In 1978, I was admitted to Harbin Institute of Technology

Chapter 396 Xie Wei's vision is insufficient? As a result, another $38 billion in orders were placed.

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"Your Highness, how much should we buy?"

Garcia Abdullah hadn't expected the prince to make a decision so quickly. "According to them, purchasing only one billion dollars is simply not enough..."

Adding another $10 billion would only bring us to the $80 billion cap proposed by His Majesty the King, which was decided directly without needing to be reported.

"Who said it's only a $10 billion purchase?"

The prince snorted coldly. Was the other party, who was a senior military staff officer, really so lacking in common sense?

With such advanced weaponry, how could we possibly buy less?
"The Dongfeng-3 is used to deter the enemy. Air defense missile systems are used to protect bases from air attacks... Precision-guided missiles with a range of 200 kilometers and long-range rocket artillery with a range of 300 kilometers are what can be used for combat!"

"Your Highness, what is our procurement plan?"

Farahleman asked, "This must be what the senior US military officers are talking about as system building, right?"

"Yes! System building! This is something the US doesn't want us to have."

Garcia Abdullah's eyes suddenly lit up.

In this way, the country's national defense and security will be strengthened dramatically.

"One missile launch site, one backup site, at least two Counterattack-2 systems are needed, and Patriot air defense missiles should be deployed in the outer area..."

The prince thought for a moment and then spoke his mind.

"This is just my idea. As for how to combine them to maximize their combat effectiveness, I think we should listen to Xie Wei's advice."

Although the prince is the air force commander, he is not good at troop organization and deployment.

Clearly, the Chinese are reliable in this regard—they sell all kinds of weapons and equipment at prices much lower than those of the United States and the West, and without attaching any conditions.

Listening to their advice won't cost you anything.

"My opinion?"

Xie Wei never expected that the other party would come to find him despite it being late at night, just to ask him something!

Is it because they think their butcher's knife isn't sharp enough, or because they feel they haven't sheared enough wool from the sheep?
trap!

It must be a trap!

Xie Wei didn't think the other party was really a fool.

Test?

This requires finding the right balance.

"Correct!"

Farahleman nodded earnestly, "Since you brought it up, His Highness hopes to hear your professional advice."

"If that's the case, I do have some ideas."

Xie Wei thought about it. The other party had passed the buck to him. It wouldn't be good to be too ruthless, but it wouldn't be good to be too ruthless either.

While pondering, he spoke: "We recommend this air defense system to ensure the safety of your strategic missile forces. One medium-range air defense missile system can ensure the safety of the base area within a 70-kilometer radius, and it can be paired with two Counterattack-1 systems to ensure that Counterattack-2 intercepts any targets missed..."

Xie Wei was eyeing the remaining $30 billion budget.

A single Counterattack II unit paired with two Counterattack I units would cost a total of $6.6 million.

Two base numbers of spare missiles are definitely not enough. Selling several hundred more spare missiles would bring the air defense system to around $15 billion.

Then, bring in some M7 ballistic missiles and the Long March-300 long-range rocket artillery, and while we're at it, sell a batch of sniper grenades and rocket launchers that we haven't had any orders for in the last two years and are barely surviving.

It's not about how much money you make, but about having orders to keep the production line running.

"A single Counterattack-2 system has only 6 launch vehicles and 24 anti-aircraft missiles. According to your previous introduction, it can only intercept 8 incoming missiles at a time. Isn't that too few?"

Farahleman was somewhat displeased. "Thanks, we're all young people, can't you broaden your perspective a bit?"

What the hell?

Do you feel that your perspective is not broad enough?

Isn't this just like complaining that your knife isn't sharp enough?!
"That is indeed a bit too few. Actually, this is the bare minimum. To ensure absolute safety, we'll add one more Counterattack No. 1 unit to each base, and two more Counterattack No. 2 units for mobile deployment... and six more Counterattack No. 1 units..."

Four sets of Counterattack No. 2 yielded $16.8 billion; ten sets of Counterattack No. 1 yielded $12 billion.

The total is $28.8 billion.

Ah!
Not bad.

In total, it comes to just under $30 billion.

His Majesty the King allocated a $100 billion budget to the "East Wind" project, which not only purchased 36 powerful weapons of mass destruction but also 14 medium- and long-range air defense missile systems.

It's a bargain!

For each number Xie Wei called out, Farahleman calculated the price in his mind.

They were overjoyed when they discovered the total price was no more than $30 billion.

"Air defense missiles are about right, but what about short-range missiles and long-range rocket artillery?"

Farahleman's words stunned Shevchenko.

What the hell!
I've already offered a hefty enough price, yet the other party still thinks it's a bit too little?
Could it be that I still don't truly understand the arrogance of the wealthy?

"Based on your situation, I personally feel that there shouldn't be too many long-range artillery and short-range missile units. Equipping each with 3-4 battalions would be sufficient, mainly for the purpose of protecting the base..."

"No, we need more than just to protect the base; we need to protect the nation!"

Farahleman impatiently interrupted Shewe. "Who are you looking down on? Three or four rocket artillery battalions, three or four missile battalions, that's not many!"

"According to the organization of our long-range artillery battalion, it is equipped with 18 rocket launcher vehicles, 18 ammunition loading vehicles, and a considerable number of ammunition transport vehicles and command vehicles..."

"Even four battalions only have 72 guns..."

"Comrade, long-range artillery isn't about quantity. Each rocket launcher has two quadruple launchers, totaling eight rockets. A battalion firing simultaneously would use 144 rockets..."

"That's still not enough!"

Farahleman recalled the scene of long-range rocket artillery fire he had witnessed not long ago.

One explosion can wipe out a whole area.

A key feature is a range of 300 kilometers, which allows them to strike enemies hundreds of kilometers away, meeting the needs of their own military.

"..."

Xie Wei suddenly realized that he had tried his best to consider the other person's temperament.

This is the 80s!
The Dongfeng-3 was sold to a large client at double the price!
The result still doesn't fit the image of a wealthy family!

Even countries with few troops, 3-4 long-range artillery battalions and 3-4 tactical missile battalions are not enough!
China is so large, yet it still doesn't have a single long-range artillery battalion or a single tactical missile battalion...

"You are joking?"

The next morning, the group prepared to return to the capital from the guesthouse. Before Long Yaohua could ask, Xie Wei reported that Farahleman had come to see him.

Everyone was stunned.

The air defense missile system alone costs $28.8 billion!
Then there are 5 long-range artillery battalions and 5 M7 tactical missile battalions.

Xie Wei directly discussed the business with the other party!
How much would that add up to?
"Boss, do you think I'm joking?" Xie Wei asked with a smile, then a look of disappointment appeared on his face: "Sigh, we still don't have enough products that can fetch a good price! The total contract amount can't even exceed 40 billion US dollars..."

Long Yaohua's face twitched as he listened.

Listen!

Listen!

Is this what people say?
What do you mean by "cannot exceed $40 billion"?
40 billion US dollars!

Add a little more, and it will be enough for a year's military expenses.

At a time when the entire national military industry system was on the verge of bankruptcy, such a huge business deal was acquired by a single unit, Harbin Institute of Technology.

"How could your 37-degree mouth utter such cold and shameless words?"

"This is a fact!"

Xie Wei did not expect Long Yaohua to react this way.

But I also breathed a sigh of relief.

With the continued deepening of reform and opening up, the demand for investment in economic infrastructure construction has been increasing, coupled with the environment of a massive reduction of one million troops, military spending has been further cut.

Military units with outdated weaponry not only need to invest in the research and development of advanced weaponry, but also need to upgrade their existing, outdated equipment...

With such a small military budget, money has to be spent on everything.

How much of that can be allocated to R&D and production?

The equipment for the army, navy, and air force involves many types, and the investment in research and development and supporting facilities is substantial.

Now, with this additional nearly $40 billion—no, nearly $75 billion—the entire military industry system can weather this harsh winter and is now living a relatively comfortable life.

Xie Wei was afraid that his superiors would use the excuse that these were the most advanced weapons and equipment in the country to prohibit their export.

Even a desperately poor army still has its "reasons".

"have to!"

Long Yaohua wasn't going to continue arguing with Xie Wei. "How do you plan to allocate the production?"

"Investing funds to upgrade several well-equipped units for final assembly, outsourcing spare parts, and the school has established a special team to coordinate and manage this..."

Xie Wei thought for a moment and said, "This is a huge opportunity to upgrade the production line. Although there is a significant performance difference between the domestically used model and the export model, only some key technologies are different. In this way, the production costs are spread out, and the cost of the domestically used model will be entirely borne by the export model..."

"Based on your expectations, what will the final price of the model for personal use be?"

Long Yaohua did not remain silent because of what Xie Wei said.

Hearing this, Xie Wei was stunned for a moment.

He was immediately overjoyed—the leader's meaning was clear: whether or not he could persuade his superiors to export this equipment, which was among the most technologically advanced in the country, depended on the benefits, especially what advantages the military could gain.

"The Counterattack No. 1, for our own use, should be priced under 25 million; Counterattack No. 2 should be under 60 million."

"How many?"

Long Yaohua's exclamation was punctuated by a crack in his voice.

The export price is no longer just 10 times the price of the model used domestically.

Currently, the exchange rate between the RMB and the US dollar is approximately 3.75:1. Xie Wei's quoted price is 5 times that of the domestically produced model, which has inferior performance. This translates to almost 20 times the price. Meanwhile, the Counterattack II has an export price of $4.2 million, while the domestically produced model is kept under $6000 million, which is already a 7-fold difference. Taking the exchange rate into account, the difference exceeds 25 times!
How can this be accepted?
"Xie Wei, everyone knows you've always wanted to help the military... but we can't supply the military at a loss, it's not good for your long-term development."

At this moment, Long Yaohua was truly moved.

He couldn't believe the profits could be that high.

"Don't worry, boss. This order will not only cover our R&D costs and the construction of supporting production equipment, but also generate substantial profits... and because the production scale far exceeds expectations, costs will even decrease significantly..."

Xie Wei naturally couldn't say that the actual profit was higher than the price he quoted.

Even if a set of Avant-garde No. 1 costs 25 million yuan and Avant-garde No. 2 costs 60 million yuan, there will still be a profit of more than 40%.

With him, this cheat code, I avoided taking many detours.

"What about the M7 ballistic missile? What about the Long March-300?"

Long Yaohua stared at Xie Wei with a complicated expression.

“我给大户包的价格是65万美元一枚的M7；远火-300以营为单位，配备5个基数的火箭弹，每个营9800万……国内自用，M7导弹价格38万，远火-300一个营得5400万，火箭弹单价28万……”

"Suck~"

Long Yaohua gasped.

Only then did he realize just how ruthless Xie Wei really was.

Even though he was mentally prepared from the beginning and had anticipated Xie Wei's ruthlessness, he only truly realized just how ruthless this guy was after hearing Xie Wei's offer.

However, he couldn't say anything.

"Alright, I'll persuade my superiors as soon as possible. You can prepare the contract."

Long Yaohua took a deep breath and said to Xie Wei.

Upon arriving at the foreign-friendly hotel in the capital, the prince eagerly summoned Farahleman.

"You mean, to add four medium-range air defense missile systems with a range of 50 kilometers, ten short-range air defense missile systems with a range of 30 kilometers, as well as five missile battalions and five long-range artillery battalions, for a total price of $38 billion?"

The prince looked on in disbelief.

So many things, all of which they had always wanted but couldn't get their hands on.

A short-range air defense missile system with a range of 30 kilometers can even be used directly as a medium-range air defense missile.

"Your Highness, that's not all. They also gifted 10 battalions of sniper grenade launchers, the kind with the accuracy of a sniper rifle and the power of a 40mm cannon, one for each infantry squad; and 10 battalions of individual rocket launchers, the kind you throw away after firing, one anti-armor and one explosive fragmentation type..."

"What? They have infantry guns?"

The prince's eyes widened.

His face was full of disbelief.

With the accuracy of a sniper rifle and the kill radius of a 40mm cannon, nobody would believe it if it wasn't specially developed for their own troops!

How many soldiers in a wealthy family's army can accurately shoot a rifle from 400 meters away?
The key point is that they provided a man-portable gun with a range of 800 meters and a kill radius of 15 meters!
"Take it down! It must be taken down!"

Before the prince could speak, Garcia Abdullah, panting heavily, clenched his fists and roared, "With such individual weapons, our troops' combat effectiveness will increase several times over... However, I think it would be best to equip each infantry squad with two sniper rifles, and each soldier to carry a rocket launcher. That way, in the event of war, our soldiers won't need to charge forward; they can retreat once they've used up their ammunition..."

Upon hearing this, the prince frowned.

He looked at Garcia Abdullah with great displeasure.

"Your Highness, if the enemy continues to attack us despite the deterrent effect of our Dongfeng missiles, we can use long-range artillery to cover them within 300 kilometers; if the remaining enemy forces continue to advance, we can use M7 missiles to pinpoint targets within 200 kilometers; if they continue to attack, we can use 150mm long-range artillery to cover them again... Under such circumstances, how many enemies can stand in front of our infantry?"

Garcia Abdullah speaks very quickly.

He also left out a subtext: if things get to this point, and if our own troops still can't withstand the enemy's attack, the officers and soldiers at the front will either surrender or flee without orders from headquarters.

Expecting their own pampered soldiers to fight the enemy to the death?
What a fuss!

"This is weaponry and combat tactics tailor-made for us! And it's only $38 billion!"

With these capabilities, their forces can be considered number one in the entire Middle East, both in terms of offensive and defensive power!

(End of this chapter)