Chapter 255: Value Beyond the Battlefield
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In fact, it is a desert circled out.
The only infrastructure that has been built is a road and a post at the junction.
In order to hold the groundbreaking ceremony, several extra-large tents were erected, a large pit was dug, and a white marble pillar transported from China by special plane was erected in the pit.
Of course, there is everything inside the tent.
In order to supply electricity, the Saudi military brought in a large generator by helicopter and arranged three military fuel transporters.
When Wang Dong and the others arrived by helicopter, the royal guards were already in place.
From the tent dedicated to the rest of the royal family to the site of the ceremony, the foundation pit, a carpet woven with gold thread was laid.
Under the scorching sun, the golden carpet shines brightly.
Who can understand the world of local tyrants?
Of course, Wang Dong has long been accustomed to this.
It seems that Crown Prince Mohammed has a lot of time.
After entering the tent, Wang Dong found that Crown Prince Mohammed had not yet arrived, and that Prince Waleed and several members of the royal family were waiting for him here.
It's all princes, and the last thing Saudi Arabia lacks is princes.
After some politeness, Wang Dong and Musharraf followed Prince Walid to the inner chamber, while Serena stayed outside to deal with the princes.
called Musharraf to cover for Wang Dong.
Don't forget, Musharraf is Pakistani and the hottest topic today is the conflict between Pakistan and India in Kashmir.
Although it was a tent, the soundproofing was well done.
After lowering the curtain, Wang Dong couldn't hear the sound outside.
Of course, people on the outside can't hear the conversation inside.
"How's it going, you're fully recovered?"
"Thank you, Your Highness, for your concern, it's just a cold, it's not a big deal."
Because Wang Dong was indeed bedridden for several days, in order to deal with Prince Waleed, he had to be isolated and treated with an epidemic flu in Pakistan under the pretext of coping with it.
Don't forget, avian flu is not 100% curable.
"This time, I really worked hard for you. If I had known that India would take the initiative to stir up trouble at this time, I would not have let you pass. ”
"Your Highness is serious, Mura is Pakistani, and I am Chinese."
Waleed let out a long breath and nodded again before saying, "Of course, I am completely relieved that you have returned safely and you have fully recovered." ”
"Your Highness, we have a proposal."
Musharraf changed the subject and also drew Prince Waleed's attention.
"Although with the support of His Royal Highness and the crown prince, after the completion of the joint venture factory, we will definitely be able to get the contract for the army, but we believe that we should repay your country with the best products."
"Your products are already the best."
Musharraf didn't say much nonsense, took out a document and handed it to Prince Waleed.
"It's ......"
"A design book for burying your head."
Prince Waleed was slightly stunned, and then opened the file.
He didn't look closely, and after a few pages, he turned to the last page, which was the summary part, which didn't require much expertise.
"Just finished the design and haven't tested it yet?" Waleed closed the file and looked at Wang Dong.
"This is a revolutionary munition, whether it is the basic structure of the bullet itself, the propellant used, or even the production process."
"Your results?"
Wang Dong was slightly stunned, then smiled bitterly and did not answer Prince Waleed's question.
"And then?" Prince Waleed didn't ask.
"Everything was brand new, so it had to be designed from scratch, and it took a lot of time to test and find flaws in the design."
Prince Waleed nodded slightly, looking a little impatient.
"Of course, I can assure you that this revolutionary ammunition is better than any of the current bullets, and will certainly replace the existing ones in the future."
"You mean, compete for an Army contract with a firearm that fires this kind of bullet?"
Wang Dong nodded and said that this was what he meant.
"So, have you considered the consequences if you don't complete the design and testing of the ammunition in a timely manner?"
"So, we decided to build an ammunition production plant in Saudi Arabia."
Waleed was stunned, a look of shock.
Wang Dong struck while the iron was hot and explained his thoughts in detail.
"As far as I know, there is no urgent need for the Saudi Army to reload, i.e., the existing firearms are still usable and can cope with most of the operational needs."
"So why are we spending billions of dollars to redress the Army?"
Wang Dong smiled faintly and said, "Of course, I have two compromises. ”
"What's the solution?"
"The first is to increase the number of DF762 series firearms purchased to replace the current firearms of the Saudi Army. Of course, it can also be leased, which we lease to the Saudi Army for use, and after the firearm that fires countersunk bullets is mass-produced and adopted by the Saudi Army, we will recycle it, and the Saudi Army only needs to pay a rent that is not too expensive, and it can also be bought at a reasonable price. ”
"What about the second option?"
"We compete for contracts with the Saudi Army for guns that fire 6.6mm and 8.8mm rounds, and we sign a supplementary contract to replace the countersunk after it has been developed, and we are also responsible for recovering the original firearms or providing services such as resale."
"So, you're determined to promote the headless bomb?"
"Your Highness, this is the direction of development of technology, even if we don't promote it, other arms companies ......"
Waleed pressed his hand, stopped Musharraf's words, and asked Wang Dong to give an answer.
"Mulla is not wrong, this is the general trend. Your Highness is willing to cooperate with me, and what you value is nothing more than my background, and I can clearly tell Your Highness that this is an opportunity for Saudi Arabia. Technology and performance don't matter at all, the key is the value of this gun and bullet outside the battlefield. ”
Wang Dong's words startled Musharraf.
However, Musharraf immediately thought that what Wang Dong said was the key, or the answer that Prince Walid wanted to get.
"If I'm not mistaken, you brought this up to get my support, because you don't have enough money, and you need authorization to open a factory in Saudi Arabia."
"So, what does Your Highness mean?"
"Money is not an issue, never has been. As for the sole proprietorship of an ammunition plant, as long as we remain friends, it is not a problem in principle. ”
Wang Dong nodded slightly, waiting for Prince Walid to continue.
"The real question is whether the value you are talking about exists."
"Your Highness means that as long as this value is real, then there is no other problem?"
Waleed smiled, meaning clearly.
Subsequently, Wang Dong said three numbers.
Very ordinary, but with a huge value that cannot be measured in money, it is able to make Prince Waleed throw three figures of billions of dollars!