Great warships

Chapter 299 Buying Warships, Renting Ports and Filling Islands...

As night fell, a cargo ship slowly entered the Abbas military port.

As soon as the ship stopped, Kasim couldn't wait to jump on it, and went straight to the cargo hold. Someone had already uncovered the waterproof tarpaulin, revealing the cylindrical objects inside.

Kasim's face immediately lit up with excitement.

"Scud, it really is a scud! It's so good!"

"Hey, what's that over there?"

"Those are tracked launchers."

"Tracked launch vehicle? Qin, how much are these things?"

"It was given to me by the owner for free, so I will also give it to you for free without charging."

Hearing Qin Tao's words, Kasim was very happy.

Although it was his first time doing business, Qin's generosity left a good impression on him. How many arms dealers can be as generous as Qin?
Generous?Of course not. After the cargo ship was installed in Lao Maozi's port, it came directly, and it could not berth at its own port on the way, otherwise it might be found to be abnormal.

If it wasn't for this reason, Qin Tao would definitely keep those tracked chassis for himself!

Although the launch car is given away for free, other things still have to make money.

"The number of missiles is also more than two hundred, and the extra part..."

"Qin, of course you can't let you give away these extra items for free. We still want one million coins. We want as many as there are."

Anyway, they are in urgent need of Scud missiles, even if there are a hundred extra, they can still eat them.

In this way, the things that were given away to the old man for nothing turned into money here, Qin Tao nodded: "Okay."

The missiles were hoisted up one by one, and the cars next to the pier lined up one after another to transport these missiles away. Before tomorrow morning, the missiles would disappear without a trace.

"Qin, I heard that you sold a batch of missiles with a longer range to the opposite country, can we..."

In 91, when it was the most dangerous time, the opposite country publicly displayed the existence of those missiles, in order to threaten a certain country not to act rashly, and the source of these missiles is also unknown.

Qin Tao shook his head: "Although we have not joined that agreement, we still abide by international laws and regulations. We only export missiles with a range of less than [-] kilometers."

Kasim was a little taken aback.

Qin Tao continued: "It's just that the error of those missiles is a bit large, and the error has reached more than [-] kilometers."

Only then did Kassim respond as expected, and echoed: "Yes, you are responsible and will never violate international laws and regulations. Well, may I ask, will you continue to export such missiles with an error of more than [-] kilometers? "

Qin Tao shook his head: "I don't know about this. After all, I am a shipbuilder in China. These Scud missiles are just a coincidence. I can't get access to other missiles. However, you should have other connections, right? For example, North Kimchi Country? I heard that they have developed a medium-range ballistic missile with a range of [-] kilometers."

In this regard, Qin Tao didn't want to get involved too much. On the one hand, he was not in charge, and on the other hand, it was also because Anxi had its own connections.

In the wars of the past few years, the Parthian country launched a large number of Scud missiles. After that, it began to contact the North Kimchi country. Their current domestic factories can assemble part of the Scud missiles by themselves. In fact, it is the technical assistance of the North Kimchi country. .

The cooperation between the two countries is very smooth. One lacks technology and the other lacks money. It is absolutely hit it off.

Therefore, needless to say, the imitation of the Scud Meteor missile and the missile with a longer range are also cooperation between the two parties.

If Qin Tao guessed correctly, officials from the Parthian Kingdom were probably present when the Ludong missile was tested.

"Compared with North Kimchi, we value your ballistic missiles more. After all, you have already started to take the route of solid missiles, while we are still wandering in the field of liquid missiles." Kasim said.

"I will take your request back, but I don't know whether it will be accepted or not." Qin Tao replied very simply.

After speaking, Qin Tao looked around again. For some reason, he always felt uneasy, as if he was being watched by someone.

However, the port here should be strictly protected, and it is impossible for anyone to come in and peep.

Before dawn, the cargo ship left the military port under the cover of night, headed for the civilian port, loaded up with Parthia's export goods, and then left.

Qin Tao also went back to take a nap. In the afternoon of the same day, at Abbas Port, a ro-ro ship from Mingzhou finally arrived.

Excavators, hook machines, bulldozers, various construction machinery, and dump trucks started off the ro-ro ship. Their arrival also means that the infrastructure project of Abbas Shipyard will officially kick off!

Another day passed, and it was a good day. Amidst the sound of crackling firecrackers, Qin Tao, Karim, and several officials in Bandar Abbas held a shovel in their hands and shoveled down the first shovel of soil.

"I announce that Abbas Shipyard has officially started construction!"

Everyone applauded loudly.

The construction machinery started up one after another. Looking at the huge mechanized equipment, Kong Laoer felt a beauty in his heart. When he built his own dock in China, there were not so many mechanical equipment. Most of the equipment was for For those specially purchased for overseas construction, their infrastructure department has also completely changed their guns!

Kong Laoer didn't know that this was just the beginning. In the future, there will be more foreign projects waiting for them, allowing them to bring the title of infrastructure madman to the world.

It was already the end of June when Qin Tao returned to Mingzhou.

"Mr. Qin, it's really time for you to come back. Yesterday, that Pu Douxuan just left." Cong Ju said to Qin Tao with a smile on his face.

That guy, standing on the top of the dock of the shipyard every day, looking into the distance, is like a stone of hope. In the end, all his temperament was worn out, and it may be because the situation of Dazhou Company is getting more and more pessimistic. , so, finally went back.

"It should be said that it was time for him to go back. I didn't hide from him on purpose. Our infrastructure team is working in full swing in Bandar Abbas. It's the first time for the workers to go abroad to work. I always stay for a few more days. , Check the situation, I can come back only if they are fine," Qin Tao said.

Qin Tao really didn't hide from Pu Douxuan on purpose, even if that guy came, Qin Tao could tell him openly that the money for the boiler has already been spent, and when the boiler will arrive, I don't know, do you want a refund?No way, want to claim?Get out!
We met, that guy is also humiliating himself, it is not as good as it is now.

"Mr. Qin, it's a pity that you missed the launching ceremony of 051C." Zhou Yongfei said to Qin Tao: "It was launched a week ago. At that time, many leaders came. During the launching ceremony, the first ship No. 115, It was named Shenyang."

According to the navy's naming rules, destroyers are named after the provincial capital. When the construction started, they were only given a hull number of 115, indicating that they were prepared for the northern fleet, but the name has not yet been given. Now, when it is launched, it is finally named. up.

"Well, it's a pity." Qin Tao felt sorry for this, and in order to make up for the regret, he and the others came to the outfitting dock.

The outfitting of the aircraft carrier manufactured for Siam is almost over. After all, a batch of weapons can only be installed after it is driven back. Therefore, the aircraft carrier has already started sea trials. It will be tested during the day and will not come back at night.

On the outfitting dock, the No. 115 destroyer looked a little lonely, but it won't be long before No. 116 will come to accompany it.

"Because it is the first time to build a warship of this level, our progress is very slow, but the construction of Type 116 will be much faster, and the construction of Type 054 frigate will be faster." Zhou Yongfei told Qin Tao introduced.

"Yeah, no wonder you are progressing so slowly. Before launching into the water, you installed some things!" Qin Tao looked at the tail of the warship. On the platform above the hangar, the S-300 air defense system had already been installed. Looking at the roof radar on the mast and the bandstand radar squatting above the bridge, I couldn't help but complain.

Do you think the slipway costs nothing?Just keep it occupied?Many things need outfitting.

The slipway is precious, so, according to the general shipbuilding plan, as long as the hull and superstructure are welded, they can be thrown into the sea and towed to the outfitting dock.

At the same time, it is also because the impact force is too great at the moment of launching, so some sophisticated electronic equipment cannot be installed in advance.

now what?These things are actually installed?
"No, Mr. Qin, these radars and electronic equipment were all installed in this week." Zhou Yongfei said: "Although it took a long time to build on the berth, the outfitting after launching, we But it’s progressing quickly, and by the end of the year, we’ll almost be ready for sea trials.”

"Yes, maybe it can be served first than No. 112."

The original Chinese No. 112 ship suddenly became unsatisfactory. In addition to being faster than 115 in maximum speed and stronger in anti-submarine capability than 115, No. [-] is estimated to lag behind in other performances.

The original S-300 air defense missile system, even if it is not installed on the 052-ton Kirov class, must be installed on the [-]-ton Glory class. Now, the [-]C with a full-load displacement of [-] tons, in order to plug it in The launch mechanism of the six revolvers can only sacrifice the hangar at the rear.

Although there is a helicopter take-off and landing platform at the rear, because there is no hangar, the helicopter cannot be carried for a long time, and it can only stay occasionally.

However, there is no way to do this. After all, the power system is like that, and the displacement cannot be too large. Under the current tonnage, it can only meet the needs of regional air defense first.

Looking at the S-300 radar on the flat panel behind, Qin Tao's eyes became bright again. Although it is nondescript and sacrificed anti-submarine, it can still play the most critical role in regional air defense and build a defense system for the navy. Protective net!

Due to the use of gas turbines, its chimneys are small, and there are two circular ones, which look very beautiful and atmospheric.

"When the outfitting is almost done, try the power system." Qin Tao said.

Although they have started the engine and tested it before loading it into the warship, it is not a sea environment after all, and I hope that the chain will not be lost at a critical time.

"Well, we will." Zhou Yongfei said: "Unfortunately, we don't have more gas turbines, so we can only build these two."

If the problem of naval gas turbines is not solved, the navy will not be able to make dumplings. However, Qin Tao has already laid the groundwork. This year, this problem should be almost solved.

"Sister Cong Ju, tell me about the natural gas ship project." After watching the warship project, Qin Tao began to care about other things.

"At present, our MOSS tank natural gas ships have entered the final finishing stage. After testing, they will be delivered to customers soon. The invar steel liner workshop of the first membrane-type ship has been built and is under construction. Produce the first product."

Liner?It's a good name, it's vivid.

"What about patents?"

"Our related patents have already been applied for." Cong Ju said.

Qin Tao nodded. This is what he is most concerned about, and it will also be the most important source of profit for civilian ships in the future.

Knowing everything about the situation, the time has come to night.

"Mr. Qin, let's send two containers to the construction workers in Bandar Abbas, which contain our domestic food, which will be carried by the cargo ship Xingchen."

Qin Tao nodded, and suddenly thought of something: "Xingchen?"

"Ah."

"It's not good, it's not good!" At this moment, someone rushed in: "Someone poured dirty water on us, saying that chemical weapons were transported on our Xingchen, and asked us to stop the ship and accept their inspection !"

Qin Tao frowned, he should have come, he still came, this slap was slapped on everyone's face!

Qin Tao's eldest brother rang loudly.

"Taozi, come to the capital."

Just like that, Qin Tao had just returned to his motherland, stayed in Mingzhou for less than a day, and rushed to the capital again.

"Taozi, you are very capable in handling foreign affairs, so the superior wants to ask you to handle this incident." Seeing Qin Tao, Wu Shengli immediately issued the task.

Qin Tao shook his head: "I won't go."

(Readers, don't blame the protagonist for being a coward. We use this kind of thing as the background, and the protagonist cannot get involved.)
"why?"

"I won't do things that are aggrieved." Qin Tao said, "Dad, do you still remember what the old man did a few months ago?"

old man?That hospital ship?People are really awe-inspiring!

At that time, a warship from an island country wanted to go up for inspection, but what happened?A large number of old Maozi warships went up.It's okay to check, take money!He played tricks on the island country and the father behind him, and made a lot of money.

Now, can our own warships encircle it?
"Old Maozi's Pacific Fleet also experienced the grievances of the 50s before becoming stronger." Qin Tao said: "Now, this incident has happened, and it is a trivial matter to deal with it. The best thing is for all of us to remember this humiliation and then rise to the top."

Wu Shengli's expression turned serious: "Taozi, keep talking."

"If our navy becomes stronger, it will be able to protect every cargo ship we sail in the world. If someone wants to pour dirty water on us and ask to inspect our cargo ships, we will see if our warships agree to it! Before that, we have to endure humiliation and work hard to make ourselves stronger!"

"We have become an oil-importing country, and maritime transportation is our most vulnerable lifeline." Qin Tao said: "Our current near-water navy cannot meet the needs of the motherland and cannot protect our country. We want to build a strong blue-water navy! The country must also see that only when the army is strong can we have the confidence to speak.”

"Be specific!"

"Don't hold back the superiors, hurry up and allocate funds, let us go to Lao Maozi and buy back those two modern-class ships!"

"Currently, most of our warships are not suitable for ocean-going voyages. Even our current 051C, because of the lack of anti-submarine capabilities and no helicopter hangars, will rarely conduct ocean-going voyages. In the future, we will need a large number of ships capable of ocean-going navigation. warships." Qin Tao went on to imagine: "After the arrival of the two Hyundai-class ships, our navy will have warships with a displacement of [-] tons for the first time, temporarily solving our urgent needs."

"Go on."

"In the future, when our Star of the Sea system matures, it will need to be built in large quantities, with a displacement of at least seven or eight thousand tons, or even over [-] tons. It is time to solve the power system of the warship. We must introduce technology as soon as possible. , to realize the localization of gas turbines.”

It is inappropriate for the Navy to raise money for warships, and ultimately the higher-ups have to allocate the funds.

To develop the economy, the army has to be patient, but it was slapped in the face. If the army is not developed, economic development will be affected at any time!
Wu Shengli nodded: "Yes, taking this opportunity, we must ask our superiors to solve the problem that needs to be solved. We don't have much time to wait. It is our navy's duty to protect our lifeline at sea! "

Taking this opportunity to explain the importance of the navy to his superiors, he had a hunch that the navy would surely usher in a new peak of development.

Outsourcing, self-research, as long as the superior funds are in place, the navy will surely develop rapidly.

"Any more?"

"The next statement is a bit bold."

"What you just said is bold enough."

"We're going to rent a port from the old bus."

"What?"

Wu Shengli was still taken aback.

Rent a port?
This is not just for fun, and what Qin Tao said about renting a port is definitely not for civilian use.

Does one's own navy also have overseas military bases?
"Even if we have advanced warships, it will take a long time to start from our port and rush to the sea area where the incident occurred at full speed. Anxi Bay is one of the busiest shipping routes in the world, and there is also our sea lifeline there. Therefore, we must find a suitable place to stay nearby, so that we can arrive quickly in case of an emergency.”

Wu Shengli didn't speak. This proposal had too much impact on him.

It can be said that this is already at the strategic level.

Have a place to stay overseas?

"Any more?"

"Well, people who have no foresight must have near-term worries. These projects must be done, not to mention so far away. Now, even our southern waters are beyond our reach. If we want to protect our own waters, Then, we must have enough places to stay, and we also need one in the southern waters."

"The countries there are not friendly to us. It is very difficult to find a base there."

"We don't need to find someone else's, we build it ourselves." Qin Tao said: "We already have the technology of dredgers. We only need to use local materials to expand an island and reef into a base, not only with a port, There is also an airport runway, and even our H-[-] can take off and land there. In this way, we can better guard our sea area.”

Wu Shengli's eyes brightened.

If in the past, the navy proposed so many plans, I am afraid no one would support them, but now, let us know our shame and be brave!
"Any more?"

and also?

"Well, there is another idea. It has little to do with our navy, but it has a great impact on our country." Qin Tao said: "We will build a railway all the way to the old bus! In this way, if our The passage of oil transportation is blocked, so we can also complete the transportation of energy through land!"

Oil, black gold, the driving force of economic development!

Once the oil transportation line is cut off, the consequences are unpredictable.

Looking at the oil transportation route of the motherland, one can find that it is quite long and there are many dangerous places in the middle. If someone tries to block this transportation route, it will have a devastating impact on the economy of the motherland.

Therefore, there must be an alternative!
This is ground transportation!
The old bus is a hard-core ally. Don’t worry about the old bus. Just build a railway to go directly to the Indian Ocean. In this way, the oil tankers coming out of Anxi Bay can be transported here directly, without the long and dangerous routes. Strait of Malacca.

Even more extreme, if you don't go by sea, you can transport the oil from the Anxi Kingdom by land. Although the cost cannot be compared with sea transportation, at that time, are you afraid of paying more for freight?

"This railway is not easy to repair. The terrain along the way is too complicated, and there are plateaus." Wu Shengli said.

"Yeah, so this can be our future project. My proposal is for reference only. It's the same with European transportation. When necessary, we can also use land railway lines."

The previous suggestions need to be completed as soon as possible, and the latter ones can be postponed.

"Well, other things can be put aside for the time being. The introduction of Hyundai-class destroyers and gas turbines has reached the point of no delay." Wu Shengli said, "Taozi, can you help me?"

"Undoubtedly."

There is no need for Qin Tao to refuse this matter, which is what he is good at.

"By the way, after inspecting our No. 112, the old bus was very satisfied and decided to place an order for two frigates." Wu Shengli said to Qin Tao: "The contract has been signed, and it is completely in accordance with our 053H3 plan. Construction, Wang Hongmin, director of Huating East Shipyard, thank you very much."

"He will be more grateful to me in the future." Qin Tao said: "When the Navy's 054 orders are placed in large quantities, we will not be able to produce them, and we will subcontract them to them."

(End of this chapter)