The rise of great powers: starting from military industry

On the shooting range.

Rashid watched reluctantly as the soldiers closed the box and carried it away.

The gun has been field tested and Rashid is satisfied.

I am very satisfied with the performance of the gun and the price of the gun and bullets.

Good quality and low price!

"Mr. Al, Major Rashid, I think we should talk about this business next." Liu Tao said straight to the point.

Now that the gun has been tested, the next step is to talk about business. Only when the business is concluded, the test of the gun will be meaningful.

If the business is not concluded, then no matter how much you brag about the gun, it will be of no use.

Aldao, "This is not the place to discuss business. How about coming to my place?"

Liu Tao thought for a while, felt it made sense, and nodded slightly.

After leaving the military camp, it didn't take long to return to No. 25 Xiushui North Street.

At this time, the sky had darkened, and everyone was eating and talking about business.

"A pistol costs US$180, bullets cost US$0.50 per bullet; a rifle costs US$700, a machine gun costs US$2,500, and bullets US$0.70 per bullet; a heavy machine gun costs US$6,000, ordinary bullets cost US$2 per bullet, and special bullets cost US$30 per bullet. "A heavy sniper rifle costs US$20,000, and each bullet costs US$100." Al thought for a moment, "This price is acceptable, but we have to take 10% of the order."

remuneration! ?

Liu Tao suddenly laughed.

It's said to be remuneration, but it's actually a kickback.

He was mentally prepared for this. After all, there is no arms market in the world without kickbacks.

A 10% rebate is already very conscientious. Liu Tao once watched the news and saw that the third brother next door had rebates for military trade. It was terrifying, so people never seek the best but the most expensive!

"No problem!" Liu Tao agreed without hesitation, "As long as every amount of money arrives, I will pay you 10% of the reward!"

Al and Rashid suddenly laughed.

It seems that not all Chinese people are so rigid. There are still some people with very flexible minds.

"Two thousand pistols, five thousand rifles, five hundred light machine guns, five hundred heavy machine guns, two hundred heavy sniper rifles, 120,000 pistol bullets, six million rifle and machine gun bullets, two hundred and twenty Fifty thousand rounds of heavy machine gun bullets, 20,000 rounds of sniper rifle bullets, 50,000 rounds of special heavy machine gun bullets, and two thousand rounds of special sniper rifle bullets," Rashid said solemnly, "We require the fastest delivery. Fortunately, in October, one of our transport ships will return to our country from Japan, which will be safer.”

Excitement flashed through Liu Tao's eyes, and he nodded without hesitation and said: "No problem, but you must pay half of the deposit in advance, and pay the rest after the goods are on board!"

Later, some details were discussed.

When Liu Tao left No. 25, Xiushui North Street, it was already dark.

Although he was tired after a busy day, Liu Tao's heart was full of joy.

After negotiating this deal, this is a large order for Panshan Machinery Factory, and the total contract price will reach US$21.29 million.

There were no buses at such a late hour, so Liu Tao naturally would not leave on foot, but would be taken to the dormitory area of ​​the Fifth Machinery Department by the driver of the embassy.

Early the next morning, Liu Tao went to the Fifth Machinery Department to visit Wang Baoguo.

"What?" Wang Baoguo suddenly stood up after listening to Liu Tao's words. He couldn't sit still anymore and said in shock: "You and Iraq have already agreed on the cooperation intention, and you just need to sign the contract?"

It only took one day for Liu Tao to finish it?

"Yes, now we need someone from the department who can understand English and Arabic to draw up orders and contracts, and help get a bank account." Liu Tao said with a shrug.

The procurement contract requires three languages, namely Chinese, Arabic, and English. Liu Tao's English is limited to communication. As for drafting professional contracts, that won't work.

As for Arabic, Liu Tao is learning it, but has not mastered it yet.

As for accounts, it’s not that Panshan Machinery Factory doesn’t have a bank account, but because China’s foreign exchange management is now very strict, and even some large state-owned factories are not qualified to accept and retain foreign exchange.

If you want to use foreign exchange, you have to apply to your superiors. As for whether or how much the superiors will approve, you don’t know.

It is precisely because of this that Al and Rashid are relieved, because in the end it has to be business-to-business, otherwise it will be easy to get all the money back through official channels.

In this era, you don’t have to worry about being cheated when doing business with Chinese people, because when it comes to foreign exchange, you can get it back as soon as you find it.

"Leader, this order is worth US$24.67 million, which is absolutely a big order." Liu Tao said, "And this is just the first order. Maybe the customer will be satisfied in the future and there may be additional orders."

Wang Baoguo was dizzy. He was stunned by Liu Tao's big order.

"Wait a moment, I'll call other leaders." Wang Baoguo calmed down, motioned Liu Tao to sit down first, and then picked up the phone.

After making several calls in a row, Wang Baoguo took Liu Tao out of the office and came to a conference room.

Then, the leaders came over one by one.

Some leaders knew Liu Tao, while others did not. There were seven leaders in total including Wang Baoguo.

"Old Wang, is what you said on the phone true?" Zhang Zhen asked quickly, his eyes full of expectation.

It is embarrassing to say that since it stopped providing free foreign military assistance, it has not completed a single export order of military equipment so far.

Talking about money hurts feelings.

Now Wang Baoguo actually got an arms order worth US$24.67 million on the phone.

"Lao Zhang, this is Liu Tao, the director of Panshan Machinery Factory in Yunnan Province. His parents both work in our Fifth Machinery Department, and he won the order." Wang Baoguo pointed at Liu Tao, "He knows this best. Why don't you let Comrade Liu Tao tell you something?"

"Is he the little kid from the Old Liu family? He has grown so big in a blink of an eye. If Old Liu is still here and his grandson is so successful, he will be very pleased." Zhang Zhen glanced at Liu Tao and said with emotion.

Others spoke one after another. They were all from the same unit and looked up but did not look down.

They are not strangers.

"Liu Tao, tell me to take a look." Zhang Zhen looked at Liu Tao.

Liu Tao explained the cause and effect of the matter, and then emphasized: "Dear leaders, this is just the first order. If the customer is satisfied, additional orders will be placed."

You know, the Iraqi army is now known as the third largest military power in the world, with more than one million troops. Not to mention all the changes, even if it is just one-tenth, it is a huge order.

Not to mention, next year will be when the Iran-Iraq war breaks out.

In war, the consumption of weapons and ammunition is extremely staggering, and then it is time to make a lot of money.

Now it’s early stage market development, and you’re only making a small amount of money.

Liu Tao hopes to conclude this deal as soon as possible to lay the foundation for the next transaction.

However, all this requires the approval of the Ministry of 5th Machinery. Otherwise, it is useless to just agree with the Yun Province Defense Management Office, because in order to export, weapons and equipment must be transported to sea ports, and Yun Province lacks sea ports.

Besides, foreign exchange accounts and Panshan Machinery Factory accounts are not eligible for foreign exchange transactions, and even the Yun Provincial Defense Management Office may not be eligible.