Before leaving, Zhang Hao comforted him in a low voice: "Lao Jiao, don't be too anxious. When the economy improves in two years, I will help you think of a solution."
"Lao Zhang, then I'm waiting for your good news?"
Jiao Huaxian regained a little confidence.
"Don't worry! One-third of our family's property is in Minde, and I hope it will develop better and better than anyone else." Zhang Hao then assured.
Jiao Huaxian nodded, and then said, "Do you need me in the Fujian era..."
"It's best not to do anything. You also know that my identity is sensitive now, so just let nature take its course." Zhang Hao interrupted directly, "Besides, the Minde era is currently in a stage of comprehensive contraction. In a short time,
There is no expansion plan. If we want to make a big breakthrough, we still have to see the progress of the graphene battery project."
"Graphene battery, I don't know if I can see the day it succeeds before I retire."
Jiao Huaxian couldn't help but sigh.
Zhang Hao smiled slightly: "It all depends on people. As long as you persist, I believe you will succeed one day."
This is the biggest advantage of "Rebirther". As long as the technical route is determined, success will be a matter of time.
For scientific research, the most feared thing is to go in the wrong direction. Once you go in the wrong direction, no matter how much money and manpower is invested, it will be in vain.
"If the Minde era can counterattack BYD and develop the automobile industry, then our Minde will have a way out. To be honest, all our chips now are placed on this trump card."
Jiao Huaxian felt this.
"There will be such a day." Zhang Hao stretched out his hand to shake the other person's hand, and then glanced at his watch: "Lao Jiao, it's getting late, we have to catch the train, so we'll be here today, and we'll talk next time when we have a chance.
"
"Then I won't see you off. I wish you a safe journey!"
Jiao Huaxian smiled and nodded.
Zhang Hao let go of his hand, turned around and got into the car, and finally hinted: "Old Jiao, you must take care of yourself. If you have a chance later, come to Zhucheng to help me."
"Okay, then let's make an agreement."
Jiao Huaxian suddenly became energetic.
Since the last Consul took office, in order to maintain stability, administrators in remote places like them have not moved for nearly ten years.
If changes are not made, he will retire as mayor in ten years.
"It's a deal." Zhang Hao waved his hand.
…
At 2:30 in the morning, Zhang Hao and his party finally returned to Shanghai.
"Brother-in-law, what time will we board the ship tomorrow morning?"
Yang Haoxuan asked dragging his tired body.
This trip back and forth took thirteen or four hours by train alone, which was really tiring.
"At eight o'clock sharp, go back to your room and hurry up to sleep. You can still sleep for four more hours." Zhang Hao warned.
Yang Haoxuan yawned and immediately cried out: "With this little time, why should we sleep? If you ask me, I might as well board the ship now to avoid having to get up early."
As far as he knew, the "Navy One" that was going to board the Consul had already docked at Shencheng Port.
As early as last year, in order to facilitate global inspections and for safety reasons, officials directly replaced the new "Navy One", which is an ultimate maritime fortress converted from a nuclear-powered aircraft carrier.
"Don't think too much. There will be a farewell ceremony tomorrow morning. Everything is planned. Don't mess around."
Zhang Hao waved his hand.
"Then I can go alone now, can't I?"
Yang Haoxuan took advantage of the situation and asked.
"No, the port has been under military control for a long time. Don't go and cause trouble to others. Come board the ship with me tomorrow morning." Zhang Hao refused without mercy.
Yang Hao
"what ever."
Zhang Hao shook his head, turned around and went to sleep.
A young person is in good health and has high energy. A few late nights will not have much impact on him, but he will not be able to do it. It usually takes two or three days to recover after staying up late once.
After a sleepless night, it was half past six in the morning.
The staff woke up Yang Haoxuan, who was sleeping soundly. After all, he was so sleepy and tired that he couldn't hold on any longer. He fell asleep before the game was finished.
After breakfast, we arrived at the port at half past seven.
A grand farewell ceremony was held in Shanghai, and together with the spontaneous mass representatives, almost four to five thousand people came.
Before boarding the ship, Zhang Hao delivered a short speech as usual, and he concluded at the end:
"Today, the times once again call on us to strengthen unity and continue to write a new chapter in the history of peace, friendship, and cooperation. Let us join hands and move toward a better future for mankind."
"Pa bang bang..."
Amid warm applause, Zhang Hao and his party passed the gangway and boarded the tender.
As for "Navy One", due to its large tonnage, it can only be anchored in offshore waters.
With the sound of the whistle, the tender slowly left the port and began to sail towards "Marine One".
Zhang Hao stood on the deck, took off his hat, and waved to the farewell crowd at the port. After leaving, he would not be able to come back until next year at the earliest.
Half an hour later, everyone officially boarded the "Navy One", which was like a mountain. Compared with the docking boat, it was not even a toy boat.
"Consul, welcome aboard Marine One."
Captain Li and the crew welcomed him.
Zhang Hao shook hands with everyone one by one and said cordially: "Thank you for your hard work on this trip."
"How can there be any hard work in my job?"
Captain Li said with enthusiasm.
Zhang Hao smiled and nodded, then looked around: "Captain Li, this is our first time boarding a ship. Can you give us a general tour first?"
"No problem, please come this way!"
Captain Li immediately led the way.
Zhang Hao asked as he walked: "Captain Li, I heard that our ship is rebuilt from the 'Soyuz' aircraft carrier?"
"Consul, you are right." Captain Li paused and then introduced: "This ship was built in the 78th year of the Federation. It has a total length of 337 meters, a width of 78 meters, and a height of 76 meters.
, with a full load displacement of 100,000 tons, it is the latest aircraft carrier in service in the Federal Navy, with a total cost of approximately hundreds of billions of dollars."
Zhang Hao looked at the flight deck in front of him and couldn't help but wonder: "Are there any carrier-based aircraft on the ship?"
"Most of them have been moved, but some are still retained. In terms of weapons, in addition to the original anti-aircraft weapons, there are also ten fighter jets, five multi-purpose helicopters, two anti-submarine helicopters, an early warning aircraft, and two
A transport plane.”
"Anti-submarine helicopter?" Zhang Hao frowned, "Is it still necessary now?"
"It is very necessary, and there is no room for failure on Marine One."
Captain Li said without hesitation.
"Then are there submarines under our feet?"
Zhang Hao followed closely and asked.
Captain Li nodded and introduced in detail: "Yes, there are a total of twelve escort warships and two nuclear submarines around Navy One. In addition, there are two comprehensive supply ships."
"On such a large scale?"
Zhang Hao was a little surprised.
To be honest, this is a waste of time and money.
"Consul, our homeland is better, relatively safe, but it is different overseas. To be honest with you, there are five or six pirate gangs with a good reputation, and we have to guard against them.
What's more, many large regions have long been out of federal control due to various reasons. This trip, the military also has the intention of deterring them."
Captain Li patiently explained.
"Pirates?" Yang Haoxuan couldn't help but be confused and couldn't help but interject: "Captain Li, why doesn't your navy eliminate these pirates?"
Captain Li shook his head helplessly: "It's not that we don't want to solve it, it's just that we are unable to handle it. To be honest, the ocean is too big, and with the polar night environment, we can't manage it at all.
Moreover, the military has already reached a tacit understanding with these pirates. Otherwise, if we allow them to rob passing ships arbitrarily, our military will only be overwhelmed, and the cost will not be worth the gain, and the effort will be thankless."
"Hey, that's not right. If these pirates don't rob passing cargo ships, how do they make a living?"
Yang Haoxuan quickly discovered the loophole.
Captain Li sighed slightly: "On the one hand, they rely on plundering ashore, and on the other hand, they have their own base on land, which is an armed separatist state."
"Is this an exaggeration? Doesn't the Federation care about this?"
Yang Haoxuan said in surprise.
"As I said just now, it can't be controlled at all. Especially in South America, the whole of South America has almost become a pirate base camp. The Federation currently controls a few big cities, and other places can only let it go."
Captain Li explained with a wry smile.
Zhang Hao read the relevant information and then added: "There is a serious lack of energy in South America, coupled with the prevalence of local gangs, the federation has no time to take care of it for the time being. If it wants to use force, the people will be injured."
After all, South America is far away from the center, and the cost of governance is too high to be worthwhile. From a rational analysis, as long as the other party can guarantee the supply of raw materials, maintaining the status quo may be the best choice.
Yang Haoxuan touched his chin: "I didn't expect it to be like this overseas. I thought it was similar to the local ones. At most, the wages are lower."
"Ahem..." This topic was quite sensitive, so Zhang Hao quickly changed the subject: "Captain Li, how many crew members are there in total on our ship?"
"Reporting to the Archon, this ship carries a total of about 1,200 sailors and aviation personnel, and there is also a 2,000-man Marine Corps stationed there."
"There are quite a few people!" Zhang Hao nodded.
Yang Haoxuan took the opportunity to ask: "Captain Li, how long can our Navy One sail after refueling?"
"About ten years!"
Captain Li replied.
"Why are there so many fewer? I checked the information. Generally, nuclear-powered aircraft carriers replace their fuel rods every thirty years. Why are they shorter here?"
Zhang Haoxuan's face was full of doubts.
Zhang Hao also looked curious.
Captain Li explained with a smile: "There is no way. After the renovation, the Navy One is not only equipped with a complete set of seawater desalination equipment, but also has four planting plants, which consumes a lot of energy."
"Growing factory?"
"Yes, this ship is also an emergency shelter. If an emergency occurs, it can provide the most basic survival needs for tens of thousands of people. In theory, we can survive at sea for more than twenty years."
Captain Li's face was filled with pride.
"So powerful?" Yang Haoxuan said in surprise.
"That's of course. Tens of billions were spent on renovation before, and the money was not in vain."
Everyone was chatting and first came to the command room.
Zhang Hao shook hands with the crew members one by one, and then asked about some daily work and life situations.
Next, we visited the kitchen.
Generally speaking, the living conditions on the ship are more comfortable than those on the shore, and at least the food conditions are much better, because you can eat meat once a week.
Zhang Hao pointed to the half fan of pork on the chopping board and asked: "Captain Li, can we still raise pigs on the ship?"
"No, there are too many people on our ship. If we raise pigs, we will not be able to maintain hygiene."
After all, there are tens of thousands of people in the entire fleet. Even if they only eat meat once a week, it is not easy. At least a large-scale pig farm must be built.
"Where did the pork come from? Is it frozen pork that was slaughtered in advance?"
"No, we raise all these pork ourselves." Captain Li paused and then explained: "We do have a pig farm, but the pig farms are on the two supply ships and there are fewer crews there.
Has little effect."
According to the federal rationing system, there can be no exceptions for the Navy. The only thing they can do is to be self-sufficient, and the superiors will turn a blind eye.
After all, the conditions at sea are difficult, and the navy's food standards have always been historically traditional and are much higher than those of the army.
"I see, how many pigs can be raised that year?" Zhang Hao continued to ask.
"We raise about 500 head every year. No matter how much feed we have, we won't be able to keep up."
"Where did you get the feed?"
Captain Li smiled: "It's also grown on the ship itself, and there are some leftovers."
Zhang Hao was slightly stunned. It seemed that the navy's food was indeed as rumored. It was absolutely no problem to eat enough, otherwise they wouldn't have any leftovers.
"Besides raising pigs, does your farm raise anything else?"
"In addition to pigs, there are also hundreds of egg-laying hens." Captain Li replied.
“Self-sufficient, not bad, not bad.”
Zhang Hao smiled and praised.
After coming out of the kitchen, everyone went to the planting factory. The "planting factory" took up the entire four decks. No wonder there was excess capacity to raise pigs and chickens.
"Captain Li, you actually planted watermelons?"
"Consul, these watermelons are mainly used to serve patients. The conditions at sea are not as good as on shore. The conditions are limited, so we can only take care of them as much as possible in terms of diet."
Zhang Hao nodded, then smiled and joked: "Captain Li, when will these watermelons mature? Do I have a chance to try them?"
"This batch of watermelons will be ready to eat in another month. Consul, you are the most noble person in the entire federation. You shoulder the heavy responsibility of billions of people. Your body is always the most important." Captain Li said implicitly.
"Okay, then I'll do as you please."
Zhang Hao did not refuse.
In fact, he himself is not greedy, but wants to tell others through this action that he is not a person seeking fame, nor is he a harsh person, and will not ruin the navy's preferential treatment. Everyone is essentially his own people.