I am the emperor in Nanyang, I am the ultimate winner

Qin Ruihua thought to himself that facing a powerful opponent like the Geely Kingdom, it would be impossible to compete with it if he relied solely on the current naval strength.

It seems that we have to wait for the emergence of a new generation of carrier-based aircraft before we can have enough confidence to fight against them.

The next morning, he urgently summoned the Minister of Military Industry, Lu Hangxuan, and eagerly asked about the specific progress of the new carrier-based aircraft.

"Minister Lu, I'm eager to know whether our attack aircraft can be put into production this year?"

"Your Majesty, based on the current progress, it is expected to be put into production next month."

"Great! So, what are the detailed technical parameters and performance data?"

"Your Majesty, this attack aircraft combines the advantages of dive bombers and torpedo planes. It has excellent strike capabilities against both sea and land targets."

"Moreover, it only needs one pilot to operate. The aircraft is 11.6 meters long, has a wingspan of 15.2 meters and is 3.65 meters high."

"The maximum speed is close to 600 kilometers per hour, the practical ceiling is nearly 8,000 meters, and the maximum range is 2,500 kilometers."

"In addition, it is equipped with two 20mm caliber cannons, and the theoretical maximum load capacity can reach six tons."

After hearing these detailed introductions, Qin Ruihua couldn't help but exclaimed: "This is truly an outstanding fighter!"

Minister of Military Industry Lu Hangxuan replied: "Your Majesty, that is indeed the case."

"Not only can this aircraft carry three torpedoes at the same time, it can also launch 300mm rockets."

"Therefore, our Ministry of Military Industry named it the 'Thunder Attack Aircraft'."

"This attack aircraft took our military industry department three years to develop, and the investment was over 10 million yuan."

"In the future, we will also develop various models such as early warning aircraft and anti-submarine aircraft based on this attack aircraft."

“Of course, there will be a land-based version as well.”

"However, we have invested a lot of time and effort in developing this attack aircraft."

"As a result, the development progress of carrier-based fighter jets is relatively slow, and it will take some time to perfect them."

Qin Ruihua smiled and responded: "There is no need to rush the carrier-based fighter jets."

"The performance of this attack aircraft is truly outstanding and it has almost no rivals in the world today."

“You need to get it into production as quickly as possible.”

Minister of Military Industry Lu Hangxuan said excitedly: "Yes, Your Majesty! I will definitely do my best to ensure that this attack aircraft will be put into production line as soon as possible."

Qin Ruihua went on to say: "As for our current torpedo bombers, once this new attack aircraft begins to serve, they should all be retired and eliminated immediately."

"We must not let the pilots die in vain."

Lu Hangxuan, as the Minister of Military Industry, responded: "Yes, Your Majesty."

The torpedo bombers currently in service have many faults and poor performance, and this new attack aircraft will greatly enhance the strength of the Yan State Navy.

"I want to know how much it costs to build an attack aircraft like this?"

"Your Majesty, it will cost about 300,000, but the actual cost may be higher."

Qin Ruihua couldn't help but be surprised when he heard this number.

This price is indeed higher.

Taking into account the eight aircraft carriers under construction and the two already in service, a total of approximately one thousand or more carrier-based aircraft are needed.

If only 2.1 of these new attack aircraft are equipped, the cost will be about million yuan, which is equivalent to the cost of building an aircraft carrier.

In comparison, this price does not seem expensive.

Qin Ruihua continued: "Well, I understand. Although the price is a little higher, it is worth it."

"If we add the attack aircraft of the Air Force, we need to produce at least 1500 attack aircraft, and give priority to the supply to the Navy."

As the Minister of Military Industry, Lu Hangxuan is fully aware that he shoulders a heavy responsibility, and he said he would do his best to complete the task.

Of course, it costs three hundred thousand dollars to build such an attack aircraft, but this may not be the case in other countries.

Because each country's military industry and labor costs are different.

Therefore, even if other countries have the ability to manufacture similar attack aircraft, the cost may be as high as five or six hundred thousand or even higher.

"Go back and start production as soon as possible. We already have a clear goal this year." Qin Ruihua said.

"Yes, Your Majesty, I'll take my leave." After Lu Hangxuan bowed, he left the palace.

He will immediately begin arranging production plans to ensure that the army can obtain sufficient advanced weapons and equipment.

Qin Ruihua now has many children.

Among them, two children were born to the queen, and the rest were born to concubines.

Nevertheless, this is not a large number of children for an emperor, but it may increase in the future as time goes by.

After all, as an emperor, it is not difficult to support as many children as possible.

Qin Ruihua often accompanies her children in playing and having fun. Looking at each of them being handsome, beautiful, lively and cute, her heart is filled with happiness and satisfaction.

These children are not only the hope of the royal family, but also the future of the country.

At the same time, his younger brothers and sisters also started their own families and careers.

Some of them got married, some took new wives, all to contribute to the prosperity of the royal family and continue their bloodline.

However, Qin Ruihua has always been deeply worried about his fourth brother's drug abuse problem.

If he cannot kick his drug addiction, he will eventually be demoted to a commoner, stripped of all his power, and left to fend for himself.

Although this is cruel, it is also a helpless move.

Let’s put this question aside for now. The most important target at the moment is still the Strait of Malacca in Geely.

As long as we control this place, it is equivalent to controlling the sea transportation lines between the East and the West.

Of course, if you choose to bypass this route, it will take more time and cost.

Therefore, from a practical point of view, this is not a wise choice.

In the past, due to its limited strength, it has never had the courage to take action against the Strait of Malacca.

But the situation is different now. As long as we wait until the attack aircraft start to be put into production next month, we will have enough force to seize the Strait of Malacca.

The next morning, he summoned many generals to discuss the matter together.