Chapter 373 Be an International Arms Dealer

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

  Actually, 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, he raised a sum of funds for the Navy's special 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 later.

  So, if you can attract external funds, it will be of great benefit to your 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.

  So, Qin Tao forcibly suppressed his own thoughts.

   At this time, it was very uncomfortable to say something but not be able to speak. 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 fighters, then the Anxi Kingdom may not know it, but the MiG-29 is different. They have this fighter 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 1991, some pilots in their neighbors to the west were unwilling to fly. Fight, and then directly take the MiG-29 and fly to Parthia!

  Anxi Kingdom was ecstatic, and they all accepted it with a smile. Therefore, Anxi Kingdom has an additional aircraft.

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 carried out normally. Moreover, the wind must not be leaked."

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 500 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 500 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?

   Besides, 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 500 million, that one will be 50 million. The price is definitely not low. In China, you can buy Su-27 at this price. However, for the Anxi people who have nowhere to buy What? Even if it costs 100 million dollars, they have to accept it. After all, the MiG-29 is already an excellent third-generation fighter, and it is better than J-7 and J-8.

  So, Qin Tao embarked on the road to Moscow again like this. 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!

   However, 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 thought in mind, Qin Tao came to Moscow. It was already the end of May, and 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? What now? 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 slanted 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 forties 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 again, it is probably about 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 went 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, please invite your leaders to meet me!"

"yes!"

   Smetanikov went in in a hurry.

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

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

  As for the matter of being released last time, of course I have to forget about it.

  Qin Tao looked at the two of them.

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

   "Why, weren't we busy just now?"

   "What are you guys up to? Can you compare to hosting 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.

   "Boss 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?"

"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."

  Qin Tao took four square steps and entered the MiG-2 industrial complex. In the familiar factory building, he saw a humped MiG-29.

"Through this improvement, we have increased the fuel in the aircraft to 6,000 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 was not for bidding for China's military aircraft, but unfortunately China no longer used 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, another accident happened halfway through!

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

   "Ermao 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, President Qin, for your auspicious words." Obviously, these people in front of them are not confident at this moment.

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

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

   "I just brought 300 million U.S. dollars. I think it shouldn't be a problem to purchase ten aircraft, plus a batch of missiles, one hundred R-73s, and one hundred R-27s?"

  The MiG-29 is a low-end fighter after all, and its price in the early 1990s was 20 million U.S. dollars. Now, Qin Tao gave them 30 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?"

   Qin Tao must not be allowed to run away again this time. If he does, 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? Is it okay to wait a few days? It will take time for us to install the humpback 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?"

  The last time Qin Tao came, 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?

   "It was produced for some customers a few years ago. Later, these customers no longer wanted it. However, we have only recently completed the final assembly, and it is still a brand new aircraft that has not left the factory."

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

"good."

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

"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, which were built but not sold, must have been registered at the Da Mao Arms Export Corporation, unless there was an accidental fire at the Mikoyan Design Bureau, and all those planes were reported as lost.

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

  So, just now, the two had a 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 us the green light for the transaction? Let's go and visit him now."

  Qin Tao just thought of what Grishin said at the time.

  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 300 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 people from the Mikoyan Design Bureau, he felt a little curious. When did President Qin get together with these people?

  Qin Tao smiled and looked at Grishin: "Old friend, we meet again."

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

   This is asking knowingly. It is obvious that he came with Belyakov, so do you need to say it? 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 became serious.

  When Qin Tao said that he wanted to purchase privately, the meaning couldn't be more obvious.

  Qin Tao is not a flying enthusiast personally, and he can't fly ten planes by himself, so these planes must be resold to third parties after he bought them.

   "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 then you can 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 the only one, 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, and 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 come out.

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 kept tapping his fingers on the table. Obviously, at this time, he was also thinking about whether to do such a secret deal or not?

   "So, what price are you going to buy?"

"We have checked that the last export price of MiG-29 was 20 million U.S. dollars each. Now, we are willing to pay 300 million U.S. dollars to buy ten MiG-29s, with 200 R-73 missiles and Two hundred R-27 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 OK.

"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.

  A good business, is it going to be ruined by this arms export company 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 They will all 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 in terms of missiles, there are only one hundred R-73s and one hundred R-27s."

   "This is impossible." Qin Tao's attitude is still very firm: "As for the missiles, they need to be divided into two batches. One batch will be transported to the Caspian coast, 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 **** 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 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 in our guest house tonight."

   "No need, 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)