If there is a glimmer of hope, Balwinder is still willing to work hard, but the situation is now clear. They need to save themselves first. If the cable is not cut off, and a storm comes, their tugboat may be separated from the one behind it.
aircraft carriers collided with each other.
The aircraft carrier is fine, but their tugboat is about to be smashed to pieces.
There is no other way, now we can only consider saving ourselves. As for the Super Sun King, then just wish yourself good luck.
Crunch, snap!
Just before they could cut the cable, the cable broke on its own.
Balwinder was overjoyed: "Hurry, run at full speed and go to the port to take shelter from the wind!"
The Chaoriwang, with a displacement of more than 40,000 tons, struggled in the storm.
If there is power, an aircraft carrier of this level will not have too many problems. It can completely adjust its direction and move forward in the direction of the storm. It will soon be able to cross the storm area. In fact, even the navy's more than 1,000-ton aircraft carrier
No frigate is afraid of such waves.
But now they have no motivation!
They can only drift with the wind and waves, and there is no other way.
The deck sometimes turned to the left, with a deflection of more than 30 degrees, and sometimes to the right, with a deflection of more than 35 degrees. It seemed that it could capsize at any time. However, several people on the island, except for holding the railing tightly with their hands, kept their bodies.
There is no other way except not moving.
Of course there are, such as swearing.
"Damn it, why weren't you warned in advance?"
"If we had been warned, we could have avoided this storm!"
Their only source of information channels is their homeland! And the meteorological department of their Asan naval fleet is controlled by Chhetri.
Chhetri has been defeated by Sunil, and the finishing work of Chaori King is all directed by Sunil. At this time, even Chhetri's meteorological department can discover storms in the Pacific that have nothing to do with them.
, will also deliberately pretend to be confused.
After all, if something goes wrong along the way, Sunil will be unlucky. As for being accused of unfavorable weather forecasts? We are focusing on the Indian Ocean. Who knows what is going on in the Pacific? Besides, we don’t know about the Super Sun King either.
Where have you been? What about your actions? You didn’t take the initiative to ask for weather information and you came to accuse us? Besides, several countries in the east should have weather forecasts. Couldn’t you just pay more attention to them?
All kinds of bureaucracy, intrigues, and dereliction of duties put the Chaori King in crisis at this time.
"Where's the tugboat? Why did the tugboat disappear?"
All they had left was shouting. Of course, shouting in danger can also relieve tension.
At this moment, the bow of the ship suddenly lifted high, and everyone screamed again.
After screaming, they were surprised to find that the hull seemed to no longer rock left and right?
what happened?
Gulmad looked outside tremblingly, when lightning struck, and he saw the flat land outside.
"We are stranded!" Gulmad made a judgment. At this time, he was just thankful that he was stranded. Although the waves were still hitting the hull, the hull was no longer shaking violently. They were at least temporarily safe.
.
As for what to do next, let’s wait until the storm passes.
The high-level meeting of the Asan Navy was held urgently three hours later.
In the conference room, Sunil had a gloomy face. Although Chhetri across from him also had a serious face, he was clearly laughing in his heart.
"This is a major accident. Currently our Super Sun King has been stranded on an unnamed island in the Ryukyu Islands." The leader who presided over the meeting was extremely angry: "Our navy has spent billions on the Super Sun King.
An important pillar of our future navy, now such an accident has occurred, and people all over the world are watching our joke!"
"Yes, leader, the relevant responsible persons must be dealt with seriously this time. They have neglected their duties and showed lawlessness. There must be some economic problems. We have spent a lot of money for this operation, but there are
Such a result!" Chhetri immediately started to add insult to injury.
Where did all the money go? No safety measures were taken?
"Leader, please listen to me explain, our accident this time is..."
"Is there any explanation? The Orientals towed the Varyag on such a long voyage without any accidents. We towed an aircraft carrier with a displacement much smaller than it, but such an accident occurred. This is dereliction of duty.
Serious dereliction of duty!" The leader was very angry.
"The Orientals use floating docks." Sunil knew that if he didn't argue with reason this time, he would really be doomed: "Currently, only the Orientals have floating docks in the world that can carry aircraft carriers, but you have already
Rejected our proposal."
The leader suddenly became speechless.
The best tug plan is of course to use a floating dock and bring the aircraft carrier back with it. However, how can they shamelessly ask Easterners to rent a floating dock?
Their pride won’t allow it!
Sunil was secretly happy, thanks to the fact that he had reported to the leader, but was finally denied by the leader. Now, the responsibility belongs to the leader!
"Leader, now that the incident has happened, the pursuit of responsibility can be left behind. Our most important thing at the moment is how to rescue the ship and how to avoid similar problems in the future."
The leader nodded: "Then let's talk about how to deal with it first."
"The best solution at the moment is to rent the Shenzhou floating dock." Sunil said: "Currently our Super Sun King has been stranded, and we don't know the damage. If it leaks during the subsequent towing process, it is very likely that it will
It will sink on the way."
In fact, even Sunil himself was not satisfied with this plan, but he also knew that there was nothing that could be done about it. Who said that only the Easterners in the world had it? Moreover, the Easterners were the closest to there and could use it in the shortest time.
The longer the Super Sun King is stranded, the greater their embarrassment will be.
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"Okay, then contact them and ask them to help with the shipment. We can't have any accidents this time. We must ensure absolute safety!"
Pride and self-esteem aside, if the Super Sun King sank, that would be the most embarrassing thing for them.
It took several years and billions of dollars, but it was all wasted in the end. We can’t afford to lose that person!
"Sunil, you are personally responsible for this matter." The leader spoke.
"Yes." Sunil breathed a sigh of relief. As long as he was not held accountable on the spot, he would be very sure to escape punishment. As long as the next thing was done well, the leader would no longer hold him accountable.
The Capital International Defense Exhibition has successfully concluded, and Qin Tao has also returned to Mingzhou. Currently, their most important construction task is the 052C destroyer, and even the modification of the aircraft carrier has been ranked second.
After all, this destroyer will be the main force of the navy in the future! It is an all-rounder that can perform various tasks. This first warship must be built so that the navy feels that even if it is much more expensive than the 052B, it is still a great value.
worth it.
Anyway, the national defense lottery business has been launched, and the military's procurement funds will be abundant. After comparison, the Navy will definitely purchase a large number of 052C, and the low-cost 052B will be more suitable for the export market.
(Some readers complained a lot earlier, why not just let the protagonist win the bid? There are two main considerations. One is the funding issue. After all, the year in the book is 1996, and the defense expenditure is not very much. Our shield and sword make dumplings, then
It was two thousand years later. Now that the navy has spread its wings so much and has aircraft carriers, funds must be tight. On the other hand, this 052C needs to be equipped in large quantities domestically, and the 052B can be turned into an export model.
Warships, exported ones are one level lower than those for personal use, and Europeans are dumbfounded. The designs of European air defense ships have to copy our 052B, we are the original ones.)
The advanced CNC bending machine is at work. By inputting the computer design drawing, the steel plate can be bent into the corresponding shape. What was once a very time-consuming task has now become easy.
"The use of this bending machine makes
Our manufacturing efficiency has been greatly improved." Cong Ju was full of praise on the side: "At present, almost all the steel plates of the ships we are building are made with this bending machine. We originally operated ordinary bending machines.
Many old masters can be freed up and transferred to other positions."
"This is the power of technology. Our Mingzhou shipyard has strong technological power, can build ships quickly, and the manufacturing cost will be reduced. In this way, we can be in an advantageous position in the competition."
While talking, a piece of steel plate had been bent into the corresponding shape, then moved away by the suction cup, and another piece of steel plate was stuffed in. It originally required several skilled plate bending machine masters, but after many repeated bendings, it became complicated.
The process of bending the shape often took several hours, but now it only takes a few minutes!
Amidst the crisp sound of the diesel engine, a multi-axle vehicle appeared nearby.
The thick tires look very spectacular, and the tall cab is even more domineering.
Maz-7907!
This is simply a waste of resources. This kind of vehicle, which was originally used to transport the Big Satan, is currently in short supply at the Mingzhou Shipyard!
The gas turbine has been replaced by an MTU396 diesel engine, which is both powerful and fuel-efficient. The shelves at the back of this vehicle are filled with several layers of steel plates, estimated to weigh at least three hundred tons!
When Qin Tao bought this big thing, he had planned this use. Many things in the shipyard are large and inconvenient to transport. Although there are various gantry cranes and ordinary tower cranes, at certain times, they are needed.
Transferring is still a headache.
Now, with this kind of super large truck, there is no problem. Even a welded hull of several hundred tons can be moved with this big guy.
For the second artillery use?
There is no need for the second artillery now! The Dongfeng 21 is still the main force, and the Dongfeng-31 will only be successfully test-fired in 1999, and it is a waste for such a big guy to carry the Dongfeng-41.
Domestic ballistic missile launch vehicles are also under development. This defense exhibition has already begun to contact the Minsk Automobile Manufacturing Plant. Qin Tao does not need to worry about subsequent development. Moreover, domestic ballistic missile launch vehicles have always used shaft drives.
, I have never used this form of electric transmission, so Qin Tao does not feel that I am wasting it. No matter how advanced technology is, it must be transformed into productivity.
"Mr. Qin, someone came to ask for help." At this moment, Yang Dawei ran over and said to Qin Tao.
"who?"
"Ah San."
Qin Tao was stunned: "How could Ah San come to see us?"
"Their Super Sun King ran aground on the beach of the Ryukyu Islands, and they want to ask our Shenzhou floating dock to help."
"What?"
Now it was Qin Tao's turn to be shocked.
After coming back, Qin Tao was so busy that he actually ignored the Super Sun King towed on the sea!
As Yang Dawei walked, he introduced Qin Tao. After hearing the whole incident, Qin Tao was even more surprised: "This is our Dragon King of the East China Sea showing off his power."
In addition to doing some tricks in the weather forecast, Qin Tao has no other tricks. After all, it is impossible for him to interfere with the meteorological departments of other countries, let alone arrange people for Asan, so all this is still
God's will.
"Our group has a floating dock for the Shenzhou, and we also have the experience of successfully transporting the Dongfang Sea Dacheng, so Ah San can only come to us." Yang Dawei said: "The Chaoriwang ran aground again. It seems
The injury is very serious, and it may sink if it enters the water. If we don't help, their ship may be ruined."
This is Yang Dawei's idea. Mingzhou Group has plenty of money and doesn't care about these three melons and two dates. If it can give up cooperation and let Ah San destroy the aircraft carrier, it might not be a bad idea.
"Of course not. We are a country of etiquette and we always like to help others. Of course we have to do this."
Yang Dawei was a little surprised.
Qin Tao looked at Yang Dawei with a smile: "After this grounding, the Super Sun King has been severely damaged, especially the deck steel, which has suffered a huge impact.
So after arriving, you can’t blame us if you find that the carrier-based aircraft cannot take off and land.”
Yang Dawei suddenly understood.
If Asan completely abandons this aircraft carrier, then they will wholeheartedly build a domestic aircraft carrier, and resources will be more concentrated. Therefore, this aircraft carrier must fall into Asan's hands, allowing them to continue to invest in improvements and waste it again.
A large amount of money was spent, but after the construction was completed, it was found that it was still unusable.
This greatly delayed Ah San's time to obtain the aircraft carrier. Moreover, you can't blame others, but the deck collapsed? It was obviously internal injuries caused by the last storm stranding!
Mr. Qin’s plan is better.
Shipyard conference room.
"Mr. Qin, I accepted the commission from Asan Navy and would like to ask for your help." Choudary stood up and said respectfully to Qin Tao.
He once pretended to be a reporter at the International Defense Exhibition. Now, he still half-hides his face with his pipa in hand, not daring to openly reveal that he is a member of the Asan Navy.
Is it because you feel embarrassed?
Qin Tao felt very funny in his heart.
"Welcome, our Mingzhou Group is open and willing to cooperate with anyone. What are your needs?"
"Our aircraft carrier Super Sun King has been stranded on the beach of an unnamed island in the Ryukyu Islands. I hope you can dispatch rescue forces to help us rescue this aircraft carrier, and then use your Shenzhou floating dock to bring this aircraft carrier out."
The aircraft carrier carried it back to our shipyard."
"Well." Qin Tao looked at the scene outside the window hesitantly: "But, in our floating dock, ships are being built!"
This is not wrong.
Last year, the Shenzhou floating dock undertook the modification work of the destroyer No. 138. The construction schedule at that time was very tight, so construction was continued on the floating dock. It was not until a few months ago that the Shenzhou floating dock was launched, and the Shenzhou floating dock was empty.
came out.
However, it would be a waste if such a large floating dock was left idle. Just a month ago, it undertook the maintenance work of a certain cargo ship.
In fact, the maintenance has come to an end, and the freighter can be re-launched at any time. However, since there is demand from Ah San's side, of course we will take the opportunity to create difficulties.
"Gong Yang, how long is the construction period for that ship?" Qin Tao finished speaking and asked Yang Dawei who was standing aside.
"It will take about two years to report to Mr. Qin."
"Well, it will take another two years to free up our floating dock." Qin Tao said, "When our work is finished in two years, we will go to rescue you as soon as possible."
Two years? Can we still get the Super Sun King? Is it going to be scrap metal?
"Mr. Qin, can you dispatch it soon?" Choudary said.
"Recently? I don't have time recently. How about you go to rescue agencies in other countries? There must be various rescue agencies that will come up with ways to help you." Qin Tao said: "We are really helpless.
"
There is absolutely no need to worry about this. As long as Asan can find an organization to help, he will never come to Dongfang for help. Now they have no other choice but to come to Mingzhou Group.
"President Qin, can you put down the cargo ship that is under construction first, give us help, and then build it when you come back?" Choudary asked cautiously.
This is indeed a bit overwhelming.
"Well, it's not impossible. The problem is that if this happens, we will face many problems. The construction period is delayed, the ship owner claims compensation, and the construction project is interrupted and it will cost a lot of money to start again."
"We can provide the money!" Chaudhary said.
As long as we can dispatch, everything else is easy.
"Mr. Yang, please ask the relevant departments to calculate how much damage will be caused if work is stopped now to help with consignments."
"Yes." Yang Dawei took the order and left. In fact, he drank two cups of tea in the office next to him, and then came over with the documents.
"Report to Mr. Qin, we have just calculated and initially estimated the loss to be US$400 million."
What?
Chaudhary opened his eyes wide.
He didn't expect there to be so many!
"The loss is 400 million U.S. dollars. The cost of one of our dispatches is 80 million U.S. dollars. We will make another 20 million U.S. dollars in profit. Let's do it this way. As long as you pay the money first, we will take action immediately."
Five hundred million!
Chaudhary's words were almost pleading: "Mr. Qin, can it be cheaper? The cost is a bit high."
"There is nothing we can do. As you know, most of the compensation is paid to the shipowner, and we earn hard-earned money. If you think it is expensive, you can consider others!"
Qin Tao had a look of embarrassment on his face: "Please go back and discuss it carefully. You can also look for other rescue companies. If there is a cheaper one, then look for someone else. Our price is indeed a bit high, but we
It’s also very difficult.”
Choudary's back looked extremely lonely as he left.
"Mr. Qin, can Asan accept this price?" Yang Dawei was a little worried. Mr. Qin's ability to extort money was getting better and better. This time he actually offered Asan 500 million US dollars in one go. After excluding the cost of 10 million, the rest
It's all profit.
"What do you think? If we simply look at the rescue cost, it is indeed sky-high. However, if we look at the value of the aircraft carrier, it is still acceptable. If we don't take action, then their Super Sun King will have to be scrapped.
"This is not just a matter of wasted investment in the past, but also affects Ah San's next naval strategy. Their aircraft carriers have entered the phase of elimination, and they urgently need new aircraft carriers."
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I don’t know that it can only be built in the year of the monkey and the month of the horse.
"Of course, it depends on God's help. Our weather forecast can help a little bit."
The news spread back to Asan's capital, and a large group of people were stunned.
They thought Mingzhou Group would extort money, but they didn't expect it to be so capable. The maximum price was 100 million, which was a sky-high price. They actually asked for 500 million!
"This money must not be given. This is simply an act of treason!" Chhetri was very excited, as if he had been given a shot of blood: "The money we spent at the beginning was at least spent on modifications, but now? Now it's just a delay.
We have to spend so much money to come back, and we must not let others take advantage of us!"
"The main reason is that the Shenzhou floating dock is in use. We are the ones who jumped in line and have to pay liquidated damages due to our use." Sunil said: "The separate tug fee is within our expectations.
"
"Then wait two years before dragging it back!"
"That's right, with this money, we can start building our own aircraft carrier. Sunil, what's the deal with the design of that aircraft carrier? Haven't you already paid for it? Where is the design?"
This project was also handled by Sunil, but there were huge mistakes. He entrusted the Neva Design Bureau to purchase the drawings, but the Neva Design Bureau directly brought the drawings back!
Who is Party A? Why is the Neva Design Bureau so disobedient? Is there any corruption problem in the process?
Whatever Sunil blamed Chhetri at the beginning, Chhetri can be returned now.
There were quarrels in the conference room.
"Everyone, I just received news that Tropical Storm No. 4 in the Pacific is moving westward and may reach the Ryukyu Islands in the next week!"
What?
Everyone's expressions changed.
This is a big problem. Who knows if the Chaori King, which has been stranded, was damaged? It was blown into the sea again by a storm and then sank. What should I do?
"We can no longer hesitate, we must take action immediately!"