What the hell is a private enterprise?

Chapter 230 Purchasing the Sixth Grade of the Elementary School (March 4800 Monthly Tickets)

Because the LV2 shipyard was still occupied by two dredgers and one heavy cruiser, the first Dongjiang-type fishing boat began construction at the LV1 shipyard.

Although the finished product has not yet been seen, five fish were rented by local fishing companies within three days. After Chen Haifu rented one, he took another one away through a promotion, for a total of seven fish were rented out.

Three ships were leased for one year, and four ships were leased for three years, which offset two old ships.

Tang Wen didn't lose out at all, as all deliveries were agreed to be completed by January 15th.

On the fifth day, when the first Dongjiang-type dam was launched, they invited Echeng TV to film a commercial with a strong sense of the era.

Tang Wen found a host with a deep, resonant voice, suitable for dubbing commercials for Lanxiang Vocational School. The advertising copy was simple and direct:
"Not 20 million, not 10 million, just 390,000!"
39 yuan for a thousand-ton fishing boat! This is a steal! The first 39 orders will receive an extra discount. Call 04338-XXXXX to inquire! ...Mr. Tang, how about this?"

"Wow, this is so addictive!"

His requirements weren't high, because his clientele consisted mainly of ship captains; anything too flashy was pointless.

The advertisement was released in two versions. The CCTV version consisted of a 7-second live-action video of a fishing boat and an 8-second price display, for a total of 15 seconds.
The local TV versions were released in three-minute episodes, with a catchy, repetitive loop that was heavily promoted in several coastal provinces, including Weihai and Qingdao. The total marketing cost was only around ten to twenty million yuan.

When the shipowners of the Joint Defense Association saw the newly launched Dongjiang-class ships, they realized that Tang Wen had planned this all along, which made them even more convinced of the authenticity of the delivery date, and they added two more charter orders.

Amidst envious glances from a crowd, Chen Haifu boarded his new boat. He tapped the steel hull with his hand, and a plan formed in his mind:

"Good steel, much sturdier than my old one. Look at the paint, the anti-rust paint is evenly applied!"

He paced excitedly on the fishing boat, and could smell the varnish when he opened the door.

A brand new ship like this would cost at least 15 million, but renting it for a year only costs 800,000, which is an absolute steal.

Moreover, the Dongjiang-class has made internal improvements compared to the previous Qiaoli-class, requiring fewer crew members and making diesel engine maintenance more convenient, making it in no way inferior to modern new ships.

As long as you select and install the radar and satellite communication antenna, you can go out to sea to operate immediately!

However, the main focus was still the water cannon. Tang Wen led him to the cockpit, where the electric water cannon was operated with a handle similar to a flight control stick.

The advantage is that it is very simple, and even an illiterate person can learn to use it quickly with a little practice. The disadvantage is that the accuracy is very poor, and it relies entirely on manual adjustment by eye.

But this is not a drawback; when accidents happen at sea, it's almost always face-to-face, so there's no need to aim.

Under Chen Haifu's guidance, the electric motor filled with water, and then, amidst everyone's anticipation, it sprayed water toward the shore. The inconspicuous 90-millimeter nozzle immediately shot out a powerful jet of water.

A villager who was watching the commotion on the shore was accidentally caught in the blast and immediately fell flat on his face.

"Oh dear, it's so far!"

Chen Haifu estimated that it was at least forty or fifty meters away, and that a single shot could knock a person down.

Tang Wen nodded, then said meaningfully:

"There are very complicated pipes and water storage chambers under the high-pressure water gun, and the seawater is very dirty, so it's better to pour some laundry detergent into it regularly."

"Oh, oh!"

Chen Haifu knew exactly what the "high-pressure water gun" was for, and he immediately understood its purpose after hearing Tang Wen's explanation.

However, being an experienced fisherman, he was more thoughtful and asked:

"Is there any way to connect this thing to the sewage tank?"

Tang Wen was taken aback, then said quietly:

"I don't mind, but blocking the water like this—the water gun system won't be covered under warranty." "Never mind then!"

Chen Haifu promptly backed down. This thing looked expensive to repair, so he decided to just use laundry detergent.

He was extremely satisfied with the boat he was on. It was sturdy, big, and even had a water cannon. Any Korean or Japanese fishing boat would be no match for it!
Even if a dangerous situation arises that was previously blocked, this water cannon can turn the danger into safety.

Chen Haifu received the new ship and quickly called his crew to prepare to sail it back to port.

Upon landing, local boat owners eagerly surrounded him, asking how he felt. He simply and generously pointed to his newly acquired fishing boat and said:
"Thank you to the members of the joint defense team. To celebrate my new boat, I'm booking out Mr. Tang's hotel tonight. Anyone who wants to see the boat is welcome to come up and take a look!"

Huang Dongfu: "To congratulate Boss Chen, I'll give you a roll of firecrackers!"

"I'll send one too!"

"Boss Chen is a true friend!"

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Bai Hantao witnessed the lively scene from the side, but he didn't seem to have much interest in the Dongjiang-type fishing boats.

The original Hashidate-class gunboats could be used as training ships, but the heavily modified Dongjiang-class are essentially fishing boats plus, and can no longer serve a training purpose.

During his few days in the bay, he was amazed by the sight of thousands of sailors training enthusiastically, a scene far more lively than his own academy.

Not to mention there's also a small airport, where the first batch of flight trainees have already boarded primary training aircraft.

It's already late December, and there are only 20 days left until the first batch of winter training organized by the college. Bai Hantao needs to set off back to organize a charter.

However, this time he only took a few instructors with him, leaving behind three outstanding third-year students who had come to broaden their horizons.

Tang Wen didn't stand on ceremony and directly assigned the three of them to be teaching assistants. They also went on board the ship for training, and their accommodations were arranged in a hotel.

This was a special treatment given by Tang Wen. The new thousand trainees in Dawan did not have this condition. They were all placed in towns or villages, with Gai Jin paying for empty rooms to be rented from residents. They were required to follow the rules and keep the rooms clean. Otherwise, if a complaint was made to the instructors, they would be rewarded with seven days of 24-hour extra training.

Just as he was about to go back, another training SBD flew overhead.

The primary training aircraft used in the Greater Bay Area are modified from the SBD. The local ground crew completed the modification themselves, mainly by adding a set of linkage control sticks in the rear seat, so that all operations in front and behind are synchronized.

However, the SBD's flight performance is not yet comparable to that of the CJ-6, so for now, students are only allowed to get used to flying from the back seat and find their footing.

In fact, the 45 trainees have not yet mastered the most basic flight knowledge. They will not be able to start training in flight skills until they get off the plane and don't throw up their lunch.

The SBD was only used as a primary trainer aircraft in an emergency and did not play a significant role in training. Seeing it reminded Tang Wen of his previous thoughts about changing aircraft.

The best primary trainer aircraft in the world today is the CJ-6, with an export price of only 260,000 yuan. Buying dozens of them would not be a problem.

This monoplane is not only used domestically, but even Americans across the strait love it; it's practically a beginner's dream.

If you notice a problem with the flight attitude, immediately release your grip and retract your legs, and wait for the CJ-6 to return to normal on its own.

Even if it crashes, it's okay; its low speed usually means it won't kill anyone.

However, Tang Wen emphasized shipboard use. Although the original CJ-6 trainer could most likely land directly on the aircraft carrier without a hook, it would definitely be better for training if it were modified.

If Tang Wen remembers correctly, the production plant for Primary Education No. 6 should also be Hongdu Institute.

(End of this chapter)