What the hell is a private enterprise?

Chapter 98 Fishery Administration
"Brother Tang, tell me the truth, you won't lose money at this price, right?"

Seeing that Chen Haifu was still a little skeptical, Tang Wen was at a loss whether to laugh or cry.

当然这也是因为现在渔民用的普遍都是200到300吨级（实际满载也能到600吨以上）的渔船，空重就700吨以上，满载1500吨的可不少见。

The Hashidate-class itself does not have a very high cost-effectiveness as a fishing boat, and its data does not have much advantage, but the cost saved in purchasing the ship alone is enough to make up for everything.

Tang Wen could only explain, "This type of fishing boat is relatively easy to manufacture. The Gaijin Shipyard's goal is to lower the price of fishing boats."

Chen Haifu nodded, then held up two fingers:
"So, for now, there are two intentions."

"so much!"

Tang Wen was a little surprised. This move was a bit exaggerated.

The payback period for a fishing boat is not short, and from what I just heard from Chen Haifu, he doesn’t run a large fishing company. Can he afford so much money to buy two boats?

Another fishing company in Echeng had to borrow 500 million yuan from the bank to order a Class II bridge.

But then Chen Haifu explained:

"Brother, you should know that those of us who make a living here are all militiamen, right?
In fact, we have another identity, and it has some connection with the fishery administration.”

Tang Wen suddenly understood.

Fishery administration is of course responsible for fisheries.

To go further, it is to protect the safety of fishing vessels operating in the jurisdiction and prevent foreign fishing vessels from crossing the border for fishing.

This department does not have a strong law enforcement nature and has closer relations with fishermen. Many fishing boats actually also perform fishery administration duties.

Chen Haifu: "Let alone two, even buying one would be very difficult for us. But our fishery administration heard that you could build such a big boat, so they called us to ask, but they just couldn't get through.

Later, he felt uneasy and asked me to come over and take a look. He had 10 million in his pocket. If it was expensive, he could only buy one. If it was only 6 million, he might be able to buy two.

Tang Wen calculated the time and it was probably when the Gaijin Shipyard just became famous. The phone kept ringing and Tang Wen just hung up some of the calls.

I blame myself...

Tang Wen: "Why don't they come and ask themselves?"

"It's not that I don't want to, it's that I can't leave."

Chen Haifu sighed and continued:

“In the past, the Fujian Provincial Fisheries Department had local factories produce fish, but they were poor quality and expensive, costing several million even for less than 200 tons.

The old boats need replacing now, so the boss went to Hudong Shipyard to inquire about the price, but he wasn't satisfied with the price, so I brought you here. The Fisheries Department should be here soon, I just came to check on the situation."

Tang Wen said "Oh" and then fell into deep thought.

This was the first time that the shipyard may have received an official order, and it was from the Fisheries Department of Fujian Province.

Due to geographical reasons, there are the most fishing boats with names starting with the character "Fu", so there are many cases of crossing the sea boundary or being crossed. The local Fisheries Bureau is also the most active in taking fishery administration actions, constantly seeking larger and more fishery administration boats to protect fishermen.

But their strength is so weak that Tang Wen has never seen them in his entire trip. The fact that they can come up with 10 million probably means they are determined to strengthen the fishery administration.

"If it is a fishery administration requirement, Gaijin Shipyard will definitely support it."

Tang Wen said seriously:
"And besides the Hashidate... Fukuto-class, we also have larger models that may be more suitable for fishery administration needs."

"What model?"

"It can carry 2300 tons fully loaded and can also carry seaplanes. If you buy this large ship, the seaplane will be given as a gift."

Chen Haifu: “???”

Seeing the other party's shocked face, Tang Wen smiled and took him to the window, pointing to the Great Bay Port in the distance:

"See those seaplanes over there? They have catapults and airplanes. It's easier to carry them on ships over 2000 tons. Then we can easily inspect targets within a hundred miles.

The price..."

Tang Wen glanced at the data of the Erie-class gunboat. The processing fee of this warship, which was originally equipped with seaplanes, was only 8875 silver coins, which was only 2000 silver coins more expensive than the Hashidate.

Whether in tonnage, self-sustaining capacity or configuration, the data of the Lake Erie class is much better, and LV2 shipyards can already manufacture it.

"The price is 40 million, and the delivery time is still days."

……

“Wow, is this also a fishing boat?”

Chen Haifu looked up and stared at the 7700-ton Yahagi in a daze.

He was very disappointed when he heard it was a cement ship, and couldn't help saying:

"If we give this to the fishery administration, those Korean boats won't dare come here."

Tang Wen: If the fishery administration really takes over, the navy will come over with paint buckets in the next second.

But he couldn't bear to hit him, so he said:
"If the money is sufficient, such a large steel ship can indeed be built, but the price may be unaffordable."

"Is this the seaplane used on a 2000-ton ship?"

Chen Haifu pointed at the two Aichi 13A Zero-type surface reconnaissance aircraft on the beach. It was his first time seeing real aircraft and he was not very sure.

"That's not the case. That model uses a smaller aircraft."

The Lake Erie-class gunboats use the OS2U Kingfisher seaplane, which is smaller and more convenient to operate from small boats, but has a crew of only two and a much shorter range.

But having seaplanes is definitely an epic enhancement to fishery administration, but having them or not is definitely another matter.

Chen Haifu looked at the plane with envy. He believed that the Fisheries Administration would be unable to move when they saw this thing.

But the budget of 20 million is too much, and the fishery administration is probably unable to afford it.

"Brother Tang, can a ship as large as the Fudong also carry seaplanes?"

Tang Wen was about to shake his head, but then he was stunned.

The reason why the Hashidate class couldn't be put down was because of the need to put up a turret, but the fishery administration had no use for it.

He turned to look at the seaplane catapult on the Yahagi's hull. It should be able to be lowered after the Hashidate-class's tail turret is removed.

……

Hudong Shipyard.

"Ten million is not a small amount, but your request is too much."

The shipyard's reception manager took the Fisheries Department's request and said with an embarrassed look on his face:

"It's no less than 15 tons, equipped with water cannons, capable of speeding over knots, with a reinforced hull that can withstand multiple impacts, and strong enough to sustain itself... No, no, we have to reduce a few specifications, otherwise we can't build it. Or we can add a little more, maybe million."

The two people who came to the Aquatic Products Department to inquire about prices looked at each other in confusion. The leader, Zhang Jun, couldn't help but say:

“It wasn’t this expensive when we came here before.”

The reception manager of Hudong was also stunned and asked subconsciously:
“When did you guys buy it?”

"59."

The reception manager counted on his fingers for a few times, then frowned:

"That was a long time ago. Hudong Shipyard is already a key national large-scale shipbuilding enterprise. To be honest, we usually don't accept orders like this.

Why don't you ask the private shipyards? They might be cheaper. The Shenjiang Shipyard in Guangdong Province is also doing well now, so the prices should be lower."

"Okay, thank you then."

Seeing that they couldn't reach an agreement, the two were about to get up and leave when Zhang Jun's phone suddenly rang:

"...did you ask? Really six million? What? And they even offer a seaplane?"

After a phone call, Zhang Jun's face turned into ecstasy, and he said to his companions: "Let's go to Goose City!"

"Goose City?"

Zhang Jun proudly shook the phone and said loudly:
"That Gaijin factory's a thousand-ton ship costs six million, and it also comes with a seaplane and a catapult!"

The reception manager beside him was stunned and couldn't help but say:
"How is this possible? Six million is just the cost of materials, and we can still give you a plane? This is totally unrealistic!"

Zhang Jun shook his head nonchalantly: "I don't care if it's scientific or not. At this price, as long as it survives the sea, it's a victory!"

……

"Hello, Mr. Tang. My name is Zhang Jun."

Tang Wen smiled and was about to turn around to say a few words, but he was choked back:
"Okay, Mr. Tang, when are we going to sign the contract? The bank is still open and we can transfer the money."

"..."

After receiving the news from Chen Haifu, the two people from the Fisheries Administration almost "flashed" to Echeng.

It takes 18 hours by train from Shanghai to Echeng, and he arrived in Echeng only a day and a half later than Chen Haifu.

Tang Wen drove to the train station to pick up the two of them, but Zhang Jun wanted to sign the contract as soon as he got in the car.

"This... Director Zhang, we haven't even started talking yet."

Zhang Jun shook his head suddenly:

"I believe you, Boss Chen. Your quote is too cheap. Hudong Shipyard's price is at least double what you're paying, and they also have planes. The six million alone is worth it."

Having said that, Tang Wen still showed him the commemorative photos taken when the Fudong was delivered, as well as photos of the seaplane.

Zhang Jun nodded as he looked at it, extremely satisfied.

It’s only six million, which is extremely affordable even for a fishing boat, and all the extra advantages mean net profit.

He added:
"And Boss Chen told me that you, Mr. Tang, dared to personally lead the ship to ram it. I believe in your character."

This sentence really won Tang Wen's favor, because Zhang Jun was also very young, less than 30 years old, and could be considered a "young and enterprising" person of this era.

On the way back to the shipyard, the two quickly started chatting about the surrounding fishery issues.

Zhang Jun seemed to have found an outlet to vent his frustrations, and he kept complaining:
"We fishermen in Fuzhou have a tough time. Kinmen is just a few kilometers away, and patrol boats are always right in our way. Fishermen have to hide when they go out. Many of us have been arrested, and even after paying a fine, we were beaten before we were released.

We have to cross the strait to go up and down, and there are messy boats everywhere, which is disgusting. Going north, there are Koreans and Japanese. Our fishing boats have no fishery protection and are often bullied.

"The situation you encountered that day is commonplace, but our fishery law enforcement vessels are only a few hundred tons, and they can't even ram a fishing boat, let alone the Coast Guard..."

Our local shipyard was actually a fishing boat repair shop, and the quality was so poor that it's been closed for over a decade. The director had to beg and plead to get 10 million to increase patrol forces.

If we can squeeze out another two million, we can buy two fishery patrol boats!"

Hearing the grievance that could not be concealed in Zhang Jun's words, Tang Wen could not help but say:
"Then I'm afraid that just having a boat is not enough for you. You need to get some equipment."

Zhang Jun shook his head: "We can't use weapons against fishing boats, we can only drive them away.

This is an internationally accepted convention that if we use weapons, others will too."

"What if it's a water cannon?"

Tang Wen's mind moved, and he saw the development of water cannons in the system:

[150 MPa single-tube electric water cannon system, range 250 meters, research and development: 150 experience]

[Direct Manufacturing: 150 Silver Coins/16 Hours]

[Processing of supplied materials: 4.5 tons of steel, 1.5 tons of aluminum alloy, 400 kg of oil, 60 silver coins/16 hours]

Of course, a water cannon uses high-pressure water jets as a means of killing and expelling, but don’t think that this thing is the same as a water gun.

For example: The water gun pressure used in general fire trucks is between 0.2 and 1.6 MPa. Even so, if firefighters are not careful, they will fall due to recoil.

A water pressure of 150 MPa means that the pressure of 1 cubic centimeter of water flow reaches 1.5 tons.

In future battles between the coast guard and foreign fishing boats, water cannons can directly shatter the glass of the other ship and then rush the people inside to the ground.

It's not fatal, but the person who is sprayed will just not die. It's normal for someone to have a few broken bones if they are affected.

If it were a smaller fishing boat, such a large water cannon would have directly blown the boat out of shape.

Water cannons are perfect for fishery administration. Is a water cannon a cannon? We help you wash your boat for free!

So it makes sense to add some laundry detergent to the water and wash your clothes at the same time.

When Zhang Jun heard Tang Wen's description of the water cannon, which was a hundred times the pressure of a fire hose, he immediately became excited and asked carefully:

"How much does it cost to add a water cannon?"

Tang Wen stretched out five fingers on his palm:

"Half a million."

"Oh……"

"But given my personal support for fisheries administration, if you buy two of these boats, the water cannons will be given away for free."

"Oh!"

Zhang Jun sat up straight and said excitedly:

"Comrade Tang, I must give you a banner!"

"No, both sides!"

……

Zhang Jun's timing of arrival was very coincidental.

Another 27 days have passed since the construction of the Fudong was completed. The one launched now is the Hashidate II built for the Da Wan Fisheries, which is not much different in appearance.

The main change is that the power was changed from the original 3400 horsepower steam engine to a 1700 horsepower diesel engine. The chimney is smaller, the internal storage space is larger, and the economy is better.

Compared with the eye-catching Fudong, the launching process of this ship is much simpler.

Several people from the village committee and representatives of the villagers burned incense in front of the boat, and then set off a few firecrackers to end the ceremony.

Even the name was just the registered code name "Eyu 4402", they were too lazy to come up with a name at all.

"Name? No use, the radio station will just call your call sign."

Chen Yonggui didn't care about these false reputations at all. After all, the ship had been blessed by the gods, and today was an auspicious time, so everything was fine.

There are too many things to do in Dayuan Village now and we really can’t spare much energy.

Zhang Jun looked at the fishing boat sailing out of the dock and imagined what it would look like if a water cannon was added to the bow and a seaplane catapult was placed at the stern.

Eh, it seems surprisingly pleasing to the eye, not at all inconsistent.

Tang Wen explained to him:

"The diesel version has less power and the hull strength is not as high as the steam version, but it is easier to operate for fishing boats and does not require complicated sea trials. As long as there are no problems with the mechanical and electrical systems, it can be used directly."

Zhang Jun: "This fishing boat looks exactly like a warship."

Tang Wen: "This is a warship. It borrows the design of a gunboat from World War II, so it's very sturdy."

Zhang Jun was a little surprised, but did not ask the reason. Instead, he sighed:
"No wonder I noticed something was missing from the bow. A water cannon would be just the thing. It's incredible that such a large ship only sold for six million. If I had a hundred million, I'd definitely buy twenty and spread them out."

"Director Zhang, if you had 100 million, you definitely wouldn't buy this."

Chen Haifu pointed in the direction of the port, and the Yahagi barely revealed half of its bow:
"Over 7000 tons! Hey, it looks so impressive when it's driven out!"

(End of this chapter)