Great warships

Chapter 373 Be an International Arms Dealer

At this time, Qin Tao was also a little emotional.

In fact, when he just brought up this topic, he wanted to sell the modification of his own J-31, but when the words came to his lips, he didn't say it.

Although relying on Qin Tao's early efforts, a sum of money was raised for the Navy's dedicated J-31, but for the research and development of a fighter, these funds are not enough at all, and a large amount of funds will be needed in the later stage.

Therefore, if we can attract external funds, it will be of great benefit to our own fighter development. This aircraft can even be turned into an international cooperation project like the F-35.

However, the words came to his lips but did not come out.

Because what he said doesn't count, and this project is still in a state of secrecy. If he leaks the secret here, he will probably sit on an iron bench for questioning after he returns.

Therefore, Qin Tao forcibly suppressed his own thoughts.

At this moment, the feeling of not being able to speak when the words came to his lips was very uncomfortable. Qin Tao's mind was also spinning rapidly, and then an idea jumped out.

"President Qin, we need modern fighters, but we may not be able to buy them right now."

"No, as long as you think about it, there is always a way." Qin Tao said, "What do you think of the MiG-29 fighter jet?"

If it is other fighter jets, then the rest of the country may not know, but the MiG-29 is different, they have this fighter jet on hand!
At the beginning, during the eight-year war, they fought non-stop with their neighbors to the west. Later, they also encountered MiG-29s. Later, when the war broke out in 91, some pilots in their neighbors to the west were unwilling to fly. Fight, and then directly take the MiG-29 and fly to Parthia!

The Anxi Kingdom was ecstatic and accepted all of them, so Anxi had an extra plane.

At this time, when Qin Tao mentioned the MiG-29, the Anxi people present widened their eyes: "The avionics performance of that kind of aircraft is not good, but the close-range combat ability is very good, Mr. Qin, you have a way to help us Got a MiG-29 fighter?"

"Well, if you need it, I can try it. However, the price may not be low. After all, this kind of arms sales cannot be done normally. Moreover, there must be no leaks."

Even if Da Mao is very poor now, especially the Mikoyan Design Bureau, which is so poor that it can't be exposed, but they still have to face a lot of pressure to sell their fighters to Parthia. If there is news of this in the world, Then, the deal is likely to be aborted.

"President Qin, as long as you can help us buy it, we can accept it no matter how high the price is." Husseini's face was full of determination.

"Then you prepare [-] million for me in advance, and transfer it to a specific account. If it works well, I may help you buy ten back. Of course, if you don't trust me, then forget it."

Qin Tao asked them for [-] million U.S. dollars in a few words. What if he took the money and ran away?

In these days, there are too many liars in the world.

However, Husseini and the others did not have any hesitation, because they had already confirmed that Qin Tao was their friend. The current Abbas Shipyard was built by Mingzhou Group. They have always been very reassuring about their friends. of.So many workers of Mingzhou Group are still building the Abbas Shipyard. If Qin Tao, the boss, takes the money and runs away, what about the workers?
Moreover, how big is Mr. Qin's business, and he still cares about this little money?People help out of friendship.

If you buy ten planes for 5000 million, that one will be 27 million. The price is definitely not low. In China, you can buy Su-29 at this price. However, for the Anxi people who have nowhere to buy, what is this money ?Even if it costs [-] million dollars, they have to accept it. After all, the MiG-[-] is already an excellent third-generation fighter, and it is better than J-[-] and J-[-].

So, like this, Qin Tao embarked on the road to Moscow again. Even Qin Tao felt that he was not doing his job properly.

Originally, it was to arrange the construction of Gwadar Port, and they walked around here in Parthia on the way. What happened?He actually became an arms dealer!
Fortunately, Qin Tao often acts as a hands-off shopkeeper. After he handed over the work, someone with a strong sense of responsibility will take charge. Therefore, even if Qin Tao is not around, various tasks will not be delayed.

With this in mind, Qin Tao came to Moscow. It was already the end of May. Moscow was covered with green trees. This ancient city seemed to be full of vitality.

However, when he walked to the gate of the MiG-2 industrial complex, Qin Tao could still feel lifeless.

In this huge factory, it is estimated that thousands of people worked at the same time, right?now what?Only a few people can be seen, and the glory of the past is no longer there.The sculpture of the MiG-23 fighter jet on the inclined platform at the door seems to be lonely.

Qin Tao felt emotional in his heart.

"Mr. Qin, hello, I will be responsible for receiving your entire itinerary." A middle-aged man in his 40s came to Qin Tao: "My name is Alexei Smetanikov."

Huh, does this name sound familiar?Qin Tao searched his mind, it seems very similar to the person in the later generations who committed suicide in shame because he couldn't pay the people in the design bureau?
Looking at the age, it is estimated that it is almost the same.

What a tragic figure, and the sorrow of Mikoyan Design Bureau can also be seen in this tragic figure.

"Where's Belyakov?" Qin Tao asked.

"He's busy with work."

"Where's Yevgeny?"

"He's off to a meeting."

Qin Tao's heart is like a bright mirror. These two people are angry.

After all, Qin Tao vowed at the beginning that he would purchase MiG-29 fighters, even including the production line, which made the people in charge of the Mikoyan Design Bureau very excited, but in the end, he found that he had been tricked, and China ordered the second The Su-27 fighter was approved, and even the introduction plan of the production line was reached.

Therefore, Qin Tao is no longer their guest, but the object of their contempt. After they heard that Qin Tao was coming, they did not come out to beat Qin Tao violently. , It is impossible to greet Qin Tao enthusiastically.

"Please inform them that I have come here with sincerity this time. I have an important purchase plan and I want to discuss it with them." Qin Tao said, "I deposited a sum of money at the Moscow International Commercial Bank. Here is the certificate of deposit, you can take a look at it.”

Smetanikov took it over and glanced at the number three in front, followed by a string of zeros. After he had counted eight zeros, he was very pleasantly surprised: "This money is for To purchase our MiG-29 fighter jets?"

"That's right, invite your leaders to come see me!"

"Yes!"

Smetanikov entered in a hurry.

Qin Tao is not in a hurry, he has to put on airs, if these people don't come to greet him, then he won't go in at all!

Soon, Belyakov and Yevgeny came out, and they were almost running all the way. Of course, they had to show enthusiasm for the benefactor who gave them money.

As for the matter of being released as a pigeon last time, of course it has to be forgotten.

Qin Tao looked at the two of them.

"Both of you are very busy. I can't get into the eyes of both of you with this business."

"How come, weren't we busy just now?"

"What are you doing? Comparable to receiving me?"

The two were speechless.

This President Qin always speaks so domineeringly. If it was in the era of the Red Empire, how could they pee on customers, but now, they have to kneel and lick.

"President Qin, I'm very sorry, please forgive me."

"President Qin, we are also doing the work you arranged at the beginning."

"The job I arranged at the beginning?"

"Yeah, didn't you say at the beginning that if you want to sell the MiG-29, you have to improve it? So, we made some improvements and increased the fuel in the MiG-29." Beliyako The husband said: "Now, we have made a prototype, do you want to go and have a look?"

"Okay, let's take a look."

Only then did Qin Tao walk into the MiG-2 industrial complex, and saw a humped MiG-29 in the familiar factory building.
"Through this improvement, we have increased the fuel in the aircraft to [-] liters, which has greatly improved the range of the aircraft. Now, no one will call our aircraft a mast defender." Belyakov said , Speaking of this, he was a little depressed.

"You were not happy at the beginning, how did you figure it out later?" Qin Tao asked with a smile.

It's not for bidding for China's military aircraft, but it's a pity that China no longer uses it!Belyakov was full of resentment, but he didn't dare to say it at this time. He could only look at Qin Tao: "This conformal fuel tank can be improved on the basis of the original fighter, so our company is actively working on it. Trying hard to sell this retrofit kit and upgrade it to previous customers."

"After the collapse of the Red Empire, did our Mikoyan Design Bureau receive any new orders?"

Hearing Qin Tao's question, Belyakov was a little speechless. It was clear that which pot was not opened and which pot was lifted. Is this to stimulate us?

"Originally, we had a contract for a batch of carrier-based MiG-29s to cooperate with the Novorossiysk. However, Ah San shelved this project and came up with Varyag's idea. The supporting carrier-based aircraft also It may be replaced by Su-33."

This incident also made their Mikoyan Design Bureau extremely depressed. They have been robbed of business by Sukhoi Design Bureau more than once. They were originally equipped with Novorossiysk, and they still have thirty or forty MiG-29Ks. Production tasks, for them, this is definitely a timely help.

However, there was another accident in the middle!

Everyone was annoyed, but there was nothing they could do.

"Er Mao's side is asking for a lot of price, so Ah San still can't buy it in the end." Qin Tao said: "That aircraft carrier will never be completed, so you will definitely get this order in the future."

"Thank you, Mr. Qin, for your good words." It was obvious that these people in front of them had no confidence at this moment.

Qin Tao didn't want to say anything more, he didn't need to be the prophecy emperor here.

"Boss Qin, how many planes do you plan to purchase this time?"

"I just brought 73 million U.S. dollars. I think it shouldn't be a problem to purchase ten planes, plus a batch of missiles, one hundred R-27s, and one hundred R-[-]s, right?"

After all, the MiG-29 is a low-end fighter jet, and its price in the early 90s was 2000 million US dollars.Now, Qin Tao gave them 3000 million US dollars each, plus a batch of missiles, which should be considered a normal price.

Belyakov's eyes lit up: "Of course, no problem, Mr. Qin, when do you plan to trade?"

This time, Qin Tao must not be allowed to run away again. If he did, he might be abducted by the Sukhoi Design Bureau again.

"I want stock." Qin Tao said, "If there is stock, we can trade on the spot."

"In stock? Can you wait a few days? It will take time for us to install the humpback fuel tank."

"Humpback fuel tank, don't worry, it won't be too late to ship it after you produce it in the later stage. Our transaction, the sooner the better. By the way, when did you produce the stock?"

When Qin Tao came last time, he saw MiG-29 fighters being assembled on the production line. Some of them had been for a long time, and the aluminum alloy skin on the surface had begun to become dull.

Now, this batch of spot goods, could it be from the period of the Red Empire?

"A few years ago, it was produced for some customers. Later, these customers didn't want it. However, we just completed the final assembly recently, and it is still a brand new aircraft that has not left the factory."

"Then bring us a batch of missiles, double the number."

"it is good."

The two of them completed the deal so easily. At this time, Belyakov was so happy that he ignored Yevgeny, who was winking all the time.

"Cough, cough." Yevgeny finally said: "You two, I want to say something, now we have the Da Mao Arms Export Corporation, so even if we reached a deal in private, it doesn't make any sense , we still have to go through the process of the Arms Export Corporation.”

After all, Qin Tao is in the arms smuggling business, so he wants the sooner the better, and the less people to be alarmed, the better. Belyakov is because of the difficulties of the Mikoyan Design Bureau, and he can't wait to sell the plane. Go out, so the two of them hit it off immediately, but they ignored an important issue: this matter is not something that the two of them can operate in private.

This batch of planes, after they were built but not sold, must have been registered at the Da Mao Arms Export Corporation, unless there was an accidental fire in the Mikoyan Design Bureau, and all those planes were reported as losses.

Otherwise, if the plane is gone and sold privately, the relevant personnel will definitely be held accountable.

So, just now, the two had a very happy conversation, but it didn't make any sense at all!

"Grishin, what is his position in this company now?" Qin Tao asked.

"He has already become the general manager of this company. It seems that our deal will be difficult to reach, and he will definitely ask you for a high price." At this time, Belyakov was completely pessimistic and disappointed. .

Qin Tao smiled: "Not necessarily, maybe he can understand the current plight of the Mikoyan Design Bureau and give the green light to our deal? Let's go and visit him now."

At this time, Qin Tao just thought of the sentence that Grishin said back then.

He asked for a high price for Da Mao's national interest, and later, his compromise was also for the national interest!Now, I can buy the MiG-29 fighter right away, which will solve the crisis for the Mikoyan Design Bureau and let them get out of the predicament. The [-] million US dollars will be an important income for the Mikoyan Design Bureau. At this time, Ge Rishen should be lenient, right?
If he disagrees, it doesn't matter. Qin Tao has other options. Anyway, there are a lot of MiG-29 fighters in the army, so he can definitely get a batch of second-hand fighters.

In the past few years, Da Mao's military expenditure has been pitifully low. Many planes can't fly for ten hours a year, and the quality of the planes is still good.

Since the money has already arrived in the account, there must be no reason to send it back.

Da Mao Arms Export Corporation, General Manager Office.

When Grishin saw Qin Tao appearing with his secretary Xu Zhengyang and the people from the Mikoyan Design Bureau, he felt a little curious. When did President Qin get together with these people?

Qin Tao looked at Grishin with a smile: "Old friend, we meet again."

"Welcome, Mr. Qin is here this time, what do you need?"

This is asking the question knowingly. It is obvious that he came with Belyakov. Does it need to be said?It must be for the purchase of MiGs.

"In our aircraft factory, there have been no customers for the MiG-29 fighters that have been produced. This time, Mr. Qin came here in person to purchase ten MiG-29 fighters. There may be future Purchase requirements for several batches." Belyakov introduced from the side.

"Purchase ten MiG-29s?" Grishin asked curiously, "Didn't you already choose the Su-27 fighter?"

"That's our country's choice. Now, these ten MiG-29s are purchased by me personally." Qin Tao said so generously that he didn't even use the name of the company, and directly purchased them privately.

Of course, at the end of the contract, the name of a leather bag company will be signed.

Grishin's face hardened.

When Qin Tao said that he wanted to purchase privately, it couldn't have been more obvious.

Qin Tao is not a flying enthusiast personally, and he can't fly ten planes by himself, so these planes must have been bought by him and resold to a third party.

"So, how are you going to deliver it?"

"Delivery is also very convenient. You just need to fly the plane to the Yeysk base, where the relevant pilots will take over and fly the plane away."

Qin Tao didn't hide too much. After all, this kind of thing can't be hidden. It's very difficult to buy things without letting the seller know who the buyer is.

Moreover, this delivery method is also unique, because this method does not need to pass through the airspace of other countries, as long as it is done carefully, it can still be kept secret for a period of time.

It wasn't until this time that Belyakov finally figured it out, Qin Tao bought the MiG-29, he definitely didn't buy it for Dongfang, he turned out to be an arms dealer!

However, as long as the MiG-29 can be sold, he will not care who the buyer is. Moreover, these transactions will not pass through the airspace of other countries, and there is no need to dismantle the wings for shipment, so, also There will be no international troubles.

When Qin Tao mentioned the Yeysk base, the name of the buyer was ready to be revealed.

After all, the Yeysk base is on the coast of the Caspian Sea. There are not many countries on the coast of the Caspian Sea, and most of them are poor countries. They have enough financial resources to buy MiG-29, and they have to buy it secretly. There is only one country!

Grishin tapped his fingers on the table. Obviously, at this time, he was also thinking, should he do such a secret deal or not?
"So, what price do you plan to buy?"

"We have checked that the last export price of MiG-29 was 2000 million U.S. dollars. Now, we are willing to pay 29 million U.S. dollars to buy ten MiG-73s, with two hundred R-27 missiles and two Hundreds of R-[-] missiles."

"We cannot accept this price." Sure enough, Grishin began to discuss the price.

The sale of weapons to the Anxi Kingdom is carried out through Qin Tao, so even if something happens in the future, they can get rid of responsibility and claim that they don't know about it. However, they still have to take risks, so they must have enough profits to Row.

"Mr. Grishin, I don't want to argue with you on the price. In short, if you think this price is suitable, then we will trade immediately. If you think it is not suitable, then I will leave. I will not discuss these prices with you Start endless discussions for months or even years." Qin Tao said: "That means nothing to me. I heard that there are a batch of MiG-29s in Germany. If I leave here, I may go there. Take a look."

Belyakov suddenly became nervous.

Is a good business going to be ruined by this arms export corporation again?

"Mr. Grishin, our Mikoyan Design Bureau needs this weapon export!" Belyakov said: "Without this money, our 1.44 project will completely lose the possibility of continuing construction! Even our Design Bureau will go bankrupt! Please consider our situation!"

Grishin is a little helpless, I just want to raise the price out of habit, you don't have to be so nervous, right?
"That's the total price, but for missiles, there are only one hundred R-73s and one hundred R-27s."

"This is impossible." Qin Tao's attitude is still firm: "As for the missiles, they need to be divided into two batches. One batch will be transported to the coast of the Caspian Sea, and we will ship it for trading, and the other batch will need to be sent to our country."

Qin Tao made it very clear that I was hiding my selfish intentions, and half of the missiles were for my own use!
"In this case, the company needs to consider researching it."

"Okay, I'll give you one day. At this time tomorrow, give me an answer. If there is no problem, we will trade tomorrow night. I don't want to be surrounded by these shitty bureaucracies. I am a very straightforward person."

"However, we need to report to our superiors."

"These have nothing to do with me. In short, if there is no reply tomorrow, our transaction will fall through."

Qin Tao took Xu Zhengyang, left the office, and waited in the car outside, while Belyakov was still there, negotiating something with Grishin.

Soon, Smetanikov, the assistant brought by Belyakov, came out.

"Chief Belyakov and General Manager Grishin are going to report to their superiors. He sent me to pick you up from the Mikoyan Design Bureau. You will stay at our guest house tonight."

"No, let's find a hotel by ourselves."

"No, he specifically told me to take good care of you."

Qin Tao smiled, is he afraid that we will run away?

"Okay, then we'd better obey orders than be respectful."

(End of this chapter)