Chapter 3693
As long as the other party is willing to ask for benefits, Qian Tiandun basically doesn't have to worry about his offer being rejected. Because both parties know very well that the purchase rebates given from Haihan come from the order itself. The greater the value of the order, the greater the rebates will be given in proportion.
Qian Tiandun was concerned about another thing, and that was how much influence Galar, as the consul of Basra, could have on the Ottoman country's arms procurement arrangements.
Galar did not take the initiative to explain this, and Qian Tiandun was not in a position to ask about such a sensitive topic. He could only introduce to him the many equipments he had brought.
Haihan now has a wide range of weapons and equipment for export, with models covering high to low price points, which can meet the budget needs of different customers. Customers with sufficient budget can even customize it according to their needs.
Of course, the price is directly linked to the performance. Good products are not cheap, and good products are not cheap. If the Ottomans want to purchase weapons and equipment with higher performance, they will eventually have to spend real money.
Galar was really dazzled by the many weapons and equipment displayed by Qian Tiandun. For example, in terms of rifles alone, there are more than ten models to choose from.
In terms of performance alone, many of the models are above the current equipment of the Ottoman Army. The richness of Haihan's supply is indeed much better than that of the Portuguese middleman.
But which level to choose, Galar had a hard time deciding. After all, he was a consul rather than a military expert, and he had to consider Constantinople's acceptance of such expenditures.
Qian Tiandun did not press, but reminded the other party intentionally or unintentionally that many countries were currently ordering weapons and equipment from Haihan, but the production capacity was limited and they could only be delivered in accordance with the order of the orders. If the Ottoman Empire cannot place the order as soon as possible, the delivery date may be delayed, possibly even to one or two years later.
This made Galar think of another possibility, and he immediately asked: "Are there any other buyers in the Persian Gulf region purchasing arms from your country?"
Qian Tiandun nodded and said: "Of course there are, some are in negotiation, and some have already placed orders. But due to the buyer's request, I cannot disclose the specific situation to you. The only thing that can be confirmed is that the order has been placed Buyers will get delivery first in your country ”
Qian Tiandun knew what Galar wanted to ask, but he also deliberately did not mention the name of Persia. As for whether Persia bought it or not, and how much it bought, you can just guess.
The conflict between the Ottomans and Persia has been around for a long time, and due to conflicts in geography, religion, culture and other fields, the relationship between the two parties has become irreconcilable. Military confrontations and arms races are the norm between the two countries. If one party learns that the other party is secretly purchasing arms from other countries, it will undoubtedly arouse high vigilance.
In the past, the Portuguese provided military assistance to the Ottomans, while the Persians received help from the British. But the emergence of Haihan, a large supplier in the Persian Gulf, may break this delicate balance.
Sure enough, Galar's face changed slightly when he heard this. If Haihan provided these powerful weapons to the Persians, the Persians would probably use them against the Ottomans.
Of course, Qian Tiandun might also be playing tricks to create tension, but Galar didn't dare to bet on this probability. The Haihans are international arms suppliers that are not under the control of the Ottoman State. Now there seems to be no reason why they should not sell weapons to the Persian State. More importantly, the weapons and equipment sold by the Portuguese also seem to come from Haihan. Once Haihan cooperates with Ottoman opponents, even the Portuguese's supply channels may be affected, which will really shake the army. of combat effectiveness.
After the equipment display, Galar took the initiative to ask Qian Tiandun for a detailed quotation catalog and related information, claiming that he would report to Constantinople as soon as possible the cooperation opportunities Haihan brought to the Ottoman Empire.
This basically achieved the purpose of Qian Tiandun's visit to Basra. However, Constantinople is far away from Basra Mountain. It will be two or three months before the top officials of the Ottoman Empire give a reply. Qian Tiandun is not like that. Have plenty of time to wait slowly in Basra.
After confirming the intention to cooperate, Qian Tiandun was ready to lead his troops to leave Basra and continue the next trip.
However, there was a small episode before leaving. A batch of Haihan goods he entrusted to Khalid Merchant Store for sale had been sold out in just two days, and there were also local buyers who wanted to place additional orders. After verifying the sales prospects of Haihan products in the Ottoman Empire, corresponding arrangements can be made in the future.
Qian Tiandun and his party left Basra by boat, met up with the large forces arriving from Kuwait Port at the estuary, and then continued sailing eastward along the northern shore of the Persian Gulf.
From the east of the mouth of the two rivers to the Strait of Hormuz, the area on the northern shore of the Persian Gulf belongs to the Persian state. However, there seem to be far fewer ports on the Persian coast than in the southern part of the Gulf.
The explanation given by the accompanying Portuguese guide was that the long-term war between Persia and the Ottomans destroyed many seaports in the area, causing the Persian state to concentrate its resources on the Strait of Hormuz, far away from the battlefield, leaving the Afghans The Port of Bath serves as a center for maritime trade.
However, Qian Tiandun believes that even if the war is not affected, the operating conditions of the seaports in this area will not change much. After all, there are no natural harbors with superior conditions along the way, and there are almost no natural conditions for building large ports.
It lacks a large port, and the level of shipbuilding and other related industries will naturally not be that high. The Persian merchants were able to fly across the sea and engage in trading activities in East Asia, which was considered an extraordinary achievement.
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Gao Qiaonan also expressed doubts about this: "Sir, the maritime trade in the Persian Gulf is actually not prosperous. If we want to operate the port here for a long time, will it be unsustainable?"
Qian Tiandun said: "My opinion is exactly the opposite. The lack of large ports in the Persian Gulf means that we will face less competitive pressure in the future, and it will be easier to concentrate the commercial resources in this region into our hands."
"The only problem is that this place is too far away from our site. I'm afraid it will take a long time to complete the preliminary construction. Immigration and infrastructure are the problems we have to deal with next!"
After walking along the coast of the Persian Gulf, Qian Tiandun became more and more certain that Khasab, the destination he had chosen at the beginning, was the optimal solution. However, it is not yet known whether Li Yuande and Dong Shangyi, who were sent to contact the Xihu tribe, have secured the development rights of Khasab.