It is now 1994, and in history, the stormy Soviet Union had completed the manufacturing of the Kuznetsov and conducted sea trials when it disintegrated in 1991. Now, the progress has been pushed back for three years.

The reason is also amazing. In order to promote the economy, the army chose to forbear and continuously reduce military spending, which slowed down the construction progress of money-burning machines like aircraft carriers. However, reducing military spending and investing in economic reforms is still a bottomless pit. The living standards of the Soviet people have not improved, and now they are still disintegrated.

The Soviet Union, the Alliance of Soviet Socialist Republics, and a huge country with 15 franchised republics collapsed, and the various franchised republics declared independence one after another, and at the same time began to inherit the industries left over from the Soviet Union in their own territory.

In addition to Russia, which has the largest land area, due to geographical location in the Soviet era, many military industries were built in Ukraine. For example, the largest Black Sea shipyard and the only Soviet aircraft carrier construction base were already owned by Ukraine.

The construction of the aircraft carrier has stopped. Makarov, the director of the Black Sea Shipyard, stood on the dock of the factory area, looking at the entire shipyard that had been stopped, and his heart seemed to be as gray as the sky at this time.

The Soviet Union, the Party Central Committee, the National Planning Commission, the Military Industry Commission and the nine Ministry of Defense Industry, these superior departments no longer exist. The symbol of maritime power in these countries, the huge aircraft carrier, can no longer be built.

"Room, rumble." At this moment, the roar of helicopters rang out in the distant sky.

Makarov looked up and saw several Navy Ka28 carrier-based helicopters flying from a distance. These helicopters simply wiped out the patterns of Soviet sickles and axes, without painting new patterns.

Where did helicopters come from? Makarov looked at these helicopters. At this time, the whole country was in chaos and the army had no unified management. Do you have to see? These helicopters can fly at will.

I saw these helicopters heading straight towards the Kuznetsov ship that was docked on the dock yesterday. The Soviet Union collapsed, and Kuznetsov's sea trials ended in a hurry. They arrived at the Black Sea Shipyard.

On the bare deck, several helicopters landed. Lieutenant General Uskymenko, deputy commander of the Russian Navy's Northern Fleet, walked off the helicopter and waved to the Russian officers and soldiers who were left on the warship: "Start the boiler. Get ready to return!"

In order to divide the property of the Soviet era, Damao and Ermao also tore their faces. When this USS Kuznetsov was built, it planned to serve in the Northern Fleet. Therefore, Damao believed that this should be the warship of the Northern Fleet. However, Ukraine, which had just disintegrated and independent, believed that this warship is now in the Black Sea Shipyard in Ukraine, and it should be a warship of Ukraine!

With Ukraine's national strength, of course, it cannot afford to support this aircraft carrier, but it can sell it to Russia, so that its own side can earn a revenue. This is the plan of the Ukrainian government.

Faced with the Ukrainian government's "rogue" behavior, the Russian Navy certainly did not agree. Now, as the main person in charge of handling this matter, Lieutenant General Uskymenko, the deputy commander of the Northern Fleet, simply flew directly to the Kuznetsov!

On the helicopters behind him were all soldiers from the Navy's special forces.

This warship is equipped with crew members during the sea trial. This way, the personnel and equipment can be used during the sea trial, and when it is put into service, it can directly form combat effectiveness.

Seeing the lieutenant general of the Northern Fleet coming to the warship in person, the Russian officers and soldiers on the ship immediately cheered.

"The Soviet Navy has already decided that from the beginning of this warship, we will serve in the Northern Fleet. Most of the officers here also come from the Northern Fleet. According to the ship's regulations, each of us has only 5 minutes to talk to our family on the phone every day, and we all look forward to home as soon as possible. It is simply a delusion to Clavchuk to take away the aircraft carrier!" Major Stolchak couldn't help but say, he had long been looking forward to the arrival of this day.

"No! This warship has not completed the sea test yet! Only here is it at the Gugulaev shipyard! Otherwise, if something goes wrong, how can we repair it at sea?" said another lieutenant colonel.

The lieutenant colonel is from the Ukrainian tribe. He does not want to serve in the Northern Fleet. Ukraine has become independent and he hopes to stay in Ukraine.

Captain Yarekin, the captain of the "Kuznetsov", stood on the bridge, looking at all this, and he felt a sense of sorrow in his heart that he had been loyal to the Soviets. Now, the Soviets are gone, and the brothers at that time have now had differences, and this difference must be resolved by violent means!

"This warship is originally from the Northern Fleet. Those who do not want to stay on this warship can leave voluntarily!" Lieutenant General Uskimenko shouted loudly. Behind him, the special forces stood in two rows with guns, ready to suppress those disobedient Ukrainian guys at any time.

Without manpower, navigation will be more difficult, but if these Ukrainian guys on the warship make trouble during the voyage, such as destroying a boiler's pressure relief valve, it may cause the boiler to explode and lose its power system, and the warship can only be modified by the Black Sea Shipyard.

Therefore, at this time, these unstable factors must be eliminated! Without any necessity, Lieutenant General Uschimenko did not want to cause a bloodshed, but he was mentally prepared enough.

This warship must be taken to the Northern Fleet!

Fortunately, the confrontation was not born. On the warship that was being tested in the sea, no personal weapons were prepared for the officers and soldiers. The locals of the Ukrainian people packed up their things and walked off the warship. The rest were all the officers and soldiers who were eager to reach Russia.

The chimney of the warships was filled with thick smoke, and the heavy oil boiler was ignited, preparing to return to the northern fleet.

"Manager, factory director, those Russians are going to drive away from the Kuznetsov!" A worker in the factory hurried over and said to Makarov.

Looking at this worker, Makarov felt inexplicably sad. At this time, other leaders in the factory were thinking about finding a way out for themselves, and they didn't care about the life or death of the factory. However, the workers at the bottom still loved the factory as home.

Unfortunately, the reality is cruel. The Soviet Union disappeared, and the orders for the construction of warships mainly engaged in the Black Sea Shipyard will shrink significantly. Perhaps there will be no new orders within a few years. What is being built now is probably not possible, and many workers in the factory will be unemployed and make a living.

"Let them fight for it, it has nothing to do with us." Makarov was discouraged: "None of these has anything to do with us."

After saying that, he turned his head and walked towards his residence.

The Kuznetsov was driven away, where is the Varyag? Is it possible to complete the construction of 20%? Where is the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier on the ship? Makarov walked towards him, but he was still thinking about the fate of these warships in his mind.

"Hello, Mr. Makarov." Just as he arrived at the Villa Wolose Sandbank next to the Black Sea Shipyard, a middle-aged man appeared in front of him and greeted him.

With the disintegration of the Soviet Union, the title of comrade was replaced by the title of Mr. and Ms. Makarov still couldn't accept it and did not have much affection for the person in front of him: "Who are you? What's the matter with me?"

The name is Shostakovic, and I am entrusted to invite you." Shostakovic said to the factory director in front of me.

Shostakovic has been here many times and has formed deep friendships with many middle-level cadres below. Among them, who are truly talented and who is flattering and polite, Shostakovic is also very clear.

The Soviet Union collapsed! This was the best opportunity for Pakistan. Shostakovic also temporarily ended the military advisors around Saddam and came to the vast franchised republics after the collapse of the Soviet Union in order to help Pakistan recruit talents.

In the Soviet era, those engineers who were still passionate about the Soviet Union were not persuaded by Shostakovic. Now, the Soviet Union is gone and the ideals of those people have been shattered. In this case, Shostakovic easily persuaded a large number of technical engineers to go to Pakistan.

Now, this is Shostakovic's first contact with Makarov. He knows that with this one alone, this old factory manager may not be able to be touched, but after coming here a few times, it will be effective.

Makarov can be said to be an elite in the Soviet shipbuilding industry and has rich construction and management experience. If Makarov goes to Pakistan, he can further help Pakistan improve its ship construction level!

Now, hearing Makarov's question, Shostakovic continued: "I was commissioned by Pakistani President Mhamad, and I hope you can visit and guide the Pakistani shipyard at your convenience."

The President of Pakistan, Mhamad Makarov, remembered some past events in his mind. President Mhamad once visited the Black Sea Shipyard, had a cordial conversation with him, and also made many valuable suggestions.

Pakistan's exhibition has attracted everyone's attention. Now, Pakistan is starting construction of their own aircraft carriers and has entered the final stage of outfitting! This is an unbelievable achievement!

At this invitation, I am also looking forward to this trip to Pakistan," said Makarov.

The stormy situation made Makarov very sad. At this time, leaving this sad place, leaving these disputes and going to Pakistan may be a good choice! Makarov agreed to Shostakovic's invitation. But he didn't know that after he went to Pakistan, he encountered so many familiar faces, and in the second half of his life, he would also suck his remaining energy in Pakistan. (To be continued.)
Chapter completed!