Add Bookmark | Recommend this book | Back to the book page | My bookshelf | Mobile Reading

Free Web Novel,Novel online - All in oicq.net -> Historic -> chinese fourth empire

Text Chapter 268 Underwater Weapon

Previous page        Return to Catalog        Next page

    (Thanks to book friend Mass Production Jim for the reward, and thanks to book friend Xie¡ïmen for his monthly pass!)

    In Xinhua Palace, in Wang Yuze¡¯s study, Wang Yuze, Xiong Wu, Cai Yun and Zhang Cheng were talking about today¡¯s aircraft test flight.  However, although the test flight of the aircraft was successful, no one except Wang Yuze realized the importance of the aircraft in future wars.  Therefore, Wang Yuze felt it was necessary to deepen his understanding of this sharp weapon that could change the war situation.

    "What do you think of today's successful test flight of the aircraft?" Wang Yuze asked.

    Xiong Wu, Cai Yun and Zhang Cheng, you look at me, I look at you, they all have nothing to say.  In their eyes, this aircraft was just like a toy. As for its role in war, they did not see it at all.

    "Your Majesty, this kind of aircraft that can only fly tens of meters high and less than a thousand meters away probably has no practical significance!" Xiong Wu said.  He is Wang Yuze's father-in-law and the number one person in the military. Compared with others, he naturally has a lot less worries.

    Wang Yuze knows that due to the limitations of the times, it is difficult for everyone to realize the role of airplanes. This is inevitable, and he will not blame them.  However, he said: "Today's airplanes are still relatively crude. You can think about it. If airplanes in the future can fly thousands of meters high, fly at hundreds or even thousands of kilometers per hour, and can carry hundreds of  With bombs weighing several kilograms or even several tons, at what point will this aircraft become less useful?"

    "This, Your Majesty, can this airplane really do what you said?" Xiong Wu and others couldn't help but open their mouths.  Their vision in war is very strong. When Wang Yuze talked about the performance of these aircraft, they were immediately shocked.  If it is really like that, airplanes can really become a weapon of war.

    "I promise! In ten years at most, but in more than fifteen years, you will be able to see these aircraft I am talking about!" Wang Yuze said.  With the country's strong support, China's aviation industry will definitely be able to develop rapidly. When the time comes, all types of fighter jets and bombers will be able to change the current war situation once they are put into war.

    "Then what are you waiting for? We must increase investment in the air force and strive to develop aircraft that can be put into actual combat as soon as possible!" Cai Yun said quickly, thinking of the overwhelming scene of aircraft dropping bombs on the enemy's head, this  Just make their feelings boil.  Sun Tzu once said in The Art of War that "those who are good at attacking move in the nine heavens" probably describe such a scene!

    "Aircrafts can not only carry bombs, but can also be used for reconnaissance. After being equipped with machine guns, they can be used to shoot down enemy aircraft or attack the ground. They can also carry bombs and torpedoes to attack warships on the sea. It can be said that it will become  An extremely important military branch!" Wang Yuze said.

    "Your Majesty! Then our navy also needs to develop an air force?" Zhang Cheng asked.  At this stage, he still believes that huge battleships are the guarantee of victory in naval battles.  But according to what Wang Yuze said, if aircraft can really sink battleships, then conducting research in this area first will undoubtedly gain the commanding heights.

    "Of course, but not now. The current Air Force has just started, and it will take a few years before it can be put into actual combat. In addition, the aircraft needed by the Navy require special improvements, and special designs are also needed for aircraft to land on warships.  Battleships, these must be done step by step!" Wang Yuze said.  For powerful battleships, only heavy aerial bombs and heavy torpedoes can be expected to sink them, and it may take a long time for aircraft to achieve that goal.

    "Your Majesty, since this aircraft is such a powerful weapon, we must keep it fully secret. We must not let those foreign devils learn from it!" Xiong Wu reminded, just like the last time Prince Heinrich visited, the Chinese Navy  Aren't the fire control systems and the "China-class" battleships also kept secret?  It's better to have this kind of good thing yourself, so that you can get the upper hand in foreign wars.

    "I have already informed the Military Intelligence Bureau and the Air Force. They will organize specialized personnel to protect the Nanyuan Base!" Wang Yuze said.  The leadership of technology is very important. Think about it, the reason why the American emperors in later generations can show off their power is that their military technology is far ahead of the world?  And now China, under Wang Yuze's intentional guidance, has begun to develop in this direction.

    "By the way, Your Majesty, our 'China-class' battleship will be launched in two months. Do you want to take a look?" Zhang Cheng said.  After eighteen months of construction, the first of the Chinese Navy's four "Zhonghua-class" battleships, "Zhonghua", will be launched in May, and the other three battleships will also be launched successively in the next one or two months.  , it will be completed and equipped with troops by the end of next year at the latest. By then, the strength of the Chinese Navy will be greatly improved, with the addition of 8 "With the "Jing-class" heavy cruiser in service, the Chinese Navy will become the well-deserved number one in Asia. As for the Japanese navy, it is far behind the Chinese Navy.

    "Is it in May?" Wang Yuze pondered for a moment, he seemed to be more free.  However, the "China-class" battleships were built at the Beihai Shipyard and had to depart from Beijing to Beihai. When the railway was not fully completed, the journey seemed a bit long.

    "Your Majesty, Director Wei Han also called to say that the 'submarine' you requested has been built. Please go and review it!" Zhang Cheng said again.

    "Has the submarine been built? Okay, I will go to the Beihai Shipyard in May!" Wang Yuze said immediately.  Weapons like submarines were designed and built at his repeated request.  Almost everyone in the navy believes that battleships are the important weapon for winning naval battles. How powerful can a submarine like a submarine that hides under the water and conducts sneaky attacks have combat effectiveness?

    Afterwards, after arranging work in Beijing, Wang Yuze took Wang Wei and a group of imperial guards and started their journey south.  Minister of the Navy Zhang Cheng has already rushed to the Beihai Shipyard first.  The commander of the naval fleet, Deng Shichang, and the chief of staff, Li Dingxin, also headed directly from the sea to Beihai.  During this period, as the Japanese Navy began to restore its combat effectiveness, there were more confrontations with the Chinese Navy at sea.  Although the Japanese Navy only has two battleships so far, its momentum is also very arrogant.  However, given that not all of their warships have been able to return home, once the Chinese Navy expressed toughness, they immediately retreated.  Everyone in the Japanese Navy knows that they currently do not have the strength to confront the Chinese Navy.  As long as they wait patiently for another two or three years, when the battleships they ordered from abroad and built themselves are put into service, they will have the strength to challenge the Chinese navy.  At that time, it will be time for them to avenge their past humiliation and rebuild their naval glory.

    Wang Yuze traveled all the way south from Beijing. He took the train where the railways were open, and took the horse-drawn carriage where the railways were not open.  Along the way, Wang Yuze also saw many real scenes.  Generally speaking, the development of China as a whole is still quite good.  With the huge investment of government funds, industries across the country are developing rapidly.  In addition, private capital has also poured into the light industry, and China's national capitalists are also rapidly forming. This has enabled China's economy to develop rapidly and present a prosperous scene.

    After the socialization reform of the Western Sichuan model, landless and landless farmers have been allocated more fields, and their purchasing power has also increased a lot. This has also greatly stimulated the development and prosperity of China's industry and commerce.  .

    Wang Yuze set out from Beijing in mid-April and stopped and stopped all the way. It was already mid-May when he arrived in Beihai.  However, the sights he saw along the way made him very satisfied.

    On May 18, the "Zhonghua", the first ship of the Chinese Navy's "Zhonghua-class" battleship, was officially launched. Although it has not yet been outfitted, it is just a naked big guy.  But the huge hull with a displacement of 20,000 tons is still shocking.

    "Director Wei, how long will it take for all four of the 'China-class' battleships to be put into service?" Wang Yuze asked.  At the latest by the end of next year, the warships ordered by the Japanese Navy will return home one after another. By then, the Chinese Navy will face serious pressure.

    "Go back to the emperor, start the outfitting now, it will be completed in August next year at the latest, and then it will be tested for two months, and it will be delivered to the navy in November at the latest!" Wei Han replied.

    Wang Yuze nodded. Even if the Japanese navy returns to China at the end of next year, it will still have to run in. I'm afraid it will have to wait until the year after that to form combat effectiveness.  In the war three years ago, the Chinese Navy not only destroyed the Japanese Navy, but also killed many of the talents the Japanese Navy had worked hard to cultivate, which greatly damaged the vitality of the Japanese Navy.  You can buy battleships, but you can¡¯t buy the talent to drive them!

    "Okay, but the shipyard must speed up production. Under the premise of ensuring quality, complete the work as soon as possible. Also, pay attention to keeping it secret. This class of battleships is our secret weapon. If it is exposed one day later, we will have one more advantage.  !" Wang Yuze said.

    "Yes, Your Majesty! We will pay attention to this aspect!" Wei Han responded quickly.

    "Let's go and see the submarine!" Wang Yuze said.  The reason why he agreed to come to Beihai this time was mainly for the submarine.  Although submarines have been invented for several years, they have not been widely used in military affairs. It seems that all countries have not yet realized the role of submarines in future naval battles. This undoubtedly gives the Chinese Navy a shortcut to catch up with the naval power of the United Kingdom.

    "Yes, Your Majesty, please come this way!" After Wei Han finished speaking, he led Wang Yuze and others to the secret dock where the submarine was parked.

    PS: The first update is here!  Please subscribe, please give me a monthly pass!  (To be continued. If you like this work,??Welcome to Piaotian Literature registered members recommend this work, your support is my biggest motivation.  )
Didn't finish reading? Add this book to your favoritesI'm a member and bookmarked this chapterCopy the address of this book and recommend it to your friends for pointsChapter error? Click here to report