Chapter Eighty-Five: The Lion Opens His Mouth

Looking at these military attachés and experts of the Eagle Country who rushed to the fire with a telegram, Xu Bin began to think about how much money he would get in exchange for these two drawings. For him, this kind of drawing was nothing more than two nights to draw. But for these naval powers, the appearance of Dreadnought-class warships is enough to change the status quo of the navy. There is no way to describe this change with money!

Fortunately, Xu Bin knew that he couldn't be too greedy, otherwise he would really provoke these Eagle people, and don't make any money and bring hatred. Therefore, he had to consider a condition that the other party could accept, and cut more flesh from these rich people. It's not enough to make the other party jealous, this is what Xu Bin needs to consider.

Regarding this old expert's suggestion that he also wanted to see the design drawings of other warships, Xu Bin shook his head and said: "I believe you all know that as a professional warship designer, as long as you can see the internal power weapon distribution design drawing, you can basically draw the corresponding warship design drawing according to the drawing."

There's no way I'm going to throw my bottom line out before you come up with a price. So, I'm very sorry, but you have to show a good faith and let me know that you are really optimistic about the drawings of this warship.

As a first transaction, I can show you the design of the parts of this machine gun, and I believe you should know it after reading it. Whether it is a weapon or a warship, it is based on theory, not out of thin air.

I don't need you to pay a penny for this design of the light machine gun, but after the mass production, you will provide no less than 10,000 light machine guns for my troops to use, and the time limit can be extended to three years. In addition, the patent for this light machine gun can be transferred to your country for use free of charge after you have paid for all the light machine guns.

I'm sure you know better than I how much profit can be brought by the patent fee for a high-performance army weapon. This military attaché, don't worry, after reading the drawings, you will know that the fee I just charged is very cheap! ”

It is clear that foreigners value patents very much. Xu Bin, who was also lazy to talk about money and patents, threw out the figure of 10,000 with a lion wide mouth. These 10,000 light machine guns, if you calculate the processing cost, I believe it will cost at least more than 100,000 pounds.

Of course, they don't want Xu Bin and they won't be reluctant, anyway, this Bren-style light machine gun used to be the main battle light machine gun that swept all countries, and Xu Bin didn't worry about buying and selling without knowledge.

After handing over the light machine gun, after reading the detailed structural design drawings, an expert who was proficient in weapons at the scene said: "Good gun, good design ideas." With this kind of light machine gun to equip the army, it is possible to increase the strength of individual troops by at least 20%. Moreover, the firepower output and maintenance of this light machine gun are very suitable for the current army forces of various countries. Good gun! ”

In the face of these professional weapons experts, Harry and Edward, the military attaches of the Eagle Country, who led the team, also had a bitter look on their faces. He has no doubts about the professionalism of these experts, but praising the high value of this design in front of the designer doesn't mean that the other party will raise the price? What's more, no matter how sophisticated the weapons are, if you provide 10,000 for free, it will be at least 100,000 pounds or more!

After reading the design of this light machine gun, Harry knew that Xu Bin was reluctant to accept such an epoch-making design of a warship. Therefore, he quickly said: "General Xu, first of all, please believe in the reputation of our Great Eagle Empire, we will not do anything that harms the interests of our friends." Therefore, as long as the design of your warship can actually be made, and the theoretical combat power value of your design can be reached.

We, the Great Eagle Empire, will definitely give you a reasonable price, please believe this. And at present, it is difficult to find a country with the same strong shipbuilding industry capacity as our Great Eagle Empire. Therefore, if the warship you designed wants to become a reality, it will not be wrong to choose our Great Eagle Empire. ”

Regarding the military attaché's self-selling boasting, Xu Bin also agreed: "I also know this, but there is one thing you should remember." That is, any weapon or warship, as long as the power and weapon arrangement are solved, and the country that takes some time to build it is believed that there are not a few countries except the Eagle Country.

The reason why I did not give this drawing to other countries, but chose to cooperate with your Eagle Country, is that I am aware of your industrial strength, and secondly, I am good friends with Booker, and I do not want to sell this superior warship to your competitors. But you know, I spent a lot of effort and money designing this warship.

In addition, I still have a group of subordinates to support, and I still have something to pursue for the future, all of which need financial support. So, to put it bluntly, I need money very much, and if it weren't for my urgent need for money, I could have sold this warship to the government at home. Give them a little time, and believe that they can make it too.

Of course, I believe you have a better understanding of my situation, and I am more dissatisfied with the current authorities. Therefore, I need to expand my strength to realize my ideals and ambitions. And it all takes money, and I'm sure you know what I mean, right? ”

To put it bluntly, it's impossible to want a drawing, and if you're in a hurry, sell it to your competitors. Xu Bin didn't believe that these proud Eagle Country people had suffered!

Therefore, before the military attache could speak, those experts who were eager to see the warship quickly said: "Don't worry, as long as your design ideas are correct, we will not reduce your design fee." ”

Xu Bin, who listened to this expert's words, said happily: "Then let me ask you, if the design of this warship is true, then how much do you think it is worth?" As you know, a warship is expensive to build, and if it is sunk in battle. Not only did the money for building warships go to waste, but also buried a shipload of outstanding naval officers by the way. None of this can be measured in money!

And I can tell you very clearly, as long as this ship, which I call the Dreadnought, is built. Its actual combat capability is something that none of your main warships of the Eagle Country can compete with at present, and I have this confidence. Otherwise, I wouldn't call it 'Dreadnought', because of its fearless offensive and defensive performance.

I will give you two price references, if you feel that you can agree, I will immediately hand over the drawings to you. If you think my offer is too high and we can't get along, then I'm sorry and I'll have to find another buyer. ”

It is clear that once this kind of warship falls into the hands of a competitor or an enemy country, it will undoubtedly be a disaster for the Royal Navy of the Eagle Country. For this reason, Harry looked a little solemn and said, "Please! ”

Xu Bin said: "I believe you all know that the biggest interest country in Gannan Province, where I am currently located, is the United States. Although you and the United States used to be allies, I know that everything between countries is based on national interests. So you have private competition, and there's no denying that, because I'm very concerned about political developments at home and abroad.

At present, the proportion of the interests of the United States in Longhua is increasing rapidly, and at the same time, it is also seizing your trade share and market with China. Moreover, their army strength is stronger than that of your Eagle Country, and at the same time, their industrial strength is also increasing very rapidly. Originally, the United States was also one of my cooperation references, but unfortunately I don't like the current Gannan government, so I temporarily excluded the United States.

I do not deny that my ambition is to replace the current Governor of Gannam, and therefore I need a strong army to do it for me. Otherwise, I would not have spent so much money to purchase a second-hand rifle production line from your country, and a batch of industrial equipment to cooperate with the operation of the production line.

It all takes money, so if you can provide you with a one-off design fee of £10 million, I can give you the drawings. I believe that this price is not expensive at all, right? And I can assure you that half of the ten million pounds will be converted into equipment, weapons and ammunition purchased from your country.

If you think the price is too high, then I can give you a second option, which is to pay me a lump sum of £5,000,000 for the design and a $10,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000 You only need to agree to one of these two choices, and the design drawings can be handed over to you for use. In the same way, I don't need you to pay the patent fees in the future. ”

10 million pounds, which is 100 million pounds and Jackie Chanyang, is not cheap. Take the Sovereign-class warships currently built by the Eagle Nation, and the cost of one is only around two million pounds. This drawing sends five battleships, which is not high!

In this regard, although Harry Military Attaché, who realized that Xu Bin's price would not be cheap, was also taken aback by these two conditions, and quickly said: "General Xu, your price is too high, right?" You know, 10 million pounds can make five or six naval capital warships. No, this condition is too expensive, and even if we agree, the Eagle Nation government will not agree. ”

Xu Bin didn't seem to be worried about the other party's refusal at all, and said with a smile: "If I tell you that in a naval battle, a monarch-class battleship can single-handedly take on the naval formation of your three monarch-class battleships. Do you still think that the price I drive is too high?

Moreover, once this kind of warship is installed in your country's navy, it will enhance the deterrent power of your Eagle Country's navy and expand your Eagle Kingdom's status as a military power in Shijie. Do you still think that the price I opened is expensive? ”

Listening to Xu Bin's analysis, everyone except Harry felt that it made sense. Only Harry knew that this was all imaginary, and that the price was a bit outrageous.

Unable to think of a suitable reason, Harry could only look at Laura Ellen, who was the intermediary this time, hoping that the other party, a businessman from an aristocratic background, could tell Xu Bin about their difficulties. Buy the blueprints for this Dreadnought-class warship at as much price as possible!