Chapter 1,259 The Oscar nuclear submarine is on fire?
"Director Qin, what other conditions are there?" Sortelo continued to ask.
"Second, in order to ensure the quality of the drilling platform, we will conduct a comprehensive inspection before delivery. This inspection is also chargeable, with each drilling platform charged one million US dollars."
One million dollars, eight dollars equals eight million dollars, which is a lot of money!
Sortelo stood up immediately.
"No, object, object, we object to any additional charges other than the purchase fee!"
"Yes, we also said that we need to inspect the goods before receiving them, so that we can determine the quality of the goods ourselves." The person next to Soltero continued.
"You can only conduct a visual inspection, not a detailed inspection. Our all-round inspection is very comprehensive. For example, the drilling equipment needs to be tested to confirm whether it meets the design requirements, and the internal tanks for storing oil and natural gas need to be tested for leaks.
A gas check is very formal, are you sure you don't want it?"
Qin Haiyang mentioned air leakage inspection very seriously. Sortelo nodded almost subconsciously, but he quickly realized: As long as there is no problem when the thing is manufactured, how can there be problems later? Dongfang's construction quality
It's still very good. As for the tampering, you can see it from the outside.
"we do not need!"
"Okay, let's move on to the next point. Each drilling platform also needs to be charged a site fee of one million US dollars. After all, these need to be loaded onto the transport ship, and during the process, they need to stay here temporarily."
"Your dock is idle, so how can you charge additional fees?"
"That's right, we will never agree to such a charging item. This is simply a money grab!"
"Today is really an eye-opener! In order to grab money, you will do anything and everything."
"This is normal." Qin Haiyang said: "Buying a car from us requires PDI inspection, delivery and other operations. These all require fees. Xia Yu, tell them, is this the case?"
Xia Yu hesitated for a few seconds before nodding: "Yes."
"You can forget about this test, but the venue fee must be paid."
"Wait a minute, after we signed the contract, we took the drilling platform away immediately!" Sortelo said: "Before signing the contract, the things are yours. After signing the contract, the things are ours, but we will immediately
Take it away and there’s no venue fee!”
"Okay." Qin Haiyang nodded: "Let's go on to talk about other expenses. When you move it, it may cause damage to our site. Therefore, each drilling platform also needs an insurance. One million each.
"
"We can find other companies to get insurance. If we really damage the facilities here, we can ask the insurance company to compensate. Is this okay?"
"This is also possible, but for insurance purposes, the insurance company needs to pay us a deposit of one million US dollars for each oil platform."
The smile on Sortelo's face couldn't be maintained: "Director Qin, you have to bite a piece of meat from us. If you don't give it to you, you won't sell it to us, right?"
Xia Yu on the side was also speechless. This young man, whom I had underestimated before, actually said so many tricks, just like his father!
If the Norwegian customer does not leave more money, Director Qin will not sell the oil drilling platform to the other party.
Qin Haiyang shook his head: "No, no, this is for the good of both of us. Please believe that I am well-intentioned."
Good intentions? There is no one darker than you in the world! Soltero gritted his teeth: "Are there any other conditions?"
"Please believe that I am well-intentioned. There are no other conditions. However, I would like to remind you that it is winter and you must not take the Arctic route. It is not easy to go there. Even if you spend more time and take the conventional route,
It’s better than taking the Arctic route.”
"You don't have to worry about the choice of route."
"I remind you very seriously..."
"No, as for the money, we will find a way. I want to make sure that there are no other additional costs except an additional one million US dollars per seat, right?"
"This is not an additional increase. Isn't it agreed upon? It's the insurance premium."
"Hmph, we need to go back first and give you an accurate answer tomorrow. I want to know, will I wait like this when I see you again tomorrow?"
"No, no, I just have something to do today. I will definitely receive you on time tomorrow."
"snort."
Sortelo took a long stride and walked out.
Mingzhou Group.
"Mr. Qin, Haiyang has done a great job. After the Norwegians left today, he added another one million dollars to the cost of each seat. It turns out he is your son. His style of doing things is exactly the same as yours."
"Who are you like me?" Qin Tao rolled his eyes at Xu Zhengyang again: "In your eyes, this is who I am?"
"No, no." Xu Zhengyang quickly shook his head: "Of course not, Mr. Qin, Haiyang continues to dig holes for the Norwegians and allows them to take the Arctic route. This can still leave a profit for Lao Maozi, and... the Norwegians are really
If we choose to take the Arctic route, we can only wait until next spring when the flowers bloom. By that time, global oil and natural gas prices have already come down."
"Well, it seems that he has determined that Xia Yu has a problem, but has he said how to deal with this Xia Yu? We can't let his hands get bloody, how about we solve it."
"Mr. Qin, of course Haiyang's hands cannot 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, by borrowing the help of the Norwegians, such a traitor should be allowed to die in the hands of the new master he surrendered to. I guess this is what Haiyang planned. After all, Haiyang is your son. This style of doing things must be consistent with
Same as you."
Just like me again! Qin Tao is too lazy to correct Xu Zhengyang's remarks.
"Are the Norwegians willing to spend an extra million dollars? Do we need to add more chips?"
"If a drilling platform costs 10 million more, then we really have to add some chips. Now we only add 1 million US dollars. The Norwegians gritted their teeth and agreed." Qin Tao said: "You also said that the ocean is my style.
Humph, it’s far worse than I was before!”
Xu Zhengyang suddenly realized that he had always said that Haiyang's personality had changed after that of Qin Tao, but Qin Tao was still not satisfied and corrected him many times. He originally thought that Haiyang did not do enough!
"Yeah, Mr. Qin, you are right. It is winter now, and Europe has a lot of demand for energy, especially since they are shouting about environmental protection and using natural gas every day. We are still thinking of doing something to increase the demand, so forget it.
Already."
When talking about this, Zhao Ling walked in.
"Brother Tao, have you been helping out with the recent ocean affairs?"
"I didn't do anything." Qin Tao glanced at his wife: "Xiao Ling, our son did everything. However, Haiyang, this kid, really has some of my style back then. When he exercises in the future, he will still be able to do it."
Can you take my shift?"
Xu Zhengyang complained at the side, "Humph, correct me in front of me, and start showing off in front of your wife."
Zhao Ling rolled her eyes at him: "Brother Tao, next we have to think about how to make Haiyang change his mind. He has been working hard and wants to conquer the world independently. He has no intention of taking over from you."
"Yes, it is a problem, but he is still young and so are we, so there is no need to worry."
Many companies were established by the entrepreneurs who worked hard back then. When they were in the hands of the second generation of rich people, the companies quickly declined. Because the second generation of rich people had not experienced the hardships of the past, how could they know how to cherish them?
One generation is an old antique with no vision. They used their so-called modern management concepts to mess around, and then ruined the company.
From this perspective, Qin Haiyang wants to take over a company that is about to go bankrupt and lead this company out of trouble. This is a relatively correct step. Qin Tao should feel relieved.
Qin Tao, a bystander, can have a lofty position and give guidance to the country, but it is very painful for those who fall into this pit.
Back at the hotel, Sortelo turned on his computer, logged on to ICQ, and clicked on a certain avatar. Soon, a person appeared on the screen.
"Sortelo, how did things go?"
"That damn Oriental guy is asking for more money, another million dollars per rig."
Oryang frowned: "We still need money. Where do we have so much money? For these two billion, we have already borrowed a large amount of money. We already have problems with our liquidity, and the funds may be cut off at any time."
."
"However, there is good news. We can take the Arctic route, which can control the voyage to three thousand nautical miles. If our cargo ship sails at a speed of fifteen knots, it will only take two hundred hours, not ten days.
In time, we can transport the drilling platform back."
"Arctic route? It's winter!"
"Yes, it's winter, but Da Mao has professional icebreakers that can operate on ice roads at a speed of 18 knots."
"In other words, we still need to hire Da Mao's icebreaker?"
"Yes, but we have saved time and shipping routes, and the overall cost is about the same. When the drilling platform arrives, we will start construction as soon as possible, and new oil and natural gas will be produced soon."
"Okay, then let's think of a way to raise some money. These crazy energy prices are driving everyone crazy!"
Of course the Norwegians didn't know at this time that while they were talking on the phone, Qin Haiyang was also talking on the phone.
"Uncle Nicholas, I am 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. Could this Qin Haiyang... be Qin Tao's son?
"Well, you are Qin's son, right? What do you want? 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 find these friends of his father, as this would make him feel incompetent, but this time it was different, this time he was giving a gift to Nicholas!
A hearty laugh came from the other side: "I received a lot of benefits from Qin back then, but I didn't expect that now I would have to benefit from Qin's son. Uncle can't make money from you. The money we make from the Norwegians,
Uncle will call you."
"No, no, uncle, we are talking about business. You must get the benefits you deserve, as long as you can cheat the Norwegians. You also know that the Norwegians brought the drilling platform back to exploit oil and natural gas. They
If more is mined, the supply on the market will increase, and the price should drop."
"Well, uncle knows, don't worry, uncle will take care of this matter."
Putting down the phone, Nikolai smiled with a smile on his face. This little kid was just like Qin back then. He was so bad and bad. Whoever offended them would not end well. Those Norwegians were really stupid, even if they tried to deceive the islanders.
, you can’t deceive the Orientals either!
On the other side, Qin Tao also learned the news at the same time. When he heard that Qin Haiyang called Nicholas, he also smiled.
Not 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, I'll leave this matter to you. You go to Rosatom Company and make sure it's done well!"
"yes."
Nicholas looked out the window, and he thought about the first time he met Qin Tao, the first time he did business. He didn't expect that even Qin Tao's children were so old now.
I am already old myself!
Boom!
At this moment, the door outside was suddenly pushed open, and Zaitsev came back again: "Your Excellency Nicholas, there is a fire at the Little Star Ship Repair Factory!"
Nicholas frowned: "Fire?"
"That's right, a Type 949A nuclear submarine being repaired there caught fire!"
"What did you say?"
Nicholas's face turned serious instantly.
Little Star Ship Repair Plant, located in Arkhangelsk Oblast, is the most important submarine repair plant of the Laomaozi Navy. Although the surface ships of the Lao Maozi Navy have been updated a number over the years, the underwater ships have still not improved much. Although
Occasionally, a nuclear submarine is put into service, but it cannot fill the gap at all.
Therefore, Lao Maozi can only continue to use the previous nuclear submarines after repairs. As a weapon against aircraft carriers, the Type 949A nuclear submarine has been the most important underwater combat force of the Lao Maozi Navy for a long time.
Among this type of nuclear submarine, the Kursk is famous for its shipwreck. Almost everyone knows that this submarine is unreliable.
Lao Maozi's navy also suspended the use of such submarines for a period of time because of this. However, because there were not many anti-aircraft carrier submarines on hand, it was quickly put into use again.
The Type 949 submarine was designed by Ruby Design Bureau in 1969 and built by Severodvinsk Shipyard. The first submarine was launched in 1980 and entered service in 1982. By the time the Red Empire collapsed, 11 submarines had been built, and the first two had already been built.
It has been retired, and subsequent ones are still in use.
The nuclear submarine being repaired at Little Star Shipyard is called Smolensk. Construction started in 1986 and was completed in 1988. It has been more than ten years ago. In 2003, it entered the dock of Little Star Shipyard.
According to the plan, the repair work should be completed in 2005, but now, it is almost 2007, and it has not been repaired yet, and there is actually a fire?
Nicholas's face was serious: "Go over and take a look immediately!"
At this time of year, the entire Da Mao is covered with ice and snow. The Little Star Shipyard is also covered in white snow. The dock was originally covered with a thick layer, but because the Smolensk inside suddenly caught fire, everything melted.
, now it is refrozen and becomes an ice skate.
Liashenko, the director of the shipyard, looked frustrated.
"We did not expect that a fire would suddenly occur. According to our plan, the submarine was about to complete all repair work and return to service. Unexpectedly, a fire broke out when it was about to be completed. As a shipyard
Leader, I bear the responsibility and ask my superiors to punish me."
His statement seemed very candid, but when Nicholas looked in the direction of the submarine, there was a lot of suspicion.
According to convention, a submarine under repair should be covered with scaffolding, but this submarine does not!
It does not mean that only the inside of the submarine is repaired, and there is no need to build scaffolding outside. Submarines are different from other ships. The hatches of submarines are very small, and many equipment cannot be inserted through the hatches. Wherever repairs are made, they must be repaired in the corresponding places.
Cut a hole somewhere and wait until it's repaired before welding it up.
What now?
Moreover, there were no various parts in the work shed next to the dock, and it looked like no one had used it for a long time.
There was no fire during the renovation process. It was obvious that there was no renovation at all. Seeing that I couldn't explain it, I just started a fire!
It has been repaired for several years, and there are supervisors here, and leaders occasionally come to inspect. There is no doubt that the shipyard has misappropriated all the repair fees allocated from above, part of which was given to the supervisors and leaders who came over!
Now, if he pursues the case, these people will be implicated, and the whole body will be affected. If he does not pursue it, then this kind of thing will continue to happen.
These damn morons, he could understand corruption and misappropriation of public funds, but at least part of it had to be at work and they had to do their job well. Unexpectedly...
Fortunately, the aircraft carrier was repaired in the East, and the new warships were built in the East. Only the submarines were repaired by themselves, but this problem occurred!
Nicholas sighed.
"Your Excellency Nikolay, I'm very sorry." Lyashenko said: "It's all my fault. I...I have an inspection letter here. Please accept it."
Nicholas took an envelope and opened it. There was a check for two million U.S. dollars!
This money is already one-fifth of the total maintenance allocation. Liashenko used so much money just to shut up Nikolai and acquiesced in this matter. Hello, me, everyone.
Nicholas smiled: "You are really sincere in this inspection form, but it seems that the signature here is not clearly written. Can it be honored?"
"Of course." Liashenko said, getting closer to Nikolai, but unexpectedly, at this moment, Nikolai suddenly stretched out a foot and tripped him, causing Liashenko to slip and fall.
, and then, the body slid on the ice for a while, and POOP!
"Ah..." Liashenko screamed, and his body fell from the high side wall of the dock.
Boom!
His body suddenly fell to the ground, and blood flowed around, flowing to the Smolensk waiting for repairs.
"Director!" someone shouted.
"When Director Liashenko was reporting on his work, he accidentally fell off the dock and died on the job. What a good director!" Nikolai said: "It is precisely because of people like him that our navy can