Chapter 352 Craftsmen of a Great Country

 The leaders of the oil company are here.

"Mr. Qin, this Yukos company came to us on its own initiative. The company's president, Khodorkovsky, came to talk to us several times, hoping to build oil pipelines between our two countries and sell their company's oil to us. Come." Leader Zhao said, "What problems can this company have?"

"The problem is big. This company is privately owned, and there are many shareholders from beautiful countries." Qin Tao said.

"Is this also a problem? There are companies like this everywhere in Lao Maozi! This Yukos company is still the largest among them." Leader Zhao said.

Qin Tao was stunned for a moment before he realized what he was doing.

 At the beginning, after the collapse of the Red Empire, all state-owned assets were estimated and then divided equally according to the country's population, and each person received a bond.

 Why not give money directly? Because it is only an estimated price, you need to sell it before you can distribute the money.

This seems fair, but in fact, it is just a piece of waste paper, because after the distribution is completed, you will find that the previously estimated number is too high and is not worth that much money at all. Therefore, the value of the bond in your hand is It is also decreasing rapidly.

Most people do not have the financial resources to buy these bonds. Only a few people have the strength to buy back the bonds that most people have, and then they can take over the corresponding enterprises.

 In this way, the privatization process is completed.

 Lao Maozi’s oil companies are naturally like this, so most of the oil companies now are privately owned.

  Yukos is also one of them, and it is relatively large.

ˆ On the surface, it seems good to cooperate with this company, especially the person in charge of the company, who is quite enthusiastic about this oil pipeline project and takes the initiative to come to the company. So, who else should I contact him if not him?

"Yes, they are indeed the bigger one, but the person in charge of their company does not have a reliable network." Qin Tao could only explain it from another angle: "This energy project is destined not to be negotiated by one company. Yes, this will only happen if the government comes forward. We need to find people who have a good relationship with the government, so that the project will be approved. Otherwise, it may experience twists and turns. Lao Maozi is still very capable of playing ball. .”

"Yes." Leader Zhao nodded: "That's the problem. Mr. Qin, do you have any better partners?"

“I don’t have one yet, but soon, a new oil giant will appear over there. I hope we can move faster, reduce delays, and complete the laying of oil pipelines as soon as possible.”

"In this case, Mr. Qin, we will wait and see." Everyone has to give a thumbs up to Qin Tao's ability. Now, since Qin Tao said so, they might as well wait a little longer. Since they want to cooperate, then We need to find a stronger partner.

"With Lao Maozi's oil, we can alleviate the temporary energy shortage. However, even if we build a pipeline with Lao Maozi, which is a scale of 300,000 barrels per day, we still need to diversify our operations. I suggest, We also need to talk to Laoba and strive to lay an oil pipeline there. We can meet energy needs by going on land." Qin Tao continued.

Berezovsky will have to run the oil company for some time before he can get involved, so he can't be in a hurry. Now that he has met with people from the domestic oil company, he must of course tell all his plans.

 Everyone frowned.

"Mr. Qin, we have begun to consider the oil pipelines in the north. The laying of these pipelines is not easy and the construction cost is very high. However, compared with the plan you proposed, it is not worth mentioning. We are currently only connected to Laoba by a road. Do you know what the condition of this road is? It is often interrupted due to landslides, floods and other reasons. Building an oil pipeline there is simply a **** of a job."

“Yes, we get oil from Lao Maozi. Land transportation is more convenient than sea transportation, but if we want to transport oil from desert areas, sea transportation is the most convenient!”

Those hundreds of thousands of tons of oil tankers, slowly swaying on the sea, transporting oil back one trip at a time, isn't that the most economical solution? Why repair oil pipelines?

On the surface, the land seems to be closer, and the oil pipeline is also very convenient. However, if you look at the topographic map, where is it? Where are oil pipelines being built? This is just a joke!

"Yes, it is very difficult to build oil pipelines, but we have to think about it from a strategic perspective. After all, we are not like the U.S. Navy. If anything happens in any sea area around the world, it will be over quickly. Everyone, do you still remember the Star? Incident?"

 Of course I won’t forget it! Every Chinese can never forget it!

"Mr. Qin is right!" Wu Shengli, who was attending the meeting, spoke in support: "Under the current circumstances, it is of great significance to us to avoid complicated waterways and use land transportation. We not only need oil pipelines, but also Build railway transportation lines! These can all be used as supplements to sea transportation.”

Wu Shengli saw Qin Tao's intention of such a layout at a glance, and was very satisfied with Qin Tao.

"In addition to these, we must also obtain a port." Qin Tao glanced at his father-in-law: "In the southwest corner of Laoba, Gwadar Port must be controlled by us. It is very close to Xi'an Bay, and It can accommodate 100,000-ton oil tankers.”

Malacca is a huge threat and a huge problem. However, the friendship with Lao Ba has given the motherland a good way to avoid Malacca. As long as we hold Gwadar Port in our hands, we will open up a new port. A new world!

 Gwadar Port is located near the throat of the Gulf of Rest, tightly controlling the throat of several important maritime routes from Africa and Europe to East Asia and the Pacific through the Red Sea, Strait of Hormuz and Persian Gulf.

Wu Shengli nodded: "You are right, but right now, our strength is not yet up to that point."

"What's the point? If our superiors support it, our Mingzhou Group is willing to contract the Gwadar Port and then develop it." Qin Tao said: "We have a group of workers who are currently engaged in construction in Parthia. When the time comes, After they finish, they can continue to work at Lao Ba’s place.”

 Those that need to be laid out must be laid out in advance. Mingzhou Shipbuilding Industry Group has money, strength, and national support. This time it cheated Ah San of a sum of money, which can be invested in the development of Gwadar Port.

This project has been proposed temporarily. As for approval, it will take some time. Energy security is the top priority. Qin Tao believes that his superiors will support his plan.

 After talking about these, the day was over again. However, just when Qin Tao was about to pick up his wife and go home, Xu Zhengyang informed him of another thing.

“Mr. Qin, Sanhang Heavy Industry has just contacted us and said that their board of directors has approved a project to jointly build a shipyard, and they are willing to comply with our requirements, including our holding requirements.”

The other party is a huge group. When they come to invest in China, they are supposed to have a controlling stake and have the final say. However, after weighing various interests, they still agreed to Qin Tao's request.

Qin Tao smiled: "If they can agree, they must have a lot of requirements, right?"

“Yes, one of their important conditions is to produce natural gas ships at this shipyard.”

Even if the other party does not have absolute control, since it is a joint venture between the two parties, the other party can also send some technical personnel over.

“Humph, they are so naive. Don’t even think about asking us to help cultivate the construction strength of natural gas ships! By the way, have they responded to the chip factory?”

“No, they said, the group is still considering it.”

"Hmph, if we think about it again, the 64-megabyte memory stick will become obsolete." Qin Tao said: "They plan to delay it for a while and wait until the technology becomes obsolete before transferring the technology to us. These guys have no good intentions. Tell them , these projects are all discussed together, and the deadline is one month. If they are still stalling, then don’t come to us again.”

Since it was Three Banks Heavy Industries that responded, the other party did not plan to cooperate in the chip field. Qin Tao had no interest in jointly opening a shipyard. The most important thing was to build a chip factory.

“By the way, is there any news from the French recently?” Qin Tao continued to ask.

"The French side, for the time being..." Just as he was saying this, Xu Zhengyang's eldest brother made a loud noise.

 “Hello? Hello.”

Xu Zhengyang’s words were changed to French.

Qin Tao suddenly had a premonition that he would do whatever he wanted!

Sure enough, when Xu Zhengyang closed Big Brother, he excitedly said to Qin Tao: "Mr. Qin, I just received a call from the French GT Company. They have agreed to our request, and within three days, they will come to sign an agreement with us. "

 This is a big event for Mingzhou Shipbuilding Industry Group!

On March 8, a group of people from the French GT Company came to China. Moreover, they did not stay at the Huating Hotel, but went directly to Mingzhou.

 Mingzhou Group is also very generous. It directly uses the helicopters of its own transportation company to bring these people to Mingzhou, saving them the bumpy journey by car.

When the helicopter landed in the open space of Mingzhou Shipyard, Qin Tao and others warmly greeted him there.

“We have been to many shipyards, but this is the first time we were picked up by a helicopter from the shipyard.” After getting off the helicopter, Mbappe was very emotional.

"In order to reduce the fatigue of the journey, we used the helicopter of our own transportation company. When we go back, I suggest that you take a car and enjoy the scenery along the way." Qin Tao said: "Today, everyone first Stay at our group’s guest house and wait until tomorrow, and we’ll discuss it in detail.”

"No, since we are here, we want to see your shipyard first." Mbappe said: "Especially the natural gas ship with your patented technology. It should have been built, right? We want to see it with our own eyes. .”

These guys came all the way here, of course not to stay in a luxury hotel. They wanted to continue inspecting the natural gas ships of the Mingzhou Group.

The outer layer is invar steel and the inner layer is stainless steel. Is this technology feasible?

"Of course." Qin Tao said: "Our first liquid cargo fence system is currently being welded. You are welcome to inspect it."

 Hearing is false and seeing is believing. Only when you see this system with your own eyes can you truly recognize it.

So, a group of people walked to the workshop where natural gas ships are built.

Since the manufacture of MOSS tank natural gas carriers, this specialized liquid cargo fence system has been built in a closed workshop. This is especially true for membrane-type ships.

Each liquid cargo fence system is quite large. After welding, it looks like a building. The internal volume can easily reach tens of thousands of cubic meters. The largest one even has more than 200,000 cubic meters.

At this time, in the spacious and bright factory building, everyone saw the first set of liquid cargo fence system being welded. (Is this thing welded on the ship or in the workshop? I have seen pictures of the welded liquid cargo fence system being hoisted onto the ship, indicating that it should be welded in the workshop, especially Yinwa Steel, which has environmental requirements It’s very high, and the environment in the workshop is better than on the slipway. But, this thing is so thin, aren’t you afraid of deformation when hoisting it?)

 Cong Ju, who is wearing a welder's uniform and has a slim figure, holds a welding handle in her hand and is welding a complex cabin section that cannot be processed by automatic welding.

The inner wall of Invar steel is in the shape of long strips, while the inner wall of 304 stainless steel is in the shape of squares. This is because the latter needs thermal expansion and contraction. The quadrilateral protrusions on the edges of these squares are for thermal expansion and contraction. Reserved.

Looking at her figure, Michelle couldn't help but sigh: "Mr. Qin, your technical leaders are all welding the cabin section. This is too hard."

"Of course, this is the spirit of our Mingzhou shipbuilders. It is precisely because they have this spirit that our Mingzhou Group can develop to its current scale." Qin Tao said, "Everyone of us has Working hard.”

Michelle nodded and looked around the system, when he saw a valve exposed on the outside, standing there observing the sign on it.

“You also produce this low-temperature valve yourself?” Michelle was surprised.

"Yes, this kind of valve is not much different from that of MOSS cans. Of course we have to produce it ourselves." Qin Tao said proudly: "For us, this is nothing."

Natural gas ships not only have liquid cargo fence systems, but also various small parts. In later generations, even a small valve cannot be produced domestically. It needs to be purchased from the South Kimchi Country or an island country, which greatly increases the construction time. cost.

Of course Qin Tao will not let this happen.

They need to master the entire industrial chain. Of course, he also has the capital. The water pump factory that went bankrupt in Huating has now become a supporting factory for various accessories.

 In the center of this giant structure, there was a huge support, like a human spine, extending from the bottom to the top, and everyone circled it several times.

"Mr. Qin, the entire design is perfect and impeccable." Michelle said: "Your plan should be the development direction of membrane boats. Therefore, we hope to sign a licensing agreement as soon as possible for the relevant patented technology."

“It’s a great honor.” Qin Tao said, “I hope we can continue to cooperate closely in the future and work together for the development of natural gas ships.”

 Common? It is indeed common, but in the past, Mingzhou Group used their GT Company's patents, and now, GT Company uses their Mingzhou Group's patents. This change still leaves many people with a psychological gap.

Michelle made up her mind. After returning, she must seize the time to study. Their second improved plan is better than the Mingzhou Group's plan! Moreover, they are an established natural gas patent licensing company, so shipowners from various countries will definitely give priority to their patents.

 For a long time, Mingzhou Group's patents were at best used in their domestic shipyards. It was not that easy to expand to other countries in the world.

“I heard that you are negotiating with TG Company to merge the two companies?” Qin Tao continued to ask.

These words shocked Mbappe.

The patents for membrane-type ships are mainly in the hands of two companies. GT Company mainly deals in Invar steel, and TG Company mainly deals in stainless steel. The latter has patents for MK-I, MK-II, and MK-III liquid cargo containment systems. .

Now, seeing the emergence of Mingzhou Group, it has become a hybrid of two companies. Therefore, these two companies can only stay together for warmth. They are secretly negotiating to merge together.

 I just didn’t expect that Qin Tao would find out about it. How did he know?

“Mr. Qin, how did you know?”

Qin Tao smiled and said nothing. Of course he guessed it based on historical events. He did not have such strong intelligence power.

Now, with their stimulation, the two companies must complete the merger as soon as possible, join forces, and develop a stronger liquid cargo fence system, striving to throw off the Mingzhou Group.

 Qin Tao left an expression for the other party to guess. It would be better if the other party suspected that there was an insider in the company and caused internal strife.

the next day.

 In the conference room of the Mingzhou Group Guesthouse, the two parties formally signed the relevant licensing agreement. As soon as they left the conference room, countless reporters swarmed in.

“Mr. Mbappe, you have obtained the patent authorization from Mingzhou Group. Does this mean that Mingzhou Group has caught up in this field?”

“Mr. Mbappe, do you recognize Mingzhou Group’s patent? Are there any flaws in it?”

 Various questions made GT Company very embarrassed. Mbappe could only answer as agreed.

“We recognize Mingzhou Group’s patent. We believe that this brand-new Kun A patent is the future development direction. Moreover, after our appraisal, this patent system is completely mature.”

 This is what Qin Tao wants! He paid a lot for this sentence, but it was all worth it.

Countless newspapers and televisions are announcing the news.

Mingzhou Shipbuilding Industry Group has invented a brand new Kun-A liquid cargo fence system. This system has been recognized by the authoritative GT company in the industry! They claim that this system is safe and reliable, and they have also reached an agreement with Mingzhou Group to introduce the patent of this liquid cargo fence system!

This news spread all over the world, and countless people were surprised.

　Since when did the East also have advanced technology?

 Didn’t they start out as a copycat?

 Intuitively, they don’t want to believe it. However, GT Company has introduced Mingzhou Group’s patents. This is a living fact!

 Qin Tao has been very busy these days.

After the news spread, it brought about a hot advertising effect. Dealing with various reporters who came to interview every day made him a little overwhelmed.

Journalists cannot be offended. Moreover, in order to build momentum, he has to personally meet the reporters and at least say a few words to them before handing them over to others to receive them.

“Mr. Qin, there is an interview team from the TV station outside.”

Hearing Xu Zhengyang's words, Qin Tao rubbed his temples: "Okay, I'll go see them, say a few words, and then you can take them away and follow the previous process."

“No, Mr. Qin, I’m afraid this won’t work.”

“Why? Could it be reporters from the BBC or something like that? These guys shouldn’t be here. They’re just as good at us as they are.”

“He came from our capital. He said he wanted to do an exclusive interview.”

 “Oh. Let them in then.”

When the interview team came in, Qin Tao was stunned. He seemed to have seen the host with a microphone somewhere. Yes, he often saw it on TV. Moreover, the microphone in the host's hand was... It is also very eye-catching. You can see the CCTV-1 logo on the square device under the spherical microphone at a glance.

"Everyone in the audience, I am very happy today. We have come to the office of the president of Mingzhou Shipbuilding Industry Group. Now, let us take a look at the style of Mr. Qin who single-handedly brought Mingzhou Shipyard out of bankruptcy and turned it into a well-known brand in China. "The host said something to the camera at the door of the office, with Qin Tao as the background, and then walked in.

Qin Tao stood up and took a few steps: "Welcome, welcome."

“Mr. Qin, please tell us a few words for the audience.”

"Actually, I am just an ordinary person. The development of our shipyard to this point is inseparable from countless technical personnel. There are a large number of first-class technical personnel in our shipyard. They are all ordinary workers, but they are They did extraordinary things. They used the welding handles in their hands to write the magnificence of youth. How about you do a special program called "Craftsmen of a Great Country"?"

The host's eyes lit up.

“Mr. Qin, can you give me a specific example?”

"Of course, for example, our outstanding representative of welders, Cong Ju." Qin Tao said: "She was transferred from Huating Shipyard, where she is the technical backbone, leaving her children at home to build foreign ships. , she didn’t get off the slipway for several months. After coming to our factory, she overcame many technical difficulties, including the explosive welding of aluminum alloys and the welding of Invar steel. Without her, our shipyard would not be what it is today.”

"Such technicians are not only found in our factory, but also in other factories and in all walks of life. You can promote the spirit of this great country's craftsmen. If our country wants to become a manufacturing power, we cannot do without it. them."

The host was very happy, but she quickly came to her senses: "Mr. Qin, you almost led me astray. We will do this program later. Now, let's interview you first. Tell us about this program. Let’s talk about the invention process of the Kun A natural gas carrier patent!”

 “Okay, this is a tearful story.”

 (End of this chapter)