Chapter 518 Working hard for the strength of the motherland

  On March 28, the mighty aircraft carrier formation returned.

Starting from March 11th to March 28th, the aircraft carrier formation operated at sea for 18 days. During this period, various training, air defense, anti-submarine, anti-ship, supply and other subjects were conducted. Fighters frequently flew on the aircraft carrier. The surrender shows that this formation is definitely not a showpiece, but can rush to the front with real swords and guns.

 The most outstanding one is of course the aircraft carrier. The 001 aircraft carrier sails on the sea, which is extremely dazzling. Every time the carrier-based aircraft takes off and lands, it will appear on the TV screen, attracting attention.

Some careful people have observed that the models of carrier-based aircraft deployed each time are different.

The first day is 1501 and 1502, the second day is 1508 and 1513, the third day is 1505 and 1515... As for there being only two aircraft each time, it is definitely not necessary. All the fighters are released at once. That would definitely mean taking action.

Just the sight of two fighter planes taking off is enough to scare some people.

 During this period, countless people were in high spirits and cheered for the strength of the motherland.

 Now, the aircraft carrier formation is back!

 The mighty aircraft carrier formation embarked on the return journey. Just before they reached the port, a helicopter flew over.

The helicopter landed on the wide deck of the aircraft carrier. A group of officers stood on the deck, lined up neatly, to greet the people who came off the aircraft.

The gray-haired Mr. Liu walked down. His health was a little weak, but he still straightened his back and looked at the officers saluting him. He also raised his right hand and returned a standard military salute to these people.

 The eyes are full of joy.

“Mr. Liu, it’s very windy on the sea, why did you come here in person?” Wu Shengli walked up and touched Mr. Liu’s arm.

"Let go, I'm not old enough to need help. Why, you are only allowed to show off your muscles in an aircraft carrier, but you are not allowed to show me, an old man? Can it be the same in the port as at sea?"

“Mr. Liu, let’s go to the ship island first.” Wu Shengli still held Mr. Liu’s arm and gave him suggestions.

“No, let me take a look at the carrier-based aircraft on the deck first.”

“Everything on the deck is a model.” Wu Shengli said: “The two ones that can fly took off half an hour ago and flew directly back to the base of Wasteland Village.”

This is also a common practice. When the aircraft carrier returns, the carrier-based aircraft will take off to the land airport in advance. However, usually there is an airport near the naval port, but now, they have to fly thousands of kilometers directly to the wasteland. Village base.

 “You did it on purpose, right?”

"No, it wasn't intentional. You didn't say hello in advance. You just came and caught us off guard."

With all the models left, there was nothing to see, so Mr. Liu could only follow Wu Shengli to the ship island.

“Mr. Liu, this is the elevator. You can go straight to the top by taking the elevator.” Wu Shengli took Mr. Liu directly to the elevator. Thanks to the fact that the elevator was working, otherwise, Mr. Liu would have to climb the steps step by step.

“No, I’ll take a walk here first, and I smell the smell of canned food.”

Since the building below was still being renovated, a certain location on the first-floor island was temporarily used as a restaurant. Everyone ate canned food in there. The finished cans could not be thrown into the sea, so they could only be saved. As time goes by, there will naturally be a smell inside.

 It's very dirty and messy inside, it's not good for Mr. Liu to see it.

However, looking at Mr. Liu’s persistence, Wu Shengli knew that there was no point in trying to dissuade him. Mr. Liu had already thrown away his arm and walked in.

 “It’s so dirty and messy, I made you laugh.” Wu Shengli said.

As for Li Yan and others, they did not dare to speak. It was too embarrassing for Mr. Liu to see such an unbearable scene.

“You have been relying on canned foods during this period of time?”

“Well, the aircraft carrier’s kitchen hasn’t been renovated yet, but it has a microwave and an induction cooker, so we can have hot food,” Wu Shengli said.

“You guys have worked hard!” Mr. Liu sighed with emotion: “In order to support our motherland, you are suffering here. On my behalf..."

"Mr. Liu, don't say that." Qin Tao finally couldn't stand it anymore: "Back then, the Red Army's Long March, climbing snowy mountains and crossing grasslands, wasn't more difficult than this? Even the belts were boiled and eaten. Later, in the Far East War, a mouthful of snow Why don’t you still defend your home and country with fried noodles? It’s good that we can eat these now. Although those times are gone, the spirit of hardship and simplicity must be passed down from generation to generation.”

Mr. Liu looked at Qin Tao with satisfaction: "Well said, well said. The spirit of hard work and simplicity can never be lost! Your Mingzhou Group has made great achievements this time. What reward do you want?"

 Lao Liu spoke!

 Mr. Liu will never break his promise to the reward promised to Qin Tao. Whether it is the bidding for an air defense destroyer, the construction of a nuclear submarine, or even other benefits that the Mingzhou Group wants to obtain, he can ask for it.

 If you want it, you can have it!

 What would Qin Tao want?

 Everyone is looking at him.

Qin Tao shook his head: "We don't want rewards, we just did what we should do. For our Mingzhou Group, or for all of us, what we want is a strong country. When we need At any time, our navy can appear at any time. Whether it is pirates or a country encounters unrest and needs to evacuate its citizens, our navy can appear to prevent what happened to the Star from happening again."

 Everyone’s faces became serious.

 For the motherland to be strong, it needs a strong national defense and a strong navy! All over the world, whenever necessary, the Navy can go there!

 Qin Tao did not ask for any reward, but he made the biggest request!

"If our great motherland and our great nation want to rejuvenate and rise, we need to have a strong national defense force. Our navy can't just hang around in the coastal waters. We must have strong maritime power to safeguard our interests at all times!" Liu Lao said with emotion: "Our people need our powerful navy! However, this responsibility falls not only on our navy, but also on major shipbuilding plants such as your Mingzhou Group."

“We are willing to work hard to make our motherland strong!” Qin Tao said.

“We are willing to work hard to make our motherland strong!” Others also said.

At this moment, everyone’s hearts are burning with fire. They must continue to fight for the strength of the motherland. Everything now is just the first step in a long march of thousands of miles!

The formation returned to the Mingzhou base in the afternoon. The base was already bustling with gongs and drums and colorful flags flying.

As for Qin Tao and others, they had already left in advance on Mr. Liu's helicopter. It would be better for the Mingzhou Group not to get involved in this kind of thing.

However, he couldn't avoid it.

 After returning to Mingzhou Group, a large number of people immediately wanted to meet, and more than half of them were domestic and foreign reporters.

 This aircraft carrier is so powerful and majestic!

 Where did the aircraft carrier come from? Provided by Mingzhou Group!

 So, if you want to cover first-class news, you must go to Mingzhou Group. In this way, countless people come to Mingzhou to get first-hand news reports.

There are too many secrets here. Wasn’t the aircraft carrier burned down? Why can it be used now?

 Also, what happened to the carrier-based aircraft?

There are too many stories here, and they all want to dig up news materials.

"No, tell them that I haven't been feeling well lately." Qin Tao refused directly: "Besides, please guard the door so that no one can come in."

“Well, we have also received a request from the football country.” Xu Zhengyang continued: “They plan to send a delegation to visit our Mingzhou Group in the near future.”

 Soccer countries want to come and inspect?

Qin Tao immediately became interested. The last trip to Latin America did not yield much, and Qin Tao was not discouraged. This kind of international arms cooperation would have been impossible to get orders easily. But this time, as the navy flexed its muscles, , Football Country is finally interested in the East!

 This time we are going on a field trip.

“Okay, let’s hold a press conference.” Qin Tao said.

“Mr. Qin, have you changed your mind?”

"Yes, we have to show the outside world how powerful our Mingzhou Group is. By the way, we should report to the Navy in advance what can and cannot be said. The Navy will give us an accurate letter to save us from making a fuss."

"yes."

 At the end of March, Mingzhou Guest House, banquet hall.

This banquet hall is large and can host fifty banquet tables at the same time. At this time, the banquet tables were removed and replaced with stools, which were filled with people.

 Many people occupied various commanding heights in advance, deployed their spears and cannons, and aimed them at the rostrum.

“Dear journalist friends, welcome to Mingzhou. Now, let me explain to you the history of our Mingzhou Group.” Qin Baoshan, with a red face, came up first and started explaining eloquently.

As an old factory director, he has this qualification. The reporters below suppressed the urgency in their hearts and waited for Qin Baoshan to speak.

After Qin Baoshan finished speaking, it was replaced by Cong Ju. Cong Ju introduced the development of Mingzhou Group in civilian ships, especially natural gas ships, etc. With this explanation, an hour passed.

Just when the tempers of these reporters were about to be worn down, Qin Tao finally came on stage.

“Mr. Qin, what’s going on with that aircraft carrier?”

“That’s right, were you the ones deceiving the whole world before?”

 Some reporters started to make noise.

Qin Tao looked down: "I only have fifteen minutes. If you ask questions in a mess, your time will be wasted in the end. If you keep quiet, I can introduce the situation of this warship."

 It’s quiet down below.

 No one can make an appointment with Mr. Qin for an interview. Time is precious now and they cannot waste it.

“Okay, let me introduce it to you first. You can see that I am holding a special steel sample in my hand. It is called spherical flat steel.”

Spherical flat steel? Experts know this, but laymen don’t.

They looked over and saw the uniquely shaped material. Judging from its cross-section, the head was spherical, the abdomen was flat, and the unique hole design was used. They didn't know what it was for.

"Ball flat steel is a very special material, mainly used for the maintenance of supporting parts such as keels." Qin Tao continued to introduce: "In the past, no domestic company could manufacture this kind of material, and all had to be imported. However, , when the Dongfang Sea Fortress was burned down by some people using despicable methods, we were very angry, and we were also very self-reliant. We smelted this special material to use it for internal repairs of this warship."

Of course it was not a fraud at the time. Otherwise, the credibility of the Mingzhou Group would be completely lost, and the responsibility must be shifted to the other party.

 We are righteous, and every action we take is forced!

"At that time, we were holding our breath. The more others did not let us do something, the more we must do it. We must smash the conspiracy of those with ulterior motives!" Qin Tao said: "It was also because of that incident that the creation of Green Company abandoned the warship, so we were forced to complete the modification of the ship so as to minimize losses."

The reporter below suddenly realized that there was such an inside story!

"In our old words, where there is oppression, there is resistance. Of course, if you want it to be used as an aircraft carrier, there must be many projects to be transformed. Now, we are just making it an aircraft carrier platform. , and, in the last operation, it showed great power, and we are confident that we can continue to transform and improve it."

Qin Tao has roughly explained the ins and outs of this warship. At this time, the reporters on the scene also reacted. There are actually these inside stories. Orientals will never give in. The more they are suppressed, the stronger they become!

“Excuse me, what’s going on with your carrier-based aircraft?” A reporter below finally couldn’t help it, broke the requirement not to ask questions, and started shouting.

This is what happened to the aircraft carrier. The Mingzhou Group was very angry because it was deliberately set on fire, so it transformed the aircraft carrier itself into a real combat machine.

 But what about carrier-based aircraft?

 What is the origin of that aircraft that looks very similar to the Su-33?

"In terms of carrier-based aircraft, our Mingzhou Group supports the J-31A project. I think everyone already knows it. However, this kind of aircraft is still under development. Therefore, an aircraft is temporarily needed for emergency response, so , we have developed an emergency replacement J-15 fighter jet. The related projects are the result of the hard work of our domestic 601 Research Institute and 112 Factory. I don’t know much about it. If you want to hear about the J-31A, I can introduce you."

This time, it was not just the emergence of the aircraft carrier that shocked everyone, but also the matter of carrier-based aircraft!

What is the origin of the J-15 fighter jet?

 North.

  112 plants.

Yemelyanov's face was extremely ugly. Why was he so stupid to believe Mr. Qin's words?

 Qin was always a good friend of Da Mao, and had a close relationship with many people in Da Mao. When they were talking about it, Yemelyanov's IQ was not online, and he almost completely believed what Mr. Qin said.

 Helping to provide those engines, what was the result?

 The result is that those J-15 fighters are really going to be used on aircraft carriers!

 The people from the East are in the limelight, but what about our own side? We originally planned to export the complete engine directly. Only in this way can we make more money. If we only export a few engines, how much money can we make?

 Emelyanov couldn't bear it anymore and went directly to Li Ming.

“Li, you have gone too far and copied our Su-33!”

Li Ming raised his head with confusion on his face: "What? Are you still struggling with this matter? Didn't you make it clear last time? Our J-15 fighter planes have absolutely nothing to do with your Sukhoi series fighters. , is a brand new fighter aircraft developed by ourselves. Why don’t you still understand?”

“Brand new? It’s obviously exactly the same as our Su-33!”

"You can't say that the same appearance means plagiarism." Li Ming said innocently: "Mr. Yemelyanov, we have a saying in the East that we reach the same destination through different paths! If the appearance is the same, it only shows that the designers are heroes. Same! The F-15 and the MiG-25 are very similar. Can you say that the F-15 is a copy of the MiG-25? Your Tu-16 bomber is also very similar to the American F-111 bomber. Are you copying it? Where’s the American one?”

"How can it be!"

"Yes, you can tell it. You can't say it's plagiarism based on the same appearance. I can assure you that the J-15 fighter is a newly developed fighter aircraft by us. It is the same as our Su-27 project, which is also the J-10. A fighter plane has nothing to do with it." Li Ming patted his chest: "Please also stay sensible and don't be fooled by appearances. If this reason leads to tension in our relationship or even the suspension of the contract, then It’s such a pity, after all, we are the largest user of Sukhoi, and we plan to assemble two hundred fighters.”

Emelyanov was actually speechless at this moment.

Of course he knew that what the other party said had nothing to do with it and was just nonsense. The appearance of the Su-27 was unique in the world, but the other party's meaning was also very clear.

 You act as if nothing has happened, then we can continue to cooperate. If you keep protesting here, then the cooperation will fail!

Plant 112 is already able to produce Su-27 airframes, but now only engines and avionics need to be imported.

However, after coming to Dongfang, Yemelyanov has already seen the strength of Dongfang. In terms of avionics, Dongfang is far better than them. Dongfang currently has a modern cockpit layout with one level and three levels. The advanced airborne radar with flat-plate slot radar antenna is just a little short of the engine.

 However, after the introduction of R-79, the engine gap will also be made up. In other words, if the two are separated now, Dongfang can completely leave them behind and go it alone!

By then, they won’t even be able to make money on engines and avionics accessories!

 In the field of military industry, there is no such thing as patent right. If you can copy it, that’s your skill.

Emelyanov felt as sick as if he had eaten shit. He wanted to get angry, but he still held back.

"We at Dongfang maintain close cooperation with you, especially in the field of engines. Many of our domestic fighter aircraft are using this engine, so we will place a new order next," Li Ming said. : "We will continue to purchase the moisture-proof and salt-proof version of the AL-31F3 engine. It is estimated that we will need fifty units or even more. This is a big business."

 Emelyanov is even more disgusting, the other party actually continues to produce! Should I agree to order an engine from them so shamelessly?

 There is no other choice. If you give up, then the opponent will turn around and use the turbofan 15, and they will not even be able to buy the third uncle!

Seeing Yemelyanov leaving, Li Ming showed a smile on his face. This set of rhetoric was taught to him by Mr. Qin. The effect was so good that even if the old man was defeated, he had to continue to be tough. The scalp persists.

  Interesting.

That 1502 has flown back and continues flight testing! In the future, this kind of carrier-based aircraft will be produced in large quantities!

In Mingzhou, Qin Tao was a little tired after finishing the press conference. These reporters are all smart people. The questions they asked were tricky and weird. It seems that he is too kind. Next time, let others give the report. Go on stage by yourself for four to five hours. Well, do you want to give them something to drink first and let them go to the toilet? You can't blame yourself if you miss your speech when you come back.

“There was news from Mr. Qin’s 601 Office, saying that Lao Maozi protested, but in the end he had no choice but to leave.” Xu Zhengyang told Qin Tao the scene at that time with a smile.

Qin Tao nodded: "Lao Maozi is very hurt inside. He no longer believes that there is true love in the world."

Xu Zhengyang couldn't hold it in any longer and smiled brightly.

“Of course, this incident will also leave a shadow deep in Lao Maozi’s heart, and he will be more cautious when he cooperates with us in the future.”

“Do we still need to cooperate with Lao Maozi?” Xu Zhengyang asked curiously.

Yes, who let 601 fail? After so many years, it still couldn’t fully understand it. In the end, the country had to spend huge sums of money to purchase a batch of Su-35. However, Qin Tao didn’t finish his sentence, but something was in his mind. Another thought came to mind.

 There are still 611 schools!

The J-10 of Institute 611 is making good progress. After completing the test flight, it is time to finalize and equip the troops. What next?

Mr. Song gave the task of developing the two-seat J-10 to his most proud subordinates, and then led his team to start working on the J-20.

If the J-20 can appear as soon as possible, will the Su-35 be still needed?

You should know that although the J-20 is a fourth-generation stealth aircraft, its ex-factory price is cheaper than the carrier-based J-15! Once the J-20 is mass-produced and put into service, the orders for the Su-27 series fighters will definitely shrink significantly.

 Forget it, don’t worry about it. I am a shipbuilder, not an airplane maker. Only with competition can I make progress.

"Visitors from the football country will arrive in three days." Xu Zhengyang told Qin Tao the next news: "But they made a request and wanted to see the aircraft carrier."

“Okay.” Qin Tao actually agreed immediately.

Can? Wouldn't this be a leak?

 Xu Zhengyang is a bit confused. If you agree, how can I communicate with the navy?

"The Navy hasn't paid for that aircraft carrier yet. All the oil money for this trip to sea was paid by our group. What can the Navy say?" Qin Tao said confidently: "Of course, considering the mood of the Navy, let the aircraft carrier We will stay at the Navy's port for a few more days. When the time comes, we will take the officers of the football country to the Navy's port to see. We will only look at the deck and other places. The Navy can refuse."

PS: When I wrote about Latin America earlier, someone raised an opinion: the military expenditures of football countries in the 1990s were not low! So the Heroes of East China checked and found out that in 1996, for example, military spending was 14 billion US dollars, a real rich man! However, it is inconsistent with the facts: their army uses junk, their air force still uses F-5E, and it has not been upgraded for decades, and the navy also picks up junk, and I have never seen the navy spend money. What kind of advanced aircraft carrier should I buy? Buying second-hand rags all over the world, I searched for information repeatedly and came to a jaw-dropping conclusion: Their military expenditures are mainly used to provide for the military’s retirement, and 80% of the military expenditures are used to provide benefits to the military. No more than 20% is used in military equipment!

　　

 (End of this chapter)