Chapter 1067
If Kou can go, so can I: Developing Long-Distance Aquaculture
"Not for now."
Xu Dongguo frowned and began to think. After a moment, his body suddenly trembled, as if he had remembered something.
"What day is it today?" Xu Dongguo asked hurriedly.
"Reporting to the commander, it's already May 31st, what's going on?" Zhang Zhaoxin hurriedly reported.
Xu Dongguo has been so busy lately that he's lost track of time, which has piqued Zhang Zhaoxin's curiosity.
"It's the last day of May already. Time really flies."
Xu Dongguo suddenly let out a sigh, which completely baffled Zhang Zhaoxin.
However, he already knew why Su Dingping had made the decision to halt production of the 10,000-ton destroyer, even though there was still one waiting to be produced.
He couldn't help but feel a little envious of Xiao Chongjun, who was able to receive a new generation of 10,000-ton destroyers as compensation after the older generation ceased production.
In other words, among the three fleets, Xiao Chongjun will be the first to receive the new generation of 10,000-ton destroyers, which have a displacement of nearly 19,000 tons and are nuclear-powered with almost unlimited range.
The key point is that modern warships are becoming increasingly automated, which reduces the number of crew members required.
According to Su Dingping's explanation, the older batch of crew members was more than enough.
At the Navy commendation ceremony in April, Su Dingping mentioned it to these bigwigs, but they didn't expect it to actually start engineering production so quickly.
With the older generation of 10,000-ton destroyers now out of production, Xu Dongguo is almost 100% certain that Su Dingping is promoting the use of nuclear power on warships, and the Navy has officially entered the nuclear power club!
"I didn't expect it to advance to the engineering application stage so quickly."
Xu Dongguo sighed with emotion, "I thought we would have to wait a while, but it's unbelievable. The speed is astonishing. In the end, we still couldn't catch up with Dingping's speed."
Hearing these words, Zhang Zhaoxin felt somewhat confused and couldn't understand what the other person was saying at all.
"Commander, do you already know why the 10,000-ton destroyer has to be shut down?"
"Okay, I understand."
Xu Dongguo smiled and didn't offer much explanation, "If production stops over there, then so be it. It's not a big deal, you don't need to worry."
Zhang Zhaoxin was even more bewildered, a big question mark written all over his face.
"Just stop production, what kind of talk is that? And you tell me not to worry, but you don't explain clearly what's going on?"
You all know about the relationship, but you're the only one keeping it from me?
"Zhang Zhaoxin, your next task will be to train more naval personnel and urge the academies to speed up their training efforts."
Xu Dongguo didn't give the other party more time to think before instructing, "The warships were launched too quickly recently, and the sailors' training time was clearly insufficient. This must be strengthened as soon as possible."
"Furthermore, the newly recruited personnel also need to undergo more training so that they will have sufficient ability to cope with the increasingly complex international situation in the future."
In short.
At this point, Xu Dongguo changed the subject and said seriously, "You don't need to worry about the production stoppage. Just focus on this matter, do your job well, and remember the rules: don't spread this around."
"Yes, sir, I understand."
After the report, Zhang Zhaoxin was about to leave when he heard Xu Dongguo's voice behind him.
"By the way, have there been any unusual movements from the surrounding countries recently?"
"Reporting to the commander, so far I have not received any relevant intelligence."
Zhang Zhaoxin quickly turned around, glanced through his notebook, and reported, "But according to some messages from the front lines and by comparing satellite images, we have discovered that several countries, including the Philippine tribe, the Thousand Buddha tribe, and the Niying tribe, are secretly building multiple bases."
"Moreover, the large number of Eagle Tribe people coming and going from those bases indicates that the Eagle Tribe is building bases there, preparing to turn them into a second Eastern Wilderness Tribe garrison base."
Upon hearing this, Xu Dongguo's expression turned serious, and he then asked, "What's going on with the Eastern Wilderness Tribe? The conflict started because we discovered they were building a second military base on our island."
"What's the situation now? Is it still progressing?"
Although that battle prevented the enemy from building a second military base on Haiyu Island, the construction of that base certainly wouldn't stop; it would simply be moved to another location.
"Reporting to the commander."
Zhang Zhaoxin took a deep breath and reported with utmost seriousness, "They have moved to the Alyu Islands to begin construction, but the activity is noticeably less intense than before."
"The Aleutian Islands were chosen?"
Xu Dongguo frowned slightly, but he quickly realized what was happening and a sense of familiarity washed over him.
"I remember, our navy destroyed an Eastern Wilderness tribe's forward base there and killed a commander?"
During the war, this result was not clear. It was only after the war, when the results were tallied and both sides confirmed that one member of the Eastern Wilderness tribe had been killed.
This was a very significant achievement, as it resulted in the death of an enemy commander!
"Yes, sir."
Zhang Zhaoxin then reported, "In addition, according to intelligence from our agents in the Eagle Tribe, the Eagle Tribe military is implementing a secret military plan in the Eastern Wilderness Tribe."
"We are still investigating what the specific plan is."
Xu Dongguo knew very well that most of the things the Eagle Tribe did in the Eastern Wilderness Tribes were aimed at the Dragon Summer Tribe.
"Okay, I understand. You can go ahead and get back to work."
Xu Dongguo waved his hand, indicating that Zhang Zhaoxin could leave.
The moment the office door closed, he fell into deep thought.
Recently, the world may appear calm on the surface, but beneath the surface, undercurrents are surging, and only the countries involved truly know the reality.
On the surface, the Longxia tribe did nothing, but in reality, they had already made relevant secret arrangements.
In the past, the number of spies was usually limited to a few neighboring countries.
After all, they have a natural advantage in terms of both distance and skin color.
The distance is self-evident; the Longxia tribe is located right here, a massive entity where people can come and go at any time. As for skin color, the Longxia tribe shares similarities with people from neighboring countries, making it easy for them to blend in. However, if they went to other countries, they would be recognized immediately.
It was a Western country, and the Anglo-Saxons and squid were wary of Easterners, so it was naturally not easy for them to infiltrate.
But things are different now. With the robust economic development of the Longxia tribe, its national strength has grown stronger and stronger. It has also begun to gradually absorb some foreigners or send more of its own people out to infiltrate Western countries.
Therefore, whether it is the countries in the European Sea Circle, the countries in the Western Alliance, or even countries like the Eagle Tribe, they have all deployed Dragonxia Tribe intelligence agents to ensure that information flows smoothly.
Although their numbers are far fewer than those of Western countries, especially the Eagle Tribe's remote breeding of colonists in the Longxia Tribe, they are highly skilled and have achieved considerable success.
This provides more and more experience and lessons for subsequent infiltration plans, further consolidating and strengthening the covert front!
Su Dingping has always wholeheartedly supported the development of the covert front.
Why are Western countries allowed to develop long-distance aquaculture within Longxia, but the people of Longxia cannot raise Westerners in return? Why are Westerners allowed to spy on Longxia, while the people of Longxia are not allowed to spy on each other?
Moreover, Western countries have never given up their desire to destroy us!
If the Longxia tribe hadn't possessed nuclear weapons, those foreign powers would probably have already launched a renewed invasion and ravaged the Longxia people once again.
Su Dingping only believed that those who were not of his race were bound to have different intentions!
When dealing with Western countries and powerful nations, the only way is to have a strong enough fist to smash and break their fangs one by one, completely destroying them and annihilating them physically!
Especially for people like the Eastern Wilderness people, they should be completely strangled physically so that they can no longer harbor any thoughts of aggression.
It is thanks to the heroes on the hidden front that the Eagle Tribe can always send back intelligence immediately whenever they make any big moves.
Although the details are not yet clear, it is better than being completely in the dark and knowing nothing at all!
"If we don't know, we don't know. As long as the higher-ups know, that's enough."
Xu Dongguo quickly came to a conclusion: "If orders come down from above, we will carry them out. It is enough to resolutely crush the enemy's dream of invasion."
He has now figured it out: if you're not in a position of authority, you shouldn't concern yourself with its affairs; thinking about it more won't make a difference.
As for the increasing number of personnel on the covert front, that's a good thing, as it can provide the military with more intelligence, keeping the military alert and informed.
Immediately afterwards, he took out his satellite phone and dialed the number.
The call was answered shortly afterward.
"Dongguo, what's the matter?" Liu Huaming asked directly on the other end of the phone.
That's right, his call was to Liu Huaming.
Xu Dongguo quickly reported the facts.
"Reporting to the commander, I have good news for you."
"What good news?"
Liu Huaming on the other end of the phone was completely confused about what was going on, and there didn't seem to be any good news lately. What was Xu Dongguo up to now?
"Commander, we just received news that the 10,000-ton destroyer has been shut down." Xu Dongguo said excitedly.
"What? Production has stopped?"
Liu Huaming was still a little confused and subconsciously said, "The 10,000-ton destroyer has stopped production. What kind of good news is that that makes you so excited?"
The shutdown of the 10,000-ton destroyer should not be good news, but Xu Dongguo's excitement is quite unusual.
"Commander, think about it, what day is it now?" Xu Dongguo wasn't angry, but instead gave a reminder.
"Xu Dongguo, what exactly are you trying to say?"
Liu Huaming had completely lost his patience and said impatiently, "Have you been living too comfortably? You get so worked up over the smallest things."
What day is it?
It's just the last day of May, what's there to get excited about?
They're not children, they're just excited because it's Children's Day.
As he said this, Liu Huaming glanced out the window and realized it was getting late, so it was indeed time for dinner.
Xu Dongguo must have gone mad from hunger.
"Commander, today is May 31st, the last day of May. Haven't you remembered anything yet?" Xu Dongguo couldn't help but remind him again.
"So what if it's the last day of May? What's there to get excited about?"
At this point, Liu Huaming immediately fell into deep thought. After a moment, he realized what he meant and subconsciously asked, "You just said that the 10,000-ton destroyer has stopped production, is that right?"
"Yes, sir, production of the 10,000-ton destroyer ceased on the last day of May."
Xu Dongguo took a deep breath and replied seriously, "The older generation of 10,000-ton destroyers has ceased production!"
Upon hearing this, Liu Huaming, who had finally come to his senses, couldn't help but gasp. This was truly an exciting thing, and an incredibly good thing at that.
"So, our navy's nuclear power program has already begun?" Liu Huaming asked tentatively.
"Sir, if I'm not mistaken, that should be the case."
Xu Dongguo responded earnestly, "According to the timeline Dingping mentioned, it's exactly at this point in time, it matches up perfectly."
"Hahaha, great! Our navy has finally waited for this day to come."
Liu Huaming couldn't help but burst into laughter, and then said with great emotion, "When the new generation of nuclear-powered 10,000-ton destroyers is launched, our navy will have entered a new era. A brand new era has begun, which is truly good news."
"Nuclear-powered destroyers—just thinking about them is incredibly exciting. In the past, we wouldn't even dare to dream of such a thing, but now it's about to become a reality."
Xu Dongguo then reported, "Sir, there is one more thing I must mention. The last 10,000-ton destroyer originally intended for the Eastern Fleet has stopped being supplied with materials. In other words, the Eastern Fleet will ultimately only be able to receive three 10,000-ton destroyers."
"It's alright. Tell Xiao Chongjun that the first of the latest batch of 10,000-ton destroyers has been allocated to them." Liu Huaming gave the answer without even thinking.
Xu Dongguo immediately replied, "Understood."
Next, he called Xiao Chongjun and informed him of the relevant matters. After receiving the allocation of the first ship of the new batch of 10,000-ton destroyers, Xiao Chongjun's unpleasant mood instantly collapsed and was replaced by excitement.
A nuclear-powered 10,000-ton destroyer! Just thinking about it is exciting. It means unlimited range, more advanced electronic warfare equipment, weapons and equipment, and more vertical launch units.
The other naval commanders were all incredibly excited upon hearing this good news. (End of Chapter)