Chapter 597: I'm Not Afraid You Don't Take the Bait
"Hey, Old Joe," Chen Geng interrupted Jotson's words and said, "Do you think I won't be aware of 'Tahe''s sensitivity?"
"Hmm......"
Joterson responded, waiting for Chen Geng to continue, he also wondered in his heart, although the US military did propose a batch of CH-54 "Tahe" heavy helicopters, but decommissioning is not the same as scrapping, this batch of CH-54 "Tahe" has all been mothballed, if there is a suitable opportunity one day in the future, it will be reactivated, or for its own use, or sold to US allies, but it is impossible to sell it to Red China anyway, right?
But Fernandez's words also make sense, he would not understand this?
"Old Qiao, I won't hide it from you, the Huaxia side wants to buy six 'Tahe' through my channels," Chen Geng continued: "You just listen to this amount and know that they can't be used for military purposes. β
"Only six?" said Jotson, surprised.
Although the total production of "Tahe" heavy helicopters is not much, the Huaxia government plans to buy only six, which is still a big surprise to him: this is too little, right?
However, this in turn confirms Chen Geng's words, the Huaxia government really does not plan to use this aircraft for military purposes. Combined with the current Sino-American form, as long as it is not for military use, there is room for operation.
"Yes, there are only six planes, and Huaxia is very poor, their per capita GDP is only more than 100 US dollars," Chen Geng said, "and they can't afford to buy more even if they want to." β
More than $100 per capita was the data of 1978, and in 1981, China's per capita GDP had reached $200, but Chen Geng did not plan to tell Joterson the latest figures: How can $200 be more than $100 shocking? Although in the eyes of Americans, there is no difference between $200 and $100.
"GDP per capita is just over $100?" exclaimed Joterson in disbelief: "unbelievable!"
You must know that as early as four years ago, in 1978, the per capita GDP of the United States had crossed the $10,000 mark, while China's per capita GDP was only about $100.
"Unbelievable, right?" Chen Geng sighed: "So they can't afford to buy more, they can't afford to buy new planes, they can only buy some second-hand goods, and the purpose of buying these helicopters is not for military purposes, but for humanitarian acts such as earthquake relief, forest fire fighting, and the erection of power lines and oil derricks."
What you may not know is that in 1976, a huge earthquake struck less than 300 kilometers from the capital of China, and this earthquake with a magnitude of 7.8 on the Richter scale caused huge damage to the local area, more than 240,000 people died, 165,000 were seriously injured, and more than 4,000 children lost their parents ......."
"God......
Joterson exclaimed, he didn't think that Chen Geng would lie about this kind of thing, although he was a cold-blooded broker, but in the face of this kind of disaster in human history, the only remaining light in his willfulness still burst out.
"Yes," Chen Geng sighed: "After the disaster relief was completed, when the Huaxia government summed up the lessons and lessons, it realized a problem: if they had a heavy helicopter that could lift construction machinery, they could save many more people, but they didn't ...... You know, usually when there is a big earthquake, it can cause serious damage to the road. β
Joterson immediately made up his mind: "So, they are looking for you and want to buy a batch of heavy helicopters for earthquake relief?"
"That's it," Chen Gengying said: "Of course, if you don't operate well here, they can only reduce the number of purchases and go directly to Sikorsky or Boeing." β
"Boeing?"
Joterson was a little puzzled: Sikorsky knew that the manufacturer of the CH-54 "Tach" heavy helicopter, but what the hell is Boeing?
"Boeing's Model 234," Chen Geng casually explained to Jotson: "The civilian version of the CH-47 'Chinook' can basically meet the requirements of the Chinese people." β
The alarm bell suddenly sounded in Jottson's mind, and he instantly threw his sympathy for the Chinese people to the back of his mind!
After realizing that the Chinese people really just want to buy a heavy helicopter with better load performance for earthquake relief, at most engage in forest firefighting, oil exploration and exploration, high-voltage line erection, and other ch-54/s-64 jobs that CH-54/S-64 are best at, the obsession with money immediately firmly occupied his heart: no one can take the money that belongs to Lao Tzu! Not even Sikorsky or Boeing!
These are six CH-54 "Tach" heavy helicopters, and if you can facilitate this deal, you can get at least two or three million dollars in benefits, and whether the White House and Pentagon masters will approve this deal......
Jotson's mind flashed, and he blurted out, "Fernandez, tell me honestly, is there any meaning in this?"
Thinking that Chen Geng went to China a few days after attending the White House New Year's dinner, Joterson felt that something had already been revealedβor that brokers were a group of people with the best brains and the most associative ability.
Faced with Jotson's question, Chen Geng's answer was: "Hehe......"
And sure enough, it was!
I knew it was so!
Without the acquiescence and even support of the White House, how could Fernandez Chen suddenly propose to buy the mothballed Ch-54 "Tahe" from the military?
After realizing that there had been another major adjustment in the White House's policy toward China, Jotson's mind began to spin rapidly: the White House and the gang of old men on Capitol Hill are very likely to agree to this deal!
Then the problem is, I absolutely can't refuse Fernandez! Let alone let Fernandez go to Boeing and Sikorsky.
If he rejects Fernandez, and Fernandez goes to Sikorsky or Boeing, what does this business have to do with him?
In this recessionary era, it is impossible for either Boeing or Sikorsky to give up such a business worth tens of millions of dollars, and when it comes to public relations and lobbying capabilities, these two military-industrial giants are much more than their own small brokers.
"Hey, Fernandez, we're friends, aren't we," Jotson's tone instantly became a little more enthusiastic again: "You know, I have a good relationship with many big people in the White House, and I'll leave this matter to me, and I promise to do it properly, so that the Chinese can get whatever they want for the least amount of money." β
"Are you sure?"
"Yes, I'm pretty sure!" Joterson patted his chest and said to Chen Geng: "I can't be sure of the price yet, but I promise that the final price will not exceed 60% of the new aircraft, and it will be the price after refurbishment."
In addition, such as slings, special pods, ground support and repair equipment, spare parts, etc., I can help you get the lowest price...... Believe me, I'm definitely professional in this kind of thing, just come to me. β
"Old Qiao, are you sure?" Chen Geng was suddenly a little excited.
The reason for the excitement is not because of anything else, but because I love you slings, special pods, ground support and maintenance equipment and spare parts and other things can be directly taken at a low price, Western companies have a very chicken thief habit, that is, the cost of backup maintenance is very high, which everyone can understand in many places, we will not give examples here, but it can be said that if Joterson can provide a batch of CH-54 "Tahe" maintenance spare parts, slings, Dedicated pods, ground support and special maintenance equipment, Huaxia can spend millions of dollars less. If you have more, it is not impossible to spend tens of millions of dollars less.
"Fernandez, we've been dealing with each other for so long, don't you still believe in my credit?" Joterson cried out aggrievedly: "Oh, by the way, and your share, brother, thank you very much for giving me this opportunity, and I promise that I won't lose a penny of your share......"
β......β
Chen Geng was a little speechless, he didn't expect Jotson to be crooked, but if he wanted to be crooked, he wanted to be crooked, Chen Geng didn't correct his meaning, and said in a low voice: "Then I'm reminding you, if this business goes well, Huaxia will most likely purchase a batch of general-purpose helicopters, which is very likely to be the civilian version of the 'Black Hawk' S-70."
So man, this time you have to behave well and leave a good impression on the Chinese people......"
Civilian version of the UH-60 "Black Hawk": S-70?
Joterson suddenly had the feeling that a two-ton pie had smashed on his head: it was S-70!
"I understand! I understand!" Jotson's voice trembled: "Brother, don't worry, the share that belongs to you will definitely not be less...... Can you tell me how many there are? I'm going to be ready for it. β
If the Chinese side had contacted the US officials and Sikorsky through normal diplomatic and foreign trade channels, there would naturally have been nothing to do with Jotson, and he would have been kicked by Sikorsky if he wanted to get a piece of the pie, but now that Joterson was the first to learn the news, the situation would be completely different, and his share would be indispensable in any case.
As for now, Joterson thinks that the previous six CH-54 "Tahe" are completely a test of his ability, and he is very glad that he has passed the test.
"I won't say the quantity first," Chen Geng said in a low voice: "But there is a prerequisite, I can only say if you do it, and if you can't do it, then you don't need to say anything." β
"You say. β
There was a faint premonition in his heart, and Jotson's whole body was trembling slightly.
"Price!" Chen Geng said: "I don't care what method you use, the final transaction price must be at least 8% lower than the normal transaction price, if you can do this, not only 'Tahe' and 'Black Eagle', but there will be more business to take care of you here in Huaxia...... Dude, multimillionaires are beckoning to you, and after these few businesses, you may be able to retire. β
β......β
Joterson didn't speak, but his breathing grew as heavy as a bull about to attack his opponent.
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