In the year 4618 (20) of the Yellow Emperor's era, several major powers announced plans to build large battleships. The naval arms race, which was provoked by Japan, went straight to a high tide in this year. Japan, China, and Britain have all announced the start of construction of huge battleships with 460 (457) mm guns. Although the U.S. imperialists and tyrants could not reach it in technology for a while, they immediately announced the construction of more battleships with 406 mm main guns. France also embarked on an ambitious effort to restore its powerful navy. It can be seen from this that the naval strength of all countries in the world will grow by leaps and bounds in the next few years.

Of course, among these countries, the 'Pangu-class' battleships of the Chinese Empire were a cover-up. In fact, the Pangu-class battleships only existed on design drawings from beginning to end, and were never put into practice. The Chinese Empire did this in order to add fuel to the arms race of various countries and to involve all countries in the construction of battleships with huge ships and cannons.

In fact, the Chinese Empire was methodically developing aircraft carriers. Fighters, dive bombers, and torpedo attack planes that can take off and land on aircraft carriers and conduct combat are all in full swing. And in the Yellow Emperor era 4618 (20) made a breakthrough. Although, from the perspective of future generations, these dive bombers and torpedo attack aircraft are still very rudimentary, and the aviation armor-piercing shells and aviation torpedoes that they can carry are still relatively light in weight and will not pose much of a threat to battleships. However, it is undeniable that with the development of technology. Soon the performance of these dive bombers and torpedo attack aircraft will gradually improve, and eventually they will gradually become the masters of future naval warfare.

From nothing, of course. From low to high, these are things that take time to accumulate. Nothing happens overnight.

It's just that Emperor Wu Haoxuan needs to break the thinking of giant ships and cannons in the minds of the imperial admirals. These generals, they grew up with the rise of the Imperial Navy, and the wars they experienced in the past were also wars of giant ships and cannons. So, it's almost a stereotypical way of thinking. I want to turn their minds around. It's not that easy. This is undoubtedly very unfavorable for the future development of the Imperial Navy. For the Imperial Navy to become a world-class navy, it needs not only the most powerful weaponry. You have to have the most advanced thinking.

In April of the Yellow Emperor era 4619 (21), spring flowers bloomed. The entire land of China, except for Siberia in the north, has entered spring. The whole empire is also like waking up. began to flourish.

"Your Majesty. General Chen arrived. When Emperor Wu Haoxuan was working on documents in his study, Zhao Hu, the chief of the guard, told him.

"Xuan." Wu Haoxuan immediately put the document aside. Obviously, he attaches great importance to this general surnamed Chen.

Soon, a young general wearing a white navy uniform appeared in front of Wu Haoxuan. This young general, although he is only in his thirties, already has a golden general star on his shoulder. From this, it can be seen that he should be regarded as a young Zhuang faction in the Imperial Navy.

"Minister Chen Houfu see Your Majesty." The young general respectfully saluted Wu Haoxuan.

"Hmm. You may be seated, Houfu. Wu Haoxuan said with a pleasant face.

"Thank you, Your Majesty!" After Chen Houfu thanked him. It was done on the chair in front of Wu Haoxuan's bookcase. The whole person's waist is straight, and the military demeanor is vividly expressed. Wu Haoxuan also seemed to be very satisfied with this.

"Houfu! How has the training of the fleet been during this time? Wu Haoxuan asked. He was very concerned about the fleet led by Chen Houfu.

"I would like to inform Your Majesty that the fleet has been intensifying its training for a few days. At present, it is fully capable of mastering the take-off and landing of aircraft carriers and conducting sea attacks. Chen Houfu replied. Chen Houfu was the commander of the Imperial Navy's aircraft carrier test unit.

After the end of the First World War, countries recognized the role of aircraft in warfare. He also began to study the tactics of aircraft in naval warfare. Naturally, aircraft carriers came into being. As early as the First World War, the British converted an aircraft carrier with a coal carrier. However, due to scientific and technological reasons, the development progress of aircraft carriers in various countries is relatively slow. In addition, there is no exact tactic for using aircraft carriers, and the development of aircraft carriers in various countries is still in the process of exploration.

Compared to other countries, the Imperial Navy is undoubtedly much luckier. Although Emperor Wu Haoxuan was not a soldier, he was a military history enthusiast in his previous life, and he knew a little about the tactics of aircraft carriers. Therefore, he summed up all the aircraft carrier tactics he knew and handed them over to the Imperial Navy, making the Imperial Navy far ahead of other countries in the development and application of aircraft carriers. In aircraft carrier operations, sea attacks are mainly carried out by dive bombers and torpedo attack planes. Therefore, the Imperial Navy was developed in this direction from the very beginning in the development of carrier-based aircraft. At a time when all countries were still groping their fleets, the Imperial Navy was already equipped with dive bombers and torpedo attack aircraft that could barely be used in real combat.

Of course, due to technical reasons, when the dive bomber dives and drops the bomb, the angle is still relatively small, the accuracy of the bomb delivery is not guaranteed, and the bomb that can be carried is relatively light. The same is true for torpedo attack aircraft, which are now only able to write about 330-mm light torpedoes. Not even a 450-mm medium torpedo could be carried, let alone a heavier 533-mm heavy torpedo. In naval battles, it is often 533 mm heavy torpedoes that can pose a mortal threat to the enemy's capital ships.

Of course, as for the heavier 610-mm torpedoes, they were still under development in the Reich. Wu Haoxuan asked the Navy Weapons Factory to develop an oxygen torpedo. The spear torpedoes used by the Japanese Navy in another time and space not only have a long range, as high as more than 10 kilometers, but are also very powerful, and often if a capital ship is hit by one, it will lose its combat effectiveness. Even if an important part is hit, it will kill you all at once. Therefore, if the Imperial Navy was able to equip such torpedoes. Then, in the future naval battles, the Imperial Navy will undoubtedly be able to occupy a greater advantage.

"In a week's time, I will lead the senior generals of the Imperial Cabinet and the Navy to observe the training of the aircraft carrier force, can you perform well?" Wu Haoxuan said.

The so-called hearing is false, and seeing is believing. Although, Wu Haoxuan has repeatedly emphasized that the combination of aircraft carriers and carrier-based aircraft is the decisive force in future naval warfare. However, the admirals of the Navy were clearly skeptical about this. If Wu Haoxuan uses his prestige to forcibly promote the development of aircraft carriers, there is certainly no problem with this. However, after all, it is not convincing to everyone. In future naval battles, there may also be problems due to this. Therefore, Wu Haoxuan hoped to let those generals of the navy see the power of the aircraft carrier with their own eyes.

"Your Majesty, we are ready to welcome your review at any time!" Chen Houfu said excitedly.

Aircraft carrier forces have been formed for a long time. However, in the Imperial Navy, it was not taken seriously. If it weren't for the strong support of His Majesty the Emperor, the situation of the aircraft carrier fleet would have been even more difficult. The officers and men of the aircraft carrier fleet also hope to prove their worth one day.

"Well, that's good. When the time comes, I hope that the aircraft carrier fleet will be able to make a blockbuster, so that those guys who sit in the well and watch the sky can see the power of the aircraft carrier with their own eyes. When the time comes, they will no longer cling to the cannons of the giant ship and refuse to let go. "Wu Haoxuan undoubtedly has a lot of information about the performance of the aircraft carrier fleet.

"Yes, Your Majesty. Rest assured, Your Majesty, we will behave well. Chen Houfu said excitedly. Now, he has a feeling that he is dying for his confidant. Since His Majesty the Emperor values them so much, then they can only die with their livers and brains.

"Well, go back and get ready. A week later, it's time to blow everyone away. Wu Haoxuan said.

"Yes, Your Majesty." Chen Houfu got up, saluted, left the imperial study, returned to the fleet, and began to prepare.

Chen Houfu knew that this time, His Majesty the Emperor brought cabinet ministers and high-ranking officials of the navy to observe and observe the aircraft carrier fleet. If this performance can pass, then the expansion of the aircraft carrier fleet will no longer be a problem. And they, the veterans of the aircraft carrier fleet, will definitely be promoted one by one. Many of the people who join the aircraft carrier fleet are unwilling. They hope to have greater opportunities for development in the new unit. And Rear Admiral Chen Houfu, as the commander of the fleet, naturally has to shoulder this task.

The aircraft carrier fleet of the Imperial Navy, which was formed very early. In the beginning, aircraft carriers were not yet built. Therefore, they can only train on land, and when the experimental aircraft carrier is built, everyone will start to board the aircraft carrier for training. Now the aircraft carrier fleet of the Imperial Navy has begun to take shape. It's time to show the senior generals of the Admiralty their combat effectiveness. After being silent for so long, it is naturally time for a blockbuster.

Similarly, Emperor Wu Haoxuan also hoped to use aircraft carriers to wake up those admirals who were overly optimistic and immersed in the dream of giant ships and cannons. If the Imperial Navy wants to become a world hegemon, it must continue to explore and develop. If the old days had been kept, the Imperial Navy would never have succeeded one day. This time, aircraft carriers replaced battleships, undoubtedly an opportunity for the Imperial Navy. (To be continued.) )

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