Chapter 236: The quantity doesn’t match up?
The existing warships in the hands of the Yan Kingdom Navy have long been outdated and seriously aged. It can be said that they are too old.
These old warships can play an extremely limited role in modern naval warfare and cannot effectively form a sufficient deterrent to potential opponents.
Facing this situation, Mr. Zhang, one of the senior leaders of the Navy, was also worried and troubled at the moment.
For a time, the entire conference room was caught in a dilemma, and the atmosphere was extremely solemn.
Just when everyone was at a loss what to do, suddenly, a senior leader of the Yan Kingdom navy seemed to have discovered a new continent, his eyes lit up.
From the pile of frigate design plans, he pulled out the design plan for a medium-sized frigate weighing about more than 2,500 tons.
The leader's eyes suddenly lit up, as if a flash of lightning flashed across the darkness, illuminating the unknown road ahead.
It was as if a blazing flame had been ignited in his heart, and a glimmer of hope was spreading and growing.
He repeatedly looked at every detail and parameter, and the more he looked at it, the more excited he became.
Then he keenly realized that this frigate might be the key they had been looking for to break the deadlock and solve the current problem.
……
If that’s the case!
The number of White Shark frigates originally planned to be built has also undergone major changes.
The number of ships originally planned was reduced sharply from eight to six.
The number of Yonko cruisers built also decreased by one.
This can save a lot of money.
Then the saved funds were invested in the construction project of a frigate of more than 2,500 tons.
This idea is a new approach and is simply a stroke of genius!
For daily patrol tasks, a frigate of more than two thousand tons is fully capable.
Once faced with a tense confrontation, large warships that are more powerful and have better performance can step forward and demonstrate strong deterrence and combat effectiveness.
Then he confidently explained his entire set of ideas clearly to the senior leaders of Yanguo Navy present. Everyone could not help but look at him sideways, with surprise and admiration in their eyes. .
They all whispered to each other, discussing this ingenious plan in a low voice, and then nodded unanimously to express their approval.
Everyone thinks that this is indeed a good and effective method.
I saw Mr. Zhang smiling and said slowly: "This idea is indeed quite good."
Then Mr. Zhang's tone changed: "The design of this frigate of more than 2,500 tons is relatively backward, and it needs a comprehensive upgrade of its engines and weapons and equipment."
As soon as he finished speaking, everyone present The other senior leaders of the Yan Kingdom Navy nodded in agreement.
For a time, the conference room was filled with affirmative voices.
Later, Mr. Zhang made a decisive decision, compiled and recorded the valuable suggestions and novel ideas put forward by everyone, and quickly reported them to the superior department.
After learning about this situation, superior leaders attached great importance to it and immediately organized an emergency meeting.
In that tense and serious meeting, after in-depth discussion and careful consideration, the leaders finally unanimously agreed to the request of Mr. Zhang and other personnel.
Ever since, good news came - the design plans of the White Shark frigate and the Yonko cruiser carefully built by the 704 Shipyard successfully passed the strict review of the senior leaders of the Yan Kingdom Navy and obtained their orders.
This time it is not only the 704 shipyard that has received orders from the Yan Kingdom Navy.
Jiangnan Shipyard also won the bid!
The medium-sized frigate they designed was recognized by the Navy and received orders.
Soon, the Yan Kingdom Navy issued authoritative red-headed documents to the two shipyards.
……
There is a busy scene in the 704 shipyard, and the workers are busy with the work at hand in an orderly manner.
In a spacious and bright office located on the top floor of the office building, Lin Chenran was sitting at his desk attentively processing documents.
Suddenly, a knock on the door broke the silence in the house. Pan Xueming appeared at the door with a smile on his face, and his eyes revealed uncontrollable excitement.
Then, he walked into the room quickly, his steps were as light as a young man's, not like someone who was over fifty years old at all.
Before he walked in front of Lin Chenran, Pan Xueming couldn't wait to speak: "Mr. Lin! Our factory's two warship designs have been highly praised by superior naval leaders, and they have decided to give us Place an order!”
He said, waving his arms, his excitement palpable.
After Lin Chenran heard the news, he immediately put down the pen in his hand and raised his head to look at Pan Xueming, with a hint of surprise in his eyes.
Pan Xueming continued: "This time the Navy plans to build six White Shark frigates and three Yonko cruisers."
"Four of the White Shark frigates will be built according to the original design plan, but later Two ships will need to be upgraded. "
"As for the three Yonko cruisers, the first one will remain the same, and the other two will need some small-scale upgrades and adjustments. "
Pan Xueming spoke at a steady pace with a smile on his face.
Convey the specific needs of the Yan Kingdom Navy in detail.
"Six White Shark frigates? Three Yonko cruisers?"
Lin Chenran thought he had heard wrong and confirmed with Pan Xueming again and again.
That’s not what the previous gossip said.
The Navy will build eight frigates and four cruisers.
The order came to 704 Shipyard, but it shrunk!
There are two fewer frigates on order, and one less cruiser, which accounts for the majority.
What's going on?
Pan Xueming approached Lin Chenran's ear and whispered: "I heard that we are not the only 704 Shipyard to receive orders from the Navy."
"Jiangnan Shipyard has also received orders for frigates from the Navy. . "
Lin Chenran looked at Pan Xueming with a puzzled face, wanting to hear the other party's explanation.
Pan Xueming smiled bitterly for a moment, waved his hand, and said innocently: "Mr. Lin, the construction cost of the two warships designed by 0 in our 704 Shipyard is too expensive, and the navy does not have that much funds."
"This..."
"That..."
Lin Chenran didn't know what to say for a moment.
It turns out that there is another reason for their 704 shipyard.
Lin Chenran curled his lips and said speechlessly: "Then we can't reduce orders!"
"Can six White Shark frigates and three Yonko cruisers guard the waters of the motherland?"
"Wait..."
Lin Chenran suddenly realized.
"Mr. Pan, how many orders has Jiangnan Shipyard received for the Navy's frigates."
Pan Xueming said: "Six!!!"
Then he continued to add: "One White Shark frigate can defeat two of the other party."
"But their frigates have a maximum displacement of only two Fifteen hundred tons.”
“That’s it!”
After thinking about it, Lin Chenran stopped worrying and asked Pan Xueming to arrange a meeting between the two warship design and development teams.
(End of this chapter)