Chapter 339 Business Addition: Club Missile
Nizhny Novgorod city, Pokrovsky Grand Hotel.
This is the oldest hotel in the entire urban area, as well as the most tasteful and lively. This large hotel has a history of hundreds of years. Although it was later contracted by a private party, the taste is still the same.
However, the prices here are also very expensive. Only the upper class of society can dine here. This large hotel also takes a high-end route.
After the collapse of the Red Empire, even as the factory director, Rapilov has not been here a few times, and others have no chance.
As for Lao Maozi, more than a dozen people came. In addition to Lapilov, Lavkovsky, Krasnopolsky, and Kvasa, there were also several backbones of design bureaus and shipyards. According to Qin According to Tao's plan yesterday, they have been selected to go on a business trip to the East, and of course they want to join in the fun this time.
On Qin Tao's side, there were all the people in the delegation. Because there were so many people, they sat at two full tables.
The side where Qin Tao is sitting is, of course, mainly the leader.
“Today is so touching. I didn’t expect that decades later, our former teachers and students would still have the opportunity to meet. With this first glass of wine, let’s toast to this fate!”
Everyone raised their glasses.
Kvasa was in a very excited mood. He picked up the wine glass and drank it all in one gulp.
"When we went to the East, we received a warm welcome, especially a group of people led by Deng, who studied diligently and day and night, which moved us very much. Unfortunately, due to some reasons, our cooperation ended. After that, I often recall those years." Kvasa said with emotion.
“Yes, teacher, I often recall the times when we worked and studied together. Come on, as a student, I would like to toast you again.” Deng Rui raised his second glass of wine.
Deng Rui has been dealing with submarines for almost half of his life. Before he came into contact with Lao Maozi, he had already presided over the development of New China's first conventionally powered experimental submarine as the chief designer, using water droplets. shape. Later, when building nuclear submarines, these design experiences were also referred to.
After that, he devoted himself to the imitation work of the 033 submarine. In the later stage, he even became the overall design consultant for the first domestic nuclear submarine. (He is of the same generation as Huang Lao and Peng Lao, but his main work targets are conventional submarines.)
Now, although Mr. Deng has left the front line of submarine design, this time he came to negotiate the procurement contract for Kilo-class submarines. He still led the team as the technical person in charge. When he came, he also thought that he might meet an acquaintance. , now that we have actually met, one can imagine how he feels.
The second glass of wine was consumed again.
By the time the third glass of wine was finished, everyone became completely familiar with each other.
“Are you here just to buy those two 877 submarines?” Kvasa asked.
Just waiting for this sentence, now we can finally get into the topic! Qin Tao was very happy: "Yes, when we came here, we only planned to purchase the two 877 submarines. However, after hearing that there were scrap metals being dismantled here, we planned to buy those scrap metals. The metal has been bought, and it would be too wasteful to put it directly into the steel-making furnace, so we plan to use those materials to build a deep-diving lifeboat."
“Deep submersible lifeboat?” Kvasa nodded: “If the materials of this 945 submarine can be turned into a deep submersible lifeboat, it would be a good destination for it!”
As the previous chief designer, Kvasa had deep feelings for the 945 submarine. This submarine was dismantled, and his heart was full of reluctance. Now, he wants to let it survive in another way. He was satisfied.
"Yes, by the way, Mr. Kvasa, have you retired? Do you want to do something more?" Qin Tao said: "If you are willing to go to our east, I will hire you as the chief designer of this project. , how about taking other people sent by the Celestite Design Bureau to work on this project together?"
Other people have to give a sum of money to the design bureau, but for people like Kwasha, there is no need to give it because they are retired.
This designer presided over the design of Type 945 and has quite a lot of experience. If he goes to the East, he can play a major role in the development of second-generation nuclear submarines!
Zheng Ming felt that his hand holding the cup began to tremble. An expert of this level was definitely a national treasure!
“For someone of your level, I can give you a monthly salary of two thousand US dollars.” Qin Tao continued.
Lavkovsky was jealous. Two thousand dollars a month, which is more than twenty thousand dollars a year. Even he was tempted by such a good job. If he hadn't been the chief engineer in the design bureau, he would have wanted to get it. .
“Where do you need me?” Kvasa asked, and naturally he had the answer in his heart.
"Of course, it would be best if you were to host it. We are responsible for all expenses, and the two thousand dollars will all go into your pocket."
“Okay, in that case, I’m willing to go.”
“Come, let’s raise a glass together and welcome Mr. Kvasa to join us.” Zheng Ming tried his best to control his wrist and raised his glass.
So, another glass of wine was consumed.
Qin Tao looked at the people around Kvasa. This person seemed to be left out! However, he didn't care and started on the plate of "Dolma" in front of him.
This is Pokrovsky's signature dish, made of tender meat, rice and condiments wrapped in fresh grape leaves. Of course, some people like to eat it with sour cream and vegetables.
At this time, Krasnopolsky was grabbing one of the packages, unwrapped it, dipped it in sour cream, put it directly into his mouth, and ate it happily.
“Mr. Krasnopolsky, are you an old friend of Kvasa?” Qin Tao asked him.
“Yes, when we were children, we lived on the same street, separated after working, and now we are retired and together again.” Krasnopolsky said as he went to take down a Dorma.
“Now, Kwasha is going to work with us. Do you want to go with him?”
"Me? What can I do? You don't need it there..." I don't know whether it was intentional or unintentional. At this time, Krasnopolski's mouth started chewing, and he swallowed the words "nuclear reactor" into his stomach.
"Since you are his good friend, you must be a capable person. You can help when you go there. Your treatment is the same as his, two thousand dollars a month. How about it?"
If you are in China, not to mention two thousand US dollars, even two thousand yuan is considered a high salary. However, for experts like them, two thousand dollars is definitely not high. If Westerners come to poach them, they can afford it with a monthly salary of ten thousand.
Qin Tao set such a price, on the one hand, to save money, and on the other hand, to avoid arousing suspicion.
His reason was to design a deep-diving lifeboat. Although this thing is expensive, it is not an important military technology. Therefore, a salary of two thousand US dollars is just right. If he was offered a salary of ten thousand, some people would be suspicious. Hiring at this price What did you want to do in the past?
“Why don’t you design and build it here?” Krasnopolski continued to ask.
“Because they don’t want us to make money,” Lavkovsky said.
“Mr. Lavkovsky, you are right, I just don’t want you to make money because I am a businessman.” Qin Tao admitted openly.
So, cheerful laughter sounded again on the table.
After the laughter, Krasnopolski spoke: "Since there is such a good thing, of course I will go with it. You won't drive me back in advance, right?"
"Of course not. You will come back whenever Mr. Kvasa comes back." Qin Tao said, "Of course, you can continue to stay with us if you want. The salary will be halved, and we will provide food and accommodation."
“I think this is okay.” Krasnopolsky nodded.
Everyone burst into laughter again.
“Our atmosphere would be better without that Grishin.” At this moment, someone spoke.
When it comes to this annoying guy, everyone is full of complaints.
“Are you going to kill this nuisance?”
Qin Tao's words scared everyone. What did you say? Kill Grishin? We don't have the guts. Although he seems annoying, it's not to the point of killing someone.
"You must have drunk too much, don't say such nonsense."
“That’s right, I just drank too much, drank too much!”
That afternoon.
"Mr. Qin, the relevant deal has almost been concluded, right?" Grishen's annoying face appeared in front of Qin Tao again.
“Yes, it’s almost done, Mr. Grishen, thank you for your support. If you continue to ask for high prices, we will have nothing to do this time.”
“Since it’s pretty much the same here, do you want to leave for St. Petersburg tonight?”
Saint Petersburg? What are you going there for?
Although Qin Tao drank a few too many glasses of wine, his thinking was still clear and he reacted quickly.
So, Grishen, this guy, must continue to arrange itineraries for him. This is to make people from the east spend more money!
Fortunately, the original plan was to buy two to three hundred million ships, and the superiors have already admitted it. Therefore, this means that Qin Tao's men still have a lot of funds at their disposal. Anyway, this inspection team listens to him.
"Of course, let's go to St. Petersburg." Qin Tao said: "We are going to the Ruby Design Bureau to have a look. By the way, is Bazarov okay?"
Qin Tao met this designer last time he went to Ruby Design Bureau. He is a very upright person who will not betray the national interests and has full faith in the country. This person is not easy to bribe. However, Qin Tao admires this person. kind of people.
“A few months ago, Bazarov died.”
"What, dead?" Qin Tao was a little surprised: "How could it be?"
This person is still young, so he can't be gone so quickly. What's going on?
“A few months ago, he had a dispute with some superior leaders, and was scolded. After he returned home, he couldn’t think about it anymore, so he committed suicide.” Grishen said, his words were very low.
“Because you’re asking for a salary?”
Grishin did not answer.
"So, for Ruby Design Bureau, it is also crucial to receive new orders." Qin Tao seized the opportunity: "If they don't have funds, they will not be able to complete the design of the Type 636 submarine, let alone Build. So... we can negotiate the price now. We can order two more Type 636 submarines at the same price as the two Type 877 submarines. Each one is 100 million US dollars. The delivery date is agreed upon. If it exceeds, we will pay compensation. At the same time, We also firmly do not accept price changes midway. If you change the price, you will need to compensate us for the deposit."
(Some book friends are obsessed with deposits and deposits. I don’t know if foreign languages are also so particular. In short, I use them indiscriminately.)
Grishn was a little surprised.
"If the price cannot be negotiated, then we will not go, we will complete the transaction here and go back."
“You are taking advantage of the situation!” Grishen was very angry.
"No, this is a normal business negotiation for us." Qin Tao said: "You also need the advanced 636 submarine. Only with our funds can we complete its design, so for you, these are all worth it. We are helping you."
“Damn it.” Grishen clenched his fists.
"Please go back and discuss it. I will also report to my superior." Qin Tao said: "I am full of confidence in this cooperation."
"Of course you will be full of expectations. This is too cheap for you and too unfair for us."
“Really? Are you rejecting us now?”
"No, I want to go back and report to Moscow."
Grishin is gone.
“Old Zheng, if we buy back four ships at the same price, the leader won’t scold us, right?” Qin Tao looked at Zheng Ming.
"Of course not. The superiors have already gritted their teeth and accepted the price of two to three hundred million per vessel." Zheng Ming said: "The current price is completely beyond expectations. You will definitely be rewarded when you go back."
"Forget it about the commendation. If my superiors were serious, they would reimburse me for the entire cost of this deep-diving lifeboat. After all, it was built for the navy."
In the evening, Grishen came again.
"Moscow has given a reply. The price must be raised to at least 150 million. If you don't agree, then you can leave." This guy Grishin is definitely not good at doing business. He always speaks in such a tough manner. Yes, I won’t use another way of saying it.
"You are really going too far! Do you think we will give in like this?" Qin Tao was also very unhappy: "Everyone pack your things and go home tomorrow! We will never do anything like returning before boarding the plane. "
This time it was Grishin's turn to be embarrassed. During the negotiations for the second batch of Su-27s, they threatened to leave, but in the end, didn't they come back obediently? And he agreed to all the conditions.
What now? Qin Tao will never be like them and leave when it's time to leave!
"Mr. Qin, wait a minute, this price was set by Moscow. It is indeed not expensive. After all, this is an improved model and needs to be redesigned." Grishin rarely began to plead.
“Although the price cannot be changed, we can send you some matching torpedoes.”
Having guns and no ammunition is not enough. For submarines, the main attack weapon is torpedoes.
“Send torpedoes? How many?”
“One hundred pieces, 53-56B.”
"Mr. Grishen, you are so awesome. You always disappoint me." Qin Tao said: "You actually fool us with this old-fashioned torpedo? How much does one cost? It's only ten thousand US dollars. One One hundred pieces, only one million. For this mere one million, we have to pay an extra 50 million US dollars per ship? Lao Xu, Zhengyang, where have you been? Hurry up and pack your things, let's I’ll go back tomorrow!”
“Mr. Qin, what do you want?” Grishen was anxious.
“Two hundred torpedoes, one hundred of which require TEST-71 torpedoes, and at the same time, we also need one hundred 3M-54 missiles.”
“This is impossible!” cried Grishin.
In Lao Maozi's arsenal, the 53-65 series torpedoes have a very old history. It can be said that they are all stock items in their arsenal. It is not a pain to give them away for free.
However, the TEST-71 torpedo is different. This torpedo is the latest model in their arsenal. It is an electric torpedo, mature and reliable, and can reach a top speed of 45 knots. The guidance method is even more mature. After it is launched, its tail By dragging the cable, the submarine can provide guidance information. However, the head of the torpedo also has a sonar device. After its own sonar intercepts the target, it can cut the cable and enter the autonomous guidance program.
This kind of torpedo is quite advanced. It was first installed on the Glorious-class cruiser, and was only equipped on the Kilo-class submarine in the later period.
As for the other missile, it goes without saying.
3M-54, this is the famous Club missile! Unlike previous weapons that were the legacy of the Red Empire, this missile came from afar after the collapse of the Red Empire.
Last year, the Maoist Innovator Design Bureau/Novato Design Bureau began to develop a multi-purpose general-purpose long-range conventional cruise missile based on the 3M-10 missile destroyed in the previous arms treaty. The diameter of this missile is limited at 533 mm in order to meet the requirements for firing from a submarine's 533 mm torpedo tube.
Since the foundation was already there, it was developed very quickly. By this year, it had been successfully tested.
This is the most advanced submarine weapon in the Maoist arsenal. It is launched from a torpedo tube and can fly 500 kilometers away. Although it is called a cruise missile, its main mission is still anti-ship.
It can be said that this is Da Mao’s trump card weapon. How can it be exported to the East?
"Impossible?" Qin Tao smiled: "The 636 submarine can be equipped with this kind of cruise missile as a long-range attack weapon. If we want to purchase the 636 submarine, of course we must also purchase the supporting weapon system. It is impossible for us To use old weapons, otherwise, what is the difference between buying a Su-27 fighter jet and continuing to use rocket launchers?"
“These are our most advanced weapons and there is no way we can export them to you!”
"Really? Isn't the 636 submarine also your most advanced?" Qin Tao said: "Since the 636 submarine can be exported, why not export our supporting weapon systems? You are too unrealistic, right? This condition is for us The bottom line is, if you don’t agree, then there’s no need to talk.”
Anyway, this trip has already yielded a lot of good things and poached a lot of people. Qin Tao is already very satisfied.
For the Navy, it is feasible to purchase two Type 877 submarines to solve the problem of insufficient underwater power, and at the same time absorb the above technologies to develop its own advanced submarines. Therefore, it is not too early to purchase submarines next. Great necessity.
If there is an advantage to be taken advantage of, then the Navy can certainly continue to order advanced Type 636 submarines. If the other party wants to make a big deal, then forget it.
Qin Tao was decisive, Grishen walked away, and the two sides broke up on bad terms again.
"Mr. Qin, actually the price of 150 million is not high." Zheng Ming said: "The performance of the 636 submarine is more powerful than the 877, and it is newly produced, so we will not suffer any loss!"
Qin Tao smiled: "Yes, I know it's not expensive, but since the other party has raised the price, we have to get more benefits. We should leave tomorrow. If they don't give in, then we will come back at worst and accept it." At this price, I’m not afraid of losing face.”
Grishen and the others loaded their luggage into the car and finally came back. Qin Tao can do the same.
What is face? Can it be eaten? It's worth it in exchange for more good things.
Zheng Ming nodded: "Mr. Qin, if Lao Maozi and the others don't keep us tomorrow, then you can leave and I'll stay and talk to them. The price is this anyway, and they can't raise it any more, so as not to save you from losing face."
Qin Tao, a good horse, cannot turn around, but Zheng Ming doesn't care. In this way, the business can still be done, and Qin Tao's face will not be lost.
Qin Tao smiled: "This is a small matter, but the project we have negotiated must be stable, especially the two masters. Their travel must be arranged well to prevent any accidents."
Krasnopolski and Kvasa, one is engaged in nuclear reactors and the other is engaged in submarines. Both are national treasure-level masters. Qin Tao is not operating in secret this time. He invites them to go openly. , so safety work must be done well during the journey.
“I know, don’t worry, nothing will happen. Our comrades on the secret front have already taken action.”
(End of this chapter)