Chapter 542 The tugboat fee of 500 million

If there is a glimmer of hope, Balwind is still willing to work hard, but the current situation is already very clear, they need to save themselves first, if the cable is not cut, and a storm comes, their tugboat may be lost. aircraft carriers collided.

  The aircraft carrier is fine, but their tugboat is about to be smashed to pieces.

  No way, now I can only consider self-help. As for the Chaori King, let’s ask for blessings.

   Crunch, snap!

   Just before they cut the cable, the cable broke by itself.

  Barwind was overjoyed: "Hurry up, drive to full speed, go to the port to avoid the wind!"

  The Chaoriwang, with a displacement of more than 40,000 tons, was struggling in the storm.

If it has power, an aircraft carrier of this level will not have too many problems. It can completely adjust its direction, advance in the direction of the storm, and will soon be able to pass through the storm zone. In fact, even the Navy's more than 1,000-ton No frigate is afraid of such waves.

  However, they have no motivation now!

  They can only float with the wind and waves, there is no other way.

Sometimes the deck turned to the left, with a deflection of more than 30 degrees, and sometimes to the right, with a deflection of more than 35 degrees. There is no other way but to move.

   Of course there are, such as cursing.

   "Damn, why didn't I get a warning in advance!"

   "If we had been warned, we could have avoided this storm!"

  The only source of information they receive is their home country! And the meteorological department of their Asan Navy Fleet is controlled by Chetri.

Chetri has already been defeated by Sunil, and Sunil is in charge of finishing the finishing work of the Super Sun King. At this time, even Chetri's meteorological department can find a storm in the Pacific Ocean that has nothing to do with them , will deliberately pretend to be confused.

   After all, if something goes wrong midway, Sunil will be in trouble. As for being accused of unfavorable weather forecasts? Our focus is on the Indian Ocean. Who knows what's going on in the Pacific Ocean? Besides, we don't know where the Chaoriwang ship has gone. For your actions, you didn't take the initiative to ask for weather data, and you still blamed us? Besides, the countries in the east should have weather forecasts, so you should pay more attention to them?

  All kinds of bureaucracy, intrigue, and dereliction of duty have brought the Chaoriwang to a crisis at this time.

   "Where is the tugboat? Why did the tugboat disappear?"

  All they had left was to yell. Of course, yelling in danger can also relieve tension.

   At this moment, the bow of the ship suddenly lifted high, and everyone screamed again.

   After screaming, they were surprised to find that the hull didn't seem to be shaking from side to side anymore?

what happened?

   Gulmad looked outside tremblingly, at this moment a lightning struck, and he saw the flat land outside.

"We're stranded!" Gulmad made a judgment. At this time, he was just rejoicing. Fortunately, it was stranded. Although the waves were still beating the hull, the hull was no longer shaking violently. They were at least temporarily safe. up.

   As for what to do next, let’s wait until the storm passes.

   The high-level meeting of the Asan Navy was urgently held three hours later.

  In the conference room, Sunil had a gloomy face, and Chetri, who was opposite him, also had a serious face, but that look clearly secretly smiled in his heart.

"This is a major accident. At present, our Chaoriwang has been stranded on an unnamed island in the Ryukyu Islands." The leader who presided over the meeting was extremely angry: "Our navy has spent billions of Chaoriwang, An important pillar of our future navy, and now such an accident has happened, and people all over the world are watching our joke!"

"Yes, leader, this time we must seriously deal with the relevant responsible persons. They are negligent and lawless, and there must be some economic problems. We spent a lot of money for this operation, but such a situation occurred. Result!" Chetri immediately began to add insult to injury.

  Where did the money spent go? Didn't take security measures?

   "Leader, please listen to my explanation, our accident this time is..."

"There is nothing to explain. The Easterners towed the Varyag for such a long voyage without any accidents. We towed an aircraft carrier with a much smaller displacement, but such an accident occurred. This is dereliction of duty. Serious dereliction of duty!" The leader was very angry.

"Orientals use floating docks." Sunil knew that if he didn't argue this time, he would really be doomed: "Currently, only Easterners have floating docks that can carry aircraft carriers in the world, but you have already rejected our offer."

  The leader suddenly became dumb.

  The best tugboat solution, of course, is to use the floating dock and bring the aircraft carrier back together, but how can they be ashamed and ask the Orientals to rent the floating dock?

   Their self-esteem does not allow it!

  Sunil was secretly happy, thanks to the fact that he had reported to the leader at the beginning, but was rejected by the leader in the end, now, the responsibility is the leader's!

   "Leader, now that things have happened, accountability can be put behind. At present, our most important thing is how to rescue the ship and how to avoid similar problems in the future."

  The leader nodded: "Then let's talk about how to deal with it first."

"Currently the best solution is to lease the Shenzhou floating dock." Sunil said: "At present, our Chaoriwang has been stranded, and we don't know the loss. If it leaks during the subsequent towing process, it is very likely will sink midway."

  Actually, even Sunil himself is not satisfied with this plan, but he also knows that there is no way to do it. Who made it so that only Orientals in the world have it? Moreover, the Easterners are the closest to there and can arrive in the shortest time. The longer the Chaoriwang is stranded, the more embarrassing they will be.

  The leader finally nodded this time.

   "Okay, then contact them and ask them to help with the consignment. There can be no more accidents this time, and absolute safety must be guaranteed!"

  Pride and self-esteem aside, if the Chaoriwang sank, that would be the most embarrassing thing for them.

   It took several years and billions of dollars in funds, but in the end it was all in vain. I can't afford to lose that person!

   "Sunil, you are personally responsible for this matter." The leader spoke.

   "Yes." Sunil breathed a sigh of relief. As long as he is not held accountable on the spot, then he has a good chance of escaping punishment. As long as the next thing is done well, the leader will no longer hold him accountable.

  The Capital International Defense Exhibition has been successfully concluded, and Qin Tao has also returned to Mingzhou. At present, their most important construction task is the 052C destroyer, and even the modification of the aircraft carrier is ranked second.

   After all, this destroyer will be the main force of the navy in the future! He is an all-rounder who can perform various tasks. This first warship must be built well, so that the Navy feels that even if it is much more expensive than the 052B, it is worth the money.

  Anyway, the national defense lottery business has already been rolled out, and the military’s procurement funds will be abundant. After comparison, the Navy will definitely purchase a large number of 052C, and the low-cost 052B is more suitable for the export market.

(Some readers complained a lot earlier, why not just let the protagonist win the bidding? There are two main considerations, one is the funding issue, after all, the book is only 1996, and the national defense expenditure is not a lot. It happened two thousand years later. Now that the navy has spread so much, and there are aircraft carriers, the funds must be tight. On the other hand, this 052C needs to be equipped in large quantities in China, and the 052B can become an export model. It’s a warship, and the exported ones are one level lower than the ones for self-use. Moreover, Europeans are dumbfounded. The designs of those European air defense ships have to copy our 052B, we are the original.)

  The advanced CNC plate bending machine is working, and the computer design drawing can be input to bend the steel plate into the corresponding shape. The work that used to be very time-consuming has now become easy.

"The use of this bending machine has greatly improved our manufacturing efficiency." Cong Ju was full of praise: "At present, almost all the steel plates of the ships we are building are made with this bending machine. Yes, many of our old masters who used to operate ordinary bending machines can be vacated and transferred to other positions to work."

   "This is the power of science and technology. Our Mingzhou Shipyard has strong scientific and technological strength, the speed of shipbuilding is fast, and the manufacturing cost will be reduced. In this way, we will be in an advantageous position in the competition."

While talking, a steel plate has been bent into the corresponding shape, and then moved away by the suction cup, and another steel plate is stuffed in. Originally, several skilled masters of the bending machine were needed. After repeated bending, the complicated The shape and even the process of bending for several hours, now only takes a few minutes!

  Amidst the crisp sound of the diesel engine, a multi-axle vehicle appeared nearby.

  The thick tires look very spectacular, and the tall cab is even more domineering.

  MAZ-7907!

   This is nothing short of reckless. This vehicle, which was originally used to consign the Great Satan, is currently running short in the Mingzhou Shipyard!

  The gas turbine has been replaced with an MTU396 diesel engine, which is full of power and fuel-efficient. The shelf behind this car is filled with several layers of steel plates, and the visual inspection is at least 300 tons!

  When Qin Tao bought this big guy, he planned this kind of use. Many things in the shipyard are large and inconvenient to transport. Although there are various gantry cranes and ordinary tower cranes, at certain times, it will still be a headache to transfer.

   Now, with this kind of super big truck, there is no problem. Even a welded hull of several hundred tons can be carried away by this big guy.

  For the Second Artillery?

   Now the Second Artillery is not needed! Dongfeng 21 is still the main force, and Dongfeng-31 will be successfully tested in 1999, and this kind of big guy is a waste of carrying Dongfeng-41.

Domestic ballistic missile launch vehicles are also under development. This defense exhibition has already begun to contact the Minsk Automobile Factory. Qin Tao does not need to worry about the follow-up development. Moreover, domestic ballistic missile launch vehicles have always used shaft drive. , Never used this form of electric transmission, so Qin Tao didn't think he was wasting it. No matter how advanced the technology is, it has to be transformed into productivity.

   "Boss Qin, someone came to ask for help." At this moment, Yang Dawei ran over and said to Qin Tao.

"who?"

   "Ah San."

  Qin Tao was stunned for a moment: "How could Ah San come to look for us?"

   "Their ship Chaoriwang ran aground on the beach of the Ryukyu Islands, and they want to ask our Shenzhou floating dock to help."

"What?"

   Now it was Qin Tao's turn to be shocked.

  After he came back, Qin Tao was so busy that he actually ignored the Chaoriwang, which was towed at sea!

  Yang Dawei introduced to Qin Tao as he walked. After hearing the whole story, Qin Tao was even more amazed: "This is the Dragon King of the East China Sea showing his power."

Apart from doing some tricks on the weather forecast, Qin Tao has no other tricks. After all, it is impossible for him to interfere with the meteorological departments of other countries, let alone arrange people with Ah San, so all of this is still Providence.

"Our group has the floating dock of the Shenzhou, and we have also successfully transported the Dongfang Haicheng, so Ah San can only come to us." Yang Dawei said: "The Chaoriwang ran aground again. The injury is serious, and it may sink in the water. If we don't help, maybe their boat will be useless."

  This is Yang Dawei's idea. Mingzhou Group has plenty of money and doesn't care about these three melons. If they can give up cooperation and let Ah San scrap the aircraft carrier, it might not be a good idea.

   "Of course not. We are a nation of etiquette, and we always like to help others. Of course we have to do this favor."

  Yang Dawei was a little surprised.

Qin Tao looked at Yang Dawei with a smile: "After this run aground, the Chaoriwang has been damaged, especially the deck steel, which suffered a huge impact, so when it arrived, it was found that the carrier-based aircraft could not take off and land. Don't blame us."

  Yang Dawei suddenly understood.

If Ah San completely abandons this aircraft carrier, then they will wholeheartedly build a domestically-made aircraft carrier, and the resources will be more concentrated. Therefore, this aircraft carrier must fall into Ah San's hands and let them continue to invest in improvements, which will cost a lot of money again. A lot of money, after the completion of the construction, it was found that it could not be used.

   This greatly delayed the time for Ah San to get the aircraft carrier. Moreover, there is no one else to blame, the deck collapsed? Obviously it was the internal injury caused by the stranded storm last time!

   President Qin's plan is better.

  Shipyard meeting room.

   "Boss Qin, I have accepted the commission of Ah San Navy and would like to ask for your help." Choudary stood up and said respectfully to Qin Tao.

  When he was at the International Defense Exhibition, he still pretended to be a reporter. Now, he is still holding the pipa and half covering his face, not daring to openly reveal that he is a member of the Asan Navy.

  Is it because you feel ashamed?

  Qin Tao felt very funny in his heart.

   "Welcome, our Mingzhou Group is open and willing to cooperate with anyone. What are your needs?"

"Our Chaoriwang aircraft carrier ran aground on the beach of an unnamed island in the Ryukyu Islands. I hope you can dispatch rescue forces to help us rescue this aircraft carrier, and then use your Shenzhou floating dock to take this ship Carrier back to our shipyard."

   "Well." Qin Tao looked at the scene outside the window hesitantly: "But, in our floating dock, ships are being built!"

   This is not wrong.

Last year, the Shenzhou Floating Dock undertook the refitting of the No. 138 destroyer. At that time, the construction schedule was very tight, so construction was carried out on the floating dock. Until a few months ago, when No. 138 was launched, the Shenzhou Floating Dock was empty. out.

  However, if this kind of large floating dock is idle and has nothing to do, it is a waste after all. Just a month ago, it undertook the maintenance work of a certain freighter.

  Actually, maintenance has come to an end, and the freighter can be re-launched at any time. However, since Ah San has a demand, of course our side will take the opportunity to create difficulties.

   "Mr. Yang, how long is the construction period for that ship?" After Qin Tao finished speaking, he asked Yang Dawei who was beside him.

   "It will take about two years to report to Mr. Qin."

   "Well, it will take another two years for our floating dock to be vacated." Qin Tao said: "After two years, our work is over, and we will rescue you as soon as possible."

  Two years? Is the Super Riwang ship still available? Must it become scrap iron?

   "Boss Qin, can you dispatch soon?" Choudary said.

"Recently? I don't have time recently, why don't you go to rescue agencies in other countries? Surely there are various rescue agencies that will come up with ways to help you." Qin Tao said: "We really can't help. "

   There is absolutely no need to worry about this, but if Ah San can find an organization to help, he will never come to the East for help. Now they have no other choice but to come to Mingzhou Group.

   "Boss Qin, can you put down the cargo ship under construction first, help us, and build it after you come back?" Choudary asked cautiously.

  This is indeed a bit difficult.

   "Well, it's not impossible. The problem is that in this way, we will face many problems. The construction period will be delayed, the shipowner will claim compensation, and the construction project will be interrupted and restarted. It will cost a lot of money."

   "We can pay for it!" said Chaudhary.

  As long as it can be dispatched, everything else is easy to talk about.

   "Mr. Yang, please ask the relevant departments to calculate how much loss will be caused if we stop working now to help with consignment."

   "Yes." Yang Dawei took the order and left. In fact, he just drank two cups of tea in the office next to him, and then came over with the documents.

   "Report to Mr. Qin, we have just calculated that there will be a preliminary estimate of 400 million US dollars in losses."

What?

   Choudary's eyes widened.

  He didn't expect so many!

   "A loss of 400 million U.S. dollars, we will cost 80 million for one dispatch, and we will make another 20 million in profit. How about it, 500 million U.S. dollars, as long as you pay the money first, we will act immediately."

  500 million!

  Chowdari’s words were almost pleading: "Boss Qin, can you make it cheaper! This fee is a bit high."

   "We have no choice. You know that most of the money is lost to the shipowner, and we earn hard money. If you think it's expensive, you can think about others!"

Qin Tao's face was full of embarrassment: "Please go back and discuss it carefully. You can also find other rescue companies. If there is a cheaper one, then find someone else. Our price is indeed a bit high, but we It's also very difficult."

  The back of Choudary leaving is extremely lonely.

"Boss Qin, can Ah San accept this price?" Yang Dawei was a little worried. Boss Qin's ability to blackmail is getting better and better. All are profits.

"How do you look at it? If you simply look at the rescue fee, it is indeed sky-high. However, if you look at the value of the aircraft carrier, it is still acceptable. If we don't make a move, then their Chaoriwang will have to be scrapped." , This is not just a matter of the previous investments being in vain, but also related to Ah San's future naval strategy, their aircraft carrier has entered the phase-out period, and they urgently need to obtain a new aircraft carrier."

  The Asan Navy didn’t know how much they expected this aircraft carrier to satisfy their vanity, so they had to grit their teeth and agree with the price. After all, their own aircraft carrier didn’t know how long it would take to build it.

   "Of course, it depends on whether the heavens are strong enough. Our weather forecast can help."

  The news spread back to Ah San's capital, and immediately, a large group of people were stunned.

  They thought that the Mingzhou Group would cheat, but they didn't expect it to be so successful, up to 100 million, that would be a sky-high price, and they asked for 500 million!

"This money must not be given, it's simply an act of treason!" Chetri was very excited, as if he had beaten chicken blood: "At least the money we spent at the beginning was used for refitting, and now? Now it's just dragging If we come back, we will have to spend so much money, we must not allow ourselves to be slaughtered!"

"The main reason is that the Shenzhou floating dock is in use, we are jumping in the queue, and we have to pay liquidated damages for our use." Sunil said: "The separate tugboat fee is still within our expectations. "

   "Then wait two years before dragging it back!"

   "That's right, with this money, we can start building our own aircraft carrier, Sunil, what happened to the design drawing of that aircraft carrier? Haven't you already paid for it? Where is the design drawing?"

   This project was also handled by Sunil alone, but a huge mistake occurred in the end. Neva Design Bureau was entrusted to purchase the blueprints, but Neva Design Bureau directly brought back the blueprints!

  Who is Party A? Why is the Neva Design Bureau so disobedient? Is there any corruption problem in the middle?

  How Sunil accused Chetri, now Chetri can pay back.

   There was a lot of bickering in the conference room.

   "Everyone, I just received a message that Tropical Storm No. 4 in the Pacific Ocean is moving westward and may reach the Ryukyu Islands within the next week!"

What?

  Everyone's expression changed.

  This is a big problem. Does anyone know if there is any damage to the Chaoriwang ship that has run aground? What if it was blown into the sea by a storm again and then sank?

   "We can no longer hesitate, we must act immediately!"

PS: Regarding the issue of the missile launch vehicle, some book friends have made great comments, saying that the current trailer can also run in the mountains. off-road ah. Lao Maozi's missile launch vehicle encountered a ditch that was one or two meters wide, and drove it directly. Trekking across mountains and rivers is omnipotent. Our trailer can only walk on dirt roads in mountainous areas. Our Dongfeng 21 uses Hanyang’s 6*6 tractor in the front, and the three-axle trailer at the back without any power. When it comes to Dongfeng 31, we use an 8*8 tractor in the front, and the four-axle trailer at the back has hydraulic pressure. A motor that provides power briefly. The specific content is in the "Great Power and Heavy Tank" by the hero of East China. Starting from chapter 1137, it tells the love and hatred of two manufacturers of missile launch vehicles. If you like it, you are welcome to read it.

  

  

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