Chapter 530 Eastern unique equipment

  In the box of the bar, Nicholas and Qin Tao are drinking.

   "The Varyag was successfully transformed by you, which is admirable."

"There is nothing we can do." Qin Tao said helplessly: "We originally only wanted to develop the economy and make the people rich. Who would have thought that there would always be some people who wanted to trouble us. The Varyag It was conspired to set fire to it, and it was already scrapped, but seeing the situation changed, we had to urgently convert it into an aircraft carrier, everything was emergency, and now it has been dragged back to the shipyard for further modification.”

  Nicolas glanced at Qin Tao with a deep meaning in his eyes, wondering if he suspected that what Qin Tao said was false.

Qin Tao continued: "Actually, our navy doesn't look down on that warship at all. In recent years, we have been working hard to develop related technologies for aircraft carriers, including boilers, steam turbines, arresting cables and catapults. When everything is ready After that, we will start building a brand new aircraft carrier. Who would have thought that when things got to this point, we have no other choice but to quickly move the things that were originally prepared for the new aircraft carrier to this scrapped warship for a temporary emergency. , since it has been transformed, it cannot be thrown away, and it will probably be used as a training aircraft carrier for our navy in the future."

   Explained a lot of doubts in this way, Nicholas nodded: "You have started to build your own aircraft carrier, but we can't even complete the transformation of an aircraft carrier."

   Speaking of this, Nicholas sighed a little.

   Once upon a time, the powerful Red Empire Navy has declined to the present level? The shipbuilding industry is also in decline.

"These things will pass. If you want to reform, you have to go through labor pains." Qin Tao comforted: "We have also been poor for many years, and we have come to the present slowly. In the future, your life will definitely get better and better. You will also re-equip the carrier."

  Nicolas nodded: "Yes, we have to go through such a stage."

   "Nicolas, you have been here for many years, why didn't you continue to move up?"

  In the past few years, there were rumors that Nikolai was going to be promoted, some said that he would go to the Northern Fleet as a leader, and some said that he would go to Moscow, but Nikolai stayed here all the time.

   "There is no way." Nicholas said.

   "I've heard that some people may make a fortune. You might as well get closer to these people. When these people gain power in the future, you will also get the position you want." Qin Tao began to introduce.

  Nicolas and him are good friends, of course he also wants to help Nikolai.

  If Nicholas can continue to rise to the top, then Qin Tao will also have a bigger backer.

  Nicolas was a little curious when he heard Qin Tao's words: "Can this person make a fortune in the future?"

   "Well, you can try it. If you lack funds for activities, I can help."

  Nicolas shook his head: "No, I can do it myself, Qin, I can't always ask for your money, our fleet has nothing to sell right now."

   "We are friends, you are welcome." Qin Tao is very generous.

  Nicolas is grateful.

   "Our oil pipeline in the Far East has already started construction. If there is a problem, we may still need your help."

  Nicolas patted his chest: "No problem!"

  The matter of the Far East was finalized in this way, and when he returned to the hotel, Xu Zhengyang asked Qin Tao: "Mr. Qin, where shall we go next?"

According to the prior arrangement, Qin Tao should go to Ermao again, and some companies that fooled Ermao participated in the defense exhibition. However, Qin Tao looked at the photo of the child in his hand and said lightly: "The Chaoriwang aircraft carrier exploded. If the boiler is broken, Ah San may eventually trace it to the refractory bricks, and I may be in danger, so let's go back."

  President Qin, are you afraid of danger? It's obvious that I'm homesick, and I don't want to continue wandering outside! Xu Zhengyang smiled helplessly. In the past, President Qin was fine if he didn't go home for half a year, but now it's less than a month.

  However, there are already quite a few exhibitors who are fooling around. After returning, the defense exhibition site will also have to be busy for a while, so it is also necessary to go back. Ermao's side, send a notice directly, come if you want.

  Qin Tao returned to the motherland with a high-ranking reason. After arriving in the capital, he first went to the Yellow Tower to report on his work, and everyone inside was beaming.

   "Boss Qin, you are too powerful. Seven boilers of the Chaoriwang aircraft carrier actually exploded, and the power system was completely paralyzed." Some leaders joked to Qin Tao.

"Leader Zhao, don't talk nonsense. They have nothing to do with our aircraft carrier frying boilers. Everyone else stays far away. Putting aside the relationship, it's better for you to put this **** pot on the head of our Mingzhou Group. "

The leader pointed at Qin Tao: "You boy, you are amazing! However, it's not what we said. Ah San's newspaper has already begun to advocate that the fried boilers are made of substandard imported from us. refractory bricks."

Qin Tao was taken aback for a moment: "Their reaction is so fast? It's too much, they dare to pour dirty water on us! I have to go to Zhang Zhong later and ask him to introduce. Our aircraft carrier boiler is very stable and has never been blown up. , want to give us a **** basin, no way!"

   In this world, there is no impenetrable wall!

However, this is just some reporters catching wind and shadows. It is estimated that they bought some workers from the Red Star Shipyard, learned that the refractory bricks were imported from the East, and then started spreading rumors. If they really have this confidence, they are not private newspapers. It was an official protest.

  Anyway, the contract was not signed at the beginning, and the officials could not find the Mingzhou Group.

   "Good job." Wu Shengli spoke from the side: "In this way, Ah San's plan to acquire a second aircraft carrier will have to be postponed for several years."

   "At least five years later." Qin Tao is sure.

   This sentence aroused everyone's interest: "Will it take so long to replace the boiler?"

   "When they repaired the boiler, completed the outfitting, and continued the sea trial, they would find that the steel on the deck was unqualified, and the deck collapsed after dozens of ski-jump takeoffs."

   Everyone opened their eyes wide, looking at Qin Tao, you are too good, right? Are you still moving your hands and feet here?

  If the ski jump deck is broken, it will take a long time to repair it, because the Red Star Shipyard does not have a dock, and it has to be built on the beach, welding a little bit.

"By that time, Ah San has already purchased the MiG-29K carrier-based aircraft, so this aircraft carrier will definitely have to spend money to repair it. Before and after, more than 5 billion will be invested, which is more expensive than a new aircraft carrier. "

   "Yes, it must be more expensive than a new one, and Ah San is already miserable. Next, Ah San will definitely start building an aircraft carrier by himself." Qin Tao said.

"They built it themselves?" The big guy was surprised again, and some people thought of something: "In the information we got, there is indeed such an inference. Ah San is trying to build an aircraft carrier by himself, but they don't have the ability, let alone build one." No, no ability to design.”

   The Delhi-class destroyer that Ah San is building was designed by Lao Maozi. Although the stealth frigate is said to be designed by them, it is actually a design plan stolen from the East. The aircraft carrier is not something they can design by themselves.

"Therefore, our international defense exhibition must be held with great fanfare. I have fooled into the Neva Design Bureau, and they will also produce professional aircraft carrier design drawings, even models. Our Mingzhou Group will also use the aircraft carrier For the focus of the exhibition."

  The last time I went to Malaysia to participate in the defense exhibition, in order to avoid being suspected, the Mingzhou Group was not allowed to display the model of the aircraft carrier.

   "Attract Ah San to see?" Everyone understood Qin Tao's meaning, but they still didn't understand. Even if they attracted Ah San, what's the use?

  Strengthen the momentum of the defense exhibition? Or can he continue to dig holes for Ah San?

"That's right, since we are going to hold an international defense exhibition, of course we must attract enough people." Qin Tao said: "If customers like it and want to buy our design drawings, then we may still make a fortune Woolen cloth."

   It seems difficult to get Ah San to buy Dongfang's design drawings, but isn't the frigate Ah San is manufacturing now the same as Dongfang's design drawings? It seems impossible to others, but here in Mingzhou Group, everything is possible.

   After reporting with the leaders, Qin Tao went to see the construction of the defense exhibition.

In order to free up enough space and to demonstrate the performance of some weapons, the location was chosen on the west side of the capital, at the foot of Yanshan Mountain. It was impossible to grow crops here, and it would not delay farmers' farming. There is a hillside next to it. Some ground equipment If you need to perform, you can also drive to the hillside, and even set up some targets for live ammunition shooting performances.

  It is very difficult to build infrastructure for such a large venue. Fortunately, Mingzhou Group provided an advanced steel structure design plan, and the related indoor exhibition hall was quickly built like building blocks, and the interior is currently being renovated.

When Qin Tao walked in, he was very satisfied looking at the lights being hung up: "It's neither hot nor cold during this time period, so we saved the cost of air conditioning, but the firefighting work needs to be done well. Enough import and export channels should also be reserved.”

  If there is a fire, crowding and stampede, it will be troublesome.

   "Well, we have already made arrangements." The person in charge said, "We will bring our mature experience from the aircraft carrier park to ensure that there will be no problems."

Now that this matter has been handed over to Qin Tao, the superior will of course be the shopkeeper. The construction of the venue and the subsequent operation are all contracted by Mingzhou Group. The person in charge called over, and brought a lot of people along the way. They have experience in hosting aircraft carrier parks, and they can operate here well.

   Now it seems that it is still possible.

  Qin Tao nodded: "Next, various exhibitors will come to approach and quote different positions at different prices, so that they can choose the one that suits them."

  Qin Tao just provided some instructions, he didn't want to do everything himself, he would be exhausted like that, now, Qin Tao has arranged everything and went home.

  Xiaoling has already gone to the plateau, and only Zhao Xiu'e and the nanny Xiaohong are taking care of the ocean. It will be different if there are children in the family. After entering, you can smell the fragrance of milk.

   "Can go already?" Qin Tao looked at Qin Haiyang running on the ground, a little surprised.

It is not easy to see the children after they are gone. If they live in a building, it is really dangerous to climb up the windows and so on. Now that they can live in a bungalow like the old man’s, it will be much safer, and there is no need to worry about the children bouncing around and making noise. Downstairs, creating neighborhood conflicts.

  After seeing Qin Tao, Qin Haiyang was stunned for a moment, and then ran over. He was just a little excited, and fell to the ground after running a few steps.

  Xu Zhengyang, who was following Qin Tao, wanted to go over and pick up the child quickly, but Qin Tao waved his hand: "If he falls down, let him get up by himself."

   Zhao Xiu'e, who was on the sofa over there, wanted to come over, but she sat back after hearing Qin Tao's words.

   Qin Haiyang saw that no one was helping him, got up by himself, and continued to run towards Qin Tao's embrace.

   After being picked up by Qin Tao, Qin Haiyang's hands began to grab Qin Tao's face again.

   "Okay, you are so powerful, you treat me as a toy, don't you, let go, be careful that I will hit you!"

Snapped! Qin Haiyang's hand touched Qin Tao's face.

   "Dare to hit your father, you are amazing!" Qin Tao was speechless: "Now that you are still young, I don't care about you. When you grow up, let's see how I teach you."

  Qin Tao was enjoying family happiness at home, while Ah San was caught in a dispute because of the boiler explosion.

   "We can't invest any more money in that aircraft carrier. It's a bottomless pit. I said a long time ago that this project should be abandoned before Da Mao adds money for the first time!" Sunil started the old-fashioned talk again.

   Compromise again and again, additional funds again and again, what about this time? Da Mao put forward a new request. If he wanted to renovate the boiler, he would have to spend another 300 million US dollars!

  Compared to the 500 million and one billion dollars before, this time 300 million is quite conscientious, and Da Mao is probably embarrassed, but this is 300 million U.S. dollars! Adding the 300 million, the entire project has already spent 3.2 billion US dollars!

   Chetri, who came back from Da Mao, didn't say a word. Before, he could object a few words, but now, he felt that the objection was feeble, and he simply didn't say anything.

Sunil was the only one left nagging there. After all, the facts were right in front of them. They were cheated again and again. Did they have to spend money this time? Even Chetri didn't insist on it. Let's figure it out.

  Hearing Sunil's words, the leader present asked: "Then what should we do now?"

   "Abandon this carrier, we can't spend any more money!"

   "Isn't that cheap, old man?"

"Of course not. We want to tow this aircraft carrier back. It is already our property. We can tow it back and use it as an aircraft platform on the sea. The aircraft carrier in the east went out to show off before it was remodeled." , ours can too!"

  Although this is what I said, it is actually different. Although the Dongfang ship is also unfinished, its power system is intact and can reach 30 knots. What about their ship?

   Among other things, at least the power system is lying down, and there is no power at all. Once encountering a strong wind and waves at sea, there will be a danger of capsizing at any time. Is it okay to drag it back directly?

"We can't let Da Mao ask for the price again and again. Anyway, this aircraft carrier has already been launched, so we can just tow it back." Another person said: "After towed back, we will assemble it in our own shipyard complete."

  As soon as this sentence came out, many people's eyes lit up.

   This is a solution to the problem!

  If it goes on like this, it will be endless, maybe there will be other problems, they simply drag it back and correct it by themselves.

  If the aircraft carrier is abandoned directly, the billions spent before will be wasted, and if Da Mao changes it, there may not be any moths, so just drag it back and change it yourself!

"But, according to the original agreement..." Chetri just opened his mouth, but was interrupted by Sunil: "Idiot, now Da Mao's side is breaking the contract, we can't let Da Mao succeed! Hmph, this arms sale, still I don't know if some people have taken advantage of it, so they talk to Da Mao again and again!"

   Chhtri immediately shut up.

  However, the topic has already entered here, so it will not stop.

   "The Chaoriwang aircraft carrier is a failed project, and someone must be responsible for it!" Sunil said: "We must investigate this to see if there is any corruption in it."

  This project has become the laughingstock of the whole world, and someone has to come out to take charge. Looking at the people present, Chetri is definitely the most suitable.

Chetri felt the sweat on his back come out all of a sudden, and he said quickly: "I have been in charge of the construction of frigates in China. I don't know about this matter. I will investigate seriously. Kidambi is very happy. There may be a problem!"

   At the critical moment, Chetri threw out his most loyal subordinates, and it was most appropriate for Kidham to top the tank.

   "Okay, start an investigation on Kidambi immediately, Chetri, you will only be in charge of this frigate project in the future, and don't care about anything else."

  Chetri is also in charge of the frigate project, which saved his life. As for Kidambi, he can only ask for blessings.

   Save yourself first!

   This matter is over, but there are still many things to come.

   "If we want to tow the Chaoriwang back, the first question is what to use to tow it." Someone said.

   "What's the problem with this?" Sunil said, "Just find a tugboat and tow it back."

   In his eyes, this should be very simple.

   "The recent weather is not good." This person has a headache: "The meteorological department reports that the storm will not stop in the past two months."

  If the warship has its own power, then of course there is no problem. If it has no power, it is too dangerous to rely on a tugboat!

   "What's so difficult about this? The Varyag of the Orientals back then still had no power, didn't it come across more than half of the earth? If they can do it, so can we!"

  The big leader spoke, and his eyes were always looking at Dongfang. He had to do what Dongfang could do.

   I just didn't expect that these words failed, and everyone lowered their heads, not echoing him as usual.

  He became curious: "Why, you don't talk anymore? Chetri, tell me!"

  Chetri trembled, how did he catch up with this kind of thing? But he had no other choice, he could only speak hesitantly: "The Orientals used a floating dock and brought the boat back directly."

   "Floating dock? This is indeed safer than a tugboat. They can do this, so can we. We will send a floating dock to bring this aircraft carrier back." The big leader made a decision immediately.

  The people below remained silent.

   "Why, can't we do it? Chetri, tell me."

   It's me again!

   Chetri had no choice but to continue reporting the bad news: "Currently, the only thing in the world that can meet this transportation requirement is the Shenzhou floating dock of the Oriental Mingzhou Group. Unless we lease their floating dock, otherwise..."

  The big leader immediately understood and was furious: "How can it be possible? We must not rent their floating dock. This is an insult to us! Chetri, what do you mean?"

   You asked me, do you think I'm willing to say it? Chetri bowed his head and continued without saying a word.

   "Sunil, the tugboat is entrusted to you, do you have any other questions?" The big leader continued to speak.

Own? There was nothing he could do, Sunil was taken aback, but he had no other choice, he could only nod in agreement, the plan was proposed by him, and of course he had to operate it.

   "There is also the engine. The boiler on it has exploded. If we drag it back and repair it ourselves, we need to find a suitable boiler."

  This is also a big problem.

   "Can we purchase from the West?" The big leader asked.

  Da Mao couldn’t believe it, it was too bad, seven of the eight boilers exploded, and they kept saying that it was an operational problem. In short, Da Mao’s boilers cannot be bought.

   You can’t hang yourself on the tree of Da Mao, you have to find other sellers.

   "Chetri, tell me, can it be purchased from the West?"

  Why is it me again? Chetri, who was named, was very helpless.

   "Britain has long implemented gas turbines on its surface ships. France's aircraft carriers have begun to use nuclear power. Germany has no large aircraft carriers. Both Spain and Italy have small aircraft carriers of 10,000 tons. We..."

   "What about the United States? Is there one in the United States?"

   "The United States is also all nuclear-powered, unless we wait until the Kitty Hawk-class aircraft carrier is decommissioned and buy their second-hand boilers..."

Because of nervousness, Chetri forgot one thing: the amphibious assault ships of the US Marine Corps still use boilers, but only last year, the first six of the Wasp-class amphibious assault ships still used boilers , and the LM2500 gas turbine will be replaced later.

  Of course, they want to order, and it is estimated that they will not be able to order. After the boiler factory produced the last one, it closed the production line, and it would cost a lot of money to restart.

   "Damn it, don't the whole world sell boilers for tens of thousands of tons of warships?"

  Yes, there is in the East, their aircraft carrier has reached 30 knots, and the power system is very reliable, but Chetri dare not say.

  (end of this chapter)