Chapter 608 Draenor: We must treat each other equally
The mission has been completed, and it’s time to go back. However, there are certain details on how to go back.
Qin Tao and Wu Shengli are both busy people and cannot return with the fleet. This is too slow. Therefore, they can return to land by taking a helicopter on the aircraft carrier or even using a training aircraft as a taxi.
Hearing Wu Shengli's question, Qin Tao smiled: "Let's take a helicopter first and go to Shuangsha Island to have a look. The fleet will go all the way back north. By June 30, we will return to the aircraft carrier formation, which will almost coincide with the start of the relevant aircraft carrier formation." It’s in the sea area, it’s on our way anyway, let’s just go over there and take care of things, how about that?”
At this time, when he heard Qin Tao talking about the town, Wu Shengli also smiled: "Okay, then report to the superior. If the superior approves, we will go to the town!"
Wu Shengli almost always accepted Qin Tao's suggestions. He was in a good mood and was in a good mood. That afternoon, a Z-8 took off from the deck and flew to Shuangsha Island.
"Due to some operations recently, our Shuangsha Island Fishing Resort has suspended operations. For the sake of national defense, it is right for our village to lose some income." Qin Tao said while looking at Shuangsha Island in the distance from the plane .
“Don’t worry, the navy will not compensate you for your travel losses in the past few days.” Wu Shengli was also rude: “You Shuangsha Island has made a lot of money recently, do you still care about this small amount of money?”
Qin Tao was a little helpless. He was just acting selfless. How could he have imagined that his father-in-law would misunderstand that he was asking for money in disguise? However, this kind of thing is getting darker and darker, so I won’t talk about it anymore.
"Dad, in the past few years, we have filled in enough islands and reefs. However, the only airport we have built is this one. This is far from enough. Our navy will have to continue to allocate funds here. Airports will be built on the other two islands and reefs to form a triangular layout with Shuangsha Island. Only in this way can we better protect our waters." Qin Tao got down to business: "As for the reason, of course it is to develop the sea here. tourism resources.”
Wu Shengli nodded, and his expression became serious: "Yes, we will continue to build new airports. Once there is a situation here, our navy and air force will be able to respond better. We also need to deploy the flying leopards to carry out operations. Routine cruise.”
"It seems that our 601 Institute will continue to work hard. The Navy needs two-seat fighter-bombers. In addition to the Flying Leopard, it also needs a modified version of the J-11. Dad, let's go to the Northeast when we have time in the future. They move slowly. , you have to kick them in the butt."
Qin Tao's words brought a smile to Wu Shengli's face. This son-in-law was so domineering when he spoke.
The navy's aircraft are still mainly J-7 and J-8 aircraft, and funds have been used to purchase J-15 aircraft. The number of Flying Leopards is not large. It can be said that the navy is still seriously lacking in advanced fighters.
“Why don’t you talk about your J-31A? We can also use this aircraft as our main force in the future.” Wu Shengli said.
“This aircraft is not yet mature, and we can’t just sell it. When it matures in the future, even if the navy doesn’t want it,” Qin Tao said with a smile.
Zhiba landed on the tarmac of the Shuangsha Island base, next to the Air Police-2000 carrying a large plate. After several people got off the plane, they headed straight for the early warning aircraft.
"Mr. Wang, thank you for your hard work. This early warning aircraft has experienced actual combat, and it should be mature, right?" Qin Tao greeted with a smile: "Our navy is still in urgent need of a large number of early warning aircraft!"
"Gong Qin, don't be anxious about this matter." Mr. Wang responded with a smile: "Although we have used this aircraft in the mission, some technical problems have been discovered during this mission, and we still need to carry out further work." Adjustments."
The technology of early warning aircraft is not so easy to develop and mature!
Without ten or eight years of research and development time, it is impossible to finalize the equipment for the troops. Some even found insurmountable technical problems during the research and development, and finally gave up. For example, the British Hunter early warning aircraft was a failed product.
Now, there are many reasons why the KJ-2000 has matured so quickly. For example, the state group provided an advanced computer system with more than enough computing power, but the reason why the Hunter Aircraft failed was due to insufficient computing power. Another example is that after the research and development of 346 radar, 14 institutes have accumulated enough experience, etc.
"That's right, these are all funds from our air force. Why are your navy so anxious?" Another person got off the early warning aircraft, it was Mr. Lin. When he came up, he was blowing his beard and staring: "You guys step aside first! Air police - 2000 is our Air Force’s Tianzi No. 1 project!”
"Mr. Lin, you are right." Qin Tao nodded: "Our navy is not in a hurry, let us go up and have a look?"
Mr. Lin blocked the door of the early warning aircraft. If Qin Tao wanted to go in and take a look, of course he had to ask Mr. Lin.
“See if you can, don’t move around, don’t damage the precious early warning aircraft of our air force.” Mr. Lin repeatedly warned.
Wu Shengli said nothing and followed Qin Tao in.
When he saw the internal scene, Qin Tao couldn't help but be surprised: "Our early warning aircraft is not vertically arranged inside?"
Since it was modified with the Il-76 airframe platform, Qin Tao wanted to compare it with the A-50 early warning aircraft. Lao Maozi's early warning aircraft was unique. Looking from the direction of the cockpit to the back, in There is a long passage with consoles placed on one side of the passage. Each console has a circular radar screen. There is a seat in front of it, and the radar officer sits on it to give commands. This seat can also rotate nine times. Ten degrees, when taking off and landing, they will turn in the direction of the aircraft, waiting for the impact of takeoff and landing.
What now?
The control console that Qin Tao saw turned into a train hard seat layout.
The control consoles are arranged horizontally inside the cabin. Three control consoles are in a group. The two sets of control consoles are back to back, forming a cabinet. Two long cabinet consoles are placed in parallel and can accommodate twelve radar officers.
This layout method is quite novel.
"We also chose this layout after some research." Mr. Wang said: "Our layout takes up the smallest space, and the entire room can easily be made into an electromagnetic shielding room to avoid being affected by the big plate on the top. At the same time, a rest cabin is arranged at the back to preserve the crew's physical strength."
Qin Tao nodded and continued to look at the console: "This console is not thick. What you installed on it is an LCD monitor? Aren't you afraid of smearing?"
This is the nineties! When CRT monitors were popular, although there were already LCD monitors, the technology was too backward. For example, when you move the mouse on the LCD monitor matched to the Loongson computer, an arrow moving trajectory will appear on the screen, which looks like a special effect. Same, in fact, this is entirely due to lag. Although the display has passed, the liquid crystal molecules cannot immediately return to their original state, so smearing occurs.
For radar displays, smear is obviously more serious. However, in the previous era of cathode ray tubes, radar engineers deliberately made the image stay longer, so that when waiting for the radar antenna to scan the second circle, the first The bright spots displayed by the circle are still on the own screen, which is convenient for analysis and judgment. Could it be that the engineers have also taken advantage of the LCD display?
"Mr. Qin, you may not be aware that last year, Hitachi produced a brand new IPS display. This display has great advantages. It has a wide viewing angle and will not produce obvious color casts when viewed at different angles. The colors are bright, full and natural, and it can also display dynamic high-definition pictures without smearing or trailing. It is a professional imaging display. When we were assembling this early warning aircraft, we compared many aspects and decided to choose this display. We also believe that in a few years, better displays will appear."
The upgrading of civilian displays is very slow. The 1990s was still the era of cathode ray tubes. However, in the military industry, liquid crystal displays have begun to be noticed.
After all, the advantages of LCD monitors are also obvious: they are light in weight and save electricity!
In an early warning aircraft, every inch of space is precious, so saving weight is very beneficial. At the same time, saving power is even more important.
CRT monitors have a power of at least one hundred watts, while LCD monitors only have a power of about twenty watts. These monitors can save thousands of watts of power!
“Yes, LCD technology is developing rapidly. In a few years, it is estimated that we will be able to produce advanced LCD displays domestically. By that time, the display equipment of our various military products will be updated.”
Qin Tao looked at the cockpit in front. It was still a watch shop with the characteristics of Lao Maozi. When it arrives, it will be replaced by a few LCD screens and it will become more modern.
After visiting the early warning aircraft, it was dark when we came down.
“Let’s go to the canteen. We’ve been tired of eating in the past few days.” Mr. Lin said with some emotion.
"Tired of eating? Mr. Lin, you are so blessed that you don't know how lucky you are. If you put these things in a big restaurant outside, a meal would cost four to five hundred!" Qin Tao felt helpless.
A large number of people who come to Shuangsha Island for tourism come here for the food. A large number of seafood are farmed here, which are high-end products. These people are actually tired of eating them!
“I have to get tired of eating abalone and bear paws every day. I really miss the sweet rice that I used to eat.” Mr. Lin said.
"Okay, then I'll take out my belt and let the kitchen prepare a meal for you."
“Taozi, is your belt made of cowhide? To be honest, I haven’t eaten boiled cowhide in a long time.”
“It seems that I should bring a metal belt.”
Everyone else was holding back their laughter. No one dared to talk to Mr. Lin like Qin Tao. In the world of big men, outsiders should not get involved.
After joking, everyone entered the canteen. As expected, seafood was the main dish. People who had eaten for several days were frowning, while Wu Shengli and Qin Tao were devouring their food.
The aircraft carrier formations at sea are also riding the wind and waves and sailing north.
The Type 908 integrated supply ship sailed to the side of the aircraft carrier and set up a supply line. Thick pipes began to replenish the aircraft carrier with fuel. The supply overhead cable was also skillfully built. Container-sized supply goods came to the aircraft carrier along the cableway. .
"Yes, it is the only one that can meet the supply requirements of our aircraft carrier fleet. Moreover, after we have fully understood its technology, it can also be used on other supply ships. In the future, if we want to sail across oceans, we must have more supply ships. .”
“You should be able to eat fresh fruits and vegetables today!”
Everyone was talking about it. At this moment, Wang Wei came over and said, "Attention, all pilots must gather in the pilot preparation room!"
gather? Got a mission? Everyone is curious. This mission has ended. Moreover, Wang Wei came to gather everyone in person. It should not be an important situation.
After Wang Wei finished saying this, he walked out and soon appeared on the deck of the aircraft carrier. He called a few vests to open one of the boxes, and then sent the contents of the box to the ship island.
Everyone in the pilot preparation room watched this scene in amazement.
“What is he doing?”
“It looks like clothes!”
"Everyone is here? We are sending out clothes now, and they are all in your previous sizes, so it should be fine." At this moment, Wang Wei walked in from outside.
“Are you really giving out clothes? Our military uniforms are new this year!”
They can receive two sets of military uniforms every year, and each set of military uniforms also includes winter, summer, regular uniforms, training uniforms, flight uniforms, etc. They have no shortage of clothes at all. Unexpectedly, they still have clothes now. How is this happening? thing?
Everyone stared at him with big eyes and small eyes.
“Yes, we want to promote the style of hard work and simplicity, but when necessary, we must also show our own style. Come and see how this new Type 97 military uniform looks like.”
Type 97, new military uniform?
Everyone was stunned. Is this the new Type 97 military uniform? There doesn't seem to be much difference. It's still a suit with small lapels, four buttons, and a white top. Who designed this?
“Hey, what is this?” Someone took out something like a yellow ribbon.
"This is a ribbon. It hangs from the epaulettes to the chest." Wang Wei introduced: "This is a special dress. In addition to the ribbon, there are also service badges, name tags, armbands and other symbols. We have to wear this dress. Accept the review of the motherland and people."
“But we are pilots. Shouldn’t we fly the plane for a spin to see our majestic appearance as warriors?” Zhao Yu spoke.
"Fly a plane? The superior leaders have given instructions. The plane is too flamboyant. The fact that we have an aircraft carrier in the past is enough to show our power and majesty. When the time comes, we will wear this military uniform and stand outside. You will be satisfied." , currently among the entire army, only the troops stationed in the Pearl of the Orient have changed into Type 97 military uniforms, and we are just passing by."
The Type 87 military uniform will be worn until the 21st century before it will be replaced by the Type 07 military uniform. The Type 97 military uniform is only a special case. It is specially assigned to the relevant troops and is not distributed to the entire army.
“Okay.” Zhao Yu nodded.
Nearly all the soldiers in the entire fleet have received military uniforms. Next, they will appear on the scene as a guard of honor. As for the aircraft carrier, in addition to hoisting the colorful flags all over the ship, they also need to discuss the best way to line up on the deck.
After several days of discussion, there was no result until Zhiba Fei, who was carrying Qin Tao and Wu Shengli, came back. After hearing about what these people were struggling with, Qin Tao immediately helped them make a decision: in addition to setting up a human wall in a circle. Outside, on the deck, there is another set of human figures, 1842-1997. All of us must not forget this period of history!
It was a humiliating history. Foreigners relied on their strong ships and cannons to turn old China into a semi-feudal and semi-colonial country.
During the Wanli period of the Ming Dynasty, part of Dongguan County was set aside to establish Xin'an County, which became the Pearl of the Orient area in later generations. In 1662, the Qing Dynasty sent troops here and implemented the policy of keeping hair but not hair. As a result, the locals also With big braids, this place played an important role in foreign trade during the Qing Dynasty.
On January 26, 1841, after the First Opium War, the Pearl of the Orient was captured without sunset. Although the Qing government at that time tried to regain it by force, it simply did not have the ability. By August 29, 1842 On June 9, 1898, the unequal "Treaty of Nanjing", which was the original "Treaty of Jiangning", was signed, and cession began. Later, the "BJ Treaty" was signed. On June 9, 1898, the "Special Article for Expanding the Boundary Site of Hong Kong" , that is, the "New Territories Lease" was signed. All areas of the Pearl of the Orient, including more than 200 large and small islands, were ceded. The lease period was 99 years and ended on June 30, 1997.
Counting from the First Opium War, it was more than a hundred years, and it was a history of humiliation of more than 150 years!
Therefore, Qin Tao did not propose to set the date to 1898, but to 1842, which is more commemorative.
The humiliating history has become a thing of the past. If those guys still try to restore their former glory, it will be impossible. They can’t even enter the southern sea of the motherland! The navy of the motherland has become stronger! Completely able to deal with any barbaric interference from external forces!
“Qin, I protest to you!” Qin Tao was introducing the layout with splashes of foam when a voice came from outside.
Protest? Protest against what?
Qin Tao looked outside and saw a familiar figure.
"Delano, what have you been wronged by? Tell me and I will provide you with justice."
"Why can they wear new military uniforms, but we can't?" Delano said angrily, "You are discriminating!"
Qin Tao understood instantly and couldn't help showing his helplessness. These people actually thought they were being treated differently. What could be done? The 97-style military uniforms are issued to show the majesty of the army. You are foreigners and you cannot show off outside. Why do you need new military uniforms?
He has always been very cautious in dealing with this group of foreigners to avoid accidents. At this time, Qin Tao tried to make his expression more sincere: "Everyone, this is not discrimination, but to protect you."
"What kind of protection? This is clearly discrimination! Qin, besides our skin color and eyes, how else are we different from others? Our hearts are the same!" Delano said: "But, you always treat We look the other way and it hurts us a lot!”
The hearts are all the same?
Qin Tao suddenly became agitated.
Of course he understood the meaning of the words. On the surface, he was just dissatisfied with the new military uniforms and different treatment. In fact, he wanted more status!
"Everyone, if you are willing to join our nationality and join our army, there will be no problem. The leader Wu around me can also help you complete all the procedures and procedures."
Wu Shengli also understood and nodded: "Yes, from now on, you will officially become a member of our navy! Come and give them new uniforms. From now on, all their treatment will be the same as ours." !”
This is understandable. Over the past few years, they have been working as instructors in the East. Over time, they have become accustomed to this place. They no longer use knives and forks to eat. They can use chopsticks to pick up various delicacies. Most of them have also learned how to In order to speak Chinese, some of them even fell in love with oriental girls.
The things they have done make it impossible for them to return to the United States. Staying is the best choice.
Even if they have accumulated a large amount of wealth, it is impossible for them to spend it abroad.
More importantly, they saw the power of the East. In the past few years, the navy of the East has developed too fast!
If they want to operate heavy carrier-based aircraft, they have to stay. The catapult built at the Wasteland Village base makes them look forward to how heroic the next aircraft carrier in the East will be. If they stay here, they can still realize the value of their lives!
Therefore, when they were treated differently after changing their military uniforms, they became dissatisfied. Qin Tao also understood what they meant. Leader Wu's promise made them feel very satisfied.
From now on, they have officially joined the PLA! They became real Eastern soldiers! After the next aircraft carrier is put into service, they may be able to continue to show their talents on the next aircraft carrier!
"Yes, from now on, we will obey the orders of our superiors and become qualified warriors!" Delano replied excitedly.
“I will walk you through the process after we go back. Now, you put on your military uniform first,” Wu Shengli said.
It sounds difficult for foreigners to join Dongfang's nationality. However, the group of people in front of us have contributed to the strength of Dongfang's navy. As long as their deeds are reported, the relevant departments will definitely give the green light.
Qin Tao was also very satisfied. When he lured these people here, he had no intention of letting them leave. Now that they can officially become members of the Eastern Navy, it is naturally the best.
As the motherland becomes stronger, more and more foreigners will envy the East. Not everyone who admires the East has the opportunity to join the East. They must have made huge and outstanding contributions to the East.
Whether they have yellow skin or white skin, everyone’s heart is red.
(End of this chapter)