the world is at stake

Robert suddenly became vigilant, "What else do you want?"

"It's not enough, I want more." Zhou Qingfeng pointed to the seat, motioning for the other person to sit down again.

Robert immediately turned his face, and shouted angrily, "Your Excellency, Deputy Director, greed will destroy you. Your colleagues only get 30 dollars, and we are very generous to give you 50 dollars."

"Sit down and listen to me." Zhou Qingfeng stared at the other party coldly, his tone undeniable.

Robert frowned, but had to sit down again.

The defense contractors of the United States are also a big cancer, which eats up more than half of the hundreds of billions of dollars in military expenditure every year.For example, building bases for the US military, providing food and clothing, logistical maintenance, personnel training and so on.

Defense contractors go out of their way to bribe the military in order to get lucrative contracts.

In 2013, the FBI investigated the Seventh Fleet of the U.S. Navy and found out that more than 400 officers had accepted bribes from defense contractors.Among them is Blanche, the director of naval intelligence with the rank of lieutenant general.

As for the Defense Logistics Agency, you can tell by the name that it is a lucrative department.Just a little thing leaking from the fingers of the logistics department is enough to fatten a large number of rats.

The regular army will buy all kinds of war supplies in peacetime.For example, reserve [-] trucks.After these vehicles are purchased, they are not used in the warehouse, and after a certain number of years, they will be scrapped as old cars.

But in fact these cars are all new.

From procurement to maintenance to scrapping, the entire industrial chain makes money.There are not hundreds of millions of dollars here, but tens of billions of dollars of funds and assets flowing every year.

Of course, it is extremely risky to earn this money, and there is no place for death if you have no ability.

Zhou Qingfeng took over the mess of the National Defense Logistics Agency from other deputy directors. He is sure that the case has not been resolved until now, and it must be that many people are collecting money openly and secretly.

All are suspicious targets.

"Talk to me, how do you make money? Maybe we can cooperate." Zhou Qingfeng stirred the coffee in his hand and took a sip.

Robert's face was cloudy, he looked around again, and refused indifferently: "I won't tell you anything."

"Worried about bugs here? Or worried that I'm fishing for law enforcement?"

Zhou Qingfeng poked his head slightly, smiled and whispered.

"Go and tell your back office that I have a very good sales channel that can increase his profit by at least 20.00%.

I can provide a very comprehensive purchase intention to settle his current deficit and get the hapless Major General Williams out of prison. "

The clink of the coffee spoon in the cup is crisp and monotonous.

Robert stared at Zhou Qingfeng for a long time, but still shook his head and said, "I don't know what you're talking about."

Zhou Qingfeng grinned, "I will provide you with free information. The FBI is also investigating you. Lieutenant General Michael Miller's mistress has agreed to be a tainted witness because the Lieutenant General had a new love last month."

The FBI belongs to the Ministry of Justice, and it can really attack the military.In contrast, Bureau G's investigation was like scratching the surface, completely harmless.

Robert's numb expression finally couldn't hold back.His fat face trembled slightly, and he said in a low voice, "Deputy Director Harden, what exactly do you want to do?"

"I want more." Zhou Qingfeng raised his cup, drank it in one gulp, then threw a hundred dollars on the table, stood up and patted the other person on the shoulder, "I'll buy coffee, please think carefully about my proposal."

Robert bowed his head in thought for a while, then slowly left his seat and walked out of the restaurant.He stayed in front of the restaurant for a while, and soon a 'Ford' drove by.

An elderly 'old white man' was sitting in the 'Ford' car, and he asked, "What does that kid mean? Is he trying to get involved? Or is he playing tricks?"

Robert's mobile phone has been in a call state, and the conversation with Zhou Qingfeng has also been followed by the 'old white man'.He frowned and said, "This kid is the new deputy director of Bureau G, and he ran to find Williams a few times.

Williams didn't know what was bewitched, so he called me the next day, saying that if he was not taken out, he would turn into a tainted witness.

I thought the deputy chief just wanted to pay some money, but what he said just now showed a great appetite.I don't know what he wants to do?

Also, Harden talked about that mistress of yours, is it true? "

The 'Old White Man''s face was extremely ugly in an instant, and he cursed viciously: "That bitch asked me for a breakup fee of 500 million US dollars. I will kill her when I look back."

"Are you crazy?" Robert quickly dissuaded, "If the FBI is really investigating, your mistress is definitely under surveillance. This will send us all to jail."

The atmosphere inside the 'Ford' has become extremely restless, and those in power have troubles of their own.The car was circling on Wisconsin Avenue, and the driver suddenly said, "General, there is a car following us."

Robert and the 'old white man' in the back seat were startled and turned their heads.I saw Uncle Zhou driving a 'Buick' behind him, smiling and waving at the two of them.

After a while, Robert's phone rang, and Zhou Qingfeng's arrogant laughter came out, "I don't want to go around in circles with you anymore, let Lieutenant General Miller answer the phone."

The phone was on speakerphone, and the lieutenant general sitting next to him answered with a sullen face, "I'm Michael Miller."

"I want to buy some goods from the Defense Logistics Agency's combat readiness warehouse to help the American army reduce inventory pressure. Can I have this opportunity?"

Your Excellency the Lieutenant General held back his breath and remained silent for a long time. After thinking for a long time, he threw the phone to Robert beside him.

Robert sighed, grabbed his phone and said, "Mr. Harden, as long as you pass the qualification review, of course you can become a defense contractor."

Chapter 08

The Defense Logistics Agency is the largest agency of the U.S. Department of Defense. It is an extremely large organization, employing more than 1 employees worldwide, and has a total of [-] suppliers, large and small.

This bureau has nine supply chains including sea, land and air, marines, and guards, with more than 500 million sub-items classified into different categories.Its procurement, transportation, storage, and distribution are an extremely professional and complex system.

Draw key points - 'Extremely professional and complex'.

To put it bluntly, outsiders don't understand it, and it is impossible to understand it.It's not that the U.S. Congress doesn't know that the Defense Logistics Agency has a big problem, but the audit of the accounts will never be clear.

Lieutenant General Michael Miller has been in charge of the Logistics Bureau for more than ten years, and everyone knows that there are mountains of black accounts accumulated under his ass.But even so, it is not easy to get rid of this lieutenant general.

In order to protect the global interests of the United States, the Defense Logistics Agency spends untold amounts of money every year.

From eating and drinking of soldiers to medical aid to weapons and equipment to wartime transportation.It has all the materials that ordinary people can't think of.

"Let's start with a simple one. I want to get all the orders for the US military's clothing, shoes and hats for the next year."

Zhou Qingfeng drove into Fort Baywall in Virginia stately, and appeared at the headquarters of the Defense Logistics Agency openly, having a 'cordial and friendly' conversation with Lieutenant General Miller's adjutant, Colonel Robert.

"All? That's impossible."

The stocky Colonel Robert really didn't fit in a military uniform.He was more like a businessman, sitting behind his desk and pressing the table, categorically rejecting untimely requests.

"I can give you a 50.00% rebate." Zhou Qingfeng didn't mean to back down, "The more you trade with me, the more you will earn."

"50.00%?" Colonel Robert was silent for a while, this amount is quite good.But he quickly asked back: "How do you ensure your own interests?"

"Providing high-quality equipment for the U.S. military will naturally be at a high-quality price. In order to obtain sufficient profits, I must find the most cost-effective source." Zhou Qingfeng said 'hmm' for a while, "I just need to import from China."

As for clothing, shoes and hats, the domestic production capacity has already exploded, and the quality can also be world-class.

But Colonel Robert shook his head again, "No, you can't. According to the Domestic Priority Act, the U.S. military can only purchase things made in the United States.

Know the 'Wilp' company that makes military boots?That is a veteran defense supplier with a history of more than 70 years.

Four years ago they sold us Chinese products as American products.As a result, all five executives of the company went to jail. "

Zhou Qingfeng smiled at this, "It's really sad. But who captured the executives of the 'Wilp' company?"

"It's the Department of Homeland Security." Colonel Robert blurted out, but it wasn't until he finished speaking that he realized that sitting across from him was the intelligence chief of the Department of Homeland Security.

Uncle Zhou laughed out loud because of this, "If you are buying American products, I can't just give you a 50.00% rebate, but you can just switch to Chinese products.

You may be concerned about customs imports.But I am an agency of the Department of Homeland Security and have the authority to ship goods without going through customs.You just pay for authentic American stuff from my trading company. "

Think about it too!

Colonel Robert just inspected the goods to ensure the quality.The item he received must have been stamped 'Made in the USA'.As for where the supplier got the goods, that's none of his business.

Especially Zhou Qingfeng promised to give 50.00% rebate, this is too sweet.As long as the order quantity is large enough, the colonel and his team can still make a lot of money, let alone filling the gap that is currently being audited.

"If it is really possible to make authentic American products, I happen to have a military uniform contract worth 1.38 million U.S. dollars..."

"Let's round it up, two hundred million dollars."

Robert's eyes widened again, and he said to himself that this old hand is really taking advantage of it, and the price has increased by tens of millions of dollars in one sentence.

Zhou Qingfeng curled his lips, "Why... haven't you bought high-end products? For example, a hammer worth $[-], a coffee pot worth $[-], a wrench worth $[-], etc."

Robert shook his head habitually, "This is difficult."

"It doesn't matter." Uncle Zhou also shook his head, "Anyway, 50.00% rebate. Half of 1.38 million US dollars is less than 7000 million US dollars.

This is a long way from filling your nearly billion dollar shortfall.But if it's a $[-] million contract, at least one-tenth of your shortfall will be filled. "

Robert scratched his head in distress, he suddenly turned around and opened a small safe behind his desk, took out a stack of documents from it, and spent half an hour reading it.

During the reading process, the U.S. military colonel directly handed the document printed with top secret to Zhou Qingfeng, and asked, "Are you only in the textile business? Do you have anything else?"

The document is divided into two parts, one for purchase and one for sale.

The food industry in the United States is very developed, so there is no need to consider the purchase of 'food'.But the U.S. textile industry has long since collapsed, so the U.S. military's demand for "wear" basically depends on the international market.

In addition, there are needs for "living" that you can have some ideas, such as field tents, such as building materials and furniture, such as electromechanical appliances.

After two years, the US military will completely ban the purchase of Chinese products, such as 'Huawei' and 'DJI'.But there is still plenty of business to do right now.

As an industrial country with a complete industrial system, Zhou Qingfeng can rely on China to meet all the daily needs of American soldiers.

"Tents, camp beds, military quilts, military boots, helmets, gear, body armor, underwear, cups, refrigerators, washing machines, dryers, lamps..."

Zhou Qingfeng took a pen and ticked off the annual procurement catalogue.But he glanced at the two-finger-thick catalog, and simply said to Robert: "There are too many, I have to take this back and ask my subordinates to study it."

"Take it back?" Robert shook his head again, "What you have in your hand is a top-secret document of our Defense Logistics Agency."

"Come on, Robert, I'm on the same level as you. I know what's a real secret. The book you gave me can only be called a shopping list."

Uncle Zhou ran out of steam.

The merchant-like colonel hesitated for a moment, seeming to agree with this point of view.He pressed the call button on his desk and gave some instructions to his secretary.

Soon, a big-breasted big-buttocked horse brought several thick catalogs to Zhou Qingfeng.

"Harden." After delivering the catalog, Robert's tone suddenly softened.He tentatively asked, "Do you have a special channel in China?"

"Of course." Zhou Qingfeng glanced at Dayan Ma, who turned his buttocks away, and admitted it without hesitation, "As an intelligence officer, it's normal to have contacts with enemy forces. Are you right?"

Oh... Robert seems to understand.He tentatively asked again: "How high is the class you can contact?"

"It's higher than you think." Zhou Qingfeng flipped through the book without raising his head, "If you want to know anything, just tell me. If you can answer, I will tell you."

Robert gritted his teeth and seemed to have made a big decision.He whispered, "Did you know that we could go from being an oil importer to an exporter this year?"

Zhou Qingfeng, who flipped through the brochure, paused for a moment, and quickly picked up the topic and said, "You mean shale mining technology?"

Robert nodded seriously, "If you really want to do business with us, you'd better have oil export channels."

Zhou Qingfeng frowned suddenly, and then asked with a sneer: "Did Lieutenant General Miller embezzle funds from the Defense Logistics Agency to invest in shale mining technology in Texas?"

Robert immediately laughed out loud, and became much more cheerful, "It's easier to talk to smart people. Yes, Lieutenant General is planted on this investment in shale mining."

Americans have been engaged in research and development of shale mining since the 90s, during which time many venture capitalists died.

But with wave after wave of financial support, the US shale oil technology finally achieved a revolutionary breakthrough in the second decade of the 21st century.

The United States used to be the world's largest oil importer for a long time, but shale mining technology has changed its status dramatically, from oil imports to oil exports, and quickly became the number one.

This change has greatly affected the political and economic structure of the world.

In the past, the United States has been importing oil from Canada, Venezuela, Saudi Arabia and other countries, and now it is in turn grabbing the market from its former allies.

This is also one of the reasons why the United States has been disrupting the Middle East in recent years, just to forcibly attack competitors in the oil market.

But the oil consumption market is limited.

Lieutenant General Miller sees the prospect of shale oil and gas exploration, but if the extracted oil cannot be sold, it will kill people.

In 2016, China just became the world's largest oil importer.The annual import of 3.8 million tons of oil, the total value of more than 1100 billion US dollars.

Robert continued: "Military generals like oil, and Lieutenant General Miller is no exception. But this time, I have to say that he made a big deficit. Because shale mining technology is too expensive."

"More than a billion dollars?"

"Of course it's more than that. In the past 20 years, the United States has burned a huge amount of hundreds of billions of dollars in the research and development of shale mining. Now that the mining technology has finally matured, we are troubled by the market again."

Robert patted the procurement catalog at his hand, "Harden, if you can help in the oil market, you can become a friend of many big people."

Zhou Qingfeng also became silent, but his heart was filled with joy.He rubbed his chin a few times, and whispered calmly: "I can really help you find a huge and growing oil consumption market."

When Robert heard this, he couldn't help grinning happily.He stood up from behind his desk and asked incredulously, "China?"

"Correct."

"But China is used to importing oil from Russia, the Middle East, and even Africa and South America."

After the United States became an oil exporter in 16, it has not been smooth in finding a market, and urgently needs a stable customer with purchasing power to build confidence.

However, the proportion of American oil in China's imported oil was only a pitiful [-]%.

When Wang Wang launched the trade war, he hoped that China would import 500 billion US dollars of oil every year to balance the trade deficit.But in fact, China has only imported less than US$18 billion of US oil in 100 years.

Robert suddenly laughed, and came up with a proposal in his mind, "Harden, why don't we have a market exchange.

We don't need any kickbacks from you, you can help us find a $[-] million oil order, and we will give you a $[-] million logistics order. "