Chapter 223 Accompany Lao Maozi to drive the Kuznetsov back

  In mid-November, Lao Maozi's place is already covered with ice and snow.

  Standing on the harbor of Murmansk, with the cold wind blowing, Qin Tao was very moved.

   Does not freeze! This natural ice-free port is so rare!

The Murmansk Naval Base is located in the northern part of the Kola Peninsula, facing the Barents Sea and the Arctic Ocean to the north. Although it penetrates more than 300 kilometers into the Arctic Circle, it is at the entrance of the largest warm current in the world: the North Atlantic Current. Even in the coldest month, the seawater will not freeze, which has become Lao Maozi's most important magical "freeze-free port".

  Murmansk has direct access to many Nordic countries by land and direct access to the Atlantic Ocean by sea, so its strategic location is very superior. The bay here is wide and deep, which is conducive to the concealment of ships. Therefore, since the time of Tsarist Russia, it has been regarded as a key business.

  In 1899, Tsarist Russia established the first military port here. In 1915, in response to the German Navy's blockade of the Baltic Sea, Tsarist Russia turned it into a military center and hoarded war supplies. In 1916, the railway connected to the Russian mainland was completed and opened to traffic, and Murmansk was officially established as a city.

  After the establishment of the Red Empire, it also attached great importance to this place. In 1933, Kola Bay established the Northern Fleet Squadron, which was changed to the Northern Fleet in 1937. In that holy war, the defense of Murmansk lasted for 40 months before and after, and it persisted until the mustache finally failed and was not occupied. So here has also become Lao Maozi's "hero city".

During the Cold War, the Northern Fleet became an important force for Lao Maozi, especially nuclear submarines. The first nuclear submarine was deployed here, and then many nuclear submarines were received. Two-thirds of the submarine force of the Red Empire were deployed here. Here, after all, if you go out to sea from here, you can directly enter under the Arctic ice cap. When necessary, you can break through the ice cap and drill out to launch a nuclear bomb. It is useless for the Americans to deploy any anti-missile systems.

  The Northern Fleet has also become the most powerful fleet of the Red Empire.

  Now, standing here, looking at the warships on the port, Qin Tao's eyes are full of envy.

  Before the collapse of the Red Empire, the most powerful naval fleet is in sight!

Thinking that this huge fleet will quickly wither in the next few years, the large number of warships I see in front of me may be decommissioned one after another, and then spend the rest of their lives in a certain dock, even being dismantled. Qin Tao couldn't help but sigh in his heart because he didn't have the chance to solve it.

   Only a powerful country will have a powerful fleet, and now, this powerful country is about to disappear.

   "Boss Qin, you are finally here, let's go, I will take you to find the person in charge here." Boris came over and said to Qin Tao.

"Boris, thank you for the cars you gave me." Qin Tao said, "It's very timely. It's very useful for us. However, the materials to be exchanged are currently on our Shenzhou, and it will take some time to arrive." Ship it."

Although it has not been finalized, Qin Tao let the Shenzhou set sail again. This time the voyage will be farther. It is obviously a floating dock. It is a bit embarrassing to have to do the work of a transport ship. When I have the opportunity in the future, I must build a special one. submarine carrier.

  Now, we can only make ends meet first, and by the way, those materials can also be transported. The floating dock can also be used as a transport ship, and it will be more stable if some things are pressed on it.

"Well, Mr. Qin, I completely believe in you. Even if the supplies are not delivered, I can pay you in advance." After the last meeting, Boris has already regarded Qin Tao as his closest companion. up.

  Qin Tao nodded: "Thank you for your trust, and hope that our future cooperation will be more pleasant."

  Yang Xi followed behind Qin Tao, playing the role of a follower. Seeing Qin Tao talking and laughing happily with the people here, he was very emotional, Mr. Qin is so capable.

   Knocked on the door of the headquarters office, and saw a fat old Maozi officer sitting inside.

"Your Excellency Uskimenko, the scrap iron collector is here." Boris said to the person opposite, and then looked at Qin Tao behind him: "President Qin, let me introduce you, this is Leader of the Northern Fleet, His Excellency Uskimenko."

  Qin Tao walked up with a smile, and took out something from his pocket: "Your Excellency Uskimenko, it's a pleasure to meet you. This is a little gift from me, I hope you accept it."

  Uskimenko's eyes widened immediately, and the originally serious eyes became gentle. The golden thing was a watch!

   When they met for the first time, Qin Tao made a big deal and gave the other party a gold watch. Although it was from the Huating brand, the gold watch was quite expensive.

   "Sit down, everyone please sit down." Uskimenko smiled happily.

Boris also felt the light on his face. Although Boris has already established a relationship with Uskimenko, it is his relationship after all. If Qin Tao said this, it would be better to bring the two sides closer. related.

   "I give you this gold watch to tell you that time is running out."

  Hearing what Qin Tao said, Boris' expression changed drastically. What do you mean by this?

  Even if foreign countries don’t have the homophony of sending the end and sending the clock, they don’t think it’s unlucky to give a watch, but Qin Tao’s words are definitely unlucky.

  Uskimenko's complexion also changed. He gave gifts first and then said frustrated words. What does this mean?

"The port of Sevastopol, we can't delay any longer." Qin Tao continued: "Your Excellency Uskimenko, I suggest that you immediately issue an order to invite those who are still testing the heavy load of the Kuznetsov Officers and soldiers of the aircraft cruiser, immediately end the sea trial mission, quickly drive this warship, and return to the base."

  Qin Tao wants this kind of effect. If he wants to gain the trust of the other party, he has to give the other party a big gift. A gold watch is far from enough. The benefits brought by his words are hundreds of millions of times that of a gold watch.

  Hearing Qin Tao's words, Uskimenko immediately looked over with piercing eyes: "What did you say? Can you be more clear?"

   "If you can't do it immediately, the Kuznetsov may be detained by Ermao. If the Northern Fleet wants to get this warship, it will have to spend money." Qin Tao said.

   "That's right, you're right!" Uskimenko's breathing was already rapid.

  The construction of a warship takes a long time. Take the No. 112 under construction in the East as an example. It started construction in 8*9, launched in 1991, and entered service in 1994. After the warship is built, it cannot be handed over to the army immediately. It has to go through a series of sea trials. If there is any problem, it has to go back to repair it. When there is no problem at all, the army can accept it.

  The aircraft carrier is even more so.

Take Lao Maozi’s Kuznetsov as an example. Construction started on April 1, 1982 at the Nikolayev Shipyard in the Soviet Union, and it was launched on December 4, 1985. Since June 1989, Kuznetsov The husband began sea trials, and in the autumn of the same year, comprehensive tests of carrier-based aircraft began.

In this way, the experience of this aircraft carrier is too long. After all, this is also the first time for Lao Maozi to operate a normal aircraft carrier. Ski jumps take off, block landings, and many things inside need them to explore. of.

On November 1, 1989, Viktor Pugachev, a famous test pilot of the Sukhoi Design Bureau, successfully landed on the ship for the first time by driving a Su-27K fighter jet. Bakilov piloted the MiG-29K fighter jet and successfully took off on the deck for the first time.

   This is just the beginning.

From July 1990, the Kuznetsov began to carry out national marine experiments in the Black Sea, with a total voyage of 16,232 nautical miles in half a year. During this period, MiG-29K, Su-27K, Su-25UTG trainer aircraft, Ka-27 Helicopters, Ka-29 helicopters and Ka-31 early warning helicopters took off and landed for many times. On December 25, 1990, the Soviet State Materials and Equipment Supply Committee signed the delivery document for the Kuznetsov. On January 21, 1991, Kuznetsov officially joined the Navy.

  Although it has been in service, it still belongs to the Northern Fleet. However, this warship has not moved to the port of the Northern Fleet. It is still conducting carrier-based aircraft training in the port of Sevastopol until now.

  However, the current situation is not optimistic, and their Northern Fleet must move faster!

  Uskimenko didn't take this matter to heart at first, but now that Qin Tao reminded him, he felt a little urgency.

   Bang!

  At this moment, the door was pushed open, and an adjutant ran in and said in a hurry: "Report, I just received a telegram from Colonel Yaregin."

   Colonel Yaregin was sent by the Northern Fleet to receive the Kuznetsov, and he also brought a large number of sailors with him. Now, if such a telegram comes back, there must be an emergency.

   Sure enough, after Uskimenko finished reading the telegram, he slapped his palm **** the table.

   "His Excellency Uskimenko, should we avoid it?" Boris asked. After all, they came to do business, and now it seems that there is an emergency.

"No need." Uskimenko said: "Although this is the top military secret, since President Qin has already guessed it, it can be announced. Ermao is too much, they actually want to detain our Kuznetzo Husband, this behavior is too shameful!"

  Just half an hour ago, Kravchuk, who was about to become the leader of Ermao, sent a telegram to the Kuznetsov, requesting that the warship not leave the port.

   The purpose of this attack could not be clearer. When the red empire collapses with a bang, the other party will take over the Kuznetsov with confidence. How shameless!

  Boris opened his eyes wide and looked at Qin Tao. You are too good, you can predict this, and the timing is so good.

  Qin Tao's heart is full of joy. This is the advantage of the traveler. Since the time is just right, of course he has to pretend like this.

"Yeah, it's also conceivable. The warships still on the berth can't do anything about it for the time being, but this warship is already the equipment of our Northern Fleet, so we can't let Ermao take it away, Uskimen Mr. Coe, I suggest that you prepare for both. On the one hand, the captain is asked to publish this telegram. I believe that the sailors on the warship will be equally angry. On the other hand, please fly to the port of Sevastopol immediately. , take over this warship, and immediately lift anchor and return to avoid any accidents, after all, the family has not been officially separated yet, and your identity is enough for others to object."

   "Yes, I have to go right away!" Uskimenko said, "I'm very sorry, I have to get ready to go right away."

"Well, Your Excellency Uskimenko, if possible, can we go with you?" Qin Tao asked: "Although I am a scrap metal collector, I am very interested in warships, Kuznetzo Husband, that is the strongest battleship of the Red Empire Navy, I have been fascinated for a long time. If I can go, I will be grateful, please rest assured, I will not wander around, even if I put up a tent on the deck OK."

  Can I go?

  Qin Tao didn't know either.

   If you can go, of course, go to the aircraft carrier to have a good time. In this era, I haven't experienced it yet. If you don't let me go, then Qin Tao won't go, and I will honestly pick up junk here.

  Yang Xi brought by Qin Tao, his heart was about to jump out there. This was the first time he came out with Qin Tao, the first time he saw Qin Tao's strength, so easy, he fooled the old man!

  Now, will Lao Maozi agree? If you can visit that kind of battleship, it will definitely be the most rare experience, and you can boast for the rest of your life when you go back.

   Right at this moment, the clever Boris gave a divine assist.

   "Your Excellency Uskimenko, it is best not to leak the news of your trip. Therefore, if President Qin and the others take you there, no one at Ermao will know."

  If Uskimenko had been flying over by the Northern Fleet, Ermao would have noticed in advance. Uskimenko was going to pass quietly. At this time, Qin Tao's role was reflected.

"Yes, you are right." Uskimenko said: "Let's go there together!" , and now Boris already has a very powerful position in Lao Maozi's place. Moreover, the aircraft carrier of the US military is often open for people to visit. Just looking at the appearance, it seems that there is nothing to see. In short, let the protagonist Go and feel it.)

  Since we passed together under the name of Qin Tao, can Uskimenko drive Qin Tao away? He must bring Qin Tao back with him.

  Qin Tao cast a grateful look at Boris. Boris smiled. There was only so much he could do. Of course, he would not go with him. He still had a lot to do.

   Half an hour later, a plane took off and flew all the way to the border with the Ermao border. Then, everyone changed into a Volga sedan that was prepared to be there in advance, and drove all the way south to the port of Sevastopol.

  Although this will be slower, no one will find out, and it is more secretive. Qin Tao was very moved in his heart. He never thought that he would have such an opportunity. He originally went to the Northern Fleet, but he didn't expect to go to the Black Sea for a day trip, no, a night trip.

   Just as Qin Tao and the others rushed over to join in the fun, the captain of the Kuznetsov, Colonel Yarekin, called everyone together and stood on the deck to read a telegram.

   "It's too much! That Kravchuk is stealing Soviet property, which is a very shameful act!" After Yarekin finished reading the telegram, the sailors immediately exploded.

   "That's right, Moscow has issued an order a long time ago. Since the Kuznetsov was launched, it has belonged to our Northern Fleet! They actually want to steal our warship!"

  Most of the sailors who came from the Northern Fleet are big hairs. Can you not be angry when you hear about this? It's too much for the other party to want to take this precious warship as their own.

In the midst of the excitement, a small number of two-haired sailors spoke up: "Now they are stationed at the port of Sevastopol, very close to the Nikolayev Shipyard. Once there is a problem, it is easy to repair. If you drive to the north The base of the fleet, it is not easy to repair."

   "To repair this warship, why do you want to stay here?" Da Mao's sailors retorted immediately: "What kind of theory is this?"

  So, Ermao's sailor stopped talking, and if he continued, he would probably be beaten by the group.

"Okay, everyone has heard about this, and I know everyone's attitude. We are only following Moscow's orders at the moment." Yarekin said: "However, we must also be ready at any time and keep a third One person is on the warship, and the boiler is kept in a preheating state. The rest of the people are resting in the port and are on standby at any time."

   One-third of the people left is already quite a lot, because according to the usual practice, when the warship arrives at the port, the sailors will all go ashore. Moreover, staying on the shore can be regarded as a second hand. In case the people on the warship are taken over by one pot, the people on the shore can come back to fight back.

   "I'll stay!" Major Stolchak shouted. He had already waved his fist just after hearing the telegram. Now, he is very active in keeping people on the warship.

   "Okay, you stay." Yaregin nodded: "Those who stay, take up arms. If anyone dares to come up to **** our warship, we will fight them!" Yaregin said.

Each has an AK74 rifle, and there are always guards from the pier to the deck of the warship. As for Yalekin, he even laid a floor on the island directly. If anyone wants to sail the ship, he has to pay close.

  That night, some people really came. When a Volga car rushed to the port, they all became nervous and took up the steel guns in their hands.

  Major Stolchak stood in the middle of the road, pointed his gun at the opponent: "Stop, stop immediately!"

  The car stopped, the door opened, and when the people inside got out, they were all stunned.

"It's...Your Excellency Uskimenko?" Stolchak saw him at the fleet base, and he saluted from a distance. Now, he suddenly saw this great leader, and he was very surprised: "Why are you here?" gone?"

   "Children, I will take you home." Uskimenko said, striding towards the warship.

  Qin Tao, Yang Xi, and one of Uskimenko's bodyguards followed behind. At this time, Yang Xi's eyes were full of shock.

   Kuznetsov, just around the corner!

This is a giant ship with a displacement of 60,000 tons. Its overall length is more than 300 meters, and it looks so spectacular. The straight-through deck, the upturned bow, and the huge island are all full of roughness. style of.

   It's spectacular!

   "Quick, keep up." Qin Tao said.

  Yang Xi took a big stride, and walked forward. When his feet stepped on the deck of the aircraft carrier, he seemed to feel a kind of majesty. This is the most powerful war machine!

  At this time, Yalejin had also woken up, and quickly walked down the island, at the cabin door of the island, watching the people coming, couldn't help but burst into tears.

  He raised his right hand: "Report, the Kuznetsov is still in our hands, please issue an order."

   "Leave anchor and set sail now!"

immediately? Looking at the lights of the port in the distance, Yaregin asked in disbelief: "We only have one-third of the personnel on the warship now, should we call all the people on the shore back?"

   "No, set sail now." Uskimenko said: "Immediately, immediately!"

  As soon as they rushed to the pier, their whereabouts were already exposed. Maybe Er Mao's army was already mobilizing, and he had to drive the aircraft carrier away as soon as possible.

  Thanks to the arrangement in advance, Yarekin just didn't know when Uskimenko would come, but he was already prepared. If he lit the boiler, he wouldn't be able to leave for an hour or two.

Eight booster boilers started to work at full power, black smoke billowed out of the chimney of the ship island, and four TV-12-4 steam turbines worked at full power. With the help of the tugboat, the warship left The pier, in the dark, sailed away from the port.

  On the deck, facing the sea breeze, both Qin Tao and Yang Xi were in a state of mind.

  In the past, even if Qin Tao saw the Kuznetsov, it was still static. Now, the warship is running at full speed and riding the wind and waves, which is another feeling.

   "This warship is too spectacular. If it is fully loaded with carrier-based aircraft, it will be a daunting fighting machine." Yang Xi said.

   "Yes, but I guess there is no chance."

Lao Maozi can drive this warship back, but the supporting carrier-based aircraft has stayed with Ermao. Ermao will not allow this kind of thing to continue to happen. It was not until later that the carrier-based aircraft were re-equipped. The MiG-29K has disappeared, and it has become an all-in-one Su-33.

  Overhead, the stars are shining, and below the feet, the deck is wide, giving people a unique feeling.

  The two were chatting, and Stolchak came over: "Both, please go to the island, superior."

   "Us? Is it okay?" Yang Xi was still a little skeptical, but Qin Tao had already dragged him to the island.

Uskimenko and Yarekin had already talked about some things, and only after the arrangements were made, did they think of Qin Tao and the men he had brought. Only then did Uskimenko have someone call the two of them up.

  (end of this chapter)