Chapter 1036096 Starts construction in a low-key manner

 Mingzhou Group.

“I didn’t expect that the U.S. Navy’s steel supplier would actually commit fraud.” Wu Shengli said with emotion: “Taozi, how did you know?”

"Of course I heard what others said." Qin Tao smiled: "However, it is still a bit early to help the Americans expose it. If we wait until later, the U.S. Navy builds twenty Virginia-class nuclear submarines, and then finds problems with the steel plates , that’s when it becomes interesting.”

Now that he has encountered a leak of domestic steel data, of course he has to push for it. This will also make people realize that even the powerful Americans will have problems manufacturing high-strength steel. Therefore, the 2200 MB produced by Dongfang Mingzhou Group There must be something wrong with Pa's steel, it's all fake!

 When they don’t have this level of steel, they have to deceive the outside world. When they have this kind of steel, when they have it, they have to deceive the outside world!

 “Why do Americans make fake claims?” Wu Shengli found it a bit unbelievable.

"They must have been forced by us. Our 091 can dive to a depth of 600 meters, which completely stunned them. They must use advanced steel to make submarines so that they can fight us. However, they did not expect that we The data is false."

"The French's Triumph class and the HLES100 steel used to build nuclear submarines have a yield strength of 980 MPa. The Americans' steel is only 890 MPa. It is not up to standard and is fake. It's so strange." Wu Shengli continued. .

"They started by plundering, and their take-off after World War II was only because they enjoyed the war dividends of World War II. Up to now, they have long lost their ability to innovate in science and technology, and they only know how to rest on their laurels. HY-130 steel has been developed since 1963 I started research and development, but it is still not mature yet, so I know that they are just like that. The development of science and technology is slow, and it only creates manufacturing barriers to hinder the scientific and technological development of other countries. The people only want to enjoy themselves, and it will not take many years before we will be surpassed."

In the 1980s, when the country opened its doors, there was indeed a big gap between the country and the world's advanced level. However, our country has been developing by leaps and bounds over the years, while the West is standing still. Therefore, Qin Tao is confident that he will be able to catch up and surpass them. .

American steel can reflect this.

HY-80 steel is a submarine steel used before the 1960s. It has a yield strength of only 550 MPa and can allow submarines to dive to 400 meters. In order to increase the diving depth, they used all their strength to create HY -100 steel was used in later submarines. Although this steel has strong enough performance, it is very difficult to weld. It must be cleaned before welding, and the interface parts must be preheated during welding, etc. That's it. State of the art steel.

After all, the more advanced HY-130 steel, which has been studied for many years, is still immature. Just look at the examples. The Seawolf class uses HY-100, and the Virginia class also uses HY-100. Is there such a thing as HY-130? , but there is a problem, so it cannot be applied to submarines!

Now, facing competition from the East, they are using immature HY-130 steel on submarines. How can they use it without tampering with the data? It's definitely not qualified.

The United States has lost its ability to innovate and only knows how to continue to use plundering methods to forcibly possess other people's achievements. They cannot plunder the technology of Mingzhou Group because they have the backing of a strong motherland!

Wu Shengli was also filled with emotion. Before he knew it, he had already walked to the submarine production workshop.

This time, of course, I came here to attend the groundbreaking ceremony of the nuclear submarine.

I don’t know how many times Wu Shengli has come here, and I don’t know how many warship construction groundbreaking ceremonies he has attended. However, this is the first time that the construction of a ballistic missile nuclear submarine has started!

Furthermore, ballistic missile nuclear submarines are the cornerstone of national strategy and are valued by superior leaders. If it were not for the sake of confidentiality, many big leaders would probably come to attend the groundbreaking ceremony.

“Dad, have you found out the results regarding our steel data leak?”

"Not yet." Wu Shengli said: "Our current analysis shows that this data may be fabricated by others, and it just matches our data. The people in the technical department of Mingzhou Steel Plant are very reliable, and there is no motive for leaking secrets. We just The investigative conversation should not be too grand, otherwise it may interfere with their normal work."

 “Where’s the navy?”

"We are also conducting self-examination here. Tao Zi, you were so powerful before and you uncovered several traitors. Can you show your strength again now?"

Qin Tao shook his head.

The traitors who were uncovered in the past were all known in advance, so as long as they were investigated, the crimes would come to light. But now, the leaks were new, and he couldn't guess who did it. On such a secret front, Although there is no sword and sword, the struggle is more cruel.

 Qin Tao doesn’t have that ability.

 “Let’s go in, let’s attend the groundbreaking ceremony first.”

In the entire shipyard, the level of confidentiality here is the highest. If it weren't for the fact that the output of nuclear submarines is too small and the nuclear reactors have to be assembled, the Navy really wants to move the production of nuclear submarines to the third factory, where the confidentiality measures will be stricter. .

 Now, we can only continue to produce here, otherwise the facilities here will be wasted.

 In order to build nuclear submarines for the navy, the construction of conventional submarines was handed over to sister factories. Mingzhou Group gathered the best submarine manufacturing workers to participate in the construction of such key projects.

 The happiest person is of course Kwasha.

 He has been waiting here for a long time. After the construction started, he stayed here until the submarine was completed.

"President Qin, Leader Wu, you are finally here. We are all ready and waiting for you." Kvasa saw the two people appearing at the door and came to greet them.

 “Well, here we come.”

As Qin Tao spoke, he looked up at the top of the factory building, where banners were hung.

 Warmly celebrate the start of construction of 096 submarine!

What about 095?

No!

For those present, the construction of 095 is nothing. After all, one has been built, and building another one is just repetition. What they value most is 096. Of course, this is also because they did not expect that the Navy would build two at once. For a submarine construction order, 095 was not added when making the banner.

But looking at the roof on the other side, banners celebrating the start of the 095 submarine construction were also hung, but they looked obviously old. It seemed that they were hung last time the construction started.

 These are all secondary. The Navy has already said, keep a low profile!

"Everyone, I am very happy to come to Mingzhou Shipyard and to our submarine production workshop." Wu Shengli walked to the prepared podium and said to the people below: "For our navy, Project 096 is of great importance. The significance is an important part of the modernization of our navy. Now, the navy hands over the construction of this submarine to you. I hope you can work hard and dedicate yourself to completing the construction of this submarine as soon as possible, making up for the last shortcoming of the navy and serving our country. Put up a strong protective umbrella!”

 There was applause below.

“Now, I announce that the construction of 095 nuclear submarines and 096 nuclear submarines will start simultaneously!”

The huge plate rolling machine started to move. It had been waiting for this day for a long time. It was finally able to roll the submarine pressure hull with the largest diameter in its planned design!

The huge steel plate rolled back and forth in the plate rolling machine, bent little by little, and then bent again. Finally, the largest pressure shell appeared in front of everyone's eyes. Then, the automatic electric welding machine started to weld.

 The sparks of the electric arc shone on everyone's face, with a bright smile on them.

 A new era is coming!

 The navy needs advanced ballistic missile submarines.

Although Lao Maozi has declined, and the shipbuilding industry is no longer able to build ships, and if it has orders, it has to be given away, but Lao Maozi's submarine industry is still intact.

Not only did they continue to build the nuclear submarines from the Red Empire era, but they also started building a new generation of nuclear submarines. The first Type 955 nuclear submarine was started in 1996, and now they plan to start building the second one. The Americans have a large number of Ohio-class nuclear submarines. If it is not enough, continue to develop a new generation of Columbia-class nuclear submarines. This project has cost hundreds of billions.

Of course, the motherland also needs advanced ballistic missile nuclear submarines. Only the old 092 cannot carry out the mission of a second nuclear strike. This 096 can undertake this mission!

After the groundbreaking ceremony, Wu Shengli and others did not leave. They walked back and forth in the workshop, watching various tasks being carried out in an orderly manner, looking at the empty rail cars, and imagining what a nuclear submarine would look like when it was built.

 Seventeen thousand tons, the navy will finally have such a big guy!

“Dad, why don’t you stay here for a few more days?” Qin Tao said from the side.

 “What are you going to do for a few days?”

 “It’s Chinese New Year.”

Wu Shengli rolled his eyes at Qin Tao, what do you mean? Do you think I stayed here too long? You kid, you are getting more and more courageous.

 Unconsciously, 2003 is about to pass, and the new year 2004 is about to arrive. Looking back at the past year, too many things have happened and many achievements have been made. Looking forward to the new year is even more exciting. “Let’s go out and take a look at our navy’s aircraft carrier.”

Wu Shengli knew that Qin Tao was driving people away, and there was really no point in him staying, so he had to leave.

Leave here and go to the dock to see the aircraft carrier that is being built in sections. Mingzhou Group has also mobilized elite soldiers and generals to build this 100,000-ton aircraft carrier. The progress has been quite fast, but the navy is still a little dissatisfied. They I wish the aircraft carrier could be built immediately and put into service as soon as possible.

"good."

The group of people walked outside. Just when they reached the door of the submarine workshop, they almost bumped into someone coming in from outside.

“Krasnopolski? Why are you here?” Qin Tao asked curiously.

Of course, Krasnopolski also knows about the 096 project. After all, he designed the nuclear reactor. However, submarines are being built here now, and the nuclear reactor is assembled in Dalieshan, so there should be no overlap for the time being.

This person doesn't like to join in the fun, and he didn't come to the groundbreaking ceremony, and now he's here?

"Mr. Qin, I just received a piece of news. I have to talk to you and see what you think." Krasnopolski said.

"what news?"

 “We were commissioned to design a nuclear reactor.”

 Everyone’s expressions became serious.

Wu Shengli asked: "Who is it?"

If this is a commission to design a mushroom bomb, it will definitely not work, and you can just refuse it directly. However, as for nuclear reactors, after all, many countries around the world have them. However, nuclear reactors are generally exported as a complete set of equipment, and there are few commissioned designs.

 “Football country.”

 Soccer country? Qin Tao was curious, his old friend!

When we first started selling aircraft carriers, we targeted football countries, cut off the French business, and promoted our own aircraft carriers. Now, the aircraft carrier with a displacement of more than 30,000 tons has become the mainstay of football countries.

With their aircraft carriers, football countries are supposed to be able to dominate there. Unexpectedly, their self-confidence continues to expand, and they actually want to build nuclear submarines?

The nuclear reactor is definitely not for aircraft carriers. They cannot modify it and there is no need to modify it. The power of the four boilers is very good. If they want to build a nuclear reactor, it must be for their own nuclear submarine.

“China’s navy has had plans for nuclear submarines for a long time, dating back to the 1970s,” Wu Shengli said.

 Football countries have their own advantages: they have rich uranium deposits in their territory. By 1979, they made a major breakthrough in the field of uranium enrichment. This breakthrough meant that they had the basis to develop advanced nuclear submarines.

 However, this is only the basis for developing nuclear submarines. They do not have the technology to develop nuclear submarines. Therefore, for a long time, the Chinese navy can only drool while looking at nuclear submarines.

In the 1980s, the football country signed a contract with Germany's Horvath Shipyard to build a 209-class Type 1400 submarine, named the Tupi class. Moreover, except for the first submarine built in Germany, the other three were built in football countries. In 1989, the first submarine was put into service, and the subsequent three submarines were put into service one after another in the next ten years.

Germany's 209 submarine is said to be pretty good, but if compared with the Dongfang diesel-electric submarine purchased by the Weeping Country, it is far behind. The displacement is half the difference, the endurance is much worse, and there is no AIP. system.

Therefore, the football country is very anxious and wants to update their submarines. According to the original plan, they want to build an improved version of the Tupi class, but no matter how they improve it, they cannot compete with Dongfang's 039 submarine, so they bite the bullet , decided to launch the nuclear submarine project!

That’s right, they have been researching for 20 or 30 years. They are eager to turn nuclear submarines from paper into reality. At the same time, they also have the construction technology of conventional submarines. Everything can be said to be a matter of course.

 However, this is just their wishful thinking.

The football country has been researching for decades, but has not developed advanced nuclear reactor technology. In the East, nuclear power systems are advancing by leaps and bounds. In the past few years, floating nuclear power plants, nuclear-powered icebreakers, and nuclear-powered aircraft carriers have been built.

 The East must also be secretly building a new generation of nuclear submarines!

 So, the football country is tempted.

However, they also know that it is impossible for Mingzhou Group to directly export nuclear reactor technology for nuclear submarines. Therefore, they just looked for the specific person in charge below first and looked for them on a personal basis.

Kvasa is engaged in nuclear submarines and needs to keep his identity confidential, but Krasnopolski is not. He is a nuclear physics expert and often attends some events. Although many people speculate that he is the designer of nuclear reactors, there is no such thing. evidence!

So, they found Krasnopolski first, and Krasnopolski realized that this matter was very important, but was afraid of leaking the secret on the phone, so he ran over in person.

"Are you afraid of leaking secrets on the phone?" Hearing Krasnopolski's words, Qin Tao suddenly reacted: "Dad, did our 2200 MPa data leaked by scientific researchers during the phone call? ?”

"Can phone calls leak secrets?" Wu Shengli also reacted: "Isn't the construction of communication networks done in our country?"

“Yes, the technology is like this, but we have only developed to the 3G network now. This kind of network can be deceived through pseudo base stations. From a technical point of view, there is a possibility of leakage.”

“Okay, I will immediately notify the relevant departments and conduct a call investigation!” Wu Shengli said.

Krasnopolski was stunned there, Mr. Qin, aren’t we talking about the nuclear reactor of Football Country? Why are you talking about something else?

But he didn't feel embarrassed for long. After Qin Tao finished talking about this matter, he continued to talk about the football country.

 “I think we should continue this project.”

"Why?" After Wu Shengli ordered his men, he came back to interfere in this matter. Can such things be exported casually?

“If we don’t take it, someone else will take it. Rather than letting others make money, it’s better to make the money in our hands.”

Of course Qin Tao remembered that before he was reborn, the Chinese navy had launched a nuclear submarine project. This was a 6,000-ton nuclear submarine that was one hundred meters long and ten meters in diameter. It could be said that the starting point was not low.

The partner of the Chinese Navy at that time was France. After all, 70% of France's domestic nuclear power plants have strong nuclear reactor design capabilities. Not only are they nuclear power plants on the ground, they also have nuclear submarines and nuclear-powered aircraft carriers. Mature nuclear reactor technology.

 And the export of this technology is naturally sky-high.

At present, China’s navy already has Eastern aircraft carriers and Eastern **** warships. Of course, submarines also need Eastern technology.

"However, if we take on this kind of project, we will face a lot of criticism. Many people are waiting to cause trouble for you, but there is no chance."

"Humph, the Americans have decided to sell nuclear submarines to the Kangaroo Nation, so what if we only sell nuclear reactor technology?" Qin Tao said: "Moreover, we sell large-scale nuclear power supplies to meet customers' power needs. We strictly prohibit the use of nuclear power in weapons and equipment! At the same time, we have established a new company, which has nothing to do with our Mingzhou Group."

After Qin Tao finished speaking, he turned to look at Krasnopolsky: "Mr. Krasnopolsky, you have been in the East for so long, isn't it time to go out for some activities? Have you registered in a third country? A specialized company, this company has nothing to do with us in the East, what do you think?"

 (End of this chapter)