After Staffan Capello heard Vox's words, he stood up from his seat again.
His eyes widened, and he said with a fierce expression:
"What do you mean? Look down on me?"
After all, Vox is a man who has become a gangster, so he still has some brains.
After staring at Staffan Capello's expression seriously for a while, he sighed and said:
"Oh! Okay! It seems like you really can't bring out so many goods.
Let's be honest, how much goods can you bring out? "
Vox's words made Staffan Capello look very ugly.
He didn't expect that Vaux's appetite would be so big. The garrison in Recife only had one regiment.
Staffan Capello, a staff officer who can also be regarded as a confidant of the regiment chief of staff, learned in the afternoon that Vox wanted to see him.
He guessed Vox's purpose.
And took the initiative to report to the chief of staff.
When the Chief of Staff heard about the opportunity to make extra money, he certainly wouldn't turn it down.
He told Staffan Capello on the spot and asked him to come forward to talk to Woakes, and everyone would split the profits 30/70.
Of course 70% belong to the Chief of Staff.
But Staffan Capello didn't expect that Vox had such a big appetite. If a battalion's equipment was really sold out,
One-third of the garrison must have empty hands.
There is no need to ask for permission, Staffan Capello knows that this is impossible.
Even if the chief of staff dared to agree, he didn't dare to agree. After all, he was the one who negotiated the deal and was really discovered.
He must be the one responsible for taking the blame. This is a head-turning matter.
I originally thought that if Vox begged me, I could easily manipulate him and make a lot of money.
But the current situation put him in a dilemma for a while.
But he was an adult after all, and now that Vox had seen through it, he just blushed a little.
He quickly returned to normal, coughed twice to demonstrate his embarrassment, then slowly sat down and said:
"We don't have the goods you want?"
This time it was Vox's turn to get angry. What do you mean? Just now he was showing off in front of him with great arrogance.
Ask yourself how much you want.
Now tell yourself he doesn’t have the goods.
Isn't this just teasing him?
Thinking that he is a gangster like Vox is a fool! No temper?
He slapped the table and stood up directly. With wide eyes, he stared at Staffan Capello and cursed:
"You're fucking kidding me!"
Staffan Capello was startled by Vox's banging on the table. He didn't expect that this guy would come to his door and dare to get angry at him.
He was a soldier after all, but he couldn't bear it when a gangster came to his house and banged the table.
He also directly stood up and stared at the other person to scold him in return.
These were two women talking and laughing in the kitchen. They had heard the movement in the room.
They all put down their work and opened the study door.
Mrs. Vaux was speechless when she saw her husband looking like he wanted to eat someone.
He quickly stepped forward to hold Vox and whispered:
"Didn't you say you came here to ask for help? Why did you get into a quarrel with someone?
This is an opportunity that my father got because of his old face. If you screw up, my father will be embarrassed to see anyone. "
After speaking, he turned to Staffan Capello and apologized profusely:
"Stafán Capello is really sorry, Vokes has such a bad temper and caused you trouble today.
If it doesn’t work, let’s go back today.
When we find time next time, we will come to apologize specifically. "
Apparently he lost his temper because he thought Staffan Capello was unwilling to help.
Capello's wife also grabbed Capello and gently comforted him, repeatedly warning Staffan Capello that the person opposite him was a guest.
There should be no conflict with guests at home.
The intervention of the two women made the men calm down a little.
Staffan Capello has already reported what happened during today's meeting. If he doesn't gain anything, it won't be easy for him to explain to his superiors.
I thought that what I just said might have misunderstood the other party.
He looked at the two women in the room, patted his wife's hand and said:
"We're fine, you go out first!
I'm talking to Walkers. "
When Walkers heard what his wife said, he also felt that it was inappropriate for him to lose such a temper at someone else's house.
This is not the attitude of asking for help.
Since the other party said that he wanted to continue chatting, of course he also wanted to see if there was still a chance.
He knew exactly what Staffan Capello meant when he asked his family to go out.
These things are clearly not suitable for women to participate in.
He patted his wife's hand and said:
"You go out first! Don't worry, I know what's going on."
The two women looked at each other and then at the two men. After confirming that they would not fight, they exited the study and gently closed the door.
After seeing the two women going out, Staffan Capello was the first to speak:
"What I mean is that our garrison only has German weapons.
The items in your list are all fine art, and we can’t provide them. "
When Vox heard this, he slapped his forehead, smiled awkwardly and politely at Staffan Capello and said:
"Oops! Sorry!
I was too impulsive and didn't understand what you meant.
My bad, my bad. "
On this point, Woakes believes that Staffan Capello is not lying, because this is indeed the reality of the Brazilian army.
Those currently equipped with beautiful weapons are the troops of the original Brazilian Expeditionary Force, the part that participated in the European War.
The troops stationed in Brazil are still equipped with the Mauser 98K that Brazil purchased from Germany before the war began.
Of course, as the war ended, the expeditionary force also captured more German weapons from Europe.
Coupled with the American weapons supported by the United States, the equipment of the Brazilian army is indeed not uniform now.
Staffan Capello saw the expression on Vox's face and knew that the misunderstanding was resolved.
He smiled and shook his head, pointed to the seat and said:
"Let's sit down and talk!
Now that the words have been spoken, I will no longer hide them.
If you want arms, I can help you get them, but only German weapons.
To be honest, we also want beautiful weapons, but unfortunately we don’t have them. They can only be equipped by the main force.
In addition, we are just a garrison group, and the armory can only mobilize hundreds of guns.
We really can't provide the large quantity you want.
If I really got you so many arms, I would be shot if I turned around. "
Vokes listened to Staffan Capello's words and understood what he meant.
This can be considered open and honest.
What the other party said is obviously the reality.
This is really a bit troublesome. A hundred or so guns plus my own inventory are obviously not enough!
As for whether it is an American product, he can no longer care so much.
As long as the goods are available and delivered to the customer in time, he has completed the business. Even if the customer cannot accept the wrong goods afterwards, he can still find a way to remedy the situation.
Now that the other party had confessed the situation to him, Vox couldn't hide it and said directly:
"Brother Capello, actually, we have already raised all the weapons in this list.
But during transportation, something went wrong.
As a result, the cargo was seized by the Navy.
Although a new source of goods has been found, it will take at least a week to transport it to Recife.
The reason why I came here to trouble you is because I must deliver the goods to the customer within the agreed delivery time.
Time is tight and the tasks are heavy. I was in a hurry and had no choice, so I begged you.
But now you can only provide hundreds of guns, which is just a drop in the bucket and cannot solve the problem at all! "
The frank attitude of both parties made everyone feel much more comfortable.
It turns out that we all have our own difficulties and we really need to understand each other.
Staffan Capello also expressed deep sympathy for Vox's situation and said slightly helplessly:
"Are you soldiers? Since the goods have been detained, please explain it to the other party!
The other party should be able to understand! "
It was also difficult for Vokes to tell Staffan Capello about the special nature of this order.
He could only shake his head helplessly and said:
"Alas! Although we are not soldiers, sometimes there can be no problems with certain orders.
If not, we will also die. "
Both of them sighed, obviously this business might fail.
"Then there's nothing we can do. Our equipment is all German weapons, so we really can't meet your requirements.
It seems that I can't do this business anymore.
I suggest you go to the navy who seized the cargo and try to figure it out.
Logically speaking, this is not their scope of responsibilities! Why did they seize your goods? "
Staffan Capello is indeed a little disappointed at this moment. It seems that he should not have reported to the chief of staff so early.
Now that the business is in ruins, I might even get a scolding when I go back.
At this time, he needed a cigarette to cheer him up. He picked up the cigarette on the table again, took out one, and threw it to Walkers.
He looked again at the cigarette that he had just lit and then fell to the ground.
After thinking about it, there are guests sitting opposite!
It was really not suitable to pick it up and continue smoking, so I could only take out another one for myself and light it.
Vox was also very distressed. He took the cigarette and lit it. He took a big puff to calm down his emotions, and then said slowly:
"It doesn't matter to me whether it's a moral weapon or not. The worst thing is to hand over the goods to others first. If others have any opinions, we will explain the situation and refund some of the money!
This is better than not having any hair to give to others when the time comes!
When I asked why I was detained, I just wanted to curse.
It was also bad luck. The ship we were responsible for transporting directly broke into the route of the navy.
Of course they have to check it.
But how dare we let people inspect our ship? The result was delivered to your door.
It’s not like I haven’t thought about finding a way through their navy, but I have no way out of the Natal Naval Base!
Does Mr. Capello know anyone in the Natal Navy in the army? "
As an army garrison, Staffan Capello did not know anyone from the Natal Navy.
But when Vox said that German weapons had nothing to do with it, Staffan Capello felt something in his heart.
He is the staff officer of the regiment, and he is a soldier who uses his brains.
After hearing Vox's words, an idea began to take shape in his mind.
The more he thought about it, the more excited he felt. This might not only make money, but also get a promotion.
Thinking of the excitement, Staffan Capello slapped his thigh, stood up directly and said:
"Wox, you just said that you have found the source of the art equipment on the list, but you just ran out of time, right?"
Looking at Staffan Capello with an excited face opposite him, Woakes didn't react for a while.
He nodded mechanically and said doubtfully:
"Yes! What's wrong?"
After receiving an affirmative answer, Staffan Capello laughed loudly, clapped his hands and shouted:
"Haha...that's fine."
Vox looked puzzled. It’s already this time, I’m almost dying of anxiety, and you’re still here gloating about your misfortune.
I just saw you telling me the truth, and I thought you were a good person and could make a friend.
If I can get through this, I will buy some arms from you in the future and let you make a little fortune along the way.
But you are still here laughing at me at this time, you are forcing me to go crazy!
