Chapter 449 052B with strong European color

 There has never been a precedent of this kind of situation: Chinese banks lending money to foreign companies or government units. A similar project should be K-8 export to long-staple cotton countries, but that was already in 2005, and the amount was only a few hundred million.

 In 1995, lending US$5 billion to foreign countries was something that many people could not even imagine.

Qin Tao smiled: "The loan amount is relatively large, so I discussed with them an installment loan, such as a loan of only one billion US dollars per year. At the same time, the other party will also export oil to us through the railway every year. The loan that year will I could almost pay it off that year.”

Leader Zhao nodded. If this is the case, the risk can be greatly reduced.

"This is just the beginning. In the future, we will go to buy oil all over the world. In order to transport the oil, we need to build local oil pipelines. By then, we can all operate in this way. In the future, our banks will get used to it. If we want to continue to grow and develop, banks cannot just hang around in our domestic territory, but must enter overseas markets."

"Mr. Qin, we will contact the bank. If the bank has concerns, we hope you can come forward in person." Leader Zhao continued.

Qin Tao nodded: "Of course. If no domestic bank dares to do this kind of operation, then we can also contact foreign banks, but in this case, the profits will be taken away by others. This kind of loan also requires There is interest, and it’s not low.”

 Leader Zhao nodded.

"Mr. Qin, with your coming, you have eliminated all the differences between us!" Leader Zhao was very satisfied: "Our negotiations with Damao have been going on for more than a year, and there has been no progress. Now , the construction of this pipeline all depends on you."

"I'm not doing good deeds. In order to finally dispel Da Mao's wariness, I will become a middleman for oil." Qin Tao said: "For example, this oil-for-loan operation is operated by our Mingzhou Group. We purchase oil from Da Mao. , and then sell it to your oil company."

The expression on Leader Zhao's face was slightly stiff: "Mr. Qin, do you want to be a second-tier dealer?"

"There is nothing we can do about it." Qin Tao said, "After all, Da Mao only trusts me. If you were to contact me directly, there might be many changes."

Leader Zhao nodded: "Yes, Mr. Qin, you are Mao's most trustworthy friend. We are all strangers, but..."

"These are only temporary." Qin Tao said: "Many oil companies in DaMao are now privately owned. This situation will not last long. In the future, after our oil pipelines are built, DaMao will probably put all the oil companies in the country. Once all oil is nationalized, our oil companies will be able to negotiate directly with the Maoist government. After all, the pipeline has been repaired and it is impossible for Mao to waste this pipeline."

 “Nationalize it?” Leader Zhao was stunned.

When the Red Empire collapsed, the country's assets were equally distributed to everyone, but in the form of bills. To cash in, someone had to buy the bills and then obtain ownership of a certain enterprise. In this way, Privatization completed.

 However, after a few years, everyone found that this method was inappropriate. Their wealth was in the hands of a few people, and most people became even poorer.

 What will Da Mao do next?

 Putting state-owned assets back into the hands of the government will make the country prosperous and the people strong.

 This judgment was made by Qin Tao, so it is very likely that the prediction will come true.

 No matter what, this agreement would not have been signed without Qin Tao.

“Okay, let’s make arrangements for the oil pipeline first. Only after the pipeline is repaired can we talk about other things.” Leader Zhao agreed.

 Qin Tao has been busy running around and has solved a major issue. He originally planned to stay in a hotel, but after a phone call from his father-in-law, he had no choice but to go back to his home to live.

“Taozi, once you take action, there is nothing you can’t do.” It was already dark, the lights were on in the living room of the small courtyard, and Wu Shengli and Qin Tao were talking at the dining table.

"Well, we must seize this opportunity to lay the oil pipeline. In the future, we will have a stable northern land channel to protect our energy security." Qin Tao said: "After all, we have become a As an oil importing country, with the continuous development of the economy, oil imports will also increase. Within a few years, it will increase to 50 million tons, and within ten years, it will cross the 100 million tons mark. Go The Strait of Malacca is too dangerous."

 If I had said this before, I would have been scoffed at. How is that possible? We have Daqing!

 But now, anyone with vision will agree with Qin Tao's prediction. As the economy develops, the number of cars is increasing, and more and more oil resources are needed.

From a naval point of view, the Strait of Malacca is indeed dangerous enough.

“The northern pipeline alone is not enough. We must develop diversified oil imports to prevent accidents.” Wu Shengli continued.

Qin Tao nodded: "Yes, we must diversify our operations. After a few years, when the oil pipeline with Damao is built, we will find that this oil pipeline is still not enough. At that time, we should consider the west The route extends all the way to Gwadar Port. Oil from the Gulf of Rest can be directly passed through Gwadar Port and transferred to land pipelines, all the way to our country. We also have huge oil depot facilities under construction in Gwadar Port."

 One line in the north and one in the west. In this way, the two oil pipelines will protect domestic energy security.

Although Qin Tao is not interested in being a second-rate dealer, Gwadar Port is in the hands of the Mingzhou Group and has to be transited through them, so it is definitely inseparable from them.

Wu Shengli nodded: "Yes, since you proposed this route, the superiors have considered it many times, and formal meetings have been held three or four times. Developing the west and establishing the land Silk Road is indeed a major undertaking. Strategic Concept.”

"I've been thinking about it, but it's not easy to make up my mind." Qin Tao picked up a piece of meat, put it in his mouth, and said while eating: "After all, this project requires a huge investment."

Wu Shengli smiled helplessly: "Yes, we have just developed our economy and are not yet so wealthy. It will cost a lot of money to carry out this kind of project!"

 “Got to need a little stimulation.”

"What?"

Qin Tao smiled and said, "Let's wait a little longer. Maybe there will be an opportunity in a year."

This was not the first time Wu Shengli had seen his son-in-law's mysterious behavior, so he had nothing to say and continued drinking.

“How is the design of your group’s advanced destroyer using domestically produced Hongqi-9 missile equipment?” Wu Shengli suddenly asked Qin Tao this question.

Qin Tao thought: "Are we going to start building such a big thing?"

"At present, the technology at the 14th Institute has made a breakthrough. The four-sided phased array can be built, but various problems still need to be solved on the weapons test ship. The gas turbine we made ourselves has also begun ignition testing. We estimate , In two or three years, these technologies should have matured, so the Navy has begun to prepare for a new generation destroyer project, and it is estimated that a tender will be organized in the near future."

Qin Tao nodded. Of course he understood that the navy did this to **** the ship in the dock of Mingzhou Shipyard. A warship without a four-sided phased array radar would simply not be able to undertake the **** mission of an aircraft carrier.

  054 is definitely not qualified.

“What plan is competing with us?” Qin Tao asked.

Mingzhou Group's design plan is of course the famous 052C, a four-sided phased array radar, coupled with six front and two eight rear vertical launch units, so that it can have forty-eight regional air defense missiles, allowing the Navy to obtain the most urgently needed regional air defense destroyers .

 They are confident in their design, but Qin Tao is still curious and doesn't know what the brother unit's plan is.

“What we are most optimistic about is Bincheng Shipyard. They entrusted relevant domestic departments to design destroyers with reference to European plans.”

 “Refer to Europe?” Qin Tao became interested: “How?”

“For example, on the rear mast, a phased array radar is used to scan the surrounding airspace by rotating.”

 A radar is installed on the rear mast. Isn't this the plan of the Horizon frigate jointly developed by France and Italy? Qin Tao was very curious: "What's the use of their design like this? One side of the phased array radar rotates, and the refresh rate of the target is far from comparable to our four-sided phased array radar!"

 Qin Tao was a little confused by this.

"But it's cheap." Wu Shengli said: "At present, 14 institutes can produce this kind of phased array radar, but the processing is very difficult and the scrap rate is very high. If a four-sided phased array radar is used, it will cost a lot. If it is If it is single-sided, it can greatly reduce the procurement cost.”

Is it actually to save money?

 Qin Tao was shocked by this logic.

“So, how to solve the missile guidance problem? How do we achieve resistance to saturation attacks?”

According to the original plan, the new generation destroyer will use a four-sided phased array radar. Each array will also have a part of the C-band target illumination radar component, so that it will have multiple fire channels to complete the defense mission. If the radar antenna rotates , then how to illuminate the target?

"On the top of the main mast in front, four C-band target illumination radar arrays are installed. In this way, the problem of target illumination can be solved. Moreover, because the height is very high, the interception capability against targets flying at ultra-low altitudes is very high. , will also be greatly improved.”

  Originally there was a four-sided phased array, but it was shrunk and became a separate target illumination radar. In this way, the area and weight were greatly reduced, which meant that it could be placed higher.

 The benefit of this is that it can increase the search capability for low-altitude sea-skimming targets, thereby achieving better interception effects.

 It not only solves the cost problem, but also improves performance!

　　Qin Tao was shocked when he heard this plan. This scheme seems to be very popular in later generations. For example, the German F-124 takes this route.

Looking at Qin Tao's look, Wu Shengli smiled: "How are you, are you scared? Our Navy is already considering the design plan of Bincheng Shipyard. They do have many excellent design ideas, especially to solve our problem. Cost issue. Many people are interested in this kind of frigate. Of course, everyone is also saying, thank you for this."

Thank me?

 Qin Tao was very curious: "What do you want to thank me for?"

"If it weren't for the competition you proposed, then all our domestic design units would only think conservatively and not innovate. But now, as our competition continues to increase, in order to win the Navy's contract, the relevant units have to Use all your strength, how about it, Taozi, are you scared?"

When Wu Shengli asked this, he looked at Qin Tao meaningfully.

Mingzhou is indeed very advanced and forward-looking, but if you think that you can beat the rest, you may not be able to do so!

This time, let’s see how you respond.

Wu Shengli had a joking smile on his face. He had never seen his son-in-law deflated before, and this was the first time he had seen his son-in-law's expression at this moment.

Of course, even if the Mingzhou Group really fails, it doesn’t matter. After all, the Mingzhou Group already has many projects, including aircraft carriers that are being refitted by the Mingzhou Group. If they eat meat, they have to let other brother units eat the soup.

“Of course I’m not afraid.” Qin Tao said: “This solution does seem to save costs, but it also has big disadvantages.”

 Disadvantages?

 Wu Shengli is very interesting: "What are the disadvantages?"

"We are going to deploy a meter-wave radar in the back area. The purpose of this radar is to detect stealth aircraft. Now, if we stick our S-band phased array radar here, it can still rotate. Even if it has three hundred It has detection capabilities of more than kilometers and sufficient target refresh capabilities, but what about the threat of stealth aircraft?"

In this era, stealth aircraft have become very popular. Countries with stealth aircraft are very proud. Others can fly in the sky at will. What about countries without stealth aircraft? On the one hand, we must find ways to develop stealth machines, and on the other hand, we must also find ways to combat stealth machines.

 To fight against a stealth machine, you must first discover it. If you cannot discover it, everything will be in vain.

The principle of the stealth machine determines that it only has a stealth effect in microwaves. The shorter the wavelength, the better the effect. When it reaches the meter wave band, the stealth ability is very poor. Its so-called polyhedron and its so-called absorbing coating. All are ineffective against Meepo.

 So, according to Qin Tao's idea, a meter wave antenna should be poked behind the destroyer and above the hangar. After the meter-wave radar detects the stealth aircraft, it can call on the phased array radar to irradiate a large amount of electromagnetic waves, so that the target data can be accurately measured to meet the needs of missile interception. If there is no meter-wave radar to detect it in advance, the phased array radar will not irradiate a large amount of electromagnetic waves. It will be difficult to detect the stealth aircraft from a long distance using the usual way of scanning the airspace.

Now that the back is a single-board phased array radar, where should the meter-wave radar be placed?

In addition to detecting stealth aircraft, meter-wave radar is also used for remote warning. After all, this radar technology is mature, has a long life, consumes less power, and can be turned on for a long time. Phased array radar is only turned on during wartime.

"If this active phased array radar array is stamped, then when warships go to sea in the future, they will inevitably turn it on as the main warning radar. I don't know how long the life of this thing is, whether it is thousands of hours or tens of thousands of hours. ? After a warship has been at sea for five years, does it have to be replaced? Does this save money or cost money? "

Wu Shengli nodded: "We have never thought about it this way before, but now that you say it, it is indeed a problem!"

  It cannot be turned on for a long time and cannot detect stealth aircraft. These shortcomings make this design useless.

“Of course, the Navy may like this design because its biggest advantage is saving money.” Qin Tao continued calmly: “But the Navy may have forgotten what are the characteristics of our military industry.”

In later generations, this design became a trend and was used by many European warships. On the one hand, it was because Europe did not have a tradition of using meter-wave radar, and on the other hand, it was also because of money.

 Expensive! This flat-panel phased array radar is too expensive to build. If it is topped with four large plates, it looks very awesome, but who can afford it?

 They are all poor and noisy.

 Europe has money, but the prices of electronic products manufactured in Europe are also quite high.

 What are your own advantages?

"No matter what complex device it is, as long as it is conquered by us, it will be mass-produced in the future and can be sold at a bargain price. Regardless of the current high price, within a few years, the price of our four-sided shield will drop significantly. , maybe even lower than the current cost.”

 This is our own advantage: making high-end things at a bargain price!

In later generations, when the West looks at the underground Aegis battleships in the East one after another, it is like making dumplings. Even if it is sour on the surface, I don’t know how envious it is in my heart. They cannot afford to spend this money because their production is too expensive. , and domestic phased array radars are already very cheap.

Even by the time of the 003 aircraft carrier, all radar antennas were replaced with flat-panel phased array antennas, which looked powerful and domineering.

 Now the Navy wants to reduce construction costs, so it is very interested in the Bincheng Shipyard plan. What about the future? If it becomes cheaper in the future, will I still be able to afford such a compromise product?

“Taozi, now that you say it, why am I worried about Bincheng Shipyard? Originally, I thought you would be anxious!”

Qin Tao smiled: "There is absolutely no mistake in the route we are taking. Of course, if the Navy temporarily wants to save money, it can also purchase that kind of warships. In the future, it will probably have to worry about their modifications. .”

"Yes." Wu Shengli sighed: "We really have to think carefully. Perhaps, we can order two warships at the same time, one is called 052B and the other is called 052C. What do you think?"

Thinking of this, Wu Shengli became excited again: "Yes, that's it. We are purchasing two types of warships at the same time. The quantity does not need to be large. We will purchase one of each, test it first, and then determine which one is more suitable."

 At present, the navy is following a small-step-and-quick model. The number of warships of various types is not large. It is enough to build one or two ships and verify the technology. It is not yet time to lay dumplings in large numbers.

"It's up to you." Qin Tao said irresponsibly: "This has nothing to do with our Mingzhou Group. It's you who make the final decision. By the way, Dad, I'm tired. Where can I sleep tonight?"

“We sleep in the same room, and we can chat again at night.”

 “I don’t, you snore!”

"You don't? Forget it, I still want to talk about the superior leader's plan to visit the Dongfang Sea City Wall."

"All right."

the next day.

“Mr. Yalevsky, Mr. Berezovsky, I am very happy that our project has finally reached a consensus!” Leader Zhao was very happy: “This project is beneficial to both of us.”

"Yes, we are also very happy. After signing the agreement today, we will return to Moscow and report to our superiors. In a month at most, our oil pipeline can officially break ground. This project can also drive our domestic related oil, The development of the construction industry has many benefits." Yalevsky was very happy.

 For Damao, economic development is not easy. This infrastructure project will create a large number of jobs. Give their economy a shot in the arm.

“We also look forward to the rapid progress of this project. As long as you start construction, our domestic oil pipeline will also start construction as soon as possible. In up to five years, our pipeline can officially start supplying oil.” Leader Zhao nodded.

"As an international practice, in addition to the Russian and Chinese versions, our contract also needs to have a French version. Once various terms cannot be performed, we will also file a lawsuit with the relevant international tribunal." Berezovsky said.

Although he has a good relationship with Qin Tao, the main body of this cooperation is a Chinese oil company after all, and he does not trust it very much.

“Of course, we will definitely keep our promise, and we hope that you can complete the project on time.” The senior leader who came specially to attend the signing ceremony also expressed his stance.

Many agreements have been signed, including oil pipeline agreements, loan agreements, and oil import agreements by rail.

Mingzhou Group is the main body of this agreement on import via railway. Qin Tao also attended the meeting and signed his name on it.

 This project is finally finalized!

“Spring is blooming now, and your land is convenient for construction. I hope you can seize the time and not delay our construction schedule.” The big leader said to the other party solemnly.

“Of course we cannot delay the construction period. We are still waiting for the completion of the oil pipeline, which will make exporting easier.” Berezovsky said.

With the signing, this major project has finally taken an important step. When it is completed, it will be estimated to be two thousand years ago. Therefore, this project is also called the Project of the Century and has been reported by various media.

Soon, the news spread all over the world.

 Some people were extremely dissatisfied with this and started jumping up and down in Moscow.

PS: At two o’clock in the afternoon, ten rounds.

　　

 (End of this chapter)