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Song Qingfeng smiled and nodded, saying, "Then follow me."

So, Wang Haoran and Liu Zengguang went to the leader's office together.

Seeing the two people come in, the leader stood up from behind the desk and walked out with a smile.

Wang Haoran and Liu Zengguang hurriedly greeted them.

The leader said, "Please sit down! I just want to see when Comrade Zengguang will take the initiative to come and see me, haha!"

Liu Zengguang said with shame on his face: "In fact, I have long wanted to come to you to complain."

"We in the navy feel a little aggrieved."

"In the past few years, the Air Force has made great strides in upgrading its weapons."

"They have third-generation fighters, advanced electronic warfare aircraft and early warning aircraft, large transport aircraft, and improved and better long-range bombers."

"But we only have a few small boats. We can't even cruise around the Pacific Ocean! Haha!"

The leader nodded and said, "You have indeed been wronged."

“But you also have to understand the country’s difficulties.”

"We have limited resources, and our initial goal was to protect the coastal waters."

"Building a strong air force deterrent force will be beneficial to strengthening our coastal defense."

"So, we must first significantly improve the air force."

“So far, the results are quite remarkable.”

"Haha! We already have over a hundred third-generation aircraft, and the number is still increasing rapidly."

"The improvement of our electronic warfare and early warning capabilities has also made certain forces dare not act rashly."

"Now, isn't it time to shift resources toward your navy?"

Liu Zengguang said: "We can understand the country's arrangements!"

"Leader, Comrade Haoran and I came here this time to give you a report and let you see our naval development plan."

"Here is a report written by Comrade Haoran himself. Please take a look at it."

As he spoke, he took out the report written by Wang Haoran from his bag.

A thick stack.

Liu Zengguang held it with both hands and handed it to the leader.

Song Qingfeng took a look from the side. So thick?
He frowned.

Because leaders have too much to do, it is true that they are busy all the time.

In this case, it's not a good idea to let your leader read such a thick report, right?

The report should be concise, just a few pages to make things clear.

The leader took the report from Liu Zengguang and said, "It's so thick. What's the content? Comrade Zengguang, please give me a brief account."

Liu Zengguang was naturally familiar with the contents of the report.

He smiled and said, "Comrade Haoran helped us write this report. The content is very comprehensive and contains valuable information..."

He gave a brief account of the contents of the report.

After listening to this, the leader nodded and said, "This is a detailed development plan."

"Well, you just said that you want to invest 5 billion in 1000 years?"

Liu Zengguang was a little nervous. He didn't know whether his leader would agree with his investment.

He scratched his hair and said, "This is already the minimum investment."

"With an investment of 5 billion yuan over five years, we can build a strong navy."

"We are preparing to build mature aircraft carrier docks and large ship docks, slipways and other large facilities. We will also tackle the upgrade of aircraft carrier deck steel, ship-specific corrosion-resistant steel, and large steam turbines and various ship-borne weapons."

"In addition, we plan to build a domestically-made aircraft carrier within five years and at least 10 8-ton full-scale offensive and defensive shield ships!"

"We also need to build at least 20 frigates and supporting supply ships, medical ships and other ships."

"1000 billion, it can't be any less."

The leader laughed and said, "I'm not saying that 5 billion in years is too much."

"I mean, I think the possibility of completing your plan within five years is a little small!"

Liu Zengguang glanced at Wang Haoran and said, "How about letting Comrade Wang Haoran talk to you?"

The leader said, "Haoran! Then tell us about it. How do you realize your plan?"

"According to your plan, you intend to more than double our naval power within five years!"

Wang Haoran bowed and said with a smile: "As long as the funds can keep up, we can do many things at the same time."

"The major shipyards first planned to build large docks, while at the same time, scientific research forces tackled various difficult problems and produced design drawings for various types of ships."

“Steel companies should also do a good job in the research and development of various materials.”

"Leader, you know, when we were developing large aircraft, we came up with a modular design and modular construction method."

"In this way, we can start construction at the same time with many units. After the modules are built, they can be transported and assembled, which will speed up the construction process."

"In fact, this is also possible with shipbuilding."

"We also have an 8-ton die-forging hydraulic press, so there is no problem processing large hull parts, and the speed will be very fast."

"I think that if we build ships in the new way, we can build an Aegis destroyer with a tonnage similar to that of a Sovremenny-class destroyer in just half a year!"

"If we build an aircraft carrier, it should take a little over a year..."

Wang Haoran shared his thoughts.

In particular, Wang Haoran explained the various functions of the envisioned Aegis destroyer 052: building a vertical launch system so that the 052 has at least 60 vertical launch units, each of which can carry 1 to 4 missiles. In this way, a 052 destroyer can carry one or two hundred missiles of various types.

This type of destroyer can perform air defense, anti-ship, ground or sea attacks, and of course anti-submarine operations.

Such a destroyer is enough to destroy an enemy fleet!
The leaders were so excited after hearing this.

"Haha! Haoran, if you put it that way, wouldn't it be possible for us to crush the Foot Basin if we have 10 Type 052 destroyers?"

Jiaoben is now also vigorously building its own battleship.

Of course, they are actually just assisting Squid.

But even so, their strength should not be underestimated.

Wang Haoran said with a serious face: "Leader, I have never taken the foot basin seriously."

"We may only have one opponent in the future, and that's Squid."

The leader nodded and said, "Well! You have a long-term vision."

"Haoran, since you helped the Navy write such a report, I think you should cooperate with Comrade Zengguang!"

"Strive to truly complete the five-year plan for naval development!"

Liu Zengguang was overjoyed.

This means that the leadership has basically preliminarily agreed to the report written by Wang Haoran.

"Leader, let Comrade Haoran lead this five-year plan."

"As for me, I will assist him and help coordinate the resources of all parties."

The leader said: "Well! In order to promote the implementation of this plan, I will personally serve as a consultant."

"I am your general backstage, haha!"

"Just go ahead and do it with confidence!"

Song Qingfeng couldn't help but remind him: "Leader, should we organize a meeting of the heads of various departments to study this report and make a good division of labor?"

The leader said: "Yes, it will definitely be held!"

"It won't work if we don't hold a mobilization meeting and issue a task list."

After Wang Haoran and Liu Zengguang met with the leader, the leader immediately asked the units and departments involved in Wang Haoran's report to hold a meeting two days later.

The meeting was held in a conference room at the National Auditorium.

There were more than 700 participants present.

Wang Haoran gave the main report at the meeting.

The leadership expressed full support.

The conference divided into groups for a heated discussion on the naval development report written by Wang Haoran. Of course, Wang Haoran would definitely listen to reasonable suggestions.

At the end of the meeting, division of labor tasks were assigned to each large enterprise and unit.

All units signed the military order.

Longguo Aero Engine Group is a company established two years ago.

The company is responsible for the research and development of various types of aircraft engines.

Although there are significant differences between aircraft engines and marine gas turbines, the principles of the two are actually almost the same.

It can also be said that an aircraft engine is a type of gas turbine.

Therefore, the task of developing large-scale marine gas turbines was given to Longguo Aero Engine Group.

Liu Guangfeng, head of Longguo Aerospace Development, was very excited about receiving this task.

Because this is equivalent to expanding the business scope of the enterprise!

If Longguo Aerospace successfully develops a gas turbine for large ships, the company will have an additional heavyweight product in the future.

At present, Longguo Aerospace Development is developing quite smoothly.

Based on Wang Haoran's research, they have developed a series of aircraft engines. From fighter jets to transport planes to passenger planes, they currently have corresponding aircraft engines.

Liu Guangfeng believes that it should not be too difficult to develop gas turbines for ships based on large aircraft engines.

What's more, isn't there Wang Haoran to guide the work?

In fact, the 052 destroyer is already under development at this time.

The Longguo Ship Design and Research Institute is responsible for the development of this destroyer.

In fact, the current research on this ship has also encountered a bottleneck.

The main bottleneck is the power unit.

Of course, there are other material issues, such as deck steel and shipboard radar equipment.

Now, Longguo is also negotiating with Yusa, hoping to introduce Yusa's gas turbines so that the 052 destroyer will have a reliable power plant.

However, Squid put forward some harsh conditions: in order to obtain the LM2500 gas turbine, it is necessary to transfer the advanced chip industry chain to them.

If it is not transferred, this gas turbine, which is known as the most advanced in the world, will not be exported to Longguo.

Their purpose is actually very sinister. They hope that Longguo will no longer produce advanced process chips in the future, and these chips should be produced by their company.

Of course, it was impossible to agree to Squid's request.

Because the advanced chip industry chain is much more important than any gas turbine.

Later, Squid said, you can give us the technology, we don’t care whether you continue to produce or not, but we must ensure the security of our own chip needs.

We can't let you hold us back in this regard.

Regarding this request, some people in the country advocate compromise.

They think that there is nothing wrong in throwing away advanced chips, as it is a win-win situation for everyone!
Since Longguo does not have gas turbines, it cannot produce more advanced destroyers.

Without advanced destroyers, it is impossible to enhance one's naval combat capability.

Of course, the mainstream voice in Longguo is still to insist on self-developed gas turbines. If they are not given the gas turbines, then forget it.

During the meeting, some people believed that the technology of large gas turbines used in ships was very complex and difficult to build, so it would be better to exchange them with squid.

Wang Haoran gave the harshest criticism to these people's views.

Wang Haoran said: "You said that we can't build large gas turbines ourselves. Isn't this judgment too arbitrary?"

"The difficulties we encountered in many fields before were actually much greater than those encountered in gas turbines!"

"For example, in the field of aviation engines, many people sang the opposite tune and said strange things, saying that we would never be able to produce advanced aviation engines. But what happened? We overcame many difficulties in a very short period of time! We successfully developed a series of advanced aviation engines!"

"Aviation engines are more technically difficult than large gas turbines!"

"We can make aircraft engines, so why can't we make large gas turbines?"

“Those who always complain about difficulties and back down are, after all, complete defeatists!”

"They are always so frightened by Squidward's bravado that their knees become weak and they want to kneel down in front of him!"

"But have you ever thought about what benefits you can get even if you kneel down?"

"Don't ever mention this kind of argument again!"

After the mobilization meeting, Wang Haoran had a chat with Liu Guangfeng, general manager of Longguo Aero Engine Group.

"Mr. Liu, the task of developing large gas turbines has been assigned to you. Do you feel any pressure?" Wang Haoran asked with a smile.

Liu Guangfeng smiled and said: "There is definitely pressure, but I think all our comrades are full of confidence!"

"After all, you gave us a design idea and direction for research and development."

"The gas turbines used in ships are just large-scale variants of aircraft engines."

Wang Haoran nodded and said, "That's right!"

"In fact, there are many more technical difficulties to consider for aircraft engines than for gas turbines!"

"We have already gnawed off the toughest bones, so what does a mere large gas turbine mean to us?"

"Let's try to overcome the difficulty of the gas turbine within three months! Let's give a slap in the face to those guys who always shout that they are invincible!"

"If you have any difficulties, please feel free to call me and I will come to support you immediately!"

……

Smith King is a senior business representative of Squidward General.

He is in Dragon Country right now.

He is discussing the export of the LM2500 gas turbine.

His negotiating partner was apparently Li Gewen, the head of the Magic City Shipyard.

The two sides had already held several rounds of talks before Li Gowen set off to participate in the five-year naval development plan.

However, none of the negotiations were successful.

Because Smith Golden Lion opened his mouth wide.

Smith King not only wanted to sell LM2500 at market price, he also required Longguo to exchange it for an advanced chip industry chain.

This is the face of Squidward.

They always think that since they have something to hold someone else’s neck, they can put forward the most demanding conditions. If the other party does not agree, then they can forget about wanting their things.

After returning from the meeting in Beijing, Li Gowen no longer planned to discuss the purchase of the LM2500 gas turbine with Smith King.

His top priority now is to build a more advanced shipyard to prepare for the construction of the new 052 destroyer.

This time, the higher-ups have given enough funding, so the Magic City Shipyard can take the opportunity to build four or five large docks.

The more advanced shipyards we build, the more shipbuilding contracts we can get in the future.

Li Gewen even wanted to take the order for manufacturing domestic aircraft carriers.

However, building a large dock capable of building aircraft carriers is not an easy task.

Because the dock for building an aircraft carrier requires a depth of no less than 14 meters.

This requires careful investigation and finding the most suitable place to build a large shipyard.

The biggest competitor of Modou Shipyard is Dalian Shipyard.

The Dalian Shipyard is currently the shipyard with the strongest shipbuilding capabilities in China.

According to Wang Haoran's division of labor, the 052 destroyer is still planned to be manufactured at the Magic City Shipyard.

The first domestically-made aircraft carrier is planned to be built at the Dalian Shipyard, and some frigates will also be built at the Dalian Shipyard.

Li Gewen was very dissatisfied with this.

He felt that being able to build an aircraft carrier was much more impressive than building a 052 destroyer.

As soon as Li Gewen returned to Shanghai, he started to get busy.

Smith King was naturally keeping an eye on Li Gowen's movements.

When he heard that Li Gewen had returned from a meeting in Beijing, he thought that Li Gewen would come to see him first.

However, the other party did not do so. This made Smithkin a little confused and frightened. (End of this chapter)