Chapter 236 The quantity doesn’t match? The existing warships in the hands of the Yan State Navy are already outdated and severely aged, and can be said to be old and falling apart. The role that these old warships can play in modern naval warfare is extremely limited, and they are simply unable to effectively deter potential opponents. Faced with such a situation, Mr. Zhang, one of the senior naval officials, is also worried and troubled at the moment. For a moment, the entire conference room was caught in a dilemma and the atmosphere was extremely solemn. Just when everyone was at a loss, suddenly, a senior leader of the Yan Kingdom Navy's eyes lit up as if he had discovered a new continent. He just found out a design for a medium-sized frigate weighing about 2,500 tons from the pile of frigate design plans. The leader's eyes suddenly lit up, as if a flash of lightning flashed across the darkness, illuminating the unknown road ahead. It was as if a blazing fire was ignited in his heart, and a glimmer of hope was spreading and growing stronger. He repeatedly looked at every detail and parameter, and became more and more excited.
Then he keenly realized that this frigate might be the key they had been looking for to break the deadlock and solve the current problems. …… if it is like this! The number of White Shark frigates originally planned to be built has also undergone major changes as a result. The number of ships originally planned was drastically reduced from eight to six. The number of Four Emperor Cruisers built was also reduced by one. This can save a lot of money. Then the saved funds will be invested in the construction of a frigate weighing more than 2,500 tons. This idea is a different approach, it's pure genius! For daily patrol missions, a frigate of more than 2,000 tons is more than sufficient. Once faced with a tense and fierce confrontation, larger warships that are more powerful and have better performance will be able to stand up and demonstrate strong deterrence and combat effectiveness. Then, when he confidently and clearly explained his entire set of ideas to the senior leaders of the Yan State Navy present, everyone couldn't help but look at him sideways, with surprise and admiration in their eyes. They whispered to each other, discussing this unique plan in a low voice, and then nodded in agreement. Everyone thinks this is indeed a good and effective method. Mr. Zhang smiled and said slowly, "This is indeed a good idea." Then Mr. Zhang's tone changed: "The design of this 2,500-ton frigate is relatively backward, and its engine and weapons and equipment need to be fully upgraded." As soon as he finished speaking, other senior leaders of the Yan Navy present nodded in agreement. For a moment, the conference room was filled with affirmative voices. Afterwards, Mr. Zhang acted decisively, sorted out and recorded the valuable suggestions and novel ideas put forward by everyone, and quickly reported them to the higher authorities. After learning of this situation, the superior leaders attached great importance to it and immediately organized an emergency meeting. In that tense and serious meeting, the leaders, after in-depth discussions and careful consideration, finally unanimously agreed to the request of Mr. Zhang and others.
Then, good news came - the design plans of the White Shark frigate and Four Emperors cruiser carefully built by the 704 Shipyard successfully passed the strict review of the senior leaders of the Yan Country Navy and obtained their order. This time, not only the 704 Shipyard received orders from the Yan Country Navy. Jiangnan Shipyard also won the bid! The medium-sized frigates they designed were recognized by the navy and received orders. Soon, the Yan State Navy issued an authoritative red-headed document to the two shipyards. …… There is a busy scene inside the 704 Shipyard, with workers busy with their work in an orderly manner. In a spacious and bright office on the top floor of the office building, Lin Chenran was sitting at his desk, concentrating on processing documents. Suddenly, a knock on the door broke the silence in the house. Pan Xueming appeared at the door with a smile on his face, his eyes revealing an irrepressible excitement. Then he walked quickly into the room, his steps as light as a young man, not at all like a man over fifty years old. Before he even walked up to Lin Chenran, Pan Xueming couldn't wait to speak: "Boss Lin! Our factory's two warship design plans have been highly praised by the superior naval leaders, and they have decided to place an order with us!" As he spoke, he waved his arms, his excitement evident in his words. After hearing the news, Lin Chenran immediately put down the pen in his hand, looked up at Pan Xueming, with a hint of surprise in his eyes. Pan Xueming continued: "This time the navy plans to build six White Shark frigates and three Four Emperor cruisers." "Four of the White Shark frigates will be built according to the original design, but the last two will need to be upgraded." "As for the three Four Emperors cruisers, the first one will remain as is, while the other two will undergo some minor upgrades and adjustments." Pan Xueming spoke at a steady pace with a smile on his face the whole time. Communicate the specific needs of the Yan State Navy in detail. "Six White Shark frigates? Three Four Emperors cruisers?" Lin Chenran thought he had heard wrongly and asked Pan Xueming for confirmation again and again. That's not what the previous rumors said. The Navy will build eight frigates and four cruisers. The order came to 704 Shipyard, but it shrunk! There were two fewer frigate orders, and one less cruiser, which accounted for the majority of the orders. what's going on? Pan Xueming leaned close to Lin Chenran's ear and whispered, "I heard that our 704 Shipyard is not the only one that received the Navy's order." "Jiangnan Shipyard has also received orders for frigates from the navy." Lin Chenran looked at Pan Xueming with a puzzled look, wanting to hear his explanation. Pan Xueming smiled bitterly, waved his hands, and said innocently: "General Lin, the construction cost of the two warships of our 704 Shipyard's 0 design is too expensive, and the navy does not have that much money." "This……"
"That……" Lin Chenran didn't know what to say for a moment. It turns out that there is another reason related to their 704 Shipyard. Lin Chenran curled his lips and said speechlessly: "That can't reduce the order!" "Can six White Shark frigates and three Four Emperors cruisers guard the country's sea borders?" "and many more……" Lin Chenran suddenly realized. "Boss Pan, how many orders for frigates has Jiangnan Shipyard received from the Navy?" Pan Xueming said: "Six!!!" Then he went on to add: "One White Shark frigate can defeat two of the other side." "But their frigates have a maximum displacement of only 2,500 tons." "I see!" After thinking it through, Lin Chenran stopped worrying about it and asked Pan Xueming to arrange a meeting for the two warship design and development teams. (End of this chapter)