Rebirth of the Northern Giants

Ye Zhikui laughed, and said to the two of them: "Nanyang and Beiyang were originally a family, and you two don't need Huang Po to sell melons, you sell melons, you sell melons, and now the military government attaches great importance to naval construction, and the money is used in the fleet like water. Make persistent efforts and create greater glories.”

Seeing that Ye Zhikui was really happy, Guo Baochang changed his mind, and couldn't help but took the opportunity to say: "Generalissimo, the humble fleet suffered heavy losses in the war against Britain, and it needs to be replenished. Look, do those captured British ships belong to our Nanyang?"

Deng Shichang was in a hurry. After Guo Baochang finished picking, it was estimated that there would only be a few auxiliary ships left, so he couldn't help but hurriedly said: "Generalissimo, our Beiyang losses are not small, and we need to suppress the Japanese navy. Those British ships are just right. .”

"My Nanyang has to deal with the British East India Fleet that appears at any time, and the responsibility is even greater. Brother Deng, don't compete with your brother." Guo Baochang did not show any weakness.

Ye Zhikui couldn't help but smile wryly when he saw that the two people who were originally amicable started to scramble for a few warships, and he gestured helplessly to Zhou Fu.

Zhou Fu hurriedly interrupted: "Everyone, the Generalissimo has traveled all the way, and now it's dinner time, why don't you eat first and then talk, how about it?"

When Deng Shichang and Guo Baochang heard the words, they couldn't help but look at each other embarrassedly.

Lin Tai once sighed in his heart, it seems that the admiral has met his opponent, but with my backup here, no matter what, Nanyang cannot let Nanyang snatch those two battleships.

Zhou Fu Zhangluo went down, and soon the table was full of food and drink. Seeing that some people were very restrained, Ye Zhikui laughed at himself: "It seems that I have really become a lonely family."

The few people smiled awkwardly and didn't reply. When I saw Renren, my thief smiled and said: "How can the Generalissimo be a loner, isn't there me staying by the side? By the way, Generalissimo, take a rest after dinner , or go to Haihe?"

That new submarine is in the middle of the Haihe River, waiting for a few people to go and watch it, that's why people ask this question.

"Of course I went to see it, I can't wait." Ye Zhikui replied without hesitation.

Deng Shichang asked in confusion: "Why does the Generalissimo attach so much importance to such a small thing as a submarine?"

Ye Zhikui replied with a smile: "During the American Civil War, the Confederate 'Henry' sank the Northern battleship 'Monsatonic' with mines for the first time, which shows that submarines are completely capable of attacking enemy ships by surprise. Look, we can see the profit in it. One warship is enough to build several submarines. For our country with a weak navy, only by developing another way of development can we win by surprise, otherwise we will always follow behind others , never surpass the enemy."

Deng Shichang and Guo Baochang bowed their heads in deep thought, obviously thinking about Ye Zhikui's words.

Ye Zhikui continued: "As long as our radio technology is upgraded and the submarines can communicate with each other, we can gather several submarines to deal with an enemy ship at the same time. In this way, we can destroy heavy ships with the combined force of weak ships. The tactics are very cost-effective. Think about it, everyone. Let’s take Japan as an example. Japan is an island country that lacks resources and has to import various resources from abroad. leave them in want."

In war, logistics is a very important part, especially when dealing with an island country like Japan, there is no doubt that it will definitely collapse.

"The generalissimo is right," Deng Shichang finally had to reply with admiration.

Originally, he and several admirals came here reluctantly to see some new ships, and casually accompanied Ye Zhikui to inspect the Beiyang defense circles around Dagu, Lushun, and Weihaiwei, but now they are really interested in this submarine.

Several naval generals are people who love ships, and now they are a little impatient to hear Ye Zhikui describe such a bright future.

Pan Meiyuan, who had been silent for a long time, was finally able to speak in.

"Generalissimo and colleagues, Chen Zhengliang has already made preparations, and went to observe in front of Generalissimo."

Ye Zhikui nodded happily, everyone ate a few more mouthfuls, and then Shi Shiran followed Pan Meiyuan to Tianjin Haihe.

A group of people walked to the manufacturing bureau located on the bank of the Hai River. It was already dark at this time, and Ye Zhikui saw that a long wall had been built on both sides of the river at some time, enclosing a section of the bay.

Moreover, the guards were heavily guarded, and the light and dark sentries staggered. It didn't take long to encounter several waves of soldiers who came to check.

After finally entering the wall, the soldiers who went to report arrived with three or four technicians.

Focusing on an old man in his 60s, Pan Meiyuan quickly introduced to Ye Zhikui: "This is Mr. Chen Zhengliang, who designed and supervised the construction of the submarine."

Then pointing to another old man, he said with a smile, "This is Wei Han, the director general of Fuzhou Shipbuilding Bureau. This time Fuzhou Shipping Bureau and Beiyang Manufacturing Bureau worked together to finally successfully develop it. It's really gratifying."

Pan Meiyuan did not dare to take the credit, and introduced the two main officers to Ye Zhikui.

Wei Han and Chen Zhengliang bowed slightly, and said with a smile: "I have seen the Generalissimo."

Since Chen Zhengliang built the first submarine in 1880, he has been preparing to show his talents again. However, the Qing government did not know whether it was under the pressure of the great powers or did not realize the power of submarines. Chen Zhengliang had no choice but to go home to enjoy the family happiness.

A few months ago, the military government found him through the Manufacturing Bureau and told him that the military government would restart the research on submarines.

Needless to say, Wei Han, a national treasure of the military government, organized and developed China's first cruiser "Kaiji", the first iron-clad ship "Longwei", and the first steel-clad torpedo ship "Guangzhou". B" and the first minehunter "Jianwei".

The great reputation made Ye Zhikui hurried forward, took the hands of the two old men and said with a smile: "The two old men have devoted themselves to making such a contribution to the cause of our Chinese navy. Cong Yun admires it very much. He De feels the great gift from the two old men."

Wei Han chuckled, looked at Deng Shichang and Guo Baochang, and said in admiration: "The Generalissimo has won the prize, and I did my best with my modest efforts. Fortunately, the submarine has been researched according to the requirements of the Generalissimo, and the old man and others are also relieved." Tone, the naval fleet has the power of our people, and I hope to see that the submarines we have researched can also contribute to the country as soon as possible.”

While they were talking, they walked towards a small dock. The dock of Beiyang Manufacturing Bureau couldn't be compared with the one in Fuzhou. Fortunately, although the sparrow is small, it has all internal organs.

Ye Zhikui stretched his neck to look for the submarine, Chen Zhengliang pointed to a black hull and said with a smile: "Generalissimo, this is the ship, in order to thank the Generalissimo for attaching great importance to the submarine, we gave it a name: No. "

Ye Zhikui blushed slightly, and Wei Han continued to introduce: "This ship has a displacement of 67 tons, a length of 19 meters, a width of 3 meters, a speed of 8/5 knots, a maximum depth of 34 meters, and a crew of 16."

Ye Zhikui's eyes lit up, and he said with a smile, "Can I go up and experience it myself?"

Before Wei Han could speak, the person next to him saw Ren Shiwu dissuaded him: "General Marshal, sailing underwater, if something happens, it will be too late to save him. It's better not to be in danger, General Marshal."

Zhou Fu also disapproved of Ye Zhikui trying it himself, and Deng Shichang and Guo Baochang were also eager to make a move. .

The second volume of the capital's situation, the second chapter, the number of fights with the Japanese navy

Ye Zhikui thought to himself, although the submarine is dangerous, but when he waited for others to come, the manufacturing bureau must have done many experiments.

I also saw Wei Han and Chen Zhengliang were silent, they neither dissuaded nor supported them. After thinking about it for a while, I knew what they were thinking. The greatest recognition of the military government can also make the military government pay more attention to submarines, and save a lot of trouble for the two people's research.

After a while, Ye Zhikui's thoughts changed a few times, and Shi Shiran said with a smile: "It's okay, that kind of ship is not dangerous. If I look forward and backward, I can't even sit on a cruiser."

Ye Zhikui immediately raised the submarine to the same height as the cruiser, which made the eyes of the two old men, especially Chen Zhengliang, slightly red. , finally pushed aside the dark clouds and saw the sun.

Zhou Fu opened his mouth, but after all he didn't say anything against it, Chen Zhengliang smiled like a flower with a bitter face, and comforted everyone: "My lords, please rest assured, the leader has been operated many times, and the old man has also ridden it many times in person. , nothing serious."

On the river and the sea, besides the dark submarine, there are two dilapidated merchant ships, both of which are the targets of submarines. The leader will demonstrate to Ye Zhikui the attack methods of two weapons: mines and torpedoes.

Seeing this, Deng Shichang and Guo Baochang also wanted to get on the boat for a try, but Ye Zhikui dissuaded him: "You two, why don't you watch the effect of the attack from the shore?"

Ye Zhikui himself didn't understand the combat and power of the navy, but Deng Shichang and others knew it well. It was rare to see the actual combat effect of the submarine, so the two stopped pestering Ye Zhikui.

Soon Ye Zhikui and Chen Zhengliang climbed up to the top of the submarine, opened the cover and descended slowly. The captain of the leader had been waiting for a long time.

Captain Zhang Dawei is a middle-aged man in his forties. When he saw the Generalissimo coming down in person, he couldn't help being overjoyed. He cheered up and shouted loudly: "Children, the Generalissimo has come in person. What should we do?"

"Kill the enemy, kill the enemy"

Zhang Dawei used to be the captain of a torpedo ship. He came to be the captain of the leader, but he was unwilling to do so. However, the dissatisfaction in his heart has long since dissipated after months of personal experiments. He is more concerned about the prospects of the submarine. Anyone is bullish.

"Generalissimo, I'm going to command."

After Zhang Dawei yelled, he stroked his beard and said with a smile.

Ye Zhikui nodded with a smile, and followed him into the command cabin.

This submarine is like Chen Zhengliang's child, and he explained to Ye Zhikui as he walked: "Marshal, the Kueitou has two power plants, gasoline engine power plant on the water surface, and electric motor power plant underwater, which can save the air in the cabin .”

Ye Zhikui pointed to a long pipe and asked, "This is?"

"This is a periscope, which is used to observe the enemy's situation when the submarine is submerged in the water."