Li Zitao was almost drowsy when he heard this, and the other party had not finished talking about his whimsical thoughts.

The 140,000-ton super-wheel, a semi-submersible ship that is 269 meters long and 46.8 meters wide, according to his design, the height exposed to the sea alone is more than 30 meters.

The deck cabin undertakes the leisure and safety of tourists, and also undertakes the mission of "flood discharge and share the impact" at critical moments.

So what materials should it be made of, pure steel plate?

If the surroundings are surrounded by pure steel plates, how can guests enjoy the sea view outside? What is the difference between being in jail?

How to ensure its stability and reliability, and how to attract passengers, the most important question is what to use to drive such a behemoth.

"We can improve the engine during the construction of the hull and will definitely succeed." Delanifer said with a keen eye.

"So how much does it cost?" Li Zitao asked casually.

"The initial budget is 65 million pounds." When Delanif said this number, he was as calm as if he had said two more zeros.

Hearing such an answer, to be honest, Li Zitao was a little disappointed. Is the other party going to pay for his ideals with his money?

With more than 80 million US dollars, just to build such a flashy thing, he might as well build two 40,000-ton battleships to play with them. He can still fight cannons if he has nothing to do.

France started construction in 1931 and 1934, with a displacement of 35,000 tons, the cost of the Dunkirk-class battleship was 7426,000 francs and 8153,000 francs, respectively.

The two Nelson-class battleships delivered by the UK in 1927, with a displacement of 35,000 tons, cost 7113,000 pounds and 7014,000 pounds respectively.

Based on the current price, more than 80 million US dollars is enough to build a super battleship of more than 40,000 tons.

For example, Dunkirk and Nelson, it is more than enough to build two ships.

"Let's talk about something practical." Without further ado, Li Zitao directly changed the topic.

He had a new order to be handed over to CGT to complete. The chief engineer wanted to say something else, but was pushed out by Ar de Augustan.

"Dranifort, no one will pay for your plan. I admit it looks beautiful, but it has no value." After saying that, Al closed the door to the conference room.

"Boss, although Dranif is somewhat ideal, he is still very capable of working. The design of the Princess is completed by him."

Al was very worried that what happened just now would leave a bad impression on Li Zitao, which would affect Dranif's future position.

"It is good to have an ideal, but if you want capital to pay for it, first of all, it must show sufficient value, and his ideal has no value."

Li Zitao does not object to those with ideals, but is a little envious, especially those with great ideals who can devote their lives to pure dreams.

But he is more vulgar and just wants to make money. Every time he thinks of this, he feels ashamed. People with dreams are so happy.

If you want him, a shameful person, to pay for your dream, just as he said just now, first of all, your dream wants to show enough value to arouse his interest.

"By the way, let's talk about new orders." Li Zitao was always interrupted, and almost forgot his other purpose.

"I want to build a new private yacht with a displacement of about 10,000, and have all facilities on the boat, with no less than 30 rooms, and are built on two aprons..."

Seeing Al's confused look, Li Zitao took the paper and pen helplessly and said, "Forget it, I'll draw it for you directly and let the engineer do it."

The cabin is divided into five layers, the top floor is the control room, the hull is narrow in front and wide in the back, and the standard fly-scissor bow. Li Zitao also specifically marked the uses of each position on it.

For example, the triangular area of ​​the bow deck is used to enjoy sunbathing, the middle part is the apron, and the second floor deck is also a tarmac.

The decks on the three to five floors are viewing platforms. One side of the control room is equipped with a translatable telescopic jumping platform. When not in use, it is put away and hung on the side of the boat.

The boat will be equipped with a small music stage, bar, leisure room, indoor swimming pool and reading room, as well as several small squares with no markings.

"Empty these places." Li Zitao pointed to the small square and said.

"Boss, the cost of such a yacht is at least 10 million." Al took the drawing and looked at it, and thought about the price.

"Can the speed reach 30 knots?" Li Zitao frowned. The price was half less than he expected.

"Our technology is not enough, unless we can obtain the engine used by the battleship." Al said with a wry smile. This is a yacht, not a large cruise ship.

The engine used is two concepts. Now the most advanced battleships in various countries have a maximum driving power of only 32 knots, and they do not have such technology.

"Maybe nothing?" 30 kilograms are safe enough. If he encounters danger at sea, he can still run if he can't beat him!

You have a cannon machine gun, but my boat runs faster than you, and you can't even catch up. Are you very desperate?

"Uh...it's not impossible, it just takes time..." Al didn't say death after thinking about it.

The boss must build it, and he can't force it against it. Besides, the boss will definitely invest money if the technology does not meet the standards. Can this be used to develop new engines?

Li Zitao said directly: "That's fine, ensure that the speed can reach 30 knots... It's better to have 32 knots, and give me the plan and cost as soon as possible."

The "King" previously made by Lic Astor Shipyard is still too small in overall size, and it's okay for two people to go out to play, so it's just a matter of making up for the job if there are more people.

When I went to sea for the first two times, women just found a place to sleep, and the more I thought about it, the more pitiful they felt.

Besides, he still has children now, and he goes out to sea with his family in the future. Mary and two children, and if you want to make an appointment with a friend, there is no place to sleep, so you can't let them sleep on the deck!

I made a special trip to CGT to hand over the order to them, not because CGT's technology is better, but because Li C Astor's shipyard is too busy.

The Navy has two Colorado-class battleships to be modernized, with 8 406mm main guns, strengthening air firepower and 5-inch anti-aircraft guns, removing the rear mainmast, and enhancing the thickness of the hull to improve defense capabilities.

Lic Astor Industry has obtained the qualification for modification with a price of US$3.86 million, and is busy now!

In addition, there are two new tankers that Li Zitao ordered in the name of CGT, which are the same as the 80,000-ton standard as the previous four cargo ships.

Lee C Astor is building a new dock on New Orleans Highway 23, facing the Mississippi River Port in the southeast.

Although Congress cuts the Army again and again, as the situation changes, the Navy may have new actions in the future, and they need to prepare for this.
Chapter completed!