow down the progress of the air force." ”

As soon as Zhang Tinglan heard this, he glanced at Yang Yuting next to him, and Yang Yuting hurriedly said: "Humble words, I am clear about this piece of aircraft production, since 24 years, we have successively broken through the key to all-metal monoplanes, and we can start mass production." However, the pace of production of aluminum alloys is seriously lagging behind, so the production of aircraft is not fast. ”

"Well, in the final analysis, the industrial foundation is still thin, whether it is to weaken the air force, or to reduce the navy, it is not a good way, I will explain to increase the development speed of electrolytic aluminum plants."

"To develop electrolytic aluminum, it is best to guard the hydropower station, so I propose to set up a factory in Jilin to transport the bauxite needed from Jiangxi."

"The distance is a bit far, and it can only be so now, but we must increase investment in power plants in Jiangxi and strive to keep up with production as soon as possible."

Speaking of this, Zhang Tinglan also sighed: "To be honest, I don't think the war is too far away, and you have to be prepared." ”

Yang Yuting also nodded slightly, according to the original jihua, it was hoped that the first five years of jihua could be successfully completed and lay the foundation for industry, but with the basic reunification of China, the impact on the entire international strategy began to appear.

First of all, Japan has been seriously affected, since the Great Kanto Earthquake, this island country has accelerated the pace of militarism, and almost all of its limited energy has been devoted to the military, which has a very obvious meaning against China. Russia also gradually recovered from the civil war, especially after the implementation of the first five jihua in China, the Soviet Union also decisively took similar measures and began to accelerate industrial construction.

Moreover, China has also had an impact on Western countries such as the United States and the United Kingdom, and these countries have also begun to change their strategies, intentionally or unintentionally restricting China's development, while expanding their support for Japan.

If this trend continues, China's situation will get worse and worse. Zhang Tinglan is certainly reluctant to fight, but sometimes, it is inevitable that the battle will find itself, and all China can do is to seize and strengthen itself.

On the special train from Lushun back to Beijing, Yang Yuting suddenly found Zhang Tinglan, and the two sat silently in the carriage, Yang Yuting took the lead and said: "Humble words, the stronger we are, the greater the pressure around us, and sooner or later there will be conflicts." In my opinion, instead of waiting for trouble, it is better to take the initiative and open a gap first, and at the same time, it is also to deter other parties and make them dare not move. ”

After hearing this, Zhang Tinglan closed her eyes and thought for a long time, and finally nodded!

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The Mahakam River is one of the most important rivers in eastern Borneo and is rich in coal, oil, timber, rattan, rubber and rice along its banks. The large ferry is navigable 96 kilometers to Tianjialong, and the small ferry can sail 400 kilometers to directly transport the materials produced, and the Sammarinda in the estuary delta is an important town in the east of Borneo.

Just over 20 kilometers from Samarinda, Loakulu had changed hands just yesterday, and the more than 300 Dutch colonial soldiers who had been guarding here had all been killed.

Xu Shuzheng led the guerrillas to capture this place, and after years of accumulation and development, the number of core guerrilla soldiers exceeded 3,000, and there were also a large number of militiamen, which already had considerable combat effectiveness.

The raid on Loakulu was actually a rehearsal before the war, Xu Shuzheng looked at the officers of these guerrillas around him, and said to everyone: "The supreme instructions have just come from the country, authorizing us to launch a larger-scale attack, and promising to provide us with a batch of important weapons, but if you want to get these weapons, you must first occupy a port, and Sanmarinda is the most haode choice, after occupying here, we will officially announce the establishment of an independent country, establish the South China Federation, lead the Nanyang Chinese, and obtain independent status." (To be continued......)