Warship of Great Power
Chapter 1255 The return trip is not destined to be smooth sailing
"So many brand-new warships, the scale is simply larger than our fleet!" Benjamin said with a complicated expression: "Who can tell me how a weak African country can afford such a huge fleet!"
The British are jealous. They have built two Queen-class ships with the efforts of the whole country, but they have no money to build the Type 45, and even no money for carrier-based aircraft.
Are they not as good as a weak African country? How did the world become like this?
Benjamin looked at the people below with a complicated look.
"Our construction cost is very high. The Orientals are right. We build one Queen-class ship, and they can build three."
"Is there no way to reduce costs?"
"Yes, reduce the wages of workers."
Benjamin stopped talking. What a joke. Now those people will go on strike from time to time because their wages are too low, their rest time is too short, and their welfare benefits are too low. It's good enough not to increase their wages, but to reduce their wages? Reduce today, and go on strike tomorrow.
"Is the labor cost in the East so low?"
"Actually, it is not low. The labor cost in the East has been rising. Mingzhou Group is willing to pay workers wages, which is said to be about the same as our wages."
"Then why is their cost low?"
"Large-scale production, advanced automated equipment, and the same warships, they use only one-third of our labor and one-third of our time."
This is incomparable! Until now, they still bend plates manually, and the East has long been a fully automatic three-dimensional plate bending machine. How much is the efficiency difference with just this one?
"I heard people say that if the Queen-class aircraft carrier was given to the Orientals to build, I'm afraid we would have the entire fleet." Benjamin gritted his teeth: "This is pure nonsense! If we do this, our shipbuilding industry will be completely finished. In the future, if we want to build warships, we can only go to the Orientals!"
Even if their cost is high, they have to use their own, which is of great significance to maintaining the entire shipbuilding industry, but those who don't know the truth use this to criticize them.
"This group of short-sighted guys!" Sir Boyce also cursed in dissatisfaction: "They also shouted that we were wasting money. Originally, the money could have been used for welfare. Humph, it would be better to disband the entire army. Now there is no need to spend money. When there is a war in the future, their land and their wealth will be looted. A group of idiots!"
All they can do is complain. They really have no way to solve the problem.
"If we want to revitalize our shipbuilding industry, we need cheap labor." Jimmy Brown said: "At present, I have found an argument that we can find some cheap labor from Africa. As long as we offer superior conditions, they will come in an endless stream."
"What conditions? Are they going to become citizens of Great Britain? No, absolutely not!"
"Everyone, our fertility rate is gradually decreasing. If we don't replenish fresh blood, our country will decline."
"That can't be those lowly guys!"
East, Mingzhou Group.
The huge fleet has left. Qin Tao stood on the outfitting dock, looking at the direction of the estuary, and he actually felt a sense of emptiness in his heart.
"Brother Tao, are you reluctant to let them leave?" A voice came from the side.
Qin Tao saw a playful smile. Zhao Ling knew Vitalia's feelings for Qin Tao, but she kept it in her heart. After all, Qin Tao would not like her. If she said it out, it would only make them lose their friendship.
"I have a hunch that their journey back this time will not be peaceful. I always feel that something unexpected will happen." Qin Tao said.
"It shouldn't be. Whoever dares to provoke Vitalia will not have a good end." Zhao Ling said: "By the way, Brother Tao, the rumors that should be spread have been spread, but I am very puzzled why you would come up with such a trick."
"The world situation is multipolar, which is in our interests. The West is a developed country, and their country should also be rich and colorful. There should not only be white, but also black, and there should be more and more black. Even if they don't do anything, as long as they have children, they can occupy the developed countries in Europe."
Zhao Ling was speechless.
"Then, what should the United States do?"
"I don't know."
Originally, the United States should support it. After all, only in this way can Europe be fleeced. But now, if the United States does not unite their little brothers, the world situation will become more complicated, making them unable to cope. Therefore, Qin Tao does not know how to do it specifically.
But Qin Tao knows that once this hole is opened, it will never stop, especially France. In order to solve the problem of labor shortage, it will definitely support this policy. However, the result...
What a joke, let a group of people who have long been accustomed to idleness provide them with free labor? Their favorite is zero-dollar shopping, followed by having children. As long as the population is large enough and they have the right to vote in the future, they can legally occupy the country.
That kind of world is colorful enough!
Of course, this is just the beginning. It may take ten or twenty years to see the real results. Qin Tao has plenty of patience. Anyway, there is nothing to do now and no challenges.
"By the way, Haiyang is not going to school anymore."
"What did you say? This little bastard actually dropped out of school?" Qin Tao was stunned.
Qin Haiyang is in his third year of high school and has good academic performance. Since he has always been in the capital, he has no problem going to a university in the capital. There is no need to study abroad. Besides, many advanced technologies are now in China, so we don’t need to study abroad.
Unexpectedly, this child is actually going to drop out of school? It seems that he needs a stick to stew!
"It's not that he dropped out of school, he just took a leave of absence. He wanted to do something, but he was too busy and couldn't go to school for the time being."
"What are you doing?" Qin Tao frowned. You should do something at any age. At Qin Haiyang's current age, he should go to school honestly. Even if he wants to start a shipyard, he has to wait until he graduates from college. No matter how great Bill Gates is, he still started his own business at the university level. You can't start a business while still in high school. If you are under 18 years old, can you become a legal person?
"Tianshipian Heavy Industry is in crisis, insolvent and about to go bankrupt. He wants to take over the factory and slowly make it bigger and stronger."
"Tianshipian Heavy Industry?" Qin Tao was curious: "This factory specializes in offshore oil drilling platforms, right? How could they encounter a crisis?"
At present, the shipbuilding industry in the East is quite developed. Each shipyard has a large number of orders. It will be no problem to wait for three years. There is also a huge market for ancillary equipment such as oil drilling platforms. I have never heard of it. to insolvency and bankruptcy.
Could it be that the person in charge of this factory has a bad style, like going to Ma Gang?
"The Norwegians deliberately played tricks, and they were too greedy." Zhao Ling introduced.
Seeing the development and growth of domestic shipyards, Tianshi Heavy Industry was also jealous. It wanted to embark on big projects and make a lot of money. So, when the Norwegians came to the door, they immediately discussed cooperation enthusiastically.
The Norwegians want to order eight drilling platforms, a big deal worth US$1.6 billion, but they require only a 10% deposit. At the same time, if any disputes arise, they will be adjudicated in their Norwegian courts.
"This condition is obviously a trap. However, I want to know, how could the Norwegians cheat Sky Ship Heavy Industry?" Qin Tao asked.
"The Norwegians actually wanted to trick our important shipbuilding companies in the East. The first one came to our Mingzhou Group, but after hearing the other party's conditions, we directly rejected it. Other large shipyards Also declined."
The most important prerequisite for starting this business is to only pay a 10% deposit. Now, large shipyards in the East have many orders. Needless to say, 30% deposits are required. Many of them are 30%. A 50% deposit, a 10% deposit, who cares?
If a dispute arises, do you still go to your local court?
Are you kidding? We don’t have to worry about orders. As for accepting your orders, do you agree to such overbearing terms? This clause inherently contains a huge crisis!
Paying a 10% deposit means that you have to advance the rest of the money yourself, which will inevitably involve borrowing a large amount of money from the bank. If the customer doesn't want it, it will all be on your hands.
This looks like a trap!
The Norwegians originally wanted to trick the Mingzhou Group, but in the end they went around in a circle, and only Tiancheng Heavy Industry was willing to take over.
Then, Tianshuang Heavy Industries fell into a trap.
They spent a huge sum of money, purchased a large amount of raw materials, and worked hard for a year. Finally, they finally completed the eight drilling platforms at 90%, almost completed. Then, the Norwegians said, we can't have eight. Just two!
Tianshuang Heavy Industry is also worried, so just don’t take it!
OK, if you don’t want it, don’t! Not only did they not want it, but they also asked for a refund of the deposit!
They shut down Tianchuan Heavy Industry, and they didn’t even plan to pay the deposit. They still had to get it back. Moreover, the lawsuit was filed in a local court in Norway. What else could there be any suspense about? The court ruled and the deposit was refunded!
Tianshuan Heavy Industry is on the verge of bankruptcy!
"USD 1.6 billion is a big hole. Their cost must be at least one billion US dollars. Haiyang only brought 100 million yuan with him, which is far from enough." Qin Tao said: "How about the group give him more money?"
"I said, after all, this is also to save our country's enterprises. When it is time to contribute, we will contribute. Our group can afford it. However, Haiyang said no, he has to rely on his own ability to solve this matter. When it is resolved, God Shipbuilding industry is on the right track, and he will go back to school."
In the third year of high school, other students are burning the midnight oil to prepare for the college entrance examination. Where is Qin Tao's son? He was actually doing something to save a large enterprise, and he even said that he would go back and take the college entrance examination after it was over.
Do you think you are a top student? After such a long delay, don't even think about it in Qingbei. Three books are enough, maybe you can get a private one!
However, there was no blame in Qin Tao's heart at this time, only concern, which made Zhao Ling breathe a sigh of relief. Although Qin Tao was a little brat, in fact, he still cared about his son very much.
"Humph, this Norwegian company dares to come here to play tricks on us, then they have to pay the price!" Qin Tao said: "This company must go bankrupt!"
"Well, even if Haiyang doesn't take over, we still plan to take action. Now that Haiyang has taken over, we have to contribute even more. We currently have three response plans. Please give us an idea and see which one is best."
Qin Tao listened briefly and made a decision immediately: "Of course it is the first option! Do good business, we welcome it, if you plot to cause sabotage, there will be no good end!"
Zhao Ling nodded. Among the three plans, she actually preferred the most extreme one. It is almost 2007 and the Qing Dynasty has been destroyed for a hundred years. Does anyone still think that we are easy to bully?
Qin Haiyang has taken office at Tianchuan Heavy Industry.
Since Tianchuan Heavy Industry was already insolvent and about to go bankrupt, Qin Haiyang, although he only brought 100 million yuan, had become the major shareholder holding 80% of the shares of Tianchuan Heavy Industry.
At this time, countless people on the board of directors were filled with smiles.
"Director Qin, as long as we have Mingzhou Group as our backer, we will definitely be able to win this battle!"
"Yes, as long as we take a breather and take over some business from Mingzhou Group, we can survive!"
Snapped!
Qin Haiyang slapped his hand on the table: "What are you thinking? I am me, and Mingzhou Group is Mingzhou Group. We are two unrelated companies. Let me tell you, don't even think about getting a point from Mingzhou Group. Money, to get an order, we have to rely on ourselves!”
Everyone present looked at each other. You came here with 100 million yuan and injected capital into our Tianship Heavy Industry. You actually said that it had nothing to do with Mingzhou Group. Where did your 100 million yuan come from? Could it be your pocket money?
"Currently, the biggest problem is that the drilling platforms are about to be built, but the customers don't want them. Therefore, the first thing we do is to sell these offshore drilling platforms. As long as they are sold, our crisis will be lifted!"
"Director Qin, these drilling platforms are custom-made and are only suitable for use by Seadrill Company in Norway. Other companies don't want them at all. We have sold them door-to-door, but no customer wants them."
"That's because you don't work hard enough. As long as you work hard, you will be able to sell it!" Qin Haiyang said with a serious face: "Inform all employees that whoever can sell the offshore drilling platform will be the general manager!"
Qin Haiyang's identity is the chairman. He will go to school in the future. The position of general manager must be filled by someone else. As for the previous general manager? If you fall into the trap of foreigners and almost go bankrupt, someone has to take the blame. He must leave to make room.
In fact, Qin Haiyang wanted to take action personally, but he knew that he had a special status and could not go out. He was protected by people in the country, so he could only give a heavy reward to a brave man.
Of course, he also knew that as long as he made a few phone calls and borrowed his father's name, he could sell it. However, he doesn't want to do that. He has ideals and pursuits.
He just wanted to show his father that he had this ability, and he had to do better than his father!
"When our Mingzhou Group just started, we also faced the problem of a backlog of products that no one wanted. Wasn't it still solved? What we need is a collective effort! By the way, we also need to see what can be improved technically. "
On the ocean, blue waves rippled.
The huge fleet went all the way south, passed through the canal of the Kingdom of Siam, entered the Indian Ocean, and then headed south from the Indian Ocean to the Rainbow Kingdom. For Guinea, only this route is the most suitable.
If you don’t detour through the Rainbow Country, you can only take the canal of the Pyramid Country, then enter the Mediterranean Sea, and then pass through the Strait of Gibraltar. If they go this way, they will not only take a detour, but there will also be many pairs of eyes watching them along the way, which may cause more trouble.
On the ship island, Vitalia looked at the vast sea and was in a particularly good mood.
This is a new beginning. Vana is no longer limited to the mainland. Even at sea, it also has strong strength. It will be easier for them to do business in the future. If they encounter special circumstances, they can have the fleet come out to escort them. !
"Bioco reported that the radar found a strong electromagnetic radiation source in the sky five hundred kilometers away, which may be an early warning aircraft." At this moment, Americo suddenly spoke.
Bioko Island is the most important island in Guinea and the seat of the capital, so one of the four 052CEs is named after this island. At this time, hearing his words, Vitalia frowned: " Are you here to monitor us?"
"Judging from the direction of flight, it may be from the Diego Garcia base."
Vitalia's frown deepened: "What are you doing here? Supervise us?"
"No matter what he does, since he is causing trouble for us, we can't just sit back and wait for death!" Valenchenko said carelessly: "Let us take off the fighter plane, fly over and have a look, and we will know everything!"
"That's right!"
Vitalia pondered for a moment: "Take off an early warning aircraft and two fighter jets to cruise around our fleet without getting close to them. Focus on monitoring our sea surface."
The situation five hundred kilometers away has nothing to do with them. After all, ordinary warships cannot search so far. The other party is probably passing by unconsciously. There is no need to fly five hundred kilometers away to expel the other party. Otherwise friction may occur.
After all, this is the center of the Indian Ocean. There is no place to go, so there is no need for them to cause trouble here.
However, you still need to be prepared for possible unexpected situations.
"All right."
Valenchenko ran down the ship island and strode toward the deck parking area. Here were the fighter planes waiting to take off. Today it was his turn to take off for a mission. What a rare opportunity!
After getting on the cockpit, he dug into his pockets. When no one was paying attention, he picked up the vodka bottle in his pocket, unscrewed the cap, and poured two sips into his mouth. It was great!
Fighters that take off and land vertically can operate as long as they are in the corresponding take-off and landing area, so multiple aircraft can take off at the same time. Soon, two J-31A and one Z-31 early warning type were towed to the take-off point. , and then prepare for takeoff.
There was a roar on the deck.
Watching the plane flying in the sky, Vitalia hesitated: "Should we send a drone to take off?"
It would be a waste to take off a manned fighter. This time, they did not bring a comprehensive supply ship. Every time the plane takes off and lands, it consumes a lot of fuel.
In comparison, the fuel consumption of drones is much less.
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