What appeared in front of Wang Yuze was a small submarine that was only 20 meters long, two meters wide and four meters high, and less than two meters of water. The two ends of the submarine were pointed, as if they were slender and oval, and did not drip towards the kind of water that came from later generations.
However, this was already a very good design at the end of the 19th century. Of course, this was just the first model boat, and it is hard to say how powerful it is.
"Your Majesty, this is the design office of this submarine, Engineer Wei Kun. He completed the design of this submarine under the guidance of Mr. Barclays Smit. Let him introduce the performance of this submarine to you.
!” Wei Han introduced.
Wang Yuze nodded. This engineer named Wei Kun was just a young boy in his twenties, a little thin. At the same time, it was probably the first time he saw the emperor and seemed very nervous.
"Your Majesty, this is the first submarine we designed, named 'Jiaolong 1'. This submarine has a displacement of 127 tons on the water surface, 155 tons underwater, 20 meters long, two meters wide, 4 meters high, and two drafts
meter. The maximum diving depth is 30 meters. It is driven by two 20-horsepower diesel engines and two electric motors. The maximum speed on the water surface is 8 knots and 3 knots underwater. The military equipment is 1 450 mm torpedo tube." Wei Kunxiang
Wang Yuze introduced.
"Have you tried the test voyage?" Wang Yuze asked.
"The trial voyage has been completed! There are still many things that need improvement!" Wei Kun said.
"Very good, you did a good job. Overall, I am quite satisfied with "Jiaolong 1". However, I have to make a bigger request for you. The displacement of the submarine is too small, so I won't say it will go.
Oceanwide combat is difficult to bear even in offshore combat. In addition, the speed of the submarine is too slow, and it is best to increase it to more than 10 knots, and the dive depth must be more than 50 meters. In addition, in terms of military equipment, it is changed to two 533mm heavy torpedoes.
, Only in this way can we pose a threat to the battleships!" Wang Yuze said.
"Yes, Master, we will work hard to improve!" Wei Kun said.
"Work hard, when you improve and the trial sail is successful, I will award you a certificate of honor and be awarded the title. I am looking forward to you to become the 'father of submarine' of the Chinese Navy!" Wang Yuze patted Wei Kun
said on the shoulders.
"Don't worry, my elders, I will definitely succeed!" Wei Kun said excitedly. Being able to get Wang Yuze's personal encouragement and promise made him very excited. Later, he even thoughtfully rushed into the transformation of the submarine. Two years later, he finally became the first to be the first to be a submarine.
The first submarine that can be used for actual combat was designed, and Wang Yuze also named him the Earl of the Empire.
After visiting the battleships and submarines of the Beihai Shipyard, Wang Yuze convened a meeting with senior officials of the Navy in the conference room of the shipyard.
"Although a weapon like a submarine cannot be put into actual combat due to its performance reasons, with the continuous advancement of technology, submarines that can be used in actual combat will be designed soon. At that time, everyone should fully understand
With the effect of this new weapon, this will be a weapon for us to catch up with the strong Shanghai country in a short period of time!" Wang Yuze said as he looked at everyone.
"Your Majesty! The speed of battleships is above 15 knots. Our "Chinese-class" battleships are even more than 20 knots. The speed of the submarine is too slow. Even if it can reach 10 knots, it may not be able to catch up with it.
The main ship! In addition, the range of the torpedo is only two to four thousand meters, so it is estimated that it will be difficult to pose a threat to the main ship!" The fleet commander Deng Shichang first raised his objection. After the Chinese Navy easily defeated the Japanese Joint Fleet,
He has become a believer in the theory of giant ships and cannons, believing that battleships are the guarantee of final victory. As for other views, there are quite a bit of evil views. If it weren't for the point put forward by Wang Yuze, he would have sneered it long ago!
"Commander Deng, I have never said that submarines should compete head-on with battleships. Submarines are never weapons to compete head-on with other battleships. Its power lies in their concealment and can launch sudden attacks. For example, submarines,
Generally, multiple submarines are ambushed on the necessary path of the fleet. When the fleet passes by, they sneak into the water to launch an attack, and then evacuate from the water. Unknowingly, who can resist it? Or even more ruthlessly
, it was ambushed outside the empire's naval base. Once an enemy's warship leaves the port, it launches an attack, or even enters the enemy's military port directly, and uses heavy torpedoes to sink all the enemy's warships." Wang Yuze said.
Deng Shichang and others suddenly turned pale after hearing Wang Yuze's strategy. If this is true, they would be unable to guard against these elusive submarines. Who made such a rogue fighting style a bit, but in the war
As long as you can win, no matter what method is legitimate or not, everyone suddenly feels that things like submarines can really play an unpredictable role!
"Your Majesty, but the performance of submarines now is far from meeting the needs of combat!" Li Dingxin also said.
"So, we must increase our research in this area and strive to build submarines that meet our needs as soon as possible. At that time, if we build a powerful submarine fleet, we will even have the strength to compete with the British Navy!" Wang Yuze said
.
"Yes, the Emperor, the Naval Equipment Department will definitely increase its investment in submarine research!" Wu Dezhang, director of the Naval Equipment Department, said immediately. Through Wang Yuze's explanation, he also fully realized that the submarine is indeed a powerful underwater.
A powerful tool. If the Chinese Navy is equipped with advanced submarines, who else will be the opponent of the Chinese Navy within the world?
Although the Chinese navy is not very powerful now, they have already regarded the British navy, which surpasses the world's number one, as their target. The emergence of submarines seems to allow them to achieve this goal early, which of course has aroused their
Pay attention.
"Master, since the submarine is so powerful, we have to find a way to be prepared. If other countries also have submarines, it will be a huge threat to us!" said the fleet commander Deng Shichang.
"In the future, our naval bases must be equipped with anti-submarine nets underwater. The navy's main battleships must also increase their defense against torpedoes. In addition, destroyers will also increase their protection in this regard. Once other countries' torpedoes are found, if they are found, they will be more likely to be protected.
, Sink immediately!" Wang Yuze said. The submarines today cannot be submersible underwater for a long time. If they are discovered by destroyers, they will not be able to be destroyed by deep-water bombs.
"Yes, the emperor!" Deng Shichang nodded. Before a new weapon is equipped with the troops, a method of countermeasures must be found so that he can be invincible.
"In addition, there is another important thing to talk about today. The Military Intelligence Bureau has almost prepared, so it's time to look at the navy. In terms of the navy fleet, I plan to divide the existing navy into two and into
The main task of the local fleet and the Pacific Fleet is to fight against Japan and protect the local fleet. The Pacific Fleet is to guard our interests in the Pacific!" Wang Yuze said as he looked at everyone.
Everyone became nervous immediately, but they all knew what Wang Yuze meant. As early as two years ago, the Military Intelligence Bureau and the Navy Department had already begun planning to seize a base for the Chinese Navy in the Pacific Ocean, and this base was eight away from China.
The Hawaiian Islands, a thousand kilometers. In the past two years, the Military Intelligence Agency and the Navy have been preparing for the past two years. Now it seems that the preparations have been completed in the UK.
"Minister Zhang, let me tell you the detailed plan!" Wang Yuze said.
"Yes, the emperor!" Zhang Cheng said. He spread out the documents in his hand, looked at everyone, and began to read: "In order to adapt to the future naval needs of the empire's future naval operations, the naval fleet was split into local fleets and Pacific fleets.
The local fleet is commanded by Admiral Deng Shichang and the chief of staff is Major General Li Haitao. The commander of the Pacific Fleet is Lieutenant General Li Dingxin, and the chief of staff is Major General Gao Yi. Among them, the main component of the Pacific Fleet is the battleship "Plateau"
The destroyers are Beihai No. 1 to Beihai No. 16.” Zhang Chengnian said. Except for these warships placed in the Pacific Fleet, the rest of the warships belong to the local fleet. This division can be seen that the local fleet is still
The most important thing is that the local fleet has to face the rapidly rising Japanese navy. The Pacific Fleet has to face the United States. At this time, the United States was indeed not very strong in terms of military strength. The strength of the Pacific Fleet,
It is enough to have an overwhelming advantage over the US navy in the Pacific region.
"Your Majesty, our "Chinese-class" battleships are not in service yet. If we draw two battleships away, it will seriously weaken our local strength. Otherwise, the "Plateau" and "Qinghai" will be temporarily assigned to it.
The local fleet will be built into the Pacific Fleet after the battle against Japan. Four heavy cruisers will be enough to deal with the US Navy!" said Li Dingxin, commander of the Pacific Fleet.
"No need! The Beijing-class heavy cruiser will be in service before the end of the year. The combat power of the Beijing-class heavy cruiser is not far from that of the Japanese battleships. We have a huge numerical advantage and are completely overwhelming for Japan.
The advantage of sexuality.'Tianshui-class' light cruisers have also been put into service, and the second batch of ten ships have also begun to be built, and the strength of the local fleet will become stronger and stronger. However, this is only temporary, after defeating Japan
, will begin to strengthen the Pacific Fleet. After all, if we take Hawaii, the Americans will definitely not give up. With the strong industrial strength of the United States, we must be fully prepared to resist their counterattack!" Wang Yuze
Said.
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