Flame Nation The existing warships in the hands of the navy are already old and seriously aged. It can be said that they are too old.
These old warships can play an extremely limited role in modern naval warfare and cannot effectively form a sufficient deterrent to potential opponents.
Faced with this situation, Elder Zhang, as one of the senior leaders of the Navy, was also worried and troubled at the moment.
For a time, the entire conference room was caught in a dilemma, and the atmosphere was extremely tense.
Just when everyone was at a loss what to do, suddenly, a Flame Nation senior naval leader's eyes lit up as if he had discovered a new world.
From the pile of frigate design plans, he dug out the design plan for a medium-sized frigate weighing approximately more than 2,500 tons.
The leader's eyes suddenly lit up, as if a flash of lightning flashed across the darkness, illuminating the unknown road ahead.
It was as if a blazing flame had been ignited in his heart, and a glimmer of hope was spreading and growing.
He repeatedly looked at every detail and parameter, and the more he looked at it, the more excited he became.
Then he keenly realized that this frigate might be the key they had been looking for to break the deadlock and solve the current problem.
If so!
The number of White Shark Frigate originally planned to be built has also undergone significant changes.
The number of ships was reduced sharply from the originally planned eight ships to six ships.
The number of Four Emperors Cruiser built is also reduced by one.
This can save money significantly.
Then invest this part of the saved funds into the construction project of a frigate of more than 2,500 tons.
This idea is a different approach and is simply a stroke of genius!
For daily patrol tasks, a frigate of more than 2,000 tons is fully competent.
Once faced with a tense and intense confrontation, large warships that are more powerful and have superior performance can step forward and demonstrate strong deterrence and combat effectiveness.
Then he confidently explained his entire set of ideas clearly and concisely to all the Flame Nation senior naval leaders present. Everyone could not help but look at him with surprise and admiration in their eyes.
They all whispered to each other, discussing this ingenious plan in a low voice, and then nodded unanimously to express their approval.
Everyone thinks this is indeed a good and effective method.
I saw Elder Zhang smiling and said slowly, "This idea is indeed quite good."
Then Elder Zhang changed his tone. "The design of this 2,500-ton frigate is relatively backward and requires a comprehensive upgrade of its engines and weapons and equipment."
As soon as he finished speaking, other Flame Nation senior naval leaders present nodded in agreement.
For a moment, the conference room was filled with affirmative voices.
Subsequently, Elder Zhang made a prompt decision, compiled and recorded the valuable suggestions and novel ideas put forward by everyone, and quickly reported them to the superior department.
After learning about this situation, superior leaders attached great importance to it and immediately organized an emergency meeting.
In that tense and serious meeting, after in-depth discussion and careful consideration, the leaders finally unanimously agreed to the request of Elder Zhang and others.
Then, the good news came - the White Shark Frigate and Four Emperors Cruiser designs carefully crafted by 704 Shipyard successfully passed the strict review by the senior leaders of the Flame Nation Navy and obtained their orders.
This time it is not just 704 Shipyard that has received orders from Flame Nation Navy.
Jiangnan Shipyard also won the bid!
The medium-sized frigate they designed was recognized by the Navy and received orders.
Soon, the Flame Nation Navy issued authoritative red-headed documents to the two shipyards.
There is a busy scene inside 704 Shipyard, with workers busy with the work at hand in an orderly manner.
In a spacious and bright office located on the top floor of an office building, Lin Chenran is sitting at his desk attentively processing documents.
Suddenly, a knock on the door broke the silence in the house.
I saw Pan Xueming appearing at the door with a smile on his face, and his eyes revealed uncontrollable excitement.
Then, he walked into the room quickly, his steps were as light as a young man's, and he didn't look like someone who was over fifty years old at all.
Before Lin Chenran could reach Lin Chenran, Pan Xueming couldn't wait to speak, "Director Lin! Our factory's two warship designs have been highly praised by superior naval leaders, and they have decided to place an order for us!"
As he spoke, he waved his arms, his excitement palpable.
After Lin Chenran heard the news, he immediately put down the pen in his hand and raised his head to look at Pan Xueming, with a hint of surprise in his eyes.
Pan Xueming continued, "This time the Navy plans to build six White Shark Frigate and three Four Emperors Cruiser."
"Four of them, White Shark Frigate, will be built according to the original design plan, but the last two will need to be upgraded."
"As for the three Four Emperors Cruiser, the first one will remain as it is, while the other two will undergo some small-scale upgrades and adjustments."
Pan Xueming speaks at a steady pace with a smile on his face.
Convey the specific needs of Flame Nation Navy in detail.
"Six White Shark Frigate? Three Four Emperors Cruiser?"
Lin Chenran thought he heard it wrong and asked Pan Xueming to confirm again.
This is not what the previous gossip said.
The Navy will build eight frigates and four cruisers.
The order came to 704 Shipyard, but it has shrunk!
There are two fewer frigates on order, and one less cruiser, which accounts for the majority.
What's going on?
Pan Xueming approached Lin Chenran's ear and whispered, "I heard that we, 704 Shipyard, are not the only ones who have received orders from the navy."
"Jiangnan Shipyard also received an order from the Navy for frigates."
Lin Chenran looked at Pan Xueming with a puzzled face, wanting to hear the other party's explanation.
Pan Xueming instantly smiled bitterly, waved his hand, and said innocently, "Director Lin, the construction cost of the two warships designed by our 704 Shipyard is too expensive, and the navy does not have that much funds."
"This..."
"Then..."
Lin Chenran I didn't know what to say for a moment.
It turns out that there is another reason why they 704 Shipyard.
Lin Chenran curled his lips and said speechlessly, "That doesn't mean we can reduce orders!"
"Can six White Shark Frigate and three Four Emperors Cruiser guard the motherland's waters?"
"Wait..."
Lin Chenran suddenly understood.
"Mr. Pan, how many orders has Jiangnan Shipyard received from the Navy for frigates?"
Pan Xueming said, "Six ships!!!"
Then he continued to add, "One White Shark Frigate can defeat two of the other party."
"But their frigates have a maximum displacement of only 2,500 tons."
"That's it!"
After thinking about it, Lin Chenran stopped worrying and asked Pan Xueming to arrange a meeting between the two warships Design and R&D Team.