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asked the boss, who had somewhat hardened his heart.
What we need to check now is one of the most important parts.
“How long do you think the drying period is?”
“One year until launch. I’ll give you one year.”
The president’s eyes widened slightly at Yu Ja-geon’s assertive tone.
As it is a top secret project, the schedule is long, so there will be nothing good about it.
But even so, isn’t that too harsh?
Just like that thought, a voice immediately exploded from the side.
“A year? That’s absolutely impossible!”
The vice president’s slow but violent reaction.
It was as if he had heard a nonsensical condition that he could not have imagined.
But Yuja Gun shakes his head.
“You can do it. The design is already complete.”
“What about materials? No matter how fast you go, it will take a year just to procure the materials. Even that is a figure taking into account the localization rate that has risen significantly over the past decade.”
But what comes back is a confident voice.
“No, it is possible.”
“How…”
“Proceed with the order urgently. Do you have that much purchasing power? And at the same time, six submarines are currently under construction. Please pull the project materials that you have already procured and use them here first.”
At Yu Ja-geon’s words, the three look at each other.
They didn’t open their mouths, but it was clear what their eyes were saying.
If you do what this agent said, you will definitely be able to meet the schedule.
“I believe you will do well with the drying method as well. If you proceed with the modular method, it will be possible to shorten it by several months compared to the general drying method.”
This is also correct.
However… .
‘It’s a top secret project… If this negatively impacts other submarine construction schedules… ?’
As if imagining the question, a continuous voice was heard.
“Of course, you will have to minimize the impact on other projects. As I said, no one knows about this ghost project after this time. Neither the government nor the President will make it all relevant.”
“……”
Words are easy.
But how could that be so easy?
If all the materials are taken right away, no matter how urgent procurement and process optimization are, the schedules of other submarines under construction will be delayed.
And that impact means that you have to absorb it yourself.
No matter how generous the schedule was, it was difficult to accept.
Moreover, any adverse impact on other projects is directly linked to the company’s performance.
If there is a case where you will be required to pay compensation for delay, it is difficult to avoid a plunge in the company’s stock price as well as performance.
“……”
“I know it’s never going to be easy. And that’s why we chose this project as Daehan Heavy Industries.”
A matter that cannot be easily decided.
The voices were heard again from those who remained silent.
“Instead, we will make the contract conditions faster and easier to operate.”
“…how?”
Even so, due to fierce competition for orders, they are holding a lot of Heavy Tail (a contract that receives more than half of the price when delivering a ship).
Because the construction cost has to be financed on its own, there is a risk of not receiving money in the future as well as adversely affecting liquidity.
Yu Ja-geon’s answer was delivered to the temperamental boss.
“We will pay 100% of the construction cost before delivery.”
Truly far beyond expectations.
The three of them looked at each other without realizing it.
How many contracts are there on this planet that are so good?
Isn’t that the point of paying all the money in advance before even checking the goods for defects?
You can be confident that such a contract will never happen again in the future.
Then they suddenly realized.
the meaning of that condition.
I will create an environment where I can work fully.
Instead, make sure it produces results.
and
‘… .’
Unwillingness to receive a defective submarine.
‘Success unconditionally… ?’
The boss quietly opened his mouth.
“Then how much does drying cost…?”
Despite being a state-of-the-art submarine, it does not have to pay huge design costs to overseas advanced companies.
That’s an astronomical amount of money.
“It is the top priority to meet the production period. We pay the estimated cost, and even if there is an additional cost, if it is reasonable, it will be paid as is. Of course, we guarantee an appropriate profit.”
The boss nodded.
The idea is to do it in a cost plus fee (a contract that determines the price by adding profit to the cost).
The risk is much lower than the usual lump sum turn-key (a contract in which the total cost is set in advance and the contractor is responsible for design, procurement, and construction within the cost).
Profits are guaranteed.
If it’s a project like this, there’s no reason not to do it.
The problem is that the schedule is too tight.
‘How much do you want to pay for late compensation? ?’
The words of Yu Ja-geon added at that time.
“If the project is successfully completed, there will be separate incentives for the three of us here.”
Three people paying close attention to that comment.
I wonder how much the government will take care of, but the serious atmosphere in which he dares to speak out secretly raises expectations.
“Uh, how much?”
Instead of the president and the vice president, who are guarding the body, managing director Park quietly opened his mouth.
This is because subordinates have to sell noodles on their own.
“If it is successfully completed, we will give you 1% of the total contract amount as a success fee.”
Three people looking at each other.
The exact amount of the contract has to be calculated, but even if it is small, it is hundreds of billions of won.
1% is billions.
The last words of Yu Ja-geon made their enthusiasm burn.
“And for every month I pull the schedule, I’ll give you an extra 1%.”
* * *
The three of them greeted Yu Ja-geon and Yang Yang-gwang as they left.
“Take good care of me.”
Yu Ja-geon replied to their greetings.
“We ask for your favor. Now all the balls have gone to Daehan Heavy Industries. We won’t come back until the submarine is delivered. We’ll just monitor the process remotely.”
The three nodded their heads.
At that moment, the president’s voice suddenly reached Yu Ja-geon.
“Agent Jinha Lee. I had no idea that such a great person would be so devoted to the country in the shadows. You are wonderful.”
His words sound like a blessing to end the mood in a good way.
“Thank you, but there have been many such people besides me. The seniors… and the current NIS agents are all the same.”
The president nodded to express his agreement.
“I… then, are you a member of the National Intelligence Service?”
A question that follows naturally.
Yu Ja-gun said calmly.
“Not necessarily. I can’t tell you exactly because it shouldn’t be revealed to the outside, but to make it easier for you to understand…”
The boss waits for his words.
“…I report it directly to the president and receive orders directly.”
‘… !’
The boss’s eyes widened in surprise.
I assumed it wasn’t a normal person, but that’s it, right?
Then, shouldn’t it be considered that at least the level of influence is higher than that of the vice-ministerial level?
Then the voice of Yu Ja-geon was heard.
“president.”
“Yes?”
“As I have said repeatedly, this project depends on the fate of the country. If successful, our country will be able to escape the threat of war and be reborn as a world military power. As you would…”
‘… I guess?’
The boss’s ears are very tempting.
“The government will never forget it. There will be a treat that will not disappoint at an appropriate time later.”
The boss fully understood his vague words.
Does that mean that it will provide a good place for the government?
Be it the minister or the president of any public company.
A story that touches the heart of the president who has always thought about his retirement.
These words of Yu Ja-geon focused on the president’s decision.
“Okay! I will use all the capabilities of the company to make this project a success!”
Yujagun nodded his head.
“The future generations will remember this moment, as a great step that paved the way for independent national defense.”
* * *
Colonel Im.
He is the commander of the acquisition and evaluation team under the direct control of the Naval Headquarters.
A person who has been given responsibility and authority to evaluate and acquire submarines under construction by Daehan Heavy Industries.
so he thought
‘What the hell is in there… ?’
The place where Colonel Lim’s eyes touched was an area that even the head of the acquisition evaluation team was not allowed to access.
At first glance, I wondered if it was just a new order for submarines from other countries from Daehan Heavy Industries.
But looking back, that’s not the case.
‘Have you been like that for a while?’
Looking back, it seems like a few months have passed.
‘what… ?’
Colonel Lim struggled to calm the rising curiosity.
No matter how important I am, I can’t be bothered by someone else’s business.
Moreover, this is a company that I never know when I will be joining.
As soon as a thought hits him, his curiosity subsides.
‘I’ll have to take care of my cover… Let’s go see it.’
Colonel Lim moved towards his original destination.
* * *
“No! Chief! How the hell did this happen?”
At the loud voice of Colonel Lim, the face of the head of the defense business team changed with embarrassment.
“That… there were some adjustments to the procurement plan to optimize the construction schedule.”
At those words, Colonel Lim’s face showed an expression that seemed to have lost its absurdity.
“What nonsense is that? Why aren’t the materials that were in stock here… If we adjust the procurement schedule, the progress of the process will drop immediately, so what optimization is that? What the hell is it for?”
The head of the defense business team who only sheds an awkward smile as if there was nothing to say despite the continuous shooting.
Looking at his face like that, Colonel Lim thought.
This unusual behavior captured has absolutely nothing to do with our project.
‘… .’
Why did this happen?
Then, an idea came to mind.
‘… Did you divert our materials to other submarine projects?’
As the thought reached him, Colonel Lim’s voice burst out loud again.
“Team leader! Are you putting more effort into other countries’ submarines than your own?”
An answer that comes out of nowhere.
“Absolutely not! What a word….”
However, Colonel Lim’s heart was already hardening.
no what is it
So where else is there to get those materials?
Now that I look at it, the reason seems to be that they are trying to increase the completion rate of other countries’ submarine projects that are under-progress.
The eyes of Colonel Lim looking like a mae-guk-no.
Then, the head of the defense business team, who was sweating as if the gaze was burdensome, opened his mouth in a low voice.
“Colonel Lim, in fact… there was an instruction from above. So I don’t know anything.”
Lim’s eyes widened.
Does the team leader in charge of the defense business know anything?
A very obvious question naturally flowed out of his mouth.
“Who is the upper level?”