Chapter 222: Accompany Lao Maozi to bring the Kuznetsov back
In mid-November, it was already ice and snow here in Lao Maozi.
Standing on the harbor of Murmansk, feeling the cold wind blowing, Qin Tao felt very emotional.
No ice! This natural ice-free port is so rare!
The Murmansk Naval Base is located in the northern part of the Kola Peninsula, bordering the Barents Sea and the Arctic Ocean to the north. Although it is more than 300 kilometers deep into the Arctic Circle, it is at the entrance of the world's largest warm current: the North Atlantic Warm Current.
Even in the coldest months, the sea water will not freeze, making it the most important magical "freeze-free port" for Lao Maozi.
Murmansk has direct access to many Nordic countries by land and direct sea access to the Atlantic Ocean. The strategic location is very advantageous. The bay here is wide and the water is deep, which is conducive to the parking and concealment of ships. Therefore, since the period of Tsarist Russia, this place has been regarded as a key business.
In 1899, Tsarist Russia established its first military port here. In 1915, in order to cope with the German navy's blockade of the Baltic Sea, Tsarist Russia established this place as a military center and stockpiled supplies for war preparations. In 1916, the railway connecting to the Russian interior was completed and opened to traffic, and Moorman
The city of Skok was officially established.
After the establishment of the Red Empire, it also attached great importance to this place. In 1933, the Northern Fleet Squadron was established in Kola Bay, which was changed to the Northern Fleet in 1937. In that holy war, the defense of Murmansk lasted for 40 months
For months, they persisted until Mustache finally failed and was not occupied. So this place became Lao Maozi's "hero city".
During the Cold War, the Northern Fleet became an important force for Lao Maozi, especially nuclear submarines. The first nuclear submarine was deployed here. Later, many nuclear submarines were received successively. Two-thirds of the Red Empire's submarine force was deployed here.
Here, after all, if you go out to sea from here, you can directly enter under the Arctic ice cap. If necessary, you can break through the ice cap and drill out to launch nuclear bombs. It will be useless for the Americans to deploy any anti-missile system.
The Northern Fleet has also become the most powerful fleet in the Red Empire.
Now, standing here, looking at the warships on the port, Qin Tao's eyes are full of envy.
Before the collapse of the Red Empire, the most powerful naval fleet was in sight!
Thinking that this huge fleet will wither rapidly in the next few years, the large number of warships seen in front of me may be decommissioned continuously, and then spend the rest of their lives in the wind and sun at a certain dock, and even be demolished.
Qin Tao couldn't help but sigh in his heart when he didn't even get a chance to solve it.
Only a strong country can have a strong fleet, and now, this powerful country is about to disappear.
"Mr. Qin, you are finally here. Come on, I will take you to the person in charge here." Boris walked over and said to Qin Tao.
"Boris, thank you for the cars you gave me." Qin Tao said: "It was very timely and very useful to us. However, the materials to be exchanged are currently on board our Shenzhou and it will take some time to arrive.
Ship it over."
Although it has not yet been finalized, Qin Tao let the Shenzhou sail again. This time the voyage will be farther. It is obviously a floating dock, and it has to work as a transport ship. It is a bit embarrassing. When there is a chance in the future, he must build a specially designed one.
A submarine transport ship.
Now, we can only make do with it first. By the way, we can also transport those materials. The floating dock can also be used as a transport ship, and it will be more stable if some things are pressed on it.
"Well, Mr. Qin, I completely believe in you. Even if the supplies have not been transported, I can still pay you in advance." After the last meeting, Boris has regarded Qin Tao as his closest companion.
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Qin Tao nodded: "Thank you for your trust. I hope our future cooperation will be more pleasant."
Yang Xi followed Qin Tao, playing the role of a follower. Seeing Qin Tao chatting and laughing with the people here, he was very emotional, Mr. Qin is so capable.
I knocked on the door of the headquarters office and saw a fat old officer sitting inside.
"Your Excellency Uskimenko, the scrap metal collector is here." Boris said to the man opposite, and then looked at Qin Tao who was coming behind him: "Mr. Qin, let me introduce to you, this is
Leader of the Northern Fleet, His Excellency Uskimenko.”
Qin Tao walked up with a smile and took something out of his pocket: "Your Excellency Uskimenko, I am very happy to meet you. This is a small greeting gift from me. I hope you will accept it."
Uskimenko's eyes widened immediately, and his originally serious gaze became gentle. The golden thing was a watch!
When they met for the first time, Qin Tao made a big move and gave the other party a gold watch. Although it was a Huating brand, this gold watch was quite expensive.
"Sit down, everyone, please take a seat." Uskimenko smiled happily.
Boris also felt light on his face. Although Boris has already established a relationship with Uskimenko, it is his relationship after all. Qin Tao's expression can better bring the two parties closer.
It’s related.
"I gave you this gold watch to tell you that time is running out."
Hearing Qin Tao say this, Boris's expression suddenly changed. What do you mean by this?
Even if foreign countries do not have the same pronunciation of sending the end and sending a clock, it would not be considered unlucky to give a watch, but Qin Tao's words are definitely unlucky.
Uskimenko's expression also changed. He first gave gifts and then said depressing words. What does this mean?
"There can be no further delay at Sevastopol Port." Qin Tao continued: "Your Excellency Uskimenko, I suggest that you immediately issue an order to ask those who are still testing the Kuznetsov heavy load
The officers and soldiers of the aircraft cruiser immediately ended the sea trial mission and quickly drove the warship back to the base."
Qin Tao wanted this kind of effect. If he wanted to gain the other party's trust, he had to give him a big gift. A gold watch was far from enough. The benefits brought by his words were hundreds of millions of times that of a gold watch.
This chapter is not finished yet, please click on the next page to continue reading the exciting content! After hearing Qin Tao's words, Uskimenko immediately looked over with bright eyes: "What did you say? Can you be more clear?"
"If we can't take action immediately, the Kuznetsov may be detained by Ermao. If the Northern Fleet wants to obtain this warship, it will have to spend money." Qin Tao said.
"Yes, you are right!" Uskimenko's breathing was already rapid.
The construction of a warship takes a long time. Take the No. 112 under construction in Dongfang as an example. Construction started in 1989, was launched in 1991, and was not commissioned until 1994. After the warship is completed, it cannot be handed over to the army immediately.
After a series of sea trials, if there is any problem, it must be repaired. When there is no problem at all, the army can accept it.
This is even more true for aircraft carriers.
Take Lao Maozi's Kuznetsov, for example. Construction started on April 1, 1982 at the Nikolaev Shipyard in the Soviet Union. It was launched on December 4, 1985. From June 1989, the Kuznetsov
The HMS HMS began sea trials, and in the fall of the same year began comprehensive tests of carrier-based aircraft.
Calculating it this way, this aircraft carrier has been through for too long. After all, this is the first time for Lao Maozi to build a normal aircraft carrier. It can take off by ski jump and intercept landing. There are many things inside that need them to explore.
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On November 1, 1989, the famous test pilot Viktor Pugachev of the Sukhoi Design Bureau successfully landed a Su-27k fighter on the ship for the first time. Later, the test pilot A.K. of the Mikoyan Design Bureau
Obakilov also successfully took off from the deck for the first time while piloting a MiG-29k fighter jet.
This is just the beginning.
Starting from July 1990, the Kuznetsov began to conduct national ocean tests in the Black Sea, with a total voyage of half a year reaching nautical miles. During this period, MiG-29k, Su-27k, Su-25utg trainer aircraft, and Ka-27 helicopters
, Ka-29 helicopters and Ka-31 early warning helicopters conducted multiple take-off and landing training. On December 25, 1990, the Soviet State Material and Equipment Supply Committee signed the delivery document for the Kuznetsov. January 21, 1991
, the Kuznetsov officially entered naval service.
Although it has been commissioned and belongs to the Northern Fleet, this warship has not sailed to the Northern Fleet port. It is still conducting carrier-based aircraft training at the Sevastopol Port until now.
However, at present, the situation is not optimistic, and their Northern Fleet must move faster!
Uskimenko didn't take this matter to heart at first, but now that Qin Tao reminded him, he felt a little bit of urgency.
Boom!
At this moment, the door was pushed open, and an adjutant ran in and said hurriedly: "Report, I just received a telegram from Colonel Yarekin."
Colonel Yarekin was sent by the Northern Fleet to receive the Kuznetsov, and he also brought a large number of sailors. Now, if such a telegram comes back, there must be an emergency.
Sure enough, after Uskimenko read the telegram, he slapped his palm hard on the table.
"Your Excellency Uskimenko, should we avoid it?" Boris asked. After all, they are here to do business. Now it seems that there is obviously an emergency.
"No need." Uskimenko said: "Although this is the top military secret, since President Qin has guessed it, it can be announced. Ermao went too far. They actually want to detain our Kuznetzo
Husband, this behavior is so shameful!"
Just half an hour ago, Kravchuk, who was about to become the leader of the Ermao, sent a telegram to the Kuznetsov, requesting that the warship not leave the port.
The purpose of this fight cannot be clearer. When the red empire collapses, the other party will confidently take over the Kuznetsov. How shameless!
Boris opened his eyes wide and looked at Qin Tao, "You are so awesome, you can predict all this, and you can control the time so well."
Qin Tao felt happy in his heart. This was the advantage of the time traveler. Since the time was just right, of course he had to pretend like this.
"Yes, it is conceivable that there is nothing we can do about the warships still on the slipway, but this warship is already the equipment of our Northern Fleet, so we cannot let Ermao kidnap it, Uskimen
Mr. Coe, I suggest you make two preparations. On the one hand, ask the captain to publish this telegram. I believe the sailors on the warship will be equally angry. On the other hand, please fly to the port of Sevastopol immediately.
, take over this warship, weigh anchor and return home immediately to avoid any accidents. After all, there is no official separation yet, and your identity is enough to prevent others from objecting. "
"Yes, I have to go immediately!" Uskimenko said: "I'm very sorry, I have to get ready to go immediately."
"Well, Mr. Uskimenko, if possible, can we go with you?" Qin Tao asked: "Although I am a scrap metal collector, I am very interested in warships. Kuznetzo
The Husband, that is the most powerful battleship in the Red Empire Navy, I have long been fascinated by it. If you can go, I will be grateful. Please don’t worry, I will not wander around, even if you give me a tent on the deck.
OK."
Can I go?
Qin Tao doesn't know either.
If you can go, of course you have to go on an aircraft carrier to have a good time. In this era, I have never experienced it. If you are not allowed to go, then Qin Tao will not go and will just pick up rags here.
Yang Xi, whom Qin Tao brought, felt like his heart was beating out of his chest. This was the first time he followed Qin Tao out, and it was the first time he saw Qin Tao's strength. He deceived the old man so easily!
Now, will Lao Maozi agree? If you can visit a battleship like that, it will definitely be the most rare experience. You can brag about it for the rest of your life.
This chapter is not over yet, please click on the next page to continue reading! At this moment, the smart Boris came to help.
"Your Excellency Uskimenko, it's best not to leak any news about your trip. Therefore, if President Qin and the others take you there, no one from Ermao will know about it."
If Uskimenko were to fly over on the Northern Fleet's plane, Ermao would definitely notice it in advance. Uskimenko was going to pass quietly. At this time, Qin Tao's role came into play.
"Yes, you are right." Uskimenko said: "Let's go there together!" (I don't know how reasonable it is. Although the protagonist met Uskimenko for the first time, he has a relationship with Boris.
, and now Boris already has a very powerful position in Lao Maozi, and the US military aircraft carrier is often open to visitors. Just looking at the appearance, it seems that nothing can be seen. In short, let the protagonist
Go and feel it.)
Since we went there together in the name of Qin Tao, could Uskimenko still be able to drive Qin Tao away? He would definitely bring Qin Tao back with him.
Qin Tao cast a grateful look at Boris. Boris smiled. There was only so much he could do. Of course, he would not go with him. He still had a lot of things to do.
Half an hour later, a plane took off and flew to the border with Ermao. Then, everyone changed into a Volga car that had been prepared there in advance and drove all the way south, heading straight to the port of Sevastopol.
Although this would be slower, no one would notice, and it would be more secretive. Qin Tao felt very emotional. By some strange combination of circumstances, he didn't expect that he would have such an opportunity. He originally wanted to go to the Northern Fleet, but he didn't expect that...
I'm going on a day trip to the Black Sea again, no, an overnight trip.
Just as Qin Tao and others rushed over to join in the fun, the captain, Captain Yarekin, summoned everyone on the Kuznetsov and stood on the deck to read the telegram.
"That's too much! That Kravchuk is stealing Soviet property. This is a very shameful act!" After Yarekin finished reading the telegram, the sailors immediately exploded.
"Yes, Moscow has issued an order a long time ago. This Kuznetsov has belonged to our Northern Fleet since it was launched! They actually want to steal our warship!"
Most of the sailors who came from the Northern Fleet were Da Mao. When they heard about this incident, could they not be angry? The other party actually wanted to take this precious warship as their own, which was too much.
Amidst the excitement of the crowd, a few ermao sailors also spoke: "We are currently stationed at the port of Sevastopol, very close to the Nikolaev Shipyard. Once a problem occurs, it is easy to repair. If we sail to the north
The base of the fleet is not easy to repair."
"In order to repair this warship, you have to stay here?" Da Mao's sailors immediately retorted: "What theory is this?"
As a result, Ermao's sailor stopped talking. If he continued talking, he would probably be beaten by a group of people.
"Okay, everyone has heard about this, and I also know everyone's attitude. We are currently only following Moscow's orders." Yarekin said: "However, we must also be prepared at any time to leave one-third
One person is on the warship and the boiler is kept in preheating state. The remaining people are resting at the port and are on standby at any time."
Leaving one-third of the people behind is already a lot, because according to convention, when the warship arrives at the port, all the sailors will go ashore. Moreover, staying on the shore can be regarded as a backup in case the people on the warship are taken away in one go.
, the people on the shore can come back and fight back.
"I'll stay!" Major Stolchak shouted. Just after hearing the telegram, he had already waved his fist. Now, he wants to keep people on the warship. He is very proactive.
"Okay, you stay." Yarekin nodded: "Those who stay should take up arms. If anyone dares to come up and rob our warship, fight with them!" Yarekin said.
Each person has an AK74 rifle. From the dock to the deck of the warship, there are always people on guard. As for Yarekin, he even made a bunk on the island. If anyone wants to sail the ship, they have to get through him.
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That night, someone really came. When a Volga car rushed into the port, they all became nervous and picked up the steel guns in their hands.
Major Stolchak stood in the middle of the road, pointing his gun at the opponent: "Stop, stop immediately!"
The car stopped and the door opened. When the people inside got out, they were all shocked.
"Is it...His Excellency Uskimenko?" Stolchak had seen him at the fleet base, and he had saluted from a distance. Now, suddenly seeing this big leader, he was extremely surprised: "Why are you here?
Already?"
"Children, I'm here to take you home." Uskimenko said, striding toward the warship.
Qin Tao, Yang Xi, and one of Uskimenko's bodyguards followed behind. At this time, Yang Xi's eyes were full of shock.
The Kuznetsov is right in front of you!
This is a giant ship with a displacement of 60,000 tons. Its overall length is more than 300 meters. It looks so spectacular. The straight deck, the upturned bow, and the huge island are all full of roughness.
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So spectacular!
"Quickly, follow up." Qin Tao said.
Yang Xi took long strides and walked forward. When his feet stepped on the deck of the aircraft carrier, he seemed to feel a sense of majesty. This was the most powerful war machine!
At this time, Yarekin had also woken up and quickly walked down the island. At the hatch of the island, looking at the people arriving, he couldn't help but burst into tears.
He raised his right hand: "Report, the Kuznetsov is still in our hands, please give the order."
"Drop anchor and set sail immediately!"
Immediately, looking at the lights in the port in the distance, Yarekin asked in disbelief: "Only one-third of our personnel are on the warship now. Should we call back all the people on the shore?"
This chapter is not over yet, please click on the next page to continue reading! "No, let's set sail now." Uskimenko said: "Immediately, immediately!"
As soon as they rushed onto the pier, their whereabouts had been exposed. Maybe Er Mao's troops were already mobilizing, and he had to take the aircraft carrier away as soon as possible.
Thanks to the arrangements made in advance, Yarekin just didn't know when Uskimenko would come, but he was already prepared. If he lit a fire to burn the boiler, he wouldn't be able to leave for an hour or two.
Eight booster boilers began to work at full power. From the chimney of the ship island, black smoke billowed out. Four TV-12-4 steam turbines worked at full power. With the help of tugboats, the warship left
The dock, in the dark, sailed away from the port.
On the deck, facing the sea breeze, Qin Tao and Yang Xi were both in a state of excitement.
In the past, even if Qin Tao saw the Kuznetsov, it was still static. Now, with this warship at full power, riding the wind and waves, it is a different feeling.
"This warship is so spectacular. If it were fully loaded with carrier-based aircraft, it would be a formidable fighting machine," Yang Xi said.
"Yeah, but I guess there's no chance."
Lao Maozi could drive the warship back, but the supporting carrier-based aircraft stayed with Ermao. Ermao would not allow this kind of thing to continue to happen. Therefore, when the warship returned, it had been the same for the past few years.
It was not until later that the carrier-based aircraft were rearranged. The MiG-29Ks had disappeared and became all Su-33s.
The stars are shining brightly above your head, and the deck is wide below your feet, giving you a unique feeling.
The two were chatting, and Stolchak came over: "Both of you, superiors, please go to the ship island."
"We? Can we?" Yang Xi was still a little doubtful, but Qin Tao had already dragged him to the ship island.
Uskimenko and Yarekin had already talked about some things. After the arrangements were made, they remembered Qin Tao and the men he had brought. When he saw the two people staying on the deck from the porthole, they were well behaved.
Only then did Uskimenko ask someone to call the two of them up.