Chapter 123: The Big Deal
In order to prove that he has the capital to do business with local tyrants, it can also be said that he is a swollen face and a fat man, Wang Dong asked Serena to rent a business plane. Pen % fun % Pavilion www.biquge.info
Of course, it is the company accounts that go.
According to Wang Dong's arrangement, Zhao Yu stayed in Edinburgh to continue to improve the DF66 rifle, and sent the sample in time after completion.
Nicholas's identity is very sensitive, and he also stayed in Edinburgh to be with Zhao Yu.
Because someone needed to take care of the company, Gao Jun also stayed in Edinburgh.
As for Churkin, after Musharraf went to Riyadh, he became the big boss of the "Angu" company and remained in London.
Accompanying Wang Dong to Saudi Arabia were Luo Qing and Serena, as well as more than a dozen operatives under the name of the "Angu" company.
From Edinburgh to Riyadh, it's just a few hours.
When we arrived, it was late afternoon local time.
Wang Dong and his party were greeted not only by Musharraf but also by a convoy and dozens of guards arranged by the Ministry of National Defense.
This treatment is almost catching up with ministerial-level officials.
Musharraf prepared an elongated Humvee for Wang Dong and his family, exactly the same car used to receive VIPs on American television shows.
The space is spacious and the ride is comfortable.
Of course, Wang Dong is now Serena's personal bodyguard, Luo Qing is Serena's secretary, and Serena is the president of D&F.
"Mura, it's a good mix." After getting into the car, Luo Qing opened the chatterbox.
"Where, this is Prince Mohammed willing to give face."
"Actually, I just can't figure it out." Luo Qing paused for a moment before saying, "He is the deputy crown prince of Saudi Arabia and the son of King Salman, so he is definitely not bad for money." Why all the trouble? Isn't it $100 million, I don't believe he can't come up with this money. ”
"It's not about the money."
"What's that?"
Musharraf closed the front window before saying, "If cooperation is pleasant, Mohammed will propose to redress the Saudi Army." ”
Luo Qing was slightly stunned, then his eyes widened, and he looked at Musharraf in disbelief.
Wang Dong and Serena were also very surprised, thinking that they had misheard.
Of course, he didn't tell me, but Saleh did. If that were the case, it would not be a billion-dollar deal, but a multi-billion dollar deal. ”
"Saleh?"
"Commander of the special forces, a close confidant of Prince Mohammed. I have a good relationship with me, he fought with me during those years in Pakistan. ”
Wang Dong nodded and said, "Actually, we shouldn't be happy. ”
"That's true." Serena sighed before she said, "If it involves the army, to replace hundreds of thousands of rifles, Saudi Arabia may not use a new caliber, it is very likely to be in line with NATO standards, choose a more mature product, and improve the performance of firearms by improving existing bullets." ”
"This also involves the internal struggle of the Saudi royal family."
When Muhammad said this, the others looked at him.
"Crown Prince Nayef is Mohammed's cousin, a third-generation member of the royal family, and the first third-generation member to sit on the throne so far."
"What do you mean?" Luo Qing asked directly.
"According to Saudi tradition, the throne passes first to the brother and then to the son. This has been the case for decades. It was only after Salman that there was no longer a suitable brother to inherit the throne that Prince Nayef became the crown prince, and Mohammed was also a prince. ”
"That is, Muhammad also has the right of inheritance?"
Musharraf nodded and said, "Nothing like this has ever happened, but in theory, Muhammad should inherit the throne." ”
"So, why didn't King Salman make him the crown prince?"
"Age."
Luo Qing was slightly stunned and looked at Musharraf incomprehensibly.
"He's only in his thirties, so he's too young."
"Why does King Salman have to sit on the throne for more than ten years, he will be in his fifties by then, age should not be a problem."
"Who can guarantee that?"
Luo Qing was stunned again, but this time he didn't ask questions.
"So the attack on the military city of King Fahd was directed at him." Wang Dong let out a long sigh, "If he is finished, there will definitely be no prince who can pose a threat to Crown Prince Nayef in the short term." Even if King Salman is reluctant, he can only accept the fait accompli. ”
"Actually, that's what I'm worried about."
"Worried?"
Musharraf nodded and said: "Nominally, Mohammed is the Minister of Defense, but in fact, he can only control the special forces directly under the Ministry of Defense." As Minister of the Interior, Nayef has access to intelligence and security agencies, and is supported by many powerful members of the royal family. To put it simply, Muhammad was too tender to have the capital to fight with Nayef, and he was clearly unwilling to be subservient. ”
"Want to do something?" Luo Qing laughed.
When it comes to doing things, she is energetic all at once.
"Changing equipment for special forces is really just the beginning. According to my speculation, it is likely that Muhammad intended to seize control of the army through this move. ”
"What do you think he has a chance of winning?" Serena asked.
"It's not clear yet, after all, the internal relations of the Saudi royal family are complicated, and Mohammed is not stupid, and Nayef is even more so."
Serena nodded slightly and looked at Wang Dong.
"Let's put this aside for now." Wang Dong let out a long breath before he said, "Don't get too close to Muhammad until the situation is clear." ”
"Do you want to do billions of deals?" Luo Qing rolled his eyes, looking like he was not afraid of the sky or the earth.
Wang Dong shook his head with a wry smile, too lazy to talk nonsense with Luo Qing.
Actually, Luo Qing didn't know the powerful relationship in it, and at first he just talked about it casually.
It is clear that Muhammad felt that Musharraf had some strength and wanted to entrap Musharraf through this $100 million deal.
Muhammad was not interested in weapons produced by D&F, but on the operatives of Angu.
Don't forget, the company "Angu" is a mercenary army with the title of "private security company", and its operatives are all tough mercenaries.
Buying arms was a trade, as was helping Muhammad to take the throne.
The difference is that the former can lose money at most, while the latter can lose his life.
Not to mention the billions of orders for the Saudi Army's reequipment, there is no absolute certainty, Wang Dong will not tie himself to Prince Mohammed's chariot.
Quite simply, it's not just your own life that is lost, it's everyone's life.
With the lessons learned in the United States, Wang Dong knows very well that if he messes up this time, I am afraid that there will be no chance of turning over, and he must be extremely cautious.
The deal was not negotiated, and we can wait for the next opportunity.
Lose everything, and then there is nothing.