Chapter 526: Glory Years Shipyard
Hong Kong Country, the glorious years shipyard under Mingzhou Group.
That's right, the shipyard has such a name. As long as you hear this name, no one dares to cause trouble. Who dares to come here to cause trouble? Looking at the gate of the shipyard, the intimate portrait of Mr. Qin and someone stopped all hands that wanted to reach out.
There are two people in charge of the shipyard. Liu Dashan, sent by Mingzhou Group, is the person in charge here.
All former veteran workers will be promoted as long as they have excellent skills and outstanding performance, and Liu Dashan is one of them.
When he saw the people around him gradually taking up leadership positions, Liu Dashan felt disappointed. Later, when the No. 908 comprehensive supply ship was outfitted, Liu Dashan became the person in charge. From that time on, Liu Dashan made every effort. He worked hard and worked hard. After finishing 908, he went to do other things. He gradually rose up in this way. When the Rainbow Country Shipyard needed people, Liu Dashan was assigned.
Although he had to travel across the ocean and be far away from his hometown, Liu Dashan was very satisfied to be the person in charge here, and he came over and took up the post without hesitation.
Eddie, who was originally the head of Nordic Company, has now become a consultant to the shipyard. He does not need to contribute much, and he can get a good salary every month, only when he needs to deal with matters with the government. , will let Eddie come forward.
Eddie is very satisfied with his current job. It is easy, he makes a lot of money, and he enjoys his job.
Now, Qin Tao came over for inspection. After Liu Dashan and Eddie received the news, they quickly made preparations and went to the airport to greet him in person until they arrived at the shipyard.
“Currently, the projects being built in our shipyard are all luxury yachts.” Liu Dashan introduced to Qin Tao: “Our catamaran structure is used, with large space and luxurious facilities. It was ordered by the wealthy people in our rainbow country.”
Not to mention the wealthy customers in other African countries, many wealthy people have emerged in the Rainbow Country alone in recent years. This kind of luxury yacht project is really good.
Eddie on the side was also sighing: "We have never been involved in the field of luxury yachts before. Unexpectedly, this project actually saved our shipyard. Thousands of employees in the shipyard also benefited from the arrival of Mingzhou Group." Now that we have jobs again, everyone is very grateful to Mingzhou Group."
“We are not here to make money, but to help the people here.” Qin Tao was very generous: “We are honored to be able to help improve life here, provide employment opportunities, and provide more supplies.”
"Yes. We are also very happy. China is our true friend. There are now a wide variety of goods in our market, and the prices are very cheap." Eddie said.
The market in a country is full of foreign goods, and the people in these countries are very happy. There are probably not many people in the world who are so stupid, Qin Tao thought secretly in his heart.
“Are the workers here still obedient?” Qin Tao asked.
Liu Dashan nodded: "Yes, we have transferred the rules and regulations of Mingzhou Group. Of course, we do not work overtime here. As long as we work five days a week, eight hours a day is enough. There is no labor union, we The shipyards are much more efficient."
When he invested in saving this bankrupt shipyard, Qin Tao put forward some conditions. Not wanting a trade union was an important condition. If there were these people who would make irresponsible remarks all day long and point east and west, then the factory would be in trouble. Just don't do it, it will turn yellow in the end.
In order to introduce foreign investment to save the shipyard, the Rainbow Nation government agreed to these conditions.
“Your workers are really capable, we admire them.” Eddie said from the side.
The local workers are lazy and will stop working after working for eight hours. This is not the case for those workers from the East. They often work overtime and even do not rest on Saturdays and Sundays!
The leaders of the shipyard can live here permanently, but the workers are transferred after one or two years of work. The wages for working abroad are high. These workers have nothing else to do after they come out. Of course they want to do more work. In this way Only then can you go home with more money.
“Yes, we rely on this spirit to build our motherland into a better place.” Qin Tao said, “I also hope that our spirit can drive you.”
This is of course just a hope. It’s good for these people in the shipyard to work honestly for eight hours. How can they do more work?
Qin Tao inspected it: "I am very satisfied with the situation here. I want to hold a banquet to thank the leaders here and some colleagues. Eddie, can you help me organize it?"
This is the strength of Eddie, a local. He nodded immediately: "Of course, no problem. Who do you plan to invite?"
“Government officials, as well as heads of various large companies, such as Danner Company, Lemanco Company, etc.”
Eddie understood: "You want to invite our domestic military industry companies. Our Mingzhou Group is also engaged in military industry. You want to cooperate with them. Of course there is no problem. I know them all."
“The location of the banquet must also be considered, preferably a villa with a swimming pool.” Qin Tao said.
These people invited are all high-ranking people, and these people have seen the world. We can't make them feel too shabby. We need to hold a high-standard banquet.
“Mr. Qin, the swimming pool is a bit cold during this season.” Liu Dashan reminded carefully.
The Rainbow Kingdom is located in the southern hemisphere, which is completely opposite to the climate in the northern hemisphere. At this time of year, the highest temperature is 20 degrees and the lowest is only about 10 degrees. Even if there is a swimming pool and a group of beautiful women come, there is no way. Swimming.
"Oh." Qin Tao responded: "Okay, Eddie, you can arrange a suitable venue."
Eddie nodded: "Mr. Qin, we are originally a shipbuilder. Wouldn't it be more appropriate to arrange the banquet on a luxury yacht?"
That's right, why didn't you think of it?
The luxury yacht is perfect!
Qin Tao nodded immediately: "I'll leave all the power to you!"
“We happen to have a luxury yacht that has been built. All we need to do is decorate it. By the way, erase the hull number to avoid dissatisfaction when delivering it to the customer.”
This is the same as a 4S store employee secretly driving away a car that a customer has bought. However, Qin Tao does not feel guilty. Anyway, the ship needs to be tested when it is delivered to the customer. Now it is regarded as a sea test.
This is a luxury yacht with a double-decker superstructure. Although the length of the yacht is only 41 meters, the width reaches 25 meters because of its catamaran structure, and the overall space exceeds that of a 100-meter-long luxury monohull yacht.
The layout of the deck is not the date core shape of ordinary yachts, but a rectangular shape with a very wide area. There are also several deck chairs on the deck in front of the cockpit. If there are a few beautiful women lying there in bikinis, it will look like It’s very eye-catching.
At night, when the surrounding lights are turned on, it looks even more beautiful.
The yacht was quickly set up, and all kinds of wine and delicacies were moved in constantly. Food and drink were absolutely indispensable.
That evening, a group of invited officials came to the dock.
“Mr. Qin, we meet again.” Someone greeted Qin Tao warmly.
"Mr. Davidson, welcome." Qin Tao smiled and extended his hand. The man in front of him was the person who received Qin Tao last time. He took a benefit of 100,000 US dollars and sold a shipyard worth 50 million US dollars. Sold to Mingzhou Group for 20 million.
After the last cooperation, because the shipyard was successfully revived by the introduction of foreign capital, Davidson has been further promoted. Now that he meets Qin Tao, of course he is a good friend.
The two hands held each other's hands enthusiastically.
“Please, Mr. Davidson, there’s good food and wine in there.”
Qin Tao let in Davidson, and then someone else came.
"Mr. Qin, let me introduce to you. This is Miguel, the head of Sendak-Remank." Eddie stood next to Qin Tao, welcoming a famous guest and introducing him to Qin Tao. .
Speaking of the name of this company, it seems that it is not known to the outside world, but when it comes to the famous Horn tank, it is quite ostentatious in Africa.
The Horn tank has been ranked among the top ten tanks in the world many times. Although this tank with a bathtub is a modified version of the Centurion, here in Africa, there are no tigers in the mountains, and monkeys dominate.
This tank is a product of the Sandak-Ostrel-Bipak Company. In 1994, this company was renamed the current Sandak-Remank Company. In 1999, it was acquired by the British Acquired by Vickers Corporation and renamed OMC Corporation.
(There is also a theory that the Rainbow Kingdom specially established Land Systems OMC in order to develop the Horn tank. The Hero of East China found a lot of information, but there is no clear explanation, so now it is written according to the Land Systems OMC company, which manufactures armored vehicles. It is still very famous. I don’t know if it was also made of the Horn tank.)
Miguel smiled and extended his hand: "Mr. Qin, it's nice to meet you. In the field of shipbuilding, your achievements are very enviable. I wonder if you want to develop land weapons?"
"Mr. Miguel, we do have some aspects that we want to cooperate with. We will discuss it in detail later." Qin Tao said with a smile.
“Mr. Qin, this is Mr. Sangare, the head of Denair Company.” Eddie continued to introduce.
Atlas Company has been renamed Denel Company, and the company leaders have also changed the color of their skin. Looking at these people, one can think of why the Rainbow Nation's military industry has declined rapidly in recent years.
There are only a few people with fair skin. They are very low-key and very polite when meeting Qin Tao.
At eight o'clock in the evening, the luxury yacht set off and sailed along the coastline. At the same time, the banquet officially began.
"Mr. Qin, just now, you said you had business to discuss with us?" Miguel came over with a wine glass and asked Qin Tao.
Mr. Qin of Mingzhou Group is well-known for his business skills. Even though he just talked about it casually, Miguel already took it seriously.
East?
Miguel opened his eyes wide: "What can there be in the East? Aren't you selling weapons yourself? Are you willing to buy our weapons?"
“We are selling, but we are also buying.” Qin Tao said with a smile: “For example, we are exporting J-7 and J-8 fighters, and we are also purchasing Su-27 series fighters.”
Miguel’s eyes lit up, this sentence is indeed correct! The East also has a need for advanced weapons. Maybe the vehicles produced by our own side can catch the eyes of the East? After all, Rainbow Nation's military production is also famous all over the world!
“Then when shall we go?”
"Next month, there will be an international defense exhibition in the East. If you prepare now, you will definitely be able to participate in the exhibition next month. By then, there will definitely be a large number of foreign guests attending. Your products can also be sold to other countries. country.”
Miguel’s heart was moved.
“Is there an international defense exhibition going to be held in the East?” At this time, Sangare also came forward: “Can we participate?”
They took over from the original people and became the heads of these companies. Of course, they also have to consider the company. If they can do a few businesses, then they will be famous, they will have made a contribution, and they can show off.
"Of course. Let me say hello to you and lower your venue rent. We are good friends, so I must help you with this."
Qin Tao didn't expect that the negotiation was settled easily. These people couldn't wait to sell the weapons. They didn't know that they were just running around. It was difficult for their weapons to gain the eyes of the East.
At this time, a white-skinned man next to him heard these conversations, with a look of disapproval on his face, and then shook his head.
Following Qin Tao's gaze, Sangarei also saw that person, and his face suddenly turned ugly: "Oscar, why are you shaking your head? Do you have any opinions about us?"
“No, no, I don’t have any opinion,” Oscar said.
“No, you have an opinion. Don’t you want to do it anymore? Then you can resign!”
The originally lively yacht became strange because of these words, and many people looked at the man named Oscar.
“Mr. Sangare, please don’t be angry. Now that you are on the yacht, I am the owner here. Please give me some face.” Qin Tao quickly reconciled.
"Okay." Sangarei nodded: "Huh, Oscar, you can leave at any time, no one will stop you. For the sake of Mr. Qin, I won't argue with you."
Sangarei glanced at Qin Tao gratefully.
The unhappiness just now seems to have dissipated. Several white people have gone to the cabin below. They have begun to avoid too much contact with other people. After these people drink too much, they may not cause any trouble.
“Hmph.” Sangare said with disdain on his face: “If it weren’t for his contribution to the company, the company would have fired him long ago!”
Make a contribution?
Qin Tao was a little curious.
Miguel also spoke: "Yes, without him, the Stone Kestrel helicopter gunship wouldn't be possible, but now that the helicopter has been finalized, he is useless. Find an opportunity to fire him. Look at his... Being white-skinned makes you sick.”
Stone kestrel? Qin Tao's eyes lit up.
This is a professional armed helicopter, and there are only a few of them in the world, such as the American Apache, the Red Empire's Mi-24, the European Franco-German Tiger, and the noodle country's A129, just a few of them, so, For a long time, this armed helicopter has been ranked among the top five in the world.
It’s a pity that I was born at the wrong time.
The stone kestrel is a product of that era. During the war, the Rainbow Nation people summed up their experience and believed that they needed to maneuver long distances in the vast African wilderness, and go to combat areas that lacked logistical support and supply conditions and had harsh natural environments to fight with guerrillas. A battle between enemy forces of a team nature. They needed a helicopter with serious firepower.
In 1984, the development of related armed helicopters officially began. In the 1990s, the aircraft was finally built. However, the Rainbow Nation had already changed its dynasty.
Many people who worked hard for this helicopter chose to stay, even if they suffered some grievances, they still wanted to build this helicopter.
Oscar is one of them.
Last year, the Stone Kestrel was finally finalized. Unfortunately, the Rainbow Nation's economy has begun to decline, so there are no orders. They need to promote the helicopter to the international market.
At present, the Stone Kestrel helicopter is quite advanced, as you can see by comparing it with the Eastern ones.
What is the East using?
There are a few Gazelles and a group of Mi-171s hanging on rocket launchers. To be professional, it is the Wuzhijiu. It looks no different from the Zhijiu in appearance. It still looks like a transport helicopter.
Similar to the Stone Kestrel, a professional armed helicopter with a low front and high rear, and a tandem two-seater layout, is still blank in China!
Since designers like Oscar are not taken seriously, they might as well find another way out!
"Shiksha Falcon helicopter? This is a blank in our country." Qin Tao made up his mind and started to fool these people: "We lack professional armed helicopters in our country. You will definitely participate in our international defense exhibition this time. We need to bring this professional armed helicopter over! By the way, since Oscar is the designer, let’s invite him to go with us. By then, we will have a lot of technical questions to ask him.”
Sangare glanced at Qin Tao in surprise, then nodded: "Okay, no problem. We will send the strongest team! But, Mr. Qin, will your navy purchase our armed helicopters?"
Generally speaking, armed helicopters are used on land. The Navy does not seem to have equipped professional armed helicopters. However, this does not mean that the Navy does not need armed helicopters. For example, the Navy's amphibious assault ships want to support land. Gunships are also a good choice.
However, helicopters are already very niche, armed helicopters are even more niche, and ship-based armed helicopters are even smaller to the extreme. The small scale means that the research and development expenses cannot be shared and the cost will be high. Therefore, few countries have The navy uses specialized armed helicopters, which are only used for temporary emergencies using ship-based helicopters.
At this time, after hearing Sangarei's words, Qin Tao raised his glass: "The important mission of our navy is to land across the sea. Do you think we have such a need?"
Others do not have it, but the Eastern Navy has this need, because the construction of the Eastern Navy is all based on cross-sea landing!
Sangare has built up confidence that if they can enter the eastern army and navy market, then they can sell the stone kestrel!
The guests and the host had a great time. The luxury yacht arrived at the port in the middle of the night. The group of people were taken directly to the hotel. Eddie had arranged for a female companion who had been prepared long ago so that these people could spend the rest of the night comfortably.
As for Oscar and others, they originally planned to go back directly. After all, they came to the banquet to make up the numbers. However, they did not expect that the Mingzhou Group also prepared a comfortable hotel for them. Although they did not have a female companion, Mr. Qin went there in person. .
“Everyone, I’m very sorry. When I was on the yacht, I only focused on entertaining other people and ignored you.” Qin Tao said.
"No, no, Mr. Qin, if you take us as the focus, our situation will be even worse." Oscar said.
After he finished speaking, the other friends also started to smile bitterly.
"By the way, Mr. Qin, let me introduce to you. This is Helen. He is currently undertaking the research and development task of the A-Dart air-to-air missile. The project he leads is currently the most important project of Danner Company."
Air-to-air missiles?
It’s cross-professional again. Qin Tao doesn’t quite understand: “I’m sorry, I want to know what kind of project this is.”
“In fact, it is an air-to-air missile improved on the basis of the Great Patriotic Snake-5 missile. It is a fifth-generation large off-axis angle infrared imaging guided air-to-air missile.”
Qin Tao didn't know anything else, but when he heard the words infrared imaging, his eyes suddenly lit up: "This is the most advanced technology in the world!"
At present, the most mature air-to-air missile produced in China is the Pili-8, which is an imitation of the Weishe-3 missile in the Kingdom of David. The technology of the Kingdom of David is constantly developing, and it has now reached the Monstera-5 .
Previous infrared-guided air-to-air missiles could only see the hottest things in the field of vision, so they even had the problem of chasing the sun. After being launched, the target fighter would only need to release the thermal bomb at the right time to hit the missile. Get rid of.
Therefore, the new generation of infrared missiles began to use infrared imaging, so that what they see is not a point, but a surface. The seeker used has also become a taller infrared staring focal plane array, thermal bombs and real-life Targets can be clearly identified.
Hence, this kind of missile has become inevitable for future development.
But, can the Rainbow Nation be created?
"Everyone, with all due respect, in the current situation, you are not taken seriously, and scientific research work is even more difficult." Qin Tao began to lie: "Your talents cannot be used at all. I just heard that I came to Sangare and thought of several ways to drive you away.”
The eyes of several people showed anger, but they were helpless.
The world has changed!
“We are going to hold an international defense exhibition recently. I made a condition to Sangare to send you all to the East. I hope you can accept this offer and go to the East to see it.”
(End of this chapter)