Chapter 300: Buying warships, renting ports, and filling in islands...
As night fell, a cargo ship slowly entered the Abbas military port.
As soon as the ship stopped, Kasim couldn't wait to jump on it and went straight to the cargo hold. Someone had already opened the waterproof tarpaulin, revealing the cylindrical objects inside.
Kasim’s face immediately lit up with excitement.
“Scud, it’s really a scud! It’s so good!”
“Hey, what’s that over there?”
“Those are tracked launch vehicles.”
“Crawler launch vehicle? Qin, how much do these things cost?”
"The owner of the goods gave it to me for free, so I will give it to you for free without charging any money."
Hearing Qin Tao's words, Qasim was very happy.
Although it was his first time doing business, Qin's generosity left a good impression on him. How many arms dealers can be as generous as Qin?
Generous? Of course not. After the cargo ship was loaded at Lao Maozi's port, it sailed directly over. It was not allowed to berth at its own port in the middle, otherwise abnormalities might be discovered.
If it weren't for this reason, Qin Tao would definitely keep those crawler chassis for himself!
Although the launch vehicle is given away for free, other items still cost money.
“The number of missiles is more than two hundred, and the extra part…”
"Qin, of course you can't give these extra things away for free. We should still give them one million pieces. We want whatever you have."
Anyway, they are in urgent need of Scud missiles, and they can still afford even a hundred extra missiles.
In this way, what was given to Lao Maozi for free has turned into money here. Qin Tao nodded: "Okay."
The missiles were hoisted one by one, and the cars next to the pier lined up one after another to transport these missiles away. Before dawn tomorrow, the missiles would disappear without a trace.
“Qin, I heard that you sold a batch of longer-range missiles to the opposite country. Can we..."
In 1991, at the most dangerous time, the opposing country publicly displayed the existence of those missiles to threaten a certain country not to act rashly. The source of these missiles is also unknown.
Qin Tao shook his head: "Although we have not joined that agreement, we still abide by international regulations. We only export missiles with a range of less than 300 kilometers."
Kasim was a little stunned.
Qin Tao continued: "It's just that the error of those missiles is a bit large, the error reaches more than two thousand kilometers."
Qasim then reacted as expected and echoed: "Yes, you are responsible and will never violate international regulations. Well, may I ask, will you continue to export such missiles with an error of more than two thousand kilometers? "
Qin Tao shook his head: "I don't know about this. After all, I am a shipbuilder in China. These Scud missiles are just a coincidence. I have no access to other missiles. However, you should have other channels, right?" For example, the North Kimchi Country? I heard that they have developed a medium-range ballistic missile with a range of 1,300 kilometers."
In this aspect, Qin Tao does not want to get involved too much. On the one hand, it is not in his charge, and on the other hand, it is also because Parthia has its own way.
In the wars of the past few years, the Parthian Kingdom launched a large number of Scud missiles. After that, it began to contact the Kimchi Country. Their current domestic factories are able to assemble some of the Scud missiles themselves. This is actually the technical help of the Kimchi Country. .
The cooperation between the two countries is very smooth. One is short of technology and the other is short of money. They definitely hit it off.
So, needless to say, the Meteor missile, which is an imitation of the Scud, and a missile with a longer range, is also a collaboration between the two parties.
If Qin Tao guessed correctly, officials from Parthia were probably present when the Ludong missile was tested.
“We value your ballistic missiles more than the North Kimchi Country. After all, you have begun to take the route of solid missiles, while we are still wandering in the field of liquid missiles.” Qasim said.
"I will take your request back, but I don't know yet whether it will be accepted." Qin Tao answered very simply.
After saying that, Qin Tao looked around again. For some reason, he always felt uneasy, as if he was being watched by someone.
However, the port here should be strictly protected, and it is impossible for anyone to come in and peek.
Before dawn, the cargo ship had left the military port under the cover of darkness, headed for the civilian port, loaded it with Parthian export goods, and then left.
Qin Tao also went back to take a nap. In the afternoon of that day, at the Bandar Abbas Port, the ro-ro ship from Mingzhou was finally welcomed.
Excavators, hook machines, bulldozers, various construction machinery, and dump trucks were launched from the ro-ro ship. Their arrival also means that the infrastructure project of the Abbas Shipyard will officially begin!
Another day passed, a good day. Amidst the crackling firecrackers, Qin Tao, Karim, and several officials from Bandar Abbas Port shoveled the first shovelful of soil.
“I announce that the Abbas Shipyard has officially started construction!”
Everyone applauded, and the sound was loud.
Construction machinery started to operate one after another. Looking at the huge mechanized equipment, Kong Laoer felt a beauty in his heart. When he was building his own shipyard in China, there were not so many mechanical equipment. Most of the equipment was for Specially purchased for overseas construction, their Infrastructure Department has also completely changed the shotgun!
Kong Laoer didn’t know that this was just the beginning. In the future, there would be more foreign projects waiting for them, allowing them to take the title of infrastructure madman to the world.
When Qin Tao returned to Mingzhou, it was already the end of June.
“Mr. Qin, you came back at the right time. Pu Douxuan just left yesterday.” Cong Ju said to Qin Tao with a smile on her face.
That guy stood on the dock of the shipyard every day and looked into the distance. He was like a watchman. Finally, all his temper was worn away. It may also be because the situation of Dazhou Company is becoming increasingly unoptimistic. , so, finally went back.
"It should be said that it was the right time for him to go back. I didn't avoid him on purpose. Our infrastructure team was in full swing at Bandar Abbas Port. It was the first time for the workers to go abroad to work. I had to stay a few more days. , look at the situation, I can only come back if they have no problem." Qin Tao said.
Qin Tao really didn't hide from Pu Douxuan on purpose. Even if that guy came, Qin Tao could tell him openly that the money for the boiler has already been spent. I don't know when the boiler will arrive. Do I need a refund? No way, want to make a claim? Get out!
When we met, that guy was also humiliating himself. He might as well be like this.
"Mr. Qin, it's a pity that you didn't catch up with the launching ceremony of 051C." Zhou Yongfei said to Qin Tao: "It was launched a week ago. At that time, many leaders came. During the launching ceremony, the first ship No. 115, Named Shenyang."
According to the naming rules of the Navy, destroyers are named after provincial capitals. When construction was started, they were only given a hull number of 115, indicating that they were prepared for the northern fleet, but they did not have a name yet. Now, when they were launched, they were finally named. .
"Well, it's a pity." Qin Tao felt sorry for this. In order to make up for the regret, he and everyone came to the outfitting dock.
The outfitting of the aircraft carrier built for Siam has almost been completed. After all, a batch of weapons cannot be installed until it returns home. Therefore, the aircraft carrier has now begun sea trials. It will go out for testing during the day and will come back at night.
On the outfitting dock, the destroyer No. 115 seemed a little lonely, but soon, the destroyer No. 116 would come to accompany it.
"Since this is the first time to build a warship of this level, our progress is very slow. However, the construction of the 116 will be much faster, and the construction of the 054 frigate will progress even faster." Zhou Yongfei told Qin on the side Tao introduced.
"Yes, no wonder you are progressing so slowly. Before launching into the water, we installed some things!" Qin Tao looked at the rear of the warship. The S-300 air defense system had been installed above the platform that looked like a hangar. Antenna, looking at the roof radar on the mast, looking at the music station radar squatting above the bridge, I couldn't help but complain.
Do you think the slipway costs nothing? Just keep it occupied like this? Many things need to be outfitted.
The slipway is precious, so according to the general shipbuilding plan, as long as the hull and superstructure are welded, they can be thrown into the sea and towed to the outfitting dock.
At the same time, it is also because the impact force is too great at the moment of entering the water, so some precision electronic equipment cannot be installed in advance.
What now? Are all these things installed?
"No, Mr. Qin, these radars and electronic equipment were all installed within this week." Zhou Yongfei said: "Although it took a long time to build it on the slipway, the outfitting after it was launched into the water, we But it is progressing very quickly, and by the end of this year, we will almost be able to test sail."
“Yes, maybe he can serve before No. 112.”
Originally China’s No. 1 ship, it suddenly became unsavory. In addition to being faster than the 115 in terms of maximum speed and stronger in anti-submarine capability, the No. 112 is expected to lag behind in other performances.
The original S-300 air defense missile system, even if it is not installed on the 20,000-ton Kirov-class, must be installed on the 10,000-ton Glorious class. Now, in order to fit in the 052C with a full load displacement of 7,000 tons For the six revolver firing mechanisms, the tail hangar can only be sacrificed.
Although there is a helicopter landing platform at the tail, because there is no hangar, helicopters cannot be carried for a long time and can only stay occasionally.
However, there is no other way. After all, the power system is like that, and the displacement cannot be too large. With the current tonnage, it can only meet the needs of regional air defense first.
Looking at the flat-panel S-300 radar at the back, Qin Tao's eyes became bright again. Although it was nondescript and sacrificed anti-submarine, it could still play the most critical role in regional air defense and build a link for the navy. Protective net!
Due to the use of a gas turbine, its chimney is very small and has two circular shapes, which looks very beautiful and majestic.
“When the outfit is almost ready, we will try the power system.” Qin Tao said.
Although they had started the engine and tested it before loading it into the warship, after all, it was not a maritime environment, so they hoped not to lose the chain at the critical moment.
“Well, we will.” Zhou Yongfei said: “Unfortunately, we don’t have more gas turbines, so we can only build these two.”
The Navy will not be able to make dumplings without solving the problem of ship gas turbines. However, Qin Tao has already laid the groundwork. This year, this problem should be almost solved.
“Sister Cong Ju, let’s talk about the natural gas ship project.” After reading the warship project, Qin Tao became concerned about other things.
Inner bladder? This is a good title, vivid and vivid.
“What about the patent situation?”
“We have applied for all relevant patents,” Cong Ju said.
Qin Tao nodded, this is what he is most concerned about, and it will also be the most important source of profit for civilian ships in the future.
Every situation is understood thoroughly, and it is already evening.
“Mr. Qin, let’s send two containers to the construction workers at Bandar Abbas Port, which contain our domestic food and will be carried by the Star freighter.”
Qin Tao nodded, and suddenly thought of something: "Star?"
"Um."
"It's not good, it's not good!" At this moment, someone hurriedly ran in: "Someone is throwing dirty water on us, saying that our Star has transported chemical weapons, and asking us to stop the ship and accept their inspection. !”
Qin Tao frowned. What was supposed to come came anyway. This slap hit everyone in the face!
Qin Tao’s eldest brother made a loud noise.
“Taozi, come to the capital.”
In this way, Qin Tao had just returned to his motherland, stayed in Mingzhou for less than a day, and hurried to the capital.
“Taozi, you have a high ability in handling foreign affairs, so your superiors want to ask you to handle this incident.” After seeing Qin Tao, Wu Shengli immediately assigned the task.
Qin Tao shook his head: "I won't go."
(Readers, don’t blame the protagonist for being a coward. We use this kind of thing as a background, and the protagonist cannot get involved.)
"Why?"
“I won’t do anything that makes me feel uncomfortable.” Qin Tao said, “Dad, do you still remember what Lao Maozi did a few months ago?”
Lao Maozi? That hospital ship? He is really impressive!
At that time, a warship from an island country wanted to go up for inspection. What was the result? A large number of Lao Maozi warships went up. If you want to check it out, get the money! I tricked the island country and the father behind it, and made a lot of money.
Now, can our own warships surround us?
"Lao Maozi's Pacific Fleet also experienced the grievances of the 1950s, and then became stronger." Qin Tao said: "Now that this matter has happened, it is a trivial matter to deal with it. The key is for all of us to remember this humiliation and move forward."
Wu Shengli's expression became serious: "Taozi, go on."
“If our navy becomes stronger, it will be able to protect every cargo ship we sail in the world. If someone wants to throw dirty water on us and ask to inspect our cargo ships, then we have to see if our warships agree! Before that, we have to endure the humiliation and work hard to make ourselves stronger!"
"We have become an oil importing country, and maritime transportation is our most vulnerable lifeline." Qin Tao said: "Our current near-water navy cannot meet the needs of the motherland and cannot protect our country. We must build a strong blue-water navy! The country must also realize that only when the military is strong can we speak with confidence."
“Be specific!”
“The superiors should stop being impatient and allocate funds quickly. Let us go to Lao Maozi and buy back the two modern-class ships!”
"Currently, most of our warships are not suitable for ocean voyages. Even our current 051C, because it lacks anti-submarine capabilities and does not have a helicopter hangar, will rarely conduct ocean voyages. In the future, we will need a large number of ships capable of ocean voyages. warships." Qin Tao then thought: "After the arrival of the two modern-class ships, our navy will have a warship with a displacement of 8,000 tons for the first time, which will temporarily solve our urgent needs."
“Go on.”
"In the future, when our Sea Star system matures, it will need to be built in large quantities, with a displacement of at least seven or eight thousand tons, or even more than ten thousand tons. It is time to solve the power system of the warship, and we must introduce technology as soon as possible , to realize the localization of gas turbines.”
It is inappropriate for the navy to raise its own funds for the purchase of warships. In the end, superiors must allocate funds.
To develop the economy, the army must be patient, but it ends up being slapped in the face. If we don’t develop the army, economic development will be affected at any time!
Wu Shengli nodded: "Yes, taking this opportunity, we must request from our superiors to solve the problems that need to be solved. We don't have much time to wait. Protecting our maritime lifeline is our navy's unshirkable obligation!" "
Taking this opportunity to explain the importance of the navy to his superiors, he had a hunch that the navy would reach a new peak of development.
Outsourcing and self-research, as long as superior funding is in place, the navy will surely develop rapidly.
“Is there any more?”
“The next statement is a bit bold.”
“What you just said is bold enough.”
“We want to rent a port at Lao Ba’s place.”
"What?"
Wu Shengli was still shocked.
Lease a port?
This is no joke, and the port Qin Tao mentioned is definitely not for civilian use.
Does our navy also have overseas military bases?
"Even if we have advanced warships, if we set off from our port and rush to the sea area where the incident occurred at full speed, it will take a long time. Xi'an Bay is one of the busiest shipping routes in the world, and our maritime lifeline is there. Therefore, we must find a suitable place to stay nearby so that we can arrive quickly if there is an emergency."
Wu Shengli didn't say anything. This proposal had a huge impact on him.
It can be said that this is already at the strategic level.
Having a place to stay overseas?
“Is there any more?”
"Well, if you don't think too long, you will have to worry about the near future. These projects must be done, not to mention places so far away. Now, even our southern waters are beyond our reach. If we want to protect our waters, Then, we must have enough places to stay, and we also need one in the southern seas.”
“The countries there are not friendly to us, and it is difficult to find a base there.”
"We don't need to find others, we can build it ourselves." Qin Tao said: "We already have the technology of dredging. As long as we use local materials, we can expand an island and reef into a base, not only a port, but also a base. There also needs to be an airport runway, and our H-6s can even take off and land there. In this way, we can better guard our maritime borders."
Wu Shengli's eyes lit up.
If the navy had proposed so many plans in the past, no one would have supported it, but now, it’s better to know your shame and then be brave!
“Is there any more?”
besides?
"Well, there is another idea. It has little to do with our navy, but it has a great impact on our country." Qin Tao said: "Let's build a railway all the way to Lao Ba! In this way, if our If the oil transportation channel is blocked, then we can also complete the energy transportation through land!"
Oil, black gold, the driving force of economic development!
Once the oil transportation route is cut off, the consequences are unpredictable.
Looking at the oil transportation line of the motherland, you can find that it is quite long and there are many dangerous places in the middle. If someone tries to block this transportation line, it will have a devastating impact on the economy of the motherland.
So, there must be an alternative!
This is land transportation!
Lao Ba is a die-hard ally. You don’t have to worry about Lao Ba. As long as you build a railway, you can go directly to the Indian Ocean. In this way, oil tankers coming out of Xi'an Bay can be transported directly here without having to take a long route and dangerous route. The Strait of Malacca.
Even more extreme, the Parthian oil can be transported over land instead of sea. Although the cost cannot be compared with sea transportation, at that time, are we still afraid of spending more on freight?
“This railway is not easy to repair. The terrain along the way is too complex and there are plateaus,” Wu Shengli said.
"Yes, so this can be our future project. My proposal is for reference only. It is the same as European transportation. When necessary, we can also use land railway lines."
The previous suggestions need to be completed as soon as possible, while the latter ones can be postponed.
"Well, the other things can be put aside for the time being. The introduction of modern-class destroyers and gas turbines has reached the point where it is urgent to delay." Wu Shengli said: "Taozi, can you help me with a trip?"
“It is obligatory.”
Qin Tao has no need to refuse this matter, and this is what he is good at.
"By the way, after inspecting our No. 112, Lao Ba was very satisfied and decided to place an order for two frigates." Wu Shengli said to Qin Tao: "The contract has been signed, and it is completely in accordance with our 053H3 plan. Construction, Wang Hongmin, director of Huatingdong Shipyard, thank you very much."
"He will be even more grateful to me in the future." Qin Tao said: "When the Navy places a large number of 054 orders, we will not be able to produce them, so we will subcontract them to them."
(End of this chapter)