In the room, Sattler took a sip from the black tea next to him and looked at Wang Ye, who seemed stunned as he stared at the purchase list.
The next second, Wang Ye raised his head, put his shopping list on the table in front of him, slowly pushed it towards Sattler, and then also picked up the tea cup and took a sip. Under Sattler's slightly stunned gaze, , Wang Ye suddenly smiled and said:
"I know you are rich, but in my opinion, you bought a little too much."
As soon as these words came out, Sattler, who was holding the tea cup, was immediately petrified. He even felt that if he had just taken a big sip of tea, he might have sprayed Wang Ye next to him in the face right now!
Listen! Listen! What is this nonsense?
Is this what a businessman can say? No, is this still possible if one person can come out? Did you buy too much? Who would think that a customer buys too much?
"Hahahahaha!"
In an instant, Sattler couldn't help laughing. Even because of the action of laughing, the tea cup shook a little when he put it back on the saucer. In Wang Ye's slightly helpless eyes, Sattler sighed loudly and said:
"As expected of my friend, he is indeed so unique and unique."
"This is the first time I met a businessman who thought his customers were buying too much."
"Reason, I want to hear the reason."
"If you can convince me with a reason, then I can reduce the purchase quantity a little."
At this moment, when he heard the conversation between Wang Ye and Sattler, the staff member who came in with the purchase list felt the corners of his mouth twitching uncontrollably. To be honest, he had never heard such an outrageous conversation in his life!
The seller thinks the buyer is buying too much, and the buyer asks the seller to give him a reason to buy less? Ah, has the world gone crazy?
He became more and more humble and lowered his head lower and lower. In front of such a distinguished guest as His Highness the Prince, he was really afraid that he would suddenly be unable to hold back any expression or even laugh out loud!
At the same time, under Sattler's gaze, Wang Ye raised three fingers and said:
"First, let's not talk about grenades and the like. Let's talk about our fire patrol aircraft. This aircraft is actually tailor-made by me for those small countries and militants. In my opinion, it will not be of much use to you. There is absolutely no need to buy five thousand."
"Do you know how many five thousand there are? If they take off at the same time, it will be an overwhelming black mass!"
"Second, our production capacity is insufficient. If you buy too much, we can't produce it."
"Third, since I came to Saudi Arabia, I can't just bring these old gadgets with me. I came with new products, but you didn't even give me a chance to explain what my new products are. I have to buy so much in one go.”
"This makes me very frustrated. Besides, instead of looking at these inferior old products, why not learn about our new products?"
Although Wang Ye did have an element of courtesy in it, it was really because Wang Ye knew Sattler too well. He was just a bitch and just accepted this, but it was not all polite. To a certain extent, Wang Ye Ye may know more about Saudi Arabia than Sattler does now, so in Wang Ye's view, Saudi Arabia really doesn't need so many rotorcraft. Why does it need so many gadgets?
Originally, this thing was supplied to small countries and armed organizations that did not have an air force. However, for a country like Goudahu with an established air force, its tactical value was very low. As for the original role of the rotorcraft in normal history, it was for special forces. Wang Ye doesn't think big players can handle it by providing rapid maneuverability and engaging in military operations such as special operations and other tactics.
Furthermore, although the profit margin of the rotorcraft is good, the unit value is too low, there is no production line, the production steps are complicated, and the demand for skilled workers is high. In the end, the profit margin per worker is very low. In a sense, this It is also a product of a population-intensive industry and will be gradually improved or even eliminated in the future. However, the new product Wang Ye brought this time, the 59-k fire support vehicle, is completely different. The chassis was purchased and the turret was produced. The demand for workers is not great, the final total value is high, and the per capita profit rate goes up!
In other words, the "cheap orders" from the Consortium Canton Fair have not been exhausted yet. Wang Ye really doesn't want to add more such "cheap orders". It is best to get some high value-added orders.
Otherwise, according to Sattler's current requirements, 5,000 rotorcraft, at the current rate of less than 300 units per month, and including consumption of Canton Fair orders, will be produced until the Year of the Monkey and the Horse?
At this moment.
Hearing what Wang Ye said, Sattler showed a slightly complacent expression on his face, then shook his head and said:
"My friend, although you are very smart, your wisdom is amazing."
"But there are still areas that you cannot get involved in, such as the role of this fire patrol aircraft. In fact, its role is larger and broader than you think!"
"We have obtained several such fire patrol aircraft from the black market before. After some research and testing, we found that it is indeed worthy of the product name of fire patrol aircraft."
With the sound of Sattler speaking, Wang Ye's mind couldn't turn around for a moment. In the vast desert of Saudi Arabia, there are no forests that require fire patrols. The fire point they are most worried about is not the oil well.
At that moment, Wang Ye suddenly seemed to think of something, and Sattler said to himself:
"So we are indeed purchasing these patrol aircraft as patrol aircraft."
"It is used to patrol our oil wells and oil transmission equipment. After all, our country has very little rainfall and clouds, and the sky visibility is good all year round. Patrolling in the air is much more efficient than patrolling on the ground."
"Coupled with the matching grenade machine gun, if some armed saboteurs are discovered, they can be quickly annihilated without giving them any chance!"
"Based on this, five thousand isn't a lot, right?"
Having said this, Sattler looked at Wang Ye with an unexpected expression on his face, and then chuckled:
"How do you say it in your Chinese dialect?"
"Practice is the only criterion for testing truth, right?"
"Only customers like us can truly understand whether a gyroplane is useful or not!"
At that moment, Wang Ye said nothing, because he understood that he had made a logical mistake. The rotorcraft was not expensive because it was a military product, but from a civilian perspective, it was not cheap, even It's quite expensive. After all, you can buy a luxury car for only 20,000 US dollars each. Porsche's sports cars currently cost less than 10,000 US dollars.
Therefore, Wang Ye never thought that the product he exported under the name of fire patrol product could really be used for fire patrol. However, now that it has been discovered by a big dog, the name of fire patrol has been confirmed.
"So I will not change the content of this list that has been determined. If you do not have enough production capacity, that is your problem."
"I won't ask you to deliver goods at once, and you should also expand production capacity, right? Friends!"
Hearing what Sattler said, Wang Ye could only nod his head with difficulty, but the next second, Wang Ye coughed lightly, looked at Sattler and said with a smile:
"However, since we are friends, I should give a price that is unique to friends."
"Otherwise, as a friend, I wouldn't be sincere enough!"
"Let's just talk about the list just now. The grenade with the highest total value, we used to sell for twenty dollars per round. If a friend buys it, I will reluctantly give you a 50% discount!"
"I wonder, my friend, are you satisfied with this price?"
When Wang Ye set the price for grenades, it was not that the price could not be lower, but that it was not necessary. The reason for this situation is fundamentally related to the current country's foreign exchange reward system.
If the official exchange rate is 1:1.2, a twenty-dollar grenade is equivalent to only twenty-four yuan in RMB. In fact, the profit is not that big. After all, the ex-factory price of a grenade is almost five or six yuan. Production costs are even higher!
Just add in the foreign exchange earning bonus and calculate it based on 1:13, and the profits will naturally take off.
And internationally, before Wang Ye launched a variety of grenade launchers, grenade launchers were still a relatively "niche" weapon in the past, and they were all single-shot and rifle-mounted grenade launchers, resulting in Grenades are not cheap either, and they rarely circulate on a large scale on the market.
In this way, although Wang Ye sells it for 20 US dollars, it is not cheap, but it is not expensive either.
Nowadays, paying Sattler ten dollars a round is actually quite cheap, even much cheaper than grenades in Western countries. After all, Western countries do not earn dollars and spend dollars, and their costs are also high!
"Hahaha! My friend, the discount you gave is so timely."
"Originally, I was planning to discuss this issue with you next. According to business rules, big customers always have to have a discount, unlike your individual customers in the past. Shouldn't you give me some discounts?"
"After all, my money comes from the oil wells that I work hard to pump day after day!"
"Satisfied, I am very satisfied, the price is very good!"
After hearing what Wang Ye said, Sattler couldn't help laughing and said this in the end.
At this moment, there was suddenly a gentle knock on the door from outside, and with Sattler's voice calling in, the door was pushed open again, and another staff member bent down slightly and said:
"Your Highness, it's already six o'clock, we should go visit the master."
Hearing this, Sattler suddenly realized. He took out his pocket watch from his clothes and saw that it was already six o'clock in the evening. He smiled and said to Wang Ye:
"My friend, it's getting late."
"Although I am very much looking forward to what new products you will bring me, I don't have time to listen to your detailed introduction now. According to the rules of the dinner, I should now visit the organizer of the dinner, which is my uncle. , His Highness Prince Duarte of Saudi Arabia, otherwise it would be disrespectful."
"And there are still many opportunities for us to cooperate in the future. I think you should get to know His Highness the Prince."
"How about you let me introduce you?"
Of course, Wang Ye has no objection to Sattler's suggestion, because the current Prince Duarte is the second-largest person in the big dog family. It is slightly insufficient to describe him as high and powerful, because he is currently the most senior king of the old king. A trusted right-hand man!
Of course, the current Prince Duarte is still relatively close to the United States, but in the next few years, in normal history, Prince Duarte suffered a lot in the United States, and finally realized certain things. The essence of China is to break away from the illusion of relying on the United States to maintain national security.
In the end, it was he who accepted the order of His Majesty the King, and even though the two countries had not yet established formal diplomatic relations, he had many secret talks in the third region, made several secret visits, visited the strategic duty base, and finally reached the shocking deal. The global arms trade.
Therefore, Wang Ye would not resist contacting this prince no matter what, because he is not "brainless" and is even very wise. He is not a "traitor". On the contrary, he can give everything for this country, for the safety and continuation of this country. He is a true patriot, a doer, and a brave person who works hard.
"So, that would be such an honor!"
Wang Ye stood up and spoke very seriously, showing enough respect for His Royal Highness.
Then, led by Sattler, the two left the room.
at the same time.
In a huge living room on the fifth floor, everyone from the Petroleum Department, who had been arranged to rest in the lounge for nearly two hours, finally received an interview from Prince Duarte. After all, Prince Duarte wanted to summon him before the banquet officially started. There are many dignitaries and celebrities, and there are also many foreigners who want to come to visit. Under such circumstances, everyone in the Ministry of Petroleum can only wait in line. The reason is also very simple. Currently, the two have no diplomatic relations. With this deal, In fact, it is not attractive to Saudi Arabia, and many ministers even bluntly rejected it due to the reasons of the United States and the West. This is called diplomacy, so cruel.
At this moment, the gray-bearded Prince Duarte, wearing a pair of glasses, was looking down at the relevant documents handed over by Director Chen, which contained the relevant requirements for the equipment and the preliminary price.
Finally, when Director Chen and others were anxious, Prince Duarte put down the document, sighed softly and said:
"Gentlemen, first of all, welcome to the dinner organized by me."
"The friendship between our two countries is unquestionable, but you may know better than me that in international relations, any business behavior must take into account political implications and must be based on political foundations."
"And the petroleum equipment your country is requesting is part of the Western restricted list."
"I think you should understand what I mean."
When he heard Prince Duarte's polite refusal, Director Chen felt that his heart was about to beat to pieces. Desperation arose spontaneously, and his mouth felt dry. He subconsciously picked up the teacup next to him and took a sip. said:
"Your Highness, we can increase this price by 20%."
Regarding Director Chen’s statement, Prince Duarte smiled helplessly, waved his hand and said:
"You should understand that it's not about the money."
“Money alone cannot solve the many problems this deal has caused us.”
Just as the atmosphere at the scene was extremely oppressive, the prince's staff had packed up the documents and handed them to Director Chen again, and Prince Duarte also started serving tea to see off the guests.
Just then, there was a knock on the door.
"Come in!"
With the voice of Prince Duarte, the door of the reception room was pushed open, and Sattler walked in with a smile on his face. Wang Ye was walking beside him. Seeing this scene, Director Chen, who had already half stood up, The others were stunned!
What's happening here? Even if Wang Ye frequently received foreigners just now, why is he still hooking up with this prince who is rumored to have fallen?
"Uncle, long time no see!"
"Your body is still so strong!"
Sattler said and strode over, and Prince Duart also looked very happy. He stood up and hugged Sattler, and said at the same time:
"Rumors are just false devils. I am very happy that you can stand here."
"Who is this?"
After a few simple greetings, Prince Duarte looked at Wang Ye, and Sattler introduced him with a smile:
"My Chinese friend, the director of the Red Star Machinery and Steel Complex!"
For Prince Duarte, there are too many issues to consider and make decisions. Naturally, he has no time to study Wang Ye. However, it does not mean that he is unaware of the recent trend and influence of weapons in the third world black market. It does not mean that he is unaware of the Chinese company. The factory named Red Star suddenly became popular!
"Your Royal Highness, good evening!"
At the same time, Wang Ye nodded slightly and took the initiative to reach out his hand and said this. Prince Duarte had come back to his senses, stretched out his hand to shake Wang Ye's hand, and said with a smile:
"Welcome to Saudi Arabia, I hope you like it here."
At the same time, Sattler naturally noticed Director Chen and others who were neither sitting nor standing next to him, and lowered his voice and said to Prince Duarte:
"Uncle, I have something to tell you."
