Chapter 681 Chen Shaokuan’s people and affairs on the road to conquest (2)

12days ago Fan fiction 8
Looking at this heroic and big face, the commander of the coastal defense in Shanghai who was worried about the country and the people, Lu Erjie felt sincere respect in his heart.

Meeting with strangers is nothing more than polite words that have been long and long. After the two brief greetings, Chen Shaokuan proposed the purpose of this meeting.

Do you want to raise money? Lu Erjie asked

Yes, Lao Jiang drew me a cake. I couldn't eat it. I was hungry and thirsty. I had to take the initiative to meet you with the recommendation of General Song. Chen Shaokuan said embarrassedly.

Let's not talk about the money first, I ask General Chen how long it will take to build a 20,000-ton aircraft carrier? If what I expected was not bad, according to the capabilities of the Jiangnan Shipyard, it will take three to five years to build a 20,000-ton aircraft carrier, and at least two years to form combat effectiveness. It is now the end of 1933, and it takes seven years to build an aircraft carrier. Do you think the Japanese will wait for you to invade China seven years? What I know is that Japan has 20 aircraft carriers. Even if we build an aircraft carrier in a short period of time, the other party will not only have an absolute advantage in quantity, but also have a quality that is difficult for us to match.

I know this, but if we don't build it now, we will be even more unable to defend our rear at sea. Many of our current cruisers are transformed by old merchant ships, and they are far behind the modern navy. I am worried.

Chen Shaokuan sighed with thick eyebrows

I am a businessman. If I want to pay, I will own absolute equity in Jiangnan Shipyard. Does the general think Chiang Kai-shek will agree?

Lu Erjie was really discouraged. Old Song really regarded me as a bank. The Navy is the owner of money. Even if he has money, he would not be able to invest in this irrescueable thing.

Seeing that Chen Shaokuan did not say anything, it was obviously Lu Erjie's request that he could not agree. He agreed, and his superiors did not agree to Ah. The shipyard is state-owned, so how could it be owned by the private sector?

Song Zhe, who was standing aside, couldn't bear to look at Chen Shaokuan with embarrassment. They were not only colleagues, but also had a good relationship. When they called Lu Erjie, they were full of confidence. Unexpectedly, although Lu Erjie did not refuse, it was impossible to donate money.

Brother Lu, do you think of another way? Song Zhe said

I said to Old Man Song, I am not a bank, nor is I a fan of Lao Jiang. Why do I support him? My money is made by one cent. If I invest, there is only one possibility, that is, I will pay to buy the shipyard, otherwise there will be no talks

Lu Erjie rolled his eyes

Then there is really no good way. If we fight with the Japanese, our army and air force will never be able to compete with each other. No matter who is surnamed Chiang, we start from national justice, and not have the enthusiasm of General Chen?

Song Zhexiaozhi was reasonable and wanted to obey and impress the little God of Wealth in front of him.

I don't pay the money, there is no negotiation, but I can fund some high-speed boats and heavy machine guns on the navy.

Forget it, if it really doesn't work, I won't force it

Chen Shaokuan also thinks it is unrealistic to let others pay. As for the high-speed speed boats, he has never heard of them or seen them. Besides, how do several small speed boats fight aircraft on aircraft carriers? Isn’t that a joke?

General Chen, I have no doubt about your own patriotic enthusiasm. I agree with your idea of ​​developing a strong navy, but the speed is too slow. When the general builds an aircraft carrier, it may be sunk on the ship before it is launched. Although the old naval cruiser is old, it is not impossible to improve. If you install more large heavy machine guns on the ship, the dense rain of bullets can first ensure that the enemy planes dare not dive bomb when flying in. This will delay the hindrance of the opponent's attack, which will also reinforcing the hull, replacing the ship with a new boiler and increasing the speed of the ship. Our cruiser is at least tens of thousands of tons. If it is well modified, it can turn decay into magic. If the Japanese carrier-based aircraft do not sank our ships, don't want to attack from the Jiangyin Fortress.

Lu Erjie analyzed

What Mr. Lu said makes sense, but modification also requires a lot of money. Chen Shaokuan said helplessly

I know that the general wrote to Lao Chiang more than once to ask for the construction of an aircraft carrier. Lao Chiang did not want it, but the national strength did not allow it. I suggest that the general modify your previous proposal, change the construction of an aircraft carrier to transform old ships, replace German boiler equipment, and improve the speed, including training the navy to install mines and launch torpedoes. This is more practical. Lao Chiang has no reason to refuse to allocate military expenses. What do you think?

That's all! Chen Shaokuan nodded

You don't pay a penny, you are a stingy local rich man, Song Zhe laughed and scolded.

Who said I don't pay? I've paid less for the sake of the War of Resistance? Since General Chen came to me, I can't say without saying that if General Chen's proposal is passed and the amount allocated by Jiang Jiang is not enough, I will make up for it. But only you and I know this. If Jiang Jiang knows it, it's impossible for him to pay.

Lu Erjie said

Then thank Mr. Lu. Chen Shaokuan asked with a hug and fist: What's the matter with the high-speed boat you just mentioned?

High-speed speed boats are small ships with a maximum speed of 40-60 knots. Speed ​​boats are classified according to the weapons they are equipped with. Although speed boats such as torpedo boats, missile boats and missile torpedo boats are small, they are powerful and have great effect. For large and medium-sized enemy ships, torpedo boats and missile boats that invade near the sea, medium-sized enemy ships, torpedo boats and missile boats can attack individually, or cooperate with other surface ships to eliminate invading large enemies. Medium-sized ships can also send speed boats to attack enemy transport fleets, destroy the enemy's maritime transportation lines. The speed boats are fast, small, and can conceal and can effectively attack enemy bases suddenly and quickly. The mooring grounds are in shallow waterways, narrow sea areas, reef island areas, etc., and speed boats can be used to set mines.

Why haven't I heard of such fast ships in the world? Also, what are missiles? Chen Shaokuan was confused when he heard them

You don't understand it after saying it. General Chen, I sent 20 instructors to teach you the Navy for half a year. In addition, you can support you with 500 heavy machine guns for installation in cruisers and various gunboats, 2,000 new mines, 50 ordinary speedboats, 10 missile speedboats, 2,000 missiles, and your old cruisers and gunboats are enough to fight with the Japanese for a year and a half

Lu Erjie saw Chen Shaokuan's strange eyes and knew what he was thinking: these weapons were secretly developed by my R&D team in order to deal with the Japanese in the future to support the coastal defense garrison in Shanghai.

That's so thankful!

Chen Shaokuan is focused on naval construction, with poor political sensitivity and no political ambitions. Therefore, he still believes most of Lu Erjie's words, and believes that the Supreme Group has such talents and strength.

My people train you in the navy, how do you calculate your salary?

Of course, our military headquarters sent it. Chen Shaokuan replied hurriedly

Hello, my God of Wealth, you still have that money! Tip! Song Zhe said contemptly

Nonsense, I sent you people and money to you. I'm not happy anymore. My team members don't have to save the little salary for Lao Jiang. I also give the salary here. My team members are Bao. Give them double salary. I will teach you more hard

Chen Shaokuan, Song Zhe and Erjie drove to the Peace Hotel for dinner, and Chen Shaokuan couldn't wait to see the high-speed speed boat and missile boat

Lu Erjie agreed that Chen Shaokuan would go to the Supreme Base the day after tomorrow to pick it up. When he returned to the office, he arranged to send instructors, so he had time to rest for a while.