The international military competition has not yet begun, but the competition between the two countries seems to have been decided. During the subsequent voyage, the USS Roosevelt aircraft carrier formation maintained a distance from the No. 002 formation throughout the journey, and it was not until the time of the port that the two sides met for the first time.

This can be said to be a historic meeting. Before that, senior leaders of the two countries had met and talked countless times, but as the commander of the most core maritime deterrent aircraft carrier combat group, they had never met.

Even a one-sided visit can be traced back to that time in 1980.

Just like the generals who fought on horseback in ancient times, they may have heard of each other's names, but they often don't meet each other, because when they meet, they are the time when life and death are fought.

However, this time is an exception.

After all the ships arrived at the port, He Kang-US, the commander-in-chief of the Chinese ship fleet, and Luo Lin, the commander-in-chief of the Chouguo, met for the first time in the conference room arranged by Xiong Da.

Both sides were calm and composed, but if you observe carefully, you can see that one of them seemed less natural.

Xiong Da’s senior representative reiterated the principles of competition discipline, non-fighting, frank and mutual trust to both sides. After both sides made clear consent, the meeting officially entered the free discussion.

The first thing we contacted was the middle and lower-level officers of both sides. Compared with the confrontation between the top leaders, the middle and lower-level officers were actually much simpler to get along with each other.

The Chinese soldiers have long been emphasized in discipline. The competition belongs to the competition and the battle belongs to the battle. Do not bring the hatred of the battle into the competition, so as not to appear petty.

In the ugly country, their soldiers actually don’t care at all--as long as they are not in war, no one can care about them.

In this gradual fusion atmosphere, the commanders of the two formations finally stood together.

The first one to speak was Luo Lin. He raised his wine glass reservedly to signal He Kangmei, and then said:

"Nice to meet you."

Before the translator could translate, he heard He Kangmei answer in English that was not very standard:

"I'm very happy to see you, how are you?"

"I'm fine, this is a good place and the climate is good, right?"

“It’s a little too cold for me – I prefer the southern sea breeze.”

Rollin smiled a little awkwardly, then skipped the topic as if nothing had happened.

"I heard that your senior officers don't like to communicate with people in the language of other countries. You seem to be an exception?"

He Kangmei shook her head and also maintained a polite smile and replied:

"No, we just don't like the language that someone forces us to use them -- in general, we are willing to facilitate the other party we communicate with, which is the demeanor of a great country."

"Yes, yes, but Chinese is really too difficult for us. How did you learn English? Maybe you have some strong motivation?"

“To read your technical documentation.”

He Kangmei replied without any concealment.

Hearing this, Luo Lin finally showed a natural and comprehensible smile on his face.

"It's true. I have learned Russian. This is a natural thing.... We are not completely dependent on ourselves."

Speaking of this, Rollin paused for a moment and continued to speak:

"I have seen some statements on the Internet, saying that 'Rabbits touching the eagle sauce across the river'. This seems to be transformed with an old proverb. It took me a lot of time to understand its meaning. Now, you seem to have crossed the river, right?"

"It's still far."

He Kangmei denied without changing her face.

"Our country is still in and will be in the primary stage of socialism for a long time. This national condition has not changed. Although some insignificant achievements have been made, it is still far behind you."

He Kangmei was talking about an objective judgment, but to Luo Lin sounded a bit indescribable.

The other party said nothing. Even from the judgment of his own think tank, what he said was true, but why do he always feel something is wrong?

After a moment of silence, he spoke:

"Maybe that's the case, but you were surprised to me just now... Has the speed of the submarine developed to this level?"

Luo Lin's tone sounded a bit desolate and humble, but in fact, this was just a test of him.

Although the performance of the 60-knot submarine has improved compared to the previous generation, in fact, it has reached this indicator ten years ago, but it has not been in service due to economic considerations.

He was instinctively shocked that Huaxia had mastered such technology in such a short time, but the professional quality of the soldiers quickly calmed down.

Hearing Luo Lin's words, He Kangmei shook her head slightly and replied:

"It's just a few dragging beacons, I'm lying to you."

"...Okay, maybe. Will you open your equipment to visit this competition?"

“Yes, but only limited areas are open.”

"Will the 055d be open? I mean, electromagnetic gun."

“Yes.”

He Kangmei answered briefly.

In fact, before coming, the superiors had already given instructions on the routine equipment visits of the military competition, opening up some equipment areas that did not involve key technologies and key confidentiality, including electromagnetic cannons that would definitely not be leaked through secret photographs.

The core problem that electromagnetic guns need to solve is the power system, and it is completely impossible to touch the door unless the power system is passed through the drawings.

But even if you just look at the appearance, it is a novel experience for soldiers from other countries.

After all, they probably won't be able to own such things in the next few decades.

After receiving He Kangmei's affirmative answer, Luo Lin's face became a little eager to try.

"Can you go and see it now? I mean, it's still early, and after visiting the electromagnetic cannon, maybe you'll be interested in seeing our Zumwalter-class destroyer?"

"...To be honest, this kind of attack ship on the other side is outdated--but it's okay to look at it."

If he had retreated 20 years ago, perhaps He Kangmei would still be interested in the warship full of science fiction. However, as the island chain defense system is basically formed, he felt more and more that such ships are useless - no wonder even the Chou Kingdom almost gave up this project.

After reaching a consensus, several senior officers present immediately gathered together. They brought their own translators and prepared to visit the 055d ship.

At this time, 055d was parked at the closest place to the work area at the port. After a few minutes of hiking, a few people had already boarded the deck.

Looking at the scene of the blonde and blue-eyed foreigner boarding the boat with joy, He Kangmei suddenly felt a little dazed.

He seemed to see the shadow of that man.

In 1980, Liu Huaqing visited the battle group of the opponent's aircraft carrier during his visit to Chou Kingdom.

The other party warmly welcomed the visiting Chinese delegation and arranged to visit three warships, including the two aircraft carriers "C61 Assaulter" and "Cv63 Kitty Hawk".

During this visit, Liu Huaqing, who was 64 years old at the time, insisted on climbing stairs one by one and visiting all the cabins. In the video records at that time, his dark green and slightly rustic clothes formed a sharp contrast with the ugly soldiers wearing black uniforms beside him.

But the contrast is not only that.

The "Kid Eagle" was the last conventional-powered aircraft carrier in the Ugly Kingdom. When Liu Huaqing visited, it was about to face the fate of being demolished, and at that time, China could not even find a large surface ship.

It is conceivable that Liu Huaqing would have the expression when he was facing this ship that could be retired, even if he was to be retired, it still represented the highest level aircraft carrier in the world's navy.

The gray-haired old man, the naval master of the Republic, stood on the deck in a humble, eager, and even slightly helpless manner, standing on tiptoe toward the cockpit of the aircraft carrier helicopter.

And the only one who stopped him was a small colonel.

"There are precision instruments here, no touch is allowed."

Such a short sentence has written all the weaknesses and even humiliations of the Chinese Navy back then.

At that time, we were so eager to have our own aircraft carrier.

Even if there is no aircraft carrier, it is OK to have a larger destroyer.

But it doesn't have it, it can't be created.

At that time, Liu Huaqing was also greatly impacted during this visit. After he served as commander in 1982, he made a famous conclusion, that is:

From the beginning of demonstration and research, to the completion of construction, to the initial formation of combat effectiveness, it usually takes 20 to 30 years. If you seize the time and do not relax, Chinese aircraft carriers will not be able to form combat effectiveness from 2010 to 2015.

And the facts are almost exactly the same as his judgment.

Now we have an aircraft carrier, a 10,000-ton large drive, and a 075 large landing... The navy is already strong, but the old man who stood on tiptoe to push away the waves towards the deep blue for the Chinese Navy is no longer there.

He Kangmei breathed a deep breath of turbid air. The sea breeze in the northern hemisphere made his eyes a little astringent. He looked at the senior officers who had just boarded the ship, packed up his expressions, and walked towards them.

These people have already begun to visit the electromagnetic cannons on the ship under the leadership of designated personnel. The tour guide is explaining the working principle of the electromagnetic cannons, but what he said is all about common sense, and the audience is very interested.

"Can we just go and see it? Can we touch it?"

Someone in the officers asked.

The tour guide was a little confused about this request. He looked at He Kangmei on the side and sought his opinions with his eyes.

The latter was stunned for a moment, and went through the confidentiality scope in his mind. After finding that his superiors did not prohibit contact with the electromagnetic cannon, he was about to speak, but suddenly stopped.

After a moment, He Kangmei smiled friendlyly at several officers and replied:

"no."
Chapter completed!