Entering the Water

Author: September Sauce

Entering the Water

As the situation worsened, superiors began to actively seek solutions.

However, at this point in time, private channels are no longer applicable in this form.

055 is the best choice, this is something everyone knows.

But whether it's too late is another matter.

Therefore, based on the 055 "trial voyage" plan, alternative plans have also been launched.

052C starts to leave...

A few weeks later, inside the Dalian Shipyard.

Chen Nian looked through the inspection records for the last time and after confirming that everything was normal, he finally breathed a sigh of relief and closed the thick manual in his hand.

Opposite him, Chen Guo observed his expression with great interest and asked:

"How's it going? Is everything ready?"

Chen Nian nodded slightly and replied:

"It should be said that the preparations before launching into the water have already been completed."

"Most of what we did in the previous month was the outfitting work before it was launched into the water."

"Even if these things are not completed, it will not affect the launch of the aircraft carrier."

"The reason why the inspection is necessary and so complete is mainly to shorten the time for this aircraft carrier to be put into service from the sewer."

"After all, although the current external environment looks calm, it is actually an undercurrent."

"We really need an aircraft carrier, and there shouldn't be any problems with this aircraft carrier."

"As soon as it is born, it must exert its strongest combat effectiveness."

"Otherwise, once the situation becomes unstable, the backlash we will receive will be unimaginable."

Hearing Chen Nian's words, Chen Guo nodded in agreement.

Compared to Chen Nian, who concentrated on technology, during this period, he paid much more attention to the overall situation.

Therefore, he knows better than Chen Nian what this aircraft carrier represents and the important responsibilities it will bear in the future.

It is no exaggeration to say that this aircraft carrier is a needle that stabilizes the sea. If it can stand still, there will be no more big waves in China's seas, or even in the world's seas.

But if you can't stand

A large amount of resources have been spent, but the hidden returns cannot be obtained. For this country, the blow cannot be said to be fatal, but it is also painful.

However, from the bottom of his heart, he did not think anything would go wrong with this aircraft carrier.

After all, whether it is Chen Nian, Mr. Liu, or those ordinary engineers, Chen Guo sees the work they do.

If after such efforts and the efforts of so many people, this aircraft carrier cannot become a blockbuster, then probably no country in the world can build an aircraft carrier.

Thinking of this, he lightly knocked on the table and said:

"Don't be too nervous. No matter from which point of view, there are no problems with this project."

"Tomorrow is the day to go into the water, and the boss will also come then - what do you think, do you want to meet?"

Chen Nian naturally knew who the boss Chen Guo was talking about. According to general logic, this was a character that most ordinary people would never see in their lifetime. If there was a chance, they would definitely meet him.

But Chen Nian's idea was completely different.

Without any hesitation, he shook his head and replied:

"There is no need. There is no reason for us to have a conversation, so there is no need to meet."

"I guessed you would say that, but do you really not want to meet me?"

Chen Guo did not immediately agree, but continued:

"You also mentioned before that after the aircraft carrier, your technical direction will begin to change to the near future. This is a very critical node."

"You know, aircraft carriers, bombers, high-speed rail, these things are already within our country's plan. What you are doing is actually moving the long-term plan forward to the near future for implementation."

"So, no matter how hard you work, no matter what resources you need, you will basically not encounter any obstacles."

"But it will be different in the near future. You will be the one who makes the plan."

"Every decision you make about technology will affect the strategic layout of the entire country."

"At that time, what you need to do is not just as simple as developing technology."

Chen Nian smiled and did not answer.

Of course he knew what Chen Guo meant.

After entering unknown territory, China could no longer cross the river by its fingers, and it had no reliable reference system to tell the upper-level decision-makers whether a plan was worth it or whether it was feasible.

Therefore, the weight of pure technology will objectively decrease. This is unquestionable and unavoidable.

There are only two options to eliminate the negative impact of this weight reduction:

Or, Chen Nian suddenly became a "technical dictator" and relied on his "technological hegemony" to gain the supreme right to speak.

Or, Chen Nian needs to maintain a closer relationship with the "resource decision makers" to ensure that his plan can get their support.

Compared with the first one, the second strategy is less difficult to implement and more scientific and reasonable.

The reason why Chen Guo suggested "meeting" was also based on this consideration.

But Chen Nian's thoughts were completely opposite.

From beginning to end, he has been trying to avoid one thing, and that is: getting too close to secular power.

He didn't know what would happen if he had too much power in his hands, but he knew that it probably wouldn't be a good thing.

Therefore, even if the first strategy seems more dangerous and poses a greater challenge to him, he will make the choice without hesitation.

So, he opened his mouth and said:

"Technology belongs to technology, and power belongs to power."

"I don't want the two to be confused."

"Professor Chen, I know what you are worried about - in fact, it is nothing more than worry that after moving into an unfamiliar field, the technology I export will affect the overall situation because of one or several "inopportune".

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"But I want to tell you, this kind of thing will not happen."

"Otherwise, why would I form Starfire?"

"It is more than just a technical department. In fact, it is the middle layer between technology and power."

"In the past few years, Spark has worked very well and will continue to do so in the future."

"As long as Spark exists, new technology traps will not appear."

Hearing this, Chen Guo finally showed a smile on her face.

He did not try to persuade him again, but said firmly:

"Okay, then I'll do as you say!"

Early the next morning, the launching ceremony of the Type 001 aircraft carrier officially began.

Chen Nian still chose a position far away from the crowd and quietly followed the process of the ceremony.

Standing on the dock as representatives were not only superior leaders, engineers and naval personnel, but also workers’ representatives who participated in the Deep Blue 16 project. The first person to put on the exoskeleton played an important role in the subsequent construction work.

Feng Tiecheng is also among them.

Chen Nian stood next to him, looking at his expression curiously.

Chen Nian wanted to know how he felt now.

But Feng Tiecheng didn't notice Chen Nian's gaze at all. He just looked into the distance with excitement on his face, his body trembled slightly, and even his eyes were a little moist.

Four years, exactly four years.

He has been involved in this project since its inception, and he has personally witnessed the entire process of this aircraft carrier from being rusty to now looking brand new.

He remembered that when he first joined the project team, he even complained to other workers about the whims of the project.

At that time, he thought that restoring the functions of this "giant ship" was almost a fantasy.

Its condition was so bad that it looked like a waning old man, as if just a gentle gust of sea breeze could sweep it into the bottom of the sea.

How easy is it to repair such a ship?

Maybe, it will take at least 10 years?——

But later, the project developed far beyond his imagination.

In just four years, this aircraft carrier that was supposed to be dead announced its rebirth, and the aggressiveness it displayed was even stronger than the American aircraft carriers I had seen on some websites!
To be continued...