Great Power Industry: You're a private company building an aircraft carrier?

It's already mid-July.

This is the hottest time of the year. For steel mills, summer is even more difficult. The high temperature in the steel furnace can easily cause heatstroke. Therefore, large steel mills usually have a popsicle factory where steelworkers can eat as much as they want. Those popsicles with white sugar that cost only a few cents are the best treat in the summer.

Laiyang Steel Plant has no popsicles, nor does it need any, because the steelmaking furnaces have been shut down and production has ceased.

"Sigh, we've completely lost the ability to collect this scrap steel."

Li Runping sighed: "It's estimated that all the scrap steel in our entire Dongshan Province has gone into our steelmaking furnaces. If it's any farther away, the transportation costs will be too high, and it won't be worthwhile."

"Yes, our steel plant is still too small. It would be great if we could use blast furnaces to smelt iron ourselves."

“Blast furnace ironmaking? We can’t buy high-quality iron ore either, so it’s all for nothing.” Li Runping continued to shake his head.

"By the way, how's the matter with Xiaochuan going?"

“After he sent the telegram a month ago, I sent him what he wanted.”

Li Runping said, "This batch of goods arrived in Russia yesterday, and the Russians are very satisfied."

"What about our goods?" Qin Jianguo was very nervous.

In the telegram, Qin Chuan said that he had bought tens of thousands of tons of scrap steel from the Russians, and now the factory was counting on this batch of goods!

The Russians have already received their goods; they set off first, so why haven't they arrived yet?

"No rush, let's wait a bit longer, maybe it's already in port."

"These scrap steel pieces will probably be transported to Tianjin, right? They're all large steel plates, so we'll need to find some vehicles to load and unload them, and we might even have to cut them on-site. The transportation costs are probably not low."

"However, our most important task right now is to get the steel as soon as possible and then manufacture the gas cylinders. The delivery date is getting closer and closer!"

"There's no need to go to Tianjin. I've already inquired, and Qingdao can also pick up the ship."

Laiyang is only about 100 kilometers away from Qingdao, so transportation will naturally be more convenient.

However, Qingdao was not initially an international cargo port. It was not until 92 that the first international shipping route was opened, with the main routes to the north going through Dalian and Tianjin.

The most convenient way is to clear customs and complete all the formalities in Qingdao, and then unload the goods there.

"Then what are we waiting for? Let's go to Qingdao and help Xiao Chuan out!"

Just then, an excited voice came from outside.

"Back, back!"

came back?

Qin Jianguo jumped up and then ran straight out of the office.

A crowd had gathered at the main entrance.

"Speaking of which, this trip abroad has really broadened my horizons. The Russians really do have distinctive features..."

"The Russians are really poor! I've seen many people picking up trash on the streets..."

"Jianshe, why are you all alone?"

Upon hearing this voice, Li Jianshe stopped bragging and looked at Qin Jianguo.

"Brother Chuan told me to come back first."

"What about Xiaochuan?"

"Oh dear, I almost forgot about the important matter!"

Li Jianshe patted his head: "Brother Chuan told me to tell everyone to bring their cutting tools and head to the beach."

Which beach?

"Of course, it's the beach near us."

"Nearby? There's no port around here!"

"Yes, they're all beaches..."

"That's right, it's the beach. Brother Chuan said he would drive the boat directly onto the beach."

At the shipyard, they drive directly to the slipway to load cargo. How do they unload the cargo after they return?

There's a reason why many scrap metal recyclers are unwilling to offer high prices for the scrap iron from the Nikolayev Shipyard.

Not only is transportation inconvenient, but loading and unloading are also inconvenient, especially unloading. Once the cargo arrives at the port, how do you transport these large steel plates back after unloading them?

Unless the steel mill is right by the sea and has its own dock!

This was not difficult for Qin Chuan. He had already thought it through. After all, in his previous life, he had once studied a topic out of boredom: if he had gone back then, how would he have brought back the steel for the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier?

He consulted a lot of information before finding the unfinished replenishment ship. Loading was solved, but what about unloading?

Unloading is simple, just go straight to the beach!

When Qin Jianguo led the factory workers to the beach in vans, motorcycles, and old Liberation trucks, it was exactly three or four o'clock in the afternoon. In the distance, a ship was speeding towards them, cutting through the waves!

“The tide is high now. Once this boat runs aground, it can go directly to the coastal highway.”

Li Runping realized what was happening and his face lit up with excitement: "This way, when the tide goes out, the boat will be right on the beach, making it easier for us to operate."

"Moreover, the steel plates unloaded here can be cut on-site, and then a few tractors can be used to transport them to the steel plant five kilometers away!"

"Right, a crane, we need a crane, quick, Lao Wang, go and contact a crane!"

"Yes, Ogawa is really smart. But, did they actually declare the cargo to customs?"

Qin Jianguo was slightly worried. He was an honest man, but he would never dare to do anything illegal.

"Brother Chuan and I went ashore together, completed the formalities, and then..."

Just then, the roar of a convoy could be heard in the distance.

Qin Jianguo turned his head and saw a row of military green vehicles drive up and stop with a sharp screech of brakes. Then, countless people in military uniforms jumped out of the vehicles and quickly ran onto the beach, setting up sentry posts every few steps.

Qin Jianguo immediately felt his legs go weak. What had Xiao Chuan done to attract the army? This was a huge problem!

After the next few vehicles drove up, they headed straight for the beach. These vehicles had professional equipment on their back beds, which looked like cranes.

What are these cars for? Qin Jianguo's eyes widened.

It wasn't until a Pajero SUV pulled up that he felt a sense of familiarity. He finally breathed a sigh of relief when the people in the car got out.

"Second brother, did you find all of this? There was no need for all this trouble." Qin Jianguo said with a smile, "It's just a ship full of scrap metal."

"Hmm, it's a ship full of scrap metal, but..."

Qin Jiantai's gaze was complicated: "To avoid any accidents, we still have to come and help."

Beside Qin Jiantai was an elderly man dressed in a Zhongshan suit, gazing at the sea with eyes full of anticipation.

At this moment, the huge cargo ship had already rumbled up and was rushing towards the beach at high tide. The hull was rubbing against the sand, making a creaking sound. The ship was still rushing up with the help of inertia.

The first half of the boat landed, then the second half landed, and the entire boat was washed ashore!

Even if the tide comes in, it won't affect the work that's going on here.

The boat is now completely aground on the beach; the beaching was a success!

Qin Chuan looked down and couldn't help but click his tongue in amazement. "Second Uncle, is it really necessary to make such a big fuss?"