Great warships

Chapter 524 Capital International Defense Exhibition

It was originally a bidding, but it ended in this way: the two parties participating in the bidding each built a destroyer!

Of course, this can also be regarded as a continuation of another form of bidding: the two factories continue to bid, and after the construction is completed, the Navy will conduct an evaluation, then determine the most suitable destroyer, and build a large number of them.

After all, future construction will be carried out in large numbers. If the navy wants to protect the rights and interests of the motherland, it must build a large number of destroyers!

At the end of the meeting, Sun Xuewen had a smile on his face, and ran over to shake hands with Qin Tao: "Mr. Qin, today's bidding result really excites us. Our Bincheng Shipyard can finally build warships again!"

Before the rise of Mingzhou Shipyard, Bincheng Shipyard was the shipyard with the strongest comprehensive strength in domestic surface ship manufacturing and the largest number of ships built for the navy. For a long time, it was "the cradle of Chinese naval ships."

Not to mention the previous history. Since the 50s, Bincheng Shipyard has entered the field of warship manufacturing. The earliest was on August 54, 8. At that time, the Bincheng Shipyard during the Sino-Soviet joint venture built the first 31-ton ship. landing craft.This is the first landing craft built by China.

Afterwards, Bincheng Shipyard made persistent efforts and continued to build a variety of ships for the navy, such as Type 6604 anti-submarine frigate, Type 55 A gunboat, China's first mass-produced surface combat ship, the first self-designed and built anti-submarine frigate, the No. A ballistic missile submarine and more.

If you count them in detail, so far, they have built nearly forty models and more than 700 warships for the navy, which is definitely the number one in China.

But now, with the rise of the Mingzhou Group, the Bincheng Shipyard is getting less and less meat in the field of warships.As the shipyard that built the first Type 051 destroyer, it is an honor for the Bencheng Shipyard to continue to build the Type 052B destroyer.

So, Sun Xuewen was very happy: "Boss Qin, thank you for your mercy."

"This has nothing to do with us. It is your destroyer design that has won the affirmation of the superiors. You hit the navy's weakness."

Qin Tao was also very polite to his competitors. When bidding for frigates, Qin Tao took the frigates that failed and successfully sold them.

However, Sun Xuewen is still very satisfied with being able to build warships for the navy.

"President Qin, when will you come to Bincheng, I'll treat you to a drink!" Sun Xuewen sent out an invitation.

"Then respect is worse than obedience." Qin Tao nodded: "Your Bincheng Shipyard is an old-timer in the field of warship construction, and we have to learn from you. In the future, the Navy will order more and more warships. We in Mingzhou The shipyard can't make it, so it will inevitably be subcontracted to other brother shipyards. Not to mention frigates and destroyers, even aircraft carriers, your Bincheng Shipyard also has a chance."

The construction period of an aircraft carrier is often more than five years, and Mingzhou Shipyard can only build one shipyard. Therefore, when the Navy wants to build a large number of aircraft carriers in the future, Mingzhou Shipyard will be too busy and will inevitably assign the aircraft carrier to other ships. Brother factory to go.

Sun Xuewen had a smile on his face: "Thank you, Mr. Qin, for your auspicious words."

Everyone didn’t leave at night, and continued to eat in the restaurant of Huanglou. Compared with the absent-mindedness at noon, the meal at night was very happy. Looking at the special Moutai, what else can I say, let’s drink it .

"Mr. Qin, you have provided our navy with the most powerful warship. I have to offer you a toast." Li Yan took the initiative to come to Qin Tao with his wine glass in hand.

"Captain Li, don't say that. At the bidding meeting just now, you supported our project, otherwise we would be disgraced this time. I have to toast you." Qin Tao said hastily.

"I'm not looking at the Mingzhou Group's face, but I'm looking at the needs of our navy and our aircraft carrier formation." Holding a glass of wine, Li Yan sincerely said to Qin Tao: "What we need is your design plan. , The issue of money is not what we consider."

"Okay, you are really chicken thieves, you don't think about money, let us worry." Another leader in charge of the navy's funds came over: "Do you know how much we worry about funds? Five hundred million, just a set Phased array radar!"

"No matter how worried you are, you have to do it. Our aircraft carrier under renovation must have a four-sided phased array radar." Li Yan said quickly.

One set is [-] million, and it must be used not only on the first ship of the Aegis battleship, but also on the aircraft carrier!

This is also the difference between Eastern and Western aircraft carriers.

Western aircraft carriers are only responsible for taking off and landing carrier-based aircraft, so they are just ordinary carrier-based radars, but domestic aircraft carriers must have the ability to fully control the surrounding airspace, after all, they do not have early warning aircraft!

In this way, the aircraft carrier must install a four-sided phased array and have a complete air surveillance capability.It's just that the funds needed for this thing are also hurting the navy.

This is too expensive!

"That's right, the issue of money is not something we have to consider." Qin Tao laughed and teased the leader: "However, the national defense lottery project is about to be implemented, right? Once this project starts, won't we be able to get the funds Great relief?"

"Well, although this project has encountered some resistance, it is still progressing steadily and has entered the planning stage."

resistance?

Qin Tao frowned: "What resistance?"

"Organizations in welfare lottery and sports betting are wary of our national defense lottery."

There was a sneer on Qin Tao's face: "This is because we are afraid that the issuance of our national defense lottery will affect their sales. Hmph, these unsatisfactory guys actually want to be like a car?"

In an instant, Qin Tao came up with various solutions to the problem in his mind, hum, do you want to expose the shady scene to them now?They do theirs, we do ours, well water doesn't interfere with river water, and their hands are stretched too long!
"But it doesn't matter, they can't stop the issuance of our national defense lottery. After what happened last time, the people of the whole country are united in the same hatred, and we have the voice of the people." At this time, Wu Shengli came over: "It's just that we want to argue It’s only been a while, but it’s coming soon, and it’s estimated that the national defense lottery will be officially launched next month.”

Qin Tao nodded. After all, these things have nothing to do with him. If he can help, he will help. If his superiors can handle things, he will not interfere.

"Taozi, we want to hear your opinion on how to operate the national defense lottery." Wu Shengli continued.

Anyway, the bidding has passed, and there is no psychological pressure anymore. Qin Tao said the plan he had already said with a smile.

"Same as Fucai Sports Lottery, our lottery tickets are only sold for one dollar each." (The lottery ticket in the 90s was only one dollar, and it was only raised to two dollars later.) Qin Tao hardly had to think: "The way to completely use the two-color ball is just Yes, it is better to give some numbers to people to choose, and to combine front and back. In terms of awards, the first prize can be set up to 500 million, but this 500 million can be some of our equipment, such as the J-[-] and J-[-] aircraft eliminated by the Air Force, the Army The eliminated tanks, the landing craft and other equipment eliminated by our navy..."

This is completely empty-handed white wolf, not even a bonus!

Everyone's eyes widened.

"Taozi, do you want to be the person in charge of this lottery?" After Qin Tao finished speaking, Wu Shengli proposed the invitation.

So Qin Tao quickly shook his head: "No, no, I, the boss of Mingzhou Group, can't do this kind of thing."

"If you refuse, you will have to be the person in charge of another project."

Another project?
Qin Tao has an ominous premonition in his heart, is this old man cheating himself again?
"What project?" Qin Tao asked tentatively.

"We plan to resume the Capital International Defense Exhibition ten years ago." Wu Shengli said: "After all, this is a commercial operation, and your Mingzhou Group should have more experience."

Capital International Defense Exhibition?
Qin Tao opened his eyes wide.

Ten years ago, specifically on November 1986, 11, the Capital International Defense Technology Exhibition kicked off at the Capital International Exhibition Center.Like its name, the exhibition was international in nature, and the participating countries included China, Canada, France, Italy, the United Kingdom, the Federal Republic of Germany, the United States, Switzerland, Brazil, Austria, Spain, Hong Kong and other 4 countries and regions Nearly 12 exhibiting companies.

It was very lively at that time, and a large number of projects were completed at the exhibition, which played the role that a defense exhibition should have.

Later, in 88, the capital held the second International Defense Exhibition, which was also very successful.

But then, due to well-known reasons, the door to the West was closed, and this defense exhibition was never held again.

This year is a special year, and it is necessary to show the strength of the motherland to the outside world. Therefore, the higher-level leaders intend to continue to resume the previous Capital International Defense Exhibition, but they have no confidence.

If the slogan is very loud, but there are very few exhibitors in the exhibition, not to mention international, even Asia is not qualified.

Therefore, the superiors attach great importance to it, and there must be a competent person to organize it. Now, Wu Shengli has handed over this burden to Qin Tao.

Hearing Wu Shengli's words, Qin Tao smiled: "So it's this one. As long as enough space is reserved for Mingzhou Group and our site rent is exempted, of course I can help."

Qin Tao agreed so easily?

Wu Shengli nodded: "Of course no problem, these conditions can be agreed, but you must make this defense exhibition a truly global defense exhibition!"

Qin Tao nodded: "The nature of this world refers to how many countries participate in the exhibition?"

"At least five or more. More than fifty foreign manufacturers."

The condition given by Wu Shengli is too easy to achieve.It seems that the superior leaders are mentally prepared for the difficulty of holding this international defense exhibition.

"Okay, no problem." Qin Tao looked at the father-in-law: "We will prepare a detailed plan another day and report it to the superior."

Wu Shengli nodded. There are a lot of people here, and it's not good to be overheard by others, so Qin Tao must keep it a secret.

However, after the banquet was over, Wu Shengli walked Qin Tao home directly, talking along the way.

"Taozi, you already have a basic idea?"

Qin Tao nodded: "That's right, our relationship with the West is no longer good. It is very difficult to get Western manufacturers to participate, but we have a close relationship with Lao Maozi. As long as I go to Lao Maozi's side Once there, I can definitely bring out a lot of old Maozi’s design bureaus and equipment from the three armed forces. It’s a pity that it’s not an air show, otherwise, we’ll call some kind of warrior aerobatic team over for us. Any show is fine."

Wu Shengli nodded: "Yes, the old man's manufacturers will definitely come. After all, they are eager to sell equipment now. They have to participate in defense exhibitions all over the world. We must not miss it. But, the old man One!"

"What one?" Qin Tao rolled his eyes at the father-in-law: "Big Mao, Er Mao, Bai Mao..."

Mindset!In the minds of Wu Shengli and his generation, they still think that the Red Empire is one. In fact, the Red Empire has collapsed and split into many small countries. If you collect these countries, there are more than five.

However, they are all from the Lao Maozi faction, which is not good to hear!Still not enough for the scale of the International Defense Exhibition.

"Next, there are still some countries that are willing to come and participate in the exhibition, such as Rainbow Country."

At the beginning, Qin Tao had set foot on the land of Rainbow Country, and had touched the hearts of some people. With this relationship, Mingzhou Group reached out to Rainbow Country, built a shipyard there, and exported a large number of clothing at the same time. , earned a lot.

Now, if you go to the Rainbow Country to fool around, the other party will definitely send a large delegation with their own special equipment.

Wu Shengli's eyes lit up, that's right, with the addition of the Rainbow Kingdom, the momentum will be even bigger!

"Is there any more?" Wu Shengli continued to ask.

"If you continue to search, there are some, such as the Kingdom of David, they are definitely willing to come, as long as there are enough interests." Qin Tao said.

Wu Shengli nodded: "In this case, there will be no shame in calling out the name of the International Defense Exhibition."

"However, the main force is still our booth." Qin Tao continued along his own train of thought: "We must present some eye-catching things, so that, no matter whether it is the East or the West, many customers will definitely come to watch .”

Something eye-catching?

Wu Shengli looked at Qin Tao: "You mean, anti-ship ballistic missiles?"

"That's right, even if we only put out a model, it will attract many people. Then we put out the model of our Eagle-12 anti-ship missile. We don't sell it, so we just put it on display and let many people know about our model." Awesome. Or we could do a version with reduced range."

Wu Shengli glanced at Qin Tao: "You are trying to create a problem for our navy!"

"If there is any problem, you have to show your sword when it's time to show your sword. You can't always hide it. You have to let the outside world know that we have a strong military industry. Only in this way can we gain enough respect."

Wu Shengli's body shook. These words really sound reasonable!

"We will consider the plans you proposed." Wu Shengli said, "You and the Rainbow Country are doing well, so let's start with the Rainbow Country. Our navy will reimburse you for the round-trip travel expenses. Please bring our military products to our defense exhibition."

Qin Tao was taken aback for a moment: "So anxious? We have just won the bid, and we will start construction next. We still have a lot of work to do."

"You have long been the shopkeeper in the Mingzhou Group. You are not like you there." Wu Shengli said to Qin Tao: "So, don't talk about these useless things. The defense exhibition will be held next month. If you don’t leave quickly, what if you miss it?”

"Next month?" Qin Tao was even more stunned: "Why are you in such a hurry? Wouldn't it be better to put it in November, when the autumn is clear?"

The previous two capital international defense exhibitions were held in November. This day happens to be late autumn, and the common people are fine. More people will come to participate in the defense exhibition, and it will be more lively.

Qin Tao originally thought it would open in November, but he didn't expect to move it to the next month, which is June?

"We originally planned to open it in November, but a certain city in the south is already preparing to hold an air show. In order to stagger the time with them, we can only adjust it to June. Others may be a little nervous about this kind of project, but you guys Mingzhou Group is definitely fine."

Qin Tao sneered for a while: "You can make a decision by touching your upper and lower lips. Do you know how much preparation work is required to hold an international defense exhibition? Among other things, what about the venue of the exhibition? At least half of it must be an indoor exhibition hall. Can you Is there so much space for exhibitors to use? The shed built ten years ago has already rotted? Don’t we need time to invite exhibitors and customers? You really want to come out once!”

"Yeah, it was a little hasty." Wu Shengli said, "It's also because of that exercise. After the exercise, the superior wants to further show off our equipment and continue to show off our muscles, so we plan to hold a defense exhibition, but it's just us. It’s boring to do it yourself, you have to have enough sensational effect, that is, you have to hold an international defense exhibition. After negotiation, we think that if it is someone else, it will definitely not be able to do it, but if you leave it to Mingzhou Group, it will definitely not work. question."

"Hmph, you guys are good at summoning people."

"Anyway, you have already agreed, so you have to do it well." Wu Shengli said to Qin Tao: "You must not disappoint the expectations of your superiors."

Qin Tao was completely speechless, who made himself agree at that time?I didn't expect to be so nervous at the time.

"If the venue wants to be completed within a month, it has to use a steel structure as the frame. Our Mingzhou Iron and Steel Plant is currently busy with work and can't take care of it. We can ask other steel plants to help. The Capital Iron and Steel Plant is the most suitable. Give them Administrative order, as for the design drawing, just use the steel structure of our Mingzhou Shipyard to build a submarine production plant." Qin Tao could only follow up and give an idea: "Hurry up and build it within a month. The outside ground can be hardened directly, and even a part of the dirt road can be reserved for some equipment performances."

Wu Shengli has a smile on his face, the son-in-law is so capable, and now he has entered the role and started the overall planning!

Just like that, the two of them went home while talking, and when they got home, Qin Tao actually heard the familiar voice of babbling!
"Haiyang? Why is Haiyang here? Xiaoling, you're back too?" Qin Tao was a little surprised.

"Well, I told you before, I will raise the ocean in the capital from now on, and our unit will soon organize the plateau." Zhao Ling said: "This time it is not only our Hongqi-16, brother The Red Flag Nine of the unit also needs to be tested on the plateau.”

Qin Tao was silent.

He originally wanted to go to the plateau with his wife, but he didn't expect that, in such a hurry, he was entrusted by his father-in-law to fool arms dealers all over the world, and his wife was going to the plateau.

"Xiaoling, the conditions on the plateau are difficult, you have to protect yourself. If anything happens, contact our transportation company immediately and bring you back directly by helicopter."

Zhao Ling smiled and said, "I'm not that fragile, and what's more, it's not like the Tanggula Pass, and the altitude will not exceed 5000 meters. It's fine, so don't worry."

"You guys talk, I'm going back to sleep." It seemed that Wu Shengli also knew that it was inappropriate to get Qin Tao away, and this time was left to the young couple.

The four eyes were relatively speechless, Qin Haiyang next to him quit, and began to reach out for a hug.

"Yangyang, don't scratch my face, or I'll beat you again." Qin Tao said, and picked up Qin Haiyang. The next moment, his face began to distort.

"Hai Hai, you dare to bully me, I'll bully your mother in a while!" Qin Tao made up his mind.

Zhao Ling blushed: "Brother Tao, let's talk in our bedroom."

Here, let my parents hear it, shame on me.

After bullying his wife for a while, Qin Tao finally felt at ease. Qin Haiyang had already fallen asleep. Qin Tao put his arms around his wife and talked about the next thing.

"I originally planned to go to the plateau with you, but who would have thought that I would go to the Rainbow Country." Qin Tao felt a little regretful.

"Well, you go, it's all for the country."

"Hey, it's all for the country, what about my little family?"

"Brother Tao, how is the military industry in Rainbow Country?" Zhao Ling had sensed that Qin Tao wanted to have a second impulse, so she quickly changed the subject.

The military industry of the rainbow country?

Qin Tao said with a smile: "They used to be very powerful."

"once?"

Yup!Qin Tao was also very emotional. He thought of the military personnel brought back from the Rainbow Nation. A large number of brains were lost. Of course, the military industry in the Rainbow Nation would go downhill. The atomic bomb was almost made. What about now?Self-defeating martial arts.

But that's fine too, a ruined rainbow country is good for the whole world.

As Qin Tao spoke, he began to feel ready to move again.

"Brother Tao, what are the military enterprises in Rainbow Country? Where do you plan to start?"

"There is still a reference for our country. Of course, it is the CSH-2 Stone Kestrel gunship of the Atlas Aircraft Company. I will go and fool around. They will definitely be able to participate in the exhibition. There are other ground weapons, too. You can invite them to give us momentum, especially their cannons, Xiao Ling."

"Ok?"

"My cannon is also very powerful."

(End of this chapter)