Scholars in the courtyard

"Where are the matches?"

Zhang Kangzhan held the cigarette in his mouth and couldn't find a match for a while.

Seeing this, the first mate stepped forward and punched him in the chest.

"I knew you were holding on."

"Get out of here, I finally calmed down for a while, but you have failed me again."

The first mate stepped aside and took out a match.

"I don't know about you yet? With your temper, can you bear this grievance if it's an ordinary task?"

Zhang Kangzhan scratched his head and said, "Don't talk nonsense."

"What nonsense am I talking about? Who was the one who 'killed relatives for justice' in the first place and didn't even listen to my father's words?"

Ahem

"This matter is over, over."

Zhang Kangzhan blushed and quickly walked over.

The first mate also realized what was going on and started talking about the test.

"However, to be fair, Uncle Zhang is really biased this time."

"This opportunity to shine is left to you. You have to treat everyone to a drink when you go back."

Zhang Kangzhan nodded, "Old Liu, you said this is an opportunity to shine, but before success, did you ever think about this?"

"No, no confidence at all."

"Yeah, you don't even have one, let alone me."

Zhang Kangzhan stroked the slipway with a smile on his face.

"When I first heard about this engine, I was surprised. When will we be able to produce engines in China?"

"But when I really saw this engine, I had to admit that we really have an engine."

The first mate patted Zhang Kangzhan on the shoulder and said, "Old Zhang, this shows that not only are we working hard, but our comrades are not idle either."

"Yes, when the country is strong, everyone has a responsibility."

"kindness."

"By the way, when will you call your cousin and introduce him to us?"

As the first mate said, Zhang Kangzhan thought of the cousin he had just met and his identity, and his face turned bitter, "Brother, let me tell you the truth."

"What?"

"That boy has a higher rank than my old man. Do you think I can call people over at will?"

"Huh? No way! Your old man is upright."

Zhang Kangzhan looked back at the sea level in front of him, where seagulls were flying in the blue sky, and his eyes gradually became farther away.

"This guy is the chief designer and second-in-command of the Red Star Machinery Factory. The Red Star Machinery Factory, let's put it this way, is on the same level as our Huangpu Shipyard."

"He made everything from Red Star tractors to Liema motorcycles to rice cookers."

The first mate gasps.

"He is also an honorary officer of the Academy of Agricultural Sciences. He was the one who invented the high-yielding corn."

The first mate was a little uneasy.

"The director of some alloy research institute came up with tungsten alloy. You must be aware of this thing."

The first mate nodded, his expression completely gone.

"I've heard that too."

Zhang Kangzhan leaned close to the first mate's ear and said, "He also went to the northwest to help dry mushroom eggs."

hiss.

The first mate calmed down for a moment, then shook off the cigarette ashes, "Lao Zhang, is your cousin married? I have a girl at home..."

"Stop it, we already have three children, don't think about it!"

The first mate sighed in disappointment, but when he saw Zhang Kangzhan, he remembered something again.

"Lao Zhang, with such a good engine, you won't just make this kind of gunboat, right?"

Hearing this, Zhang Kangzhan glanced around and whispered, "The superiors are also considering it, but they haven't made up their mind yet."

"We just came out for testing."

Seeing this, Zhang Kangzhan said nothing more.

"Okay, let's get down to business first and compile the report. The shipyard is still waiting for the data."

The first mate nodded, "Don't worry, I started recording this a long time ago, just collect it and sort it out."

After that, he was ready to leave the command room.

"Captain, there's a situation."

Just as the first mate was going out, a shout from the observer suddenly came from the forward deck, and the first mate immediately ran back to his post.

At this time, Zhang Kangzhan had already raised his telescope and looked outside.

"At three o'clock, there's a situation."

The observer shouted again, and Zhang Kangzhan looked immediately.

In the field of vision, two fishing boats were quickly escaping to the northwest, and behind them, a large ship was speeding closer.

Zhang Kangzhan quickly enlarged his field of view, but the distance was too far and he couldn't see clearly at all.

However, apart from those who came to patrol, the only people who appeared in this sea area were the group of people who escaped and went to sea.

"It's the submarine hunter Osprey."

"Why is it here?"

"These idiots are harming fishermen again."

The first mate recognized the submarine hunter behind him and said bitterly.

Zhang Kangzhan nodded aside.

Information about the Osprey submarine hunter also came to mind.

This is a destroyer provided by the United States to support the opposite side. The ship has a standard displacement of 1,000 tons and a full load displacement of 1,500 tons. The ship has two 76mm guns, one at the front and one at the front, and four 40mm twin rapid-fire guns. In addition, there are 100 Two mm rocket launchers and one radar.

This configuration, let alone in China, is considered top-notch among the battleships on the opposite side.

Not even worse than an ordinary destroyer.

"Old Zhang."

The first mate looked grim.

At this time, the gunboat they were driving was originally named The Hague. It had a standard displacement of 150 tons and a full load displacement of 170 tons. It was equipped with two twin 40mm guns at the bow and stern, and two twin 40mm guns on each side of the middle. 20mm gun with 8 depth charges and smoke release, in addition to two torpedo launchers.

The comparison in data is obviously at a disadvantage.

It can be said that one of the opponent's ships has caught up with ten of theirs.

When encountering such a ship, if there is no special mission, they will watch from a distance and wait for air support.

"All personnel are on combat alert, prepare to fight."

Zhang Kangzhan did not hesitate at all and immediately issued a combat order.

In his heart, whether it was the two fishing boats or the defense of the motherland's maritime borders, the honor of the military did not allow him to flinch at all.

The first mate nodded, picked up two sets of life jackets, threw one to Zhang Kangzhan, and then operated the gunboat himself.

Soon, the battle alarm sounded, and everyone put on vests and entered combat positions, all with excited expressions.

The torpedo team on the deck entered the attack state under the leadership of the weapons officer.

"Everyone is ready, level one combat ready."

"Everyone performs his duties, and no one is allowed to leave his post without authorization."

Zhang Kangzhan issued orders to the entire ship through a microphone.

He has experienced this kind of battle more than once, and he also knows that in such a battle, his side is obviously at a disadvantage.

In the past, we used more to attack less, using the rapid penetration ability of torpedo gunboats, close combat, and flying in the sky to expel or defeat the opponent.

But now, there was only one gunboat around them, and it would take half an hour for nearby support to arrive at the fastest, so fighting couldn't help at all.

"Contact headquarters and ask for support as soon as possible."

Zhang Kangzhan immediately asked the telegraph operator to contact the rear. At the same time, he looked at the ships in the distance and clenched his fists tightly.

Now, the only thing they can do is to rely on their own flexibility to have a bayonet fight at sea.

"Left three, speed twenty-eight."

"Torpedo preparation."

"Yes, turn three left."

"Torpedo preparation complete."

The first mate and weapons officer quickly recovered.

The Hague gunboat moved forward quickly in an attempt to force the opponent to change direction and rescue the fishing boat.

Just as Zhang Kangzhan was preparing to fight, the Osprey on the opposite side also discovered them.

However, they did not change course, but continued to chase the fishing boat. At the same time, the ship's 76mm front main gun began to attack, and clouds of water appeared around the fishing boat.

"Old Zhang, the other party is ignoring me."

"I saw."

Zhang Kangzhan gritted his teeth. Under the current situation, if he continued in the previous direction, he would get the best attack position.

But then, the two fishing boats would not be able to escape.

But if you give up, you will be exposed to the opponent's attack. At this close distance, you can only be beaten passively.

After just thinking for a moment, Zhang Kangzhan made a decision!

"Old Liu!"

Zhang Kangzhan shouted, and the first officer didn't look back. He had already thought of the other party's decision.

"Needless to say, we are glorious sailors!"

"There are only sailors who died in battle, not sailors who escaped."

Zhang Kangzhan tugged on his life jacket with a serious look on his face.

"Turn right and add four, speed thirty-three. Rush forward."

As Zhang Kangzhan spoke, the first mate gritted his teeth and sped up.

Everyone on the naval gun obviously felt the gunboat shake, and they quickly ran out as if it jumped.

"Lao Zhang, the speed is too fast and you can't attack."

The first mate looked at the sea in the distance, thought about it in his mind, and reminded him loudly.

Zhang Kangzhan's breathing was rapid, "There is no other way! Let's just do it!"

The first mate gritted his teeth, and everyone on the ship held their breath.

"Look, I'm going out!"

Zhang Kangzhan shouted and ran out of the command room in large strides.

"captain!"

The weapons officer was nervously measuring the distance and intensity, and asked quickly when he saw Zhang Kangzhan coming over.

"There's no time, I'll tell you!"

"We won't stop our speed later. Send it out to me!"

The bumps continued, and Zhang Kangzhan could only shout loudly, trying to speak clearly.

"Too fast, I haven't tried it yet!"

"You have to try even if you haven't tried. This is our chance."

The weapons officer opened his mouth, then nodded solemnly.

boom…

There was a sudden boom next to him, and then a water column burst out thirty meters away.

Zhang Kangzhan knew clearly that his opponent had begun test firing!

"You only have one chance, listen up!"

Patting the weapons officer on the head, Zhang Kangzhan turned around and ran into the command room.

"Every unit, prepare to fight!"

"Old Liu, speed up, thirty-five!"

The first mate took a deep breath and pushed the control lever harder. The rumbling at the stern became more intense.

Whoosh…

boom…

As soon as everyone on the boat stood upright, an explosion sounded behind them.

If he hadn't accelerated just now, he would probably have hit this time.

"Detour, avoid!"

Zhang Kangzhan shouted, and the first officer immediately operated the gunboat and started to turn around.

The gunboat drew an arc on the sea, quickly closing the distance.

Boom boom boom

As the distance increased, the gunfire from the opponent's ship continued to attack the fishing boat in front.

"Three thousand meters!"

The first mate looked at the water pouring on the boat and shouted loudly.

Zhang Kangzhan bit his lip and said nothing.

"Two thousand meters!"

Hoarse sounds kept coming.

boom…

boom…

A fishing boat was hit, and instantly blood rose up in the thick smoke. The thin fishing boat was broken into two pieces, and several figures were thrown away and fell into the water.

"Young lady."

The first mate shouted with a fierce look.

Zhang Kangzhan's clenched fingers turned white, "Faster."

"Thirty-nine, almost reaching the limit."

The first mate's voice came from the side, and the entire ship felt like it was speeding on the water.

The engine was shaking violently, and the chief engineer in charge looked at the instrument panel nervously, and the names of Dragon King, Mazu, and Sun Dasheng came out of his mouth from time to time.

At this time, there must be no problems.

Boom boom~~

The sound of artillery sounded, and the opponent had already released the attraction and began to tilt the firepower.

Da da da

This is when friendly fire begins to fire.

However, compared to the caliber of the opponent's artillery, their firepower can only threaten the opponent's crew.

It's just that in comparison, the firepower of the two sides is far different.

Moreover, the opponent did not use all their strength. At least only one of their two main guns participated in the attack, and the rocket launcher did not fire.

Just the 40mm gun made them feel great pressure.

The explosions of ping pong came one after another, and as the distance got closer, the chance of hitting increased.

The commander was also affected, shrapnel rushed in from time to time, and it was a mess.