Chapter 340 Tax Withholding
Destroyers are the most important warships in the navies of various countries, and are regarded by Chinese military experts as a very important symbol of the ocean-going combat fleet.
Although the Chinese Navy had planned to build the first destroyer unit as early as March 1954, there were no destroyers available at that time.
It was not until October 1954 and June 1955 that two Type 07 destroyers were purchased from the Soviet Union, and then China actually had destroyers. At this time, it was already 5 years since the establishment of the Chinese Navy.
However, China called it the Type 07 destroyer, but overseas people did not think it was a destroyer at all, but a frigate.
Because the tonnage of the Type 07 destroyer is too small, not even 3,000 tons.
Internationally, normal tonnages below 3,000 tons are called frigates, 3,000 tons to 7,000 tons are called destroyers, and those above 7,000 tons are called cruisers.
Type 051 destroyer, this is a destroyer built by China itself, with a standard displacement of 3,250 tons and a full load displacement of 3,670 tons.
In 1967, the Type 051 destroyer was included in the "Three-Five Development Plan". The construction cost was 60 million yuan, and the maintenance was more complicated. The cost of using various types of fuel and ammunition was comparable to the maintenance and use costs of 3 to 4 Type 053 frigates, which put great pressure on China at that time.
So much so that the old people from the army questioned that the existing naval aviation, torpedo boats, and missile boats were fully capable of coastal defense operations, and conventional submarines and naval aviation could cooperate in the mid-shore area. What was the purpose of investing so much money to build a 3,000-ton destroyer?
The previous Type 054 frigate cost 90 million yuan, which made the old people from the army explode. This was a part of the Panshan Group, and the Navy had to invest 90 million yuan. This was unacceptable.
Some old people even complained that the Navy was really a prodigal son. 90 million yuan could purchase 60 Type 80 main battle tanks!
The army is stingy and reluctant to purchase Type 80 main battle tanks, and only purchases a few at a time.
The navy, on the other hand, has to pay 90 million RMB for a frigate.
Now the Type 052 destroyer costs 2 billion RMB, and everyone looks at the navy with murderous eyes.
The annual military expenditure of the navy may not be 2 billion RMB!
With 2 billion RMB, the army can purchase 1,334 Type 80 main battle tanks, and it is enough to purchase 6,667 Type 81 light tanks, or 2,857 Type 81 medium tanks.
That is enough to greatly enhance the strength of the army's armored forces.
And 2 billion RMB is only enough for the navy to build a Type 052 destroyer.
After several days of quarrels, the leaders held three meetings.
But the leaders also know that the navy really needs advanced destroyers!
You have to know that the Soviet Pacific Fleet and the US Pacific Fleet are both extremely powerful. Although China and the United States are in a honeymoon period, this aspect is not so urgent, but as the saying goes, if you don't think about the future, you will have immediate worries, so you have to consider more.
At this time, the Soviet Navy Pacific Fleet had a total of 2 aircraft carriers, 9 cruisers, 13 destroyers, and 27 frigates, and its military appearance was quite strong.
Like the Minsk, which is also called an aircraft carrier, its full load displacement is 41,400 tons, equipped with 2 double-barreled 76mm main guns, which can launch 120 missiles at a time, and has 7 take-off and landing points on the angled deck. It can carry about 12 Yak-38s and 16 Ka-series helicopters, with a maximum speed of 32 knots.
Now the Soviet Navy Pacific Fleet has set up a squadron in Cam Ranh Bay, Annan.
Besides, the US Pacific Fleet is even more powerful.
In this situation, the Chinese Navy does need advanced warships to defend the sea borders and protect coastal security.
But the problem is that China has no money, and military expenditures are really limited.
In the past, warships, regardless of whether there was money to buy them, even if they were willing to pay, people were unwilling to sell advanced warships. Even during the honeymoon period between China and the United States, two years ago, China proposed to buy warships, but people refused without hesitation, not even giving the opportunity to negotiate, let alone offer prices.
Now China can develop advanced warships, but the biggest problem is that it has no money!
If the Navy spends 2 billion yuan to build a destroyer, the Navy will have to starve or even starve.
"In this way, your Panshan Group will pay for the construction first, and the Navy will pay for it in 120 months over ten years." The old man suggested.
Two hundred million per year, the Navy can squeeze and save a little, and still barely take it out.
If you want advanced warships, you have to live a hard life.
Liu Tao couldn't help but smile bitterly in his heart. Sure enough, the previous opening should not have been opened.
Once the opening was opened, there was a precedent.
This was the case with the Type 022 missile boat, the torpedo boat, the Type 054 frigate, and now the Type 052 destroyer.
"Since you, the leader, have spoken, we have to do it even if we can't. Just consider it as our support for the navy's construction." Liu Tao said helplessly.
2 billion RMB now and 2 billion RMB 10 years later are two different things.
The purchasing power of the two is very different.
Not to mention, even if the purchasing power is the same, there is no problem of currency depreciation, but only the bank interest, the difference is huge.
The interest rate of this loan is more than 20%!
"You little monkey, you never give up until you see the rabbit. So the funds needed for you to build ten Type 054 frigates, five Type 052 destroyers, and thirty Type 022 missile boats will be deducted from the taxes you pay." The old man smiled.
The other leaders all laughed.
For them, this is just from the left hand to the right hand, and the wealth is still in the country, in their own hands.
But this is different for domestic industry, which can greatly improve the level of domestic shipbuilding industry.
Liu Tao's heart moved, this is possible.
After all, the entire system of Panshan Group has to pay a lot of taxes every year.
It will take about 15 years to build so many warships. Without considering the future currency depreciation and rising labor costs, the total cost is about 7 billion yuan.
If all are taken into account, it will be about 12 billion yuan.
This is much better than the navy really using interest-free installments.
If the navy uses interest-free installments, it will be a real loss.
On the contrary, this tax deduction method is a good choice for Panshan Group.
"Thank you, leaders, thank you for your understanding!" Liu Tao said hurriedly.
This is indeed for Panshan Group.
"The country will not treat any meritorious person unfairly, nor will it treat any enterprise that does practical work and dares to make contributions unfairly." The old man smiled and said.
To be honest, whether it is the 022 missile boat, torpedo boat, 054 frigate, or 052 destroyer, it is a huge surprise for the country.
Because the leaders know very well that some weapons are not willing to sell to you just because you want to be a sucker and let others slaughter them like pigs.
This kind of weapon is the best only if China has it and can develop it by itself.
The leaders are very clear about Liu Tao's contribution.
If it dampens enthusiasm, it will be bad.
As for using taxes to deduct construction costs, this is exactly the method that everyone brainstormed to come up with.
Although Panshan Group was not supposed to pay taxes originally, it is now paying taxes in order to comply with the country's policy of "tax instead of profit".