From the second half of '28 to the beginning of '29, China's new warships were like dumplings, and a large number of warships were launched in shipyards in the north and south. This is also the harvest period of the entire 15th Jihua, and new ships are launched almost every month. From destroyers, frigates, to light and heavy cruisers, large oil tankers, and supply ships, they are constantly emerging.

The original battle group of the Fengtian aircraft carrier was also completely completed, and the photos of the huge fleet were published in the pictorial, which instantly caused military fans across the country to rush to buy them, and countless young people were stimulated by these warships.

At the beginning of 1929, this feast finally reached its climax, the first self-built aircraft carrier Jiangsu was launched, and the second Heilongjiang also entered the Zuihou stage, and suddenly everyone's eyes were attracted to the Dalian shipyard.

Before the refit of the Fengtian was completed, the military had already begun the design of the new aircraft carrier, as China's first generation of self-designed aircraft carriers, everything was based on safety, so it did not use too much tonnage

After the final construction is completed, the standard displacement is 21,000 tons, the full load displacement is 26,700 tons, the maximum speed is 32 knots, and it can carry 70 combat aircraft, and the wartime limit carrying capacity is 90 aircraft.

It took three years from the cutting of the first steel plate, and finally in January 1929, this warship carrying the maritime dream of the Chinese people was officially launched, which also became China's first large capital ship built completely independently.

In order to witness the launch of the new aircraft carrier, the main leaders of the military, including Zhang Tinglan, were all present. The aircraft carrier is named after the province, basically one south and one north, the first is the Fengtian, the port number is 15, and this one is called the Jiangsu, the board number 17.

When the warship managed to float. When the majestic giant ship was displayed in front of everyone, everyone couldn't help but cheer, including Wu Yulin, the people involved in the construction of this aircraft carrier couldn't help but cry bitterly. How many people in their thirties and forties, or even in their forties and fifties, are like children, with a smile on their faces, but they can't help but shed tears in their eyes.

For a thousand days and nights, they sprinkled their efforts on this warship and watched the Jiangsu go into the water. It's as if his child was finally born, and all the hard work is worth it.

The reporters present also used their cameras to record the moment when the aircraft carrier was launched, and in the past few years, the Fengtian has frequently performed various tasks. Chinese people are extremely obsessed with aircraft carriers, especially looking forward to the emergence of an aircraft carrier with complete Chinese blood.

A few years ago. For the construction of aircraft carriers. Ms. Zhang also issued bonds, which sold out in a single day. A lot of people, after buying bonds, just shredded it! For these people, seeing the launch of the aircraft carrier is already the greatest happiness and comfort.

The significance of an aircraft carrier is extraordinary, it is a manifestation of the industrial capacity of a country. Only when the comprehensive national strength is reached and the industrial system is mature can this most luxurious maritime combat platform be created.

Look all over the countries of Shijie, countries equipped with aircraft carriers. Excluding China, there are only three countries, that is, the United States, the United Kingdom, and Japan. As for France and Italy, although they also received their share of the construction of aircraft carriers at the Washington Conference, these two countries did not really build aircraft carriers.

As for Germany and Russia, the aircraft carrier is even more far away, and with the launch of the Jiangsu, China has no doubt that it will suddenly squeeze into the top power club of Shijie.

Therefore, when the Jiangsu was officially launched, Jiang Baili said with a smile: "Humble words, from now on, we will also be great powers!" ”

Navy Commander Shen Honglie even hahadaxiao said: "Chief of Staff, you said that our warships have sailed to foreign countries, will there be a group of people who will raise the banner to oppose Chinese imperialism?" ”

"Yes, of course!" Yang Yuting was also full of energy, and said with a smile: "If it comes to that day, our generation will not work in vain, even if it is under Jiuquan, we can straighten our chests, and we will snatch back the lost national fortune." ”

Zhang Tinglan also smiled: "There is nothing wrong with imperialism, at least bullying others is better than being bullied." It's just that our aircraft carrier is launched, and soon the second one will also be launched, and this shijie will not be peaceful. ”

As Zhang Tinglan said, China is not a party to the Washington meeting, so naval arms restrictions have no effect on China. At this time, China is at full speed and is going all out to develop its navy, which is a huge stimulus for all countries.

In fact, since the launch of the Mukden, Japan has been in a state of panic, and the officials of the Admiralty have been studying how to deal with the Mukden every day. Just as the Zhenyuan was about to be sunk, a large ship aroused the fear of the Japanese.

The Japanese took the road of sea power and defeated the Beiyang Fleet, while China took the sea power, and the first sacrifice should be the Combined Fleet. And what made Japan even more frightened was China's choice of warships, just when countries were still immersed in artillery giant ships, China resolutely embarked on the road of aircraft carriers.

Is it that aircraft carriers have an advantage over battleships, is it that China has discovered some secrets! In the past few years, Japan's domestic aircraft carrier faction has expanded rapidly, especially the naval officers represented by Yamamoto Isoroku, who have repeatedly admonished Japan's top brass in the hope that Japan will attach importance to aircraft carriers and develop naval aviation.

They even asked the Navy to conduct simulations to see if the aircraft carriers were the better or the battleships were the more advantageous. Of course, the Japanese government still has a group of people who are not willing to admit the new trend.

In fact, they are not to blame, these people have been studying battleships all their lives, and if someone tells them that the status of battleships has been challenged, these people will definitely not be able to stand it.

However, with the launch of the Jiangsu ship, the Japanese side also has to face up to this problem, and at present Japan has two modified aircraft carriers, the Fengxiang light aircraft carrier, and the Kaga and Tosa, a total of three.

However, when China's two new aircraft carriers were launched, Japan's advantage disappeared in an instant, and the three large aircraft carriers, two large and one small, were still in a weak position, which made the Japanese monarchs and ministers more and more unbearable, and Japan also questioned the Washington Treaty.

The United States and Britain are also restless, and they are also desperate to figure out what China wants. It even demanded that China join the arms limitation treaty.

However, Zhang Tinglan didn't care about these noises at all, and he gathered the top management of the navy and the shipyard to discuss the next step of naval development.

Zhang Tinglan said directly to everyone: "We must have an idea in developing the navy, and the navy is to ensure the security of the maritime frontier and at the same time ensure the smooth navigation of the South China Sea. Three aircraft carriers is the minimum, five aircraft carriers can basically meet the needs, and in the next ten to fifteen years, it is best to have nine to 10 aircraft carriers. We will not only protect the South China Sea shipping routes, but also extend them to Malacca and even the Indian Ocean. Therefore, we will not engage in an arms race, but no one should try to hinder the pace of our strong army. ”

Zhang Tinglan's words immediately aroused the warm applause of everyone present, which reached everyone's heart, the navy is the guardian of maritime interests, with China's strong national strength, the navy must also have a corresponding status, which no liliang can stop.

With Zhang Tinglan's guarantee, there is no doubt that the road to the development of aircraft carriers will be completely unblocked. Wu Yulin also smiled and took out a drawing and sent it to Zhang Tinglan.

"President, Jiangsu and Heilongjiang are the first generation of aircraft carriers we designed, we have adopted the idea of key protection, and at the same time installed a large number of anti-aircraft weapons on the aircraft carrier, 30 40mm anti-aircraft guns, and as many as 60 20mm anti-aircraft guns. The tonnage of the next-level aircraft carrier will be increased to 30,000 tons, and the full load will be more than 37,000 tons, which is basically the same as the Mukden. ”

Wu Yulin sent the new plan to Zhang Tinglan, and the new aircraft carrier is the enlarged deck of the Jiangsu, which has been extended from 270 meters to 303 meters, the number of carrier-based aircraft has also increased to 90, and the number of aviation weapons has also been increased.

And considering that the aircraft may be larger in the future, the hangar also has enough space, and at the same time, a lot of work has been put into the damage management part, the protective armor is thicker, basically up to the standard of a heavy cruiser, and more watertight compartments have been added. Moreover, due to the use of newer power equipment, the ship island was made smaller and placed in the right rear, giving the aircraft carrier a wider field of vision and more space for take-off and landing.

After listening to Wu Yulin's introduction, Zhang Tinglan also nodded frequently: "In the next three years, these two aircraft carriers will be completed, and two battleships will be completed, and the task of the shipyard will not be light." ”

"No matter how heavy it is, we can bear it!" Wu Yulin said with an oath.

In addition to building new ships, the navy has also become the most important task to seize Chilean orders, and the shipyard has elected a representative and is doing Zuihou planning.

In March, the Heilongjiang ship with the number 19 was finally launched, but on the same day that it was launched, a welder named Zheng Yuchen, after completing a weld in Zuihou, collapsed on top of his job and became the sixth worker to die in the line of duty.

After hearing the news of his death, the entire shipyard was shaken, and even the news was sent directly to Zhang Tinglan.

Zheng Yuchen was one of the shipbuilders who returned from Japan in 23 years, when China used a lot of Japanese spies to successfully exchange these workers and save them from the Great Kanto Earthquake.

After returning to China, these workers also worked very hard, almost all of their time was spent on work, as the best welder among these workers, Zheng Yuchen participated in the modification of the Fengtian and the construction of the Heilongjiang.

For nearly six years, he gave up almost all his holidays, and even if he had occasional free time, he spent it on teaching his apprentices.

Before the Heilongjiang was launched, he completed a weld in Zuihou, and Wu Yulin also knew very well about this worker, who worked extremely hard and was the best worker.

He wrote in his report to Zhang Tinglan: Zheng Yuchen often said that wanderers who drift overseas have original sin on their bodies, and he works for Japan's military industry, which is even more guilty. Only with the hardest work can we make up for our mistakes. He often taught his apprentices that welding products are like human character, and their work seems ordinary, but it is related to the victory of naval battles and the fortunes of a country, and no sloppiness is allowed...... (To be continued......)