Qin Tao initially felt that the electric propulsion solution was feasible, but later felt that there were many technical problems. Now, a two-pronged approach would obviously be safer.
This visit to Huating is like inspecting Mingzhou Group's enterprises here again. Of course, high-tech enterprises are an exception. The chip industry is still developing according to its own trajectory. Qin Tao did not disturb them and will be there soon.
It's the end of the year. After a year of hard work, it's time to take a break.
After leaving Huating, Qin Tao took Zhao Ling back to the capital, intending to stay here to celebrate the New Year. There was no way, his son and daughter were used to being here, and the father and mother in Mingzhou were very busy, and the children were all grandmothers.
Show me the big one.
However, after returning to the capital, before Qin Tao could sit on the hot ass, his old friend Nicholas came.
"Qin, our superiors have made a decision to carry out a large-scale upgrade of the weapon system of the Admiral Zaraev, and also agreed to leave the modification work to your Mingzhou Group."
After the two met, Nicholas couldn't wait to explain his intention.
This surprised Qin Tao: "Aren't you planning to modify it yourself? How could your leaders agree? Also, don't your relevant domestic companies have any objections?"
The workload of modifying only a roof radar is completely different from that of fully modifying all weapon systems. How could Lao Maozi hand over the huge modification work of such a cruiser to the Mingzhou Group? This is unscientific.
"We have assessed domestically that relying on our own strength, the frigate No. 22350 will take more than five or even ten years to complete the outfitting. We cannot wait so long, in order to put this warship into service as soon as possible.
, we can only turn to you. The main task is to replace the main mast and install a four-sided phased array radar on it. At the same time, replace the main ship-based air defense weapons with S-300 and Shikili air defense systems, and replace all
The anti-aircraft missiles are integrated together to reach the air defense level of Aegis battleships."
Qin Tao nodded: "Of course, no problem. We have a mature modification plan. For the entire system, we will quote you 200 million."
"Money is not an issue. Our country will allocate special funds to build this warship, but we have a requirement."
"any request?"
"We need you to disclose all the technology." Nikolai said: "After all, we will not tolerate ourselves using a weapon system that we don't know the principle of. This will affect our control of the weapon. We require all hardware
Drawings, we also require program code for all software.”
The expression on Qin Tao's face became serious: "Nicholas, you should know that when we export weapons, we have never exported related technologies. Hardware drawings, software program codes, these are our most important things.
It is impossible to export."
Hardware drawings can be provided, because the chips used in large quantities above are equivalent to blind boxes as long as the internal structure of the chip is not known, and these can be provided. However, the software program code is different, and this is a matter of relationship.
to the core secrets of arms exports.
"The program codes of these software are not only used on your warships, but also on our own and exported warships. Therefore, it is impossible for us to hand over these secrets to you. It seems that I can only say sorry
Already."
Does Lao Maozi think he can take advantage of the 200 million US dollar modification contract? He actually wants to take away all the technology, so that it can help their 22350 frigate develop a radar system. Such a good thing can only be dreamed of.
have.
"Qin, our navy really needs your help." Nicholas said.
"But we can't sell our company's core secrets." Qin Tao said: "Nikola, we really can't meet this request. You should also know what these secrets mean, and you plan to transform them from us.
One ship, and then we will obtain the relevant technology and transplant it to your 22350 frigate, and then you can also modify the remaining cruisers on your own. I am very sorry, we can’t help you with this. Nikolay, my friend, please don’t
Put me in trouble."
"Then what conditions do you have? If you increase the price, we can accept it."
"This is not a matter of money." Qin Tao said: "Nicholas, this is a matter of principle. It really can't be done."
Nikolai's face looked a little ugly: "Qin, this is a death order given to me by my superiors. Without these core secrets, I can't go back and explain."
"Nicholas, if you can't stay there any longer, our Mingzhou Group will always open the door for you," Qin Tao said.
As soon as these words came out, Nicholas's body was shocked.
Nicholas has reached the center of power and is facing a lot of pressure. He wants to develop the navy and has a good relationship with Qin Tao. However, he also faces a lot of doubts and is under a lot of pressure. Now, his superiors have given him this order.
, leaving him in a dilemma.
Qin Tao stretched out his hands and said, "If you don't have a good time over there, come to me."
Nicholas smiled bitterly and shook his head: "That's not the case. This kind of request is unreasonable in the first place. Even if we don't reach an agreement, they won't do anything to me. But, I'm afraid the modernization of our navy will be delayed for a long time.
"
"The roof radar has been replaced for you. Although the main mast is still broken, this warship is already usable and you can make do with it. Wait until the four-sided phased array radar you developed yourself matures before replacing it."
Nicholas nodded: "It seems that this is the only way, Qin, our cruiser can only be improved to this extent temporarily."
Nicholas's mood was a little low.
"Nicholas, is there anything else?" Qin Tao looked at Nikolai with some curiosity.
"Your military strength has developed too fast, which has aroused the fear of many people. Some people have seized on the H-6K and H-6J to make a fuss, saying that our navy helped and leaked the technology to you," Nicholas said.
.
Qin Tao's face also became serious: "Our bomber was developed by ourselves and has absolutely nothing to do with you. This is slander. Nikolay, anyone who makes such remarks must have received dirty money.
After you go back, you can conduct a secret investigation. If it's not convenient for you, I can help."
Nicholas reacted: "Are they targeting you?"
"Yes, our Mingzhou Group has become stronger, and our Eastern aircraft carriers have all been tested. Some people can't sit still. They directly criticized us and it didn't work, so they used other methods. Nikolay, you should have been
I’ve been dragged down, don’t worry, we won’t stand idly by.”
Nicholas shook his head: "I can handle this kind of thing. I just didn't have a clear direction before. Now that I have found the problem, I can handle it myself."
"You have to tell your superiors that these people are dangerous. They will slowly corrode you and turn your seemingly powerful army into a mess. This threat is very serious and you must take it seriously. Any comments that criticize us are
There is no ulterior motive.”
Nicholas nodded.
This time Nikolai came here just as a private person and wanted to ask Mingzhou Group for help. However, the agreement was not reached, so he left quietly without alerting the relevant departments in the East. However, everyone was very concerned and waited until Nikolai left.
After that, Qin Tao was called by his father-in-law and was questioned by a lot of people.
"You want our technology? Of course you can't agree to this." After hearing Qin Tao's introduction, Wu Shengli immediately said: "This is a major matter related to the secrets of our navy. How can we tell him and let Lao Maozi know the source of the weapon system?
code, it will be easier for them to find loopholes in the future, and they will be at a disadvantage when engaging in electronic countermeasures."
"Actually, it doesn't matter if Lao Maozi knows it. The key is that if Lao Maozi knows it, then the whole West will soon know it."
Hearing Qin Tao say this, everyone's expressions became heavy.
"It's not just Lao Maozi, we ourselves must also pay attention." Qin Tao said: "The attack of sugar-coated shells is very powerful. We have more and more advanced technologies. I don't know how many people betray the army for their own benefit.
and the interests of the country.”
"Yes." Wu Shengli sighed with emotion: "We are still very relieved about the Mingzhou Group. After all, your group's wages are very high. The technical staff have everything they want, and they never go abroad. It is not easy to be bribed.
However, we need to pay close attention internally."
Qin Tao attaches great importance to these and uses various methods to deal with them.
Sugar-coated bullets are great? Then let’s play with high salaries. The income of Mingzhou Group’s technical staff is among the best in the world. How can they be bribed for some petty profits?
At the same time, we also prevent this kind of thing from other aspects. The personnel who master important technologies of Mingzhou Group never go abroad. Those who do maintenance for customers are all logistics personnel. The real developers are always in China, and there must be secret supervision to prevent
They were co-opted.
As for going abroad to do academic research, hold meetings and discussions, etc., Mingzhou Group has never participated. Our academic research is the strongest. Why go abroad to study and study? Others want to come to us for inspection? Sorry, we don’t have the time to receive them.
.
The Mingzhou Group is self-contained, making it difficult for people to infiltrate. Moreover, patriotic education has never been given up, and a multi-pronged approach is adopted. Although it cannot be said to be completely eliminated, it will certainly not be infiltrated into a sieve.
The navy should pay close attention.
This is not Qin Tao's business.
"If Nicholas goes back this time, he won't lose power, right?"
Nikolai is a good friend of Qin Tao and a good friend of the East. If Nikolai goes down and is replaced by someone who is close to the West, many of the plans will be ineffective.
"So we have to take action to help this old friend. If we know who has been bribed, we can write black materials. We should be familiar with this kind of thing as Chaoyang people, right?" Qin Tao said: "Since they want to
If Nikola wants to put pressure on us, then we will give these people a blow."
Wu Shengli nodded: "I will coordinate this matter. Our aircraft carrier sea trials have touched the nerves of many people. We must also be more vigilant to crush the conspiracy of some people."
"That's the whole process. I've finished the report." Qin Tao said: "Next, we can also do a program on H6K and H6J to continue to publicize how we developed this technology step by step under difficult conditions.
A bomber."
"Will this be counterproductive?" Wu Shengli frowned.
What if it turns out to be self-defeating?
"If our latest bomber is announced, those people will shut up. There is no need for us to copy their bomber technology. Our own bomber technology is the most advanced in the world." A leader said.
"The latest bomber?" Qin Tao reacted: "Is it the project that Mr. Lin is responsible for cooperating with our Mingzhou Group?"
"Yes, they are already building prototypes, and the project is progressing very quickly."
"So fast?" Qin Tao found that he was still too busy and could not participate in many projects. It was agreed at the beginning that after the Mingzhou Group developed the vertical take-off and landing fighter jet, this would be the next project, and the Air Force would also invest in it.
After spending a large amount of money, Qin Tao doesn't know how the project is progressing.
"Mr. Qin, you don't even know about the project you are working on?" a leader said: "You were the one who promoted this project at that time. If Lao Lin sees you, he will definitely be very happy, and we will also benefit from you.
Let’s go and see.”
"That's right, Tao Zi, please contact them there. If they allow us to go there, we can go and have a look together!" Wu Shengli was also very interested.
Qin Tao was a little helpless: "You want to see it yourself, do you need me to contact you?"
"Of course you have to contact us. We have gone to see it before. Do you know what Lao Lin said? If you want to see it, invest in their research and development!" A leader said: "We don't need the Air Force's strategic bombers, so invest in them."
No matter what, they didn't let us see it."
This chapter is not over yet, please click on the next page to continue reading! "Yes, Mr. Qin, when Lao Lin went to work on this project, it was your recommendation. Your Mingzhou Group also made great efforts. Please take us to see it together.
By the way, just say you are going by yourself, and we will follow him together, so that it will be inconvenient for him, Old Lin, to embarrass us."
"Okay, then let me ask."
In the eyes of everyone, Qin Tao picked up the phone. When he heard Qin Tao saying that he wanted to go there, he immediately expressed his welcome.
the next day.
Although the R&D team was dominated by Mao Duanzhang's team, Chengdu did not have the production capacity for large aircraft. Therefore, after the R&D was completed, the production of prototypes was placed in Factory 172.
The special plane taken by Qin Tao and others landed directly on the runway of Factory 172. Mr. Lin, wearing a military coat, was waiting on the runway with a smile. He was very excited when he saw Qin Tao coming down.
"Mr. Qin, you finally have time to come here and take a look!" Mr. Lin was very proud: "Lao Mao's team is so awesome, and they didn't make any detours during the research and development... Hey, why did they get here?"
Mr. Lin looked at the people getting off the plane one after another, his expression getting more and more ugly: "Who asked them to come?"
"Mr. Lin, they are also concerned about the development of our strategic bombers, so they came here to take a look." Qin Tao said: "My father-in-law asked for it, so you have to give me face."
"No, when have they ever given me face?" Mr. Lin said: "Every time I ask them to invest, they give me nothing. Now, our plane is about to be tested, and they actually come to visit it. They must be trying to purchase it."
That's the idea! Mr. Qin, we agreed at the beginning that this is a market economy, and the price the Navy wants to purchase must be much higher than our Air Force!"
"Well, I promise, if the Navy wants it, the price will be twice that of the Air Force. How about it? Let them take a look."
Mr. Lin didn't say anything else and turned around and walked back.
"Let's go, follow up." Wu Shengli came down with a smile on his face, strode closer to Mr. Lin, and then said: "Old Lin, why are you so unwelcoming when we meet old friends? Tell you, I brought you
Here are some bottles of good wine."
"What kind of wine? I don't drink anything except Maotai."
"Of course it's Moutai, or Feitian Moutai."
"That's pretty much it." Mr. Lin nodded: "Let's go, let's take you to see our masterpiece."
How many bottles of wine were bought? This made the others a little helpless. They had wanted to come and see it for a long time. If they had known earlier, they would have bought a few bottles of wine and come over.
Qin Tao smiled and followed behind.
As he approached the production workshop, Zhou Guozhen came up to him.
"Every leader is welcome to inspect. Let's take a look at our H-6K and H-6J production lines first."
"Everyone, don't worry, you have to go there first. It's the same outside and inside." Mr. Lin said.
So, everyone walked in.
"Since our H-6K and H-6J were finalized, this bomber has become our main force. In order to increase production capacity, we have shut down the old H-6 production line and fully produced this bomber. The current annual output has reached
Ten aircraft, and when we further increase production capacity in the future, we will try our best to expand the annual output to twenty aircraft."
"Twenty aircraft are produced a year, and only two hundred aircraft are produced in ten years. This is just enough." Wu Shengli said: "However, in ten years, the H-20 will definitely be in service, and then we will produce this kind of bomber again.
, just right to pick it up.”
"Enough for who? Is it enough for your navy?" Lin Laobao glanced at Wu Shengli: "Our Air Force has calculated that we need three hundred bombers. This is not enough for us to fill our teeth."
Wu Shengli didn't refute, he just endured it for now and waited until he finished reading "Hand Twenty".
"Yes, with this kind of bomber, the old H-6 should be discontinued." Qin Tao was very excited: "After all, this kind of bomber can fly at supersonic speeds with bombs, which is what we urgently need. In the future, the Navy wants to
To get out of the first island chain, the accompanying flight of this kind of bomber is also very important."
"Mr. Qin, you are only thinking about the navy. This kind of bomber is also very important to our air force. It can carry four cruise missiles and fly at supersonic speed. If necessary, it can carry up to six. This kind of bomber has become
It has become the core of our air force's long-range strike force." Mr. Lin said.
"Yes, it is also very important to the Air Force." Qin Tao nodded. He suddenly thought of someone's words and couldn't help but say it: "No matter how loud the protest is, it is not as good as a bomber flying with missiles."