Fengxian Jiangshan

Zhang Tinglan made a decision, and it was naturally implemented smoothly. Li Siguang and the others received strong and all-round support. Compared with history, this support was fully 30 years earlier, and it also allowed this geologist to achieve more brilliant achievements.

Zhang Tinglan had just dealt with this matter, and suddenly Shen Honglie came to the commander's mansion in a panic, and when he met him, he said with great joy: "Marshal, there is news from the Mackensen!"

Chapter 634 Returning to China

Thick and gloomy clouds shrouded the sky over Hamburg, Germany, and hundreds of workers were standing on the pier, all silently watching a huge monster not far from the port, the battlecruiser Mackensen!

With a displacement of more than 3 tons, this huge warship surpassed most battleships, and this warship also has a proud speed of 28 knots, which is far ahead of the warships of this era. In 1917, this giant warship was in the The Bromforth shipyard is officially launched.

At that time, all the workers who participated in the construction cheered enthusiastically, as if watching the birth of their own children, they were full of pride.But for these people, this is just a little joke before the tragedy.

Soon the Germans were defeated. The huge High Seas Fleet became captives of the British, and then sank in Scapa Flow. Signed, Germany was disarmed, the navy disappeared, and the warship faced dismantling.

There are three other warships of the same level, and the demolition work has started one after another. All the German workers are full of tears. They want to use the hands that have built warships to dismantle these warships, as if forcing a mother to choke The pain of dying my newborn child is simply indescribable.

At this time, a sudden turning point appeared. The Chinese decided to buy the Mackensen and ship it back to China for dismantling. The price given was 220 million US dollars, which was [-]% higher than the domestic dismantling, and the British also acquiesced in this cooperation. However, the government of the Weimar Republic urgently needs to import a large amount of grain from China, so it will not object, and the business hit it off.

Today is the day when the Chinese took the Mackensen away. Four tugboats pulled the Mackensen away slowly from the port of Hamburg. The huge warship gradually sailed towards the North Sea. At this moment, the German workers on the shore Tears poured out.They don't know what fate they will have, waiting for this warship, they just feel pain like digging out their hearts and lungs.

Among these German workers, there is also a young German officer, who is also looking at the back of the Mackensen.A contemptuous smile appeared on his face: "The devil believes that the Chinese will dismantle such a powerful warship and turn it into scrap iron. The British are simply stupid. They will definitely pay the price in blood!"

This young man was none other than Randall. He had led a group of German military officials to secretly go to China. Just a month ago, he had just secretly returned to Germany.For Randall, this trip was really rewarding.First of all, the industrial level of Fengjun was clarified, and the cooperation plan between the two parties was finalized.

They have also obtained the most advanced set of military concepts from China. What fascinates the Germans most is the application of tanks, the concentration of armored forces, and the rapid charge with the cooperation of the air force, which can produce unparalleled powerful assault capabilities. .

In the war that just passed.Although tanks have also been used, due to poor performance and the tanks are only used as infantry support weapons, the value of tanks has not been exerted.

However, in the contest between China and Russia in the Far East, the Fengjun concentrated its use of armored forces, which made the Germans shine. They vaguely felt that they had grasped the key to victory in future wars.

China, which can explore new tactics, is definitely an opponent not to be underestimated.Although China's industrial level is still relatively backward, the Chinese are using their ingenuity to quickly catch up with the world's trends. However, there are many people in the world who have not yet noticed this trend and continue to dream.

Based on his understanding of the Chinese, Randall never believed that the Mackensen would become a pile of scrap iron.The Chinese will definitely make this warship reborn from the ashes and become a powerful maritime weapon. At that time, the British will probably have no way to be arrogant, a powerful China.It will make the empire on which the sun never sets suffer.

China has already begun to explore the road to the ocean. Just like Germany at the beginning, a flame in Randall's heart is also burning. The Germans will not be reconciled to failure, and they will sprint towards the ocean.

The Mackensen left Germany at a speed of five knots, slowly crossed the English Channel, and headed south.I met many merchant ships and warships along the way, and all of them pointed at the big ship, and even couldn't help but exclaimed.

What a huge battleship, what a mighty sea castle, it is simply a miracle in the history of industry, the only problem is the lack of all the main guns, but this is enough to make people sigh sincerely.

Chen Jiliang, who was in charge of escorting the ship, didn't care what others thought, nor did he care about the main guns. He also understood some domestic ideas. This huge warship will be converted into China's first large-scale aircraft carrier and become the core force of the future navy. .The only thing Chen Jiliang cares about is how to transport the warship back to the country. He must ensure the absolute safety of the warship. This giant ship carrying hundreds of millions of people and ocean dreams must not make any mistakes.

The Mackensen headed south slowly and firmly, rounded the Cape of Good Hope, entered the Indian Ocean, and then passed through the Strait of Malacca and sailed into the South China Sea.

The whole journey was uneventful, without any problems, but Chen Jiliang knew that the real test was coming. The most difficult part of the entire return route finally came. He was not in a hurry to go north and return to the northeast, but arrived in Hong Kong. Take a rest.

After more than two months of sailing, all ships need to adjust their status, and so do the crew members. They need to recover their physical strength and energy. While those crew members were relaxing in the dance hall and bar, Chen Jiliang secretly went to a hotel. The person is an agent of the Fengtian Military Intelligence Bureau.In fact, from the day the Mackensen left Hamburg, Feng Jun's intelligence personnel have been secretly monitoring it.

In order to ensure the smooth return of this giant ship, Fengtian also made great efforts to conduct a detailed assessment of all potential risks, and have corresponding plans for possible troubles.

The intelligence officer smiled and said to Chen Jiliang: "Captain Chen, let me introduce myself. This is Ge Yuexuan, the person in charge of the Hong Kong Station of the Military Intelligence Bureau. I have good news and bad news. Which one do you want to hear?"

Chen Jiliang glared at him: "What time is it, and I still have time to tease, so hurry up and say something!"

Ge Yuexuan smiled dryly: "Captain Chen, didn't I say this to let you relax, we have already got the information, the Japanese have already decided to do something, they want to kill the Mackensen, even though it is an unfinished warship , even if there is no artillery, the Japanese are not willing to let this warship fall into our hands."

When Chen Jiliang heard the news, he was very calm. He had repeatedly speculated many times along the way. The only ones who could prevent the Mackensen from returning to China were the United Kingdom and Japan. From all aspects, the Japanese had the greatest chance of doing it. , Chen Jiliang said with a smile: "As expected, the determination of the island nation to maintain maritime hegemony is so firm, there is nothing strange about it. What I want to know most is whether there is any way to deal with it. Will it just watch?"

Ge Yuexuan said with a smile: "Of course there is a way to deal with it. In fact, two submarines have arrived in the Taiwan Strait. These are the submarines with the strongest battery life in the Fengjun. They will provide protection underwater. In addition, we will also arrange Some aircraft were provided to provide air cover to ensure that the ships can safely pass through the Taiwan Strait. However, the next section of the route, from the East China Sea to the Yellow Sea, is all under the surveillance of the Japanese. If their combined fleet is determined to deal with Mackensen, there will be a lot of trouble."

Chen Jiliang frowned, gritted his teeth, and said firmly: "No matter what, I have to make a breakthrough. I believe that the Mackensen will be able to return home smoothly, no matter how much it costs!"

"Captain Chen, it's great to have this confidence. After you leave Hong Kong, some friends will board the Mackensen. When necessary, they will play a very important role."

After a short meeting, Chen Jiliang was worried about the future again. They purposely took a leisurely rest for [-] days before setting off again. The tugboat pulled the huge ship and sailed on the rippling blue sea. Soon they entered waters of the Taiwan Strait.

Not long after driving, I saw two pillars of smoke, which were driving towards this side at a fast speed. The two sides were getting closer and closer. It was the Japanese warships, a destroyer and a patrol ship. They saw Mackensen After the huge body of the number, there was also a burst of horror.

I didn't expect the Chinese to bring back such a huge thing, but when they found that the Mackensen had no main guns and no power, they became extremely arrogant and followed the warship tightly, like It's like a ghost, and it doesn't want to leave at all.

Moreover, on the deck, the Japanese sailors kept mocking, cursing, and posing in an extremely arrogant posture. After seeing these sailors in Fengjun, they were all very angry, and their eyes could burst into flames.

Chen Jiliang calmly said: "Don't think too much about them, just pretend they don't exist, and keep going as usual. Go north, and they will continue to go north." Japanese warships kept appearing in sight, and they obviously organized into groups. A group of ships followed the Mackensen.Although Chen Jiliang was calm on the surface, his heart was constantly beating drums. The Japanese practiced 24-hour surveillance, and they might take action at some point.

Just after this kind of trembling, they crossed the East China Sea and entered the Yellow River. After arriving in the Yellow Sea, there were obviously more and more Japanese surveillance ships, and there were also warships such as cruisers.

They not only followed the Mackensen, but also ran to the front of the warship to provoke from time to time, and even the Japanese navy even hung up flags to conduct shooting drills.

Faced with all kinds of actions of the Japanese, Chen Jiliang seemed indifferent, still sailing silently, but when they were more than 100 nautical miles away from Weihaiwei, several huge black smoke columns suddenly appeared in the distance.

What should come will come after all!

Chapter 635 Rescue

"Damn it, these little devils are lingering, it's really hateful!"

Facing more and more Japanese warships getting closer and closer, the sailors couldn't help yelling, but Chen Jiliang had a gloomy face. He stared at the rippling sea. What a disgrace, the greatest disgrace!

As a soldier, the anger in his chest was constantly surging. At this moment, several black smoke columns suddenly appeared on the distant sea, fluttering and rushing towards this side.

"Enemy ship!" Seeing this scene, the hearts of the soldiers contracted suddenly. Everyone knew that the journey back home would not be smooth, but there was no danger when they reached the door of their house. Everyone was lucky, but With the appearance of the Japanese fleet, there is a cloud over everyone's heart, the situation is not good!

The Japanese fleet was getting closer and closer. Through the binoculars, Chen Jiliang could already see the huge figure of the leading warship: King Kong!

Chen Jiliang recognized this warship at a glance. King Kong was the last British main battleship purchased by Japan, and it was also the only foreign-made warship used by Japan during World War II.

As the original battlecruiser, King Kong was fast and powerful, and followed the usual style of British warships, but its defense was obviously insufficient. To put it bluntly, it was thin-skinned.However, through the introduction of this type of warship, the Japanese Navy finally caught up with the world's most advanced shipbuilding concept.

Then the Japanese built a large number of self-made battleships and became the third largest maritime power in the world. Speaking of which, the Japanese can be regarded as very good students. However, during the Pacific War, the British also suffered a lot.

Fengtian Navy is also very concerned about Japan's combined fleet, for the main warships.All of them can be mastered by heart. In fact, in terms of tonnage and performance, the Mackensen has completely surpassed the King Kong. However, the Mackensen has been disarmed at this time, and it can only be watched helplessly. A backward warship bared its teeth and claws in front of it.

"Chen, I can't beat it. You can escape completely. It is only about a hundred nautical miles away from the port in China. As long as you escape to the port, you will be protected, don't you think so?"

A blond German police officer suggested to Chen Jiliang.He was not the only German on this ship, but there were more than 400 people, all of whom boarded the warship secretly when the Mackensen left Hong Kong.

These Germans are all officers and sailors of the High Seas Fleet, and even more than 220 people have participated in all the trial work of the Mackensen, and they are very clear about the performance of this warship, if it is fully launched.It is still very promising to get rid of Japanese warships.

In fact, this is also one of the most important secrets of the Mackensen. Although the main guns of this battleship have been removed, the power system is intact.If relying on its own power system, the Mackensen is also capable of returning to China, but Feng Jun deliberately used tugboats along the way to drag the warship back to China in order to deceive the public.

When crossing the English Channel, the British also boarded the ship for inspection.However, when they found that there were few sailors on the warship, they thought that the huge iron shell could not move, and the Fengjun deliberately blew up several cabins, which created a dilapidated impression and put the careless British Man successfully deceived.

Feng Jun played a trick to secretly repair the plank road and secretly recruited a large number of retired naval personnel from Germany.They were sent to Hong Kong, and then boarded the Mackensen, in order to start this behemoth at a critical moment.Then run away quickly.

Chen Jiliang was also facing an important decision at this time, whether to show his hole card, a distance of [-] nautical miles is not too far, if the Mackensen sails at the highest speed, it can reach Weihaiwei in about two hours, That is China's territory, and their mission may be completed.

However, after Chen Jiliang thought about it, he shook his head firmly: "Kendall, it's not yet the time. Weihaiwei may not be able to provide the help we need. That is the territory of the Beiyang Army, not our world."

Kendall shrugged helplessly, and said with a wry smile: "China is really strange, but you are the boss, and we all obey your orders."