Great warships

Chapter 1260 Oscar's nuclear submarine caught fire?

"Mr. Qin, do you have any other conditions?" Soltelo continued to ask.

"Second, to ensure the quality of the drilling platform, we will conduct a comprehensive inspection before delivery. This inspection is also charged, and each drilling platform is charged one million US dollars."

One million for one, eight is eight million dollars, which is a lot of money!
Soltelo stood up immediately.

"No, we object, we object. We object to any additional fees beyond the purchase cost!"

“Yes, we also said that we must inspect the goods before receiving them, so we can determine the quality of the goods ourselves.” The person next to Soltelo continued.

"You can only conduct a visual inspection, not a detailed inspection. Our comprehensive inspection is very comprehensive. For example, the drilling equipment needs to be tested to confirm whether it meets the design requirements. The tanks that store oil and natural gas inside also need to be checked for leaks. It's very formal. Are you sure you don't want it?"

Qin Haiyang emphasized the leak inspection, and Soltelo almost nodded subconsciously, but soon reacted: As long as there is no problem with the thing during manufacturing, how can there be any problem later? Dongfang's construction quality is still very good. As for tampering, it can be seen from the outside.

"we do not need!"

"Okay, let's talk about the next point. Each drilling platform will also be charged a site fee of one million US dollars. After all, these need to be loaded onto transport ships, and during this process, they need to stay here temporarily."

"Your dock is just sitting there anyway, how can you charge extra?"

"That's right, we will never agree to this kind of charging project. It's simply robbing money!"

"Today really opened my eyes! They are so unscrupulous in order to make money."

"This is normal." Qin Haiyang said, "Buying a car here requires PDI inspection, delivery and other operations, which all cost money. Xia Yu, tell them, is this true?"

Xia Yu hesitated for a few seconds before nodding: "Yes."

"If you don't want to do the test, forget it, but you must pay for the venue."

"Wait, we will take the drilling platform away immediately after signing the contract!" Soltelo said, "Before signing the contract, the things are yours, and after signing the contract, the things are ours, but we will take them away immediately, so there will be no site fees!"

"Okay." Qin Haiyang nodded. "Let's talk about other expenses. When you move the equipment, it may cause damage to our site, so each drilling platform needs to be insured. One million each."

"We can find another company to buy insurance. If we really damage the facilities here, we can ask the insurance company to compensate us. Is that okay?"

"That's fine too, but for insurance purposes, the insurance company needs to give us a deposit of one million US dollars per oil platform."

Soltelo could no longer maintain the smile on his face: "Boss Qin, you have to bite off a piece of meat from us. If I don't give it to you, you won't sell it to us, right?"

Xia Yu on the side was also speechless. He had underestimated this young man before. He actually came up with so many tricks, just like his father!

If the Norwegian customer does not leave a little extra money, Mr. Qin will not sell the oil drilling platform to him.

Qin Haiyang shook his head: "No, no, this is for the good of both of us. Please believe me, I mean well."

Goodwill? There is no one in the world who is more evil than you! Soltelo gritted his teeth and said, "Any other conditions?"

"Please believe that I mean well. I have no other conditions. However, I want to remind you that it is winter now. Do not take the Arctic route. It is not easy to travel there. Even if it takes a little longer, taking the conventional route is better than taking the Arctic route."

"Don't worry about the route you choose."

"I am seriously reminding you..."

"No, we'll find a way to deal with the money issue. I want to make sure that there are no other additional costs besides an extra million dollars per seat, right?"

"This is not an additional increase. This is the insurance premium."

"Hmph, we need to go back first and give you an accurate answer tomorrow. I want to know, will I be waiting like this when I see you again tomorrow?"

"No, no, I just have something urgent to do today. I will definitely receive you on time tomorrow."

"Humph."

Soltello took big steps and walked out.

Mingzhou Group.

"Boss Qin, Haiyang did a great job. After the Norwegians arrived today, he added another million dollars to the cost of each seat. He is indeed your son. His working style is exactly the same as yours."

"What do you think of me?" Qin Tao rolled his eyes at Xu Zhengyang again: "Is this who I am in your eyes?"

"No, no." Xu Zhengyang shook his head quickly: "Of course not, Mr. Qin, the ocean is still setting a trap for the Norwegians, forcing them to take the Arctic route, which will leave a profit for the Russians, and...if the Norwegians really take the Arctic route, they can only wait until next spring when the flowers bloom. By that time, the global oil and natural gas prices will have fallen."

"Well, it seems that he has determined that there is something wrong with Xia Yu. However, has he said how to deal with this Xia Yu? We can't let his hands get bloody, so let's solve it."

"Boss Qin, Haiyang's hands must not be stained with blood, but we have to trust Haiyang." Xu Zhengyang said: "I think Haiyang must have his own considerations."

"What considerations?"

"For example, with the help of the Norwegians, this kind of traitor should be killed by the hands of his new master. I guess this is what Haiyang planned. After all, Haiyang is your son, and his working style must be the same as yours."

Same as me again! Qin Tao was too lazy to correct Xu Zhengyang's words.

"Will the Norwegians spend an extra million dollars? Should we raise the stakes a little more?"

"If a drilling platform costs an extra 10 million, then we really have to raise the stakes. Now we have only added 1 million dollars, and the Norwegians gritted their teeth and agreed." Qin Tao said, "You still say that the ocean is my style, humph, it's far worse than what I did at the beginning!"

Xu Zhengyang suddenly realized that he had always said that Haiyang's personality was like Qin Tao, but Qin Tao was not satisfied and corrected him repeatedly. It turned out that he felt that Haiyang had not done enough!

"Yes, Mr. Qin, you are right. It is winter now, and Europe has a lot of demand for energy, especially since they are always shouting about environmental protection and using natural gas. We are still thinking about doing something else to increase demand, so forget it."

As he was saying this, Zhao Ling walked in.

"Brother Tao, have you been intervening and helping with the recent ocean affairs?"

"I didn't do anything." Qin Tao glanced at his wife and said, "Xiaoling, our son did everything. However, Haiyang is a little bit like me back then. After some practice, he can take over my job."

Xu Zhengyang complained on the side, "Hmph, you corrected me in front of me, and now you start showing off in front of your wife."

Zhao Ling rolled her eyes at him and said, "Brother Tao, we have to think about how to get Haiyang to change his mind. He has always been trying hard to conquer the world on his own and has no intention of taking over your job."

"Yes, it is a problem, but he is still young, and so are we, so there is no rush."

Many companies were built by the entrepreneurs of the time with great efforts, but when they were in the hands of the second-generation rich, the companies quickly declined. This is because the second-generation rich have not experienced the hardships of the past, so how can they know how to cherish? They only think that the older generation are old-fashioned and have no vision, and use their so-called modern management concepts to mess around, and then ruin the companies.

From this perspective, Qin Haiyang's desire to take over a company that is about to go bankrupt and lead it out of its predicament is a relatively correct step, and Qin Tao should feel gratified.

Qin Tao, as a bystander, can have a bird's-eye view and make suggestions, but for those who fall into this pit, it is very painful.

Back at the hotel, Soltelo turned on his computer, logged into ICQ, clicked on an avatar, and soon, a person appeared on the screen.

"Soltelo, how's it going?"

"That damn Oriental guy also asked for more money, another million dollars for each drilling rig."

Oryang frowned and said, "More money is needed. Where can we get so much money? We have already borrowed a large sum of money for the 2 billion. We already have liquidity problems and may run out of funds at any time."

"But there is another good news. We can take the Arctic route, which will limit the voyage to 3,000 nautical miles. If our cargo ship sails at a speed of 15 knots, it will only take 200 hours. In less than ten days, we can transport the drilling platform back."

"Arctic route? It's winter now!"

"Yes, it is winter, but Russia has professional icebreakers that can sail on the ice at a speed of 18 knots."

"So, we still need to hire Da Mao's icebreaker?"

"Yes, but we save time and air routes, and the overall cost is about the same. Once the drilling platform arrives, we will start work as soon as possible, and new oil and natural gas will be produced soon."

"Okay, let's think of a way to raise some more money. These crazy energy prices are driving everyone crazy!"

Of course, the Norwegians didn't know at this time that Qin Haiyang was also on the phone while they were talking.

"Uncle Nicholas, I'm Qin Haiyang."

"Qin Haiyang?" Nicholas was about to say that he didn't know this person, but he also knew that only a few people knew his phone number. This Qin Haiyang... could he be Qin Tao's son?
"Well, you are Qin's son, right? What's the matter? Do you want to come to Moscow to play?"

"No, Uncle Nikolai, I'm here to give you a gift." Qin Haiyang communicated with Nikolai in fluent Russian: "I tricked the Norwegians into taking the Arctic route and rented a nuclear-powered icebreaker from you..."

Qin Haiyang originally didn't want to look for these friends of his father, as this would make him feel incompetent, but this time was different, this time he was giving a gift to Nikola!
A hearty laugh came from the other side: "I received a lot of benefits from Qin in the beginning, but I didn't expect that I would have to benefit from Qin's son now. Uncle can't make money from you. All the money we make from the Norwegians will be paid to you by uncle."

"No, no, uncle, we are talking about business, you must take the benefits you deserve, as long as you can cheat the Norwegians. You also know that the Norwegians brought the drilling platform back to mine oil and natural gas. If they mine more, the supply in the market will increase, and the price should be reduced."

"Well, uncle knows. Don't worry, uncle will take care of this matter."

After hanging up the phone, Nicholas' face was full of smiles. This little kid was just like Qin in the past, so mean and mean. Anyone who offended them would have a bad ending. Those Norwegians were so stupid. Even if they could cheat the Japanese, they couldn't cheat the Orientals!
On the other side, Qin Tao also learned the news at the same time. When he heard that Qin Haiyang called Nikola, he also smiled.

Without relying on your father? How is that possible? You have to use your father's relationship. Your father and Nicholas have been good friends for more than ten years.

On the other side, Nicholas put down the phone.

"Zaitsev, this matter is up to you. Go to Rosatom and make sure it's done!"

"Yes."

Nicholas looked out the window and thought of the first time he met Qin Tao and the first time they did business. He didn't expect that even Qin Tao's child has grown up so much now.

I am old too!
Boom!
At this moment, the door outside was suddenly pushed open, and Zaitsev came back: "Sir Nikolay, there is a fire at the Little Star Shipyard!"

Nicholas frowned: "Fire?"

"That's right, a Type 949A nuclear submarine that was being repaired there caught fire!"

"What did you say?"

Nicholas's face suddenly became serious.

The Little Star Shipyard, located in Arkhangelsk Oblast, is the most important submarine repair factory of the Russian Navy. Over the years, although the Russian Navy has updated a batch of surface ships, there has been no improvement in its underwater ships. Although a nuclear submarine is occasionally put into service, it cannot make up for the gap at all.

Therefore, the Russians could only continue to use their previous nuclear submarines after repairing them. As an anti-aircraft carrier weapon, the Type 949A nuclear submarine was the most important underwater combat force of the Russian Navy for a long time.

Among this type of nuclear submarine, the Kursk is famous for the shipwreck. Almost everyone knows that this type of submarine is unreliable.

The Russian Navy also suspended the use of this type of submarine for a period of time, but because there were not many anti-aircraft carrier submarines on hand, it was soon put back into use.

The Type 949 submarine was designed by the Rubin Design Bureau in 69 and built by the Severodvinsk Shipyard. The first submarine was launched in 80 and put into service in 82. By the time the Red Empire collapsed, 11 submarines had been built. The first two had already been retired, and the subsequent ones are still in use.

The nuclear submarine being repaired at the Xiaoxingxing Shipyard is called Smolensk. Its construction began in 86 and was completed in 88. It has been more than ten years since then. In 03, it entered the dock of the Xiaoxingxing Shipyard. According to the plan, the repair work should have been completed in 05. But now, it is almost 07, and it has not been repaired yet, and it even caught fire?

Nicholas's face was serious: "Go and have a look immediately!"

At this time of year, the entire Russian Federation is covered in ice and snow. The Little Star Shipyard is also covered in snow. The dock was originally covered with a thick layer of snow, but because the Smolensk inside suddenly caught fire, all the snow melted and now froze again, turning into icicles.

The shipyard's director, Liashenko, looked frustrated.

"We didn't expect a fire to break out suddenly. According to our plan, the submarine was about to be repaired and put back into service. Unexpectedly, a fire broke out when it was almost completed. As the leader of the shipyard, I take responsibility. Please punish me."

His statement seemed very frank, but when Nicholas looked in the direction of the submarine, he had many doubts.

Normally, a submarine under repair would have scaffolding all over the outside, but this submarine doesn't have that!
It doesn't mean that if we only repair the inside of the submarine, there is no need to set up scaffolding on the outside. Submarines are different from other ships. The hatches of submarines are very small, and many equipment cannot be stuffed in through the hatches. If you want to repair something, you have to cut a hole in the corresponding place and then weld it together after it is repaired.

What now?
Moreover, there were no spare parts to be found in the shed next to the dock, and it was obvious that no one had used them for a long time.

This wasn't a fire that occurred during the renovation process; it was clearly that there was no renovation at all. Seeing that they couldn't explain it, they just set a fire!

The repairs have been going on for several years. There are supervisors here, and leaders come to inspect occasionally. There is no doubt that the shipyard has misappropriated all the repair funds allocated from above, and part of them were given to the supervisors and leaders who came here!

Now, if he were to pursue the matter further, all these people would be implicated, and if he did not pursue it, this kind of thing would continue to happen.

He could understand the corruption and embezzlement of public funds by these damned parasites, but at least some of it should be put into work and done well. Unexpectedly...

Fortunately, the aircraft carrier was repaired in the East, and the new warships were built in the East. Only the submarines were still repaired by ourselves, but this kind of problem occurred!

Nicholas sighed.

"Sir Nikolai, I'm very sorry." Liashenko said, "It's all my fault. I... I have a letter of apology here. Please accept it."

Nicholas took an envelope, opened it and saw a check inside for two million US dollars!

This amount of money is already one-fifth of the total maintenance grant. Lyashenko took out so much money just to make Nikolai shut up and acquiesce to this matter. It's good for everyone.

Nicholas smiled and said, "You are really sincere in this inspection letter, but the signature here seems to be unclear. Can you fulfill it?"

"Of course." Lyashenko said as he moved closer to Nikolai, but unexpectedly, at this moment, Nikolai suddenly stretched out a foot and tripped him. Lyashenko slipped and fell, and then his body slid on the ice for a while, plop!
"Ah..." Lyashenko screamed and his body fell from the high side of the dock.

Boom!
His body fell violently to the ground, blood gushing out all around and onto the Smolensk which was waiting for repairs.

"Director!" someone shouted.

"Director Lyashenko accidentally fell off the dock while reporting on his work and died on the job. What a good director!" Nikolay said, "It is because of people like him that our navy will be strong!"

(End of this chapter)