Nizhny Novgorod city, Pokrovsky Grand Hotel.

This is the oldest hotel in the entire urban area, as well as the most tasteful and lively. This large hotel has a history of hundreds of years. Although it was later contracted by a private party, the taste is still the same.

However, the prices here are also very expensive. Only the upper class of society can dine here. This large hotel has also taken a high-end route.

After the collapse of the Red Empire, even as the factory director, Lapilov has not been here a few times, and others have no chance.

As for Lao Maozi, more than a dozen people came. In addition to Lapilov, Lavkovsky, Krasnopolsky, and Kvasa, there were also several backbones of design bureaus and shipyards. According to Qin

According to Tao's plan yesterday, they have been selected to go on a business trip to the East, and of course they want to join in the fun this time.

On Qin Tao's side were all the people in the delegation. Because there were so many people, they sat at two full tables.

Qin Tao is sitting here, of course, mainly for the leaders.

"Today is so touching. I didn't expect that after decades, our former teachers and students would still have the opportunity to meet each other. With this first glass of wine, let's toast to this fate!"

Everyone raised their glasses.

Kvasa was so excited that he picked up the wine glass and drank it all in one gulp.

"When we went to the East, we received a warm welcome, especially a group of people headed by Deng, who studied diligently and day and night, which moved us very much. Unfortunately, due to some reasons, our cooperation ended.

After that, I often recall those years." Kvasa said with emotion.

"Yes, teacher, I often recall the times when we worked and studied together. Come on, as a student, I would like to toast you again." Deng Rui raised his second glass of wine.

Deng Rui has been dealing with submarines for almost half of his life. Before he came into contact with Lao Maozi, he had already presided over the development of New China's first conventionally powered test submarine as the chief designer, using water droplets.

shape. Later, when building nuclear submarines, these design experiences were also referred to.

After that, he devoted himself to the imitation work of the 033 submarine. In the later stage, he even became the general consultant for the design of the first nuclear submarine in China. (He is the same generation as Huang Lao and Peng Lao, but,

His main target is conventional submarines.)

Now, although Mr. Deng has left the front line of submarine design, this time he came to negotiate the procurement contract for Kilo-class submarines. He still led the team as the technical person in charge. When he came, he also thought that he might meet an acquaintance.

, now that we have actually met, one can imagine how he feels.

The second glass of wine was consumed again.

By the time the third glass of wine was finished, everyone became completely familiar with each other.

"Are you here just to buy those two 877 submarines?" Kvasa asked.

I have been waiting for this sentence, and now I can finally get into the topic! Qin Tao was very happy: "Yes, when we came here, we only planned to purchase the two 877 submarines, but after hearing about this

After we have scrap metal from dismantling, we plan to buy all the scrap metal. It would be too wasteful to put it directly into the steel-making furnace, so we plan to use those materials to build a deep-diving lifeboat."

"Deep submersible lifeboat?" Kvasa nodded: "If the materials of this 945 submarine can be turned into a deep submersible lifeboat, it will be a good destination for it!"

As the previous chief designer, Kvasa had deep feelings for the 945 submarine. When the submarine was dismantled, his heart was full of reluctance. Now, he wants to let it survive in another way.

He was very satisfied.

"Yes, by the way, Mr. Kvasa, have you retired? Do you want to do something more?" Qin Tao said: "If you are willing to go to our east, I will hire you as the chief designer of this project.

, how about taking other people sent by the Celestite Design Bureau to work on this project together?"

Everyone else has to give a sum of money to the design bureau, but for people like Kwasha, there is no need to give it because they are retired.

This designer presided over the design of Type 945 and has quite a lot of experience. If he goes to the East, he can play a major role in the development of second-generation nuclear submarines!

Zheng Ming felt that his hand holding the cup began to tremble. An expert of this level was definitely a national treasure!

"For someone of your level, I can give you a monthly salary of two thousand US dollars." Qin Tao continued.

Lavkovsky was jealous. Two thousand dollars a month was more than twenty thousand dollars a year. Even he was tempted by such a good job. If he hadn't been the chief engineer in the design bureau, he would have wanted to get it.

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"Where do you need me?" Kvasa asked, and naturally he had an answer in his mind.

"Of course, it would be best if you were to host it. We are responsible for all expenses. All these two thousand dollars will go into your pocket."

"Okay, in that case, I'm willing to go."

"Come, let's raise a glass together and welcome Mr. Kvasa to join us." Zheng Ming tried his best to control his wrist and raised his glass.

So, I drank another glass of wine.

Qin Tao looked at the people next to Kvasa. This person seemed to be neglected! However, he didn't care and started with the plate of "Dolma" in front of him.

This is the signature dish of the Pokrovsky Grand Hotel. It is made of tender meat, rice and condiments wrapped in fresh grape leaves. Of course, some people also like to dip it in sour cream and

Served with vegetables.

At this time, Krasnopolsky was grabbing one of the packages, unwrapped it, dipped it in sour cream, put it directly into his mouth, and ate it happily.

"Mr. Krasnopolsky, are you an old friend of Kvasa?" Qin Tao asked him.

"Yes, when we were young, we lived on the same street. After working, we separated. Now we have retired and are together again." Krasnopolsky said as he went to take down a Dorma.

"Now, Kwasha is going to work with us. Do you want to go with him?"

"Me? What can I do? You don't need it there..." I don't know whether it was intentional or unintentional. At this time, Krasnopolsky chewed his mouth and swallowed the words "nuclear reactor" into his stomach.

"Since you are his good friend, you must be a capable person. You can help him when you go there. Your treatment is the same as his, two thousand dollars a month. How about it?"

In China, not to mention two thousand US dollars, even two thousand RMB is considered a high salary. However, for experts like them, two thousand US dollars is definitely not high. If Westerners come to poach them, their monthly salary is ten thousand

All can be afforded.

Qin Tao set such a price, on the one hand, to save money, and on the other hand, to avoid arousing suspicion.

His reason was to design a deep-submersible lifeboat. Although this thing is expensive, it is not an important military technology. Therefore, a salary of two thousand US dollars is just right. If he was offered a salary of ten thousand, some people would be suspicious. Hiring at this price

What did you want to do in the past?

"Why don't you design and build it here?" Krasnopolski continued.

"Because they don't want us to make money," Lavkovsky said.

"Mr. Lavkovsky, you are right, I just don't want you to make money because I am a businessman." Qin Tao admitted openly.

Then, cheerful laughter sounded again on the table.

After the laughter, Krasnopolski spoke: "Since there is such a good thing, of course I will go with it. You won't drive me back in advance, right?"

"Of course not. You will come back whenever Mr. Kvasa comes back." Qin Tao said, "Of course, you can stay with us if you want. The salary will be halved, and we will contract the food and accommodation."

"I think this is okay." Krasnopolsky nodded.

The crowd burst into laughter again.

"Our atmosphere would be better without that Grishin." At this moment, someone spoke.

When mentioning this annoying guy, everyone is full of complaints.

"Are you going to kill this nuisance?"

Qin Tao's words scared everyone. What did you say? Kill Grishen? We don't have the courage. Although he seems annoying, we are not going to kill anyone.

"You must have drunk too much. Don't say such nonsense."

"That's right, I just drank too much, drank too much!"

That afternoon.

"Mr. Qin, the relevant deal has almost been concluded, right?" Grishen's annoying face appeared in front of Qin Tao again.

"That's right, it's almost done. Mr. Grishen, thank you for your support. If you continue to ask for high prices, we will have nothing to do this time."

"Since it's almost here, do you want to leave for St. Petersburg tonight?"

St. Petersburg? Why go there?

Although Qin Tao drank a few too many glasses of wine, his thinking was still clear and he quickly came to his senses.

I boasted at the time that Haikou not only wanted these two 877s, but also an improved Type 636 submarine!

Therefore, if Grishen continues to arrange his itinerary, he will make people from the East spend more money!

Fortunately, it was originally planned to cost 200 to 300 million yuan per ship, and the superiors have already admitted it. Therefore, this also means that Qin Tao's men still have a lot of funds at their disposal. Anyway, this inspection team listens to him.

"Of course, we're going to St. Petersburg." Qin Tao said, "We're going to the Ruby Design Bureau to see, by the way, how is Bazarov?"

Qin Tao met this designer last time he went to Ruby Design Bureau. He is a very upright person who will not betray the national interests and has full faith in the country. This person is not easy to bribe. However, Qin Tao admires this person.

breed people.

"Bazarov died a few months ago."

"What, dead?" Qin Tao was a little surprised: "How could it be?"

This person is still young. He can't be gone so quickly. What is going on?

"A few months ago, he had a dispute with some superiors and was scolded. When he returned home, he couldn't think about it anymore and committed suicide," Grishen said, his words were very low.

"Because you want a salary?"

Grishin did not answer.

"So, for Ruby Design Bureau, it is also crucial to receive new orders." Qin Tao seized the opportunity: "If they don't have the funds, they will not be able to complete the design of the Type 636 submarine, let alone
To be continued...