Chapter 600 Construction of the St. Paul begins
After such a long journey, it was already May when Qin Tao returned to Mingzhou Shipyard. Since Qin Tao often went out in the past, Mingzhou Group could operate normally regardless of whether he was there or not, which shows that he Earning a high salary every year is simply a waste, and the company will still run without him.
"The blocking ship has been built!" After returning, Qin Tao walked around the shipyard. The first thing he discovered was that the 100,000-ton luxury blocking ship had been driven out of the dock and towed to the outfitting dock nearby. .
"Yes, your Mingzhou Group's actions are really slow. It has taken such a long time and we haven't finished building our blocking ship. Our green company can't wait." A familiar voice came to my ears. .
"Weina, when did you come?" Qin Tao turned to look at the hirsute woman with a devilish figure.
Generally speaking, women with big hair will soon gain weight and become aunts after getting married, but before getting married, their figures are very beautiful.
“It’s been coming for a while. In recent years, the trend in the decoration industry has been changing, so we have made some changes. The decoration of the ship jam must be done in accordance with the latest methods, so as not to fall behind if it is driven out.”
Qin Tao nodded: "That's natural. Our Mingzhou Group will also listen to the opinions of customers and make changes at any time, but the construction period may be delayed."
“It doesn’t matter if it’s delayed, but it’s just that I haven’t had much fun lately.”
Hearing Vitalia's complaint, Qin Tao showed a mysterious expression on his face: "There's nothing to worry about recently, it must be boring. I heard some things. If you are interested, you can participate, of course. It’s your own identity, it’s best to register a financial company specifically, and don’t have anything to do with our Mingzhou Group.”
Vitalia suddenly became interested: "What's going on?"
Hearing the news whispered by Qin Tao, Vitalia was shocked: "International capital tycoons actually want to sweep away the wealth of a certain country? Isn't this incredible?"
“What Max said is that he has relationships with many capital tycoons, and this matter is expected to happen in a month or two. If you are interested, you can take advantage of the fire.”
Vitalia's eyes were filled with excitement. That's right, the blockade in Ma Gang was no longer interesting. She had become the queen of blockbusters. This time she just wanted to block a big one!
“Okay, then I’m leaving.”
“Leaving so soon? Let’s talk more and have a meal before we leave.”
"No, I have to start planning immediately. I will go and investigate first to see if there are any clues to what you said." Vitalia was very excited. Over the years, she has played more and more, and she has become more and more uncomfortable. Enjoyable.
This time, sweeping the wealth of a country, or even multiple countries, is a rare thing in a lifetime. Once you encounter it, you must not miss it.
Looking at Vitalia's leaving figure, Qin Tao breathed a sigh of relief: "Finally, I sent her away."
After finishing speaking, Qin Tao thought of something else and glanced at Xu Zhengyang beside him: "The secretary behind Vitalia just now, you are still very hot in those eyes."
Xu Zhengyang shook his head: "Mr. Qin, I know what you mean, but I'm not interested in her."
"I really don't know what type you like." Qin Tao sighed: "It's not good for you to reject people from thousands of miles away. When I meet the right one in the future, I will..."
"Mr. Qin, we have been planning for the economic crisis in a few months for two or three years. Are we going to take this opportunity to completely defeat the Three Banks Group this time?" Xu Zhengyang changed the subject.
"It should be difficult to defeat the Sanhang Group, but taking advantage of this opportunity, it is still possible for us to defeat the Sanhang Heavy Industry. In this way, we will have one less competitor in the shipbuilding field."
A few years ago, Qin Tao destroyed Dazhou Heavy Industries. This time, if Sanxing Heavy Industries is destroyed again, then only Hyundai Heavy Industries will be left building ships in the South Kimchi Country. The strength of the other party will be greatly reduced. Competitors in East Asia Just one less.
“Mr. Qin, do you have any idea of setting up a shipbuilding company in Wanwan?”
Hearing Xu Zhengyang’s words, Qin Tao suddenly became interested: “Do you have any ideas?”
Qin Tao has never thought about working there because it is not popular there. In Asia, the main domestic competitors are Japan and South Korea, so if you can defeat them, you will count them all. Wanwan does not have any advanced shipbuilding capabilities at all, and they have been hovering at the middle and lower reaches for a long time.
Wanwan is strong in the electronics industry. One TSMC can make Wanwan extremely rich. They engage in SMIC and Loongson to compete with Wanwan. As long as they occupy the mainland market, they can make Wanwan extremely rich. Let TSMC lose most of its profits.
Now, after hearing Xu Zhengyang's suggestion, he has realized that Xu Zhengyang has something in mind.
“Yes, Mr. Qin, although the shipbuilding industry in Wanwan is underdeveloped, it is still good after all. They can still build warships for themselves. If we destroy their shipbuilding industry, we will not be able to let them build warships.”
Qin Tao nodded, he was worthy of being his bodyguard and secretary. Over the past few years, Xu Zhengyang's thinking has become closer and closer to Qin Tao.
"In recent years, the shipbuilding industry has become increasingly prosperous. In order to seize orders, various shipyards have begun to advance funds to build ships. Some shipyards with insufficient technical strength can even reduce the down payment to less than 10% in order to seize orders." Xu Zhengyang introduced. : "The shipyards over at Wanwan used this method when they competed with us."
“Compete with us?”
“That’s right, take the largest international shipyard in Wanwan as an example. Their main business is large ships such as container ships, bulk carriers, and frigates, as well as oil tankers, semi-submersible heavy-load ships, refrigerated ships, and lift drilling platforms. , self-unloading cement carriers and other types of ships. The last time we bid for bulk carriers, we relied on a 10% down payment to grab our order."
There are many things that Qin Tao doesn't know about and are handled by his subordinates. Qin Tao's secretary Xu Zhengyang is very aware of these things.
The Mingzhou Group has developed. They never advance too much. Any order requires more than 50% of the down payment, and even more than 80% for special ship types. Although there are also a group of die-hard old customers. , however, there are still some small customers who are unable to raise enough funds and, under the temptation of interests, choose Wanwan's shipyard.
"You dare to build it with a down payment of 10%? This is a real poisonous order." Qin Tao said with a smile: "Even if we don't take action, they are still in crisis. As long as we take action a little bit, they will go bankrupt! Since it is If it’s easy, just do it!”
“Yes!” Xu Zhengyang’s eyes were filled with excitement.
In fact, Qin Tao did not attack Wanwan because he knew that this year's financial crisis did not affect Wanwan. Wanwan was very smart. Before the storm came, he immediately devalued the currency by 2%. 10. Coupled with the fact that Wanwan has the world's third-largest foreign exchange reserves on hand, it allowed them to weather the crisis calmly.
However, the drug orders can still severely impact the shipbuilding industry in Wanwan. Since Xu Zhengyang wants to play, let him do it.
The dock has been vacated, and the next step is to arrange the manufacture of aircraft carriers for the football country.
"Actually, if we had met the deadline, we would have been able to cut the steel plates and start building the aircraft carrier of Football Country. We could have welded the sections on the side and directly hoisted them to the dock for final assembly. However, because Football Country's fund reimbursement was too small It's slow, so we'll put it on hold for now." Babic introduced to Qin Tao.
The 001 aircraft carrier is about to be completed. Makarov goes up every day to keep an eye on the progress of the outfitting, but Babbage is free and begins to arrange the start of the second aircraft carrier.
Compared to the previous one, this aircraft carrier is of greater significance because it is a newly manufactured aircraft carrier in this shipyard.
Although Mingzhou Group has already built an aircraft carrier for Siam, the displacement of that aircraft carrier was only about 10,000 tons, and most of it was of civilian ship standard. Now the football country's ship has completely met the warship standard, with a displacement of There are also 30,000 to 40,000 tons, which is a real medium-sized aircraft carrier!
They have wanted to take action for a long time, but the football country has no money. The football country's funds depend entirely on iron ore. This thing is very slow and takes time to mine and transport, so there is no rush here.
“Yes, it is indeed very slow, but we should start building it. After the aircraft carrier is launched, orders from the Navy should come.”
Babic nodded excitedly: “Okay, then we’ll make arrangements immediately!”
“Zhengyang, contact the football country and invite them to come and participate in the aircraft carrier groundbreaking ceremony!”
“Yeah.” Xu Zhengyang continued to nod.
"By the way, how is the production of the aircraft carrier's steel plates going?" Qin Tao thought of something.
The previous 001 aircraft carrier was a semi-finished product and did not require much work. Now this one is a brand-new production, and the demand for steel plates is huge.
"The production line over there has been almost adjusted." Babbage said: "Now, we have prepared the steel plates needed to start construction of the aircraft carrier."
Mingzhou Steel Plant has developed into a large-scale steel plant that is well-known throughout the country. Although their output is not as good as that of large steel plants such as Shougang and Anshan Iron and Steel, their quality and profitability are definitely better than those of the latter. Not available.
In addition to Yinwa Steel, they are also at the forefront of the world in terms of steel for aircraft carriers and submarines!
Qin Tao came to the material preparation area nearby. Pieces of steel plates were covered under raincloths. Because the steel plates were too large, they could only be stored in the open air. Its width is 5.5 meters and its length is 40 meters!
“This is a steel plate produced by the king of rolling mills at our Mingzhou Steel Plant. It is really great. We use this steel plate to make aircraft carriers, which will reduce the welding workload by 90%!”
Even Lao Maozi cannot produce steel plates of this specification. The size is very large, equivalent to a dozen ordinary steel plates, and the workload of welding is greatly reduced.
“Originally, it was difficult to bend steel plates of this size. However, we introduced a large-scale bending machine that can directly insert this steel plate into it and bend it, making it more efficient.”
Not only manufacturing aircraft carriers, but also ordinary cargo ships, of course steel plates of this area will also be used. After all, the king of rolling mills in Mingzhou Steel Plant cannot only produce steel for aircraft carriers, otherwise it will have to be shut down for most of the year.
Various large cargo ships have also used this kind of steel plate, which has greatly reduced the workload of the welders of Mingzhou Group.
Qin Tao is very satisfied: "When we install automated welding equipment in the future, less welding work will be required. By then, we can build an aircraft carrier and we can even make dumplings!"
Three days later, the leader of the Chinese navy came.
"Mr. Sagastres, I'm sorry to keep you waiting for so long. Construction of your aircraft carrier can finally start." Qin Tao warmly greeted this group of guests: "Although the construction time is a little late, we can guarantee that, In a year’s time, the aircraft carrier will be launched.”
Going into the water in one year?
This promise immediately shocked everyone. Even for the United States, it would take two or three years to build an aircraft carrier before it can be launched! Even if the aircraft carrier built here has a smaller displacement, it won't be as short as one year, right?
“I know everyone is surprised, but after the ceremony, you will understand when you see our construction process.”
The groundbreaking ceremony was very grand. On the front of the shipyard, a booth was set up, with a gantry crane as the background and banners hung on it.
Warmly celebrate the start of construction of the St. Paul!
That’s right, this aircraft carrier that is about to start construction has been officially named the Sao Paulo!
"Today is a memorable day. On this day, the aircraft carrier manufactured by our Mingzhou Group for the Football Nation Navy will officially start construction. This aircraft carrier reflects the strong manufacturing capabilities of our Mingzhou Group and also represents the football nation. The development of naval equipment has entered a new era!" After Qin Tao's speech, Sagastrese walked to the microphone.
"We never thought that we could have a brand-new aircraft carrier. This is a new beginning, and it also uses a new cooperation model. We are full of confidence in this aircraft carrier!" Sagastrese's speech, It’s also full of passion.
“Now, I announce that the construction of the St. Paul has officially begun, and now the first steel plate is cut!”
Following the order, the construction of the St. Paul officially began!
The bumpkins from the football country were surprised to see the crane hoisting a steel plate. The area of the steel plate was so large that it reminded them of a football field. It was no problem to play a football match on the steel plate!
"How come there is such a large steel plate?" Irges, who followed, couldn't help but ask.
"We are the only one in the world who has this kind of large steel plate. It is rolled by the only king of rolling mills in the world." Qin Tao proudly introduced: "Its width is 5.5 meters and its length is 40 meters. meters, we can guarantee that it will be launched within a year, and there is a big reason why we use steel plates.”
"The larger the area of the steel plate, the more difficult it is to bend the plate." Another person said: "Such a large area of steel plate is very useful when used as a deck, but if it is used on the hull of a warship, it will cause problems. The bending machine creates a huge burden.”
"Yes, it seems that you are also a veteran in shipbuilding." Qin Tao looked at the man: "If there is no matching plate bending machine, then such large steel plates have to be cut before they can be used, which is a waste of our rolling mill. The king."
“What kind of bending machine is that?” At this time, the man looked at the place where the large steel plate was hoisted, and was surprised to see it being swallowed into a large machine.
“Large-scale CNC three-dimensional plate bending machine. The unique skill of our Mingzhou Group.” Qin Tao said.
The machine buzzed, and I don’t know how many hydraulic legs started to move, and the steel plate made a creaking sound. By the time the steel plate was pulled out, the entire steel plate had changed into the corresponding shape!
This efficiency is too high!
In general shipbuilding, the steel plate is cut first and then fed into the bending machine. However, the current manufacturing process is the other way around. It is formed in the bending machine at one time, and then the excess part is cut off. The first steel plate is It was hoisted to the dock and prepared to be welded to the second steel plate.
"Your efficiency is so high!" The man spoke again, with envy in his eyes: "The world's largest steel plate, the world's most advanced bending machine, your shipbuilding technology is also the world's most advanced. !”
"Of course."
“I heard that you are still developing the most advanced catapult in the world. I wonder if we can go and take a look?”
When these words came out, Qin Tao suddenly felt vigilant in his heart.
This man has white skin, a high nose bridge, blue eyes, and a tall build. He looks like a very ordinary Westerner, but the questions he asked are anything but ordinary.
Where did this person come from?
When I came into contact with Chinese football players, I had never seen them before!
"Mr. Sagastrese, do you want to modify the design plan of the aircraft carrier? Since we have already started construction, modifying the design plan will cost a lot of money!" Qin Tao looked at Sagastrese .
"Mr. Qin, we heard that you have an advanced catapult, so we were wondering if we could add a catapult to the angled deck, which would make our dispatch more efficient." Sagastres hesitated. Di said: "Of course, we can pay for the funds. We will pay the money in cash, but we want to go and take a look first."
cash?
When did the football country become so generous?
Qin Tao has already come to a conclusion in his mind.
"We are indeed developing advanced electromagnetic catapults. If you are interested, I can take you to Huating's R&D department to have a look." Qin Tao said: "However, you must be mentally prepared. This is a new technology. If If you want to switch to this kind of device, the price will go up a lot."
The aircraft carrier built for the football country uses a ski-jump take-off plan. The entire plan has been finalized originally. The other party once wanted to install a gas turbine, but in the end they gave up due to funding issues. Now, they actually require an electromagnetic catapult. , it is clear that there is a purpose!
"The electromagnetic catapult can make the dispatch of carrier-based aircraft more efficient, and it is possible to operate carrier-based early warning aircraft in the future. For us, even if it costs money, it is worth it. We want to go and see it first." The person who suggested The person continued: "It would be better if I could go to your experimental base and have a look."
"The experimental base is still being installed. Moreover, it is the Navy's highest level of confidentiality project. Our Mingzhou Group is not qualified to see it. Even if we go to Huating to see the scale model, it must be approved by our superiors. Please come and see it tomorrow. Stay in the state for a few more days." Qin Tao said.
That night, Xu Zhengyang investigated the situation clearly.
"This colleague of Sagastrez, whose name is Neymar on the surface, is an officer in charge of equipment in the army. However, we have investigated all his information and found no evidence that he had been in the navy of the football country before. Any resume, it’s like he appeared out of thin air.”
“In other words, he was inserted by Americans?” Qin Tao said: “If that’s the case, then we won’t be polite!”
“Are you going to deport him?” Xu Zhengyang was very excited.
“Of course not, we have to give you a warm reception.”
A warm reception? Xu Zhengyang hesitated for a moment, then understood and nodded: "Okay, I'll make arrangements right away."
"Is that warship of yours equipped with a four-sided phased array radar?" The next day, a group of people from the football country continued to visit the shipyard. Today, their eyes were no longer limited to the aircraft carrier in the dock, but also began to look at it. Looking elsewhere.
The most eye-catching thing about the Zhouzhou Shipyard is definitely the 052C being built on the slipway!
Since the last time it built two crude anti-aircraft ships equipped with S-300 missiles, the Mingzhou Shipyard has been silent for several years and has never built a destroyer of more than 5,000 tons. This restart is of great significance.
On the one hand, it shows that the East already has advanced and mature gas turbines and is no longer subject to others in terms of power system. On the other hand, the East has begun to explore comprehensive air defense warships!
Only the Aegis system in the world is a battleship with strong defensive capabilities. Now, the second model will be released.
This time it was Neymar who was asking the question. After hearing his question, Qin Tao nodded: "Yes, that warship is our air defense destroyer that is about to be launched. It uses a four-sided phased array radar and vertical launch missiles. This combination can Better complete the task of fleet air defense, especially escorting aircraft carriers."
Just looking at the appearance, this cannot be stopped. After all, the slipway is open-air, and there are countless satellites flying over it every day, so Qin Tao introduced it openly.
"This kind of warship must be very expensive, right?" Sagastrese also spoke. Their football country will also have an advanced aircraft carrier fleet, and they will also need **** warships. Last time, they only took a fancy to frigates from here. They couldn't even imagine such a professional air defense destroyer.
“Yes, the price is very expensive, so we only built one, and some brother units built rotating radar warships.” Qin Tao was very frank: “Such a combination of high and low is our navy’s future plan.”
Nimaar nodded. It seems that as they inferred, even if the East has this kind of technology, it does not have so much funds!
Even after the Easterners' aircraft carriers were put into service, they had to stay anchored in the harbor most of the time, because the Easterners did not have enough military spending to maintain a huge maritime fleet!
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