Chapter 32: Buying a Gun and a Cannon (Part II)
Strictly speaking, it is not a good idea for Yang Hao to directly meet the arms dealers, since he wants to do business in China, he must maintain a positive image, so as not to let the relevant departments stare at it all day. But there is no way, there will be a lot of similar businesses in the future, and he can't let James know about it, it's a bit risky, and he has to take it.
The well-informed arms dealer easily identified the person who could call the shots, and asked casually as if it were a family thing: "This gentleman is the first time I have met, so he must be Mr. Braun's new partner, right?" I'm Ivan. â
Yang Hao was not stage frightened, and shook hands with him generously: "Fortunately!" Mr. Valkajevich. My surname is Yang, and I'm sorry to let you travel long distances to talk about business here. â
Ivan raised his eyebrows and flicked his fingers easily: "Oh, Mr. Yang, you don't have to be polite." It's this kind of tiring work that we do, and it's not uncommon to always run around. Besides, I come to Nairobi a lot. Well, it's a good city, isn't it? â
"At least in Africa." Yang Hao was very satisfied with the other party's relaxation, which was completely different from what he imagined or saw in the blockbuster, the tense atmosphere at every turn, as if the two of them were discussing selling vegetables.
However, he was not going to waste time talking, and each took a sip of coffee, but Ivan brought it up first: "Okay, since we are already familiar with each other, can we talk about business?" Mr. Yang, please tell us about your needs. Mr. Braun knew that Ivan had never been picky about his customers, even if he was just buying an AK47. â
Yang Hao smiled and said, "Of course we won't trouble you for an AK." Actually, this time I mainly wanted to get to know Mr. Braun for a long time. It's not much. â
He signaled, and James immediately took over the conversation: "Ivan, the goods needed this time are mainly for collection." There are about 100 Chinese-made SKS, or Type 56 semi-automatic; 20 AK47s, or Chinese-made Type 56 assault rifles; 6 machine guns for squads, Chinese Type 56 or Type 81-1 are OK; two Type 67 light and heavy dual-purpose machine guns or similar products; Two Type 58 14.5mm twin anti-aircraft machine guns, two Chinese-made Type 79 sniper rifles, and 15 Winchester shotguns. â
Having said so much in one breath, it seems that it is like going into a gun shop to buy bulk goods, is it really no problem for arms dealers?
Yang Hao paid attention to Ivan's expression, and found that the other party listened extremely carefully, and casually drew unique symbols on a small notebook, and he was not impatient at all.
James seemed to be speechless about Yang Hao's list, the mercenaries he knew had always picked up good weapons to buy, and there must be no mistakes in the battle, but Yang Hao made them all old-fashioned obsolete goods, and China estimated that there were still stocks, in Africa...... It should all be second-hand, right?
Licking his lips, he continued: "It's better to have a high-precision long-range sniper rifle, either the CheyTac M-200 or the Thunderden 700, of course it's good to get the Barrett M82A1." In terms of pistols, 20 M1911A1, the double-row magazine model produced in China or anywhere is better, and the Smith Vinson .45 revolver costs 10, and it is best to get a few palm grenades for gifts. â
It's really like going to a gun shop to shop. James couldn't help but shake his head, and Ivan nodded calmly: "Please continue." â
"Next is the slightly larger stuff, 1,000 Chinese-made Type 67 grenades, 500 MK2 offensive grenades, 50 broadsword anti-infantry mines, and Chinese-made imitation models. 60mm mortars for 6, Chinese Type 63 or American M2; 4 for RPG-7 or equivalent; And also...... Two 75mm infantry guns?! â
James was stunned for a moment, hell with it, how could he need this thing?! In today's tribal conflicts in Africa, most of them are a combination of three major pieces, AK, RPG, and heavy machine gun pickup. IF YOU CAN USE 107MM ROCKETS, IT'S A LEVEL HIGHER, AND THINGS LIKE INFANTRY GUNS ARE A BIT COMPLICATED FOR UNCLE BLACK. Yang Hao, why did this guy want to do this!
Yang Hao calmly stirred the coffee with a small spoon, but a meaningful smile appeared on the corner of Ivan's mouth, he became more and more interested in this young man, no matter what he wanted to do, this business, I am afraid there will be unexpected surprises than imagined!
James shook his head and said, "It would be better if you could get a 107mm rocket launcher, the number of which is 2 12-barrels." Again, ** 1 ton of quercus medicine. In terms of ammunition, please complete the three bases, and the relevant signal pipes and fuses should be equipped as appropriate. Radio communication equipment, please follow the battalion-level command center of the U.S. Marine Corps, individual tactical radio equipment. In particular, this should be second-hand, as long as it can be used. â
He couldn't help but reach out to support his head, and finally saw something decent, it turned out to be such a strange request.
"That's it?" Ivan waited for a moment, carefully skimmed through the list from beginning to end, and nodded with a smile, "Thank you very much for fully considering our supply conditions, almost all of these goods can be found in Africa, and it doesn't even take two days to organize, except for the infantry artillery, which is a little more troublesome." You know, very few people use it now. Well, with ammunition and the like, you can barely fill a container. â
Yang Hao interjected: "Actually, I would prefer to fill a speedboat directly." For example, the German-made Type 142 torpedo boat? â
"Oh? It turns out that Mr. Yang is also interested in this kind of classic guy? Ivan finally showed a look of surprise, this is a real big business!
Torpedo boats, like infantry guns, are scarce resources, but that doesn't mean they can't be found or useless. The model Yang Hao said was the last large torpedo boat built by Germany, with advanced performance, a displacement of 206 tons, which can carry four 533mm torpedo tubes, two 40mm Bofors guns, plus can deploy mines, drop depth charges, and so on. In the 80s, it was a standout.
Although more than 20 years have passed now, and the Germans have resold all the decommissioned ones to Turkey, they still exist.
Ivan straightened up, his two eyebrows twisted happily, and said with a smile: "It seems that this is a test of our ability to work." However, I am confident that we will be able to complete it happily. So, Mr. Yang, you probably want the full version, right? IMHO, that's not very easy to do, you know, countries have always paid more attention to anti-ship weapons such as torpedoes and missiles. â
A sudden attack by a 533mm torpedo can easily take out a huge ship or a destroyer worth more than a billion dollars, which is a big deal in today's world, and no one wants to get into such a big trouble.
Yang Hao waved his hand: "Of course not." In fact, I didn't even expect to have a full copy of zĂ i. You just need to provide a complete hull, no less than two engines, a slightly better radar and control system than the civilian class, and that's about it. Of course, I think it would be more interesting to have two torpedo tubes available. In addition, I personally prefer something a little more dynamic, do you think you can replace the bow with a 76mm rapid-fire gun? I don't care if it's a fully automatic system, even if it's an older Otto MM1, or an MK75 or AK176. â
Military fans in the Internet era have this benefit, it is too easy to find information, Yang Hao can draw out a lot of things in half a night, as for how to realize it, it is a headache for arms dealers.
Ivan flicked the small notebook lightly and said wittily: "Very good hobby, I also appreciate those big pipes that can roar, you know, it is very easy to be associated with powerful male functions." â
That man doesn't want his little cannon to roar as much as he wants? All three men laughed, and Leoni poked a finger between James's ribs with a blank expression.
Yiwan put away the notebook, slapped his face and said: "Then I wish us a successful cooperation!" My preliminary estimate is that the total value of the entire order should be between $2 million and $2.3 million, after all, the speedboat is not completely certain for the time being. So, Mr. Yang, what is your payment method? â
Arms dealers don't do loss-making business, and they don't like others to play white, so naturally this rule cannot be broken.
Yang Hao took out a small flannel bag from his pocket and put it on the table and gently pushed it over. The corner of Ivan's eyes jumped, and he opened it and poured it into the palm of his hand, and it was more than twenty rough diamonds that had not been carved, and he couldn't help frowning: "Please forgive me, this cute little thing is actually not the best payment, you know, its discount is too great, and I have to take an extra risk." â
The arms dealer's least favorite items, blood diamonds, white-powder, and large troublesome goods. Those who buy such goods are also bloodthirsty locusts, who not only like to bargain, but also like to eat black and eat black.
Yang Hao shook his finger: "Don't treat it as an African blood diamond, this is an authentic Chinese diamond, you can flow it into the market normally." In addition, this is just a deposit, and I will use gold for the next batch of payment! â
"Gold?!"
Warmongers, arms dealers, and fierce women suspected of being mercenaries all widened their eyes and screamed.
There's no one who doesn't love gold! Bright, shiny, shining, exuding an incomparable smell of people, the crisp and pleasant sound produced by the collision will make people involuntarily intoxicated.
"Gold!" Yang Hao nodded affirmatively, "And, in more transactions in the future, I will pay in gold, as long as the quality of the goods you provide is guaranteed, and the time is not so procrastinating." â
Ivan stood up and solemnly shook hands with him: "By this time tomorrow, you will be able to receive the first batch of goods in Mombasa!" I promise, you'll have extra surprises too! So, for the sake of gold, let's celebrate the happy cooperation with coffee first! â
He didn't want to stay longer for a moment, and after agreeing on the contact information, he immediately got up and left in a hurry.
James gave Yang Hao a thumbs up and praised: "Mr. Yang's negotiation skills are really smart, and it is the first time I have seen a Ukrainian so excited." But then again, if you really have a lot of gold in your hands, have you ever considered a small amount of money when you pay us a salary? â
Yang Hao simply waved his hand: "As long as you look good enough, everything is possible." Do you think Ivan will be happy to provide most of the goods? â
James shook his head: "Of course not, he will provide as much as your diamond is valued." â
There are more than 20 diamonds, the largest is less than 3 carats, the small one is less than 0.5, and the total value is two or three hundred thousand dollars. The most valuable is the second-hand torpedo boat that has disappeared, accounting for at least between 1.5 million and 1.8 million. None of the arms dealers will miscalculate the account, and they will give more goods because they are excited.
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