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Volume 4: The Storms of World War II Chapter 516: Western Pacific

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    Guam is the largest and southernmost island among the Mariana Islands in the western Pacific.  It is located at 13¡ã26¡ä north latitude and 144¡ã43¡ä east longitude.  Area is 549 square kilometers.  The population is now 108,000, composed of local Chamorro and Chinese people.  The capital, Xihai City (Agana), is in the west of the island.  It has a tropical monsoon climate, with an average annual temperature of 26-27¡ãC, annual precipitation of more than 2,000 mm, and typhoons from August to September.  The terrain is high in the south and low in the north. Lanlan Mountain in the southwest is the highest peak, with an altitude of 407 meters.  It is 48 kilometers long from north to south, 6 to 13 kilometers wide, and covers an area of ??549 square kilometers.  There is a small plain on the southwest coast; the northern half is a coral limestone platform with an altitude of about 150 meters.  Rivers are concentrated in the south and are mostly short and rapid.  The coast is steep, with many harbors and shallow waters near the coast.  There are many tropical rainforests on the island.  There are many highways and convenient transportation.  It is 5,863 kilometers east of Honolulu (Honolulu).  It used to be a liaison station between the United States and Sulu, controlling sea and air traffic in the Western Pacific. Its strategic position is very important.  Chamorro people who have lived in Guam for a long time.  It was occupied by Spain from 1565.  It was occupied by the US military after the Spanish-American War in 1898.  During World War II, it was occupied by the Japanese army in December 1941. After the US military occupied it again in July 1944, it was recaptured by the Japanese army and later captured by the Chinese Navy.  After the Oahu Conference, the ownership officially belonged to China.

    Chen Jiayong and Gong Yi visited the submarine base, ship maintenance base, air force base and naval air station on the island, as well as power plants, refineries, food processing plants, cigarette factories, etc.  Dao Chengzhihui reported: Guam has been occupied for more than three months. There are 3 Coast Guard Division brigades stationed on the island including the islands and reefs; the air station has a maximum capacity of 180 aircraft; the Air Force 132 Division has 150 fighter jets of various types, and the 67th Submarine Brigade is  30 ships; maintenance, supply, communication base stations, etc.  It governs the 493 square kilometers of Belau Island, the 122 square kilometers of Saipan, the 101 square kilometers of Tinian Island, the 85 square kilometers of Rota Island, the 21 square kilometers of Iwo Jima, and the 72.5 square kilometers of the Ogasawara Islands.  There are several large and small islands, with a total population of nearly 200,000, and the sea area involved is about 3.5 million square kilometers.  There are more than 50,000 troops stationed there.  Gong Yi said: "Guam has been baptized by four wars in the past few years. The military facilities on the island have been repaired and bombed, and they have been repaired again after being bombed. They are still being repaired and improved."

    Chen Jiayong said: "Although this island is not big, it is our gateway to the Western Pacific. Behind it is Sulu and Taiwan, to the north is the archipelago, to the south is the Marshall Islands, and to the east is the Hawaiian Islands. It is truly a key hub. Not only  As a military base, it also serves as a bridgehead for sea and air transportation and supply. Diesel and gasoline refined from the refinery are mainly stored on the island; the main power station should be developed into a nuclear power station, and more hydropower stations should be built to use clean and renewable resources as much as possible.  For energy, we need to build a large number of reservoirs, ponds, and canals to make good use of every drop of fresh water resources; transform farmland, plant a large number of fruit trees, tobacco leaves and other cash crops, grow vegetables and livestock, and raise seafood. The staple food is supplied from the mainland. The island must be built as a sea ship  and aircraft oil, water, vegetables, meat and non-staple food supply platforms, as well as inspection and repair bases for ships, submarines and aircraft. Therefore, maritime logistics services have become the first priority. Belau, Saipan, Ogasawara Islands  Do the same."

    Dao Chengzhi said: "About 50,000 immigrants engaged in technology and planting have moved to the island. The economy has initially formed a scale, but most of the indigenous people can only do some fishing, hunting and agricultural work, and there is a shortage of manpower for management and construction.  "Here." Gong Yi said: "Nowadays, people are needed everywhere, especially talents. Don't worry, I have transferred 50 more cadres from various bases for you, and I have also applied for 150 college graduates for you. The Bureau of Ocean Industry, Sino-Ocean  Many units of the Bureau and Marine Fisheries Bureau also plan to establish branches and sub-bureaus here. With more people, your pressure will be much less."

    Shu Wanxiu flew from Xi'an to Guam. Dao Chengzhi was extremely happy and invited Uncle Chen's family, sister Dao Jinfeng, and brother-in-law Wang Chongsheng to his home for a happy gathering.  Chen Jiayong said: "Sister-in-law Xiu'er, we haven't seen each other for a long time!" Shu Wanxiu said happily: "Isn't my daughter-in-law Yinghua going to give birth? I took a month's leave to come here. I didn't expect you to be here too.  ." Hua Zi said: "Feng'er has been pregnant for several months. Although the conditions on the ship are good, there are some rough winds and waves after all, so we should stay on the island to give birth." Chen Jiayong said to Shu Wanxiu: "I think it's okay.  The climate and living conditions on the island are not bad. I am thinking about this matter. Cultural construction in the Pacific region must be started as soon as possible. A vice-ministerial "Chinese Pacific Cultural Working Group" must be established immediately. The office is temporarily located here.  In Guam, you will be the leader of this team." Shu Wanxiu said: "Isn't that because of people's trouble?" Chen Jiayong smiled and said: "Your son is complaining about the lack of manpower, and people are being sent to work here. Please  It's his blessing to have you as the deputy minister of culture. Don't you take care of both public and private matters?" After Chen Jiayong finished speaking, he hummed "Song of the Navigation Soldier". Shu Wanxiu's eyes lit up when she heard it, and she said: "  What a rare and good song!" Chen Jiayong said: "This is composed by a small sailor guarding the island. It comes from the perception and sublimation of life, and it can be regarded as a masterpiece. Sister-in-law, I think you were in the temple in Nepal back then.  The Princess Wen played in the film and the song 'Night at the Military Port' sung on Andaman Island moved and charmed countless people." Shu Wan"You mean to organize a literary and artistic light cavalry team?" Chen Jiayong said: "Yes! We need to form several literary and artistic light cavalry teams to go to the front lines of various islands to perform, enrich the cultural life of the troops, and boost morale. We also need to have residents  Build a Confucian temple on the island, conduct grand sacrifices and offerings, and vigorously promote our Chinese culture. Chengzhi will allocate a building for you to work, I will allocate special funds for you, a special plane, and dispatch a few ships, and you will choose the personnel  , we will open the office immediately and start this work." Shu Wanxiu happily agreed.

    Chen Jiayong went to the Western Pacific Fleet Headquarters in Guam.  Ye Shoucheng reported: "The fleet from north to south: Ye Lidong Huanghai aircraft carrier fleet is stationed in the waters of Nanniao Island; Du Jianhong Donghai aircraft carrier fleet is stationed in the waters of Guam; Zuo Youcheng Eagle aircraft carrier fleet is stationed in the waters of the Marshall Islands; Liu Weixiu aircraft carrier Zhongshan  The fleet is stationed in the waters of Tahuala, the southernmost tip of the Micronesian Islands, bordering the American Samoa Islands to the south and the Japanese Solomon Islands to the west. The waters controlled by the fleet are 5,000 kilometers from east to west, north and south. Guam is located in the middle.  An important supply base for the Western Pacific Fleet." Chen Jiayong said with emotion: "Brother Ye, I think back when we worked hard from the Beibu Gulf, we now have such a vast ocean, which is really gratifying!"

    Chen Jiayong and Gong Yi went to the aircraft carrier Donghai, which was cruising not far from Guam. Du Jianhong led them to inspect the ship. Chen Jiayong especially inspected the core parts of the ship - the controllable light water reactor cabin and steam turbine propulsion.  System, this is the aircraft carrier nuclear power standard system device successfully developed by China, which concentrates the cutting-edge essence of the cutting-edge disciplines of nuclear physics.  Chen Jiayong knows: The energy produced by the complete splitting of 1 kilogram of fissile material uranium is approximately equivalent to the energy of 2,800 tons of high-quality coal or 2,100 tons of fuel after full combustion.  This thing is a good thing.  Deputy Captain and Senior Engineer Ying Xiaotian said: ¡°When our ship sails at full speed for one hour with 120,000 shaft horsepower, it consumes approximately 35 tons of fuel compared with four 35,000-horsepower diesel engines. However, our ship¡¯s pressure  The nuclear propulsion device of the water-type reactor only consumes 17 grams of uranium-235 nuclear fuel per hour. If the ship sails at full speed for one year, based on 9,000 hours, it will consume 27.5 tons of uranium dioxide as the nuclear fuel carried, of which about 970 grams of uranium-235  Kilogram, which is one thousand four hundredth of the weight of loaded fuel consumption. Moreover, the power can be operated at full load. Large diesel engines generally do not operate at full load, and the actual working time at full power is very short. On the contrary, nuclear power propulsion  It is the most economical to operate the device at full load. Furthermore, the energy conversion has a high degree of controllability. Compared with the traditional boiler steam turbine power device, the operating characteristics are relatively stable, easy to control, and the load following characteristics are very good and can be quickly followed.  It automatically tracks and adjusts according to changes in the opening of the steam turbine inlet valve, which increases the maneuverability of the nuclear power system" Chen Jiayong said to the engineers: "Your work is very meaningful. The development and utilization of nuclear energy has only just begun.  There are still many areas that need to be explored and improved in terms of technology and process, such as uneven nuclear charging, relatively shallow fuel consumption, and as much filler as possible at one time, etc. You have gained practical experience in work practice, and in research  China has the right to speak."

    At night, the Donghai aircraft carrier anchored under the anchorage in Sea Area 78. More than 10 ships came closer one after another, stopped the main engine and auxiliary aircraft, and connected the aircraft carrier's cables. A bright city that never sleeps formed on the sea.  Very spectacular.  Ying Xiaotian said: "Now that we have entered peacetime, the aircraft carrier fleet can output 1 million kilowatts of electrical energy when parked, which is equivalent to a medium-sized power plant, providing energy for some warships, submarines and fishery processing ships in the cruising waters.  In the long run, a lot of expenses can be saved." Chen Jiayong appreciated it very much.

    At dinner, Ye Shoucheng said to Chen Jiayong: "Brother, I am in terrible pain from rheumatoid arthritis. I drink several pots of medicinal wine a year. I am afraid that this Western Pacific Fleet will be led by young people." Chen Jiayong said urgently:  "My brother Ye Guandai, are you going to retreat?" Ye Shoucheng said: "I have never retreated half a step in a war! I just feel that my body and bones are a little weak now. The fleet equipment is getting more and more advanced, and my brain can't keep up.  We can't miss the fleet." Chen Jiayong said nothing.  He said to Gong Yi: "Brother Gong, what do you think?" Gong Yi said: "Liu Kui has also been transferred to the Security Committee. Chen Diansheng also keeps complaining about back pain. Mai Dehai has also been transferred to the Coastal Comprehensive Administration. I also have Brother Ye.  I have the same idea." Chen Jiayong said: "Dear me, just after the battle, you want to retreat bravely. It should be noted that maritime defense in peacetime is not as worry-free as in combat. You want to leave me! I  I've been having a lot of headaches lately, and I'm still trying to take care of a lot of things. Who's going to take care of our huge ocean!" Gong Yi said: "Don't worry, who said we don't care anymore? Are you afraid that there will be no successors? Luo Gang  , Liu Yongming, Mai Xingfa, Xia Siyu, Cheng Tianyu, Mai Xingfa, Jia Haiying, Du Jianhong, Li Dagang, Zeng Tingfa, Shi Yuchun, Ye Lidong, Liu Weixiu, Zuo Youcheng, Wang Guoxing, Lin Yuqing, Dao Chengzhi, Zhou Yuchun, Wang Xiaojie, etc.  A large number of people have been trained, and I have thought about it. Young and middle-aged cadres should shoulder the heavy responsibilities on the sea." Chen Jiayong thought about it.?It made sense, so he said, "Let's wait until we get to Hawaii to discuss this matter."

    The Northern Whale Fleet 60 traveled from Guam to the southwest waters and visited Belau Island, Southern Mindao Island, Sulawesi Island and other places for inspection along the way.  Chen Yao has painted hundreds of paintings. Chen Qi is a small collector. She used the pocket money given by her parents to buy many local antiques. Chen Ying has Aunt Yuchan's on the ship.  Thanks to the guidance of Brother Wang Chongsheng, communication business technology has improved a lot; Chen Bao became addicted to fishing on his uncle's fishing wheel.  Weinan reported to Dad Songshan that he had earned a fishing boat.  The old man from Songshan was very comfortable. He was well-informed and experienced at sea, and he made rapid progress in learning and mastering new technologies. The fishing fleet caught a lot of fish under his guidance, and Sanguniu favored him.  The old man often gives advice and already has some official status as a fishery consultant.  Deng Shaolin is not idle. A group of people from his Marine Industry Department occupy more than half of the cabins of the Ark cruise ship, and multiple departments are cooperating with the Ministry of Marine Industry's inspection work.  Chen Jiayong felt very happy.  Ten days later, the fleet anchored in the port of Dili, East Timor, to rest.  Chen Diansheng and Chen Yi flew over from Moresby in Shinwa Island on a special plane.

    Chen Dianshenghui reports: Japanese troops have completed their retreat from the Indian Peninsula, British troops have also withdrawn from the Coco Islands and Christmas Island in the Indian Ocean, and Halmahera Island, Snan Island, and Southeast Islands in the northwest of New Guinea have been designated  Return to China, all of them will be defended by our Chinese Navy.  The area of ??120 degrees east longitude and 20 degrees south latitude in northern Australia was assigned to the United Kingdom, the southwest was assigned to the United States, the central part was assigned to Canada, and the eastern part was assigned to Japan.  Currently, several countries are applying to China for maritime commercial routes. There are 23 routes in total. The longest route is the 8,240-kilometer route from Canberra to Tokyo. This route must be formally approved by the Ministry of the Navy after review.  Chen Jiayong said: "The Ministry of Navy can approve the opening of these routes, and passenger transportation can be approved immediately. Australia and the Southwest Pacific are a huge market for China, and the trade ports can be determined by the Ministry of Commerce and Trade and the Ocean Affairs Bureau after consultation."

    Chen Yihui reported: "Hirohito strengthened the rule of the new territories after the war. However, the economic strength was almost exhausted in the long war, and he was eager for foreign aid in order to develop. The new Japanese country just stopped fighting with the United States, Britain, Canada and other countries.  There are still psychological barriers to achieving normal diplomatic relations, which is very difficult. Several countries have been implementing economic blockades against Japan. It is currently impossible for Hirohito to join the Federal Reserve economy. He has repeatedly requested to join the Pan-Asian Federal Reserve economy, but I have not  He also said he wanted to have an interview with you." Chen Jiayong said: "As long as he is convinced and sincerely surrenders to China, I will let him join the group. We still have to make use of Australia's iron ore, copper ore and coal.  Enter. Hirohito, who has been fighting so stupidly, has actually become my in-laws, and it can¡¯t be explained that we always don¡¯t meet. Old Chen, go back and tell Hirohito: He only returned most of the cultural relics from China after he snatched them, and the rest are all required.  Make a book and return them one by one. If it is a gift to him, I must personally read and sign it after returning it. If you find that you have missed something, I will capture his 50-square-kilometer island! He can meet me if he wants.  , we are a big country in heaven, he must come to see me first, and the place to meet is in Dili City!"
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