Return to 78: Why are all the Americans panicking about doing scientific research?

After hearing this question, Li Jinjun pondered for a moment and said, "It should be the US dollar and oil."

"Since the collapse of the Bretton Woods system, oil has been decoupled from gold. The United States immediately signed an agreement with the desert countries to settle oil with US dollars, formally establishing the status of US dollars as oil."

"Many countries, including us, are hoarding US dollars. Without enough US dollars, we cannot buy oil."

"As the issuer of the U.S. dollar, if the U.S. wants the dollar to appreciate, it will appreciate. If it wants it to depreciate, the dollar will plummet."

"The United States can even further control the world economy by issuing more currency."

"Besides the economic field?"

Lin Kaifeng continued to ask.

"In addition to the economic field, the other hegemony that the United States controls around the world is probably its navy."

Li Jinjun took a deep breath.

Even though I don't want to admit it, the fact is the fact.

The U.S. Navy is the strongest navy in the world.

There are no rivals in the world that can be compared with them.

unless.

The Soviet Navy launched a strategic nuclear strike and launched nuclear bombs at the U.S. Navy.

When it comes to conventional combat, the Soviet Navy is no match for the U.S. Navy.

Lin Kaifeng said word by word: "With the great development of science and technology brought about by the Cold War, economic exchanges between human countries have become more and more frequent, and maritime trade has shown a new development situation. As a result, the importance of the navy has become unique."

"The United States has the largest number of aircraft carriers in the world, with more than a dozen aircraft carrier battle groups cruising in the five oceans. The U.S. media once made a classification of the major branches of the U.S. military."

"It is jokingly said that the U.S. Navy is the favorite son of the U.S. Congress. Every time military funds are allocated, the Navy is favored first."

"Half of the military budget goes to the Navy, and the remaining half is divided equally among the Air Force, Army, Marine Corps and other branches of the military. This shows that the Navy is the foundation of the United States' survival and the foundation of its dominance in the world."

"But if the U.S. Navy encounters a myriad of troubles, will the U.S. economic development and public stability be shaken?"

“Are they still capable of completing the series of strategic plans they have deployed before?”

"Wait a minute, is the US Navy under attack?"

General Liu's eyes lit up, and then he shook his head.

It was more than a decade ago, when the Soviet Union was at its peak of national strength.

It can indeed cause a lot of trouble to the US Navy.

Unfortunately, times have changed now.

The Soviet Union is about to collapse, and everyone can see that.

The Soviet Navy was no longer able to cause trouble to the United States.

Except for the Soviet Union, the remaining naval powers, although not allies of the United States, also have close ties with the United States.

In this situation, which country's navy can cause trouble to the US Navy?

"Old General, Minister Li, please give me an hour. After an hour, I will give you an answer."

Before the two could react, Lin Kaifeng made several requests.

Please ask General Liu to arrange someone to send him blank drawings and drawing tools.

Lin Kaifeng wanted to draw the picture on the spot.

Design a completely new surface ship for the Navy.

This type of surface ship will not only be equipped in large numbers by the navy, but also be used as a flagship product for arms export.

The two people who didn't understand what was going on didn't ask any more questions and immediately carried out the implementation.

soon.

An officer on duty delivered what Lin Kaifeng needed to the office.

After clearing the things on the coffee table, Lin Kaifeng bent over the desk and began to draw.

Li Jinjun stood next to Lin Kaifeng with his hands behind his back, staring at the blank drawing.

As time passed, Lin Kaifeng drew a large speedboat.

Relevant data and brief instructions are marked at each location.

"Phew, the painting is finished."

After an unknown amount of time, Lin Kaifeng straightened his back and raised his hand to wipe the sweat from his head.

A sketch of a missile speedboat was drawn by Lin Kaifeng on the spot.

"Old General, Minister Li, this missile boat has a displacement of 650 tons, a speed of 55 knots, and a combat radius of 400 kilometers. It will be equipped with ten large-caliber anti-ship missiles. In order to make it as invisible as possible, the missile boat will also be equipped with a stealth coating."

Lin Kaifeng said seriously: "With the stealth coating, we can avoid marine radar monitoring as much as possible."

General Liu asked puzzledly: "What is the significance of this missile speedboat?"

From Lin Kaifeng's introduction of several items, it was not difficult for General Liu to hear the excellent performance of the missile speedboat.

Once equipped in the navy, it will be able to enhance the navy's near-shore combat capabilities in all aspects.

But here comes the problem.

For many years, Lin Kaifeng has been instilling in General Liu that the navy must go out and abandon its previous near-shore defense thinking.

From a green-water navy to a blue-water navy.

That is, the ocean-going navy.

Now, Lin Kaifeng has designed a missile speedboat for the navy that can only operate in the near sea.

This seems to be somewhat contrary to the blue-water navy that Lin Kaifeng has always advocated.

Li Jinjun is the leader in charge of the research and development of army weapons, and has also done some research on naval weapons.

Picking up the drawing on the table, Li Jinjun carefully looked at the data descriptions on it.

Lin Kaifeng smiled and said, "Old General, have you forgotten the second half of what I said before I drew the picture? This type of missile speedboat, in addition to being equipped in our navy, will also be used as a flagship product for arms export."

"Not all countries regard the U.S. Navy as invincible, and not all people can remain sober and rational like us."

"The Curry Nation has a mysterious self-confidence that comes from the bones, and believes that it is the most powerful. There are many ambitious people who share the same idea as the Curry Nation."

"Let's not talk about far away places, let's just talk about the Black Continent."

"Omar, that delusional guy, didn't give you face in public and came to our Dragon Country to show off his power. He made several state banquet chefs lie in the hospital for half a month."

"It's fine if they disrespect us, but the Soviet Union, the United States, and Omar, that bastard, don't even give us any face."

"Especially this year, Omar has been very active."

"In addition to Omar, his staunch ally Abdul is even more ambitious."

"One wants to be the king of kings in the Black Continent, and the other wants to build a great desert world and become the great commander of that world."

"The countries they rule have access to the sea and are both oil-rich countries."

"Due to various interests, there have been conflicts with the US Navy many times."

"Once they know the power of this missile speedboat, will they be like the Bayang Kingdom, holding a sharp blade in hand and ready to kill?"

General Liu took a deep breath.

Li Jinjun hurriedly took out a quick-acting heart-saving pill from his pocket.

Pour a few pills into your mouth.

It used to be said that the United States was a warmonger and an expert in stirring up trouble.

Lin Kaifeng's light words are even more American than America!

Exporting small but sophisticated naval vessels to arm the two major U.S. rivals.

Damn it.

So vicious!