Chapter 889, Changle Sea Defense Line

The Coastal Defense Command is not in the urban area of ​​Fuzhou, but in Changle County under Fuzhou. Changle County is the most important part of the Fuzhou section of the entire southern coastal defense project. The Changle coastal defense fortifications almost cover the entire entrance to the Minjiang River and is the gateway to the Fuzhou portal. The terrain is rugged, which is very conducive to the construction of hidden fortifications on the shore.

When I drove from Fuzhou to Changle County, it was already five o'clock in the evening, and it was getting late, but this did not weaken Wu Shaoting's interest in inspecting the coastal defense fortifications. As the most important barrier on China's southeast coast, it can play an important role in the "Asian Strategy". Once these coastal defense fortifications fail to meet the standards, it is even more serious than the rebellion of seven or eight warlords at the same time.

Before getting off the bus at Changle County, three military vehicles were waiting to greet each other at the intersection of the county town. The leader was Tang Jiyao's adjutant. The military vehicles opened the way for Wu Shaoting's convoy, crossed the county town and came to the northern suburbs, and entered a desolate forest. When you drove halfway up the mountain, you saw a large checkpoint unit intercepting in the middle of the road. At a rough look, at least a company was stationed here. A street sign was hung on the checkpoint, which read "Military Martial Law Area" in Chinese, and there was also a warning below that "there is permission to shoot at illegal intruders". After a simple routine inspection, the convoy continued to advance through the checkpoint. When he arrived at the top of the mountain, a military camp immediately appeared. Compared with the previous mountains, forests and fields, this military camp was simply a unique place.

Tang Jiyao, Chen Zhen and other officers from the Coast Defense Command came to the barracks early to wait. After Wu Shaoting got off the car, they quickly came forward. After greeting him, Wu Shaoting directly asked to go to the headquarters to listen to the data report on the Changle defense line. Everyone knew that Wu Shaoting had always thought important things that he had always been very important, so he did not dare to delay and quickly invited the other party to the command post of the command post. When the chief of staff, adjutants and attendants were busy in the command post, they left their work behind and saluted seriously.

"First of the Year, please ask here." Chen Zhen made a "please" gesture and respectfully led Wu Shaoting to the largest briefing room in the headquarters. Everyone walked in one after another, saying little nonsense. He sat down at Wu Shaoting's gesture and began to prepare the content of the report.

Chen Zhen asked Zheng Zhixian, the chief of staff of the 12th Coast Defense Command, to report to Wu Shaoting the specific situation of the Changle defense line. Zheng Zhixian brought almost no materials or speeches, but stood in front of the Changle County map at the forefront of the briefing room, and was very skillful in telling the details of the Changle defense line.

"The full coverage distance of Changle Sea Defense Line is 28 kilometers, and the actual coverage distance is 13 kilometers. It is divided into three front-line defense areas and two garrison areas. The northernmost front-line defense area is commonly known as the North District, and the location is the south of the entire Langqi Island, which is the largest island north of the entrance to the Minjiang River. Our place is the central defense line, which is also the main shore firepower of the entire Changle Sea Defense Line. According to the design principle of the Changle Defense Line, as long as our central defense line can maintain firepower, the entire Changle Defense Line will never be lost. The eastern defense line is located at the easternmost point of Changle County, extending from Meihua Town to Zhangxiang Town, and is the longest front-line fortification in our Changle Defense Line."

While speaking, Zheng Zhixian used a command whip to explain one by one on the map. His speech was clearly organized and well-layered. Even if Wu Shaoting did not walk through the three frontline defense zones in person, he could form a rough outline in his mind.

"There is a garrison area in the defense line of the North District, which is the Third Coast Defense Regiment affiliated to our 12th Coast Defense Command. There is only one permanent fortification in the entire North District, and the rest are semi-permanent fortifications and temporary fortifications. Because the strategic significance of Langqi Island is only to beware of the north of the entrance to the Minjiang River, and to prevent the enemy from attacking and seizing Langqi Island, solid fortifications do not have much practical value. In addition to the geographical reasons of Shanghai Island, it is very inconvenient to build solid fortifications."

Wu Shaoting nodded slowly. Judging from the map, Langqi Island can only play a certain role in coastal defense. Moreover, the estuary of the Minjiang River is very narrow, and the warships that can actually pass here must be less than 1,500 tons.

Zheng Zhixian continued: "Although the eastern defense line is the longest coastal defense fortification, there are only three permanent fortifications, and these three permanent fortifications just blocked the loopholes in the entire eastern Changle sea area."

Wu Shaoting frowned, but didn't understand for a moment. He asked, "What does this mean?"

Without waiting for Zheng Zhixian to explain, Chen Zhen on the side said first: "Although the eastern waters of Changle County are directly facing the sea, with wide sea surface and long coasts, most places have reefs and sea rocks, and slightly larger ships cannot approach the shore. Once war occurs, our headquarters can still arrange obstacles in these waters in advance, which is more obstructive. Therefore, the significance of the entire eastern defense line is to prevent the enemy boats from landing, while the only three unobstructed waters are defended by permanent fortifications."

Wu Shaoting nodded and said, "So that's it."

After listening to Chen Zhen's explanation, he even believed that all permanent fortifications can be cancelled in the eastern district of Changle County, and at most semi-permanent fortifications can be used to defend. The most important role of the maritime defense line is to maintain fire balance with the enemy warships, create pressure and casualties for landing on the beach, and not to prevent the entire coastline from being airtight. Even if the enemy landing troops land in the eastern district, as long as the army deploys defense in the town, it can still play a role in blocking the enemy.

However, since it has been completed, we can simply follow this layout. After all, Fuzhou is an important port city, especially the Mawei area at the mouth of the Minjiang River, which is almost the core area of ​​China's naval industry at present, and there must be no mistakes.

Zheng Zhixian's command whip fell on the Central District Defense Line. He then introduced: "Our Central District Defense Line is six kilometers long and has two and a half-long permanent fortifications. The part close to the interior of the Minjiang River is all semi-permanent fortifications. All fortifications are connected by three transportation systems. In addition to mountain roads and fortification channels, there are also very secret underground transportation facilities."

Wu Shaoting raised his eyebrows and asked, "Does underground transportation facilities connect the entire mountainous area?"

Zheng Zhixian nodded and said, "Go back to the head of state, yes. The detailed route of the entire underground transportation is currently the highest secret of our 12th Command. It can ensure that we can effectively maintain the entire coastal defense operation even under the suppression of the strongest artillery fire of the enemy navy. Speaking of underground transportation lines, we would like to introduce to the head of state the most proud super turret in our central area, the No. 105 hidden at the exit of the underground Fortification Line 3, and we will name it the Tang Li Geng Fort."

When he said this, Tang Jiyao, who was standing aside, quickly smiled awkwardly and explained: "Fort No. 105 was designed by German engineers. According to the habits of Westerners, he always likes to use the name of the fort. At that time, I always emphasized that there is no need for this in China. Even if you want to name it, you should be named as the head of state. After all, the project plan for the Southern Sea Defense Line is the strong proposal of the head of state, and the greatest credit must be the head of state."

Wu Shaoting laughed haha, and he said, "Brother Huize, don't be humble. This is the honor you deserve. I worked hard to supervise the Southern Sea Defense Line, and the three provinces have all the credit and hard work."

Tang Jiyao smiled and hurriedly said, "It's all the heads of state who are good at the leadership."

Wu Shaoting turned to Zheng Zhixian and asked, "Let me introduce this Tang Li Geng Fortress, why can it be called a super Fortress!"

Zheng Zhixian nodded, and said, "In fact, most of the artillery in the turrets in our Changle County are the latest shore defense artillery produced by Guangdong Factory. They adopt the most advanced artillery technology of the Sino-German Zhang Shengting Company. Whether in terms of structure or material, it can be said that our shore defense artillery has reached the world's leading level. In particular, the two cannons of the Tang Ligeng Fort are tailor-made artillery by German engineers based on the terrain, firing angle and environment of the turret No. 105. It is also one of the two main guns of our entire Changle defense line. The caliber of the gun is 225 mm, and it can be moved in a small range with a dedicated rail. The base can rotate in the direction of about 100 degrees left and right. In the next minute of skilled artillery operation, it can shoot eleven shots, with an average theoretical maximum range of 21 kilometers, an effective range of 15 kilometers, and an operational range of 11 kilometers. Because it is too far apart, it is impossible to aim."

Wu Shaoting nodded. He knew that the Sino-German Zhang Shengting Company consumed hundreds of thousands or even millions of dollars in research expenses every year. This was just a research expense. The production expenses had to be calculated in detail, but he did not have time to pay attention to the research results of the Sino-German Zhang Shengting Company. Unexpectedly, over the past year, the Sino-German company's research on heavy firepower equipment has become more and more skilled, and has unknowingly reached the world level. We have to admit that this is a happy thing.

"Very good," he said, as he stood up, "Now take me to the fortifications."

"Head of the People's Republic of China, why not go to the second main fortress of Changle defense line." Chen Zhen said proposingly.
Chapter completed!