Rebirth of the 1980s: The Military Industry Empire

“If we had an aircraft carrier, then the enemy wouldn't dare to approach our coastline rashly. If they did, then while we launched a saturated attack with Jian-6 and Jian-7 fighters from the front, we could launch a round of carrier-based aircraft attacks from its rear, putting them in a situation of being attacked from both sides. The biggest advantage of an aircraft carrier is that it can appear wherever it is needed!”

Everyone was pondering.

“Many people are embracing this fallacy: aircraft carriers are offensive weapons, while our national defense is defensive, so we don't need aircraft carriers. This is a big mistake. Who says aircraft carriers are offensive? It depends on who is using the aircraft carrier! If it is an aggressor, then the aircraft carrier is offensive. If it is in our hands, then the aircraft carrier is defensive! We will not use aircraft carriers to attack others, but with aircraft carriers, we can better protect our motherland!”

Qin Yang looked at everyone: “Weapons have no thoughts. It depends on the people who use the weapons. We also have nuclear bombs, but are we the same as the other four countries? We publicly announced that we promise not to be the first to use nuclear weapons! We have nuclear bombs only to better protect our motherland. Isn't it the same with aircraft carriers? We have aircraft carriers, but we will not attack others. We are only doing it to better protect our motherland!”

“That's right, well said!” Old Liu's face was full of excitement. The navy wanted to build aircraft carriers, but many people were against it. One of the important objections was that aircraft carriers were offensive. Now, President Qin's remarks have given them theoretical guidance.

Aircraft carriers are offensive, but what about nuclear bombs? Don't say they aren't. Nuclear bombs are meant to fly to enemy territory. However, we will not be the first to use them, so we are only defensive!

Let's see how those people can refute that now.

“Also, if we have aircraft carriers, it will be easier to accomplish the great cause of reunification of our motherland.” Qin Yang said, “Just now, I heard some people say that our strait is only a few hundred kilometers wide, and even a sampan can cross it, so there is no need for an aircraft carrier at all. I don't know where this view comes from, but I want to say that anyone who has even slightly studied history would not say such a thing.”

The person who had just made this statement blushed: “President Qin, I am well-versed in history!”

“Okay, then tell me, during World War II, Britain was isolated overseas, and the German army occupied the entire Europe. How did they eventually turn the tables?”

“Justice will prevail.”

“Bullshit justice.” Qin Yang couldn't help but say, “How stupid does one have to be to say such a thing! I think people who say such things are not qualified to attend meetings here!”

“That's right!” Old Liu immediately stated: “This sentence is very simple to understand: whoever wins is just.”

“You are wrong. You don't believe in the power of the people, and you don't believe in the justice of history. There are ideological and strategic errors in this.” This person continued to speak.

“Okay, you can leave now.”

This person's expression changed drastically. I am the most famous scholar. How can you ask me to leave?

“What we need are doers, not theorists, let alone idealists. You can be transferred from your current position to teach at a university. You are so upright, which is most suitable for teaching and educating people.”

“President Qin, please continue.”

“The reason why Britain was able to persevere in the beginning was because there was a continuous supply line at sea. A large amount of supplies from the Americas were transported to Britain, supporting them through the most difficult times. Although Germany employed wolf pack tactics, unfortunately, submarines were not enough. On the ocean, we still have to rely on surface forces.”

Qin Yang said, “And if we want to achieve national reunification, we must also have aircraft carriers, because when we take action, the other side will definitely receive a continuous stream of material assistance from across the ocean. Only if our aircraft carrier fleet blockades the entire island, turning them into an isolated island, can we win.”

How to accomplish the great cause of reunification of the motherland? How should the military act? Is it possible to rely solely on existing forces?

If there is no external interference, then there should be no problem. However, this idea is too idealistic. It is unrealistic to place hope on fantasy. The reason why the old pedant who spoke was asked to leave the meeting room and transferred to a university was because this old pedant was too idealistic.

Reality is cruel. When you think things won't develop that badly, then they will definitely develop that badly!

We must consider how to win this war in the event of external intervention. The answer is: we must have aircraft carriers!

With aircraft carriers outside, we can complete the blockade. If we have two, that would be even better. If external forces want to intervene, they have to consider their own strength, whether it is worth the risk of being sunk one or two aircraft carriers to intervene in this conflict!

“External forces also have to carefully consider whether it is worthwhile, after all, this is our internal matter and has nothing to do with the outside world. If they dare to come, we will really fight. There is a saying that all imperialists are paper tigers, and our aircraft carrier is the sharp weapon to pierce the paper tiger!”

Old Liu's heart was full of emotion. What the young man said was good. There were many things that he could not say out loud, and he could not fall out with some people. However, Qin Yang was different. Everyone already knew his character of criticizing everything. Qin Yang's cannon could be fired at anyone at any time, especially those who hinder the development of the motherland!

“Economic development and military construction are complementary.” Qin Yang said, “Without economic construction and strong national power, we cannot build aircraft carriers and cannot support a strong national defense. At the same time, without the strength of national defense, we cannot protect the achievements of economic construction, and no matter how well we develop, we may return to the starting point at any time due to external interference.”

“That's right! Aircraft carriers must be built, but not now. We should develop the economy first, and at the same time do pre-research. In a few years, when the country has money, we will start construction!”

Aircraft carriers must be built, but not now. We should do pre-research work first!

“Report, leaders, our pre-research work has made great progress. Now I would like to report to you and everyone.” Old Liu struck while the iron was hot.

“Okay, then tell us, what ideas does your navy have?”

“We believe that light aircraft carriers and medium-sized aircraft carriers are not suitable for our J-11 carrier-based aircraft. It is best to have large aircraft carriers with a displacement of more than 60,000 tons.”