Chapter 105 Are you really not going to pay back the price? Stop talking and swipe your card!
"Mr. Bird Edin, welcome to China!"
Zhang Zhaoxin reached out his hand and shook hands tightly with the person in charge of purchasing from Tesha tribe.
As a member of the Naval Equipment Demonstration and Research Center, he is quite familiar with the 051C. In addition, he was temporarily relieved of his duties to take on the navy's new mission of facing the public, so there is still plenty of time.
He has performed well in crisis control on several TV shows, so Xu Dongguo appointed him as the main receptionist this time.
"Hello, Colonel Zhang."
On the way here, specialized personnel have already introduced the identity of the greeter to Bird Edin and others.
For the navy to send a colonel to receive him, Bird Edding immediately felt that he was taken seriously, and his eyes looked much kinder to Zhang Zhaoxin.
"Mr. Bird Aiding, please come this way."
With that said, Zhang Zhaoxin and others walked towards the special car with Bird Aiding and others.
While walking, Zhang Zhaoxin said.
"Mr. Bird Edin, I will take you to see our independently produced modern guided drive - 051C in a moment! As the first modern guided drive of our navy, its combat level is quite good. ”
The Army and the Tesha Tribe had in-depth cooperation in the past. With this foundation in mind, the Navy was the first to find the Tesha Tribe.
"I am still very relieved about your armaments!"
Bird Edin said with a smile.
As soon as the batch of ballistic missiles purchased with the army arrived, the area around the Tesha tribe suddenly became quiet.
They still know the price of the opponent's armaments. Not only is the price low, but it is also extremely cost-effective.
Although they are not short of money, they are quite happy to be able to do more with less money.
Getting in the car, Zhang Zhaoxin took them straight to the military dock.
There, Song Haidong and other naval officers and soldiers on the original 051C were commanding the 051C to wait there.
An hour later, everyone arrived at the military port.
After getting off the car and walking for a while, everyone saw the brand new 051C parked at the port.
This 051C is not the '052B modified', but a brand new 051C that has just been tested after being launched from the production line.
"Mr. Bird Edin, this 051C ship is 165 meters long, 17.1 meters wide, and has a full load displacement of 7,100 tons. The power system uses 2 steam turbine main engines and 4 steam boilers, with a total power of 94,000 horsepower. The maximum speed is 30 knots and the maximum endurance is 15,000 nautical miles..."
Zhang Zhaoxin introduced while leading Bird Edin and others to board the warship.
"It is equipped with a double-barreled 100mm fully automatic naval gun, two 730-type 7-tube 30mm close-in defense weapon systems, two triple-mounted 7427 324mm torpedo launchers... and an advanced YJ-801 anti-ship missile system , and the Haihongqi-801 air defense missile system."
"The combat distance to the sea can reach 55 kilometers, and the radar active detection range..."
Listening to Zhang Zhaoxin's words, Bird Edin said repeatedly. nod.
Modern warships are also needed by Tesha tribe.
But it’s the same as the original ballistic missiles. Although they have money, they just can’t buy them and the West won’t sell them!
Once the Tesha tribe's military strength increases dramatically, it will be very detrimental to Western operations in the central region.
You can have money, but your military strength must be limited!
You have money and a strong military, so how can I engage in oil?
It is against this background that the Tesha tribe also attaches great importance to the invitation from the navy.
Just listening to what Zhang Zhaoxin said, Bod Edin didn’t have an intuitive feeling.
"Colonel Zhang, can you test it?"
"Mr. Bird Edin, that's what we mean!"
Zhang Zhaoxin smiled and said to Song Haidong.
“Captain Song, please excuse me!”
“No problem.”
Soon, with a roar, 051C sailed out of the port and headed towards the deep sea.
Three hours later, everyone returned here again.
At this moment, the moon was already high in the sky, but no one felt sleepy at all.
Bird Edin is very satisfied with the actual measured level of 051C.
Zhang Zhaoxin also saw this from the other party's expression, and he still has great expectations for this cooperation.
Arriving at the conference room, Zhang Zhaoxin said.
"Mr. Bird Aydin, how about 051C?"
"Quite good!" Bird Aydin did not show off and said directly: "Colonel Zhang, please make an offer. Make your decision early. Come down, I can go back and report to the Crown Prince early.”
The introduction session has passed, and now it’s time to talk about money.
The price Zhang Zhaoxin brought this time was not high. After all, there is a saying in the military industry: Don’t let us succeed in our research. Once we succeed, our cost will be shockingly low!
As long as the forging process is mature, the cost of a combat warship of the same level can be controlled at a quarter of that in the West!
Such a warship would be sold in the West for 350 million U.S. dollars, but the price Zhang Zhaoxin received was far lower than it, only 200 million U.S. dollars, equivalent to 1.68 billion Chinese coins!
At the end of the day, we can still make a net profit of 300 to 400 million Chinese coins.
Make less money in the early stage to stabilize your customers. Once the warship is sold, you can make money in subsequent maintenance, maintenance, repairs, ammunition, etc.!
After all, this is the first sale, and building a reputation is the right way to go. In the future, with the Tesha Tribe buyer show, more buyers will come to our door.
A steady flow of water, small profits but quick turnover.
Of course, Zhang Zhaoxin understands the reason why the seller does not bid first.
He said casually: "Mr. Bird Edin, the price of a modern frigate in the West starts at 230 million U.S. dollars! You know, modern guided missile destroyers are better than frigates in combat levels. Western modernization The starting price of the guided drive is US$350 million.”< br>
“Speaking of which, you are also our old customers, so you can make an offer in terms of price.”
Bird Edin asked: “Colonel Zhang, a modern guide driver of the same level. , how does your combat level compare with that of the West? ”
"No difference!" Zhang Zhaoxin said seriously.
Bird Edin nodded, and then discussed with a few people behind him.
Zhang Zhaoxin was waiting patiently.
If the other party makes a counteroffer, he already has a plan in mind.
After a while, Bird Edin turned his head and looked at Zhang Zhaoxin and said: "Let's do this, we bid 370 million US dollars! Order 4 ships! How about it?" How much?
$370 million?
Four ships at once?
Are you sure you don’t want to pay back the price?
Zhang Zhaoxin’s expression did not change, but he felt confused inside.
He had been brewing up a lot of rhetoric, but suddenly he ran out of ideas.
"Mr. Bird Edin, this price..."
"What's wrong, Colonel Zhang? Is it too low?" Bird Edin continued: "At the same price, your armaments are, The cost-effectiveness is higher than that of the West, I know this!”
“370 million US dollars is my authority. If it is not enough, I need to discuss it with the crown prince. If you are not in a hurry...”
While speaking, Bird Edin looked like he wanted to contact the crown prince.
Zhang Zhaoxin looked calm and composed on the outside, but felt bitter inside.
Damn it, is this the happiness of rich people!
I would like to give you a cheaper price, just as a friend, why do you still raise the price?
I am the seller!
Zhang Zhaoxin said with a solemn expression: "Mr. Bird Edin, as the beginning of our friendly cooperation, the one-time price is US$370 million!"
Seeing that Zhang Zhaoxin agreed, Bird Aidin also breathed a sigh of relief.
Having a basis for cooperation with the army, they still have great trust in the navy's armament level.
At present, several naval powers do not sell warships to them. It is not easy for someone to deliver it to their doorstep. It is too late for them to be happy.
It’s nothing more than producing more oil!
Compared with increasing military strength, those are nothing worth mentioning.
One was short of money, and the other was short of military power to protect his tribe, and the two sides hit it off.
Zhang Zhaoxin continued: "Mr. Bird Edin, considering that you are the first batch of customers, we will definitely give you enough sincerity!"
"The ammunition on the warship, we We will provide two batches for free! In addition, we will also provide free technical questions for five years! If there are any technical problems on the warship, we will send military experts to solve them within five years without any charge!”
"In addition, there is one year of free maintenance! And in-person guidance from technicians!"
All of these added up, are worth tens of millions of dollars!
Some of the conditions were agreed upon by Xu Dongguo before, and some were added temporarily by Zhang Zhaoxin.
Before coming, Xu Dongguo gave him some authority to make his own decisions when necessary. He felt that compared with the high price of $370 million, it was very necessary to throw away tens of millions of dollars.
Seeing Zhang Zhaoxin giving so many benefits at once, Bird Aidin felt more and more satisfied and felt that he had made a profit!
“By the way, Colonel Zhang, I know that foreign arms trade and personal use are two different products, this 051C?”
“Mr. Bird Edin, please rest assured, what is the test data you just recorded? , that’s what the actual measured data of the 051C will be when it arrives! At this point, we can guarantee you with the reputation of the Navy.”
Zhang Zhaoxin explained solemnly.
If you are selling 052B, personal use and foreign trade must be two products!
But 051C, the Navy does not need to do this yet.
After getting the answer he thought of, Bird Edin was also unambiguous and said directly.
“Deal!”
Immediately, both parties talked about the delivery situation.
The production time of a 051C is one and a half months. As the subsequent processes gradually mature, the time will gradually be shortened.
The delivery time given by Zhang Zhaoxin is five months later, when the Navy will be responsible for transporting it.
As for the payment, Bird Edin gave half of the deposit first and the remaining half after delivery.
Obviously, both parties are anxious to settle this matter and have no objections.
It didn't take long for everything to be settled and the agreement between the two parties was signed.
"Mr. Bird Edin, happy cooperation!"
"Colonel Zhang, happy cooperation!"
Both parties clasped hands and were very satisfied with the result.
Zhang Zhaoxin felt that the navy had met a noble man.
Bird Edin felt that the other party was so sincere and offered so many free services, which would be absolutely impossible in the West! Not only that, warships are not easy to equip. Where can such good people be found?
Originally, Colonel Zhang wanted to keep them here for one night, but Bird Edin refused because he needed to report to the crown prince.
After seeing Bird Edin off, Colonel Zhang immediately reported the good news.
In the Northern Fleet Command, Xu Dongguo was stunned for a while after receiving the news.
“What? 370 million US dollars for one ship? Four ships ordered at once?”
This price is a full $170 million higher than the original base price! Even if you deduct the follow-up services, you can still earn an extra 1.1 billion Huaxia coins!
Originally I just wanted to make 300 to 400 million yuan to become famous, but I made nearly 1.5 billion yuan in one fell swoop! This is just one ship!
Four boats rowed down, earning nearly 6 billion!
"It's good now. Our navy's military expenditures can finally be relaxed, and Dingping's scientific research funding can also be increased a lot."
Xu Dongguo felt a lot in his heart.
If it weren't for Su Dingping's appearance, the Navy would still be having a headache with the 956E technical research problem.
Even if the 052B is successfully improved for the second time in the future under the leadership of Lu Guangjun and others, it will not be possible to sell it without more advanced warships.
The emergence of Su Dingping gave the Navy a quick new lease of life.
"It will be delivered in 5 months, which is a bit long. How about setting up another production line?"
After thinking about it, Xu Dongguo shook his head and gave up the idea.
When the number of subsequent customers increases, it will not be too late to consider it again.
The sale of 051C was settled, and a major issue on his mind was settled.
Next, there will be news about the shipment of the Varyag aircraft carrier tomorrow morning, and the construction of the integrated military factory tomorrow evening.
"I hope everything goes well for the Varyag aircraft carrier!"
(End of this chapter)