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 been working in the shipyard for so many years. He must be capable and qualified, 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.

wrong.

Even the factory director might be taken away by him...

In shock, he even forgot to argue with the other party, but said directly:

"Are you sure... you can let me go and pick someone?"

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.

Plus family members...

Well, it won’t be much more if you include family members.

In state-owned enterprises under the Soviet system, most people's marriages were resolved internally, which did not create 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 who can make a living. It is definitely not possible for China to want everyone. There must be an assessment mechanism or a probation period.

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, not to mention more, a few hundred people can still easily do it.

Wu Yifan was naturally overjoyed when he saw Babic's reaction.

You know, the contract signed between him and Chang Haonan was 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 1000 people, Lao Wu was sure that as long as there was no problem with the people they pulled over, even if the quota was exceeded, 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 90s, these people had technology, resources and channels, but had not yet made it to Western countries, which was equivalent to passing a strong screening process.

Although I dare not give a complete guarantee, the reliability of this group of people should not be a big 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 express 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 subject:

"But you can rest assured that our standards are the same. As long as the person you find has real talent and learning, I can guarantee to send him there even if it is beyond the number of places."

Babic looked Wu Yifan up and down again:

"In this case, I can try it when I go back, but..."

"Although we are indeed familiar with each other, to most people in the factory, you are still a stranger, and it is difficult to show up in person. Regarding the conditions just mentioned, if you can come up with something useful Proof, or your country’s official statement, may be more effective.”

Babbage had indeed been persuaded, but that did not mean that he had lost his mind.

The other party made an empty speech with white teeth, and there was no harm in letting him go over and have a look by himself.

After all, just by 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 finding a job in other CIS 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 seemed to be stunned by him just now, but now he suddenly turned an army against him.

However, the problems mentioned by the other party do exist.

"No problem at all."

Lao Wu’s answer was very firm:

"But it will take time to get the materials over there,"

Although the country has not given him any guarantee in this regard, in this current situation, the most taboo thing is to be hesitant.

Any hesitation may be considered by the other party as a guilty conscience.

You can only agree first and then think of a solution.

Now that we have 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."

Lao Wu stepped forward 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 higher ups, and it is tacitly understood.

"Mr. Xu, are you ready to tow the 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 of them were colleagues who had had contact and had a good relationship.

Of course, saying he is a peer is a bit flattering for the current Lao Wu.

Xu Ping was once a serious red-top businessman, but he is still fighting for it.

"There are still some finishing touches to be done."

Xu Ping once took off his glasses and rubbed the corners of his eyes:

"It is expected to depart next month, or September at the latest."

The route information of this kind of ocean voyage is public and must be reported 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!"

Lao Wu definitely meant it 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:

"I'll lend you your good advice, brother... But this is what I'm worried about right now..."

In an instant, Old Wu’s killer instinct activated:

"How to say?"

"Even if everything goes well on this voyage, it will take at least seven or eight months to use a tugboat to tow an unpowered hull all the way back from the Black Sea, and we will have to pass through high-risk waters near the Gulf of Aden. I'm worried. …It’s a security issue…”

Wu Yifan frowned:

"Does anyone dare to scuttle this ship?"

"That won't happen."

Xu Ping once shook his head:

"My concern is the equipment and information on the ship."

"You know, over the years, even if the Varyag has always been parked on the shore, external forces have been trying to sabotage the ship itself, as well as related technical documents and drawings. Now we have bought it and are preparing to tow it back, and we have this idea. I’m afraid there will be no shortage of people.”

"Then...what does Boss Xu mean?"

Wu Yifan raised his eyebrows. He had actually thought of a possibility, but he still asked.

"Boss Wu has been in Eastern Europe for many years, and his career path has been much richer than mine."

Xu Ping once took him to a location slightly further away:

"Can you think of a way to transport some key equipment and data on the aircraft carrier back to the country through other means?"

"This……"

This request is similar to what Lao Wu had just guessed.

But there are more links involved.

"I have to think carefully...please ask for permission."