Chapter 1056: The Fortress of the Earth Emperor (160 Monthly Pass Plus Update)
The biggest difference from other sightseeing submarines is that this submarine also has a pair of 3-meter-long robotic arms under the head, which can open a normal padlock in a very short time through the fly-by-wire hydraulic operating system installed in the co-pilot's position, of course, this can only be done after a little practice. In addition, there is a special device on top of it, that is, the external breather valve, when the sea conditions allow, this small submarine can rely on the snorkel of the mother ship above for air exchange, without consuming its own oxygen cylinder, only when the upper breather valve is closed, the submarine's oxygen supply system will be activated.
The reason why a sightseeing submarine is made according to the standards of a scientific research ship is mainly because Hong Tao really wants to drive it to the bottom of the sea to find out if there is any treasure or something, not for a few small money, this thing is just fun. However, this plan has not yet been put on his agenda, and when it will be completed is a question, and it is only an idea at present.
Below is the ship's power room, where the original boilers and steam turbines have been removed and replaced with four diesel generator sets and four electric drive units. This is also the patented equipment of the Kvarna Group, relying on them, the 10,000-ton ship can run up to 25 knots and have a range of more than 10,000 nautical miles, which can be half as long if sailing at an economic speed of 16 knots.
The most distinctive feature of this mega yacht is not the huge domed bedroom above the bow, but the bow. The Moskva-class helicopter carrier is also known as an anti-submarine cruiser, because it is difficult to hook up with an aircraft carrier, and it is more like a four-like one with a cruiser's head and an aircraft carrier's buttocks. In front of its bridge. You can't see the appearance of an aircraft carrier at all, it is full of weapon systems, anti-submarine rocket launchers, anti-submarine missile launchers, depth charge launchers, torpedo tubes, and a whole bunch of them. In the middle, there are also two 57-mm twin naval guns, one in front of the other and one behind them.
Now these two naval guns are gone, and the reloading system and ammunition compartment below have all been dismantled by the Ukrainian Navy. There are 2 of the 10 torpedo tubes left, one RBU-6000 anti-submarine rocket launcher left, and the only thing that is fully preserved is the two SA-N-3 ship-to-air missile launchers, but it is only a shelf, the chain automatic loading system and missile storage depot below have been removed, and not a single screw is left for Hong Tao. Just these few broken iron shelves, Hong Tao spent more than 20,000 US dollars in bribes, and then he moved the lieutenant in charge of dismantling. His method is very simple, dismantling is still dismantling, but throwing it in the cabin and not taking it away. As for whether Hong Tao can escape the inspection of the shipyard, it doesn't matter.
Since he can accept bribes and close his eyes, the inspectors of the shipyard will not be much more noble than him, and when Hong Tao pays a blind eye fee again, these missile racks will become forks on the approval documents. Disappeared out of thin air. But now they've been repainted. They were also painted with camouflage, and they stood intact in their original positions, as if they had regained their combat effectiveness. But in the middle of them, instead of the original twin naval guns, it has become an open-air swimming pool, and these weapons and this pool look so incongruous and ironic.
"Aite, it's a good ship. Its hull design is perfect and can handle most sea conditions. Now it's a moving castle on the sea, but I'm wondering, how are you going to drive it away? Although it is as automated as you say, it needs to be operated by at least 10 experienced captains and seamen, you don't want to drive it back to the United States yourself, do you? In that case I can't sign a certificate of departure for you, I'm afraid I won't see you again, it's murder. Amundsen is still very satisfied with his work, almost all the high-tech that can be had now has been stuffed into it, and the original promised $8 million modification cost is about to become a fraction under Hong Tao's constant demands, for Amundsen, this kind of test may not be able to catch up with one in a lifetime.
"Well, you are an honest person, but don't worry, the crew will come one after another, Singh has their list there, when the time comes, please tell the people in the shipyard, don't block them out and not let them in, there are about 40 people, right?" Hong Tao patted Amundsen on the back, reached out and took a few printed lists from Singh, and handed them to him.
“…… 3 captains?" Amundsen took the list and took a brief look at it, and found a problem.
"One, the other two are the first and second officers, but I haven't met them yet, so I can't decide until after the interview. Hong Tao thought it quite thoughtfully.
"Reasonable...... Chief engineer, 3 pipes, 3 electricians, 3 mechanics, 6 sailors, this configuration is enough, if they ...... Oh, Aite, you're breaking the rules of the sea again, these people are women?" Amundsen then looked down, and for a while he didn't find anything special, and the people on Hong Tao's list were very reasonable. But soon he still discovered Hong Tao's little conspiracy, from the captain to the sailor, all of them were women, young women, and the oldest was only 31 years old.
"Hey, hey, hey...... There can only be one adult male lion in a lion pack, and more can fight. Hong Tao's answer was very simple, and it seemed to make sense.
"2 doctors, 3 nurses, 3 cooks, 10 waiters, 2 helicopter pilots...... And tennis coaches, casino dealers, and fitness coaches? God, I'm starting to hate rich people too! Can you give me a space on your ship, I think I, as a representative of the company, should also check the quality of the modification on the ship. Amundsen was helpless about Hong Tao's evil taste, and then looked down, and the more he looked, the less calm he became.
"Then you'd better bring your wife and children with you, I don't want to be infamous for teaching someone else's husband. Hong Tao knew that Amundsen was married, and his wife was the daughter of the chairman of the group, which could be regarded as nepotism.
"Hey, hey, hey......" Amundsen grinned, this bearded man looked very decent, but no man doesn't eat fishy, it's just that the environment and conditions allow it. When he was at the Nikolaev shipyard, he also followed Hong Tao to the local nightclub to discuss work issues.
The list of more than 40 people that Singh and Radha had taken more than two months to put together, and Singh also had their details and photos in his bag. They are recruited from all over the world through Hong Tao's company, not only professional skills requirements, but also strict requirements for age, appearance, body shape, and health status. The salary given by Hong Tao is more than 2 times the market price, and the salary for key positions such as captain has reached nearly 5 times the high salary. However, this money is not so easy to earn, their contract is signed for 10 years, and there is only half a month of paid vacation every year, which is almost the same as the deed of sale.
In fact, this is the deed of sale, Hong Tao spent nearly 30 million US dollars to renovate this castle-like yacht, but he didn't plan to use it as a yacht for fun, he planned to live on this ship in the future. In this way, he feels safer, even if someone thinks about himself, they have nowhere to find him, he can't run to the sea to kidnap himself, even if he comes, he can't find it, he can't find it, he can't get up, this is a steel fortress that moves, and no one is afraid except the army.
But Hong Tao didn't want to affect his global seeding plan, so he had an idea, he used to go around the world by himself, why didn't he just let them come to him? Don't tell them now, wait for the boat, and then go and touch slowly, carrots and sticks, Hong Tao doesn't believe that anyone can resist it. And this is only the first batch, this recruitment program will continue forever, there can be a variety of occupations on board, and there can be a need for it. The informants who are all over the world are also helping them continue to search for suitable targets, which can be sent to the ship when the time comes. If you are really idle and have nothing to do, you can also hold various drinking parties and parties on the boat, and get some high-class celebrities, cultural and sports stars, models of all sizes and so on to change your taste. This ship should not be called the Mouse Superman, but the Seed.
With the arrival of these female crew members, the easternmost dock of John Brown Shipyard became the busiest place, dozens of beautiful women from all over the world gathered on a ship, and a large sedan car drove over when there was nothing to do, and pulled them to the city of Glasgow to go around and buy some daily necessities. Every morning at 6 o'clock sharp, a tall Asian man would appear on the back deck, leading a large group of young girls to exercise, jump, box, and run.
"Stop, stop, stop! You are about to break your boss's arm! Can't you let me do it once? Every time you do it, you are so ruthless!" Hong Tao is like a fish in water among this large group of girls, he is the emperor of the earth on the boat, and when this ship really sails to the sea, he can still be a god. However, at this time, the emperor was being locked by Melinda's neck with her legs, her face was flushed, and one arm was still held in Melinda's arms, and she had to use the only remaining hand to slap the ground and admit defeat.
"This is the punishment for torturing me in the morning, my back still hurts, and the next time you dare to attack me, I will break your neck!" Melinda hugged Hong Tao's arm and leaned back again before letting go of her legs.
"Ah...... It's really broken this time...... I remember you enjoying yourself in the morning, I noticed that you have masochistic tendencies, and every time I tied you up, you were so excited. Hong Tao was like a dying fish, lying on the floor of the gym gasping for breath, and he hadn't forgotten to take advantage of it. (To be continued......)