"The navy cannot be anxious. It must proceed step by step. Only in this way can it lay a solid foundation step by step." Lin Chenran said in a gentle tone, comforting softly.
A century-old navy is more than just empty talk!
If you want to build a powerful naval fleet, you must be down-to-earth and proceed step by step.
Although today's Flame Nation navy has reached a certain scale, there is still a gap compared with the world's first-class level.
Currently, the entire Flame Nation navy has only one Linjiang Aegis missile destroyer as the main battleship struggling to support the situation.
Even if an aircraft carrier is immediately available, without the cooperation of powerful frigates, guided missile destroyers, cruisers, supply ships, submarines and other ships to provide protection, the aircraft carrier will be nothing more than a conspicuous "living target" and the deterrence it can exert is quite limited.
This is as dangerous as a young child holding a priceless gold brick and walking alone in a bustling city.
Once such a fragile defense system is attacked by the enemy, the consequences will be disastrous.
Elder Zhang couldn't help but sigh deeply.
In fact, Elder Zhang knows very well that based on Flame Nation's current comprehensive strength, it is far from the best time to own an aircraft carrier.
However, whenever he sees the majestic aircraft carrier formations of other countries, his heart is always filled with envy and desire.
Recently, Elder Zhang has clearly felt that his body is deteriorating, his health is like a candle in the wind, and he seems to have reached the end of his life.
If it weren't for the firm belief in his heart that the domestic aircraft carrier would come out soon, which had been silently supporting him, he might not have been able to persist even at this moment.
"Alas..."
A long sigh came, and Elder Zhang's face was haggard, and his eyes revealed endless loneliness and sadness. He shook his head slowly and murmured to himself, "I really don't know if my sickly body and bones can survive until the day when I witness the birth of a domestic aircraft carrier."
Although Elder Zhang's voice was not loud, every word seemed to be as heavy as a thousand words, which shocked Lin Chenran.
In his words, there were not only helpless feelings about his own ill-fated fate, but also his deep expectations for the future vigorous development of the Flame Nation Navy.
This old man who dedicated his life to the country devoted all his efforts to the coastal defense of the motherland.
"Elder Zhang, please don't scare me by saying such things!"
Lin Chenran on the other end of the phone was shocked when he heard this.
"I also hope that you can represent our navy and personally place an aircraft carrier order for us 704 Shipyard."
"If you fall, who can complete this task?"
Lin Chenran got weird and encouraged the other party in another way,
"Hahahaha! You little devil, my old man hasn't died so easily!"
Elder Zhang suddenly threw his head back and laughed, his laughter full of heroism and unyieldingness.
"As long as I still have breath, I will insist on seeing the day when the domestic aircraft carrier is launched. Otherwise, even if I die, I will not rest in peace, and I will not be able to face the martyrs and great men who sacrificed for the country!"
Elder Zhang's gaze became extremely firm, as if he had seen through the heavy fog the magnificent sight of a domestic aircraft carrier setting sail on the sea.
At this moment, Lin Chenran, with quick eyes and quick hands, quickly seized the opportunity and said impatiently, "Elder Zhang, through in-depth analysis and research on the current project progress and various technical indicators, we can make a more accurate prediction."
"If nothing else happens, within the next three years, the domestically produced aircraft carrier we independently developed and manufactured will be able to officially start construction."
When he said these words, he deliberately adjusted his tone and tried to make it sound relaxed and confident, because he fully expected that such words would bring more encouragement and longing to Elder Zhang.
Hearing these words, Elder Zhang's originally dull eyes suddenly seemed to be ignited with a fire, and instantly became extremely bright, as radiant as the bright stars shining in the deep night sky.
Immediately afterwards, a smile as warm and brilliant as the warm spring sun bloomed on his weather-beaten face.
However, before Elder Zhang could respond, Lin Chenran continued to add enthusiastically, "Elder Zhang, you must not be satisfied with just seeing an aircraft carrier."
"You have to take a look at the powerful formation composed of two aircraft carriers. Such a scene is absolutely earth-shattering and shocking!"
Once a dual-carrier formation is formed, its overall deterrence will be greatly enhanced.
The number of various types of fighter jets will increase significantly, and even the number of various types of warships will also increase accordingly.
In this way, the comprehensive combat capability of the entire fleet will surely achieve a qualitative leap.
"Dual aircraft carrier formation?"
Suddenly, Elder Zhang was also deeply attracted by the picture drawn by Lin Chenran!
He really didn't expect that the Navy didn't even have an aircraft carrier, and Lin Chenran was actually thinking about a dual-carrier formation.
Currently, there are only two superpowers capable of developing dual aircraft carrier formations - Eagle Country and Mao Xiong.
In other countries, when you go to sleep, you will have everything in your dreams.
For a country, having a powerful aircraft carrier fleet means it has stronger strategic deterrence and actual combat capabilities in the maritime domain.
The dual aircraft carrier formation can further enhance the deterrence effect.
Lin Chenran then said, "We only have one aircraft carrier formation, which is far from enough to maintain our vast, vast and magnificent sea territory."
"According to my expectation, at least three to five aircraft carriers will be needed to meet the demand!"
At this time, Lin Chenran seemed particularly excited and continued to elaborate on his bolder ideas, "Especially when building the third aircraft carrier, I also plan to work together with the top atomic energy arsenals in the country to build an epoch-making nuclear-powered aircraft carrier!"
Having said this, his eyes shone with light and he was full of expectations for this plan.
In today's world, the application of nuclear energy has always been one of the key directions of scientific and technological development in various countries.
Flame Nation has achieved remarkable results in nuclear energy research and has successfully ranked among the top in the world in related technical fields.
The use of nuclear energy to drive aircraft carriers proposed by Lin Chenran is not far-fetched.
Hearing this, even Elder Zhang, who has always been calm and sophisticated, couldn't help but be stunned. "What? Boy Lin, did I hear that right? You actually said that we can use nuclear power on the third aircraft carrier?"
Currently, only Eagle Country has mature nuclear-powered aircraft carrier technology in the world.
Even its big brother, the powerful Mao Xiong, has not yet been able to have its own nuclear-powered aircraft carrier.
At this time, Lin Chenran revealed to Elder Zhang with full confidence that he planned to use a nuclear power drive system on the third domestically produced aircraft carrier.
This news was like a bombshell, instantly making Elder Zhang stunned.
"Elder Zhang, please relax!"
Lin Chenran said with a smile and a firm tone, "It's just a nuclear-powered aircraft carrier."
Hearing this, Elder Zhang was stunned for a moment, and then couldn't help laughing and scolding, "You kid, you are so awesome!"
"Currently, Eagle Country is the only one in the world that owns a nuclear-powered aircraft carrier. They have complete and mature nuclear-powered aircraft carrier technology!"
"Even our former big brother, Mao Xiong, has not yet successfully developed a nuclear-powered aircraft carrier. It's good for you to say that you want to develop a nuclear-powered aircraft carrier. This is really a big deal!"
However, in the face of Elder Zhang's doubts and criticisms, Lin Chenran had no intention of backing down. Instead, he responded more confidently, "Elder Zhang, if a person has no dreams, what's the difference between a person and a salted fish?"
"Our country's research on nuclear energy has always been at the world's leading level, and now science and technology are advancing by leaps and bounds and changing with each passing day."
"I firmly believe that within five years, or maybe even shorter, we will be able to successfully apply nuclear energy to aircraft carriers."
After listening to Lin Chenran's impassioned words, Elder Zhang showed a smile of relief on his face, but at the same time he shook his head and sighed, "I am afraid that I will not be able to witness the day when the domestic nuclear-powered aircraft carrier comes out."
"But right now, the thing I look forward to most fervently in my heart is that our country's independently developed aircraft carrier can be launched as soon as possible and smoothly!
Elder Zhang didn't think too far-reaching. All he fully expected was that the domestic large-scale aircraft carrier could serve safely and safely.
"It will definitely happen, Elder Zhang, please wait patiently!"
"When all types of warships in the Navy are fully equipped and perfected, we will be able to officially start the design and development of aircraft carriers."
Although the current military expenditure allocated to the Navy is still distressingly low.
But 077 Machinery Military Factory has set an excellent example for the Flame Nation military - they bravely go to the world and vigorously promote their own advanced weapons and equipment.
Through this proactive approach, the Flame Nation military successfully obtained several considerable orders.
When sufficient funds were available, the Flame Nation military would continuously inject these funds into major Third-tier Military Factorys, motivating them to go all out to carry out research and development work.
In addition, with the continuous advancement of domestic Reform and Opening-Up policies, the national economy has developed rapidly.
At the same time, the military also implemented large-scale downsizing measures.
Because of this, the originally extremely scarce military expenditure began to increase to a certain extent!
Today's situation is no longer as difficult as it used to be. We need to grit our teeth and tighten our belts to survive.
Elder Zhang changed his tone and asked about White Shark Frigate and Four Emperors Cruiser.
This is another matter that he is more concerned about.
"Not long ago, Mr. Pan gave me a report."
"Everything is normal with the White Shark Frigate and Four Emperors Cruiser projects."
"Construction of White Shark Frigate will begin in two weeks."
"Four Emperors Cruiser will take about a month and a half to start construction."
Lin Chenran has another piece of good news.
White Shark Frigate and Four Emperors Cruiser will enter the Flame Nation navy sequence.
That will enhance the Flame Nation Navy's strength to an epic level.
By then the Flame Nation navy will be able to defend its own maritime borders.
"Really?"
"That's really good news!"
"I didn't expect 704 Shipyard to be so fast!"
Elder Zhang Hearing this, he hesitated for a while, and then a bright smile filled his face.
He knew very well that the addition of White Shark Frigate and Four Emperors Cruiser to the Flame Nation Navy would greatly enhance its strength and deter the countries in the surrounding waters.
Elder Zhang asked Lin Chenran for details about White Shark Frigate and Four Emperors Cruiser.
Lin Chenran also told all the "dry stuff" he knew.
Elder Zhang heard this and was very satisfied with the speed of 704 Shipyard.
Based on the previous frigate bidding, the Flame Nation Navy purchased a two to three thousand ton frigate.
But that shipyard was still in the process of research and development, and they didn't expect 704 Shipyard to be so fast.
White Shark Frigate are ready to start construction.
And Four Emperors Cruiser also started construction one and a half months later.
This is really a heaven and an earth!
Before hanging up the phone, Elder Zhang said to Lin Chenran earnestly, "Boy Lin, come to a certain base of our navy in the next few days."
This sudden instruction made Lin Chenran confused and completely confused.
He secretly murmured in his heart, why would Elder Zhang suddenly make such a strange request?
Is there any unknown secret or important mission hidden there?
No matter how Lin Chenran racks his brains to think, he can't guess the reason.
Elder Zhang seemed to be aware of Lin Chenran's doubts, but he had no intention of revealing more information. He simply explained a few words and hung up the phone in a hurry.
Faced with this situation, Lin Chenran is full of curiosity, but as a military worker, it is his bounden duty to obey orders.
Since the superior leader has issued clear instructions, he will naturally not hesitate or refuse at all.
Therefore, Lin Chenran immediately asked his assistant Xiao Liang to notify Song Xiyun and ask the latter to come to his office.
Not long after, a burst of rapid footsteps came from far and near, and Song Xiyun rushed into the office in a hurry. Because he ran so fast, he was breathing heavily at the moment, and a layer of fine beads of sweat appeared on his forehead.
"Chen Ran, you called me here in such a hurry, what happened?"
Song Xiyun asked impatiently while stroking his chest with his hand to help him breathe.
"Old Song, don't worry, please sit over here!"
Lin Chenran quickly stood up to greet him and personally pulled out the chair for Song Xiyun.
After Song Xiyun calmed down his breathing, Lin Chenran slowly said, "I just received a call from Elder Zhang. He asked me to go to a certain naval base, but the specific reason was not stated clearly."
Hearing this, Song Xiyun couldn't help but frown slightly, and he whispered to himself, "I didn't even give any hint..."
After pondering for a moment, he raised his head and looked at Lin Chenran, and asked softly, "Is there nothing else but this?"
"No more. Elder Zhang only said that we should go to that base and didn't mention anything else."
Lin Chenran shook his head helplessly.
The two looked at each other and saw deep confusion in each other's eyes.
However, they knew in their hearts that since Elder Zhang made such an arrangement, it must have deep meaning.
Perhaps after arriving at the naval base, all the mysteries will be revealed naturally.
"Old Song, please help me with the various matters in the factory."
"No problem, I will follow up on all matters in the factory."
Before, when Lin Chenran went on a business trip, Song Xiyun would take over all matters in the factory.
Lin Chenran left 077 Machinery Military Factory with a few personal guards and set foot on a certain military base of Flame Nation.
Inside the base, he saw a man whom he respected very much.
Lin Chenran immediately came forward and greeted enthusiastically, "Elder Huang!!!"