"To prepare a navy, the most important thing is warships."

Xie Chengrui looked at Jiang Dong and said slowly:

"When Shanghai and Tianjin and other places fell, most of the naval warships were scuttled. Therefore, there are still many naval officers in Chongqing and other rear areas who can be recruited as instructors to cultivate independent naval talents for us!

The most difficult thing is warships. There are only two ways to obtain warships, one is to buy them, and the other is to build them!

The Qing government devoted all its efforts and spent several years to build the three major naval forces!

The navy is different from the army. Not only does it require huge military expenditures, it also takes a long time to achieve combat effectiveness.

Since the Commander-in-Chief said that no matter how hard it is, we must build a navy, it goes without saying that it is difficult. We must first solve the problem of the source of warships, buy or build them?"

The atmosphere in the room suddenly became solemn, and everyone frowned and thought.

Ten years of army and one hundred years of navy are not empty words.

Jiangdong has been considering building warships, especially aircraft carriers, for a long time.

This is also one of the reasons why he resolutely went north to the northeast to regain the industrial base.

It is too early to say that we will build an aircraft carrier, but warships must be put on the agenda.

The road must be walked step by step, and experience is accumulated during development.

He glanced around the crowd, smiled and said,

"Why do you have to choose one or the other? Why not build and buy warships at the same time?

Currently, we mainly focus on buying, supplemented by our own production and manufacturing!

It won’t be too late to switch after the production technology and scale are improved.”

Everyone looked towards Jiangdong, and Wang Xueqin asked:

"Commander-in-Chief, we know nothing about the development of the navy. If you have any ideas, just tell us."

The others nodded one after another, looking bitter.

"Um."

Jiang Dong did not mince words and said bluntly:

"In today's world, the United States has the most mature manufacturing technology for naval ships and other equipment! We must start from the United States when building our own shipyards and purchasing warships!

At present, the biggest trade between us and the American Rockefeller family is penicillin. If we want to build a navy, penicillin and the Rockefeller family alone are not enough. We must also contact the American military!

If possible, we should ask the U.S. government to open a separate road for naval assistance for us in addition to the Lend-Lease Act."

Everyone's faces showed surprise. It was a bit exaggerated to open a new road besides the Lend-Lease Act.

Jiang Dong continued confidently:

"Germany, the Soviet Union, and the Rockefeller family are all coming, so what's the point of adding another American military figure?

Forging iron is still tough, as long as we can get the corresponding bargaining chips, shipyards and warships will naturally have it!"

"Does the commander-in-chief intend to continue to use the technology of the Military Science Research Institute in exchange?" Ren Guang asked.

Jiang Dong nodded,

“That’s pretty much what it means!

Building a navy is the same as building an industrial base before. It is difficult for us to achieve results in a short period of time by ourselves. If you can gather wool, just gather it. As long as you develop it, you don't have to look at other people's eyes anymore!"

"clear!"

"The trading company should first get in touch with the U.S. military. Remember to avoid the Rockefeller family. Only when there is competition can we set a price. We cannot let the Rockefeller family become our spokesperson in North America!"

Ding Beifeng nodded.

Jiangdong looked at the people from the Industrial Development Committee,

"Before the formal transaction, the army must first recruit instructors and cultivate talents, and the Industrial Development Commission must select a suitable shipyard location!"

Ding Beifeng interjected:

“While accepting Japanese assets, the trading company discovered a shipyard under construction in the Tanggu area.

In addition, there are several European and American ship repair shops in the Tanggu area, which have a certain foundation in shipbuilding.

In order to save time and unnecessary expenses, I think the shipyard can be chosen in Tianjin."

"This is such an unexpected surprise!" Jiang Dong said with a smile,

"The Industrial Development Commission will send someone to conduct an on-site inspection and, if suitable, identify the location."

"yes."

"Recruiting instructors and cultivating naval talents will be coordinated by the civil affairs and the military!"

"good."

Another thing has been decided, and everyone seems to be in a good mood.

After taking a sip of tea on the table, Jiang Dong looked at the people in the army and said:

"The Military Commission will soon issue an appointment for me to be the military and political administrator of North China and the commander of the theater. Chen Cheng will definitely be promoted to the Military Commission with this merit. From now on, I will have the final say in military and political affairs in North China.

In terms of the army, in addition to training, changing equipment and expanding the army, it is also necessary to clarify the locations of each army!

After the Young Guards and the Eighth Army were transferred back to Peiping, these two armies were permanently stationed in Peiping.

The Fourth Army went north to Shanhaiguan to detect the movements of the Japanese Kwantung Army in advance!

The First Army is stationed in Shanxi and Suiyuan. The main purpose is to maintain the normal production of oil, minerals and industry in these two places. If anyone dares to have the idea of ​​​​taking these things, don't waste words and destroy him directly!

The Second Army is stationed in Chahar and Rehe, mobilizing various Mongolian tribes. It is secretly looking for a way for the large army to go north to prepare for the recovery of the Northeast!

The Third Army is stationed in Hebei and mainly maintains the security of the Ping-Han Railway and other major transportation lines!

The Fifth Army is stationed in the Tianjin area, and the focus of defense is on the sea. The security of coastal defense is the top priority of the Fifth Army.

Sixth Army Shandong, Seventh Army along the Longhai Railway..."

The people in the staff department were reviewing the records. Jiang Dong paused and said:

"In the last battle, the engineering troops played a big role!

In this way, the engineering troops will gradually be included in the regular army and the soldiers will be given corresponding treatment.

At the same time, we must introduce advanced engineering vehicles and equipment at home and abroad to build the entire army into a tenacious and professional engineering team!

Opening roads in the mountains and building bridges in the water is what I expect from the engineering troops!"

"yes!"

This time, the army's establishment will increase by more than 100,000 people. The army is happy, but the civil affairs side is a little sad. Military pay, equipment, and even rations all cost money.

Wang Xueqin's face was still trembling, but Jiang Dong looked over.

"Although the appointment of North China's military and political chiefs has not yet been announced, it is almost a certainty. After the meeting, the civil affairs side can start organizing the North China Government Affairs Committee.

From now on, the Government Affairs Committee will be the highest administrative body in North China. I will serve as the principal, and Lao Wang will serve as the deputy. However, the main work will still be completed by you, the deputy, haha..."

Wang Xueqin was not dissatisfied and agreed with a smile on her face.

He was originally just a county magistrate who was used as a scapegoat. In less than two years, he had become the second-in-command in political affairs in North China.

It is truly amazing to encounter such an encounter in life.

"Lao Wang will be the mayor of Peiping City in person. As for other places, the Political Affairs Committee will make nominations first, and I will make the final appointment after considering them."

"Yes!" Wang Xueqin replied with a blushing face.

"Since our military and political center has been moved from Jincheng to Beiping, the military museum and Martyrs' Shrine should also be moved to Beiping." Jiang Dong looked at the ideas he had written down in his notebook and said:

"The Military Science Research Institute must also move here as soon as possible, and the supporting scientific research and living facilities must be built as soon as possible!"

The Academy of Military Sciences is the foundation for Jiangdong's survival in this world. After moving to Peking, its scale will be further expanded, and it must be built into a national scientific research institution.

At the end of the meeting, Jiangdong asked each system to establish a disciplinary inspection department under the supervision of the Military Intelligence Bureau.

In the process of receiving Japanese and puppet assets, many corruption cases occurred in trading companies and the civil affairs system.

Some injured and retired veterans failed to keep their hearts in the face of money, which made Jiangdong realize the urgency of fighting corruption.

Any organization can work together and sing its ideals when it is first established, but once it achieves some results, corruption and hedonism will prevail.

“There may be some people who have never been conquered by enemies with guns, and they are worthy of the title of heroes in front of these enemies;

But they cannot withstand the attacks of people’s sugar-coated bullets. They will lose the battle in front of sugar-coated bullets. We must prevent this!"

"We have developed from an independent regiment and independent brigade to today. Everyone here must also ask yourself, are you still sticking to your true intentions?"

Jiang Dong stared into everyone's eyes and said word by word:

“We gather together to drive out the Japanese aggressors, relieve the suffering of our compatriots, and let the Chinese nation stand on top of the world again!

In the process of realizing your ideal, there are those who cannot keep their true intentions!

I, Jiangdong, put my words here today, no matter how great his achievements were in the past, he will be severely punished without exception!"

"yes!!!"
Chapter completed!