Great warships

Chapter 430 Still bidding?

In the evening, the banquet hall of the Don River Hotel.

"Come on, let's toast our friendship!" Qin Tao raised his glass and said to Asnayev.

"Come on, cheers!" Asnayev also raised his glass: "President Qin, please rest assured that some leaders have signed this afternoon, and by tomorrow, other leaders will sign. The day after tomorrow at the latest, that document will be signed." Can go through the process. Wait until the day after tomorrow, and we will be able to complete the transaction!"

Asnayev vowed: "There will be absolutely no problems with this transaction, I promise!"

"Thank you." Qin Tao said.

Holding a wine glass, Vitalia was also toasting to everyone present. Ever since her father made a fortune, she had grown up in the circle of power. She in a long evening dress looks so charming, she can communicate calmly with everyone, and controls the rhythm of the entire banquet.

At the end of the banquet, Xu Zhengyang quietly came to Qin Tao's side and whispered to him: "President Qin, something unexpected happened."

Qin Tao still had a flat expression: "What's the situation?"

"Our intelligence personnel discovered that a group of foreigners appeared near the Nikolayev shipyard, and they have been staring at the ship."

Qin Tao breathed a sigh of relief, it turned out that this was a trivial matter, and this was nothing.

"The day after tomorrow we can wait for the decision of their government department. Tomorrow we can go and have a look, and ask for enhanced security measures by the way," Qin Tao said.

Xu Zhengyang nodded.

"Asnayev, since we still have to wait for your leaders to sign tomorrow, we want to go and see the Varyag, please help and say hello there."

Hearing Qin Tao's words, Asnayev nodded immediately: "Okay, of course there is no problem. When are you going to arrive?"

"We'll go there as soon as the banquet is over, and we'll be there after dawn tomorrow." Qin Tao said.

On Ermao's side, it's not convenient to rent a helicopter. You can only drive there, all the way south from Ermao's capital, and you can only arrive after dawn.

It's been a busy day!
Asnayev nodded: "Okay, I'll call now."

The next day, just before dawn, Qin Tao and his party arrived at the Nikolayev Shipyard.

After getting the news, Makarov waited at the gate of the shipyard early in the morning. Beside him stood the current director of the Nikolaev shipyard, Kihaninko, and Novishenko, who was in charge of the security work.

Last year, Makarov was already 60 years old, reaching the age of retirement. Over the years, his career has also gone from peak to trough, just like riding a roller coaster.

When he took over as the director of the factory in the late 70s, the Nikolayev Shipyard was building heavy-duty aircraft cruisers one after another. It was at its peak. In the past few years, the Red Empire collapsed and the huge bustle The shipyard suddenly lost its vitality, and until now, it has been completely lifeless.

Over the years, although they have also taken over the construction contracts of several foreign oil tankers, the amount is not high, and it is not enough to maintain this huge shipyard. As for now, the shipyard has completely declined.

There is no sign of any construction, only the countless withered and yellow weeds, and the cold wind blows, and those weeds are making noises.

Compared with the icy and snowy capital, the climate here is similar to the Mediterranean Sea due to its proximity to the Black Sea. The winter is very short, with the average temperature around zero degrees, and there are very few weathers below minus ten degrees.

It is precisely because of this feature that when the Red Empire chose the construction factory of the heavy-duty aircraft cruiser, it finally chose the Nikolayev Shipyard. The others have a few months or even half a year within a year. During the freezing period, it is too strenuous to work.

"Mr. Makarov, we meet again." Qin Tao stretched out his hand.

The two hands were clasped together, Makarov said with emotion: "Yes, we meet again, I hope you can give the Varyag a new life, let's go up and have a look."

Vitalia followed Qin Tao and walked in. On the outfitting dock in the distance, a huge warship full of rust was getting closer.

"After receiving the order from our superiors, we specially placed two sentries here at the pier." Kihaninke introduced to Qin Tao.

Qin Tao shook his head helplessly: "There are only two guards, I'm afraid it's not enough! Everyone, we need more people."

"Sorry, with our current conditions, we can't send more guards. We..." Before Novishenko finished speaking, Qin Tao took out two envelopes from his pocket and stuffed them into Kiha Rather and his pocket.

He didn't look at it, but just touched it. It was thick. If it was full of US dollars, it would have at least two thousand dollars!

"Please rest assured, even if we deploy guards from other places, we will protect the safety of this place." Kihanin promised immediately.

"Two are enough here at the pier, one on the deck, and one above the island, and not only during the day, but also at night." Qin Tao began to ask.

"Okay, we can do it."

"Also, the warehouse where you store the design drawings must be strictly guarded, and no one can take the materials away."

"No problem, the security measures there are already strong."

At this time, Makarov was still walking in the front, and he didn't see Qin Tao's behavior of throwing money at the back, and even if he saw it, he wouldn't say anything, because arranging security forces did cost money.

The current shipyard lacks everything!

"This warship is full of rust spots. After we buy it back, can we refit it?" Standing on the deck of the aircraft carrier, Vitalia frowned.

The entire warship is all rust-colored on the outside, and the flight deck is even thicker. In particular, some special anti-skid grooves on the deck are almost filled with rust, revealing a reddish-brown color. Come.

At this time, a gust of sea wind happened to blow over, and a layer of rust and sandstorm was blown up on the entire deck.

"Please rest assured that these are floating rust on the surface. It is still intact as a whole. After going back, as long as it is polished and repainted with anti-rust paint, it will become brand new." Makarov said, he is full of the steel of the aircraft carrier. confidence.

"There's nothing to see up there, let's go down and have a look." Qin Tao said.

Walking down the gangway of the ship island, the hangar area below is also empty, and there are several cut holes in the anti-ship missile launch area in front.

"Did you take apart the contents and sell them?" Qin Tao said, pointing to the front.

Kihanin nodded: "Yes, five years have passed, and there is no buyer for this warship, so we sold all the warships that could be dismantled and sold for money."

"Did the engine room at the back also do something?" Qin Tao asked.

Kihanin nodded embarrassingly: "Yes, it was also dismantled. However, you will go back as a sea barrier, and there is no need for a power system. The tugboat can be towed back."

When the Red Empire collapsed, the Varyag's construction progress was less than 70.00%, and all kinds of valuable equipment hadn't been installed yet. However, the power system was stuffed in when the rear deck was welded. That thing It should be the most valuable on the warship.

However, in the past few years, everything that can be dismantled and sold on the Varyag has been sold, including the most important main engine system, boilers, steam turbines, and auxiliary diesel generators, all of which have disappeared. up.

When a few people walked into the engine room at the back, they saw desolation everywhere.

Several large openings were cut without any repairs. The main engine of the ship was hoisted out from these large openings. When it arrived in the hangar, it could go out directly through the elevator passage.

Those cuts could still see molten edges, like steel weeping, and if the Varyag was alive, it must be crying now.

Not only the engine room, but all other equipped cabins have basically been cut open. The entire Varyag is actually just an empty shell.

Makarov didn't say much, just walked all the way, and kept sighing.

"Come on, let's go up and have a look."

Qin Tao was in good spirits. After wandering around from below, he came to the upper floor again, walked onto the ship island, and stood on the aviation bridge.

From here, you can overlook the entire warship.

The large deck, the upturned bow, and the rough sea, as well as the nearby shipyards, and even the distant cities, all have a panoramic view. After all, this place is at least ten stories high.

Looking back, it's not very messy here, because all kinds of equipment are not installed at all.

"The last order 105, we used a 12-degree ski jump deck, and later found that this angle is slightly smaller, so, on this order 106, we used a 14-degree ski jump deck, which can make the aircraft better take off," Makarov said.

However, after saying this, he was a little indifferent: "Of course, for you, no matter how big the angle is, it doesn't make any sense."

Qin Tao smiled: "It's not necessarily true. Maybe we can use this place to transform it into a playground slide. The bigger the angle, the better."

Makarov didn't speak, just stared at the leaping deck in a daze.

"Mr. Novishenko, did you see it? There seem to be a few foreigners over there, taking pictures of this place." Qin Tao pointed to a place at the gate of the shipyard.

At this time, the sun shines on the past, and the other party's camera lens reflects the light.

"I see, I will send someone to drive them away immediately." For the sake of the green coins in the envelope, Novishenko worked extra hard.

"These foreigners have very sensitive noses. I hope they don't do anything stupid." Qin Tao said, "We've seen it all. How about going to a nearby restaurant for a few drinks?"

This circle walked down, several hours passed.I have finished what I should read, and of course I will continue to make friends.

Near the shipyard, in the best hotel, pouring one cup after another of vodka, the relationship between several people quickly drew closer.

"Qin, you have to be prepared for what's going on in the capital, there may be changes." Finally, the current factory director Kihaninke said to Qin Tao after drinking another glass of vodka.

"Really? What else will happen?"

"Someone may deliberately disclose your secret purchase of the Varyag, and through this method, ask you for more benefits..."

Vitalia's complexion suddenly changed.

After the collapse of the Red Empire, countless people fell into the abyss from a rich life, struggling every day for bread to satisfy their hunger. There are also a group of people who have received a lot of benefits and become more and more greedy.

Now, what they have to face is such a person, the appetite of the other party will never be satisfied.

"Is it Asnayev?" Qin Tao asked.

"No, it's not him. He hopes to complete this transaction, but there are also a group of people who want to sell this warship at a higher price."

"Kihan would rather, you drank too much." Makarov said.

So, Kihanin didn't want to continue talking, but Qin Tao already knew what he should know.

In the evening of that day, Qin Tao took Vitalia back to Ermao's capital. Just as he returned to the hotel, Asnayev came in a hurry.

"Qin, I'm very sorry. Due to some reasons, our original agreement was forced to be suspended. The latest plan is that the Varyag will be put up for public auction three days later."

"Your Excellency Asnayev, what you have done is too much!" Vitalia was annoyed at the side: "Our Chuanglv Company decided to come here to buy the Varyag for the sake of our friends. , We went to see it today, and we are very dissatisfied with the poor condition of this warship. Now, you still want to play such a trick, do you think we have to buy this Varyag? Let me tell you, we still have French and American aircraft carriers can be chosen, and we can even entrust Mingzhou Group to build a simulated shell, we don't need to come here to sit on the bench!"

Asnayev's face was very embarrassing: "I'm sorry, I'm very sorry, please believe in my sincerity, I don't want to see these things, I don't know what happened, our transaction was leaked , Many countries have submitted notes to us, raising doubts about the purchase of aircraft carriers by Green Ventures, and they oppose our private transaction and ask us to auction this warship to the public. I hope you can understand."

Qin Tao nodded: "I believe in your sincerity, but you should also know our attitude. For this warship, 2000 million US dollars is already a loss-making deal for us. We only take care of the friendship between friends, so we only pay for it." If we decide to continue this cooperation, even if there is an extra dollar, we will not spend it."

A few years ago, at the auction of the Minsk, Qin Tao deliberately sang against the Nanjiancai Guodazhou Company, and raised the Minsk, which could only be sold for a few million, to a sky-high price. This operation has long been uploaded internationally opened.

Therefore, Qin Tao must explain in advance that we don't care how you play, in short, we will only pay 2000 million. If you want to sell it at a higher price, it is just a dream.

Asnayev nodded: "Of course I know, Qin, don't worry, I'm on your side. Regarding this auction, is there any way you can guarantee that you will succeed in bidding?"

This incident caught Asnayev by surprise, but the good thing was that he was still in charge of the entire project, and he was also in charge of the auction.

"The auction will be held in three days. Then, the day after tomorrow at the latest, all parties involved in the auction will need to deliver all the materials to you for review." Qin Tao said: "For example, the buyer's qualification certificate, international credit certificate, use planning, project demonstration Reports and so on, if these materials are not complete, then they cannot participate in the bidding."

The so-called bidding must have the corresponding qualifications. Whoever is qualified and who is not, of course, is up to the seller to make a fuss.

This is the same as the official ape exam, there will be various wonderful conditions, such as age in a small range, such as having a special certificate, etc., tailored for a specific candidate build.

The current bidding can also be like this, so that the other party has no time to prepare materials, and then it will not meet the needs of the election.

Asnayev nodded: "Okay, let's announce it like this, Qin, give us a list of all your materials, and we will ask for these materials."

Asnayev left.

Vitalia was still a little angry: "These damned bureaucrats deliberately let the wind out, trying to force us to raise prices."

"Yeah, the means they play are all leftovers from my play, but no matter how many people come, the real buyer is only one of us. If they miss this opportunity, the Varyag will be forever A pile of scrap iron."

The current Mingzhou Group is gradually developing and growing, and now it still needs to purchase Varyag, because it wants to be more secure. If the other party refuses to sell, then it will not be used in the future, and the construction will be started directly in the Mingzhou Shipyard. All right!
Qin Tao has done a lot of foreshadowing, in order to pull back the Varyag, and there are many purposes. After all, the country is still debating whether to use an aircraft carrier. If the empty shell of the Varyag is dragged back, then It can't be wasted, it must be refitted.However, if the construction starts now, it may be difficult to pass the budget, unless Mingzhou Group raises its own funds.

You really can't do this kind of thing yourself!

Therefore, if you can take the Varyag away, you still have to take it away, but if the other party keeps playing tricks, then don't worry about it.

Without the Varyag, when Magong's research and development results come out, maybe the first ship that comes up will be able to be loaded with electric bombs.

Vitalia nodded: "Qin, you are always so confident."

"Yes, you have to be confident even if you don't have confidence. This is called optimism. In the past two days, we will remain unchanged to meet all changes. Since we are here in Ermao Capital, we can't be idle. We will go shopping in these two days. "

Vitalia nodded: "I'll take you there."

Although the family has been separated, in the past few years, Vitalia has been here several times, which can be regarded as the kindness of the landlord.

"it is good."

The next day, Qin Tao and Vitalia strolled around the scenic spots in Ermao's capital. Originally, he planned to hide behind the scenes, but now it seems that others already know about it, so he doesn't have to hide it It's hidden, anyway, after Chuanglv Company bought the Varyag, it will also be handed over to the Mingzhou Group for refitting. Now it's like this, it's not bad to be semi-disclosed.

"President Qin, there is a reporter from the Washington Post who wants to interview you and Ms. Vitalia."

"No time." Qin Tao shook his head.

He is not something anyone can see.Didn't you see he was busy?
"This reporter won the Pulitzer Prize." Xu Zhengyang added: "Because he reported the Watergate incident."

Qin Tao stopped in his tracks: "Could it be Bob Woodward?"

Xu Zhengyang opened his eyes wide: "Boss Qin, you guessed it right."

Qin Tao really guessed right. Of course, he knew the name of this person not because of the Watergate incident, but because this guy reported the 9/[-] incident and won the second Pulitzer Prize.

"Since it's him, let him wait at the hotel, we can give him 10 minutes of interview time."

Woodward waited for more than two hours before Qin Tao and Vitalia, who were out for a stroll, finally came back.

"Ms. Vitalia, you are so beautiful." Woodward said respectfully: "And Mr. Qin, your youth is beyond our imagination."

"I'm sorry, let's get to the point as soon as possible, because we are very busy and we have work to do, so I can only give you 10 minutes, so there is no need for all kinds of pleasantries, let's get down to business." Qin Tao interrupted the other party .

Woodward nodded: "Okay, then let's start. We learned that Chuanglv Company decided to bid for the Varyag and transform it into a sea barrage. Mingzhou Group belongs to the entrusting party. We want to know, this Varyag Will there be other uses? For example, can it be rebuilt into an aircraft carrier?"

Vitalia frowned: "You mean, the purchase purpose of our green creation company is fraudulent? We established a company in Magang, and we have also obtained the authorization to block the license. We have also contacted companies in France and the United States. , These are all for the sake of falsification? What you said is really ridiculous!"

"Weina, don't worry, let me explain to them. After all, even a reporter doesn't know everything." Qin Tao acted indifferently.

"Mr. Woodward, you are a Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter. You boldly reported on the Watergate incident. Therefore, you must be an honest reporter. This is why we are willing to interview you."

Woodward was very happy, Qin Tao said, but it was the most proud thing in his life.

"In terms of military affairs, you may be a layman, so I can give you a brief introduction." Qin Tao said: "The Varyag, all the equipment has been dismantled, it is just an empty shell, even the power None, and the exterior is still rusty, so it is impossible for it to be used for military purposes again. Do you think the army will rest assured of an aircraft carrier that has been rusted in sea water for five years?"

Woodward's pen is rapidly recording Qin Tao's words.

"If you really want to use it for military purposes, you will encounter many unsolvable problems, such as the boiler it uses. We know that the Dazhou Company got the Minsk and wanted to convert it into an aircraft carrier, but they couldn't solve it. For the problem of the boiler, we can only go to Da Mao to purchase it, but the supporting factory there has already produced countless such equipment due to the loss of talents, and it is said that the products that were barely provided exploded during the trial voyage.”

"Our Mingzhou Group already has the ability to build and design aircraft carriers. The aircraft carrier we built for Siam has already been delivered. We have designed aircraft carrier drawings for Turkey. If we really need an aircraft carrier, wouldn't we build it ourselves? Do you have to travel thousands of miles to buy a second-hand scrap iron?"

This explanation is reasonable.

　PS: Some readers mentioned earlier that the book reviews were deleted, and Huadongzhixiong also explained it. Today, I suddenly found that many of the book reviews I posted have been deleted. As long as I have time, Huadongzhixiong will still pay attention to book reviews, and I gave many book reviews to many book friends, but I don’t know, so many have been deleted, so everyone should be calm, whether there are book reviews, it is completely Brownian motion.

　
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