The rise of great powers: starting from military industry

Five Machinery Department.

Liu Tao came to Wang Baoguo's office.

"All the goods were shipped last night, and the balance was transferred to the account." Wang Baoguo said with joy, "The ministry will settle the money into your account in the next few days."

The goods were delivered and the money arrived!

This means the order is complete.

That's how the arms business works. Money and goods are fully settled. There is no special agreement on maintenance fees, so there is no need to provide maintenance fees.

Liu Tao also smiled, and this matter was temporarily brought to an end.

But this won't be the first order. He believes there will be a second order soon.

Even if it is just an order for bullets, barrels and other parts, Liu Tao will not be disdainful of small orders.

Mosquito meat is still meat no matter how small it is.

Liu Tao talked about the agreement with Osama.

"After you go, report the results to me as soon as possible." Wang Baoguo said.

Liu Tao nodded, this is a matter of course.

After leaving the Fifth Machinery Department, Liu Tao went to No. 2 Ritan East Road.

Today is the appointed time, it depends on whether you can gain anything. If there is no order, then he will go to the next target.

Soon, Liu Tao met Osama.

After some small talk, the atmosphere was quite harmonious.

Osama took the initiative to talk about the situation: "My friend, we will purchase 2,000 pistols, 10,000 rifles, 500 light machine guns, 200 heavy machine guns, 100 heavy sniper rifles, 120,000 rounds of pistol bullets, and 11 million rounds of rifles. bullets, 900,000 rounds of heavy machine gun bullets, 10,000 rounds of sniper rifle bullets, 20,000 rounds of special heavy machine gun bullets, and 1,000 rounds of special sniper rifle bullets.”

"But we think the unit price is too high. As you know, we are a developing country and we don't have much money, so we lowered the unit price by 20%." Osama looked at Liu Tao.

Good things are good things, and Egypt is also interested. After all, they are now facing huge pressure and are in a very bad situation.

If you are not careful, you will lose control of the Suez Canal.

The ferocity of jackals cannot be underestimated.

Liu Tao frowned slightly. A 20% price reduction would be a reduction of nearly 5 million US dollars.

Although Panshan Machinery Factory is also making some money, this precedent cannot be opened. Once it is opened, it will be difficult for Al and Rashid to explain it, and everyone after them will also use this price.

This loss is huge.

"Mr. Osama, it is impossible to reduce the price by 20%. The previous quotation was already the price of a friend. You must know that in the international market, the same performance is at least twice as expensive." Liu Tao shook his head, "More The important thing is that there will be many conditions attached, and not only is our price lower, we will not require any additional conditions.”

"If you insist, I'm afraid this cooperation will not be achieved. I can only look forward to the opportunity for cooperation next time." Liu Tao would rather not take this order than open this hole.

Osama smiled and said: "Don't worry yet, my friend."

"I can introduce you to friends in Syria and Jordan, promote your cooperation, and ensure that the order will not be smaller than ours. How about this as a condition for price reduction?" Osama seemed very confident.

Liu Tao was startled.

Then he frowned slightly and said, "Will they have the money to buy it?"

In 1958, Egypt and Syria merged to form the United Arab Republic. The two sides lived side by side. It was not until 1961 that Syria withdrew from the United Arab Republic. However, the two sides have a friendship that has lasted for more than 20 years and Osama can bring them together. Liu Tao believed it.

It's just that Syria is not a rich oil-producing country like Saudi Arabia and Iraq. It also fights with its neighbors from time to time. It is a poor country in his impression.

Jordan is also a country that gained independence in the wave of national independence after World War II. It gained independence in 1946. Unlike Egypt, Jordan has a small land area, a population of several million people, and has fought at least five wars in the past thirty years.

Can poor and weak countries afford it?

"They may not have that much money, but someone is paying them!" Osama smiled.

Liu Tao suddenly realized.

This is a misunderstanding on my part. Syria and Jordan are poor, but behind them there are a large group of rich men with white robes and beards.

These tycoons in white robes and beards are extremely rich because of the increase in oil prices. They don't lack anything but money.

"If that's the case, I think it's okay!" Liu Tao laughed.

Soon, Liu Tao saw several other distinguished guests.

I went to the shooting range to try it out, and in the evening, we had already agreed.

It made Liu Tao really feel how powerful the white robe and beard was!

Syria will purchase 2,000 pistols, 20,000 rifles, 1,000 light machine guns, 400 heavy machine guns, 200 heavy sniper rifles, 120,000 pistol bullets, 21 million rifle bullets, 1.8 million heavy machine gun bullets, and 20,000 heavy machine gun bullets. Sniper rifle bullets, 40,000 rounds of special heavy machine gun ammunition, and 2,000 rounds of special sniper rifle ammunition, with a contract worth US$45.12 million.

Jordan will purchase 1,000 pistols, 15,000 rifles, 1,000 light machine guns, 300 heavy machine guns, 100 heavy sniper rifles, 120,000 pistol bullets, 16 million rifle bullets, 1.35 million heavy machine gun bullets, and 10,000 heavy machine gun bullets. Sniper rifle bullets, 30,000 rounds of special heavy machine gun ammunition, and 1,000 rounds of special sniper rifle ammunition, with a contract of up to US$32.99 million.

Including Egypt, the contract is worth US$96.6 million, close to US$100 million.

They even told Liu Tao that as long as these weapons performed well, they would purchase more.

Seeing their excitement, Liu Tao thought thoughtfully, I am afraid that the fifth Middle East War is not far away!

"Gentlemen, this is the first time we have cooperated, but I believe it will never be the last. We are not doing one-time business, but long-term business. Long-term business depends on integrity and reputation!" Liu Tao smiled and said: "Our cooperation in the future will include advanced artillery, tanks and armored vehicles, and aircraft!"

At this moment, Liu Tao suddenly had an idea flash in his mind.

He thought of an artifact that might be more suitable for them than advanced cannons, tanks, armored vehicles, and airplanes.

That's the gas tank!

These gas tanks can usually store gas for cooking, but once a critical moment comes, they can be a big killer.

The power that can be exerted is absolutely beyond imagination.

More importantly, this thing is easy to make and easy to operate, so it is perfect for these places.

Liu Tao seems to have seen what his first civilian product will be.

And this applies not only to those few countries, but also to the vast number of countries in Africa.

Artillery, tanks, armored vehicles, and airplanes are all high-tech jobs, and training requires a long time. However, gas tanks probably don't need much training before they can be operated.

Liu Tao seemed to see the vast financial potential of the gas tank, and he couldn't help but feel excited.

It wasn't until Osama started taking everyone to the cocktail party that Liu Tao came back to his senses.

Liu Tao was in a good mood, drinking wine with Osama and others, and became a little drunk without knowing it.

After leaving No. 2 Ritan East Road, Osama sent his driver to take Liu Tao home.