Codename Doctor, Moved to Hong Kong

Chapter 121 Negotiation, using iron ore as collateral

"Okay, where is the equipment of the light armored division you mentioned? I'll send a ship over to get it!" Zhang Chaoyang asked Garde.

“It’s in Tokyo, in the warehouse of the garrison base. Once your ship arrives, it can be loaded anytime.

But, is the money ready?" Garde asked with a smile.

The price quoted by Garde was 40 million US dollars for the equipment of a light armored division, and 11,000 Garand rifles were also given as a gift. Although this price was expensive, it was within a reasonable range.

After the end of World War II, the United States sold a large amount of weapons and equipment to the bald man at the price of 20 million US dollars for one army division.

美军的一个轻装甲师的装备有：54辆M8装甲车、54辆M7自行榴弹炮、460辆卡车（每辆载重2.5吨）、450辆M3半履带车、77辆M5A1斯图尔特坦克、164辆M4谢尔曼坦克、18辆M4（105）、30辆M32坦克救援车、450辆吉普车。470挺30机枪、400挺50机枪、30门57mm反坦克炮。

In comparison, the equipment of a light armored division priced at 40 million US dollars is not too expensive.

Of course, this is also due to the fact that after World War II, the demand for weapons and equipment in various countries dropped sharply, resulting in the market being flooded with a large amount of World War II equipment, which caused prices to drop sharply.

All countries are selling large quantities of weapons and equipment from the Second World War. The United States is paying 20 million U.S. dollars for equipment for one army division, while Germany is offering 15 million U.S. dollars, and the Russians are directly offering 10 million U.S. dollars.

In fact, this price change is in line with market laws.

With the end of World War II, the large amount of weapons and equipment produced during the war not only became meaningless to various countries, but also became a burden.

Because storage requires a lot of manpower and material resources.

That's why everyone is competing to lower prices to sell weapons and equipment.

Today, the price of weapons and equipment from World War II has dropped to one-third or even one-quarter of its original price.

For Zhang Chaoyang, although the price is not cheap, considering the strategic significance and practical benefits it brings, this investment is undoubtedly worthwhile.

These weapons and equipment will greatly enhance the combat effectiveness of his soldiers, and he will definitely be able to make back the money tens of millions of times in the future.

The equipment of a light armored division costs 40 million US dollars, which is at least twice as expensive as the price on the Russian side.

Zhang Chaoyang believed that if he purchased it from the Russians, a light armored division could be purchased for a maximum of 25 million.

However, Garde's quotation was the delivery price, so Zhang Chaoyang accepted it.

Now, without deliveries, the equipment of a light armored division has become 20 million US dollars, which is suddenly almost 5 million cheaper than the price on the Russian side.

Zhang Chaoyang was very satisfied with this price.

"Haha, I've already prepared for the issue of money." Zhang Chaoyang said with a confident smile on his face.

After a brief pause, Zhang Chaoyang changed the subject and continued, "Mr. Garde, I wonder how you are preparing for the warship I mentioned earlier?"

Hearing this, Garde smiled and asked, "Mr. Zhang, do you have enough funds to buy warships?
This is not a small amount of money.”

Garde knew that Zhang Chaoyang was very powerful, but he had previously spent 40 million to purchase 70 cargo ships, had just spent 80 million US dollars to purchase equipment, and was going to purchase more than 20 million warships.

This made Garde a little suspicious. Where did Zhang Chaoyang get such a large amount of funds?

"As long as Mr. Gard has the warships I want, I will naturally have enough funds to pay for them.

However, I prefer to complete this transaction in a special way." Zhang Chaoyang smiled nonchalantly.

Garde was immediately interested when he heard this, and asked curiously, "Oh? What kind of method is that? Mr. Zhang, why don't you tell me about it?"

Zhang Chaoyang smiled slightly and said mysteriously: "What do you think about paying with the iron ore in northern Myanmar, Mr. Garde?" "Mr. Zhang, I'm curious, is the iron ore in northern Myanmar really under your control?" Garde asked with a smile.

“Of course, over in Kachin State, my people have taken over a third of the area.

You tell me, is the iron mine under my control?

Before, the federal army in Hongsavady was no match for me. Now I have the equipment of four light armored divisions. Do you think I can control the entire Kachin State and Shan State? "Zhang Chaoyang smiled confidently.

"Of course I believe in Mr. Zhang's ability, and I can accept payment in the form of iron ore.

But, how much do you want to pay for this iron ore?" Garde asked.

“No!

Mr. Garde, you misunderstood. I never said that I would sell the iron ore to you!" Zhang Chaoyang said with a smile.

"Mr. Zhang, what do you mean?" Gard frowned.

“When we were talking in New York, we said that we would jointly develop iron mines in northern Myanmar. Of course, it is not limited to iron mines, but also includes copper mines, silver mines and gold mines.

You provide the equipment and technology, I provide the iron ore and workers, we will cooperate in mining iron ore, you will be responsible for smelting steel, and I will be responsible for sales. "Zhang Chaoyang said with a smile.

“But you just said that you would use iron ore to pay for the warships,” Gard said with a frown.

"Yes, I will use the iron ore as collateral to borrow money from you to pay for the warships and the light armored division, is that okay?

Don't worry, I can pay the interest." Zhang Chaoyang said with a smile.

"Mr Zhang is willing to pay the interest, so why not?
No problem, equipment for four light armored divisions, 80 million US dollars.

Two Fletcher-class destroyers cost a total of 10 million, one Atlanta-class light cruiser costs 8 million, one Agano-class light cruiser costs 3 million, and four Yugumo-class destroyers cost a total of 4 million.

The total value of all the warships is twenty-five million.

In other words, you owe me a total of 105 million.

As for the interest, I'll charge you 20% annually, is that ok?

How many years does Mr. Zhang plan to repay this debt in installments? "Garde pointed his finger and calculated for Zhang Chaoyang.

"Three years or so! I believe that our mine should be able to make me 200 million in three years, right?" Zhang Chaoyang said with a smile.

"Of course no problem!
If I only make 200 million in three years, doesn’t that mean my investment is a failure?

In three years, none of us has earned at least 500 million US dollars!" Gard laughed wantonly and stretched out his hand.

"its not right!

Mr. Garde, I seem to be confused just now. What did you invest in? Why should I accept your investment?
If I have iron ore, I can buy mining equipment and mine it myself. Wouldn't I make more money that way?"

Zhang Chaoyang's words made Gard's smile stop abruptly, and he looked at Zhang Chaoyang with wide eyes.

"Mr. Zhang, you can't do this, we have been partners for more than ten years.

How could you bear to abandon me?" Gard said excitedly.

(End of this chapter)