Guangzhou's Nanhai Shipyard is larger than Jiangning Shipyard, and it builds all sea-going ships.
At that time, Nanhai Shipyard and Jiangning Shipyard were known as the two major shipbuilding giants in Daqian.
After the natural disaster, Jiangning Shipyard almost completely collapsed, but Nanhai Shipyard retained more than half of it.
After several years of repairs, Nanhai Shipyard has basically returned to its former size.
There are eight berths for semi-finished warships.
Eight ships were started at the same time and could be launched simultaneously in three months.
The eight ships under construction will almost be launched in a month.
This construction speed also allows the South China Sea Fleet to continue to grow in power.
"With these eight ships down, I plan to form a small fleet and go to the islands near Annan and Zhenwa to see if there is any land that can be used as a military port."
Uncles and nephews Song Jing and Song Yang came to the shipyard to visit the shipbuilding progress.
Song Lan had not accompanied Song Yang before in factories such as shipyards and arsenals with some skills.
It's not that he's afraid of leaking secrets, it's that Song Lan himself doesn't understand anything and can't help him answer anything.
After Song Jing came back, he took Song Yang to see it in person.
A few days ago, Song Jing said he was going to Hainan Island to find a place to build a port, and Song Yang also had his mind set on going to Hainan.
I have never been to Sanya in my last life, and I want to make up for it in this life...
The time to go to Hainan is scheduled for next month.
It is now the end of June. Song Jing has stayed in Duanzhou for more than half a month, and there are still many things waiting for him to deal with at home.
He had to deal with these matters before he could have time to go to Hainan Island for on-the-spot investigation.
After finishing busy with government affairs today, Song Jing and Song Yang came to the shipyard to visit.
And Song Jing proposed a plan to attack Annan and Zhenzhou, occupy Zhenzhou and the islands along the coast of Annan, and control these two places through these islands.
In terms of navy, Daqian has absolute power.
Moreover, Daqian also has cement and artillery, so it is completely possible to build offensives on the islands and blockade the Annan and Zhenwa coastlines.
When Song Yang heard this, he immediately thought of the time when the monkeys had occupied Nansha and many Xisha islands, and the Xisha self-defense counterattack had also occurred.
Song Yang didn't want this to happen again.
"Not only Zhenwa, the islands along the coast of Annan, but also the South China Sea Islands should also be laid out in advance. This can not only open up sea trade ports, but also open up maritime territories. With the South China Sea Islands as an early warning bridgehead, any maritime invasion We can all grasp it in advance.”
Song Yang got excited when he said it, and Song Jing scratched his head when he heard it.
He knew that Song Yang valued maritime trade.
He could also understand this. Before the natural disaster, Daqian and previous dynasties had carried out maritime trade.
Daqian once traded with the countries in the South China Sea. Sugar, ivory, rhinoceros horn, pearls, and coral were all high-value items.
At that time, a sea trade trip was indeed very fruitful.
After the natural disaster, sea trade was cut off, and Song Jing believed that there was no inevitability or urgency in rushing to develop sea trade.
Because the products of Southeast Asia include almost no major necessities except sugar.
In this era, the spice trade had not yet begun, and spices from Southeast Asia had not officially entered Daqian's field of vision.
That's why Song Jingcai didn't realize the importance of maritime trade.
"Uncle Wang, the countries in the South China Sea not only have sugar and luxury goods, they are rich in various spices. Nutmeg, pepper, cloves and other things are almost not available in Daqian. Take pepper, for example, the price of pepper in Daqian has been as high as Gold is almost the same, and only royal nobles have the opportunity to use it. Nutmeg and cloves are not available in Dagan. Once these spices are introduced into Dagan, they will definitely become as popular as pepper." Song Yang explained to Song Jing Ichiban.
"Moreover, the countries in the South China Sea can not only grow spices, but also rice and cotton. The temperature there is high and the crops grow vigorously. We can exchange porcelain and silk with them for low-value grain and cotton. These things are common in our country. Strategic resources!”
"Coupled with the important geographical location of the countries in the South China Sea, it can be said that it is equivalent to the maritime gateway of Daqian. As long as the countries in the South China Sea are included in the sphere of influence, even if a few military ports are built to control an area, it can also affect the maritime territory of Daqian. It plays a very important protective role.”
Song Yang became more and more excited as he talked. Later, he rubbed his hands with a proud smile on his face.
Song Jing still didn't understand, because he felt that the sea was vast and no enemy could come from the sea.
"Uncle Wang, look far away. There are no enemies coming from the sea now because they don't have advanced sea ships."
"Look at our current sea-going ships. They are getting bigger and faster. Although our sea-going ships are ahead for a while, there is no guarantee that others will not steal the technology."
"When powerful countries in the distant world master this technology, will they come to cause trouble for Da Gan?"
Song Yang was good at teaching people in an orderly manner.
"A distant country? Is there a country in the world that is stronger than Daqian?" Song Jing's face showed disbelief.
Song Yang shook his head slightly and said: "It will definitely not happen in this era, but it does not mean that it will not happen in the future. If one day, a country rises to the height of Daqian, it will definitely become our enemy."
Song Jing was sunk. He felt that Song Yang had thought too far. Since he was invincible in Daqian, why was he so anxious to include all the surrounding areas within his scope?
Cross the vast sea, build a military port, and leave some troops behind.
This is not a safe choice for Song Jing.
Song Jing expressed his worries, and Song Yang took a deep breath. All he had just thought of were beautiful visions.
But the reality is indeed what Song Jing said, but it is still too far away.
As time goes by, there may be problems at the port.
Putting aside the matter of supplies, even if the armed forces are out for a long time, they still run the risk of having to rely on their own troops.
"Alas! The ship is not fast enough, and it also lacks a fast communication method..." Song Yang muttered to himself after a moment of sinking.
After hearing this, Song Jing persuaded Song Yang in turn: "A Yang, there is no need to rush into everything. Let's go step by step. First, we will hold the Zhenwa and Annan coastal islands in our hands. As for the South China Sea islands, if there is a suitable garrison environment, we will You can also consider selecting some larger islands along the trade routes to build ports and station troops there."
"It can not only ensure the smoothness and safety of maritime trade routes, but also deter surrounding areas by garrisoning troops," Song Jing added.
Song Yang nodded and agreed with Song Jing's words.
"Third Uncle's words are mature and prudent. Then follow Third Uncle's strategy, control Annan and Zhenwa first, and then expand the territory of the South China Sea!"
"As long as you can think about it, in fact, this matter does not need to be delayed for a long time. In one month, Zhenwa and Annan will be in control, and then the overall situation of the South China Sea can be started."
"Then get rid of Third Uncle!"
In terms of the overall situation, third uncle Song Jing is more experienced than Song Yang.
His understanding of the times and himself is also deeper than that of Song Yang.