Chapter 825: Now that I’ve come, I can’t come in vain
When he walked out of the shipyard, Balter was still a little excited. Mr. Qin was really a person. He also followed principles in doing international business and was very touched that he would not steal business from his peers.
His hand touched the pen and felt very warm.
However, when I got in the car, I saw that the driver was a little anxious: "Mr. Bolt, I heard that the Navy organized an investigation team to carefully study the design flaws of our MEKOA200 frigate."
"Design flaw? How could our design have flaws?" Bolt shook his head. He was not worried about this. He felt that the people in the Rainbow Nation were a little more sensitive. Even if they were deliberately looking for trouble, he was not afraid because he believed in his own side. There is nothing wrong with the design.
However, that afternoon, he was called to the relevant naval department.
Anderson received him personally.
“Mr. Bolt, I’m calling you here this time because there have been some changes in our contract.”
"Accident? What incident?" Balt became alert.
“We have discovered a major flaw in your frigate design,” Anderson said.
"What defect?" Bolt was still very calm at this time. If the other party mentioned something else, such as the price being too expensive, he would admit it, but when it came to design defects, just kidding, it was designed in Germany and is world-class, how could there be defects?
“This is our detailed analysis.” Anderson took out a document: “You can take a look at it now. If you can’t decide, you can take it back and ask other engineers to take a look.”
Balter took a look and saw that the document was more than twenty pieces of paper thick. What did this mean?
It is definitely not an ordinary flaw, but a serious flaw, and it will be analyzed clearly. This was made by a professional team!
Bolt had an ominous premonition in his heart. He took it and took a first look at it, and felt his heart pounding.
Analysis of the problem of water intrusion into the exhaust pipe cooling system that was ignored due to excessive consideration of stealth.
Water enters the exhaust pipe cooling system? This is really a big question, is it true?
He read page after page, feeling more and more nervous. There were many pictures drawn, various detailed discussions, and a large number of formulas in it. It should be correct.
“How about it, do you agree?”
"No, no, our German design is the most advanced, and this kind of problem will never occur. The conclusion of this document is wrong." Bolt shook his head repeatedly: "Please allow me to send this document back, and our How about a warship designer pointing out the errors here?"
“Okay, I’ll give you one day.”
“One day? I’m afraid that’s not enough?”
“After one day, if you cannot give a reasonable explanation, then our contract...”
"Okay, we will. We will find someone to analyze the problem with this document immediately." After Balt finished speaking, he looked at Anderson: "Mr. Anderson, we need your help with this matter. We will thank you after it is completed." of."
"This is for the sake of our navy. I dare not take advantage of it." Anderson shook his head: "Let's just do business."
Business matters? When you first bid, you didn’t get any less benefits! However, if you take money to do something, and now the other party doesn't accept the money, could it be that this thing can't be done? Who is causing trouble behind this? Mr. Qin? Ordinarily it shouldn't be, Mr. Qin is a very just person.
Anderson's mind was filled with doubts.
But now, if the warship design is defective, it is really a big problem, so he has to work quickly.
Turn on the computer again, log in to ICQ, and connect to the country. Anderson explained the matter again, and then scanned the document and sent it over. This is much more efficient than the telephone network.
The other side also immediately became busy.
Balter waited and waited in front of the computer, and finally waited for the answer.
“This document is correct. Under severe conditions, the cooling system of the exhaust pipe may indeed cause water to enter, thereby damaging the engine.” The person in the computer answered.
“How is it possible? Our designers would actually make such a mistake?”
"We have just started designing stealth warships. It is inevitable to make mistakes. This kind of mistakes are supposed to be discovered during the sea trial. I really didn't expect that someone actually saw it on the design drawing. This person is very skilled. If If possible, recruit him to our group!"
Balter was embarrassed for a while, how do I know who found it? Besides, that's not the point now.
“Then how do we explain to the Rainbow Nation Navy?”
"Tell them that we are modifying the design drawings and will complete it soon, and that the problem is the chimney and will not affect their frigate production. We will deliver it on time."
The video ended, and Bolt still had not recovered from the shock. There was something wrong with his own design! Is this a perfunctory sentence okay?
He thought for a while, and then asked his men to withdraw a large amount of activity funds from the bank. He would visit them one by one tonight and try to get those people to speak for him. This matter can still be passed. After all, it has not been delivered yet. It should be no problem to cause something as big as engine damage.
These guys have a huge appetite, and they are trying to find ways to benefit themselves.
Balter went out with the activity funds, but when he came back late at night, he found nothing because he didn't see anyone! This gave him an ominous premonition.
One new day, Bolt came to Anderson with a heavy heart.
“Sir Anderson, I went to your home last night to visit...”
“We had dinner together last night, and everyone was not at home.”
“Have a dinner party? Where to have a dinner party?”
After Balter asked, he felt it was inappropriate. He had no right to ask like this. Fortunately, the other party had no dissatisfaction and just smiled: "Of course it was on the yacht. Okay, let's not talk about this anymore. Let's get down to business. We’ve done some research, do you think the flaws we found are correct?”
"Yes, we think you have indeed found the defect." Balter nodded: "In harsh climates, the cooling system of the exhaust pipe may indeed leak. However, this is not a big problem. We will modify the design. Guaranteed there will be no such surprises after delivery.”
“In other words, you admit it?”
"Yes, this was an oversight on our part. Please believe us, we will never make similar mistakes again. We..." Before he could finish his words, he was interrupted by Anderson.
"Since you have admitted that you made a major mistake in the design, you should be able to accept our return agreement. Fortunately, you have not started construction yet and have not made any investment. Therefore, we hope that you can give us all the deposit Return it and terminate this project.”
Anderson said as he took out an agreement.
Balter was dumbfounded.
What? return the goods? Need a deposit?
"Mr. Anderson, this is not a big problem at all. We can solve the problem as long as we make modifications. You cannot terminate cooperation because of such a small defect!"
"Small flaw? If we hadn't discovered it in advance, by the time it was built and tested for sea testing, seawater would have poured into the engine, causing the entire engine to be scrapped! If it were a war period, the warship would have sailed in bad weather before it had reached the combat sea area. The power system will be lost, which will lead to the failure of our combat. Is this still a small flaw? Is this your spirit of excellence?" Anderson's tone was aggressive: "Because your design has major problems, our project must It needs to be terminated! You must return all the deposits, otherwise, we will go to the International Court of Justice and let the whole world know that the warships designed by your Germans are defective!"
Speaking of these, Anderson has entered the role, an attitude for the Navy of the Rainbow Nation, and in his mind, he is still thinking about the scene last night.
A newly built catamaran luxury yacht at the Glory Years Shipyard had just been completed. Qin Tao invited these senior naval officials to attend the completion ceremony. They were the people on the bridge that day. They all came to cheer happily. Later, the yacht arrived. Outside on the sea, they were eating and drinking on the yacht, and there were even some women accompanying them to have fun. Just when he was enjoying himself, Qin Tao asked everyone, do you want this kind of yacht?
That goes without saying, of course I thought about it!
Qin Tao told them that as long as they can order four 054 frigates, each of them will be given a yacht of the same type!
Thinking of the beautiful yacht and the happy time spent on the yacht, Anderson was very excited. What else could he say? Give the project to Mr. Qin! Anyway, now that the Germans have admitted that their warship design is flawed, it is natural to terminate the contract.
As for betraying intelligence before, do you want to trick Mr. Qin? That's all in the past. At least Mr. Qin is here and there are new projects. Mr. Qin should thank himself.
Anderson is at peace with himself.
At this time, Bolt was dumbfounded. He recovered from the huge shock: "Mr. Anderson, please don't do this to us. Our personal relationship is still good. You must help."
"Oh, I want to help too, but you should also know that I am not the only one who has the final say in the Navy. Because the flaws were found, the people who originally agreed to the project were implicated, and some even lost their jobs. ." Anderson said: "Even if they want to help now, no one dares to help."
"We, we can lower the price..." Balt gritted his teeth. It's better to make less than nothing, right?
"Can the price of each ship be reduced by US$100 million?" Anderson asked. If the price is reduced to the same as that of Dongfang, there may be a turn for the better. Dongfang is anxious, and Mr. Qin will have to give himself more benefits. This seems good.
No matter what Europe does, the cost cannot be reduced, of which labor costs account for a large part. Their workers' wages are very high, and they often make a lot of demands. If they reduce it by 50 million, it is considered Cut off the flesh.
However, in the eyes of customers, no matter whether you are really sincere or not, it is not enough for you to have high prices. I used to think that your prices were high, but the quality was good, but now I suddenly discovered that there are still such big flaws. Of course, customers The contract is about to be broken.
Anderson shook his head: "This kind of price is too insincere, so let's forget it."
"We are not sincere? Is there anyone with a lower price than ours?" Bolt suddenly reacted. Could this be a conspiracy by Mr. Qin?
Anderson also realized that something was wrong. He seemed to have said something he shouldn't have said. But now, of course, he had to shake his head: "Of course not. Our Rainbow Nation Navy will never purchase weapons based on price alone. You should go back and discuss it. Hurry up. Return our deposit to avoid causing trouble in the international community and letting everyone know that you no longer even have the ability to design warships."
This sentence is very destructive. Now if the Germans recognize this result and refund the deposit honestly, then there is no need to break up. If it goes to court, then the whole world will know that the German-designed warship has been released. Serious flaws, when the time comes, their reputation will really take a serious hit.
They can't deny it. After all, there is something wrong with the design.
Balter’s face was ugly and his head was in a mess. After coming out, he was still confused, and a familiar melody floated into his ears.
The glorious years.
Orientals, it must be the Orientals who are up to something!
You said you were good and accepted such an expensive gift from yourself, but it turned out to be a lie. Isn't Mr. Qin too hateful?
“Go to the Glory Days Shipyard!” Bolt said to his driver.
"Mr. Qin, you deceived me. You came here just for the warship order from the Rainbow Nation Navy, right?" Balter was furious after seeing Qin Tao.
"Deceive?" Qin Tao shook his head: "Mr. Bolt, our Mingzhou Group has always been upright and aboveboard, how could we deceive you? I think there must be a misunderstanding, right?"
"Misunderstanding? How could there be a misunderstanding? Because of a small flaw in ours, the Navy of the Rainbow Nation wants to break the contract with us. They must be ordering other warships. It must be you who did it. You found the flaw in our warships and then told them The Rainbow Nation Navy is trying to trick them into giving up purchasing our warships, right?"
Luckily, I thought you were good people some time ago, and I have been messing with you for a long time, but it was you who were doing the tricks behind my back.
Balter made up these things in his mind, and they were very close to each other. Qin Tao was very angry there: "Mr. Balter, you are just making this up out of nothing. Our Mingzhou Group simply does not have the energy to build more warships. We also don’t have the ability to accept orders from the Rainbow Nation Navy!”
“You have the Glory Years Shipyard, so you can start construction here!”
Balter suddenly realized that he had surmised all of this. What Mr. Qin had said to deceive him last time was simply not true.
Hearing what he said, Qin Tao's eyes suddenly lit up: "Yes, we can definitely start construction here! Why didn't I think of it before, this can also drive local employment, and Rainbow Nation will definitely support it! Mr. Bolt , you just said that Rainbow Nation wants to break the contract with you?"
“That’s right, what’s wrong?”
“Since they broke the contract, they must still purchase warships, right?”
“That’s right, that’s it.”
“Since they have given up on you, then if we bid again, it shouldn’t be considered as robbing your business, right?”
etc!
Bolt became more and more frightened as he listened: "Mr. Qin, do you really not know?"
"Of course we don't know, but we know it now, Bolt, thank you very much. If we can win this contract, you will be the biggest contributor, and we will give you a benefit fee."
What have you done?
Originally, the Oriental people didn't know anything, and they could resolve this crisis by various means, but now they actually came and told Mr. Qin, asking them to grab the contract!
Balter felt a wave of irritation, what a stupid thing he had done!
It’s a pity that there is no regret medicine.
Qin Tao couldn't wait to stand up: "Mr. Bolt, you can do it yourself. I will visit the senior leaders of the Rainbow Nation Navy to sell our frigates to them. By the way, if the GFC Group gives you trouble, it will be a big deal for you. Resign and join us in the future to help build these four warships at the Glorious Years Shipyard, thank you very much!"
Qin Tao walked out in a swaggering manner. Balt was trembling all over and sat back on the sofa.
It’s over, it’s all over now!
Rainbow Nation Naval Command.
“Mr. Qin, this is a great idea! From now on, the Germans can’t say anything and they have to refund us the deposit obediently.”
“Yes, after the deposit is refunded, we can purchase four more powerful warships and save 400 million!”
Everyone said something to me, and they were very excited.
“Everyone, do you have any use for the 400 million saved?”
This time everyone was stunned again.
The money saved has not been paid yet, and it is considered non-existent now. Why is Mr. Qin thinking about this money?
"Last time we were exercising at sea, we suddenly encountered a mysterious underwater force. Until now, we are not sure what is under the water. We can only guess that it is a Sea Wolf class." Qin Tao said, "If we encounter it again in the future, How do you plan to deal with this kind of thing?"
"Of course we will use our frigates. After the frigates you produce are delivered, we will have advanced anti-submarine weapons." Anderson said.
Qin Tao shook his head: "Only frigates are not enough. Everyone, just as tanks are the best anti-tank weapons, the best anti-submarine weapons are submarines. During the Cold War, the submarine competition between the two giants on the seabed, you You must have heard of it, right?”
Hearing Qin Tao's suggestion, everyone began to think deeply.
In the past, they only had missile speedboats, so they had no idea, and there was no strong naval force nearby. Moreover, they were not on a strategic location. Since the opening of the Suez Canal, there have been fewer and fewer cargo ships around the Cape of Good Hope at their southern end. But now, since we have surface ships, of course we have to consider underwater power.
There were many legends during the Cold War. The story of the underwater confrontation between Lao Maozi’s submarine and the American submarine is even more fascinating. If you want to protect the country’s territorial waters, you must have a strong submarine force.
"Yes, we need submarines. Some time ago, you seemed to have launched a nuclear power plant. That thing should be used on submarines, right? In this way, the conventional diesel-electric submarines you produce can also reach the level of nuclear submarines. ." Longwayne said.
Qin Tao was very curious. Unexpectedly, this matter had spread all over the world, and even the senior naval officials of the Rainbow Kingdom knew about it! It seems that they are also paying attention to submarines.
"Yes, that kind of nuclear power can be used on submarines. However, if you use this method, it is inconsistent with your strategic vision. After all, you are a free and peaceful country, so you should not come into contact with such things as atomic energy. , to avoid being suspected.”
Nuclear weapons are extremely powerful, and many countries are trying to possess such weapons. However, this is not easy. In addition to the five major countries, only two countries have crossed the nuclear threshold in recent years.
However, there are still many countries working in this direction. The Rainbow Nation once also made efforts in this direction, but now they have given up. Since they have given up, it is better to do it more simply. In addition to nuclear weapons, they will not even touch nuclear reactors.
“That’s right, we still don’t want to have any contact with them. Let’s use conventional diesel-electric submarines. The diesel-electric submarines produced by Mingzhou Group are of good quality and are well-known around the world. We hope to order them from the East,” Longwayne said.
"Let's invite bidding. After all, this is a big project. If you give us the project directly, it will be easy for people to gossip." Qin Tao said: "Besides, if you open the bidding, the Germans will definitely have to return the deposit to you. "
Everyone’s eyes lit up.
Now that they have caught the Germans, if the Germans don’t want to lose their reputation, they will have to return the deposit, but it will definitely take a long time to spit out what they have eaten.
Now, the Rainbow Nation plans to purchase submarines again, and the Germans are familiar with this aspect.
They have just started designing the stealth frigate, so problems are normal, but submarines are a specialty project of the Germans. As early as World War II, the German submarine force was famous all over the world. Speaking of wolves in the Atlantic, who is not afraid of them?
During the Cold War, the Germans did not lose their special skills. Submarine technology continued to develop, and the 209 submarine was an evergreen tree in the international market. Therefore, if the Rainbow Nation wanted to tender for submarines, the possibility of German submarines winning the bid was quite high. .
If they want to participate in the bidding, they have to give back their deposit, otherwise will they have the honor to come?
"Yes, Mr. Qin is right, Mr. Qin is really our good friend!" Long Wayne said with a smile: "Don't worry, the result of the bidding is unique. We are very interested in the 039 submarine. The whole world knows that this The performance of this kind of submarine far exceeds that of the 209 submarine!"
“That’s right, the money that belongs to our navy still belongs to our navy!”
The promised 1.2 billion has now become 800 million. What about the remaining money? Can it go into the pockets of their navy? Of course not, the remaining money will definitely not be allocated. Only if they continue to purchase projects can they get the money.
The Navy has to spend the remaining 400 million! Mr. Qin gave them the best suggestion.
Qin Tao was smiling. Others were trying to trick him this time. However, since he is here, he must gain something and cannot come in vain.
(End of this chapter)