Chapter 390(1/3)
After the introduction and tour, a soldier from a platoon came up and started to show Sean.
The first is straight 5, air support, rapid descent, fire strike, land and air cooperation.
After demonstrating it from beginning to end, Sean was very satisfied with it. After all, it was for use by the Libyans. There was no need to make it too good. This was just right.
Then there were demonstrations of various 212 modified versions, off-road performance, climbing hills, crossing ditches, machine gun fire while traveling, rapid advance, 107 rocket coverage strikes, and anti-tank weapons destroying fixed bunkers on the ground.
Overall, I'm very satisfied. All that's left is to discuss the price!
When we returned to the city from the test site, the top leaders of HLJ, Hafei, and Yanjing Jeep Factory all arrived.
Due to the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and the United States in 1979, the demand for military equipment dropped sharply. Hafei lost its production tasks and stopped production until the remaining orders were completed.
After the suspension of production, workers were idle, incomes became low, and the factory was in a recession. Then Hafei responded to the call and began to convert the army into civilians. In 1980, it introduced Japanese technology and began to produce Songhuajiang mini-vans.
After all, it is a company that produces aircraft and has accumulated rich technology. In 1986, it developed the first Hafei automobile, a single-row truck.
This year, we independently developed Songhuajiang double-row trucks and extended single-row trucks.
On the other hand, the helicopter production line, although it will never be closed due to necessary war preparation issues, has declined in all aspects.
Now Sean wants a lot of straight 5s and a military version when he opens his mouth. To be honest, he is a little embarrassed.
This thing is not a van. It is produced as soon as possible. Thousands of them are produced in a month. This is a plane!
But if we want to give up this order, let alone Mr. Li, even HLJ will never agree.
This is not a matter of sales volume, it is about earning foreign exchange through exports. In this era, every province has the task of earning foreign exchange through exports.
Since last year, apart from the open Lingdong Province, the province with the largest export earnings has been Shandong Province.
Why did Lu Province suddenly rise?
Because of Sean’s order!
In one year, Jeff and his friends imported 200,000 walking tractors and various agricultural supporting machinery from Colombia, earning more than US$300 million in foreign exchange a year.
Who is not jealous!
Let’s talk about aircraft. If this order is completed, it will be the first export of Chinese aircraft, which can fill the gap!
Well, it’s not true that there has been no export until 5 years ago. If it is not enough, it is in the nature of aid, such as Albania, which is opposite Libya on the Mediterranean Sea.
Therefore, on the way here, the leader of HLJ swore that no matter what, this order must be kept despite all difficulties.
At the dinner table, the senior leader came up and drank a glass of white wine without saying a word before speaking, "I know Mr. Sean is in a hurry, but helicopters cannot be produced in a short period of time, and we must also
Ensuring quality means going to the battlefield after all.”
"So, do you think this will work?" The big leader said about the plan he had discussed with the superiors in private. "We will coordinate with the military and urgently call in a batch of helicopters for first use. We will produce new ones here.
I’ll send you a replacement!”
"Don't worry, we will conduct maintenance on these aircraft to ensure there will be no problems on the battlefield. At the same time, we will send maintenance personnel to ensure logistical maintenance throughout the entire process."
Sean frowned. He knew that Ka Dazuo couldn't afford to wait, so it was not a bad idea to do this. "First of all, how do you calculate the price of this helicopter?"
As soon as these words came out, the room immediately became quiet, and the leader of HLJ looked at the person in charge of Hafei.
The price was also negotiated, but quoting is a science. Although they had heard that Sean was so generous when they were talking about Hong Hong Hong, Mr. Li couldn't stand it, but when it came time to quote, they were still trembling.
Don't dare to ask for high prices.
The reason is that the country has been poor and backward in recent years. Our own products, let alone international competitiveness, are just junk in the eyes of our own people. The concept that imported goods are good is deeply rooted in the hearts of the people.
Now asking them to sell planes to the Americans... even I find it ridiculous.
Besides, it’s not like they have never seen foreign businessmen before. They are really arrogant. No matter what level you are, they always look at people through their nostrils and place orders with contempt.
The only reason to import your stuff is because it's cheap.
But the problem is, there are rumors among the senior management that Sean is a victim!
That is to say, Sean doesn't know the impression he has on the top management in the east, otherwise he would be so angry that he would vomit blood.
Is he being taken advantage of? He wants Dongfang to earn more.
The person in charge of Hafei was cruel, stamped his foot, closed his eyes and quoted: "400,000 yuan per aircraft!"
Sean didn't say anything after hearing this, and just looked straight at the person in charge of Hafei, who was sweating on his head and his face slowly started to turn red.
"Ahem, if Mr. Sean is dissatisfied, just tell him." The HLJ leader had to speak up to smooth things over.
"It's okay to sell it at a high price, but I haven't done any market research. In 1967, the price of Z-5 dropped to 480,000. It was still a soft currency. If you ask for 400,000 US dollars now, the current exchange rate is 1:3.7
"Isn't this a bit too much?" Sean's tone was calm, and no unnecessary thoughts could be heard.
"This, ahem, that, Lao Zhang is talking about RMB, 400,000 RMB." The leader of H University quickly laughed, "You know, in China, it is customary to negotiate prices in RMB, misunderstanding, misunderstanding."
"Yes, yes!" the person in charge of Hafei said quickly: "The production of the Z-5 was stopped before. Now we have to resume production, many things have to be relaunched. Well, the cost has not dropped much in comparison."
"Yes, yes, the prices of many raw materials have also increased, so I understand, I understand."
"Oh, Soft Girl Coin, that was my misunderstanding. I'm sorry, I'm sorry." Sean looked as if he was stunned and said in a slightly apologetic tone: "Then..."
At this long sound, everyone looked over intently.
"Then, let's test the waters with 100 aircraft first!"
call!!
The two people in Province H let out a heavy breath, and then became excited. 100 aircraft, that is more than 10 million US dollars.
Purchasing a helicopter is not just a matter of buying it. It also requires a supporting maintenance center, various easy-to-wear parts, weapons and ammunition, which all cost money, not to mention the 100 helicopters that this person said.
The two of them looked at each other, and they didn't even bother to cut the price. Compared with other foreigners, it was simply too straightforward.
He is indeed an old friend of the Chinese people!
"I won't say anything anymore. I'll toast Mr. Sean. I'll do it. You can do whatever you want!" The leader of Province H picked up a glass of liquor and drank it down in one gulp.
"I'll have a cup with you." The person in charge of Hafei also excitedly picked up the cup.
These days, leaders are really working hard to earn foreign exchange!
Sean didn't have the nerve to have a drink too.
"In this way, it will be no problem to use the military aircraft for a period of time. I also believe that you will perform maintenance well and there will be no problems. However, I need the aircraft urgently and I hope you can produce it and deliver it as soon as possible.
goods."
"Of course there is no problem. Work overtime, work hard, and keep working without rest. We will ensure that we complete the task as quickly as possible, with quality and quantity!" the person in charge of Hafei said, patting his chest.
"Want to work overtime?" Sean asked in surprise.
"Of course!" the person in charge of Hafei said matter-of-factly: "If you work overtime, you will live in the production workshop, and you will not go home until you complete the production tasks!"
"Then..." Sean said hesitantly: "Then we have to pay overtime pay. Do I also have to pay expedited pay?"
"We have to agree, the current price is 108,200 US dollars, I can pay for the expedited fee, but not too much!" As he said that, Sean knocked on the table with a serious look.
"Overtime, overtime pay?" The person in charge of Hafei was stunned. Just as he was about to speak, he felt like he had been kicked.
Then I heard the big leader next to me say: "Expediting fee and so on. Mr. Xiaon is an old friend of the Chinese people. This can be a little less, just treat us as friends!"
Sean smiled and said: "Workers work hard overtime, so it's natural to pay them. After all, I'm not a vampire entrepreneur who only brings blessings to workers."
"Here, if I remember correctly, this is called 'revisionism'. They only shout slogans without giving any money, try their best to squeeze workers and friends, commit minor violations but not violations, and distort the facts."
"Hahaha, Mr. Sean is indeed our old friend, and he still understands XXism very well!" the leader of H University said with a smile.
Sean looked at the big leader solemnly and said: "Be vigilant, be vigilant!"
A foreigner tells everyone to be vigilant...it's funny!
"In this case, I'll pay 20% of the expedited fee, 13 per flight, okay?" Sean took the initiative to make an offer.
Naturally, the person in charge of Hafei had no problem, so he agreed immediately, and the others also applauded. For a while, the voices of old friends, interesting friends, and friends were heard together, and the liquor was poured down one glass at a time.
However, in most people's minds, he is indeed a famous scapegoat, and this is the first time he has heard of such a thing.
Now that the plane is ready, 212 will be easier to talk about.
Sean generously gave us US$15,000 for one. As for the additional firepower and other accessories, the military has pricing, so this is not a problem.
After the price was negotiated, Sean didn't shy away from anything, asked everyone to keep their voices down, and directly picked up the satellite phone and called Cardano.
After a simple greeting, Sean said directly: "I ordered 100 helicopters, but you have to understand that it takes time to produce this thing!"
"That won't work! I can't wait. If it takes that long, I won't need it!" Ka Dazuo immediately quit.
"Then there is another way. I will find a way to get you a helicopter from their army for emergency use. I will replace it with you after the new aircraft is produced. But you know, this belongs to the military, and they don't have to give it all to you...
..." When Sean said this, Colonel Ka immediately understood what he meant.
"I understand. As long as it works well, I will pay more. I will pay you monthly for the period of use. If it breaks, it will be charged as new!" Ka Dazuo said with a magnanimous look.
There were two people at the dinner table who could understand English and translated for everyone in a low voice.
I heard that the emergency solution they asked for was for Sean to peel off someone else's skin. When the other party accepted it readily, a group of people couldn't help but look at each other. Didn't they say they were being taken advantage of?
Sean's appearance now is completely different from when he was negotiating prices with everyone just now. His capitalist nature is exposed.
Just when the leaders of Province H, Ha Fei and others thought that Sean would accept it happily...
To be continued...