Today, a piece of news was published in the local newspaper in Zhangjiakou, and the content of the news attracted the attention of many people.
The content of this message is very simple. There is a brief message written on it. Chahar Naval Academy will begin recruiting the first batch of naval cadets in Dalian from June 8th to 28th. The enrollment requirements are very strict, well,
At least it is more stringent than the Army and Air Force. The requirements are at least a college degree, age between 18 and 25, clean property, good facial features, no bad habits, good health, etc. So many people can’t help but sigh after reading this
He said, this is not recruiting students, this is choosing a son-in-law.
But no matter how strict the requirements are, there are still people who can meet the standards. When the enrollment notice published in the Chahar Daily News was published, people not only from Chahar, but also from all over the country came one after another to the city that had just been recaptured by Chahar.
Dalian rushed over. The Chinese navy had been in decline for a long time, and now it finally opened a naval school, which naturally attracted the attention and yearning of many people.
Strictly speaking, this naval school is not the first naval school opened by Chahar. The first naval school was the submarine school established in Vladivostok, with Admiral Chen Shaokuan as the principal. However, the submarine school is the largest in the country.
It has a low reputation, just like a submarine lurking quietly underwater. The students of the submarine school are generally recommended or selected by Chahar, so few people in the country know of its existence.
In a building full of antique charm in Dalian, Chen Shaokuan was taking the time to read the information sent by the United States. These information are the two heavy cruisers and four heavy cruisers in the agreement between Chahar and the United States that will arrive in two days.
All the information on the light cruiser. The person responsible for receiving it is Chen Shaokuan. Although these information are original English information without translation, Chen Shaokuan, who is familiar with English, does not seem to have any obstacles.
Rear Admiral Zhang Shouye, the chief of staff of the Chahar Navy, was sitting next to Chen Shaokuan. He was helping his old boss, sorting and putting away the information, and mumbling at the same time.
"Mr. Fu, Commander Su went to personally greet those rough guys today, and even asked him to serve as the principal of the Dalian Naval Academy. You didn't say anything."
Chen Shaokuan put down the information in his hand and turned around to glare at Zhang Shouye, "What do you want me to say? Do you still have the brains to ask Chief Su to give me the position of principal of Dalian Naval School?"
"But why did Commander Su let that big boss take the prestigious position of principal of the Naval Academy as soon as he came? Doesn't it make it clear that he can't trust you?" Zhang Shouye said in a low voice, somewhat unconvinced.
"What a bastard!" Chen Shaokuan said angrily: "Why, why can't he, Shen Honglie, be the principal of this naval academy? He is also first-rate in terms of qualifications and ability. They just have some differences with us. Chief Su asked him to be this
I don’t think there’s anything wrong with it, Captain of the Navy, please don’t say such weird things in the future.”
Seeing Chen Shaokuan getting angry, Zhang Shouye lowered his head and remained silent.
Seeing Zhang Shouye's dejected look, Chen Shaokuan sighed and said, "You, you, you just can't understand the thoughts of the superiors. As the commander of the navy, I, Chen Shaokuan, am now in charge of a large naval base like Vladivostok.
As the principal of the submarine school, I control two naval divisions and more than 500 aircraft. It can be said that I am a very influential figure in the navy, but do you think this is a good thing?"
Chen Shaokuan reminded Zhang Shouye that he suddenly realized that Chen Shaokuan had unknowingly gained such great power. Having power is certainly a good thing, but when a person exerts too much force and loses control, it may not be a good thing. Already.
"You have to remember that it is not necessarily a good thing if one family dominates anything. Chief Su is doing this for my own good, do you understand?" Chen Shaokuan said to Zhang Shouye in a serious voice.
Zhang Shouye nodded with understanding.
An important guest came to Dalian today. He is the former commander of the Third Fleet of the National Congress Navy, Admiral Shen Honglie. Shen Honglie was also the only one in the navy of the former National Congress Party who could compete with Chen Shaokuan. A big boss of the navy, now he has also been poached by Su Tong's little hoe. There is nothing he can do. Now Chief Su's light is so bright that it has dazzled the eyes of all Chinese people. In addition, Chief Su has given After considering the promise for several months, General Shen Honglie also followed Chen Shaokuan's footsteps and abandoned the few small sampans of the National Congress Party, carrying a baggage and a group of his disciples to defect to Su Tong is here.
In the original navy of the Congress Party, Chen Shaokuan's line was the main force of the navy. Most of the personnel came from Fujian, which was called the Min clan. Their style and habits were deeply influenced by the British. They drank British tea and spoke British, and they were very popular on weekdays. Pay attention to your words and deeds, your clothes are always clean and straight, and you have the image of a gentleman of the Royal Navy. However, Shen Honglie's lineage belongs to the original Northeast Navy, and most of the officers are Navy personnel who stayed in Japan. After the Eighth Incident, they retreated to Qingdao, so they were also called the Qingdao Clique by the outside world.
The reason why Su Tong recruited Shen Honglie was out of balance considerations. Although Chen Shaokuan was outstanding in ability, he was also famous for being a prodigal. Some time ago, he reported to Su Tong to build an aircraft carrier, and there were twenty aircraft carriers built at one time. Each aircraft carrier costs about 30 million Chahar gold yuan, plus a total of 106 heavy cruisers, light cruisers, destroyers, submarines and other ships. This plan is simply what Chen Shaokuan submitted to Chairman Chiang Kai-shek a few years ago A replica of the naval plan, this huge plan makes our Commander-in-Chief Su scratch his head after seeing it.
In fact, it is not impossible for Su Tong, who has a lunar base in hand, to realize this plan. However, in Su Tong's view, ships are important, but the construction of logistics and supply bases and strong construction capabilities are fundamental. Without powerful With the support of logistical supply bases and shipyards, no matter how large a fleet is, it has no roots. Therefore, it is necessary to recruit a more pragmatic person to check and balance Commander Chen in the navy who always likes to become fat with one bite. This has become Su Tong's current top priority.
On the tarmac of Dalian Airport, Su Tong and several naval officers stood beside the runway. Shen Honglie, who had just gotten off the plane and was wearing a Congress Party naval officer uniform with the rank of general on his shoulders, and more than two hundred people behind him, The naval officers, formerly members of the Congress Party, shook hands and exchanged greetings one by one.
Shen Honglie is fifty-six years old this year. He wears a pair of glasses and has a slim appearance. He looks more like a scholar than a general, but with the temperament of an elegant scholar, he is unambiguous in fighting. , he has always looked like a desperate Saburo who will win if he meets the brave.
Su Tong looked at Shen Honglie in front of him and the naval officers behind him, and said to him happily: "Brother Chengzhang, you are here at the right time. Our naval academy is about to be established, and what we are lacking are talents and instructors. You are here." It finally solved my urgent need."
Shen Honglie said with a smile: "Sir Su is serious. Honglie is here to serve the country. It is his duty to educate talents for the country."
"Okay, everyone, please follow me to see your territory first." Su Tong made a little joke.
Shen Honglie and the officers behind him all laughed. They felt that Commander Su was very amiable and without much airs.
After everyone drove to the Dalian Naval School that Su Tong had prepared, they saw that the environment here was very elegant. The area of more than 300 acres ensured that the school had enough space. Coupled with the complete equipment and spacious and bright classrooms, Shen was impressed. Hong Lie and all the officers behind him were overjoyed.
After seeing it, Shen Honglie said to Su Tong with satisfaction: "Sir Su, Beizhi originally thought that the conditions of the school would not be very good when it was first built, but what I saw today was beyond Beizhi's expectation. With these conditions, I have the confidence to run the school well if I have a humble position."
Su Tong nodded and said, "That's good. I'll hand over the naval submarine school in Vladivostok to Mr. Fu, and I'll leave the naval school here to you. I gave Mr. Fu a task. You I also want to give you a task here. I will say something ugly at the beginning today. I will only give you one year. Today, one year later, if you cannot train enough qualified surface ship officers and sailors, you will be in trouble. If we have warships but no one launches them, I will punish you severely."
As soon as Su Tong said this, Shen Honglie and the officers behind him immediately stood at attention solemnly. Shen Honglie put away the smile on his face and gave a serious assurance: "Sir, please don't worry. If there is a warship at that time, it will If there is no one to open the situation, I, Shen Honglie, will personally go to see you with my head in the air."
"Okay, I hope you can do this." Su Tong nodded and said: "Two heavy cruisers and four light cruisers will be sent from the United States in two days. I originally asked Mr. Fu to lead people to accept them, but they We may be short of manpower, so you guys can help. Also accompanying the warship are engineers and naval instructors from the American shipyard. You must cooperate with their work, do you understand?"
"It is to ensure that the mission is completed." Shen Honglie and the other officers could not hide their excitement, and they all raised their hands in salute.
After the Sino-Japanese War of 1898-1894, China no longer had any large surface ships. So when Shen Honglie and others heard that they could accept two heavy cruisers and four light cruisers, you can imagine their excitement.
Seeing the excited expressions of Shen Honglie and the others, Su Tong smiled softly and said, "Okay, don't get excited yet. No matter how good those things are, they were made by Americans. We also need to have our own ambitions. From now on we We must drive our own warships on the sea, that would be majestic. To this end, we must also build our own shipyards and build our own warships.”
After hearing this, Shen Honglie was also fascinated and said with emotion, "If I can drive a warship built by our country on the sea, I, Shen Honglie, will have no regrets even if I die."
Su Tong patted his shoulder and said solemnly, "Brother Chengzhang, don't worry, there will be such a day, I promise."