Chapter 193: Selling Brooms
Ask:
What's the best thing to do if you're going to get something to where it should never be?
Chen Shen had thought about this question many times, and he was very curious about what kind of reason Xiaoyu they would use to deliver the warriors to him in advance at this point in 2010, when the warriors had not yet started to export on a large scale.
After all, the export of equipment is not a big problem, and it is not a problem for Mengshi cars to be sold to northern Myanmar, but if the orders of several customers in Wa State, Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia have not been negotiated, and you Dongfeng Corps get the car first, then the problem will be very big.
You have more purchasing power than them, and you have more value to cooperate with than them?
Can't you? Could it be that there is someone in the court?
Doubt is bound to arise, and once doubt is generated, sooner or later it will come to the ground.
There must be a reason, there must be a reason to get by on the face.
But what is the reason for this?
The so-called "growing out of the ground" is definitely impossible, and everyone is not stupid, things that can be seen at a glance, if you don't recognize it with your neck stalked, it won't be very interesting.
As for testing? Scrap? Show?
None of them seem to be that convincing.
This made him feel for a while that even if the warrior car was delivered, it might bring a lot of additional trouble.
But he never imagined that this thing would be handed over to him in this form.
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These B people directly arranged for Poly Technology to set up a representative office in Mengla, and then hung the Mengshi car under the name of the representative office to carry out a unique user experience activity.
In this way, the sensitive point of "direct export of Dongfeng Group's special equipment department" has been directly avoided, and with the setter of Poly Technology, some things have become pure commercial behaviors, even if some people think that the export time of this equipment is too early and the priority is too high, it can also be easily explained by the reason of "market expansion strategy of commercial companies".
Good strategy, good idea.
The last time Chen Shen heard of using this method to solve the problem, it was in the previous life.
At that time, Poly's Fasir-Ebony Kadada Highway Project in Sudan also came to a wave of such operations, because the local security force was too weak, Poly Technology directly purchased 100 warriors for "export", and in fact, many of these 100 warriors were allocated to various representative offices in the form of "rental", and finally sold to local forces in the form of financial leasing.
This is a rather bizarre means in the entire history of the world's arms trade, and it solves a very core problem in the arms trade, that is, the problem of attitude expression.
Military equipment is different from other commodities, and in many cases, whether you are really pursuing profit or not, as long as something arrives, it will definitely be considered an attitude expression.
But what if it's like Poly?
I didn't say I was selling, I used these things for my own company for security purposes!
What? How do you think it ended up in someone else's hands?
Aren't you kidding me? I'm a businessman, and now the situation is sensitive and inconvenient to sell, and my potential customers can't experience the experience?
Don't talk about me, don't you export T-72 to Sudan while banning sales to Sudan? You still say that Egypt sold it, what do we say?
So, all in all, such a scheme ensures formal compliance at the most basic level, and also leaves room for everyone to turn around.
In the same way, the "safety" of the equipment is also guaranteed.
In the case that the Dongfeng Corps cannot be fully trusted, this can be said to be the most reasonable and safest plan.
Looking at the warriors parked in the courtyard, Chen Shen couldn't help but sigh.
Really, when it comes to playing with the heart eye, I really can't play with Xiaoyu's gang
But no matter what, the thing was delivered.
He stepped forward and reached out to touch this old comrade-in-arms he was once very familiar with, and a trace of strange emotions rose in his heart.
It's so familiar, so familiar that I even remember the parameters of this protective version of the model.
The EQ2050 Warrior 1.5 generation hardtop model uses a 145 kW V8 electronically controlled supercharged diesel engine with a four-speed hydraulic automatic transmission, with a 0-80 km/h acceleration time of 18 seconds, a top speed of 125 km/h, and a driving range of more than 600 km/h.
Large-diameter, wide-section, tubeless radial tires and central inflation and deflation system, continuously adjustable tire pressure, can cope with all kinds of accidents.
The minimum ground clearance is 410 mm, the maximum driving side slope is 40%, and the minimum turning diameter is 15 meters, which can quickly pass through a variety of complex terrain.
The most important thing is the protective performance of the car.
At a distance of 100 meters, the windshield and sides of the body can withstand 7.62 mm rifle fire, and the body armor can withstand 7.62 mm armor-piercing bullets.
The V-shaped armor design at the bottom greatly improves its resistance to mines.
In the case of a complete set, the car can even be equipped with additional reactive armor, and the rocket will not cause structural damage if it hits it.
In general, this thing may not be as good as the Marauder in terms of protection against explosives, but if you want to talk about comprehensive capabilities, it has achieved a comprehensive surpass over the Marauders!
It's the product of benchmarking Hummer and then rolling up new technology, it's so fragrant
Of course, that's not all.
Because the car sent by Xiaoyu comes with a periscope mechanical remote control weapon station and even a weapon.
Compared to the Marauder's OTR weapon station, the mechanical remote-controlled weapon station is not so technologically advanced, but it is better than enough to deal with the war situation in northern Burma.
The Type 04 35mm automatic grenade launcher that comes with this weapon station is even more of a surprise
"That's so thoughtful."
Chen Shen couldn't help but sigh.
Everyone gathered around, and at this moment, even the most calm Shi Dakai couldn't help but show a strange look in his eyes.
This isn't a Paramount Marauder smuggled in, it's a proper piece of equipment!
In the whole of northern Myanmar, and even the whole of Southeast Asia, how many forces can use such standard equipment?
In addition to those state-level forces, there are only the Wa State and the Dongfeng Corps.
, have we started to enjoy the same treatment as Wa in this regard?
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No, it's not that exaggerated, it's essentially just a transaction.
But. That's enough.
He looked at the warrior who was standing quietly, then looked at Chen Shen on the side, and then said:
"Captain, you can't just give up this car in the future."
"Not necessarily."
Chen Shen withdrew his hand from the angular front cover and replied:
"Equipment is just equipment after all, and it is not as valuable as a well-trained warrior in any case."
"What's more, we will have a lot of such equipment in the future."
After the acceptance of the new warrior car, the first purpose of the Dongfeng Corps' return to Mengka was completed, and just two hours later, with the return of the receiving team sent by the jackal, the family members who had entered the country from near Badabran also arrived in Mengka.
Needless to say, the joy and emotion of the reunion of the family members were all in tears after seeing the "great cause of everyone" run by the Dongfeng Corps.
Even Bao Qi's father, who has always been resolute, has a little moist eyes.
For months, worry and despair tormented them to the point of emaciation, but no matter what, they managed to survive.
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Although, some are gone.
But those who survive must live well after all.
The sad atmosphere did not last too long, and according to Chen Shen's arrangement, all the family members temporarily moved into the villa, and then moved out after the situation was further stabilized and everyone purchased the property.
Bao Qi and Li helped settle their families, while Shi Dakai and Chen Shen, who had nothing to do, went to Mengka City to help them buy daily necessities.
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Of course, this matter can be done by other people, but Chen Shen's consideration is very simple, that is, to take Shi Dakai out for a walk, so as not to be stimulated by the scene of his family's reunion.
However, judging from Shi Dakai's reaction, Chen Shen was indeed too worried.
The latter always behaved calmly and blandly.
He took Chen Shen through the streets and alleys, bought all the things he needed, and was even so careful that he remembered to buy things for Li Bang's sister Li Zhu for girls.
When talking about the placement of family members, his emotions did not fluctuate much, but remained quite rational.
We will definitely have to move out in the future, after all, the space of the villa is limited, and if there are more and more people, life will seem crowded."
"Moreover, our pace cannot always be as fast as it is now, the situation has gradually opened up, and the prestige of the Dongfeng Corps is also increasing."
"There will come a time when we will not have to rely entirely on the guns in our hands in exchange for a sense of security, but through our 'names'."
"In this way, our lives will definitely change."
"Entertainment, leisure, getting married and having children are all long-term plans that need to be considered."
"It's impossible to get married and huddle with a bunch of big men, right? You still have to have your own industry. β
"I think we can either just plan a real green zone and build a bunch of homes ourselves."
Chen Shen was carrying a large bag of daily necessities in his hand, and after hearing Shi Dakai's words, he couldn't help but nod.
"It's a good plan, but it definitely can't be arranged uniformly, it depends on personal wishes."
"We can't force a compound in Monka, after all, we're mercenaries, no"
Chen Shen didn't finish his words, but turned around and asked:
"What about you, what are you going to do?"
"I mean, are you going to keep coming with me?"
Shi Dakai was silent for a few seconds, and then replied:
"To be honest, I thought about quitting when I knew my parents weren't there."
"The driving force that sustains me to continue working is revenge."
"But later, Wei Chaoren's family was killed, and Ming Xuechang also died, I felt that my revenge had been avenged, and at this time, I didn't want to quit."
"I think I should continue to do it, not for any particular purpose, but simply because I feel that this thing seems to be much more correct than what I do."
"Quite a lot more correct?"
Chen Shen subconsciously repeated, his tone a little puzzled.
"That's right. Captain, do you remember that I said before that I wanted to open a Meiyijia? β
"At that time, I thought it would be nice to be able to do a small business here and make enough money to survive."
"But looking back now, such an idea is quite naΓ―ve."
"Don't talk about whether my supermarket can be opened, even if it really opens safely, what's the point?"
"The damned will still die, I can only watch, but I can't do anything."
"That feeling, I guess it's going to be painful."
"Just like my parents, if I really opened a Meiyijia, it is estimated that they will die, I have no choice, let alone revenge."
"And now, I have to say, when you tortured Ming Xuechang, I was very relieved."
Speaking of this, Shi Dakai breathed a long sigh of relief.
After a pause, he continued:
"I don't really want to make people who don't deserve to die don't have to die, that's too idealistic-ββ I just want to make all the damned people die."
"It takes a lot of money, a lot of guns, a lot of background and power."
"To do this, I can only continue along the current path with you."
"You've said before that no one is going to be a mercenary for the rest of their lives, right?"
"I don't think you mean to say that you want me to retire and open a supermarket."
Chen Shen nodded slowly, without admitting or denying it.
However, his attitude was actually enough to make Shi Dakai understand everything.
He's not stupid.
The two walked all the way to the direction of the villa, a broom that Chen Shen had clamped under his arm fell to the ground, Shi Dakai bent down to pick it up, and suddenly said with a smile:
"I find our mercenaries to be really special."
"Other mercenaries retire after making enough money, but we have already made a lot of money, but it seems that we can't stop at all."
"Captain, do you remember when we fought Puyi Trading House before? That's when you told the jackals that we were doing a big cleaning. β
"Looking back now, we were really fucking cleaning, but the broom we used was a bit hard."
"It's good to be hard."
Chen Shen answered slowly.
He can clearly feel the changes in Shi Dakai, if before, it was extreme pessimism that pushed him forward, then now, outside the core of pessimism, he has also begun to have some "initiative" changes.
Such a change cannot be simply defined as "good" or "bad", but in terms of the change itself, in any case, it is positive.
Mercenaries who only work for money will not live long.
One of the most basic situations is that the replacement of mercenaries is actually cyclical, and the vast majority of mercenaries will quit briefly after a few missions and get enough pay, and then come back again when the money is spent.
Their skills will be rusty, their sense of battle will fade, and they will die on the battlefield after one or two cycles.
And this is just one form of "Mercenary Death", they will also die quickly in various other forms.
There is no difference, either physically or mentally.
Only a "special mercenary" like Shi Dakai can really go to the end.
Because, he began to have an anchor point in his heart.
And this anchor point will support him to continue fighting.
He will not quit completely until what the anchor represents is realized, or until the anchor chain is completely broken one day.
And at that time, in general, he would not have ended too badly.
Therefore, Chen Shen was very pleased with Shi Dakai's changes.
This is the true enlightenment of him - he has comprehended the true core of the mercenary.
Of course, money is important, but the essence of a mercenary is power.
Power created by force.
If you don't have this kind of power, it's just to make it bigger and make more profits
With the same amount of money, why don't I open a global supermarket chain?
This thought flashed through Chen Shen's mind, but immediately after, Shi Dakai said something that surprised him.
He said:
"Captain, I think we should still open a supermarket."
"Why? Are you still obsessed with selling durians and the like? β
Chen Shen asked suspiciously.
"No, we don't sell durian, we don't sell fruits, we don't sell small commodities."
"We sell brooms."
(End of chapter)