Chapter 616 Full of Sincerity
The morning sun rises slowly in the east, and it’s another day full of hope and vitality!
"Mr. Simonov, are we going to Fazolon today? Let's see how their N011 radar was developed." Mr. Lin said to Simonov, but I don't know why, Simonov's face looked obviously expressionless today. Something is wrong.
“I’m very sorry, friends, our expedition has been cancelled.” Simonov said.
"Cancelled? What does this mean?" Mr. Lin's face suddenly changed, but his heart was filled with beauty. It was so fast. After a performance last night, the other party regretted it today!
Now, it’s not that we don’t have the money to buy the Su-35, but that the other party won’t sell it. If this is the case, then our side is not considered a breach of contract, and the other party can no longer pursue the J-16’s infringement, and the other party has to be full of apologies. right.
"After evaluation, our superiors believe that the Su-35 does not yet have the conditions for export." At this time, Simonov was also extremely annoyed. You should have said it earlier. If you had said earlier that it would not be exported, then we would not be at peace. Orientals talk! Do you know how much the reception and banquet cost last night?
The Orientals have promised to buy forty of them, but you actually don’t sell them anymore. This is so deceptive!
What’s even more annoying is that the decision not to sell was made by a certain big boss, but the big boss would not come out to explain the matter. In the end, Simonov had to come forward to explain to the Oriental people. He didn’t know yet. How would Easterners react?
Simonov didn’t even dare to look at Mr. Lin’s face.
"Since you think this fighter jet is not qualified for export, why do you still want to sell it to us? We didn't come here to travel with nothing to do. We gave up a lot of work in the country and made a special trip to inspect. This is how you treated us. ?”
"I'm sorry, Mr. Lin, this is a failure of our prior coordination. Please rest assured that we will not pursue your J-16 infringement. The two-seat fighter-bomber you developed has nothing to do with us, and we will announce it to the outside world. Declared.”
Actually, even if they wanted to pursue the case, nothing would come of it. Compensation? Dongfang people will definitely not give them money, and they can't stop Dongfang people by cutting off supplies. Now Dongfang can produce almost all parts.
What they hope more is to continue to cooperate.
“We came here hoping to gain something. We have already applied for special purchase funds from our superiors, but then we came back empty-handed.” Mr. Lin continued to express his dissatisfaction.
"Yes, we know your sincerity, so we have also made a compensation plan. You can purchase the latest engine developed by the Salyut plant that we saw yesterday, the one with a thrust of 13.5 tons. Our Sukhoi The design bureau will also provide technical assistance and allow you to install this engine on the fighter aircraft you produce. This will increase the thrust of the entire aircraft by two to three tons, further increasing the thrust-to-weight ratio of your fighter aircraft, especially the two-seat J-16 , using this increased thrust engine can achieve the same air combat performance as a single-seat aircraft."
What is the difference between the two-seater J-16 and the two-seater Flying Leopard?
It is the ability of self-defense!
The Flying Leopard only has limited self-defense capabilities. When performing high-risk missions, it still needs fighter jets to accompany it. But the J-16 is different. After throwing the bombs, it can also use its own air-to-air missiles to engage in air combat. Its The performance is not much worse than the single-seat Su-27. Even after adopting a new engine, the performance can be improved a lot!
"The engine we saw yesterday is good, but that engine has not yet been successfully developed. We will not place our hopes on such an immature engine. It seems that our visit this time was in vain!" Mr. Lin said to the people behind him: "Pack your things, let's get ready to go back!"
Are you leaving now?
Can not be done!
Simonov is anxious. Since he is here, he must place some orders before leaving. If he leaves like this, he will get nothing, and he has recognized the legitimacy of the J-16!
“Mr. Qin, Mr. Qin, please stay!”
Seeing Mr. Lin leave angrily, Simonov stopped Qin Tao. At this time, he urgently needed Qin Tao to help him come up with ideas.
"Mr. Simonov, I am also very disappointed. When the Su-27 was introduced, I followed Mr. Lin here. I watched the deal with my own eyes and we became good friends with Sukhoi. But now, I didn't expect that You actually made a fool of yourself, we will be very embarrassed if we go back!"
“Actually, we also wanted to export Su-35 fighter jets, but we were stuck by the authorities. I hope you can tell Lin about these unexpected situations.” Simonov said.
"No matter who got stuck, in our eyes, they just fooled us." Qin Tao said: "Moreover, the compensation you gave us did not have any sincerity, using an engine that has not been developed yet. To fool us, if we want that engine, we must still need to invest a certain amount of research and development funds, right?”
Simonov stopped talking. That was true. But he didn't say it out loud. If he did, Mr. Lin would definitely be even more angry.
What do you think above? It doesn’t take the actual situation into consideration at all!
Simonov was very helpless.
"Qin, please help us." Simonov looked expectant. Now, the only one who can help them is Qin Tao.
“We will not purchase those engines that have not yet completed research and development, and we cannot be taken advantage of. If you still want to do business with us, you must show sincerity.”
“What kind of sincerity can you show?” Simonov was delighted.
"Since you can't come up with more advanced equipment, then lower the price. For example, if the ex-factory price of the AL-31FN engine from the Salyut Factory can be reduced by 20%, I can consider convincing the Air Force , order another five hundred units."
The turbofan X-10 is not yet mature. Even if there is no problem in the air test, at most it can only be installed on a twin-engine fighter. The single-engine J-10 will still have to use the single-engine modification of the third uncle for a long time.
So, these engines were originally intended to be imported. Now, according to Qin Tao, lowering the price by 20% would save money for the Air Force.
Price reduction? Hearing Qin Tao's request, Simonov frowned a little. According to the development trend, the price of this kind of engine needs to increase!
In the 1990s, the price of the Third Uncle was about 2.5 million U.S. dollars. Since then, the price has continued to soar. For example, in December 2005, an additional 150 AL31F turbofan engines were ordered, with a total value of 500 million U.S. dollars, equivalent to 3 million U.S. dollars. One. By 2011, only 123 AL31F engines were purchased for US$500 million, which translates into US$4 million per engine.
There are many reasons for this price increase. It is said that with mass production and technology becoming more and more mature, the cost of production will gradually decrease, but this is not the case for Lao Maozi. As their production gradually progresses, their skilled old workers gradually retire. , the workers' skills became more and more unfamiliar. In the later stage, the quality of Third Uncle's products gradually declined, and the production cost became higher and higher.
On the other hand, it is also because the US dollar, as an international currency, continues to depreciate and its purchasing power continues to decline.
At this time, Qin Tao asked to lower the price, which Simonov found a bit difficult to accept. However, it seemed that there was really no other good way besides this method.
Even if Turbofan Ten is immature, there is at least Turbofan Fifteen! Dongfang people have backup engines at hand to choose from, and they have enough confidence in their hearts.
If you want to continue doing business, you have to show greater sincerity.
“Mr. Qin, if you want to reduce the price by 5%, you might consider reducing the price by 20%, which is too much.” Simonov said hesitantly.
"Five percent? What's the difference between that and no price reduction? Doesn't the Saryut Factory want to develop a new engine? This requires huge financial support. The profit of 500 engines is enough for them to do research and development. So, let's How about we each take a step back and reduce the price by 10%, and I'll convince the Air Force and you convince the relevant departments?"
Ten percent?
Simonov knew that this was Qin Tao’s final plan, and there was no point in worrying about it anymore.
“Okay, I’ll try my best.”
"If this deal goes through, your Sukhoi Design Bureau will also be able to share part of the benefits, which will be of great help to your current fourth-generation aircraft project. It will also prevent your research and development projects from turning into starvation projects." Qin Tao said.
Hearing the term "Hunger Project", Simonov also felt helpless.
Developing a brand new fighter aircraft requires a lot of investment. Even the Sukhoi Design Bureau, which is well-known in the field of military aircraft exports, still has a big funding gap if it wants to develop a fourth-generation aircraft. Come now It is said that the internal allocation of the Sukhoi Design Bureau for this project can only reach about 40% of the project's required funds, so internally they call this project the Hunger Project.
Even if it were not for the joint development of 601 institutes, this project would not have been launched at all.
I don’t know where Qin Tao heard this statement, but it was really appropriate. At this time, Simonov had mixed feelings in his heart.
“Okay, we will work hard.” Simonov said.
“You can also guarantee the Salyut Factory that as long as they develop an improved engine, we will definitely place an order for no less than two hundred units.” Qin Tao continued to draw the pie.
The Air Force delegation left Sukhoi in this way. They also had mixed feelings about this trip.
Although Lao Maozi is poor, he still has a vision. Even if he buys forty aircraft at once, it is not enough to offset the risk of being copied.
Qin Tao smiled: "Yes, if we raise enough funds and really decide to purchase, then we will have to change our operations."
“What operation?” Mr. Lin was very curious.
"Leaking our fourth-generation aircraft development plan." Qin Tao said: "We already have fourth-generation medium-sized aircraft and are currently developing fourth-generation heavy-duty aircraft. The Su-35 imported from Lao Maozi is just our fourth-generation heavy-duty aircraft. During the transition before the aircraft enters service, there is no need for us to copy it.”
Everyone’s eyes lit up.
Lao Maozi treats the three-wing Su-35 as a treasure because this fighter is already their trump card and their most advanced fighter. However, the technology of this fighter is already outdated! In this era, the most advanced fighter jets must have stealth capabilities!
Dongfang has already developed the stealthy J-31A, and now it is developing a fourth-generation stealth aircraft. This is logical and makes perfect sense! Lao Maozi's Su-35 is just a transition before the fourth-generation aircraft enters service. We have no plans to map and imitate it because there is no need at all.
In this way, Lao Maozi has nothing to worry about. In addition, Lao Maozi is relatively short of money now. Therefore, it is conceivable that Lao Maozi will happily and confidently sell the Su-35 to his side.
Qin Tao has made two preparations. Whether to sell or not to sell, it is Lao Maozi who has the final say, and he is passive. In this way, Lao Maozi can no longer pursue the matter of Jian Shiliu.
Although this time it was just a false shot, it was enough to achieve Lao Maozi's understanding of the J-16 without spending any money.
Next, purchasing a batch of third uncles at a low price will be even more satisfying.
The trip was finally concluded successfully. When he returned to the capital, Qin Tao received another good news.
"Mr. Qin, this is the first edition of our "Unrestricted Warfare". Please take a look at it." Zhang Zhong and the others held the books and enthusiastically came to Qin Tao for review.
Qin Tao was surprised when he got the book with the fragrance of ink: "So fast?"
We have not yet reached the Internet age, and there are no tentacle monsters like Internet writers who write tens of thousands of words a day. For physical writers in this era, it is possible to write a book of more than 100,000 words in two or three years, with a cup of tea and an incense stick. Enjoy life slowly and leisurely.
The book in front of you was written too fast, right?
"Yes, Mr. Qin, these contents have actually been lingering in our minds. We just didn't have a suitable opportunity in the past. This time, with your guidance, we suddenly became enlightened! So, this book can It's also your credit for writing it so quickly." Qiao Liang said with a smile: "Now, please check it quickly. If there are no problems, we will officially release it to the outside world."
Qin Tao nodded and turned to the first page of the book, the preface.
Everyone who has experienced the last decade of the 20th century will deeply feel the changes in the world... In the post-modern and industrial era, war will not be completely deconstructed. It is just more complex, broader, More covert and subtle ways to re-invade human society...
Qin Tao nodded repeatedly after reading it. The quality of this book is good, and the preface at the beginning is so well written!
He flipped through it carefully, quietly feeling the charm of this book on this sunny afternoon.
I don’t know how long it took, but the sky outside turned dark. Qin Tao’s stomach growled with hunger, and he finally closed the book.
“This book is very well written.” Qin Tao said, “Now that it’s written, let’s publish it!”
"Mr. Qin, would you like to leave a note on this book? For example, what are your thoughts after reading it?" Zhang Zhong looked at Qin Tao expectantly.
Qin Tao smiled and shook his head: "Forget it, neither I nor our Mingzhou Group want to have anything to do with this book."
There was some slight disappointment in the eyes of several people. Qin Tao smiled again: "You must be full of hope. After this book is published, it will become popular all over the world. You will also start a new military revolution, and your names will be resounding." Globally, the power of this book is comparable to "Thirty-Six Strategies". You will become a world-famous military theory writer, and you will become a torch in the minds of countless people, a beacon that illuminates their path forward."
What does the game between great powers mean? Let the person on the other side think about what they have to deal with next!
Even Qin Tao doesn't know when this ideological bomb will explode after it has been planted. The world situation he has stirred up will become even more unpredictable.
Chongming Island Shipyard.
In the office, two people were chatting quickly.
"Now, our three heavy industries have encountered a major crisis. At this critical moment, Chongming Island Shipyard must lend a helping hand to help us." Zheng Zhenze said to Zheng Xianyu: "If you can help us sell ice-breaking natural gas ships If we go out, our urgent need will be solved, otherwise, our group may be dragged down!"
Those **** big guys, until now, have refused to pay a penny more, and they can’t even be contacted at all! When they sent someone to check Da Mao's company address, they discovered that the company had moved.
Now they can no longer find customers and the contract period has long passed, so they have every right to sell these ice-breaking natural gas ships.
However, after searching all over the world, I found that no customer needs this kind of natural gas ship!
Other than Lao Maozi who wants to open up an Arctic shipping route, who else would want this kind of natural gas ship? The customer was originally interested in purchasing a natural gas ship at a low price, but after hearing that it was an ice-breaking type with extra thickened hull steel plates, he gave up immediately.
Even if it’s cheap!
A natural gas ship will have to operate for 20 to 30 years at least! In these years, the fuel costs caused by the extremely thick hull will far exceed the purchase price of the vessel! Even if the three companies subsidize the ship, they will not ask for this kind of money. The shipowners are all very smart and consider the whole life cost.
At this time, after hearing Zheng Zhenze's words, Zheng Xianyu's expression was very embarrassing: "I'm sorry, I am a technical person in the shipyard and have never been in contact with customers. I have no customer resources at hand."
Even if there is, it can’t be said. Zheng Zhenze has more customer resources than him, and he can’t sell ice-breaking natural gas ships. What can he do?
This is a hot potato, and you must not take it into your own hands! Zheng Xianyu quickly shook his head.
"Our Three Banks Heavy Industry is currently seriously short of funds. If you can't help sell natural gas ships, then you need to provide us with a fund to help us tide over this crisis."
Funds?
Zheng Xianyu realized that this was the real purpose of Zheng Zhenze coming here: to ask for money!
Sanhang Heavy Industry was originally a highly profitable shipyard. However, it blindly invested in the natural gas ship project and consumed a large amount of money. They invested in establishing the Chongming Island Shipyard in cooperation with the Mingzhou Group and trained technical personnel here. At the same time, they obtained the patent authorization for natural gas carriers and began to manufacture advanced natural gas carriers. Because various ship owners were waiting and watching, when the ship owners from Damao came to visit, they couldn’t wait to sign the contract for ice-breaking natural gas carriers. , and there are still eight ships!
If they only took on one ship, they might be able to recover without breaking their muscles and bones. Now, eight ice-breaking natural gas ships have completely dragged them into the most terrifying situation: the ship owner will not take delivery of the ship and will not pay the final payment. , they continued to invest money in building ships, and even borrowed money from banks.
"Sorry, Director Zhang is responsible for the funds." Zheng Xianyu said, "If you ask for the transfer of funds, Director Zhang must agree. However, from my observation, Chongming Island Shipyard is now also There are no extra funds.”
“No extra funds? How is it possible? Isn’t your shipyard very profitable?”
"Yes, our profitability is very strong, but at the beginning of this year, the shipyard received foreign orders for a batch of offshore oil drilling platforms. As you know, Mingzhou Group has never been involved in this kind of business. , Zhang Yang, the director of our Chongming Island Shipyard, is a person who is willing to pioneer and innovate. He decided to make a breakthrough in this technology. Therefore, under his leadership, a large amount of money was invested in research and development. If it were not for the shipbuilding orders in the factory If they all require 80% advance payment, I’m afraid the shipyard’s capital chain would have been broken long ago.”
“What did you say?” Zheng Zhenze was surprised.
“Shipyards should vigorously develop offshore oil drilling platforms.”
“It’s not this, it’s the next thing. You said that the shipbuilding order you received requires an 80% advance payment?”
"That's right." Zheng Xianyu said: "The reputation of Mingzhou Group has been established. They are not worried about orders. Their requirements are very high. Not only will they not lower the price to bid, they will also ask for a higher down payment."
Even the three heavy industries require only 20 to 30% of the advance payment when receiving orders! The advance payment for that batch of ice-breaking natural gas ships was less than 10%. Mingzhou Group is actually so powerful!
Is Mingzhou Group doing this just because they are the leader in the industry? Or do they have other ideas?
Zheng Zhenze thought for a few minutes, but still couldn't figure it out: "Then go to that Factory Director Zhang. If he doesn't agree, our Three Banks Heavy Industry would rather divest from the capital!"
They originally jointly built the Chongming Island Shipyard with the Mingzhou Group, just to learn the construction technology of natural gas ships. In the past few years, their technicians have learned the welding of Yinwa steel here, and they no longer need Chongming If they can't give them blood transfusions, they would rather give up everything here, transfer the funds back, and give blood transfusions to Sanxing Heavy Industry!
(End of this chapter)