For Pubei, the equipment of "body armor" is absolutely 100% hard currency.

Because it is a life-saving artifact on the battlefield, the armor of a modern army, and the key to the real combat effectiveness of a light infantry.

In fact, this is also very understandable - in ancient times, a fully armored soldier could beat a dozen or even dozens of unarmored targets, and even exaggerated to the extent that "hiding armor is like rebellion", which has already illustrated the importance of protection to some extent.

After entering the era of hot weapons, the importance of armor showed a spiraling trend.

In the era of full-power ammunition, due to the relatively backward material technology, the defense of body armor against bullets is limited, too light cannot be stopped, and too heavy people cannot move, so basically all mainstream armies generally do not use body armor.

However, after World War II, as the full-power bomb was gradually eliminated, the intermediate power bomb became popular, and the lighter and thinner Kevlar material appeared, and the body armor began to narrow the gap in the conflict.

In the 21st century, a variety of new lightweight bulletproof materials are popular, such as special steel, silicon carbide, boron carbide polyethylene, FIAM, and pyrolytic carbon

With the addition of material technology, even under the strafing of large-caliber full-power bullets, body armor has the power to fight.

But at this stage, body armor cannot be said to have completely won the "battle of contradictions".

Because, it is so expensive, so expensive that even most regular armies cannot use it on a large scale.

Chen Shen was particularly impressed by this.

At that time, there were several very classic questions on the Internet.

The first one, how many J-8s can knock down an F-22.

The second, whether the Varyag can be launched or not.

Third, body armor can't afford to fight a war.

Each of these three questions can trigger a forum scolding war that is hundreds of pages long, even if Chen Shen can't end up because of his identity, but the fun is still enough.

The third question is particularly classic, every time someone raises it, it will inevitably continue to extend to a series of fun topics such as yellow basins, liberation shoes, new military uniforms, 95 guns, etc., and these topics will eventually lead to the same answer, that is:

Army, poor.

That's right, at that time, body armor was really a representative of high technology, and the cost of a single piece alone was as high as thousands of dollars, which was not at all something that the turtle army could play.

This can be seen from the fact that the Dongfeng Corps spent a lot of effort to get 4 pieces of fourth-level body armor.

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However, this situation was completely broken in 2008.

Because it was in this year that Yizheng Chemical Fiber Company used dry spinning technology for the first time to carry out the industrial production of ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene fibers, the offensive and defensive trend took a sharp turn.

In less than 10 years after that, the product of "body armor" was completely pulled off the altar and reduced to a large road commodity that can even be bought for 500 yuan on civilian shopping websites.

Moreover, it is 500RMB.

Of course, the time has only come to 2010, although the technological breakthrough has been completed, mass production has not yet been achieved, and the price of body armor is not as exaggerated as in the future.

But as far as Chen Shen knows, even if it is such a "not exaggerated", it is actually enough to meet Pubei's current needs.

If the civilian export route of body armor from the north to Pubei can be opened, it means that the Dongfeng Corps will no longer have to worry about the source of heavy body armor in the future, and even have an additional stable source of wealth.

Therefore, Chen Shen had already planned early on, if he could establish his own business route, the first business to be done was body armor.

But the idea is good, how to implement it is a problem.

It's a bit too early.

Unlike any company that produces travel bags in the future can pull a strip production line to produce body armor, in this era, the production of special equipment such as body armor is still concentrated in the hands of a few companies.

It is impossible for Chen Shen to send someone to the north to squat and talk slowly, he must take a shortcut, and this shortcut must start with Xiaoyu.

And Xiao Yu naturally understood what he meant, just a few simple exchanges, and the two basically reached a consensus.

Listening to Chen Shen talk eloquently about how to help Jihua open up the Southeast Asian market, how to use real examples to promote Jihua's body armor, and how to rely on the cheap productivity and cheap raw materials in the north to form an impact on the monopoly of international protective equipment, Xiaoyu couldn't help but say with some amusement:

"Shipwreck, how do I remember that you are a mercenary group, how long has it been, and you have been thinking about the international market?"

Chen Shen smiled and replied:

"You don't understand, a soldier who doesn't want to be a general is not a good soldier, although we are still relatively small now, but after all, there is still a move towards specialization and regularization."

"Since we have to take that step sooner or later, then we must also prepare early."

"Don't say that some of these are gone, can you help me contact the source of goods?"

"Theoretically, it's not difficult, it doesn't even cover any sensitive issues-—— all I need is a point of contact."

Hearing Chen Shen's words, Xiao Yu pondered for a moment, and then replied:

"Are you sure it's okay? I am not very familiar with foreign trade, especially when it comes to these sensitive elements."

"I'll correct it again, it's not a sensitive element."

Chen Shen interrupted Xiao Yu and explained:

"Believe me, you ask your people now, and after contacting Shangjihua 3523, you will say that you will help them expand the market, and I guarantee that they will go to the pole to sell the goods."

"It's a win-win business, and to be honest, I can do it without you, but it takes more time and costs more unnecessary."

"How's that, try it?"

"Then give it a try."

Xiaoyu finally let go, and Chen Shen here can be regarded as letting go of a big stone in his heart.

He was really afraid that Xiao Yu would not provide any help if he was killed for some "unspeakable reason", and if that was the case, if he wanted to contact the manufacturer in the north, he would have to go through various complicated ways.

It's not that it can't be done, it's too slow, it's too wasteful of resources.

But fortunately, Xiaoyu, who was born in an intelligence department and has been assigned to work all year round, does not have many pedantic habits, and she probably knows the dangers of internal friction better than herself.

So, this matter was settled, Xiaoyu's side was responsible for finding someone to match, and his own side had to prepare legal and compliant procedures, and receive the goods as soon as possible after the supply was ready.

Before hanging up the phone, Xiaoyu warned again:

"Shipwrecks, you remember, this is just a normal business transaction from any point of view."

"Whether we succeed or not, it doesn't represent our attitude."

"We're just acting as an intermediary to provide information that can lead to a deal, and in the middle, we're not going to take any benefit or provide any convenience."

"In other words, after the contact person is given to you, all the work has nothing to do with us."

"Don't worry."

Chen Shen replied firmly:

"I said, even if I don't look for you, I'll go to someone else."

"But it's safer to keep this business under your control, isn't it?"

And so it is."

Xiao Yu replied thoughtfully, and then said:

"So be it, do what you have to do."

"We will meet again soon if there is any problem. You can talk in person! ”

With a snap, the phone hung up.

A smile appeared on the corner of Chen Shen's mouth, and then, he immediately called Xu You and began to arrange this series of "commercial" matters

In fact, for Chen Shen, doing business itself is not very interesting.

He doesn't have much pursuit of money, material things and the like, and the reason why he wants to make money is that his core appeal is still to be concentrated on equipment.

What's the point of money? No matter how much money, no matter how luxurious a car, no matter how exquisite a villa, can you withstand a 120 mortar?

What? You say you can resist?

And what about 155 pomegranates?

It is true that the deep knowledge of "destruction" has deprived him of interest in certain things to a certain extent, but on the other hand, only this kind of knowledge can allow him to eliminate unnecessary distractions as much as possible and survive in this chaotic land.

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However, two days later, when Jihua Group's first BOQ (quotation) was placed on Chen Shen's table, he still really experienced the impact of pure "profit".

Not only him, but everyone in the core group of the Dongfeng Corps, including Xu You, was shocked by this quotation.

Xu You looked at the quotation in amazement, swiped his index finger over the numbers on it, and then said in disbelief:

"This thing. Is it true? ”

"A Kevlar fiber body armor, plus a four-level ceramic bulletproof insert at the front and back, the total price is only .2460 US dollars?!"

"What are you kidding me? I have sold two pieces of body armor of the same level before, even if the purchase price is more than 4,000 US dollars in the legal market, and it is conservatively estimated that it will be sold for 15,000 US dollars when it is shipped to Pubei. ”

"Now you're telling me that this thing costs less than a fifth of the price?!"

"Forget the price, there is no upper limit on the supply quantity, and the supply cycle is calculated in days?"

"And it's still in CIP terms – even shipping is included?!"

"I feel like it's a hoax and they might not be able to deliver it at all."

"But it's not possible, Jihua Group I know, that's a . State-owned enterprises. If they break the contract and don't deliver the goods, it will also have a major impact on their goodwill, right? ”

I have to say that Xu You is quite professional in this aspect of trade.

Although he was mainly exposed to all kinds of "illegal transactions" before, it does not mean that he does not understand the rules of legal transactions.

And in just a few words, he did point out the "unreasonable" aspects of this quotation.

Ultra-low prices, generous delivery terms, unlimited availability.

In his opinion, this is not doing business, it is simply doing charity.

Other people's perception is similar to him, and even after seeing the quotation, Bai Gou couldn't help but feel that this was some kind of transaction similar to "helicopter", and after getting Chen Shen's negative answer, he was confused.

Looking at their expressions, Chen Shen couldn't help but shake his head.

Where the hell is this?

The strength of the manufacturing power has just begun to show, and in a few years you will go and see, $500 for drones, $200 for body armor, $20 for hand desks, and $5 for carrying equipment

All those things that were once high above will be completely pulled off the altar, and those who were able to seize the opportunity of the first round of shocks have all made a fortune without exception.

Thinking of this, Chen Shen opened his mouth and said:

"There is no doubt about the authenticity, although this business seems a bit exaggerated, but in fact there are special characteristics."

"The factory that supplies us has some difficulties in operation, and they urgently need to open up the international market and form new sales channels."

"Under the premise that the brand influence has not been established, playing the low-price card is the safest and most secure solution."

"So Xu You, you can do it boldly."

"Now tell me, with the trade routes and transportation capacity you master, how many pieces of body armor can you help me bring back in the first batch of purchases?"

Hearing Chen Shen's question, Xu You hesitated for a moment, and then replied:

"Actually, theoretically, we can swallow as much as we want. According to the strategy of the quotation, we will complete the customs clearance in Xiaomengla, this trade route is relatively mature and safe, and the inland transportation part is directly pulled by large trucks. ”

"The main problem we face is a sales channel - we can come up with 10 million dollars and buy 5,000 pieces of body armor, but who are we going to sell these 5,000 pieces of body armor to?"

"We can't buy for $2,000 and sell for $2,000, or at least sell for $10,000."

"That means that this is a big order of 50 million US dollars, and even if it is dispersed to the entire market of Northern Shan State and Wa State, it is unlikely that it will be completely able to eat it."

"So my suggestion is to get a thousand sets to test the water first?"

"No problem."

Chen Shen immediately nodded and said:

"It's just 1,000 sets, and we have to screen the sales targets."

"In the early stage, we only sold to partners who were absolutely unlikely to have a conflict with us in the short term, such as Wa, the Seventh Brigade, and Chesri, and we didn't even give them to the wood ghosts."

"We want to give them a wave of hunger marketing, we want to let them know that those who cooperate with us can get stronger and stronger; Those who oppose us can only get weaker and weaker! ”

"Understood!"

Xu You nodded solemnly and continued:

"Then I'll send them a reply? Order a thousand sets first? ”

"Go for it."

Chen Shen waved his hand, and Xu You immediately retreated.

A few hours later, the first advance was transferred to the account of the company further north of the Tropic of Cancer via international settlement.

That evening, the company's sales staff celebrated the success collectively, while the production line in the factory area was in full swing, working overtime to start production.

It won't be long before the first batch of equipment arrives in Pubei and Mengyang.

This will definitely have an unstoppable impact on the entire Pubei.

Because in light infantry battles, the side that wears level 4 armor will form a crushing advantage.

There is no justification for the advantages.

After that, the battlefield ecology of the entire Pubei will also begin to change.

And the promoter of all this was sitting in an inconspicuous office in Mengyang County at this time, thinking about how to use this batch of equipment to leverage as much strength as possible to launch an attack on that important town, that is, Jingdong.

The end of the Shadow Corps is near, but they don't even know that it is not super-advanced and super-powerful equipment that will defeat them.

More likely, thousands of kilometers away, a female worker in the Northeast countryside with reading glasses on her head and a sewing machine pedal on her feet, earning only $3 an hour.

(End of chapter)