Chapter 319: Purchasing Arms (Asking for a Monthly Pass!)
In the end, the transfer price of the military factory was pressed by Jiang Chen to 600,000 subcrystals.
870,000 yuan? Do you think your military factory is stable and profitable? Ordinary people can't afford power armor, and the sales channel itself is very narrow. What's more, with the establishment of the Bank of the Sixth Block, the wealth brought by the last two expeditions completely ignited the industrial fire of the Sixth Block, and small workshops and even military factories of all sizes have sprung up like mushrooms after a rain.
Zhao Chenwu argued with Jiang Chen for a while, and then happily accepted the price. He was quite satisfied with the fact that he could sell 600,000 Yajing. With the 600,000 Yajing activity funds, he will further expand the scale of the caravan and go further into the business.
However, Jiang Chen is different, compared to Kia Jing, he, the marshal of the military government, needs to consider military issues more.
"By the way, how is the development of the T-4 power armor going?"
Speaking of research and development, the expression on Zhao Chenwu's face was slightly embarrassed.
"Some of the technical problems have not been solved for the time being, the main problem is the problem of the engine, and the two mercenary groups I commissioned have not made any progress in the recovery of related technologies."
"Then the R&D team will also transfer it to me. Jiang Chen said directly.
It just happened that the 027 Vault had just been incorporated, and for the problem that Zhao Chenwu couldn't solve, it might not be a problem at all in front of the Vault scientists who had inherited a large amount of pre-war technology.
Zhao Chenwu nodded, "Okay, the scientific research team was originally part of the military factory. Let's be honest, though. R&D this thing is a bottomless pit, and the T-3 power armor is a little brittle except for the armor. It is superior in mobility and firepower, and there will not be a lot of room for improvement"
"It's not a little brittle. It's too crispy. Jiang Chen shook his head, "Except for the armor on the chest, the armor death claws in other parts will be broken after two scratches. ”
Hearing this, Zhao Chenwu smiled bitterly, "You can't compare this with the death claw, defense is not the strength of the airborne power armor." Sticking to the body by the death claw, even the land combat power armor is a bit troublesome. ”
"Land power armor? By the way, is there a military factory in the sixth block that produces land power armor?"
Zhao Chenwu shook his head. "No, or rather, it's not necessary. ”
"Is it necessary?" Jiang Chen asked in a slightly surprised way.
"The airborne, highly maneuverable and short-haul version is significantly better suited for exploring the wasteland than bulky land-based power armor. For example, if you are surrounded by a group of zombies, the Airborne Type can fly out with the vortex engine behind it, while the Land Type can only be squeezed alive there. Zhao Chenwu patiently explained to Jiang Chen.
The claws and teeth of zombies can't get through the steel of the power armor, but it's no problem to squash the power armor with thousands of them.
I see, in the final analysis, it is a matter of practicality
The tea on the table had cooled down.
Looking at Jiang Chen's thoughtful expression, Zhao Chenwu picked up the teacup and took a sip. Motioned for Su Lei to pour hot tea.
"Don't bother, it's not too early. Jiang Chen glanced at the electronic watch on the wall and stood up with a smile.
Zhao Chenwu also stood up and asked with a smile.
"Are you ready to go? I'll send you down. ”
"Oh. By the way, there is another thing I need a batch of arms, do you know an arms dealer to introduce me? Preferably the kind that has ready-made goods. ”
Zhao Chenwu was stunned. "What type of munitions?"
"Anti-armor weapons, thermal grenades. And sniper rifles or something, in short, the bigger the better. ”
"Haha. Then you can be regarded as the right person!" Zhao Chenwu was overjoyed, "It just so happened that an old guy from Su City came to me in the past two days and asked me if I was interested in eating a batch of arms. But I'm out of business anymore, and he's wondering what to do with it. If you're interested, I'll contact him right now. ”
"Then what are you waiting for?" Jiang Chen said with a smile, "Just take me to him, I want to solve this matter as soon as possible." ”
Zhao Chenwu and Su Lei gave a few instructions and asked her to contact the merchant from Su City.
Then he went downstairs with Jiang Chen and drove straight to the industrial area of the sixth block.
It wasn't long before the car stopped in front of a warehouse.
At the door of the warehouse stood a middle-aged man with a wrinkled face, and judging by the cigarette roll that had not yet burned halfway, he must have just arrived. After seeing Zhao Chenwu's car, his eyes lit up obviously, he snuffed out the cigarette and stuffed it back into his pocket, clapped his hands and walked over to the two people who had just gotten out of the car.
"Hehe, Boss Zhao, I heard that you are interested in my goods?" The wrinkles on his face squeezed together, and the man grinned, revealing his sallow front teeth.
"It's not that I'm interested, it's the big guy. Saying that, Zhao Chenwu looked at Jiang Chen and casually introduced him, "Marshal of the Military Government of the Sixth Block, Jiang Chen." ”
"It's Marshal Jiang? The man's face showed a hint of obvious surprise, and he hurriedly took the initiative to stretch out his hand and shake Jiang Chen's hand, while introducing himself, "Contemptible Hu Youde, a businessman from Su City, has long admired the name of Boss Jiang." ”
What a good name.
"Do you know me?" let go of his hand, Jiang Chen asked with a little surprise.
"Hehe, Boss Jiang laughed. How many businessmen who often run around this area don't know you?" Hu Youde touched his dirty nose and sneered.
"Since you do, I think you should understand who can't fool you. Zhao Chenwu looked at Hu Youde with a smile and said.
"Ahem, of course, I don't dare to fool Boss Jiang if I lend me a hundred guts. But presumably, with Boss Jiang's reputation, he shouldn't be able to do things like credit, right?" Hu Youde rolled his two pairs of cloudy eyes and said tentatively.
Now the Sixth Block is not ruled by the Committee of Ten, and dealing with dictators is somewhat worrying about these powerless businessmen. If Jiang Chen swallowed his goods and didn't pay, then he really didn't have any reason.
Hearing this, Jiang Chen laughed twice and waved his hand.
"Don't worry, it's absolutely impossible for me to do things like taking things and not paying for them, just take me to see the goods. ”
After getting Jiang Chen's promise, Hu Youde immediately laughed happily and bowed exaggeratedly.
"Then thank you Marshal Jiang, I'll take you to see the goods. ”
As he spoke, Hu Youde turned around and took the lead in walking towards the location of the warehouse.
"Do you need me to accompany you to see the goods?" Zhao Chenwu looked at Jiang Chen and asked.
"No, I'll just go and see for myself. ”
"Okay, I'll go back first, this guy is very cunning, don't be fooled by him. Although he cut to death when bargaining, he had stopped this batch of goods here for almost half a month, and he had to sell it even if he lost money. ”
Hearing Zhao Chenwu's words, Jiang Chen showed a somewhat puzzled expression.
"Is it hard to sell arms here?"
Hearing this, Zhao Chenwu shook his head.
"The market is saturated, and there are only so many people. And with the continuous emergence of factories and small workshops, it is only feared that this saturation will become the norm. Not to mention the businessmen from Sioux City, even the local military factories in the sixth block had to start worrying about sales three months ago, which is unimaginable. ”
At that time, everyone had a surplus of subcrystals in their hands, and the rise in living standards also rekindled the survivors' desire to hunt ajings. As a result, mercenary groups and lone travelers eager to change their equipment even lined up at the entrance of the munitions factory. Naturally, the arms dealers, who were not worried about sales, racked their brains to increase production lines and expand production.
But after all, everyone only has two hands, and weapons and equipment are not so easy to break. When this trend of "big redress" passes, those weapons that are overproduced will naturally accumulate in warehouses and cannot be sold.
Excess productivity, that's a real problem.
If it is not properly handled, I am afraid that after a short period of prosperity, those new factories and small workshops will fall into the dilemma of closing down again. Not only the arms industry, but with the gradual increase in production capacity in the sixth district, other industries will have similar problems sooner or later.
Looking at the ragged back, Jiang Chen's face couldn't help but show a thoughtful expression. (To be continued.) )