Wu Changqing: My home was raided?

Chapter 46: Wu Changqing: My Home Was Raided?

Lin Chenran understood Old Master Lin's intentions perfectly.

But the problem was that the two Type 61 Destroyers were essentially scrap.

All weapon systems, equipment, and communication systems on board had been completely removed.

To put it bluntly, these two Type 61 Destroyers were just empty shells.

Even if the Yan Country Navy were to officially take them over, they would be useless!

The gas turbines on the ships were mostly ruined, and it was uncertain if they could even make it back to Yan Country waters.

Instead of struggling to repair these wrecks, it would be better to design and build entirely new missile destroyers.

The gas turbines on those two Type 61 Destroyers had been "brutally driven" by Bear Country Navy soldiers.

They couldn't be repaired, only replaced!

And to replace them, they would have to fall into the carefully laid trap of the Bear Country Navy.

The losses would far outweigh any gains!

"Grandpa, forget about the Navy getting those two practically scrapped Type 61 Destroyers."

"They can't be salvaged!"

"The propulsion systems are almost completely gone, the weapon systems have been dismantled, and the communication systems have also been removed."

Lin Chenran poured cold water on the idea.

"They really can't be repaired!"

Old Master Lin asked tentatively.

Lin Chenran shook his head.

Although the Type 61 Destroyers were considered relatively outdated within the Bear Country fleet, they were quite advanced missile destroyers for Yan Country.

"Sigh!"

Old Master Lin sighed deeply.

If the Yan Country Navy had obtained the two Type 61 Destroyers, their strength would have significantly increased, and they would have had more confidence.

But now... the duck was cooked and had flown away!

"For now, the Navy has to endure. Once the domestic economy improves, military spending will naturally increase."

Lin Chenran could only offer comfort.

There was little else he could do to change the situation, especially concerning the entire country's military expenditure.

"Chenran, you know, to prioritize the economy, our already limited military budget was cut by more than half."

"Chenran, you also know that in order to make way for national economic development, our already limited military budget was again slashed by more than half."

"We have to prioritize the Army's development, then the Air Force, and only then the Navy."

"Previously, many high-ranking officials from the Navy came to me crying poverty and begging for aid, but in reality..."

"I originally thought the two Type 61 Destroyers you secured could be refitted for the Navy, but it seems that was just wishful thinking."

Old Master Lin couldn't help but lament, a look of helplessness on his face.

The cost of a single warship for the Navy was extremely high, enough to purchase weapons and equipment for many other branches.

For now, the Navy would have to make do. Once military funds were sufficient, they would be compensated.

Later, as the economy improved, Yan Country's policies shifted, and the Navy transitioned from coastal defense to blue-water operations.

"Grandpa, although the Navy can't acquire new warships for the time being,"

"we need to ensure that the major domestic shipbuilding factories survive."

"Otherwise, when the economy develops and military funds are abundant later on, if there are no corresponding shipbuilding facilities, it will be quite awkward."

Lin Chenran offered his perspective.

Old Master Lin nodded in agreement with Lin Chenran's statement: "Chenran, you're right. What are your thoughts?"

Lin Chenran scratched his head, saying somewhat sheepishly, "Grandpa, I don't really have any specific ideas..."

Old Master Lin chuckled and chided, "You rascal, hiding things from me. Just tell me what you need."

"I'll report it to the higher-ups, and if it can be arranged, it will be arranged directly."

Seeing his grandfather's willingness, Lin Chenran smiled knowingly. "Grandpa, I want the city's Second Textile Factory to be merged into our 077 Machinery Military Factory."

Wu Changqing: My Home Was Raided?

According to Lin Chenran's plan, once the Second Textile Factory became a subsidiary of the 077 Machinery Military Factory, future large-scale dealings with Bear Country would be guaranteed.

What's yours is mine, and what's mine is also yours.

And at that time, the 077 Machinery Military Factory will acquire several local light industry factories.

The costs will be further suppressed.

Lin Chenran thought that he would then bring out technologies he possessed that were valuable and in short supply for the Yan Country military, and thus completely gain control of the 077 Machinery Military Factory.

"Your city's Second Textile Factory?"

"I recall Old Liang mentioning to me before that a large portion of the light industry goods you traded with Bear Country was supplied by the Second Textile Factory."

Old Master Lin hesitated for a moment, then instantly recalled the Second Textile Factory Lin Chenran was referring to.

"That's right, it's that textile factory."

Lin Chenran nodded repeatedly.

"What's the benefit for you if the Second Textile Factory is integrated into your 077 Machinery Military Factory?"

"You should know that although your crisis has been temporarily resolved, their equipment production lines are very old, and skilled workers have gone to work at other factories!"

"At that time, you will still need to spend a huge amount of capital to update and upgrade the equipment production lines."

Old Master Lin was confused!

"Grandpa, this is so that the Second Textile Factory can be annexed by our 077 Machinery Military Factory and become a subsidiary factory of ours."

Lin Chenran didn't mind that the Second Textile Factory had old equipment and a loss of personnel.

Since Lin Chenran was so insistent, Old Master Lin naturally obliged him.

"Alright, then let your city's Second Textile Factory be integrated into your 077 Machinery Military Factory. I'll discuss it with Old Liang then."

"You can tell me your thoughts now!"

Since his grandson had ambitions, his grandfather naturally had to pave the way for him.

Lin Chenran chuckled, his eyes narrowing into slits, and then said, "Grandpa, I believe that domestic shipyards should prioritize the manufacturing of civilian vessels, such as dredgers, oil tankers, and speedboats."

"Doing so can solve the survival problems currently faced by shipyards and also meet the demands of both domestic and international markets."

He went on to explain, "Furthermore, the technical requirements for these vessels are relatively low, making them easy for mass production."

Old Master Lin listened to his grandson's suggestions and fell into thought.

After a while, he nodded slightly in agreement and said, "Hmm, this proposal is indeed good. Do you have any other ideas?"

"Oil tankers usually have large tonnages, ranging from tens of thousands to over a hundred thousand tons. This can be a great way to train our major domestic shipyards."

His eyes flashed with confidence, and he continued, "When our navy receives sufficient military funding in the future, they will be able to directly accept military orders and build warships."

"With the experience of building ships ranging from tens of thousands to over a hundred thousand tons, when the country needs to build aircraft carriers in the future, the progress will be much faster."

Lin Chenran became more and more excited as he spoke, as if he were experiencing it himself.

Technological reserves must be in place, so that when the country needs them, they can be produced!