Chapter 1333 You should be ruthless in making money
Orthopedics should vaccinate these people in advance to avoid unpleasant situations later.
It's not that he fears Du Fei or cares about the hundreds of millions of dollars in orders. These are nothing to him.
What really concerns Orthopedics is that they must strive to promote this cooperation as a model, so the process and effect of the cooperation must be perfect.
At least there shouldn't be any flaws until the heat passes.
At the same time, Du Fei received a call and two J-8 test flight prototypes arrived.
The prototype of the J-8 made its first flight successfully three years ago, and several more were subsequently built. However, there is always a problem, which is that severe buffeting occurs when entering supersonic speeds.
This kind of buffeting is very dangerous at high altitudes, and may even cause the fighter plane to disintegrate in the air.
This problem has been plaguing the project team and has not been able to be solved until now.
The two J-8s that came this time both flew from Shen City at subsonic speeds.
After Du Fei heard about it, he didn't even go home and drove directly to the aircraft factory.
For this project, Dufei set aside an area in the new car exclusively for the use of this cooperation team.
It was past ten o'clock when Du Fei arrived at the factory.
Over at the aircraft manufacturer, searchlights were turned on on the tarmac, and two slender fighter jets were parked there.
Because it is a prototype, it has not been painted and looks a bit rough.
Upon learning that Du Fei was coming, the two pilots who flew the plane immediately came out of the lounge nearby, trotted to Du Fei, stood at attention and saluted: "Report to the leader, Huaguo People's Air Force, Third Flight Test Group, First Squadron, Peng Zhanbo , Wang Zhongli, reporting to you!"
Du Fei stood still and waited for the two of them to put down their saluting hands before stepping forward to shake hands warmly.
Those who can become test pilots are all selected from among the elite pilots, and they risk their lives every time they fly on a test flight. Everyone is a brave man worthy of respect.
In addition to flying the plane over, the most important thing about asking them to come over this time is that they know the various situations of the J-8 best and can provide the cooperation team with the most authentic first-hand information.
Then Du Fei walked under the plane, looked up, and reached out to touch the landing gear.
This was the first time he saw the famous "Ba Ye" after traveling through time. Before traveling through time, he had only seen pictures in various magazines or on the Internet. Most of them were of the improved J-8 II. This prototype with nose air intake was rarely seen. See less.
Du Fei couldn't help feeling a little emotional, and thought of many things in the past.
Especially in the world before time travel, that incident in 2001...
Du Fei cheered up and subconsciously gritted his teeth. He would never allow that situation to happen again this time!
Unknowingly, when he came back to his senses, the corners of his eyes were already a little moist.
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The next morning, Du Fei personally brought the orthodontic cloth and a group of foreign technical experts to the Jingfei factory.
I came here last time to correct the cloth, and this time I came back and couldn't help but be surprised: "Du, you have built two new workshops!"
Du Fei sat on the battery car and said with a smile: "The production capacity is not good~ You know, our technical level is limited, and our production efficiency is incomparable with yours."
Du Fei was self-effacing, but he didn't take it seriously. He was a pilot himself and had some knowledge of aircraft manufacturing.
But he didn't say any more. In fact, since the H-8 successfully tested here on May Day last year, he had guessed that this aircraft manufacturing factory would become a new aviation giant.
I just didn’t expect that in less than a year, it would develop so fast and four new workshops would be built!
At this time, their battery car stopped in front of the gate of Workshop No. 7.
This place was originally used to produce Y-8s, and a Y-8 just happened to come off the production line, freeing up a work station.
Next, the work of dismantling the J-8 and re-improving the design will be completed here.
As the other party to the cooperation, Shenyang Aircraft Factory will also send some technical personnel over in the future.
Everyone changed into work clothes in the cubicle and walked into Workshop No. 7.
The lights inside are bright, and according to Du Fei's request, the floor has been painted with floor paint. When illuminated by the lights, it looks spotless and quite high-end.
The walls of the workshop are also painted white, and with the addition of various brand-new tools and the large aircraft being assembled at the work stations, the place looks no less than America's aircraft factory.
This surprised the Meguo man who had always been contemptuous.
In the imagination of most of them, Huaguo's aircraft manufacturing factory is just a small workshop, with some workers covered in oil and twists using crude tools to build even cruder airplanes.
However, this is not the case at all in reality. The aircraft assembly workshop in front of us at least looks no worse than their domestic assembly workshops.
As the saying goes, a man relies on his clothes and a horse relies on his saddle. This is why Du Fei did not hesitate to spend more money to turn the workshop of the aircraft manufacturer into this.
Whether they are people at home or people from outside, at least come here and take a look to shock them first.
This can save a lot of trouble by preventing dogs from looking down on people.
Everyone walked inside, and the newly vacated No. 2 station was in the middle. There were four stations in the entire workshop, which could assemble four medium and large aircraft such as H-6 or Y-8 at the same time.
Currently, there is a Y-8 at the No. 1 station that has been assembled to 80%. Because it is to be converted into a gunship, the weapons to be installed are already placed beside it.
Zhizhi Bushi couldn't help but ask: "Du, is this the gunship you produced?"
Du Fei smiled and nodded: "How about it? Are you interested in buying one for fun?"
Zhizhi Bushi was stunned, but he didn't expect Du Fei's promotion to be blamed on him: "Why should I buy this?"
Du Fei said: "Just a toy, don't you like hunting? During the hunting season, go to the big forest and do a few "chut-chut-chuts". I'm sure you can catch whatever you want."
Zhiji Bushi laughed loudly: "Du, this is not how hunting is done, it completely loses the fun."
Du Fei was also joking, and did not expect to actually sell the gunship machine to the orthodontic cloth stone. If he really wanted to sell it to his son Walker cloth stone, it would be more like that. That guy is not very smart and spends money lavishly.
However, Jie Zhi Bu Shi had an idea and asked: "The video you made last time was very good. I heard that many people want to buy this gunship?"
Du Fei said: "It's not that evil. Those are the only ones that really paid for it, and so far they haven't sold a hundred of them." At this point, he looked back meaningfully: "What? Are you really interested?"
Jie Zhi Bu Shi pursed his lips and whispered: "We'll talk about it later."
While talking, I had already arrived at workstation No. 2.
Two J-8s were towed here in advance and surrounded by racks to facilitate personnel's work.
Seeing these two prototypes, the accompanying American experts frowned again.
After that, the skin of the aircraft is removed to reveal the structure inside.
This time, those Meguo people frowned even more. In their opinion, the structure of the J-8 was really crude.
Du Fei didn't know what was going on. He stepped forward with a smile and said: "The goal has been set here. Next, it depends on the abilities of the experts. In the end, we will choose an improvement plan from the two plans of GM and McDonnell Douglas.
,and……"
Speaking of this, Du Fei deliberately emphasized his tone: "The final total budget of this project, which is named J-82, will be more than 500 million US dollars."
Most of the Meguo people at the scene were surprised. Except for the two team leaders, the others did not know that it was a large project worth hundreds of millions of dollars.
However, Du Fei's words are just trying to make a big deal. The purpose is to defeat the arrogance of these Meguo people. Your technology is great, but you are here to serve me.
You don’t have to give in for five buckets of rice, but what about US$500 million~
As for the final investment in this project, the contract hasn't been signed yet, so I can't brag about it.
Then Du Fei and Zheng Zhi Bu Shi left the workshop and returned to the office building here.
Although Du Fei does not work here all year round, there is still a fairly large office in the office building.
There is usually someone cleaning.
Back here, while others made tea, only Du Fei and Zheng Zhi Bu Shi were left.
The two reminisced about old times and chatted. Zhiji Bushi once again brought up the last time Rockefeller asked to join Bandar Seri Bega Petroleum Company: "Du, they were very unhappy when you rejected Rockefeller last time~"
Du Fei took a sip of hot tea and said, "So what if you're unhappy, this is not America."
Jie Zhi Bu Shi said: "Of course, but be careful, those guys won't give up."
Du Fei raised his eyebrows and said: "What can we do if we don't give up? They can also let people blow up our oil wells? Don't forget, they also have oil wells on the coast of South Vietnam. If they don't follow the rules, then I don't mind blowing them up.
Lose some of their oil fields."
Jie Jie Bu Shi said: "Of course I believe you have this ability, but don't underestimate the power of Rockefeller. They have a huge amount of money! Maybe you are in Huaguo and you don't understand the power of money..."
Du Fei smiled meaningfully.
Of course he understands the power of money, which is a powerful force that can corrode people's hearts. In fact, he became wary when the doctor mentioned Rockefeller, but he still downplayed it: "Where do you think they will start?"
Zongzhi Bushi thought for a while and said: "It's really hard to say. I can only say that pay attention to South Vietnam. There are many resources that can be mobilized there. And you know those people in South Vietnam, as long as they are willing to give money, they can do anything. It's completely
Regardless of the consequences.”
Du Fei pursed his lips. South Vietnam did have this characteristic. He said seriously: "Don't worry, I will pay attention. By the way, the gunship just now..."
Zhizhi Bushi leaned toward Du Fei, pressed his elbows on the armrests of the sofa, and asked, "How much does your gunship cost?"
Du Fei was surprised: "You really want to sell?"
Just now he said that he asked Zhiji Bushi to buy a hunting machine, which was actually just a joke, but he didn't just expect the other party to get money.
Jie Zhi Bu Shi said: "No kidding."
Du Fei said: "I sold it to Ka Dazuo for ten million dollars a piece."
Zhiji Bushi knew the relationship between Du Fei and Ka Da Zuo. Currently, almost half of Ka Da Zuo's equipment was supplied by Du Fei, including missiles with a range of two thousand kilometers.
He immediately said: "Seriously, please give me a quote."
Du Fei raised his eyebrows, knowing that there must be something going on here: "You have made it clear what the situation is."
The orthodontic cloth was not hidden here, but the situation was explained directly.
It turns out that Nico is trying his best to end the war in South Vietnam. Although there are still some difficulties at present, it will only end sooner or later.
However, there is currently a large gap in the accounts of the Hexagon Building and the South Vietnam Front, approximately US$2.6 billion.
This does not mean that there is only a difference of 2.6 billion, but that on the orthopedic cloth side, the only one that can be accessed is 2.6 billion, as for the others.
From the beginning of the war to the present, it has been fought for almost twenty years, and the total cost has exceeded 200 billion. According to the correction of cloth stones, at least one third of the layers must be washed away.
Du Fei couldn't help being surprised when he heard this. He knew that America had its own national conditions, such as a two thousand dollar tea cup and an eight thousand dollar wrench.
I just didn't expect it to develop to this point at this time.
No wonder it has been suppressed by Sulian in recent years.
If 'Map' hadn't voluntarily surrendered later, if he had gritted his teeth and pointed out who would have been unable to hold on.
The reason why Zhiji Bushi focused on Du Fei's gunship was because he had a close relationship with Lockheed.
The hole was originally planned to be plugged with Lockheed's AC-130 gunship, which was about to enter service.
The unit price of this type of gunship modified from a C-130 Hercules transport aircraft is as high as 40 million U.S. dollars. As long as the Hexagon purchases 60 of them, the hole can be plugged.
In fact, the cost of this simple modified gunship is less than five million US dollars.
The rest was divided among the families.
But now there is a problem. Lockheed's gunship has some problems and will not be mass-produced until next year.
If it turns out to be nothing, just wait.
But now Nico is clamoring for an end to the war every day. If he really wants the war to be over, without the battlefield consumption, these accounts cannot be written off at all, and the trouble will be huge.
Recently, the orthopedic surgeon has also been worried about this matter.
Once the worst happens, their interest group will inevitably spit out some of the benefits they have gained before.
Until today, when I saw the half-assembled gunship in the workshop, I suddenly had an idea.
Du Fei heard what he said, and even though his brain reacted quickly enough, he almost didn't come back to his senses.
He paused and confirmed: "You want to buy my gunship first, send it to the battlefield, and pretend to be a Lockheed ac-130? I understood it correctly, is that what it means?"
Zhizhi Bushi nodded: "Yes, that's what it means."
Du Fei said: "No, I don't mean to offend, but... the US troops on the front line are neither blind nor stupid, can't they see that this is not a 'Hercules'?"
Zheng Jie Bu Shi smiled: "You don't have to worry about it, we will naturally have a solution."
Du Fei raised his eyebrows: "Money can make all the difference? What will happen when the war is over?"
Zhizhi Bushi shrugged and said nonchalantly: "In war, isn't it normal to lose a few planes?"
Du Fei suddenly realized that no matter how many planes he bought, they would all be destroyed. He couldn't help but pick a thumbs up: "You are still ruthless in making money~ Tell me, how much do you want?"
Zheng Zhi Bu Shi said: "Let's get forty first, and then we'll talk about the rest."
Du Fei said: "I'll give you a preferential price, eight million US dollars per unit, no problem~"
Correctional cloth stone nodded without hitting Ben'er, it was two million cheaper than Ka Dazuo's: "No problem, but be quick!"
Du Fei said: "Don't worry, we don't have anything to do with each other. I'll give it to you first. Forty aircraft will be delivered to you within six months."
After the decision was made, Jie Bushi couldn't help but breathed a sigh of relief.
In fact, in his true heart, he doesn't want to do this kind of thing. He has his own ideals of justice.
But there is no way. If his family wants to succeed in the real world, there must be support from interest groups behind it.
Moreover, his family is also an interest group, with various in-laws and allies, and no one can live without the other.
In this case, one can only achieve both prosperity and loss.
Therefore, no matter how unwilling he is, he must consider the interests of the entire group.
Only in this way can he gain more support.
When he was a teenager, he understood that people who cannot bring benefits to others are destined to be abandoned.
As for why he dared to find Du Fei.
It's not that he trusts Du Fei much, but that he feels that there is huge overlap of interests with Du Fei in Nanyang.
On the surface, the Sri Bega Petroleum Company is a collaboration between Du Fei and him, but in fact there is a more complicated distribution of interests behind his back.
Coupled with the special status that the textile and clothing group gave his family, he finally decided to let Du Fei help.
Of course, it can't be said to be a help. The order for these forty gunships will also make Du Fei a lot of profit.
The unit price is eight million US dollars, and at least five million and above are pure profits.
Forty aircraft is equivalent to US$200 million. If the final order quantity reaches 60 aircraft, it is US$300 million.
Even compared to the $2.6 billion black hole, it is only a fraction.
…
Subsequently, the orthodontic cloth stone stayed for another two days before leaving.
The more than 20 technical experts brought here stayed and began to discuss the modification plan for the J-8 with the technicians from the Shenyang Aircraft Factory.
Still divided into two groups according to General Motors and McDonnell Douglas.
General Motors is led by Li Aode, and McDonnell Douglas is led by McCain.
Du Fei had previously been offered a $500 million pie, and both sides had put in their best efforts, and Li Aode had also put away his arrogant face.
At this moment, Du Fei's office welcomed an old acquaintance.
"Director Luo, please take a seat~" Du Fei politely asked a bald man in a Chinese tunic suit to sit on the sofa.
This person was none other than Zhou Peng's superior in the capital, Luo Zhengming and Director Luo.
Director Luo said: "Manager Du is too polite. Just call me Lao Luo, but there are directors elsewhere."
Du Fei said: "Then don't call me manager, call me Xiao Du."
Director Luo is not willing to accept it. The fire equipment company is currently at the deputy prefecture level, and Du Fei is half a level higher than him.
What's more, he knew exactly what was going on with Du Fei, so even though he agreed, he still called him Manager Du.
Du Fei didn't care, he made a cup of tea himself, put it in front of Luo Zhengming and asked: "How is the situation?"
Luo Zhengming said: "The comrades over there reported back that Li Ao was a bit arrogant. It is said that he was a child prodigy since he was a child. He skipped grades in elementary and middle school. He studied under America's famous professor in the field of aviation power in college and directly entered General Dynamics after graduation. Work……"
As early as when Jie Bushi brought people here, Du Fei asked the relevant departments to investigate, the most important of which were Li Aode and McCain.
According to Luo Zhengming, Li Aode had obvious character flaws and was addicted to playing Texas Hold'em poker.
Hearing this, Du Fei's eyes narrowed and he interrupted: "Do you have gambling debts?"
Luo Zhengming smiled bitterly and shook his head: "No, he is very good at Texas Hold'em poker. He has won up to twelve thousand US dollars in one game."
Du Fei was surprised. Before, he thought that Li Aode, a fat-bellied middle-aged man, had nothing to do with a 'prodigy', but now it seemed that there was something.
Luo Zhengming said: "Do we need to start in this area?"
Du Fei thought for a moment, then shook his head: "Look at the other one."
Luo Zhengming took out another piece of information.
McKay King is also a graduate of an Ivy League school. Different from his silent personality now, he was a popular figure in school and once represented America in the weekly sports meeting of the fencing project.
Du Fei was surprised again. He didn't expect that these two people had a past worth talking about.
But the McCain shown in the information seemed different from the person he met this time.
Logically speaking, such a person should still be in high spirits now. Why does his personality change so much?
Sure enough, Luo Zhengming got to the point next.
In the second year after he graduated from college, his father's business failed and he committed suicide due to bankruptcy.
Du Fei suddenly realized that it was no wonder.
From a rich young man who shouted for the golden spoon, he suddenly turned into a poor boy who had nothing and could only rely on himself.
Luo Zhengming added: "In addition, although his father's bankruptcy debt did not involve him, he had just bought back the house he had sold the year before last and had a housing loan of US$1.2 million for this."
Du Fei's heart moved, and he clicked his tongue and said: "It's really ~ trying his best to buy back the house he lost. What an inspiring story."
Luo Zhengming heard Du Fei's attitude: "You want to start with this person?"
Du Fei nodded and reached out to pick up Li Aode's previous information: "This person is too arrogant and naturally thinks that he is superior to others. This kind of person is an unfamiliar dog. Even if you give him a million dollars, he will not be grateful.
He will only think that this is what he deserves, and he will also think that we are stupid and have too much money."
"How much money do stupid people have?" Luo Zhengming smiled with a strange expression.
Du Fei casually threw down Li Aode's information and picked up McCain's: "This person is different. He has tasted the warmth and ups and downs of human relationships, and knows the harshness of the world. The most important thing is that this expert has 1.2 million US dollars on his back.
loan."
Luo Zhengming nodded: "I understand, I will find ways to further worsen his financial situation."
Du Fei smiled and said: "If the loan is not repaid, the bank will take back his house. I believe he will make a wise choice."
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Ten days later.
It’s Labor Day again in a few days, and the weather is getting warmer.
Although the north suffered a drought last year, the domestic economic situation is still improving, with the economic added value exceeding 7% for the third year.
After surpassing Italy last year, it will further approach England this year.
If nothing unexpected happens, it is likely to achieve the goal of surpassing Yingguo in the next year.
In the market, various materials have become more abundant. Although the cloth tickets still exist, they have become decorations.
The quality and quantity of cloth flowing out from the textile and garment group for domestic sales has significantly decreased in the city.
Then there is food. Although there was a drought last year, the pressure on food was not great. The harvests in the northeast and south were not affected. There will be no problem if we add some grain reserves.
Coupled with Borneo's climate, food is harvested three times a year.
After the first batch of disaster victims who arrived in Borneo last year were resettled into villages, the first crop of grain sown has been harvested.
Although it is a new arrival and not familiar with the local soil and climate, the grain yield per acre is not high, but it is enough to be self-sufficient.
This is still the first crop of grain, and there will be two more crops. Once these grains are harvested, they can be fed back to the country.
As long as it remains stable for a few years, Borneo's food output will surpass that of Northeast China, completely solving the domestic food problem.