The capital of the East, Huanglou.

“I didn’t expect that we had been talking for so long but we still couldn’t conclude the project. Mr. Qin went there once and actually got it done.”

“Yes, Mr. Qin is so imaginative that he actually encouraged those Siamese people to use explosives to blow up a canal. This is not an ordinary idea.”

“Yes, when it comes to infrastructure construction, Mingzhou Group is really top-notch, but I’m surprised why such good construction power is not used in the construction of our capital.”

 Every word from everyone made Wu Shengli feel happy in his heart. This son-in-law had made him look good, and he had easily accomplished things that so many people had failed to accomplish.

 Awesome, really awesome.

 “What are you talking about? It’s so lively?” At this moment, a voice came from outside.

“Mr. Qin, of course I am talking about you. You are finally back.” Everyone saw Qin Tao and greeted him enthusiastically.

"Yes, I'm back." Qin Tao said: "The project in Siam is on the right track. I can't stay there all the time. When I go out and see a very beautiful person, I don't know the gender. , after a long time, you will doubt your life."

Everyone smiled, the place Mr. Qin went to was really like this. However, this is definitely not the reason why Mr. Qin came back.

“How long will the Siam project take?” Wu Shengli asked.

"As long as there are enough explosives, it will take about a month or two to blast a passage. But after the blast, it will be cleaned up. The amount of work is huge, and shortcuts cannot be taken. I think it would be good to complete it within a year. "

“When they made the argument, it would take ten years to open the canal, but you did it in one year. It’s really amazing.”

“No, this is the great infrastructure construction in the East. After this incident, more people will pay attention to us and know that the title of infrastructure madman will spread around the world.” Qin Tao said.

"Infrastructure maniac? This title is interesting, but we can build railways and oil pipelines on the plateau, and dig canals on the plains. We deserve the title of this infrastructure maniac." Wu Shengli said.

"Now that this project has been launched, there should be no suspense. However, we will definitely encounter a lot of resistance in the future. We also need to be mentally prepared. However, although there are difficulties, the future is still bright. In the future, we, domestically and in the Middle East, will Material transportation with the West will be more convenient."

The Arctic route cannot be used in winter, and we have to take regular routes. Material transportation in the Middle East can only take regular routes. Now that the canal is open, the shipping mileage will be greatly shortened, the transportation cost will be reduced, and the products from the East will be more qualified. Value for money.

“Yes, this project is of great importance to us. Similarly, island countries and pickle countries will also benefit from this canal, but some countries may hate you because of it.”

"They have the same skin, the same eyes, and even the same ancestors as us, but they are not of the same mind as us." Qin Tao said: "Let's not think of them as compatriots. I think, Their decline is good for us."

Everyone started thinking about Qin Tao's words. Many times, Qin Tao's words were full of profound meaning, and this time was no exception.

“Yes, Mr. Qin is right. They wear the same pants as the Americans.”

“Although there are difficulties, we will make every move. As long as the canal is blown up, Siam must repair it, otherwise public opinion at home and abroad will be dissatisfied.” Qin Tao said.

This is called riding a tiger with difficulty. As long as the passage is basically formed and can be navigable at any time, Siam will not be able to leave it and turn it into an unfinished project. He is still full of confidence in the future.

"Yes, this project has come to an end, let's talk about the next important thing." Wu Shengli said: "The National Day will be coming soon. Can our 002 aircraft carrier be launched on the National Day? So that's it. I can give a gift to the motherland!"

“We are not afraid of being late for a good meal, why can’t our navy wait so long?” Qin Tao felt helpless.

"Mr. Qin, when the construction started, you said that the water would be launched within two years. Now the time is almost the same. How can we say that our navy can't wait? Besides, when the construction was carried out in sections, the progress was quite Come on, why are you not in a hurry to get into the water?" A naval leader was somewhat dissatisfied.

"Well, there are many reasons." Qin Tao said: "We modified some processes during construction. Many large pieces of equipment were installed directly during construction to avoid cutting holes later. In other words, we added The workload of dock construction will reduce the workload of future outfitting, and the entire construction time will be shorter. This is entirely for the consideration of the navy. Everyone, you should also know that our shipyard certainly hopes that the ship can be undocking as soon as possible. Free up the shipyard and build the next one. We are doing this for the sake of the navy. Why are you in such a hurry?"

"That is to say, our 002 aircraft carrier cannot be launched during the National Day?" Wu Shengli was a little disappointed. Of course he knew that Qin Tao had his reasons for saying this, but he still had some expectations, what if the aircraft carrier could be launched? ?

"You can go into the water if you want." Qin Tao said: "However, the installation of the electromagnetic catapult on the deck can only be carried out during the outfitting stage. You should know that this kind of electromagnetic catapult requires very high installation accuracy. Install it on a fixed dock or install it in swaying seawater, which one do you want to choose?"

 “It’s never too late to have a good meal.” Wu Shengli had no choice but to give up.

 In fact, the Navy has military representatives stationed at the factory who keep an eye on the warship every day. They also know the specific construction progress. Now they just want Qin Tao to find a way to speed up the progress, but it seems that Qin Tao doesn't agree with it.

"By the way, the warship should be named when it is launched. What does the navy plan to call this warship?" Qin Tao said.

 Now, the naming of the navy has been fixed, mainly using place names, destroyers and frigates use the names of cities, and aircraft carriers use the names of provinces. The first aircraft carrier was named this way, and the second one is of course no exception.

  “How about calling it the Capital?” said an officer.

"Capital? You gave it such a name so early. After 003 is built and has nuclear power, what do you plan to call it?" Qin Tao looked at the impatient crowd and asked.

"Yes, our next ship will be nuclear-powered." Another officer nodded: "So this ship cannot be occupied. The hull number is 17, but we still need to think about the name."

"Everyone, our aircraft carriers are all named after provinces. This second ship is in the province where our Mingzhou is located. How about it be called Jiangzhe?" Qin Tao began to make suggestions. Of course, he also had selfish motives. If he could Naming it after the province where Mingzhou is located will give me face.

“Let’s forget about this for now.” Wu Shengli said: “There is no rush about the naming. Speaking of this aircraft carrier, we are itching. This Saturday, we have to go to Mingzhou to see the aircraft carrier.”

 “Okay, we welcome you.”

The meeting was on Friday, so early the next morning, a group of naval leaders boarded a special plane and flew directly to Mingzhou. When they arrived at the shipyard, it was just eight o'clock.

During this period, Qin Tao often traveled outside. When he was in the country, he was often in the capital, so he didn't have much time to go back to the shipyard. Fortunately, the shipyard has long been used to it, and it didn't matter whether he was there or not.

Every time I come back, the slipway and dock are different from the past.

“President Qin, all leaders, welcome back.” Makarov stood next to the shipyard, smiling as he watched everyone arrive. Behind him was the product he had been working on for several years: the 002 aircraft carrier.

Since the overall construction of the hull has been completed, the scaffolding below has been removed. The entire aircraft carrier hull is bathed in golden sunlight. The more than 300-meter-long hull looks so spectacular. The straight deck is like a water. Going up there is much prettier than jumping onto the deck.

However, there is no ship island yet. At this time, arc sparks are flying on the slipway next to the dock. The ship island module is still being welded. Looking over there, Qin Tao has a smile on his face: "Dear leaders, you If you want to launch it before the National Day, you can only launch this aircraft carrier without an island. Do you want to create a miracle?"

Only Asan in the world has done this kind of thing. The aircraft carrier has just built a shell, not to mention the island, and the deck at the back has not been welded before being launched into the water. It looks very funny. Can we do this kind of thing?

"The main body of the ship island will be completed before the National Day, and it can be welded on." Makarov said: "However, we also plan to install some equipment inside the ship island before it is hoisted to the aircraft carrier. If welding is rushed, Then the equipment will have to wait until the outfitting stage before installation.”

“Equipment? What equipment?” Wu Shengli asked.

 “For example, four-sided phased array radar.”

No one has any objections anymore. These things are key equipment of the aircraft carrier. When installed during the outfitting stage, that is, they are installed on the shaking hull. When installed now, that is, they are installed on a fixed ground. It does not matter which one has higher accuracy. And metaphor.

 However, some people also have questions: Our aircraft carrier has a displacement of 80,000 tons. Will it shake during the outfitting stage? However, no one mentioned it. Since the shipyards have made such arrangements, they must have their reasons, but they cannot expose their naivety and ignorance at this time.

“Leaders, do you want to go up and have a look? Take a walk along the road I walk every day?” Makarov asked.

“Yeah, it’s time to walk around Makarov Avenue.” Qin Tao said, “Let’s go!”

Hearing this title, Makarov had a complicated expression on his face. The last time he was called this was more than ten years ago. When the Kuznetsov was being built, he would walk around the warship every day. Finally, there was a meeting in the hangar, where he would criticize anything he did not do well. As time went by, everyone called the road he walked every day Makarov Avenue.

This avenue reflects Makarov's loyalty to the country.

——

 The world is changing so fast.

However, no matter where it is, just let him build an aircraft carrier! Looking at this huge aircraft carrier, Makarov felt much calmer.

“That’s right, let’s go up and have a look. Our own aircraft carrier is so powerful and domineering!” Wu Shengli said with a smile, and walked up the passage set up next to it.

“This straight deck looks exciting, but what are the three groups of houses in front of it for?” After asking this question, Wu Shengli reacted again: “Are electromagnetic catapults installed inside?”

These three groups of iron houses are like work sheds and look out of place on an aircraft carrier. However, looking at the location of the sheds, you can guess what they are for.

"The shed was just put up last Saturday, and the work during this week was mainly grooving." Makarov said: "This project was outsourced to Golden Sun Motor Company. After all, they require very high precision and are very demanding for our workers. Don’t worry, we’re cleaning now. Once the inside is completely cleaned, we’ll start the installation work. Do you want to take a look?”

 “That’s right, let’s go and have a look!” Wu Shengli was very excited.

This ship has a displacement of 10,000 to 20,000 tons larger than the previous one, but its combat effectiveness has nearly doubled. The main reason is that this aircraft carrier is equipped with a catapult, which makes the dispatch of carrier-based aircraft more efficient and facilitates the deployment of ships. Carrying early warning aircraft and other equipment.

Now, seeing that the tall electromagnetic catapult is about to be installed, how can we not go there and join in the fun?

“The installation of the electromagnetic catapult requires an additional shed? Is it to ensure the cleanliness of the interior?” the guy asked as he walked.

"Yes, this thing requires high precision and the installation must be clean enough. But this is only one aspect. On the other hand, for the sake of confidentiality, satellites fly over our shipyard every day." Macaro Husband said.

 Mingzhou Shipyard has become the focus of some people's supervision. Especially after the shipyard here started building aircraft carriers, the progress is monitored every day.

It is impossible to build a shed to cover the dock, otherwise it would be too troublesome, but this tall electromagnetic catapult must be covered with a shed to prevent others from observing the structure of the electromagnetic catapult.

Needless to say, now, even if you are going into the water, you have to build a shed and keep the outfit. When the sea trials start, it will be removed.

“Yeah, those **** satellites are spying on our shipyard every day. It’s really abominable. Is there anything we can do to deal with it?” Wu Shengli said.

"There are ways." Qin Tao said: "As long as we protect the environment less well and increase PM2.5, we can cast a layer of haze over the entire area, which will naturally block the reconnaissance satellites. "

What is PM2.5? Many people don't understand.

Only people who study the atmosphere know that this refers to the diameter of pollutant particles in the air, which corresponds to PM10 and so on. This 2.5 indicator is the most important because it does not settle and will float in the air for a long time. It becomes a condensation nucleus, causing haze and other weather conditions.

In later generations, this kind of weather will appear in the north of the motherland in winter. Under the guidance of the Strategic Guidance Bureau, this kind of weather also has a positive significance: to protect our north, especially the capital, whether it is reconnaissance satellites or laser guidance Bombs, none of them work properly.

Of course, this is just a joke. Such bad weather will not do any good to the country. Qin Tao is just joking with everyone.

“If you say releasing some smoke bombs every day is not bad, but it will affect the health of our workers, let’s forget it.” Wu Shengli said, while speaking, he had already walked to the entrance of the work shed on the angled deck.

The big guys coming up from the middle of the ship's hull farther from the bow of the ship, the first thing they reach is the angled deck.

“You think, if the West sees that our angled deck has only one catapult, will they laugh at us?” a naval officer asked.

"What a joke? They are still using steam catapults. Why are they laughing at our electromagnetic catapults?" Qin Tao said: "Our electromagnetic catapults are the tallest. Three of them are enough. Besides, their inclined Even if there are two catapults on the corner deck, they are crossed and cannot be released at the same time."

The two catapults on the bow are separated by a certain distance, but the two catapults on the angled deck almost meet at the end. Therefore, the four catapults in the United States cannot be released at the same time. They can only be prepared and released at the take-off point at the same time. The efficiency can indeed be a little bit higher.

However, our side uses electromagnetic catapults, which are one generation ahead in performance, and electromagnetic catapults are expensive to build. With one more catapults, the cost will go up a lot. Therefore, after comprehensive consideration, it is best to use three catapults.

"Everyone, please put on shoe covers." After entering the work shed, there is a small room. This is the place where you can change shoe covers in and out. Qin Tao put on shoe covers and said at the same time: "Don't you have to wear dust-free clothes like the chip factory? Dust-free passage?”

“There is no need for dust-free equipment, but you do have to go through the dust-free passage. The wind inside is a bit strong, so please be careful.”

 Is there really one? Qin Tao opened his eyes wide, isn't it just to install a catapult? Do you need such a big fanfare?

However, he couldn't take the lead in singing the opposite. After entering, he was blown away by the cold wind. The cold wave from Siberia in the northern winter was not so refreshing, and then he finally walked into the interior of the work shed.

This trench is more than one meter wide and more than one hundred meters long. At this time, several bright lines produced by lasers appear in the trench. There is a small shelf above the trench, and a device with a trapezoidal cross-section is being installed in it. , you can see that there are a lot of twisted cables inside it. This is the key module of the electromagnetic catapult!

Suddenly, an officer thought of something: "Is it okay to install it like this? When the warship is launched into the water, the stress will be released. Will the deck be deformed by then? Such a high-precision installation must not be able to adapt to small deformations, right?"

Steel can also deform? The answer is of course yes. Not to mention ships, even a tank will be deformed after it is built and used, and the stress will be released.

Ordinary equipment is okay, but seeing that the installation of this electromagnetic catapult requires such high precision, will it have any impact?

"It depends on how the warship is manufactured. If the previous tower shipbuilding technology was used, it would have to be launched into the water and wait for the stress to be released before installation. But we use a more advanced segmented construction method. After they are closed, the stress will be It’s almost released.” Qin Tao said: “When it comes to shipbuilding technology, we are one generation ahead of the United States.”

This is really not bragging.

When the United States built the era-defining USS Ford aircraft carrier, it was launched in November 2013, and the commissioning ceremony was not held until July 2017. However, even if it was commissioned, it would not be available immediately. It was not until the second half of 2018 that the electromagnetic For the test of the catapult, a counterweight trolley was initially used.

 Why did it take so long? Couldn't the catapult be installed during construction?

 This is of course because the shipbuilding technology of the United States is backward.

Yes, it is backward. In the 1960s, the global shipbuilding industry began to adopt the tower construction method. This method is like building a pagoda on land, built layer by layer.

First, the keel module is laid online in the dock or slipway, and then the entire bottom of the ship is welded and connected from front to back. In this way, the base of the entire ship is completed, and then construction is carried out layer by layer, gradually welding, according to The scale of the shipyard is different. The components welded on can be large or small. The small ones can be a single steel plate, and the large ones can be components of hundreds of tons.

This kind of shipbuilding progress is very slow, and after the built ship is formed, it will have relatively large stress deformation. Specifically, the head and tail ends will be in an upturned state. Of course, this state cannot be seen with the naked eye, but The instrument detects clearly.

 Don’t worry about this. After entering the water, the stress will be released and the upward warping will disappear.

 So, after the Ford-class aircraft carrier is launched, it will take some time for the stress to be relieved and everything will be fine.

Dongfang's shipbuilding has long begun to use segmented construction. Now Mingzhou Group is even more impressive. With the giant gantry cranes of its brother units, the segments that can be built are getting larger and larger. This construction method, After the segments are constructed, the stress has been released, so it doesn't matter if they are launched or not.

The British artificial Queen-class aircraft carrier is also built in sections. In order to meet the requirements, gantry cranes are also specially purchased from the East.

So, can’t Americans adopt more advanced shipbuilding technology?

Of course they could, they had tried it, but after building it, they found that the error in closing the segments was too large and they couldn't be connected at all. In the end, one segment was wasted. After this lesson, they could only give up the segmentation. The construction method of this section is to use the original tower shipbuilding method honestly again.

This incident also shows that the old empires are gradually declining. Although they are unwilling to admit it, their shipbuilding industry is also resting on its laurels, and because the cost is too high, their shipbuilding industry cannot build civilian ships at all, making them uncompetitive! The cost is higher than other shipyards' quotations, how can they survive in the market?

 In the East, shipbuilding technology is developing rapidly, which is also an important reason for the rise of the East.

 The reason why Dongfang's aircraft carriers can be equipped with catapults during the construction process is because the technology is more advanced, and Dongfang's construction speed will be faster. In the future, there will be an era of aircraft carriers launching dumplings!

"Mr. Qin is right, we have verified it on other warships." Ma Ming raised his head and looked at everyone: "We can now carry out installation work. It is more efficient in the dock, but do not dismantle it before launching it into the water. Open these sheds, wait for a period of time after they are put into the water, and then we will test them again. If there are any problems, we will fine-tune them. If there are no problems, we will do the sealing work, and then we can dismantle the sheds.”