Chapter 394 We are not Ah San
Nizhny Novgorod, Red Solmov Shipyard.
The two completed submarines were moored directly to the dock. I wonder if Lao Maozi learned about the Chinese people's preferences and specially tied big red flowers on the submarine's control tower.
"We have prepared these two submarines. You can drive them back now." Rapilov said excitedly to Qin Tao and the others.
"Yes, we also hope to drive it back immediately, but we need to go through acceptance before driving it back." Zhao Ping, who came with the navy and was responsible for receiving equipment, said.
"Acceptance? Of course, I can take you up for acceptance now." Rapilov said, striding onto the submarine.
“Turn on the monitor!” Rapilov shouted.
So, several shipyard technicians turned on the monitors of several operating equipment on the control tower.
“See? These displays can all light up. Let’s start the diesel engine test again.”
Hence, the roar of the engine at the rear sounded.
Everyone stood on the command tower, not knowing what Lao Maozi was planning to do.
“Does it sound good? Now, turn off the engine!” Rapilov said.
Roaring news.
"Okay, now that the acceptance is complete, you can drive it away. Our deal is considered completed." Rapilov said calmly.
"I'm sorry, I think you may have misunderstood." Zhao Ping suppressed his emotions and said calmly: "We have our own acceptance standards. We must follow the acceptance outline to inspect every piece of equipment, every device, and every piece of equipment on the submarine. The system will be tested, and then the navigation test will be carried out. All test data will be completely filled in a special form. Only after our requirements are met, we will sign and officially receive the two submarines, and at the same time pay you the final payment."
"What? Isn't it a waste of time for you to do this? It will take several months to do this!" Looking at the thick acceptance documents that Zhao Ping took out, Caipilov was dumbfounded.
"Our submarines have been exported to many countries. Not to mention the former Union Republics. Take Asan for example. They ordered eight Type 877 submarines. Every time they receive a submarine, they just go around the submarine. Rest assured, we can guarantee that it is of the same quality as the Navy’s own models.”
"Mr. Lapilov, we are different from Asan." Qin Tao finally spoke: "We have formal procedures. Without these strict acceptance procedures, our navy will not accept these two submarines. Yes. Please understand."
At this time, Qin Tao can only act as a peacemaker.
He can understand this contradiction.
In Lao Maozi’s era, where have we ever seen weapons being exported and being left to buyers to pick and choose? Lao Maozi has always said the same thing. If we say the quality has reached the standard, then it means it has reached the standard. Why, don't believe it? If you don't believe it, go away. Why are you buying from us?
Lao Maozi sells equipment and it has always been a seller's market.
Now, times have changed. They have to start taking the road of marketization and accept market supervision. This process will be difficult.
The country has also experienced this kind of pain. Even in Mingzhou Shipyard, when it was building ships for foreign shipowners, it faced difficulties from representatives of foreign shipowners. This was unprecedented. In the past, it was the shipyard itself. To ensure quality, now it is the ship owner who monitors the quality, these are two different ways.
As for Asan, can it be compared with Asan? How many **** tricks does Ah San have? Take the most famous submarine "Sindulakshak" as an example. After it entered service, accidents occurred frequently. One night, Asan's submarine soldiers loaded missiles for the "Sindulakshak", but they didn't know what happened. Yes, two missiles actually ignited!
One of them flew out and hit the dock, and the other exploded in the submarine. Eighteen people died on the spot, and the submarine subsequently took on water and sank.
In this way, the submarine "Sindurakshak" became the first submarine in the world to be sunk by its own anti-ship missile. Created a world record.
Can we learn from the unreliable Ah San?
"Your country's submarine industry is not as developed as ours. What qualifications do you have to accept the submarines we manufacture?" At this time, one of the accompanying representatives of the Mao Navy, Qisilenko, quit his job.
This guy had a proud look on his face, as if he was still immersed in the elegance of the empire that no longer existed.
"If our submarine industry is more developed than yours, then why are we purchasing submarines from here?" Qin Tao began to answer without mercy: "We come here to purchase because we are interested in your submarine industry. We are customers, and customers are God. It seems that you don’t understand. It seems that the next order will be forgotten. We don’t need to cooperate with suppliers who don’t value customers.”
This is not a one-time deal, it is said that there will be more submarine orders in the future!
Zis Lianke’s words are meant to drive away customers!
Suddenly, Rapilov’s face changed color.
“President Qin, please forgive Chislenko for the offense. He was sent by the navy. His words do not represent our attitude.”
"Director Lapilov, what are you afraid of?" Zislenko was even more annoyed when he heard that Lapilov was actually helping him to speak: "If the Red Empire hadn't collapsed, they wouldn't have been able to buy it at all. Now they are taking advantage of our advanced submarines!"
"Mr. Qin, he really doesn't represent our attitude." Lapilov's body was shaking with anger. This guy definitely got Grishen's true biography. He ran away after making trouble here. It has nothing to do with him anyway. , disrupting business, how will they make money in the future? How do I request the final payment now?
Taplov was very angry.
“What’s your attitude? Do you agree to carry out acceptance according to our acceptance outline?”
For Qin Tao, Qisilenko is a divine assist! With this guy speaking sarcastically, our side will be able to make demands better.
Taplov frowned.
Actually, he has never seen this kind of acceptance requirement. Could this be a way to make things difficult, and then deliberately find reasons not to pay the balance?
At this time, Rapilov was in a dilemma.
"According to previous procedures, Zislenko and the others have already inspected this submarine." Rapilov's voice was a little low.
Follow the previous procedure? I don’t know if Lao Maozi also has a system of military representatives stationed in the factory, but the military products manufactured in the factory must be inspected and accepted by the military. Anyway, it is idle, and the exported submarines were inspected by the way.
No wonder this guy named Zislenko heard that his side was going to accept it, and he was like a fried rooster. After a long time, they had already accepted it. If he messed with it again, the other side felt insulted.
"We are very grateful that Mr. Zislenko can help inspect the submarine. However, we still have to inspect it. However, in this case, can we take a look at Mr. Chislenko's inspection report first?" Qin Tao also responded accordingly. People, since they have already checked, maybe you can also see how the other party checks first.
So, everyone got off the submarine and went to the shipyard's data room, where they saw the neatly prepared inspection report.
The people brought by Zhao Ping looked at it carefully, and then said with emotion on their faces: "I didn't expect that Lao Maozi is quite systematic and complete in this regard."
The start of domestic submarines is also inseparable from Lao Maozi. However, in the following decades, it has gradually drifted away from Lao Maozi.
The acceptance method of Lao Maozi that we got now is very different from our own acceptance method, but this acceptance method still seems to be relatively good.
“Can it inspire us?” Qin Tao asked.
“Yes, it’s very inspiring.” After Zhao Ping finished speaking, he glanced at Qin Tao. Mr. Qin was also very powerful.
Qin Tao just said that he was inspired, that is to say, although Lao Maozi has already accepted it, he will definitely have to re-accept it. However, by learning from Lao Maozi's acceptance method, he can use shorter Time to check out these devices.
“If we follow our previous method, it will take about several months to complete the acceptance. Now, we can learn from the experience here and design some forms for Lao Maozi to fill in. We can also seize the time and conduct navigation inspection as soon as possible.” Zhao Ping said.
“Well, then you should hurry up and do your work, I will have a good relationship with these old idiots.”
If Qin Tao comes along, I'm sure he can coax Lao Maozi into submission.
Sure enough, after a few days, even Zislenko, who was very uncooperative at first, began to smile all day long.
A large number of forms were made for people in the factory to fill in, and these people all readily cooperated. In this way, the functional testing and performance testing were completed in less than a week.
“The next step is the navigation experiment.” On this day, everyone gathered together again to coordinate the next actions.
"Yes, this navigation experiment cannot be carried out in the outside waters. It needs to be towed to St. Petersburg by a tugboat." Lapilov said: "We have made arrangements. Next, we will go to St. Petersburg together to complete the navigation experiment. After that, we can officially deliver.”
"Actually, you don't have to worry at all. The performance of these two submarines absolutely meets the requirements. During this period, you have been doing useless work." Zislenko said from the side.
Facts have proved that their submarine has no problems. In this week's test, every item was qualified.
The rigor of the Chinese people also left a deep impression on Zislenko and others.
“Yes, the construction quality here is very good, so we hope to continue to have a pleasant cooperation with the next batch of submarine orders, but the projects that should be carried out still have to be carried out.”
"Qin, even if we arrive in St. Petersburg, you can only watch from the port. Because the space inside the submarine is limited, we cannot carry you aboard to participate in the navigation experiment together."
Although Qin Tao has fed these people, when it comes to confidential projects, these people still have to consider their interests first.
To them, the so-called overmanning of submarines is not a problem at all. Submarines often carry extra personnel. At worst, they have to hang out in hammocks in the torpedo room, and the weight of the personnel is negligible.
In fact, this acceptance method is not a secret at all, and we have already mastered it.
"We can sleep in the hammock." Qin Tao said: "Since you don't want to bother, then we can make it simpler and just need one voyage. We start from St. Petersburg, sail outside for about ten days, and then return to St. Petersburg. During the voyage out, , we completed the torpedo launch test, completed the deep-diving experiment in the ocean, and finally completed the underwater full-speed reversing experiment. We have written down the entire plan for the experiment, please take a look."
After Qin Tao finished speaking, Zhao Ping handed over the plan and opened the cover. The first page showed a large-scale navigation chart with densely packed standard routes and projects to be carried out in each section.
When he finished reading the paper, Zislenko had nothing more to say.
"Okay. Since you insist, you can participate, but there can be no more than ten people on each submarine." Zislenko finally agreed.
“Mr. Qin, after the submarine completes all test projects, can you sign the acceptance documents directly in St. Petersburg?” Lapilov said: “Then, you will transfer the remaining balance into our account.”
The final payment will be received by their shipyard, and now they are waiting eagerly!
“Of course.” Qin Tao nodded.
"That's really great. By the way, how are you going to take the submarine back? Drive it back, or use a tugboat to tow it back?"
The submarine is built, how to take it back?
If you already have operational experience, you can directly drive the submarine back in submersible state.
However, such an operation is still very risky.
After all, this is a conventional submarine, not a nuclear submarine.
The cruising range of conventional submarines is limited. During the process of driving back, it needs to replenish fuel at least two or three times. It is difficult for such a big thing to get permission to dock at the ports of other countries, so it must be accompanied by a support ship. In this way The cost is not cheap, and driving all the way back will consume the precious mechanical life of the submarine. After all, this is a long voyage of 17,000 kilometers. Driving back this way is equivalent to one or two years of normal service!
If you don't want to drive back, you will need a tugboat to tow it back. However, towing a boat at sea is much more dangerous than towing a car on land. If you are not careful, the submarine behind you will collide with the tugboat in front, and you will not be able to return home yet. , and had to be dragged back for overhaul.
So, it is inappropriate to drive it back or tow it back.
“Then how do you plan to get it back?” Lapilov was curious.
“Our own floating dock.” Qin Tao said.
For transporting this kind of equipment, a semi-submersible ship is most suitable. However, the semi-submersible ship converted from an oil tanker in the Mingzhou Shipyard has not been completed yet, so it cannot be used this time. The original Shenzhou floating dock can be used. Came over again.
“Floating dock? Some customers have used semi-submersible boats, but we have never seen a floating dock.” Lapilov was very curious.
With a smile on Qin Tao’s face, what is a semi-submersible ship? Only one submarine can be transported at a time. Our floating dock can transport two or even four submarines at a time, no problem!
Fuss.
“When all inspection items are completed, we will hold a grand thank you banquet to thank everyone for their hard work.”
Hearing Qin Tao's words, Rapilov's eyes were full of expectation.
A grand thank you banquet! What level and specifications should this be? It’s been a long time since I had a big meal.
Looking at these guys, Qin Tao felt a kind of sadness. Just a big meal had attracted these people to this point.
Saint Petersburg Water Authority.
"No, these two Kilo-class submarines will pose a serious threat to our waterways during the process of being towed over." The person in charge, Blokhin, shook his head repeatedly: "What happened at the Nizhny Novgorod Shipyard has nothing to do with us. It doesn’t matter, we have to ensure the safety of our own shipping.”
Hearing what he said, Zhao Ping, who came to coordinate, was extremely annoyed.
“This project of ours was approved by Moscow, you can’t do this!”
"I'm sorry, we have not received relevant orders from Moscow. If you have connections in Moscow, you can report it to Moscow. If you get authorization from Moscow, we will let you go immediately."
When Qin Tao came over, he heard a fierce quarrel inside. At this moment, Qin Tao really felt speechless.
This old man is so shameful!
Originally it was just a matter of coordination. After all, all submarines previously produced by the Nizhny Novgorod Shipyard reached the sea through this waterway. However, the St. Petersburg Water Bureau actually wanted to rip off the submarines!
What is the reason why waterways are safe? This kind of **** reason is just used by the local chicken country, but here we are still worried about the safety of waterways?
Qin Tao looked at the other party with disdain.
"Mr. Qin, I'm so sorry that I have to call you for such a small matter." Zhao Ping was a little embarrassed. Without Mr. Qin, they couldn't do anything!
Qin Tao smiled and looked across: "Sir, how can we get there?"
“Submit a deposit of 10 million to our Water Bureau and come under our supervision.” Blokhin said: “If any accident occurs, we will deduct the deposit.”
There will definitely be an accident, and the ten million will fall into the pockets of the Water Bureau, and these guys will start to rob it openly.
“Do you know the consequences of doing this?” Qin Tao continued to have a smile on his face.
The other party did not speak.
"We will order eight more submarines in the future. Your St. Petersburg shipyard will also receive a large order. Half of your city of St. Petersburg depends on us to support you. If you insist on doing this, I will work with you. Get in touch with the relevant departments in St. Petersburg and inform them that our subsequent orders are cancelled!"
There was a hint of worry on Blokhin's face.
"If they ask the reason, I will tell them that it is because someone in the Water Bureau is maliciously obstructing us." Qin Tao said: "They asked us for a high deposit, so we will no longer have any dealings with St. Petersburg. As for the citizens, Who will support us has nothing to do with us.”
Blokhin's expression finally changed.
“Now, I’ll give you two options. Either, let us pass through the waterway immediately, or we will go to the relevant departments to respond.”
The other party finally couldn’t sit still.
“Since you are doing it for our city of St. Petersburg, we are willing to take risks. However, if something goes wrong, you will be responsible to the end.”
“Of course, we can guarantee that nothing will go wrong.”
"Thank you, this is a small gift from us, please accept it." Qin picked up a few green coins and handed them to the other party's hand blatantly.
In an instant, the other person was smiling.
Coming out of the Water Affairs Bureau, Zhao Ping felt extremely emotional.
"Mr. Qin, if it weren't for you, we might have paid them a deposit. Why don't we take charge of this county magistrate now?"
"It's very difficult for old people now, so they have to find ways to find money to spend. It's normal to focus on us, but we have to spend the money we should spend, and of course we can't spend the money we shouldn't. After all, our money doesn’t come from strong winds. This guy also wants to extort our tolls, huh, if it really starts to cause trouble, I’ll tell him to get out.”
He wanted 10 million. Of course, Qin Tao couldn't get used to this kind of lion's behavior. Before leaving, he gave the other party a few hundred dollars and that was enough.
"Mr. Qin, you have been putting forward the second batch of orders for eight submarines. We have not yet officially approved it." Zhao Ping whispered to Qin Tao.
This is what Zhao Ping is most curious about.
Since arriving here, Qin Tao has been repeatedly emphasizing that this is only the first batch, and there will be follow-up ones. However, even if the Navy has issued a report, the superiors have not approved it yet. How can Mr. Qin be so confident?
"If we don't say this, can they cooperate so happily?" Qin Tao said: "Lao Maozi is more looking forward to subsequent orders and looking forward to relying on us to support them." Qin Tao said: "However, international cooperation is inherently full of There are various variables, even if we sign a purchase intention with them, they may not count. When we pay the deposit, we are really cheated, and we will be at their mercy from now on."
Zhao Ping felt a chill in his heart. He had been doing it for a long time. Mr. Qin had been fooling these old fools. Looking at their expectant faces, if they didn't buy it in the future, would these old fools be so sad that they cried in their arms?
“I will not participate in the next sea test. During the test launch, we must test-fire submarine-launched missiles. This kind of thing is what we are most in need of.” Qin Tao began to arrange the next things.
Although it was interesting to get into the submarine and participate in various tests, Qin Tao did not have the time. He had more important things to do.
This time I’m here, I must get a plate bending machine and other things. So, he still had to push.
Anyway, these naval personnel who came together are also the most professional.
He doesn't care about anything else, but Qin Tao insists that these 877 submarines must be able to launch submarine-launched missiles. This technology is the most urgently needed in the country, and there cannot be any problems.
Zhao Ping nodded: "Two submarines were tested, one launched torpedoes and the other launched this missile."
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