Great warships

Chapter 191 The Hardship in the Polygamous Country

A week later, Qin Tao returned to Mingzhou with Nie Shiyu. When he met Zhao Ling, the military representative, Zhao Ling looked at him with a smile, and her eyes were full of ridicule.

"Big Fudge, are you back?"

Hearing her say this, Qin Tao's face was a little embarrassed: "Xiao Ling, I will despise others when they say that, because I stand far above them in height, but it makes me very sad when you say that .”

Boo!After Qin Tao said this, he felt a burst of moisture on his cheeks. Zhao Ling continued to look at him with a smile: "Now? Are you still sad?"

"Well, a little bit better."

"A little better?"

"Yeah, if you want me to be completely healed, then you have to get in touch more intimately."

As he spoke, Qin Tao embraced his fiancée in his arms.

"Hey, it's still daytime, wait until night..."

"No, night is night, now is now..."

At this moment, Qin Tao's eldest brother rang in disappointment, and he had no choice but to pick up the phone.

"What? Siam is going to bid for an aircraft carrier? So soon?"

Qin Tao looked helplessly at his smiling fiancée. On her face was a mockery that the little white rabbit was not eaten by the big bad wolf.

"Xiaoling, this time I'm going to bid in Siam, do you want to go with me?"

Zhao Ling shook her head: "As a military representative, I have to stick to my post."

"Okay, then I will ask the old man to give you a task." Qin Tao said: "The scenery in the south is completely different from that in the north, and it is a tourist attraction."

Three days later, Mingzhou's bidding team embarked on the road to Siam.

Qin Tao led the team, followed by Yang Dawei and Zhao Ling. At the same time, there was Zheng Ming, a representative sent by the navy. This was specially taken care of by Wu Shengli. Zheng Ming had a good relationship with the Siamese navy. Zheng Ming was in charge of the reception.

Networking is important no matter where you are.Because Zheng Ming can also speak Siamese fluently, he can also act as a translator.

On the way, Zheng Ming, who met Qin Tao for the first time, had already started discussing it.

"Our biggest opponent in this bidding is Spain's Bazin Company. This company built the aircraft carrier Prince of Asturias for the Spanish Navy. It is currently the flagship of the Spanish Navy. Therefore, they are very confident and want to We squeezed out and became the contractor for this aircraft carrier."

Hearing Zheng Ming's words, Qin Tao nodded: "Yes, they are indeed our biggest competitors, but we also have our own advantages."

"Yes, our own advantage is that the price is cheap." Zheng Ming said with emotion: "I participated in all the warship biddings in Siam, and in successful projects, we almost always won by price advantage."

The reason why Zheng Ming came here with him is of course because of his resume. He participated in all the bidding for export projects to the Siamese Navy.

Among them, there are two most dazzling ones. In 1988, four 4HT-type "Jianghu" class frigates defeated European ship arms dealers, and were named "Chao Phraya" class frigates here in the Siamese Navy.At the beginning of this year, it received an order for two newly designed F-053T "Nalai Songen" class frigates.

How cheap is it?Even if the "Narai Songen" class ships are mainly equipped with Western detection equipment and weapons, the total cost of the two ships is only 2 billion baht, while the same type of Western products will need 20 billion baht.

So now, if you want to beat your competitors, you still have to rely on cheap prices.

Qin Tao nodded: "Yes, the price is one of our magic weapons, but we still have other advantages. Brother Zheng, what is the relationship between you and Naris, the head of the Siamese Navy?"

"It's okay. I entertained him twice when he came to our country. I even invited him to my house for dinner."

"That's fine." Qin Tao said: "I have prepared 200 million activity funds here, and when the time comes..."

Zheng Ming showed embarrassment: "This is not very good, is it?"

"Doesn't the navy also have an idea? We must get this order and start building an aircraft carrier in our shipyard. Only in this way can we gain construction experience, and the navy can also send people to observe the whole process. If we fail, the navy will I can't see anything."

"We rely on our own strength..."

"What depends on strength? This kind of activity funding is the practice of all countries in the world. Ask the French, do they also use sugar-coated shells when they sell weapons?"

"But what if someone finds out?"

Qin Tao smiled: "This is a chain plan."

The capital of Siam, the City of Angels.

"Wow, this place is really beautiful!" In the car, looking at the scene outside, Zhao Ling couldn't help but sigh with emotion. Before she went abroad, she only went to Lao Maozi's place. They were rough and unassuming. Looking around, they were all thick-haired people. , even women are no exception.For a while, Zhao Ling and Vitalia became good friends, and she often saw Vitalia pick up a razor and shave off the fine hair on her calves.

The scene here is completely different.

Spire buildings can be seen everywhere, most of them are yellow, completely different from those old Maozi’s spiers. When they pass by a terrace, they can also see many people watching outside. On the stage, a gorgeously dressed long-haired beauty is dancing there.

"That sister is so beautiful." Zhao Ling continued to sigh.

"That? Maybe it's my sister, or maybe my brother."

"What? Brother?"

Looking at Zhao Ling's big innocent eyes, Qin Tao smiled: "That's right, I guess it's more likely that it's my brother. If you're interested, I'll take you..."

"I'm not interested." Zhao Ling quickly shook her head.

Several people stayed at the Sukhothai Hotel, which is located in the business district and embassy district of the capital of Siam, close to shopping malls, close to BTS light rail, MRT subway system and major expressways. The transportation is very convenient, and many nearby attractions can be found panoramic view.For example, the most beautiful Lumpini Park in the City of Angels, Silom Road, the famous Chao Phraya River and the Holy River, etc.

"Actually, we don't need to be so extravagant, we can just live in the embassy directly, and save money." Zheng Ming said to Qin Tao.

"Luxury? Brother Zheng, you are wrong. This is a manifestation of our strength. When we go out to discuss business in the future, we will live in the most luxurious hotels to demonstrate our strength. In this way, people will rest assured to hand over the order to us." Qin Tao said.

This hotel was only renovated last year, and it just opened this year. It was designed by the world's most famous designer, tall and luxurious.

Right in the center of the hotel lobby, you can see the hotel’s logo, which is the fo tower composed of 22 diamonds. This shape represents the traditional culture of Siam and the roots of the ancient capital of Sukhothai; diamonds represent the nobleness of the hotel. High-end quality; unique arrangement represents the attitude of Sukhothai employees to perform their duties to provide customers with caring service.

A few people walked to the front of the bar, and the beautiful young lady greeted her with a smile on her face. At this time, Zhao Ling asked Qin Tao with some trepidation in her heart: "Brother Tao, is this sister or brother?"

"Of course it's the elder sister. The older sister's appearance is all on stage outside." After Qin Tao finished speaking, he shouted to the people inside in fluent English: "Miss, come to two luxury suites."

"Okay, how long do you want to stay?"

Then, her beautiful eyes widened, and she saw Qin Tao put the big brother on the table, and then took out a stack from the handbag: "These money, put it here as a deposit first, let's talk about it if it is not enough. "

This money is enough to live for a month!

Big customer!

"Yes, okay, please wait a moment, we will go through the formalities for you immediately."

The beautiful young lady led the crowd to the elevator and entered the top floor of the hotel.

"Dear guests, this is the most luxurious suite in the hotel. You can see the whole capital city. There is 24-hour hot water, telephone, and Internet, which is convenient for your office and reception of guests. The hotel also has restaurants, swimming pools, and rooms for everyone. The fee includes the meal fee, and you can go to the restaurant to eat for free."

Qin Tao lay on the big comfortable bed, looking at the crystal lamp on the roof: "Xiao Ling, is it much more comfortable here than Lao Maozi's?"

Zhao Ling looked at Qin Tao with some embarrassment: "Brother Tao, it's not good for us to live in one room like this?"

"What's wrong? I think it's fine."

"Brother Tao, we..."

"We are on a business trip at public expense, and take the account of the group. Don't worry, no one will talk about it."

"No, I mean, we're not officially married yet!"

"Then, do you want to open another room? Anyway, I won't live in the same room with the two of them, and I have to sneak over in the middle of the night. How embarrassing."

"Then, forget it." Zhao Ling could only agree.

Although only when he was on a business trip with Qin Tao, would he live together unscrupulously, but now, Qin Tao is not in the mood to care so much, let him be a monk, there is no way, since he brought Zhao Ling out, then It's going to be a honeymoon trip.

"By the way, take a rest. I'll have dinner later. We'll be fine in the afternoon. Let's go play in the hotel's swimming pool."

"Swimming pool?" Zhao Ling was very curious: "Brother Tao, we came here with a mission this time."

"I know that the bidding won't start until tomorrow. What are we in a hurry for today? Now that we're here, we should relax. It's been a hard journey."

"Okay. Shall the two of them go together?" Zhao Ling pointed to the next room.

"Of course not. Since they're here, it's time to get active. Brother Zheng, doesn't he know Naris? Before the official bidding tomorrow, we have to hurry up."

Zhao Ling is a little speechless, let's play, they are busy, is it appropriate?

After dinner, on a sunny afternoon, Qin Tao brought his fiancee to the hotel's luxurious swimming pool.

The water in the pool was clear, and several people were swimming here, including men and women. However, when Zhao Ling, who was wearing a one-piece swimsuit, and Qin Tao, who was wearing big pants, came here, they still caught their attention.

Given Zhao Ling's family conditions, of course there is no lack of nutrition. It was only after entering the army that Zhao Ling's once fat figure lost weight. She became fat first and then became thinner. Zhao Ling's figure is very well-proportioned and slender. The unevenness, delicate facial features, and fair skin made her the most beautiful person here in an instant.

Beside her, Qin Tao is masculine and handsome. Although the big cartoon pants look a little childish, his strong body and firm abdominal muscles are in sharp contrast with the other middle-aged greasy men with big bellies. contrast.

Greeted by so many eyes, Zhao Ling was a little shy: "Brother Tao, let's..."

However, before Zhao Ling finished speaking, Qin Tao waved his arms and shouted in fluent English: "Hey, Lacourt, my friend, we meet again!"

Racourt?
Only at this time did Zhao Ling react.

Everything Qin Tao does has a purpose. For example, now, he came here to live in the most luxurious hotel and swim here. In fact, it is to create opportunities for chance encounters.

The last time I took a shameful vacation at Lao Maozi's place, it was actually to get to know Lao Maozi's powerful class. Now, I came here to get to know the high-level people in Siam, and as a result, I happened to meet an acquaintance.

At the beginning, when Lacourt went to Mingzhou Shipyard to review the design drawings, although Zhao Ling did not participate, she still had a look at it from a distance, but Lacourt did not know Zhao Ling.

The two sides held hands together, and Lacourt knew that Qin Tao didn't speak much Siamese, so he quickly switched to English.

As an important military general, Lacourt still knows some basic English and can communicate easily.

"Qin, are you staying in the hotel here?" Rakul was a little curious.

"Yes, let me introduce. This is my wife, Zhao Ling. Come with us for our honeymoon. My dear, this is Your Excellency Lacourt."

Zhao Ling stretched out her hand politely, and shook hands with the other party.

"Qin, your wife is so beautiful." Rakul praised.

If she had no experience with Lao Maozi, Zhao Ling would definitely be very shy, but now, she can be more generous.

"Honey, go swimming. Look, the one in the orange bikini is so beautiful. You can come in that swimsuit next time." Qin Tao said to Zhao Ling in Chinese.

Bikini?What's the difference between that and not wearing it?How embarrassing!However, this thought flashed through Zhao Ling's mind, and then she nodded vigorously.

There is something in Qin Tao's words, he is pointing her, pay attention to that person, he is an important person!

Pfft!
Zhao Ling jumped into the water, her body was soft and flexible, like a mermaid, and instantly attracted the attention of many people.

Qin Tao glanced at Lacour again: "Your Excellency Lacour, I'm going to swim for two laps first, I can't wait. How about we drink afternoon tea together after the swim?"

Lacour nodded: "I will go too!"

Puff, puff!
Both jumped in.

Lacour, who had a beer belly, quickly turned over after going down, using the most labor-saving backstroke position, so Qin Tao also turned over and swam side by side with Lacour.

In the swimming pool, come and go.

On the third lap, in the swimming lane next to Qin Tao, the woman in the orange bikini swam over. The moment Qin Tao passed by, Qin Tao gently pulled the orange belt with his hand. .

"Your Excellency Lacour, let's go up after swimming this lap, my physical strength is exhausted." Qin Tao said: "Your physical strength is really good!"

Lacourt was triumphant.

The two came up dripping wet, and the hotel waiter hurried up to greet them, and handed them towels, and they sat on the chairs beside them wrapped in towels.

Lacour just sat down and looked at the swimming pool again. Suddenly, his face changed, and he cursed in a low voice, and then ran to the escalator of the swimming pool.

At this time, only the woman in the orange bikini and Zhao Ling were left in the swimming pool. Zhao Ling had just swam to the center of the pool, and the woman had already swam to the edge and was about to step up the escalator.

Lacour faced the past, whispering something in a low voice, the woman's complexion suddenly changed, and she looked down, completely panicked.

Lacour looked at the center of the swimming pool, where an orange thing floated on the water.

"Hey!" Rakul shouted to Zhao Ling: "Zhao, help!"

Zhao Ling looked in the direction where Lacourt's arm was pointing, and immediately understood, her legs kicked off the water quickly, swam over with the fastest freestyle, grabbed the thing floating on the water, and then swam towards the woman .

In the water, the woman put on her clothes again, took a few deep breaths, calmed down, and then came up.

Zhao Ling also came up later, she knew that her mission seemed to have been completed.

"Qin, thank you for your wife, otherwise, we would make a fool of ourselves today." Rakul said to Qin Tao.

"Oh? What happened? Why don't I know anything?" Qin Tao held the drink provided by the hotel in his hand, and continued to drink after speaking.

"We..." Rakul looked at Qin Tao with gratitude, "Go back and change first, and see you in the hotel restaurant in 10 minutes."

"Okay, after afternoon tea, how about we go shopping together?"

Lacour looked at the woman beside him, his gaze was a little complicated.

"Then let my wife go shopping with her, let's chat in the hotel."

Rakul nodded in satisfaction.

Back in the room, Zhao Ling looked at Qin Tao questioningly while changing her clothes: "Brother Tao, did you do it?"

"Xiao Ling, it's too much for you to say that. How can you doubt your husband like this?" Qin Tao looked helpless.

"Oh, well, by the way, shopping, won't you go with us?"

"It's fine for you two women to go shopping together. Take money with you. No matter what you fancy, you just pay the bill. This is a tourist city, and most people can speak English." Qin Tao said.

"I still don't understand, this woman should be Lacourt's wife? Why doesn't he go shopping with his wife?"

wife?Qin Tao smiled.

"Lacour's wife is over 40 this year and has a royal blood." Qin Tao said.

Zhao Ling was stunned immediately: "What? How could this Lacourt be like this? Now that he has a wife, he still has relationships with other women?"

Qin Tao continued shaking his head and laughing: "This Lacourt is the real hard worker. He can only watch others have multiple wives, and he has a tigress in his own family, so he dare not marry another wife. "

"What are you talking about? Why can't I understand?"

"This is polygamy. The law stipulates that a man can marry many wives. By the way, when we came here, we passed some villages. You should have seen some large water tanks outside those houses, right?"

"Ah."

"The presence of several water tanks means that there are several wives in the family."

Lacour is very hard-working, born in a polygamous country, but he can only guard a yellow-faced woman, give him the courage, and dare not marry other wives to enter the house, and even made a good story in the high-level, Said that he is dedicated and so on.

Among them, only Lacour has experienced the bitterness.

Since you can't marry and go home, you can keep it outside secretly. The swimming woman just now is one of Lacour's favorites. Her name is Jaina. She is a not-so-famous actress with a good appearance. As for how Qin Tao knew about it, of course he also learned about it in the military trade in his previous life.For this bidding, Lacourt will definitely come back from the naval base, and after returning, he will definitely stay in the hotel here.So, he went to the swimming pool to try his luck, and he really met him.

Qin Tao had already changed his clothes, but why did Zhao Ling look at herself strangely?
"What's wrong? Is my tie bad?"

"Are you envious of polygamy?"

"How is it possible? I am single-minded, okay?"

"Is it because of my father that it is inconvenient for you to marry more women, so you have to raise them outside?"

"What nonsense are you talking about? Tell you, this little money must be spent!"

Qin Tao took out another thick stack.

In the evening, Zheng Ming and Yang Dawei came back and told Qin Tao that everything was going well. They not only visited Naris, but also took a walk around the British.

Now, everything is ready, just waiting for the next day's bidding.

The next day, in a meeting room of a certain building.

The representative of Bazin Company, Rodriguez, walked into the conference room with brisk steps. Behind him were five or six subordinates. He believed that he could already win this bidding.

Their biggest competitor is the representative of Vickers Shipyard in the United Kingdom. The other party brought a modification plan for the Invincible-class aircraft carrier. In terms of quotation, it will definitely not be cheap.

When Rodriguez sat down, he glanced at the British area. It was their old opponent, Evans, the representative of Vickers Shipyard.

As for those people from the east, Rodriguez didn't pay attention at all. A country that has never built an aircraft carrier actually wants to accept an order for an aircraft carrier?This is simply a big joke!
Rodriguez dismissed that side.

Siamese people were also present. Naris and Lakour sat on both sides of the center of the rostrum. In the middle of them was an important figure in Siam who often appeared on TV.

The big man said: "Everyone is here, I am very happy. Although I am sitting in this position, I am in a state of listening. Everyone, please come up with the best plan. Our country of Siam needs a powerful aircraft carrier. strength."

"First, please introduce Vickers' representative to us." Naris said.

Evans stood up: "It is a great honor to introduce our plan to you first. This is a light aircraft carrier plan with a displacement of [-] tons."

(End of this chapter)