Also excited were a group of people, officers and sailors from the Navy Department,
The Xuebing Army nominally consists of four major headquarters, which govern the Army, Air Force, Navy, and Guerrilla Forces respectively. However, both outsiders and insiders know this fact. In addition to the Army and Air Force, which are worthy of their names, the Guerrilla and Navy are
Their status is very embarrassing. To put it mildly, these two films actually exist in a symbolic sense.
The officers and soldiers of the Navy Department once thought that the Commander-in-Chief had abandoned them. Think about it. Compared with the Japanese invaders' giant ships that were often tens of thousands of tons in size, the gunboats and torpedo boats of the Academy Navy were just like sampans.
It is too delicate. When the officers and soldiers of the Navy Department discussed this matter privately, some even laughed at themselves and said: Our Navy is a real cannon fodder unit. It can be turned into ashes with one shot.
This is no joke. Judging from the caliber of the Japanese naval guns, even if they are not ready to hit, as long as the distance from the target is not too far away, the gunboats and torpedo boats of the Xuebing Army may be capsized by the huge waves caused by the explosion.
The aircraft carrier plan of the Xuebing Army is currently top secret, and very few people know about it. Compared with the Japanese war monster, the current Xuebing Army is still too cowardly. Considering the complicated domestic situation, once this news is
If it leaks out, it will inevitably lead to extremely bad consequences. Once Japan devotes all its efforts to attack, the Xuebing Army will be doomed. Based on this consideration, currently, the aircraft carrier is not the pride of the Navy. At this time, Ouyang Yun
The meaning of arrival is extraordinary,
"I said that the Commander-in-Chief will not abandon us. Look, I was right."
"The commander-in-chief personally came to cut the ribbon for the Jinan. Haha, this shows that our navy still has a status in his mind."
"Of course, Fujian, Vietnam and Qiong are all close to the sea, and the entire Hainan Island is in the ocean. The objective situation requires the existence of our navy."
"That's what I said, but do you think that just a few two- to three-thousand-ton gunboats and a dozen torpedo boats of several hundred tons can fight against the Japanese aircraft carrier fleet? Just remember that the 'Akagi' was sunk by the Air Force.
Yes, I feel uncomfortable, this is a shame for our navy."
A group of young naval officers were discussing in low voices. Not far away, Ouyang Yun was cutting the ribbon on the "Jinan" accompanied by Navy Deputy Commander Chen Yuanyang and Dafu Shipyard Director Ship Chief Engineer Huang Minhe.
"Crackling..." As three big red flowers fell from the color plate, firecrackers sounded, "Woo,." "Jinan" sounded the whistle, and then began to slowly slide towards the sea.
"Is this the third torpedo boat you have built?" Ouyang Yun watched the "Jinan" gliding slowly and asked Huang Min, who looked excited, "
Huang Min was stunned for a moment, and then replied respectfully: "Yes, Commander-in-Chief, you have been paying attention to our production."
Ouyang Yun smiled: "Of course, the first one is the 'Guangzhou', the second one is the 'Fuzhou', this one is the 'Jinan', you spent nearly nine months on the first 'Guangzhou'
, there was also an accident during which two workers were injured.
It only took you half a year to build the second 'Fuzhou'. At the same time, you also built a small gunboat. This one took even less time, only less than four months. Director Huang, thank you for your hard work." Ouyang
After Yun finished speaking, he solemnly saluted him with a military salute.
Unexpectedly, he actually remembered these trivial things. Huang Minhe, who was already a little excited, burst into tears. He choked and said repeatedly: "Don't take it seriously, don't take it seriously, this is what we should do..."
The predecessor of Dafu Shipyard was just a small shipyard that manufactured sail fishing boats. It did not have the ability to build warships at all. Huang Minhe took a group of trainees from the R&D office and young workers recruited nearby to build something from scratch relying solely on drawings. One can imagine the hardships and difficulties involved in exploring the construction of torpedo boats. Perhaps because he suffered so much, he particularly cherishes the current achievements. And Ouyang Yun personally cutting the ribbon for the "Jinan" is undoubtedly a testament to his ability and It is the most direct and effective affirmation of hard work. It is no wonder that he is so out of control. After all, before taking charge of Dafu Shipyard, he was just an old technician at a shipyard in Jiangnan.
Ouyang Yun understood his mood, patted him on the shoulder and said: "Director Huang, the key to whether our navy can grow into a backbone force lies with you. No matter how brave and skilled our navy officers are, there is no suitable Warships, everything is in vain, so your work is very important to the construction of the navy. The torpedo boats are just for you to practice. Next, you have to prepare to build large ships and submarines on this basis. Director Huang, you Do you know about submarines?"
"I heard, Commander-in-Chief, do we still need to build submarines?"
"Yes, it's not just submarines. When we have strength in the future, we will also build bigger and more powerful ships. You and I will go to Hainan tomorrow to take a look. We also have a shipyard there. There, you You will be pleasantly surprised.”
This is Ouyang Yun's first visit to Dongshan. When Xuebingjun was still developing in North China, Ouyang Yun asked Liu Zheliang to run Dongshan Island. This shows that he attaches great importance to Dongshan. Liu Zheliang did not live up to Ouyang Yun's high expectations. Although the industrial park's The construction was not ideal, but Dongshan County's defense system was well constructed. After the ribbon-cutting was completed, Ouyang Yun, accompanied by Chen Yuanyang, Bai Liusu and others, inspected the island's defenses. He visited several places in a row and was very satisfied. He asked Chen Yuanyang: "If the Japanese want to use Dongshan as a springboard to attack Fujian and Guangdong, how long do you think they can hold it with the naval force you have."
Chen Yuanyang said: "That depends on the investment of the Japanese aviation force. When Commander-in-Chief Liu was here, he attached great importance to the construction of forts. If the Japanese army relied solely on the navy, with the number of shore artillery we have now, it would be able to persist for one or two days. Absolutely not a problem. Now I am worried about attacks from the air. Our anti-aircraft firepower is obviously insufficient."
"It doesn't matter, we also have fighter planes. Haha, we are building a military airport in Oura. At least three squadrons will be arranged to take turns in Oura, so don't worry about air strikes."
"In that case, we should be able to defend it for two more days. Commander-in-Chief, I don't know whether to say something or not."
"Speak, our Xuebingjun does not engage in literary inquisition. If you have anything to say, feel free to say it."
"I think, regarding Dongshan, perhaps abandoning the defense is the best choice."
"Abandon the defense." Ouyang Yun was surprised.
Chen Yuanyang looked at him and carefully explained: "Compared to the vast coastline of Fujian and Guangdong, Dongshan is too small. Once the Japanese army chooses to attack our Fujian and Guangdong from the sea, they have many landing points, and they can even attack directly into the Pearl River. We must land from Dongshan..."
"I understand what you mean." He was interrupted by Ouyang Yun before he finished speaking, "However, you are considering it solely from a defensive perspective. Haven't you ever thought about Dongshan's advantages in taking the initiative to attack? You said that once the Japanese attack Fujian and Guangdong by sea, they can choose any landing point to land. Have you ever thought about what the existence of Dongshan means at that time, no matter where they choose to land, or even directly enter the Pearl River? As long as we have a firm hold on Dongshan, we can launch an active attack on it from the flanks or even the rear wing at any time. Brother, it seems that you have not only underestimated Dongshan, but also your admiralty."
Chen Yuanyang thought for a while and said with a wry smile: "Take the initiative to attack, Commander-in-Chief, don't you really want us to use torpedo boats to fight against the Japanese giant ships?"
Ouyang Yun looked at him with wide eyes and asked, "What, is there a problem?"
Chen Yuanyang shut up and smiled bitterly, thinking in his mind: "It seems that the commander-in-chief knows very little about naval warfare. He actually expects to use a torpedo boat of several hundred tons to hit a giant ship of tens of thousands of tons."
Ouyang Yun immediately guessed what he was thinking from his expression and said: "Deputy Commander Huang, it seems that you haven't fully understood the torpedo boat tactics. I admit that if the same number of torpedo boats were used to attack the Japanese fleet, it would be normal. Under such circumstances, it would be death. However, you must not underestimate our torpedo boats because of this. Compared with the Japanese giant ships, what are the advantages of our torpedo boats? The first is radar. Radar can detect it before the enemy. It means that it can be detected before the enemy. What are we looking for? We can deploy first, occupy favorable terrain, and even use the terrain to conduct ambushes. What is another advantage of our torpedo boats? Speed. Hehe, although I did not design the Ming-class torpedo boats, I remember the relevant parameters. Firmly..."
If according to Ouyang Yun's previous ideas, the navy will have at least two hundred torpedo boats in the future, and now that it has aircraft carriers, it would be a waste of resources to continue to produce such small ships without restraint. The limited range of torpedo boats, the single combat method, and the impossibility of entering deep blue waters have limited the role of torpedo boats. However, even so, his ideal number of torpedo boats must be at least fifty, and fifty torpedo boats must be matched With more than ten submarines, even if they face the undamaged Japanese combined fleet, it cannot be said that they are incapable of fighting. The cost of torpedo boats is low. Compared with battleships, cruisers and aircraft carriers, it is simply a world of difference. If you look at value alone In other words, even if fifty torpedo boats are exchanged for one aircraft carrier or even a battleship, the student army will definitely make a profit. "Think about it, once a naval battle begins, fifty torpedo boats will surround them from all directions like a wolf pack, and then assist them." Using fighter jets to suppress the bombers taking off from the Japanese aircraft carrier, can the Japanese fleet completely avoid the approach of torpedo boats with naval guns alone? It is impossible. Once the torpedo boats approach and enter the range, the battlefield situation will inevitably change, and then it will not be Japan. The question now is whether the Navy can protect the Marines from landing successfully, but how they can minimize the losses of the fleet..."
Ouyang Yun named this very rogue strategy "Wolf Pack Strategy". This type of strategy is rogue, but it is absolutely effective.
Chen Yuanyang is a veteran of the Navy. He has worked with many famous Cantonese navy generals and has rich practical experience. This is why Ouyang Yun asked him to serve as Chen Ce's deputy. Although due to his knowledge, he seems biased when thinking about problems. Although he was conservative, it did not prevent him from understanding Ouyang Yun's somewhat bizarre strategy.
Ouyang Yun continued: "The only flaw of this tactic is that our personnel losses will definitely be huge." At this point, he frowned and sighed, "But there is no way, we are weak after all. Now, apart from adopting this life-for-life strategy, it is really unable to curb Japan's gangster tactics of relying on the strong to bully the weak. Deputy Commander Huang, you said, when this day really comes, our naval officers , will they attack regardless of their own safety?"
"Of course." Chen Yuanyang's chest rose, "When has our Guangdong Navy ever been too afraid? If this day comes, Commander-in-Chief, please watch out. The one who rushes to the front will definitely be our Cantonese people, Commander-in-Chief. , have you heard something and you don’t believe us anymore?”
After the Xuebing Army's jurisdiction expanded, interest disputes among various factions followed. This was inevitable for any interest group. Ouyang Yun had nothing to do about it. All he could do now was , trying to maintain an impartial posture to prevent the situation from getting out of control. The latest situation is that with the addition of the three northwest divisions belonging to Zhang Zizhong’s 57th Army, the strength of the original Northwest Army has greatly increased. They started as Ouyang Yun Many people in the team began to sell their seniority and squeeze out the original Cantonese and New Fujian families in some fields. Although Chen Yuanyang was far away in Dongshan, he also heard about some things in Guangzhou, so he made these remarks.
Ouyang Yun is well aware of the factional disputes in Guangzhou. He is gratified that because of the restraint and tolerance of the highest levels such as Li Tieshu, Ji Xingwen, Li Hanhun, and Jiang Shuren, the situation is still under control. Therefore, he simply cannot Not worried about a fire in the backyard or even getting out of control, he pretended not to understand what Chen Yuanyang said, and responded seriously: "No, I believe you, I believe everyone in the Xuebing Army, including Myself." Then he changed his topic and turned to the current domestic situation, "Judging from the current situation, the Japanese will not tolerate it in the southeast for too long. If what I expected is true, Xuzhou will soon If the Japanese army falls, then the Japanese army will definitely march into the northwest inland. Taiyuan is too far away from us. At present, we are unable to help even if we want to. But if the Japanese want to attack Wuhan, they must capture Jiangxi, and once they send troops to Jiangxi, Fujian will become They are in serious trouble. If my prediction is correct, within one or two months, the Japanese will definitely use a large number of troops against Fujian, Guangdong and Qiong. There are about ten torpedo boats in Hainan, plus us Some purchased from the United States and Germany, plus the previous ones, there are more than thirty ships in total. Deputy Commander Huang, I am not worried about the morale of the Navy Department and its determination to fight the enemy decisively, but I have to worry about the source of successor troops. You The Navy Department has had few wars in recent years. If we suddenly go to the battlefield, casualties are inevitable. I am very worried. If we only have ships but not enough soldiers, it will be a joke. Therefore, your Dongshan Branch of the Navy is now The most important task is to train qualified naval officers and soldiers..."