Chapter 755: Split up
Hearing these words, Babic was shocked.
He originally thought that the other party just wanted to drag him to China, but it turned out that they wanted to pack up the technical staff of the Black Sea Shipyard and take them away?
You know, Babbage has worked in the shipyard for so many years. He must be capable and experienced, and his prestige is no less than that of the factory director.
This is especially true among engineers and senior skilled workers.
If he really wants to make a move, not even the factory director can stop him.
No.
Even the factory director might be taken away by him...
In shock, he even forgot to argue with the other party again, but said directly:
"Are you sure... you can let me go and pick people?"
Even after eight years of hard work, there are still tens of thousands of employees in the shipyard or in companies affiliated with the shipyard.
Including family members...
Well, adding family members will not make much more.
In state-owned enterprises under the Soviet system, most people’s marriages were resolved internally, which did not bring too many idle people.
Of course, big companies must have common problems. The level of technical staff varies greatly, and there are not a few people who have a living. It is definitely not possible for China to want everyone. There must be an assessment mechanism, or On probation.
And no matter how good the conditions are, there will still be a considerable number of people who are unwilling to leave their hometowns.
But no matter what, in less than a minute, Babbage could recall almost three digits of names, skills, intentions and characters that were reliable.
If we really want him to let go and mobilize, even if there are more than a few hundred people, it will still be easy.
Wu Yifan was naturally overjoyed when he saw Babic's reaction.
You must know that the contract signed between him and Chang Haonan is based on headcount.
And outstanding technical experts like Babbage will need additional money if they succeed.
Although the first batch of places that the two of them had decided on was only 1,000 people, Lao Wu was sure that as long as there was no problem with the people they pulled over, even if they exceeded the quota, the country would still accept them.
As for the proportion of people who can pass the assessment...
Let's put it this way, in the general environment of Ermao in the 1990s, these people had the technology, resources and channels, but they had not yet Going to a Western country is equivalent to passing a powerful screening process.
Although I dare not guarantee it completely, the reliability of this group of people should not be a problem.
Especially at this time in China, personal psychology is changing.
If the protection is not equal, comrades are more reliable than compatriots.
However, Lao Wu did not show his true thoughts on his face:
"Of course it won't work if you let go... We will also conduct preliminary assessment and screening."
He shook his head, and then changed the topic:
"But you can rest assured that our standards are the same. As long as the person you find has real talent and learning, even if it is beyond the number of places, I can guarantee that he will be sent there."
Babic looked up and down again. He asked Wu Yifan:
"In this case, I can give it a try after I go back, but..."
"Although we are indeed familiar with each other, for most people in the factory For me, you can only be regarded as a stranger, and it is difficult to come forward in person. Regarding the conditions just mentioned, if you can provide some useful proof, or an official statement from your country, perhaps the effect will be better. ”
Babic has indeed been persuaded, but this does not mean that he has lost his mind.
The other party made an empty promise, saying it would be okay to let him go and have a look by himself.
After all, with just the name Valery Vasilyevich Babich, even if he left the Black Sea Shipyard and did not stay in China, he would not have to worry about coming back or going to another independent country. Find a living in the Commonwealth countries.
But it is impossible to do this with hundreds of employees.
What should I do if something goes wrong and I can’t return home?
The risk is too great.
This has nothing to do with whether you trust Lao Wu himself, it's just the normal instinct of a senior engineer.
Wu Yifan also didn't expect that the old man in front of him looked stunned by him just now, but now he suddenly turned around and led an army.
However, the problems mentioned by the other party do exist.
“Of course there is no problem.”
Old Wu’s answer was very firm:
"But it will take time for the materials over there to be delivered."
Although the country has not given him any guarantee in this regard, the most taboo thing in this situation now is hesitation.
Any hesitation may be considered by the other party as a guilty conscience.
You can only agree first and then think of a solution.
Having reached this point in the serious conversation, there will definitely be no results from today’s conversation.
The two of them had just walked around Pier 1 and had seen the aircraft carrier with their own eyes. Old Wu was naturally ready to leave and go back to contact Chang Haonan to see how to deal with the people at the Black Sea Shipyard, especially Babbage. This big guy has made a fortune... No, please go to China. However, at this moment, a group of people suddenly walked down from the boarding ladder connected to the stern of the aircraft carrier.
“Boss Wu!”
Chinese with a slight southern accent rang in his ears, making Wu Yifan turn around subconsciously.
There are very few people here who would directly use the title "Boss Wu".
A gray-haired man wearing glasses walked quickly down from above.
Wu Yifan recognized him without surprise.
Xu Pingzeng, the boss of Luchuang Group who bought the Varyag.
"Hello, Boss Xu."
Old Wu walked up and shook hands with the other party.
Naturally, there is no need to use awkward Russian to communicate between the two.
These days, Chinese can still come with its own encryption properties abroad.
Neither of them asked the other what they were doing here.
They are all doing things for the superiors, tacitly.
“Mr. Xu is already ready to tow this ship back?”
Wu Yifan asked with a smile, looking at the several barges busy next to him.
Although he had previously thought about competing with the other party for the Varyag, he quit midway and there was no spark between him and Lu Chuang. Therefore, the two had some contact and had a good relationship. of peers.
Of course, saying he is a peer is a bit flattering to the current Lao Wu.
Xu Ping was once a serious red-top businessman, but he is still fighting for it.
“There is still some finishing work to be done.”
Xu Ping once took off his glasses and rubbed the corners of his eyes:
"It is expected to set off next month, September at the latest."
The route information of this kind of ocean voyage is public and must be Report to the countries along the way in advance, there is no need to hide it.
"Then I wish Mr. Xu a safe journey in advance!"
Old Wu was absolutely sincere when he said this.
For him, whether it is from the perspective of family and country feelings or personal interests, he definitely hopes that the ship can return home safely and safely as soon as possible.
His previous series of layouts were all centered around aircraft carriers.
However, after hearing his words, Xu Pingzeng sighed sadly:
"Let me borrow your good words, brother... But this is what I'm worried about now..."
In an instant, Lao Wu's killer instinct activated:
"How do you say?"
"Even if everything goes well on this voyage, it will take at least seven or eight months to drag an unpowered hull back from the Black Sea with a tugboat, and there will be more time in between. Passing through such high-risk waters near the Gulf of Aden, I am worried about... safety issues..."
Wu Yifan frowned:
"Does anyone dare to scuttle this ship? ”
“That won’t happen”
Xu Ping once shook his head:
“I am worried about the equipment and information on the ship.”
“You know, over the years, even if the Varyag has always been parked on the shore, there have always been external The forces are trying to destroy the ship itself, as well as the related technical documents and drawings. Now we have bought it and are going to tow it back. I am afraid there will be many people who have this idea."
"That... what Boss Xu means. "Really?"
Wu Yifan raised his eyebrows. He had already thought of a possibility, but he still asked.
"Boss Wu has been in Eastern Europe for many years and has much richer options than I have."
Xu Ping once took him to a slightly farther location:
"Can you think of a way to move the aircraft carrier Are some of the key equipment and materials on board shipped back to the country through other means?”
“This…”
This request is similar to what Old Wu had just guessed.
But there are more links involved.
"I have to think carefully...ask for advice."
(End of this chapter)