The Strongest Navy During the Republic of China, Its Surname Was Feng!
Why was it the most important part of Zhang Xueming's plan?
Because Japan was an island country.
Zhang Xueming had worked tirelessly for the past year to vigorously revitalize the armaments of the Feng army. Wasn't it to prevent the humiliating history from repeating itself when a major incident broke out?
From the beginning, Zhang Xueming's ultimate goal was very clear, and that was to point his sword at the Japanese island countries.
Therefore, the navy was indispensable.
A powerful naval fleet.
Not only could it stop the Japanese invasion, but it could also play an important role in the counterattack against the Japanese.
At the end of the Qing Dynasty's reign, the naval military power had reached its peak.
The product of the Westernization Movement, the Northern Navy.
On paper, the Beiyang Navy was the number one in Asia and the ninth in the world. They had been in the limelight for a while.
However, during the Republic of China, it plummeted.
Other than the Feng-based army, no other army had a navy.
Although the three provinces were rich and stable, Marshal Zhang could support a naval fleet.
However, Marshal Zhang's foresight and strategic thinking was the key.
Yingkou Port.
Zhang Xueming's eyes were deep and filled with complicated emotions.
At this moment, the coastal defense 1st and 2nd fleets and the northeast river defense fleet were docked in the port. There were a total of 26 ships of various sizes.
"Commander, Commander Shen is here."
Yang Yuting called out softly.
Zhang Xueming turned his head and saw a short haired middle-aged man with glasses walking towards him.
"Marshal Zhang, I am Shen Honglie, Deputy Commander and Acting Commander of the Navy.”
Shen Honglie had been overseas before. He had been an observer and even an intern in the British Navy. He was quite knowledgeable.
He was the only important person who could be the commander of the navy among the high-ranking generals.
Shen Honglie was different from most of the high-ranking officers.
Shen Honglie spent most of his time with the warships at the various ports.
He rarely returned to Fengtian.
He didn't know much about the battle for the commander seal after the outbreak of the Imperial Aunt Tun half a year ago.
Shen Honglie's impression of Zhang Xueming was still from many years ago.
Once, when he returned to Fengtian to discuss matters with Old Marshal Zhang, he happened to see Zhang Xueming practicing horsemanship.
At that time, Shen Honglie's impression of Zhang Xueming.
Four words could describe it.
A hedonistic son!
Like all the second generations of warlords during the warlord era, he was not very capable but had a good temper. He loved horsemanship, golf, and listening to music.
But who would have thought that in the blink of an eye.
In Shen Honglie's eyes, this stubborn son had not only taken the commander's seal from the eldest son of Marshal Zhang.
He had even convinced the high-ranking generals.
Shen Honglie had heard a little about what had happened in the past six months.
Especially a while ago.
He had mobilized three legions to surround the Anshan Iron Mine and forced the Guandong Army to spit out the Anshan Iron Mine and Fushun Coal Mine. This greatly shocked Shen Honglie.
Even though Shen Honglie had mentally prepared himself, he was still shocked by his encounter with Zhang Xueming.
His gaze was calm, but it reached straight into his soul.
Casually, it was domineering.
There were no polite greetings, nor were there any pretentious words of intimacy.
Zhang Xueming pointed in the direction of the warships at the port.
"Commander Shen, if we fight the Japanese army one day, what do you think our chances of winning are?”
The sudden question made Shen Honglie feel ashamed.
He would never have dreamed of it.
Zhang Xueming's first sentence was so sharp and difficult to answer.
"There is no chance of winning. The Japanese Navy has hundreds of ships of various types, and its naval strength is among the top three in the world.”
Shen Honglie answered truthfully.
"What about the Soviets?"
"In terms of naval warfare alone, I have a 60% chance of defeating the Soviets, but it will only be a miserable victory.”
At this point, Shen Honglie changed the topic, and the light in his eyes dimmed again.
"However, if it is an all-out battle and the Su Air Force joins in, I have no chance of winning, but I can still fight with the Su Navy and both sides will suffer.”
He mentioned fighting the Soviets at sea.
Compared to fighting the Japanese at sea, Shen Honglie was clearly more confident.
However, when it came to the air force…
That extra bit of confidence disappeared without a trace.
The Fengtian Navy was not weak compared to the Soviet Navy. In fact, it was even stronger.
But what could he do?
Once a full-scale war broke out, the Su Air Force's absolute air superiority could easily flatten this insignificant gap.
In just two sentences.
Shen Honglie's emotions changed several times before finally turning into a long sigh.
"Marshal, please forgive me. I'm not trying to boost the morale of others and diminish my own prestige.”
Shen Honglie couldn't understand Zhang Xueming's temper.
Zhang Xueming's question had moved Shen Honglie a little, so he spoke without restraint.
As soon as he finished speaking.
Shen Honglie regretted saying too much.
After all, Zhang Xueming was young and had just taken up his post. How could he allow others to say such words?
Shen Honglie lowered his head slightly, not daring to meet Zhang Xueming's eyes.
"Not bad."
Shen Honglie raised his head in disbelief.
Not bad?
He then looked at Yang Yuting, who was smiling.
The way she looked at him was…Pleased?
Shen Honglie thought back to what he had just said. It seemed like he was admitting that the Feng Navy was no match for the foreign army.
Why?
The marshal and the chief of staff were satisfied?
"Chief of Staff Yang, what are you and the marshal doing?”
Shen Honglie asked Yang Yuting directly.
Yang Yuting looked at Zhang Xueming.
Seeing the marshal nod slightly, he smiled and said.
"Brother Honglie, you haven't been back to Fengtian for many years. I'm afraid you don't know that Fengtian Aerospace Factory can already mass produce our Feng-52 fighter jets, right?“
What?
As soon as Yang Yuting finished speaking, Shen Honglie's eyes widened.
"Chief of Staff Yang, what did you say?"
Yang Yuting was waiting for this reaction from Shen Honglie. He laughed and patted Shen Honglie's shoulder.
"We can build our own fighter jets, and their performance far exceeds today's fighter jets, not to mention the Su Air Force you just mentioned.”
Boom!
After Yang Yuting gave a rough explanation, the shocked Shen Honglie finally regained his senses.
Shen Honglie felt that his brain was not working properly.
Due to the excitement, her face was so red that it was scary.
Did Chief of Staff Yang just say that the Feng-52 fighter jet was personally designed and manufactured by the commander?
"Marshal, if we fight the navy of the Soviets, I have a hundred percent chance of victory.”
Shen Honglie said excitedly.
In just a few minutes, there were two completely different answers.
Shen Honglie's eyes flashed as he made up his mind.
He had to find time to personally go to Fengtian Airport and Dongta Airport to observe.
Let's take a good look.
How powerful was the Feng-52 fighter jet that was praised by Chief of Staff Yang?
Shen Honglie's heart ached.
Suddenly, he was envious of the armored army and the aviation formation. They had developed so quickly in just a year.
At the same time.
He was even more impressed by Zhang Xueming.
They didn't expect their commander to be able to design Feng heavy tanks and Feng-52 fighter jets.
Unfortunately.
Warships on the sea were not like tanks and fighter jets. They were too complicated and cumbersome.
Otherwise…
No matter what, he had to put down his face and beg the commander to modify the Feng Navy warships. He couldn't be biased.
The armored corps and the aerial formation were the sons of Feng Jun.
Their navy fleet was not godsons.
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