The rise of a great power: starting with military industry

Chapter 369: The First Type 054 Frigate
After leaving the capital, Liu Tao went to the Dalian Shipyard.

At this time, colorful flags were flying at Dalian Shipyard.

After such a long period of construction, the first Type 054 frigate, 'Hong Kong Island', finally arrived at the day of launching.

Previously, the Type 022 missile boat and the Type 022A torpedo boat were relatively small, so they did not need to be launched or outfitted on a slipway. They were built directly in the dock, and all the necessary items could be conveniently lifted by a crane nearby.

But the Type 054 frigate is different, it is a large warship.

Ordinary warships are built in docks. When launching into the water, they can either fall directly backwards, or they can launch into the water from the side, creating countless splashes of water, almost capsizing, creating an incredible scene.

If it is built in a dock, you can also fill the dock with water and drive it out directly.

The first Type 054 frigate, the 'Hong Kong Island', is now being launched from the dock.

As the gates opened, seawater continued to pour into the dock.

Reporters and photographers were taking photos and videos very seriously.

Naval milestones like this will be reported. As for when to report them, it depends on when the need arises.

The hull number '541' was very eye-catching and made everyone excited.

Once the Type 054 frigate is built and put into service, it will mean that China has reached world-class level in the field of frigates and can develop advanced frigates.

Moreover, the first Type 054 frigate is % domestically produced, with no materials or equipment imported from abroad.

The Type 054 frigate 'Hong Kong Island' was built with a large number of new technologies, new equipment and new materials, which also indirectly promoted the development of China's shipbuilding, metallurgy, electromechanical, aerospace and weapons industries.

There is no doubt that it will be recorded in the history of the development of the Chinese Navy and will definitely leave a significant mark in the history of the development of the Chinese Navy.

Seeing this warship, Liu Tao was filled with awe!
A feeling of pride arises spontaneously.

Of course, now that it has been launched, there is still a long way to go before it can be put into service, and there is still a lot to do.

But this also means that the construction of the second and third Type 054 frigates can begin.

According to the needs of the navy, the second and third Type 054 frigates will be built simultaneously at the Yangcheng Shipyard and Dalian Shipyard.

The original construction team was split into two, one part stayed in Dalian Shipyard, and the other part went to Yangcheng Shipyard.

Liu Tao looked at a young, handsome man with a strange look in his eyes. He seemed a little strange and yet familiar.

After passing multiple rounds of selection, Zhang Zhaozhong was appointed as the captain of the first Type 054 frigate "Hong Kong Island". This was a rare opportunity for Zhang Zhaozhong, who was only 32 years old.

Liu Tao thought about it for a moment and understood.

Zhang Zhaozhong has a high level of education and is a serious and diligent student. The Type 054 frigate has a large number of advanced technologies and requires a highly educated captain. In addition, the country is now promoting the rejuvenation of cadres and allowing more young cadres to take up leadership positions. This undoubtedly gives Zhang Zhaozhong more opportunities.

The first Type 054 frigate, the 'Hong Kong Island', has a crew of 200 and all are in place.

They will next become familiar with the Type 054 frigate, combining theory with practice.

As for the commissioning of the first Type 054 frigate, it will not be officially put into service until the end of the year, around the Spring Festival.

In the next period of time, Liu Tao will serve as their teacher, giving lectures and explanations to them.

The days went from being passionate to gradually returning to being calm.

One third of Liu Tao's time and energy is spent on Panshan Group, one third on Dalian Shipyard, and one third on the "Beijing-Kowloon Railway".

The work is so busy that I wish I could be split into several pieces. Kun City, Haikou Town, beside Dianchi Lake.

Panshan Group Headquarters.

This almost marks the completion of the entire project.

Since the Spring Festival, departments of Panshan Group Corporation, Southwest Ordnance Industry Group Corporation, and Southwest Industrial Group Corporation have moved to their headquarters one after another.

The three buildings of the headquarters are also the tallest buildings in Kun City and the entire Yun Province so far.

The appearance is grand, solemn and beautiful!
A party group meeting is currently underway in the headquarters conference room.

At this time, Zhao Guoping was reporting on the resettlement of retired soldiers.

The army will be streamlined by one million, and Panshan Group will be responsible for resettling 150,000 retired soldiers.

There are several main destinations for the resettlement of these 150,000 retired soldiers. One is to be trained as workers, one is to be arranged in the armed forces, or to perform security work in various factories, or to be dispatched to Myanmar, Laos, Cambodia, the Middle East, Africa, and South America to perform tasks, or to be added to the three combined brigades after careful selection, and finally to be arranged to farms and breeding farms near various factories. If they want to farm and raise livestock by themselves, Panshan Group will help them provide technology and funds.

The person who bears the greatest responsibility for the resettlement of 200,000 retired soldiers is Tie Lao Da.

Many troops were streamlined, including entire companies, battalions, regiments and even divisions.

"So far, our group has accepted the resettlement of 2 retired military personnel." Zhao Guoping reported carefully. This time he was the general person in charge of the resettlement work and led the working group to carry out this part of the work.

Liu Tao asked: "How many people are willing to go abroad?"

"Two thousand six hundred and fifty-three people." Zhao Guoping said.

Liu Tao nodded.

Nowadays, many overseas businesses require people to perform tasks.

Security companies have received many orders abroad, including helping some countries and forces train their troops, helping them with national defense work, protecting mine safety and transportation safety, and of course personal security work.

And this is just the security company. Cambodia, Laos and Myanmar also need a large number of people to farm and mine. It is estimated that hundreds of thousands of people will be needed for this.

Two thousand six hundred and fifty-three people are willing to go abroad to work hard. Although the number is small, it is better than nothing.

"What about shipping?" Liu Tao asked.

"There are 4,320 people willing to be crew members," Zhao Guoping said, "most of them are from the navy."

As the shipping group grew bigger, more and more people were needed, and then a contradiction arose in Hong Kong: not so many people wanted to go out to sea.

After all, once you go out to sea, you may not come back until two to three months or even half a year. When you come back half a year later, you may find that your wife is two to three months pregnant, or she may even run away with someone else.

So starting last year, crew members began recruiting people along the coast.

This is a good placement.

"In the next year or so, you will have a heavy burden, but this is a national event and you have to shoulder the burden no matter how heavy it is. As for ideological work, you must reason with everyone and do a good job in convincing everyone," said Liu Tao.

Soldiers have the deepest feelings for military life. Many soldiers have been in the army for many years and regard the army as their home. But this time they have to leave the army and even lose their old army. This is a very cruel thing for the soldiers.

The scene of soldiers bidding farewell to their comrades and local residents before returning to service was constantly being played out across the country.

(End of this chapter)