Chapter 509 Unkind
George still has confidence in the empire, but at the same time he must be prepared for both. If the situation worsens, this plane is the last way George prepares for Nicholas.
Today's fighter jets, because they are lighter in weight and slower in speed, do not have high requirements for runways. They can take off and land smoothly just by finding a piece of flat ground.
The weight of the transport aircraft is very high, and the requirements for the runway are relatively high. Only Tsarskoye Selo near St. Petersburg has the conditions to build a runway.
The repairs are being done elsewhere, and George is worried that Nikolai won’t be able to get on the plane at all.
In addition to the reform of the military system and the adjustment of the officer corps, reforms of the logistics supply system are also underway.
In the era of Vladimir and Alexei, the navy generally took about 5 years to build a battleship, and the longest took 7 years.
The all-heavy artillery battleship built by Amur Shipyard will be ready for service at the end of next year, with a construction period of 30 months.
The construction period for the three battleships at the St. Petersburg Shipyard is 48 months, and they are expected to be in service by 1913.
Referring to the tradition of the St. Petersburg Shipyard, this is definitely not the final time. If George does not interfere, it can be completed in 5 years. George would be thankful to God.
The person in charge of the construction of naval warships was Grand Duke Peter Nikolayevich.
Peter is the younger brother of Nicholas Jr.. His health is not very good, so he was not able to serve in the Guards like Nicholas Jr..
George asked Peter to speed up the construction of the battleship, which must be completed within 36 months.
"George, this is impossible. St. Petersburg is not Vladivostok. The situation here is quite special."
Peter lay down very calmly. As for naval shipbuilding, The level of complexity is no less than that of military reform.
"Why?"
George believed that he had left room for the St. Petersburg Shipyard.
To build the same battleship, Vladivostok only needs 30 months. George will stay at the St. Petersburg Shipyard for an extra half year. If this cannot be completed, even if the lawsuit comes before Nikolai, George will have something to say.
“Due to weather reasons, construction cannot proceed normally every winter; the supply of raw materials is not timely enough, and sometimes the raw materials delivered are substandard or even wrong; workers are incited by rebels and have to go to work every now and then. Go on strike to demand better wages, Increase the rest time; the design plan is not mature enough, and the drawings are often changed as they are built. We once waited for four months to wait for the naval gun.”
Peter was very bitter, and the other George was not so good. Clearly, the issue of naval guns has something to do with George.
When Russia started building the "Borodino" class battleship, it initially decided to use twin-mounted 305mm naval guns.
During the construction of the "Borodino" class battleship, the Vladivostok Shipyard submitted an electric-driven twin 305 to the Navy for testing, which triggered a discussion about naval guns. dispute.
Electric drive is undoubtedly more advanced, and the Baltic Fleet is inclined to change the main gun of "Borodino" to electric drive.
However, the military industry department has already built the main gun used by "Borodino". If the Baltic Fleet does not want it, it will have to be reworked, which will cause the budget that has been increased many times to soar again.
Concerning this issue, the Baltic Fleet and the Admiralty quarreled for four months, and no agreement was reached until the Russo-Japanese War broke out. In the end, when the Second Fleet set off, there was still one battleship that failed to catch up.
"I can ensure that there will be no problems with the supply of raw materials, the drawings will not be changed, and the fees will be paid in time. Can the time be advanced to within 36 months?"
George hopes Peter can give a yes answer, otherwise George will be replaced.
"I will try my best-"
Peter's answer didn't even hesitate, and he was obviously coping with the problem.
“It’s not about trying your best, it’s about having to! If you can’t do it, you have to bear the corresponding responsibility.”
George's responsibility lies with others. It is already 1909. If it is completed within three years, it will not enter service until 1912. It will take two years for the officers and soldiers to get familiar with the equipment on board the ship, so that they can basically form combat effectiveness before the outbreak of world war.
If the battleship is not completed until the outbreak of the world war, the officers and soldiers will have no time to become familiar with the equipment, and the tragedy of the Second Fleet will happen again.
In the beginning, the officers and soldiers of the Second Fleet hurriedly boarded the ship, and while sailing to the Far East, they organized training. It would be a fool to win this battle.
"George, you are forcing yourself to make things difficult for others!"
Peter was angry, our two families have such a good relationship, how could you swing a knife at me.
"Peter, if the battleship cannot be completed within 36 months, you are also making things difficult for me!"
George is the Minister of the Navy and the first responsible person.
As George expected, little Nicholas came to see George the next day, hoping that George would let Peter go.
"Big man, the new battleship must be completed within 36 months, this is non-negotiable."
George insisted that little Nicholas was nicknamed "Tall Nicholas" because of his tall stature.
"Little Nicholas" was naturally the Tsar.
"George, don't go too far!"
Little Nicholas was in a bad mood, and what he was most worried about finally happened.
Vladimir and Alexei died one after another. There were rumors in St. Petersburg that both of them were killed by George, so some people in St. Petersburg now call George the "Avenger".
Although revenge is not enough, the factional strife is real. After losing the Russo-Japanese War, Alexei's group is destined to be marginalized. Even if it is not buried by George, it will be completely overthrown by others.
Little Nicholas is worried that after George kills Alexei, he will turn his target towards himself.
“Nicky, I don’t need to ask how the cost of manufacturing the battleship is spent, and I won’t make any adjustments to the military industry department. The only requirement is that it be completed and put into service within 36 months. Is this too much? ”
George knew why little Nicholas was angry, but he would never compromise on this issue.
This is not the first time that the St. Petersburg Shipyard has built a battleship. It is no less than the Vladivostok Shipyard in terms of technology and experience.
The reason why it is not efficient must be a human problem.
As the person in charge of shipbuilding, Peter, if he doesn’t have a sense of urgency, then the people below will naturally be relaxed and happy.
George didn’t mean to embarrass Peter, and Peter didn’t need to drive the screws himself. Isn’t it difficult to sit in the office and give orders?
“The St. Petersburg Shipyard has become accustomed to the current rhythm, and it is difficult to——”
Little Nicholas himself found it a bit difficult to speak.
"Is what you are used to correct?"
George actually wanted to calculate how much money Peter could make in total by building these three battleships, and then give the money to Peter first and let Peter go to Crimea. see a doctor.
You are not in good health, so you should take good care of your body first. You cannot ruin your body just to build warships for the empire. This makes George, the Minister of the Navy, unkind.
(End of this chapter)