Age of Conquest Reborn

Chapter 849 My Fleet

In early October 1938, the naval base in Qingdao, Shandong Peninsula, was rebuilt to accommodate more than a hundred warships. All the facilities were brand new, especially the berths for two aircraft carriers. The facilities were even more complete.

, Tang Qiuli spent a lot of money for these treasures.--%.net

Everything was the best, and the money was spent like water. Zhang Quan often muttered that it was distressing. Later, the old man was worried and rushed to Qingdao from the Huangyadong base to personally supervise the project.

The progress and construction quality were carefully reviewed, and every account was carefully reviewed. Tang Qiuli was happy to hide away and let the logistics director work from dawn to dusk.

Not to mention anything else, the arrangement of air defense firepower around the military port shows Tang Qiuli's painstaking efforts. In particular, two air defense brigades were transferred from Han Tie's troops, and more than a thousand guns were equipped with "Sky Eye" artillery sighting radars.

The anti-aircraft guns, with their straight barrels, all pointed to the sky, keeping the birds guarding the entire military port at bay. This was to protect the warships from air attacks by superior enemy aircraft, especially to guard against the Japanese. Qingdao is far away from the Japanese mainland, Korea.

The peninsula is too close.

In the living area of ​​the military port, there is also a camp specially built for Soviet sailors, all in Russian style. Even in order to take care of the Soviet people's eating habits, Tang Qiuli specially hired a Belarusian chef in Qingdao to specially serve the Soviet

The sailors prepare three meals a day, as well as bars and other entertainment venues.

For this reason, Major General Zhang Quan, the Logistics Minister, kept quarreling with Tang Qiuli and even called him a prodigal on the spot. It’s no wonder that Zhang Quan was heartbroken. The money spent on Lao Mao Zibing can support an entire regiment. Zhang Quanneng

Don't you feel bad? Looking at the old housekeeper who followed him all the way to North China, with a distressed look on his face, Tang Qiuli didn't have much explanation.

Even if he explains, Zhang Quan, who has always been good at getting by, does not understand Tang Qiuli's painstaking efforts. His troops are all landlubbers. Before this, let alone aircraft carriers, ships running on the sea could only be seen a few times. **

The development of the division fleet all depends on these Soviet sailors, which is why Tang Qiuli ordered Qiuquan to bring these prisoners of war back safely.

If you don't give them a comfortable environment, can you keep their hearts? If the troops you select want to collectively transform into the navy, you have to learn from these teachers. These Soviet sailors are the originators of the Navy as a branch of the military. Their treatment

There is nothing wrong with it being higher. Moreover, the navy is a luxurious military branch, so it is natural to pay more attention to it.

Fortunately, Zhang Quan was heartbroken and still carried out Tang Qiuli's orders to the letter. The Qingdao Naval Base expanded nearly five times from its original size and became a naval city.

Also up and running are the Qingdao Naval Warship Academy, the Naval Aviation Academy, and the Naval Logistics Academy, as well as large dock-type repair shops.

These are three universities that can enroll more than 45,000 students. They recruit students from all over the country, and the instructors are these captured officers and soldiers of the Soviet Pacific Fleet. Tang Qiuli planned from the beginning to establish all departments of the navy.

Forming a modern naval base that takes a leading position in the world.

Starting from scratch, Tang Qiuli laid a good material foundation for the navy from the beginning. His ultimate goal was to allow the Navy's naval fleet to move towards the vast Pacific Ocean. He also provided Zhu Zixuan in the United States with

The old man and Laidi went to telegraph to order a complete set of naval teaching equipment in the United States. His only requirement was that these equipment must be the most advanced in the world. Tang Qiuli's wish was for students who graduated from these three universities to

Stand directly at the forefront of the world's navies.

This is another staggering amount of money. Fortunately, the factory in the United States, under the careful management of Zhu Zixuan and Laidi, has begun to make a profit. Although the profit is not particularly generous, it is enough to purchase these equipment, but Tang Qiuli

We know the profits from producing Somi submachine guns, but the period of crazy market demand has not yet arrived.

With a large amount of real money, he finally built up a large-scale naval base that was unique in China at that time, as well as a complete teaching system and logistics system. Now, standing on the large-scale military port dock, Tang Qiuli had many things in his heart.

He lamented that armament requires strong economic strength. The current economic system of the Army cannot keep up with the development of the army and must be redesigned.

Tang Qiuli's attire was particularly grand today. He was wearing a straight general's uniform and a woolen general's coat. There were four shining golden general stars on his shoulders. A golden ribbon hung diagonally on his chest. There were several pieces on the coat.

This medal represents the owner's unusual identity and experience. The snow-white gloves, large-brimmed hat, and armbands are unique to the Army Division. This is also the unique symbol of the current Chinese People's Liberation Army, distinguishing it from other units.

Behind him are Major General Zhang Quan, the Logistics Director of the **Division and the Commander of the Joint Service Command of the Yellow River Basin Theater, and Major General Li Honggang, the Commander of the 29th Corps of the **Division. Both of them are also wearing straight general uniforms. Among all the welcoming groups

, only these three have general stars shining on their shoulders, so they are particularly eye-catching. There are more than 2,000 honor guards standing neatly on the pier, and the military band plays military music non-stop.

In the early winter of the Yellow Sea, a chilling sea breeze has emerged, and a few seagulls are flying freely on the sea. The deep blue water and the blue sky expand infinitely in the field of vision. As far as the eye can see, the junction of the sea and the sky,

The bright sunshine in the morning jumped into a shimmering golden light on the sea.

At about nine o'clock in the morning, the quiet crowd suddenly became commotion. Someone shouted out: "Look, the fleet is coming." Tang Qiuli looked up and saw a corner of a mast exposed on the horizon of water and sky.

Immediately afterwards, the huge figure of the warship suddenly appeared in front of people's eyes, as if it jumped out of the sea.

One after another, more than a hundred warships appeared. In his previous life, Tang Qiuli had seen the return of warships many times, but he was never as excited as today. He could not suppress the surging feeling in his heart. How can I say this?

It's like a child whose father is looking forward to returning from a long journey, or like a lover who has been waiting for a long time and is jumping into his arms step by step.

The corners of Tang Qiuli's eyes couldn't help but get wet, and he was full of enthusiasm. The fleet came in the wind and waves, and the hull numbers on the ships could already be seen. The two aircraft carriers, like giant Macs, were particularly eye-catching in the fleet. People came in waves.

Exclaimed, suddenly, more than a hundred warships sounded their whistles together.

The low but extremely penetrating flute sound passed through the sea and was clearly sent to people's ears, resonating in their hearts. Tang Qiuli roughly knew that this was the etiquette of the navy, and he greeted the highest officer on the shore.

The commander's salute is equivalent to the infantry's military salute. There are experts, he thought to himself.

The warships docked at the berth one after another, in an orderly manner, without any chaos. It can be seen that the training level of the Soviet Pacific Fleet is very good. The location where Tang Qiuli is located is the berth of an aircraft carrier, and the hill-like bow

When he came closer, he felt a sense of oppression. He thought that this huge creature was his, and he was a little crazy to see it.

The military band played military music, and the command to stand at attention was issued. The guard of honor composed of the 29th Corps used the most solemn etiquette to welcome the returning soldiers of the special operations detachment. Qiuquan and Colonel Manikovsky disembarked from the ship.

, seeing Tang Qiuli, Qiu Quanyan's eyes flashed with heat, he had a momentary impulse, and then calmed down.

Standing at attention in front of Tang Qiuli, he raised his hands and saluted: "Reporting to the division commander, Tang Qiuquan, captain of the special warfare detachment of the ** Division, has successfully completed the mission. There are 128 large and small warships with 13,680 crew members.

Seven people, please return to the team now, please give instructions." Tang Qiuli returned the courtesy solemnly, looking at Qiuquan eagerly.

We haven't seen each other for more than three months. Brother Qiuquan led a lone army deep into the tiger's den, dealing with hundreds of thousands of Kwantung troops. It was not easy to successfully complete the task. He was much thinner. The two brothers looked at each other,

They all read the deepest emotions in each other's eyes.

Colonel Manikovsky, who was following Qiuquan, was a little confused. The general whom Commander Qiuquan saluted was the legendary General Tang Qiuli whom he often mentioned. How could he be younger than Commander Qiuquan?

, at this age, in the Soviet Union, he was only a lieutenant at most, but the general on his shoulders was a general in the Soviet Union, and the Chinese really couldn't understand it.

Qiuquan turned sideways and introduced Colonel Manikovsky to Tang Qiuli. As soon as their eyes came into contact, Manikovsky's heart felt as if he had been stabbed by an awl, and his whole body tensed. This young man

The general, with the sharp and murderous look in his eyes, would not have such penetrating eyes unless he was a soldier who had gone through countless bloody battles, he thought to himself.

And the strong aura of an iron-blooded soldier exuded from Tang Qiuli's body made Manikovsky feel suffocated. The medal on the general's chest made him extremely surprised, no matter which country he was from.

Soldiers have great respect for the honor of soldiers, which is the testimony of military meritorious service.

I was instantly impressed. As soon as I met Tang Qiuli, the Soviet captain was completely conquered by Tang Qiuli. "Report to Comrade General, Captain Manikovsky of the Soviet Pacific Fleet's 'Konizov' aircraft carrier.

, report to you and ask for instructions, Comrade General," Manikovsky said loudly. Although he was more than 20 years younger than Tang Qiuli, it did not hinder his respect for Tang Qiuli. This was a soldier.

Respect for the strong has nothing to do with age.

Tang Qiuli returned the gift, greeted the Soviet captain cordially, and asked Qiuquan and the soldiers of the special operations detachment to lead the Soviet sailors to rest. Li Honggang hugged Qiuquan, who has been an old comrade for many years.

From Northeast China to North China, we already have a brotherly relationship.

Zhang Quan on the side came over and asked in a low voice: "Qiu Quan, are these the big guys you got back?" Qiu Quan nodded, but unexpectedly Zhang Quan said something like this: "Oh my god, how much do you have to drink?"

Oil?" Qiuquan and Li Honggang were speechless for a while, then burst into laughter.

The news that the Navy had more than a hundred warships in Qingdao spread like wings. However, it was not clear whether this news was a blessing or a curse for Tang Qiuli. Some people were jealous, that was for sure.

(To be continued)